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...their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Audible.com®, AudibleManager®, and AudibleReady® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to print one copy of this manual or of... are either registered trademarks or trademarks of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA...
...their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Audible.com®, AudibleManager®, and AudibleReady® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to print one copy of this manual or of... are either registered trademarks or trademarks of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA...
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... screen. • To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see page 39). Preface Preface Thank you are instructed to "touch" something, use your Garmin unit. • Subscribe to online services for safety camera information... maps. Return to , and then touch Favorites. If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is off. • To adjust the volume or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power button. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch and hold Back. • Touch and to scroll faster. • To...
... screen. • To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see page 39). Preface Preface Thank you are instructed to "touch" something, use your Garmin unit. • Subscribe to online services for safety camera information... maps. Return to , and then touch Favorites. If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is off. • To adjust the volume or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power button. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch and hold Back. • Touch and to scroll faster. • To...
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... 5 Taking a Detour 5 Stopping the Route 5 Adjusting the Volume and Brightness....5 Locking Your nüvi 6 Charging Your nüvi 6 Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver...6 Where To 7 Finding an Address 7 ii Go Page Options 7 Go Home 8 Finding Points of Interest 8 Finding Recently Found Places 9 Favorites 10 Finding MSN®... Next Turn Page 13 Travel Kit 14 MP3 Player 14 Audible Book Player 15 Picture Viewer 16 Calculator 16 Language Guide 16 Garmin Travel Guide 18 SaversGuide 18 World Clock 18 Currency Converter 18 Unit Converter 19 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual
... 5 Taking a Detour 5 Stopping the Route 5 Adjusting the Volume and Brightness....5 Locking Your nüvi 6 Charging Your nüvi 6 Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver...6 Where To 7 Finding an Address 7 ii Go Page Options 7 Go Home 8 Finding Points of Interest 8 Finding Recently Found Places 9 Favorites 10 Finding MSN®... Next Turn Page 13 Travel Kit 14 MP3 Player 14 Audible Book Player 15 Picture Viewer 16 Calculator 16 Language Guide 16 Garmin Travel Guide 18 SaversGuide 18 World Clock 18 Currency Converter 18 Unit Converter 19 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual
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...21 In a Call 21 Phone Menu 22 Using SMS/Text Messaging 24 Using MSN® Direct 25 Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver...25 Receiving Content 26 MSN Direct Menu 26 Traffic Information 26 Weather 28 Gas Prices 28 Movie Times 28 Using the FM Transmitter............29 ...39 Extras and Optional Accessories.........39 Additional Maps 41 About the GPS Page 41 Battery Information 42 Resetting the nüvi 42 Mounting on Your Dashboard 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Technical Specifications 44 Troubleshooting 45 Important Product Information 46 Index 49 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual iii
...21 In a Call 21 Phone Menu 22 Using SMS/Text Messaging 24 Using MSN® Direct 25 Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver...25 Receiving Content 26 MSN Direct Menu 26 Traffic Information 26 Weather 28 Gas Prices 28 Movie Times 28 Using the FM Transmitter............29 ...39 Extras and Optional Accessories.........39 Additional Maps 41 About the GPS Page 41 Battery Information 42 Resetting the nüvi 42 Mounting on Your Dashboard 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Technical Specifications 44 Troubleshooting 45 Important Product Information 46 Index 49 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual iii
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...with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. It is designed to all driving conditions. iv nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Do not mount in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not obstruct the driver's view of the unit's controls while driving. ...Do not become distracted by phone: (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of vision the vehicle is blocked. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK...
...with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. It is designed to all driving conditions. iv nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Do not mount in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not obstruct the driver's view of the unit's controls while driving. ...Do not become distracted by phone: (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of vision the vehicle is blocked. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK...
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... with the most complete and accurate cartography that may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not remove...Minnesota: State law prohibits drivers in an unattended vehicle on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that is available to ... not leave the unit exposed to us at a reasonable cost. For more information. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual We use of direct sunlight. • Do not incinerate. • When storing the unit...
... with the most complete and accurate cartography that may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not remove...Minnesota: State law prohibits drivers in an unattended vehicle on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that is available to ... not leave the unit exposed to us at a reasonable cost. For more information. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual We use of direct sunlight. • Do not incinerate. • When storing the unit...
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...Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can also be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. See page 6. vi nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Contact with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoiding Theft • To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from... the Unit The nüvi is constructed of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature. Preface Caring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can cause permanent damage....
...Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can also be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. See page 6. vi nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Contact with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoiding Theft • To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from... the Unit The nüvi is constructed of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature. Preface Caring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can cause permanent damage....
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... MSN Direct content. Carrying case to receive power from scratches and accidental screen taps. AC charger to protect your dashboard (see pages 31-32). GPS antenna MCX antenna connector (for optional antenna) Power button SD card slot Suction cup mount USB connector microphone Headphone jack nüvi 680 Owner's Manual nüvi unit and vehicle...
... MSN Direct content. Carrying case to receive power from scratches and accidental screen taps. AC charger to protect your dashboard (see pages 31-32). GPS antenna MCX antenna connector (for optional antenna) Power button SD card slot Suction cup mount USB connector microphone Headphone jack nüvi 680 Owner's Manual nüvi unit and vehicle...
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... tab on the suction cup toward you . Flip the lever back, toward you . nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Apply pressure in and your vehicle is plugged in that direction until it is running. ➍ To remove...their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Pull the tab on the bottom of the cradle up the GPS antenna. Currently, state laws in your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Tilt the n.... Clean and dry your nüvi into place. 6. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should turn the cradle as far as you can to external power.
