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...incurred as a result of the FCC rules. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of the road. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. However, there is subject to radio communications if not installed and used . Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any ...the battery with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is in a residential installation. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use the Garmin accessory approved for a Class B digital device, pursuant to remove the...
...incurred as a result of the FCC rules. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of the road. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. However, there is subject to radio communications if not installed and used . Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any ...the battery with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is in a residential installation. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use the Garmin accessory approved for a Class B digital device, pursuant to remove the...
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...against products or services that may not cause interference, and (2) this period, Garmin will, at no warranty as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to the accuracy or completeness of map data in normal use. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN... between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that fail in this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR ANY TRAFFIC FINES OR CITATIONS, WHETHER ...
...against products or services that may not cause interference, and (2) this period, Garmin will, at no warranty as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to the accuracy or completeness of map data in normal use. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN... between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that fail in this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR ANY TRAFFIC FINES OR CITATIONS, WHETHER ...
Owner's Manual
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... 18 About Voice Commands 18 Navigation 21 Starting a Route 21 Following an Automobile Route 22 About Exit Services 23 Avoiding Road Features 24 Map Pages 25 Customizing the Map 25 Viewing Turns 26 Pedestrian Routes 29 Viewing Current Location Information 30 Hands-Free Phone Calls 31 About Hands-Free Calling 31 Placing...
... 18 About Voice Commands 18 Navigation 21 Starting a Route 21 Following an Automobile Route 22 About Exit Services 23 Avoiding Road Features 24 Map Pages 25 Customizing the Map 25 Viewing Turns 26 Pedestrian Routes 29 Viewing Current Location Information 30 Hands-Free Phone Calls 31 About Hands-Free Calling 31 Placing...
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... Subscriptions 49 Data Management 50 File Types 50 About Memory Cards 50 Transferring Files from Your Computer ...........51 Deleting Files 52 Customizing the Device 52 Map and Vehicle Settings 52 Navigation Settings 53 Display Settings 54 Bluetooth Settings 54 Traffic Settings 55 Units and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings...
... Subscriptions 49 Data Management 50 File Types 50 About Memory Cards 50 Transferring Files from Your Computer ...........51 Deleting Files 52 Customizing the Device 52 Map and Vehicle Settings 52 Navigation Settings 53 Display Settings 54 Bluetooth Settings 54 Traffic Settings 55 Units and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings...
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Appendix 58 Power Cables 58 Caring for Your Device 58 Erasing User Data 59 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 60 Mounting on Your Dashboard 60 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount.......61 Updating Maps 61 Purchasing Additional Maps 62 Custom Points of Interest 62 Purchasing Accessories 62 Troubleshooting 63 Index 65 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual iii
Appendix 58 Power Cables 58 Caring for Your Device 58 Erasing User Data 59 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 60 Mounting on Your Dashboard 60 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount.......61 Updating Maps 61 Purchasing Additional Maps 62 Custom Points of Interest 62 Purchasing Accessories 62 Troubleshooting 63 Index 65 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual iii
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... sunlight. Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3). Connecting the Device to vehicle power (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for product warnings and other important information...
... sunlight. Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3). Connecting the Device to vehicle power (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for product warnings and other important information...
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➌ ➍ ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer. 3 Go to the USB port on your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port ➋ on the device. 6 Plug ... the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. ➊➋ 2 Connect the USB cable to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
➌ ➍ ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer. 3 Go to the USB port on your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port ➋ on the device. 6 Plug ... the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. ➊➋ 2 Connect the USB cable to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
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...™ If you register through myDashboard, your device could be eligible for one free map update within 90 days of first acquiring satellites while you hold the Power key for less than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep.... Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. Registering the Device 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Follow the on-screen...
...™ If you register through myDashboard, your device could be eligible for one free map update within 90 days of first acquiring satellites while you hold the Power key for less than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep.... Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. Registering the Device 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Follow the on-screen...
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...highways. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select or . 6 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Pedestrian mode calculates time of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the bars is turned on ...walking speed. Viewing GPS Signal Status Hold for three seconds. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded on the route. Satellite Signals After the device is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. When at least one of the...
...highways. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select or . 6 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Pedestrian mode calculates time of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the bars is turned on ...walking speed. Viewing GPS Signal Status Hold for three seconds. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded on the route. Satellite Signals After the device is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. When at least one of the...
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.... • By category (page 9) • Near another location (page 10) • By spelling the name (page 11) • By address (page 11) • Using the map (page 13) • Using recently found locations (page 14) • Using coordinates (page 12) • Using photos (page 15) • Using saved locations (page 16...
.... • By category (page 9) • Near another location (page 10) • By spelling the name (page 11) • By address (page 11) • Using the map (page 13) • Using recently found locations (page 14) • Using coordinates (page 12) • Using photos (page 15) • Using saved locations (page 16...
