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nüvi 2709 Series
Owner’s Manual
September 2014
Printed in Taiwan
190-01783-00_0A
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Calling Home....................................................................... 11 Device Care............................................................................. 16
ecoRoute HD Accessory..................................................... 11 The suction cup will not stay on my windshield....................... 16
Setting Up the Vehicle......................................................... 11 My device is not acquiring satellite signals.............................. 16
Changing the Fuel Price...................................................... 11 The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 16
Calibrating the Fuel Economy............................................. 12 My battery does not stay charged for very long....................... 16
About ecoChallenge............................................................ 12 My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
Viewing Fuel Economy Information..................................... 12 computer.................................................................................. 17
Mileage Reports.................................................................. 12 My device does not appear as a portable device on my
Resetting ecoRoute Information.......................................... 12 computer.................................................................................. 17
Driving Tips......................................................................... 12 My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
Foursquare®............................................................................ 12 removable drive or volume on my computer............................ 17
Checking in with Foursquare............................................... 12 My phone will not connect to the device.................................. 17
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Table of Contents
LT: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a
Getting Started
traffic receiver.
WARNING
LM: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription,
which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of
your device. For terms and conditions go to
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
LMT: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,
lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
LMTHD or LMT-D: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime
subscription, lifetime digital traffic subscription, and a digital
traffic receiver.
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Activating Lifetime Maps
NOTE: Lifetime Maps are not applicable to products that do not
have pre-loaded maps.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should
charge it.
NOTE: Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map updates when
and as such updates are made available by Garmin during the
useful life of one compatible Garmin product or as long as
Garmin receives map data from a third party supplier, whichever
is shorter. For the meaning of a product’s “useful life” and for
other important terms and conditions, go to www.garmin.com
Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the
mount.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
notifications when a map update is available.
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express
You can use Garmin Express software to download and install
the latest map and software updates for your device. Map
updates provide the latest available mapping data to ensure
your device continues to calculate accurate and efficient routes
Press the mount onto the suction cup until it snaps into
place.
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to your destinations. Garmin Express is available for Windows
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and Mac computers.
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The Garmin logo on the mount should face right-side up.
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Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
back toward the windshield.
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Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
the device.
Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
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Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle.
Support and Updates
Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for
Garmin devices. Some services may not be available for your
device.
Select an option:
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To install on a Windows computer, select Download for
Windows.
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Product registration
Product manuals
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To install on a Mac computer, select Mac Version.
Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
Software updates
Map updates
Start Garmin Express.
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Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB
cable.
Setting Up Garmin Express
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
nüMaps Guarantee™
Your device may be eligible for a free map update within 90
days of first acquiring satellites while driving. Go to
www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions.
Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features. For
The Garmin Express software detects your device.
Getting Started
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Enter an email address for product registration (optional).
Click save device.
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Adjusting the Volume
Select Volume.
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Click check for updates.
Select an option:
A list of available map and software updates appears.
Select the updates to install.
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Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
Select to mute the device.
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Click Install Now.
Select for additional options.
About Automatic Volume
On devices with hands-free calling, automatic volume allows the
device to adjust the volume level based on the background
Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the device when
background noise is low and raises the volume level when
background noise increases.
Enabling Automatic Volume
Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.
Select Volume >
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The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this
process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.
If necessary, select Automatic Volume.
Select Enabled.
Status Bar Icons
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The
status bar icons display information about features on the
device. You can select some icons to change settings or view
additional information.
You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your
device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very
little power and can wake instantly for use.
TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep
mode while charging the battery.
GPS signal status
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Bluetooth technology status (appears when Bluetooth is
enabled)
Press the power key
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Current time
Battery status
Connected to Smartphone Link
Temperature
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold
for three seconds.
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.
Turning Off the Device
in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.
Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.
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The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
sleep mode.
Setting the Time
From the main menu, select the time.
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Select an option:
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Select Off.
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To set the time automatically using GPS information,
select Automatic.
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.
Hold the power key for 12 seconds.
Using the On-Screen Buttons
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Select
Hold
to return to the previous menu screen.
to quickly return to the main menu.
Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites.
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. Acquiring
satellites can take several minutes.
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Select or to see more choices.
Hold or to scroll faster.
Turn on the device.
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Select
to see a menu of options for the current screen.
Wait while the device locates satellites.
If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
buildings and trees.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
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Select to delete a search entry.
Select to delete a character.
Select to change the keyboard language mode.
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
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Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
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Getting Started
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Select
marks.
to enter special characters, such as punctuation
Changing the Search Area
From the main menu, select Where To?.
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Select to change character capitalization.
Select Searching Near.
Select an option.
Locations
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map
Before you can find places included in the map data, such as
restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the
map layer for places along the road (Customizing the Map
Layers).