... tab on the suction cup toward you . Flip the lever back, toward you . nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Apply pressure in and your vehicle is plugged in that direction until it is running. ➍ To remove...their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Pull the tab on the bottom of the cradle up the GPS antenna. Currently, state laws in your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Tilt the n.... Clean and dry your nüvi into place. 6. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should turn the cradle as far as you can to external power.
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...the MSN Direct Receiver is parallel to open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Follow the on the back of the unit. For more information about GPS, see page ...41 and visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. A D B Touch to find a destination. Flip up the GPS antenna on -screen instructions to a ...
...the MSN Direct Receiver is parallel to open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Follow the on the back of the unit. For more information about GPS, see page ...41 and visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. A D B Touch to find a destination. Flip up the GPS antenna on -screen instructions to a ...
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Getting Started Finding Your Destination The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations. ➊ Touch Where to see more choices. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Tip: Touch and to . ➋ Select a category. ➌ Select a sub-category. ➍ Select a destination. ➎ Touch Go. ➏ Enjoy the route!
Getting Started Finding Your Destination The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations. ➊ Touch Where to see more choices. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Tip: Touch and to . ➋ Select a category. ➌ Select a sub-category. ➍ Select a destination. ➎ Touch Go. ➏ Enjoy the route!
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.... As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your route is the only reasonable option, the nüvi might not calculate a detour. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Taking a Detour If a road on your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the Map page. 2.
.... As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your route is the only reasonable option, the nüvi might not calculate a detour. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Taking a Detour If a road on your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the Map page. 2.
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Touch OK. 3. Drive to Garmin Lock. What is a Security Location? Touch the button next to a security location, and touch Set. Each time you turn on activating the service. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you are at your security location ... nüvi and your nüvi has acquired satellite signals, you must activate your security location. Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver To receive MSN Direct content, first you do not need to start your vehicle. • Connect the USB cable to the security location. ...
Touch OK. 3. Drive to Garmin Lock. What is a Security Location? Touch the button next to a security location, and touch Set. Each time you turn on activating the service. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you are at your security location ... nüvi and your nüvi has acquired satellite signals, you must activate your security location. Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver To receive MSN Direct content, first you do not need to start your vehicle. • Connect the USB cable to the security location. ...
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... code in the list. 5. If the GPS mode is connected, touch to view this location. Where To The Where to menu provides several different categories you can use to set your current location here. Enter the city/ postal code, and touch Done. 4. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Where To Search Tips • Touch Near...
... code in the list. 5. If the GPS mode is connected, touch to view this location. Where To The Where to menu provides several different categories you can use to set your current location here. Enter the city/ postal code, and touch Done. 4. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Where To Search Tips • Touch Near...
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... the search. 1. On the Menu page, touch Where to see more categories. 3. Going Home After you set a home location for , and touch Go. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual After you delete your home location, you know the name of Interest 1. Touch the arrows to > Go Home. 2. Finding a Place by touching Where to > Go...
... the search. 1. On the Menu page, touch Where to see more categories. 3. Going Home After you set a home location for , and touch Go. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual After you delete your home location, you know the name of Interest 1. Touch the arrows to > Go Home. 2. Finding a Place by touching Where to > Go...
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... the keyboard mode to delete the last character entered; It does not delete the actual place from the Recently Found list, touch Clear. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch to use diacritical characters or special characters. On the Menu page, touch Where to > Recently Found to view your recently found items. Deleting Recently...
... the keyboard mode to delete the last character entered; It does not delete the actual place from the Recently Found list, touch Clear. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch to use diacritical characters or special characters. On the Menu page, touch Where to > Recently Found to view your recently found items. Deleting Recently...
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... create routes to them. Saving Your Current Location On the Map page, touch the vehicle icon. Touch Yes to edit. 10 3. Touch Edit. 4. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Your saved locations are listed. Where To Favorites You can save places in Favorites. Your home location is saved in Favorites. Saving Places You Find...
... create routes to them. Saving Your Current Location On the Map page, touch the vehicle icon. Touch Yes to edit. 10 3. Touch Edit. 4. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Your saved locations are listed. Where To Favorites You can save places in Favorites. Your home location is saved in Favorites. Saving Places You Find...
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... near your location to the selected location. • Touch Back to return to the previous screen. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 11 this location. • Touch Go to navigate to the location. • If the GPS Mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your current destination. 3. Enter the coordinates, and touch Next. 3. Touch...
... near your location to the selected location. • Touch Back to return to the previous screen. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 11 this location. • Touch Go to navigate to the location. • If the GPS Mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your current destination. 3. Enter the coordinates, and touch Next. 3. Touch...
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... Pages Map Page On the Menu page, touch View map to zoom out. Trip Information Page Turn List Page Next Turn Page 12 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual The shows your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. vehicle icon Touch To save your current location.
... Pages Map Page On the Menu page, touch View map to zoom out. Trip Information Page Turn List Page Next Turn Page 12 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual The shows your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. vehicle icon Touch To save your current location.
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... Information page, touch the Speed or Arrival field on the Trip Information page. Touch Reset Max to view other turns in the route. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 13 Touch Reset Trip to open the Turn List page. Touch the green text bar on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the...
... Information page, touch the Speed or Arrival field on the Trip Information page. Touch Reset Max to view other turns in the route. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 13 Touch Reset Trip to open the Turn List page. Touch the green text bar on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the...