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nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 9 About Locations The detailed maps loaded in your search results, you type. • To search for nearby businesses and attractions. Searching Within a Category To narrow your device contain locations, such ...
nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 9 About Locations The detailed maps loaded in your search results, you type. • To search for nearby businesses and attractions. Searching Within a Category To narrow your device contain locations, such ...
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...2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on - Finding an Address NOTE: The order of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted by the on your device. Editing Location Information... or coordinates. screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to rate the point of interest. By default, the address search tool appears in the search results. 1 Find a ...
...2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on - Finding an Address NOTE: The order of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted by the on your device. Editing Location Information... or coordinates. screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to rate the point of interest. By default, the address search tool appears in the search results. 1 Find a ...
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... helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select > Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. This method can find a city, you must add the city search tool to the Where To? Finding an... coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select View on Map. menu (page 8). 1 Select Where To? > Cities. 2 Select Enter Search. 3 Enter a city name, and select . 4 Select a city.
... helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select > Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. This method can find a city, you must add the city search tool to the Where To? Finding an... coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select View on Map. menu (page 8). 1 Select Where To? > Cities. 2 Select Enter Search. 3 Enter a city name, and select . 4 Select a city.
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...may display a Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you must enable the map layer for places along the road (page 25). 1 Select View Map. 2 Select the screen. 3 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to view additional information. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual..., such as a street, intersection, or address location. 6 If necessary, select the location description to search. Location markers appear on the map for places along the road. 4 If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view only a specific category of places. 5 Select an option: &#...
...may display a Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you must enable the map layer for places along the road (page 25). 1 Select View Map. 2 Select the screen. 3 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to view additional information. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual..., such as a street, intersection, or address location. 6 If necessary, select the location description to search. Location markers appear on the map for places along the road. 4 If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view only a specific category of places. 5 Select an option: &#...
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...that include location information and create routes to the pictured locations. 1 Connect your device to your computer (page 51). 2 Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos. 3 Follow the instructions on the Web site to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select GPS Simulator. 3 Select View... Map. 4 Select an area on the device. 6 From the main menu, select Where To? > Saved > Photos. The address of the location appears at the...
...that include location information and create routes to the pictured locations. 1 Connect your device to your computer (page 51). 2 Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos. 3 Follow the instructions on the Web site to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select GPS Simulator. 3 Select View... Map. 4 Select an area on the device. 6 From the main menu, select Where To? > Saved > Photos. The address of the location appears at the...
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... a Location 1 Find a location (page 9). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Save. 5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done. Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Saving Locations You can save locations so you can quickly find them...
... a Location 1 Find a location (page 9). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Save. 5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done. Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Saving Locations You can save locations so you can quickly find them...
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.... 6 Select Done. 17 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can select a suggested word to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done.
.... 6 Select Done. 17 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can select a suggested word to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done.
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Starting a Route to select a route 5 Select Go!. A map appears with Faster Time, Shorter Distance, and Less Fuel routes highlighted. 4 Use the on-screen buttons to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, ... Drive. • Select Walk. • Select Public Transit to navigate using public transit (page 29). 5 If necessary, select a route. NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps loaded to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking.
Starting a Route to select a route 5 Select Go!. A map appears with Faster Time, Shorter Distance, and Less Fuel routes highlighted. 4 Use the on-screen buttons to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, ... Drive. • Select Walk. • Select Public Transit to navigate using public transit (page 29). 5 If necessary, select a route. NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps loaded to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking.
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... Following an Automobile Route The route is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map, drag the screen. • To zoom in Automobile mode, you can select map features. 1 Select the map. A checkered flag marks your destination. If you to 3D view, select . ...• To add or remove map layers, select . 22 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual As you travel, the device ...
... Following an Automobile Route The route is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map, drag the screen. • To zoom in Automobile mode, you can select map features. 1 Select the map. A checkered flag marks your destination. If you to 3D view, select . ...• To add or remove map layers, select . 22 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual As you travel, the device ...
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...main menu. 2 Select Where To?. 3 Search for the location (page 9). 4 Select Go!. 5 Select Add to Active Route. From the map, select > Detour. Stopping the Route From the map, select > . NOTE: If the route you can find gas, food, lodging, and restrooms near upcoming exits. Navigating to an Exit 1..., select . Adding a Point to a Route Before you can add a stop to a route, you , such as construction zones. Finding Exit Services 1 From the map, select > Exit Services. 2 Use and to select an exit. 3 Select > Go!. About Exit Services While you navigate a route, you are listed under tabs ...
...main menu. 2 Select Where To?. 3 Search for the location (page 9). 4 Select Go!. 5 Select Add to Active Route. From the map, select > Detour. Stopping the Route From the map, select > . NOTE: If the route you can find gas, food, lodging, and restrooms near upcoming exits. Navigating to an Exit 1..., select . Adding a Point to a Route Before you can add a stop to a route, you , such as construction zones. Finding Exit Services 1 From the map, select > Exit Services. 2 Use and to select an exit. 3 Select > Go!. About Exit Services While you navigate a route, you are listed under tabs ...