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street
information. You can use categories to browse for nearby
businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses,
coordinates, cities, and intersections.
Select View Map.
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Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
Finding Locations
If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view
only a specific category of places.
Finding a Location by Category
Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map.
Select an option:
Select Where To?.
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Select a category, or select Categories.
If necessary, select a subcategory.
Select a location.
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Select a location marker.
Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address
location.
Searching Within a Category
If necessary, select the location description to view additional
information.
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
four destinations you selected.
Finding an Address
NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the
map data loaded on your device.
Select Where To?.
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Select a category, or select Categories.
Select a category.
Select Where To?.
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If necessary, select Searching Near to change the search
If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.
Select Address.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to enter address
information.
Select the address.
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Finding Recently Found Destinations
Your device stores the last 50 destinations you have found.
Select Where To? > Recent.
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If necessary, select the appropriate destination.
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Select a location.
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a
category, brand name, address, or city name.
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations
Select Where To? > Recent >
> Clear > Yes.
Finding Parking
Select Where To?.
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Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
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Select Enter Search in the search bar.
Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Select an option:
Select a parking location.
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Finding Your Last Parking Spot
When you disconnect the device from vehicle power while the
device is on, your current location is saved as a parking spot.
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To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").
Select Apps > Last Spot.
Search Tools
Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations
by responding to on-screen prompts.
To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
name.
To search for an address near you, enter the house
number and street name.
Finding an Intersection
Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections.
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To search for an address in another city, enter the house
number, street name, city, and state.
Select an option:
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To search for a city, enter the city and state.
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Select a state or province.
To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude
coordinates.
To change the country, state, or province, select State or
Country, and enter a name.
Select an option:
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Enter the first street name, and select Next.
If necessary, select the street.
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To search using a suggested search term, select the
term.
Enter the second street name, and select Next.
If necessary, select the street.
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To search using the text you entered, select
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If necessary, select a location.
If necessary, select the intersection.
Locations
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Finding a City
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Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used
to mark the saved location on a map.
Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.
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Edit the information.
Select Enter Search.
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Select Done.
Enter a city name, and select
Select a city.
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Assigning Categories to a Saved Location
You can add custom categories to organize your saved
locations.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.
This can be helpful when geocaching.
NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations menu after
you have saved at least 12 locations.
Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.
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Select Where To? > Saved.
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If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or
datum.
Select a location.
Select the latitude coordinate.
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Select
Select
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Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
Select the longitude coordinate.
Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
Select View on Map.
> Edit > Categories.
Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
If necessary, select a suggested category.
Select Done.
Deleting a Saved Location
NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.
Saving Locations
Saving a Location
Select Where To? > Saved.
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Select
> Delete Saved Places.
From the search results, select a location.
Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and
select Delete.
Select
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Select Save.
If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
Setting a Simulated Location
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use
the GPS to set a simulated location.
Saving Your Current Location
From the map, select the vehicle icon.
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Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.
From the main menu, select View Map.
Tap the map twice to select an area.
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Select Save.
Enter a name, and select Done.
Select OK.
The address of the location appears at the bottom of the
screen.
Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location you return to
most often.
Select the location description.
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Select Set Location.
Select Where To? >
> Set Home Location.
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Select Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or
Recently Found.
Adding a Shortcut
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
The location is saved as "Home" in the Saved menu.
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.
Going Home
Select Where To? > Go Home.
Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
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Select an item.
Editing Your Home Location Information
Select Where To? > Saved > Home.
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Removing a Shortcut
Select
Select
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Select Where To? >
> Remove Shortcut(s).
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> Edit.
Select the shortcut to remove.
Select the shortcut again to confirm.
Select Save.
Enter your changes.
Select Done.
Editing a Saved Location
Custom Points of Interest
Select Where To? > Saved.
If necessary, select a category.
Select a location.
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Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can
contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated
point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed.
Select
Select
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Installing POI Loader
You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer
and install them on your device using POI Loader software.
> Edit.
Select an option:
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Select Name.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Select Phone Number.
Select Categories to assign categories to the saved
location.
Using the POI Loader Help Files
For more information on the POI loader, refer to the Help file.
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Locations
With the POI loader open, click Help.
Select a category.
Select a point of interest.
Select Go!.
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Finding Custom POIs
Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs
on your device using the POI Loader software (Installing POI
Loader).
Your Route on the Map
Select Where To? > Categories.
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NOTICE
Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.
The speed limit feature is for information only and does not
replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit
signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will
not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive
for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
Navigation
Starting a Route
The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag
marks your destination.
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Select a location.
As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with
voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of
the map. If you depart from the original route, the device
recalculates the route and provides new directions.
Select Go!.
Previewing Multiple Routes
From the search results, select a location.
Select Routes.
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A data field displaying the current speed limit may appear as
you travel on major roadways.
Select a route.
Changing the Route Calculation Mode
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
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Select an option:
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Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
drive but can be longer in distance.
Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
roads).
Using the Map
Select View Map.
Select Less Fuel to calculate routes that are more fuel-
efficient.
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Select anywhere on the map.
Select an option:
Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
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To zoom in or out, select or
To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select
To view specific categories, select
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Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use
Off Road mode.
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Select Settings > Navigation.
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Adding a Point to a Route
Before you can add a point, you must be navigating a route.
Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.
From the map, select
Search for a location.
Select a location.
Select Go!.
> Where To?.
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The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the
location.
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
Select Where To? > Saved.
If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.
Select a location.
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Select Add to Active Route.
Taking a Detour
Select Go!.
Before you can take a detour, you must be navigating a route
and you must add the change route tool to the map tools menu
Navigating to Locations Within a Venue
When navigating to a venue that contains more than one point
of interest, the device lists additional points of interest located
within the venue.
You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route
or detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounter
construction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.
Search for a venue, such as a mall or airport.
Select the venue.
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From the map, select
Select an option:
> Change Route.
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A list of categories appears below the venue.
Select a category.
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To detour your route for a specific distance, select Detour
by Distance.
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To detour around a specific road on the route, select
Detour by Road.
Select a point of interest, and select Go!.
Exploring a Venue
You can view a list of all points of interest located within each
venue.
Stopping the Route
From the map, select
>
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Select a venue.
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Select > Explore this Venue.
Navigation
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To create a custom category, select a category, select
Custom Search, and enter the name of a business or
category.
Viewing Route Activity
Viewing a List of Turns
While navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and
maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.
Select Done.
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While navigating a route, select the text bar on the top of the
map.
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Trip Information
Viewing Trip Data from the Map
Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool
Select a turn.
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The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the
junction appears for junctions on major roadways.
From the map, select
> Trip Data.
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map
Customizing the Trip Data Fields
While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map.
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Before you can customize the data that appears in the trip data
fields on the map, you must add the Trip Data tool to the map
Select
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Viewing the Next Turn
Select View Map.
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While navigating a route, a preview of the next turn, lane
change, or other maneuver appears in the upper-left corner of
the map.
Select
> Trip Data.
Select a trip data field.
The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and
the lane in which you should be traveling, if available.
Select an option.
The new trip data field appears in the trip data list.
From the map, select
to view the next turn on the map.
Viewing the Trip Information Page
The trip information page displays your present speed and
provides statistics about your trip.
Active Lane Guidance
As you approach a turn while navigating a route, a detailed
simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A
colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn.
NOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on,
so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
Viewing Junctions
From the map, select Speed.
While navigating a route, you can view the junctions on major
roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image
of that junction appears briefly, if available.
From the map, select
to view the junction, if available.
Up Ahead
You can view upcoming businesses and services along your
route or the road on which you are traveling.
Services are listed by category.
Gas stations
Viewing the Trip Log
Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you
have traveled.
Restaurants
Lodging
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
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Rest areas
Parking
Select the Trip Log check box.
Resetting Trip Information
From the map, select Speed.
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Banks and ATMs
Select
> Reset Field(s).
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest
Select an option:
From the map, select
> Up Ahead.
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When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset
every data field except the speedometer, on the first
page.
Select a tab.
Select a point of interest.
Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip
computer.
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories
You can change the categories you search for, rearrange the
order of the categories, and search for a specific business or
category.
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Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.
Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer.
From the map, select
Select a service icon.
> Up Ahead.
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Using Suggested Routes
Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one
location and enable the travel history feature (Device and
Select
.
Select an option:
Using the myTrends™ feature, your device predicts your
destination based on your travel history, the day of the week,
and the time of day. After you have driven to a saved location
several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on
the map, along with the estimated time of travel, and traffic
information.
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To move a category up or down in the list, select and drag
the arrow to the right of the category name.
To change a category, select the category.
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Navigation
Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the
location.
Customizing the Map
Customizing the Map Tools
You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.
Viewing Current Location Information
You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about
your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell
emergency personnel your location.
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools.
Select the map tools to include in the menu.
Select Save.
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From the map, select the vehicle.
Customizing the Map Layers
You can customize which data appear on the map, such as
icons for points of interest and road conditions.
Finding Nearby Services
You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services,
such as fuel, hospitals or police stations.
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
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From the map, select the vehicle.
Select a category.
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Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.
Changing the Map Data Field
Getting Directions to Your Current Location
If you need to tell another person how to get to your current
location, your device can give you a list of directions.
From the map, select a data field.
NOTE: You cannot customize Speed.
Select a type of data to display.
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From the map, select the vehicle.
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Select
> Directions to Me.
Changing the Map Perspective
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.
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Select a starting location.
Select an option:
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Select Select.
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Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-
D), with your direction of travel at the top.
Avoiding Road Features
Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.
Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at
the top.
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Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select
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Save.
Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.
Select Save.
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About Custom Avoidances
Safety Cameras
Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and
sections of road. You can enable and disable custom
avoidances as needed.
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
camera database.
Avoiding an Area
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
If necessary, select Add Avoidance.
Select Add Avoid Area.
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NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or product
models.
Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next.
Information about safety camera locations and speed limits is
available in some areas for some product models. Go to
www.garmin.com/safetycameras to check availability and
compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time update.
You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time.
Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next.
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The selected area is shaded on the map.
Select Done.
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You can update safety cameras for an existing safety camera
update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date
safety camera information.
Avoiding a Road
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
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Select Add Avoid Road.
For some devices and regions, basic safety camera data may
be included with your device. Included data does not include
updates or a subscription.
Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and
select Next.
Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.
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Select Done.
Traffic
NOTICE
Disabling a Custom Avoidance
You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
traffic information.
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
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Select an avoidance.
Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.
For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go
Select
> Disable.
Deleting Custom Avoidances
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
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A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into either
the vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optional
accessory for all models.
Select an option:
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To delete all custom avoidances, select
To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance,
and select > Delete.
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Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic
incidents along your route or in your area.
Traffic
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You can receive traffic information through a traffic receiver
or as a subscription service through Smartphone Link
Viewing Upcoming Traffic
You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or
along the road on which you are traveling.
The device must be connected to Smartphone Link with an
active traffic subscription to receive traffic information
through Smartphone Link.
While navigating a route, select
> Traffic.
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The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on
the right side of the map.
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The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive
traffic information through a traffic receiver.
Select the traffic incident to view additional details.
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The powered traffic receiver and the device may need to be
in data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive
traffic information.
Viewing Traffic on the Map
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on
nearby roads.
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You do not need to activate the subscription included with
your device or traffic receiver.
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
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If necessary, select
traffic map.
> Legend to view the legend for the
If your device includes an external traffic antenna, you
should always leave the external antenna plugged in for the
best traffic reception.
Searching for Traffic Incidents
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
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Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic
Receiver
Select
> Incidents.
Select an item in the list.
If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view
additional incidents.
NOTICE
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance
of the traffic receiver.
Traffic on Your Route
Before you can receive traffic data using a traffic receiver, you
must have a traffic-compatible power cable. If your device
model includes lifetime traffic, you should use the vehicle power
cable packaged with your device. If your device model does not
include traffic, you must purchase a Garmin traffic receiver
When a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears on
the map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid
the delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routes
automatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for more
through a traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist.
The delay time is added into your estimated time of arrival
automatically.
Your device can receive traffic signals from a station
broadcasting traffic data.
NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received from
FM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology.
Taking an Alternate Route
If you do not have your device set to use alternate routes
automatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoid
a traffic delay.
Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an external
power source.
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Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.
While navigating a route, select
> Traffic.
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When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device
displays traffic information.
Select Alternate Route.
NOTE: If a better alternative route does not exist, this option
is not available, and On Fastest Route appears instead.
Traffic Receiver
Select Go!.
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About Traffic Cameras
Traffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions on
major roadways and intersections. You can save cameras that
you want to view regularly.
Saving a Traffic Camera
Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the
photoLive service, and your device must be connected to a
Mini-USB connector
External antenna connector
Internal antenna
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This feature is not available in all areas.
Power LED
Select Apps > photoLive.
Select Touch to Add.
Select a road.
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Vehicle power adapter
Positioning the Traffic Receiver
You can position the traffic receiver power cable for optimal
traffic reception.
Select an intersection.
Select Save.
Uncoil the cable.
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Viewing a Traffic Camera
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must save a traffic
Place the middle of the cable in a location with an
unobstructed view of the sky, such as the dash.
NOTE: Do not rest the cable on the cable plug that connects
to the vehicle power source.
Select Apps > photoLive.
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Select a camera.
Do not place the cable on the floor or underneath other
objects.
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Traffic
Enter a new wakeup phrase.
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About Traffic Subscriptions
The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as
you enter the phrase.
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your
Select Done.
Subscription Activation
You do not need to activate the subscription included with your
FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically
after your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic
signals from the pay service provider.
Activating Voice Command
Say your wakeup phrase.
The voice command menu appears.
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions
Voice Command Tips
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.
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Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or
countries.
Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
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Speak commands as they appear on the screen.
From the main menu, select Traffic.
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Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.
Select Subscriptions >
.
Increase the length of your wakeup phrase to reduce the
chance of accidental voice command activation.
Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.
and get a 25-character code.
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Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and
exits voice command.
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you
own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new
code for each receiver.
Starting a Route Using Voice Command
You can say the names of popular, well-known locations.
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Select Next on the device.
Enter the code.
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Say Find Place.
Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the name of the
location.
Select Done.
Say the line number.
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trafficTrends™
Say Navigate.
When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, your device uses
historic traffic data to calculate more-efficient routes.
Muting Instructions
You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without
muting the device.
NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic
trends for the day of the week or the time of day.
Disabling trafficTrends
To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data,
you must disable trafficTrends.
Select Apps > Voice Command >
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Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends™.
Disabling Voice Command
You can disable voice command, which prevents you from
accidentally activating voice command while speaking.
Enabling Traffic
You can enable or disable traffic data. When traffic data is
disabled, the device does not receive traffic data, but it still
avoids potentially congested areas in routes using the
Select Apps > Voice Command >
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Select Voice Command > Disabled.
Select Settings > Traffic.
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Voice Control
Select the Traffic check box.
For regions where the Voice Command feature is unavailable,
the Voice Control feature is activated. Voice Control allows you
to use your voice to control the device. Before you can use the
Voice Control feature, you must configure it for your voice.
Voice Command
NOTE: Voice command is not available for all languages and
regions, and may not be available on all models.
Configuring Voice Control
The Voice Control feature must be configured for a single user's
voice and does not work for other users.
NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired
performance when in a noisy environment.
Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words
and commands. The voice command menu provides voice
prompts and a list of available commands.
Select Apps > Voice Control.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to record commands for
each voice control phrase.
NOTE: You do not have to read the exact phrase on the
screen. You may say an alternative command with the same
meaning based on your preference.
Setting the Wakeup Phrase
The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate
voice command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice
Command.
To use a voice control feature, you must say the command you
recorded for the feature.
TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental voice command
activation by using a strong wakeup phrase.
Select Apps > Voice Command > > Wake Up Phrase.
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Voice Command
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Clear the device check box.
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Using Voice Control
Say the command you recorded for the Voice Control
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Deleting a Paired Phone
You can delete a paired phone to prevent it from automatically
connecting to your device in the future.
phrase.
The voice control menu appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Select Settings > Bluetooth.
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Select the phone, and select Unpair device.
Voice Control Tips
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Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
Placing a Call
Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
Dialing a Number
Select Apps > Phone > Dial.
Enter the number.
Select Dial.
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Speak commands as they appear on the screen.
Listen for a tone to confirm when the device successfully
receives a command.
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book
Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few
minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do
not support this feature.
Hands-Free Phone Calls
About Hands-Free Calling
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on all
models, or for all languages and regions.
Select Apps > Phone > Phone Book.
Select a contact.
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Hands-free calling is available on some models. Using
Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your
mobile phone to become a hands-free device. To determine
whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is
Select Call.
Calling a Location
Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories.
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Select a point of interest.
Your phone may not support all of the hands-free phone
features your device provides.
Select Call.
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Receiving a Call
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
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When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore.
Select Bluetooth.
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Using the Call History
Pairing Your Phone
Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few
minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not
support this feature.
Before you can use hands-free calling, you must pair your
device with a compatible mobile phone.
Place your phone and your Bluetooth device within 33 ft.
(10 m) of each other.
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Select Apps > Phone > Call History.
Select a category.
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On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
Select Settings > Bluetooth > Search for Devices.
On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
On your device, select OK.
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A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.
Select a call.
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Using In-Call Options
While on a call, you can select in-call options from the map.
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.
Select your phone from the list, and select OK.
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To transfer audio to your phone, select .
If necessary, on your phone, confirm the device is allowed to
connect.
TIP: You can use this feature if you want to turn off your
device and remain on the call, or if you need privacy.
If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN into your phone.
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To use the dial pad, select
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Tips After Pairing the Devices
TIP: You can use this feature to use automated systems,
such as voice mail.
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After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect
automatically each time you turn them on.
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To mute the microphone, select .
When your phone is connected to your device, you are ready
to receive voice calls.
To hang up, select
.
When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last
phone to which it was connected.
Saving a Home Phone Number
TIP: After you save a home number, you can edit the home
number by editing “Home” in your list of saved locations (Editing
You might need to set your phone to connect to the device
automatically when the device is turned on.
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device
Select Apps > Phone >
Enter your phone number.
Select Done.
> Set Home Number.
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You can temporarily disconnect a Bluetooth device without
deleting it from the paired devices list. The Bluetooth device can
still connect to your nüvi device automatically in the future.
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
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Select the device you want to disconnect.
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Hands-Free Phone Calls
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
Select your phone.
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Calling Home
Before you can call home, you must enter a phone number for
your home location.
Clear the Phone calls check box.
Select Apps > Phone > Call Home.
Garmin Live Services
Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be
connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link
Using the Apps
Using Help
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live
Services. Garmin Live Services provides free and subscription-
based plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic
conditions and weather.
Select Apps > Help to view information about using the
device.
Searching Help Topics
Some services, like weather, are available as separate apps on
your device. Other services, like traffic, enhance the existing
navigation features on your device. Features that require
access to Garmin Live Services display the Smartphone Link
symbol and appear only when the device is connected to
Smartphone Link.
Select Apps > Help >
.
Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows you to
synchronize location data with your phone and access live
information using your phone data connection. Your device
transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless
technology. Live information is available through free and
subscription-based plans from Garmin Live Services (Garmin
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services
Before you can subscribe to Garmin Live Services, you must
install the Smartphone Link app on your phone.
Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone (Connecting to
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Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized
with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone
Link.
Select My Account.
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A list of services and subscription prices appears.
Select a service.
Downloading Smartphone Link
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Smartphone Link is available for some smartphones. Go to
www.garmin.com/smartphonelink or see the application store
for your phone for compatibility and availability information.
Select the price.
Select Subscribe.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Download Smartphone Link from the application store on
your supported phone.
About ecoRoute
See your phone owner's manual for information on
downloading and installing applications.
In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute™ features, you
must purchase an unlock code or an ecoRoute HD accessory.
Connecting to Smartphone Link
Before you can connect to Smartphone Link, you must
download and install the Smartphone Link application on your
phone.
The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel
price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for
improving fuel efficiency.
Start Smartphone Link on your phone.
From your device, select Settings > Bluetooth.
Select the Bluetooth check box.
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The data provided by the ecoRoute feature is an estimate only.
The data is not actually read from the vehicle, unless you are
using the ecoRoute HD accessory.
To receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle
and driving habits, calibrate the fuel economy (Calibrating the
From your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and
scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
See your phone owner's manual for more information.
ecoRoute HD Accessory
From your phone, select your device from the list of nearby
devices.
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When connected to the ecoRoute HD accessory, your device
can receive real-time vehicle information, such as error
messages, RPM, and battery voltage. Your device includes data
read from the vehicle by the ecoRoute HD accessory when
calculating ecoRoute data.
Follow the on-screen instructions on your phone and on your
device to confirm the pairing request.
appears in the status bar on your device when
Smartphone Link is connected.
The ecoRoute HD accessory is compatible only with devices
that have Bluetooth wireless technology.
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device
Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on
your phone.
Setting Up the Vehicle
The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter
vehicle information.
From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a
location (see the owner's manual for your phone).
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From the application menu, select Smartphone Link.
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Select Apps > ecoRoute.
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The next time you connect your device to your phone, the
location is transferred to the recently found items on your
device.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing the Fuel Price
Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next.
Select Yes.
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Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link
While the device is connected to the phone and receiving
Garmin Live Services, you can disable hands-free calling.
Using the Apps
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Use the cruise control.
Calibrating the Fuel Economy
You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive more-accurate
fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits. You
should calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank.
Turn your vehicle off instead of idling for temporary stops.
Combine small trips into one longer trip with multiple stops.
Turn off the air conditioner and open your windows, unless
you are traveling at high speeds on the highway.
Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
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Enter the current fuel price.
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Tighten your gas cap.
Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last
time the fuel tank was filled.
Park in the shade or in the garage.
Unload excess weight. Remove unneeded items from your
vehicle.
Enter the distance you have traveled since the last time the
fuel tank was filled.
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Avoid carrying items on your roof. Remove rooftop carriers
and removable racks when not in use.
Select Next.
The device calculates the average vehicle fuel economy.
Maintain the recommended tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly and before long trips.
Select Save.
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Keep your vehicle well-tuned, and follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended maintenance intervals.
About ecoChallenge
ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle fuel economy by
scoring your driving habits. The higher your ecoChallenge
scores, the more fuel you have saved. The ecoChallenge
collects data and calculates a score whenever your device is
moving and in Automobile transportation mode.
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Change your oil, oil filters, and air filters regularly.
Use the lowest recommended suitable grade of fuel. Use
biofuels when feasible, such as E85 and biodiesel.
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Foursquare
Viewing ecoChallenge Scores
Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
Foursquare is a location-based social networking application for
mobile devices. You can connect to your Foursquare account
through Smartphone Link to check in at any location and view
thousands of unique points of interest.
About the ecoChallenge Score
Acceleration: Displays your score for smooth and gradual
acceleration. You lose points for rapid acceleration.
Checking in with Foursquare
Braking: Displays your score for smooth and gradual braking.
You lose points for hard braking.
Before you can check in with Foursquare, you must connect to
a supported phone running Smartphone Link and log in to your
Foursquare account.
Overall: Displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and
braking score.
Select Apps > Foursquare > Check In.
Select a point of interest.
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Speed: Displays your score for driving your vehicle at the
optimal speed for conserving fuel.
Select > Check In.
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores
Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
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Searching Foursquare Points of Interest
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a
category, brand name, address, or city name.
Select
> Reset.
Viewing Fuel Economy Information
Select Apps > Foursquare.
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Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.
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Select Enter Search in the search bar.
Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Select an option:
Select a section of the graph to zoom in.
Mileage Reports
Mileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fuel
economy, and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination.
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To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").
A mileage report is created for every route that you drive. If you
stop a route on your device, a mileage report is created for the
distance you traveled.
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To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
name.
Viewing a Mileage Report
You can view saved mileage reports on the device.
Select an option:
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TIP: You can connect the device to your computer and access
mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device.
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To search using a suggested search term, select the
term.
Select Apps > ecoRoute > Mileage Report.
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To search using the text you entered, select
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Select a report.
If necessary, select a location.
Resetting ecoRoute Information
Viewing myGarmin Messages
Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile.
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Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (Connecting to
Smartphone Link). This feature is not available in all areas.
Select Reset.
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Driving Tips
You can view messages from myGarmin, such as notifications
for software and map updates.
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Drive the speed limit. In most vehicles, you will achieve
optimal fuel economy between 45 mph and 60 mph.
Select Apps > myGarmin.
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Drive a consistent speed.
If you have unread messages, the number of unread
messages appears on the myGarmin icon.
Brake and accelerate gradually and consistently.
Avoid stop-and-go traffic and rush hour.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal.
Select a message subject.
The full message appears.
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Using the Apps
Select an option:
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Viewing the Weather Forecast
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Select Departure Time.
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (Connecting to
Smartphone Link). This feature is not available in all areas.
Select Arrival Time.
Select a date and time, and select Save.
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Select Apps > Weather.
Select a day.
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Select Duration.
Select the amount of time you will spend at the location, and
select Save.
The detailed forecast for that day appears.
If necessary, repeat steps 3–7 for each location.
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Viewing Weather Near a Different City
Select Apps > Weather > Current Location.
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Navigating to a Saved Trip
Select an option:
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
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To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.
Select a saved trip.
To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city
name.
Select Go!.
Viewing the Weather Radar
Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced
Weather service using Smartphone Link.
Editing a Saved Trip
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
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Select a saved trip.
You can view an animated, color-coded radar map of current
weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map. The
weather icon changes to show weather in the vicinity, such as
rain, snow, and thunderstorms.
Select
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Select an option:
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Select Rename Trip.
Select Apps > Weather.
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Select Edit Destinations to add and delete a location, or
to change the order of locations.
If necessary, select a city.
Select
> Weather Radar.
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Select Delete Trip.
Select Optimize Order to arrange the stops on your trip
in the most-efficient order.
Viewing Weather Alerts
Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced
Weather service using Smartphone Link.
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations
Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel
While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may
appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts
near your current location or near a selected city.
You can view your previous routes and places you have
stopped on the map.
Select Apps > Weather.
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If necessary, select a city.
Select Apps > Where I've Been.
Select
> Weather Alerts.
Checking Road Conditions
Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced
Weather service using Smartphone Link.
Data Management
You can store files on your device. The device has a memory
card slot for additional data storage.
Select Apps > Weather.
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NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,
Windows NT , and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.
If necessary, select a city.
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Select
> Road Conditions.
File Types
Planning a Trip
The device supports these file types.
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
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Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin™ mapping
software, including MapSource , BaseCamp™, and
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Select Apps > Trip Planner.
Select New Trip.
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GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (Installing POI
Loader).
Select Select Start Location.
Select Select.
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images,
geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
To add additional locations, select
Select Next.
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Select Save.
Enter a name, and select Done.
Installing a Memory Card
The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory cards.
Scheduling a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.
Press it in until it clicks.
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Select Apps > Trip Planner.
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Select a trip.
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Select a location.
Data Management
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Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.
Navigation Settings
To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,
select Settings > Navigation.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method.
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Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
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Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or
areas.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
the device screen.
Toll Roads: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads.
Tolls and Fees: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
stickers.
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
Safe Mode: Disables all functions that require significant
operator attention and could become a distraction while
driving.
Transferring Data From Your Computer
Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device
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GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,
and saves battery power.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
Calculation Mode Settings
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
On your computer, open the file browser.
Select a file.
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The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
acceleration data for a given route.
Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can
Select Edit > Copy.
be longer in distance.
Browse to a folder on the device.
Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance
NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not
place files in the Garmin folder.
but can take more time to drive.
Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less fuel than other
Select Edit > Paste.
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routes.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not
necessary to safely disconnect.
destination.
Avoiding Toll Roads
Select Settings > Navigation.
