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... the mount where it out of direct sunlight, such as in accordance with vehicle operating controls, such as in the sun in a vehicle, place the device securely so it does not obstruct the driver's view of the road ➊ or interfere with California's Proposition 65. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings...
... the mount where it out of direct sunlight, such as in accordance with vehicle operating controls, such as in the sun in a vehicle, place the device securely so it does not obstruct the driver's view of the road ➊ or interfere with California's Proposition 65. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings...
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To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin device in a location that does not obstruct the driver's view of governmental and private data sources. Notice Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions Before using the suction cup mount on the windshield. Other state laws allow the suction mount to remove the battery. • Keep the battery away from using an external battery charger, only use of Conformity Hereby, Garmin, declares that obstruct the driver's vision. Where required...
To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin device in a location that does not obstruct the driver's view of governmental and private data sources. Notice Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions Before using the suction cup mount on the windshield. Other state laws allow the suction mount to remove the battery. • Keep the battery away from using an external battery charger, only use of Conformity Hereby, Garmin, declares that obstruct the driver's vision. Where required...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... of map data in this device must not be used for any interference, including interference that fail in a particular installation. Operation is intended to operate this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any user-serviceable parts. This product is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect...
... of map data in this device must not be used for any interference, including interference that fail in a particular installation. Operation is intended to operate this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any user-serviceable parts. This product is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect...
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents Getting 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 4 Status Bar Icons 5 Satellite Signals 5 Using the On-screen Buttons 6 Using the On-screen Keyboard 7 Finding Locations 8 About Locations 8 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 13 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 Setting a Simulated Location 14 Saving Locations 14 Voice Command 16 About Voice Command 16 Navigation 19 Starting a Route 19 Following an ...
Table of Contents Getting 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 4 Status Bar Icons 5 Satellite Signals 5 Using the On-screen Buttons 6 Using the On-screen Keyboard 7 Finding Locations 8 About Locations 8 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 13 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 Setting a Simulated Location 14 Saving Locations 14 Voice Command 16 About Voice Command 16 Navigation 19 Starting a Route 19 Following an ...
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... 43 Using the Language Guide 44 Traffic 45 Enabling Traffic 45 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 46 iv Traffic on Your Route 47 Traffic in Your Area 48 Understanding Traffic Data 48 Data Management 48 File Types 48 About Memory Cards 49 Transferring Files from Your Computer 49 Deleting Files 50 Customizing the Device 50 Map and Vehicle Settings 50 Navigation Settings 51 Display Settings 52 Bluetooth Settings 53 Traffic Settings 53 Units and Time Settings 54 Language and Keyboard Settings 54 Proximity Alerts Settings 55 About Device and Privacy 55 Restoring Settings 55...
... 43 Using the Language Guide 44 Traffic 45 Enabling Traffic 45 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 46 iv Traffic on Your Route 47 Traffic in Your Area 48 Understanding Traffic Data 48 Data Management 48 File Types 48 About Memory Cards 49 Transferring Files from Your Computer 49 Deleting Files 50 Customizing the Device 50 Map and Vehicle Settings 50 Navigation Settings 51 Display Settings 52 Bluetooth Settings 53 Traffic Settings 53 Units and Time Settings 54 Language and Keyboard Settings 54 Proximity Alerts Settings 55 About Device and Privacy 55 Restoring Settings 55...
Owner's Manual
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... signals. Transportation mode indicator. Enabling Automatic Volume Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. The status bar icons display information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Satellite Signals After the device is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the main menu. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when connected to acquire satellite signals. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 5 When at the top of the sky to a compatible device). Current...
... signals. Transportation mode indicator. Enabling Automatic Volume Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. The status bar icons display information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Satellite Signals After the device is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the main menu. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when connected to acquire satellite signals. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 5 When at the top of the sky to a compatible device). Current...
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The icon in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the roads on the route. To increase the accuracy of arrival based on walking speed. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select . Battery Information After the device is fully charged. For example, in the status bar indicates the status of options for the current screen. 6 nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual If you should fully discharge...
The icon in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the roads on the route. To increase the accuracy of arrival based on walking speed. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select . Battery Information After the device is fully charged. For example, in the status bar indicates the status of options for the current screen. 6 nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual If you should fully discharge...
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... change the keyboard layout (page 54). nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 7 About Shortcuts You can point to 36 shortcut icons. 1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut. 2 Select an item. Adding a Shortcut Icon The Where To? Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. • Select to add a space. • Hold to delete a character. • Select to erase the entire entry. • Select to select the keyboard language mode. • Select to enter...
