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... and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use your windshield clean to the State of the Installation and Operation Warnings • When installing the device in a safe manner. Do not place the mount where it does not obstruct the driver's view of the device controls while driving. Do not place the device in an unattended vehicle. Keep...
... and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use your windshield clean to the State of the Installation and Operation Warnings • When installing the device in a safe manner. Do not place the mount where it does not obstruct the driver's view of the device controls while driving. Do not place the device in an unattended vehicle. Keep...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... is in locations that does not obstruct the driver's view of your product. • Only replace the battery with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is subject to www .garmin.com/compliance. device/battery in specific locations on the windshield. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use of the road. To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin device in accordance with...
... is in locations that does not obstruct the driver's view of your product. • Only replace the battery with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is subject to www .garmin.com/compliance. device/battery in specific locations on the windshield. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use of the road. To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin device in accordance with...
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... of any user-serviceable parts. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or Limited Warranty This Garmin product is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. This...
... of any user-serviceable parts. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or Limited Warranty This Garmin product is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. This...
Owner's Manual
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... Started 1 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power........... 1 About myDashboard 2 About Sleep Mode 4 Adjusting the Screen Brightness 4 Adjusting the Volume 4 About Automatic Volume 5 Status 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 15 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Using Photo Navigation 15 Setting a Simulated Location 15 Saving Locations 16 Voice Command...
... Started 1 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power........... 1 About myDashboard 2 About Sleep Mode 4 Adjusting the Screen Brightness 4 Adjusting the Volume 4 About Automatic Volume 5 Status 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 15 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Using Photo Navigation 15 Setting a Simulated Location 15 Saving Locations 16 Voice Command...
Owner's Manual
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... Using the Language Guide 49 About Tracker 50 Setting Up Tracker 50 About Followers 51 Hiding Your Location 52 Sending a Location Message 52 Enabling Your Social Network Accounts for Tracker 53 Traffic 54 Disabling Live Traffic 54 Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver 55 Traffic Receiver 55 Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link 56 About the Traffic Icon 56 Traffic on Your Route 57 Traffic in Your Area 58 Understanding Traffic Data 58 About Traffic Cameras 58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
... Using the Language Guide 49 About Tracker 50 Setting Up Tracker 50 About Followers 51 Hiding Your Location 52 Sending a Location Message 52 Enabling Your Social Network Accounts for Tracker 53 Traffic 54 Disabling Live Traffic 54 Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver 55 Traffic Receiver 55 Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link 56 About the Traffic Icon 56 Traffic on Your Route 57 Traffic in Your Area 58 Understanding Traffic Data 58 About Traffic Cameras 58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...60 File Types 60 About Memory Cards 61 Transferring Files from Your Computer 61 Deleting Files 62 Customizing the Device 62 Map and Vehicle Settings 62 Navigation Settings 63 Display Settings 64 Bluetooth Settings 65 Traffic Settings 66 Units and Time Settings 67 Language and Keyboard Settings 67 Proximity Alerts Settings 67 Device Settings 67 Restoring Settings 68 Appendix 68 Power Cables 68 Caring for Your Device 68 Erasing User Data 69 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 70 Mounting on Your Dashboard 71 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount....... 71 Updating...
...60 File Types 60 About Memory Cards 61 Transferring Files from Your Computer 61 Deleting Files 62 Customizing the Device 62 Map and Vehicle Settings 62 Navigation Settings 63 Display Settings 64 Bluetooth Settings 65 Traffic Settings 66 Units and Time Settings 67 Language and Keyboard Settings 67 Proximity Alerts Settings 67 Device Settings 67 Restoring Settings 68 Appendix 68 Power Cables 68 Caring for Your Device 68 Erasing User Data 69 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 70 Mounting on Your Dashboard 71 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount....... 71 Updating...
Owner's Manual
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... 30. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 Your device can select some icons to Smartphone Link). Current time. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Battery status. GPS signal status. See page 35. Smartphone Link status (appears when connected to change settings or view additional information. About Automatic Volume NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on the level of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about features on the device.
... 30. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 Your device can select some icons to Smartphone Link). Current time. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Battery status. GPS signal status. See page 35. Smartphone Link status (appears when connected to change settings or view additional information. About Automatic Volume NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on the level of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about features on the device.
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... the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information. menu (page 8). You can change the address or phone number for cities, intersections, and coordinates, you must subscribe to the Fuel Price service, and your device. The star rating updates on your device must add those search tools to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 34). This feature is sent to Garmin when you connect to Smartphone Link or when you to a point...
