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...trademarks of such changes or improvements. and any person or organization of SiRF Technology, Inc. © 2006-2007 Garmin Ltd. Information in this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and ...other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Garmin. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual or any purpose without notice. Garmin hereby grants permission to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan C ...
...trademarks of such changes or improvements. and any person or organization of SiRF Technology, Inc. © 2006-2007 Garmin Ltd. Information in this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and ...other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Garmin. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual or any purpose without notice. Garmin hereby grants permission to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan C ...
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... Travel Kit features, touch Help on the appropriate screen. • To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you for new Garmin product services. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is off. • To adjust the volume or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power...
... Travel Kit features, touch Help on the appropriate screen. • To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you for new Garmin product services. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is off. • To adjust the volume or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power...
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Preface Preface i Manual Conventions i myGarmin i nüvi Tips and Shortcuts i Warnings iv Contact Garmin iv Important Information v Caring for Your nüvi vi Avoiding Theft vi ...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... 16 Calculator 16 Language Guide 16 Garmin Travel Guide 18 SaversGuide 18 World Clock 18 Currency Converter 18 Unit Converter 19 nü...
Preface Preface i Manual Conventions i myGarmin i nüvi Tips and Shortcuts i Warnings iv Contact Garmin iv Important Information v Caring for Your nüvi vi Avoiding Theft vi ...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... 16 Calculator 16 Language Guide 16 Garmin Travel Guide 18 SaversGuide 18 World Clock 18 Currency Converter 18 Unit Converter 19 nü...
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...Call 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 Listening to...All Settings 38 Clearing User Data 38 Appendix 39 Updating the Software 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 ...
...Call 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 Listening to...All Settings 38 Clearing User Data 38 Appendix 39 Updating the Software 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 ...
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...) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). iv nüvi 680 Owner's Manual In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of vision the vehicle is designed to avoid the following ...not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on field of all driving conditions. Pull over in death or serious injury. Preface Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any functions requiring prolonged use of time spent viewing the unit's screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. It...
...) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). iv nüvi 680 Owner's Manual In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of vision the vehicle is designed to avoid the following ...not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on field of all driving conditions. Pull over in death or serious injury. Preface Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any functions requiring prolonged use of time spent viewing the unit's screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. It...
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...recycling of the unit. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Garmin does not take any responsibility for similar restrictions. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual NOTICE regarding windshield mounting; Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information...temperature range: 32° to 77°F (0° to 25°C). • Do not operate the unit outside of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not remove or attempt to remove the battery. • Contact...
...recycling of the unit. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Garmin does not take any responsibility for similar restrictions. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual NOTICE regarding windshield mounting; Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information...temperature range: 32° to 77°F (0° to 25°C). • Do not operate the unit outside of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not remove or attempt to remove the battery. • Contact...
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...• To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in high-shock and highvibration environments. See page 6. vi nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Clean the unit's outer casing (not the touch screen) using a cloth dampened with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Apply the liquid to ... components. Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup. • Do not keep your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature. To minimize the risk of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Cleaning the Touch...
...• To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in high-shock and highvibration environments. See page 6. vi nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Clean the unit's outer casing (not the touch screen) using a cloth dampened with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Apply the liquid to ... components. Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup. • Do not keep your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature. To minimize the risk of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Cleaning the Touch...
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... Box? Getting Started Getting Started What's in MSN® Direct Receiver to provide external power and MSN Direct content. 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 Carrying case to protect your computer as a Mass Storage...
... Box? Getting Started Getting Started What's in MSN® Direct Receiver to provide external power and MSN Direct content. 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 Carrying case to protect your computer as a Mass Storage...
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...10122; ➋ Windshield 5. Plug the other end of your vehicle is plugged in and your nüvi into a power outlet in your vehicle. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should turn on automatically if it snaps into the power connector on the back of the nüvi forward. ➌... power cable lights when connected to the right or left. Flip the lever back, toward you . nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Pull the tab on the bottom of the cradle up the GPS antenna. See page 43. Flip up , and tilt the top of the cradle. 2. Your unit should be used....
...10122; ➋ Windshield 5. Plug the other end of your vehicle is plugged in and your nüvi into a power outlet in your vehicle. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should turn on automatically if it snaps into the power connector on the back of the nüvi forward. ➌... power cable lights when connected to the right or left. Flip the lever back, toward you . nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Pull the tab on the bottom of the cradle up the GPS antenna. See page 43. Flip up , and tilt the top of the cradle. 2. Your unit should be used....
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... Direct content when the MSN Direct Receiver is parallel to configure your nüvi, press and hold the Power button on the back of the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to the ground. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Step 2: Configure the... nüvi To turn red or hollow . Flip up the GPS antenna on the top of the nüvi, so that it loses ...
... Direct content when the MSN Direct Receiver is parallel to configure your nüvi, press and hold the Power button on the back of the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to the ground. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Step 2: Configure the... nüvi To turn red or hollow . Flip up the GPS antenna on the top of the nüvi, so that it loses ...
