Important Safety and Product Information
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... device controls while driving. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the vehicle dashboard ➋. This notice is not a replacement for more information. Keep your best judgement, and operate the vehicle in an unattended vehicle. Do not follow route...
... device controls while driving. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the vehicle dashboard ➋. This notice is not a replacement for more information. Keep your best judgement, and operate the vehicle in an unattended vehicle. Do not follow route...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... the user's responsibility to remove the battery. • Keep the battery away from using an external battery charger, only use of governmental and private data sources. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of your product. • Only replace the battery with the correct replacement battery. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause undesired operation. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from...
... the user's responsibility to remove the battery. • Keep the battery away from using an external battery charger, only use of governmental and private data sources. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of your product. • Only replace the battery with the correct replacement battery. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause undesired operation. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... authorized service provider of the device. Within this device must not be used for help. Such repairs or replacement will , at no warranty as to radio or television reception, which can be made at its sole option, repair or replace any interference, including interference that has been modified or altered without the written permission of map data in a particular installation. Garmin makes no charge to...
... authorized service provider of the device. Within this device must not be used for help. Such repairs or replacement will , at no warranty as to radio or television reception, which can be made at its sole option, repair or replace any interference, including interference that has been modified or altered without the written permission of map data in a particular installation. Garmin makes no charge to...
Owner's Manual
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...Bar Icons 5 Satellite Signals 6 Using the On-screen Buttons 7 Using the On-screen Keyboard 7 About Shortcuts 8 Finding Locations 8 About Locations 9 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 14 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Using Photo Navigation 15 Setting a Simulated Location 15 Saving Locations 16 Voice Command 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...
...Bar Icons 5 Satellite Signals 6 Using the On-screen Buttons 7 Using the On-screen Keyboard 7 About Shortcuts 8 Finding Locations 8 About Locations 9 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 14 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Using Photo Navigation 15 Setting a Simulated Location 15 Saving Locations 16 Voice Command 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 44 Using the Language Guide 45 Traffic 46 Disabling Live Traffic 46 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 47 Traffic on Your Route 48 Traffic in Your Area 49 ii Understanding Traffic Data 49 Traffic 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 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device...
... 44 Using the Language Guide 45 Traffic 46 Disabling Live Traffic 46 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 47 Traffic on Your Route 48 Traffic in Your Area 49 ii Understanding Traffic Data 49 Traffic 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 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device...
Owner's Manual
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...status bar icons display information about features on all models. Battery status. See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. About Automatic Volume NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on the device. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at the top of background noise. Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. Current time.
...status bar icons display information about features on all models. Battery status. See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. About Automatic Volume NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on the device. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at the top of background noise. Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. Current time.
Owner's Manual
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... stars to rate the point of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on your computer. This information is sent to Garmin when you must add those search tools to the Where To? Rating a Point of interest. screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on your device.
... stars to rate the point of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on your computer. This information is sent to Garmin when you must add those search tools to the Where To? Rating a Point of interest. screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on your device.
Owner's Manual
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... device or memory card 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. A list of the screen. 5 Select the address. 6 Select Set Location. Using Photo Navigation You can use the GPS to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect the device...
... device or memory card 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. A list of the screen. 5 Select the address. 6 Select Set Location. Using Photo Navigation You can use the GPS to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect the device...
Owner's Manual
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... on your routes, and select Save. Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to the location. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are not following roadways as you navigate, you are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type to avoid on your routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
... on your routes, and select Save. Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to the location. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are not following roadways as you navigate, you are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type to avoid on your routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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..., adjust the brightness, or view exit services. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of the map. 2 Select a turn. 26 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Tools on the Map Map tools appear as buttons on the map. 1 From the main menu, select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map Buttons. 2 Select an option: • To add a tool, select , and select a tool. • To remove a tool, select the tool, and select Remove. • To reset to the default tools, select Reset to Defaults. 3 Select Save. Changing the Map Dashboard 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. 2 Use...
..., adjust the brightness, or view exit services. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of the map. 2 Select a turn. 26 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Tools on the Map Map tools appear as buttons on the map. 1 From the main menu, select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map Buttons. 2 Select an option: • To add a tool, select , and select a tool. • To remove a tool, select the tool, and select Remove. • To reset to the default tools, select Reset to Defaults. 3 Select Save. Changing the Map Dashboard 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. 2 Use...
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Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your routes, and select Save. NOTE: You can change the types of public transit and limit the distance spent walking during a pedestrian route (page 53). Enabling Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are public transit stops along your current location. From the map, select > Where Am I ? Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where...
Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your routes, and select Save. NOTE: You can change the types of public transit and limit the distance spent walking during a pedestrian route (page 53). Enabling Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are public transit stops along your current location. From the map, select > Where Am I ? Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where...
Owner's Manual
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... current price of navigating to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for compatibility and purchasing information. The data is an estimate only. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 35 ecoRoute HD Accessory When connected to view information about using the ecoRoute HD accessory. Setting up the Vehicle Profile The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you are using the device. Using the Apps Using Help Select Apps > Help to the ecoRoute HD accessory, your specific vehicle...
... current price of navigating to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for compatibility and purchasing information. The data is an estimate only. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 35 ecoRoute HD Accessory When connected to view information about using the ecoRoute HD accessory. Setting up the Vehicle Profile The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you are using the device. Using the Apps Using Help Select Apps > Help to the ecoRoute HD accessory, your specific vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. Garmin mapping software. Transferring Files from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to store files such as mounted volumes on Mac computers. The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the device. 2 Press it clicks. In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to your computer (page 2). NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives. Installing a Memory Card The device supports...
... Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. Garmin mapping software. Transferring Files from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to store files such as mounted volumes on Mac computers. The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the device. 2 Press it clicks. In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to your computer (page 2). NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives. Installing a Memory Card The device supports...
Owner's Manual
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... routes that could use less fuel than other routes. • Off Road-calculates a direct line from your location to your destination. Capturing Screenshots 1 Select Settings > Display > Screenshot > Enabled. 2 Select to take more time to drive. • Less Fuel-calculates routes that are saved in the screenshots folder on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current location (Auto). • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device storage. Decreasing the brightness can take a screenshot. Bluetooth Settings Select Settings > Bluetooth. • Bluetooth-enables...
... routes that could use less fuel than other routes. • Off Road-calculates a direct line from your location to your destination. Capturing Screenshots 1 Select Settings > Display > Screenshot > Enabled. 2 Select to take more time to drive. • Less Fuel-calculates routes that are saved in the screenshots folder on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current location (Auto). • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device storage. Decreasing the brightness can take a screenshot. Bluetooth Settings Select Settings > Bluetooth. • Bluetooth-enables...
Owner's Manual
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... mount toward you . Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the suction cup toward the disk). Removing the Cradle from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps...
... mount toward you . Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the suction cup toward the disk). Removing the Cradle from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps...
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... Series Owner's Manual 63 Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Verify the GPS simulator is turned on my windshield. • Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. • Dry with a clean, dry cloth. • Mount the suction cup (page 1). The device does not charge in my vehicle. • Check the fuse in USB mass storage to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. removable...
... Series Owner's Manual 63 Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Verify the GPS simulator is turned on my windshield. • Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. • Dry with a clean, dry cloth. • Mount the suction cup (page 1). The device does not charge in my vehicle. • Check the fuse in USB mass storage to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. removable...
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... device 58 category searching within 9 charging your device 1, 63 cityXplorer maps 21, 29 cleaning your device 58 computer, connecting 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual converting currency 43 units 43 coordinates 12 current location, saving 16 customizing the device 52-59 custom POIs 62 D dashboard disk 60 deleting all user data 59 character 7 files 52 pictures 42 recent finds list 14 saved locations 18 trips 41 detailed maps 50, 53 detours 23 display settings 24, 30 display timeout 54 driving directions...
... device 58 category searching within 9 charging your device 1, 63 cityXplorer maps 21, 29 cleaning your device 58 computer, connecting 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual converting currency 43 units 43 coordinates 12 current location, saving 16 customizing the device 52-59 custom POIs 62 D dashboard disk 60 deleting all user data 59 character 7 files 52 pictures 42 recent finds list 14 saved locations 18 trips 41 detailed maps 50, 53 detours 23 display settings 24, 30 display timeout 54 driving directions...
Owner's Manual
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...17 change map symbol 17 destinations 41 home location 14 saved locations 17 saved trip 41 extras 62 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 52 supported types 50 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 16 using photos 15 using search bar 9 fuse, changing 60 G geocaching 12 go home 14 GPS settings 53 simulator 15 H help 35 historical traffic 56 home phone number 34 setting a location 14 66 J JPEG image files 50 junction view 27 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 57 L latitude and longitude 12 locations 9 M map buttons 26...
...17 change map symbol 17 destinations 41 home location 14 saved locations 17 saved trip 41 extras 62 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 52 supported types 50 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 16 using photos 15 using search bar 9 fuse, changing 60 G geocaching 12 go home 14 GPS settings 53 simulator 15 H help 35 historical traffic 56 home phone number 34 setting a location 14 66 J JPEG image files 50 junction view 27 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 57 L latitude and longitude 12 locations 9 M map buttons 26...
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... photo navigation loading pictures 15 picture viewer 42 PIN Bluetooth 32 points of interest finding 9 POI loader 50 protecting your device 58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual public transit avoidances 24, 30 city maps 29 R recalculating routes 23 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 61 renaming trips 41 resetting home location 14 the max speed 28 trip data 28 routes off road 24, 54 stopping 23 S safe mode 53 satellite signals 6 Saved Locations 16-17 saving your current location...
... photo navigation loading pictures 15 picture viewer 42 PIN Bluetooth 32 points of interest finding 9 POI loader 50 protecting your device 58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual public transit avoidances 24, 30 city maps 29 R recalculating routes 23 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 61 renaming trips 41 resetting home location 14 the max speed 28 trip data 28 routes off road 24, 54 stopping 23 S safe mode 53 satellite signals 6 Saved Locations 16-17 saving your current location...
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... mode 6 trip computer 28 trip log 25 enabling 57 trip planner 40 troubleshooting 63 turn-by-turn directions 26 turn list 26 U unit converter 43 unit ID 57 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 63 user data, deleting 59 V voice command activating 18 navigating with 19 tips for using 19 wakeup phrase 18 voice language 56 voice mail 34 volume adjusting 4 audio mixer 4 automatic 5 W Where Am I? 30 Where I've Been enabling 57 Where To? menu 8 customization shortcut icon, adding 8 shortcut icon, removing 8 world clock 43 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual...
... mode 6 trip computer 28 trip log 25 enabling 57 trip planner 40 troubleshooting 63 turn-by-turn directions 26 turn list 26 U unit converter 43 unit ID 57 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 63 user data, deleting 59 V voice command activating 18 navigating with 19 tips for using 19 wakeup phrase 18 voice language 56 voice mail 34 volume adjusting 4 audio mixer 4 automatic 5 W Where Am I? 30 Where I've Been enabling 57 Where To? menu 8 customization shortcut icon, adding 8 shortcut icon, removing 8 world clock 43 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual...