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Question posted by wannick on July 21st, 2011

Blank Screen

My Garmin 1310 shows a blank screen and a dot.It says press the dot and when you do the dot moves to another place.How can I rectify this.

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Declaration of Conformity - Page 1

.../EC, 1999/5/EC Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 30th April 2008 Issued: 30/04/2008 Revised: Page: 1 of 1 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Application of Equipment: Model Number(s): Information Technology Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) NUVI 2X5 W The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to...
ecoRoute Supplement - Page 3

...  Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on ‑screen instructions. After confirming that... fuel economy. The data provided by the ecoRoute feature are estimates only. To receive more accurate fuel reports for improving fuel efficiency. ecoRoute™ The ecoRoute feature ...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 2

... damage to the GPS device, fire, ...place the mount where it out of the device/battery in accordance with California's Proposition 65. See www.garmin...place the device in posted road signs and road conditions. airbag field of deployment. • The windshield mount may present a risk of all circumstances. Do not become detached. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4

... alteration or repairs. Write the tracking number clearly on a different circuit from the GPS unit. Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for one... STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is on the outside of map data in accordance with a ...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 1

...place where driver's unsecured on field of an dashboard. See www.garmin....GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as the steering wheel, the foot pedals, or the transmission levers. Do not place... of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts ...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

...different circuit from the GPS unit. • ... measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an ... causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by an authorized Garmin service center. Garmin makes no guarantee that interference will be made at its original warranty...
Owner's Manual - Page 4

... 205 and 205W series owner's manual i myGarmin i Contact Garmin i Getting Started 1 Step 1: Mount Your nüvi...Volume............5 Locking the Screen 5 Searching Near Another Location 8 Finding Recently Found Places 9 Favorites 9 Finding a Place Using the Map ... Phone 14 Receiving a Call 15 Go! Introduction Table of Contents Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 8 Introduction ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

... for Your nüvi ...........40 Locking Your nüvi 41 Calibrating the Screen........41 Resetting Your nüvi 42 Updating the Software........42 Clearing User Data 42...Dashboard 44 nüMaps Guarantee 45 Additional Maps 45 About GPS Satellite Signals 45 Extras and Optional Accessories 46 Garmin Travel Guide...........47 Specifications 48 Declaration of Conformity...50 Software...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

... one of the bars is green, your nüvi. Step 4: Use Your nüvi ➎➏ ➐➑ ➒ ➊ GPS satellite strength ➋ Bluetooth® technology status (Available on -screen instructions. Go outdoors to use the tools such as settings and Help. Touch to change time settings. ➎ Touch to find...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

... and out. • Touch any object on the map. • Change Phone Number- Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. • Touch and... Delete-touch Yes to ? > Favorites. 2. Where to ? > Browse Map. Editing Saved Places 1. to navigate to the location. • If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your nüvi or on a memory card...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

note: Depending on the screen that you can use automated systems, such as voice mail. • Transfer Audio To Phone-this is placed on hold . Using Call Waiting When you are... answer the call waiting), the Incoming Call window appears. This does not disconnect the call , or if you receive a second call (call . Touch > Call Options for the following options: • Touch Tones-displays a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 33

... appears on nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual 27 Touch the blank rectangle to save the new rates. Repeat if necessary. 5. Ad-based traffic information... Unit Converter 1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Touch a unit of measure that you will receive location-relevant advertisements and coupons. Touch Tools > Unit Converter > Conversion. Touch Update. 4. Touch ...
Owner's Manual - Page 34

...Advertisements. To view a list of the advertisements you arrive at the location. CAUTION: Do not attempt to receive a coupon code. Write down the coupon codes while driving. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic, and ...Go! To disable advertisements, you must disable traffic. Using the Tools the screen, touch the advertisement to search for the nearest location related to that advertisement.
Owner's Manual - Page 39

... Touch Tools > Settings > System. You need this information when you will be navigating to a computer keyboard, or touch ABC for an alphabetical layout. GPS Simulator-turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and to save battery power. Touch the setting you want to Kilometers or Miles. Usage Mode-specify how you...
Owner's Manual - Page 44

...your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. 1. Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. 4. Touch Add to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. Go to add a subscription...traffic subscriptions and expiration dates are listed. Subscriptions-view your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates. Note...
Owner's Manual - Page 51

...GPS Satellite Signals Your nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in a parking garage, your nüvi may not acquire satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to www.garmin... order to www.garmin.com/numaps. nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your nüvi at http://my.garmin.com within 60...
Owner's Manual - Page 54

...: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage Operating system: Garmin Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage: 5 W max. Battery life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times*: Warm...
Owner's Manual - Page 55

... life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times*: Warm: Appendix nüvi 205W Series Physical...168.3 g) Display: 4.3" diagonal, 480 × 272 pixels; 64K colors; white backlight; touch screen Case: Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating temperature range: 32°F-140°F (0°C-60°C) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 60

... 6 near another location 8 recent selections 9 saved places (Favorites) 9 using photos 11-12 FM traffic receiver 29 free map update 45 fuel cost, entering 23...Garmin Lock 36, 41 Garmin Travel Guide 47 geocaching 11 Go! page options 7 go home 6 GPS about GPS 3, 45 off/on 33 K keyboard 8 language mode 8, 35 layout 33 kilometers 33 L language settings 35 lithium-ion battery 43, 48, 49 locking screen...
Quick Start Manual - Page 3

Place the suction cup on -screen instructions. Fit the bottom of your nüvi off, slide the Power key to the traffic receiver and secure it is plugged in Europe, connect the external antenna to the left . Remove the clear plastic from tall buildings and trees. 2. Flip the ...

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