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nüvi® 2405/2505 series owner's manual models: 2405, 2415, 2445, 2455, 2475, 2495, 2515, 2545, 2555, 2565, 2595 August 20n1ü1vi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 190-01355-00_0A Printed in Taiwaan
nüvi® 2405/2505 series owner's manual models: 2405, 2415, 2445, 2455, 2475, 2495, 2515, 2545, 2555, 2565, 2595 August 20n1ü1vi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 190-01355-00_0A Printed in Taiwaan
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...printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this manual or any revision hereto is subject to change without the express prior written consent of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right ... to download a single copy of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any purpose without notice. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its products and to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of this document is strictly...
...printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this manual or any revision hereto is subject to change without the express prior written consent of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right ... to download a single copy of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any purpose without notice. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its products and to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of this document is strictly...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device Settings 57 Restoring Settings 57 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
... and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device Settings 57 Restoring Settings 57 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
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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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... lever ➎ back toward the windshield. 4 Fit the bottom of your device back until it out of direct sunlight. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 1 Connecting the Device to vehicle power (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map...
... lever ➎ back toward the windshield. 4 Fit the bottom of your device back until it out of direct sunlight. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 1 Connecting the Device to vehicle power (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map...
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...; ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer. 3 Go to the USB port on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port ➋ on the device. 6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable... 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 your device, check for software and map updates, access product...
...; ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer. 3 Go to the USB port on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port ➋ on the device. 6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable... 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 your device, check for software and map updates, access product...
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... could be eligible for less than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep mode (page 4). 2 Select Off. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for details and terms and conditions. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 3 Registering the Device 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
... could be eligible for less than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep mode (page 4). 2 Select Off. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for details and terms and conditions. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 3 Registering the Device 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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... battery power when your device is in sleep mode. Hold the Power key for navigation prompts, phone, and media. 4 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 2 Select an option: • Use the slider bar to adjust the volume. • Select to adjust the brightness.
... battery power when your device is in sleep mode. Hold the Power key for navigation prompts, phone, and media. 4 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 2 Select an option: • Use the slider bar to adjust the volume. • Select to adjust the brightness.
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... status bar is enabled). Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. Current time. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at the top of background noise. The status bar icons...
... status bar is enabled). Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. Current time. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at the top of background noise. The status bar icons...
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.... Viewing GPS Signal Status Hold for three seconds. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Transportation Modes Automobile mode Pedestrian mode Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. ...you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded on walking speed. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select or . 6 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual When at least one of the bars is calculated using the speed limit of arrival based on your device, pedestrian routes may need a ...
.... Viewing GPS Signal Status Hold for three seconds. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Transportation Modes Automobile mode Pedestrian mode Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. ...you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded on walking speed. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select or . 6 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual When at least one of the bars is calculated using the speed limit of arrival based on your device, pedestrian routes may need a ...
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... to quickly return to the main menu. • Select or to see a menu of options for the current screen. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 7 in the status bar indicates the status of the battery gauge, you should fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Battery Information After...
... to quickly return to the main menu. • Select or to see a menu of options for the current screen. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 7 in the status bar indicates the status of the battery gauge, you should fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Battery Information After...
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... locations (page 14) • Using coordinates (page 12) • Using photos (page 15) • Using saved locations (page 16) 8 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual menu. menu can add shortcuts to the Where To? Removing a Shortcut 1 Select Where To > > Remove Shortcut(s). 2 Select the shortcut to remove. 3 Select the shortcut again...
... locations (page 14) • Using coordinates (page 12) • Using photos (page 15) • Using saved locations (page 16) 8 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual menu. menu can add shortcuts to the Where To? Removing a Shortcut 1 Select Where To > > Remove Shortcut(s). 2 Select the shortcut to remove. 3 Select the shortcut again...
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nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 9 Finding a Location Using the Search Bar You can use the Categories function to search for nearby businesses and attractions. Searching Within a Category To narrow your ...
nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 9 Finding a Location Using the Search Bar You can use the Categories function to search for nearby businesses and attractions. Searching Within a Category To narrow your ...
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...5 If necessary, select a location. Reporting a Closed or Missing Location If your current location. Changing the Search Area By default, your device finds locations closest to Garmin and remove the location from future searches. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5... Select Report as Closed or Report as Missing. 10 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual • To search for a business by name, enter all or part of the name. • To search for an address near another city, enter the...
...5 If necessary, select a location. Reporting a Closed or Missing Location If your current location. Changing the Search Area By default, your device finds locations closest to Garmin and remove the location from future searches. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5... Select Report as Closed or Report as Missing. 10 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual • To search for a business by name, enter all or part of the name. • To search for an address near another city, enter the...
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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. Rating a Point of Interest You ... 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. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to the Where To?
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. Rating a Point of Interest You ... 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. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to the Where To?
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..., select > Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual This method can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to change the country, state, or province. 3 Enter the first street name, and select Next...
..., select > Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual This method can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to change the country, state, or province. 3 Enter the first street name, and select Next...
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nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 13 Finding a Location Using Quick Search After you selected. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select a category, or select Categories. 3 If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search ...
nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 13 Finding a Location Using Quick Search After you selected. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select a category, or select Categories. 3 If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search ...
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... find detailed parking information and pricing information. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking. 2 Select an option. 3 Select a parking location. 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Finding Recently Found Places Your device stores the last 50 locations you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location. 2 Select Enter My...
... find detailed parking information and pricing information. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking. 2 Select an option. 3 Select a parking location. 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Finding Recently Found Places Your device stores the last 50 locations you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location. 2 Select Enter My...
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...to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect the device from the computer. 5 Turn on the map. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 15 Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can upload pictures 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 ...
...to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect the device from the computer. 5 Turn on the map. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 15 Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can upload pictures 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 ...