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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! 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
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... calculate a detour. If the route you can add one stop . 3. Stopping the Route 1. With a route active, touch Menu on the Map page. 2. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Taking a Detour If a road on your route is closed, you are done. A checkered flag marks your nüvi recalculates the route and provides...
... calculate a detour. If the route you can add one stop . 3. Stopping the Route 1. With a route active, touch Menu on the Map page. 2. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Taking a Detour If a road on your route is closed, you are done. A checkered flag marks your nüvi recalculates the route and provides...
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... receive MSN Direct content, first you do not need to start your vehicle. • Connect the USB cable to enter the 4-digit PIN. Touch OK. 3. You can select any location, such as your nüvi to Garmin to the security location. Place the nüvi in ...a valid product registration or proof of purchase. See page 25 for your security location, you turn on activating the service. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started L�o��c�k�in the cradle. What is a Security Location? NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security...
... receive MSN Direct content, first you do not need to start your vehicle. • Connect the USB cable to enter the 4-digit PIN. Touch OK. 3. You can select any location, such as your nüvi to Garmin to the security location. Place the nüvi in ...a valid product registration or proof of purchase. See page 25 for your security location, you turn on activating the service. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started L�o��c�k�in the cradle. What is a Security Location? NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security...
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Where To The Where to menu provides several different categories you can use to change the search area; nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Where To Search Tips • Touch Near to search for locations. Finding an Address 1. Enter the city/ postal code, and touch Done. 4. Select ... Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn route to call this location. Select a country and state/province, if necessary. 3. see page 4. If the GPS mode is connected, touch to this address. See page 10. If a mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is off, touch Set Loc to save this location...
Where To The Where to menu provides several different categories you can use to change the search area; nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Where To Search Tips • Touch Near to search for locations. Finding an Address 1. Enter the city/ postal code, and touch Done. 4. Select ... Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn route to call this location. Select a country and state/province, if necessary. 3. see page 4. If the GPS mode is connected, touch to this address. See page 10. If a mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is off, touch Set Loc to save this location...
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... > Edit > Delete > Yes. Select a category and a sub-category, if necessary. Touch Go. Touch the place you are looking for, and touch Go. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Going Home After you set a home location for , you can spell it using the on -screen keyboard, enter letters in the name to see more...
... > Edit > Delete > Yes. Select a category and a sub-category, if necessary. Touch Go. Touch the place you are looking for, and touch Go. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Going Home After you set a home location for , you can spell it using the on -screen keyboard, enter letters in the name to see more...
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... to delete the last character entered; On the Menu page, touch Where to > Recently Found to view your unit. Then touch Yes. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch to delete the entire entry. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. Touch...
... to delete the last character entered; On the Menu page, touch Where to > Recently Found to view your unit. Then touch Yes. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch to delete the entire entry. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. Touch...
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... symbol. • Change Phone Number-enter a phone number, and touch Done. • Delete-removes this item from the Favorites list. Touch OK. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Your home location is saved in Favorites. Touch Yes. Where To Favorites You can save your Favorites, so you can quickly find them and create...
... symbol. • Change Phone Number-enter a phone number, and touch Done. • Delete-removes this item from the Favorites list. Touch OK. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Your home location is saved in Favorites. Touch Yes. Where To Favorites You can save your Favorites, so you can quickly find them and create...
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...your current destination. 3. Tips for geocaching. Touch OK. Where To 1. this location. • Touch Go to navigate to the location. • If the GPS Mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your current location. Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts...• Touch and to zoom in and out. • Touch any object on the map. Enter the coordinates, and touch Next. 3. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 11 Touch Where to > Coordinates. 2. An arrow appears pointing at the object. • Touch Save to save this can be helpful for Browsing the ...
...your current destination. 3. Tips for geocaching. Touch OK. Where To 1. this location. • Touch Go to navigate to the location. • If the GPS Mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your current location. Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts...• Touch and to zoom in and out. • Touch any object on the map. Enter the coordinates, and touch Next. 3. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 11 Touch Where to > Coordinates. 2. An arrow appears pointing at the object. • Touch Save to save this can be helpful for Browsing the ...
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... location. The shows your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. Trip Information Page Turn List Page Next Turn Page 12 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages Map Page On the Menu page, touch View map to zoom out.
... location. The shows your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. Trip Information Page Turn List Page Next Turn Page 12 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages Map Page On the Menu page, touch View map to zoom out.
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... page displays turn-by-turn . Touch and to reset the maximum speed. Touch the green text bar on the Trip Information page. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 13 Resetting Trip Information If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on the list to view the entire route on the Map...
... page displays turn-by-turn . Touch and to reset the maximum speed. Touch the green text bar on the Trip Information page. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 13 Resetting Trip Information If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on the list to view the entire route on the Map...