... the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information. menu (page 8). You can change the address or phone number for cities, intersections, and coordinates, you must subscribe to the Fuel Price service, and your device. The star rating updates on your device must add those search tools to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 34). This feature is sent to Garmin when you connect to Smartphone Link or when you to a point...
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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 61). 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. Using Photo Navigation You can use the GPS to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect the device from the computer. 5 Turn on the map. The address...
... device or memory card that include location information and create routes to the pictured locations. 1 Connect your device to your computer (page 61). 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. Using Photo Navigation You can use the GPS to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect the device from the computer. 5 Turn on the map. The address...
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...;vi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to the location. If you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are not following roadways as a straight line to avoid on your routes. 24 3 Select Save. Pedestrian Routes Following a Pedestrian Route In Pedestrian mode, your route is displayed on your routes, and select Save. • To view nearby gas stations...
...;vi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to the location. If you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are not following roadways as a straight line to avoid on your routes. 24 3 Select Save. Pedestrian Routes Following a Pedestrian Route In Pedestrian mode, your route is displayed on your routes, and select Save. • To view nearby gas stations...
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...'s Manual 27 Changing the Map Dashboard 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. 2 Use the arrows to display the map in three dimensions. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can add a button to take a detour, adjust the brightness, or view exit services. • Select 3-D to select a dashboard. 3 Select Save. 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...
...'s Manual 27 Changing the Map Dashboard 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. 2 Use the arrows to display the map in three dimensions. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can add a button to take a detour, adjust the brightness, or view exit services. • Select 3-D to select a dashboard. 3 Select Save. 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...
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.... Searching Help Topics Select Apps > Help > . Calling Home Before you can edit the home number by editing "Home" in your phone number, and select Done. Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to download live data on your phone data connection. About Smartphone Link Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows your device to Garmin Live Services. Select Phone > > Set Home Number, enter your list of saved locations (page 16). Saving a Home Phone Number TIP: After you save a home number, you can call home using your device, such as traffic data, weather...
.... Searching Help Topics Select Apps > Help > . Calling Home Before you can edit the home number by editing "Home" in your phone number, and select Done. Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to download live data on your phone data connection. About Smartphone Link Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows your device to Garmin Live Services. Select Phone > > Set Home Number, enter your list of saved locations (page 16). Saving a Home Phone Number TIP: After you save a home number, you can call home using your device, such as traffic data, weather...
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... available, select code. See our privacy statement at the bottom of the screen that displays the currency conversion rate. 6 Select the box next to view a coupon nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Setting Currency Conversion Rates Manually You can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the mostcurrent rates. 1 Select Apps > Unit Converter. 2 Select the button next to Convert. 3 Select Currency, then select Save. 4 If necessary, select...
... available, select code. See our privacy statement at the bottom of the screen that displays the currency conversion rate. 6 Select the box next to view a coupon nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Setting Currency Conversion Rates Manually You can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the mostcurrent rates. 1 Select Apps > Unit Converter. 2 Select the button next to Convert. 3 Select Currency, then select Save. 4 If necessary, select...
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.../2505 Series Owner's Manual 63 Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Calculation Mode-sets route preference. • Avoidances-sets road features to avoid on a route. • Custom Avoidances-allows you to three buttons on the map. • Map Layers-sets the data that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • Map Buttons-sets which installed maps the device uses. Enabling Maps TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to www.garmin.com/maps. 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > myMaps. 2 Select a map.
.../2505 Series Owner's Manual 63 Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Calculation Mode-sets route preference. • Avoidances-sets road features to avoid on a route. • Custom Avoidances-allows you to three buttons on the map. • Map Layers-sets the data that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • Map Buttons-sets which installed maps the device uses. Enabling Maps TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to www.garmin.com/maps. 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > myMaps. 2 Select a map.
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... you to enter a friendly name that your device detects while Bluetooth is saved in the screenshots folder on devices with . • Select to add a phone to the menu. • Select to delete a phone from the device memory. • Select None to drop your current connection. Managing the Bluetooth Device List You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that identifies your device to take a screenshot. Disabling Bluetooth 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select Bluetooth. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 65 Capturing Screenshots 1 Select Settings > Display > Screenshot...
... you to enter a friendly name that your device detects while Bluetooth is saved in the screenshots folder on devices with . • Select to add a phone to the menu. • Select to delete a phone from the device memory. • Select None to drop your current connection. Managing the Bluetooth Device List You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that identifies your device to take a screenshot. Disabling Bluetooth 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select Bluetooth. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 65 Capturing Screenshots 1 Select Settings > Display > Screenshot...
