Important Safety and Product Information
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... internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may affect safety while driving. Do not become detached. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. It is provided in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation, and defer ...signs and road conditions. • The device is designed to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that the mount stays on the windshield. • Always use of the device controls while driving....
... internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may affect safety while driving. Do not become detached. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. It is provided in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation, and defer ...signs and road conditions. • The device is designed to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that the mount stays on the windshield. • Always use of the device controls while driving....
Important Safety and Product Information
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...is intended to operate this device under Part 15 regulations. 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 RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE ...THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to the following measures: • Reorient or...
...is intended to operate this device under Part 15 regulations. 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 RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE ...THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to the following measures: • Reorient or...
Owner's Manual
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...Converting Units 43 About Offers 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 ...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 Settings 57 Restoring Settings...
...Converting Units 43 About Offers 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 ...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 Settings 57 Restoring Settings...
Owner's Manual
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... and support, and more. ➌ ➍ ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your computer. 3 Go to register your vehicle. 7 If necessary, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. ➊➋ 2 Connect the...
... and support, and more. ➌ ➍ ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your computer. 3 Go to register your vehicle. 7 If necessary, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. ➊➋ 2 Connect the...
Owner's Manual
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..., on the page. • Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Viewing Traffic Alerts While you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer. • Select Reset Max. Viewing Trip Information The trip information ... your trip. Speed to reset the maximum speed. • Select Reset Trip B to view more information. TIP: If you navigate an automobile route, a traffic alert may appear in the navigation bar. Select the alert to reset the odometer. 28 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
..., on the page. • Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Viewing Traffic Alerts While you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer. • Select Reset Max. Viewing Trip Information The trip information ... your trip. Speed to reset the maximum speed. • Select Reset Trip B to view more information. TIP: If you navigate an automobile route, a traffic alert may appear in the navigation bar. Select the alert to reset the odometer. 28 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... different currency, and select Save. 5 Select the button at the bottom of the offers you must disable traffic. 1 Select Settings > Traffic. 2 Select the Live Traffic check box. About Offers If your device package includes a traffic receiver, you must be connected to a currency. 7 Enter a value, and select Done. 8 Select... OK. Ad-based traffic information is only available in a coverage area to view a list of the screen that offer. 2 If available, select code. to view a coupon 3 Write down this code and present it when you arrive at www .garmin.com/privacy/ to view our ...
... different currency, and select Save. 5 Select the button at the bottom of the offers you must disable traffic. 1 Select Settings > Traffic. 2 Select the Live Traffic check box. About Offers If your device package includes a traffic receiver, you must be connected to a currency. 7 Enter a value, and select Done. 8 Select... OK. Ad-based traffic information is only available in a coverage area to view a list of the screen that offer. 2 If available, select code. to view a coupon 3 Write down this code and present it when you arrive at www .garmin.com/privacy/ to view our ...
Owner's Manual
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... some packages, and is an optional accessory for the accuracy or timeliness of a station transmitting traffic data to www.garmin.com/traffic. For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to receive traffic information. The device no longer receives live traffic data, but automobile routes still avoid potentially congested areas using trafficTrends, if enabled (page...
... some packages, and is an optional accessory for the accuracy or timeliness of a station transmitting traffic data to www.garmin.com/traffic. For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to receive traffic information. The device no longer receives live traffic data, but automobile routes still avoid potentially congested areas using trafficTrends, if enabled (page...
Owner's Manual
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...-USB connector ➋ External antenna connector ➌ Internal antenna ➍ Power LED ➎ Vehicle power adapter About the Traffic Icon When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears on the map. Traffic is moving slowly. Traffic is not moving or moving but there is a severe delay. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 47...
...-USB connector ➋ External antenna connector ➌ Internal antenna ➍ Power LED ➎ Vehicle power adapter About the Traffic Icon When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears on the map. Traffic is moving slowly. Traffic is not moving or moving but there is a severe delay. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 47...
Owner's Manual
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... Route. 3 Select a route. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your device automatically recalculates the route. Viewing Traffic on Your Route 1 While navigating a route, select . 2 Select Traffic on nearby roads. 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Traffic Conditions. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual... to indicate the severity of traffic events appears, organized by their location on the route. 48 3 Select an event. The traffic icon changes color to view other traffic delays on your estimated time of arrival automatically. Traffic on Your Route When calculating...
... Route. 3 Select a route. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your device automatically recalculates the route. Viewing Traffic on Your Route 1 While navigating a route, select . 2 Select Traffic on nearby roads. 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Traffic Conditions. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual... to indicate the severity of traffic events appears, organized by their location on the route. 48 3 Select an event. The traffic icon changes color to view other traffic delays on your estimated time of arrival automatically. Traffic on Your Route When calculating...
Owner's Manual
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...; LMT-This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription, lifetime traffic subscription (page 61), and a traffic receiver. Viewing a Traffic Incident on the traffic map. 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Traffic Legend. Adding a Subscription You can purchase traffic subscriptions for Traffic Delays 1 From the map page, select . 2 Select Traffic Conditions > . 3 Select an item in Your Area Searching for other...
...; LMT-This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription, lifetime traffic subscription (page 61), and a traffic receiver. Viewing a Traffic Incident on the traffic map. 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Traffic Legend. Adding a Subscription You can purchase traffic subscriptions for Traffic Delays 1 From the map page, select . 2 Select Traffic Conditions > . 3 Select an item in Your Area Searching for other...
Owner's Manual
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...select Subscriptions > . • For North American units, select . 3 Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. 4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you renew your device. The device has a memory card slot for each receiver. ...JPEG and JPG image files (page 42) • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 62) • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 62) About Memory Cards You can store files, such as JPEG image files, on the device. 6 Enter the code. 7 Select ...
...select Subscriptions > . • For North American units, select . 3 Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. 4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you renew your device. The device has a memory card slot for each receiver. ...JPEG and JPG image files (page 42) • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 62) • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 62) About Memory Cards You can store files, such as JPEG image files, on the device. 6 Enter the code. 7 Select ...
Owner's Manual
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...Select an option: • Select a phone for your subscription expires. Traffic Settings Select Settings > Traffic. • Traffic-enables traffic and offers. • Subscriptions-lists current traffic subscriptions. • trafficTrends™ Purchasing Traffic Subscriptions You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that identifies your n...Bluetooth technology. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 55 Viewing Traffic Subscriptions Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions. Managing the Bluetooth Device List You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your...
...Select an option: • Select a phone for your subscription expires. Traffic Settings Select Settings > Traffic. • Traffic-enables traffic and offers. • Subscriptions-lists current traffic subscriptions. • trafficTrends™ Purchasing Traffic Subscriptions You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that identifies your n...Bluetooth technology. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 55 Viewing Traffic Subscriptions Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions. Managing the Bluetooth Device List You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your...
Owner's Manual
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...Format-allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC display time. NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on-screen text to the selected language. trafficTrends When the trafficTrends feature is sent ...to Garmin when your device when you connect your device to myGarmin™ using your computer. This information is enabled, your device from recording or sharing traffic data, you must disable trafficTrends.
...Format-allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC display time. NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on-screen text to the selected language. trafficTrends When the trafficTrends feature is sent ...to Garmin when your device when you connect your device to myGarmin™ using your computer. This information is enabled, your device from recording or sharing traffic data, you must disable trafficTrends.
Owner's Manual
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... on the windshield by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in direct sunlight. • Decrease the volume (page 4). • Disable offers and traffic (page 44). • Disable Bluetooth (page 55). • Shorten the display timeout time (page 54). Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from... mode (page 4). • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin .com.
... on the windshield by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in direct sunlight. • Decrease the volume (page 4). • Disable offers and traffic (page 44). • Disable Bluetooth (page 55). • Shorten the display timeout time (page 54). Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from... mode (page 4). • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin .com.
Owner's Manual
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...on the POI Loader, refer to your computer. Purchasing Accessories Go to www.garmin.com/extras. 2 Click Services > POI Loader. 3 Install the POI Loader onto your device product page on the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). 2 Click the Maps tab. 3 Follow the on the map.... file. Custom Points of Interest Custom POIs are traveling faster than a specified speed. LMT This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription, nüMaps Lifetime subscription, and a traffic receiver. LM This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription. Using the POI Loader Help Files For more information on...
...on the POI Loader, refer to your computer. Purchasing Accessories Go to www.garmin.com/extras. 2 Click Services > POI Loader. 3 Install the POI Loader onto your device product page on the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). 2 Click the Maps tab. 3 Follow the on the map.... file. Custom Points of Interest Custom POIs are traveling faster than a specified speed. LMT This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription, nüMaps Lifetime subscription, and a traffic receiver. LM This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription. Using the POI Loader Help Files For more information on...
Owner's Manual
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... 62 adding a stop 23 addresses 11 audiobook 38 bookmark 39 loading 38 playing 39 automatic volume 5 enabling 5 avoiding public transit types 24, 30 theft 59 traffic 48 B battery 63 Bluetooth technology 31-70 friendly name 55 pairing with phone 31 settings 54 brightness 54 C calculator 43 calls answering 32 hanging up...
... 62 adding a stop 23 addresses 11 audiobook 38 bookmark 39 loading 38 playing 39 automatic volume 5 enabling 5 avoiding public transit types 24, 30 theft 59 traffic 48 B battery 63 Bluetooth technology 31-70 friendly name 55 pairing with phone 31 settings 54 brightness 54 C calculator 43 calls answering 32 hanging up...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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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...
... 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...
Quick Start Manual
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... does not replace the driver's responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to Active Route. page. If you may receive for any traffic fines or citations that you depart from the search results. 4 Select Go!. 5 Select Add to use safe driving judgment at all applicable... traffic laws and signs. 6 Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. Taking a Detour From the navigation page, select > Detour. A speed limit icon could ...
... does not replace the driver's responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to Active Route. page. If you may receive for any traffic fines or citations that you depart from the search results. 4 Select Go!. 5 Select Add to use safe driving judgment at all applicable... traffic laws and signs. 6 Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. Taking a Detour From the navigation page, select > Detour. A speed limit icon could ...
Quick Start Manual
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...are currently taking is included in all areas or countries. Traffic information may not be available in some nüvi models. You do not need to www.garmin.com/traffic for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. It is available on the road you are currently... traveling. Go to activate the subscription included with your traffic receiver. A traffic receiver is the only reasonable option, the device...
...are currently taking is included in all areas or countries. Traffic information may not be available in some nüvi models. You do not need to www.garmin.com/traffic for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. It is available on the road you are currently... traveling. Go to activate the subscription included with your traffic receiver. A traffic receiver is the only reasonable option, the device...