Important Safety and Product Information
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... amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag ➌. ➊ ➋ ➌ • The windshield mount may present a risk of the device controls while driving. It is provided in a safe manner. This notice is not a replacement for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not follow route suggestions...
... amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag ➌. ➊ ➋ ➌ • The windshield mount may present a risk of the device controls while driving. It is provided in a safe manner. This notice is not a replacement for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not follow route suggestions...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... if not installed and used . Where required, other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Always mount your Garmin device. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use of your Garmin device in a location that obstruct the driver's vision. Notice Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions Before using suction mounts on your product. • Only replace the battery with part 15 of the FCC Rules. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. CE Mark...
... if not installed and used . Where required, other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Always mount your Garmin device. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use of your Garmin device in a location that obstruct the driver's vision. Notice Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions Before using suction mounts on your product. • Only replace the battery with part 15 of the FCC Rules. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. CE Mark...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Operation is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; Such repairs or replacement will not...
... determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Operation is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; Such repairs or replacement will not...
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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... enabled). You can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of the main menu. GPS signal status. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. The status bar icons display information about features on all models. Battery status. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at the top of background noise. Current time. See (page 31) Transportation mode...
... enabled). You can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of the main menu. GPS signal status. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. The status bar icons display information about features on all models. Battery status. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at the top of background noise. Current time. See (page 31) Transportation mode...
Owner's Manual
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...? menu (page 8). Rating a Point of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on - By default, the address search tool appears in the search results. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted by the on your device. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device...
...? menu (page 8). Rating a Point of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on - By default, the address search tool appears in the search results. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted by the on your device. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device...
Owner's Manual
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... onto your 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...
... onto your 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...
Owner's Manual
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..., select . • To view nearby restrooms, select . 4 Select a point of interest. Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select Save. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are not following roadways as a straight line to avoid on your routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type to the location. The route...
..., select . • To view nearby restrooms, select . 4 Select a point of interest. Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select Save. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are not following roadways as a straight line to avoid on your routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type to the location. The route...
Owner's Manual
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.../2505 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can select up to three tools to display on the top of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns. 1 Select the text bar 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...
.../2505 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can select up to three tools to display on the top of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns. 1 Select the text bar 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...
Owner's Manual
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... your routes, and select Save. page to view information about your location. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where Am I ? Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to view the nearest locations in your route. This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your current location. From the map, select > Where Am I?. The black dots on the map are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type...
... your routes, and select Save. page to view information about your location. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where Am I ? Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to view the nearest locations in your route. This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your current location. From the map, select > Where Am I?. The black dots on the map are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type...
Owner's Manual
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.... Garmin mapping software. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. 2 Press it clicks. Transferring Files from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to map the drives. 2 On your computer (page 2). See your operating system help file to learn how to your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files...
.... Garmin mapping software. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. 2 Press it clicks. Transferring Files from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to map the drives. 2 On your computer (page 2). See your operating system help file to learn how to your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files...
Owner's Manual
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... in distance but can save battery power. 54 • Display Timeout-sets the amount of idle time before your device enters sleep mode. • Screenshot-allows you 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 destination. Capturing Screenshots 1 Select Settings > Display > Screenshot > Enabled. 2 Select to your current location (Auto). • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device screen.
... in distance but can save battery power. 54 • Display Timeout-sets the amount of idle time before your device enters sleep mode. • Screenshot-allows you 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 destination. Capturing Screenshots 1 Select Settings > Display > Screenshot > Enabled. 2 Select to your current location (Auto). • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device screen.
Owner's Manual
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nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 61 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the mount. Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. Removing the Cradle from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. About nüMaps Lifetime Some models include subscriptions to the right or...
nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 61 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the mount. Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. Removing the Cradle from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. About nüMaps Lifetime Some models include subscriptions to the right or...
Owner's Manual
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... on and is turned off (page 53). removable disk drives listed in a hot environment, it (without interrupting the charge seem accurate. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). Also, you should see two new mode? The device does not charge in my vehicle. • Check the fuse in USB mass storage to a computer is placed in direct sunlight or...
... on and is turned off (page 53). removable disk drives listed in a hot environment, it (without interrupting the charge seem accurate. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). Also, you should see two new mode? The device does not charge in my vehicle. • Check the fuse in USB mass storage to a computer is placed in direct sunlight or...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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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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... device 58 system settings 53 T text language 57 time settings 56 tools 35-40 Track Up 25 traffic 46-70 activating a subscription 49 adding traffic subscriptions 55 icons 46 incidents 47 receiver 47 trafficTrends 56 traffic alerts 28 68 transportation 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...
... device 58 system settings 53 T text language 57 time settings 56 tools 35-40 Track Up 25 traffic 46-70 activating a subscription 49 adding traffic subscriptions 55 icons 46 incidents 47 receiver 47 trafficTrends 56 traffic alerts 28 68 transportation 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...
Quick Start Manual
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... -screen instructions. Using myDashboard Services 1 Open myDashboard (page 3). 2 Select an option: • To update the software, click Update Now under Software Updates. • To update the maps, click Update Now under Map Updates. • To download the owner's manual, click Manuals, and then click Download next to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update. Using the Power Key ➊ Select an option: • To turn off the device, hold the Power key ➊ for 4 seconds. • To reset the device...
... -screen instructions. Using myDashboard Services 1 Open myDashboard (page 3). 2 Select an option: • To update the software, click Update Now under Software Updates. • To update the maps, click Update Now under Map Updates. • To download the owner's manual, click Manuals, and then click Download next to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update. Using the Power Key ➊ Select an option: • To turn off the device, hold the Power key ➊ for 4 seconds. • To reset the device...