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..., and a traffic receiver. Purchasing Additional Maps 1 Go to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. About nüMaps Lifetime Some models include subscriptions to your device product page on the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com). 2 Click the Maps tab. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 72 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. For more information, go...
..., and a traffic receiver. Purchasing Additional Maps 1 Go to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. About nüMaps Lifetime Some models include subscriptions to your device product page on the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com). 2 Click the Maps tab. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 72 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. For more information, go...
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... device 68 category searching within 9 charging your device 1, 75 cityXplorer maps 21, 24 cleaning your device 69 computer, connecting 2 converting currency 48 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual units 47 coordinates 13 current location, saving 16 customizing the device 62-69 custom POIs 74 D dashboard disk 71 deleting all user data 69 character 7 files 62 pictures 46 recent finds list 14 saved locations 18 trips 45 detailed maps 60, 63 detours 23 display settings 24, 25 display timeout 64 driving directions...
... device 68 category searching within 9 charging your device 1, 75 cityXplorer maps 21, 24 cleaning your device 69 computer, connecting 2 converting currency 48 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual units 47 coordinates 13 current location, saving 16 customizing the device 62-69 custom POIs 74 D dashboard disk 71 deleting all user data 69 character 7 files 62 pictures 46 recent finds list 14 saved locations 18 trips 45 detailed maps 60, 63 detours 23 display settings 24, 25 display timeout 64 driving directions...
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... vehicle profile 37 editing change categories 17 change map symbol 17 destinations 45 home location 14 saved locations 17 saved trip 45 extras 74 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 62 supported types 60 finding locations by address 12 by coordinates 13 recent selections 14 saved locations 16 78 using photos 15 using search bar 9 fuel prices 11 fuel stations 11 fuse, changing 70 G Garmin Live Services 36 subscribing 37 geocaching 13 go home 14 GPS settings 64 simulator 15 H help 34 historical traffic 66 home phone number 34 setting a location...
... vehicle profile 37 editing change categories 17 change map symbol 17 destinations 45 home location 14 saved locations 17 saved trip 45 extras 74 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 62 supported types 60 finding locations by address 12 by coordinates 13 recent selections 14 saved locations 16 78 using photos 15 using search bar 9 fuel prices 11 fuel stations 11 fuse, changing 70 G Garmin Live Services 36 subscribing 37 geocaching 13 go home 14 GPS settings 64 simulator 15 H help 34 historical traffic 66 home phone number 34 setting a location...
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... 45 PIN Bluetooth 31 points of interest finding 9 POI loader 60 protecting your device 68 public transit avoidances 24, 25 city maps 25 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual R recalculating routes 23 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 71 renaming trips 45 resetting home location 14 the max speed 29 trip data 29 routes off road 24, 64 stopping 23 S safe mode 63 satellite signals 6 Saved Locations 16-17 saving your current location 16 school zone database 74 screen brightness...
... 45 PIN Bluetooth 31 points of interest finding 9 POI loader 60 protecting your device 68 public transit avoidances 24, 25 city maps 25 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual R recalculating routes 23 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 71 renaming trips 45 resetting home location 14 the max speed 29 trip data 29 routes off road 24, 64 stopping 23 S safe mode 63 satellite signals 6 Saved Locations 16-17 saving your current location 16 school zone database 74 screen brightness...
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... 59 adding traffic subscriptions 66 cameras 58 icons 55 incidents 56 receiver 55 Smartphone Link 56 trafficTrends 66 traffic alerts 29 transportation mode 6 trip computer 29 trip log 26 enabling 68 trip planner 44 troubleshooting 75 turn-by-turn directions 27 turn list 27 U unit converter 47 unit ID 67 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 75 user data, deleting 69 V voice command activating 18 icons and tones 19 navigating with 19 tips for using 19 wakeup phrase 18 voice language 67 voice mail 33 volume adjusting 4 audio mixer 4 automatic...
... 59 adding traffic subscriptions 66 cameras 58 icons 55 incidents 56 receiver 55 Smartphone Link 56 trafficTrends 66 traffic alerts 29 transportation mode 6 trip computer 29 trip log 26 enabling 68 trip planner 44 troubleshooting 75 turn-by-turn directions 27 turn list 27 U unit converter 47 unit ID 67 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 75 user data, deleting 69 V voice command activating 18 icons and tones 19 navigating with 19 tips for using 19 wakeup phrase 18 voice language 67 voice mail 33 volume adjusting 4 audio mixer 4 automatic...