... change the keyboard layout (page 54). nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 7 About Shortcuts You can point to 36 shortcut icons. 1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut. 2 Select an item. Adding a Shortcut Icon The Where To? Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. • Select to add a space. • Hold to delete a character. • Select to erase the entire entry. • Select to select the keyboard language mode. • Select to enter...
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... > > Set Home Location. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Recently Found. • Select a location marker. • Select a point, such as "Home" in the Saved folder (page 14). Saving a Home Location You can set your changes. 4 Select Done. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 13 Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Saved > Home. 2 Select > Edit. 3 Enter your home location for a point of interest, certain categories may display a Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you...
... > > Set Home Location. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Recently Found. • Select a location marker. • Select a point, such as "Home" in the Saved folder (page 14). Saving a Home Location You can set your changes. 4 Select Done. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 13 Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Saved > Home. 2 Select > Edit. 3 Enter your home location for a point of interest, certain categories may display a Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you...
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... device stores the last 50 locations you can use the GPS to them. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual Clearing the List of the screen. 5 Select the address. 6 Select Set Location. Saving a Location 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Save. 5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done. Finding Parking 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking. 2 Select a parking location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can quickly find them and create routes to set a simulated location. 1 Select...
... device stores the last 50 locations you can use the GPS to them. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual Clearing the List of the screen. 5 Select the address. 6 Select Set Location. Saving a Location 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Save. 5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done. Finding Parking 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking. 2 Select a parking location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can quickly find them and create routes to set a simulated location. 1 Select...
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... select an upcoming exit. 3 Select an exit service tab. 4 Select a point of travel history, the day of the week, and the time of day. Gas Food Lodging Restrooms Finding Exit Services 1 From the map, select > Exit Services. 2 Use the arrows to a saved location several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on your travel , and traffic information. Using the trafficTrends™ feature, your device predicts your destination based on the map...
... select an upcoming exit. 3 Select an exit service tab. 4 Select a point of travel history, the day of the week, and the time of day. Gas Food Lodging Restrooms Finding Exit Services 1 From the map, select > Exit Services. 2 Use the arrows to a saved location several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on your travel , and traffic information. Using the trafficTrends™ feature, your device predicts your destination based on the map...
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..., and select > Delete. Avoiding a Road 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 Select Add Avoid Road. 3 Select the starting point of the section of road to detour around a specific section of the road section, and select Next. 5 Select Done. Using Advanced Detours Use this feature to avoid, and select Next. 4 Select the ending point of your trip while you navigate. 1 Select a destination, and select Go! (page 8). 2 From the map, select > Detour 24 nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual Enabling Advanced Detours Select Settings > Navigation > Advanced Detours. Disabling...
..., and select > Delete. Avoiding a Road 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 Select Add Avoid Road. 3 Select the starting point of the section of road to detour around a specific section of the road section, and select Next. 5 Select Done. Using Advanced Detours Use this feature to avoid, and select Next. 4 Select the ending point of your trip while you navigate. 1 Select a destination, and select Go! (page 8). 2 From the map, select > Detour 24 nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual Enabling Advanced Detours Select Settings > Navigation > Advanced Detours. Disabling...
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... feature. 1 Select Phone > Call History. 2 Select a category. Select Phone > > Set Home Number, enter your phone and the device connect. TIP: You can use automated systems, such as voice mail. • To mute the microphone, select Mute. • To hang up, select End Call. Using the Call History Your call history is loaded from your phone to be available. It may take a few minutes for the call . Saving a Home Phone Number TIP: After you save a home number, you need privacy. • To display...
... feature. 1 Select Phone > Call History. 2 Select a category. Select Phone > > Set Home Number, enter your phone and the device connect. TIP: You can use automated systems, such as voice mail. • To mute the microphone, select Mute. • To hang up, select End Call. Using the Call History Your call history is loaded from your phone to be available. It may take a few minutes for the call . Saving a Home Phone Number TIP: After you save a home number, you need privacy. • To display...
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... price of navigating to use ecoRoute features. Your device includes data read from the vehicle by the ecoRoute feature is required to a destination, and offers tools for your device can call home using the device. Select Phone > Call Home. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 35 Calling Home Before you can receive real-time vehicle information, such as error messages, RPM, and battery voltage. The data is not actually read from the vehicle, unless you must enter a phone number for...
... price of navigating to use ecoRoute features. Your device includes data read from the vehicle by the ecoRoute feature is required to a destination, and offers tools for your device can call home using the device. Select Phone > Call Home. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 35 Calling Home Before you can receive real-time vehicle information, such as error messages, RPM, and battery voltage. The data is not actually read from the vehicle, unless you must enter a phone number for...
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... maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. About Memory Cards You can be used to map the drives. 2 On 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. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on Mac computers. NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual...
... maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. About Memory Cards You can be used to map the drives. 2 On 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. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on Mac computers. NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives. nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 51 Up to three icons can be included on the map. • Map Layers-sets the data that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Calculation Mode-sets route preference. • Avoidances-sets road features to avoid on a route. • Custom Avoidances-allows you to avoid specific roads or areas. • Advanced Detours-sets the length...
nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual 51 Up to three icons can be included on the map. • Map Layers-sets the data that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Calculation Mode-sets route preference. • Avoidances-sets road features to avoid on a route. • Custom Avoidances-allows you to avoid specific roads or areas. • Advanced Detours-sets the length...
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... device 56 category searching within 8 charging your device 1, 61 cityXplorer maps 19, 30 cleaning your device 56 computer, connecting 2 nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual converting currency 44 units 43 coordinates 12 current location, directions to 29 current location, saving 14 customizing the device 50-57 custom POIs 60 D dashboard disk 58 deleting all user data 57 character 7 files 50 pictures 42 recent finds list 14 saved locations 16 trips 41 detailed maps 48, 51 detours 21 advanced 24 diacritical characters 7 display settings...
... device 56 category searching within 8 charging your device 1, 61 cityXplorer maps 19, 30 cleaning your device 56 computer, connecting 2 nüvi 3400 Series Owner's Manual converting currency 44 units 43 coordinates 12 current location, directions to 29 current location, saving 14 customizing the device 50-57 custom POIs 60 D dashboard disk 58 deleting all user data 57 character 7 files 50 pictures 42 recent finds list 14 saved locations 16 trips 41 detailed maps 48, 51 detours 21 advanced 24 diacritical characters 7 display settings...
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... directions 27 E ecoRoute 35-38 calibrate fuel economy 36 ecoChallenge score 37 fuel economy information 37 mileage report 37 vehicle profile 35 editing change categories 15 change map symbol 15 destinations 41 home location 13 saved locations 15 saved trip 41 extras 60 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 50 supported types 48 64 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 15 fuse, changing 58 G geocaching 12 go home 13 GPS settings 51 simulator 14 H Help 35 home phone number 35 setting a location...
... directions 27 E ecoRoute 35-38 calibrate fuel economy 36 ecoChallenge score 37 fuel economy information 37 mileage report 37 vehicle profile 35 editing change categories 15 change map symbol 15 destinations 41 home location 13 saved locations 15 saved trip 41 extras 60 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 50 supported types 48 64 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 15 fuse, changing 58 G geocaching 12 go home 13 GPS settings 51 simulator 14 H Help 35 home phone number 35 setting a location...
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... viewer 42 PIN Bluetooth 32 points of interest finding 8 POI loader 48 predictive routing 22 protecting your device 56 public transit avoidances 23, 31 city maps 30 R recalculating routes 21 recently found locations 14 registering the device 2 removing the mount 59 renaming trips 41 resetting home location 13 the max speed 29 trip data 29 routes off road 25, 52 stopping 21 S safe mode 51 satellite signals 5 Saved Locations 14-15 saving your current location 14 school zone database 60 screen brightness 52...
... viewer 42 PIN Bluetooth 32 points of interest finding 8 POI loader 48 predictive routing 22 protecting your device 56 public transit avoidances 23, 31 city maps 30 R recalculating routes 21 recently found locations 14 registering the device 2 removing the mount 59 renaming trips 41 resetting home location 13 the max speed 29 trip data 29 routes off road 25, 52 stopping 21 S safe mode 51 satellite signals 5 Saved Locations 14-15 saving your current location 14 school zone database 60 screen brightness 52...
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... language 55 time settings 54 tools 35-40 Track Up 26 traffic 45-70 activating a subscription 54 adding traffic subscriptions 54 icons 46 incidents 46 receiver 46 trafficTrends 54 traffic alerts 28 transportation mode 6 trip computer 28 resetting information 22 trip log 25, 55 trip planner 40 troubleshooting 61 turn-by-turn directions 27 turn list 27 U unit converter 43 unit ID 55 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 62 user data, deleting 57 V voice command activating 17 icons and tones 17 navigating with 18 66 tips for using...
... language 55 time settings 54 tools 35-40 Track Up 26 traffic 45-70 activating a subscription 54 adding traffic subscriptions 54 icons 46 incidents 46 receiver 46 trafficTrends 54 traffic alerts 28 transportation mode 6 trip computer 28 resetting information 22 trip log 25, 55 trip planner 40 troubleshooting 61 turn-by-turn directions 27 turn list 27 U unit converter 43 unit ID 55 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 62 user data, deleting 57 V voice command activating 17 icons and tones 17 navigating with 18 66 tips for using...