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Select an option:
Complete an action:
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NOTE: The menu changes based on your area and the map
data on your device.
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For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
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Select Toll Roads.
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For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
Select Tolls and Fees > Toll Roads.
Disconnect the cable from your computer.
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Select Always Ask, Avoid, or Allow, and select Save.
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Avoiding Toll Stickers
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
Customizing the Device
The map data on your device may contain detailed toll sticker
information for some countries. You can avoid or allow toll
stickers for each country.
Map and Vehicle Settings
To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu,
select Settings > Map & Vehicle.
Select Settings > Navigation > Tolls and Fees > Toll
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Vehicle: Sets the icon that represents your position on the map.
Stickers.
Select a country.
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Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map.
Select Always Ask, Avoid, or Allow, and select Save.
Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may
cause the map to draw slower.
Bluetooth Settings
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
Map Theme: Changes the color of the map data.
Map Tools: Sets the shortcuts that appear in the map tools
Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
Search for Devices: Searches for nearby Bluetooth devices.
menu.
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that
identifies your device on other devices with Bluetooth
wireless technology.
myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses.
Enabling Maps
You can enable map products installed on your device.
Disabling Bluetooth
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
1
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to
Select Bluetooth.
2
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
1
2
Select a map.
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Customizing the Device
Clear Travel History: Clears your travel history for the
Display Settings
To open the Display settings page, from the main menu, select
myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.
Settings > Display.
Proximity Alerts Settings
NOTE: You must have custom points of interest (POIs) loaded
for proximity points alerts to display.
Orientation: Sets the display to portrait (vertical) or landscape
(horizontal).
Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors. You
can select Auto to allow the device to automatically set day
or night colors based on the time of day.
Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.
Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach
proximity points.
Brightness: Adjusts the display brightness.
Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are
Display Timeout: Sets the amount of idle time before your
played.
device enters sleep mode.
Screenshot: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen.
Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the device
storage.
Restoring Settings
You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the
factory default values.
Traffic Settings
Select Settings.
1
2
3
To open the traffic settings page, from the main menu, select
If necessary, select a settings category.
Settings > Traffic.
Select
> Restore.
Traffic: Enables traffic.
Current Provider: Sets the traffic provider to use for traffic
data. Auto selects the best available traffic data
automatically.
Device Information
Subscriptions: Lists current traffic subscriptions.
Specifications
Operating
-4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C)
Optimize Route: Selects whether to use optimized alternate
temperature range
Charging temperature 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)
range
Traffic Alerts: Selects the traffic delay severity for which the
device displays a traffic alert.
Power input
Vehicle power using the included vehicle power
trafficTrends™: Enables the trafficTrends feature
cable. AC power using an optional accessory
(for home and office use only).
Battery life
Up to 1 hr. depending on usage and settings
Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Units and Time Settings
To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu,
Battery type
select Settings > Units & Time.
Current Time: Sets the device time.
Appendix
Time Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
display time.
Power Cables
Your device can be powered various ways.
Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.
Position Format: Sets the coordinate format and datum used
•
•
•
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
for geographical coordinates.
AC adapter (optional accessory)
Language and Keyboard Settings
To open the Language and Keyboard settings, from the main
menu, select Settings > Language & Keyboard.
Charging the Device
NOTE: This Class III product shall be powered by an LPS
power supply.
Voice Language: Sets the language for voice prompts.
Text Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected
You can charge the battery in the device using any of these
methods.
language.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the
language of user-entered data or map data, such as street
names.
•
•
Connect the device to the vehicle power cable.
Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
The device may charge slowly when connected to a
computer. Some portable computers may not charge the
device.
Keyboard Language: Enables keyboard languages.
Device and Privacy Settings
To open the device settings, select Settings > Device.
•
Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory,
such as a wall power adapter.
About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID
You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter
suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or
number, and information on several other software features.
EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements.
NOTE: You need this information when you update the
system software or purchase additional map data.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable
NOTICE
Position Reporting: Shares your position information with
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces
and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The
vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled
correctly.
Garmin to improve content.
Travel History: Allows the device to record information for the
myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.
Device Information
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If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk.
Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.
Flip the lever down (toward the disk).
4
5
6
Rotate the end piece 90 degrees counter clockwise to
1
À
unlock it.
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction
Cup
Removing the Device from the Mount
Press the release button on the bottom of the device.
1
Tilt the device forward.
2
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
Remove the end piece, the silver tip , and the fuse
.
Â
2
3
Á
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup
Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the same current, such
as 1 A or 2 A.
Turn the device mount to the right or left.
1
Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the
ball on the suction cup.
2
Place the silver tip in the end piece.
4
5
Push in the end piece and rotate it 90 degrees clockwise to
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield
lock it back into the vehicle power cable
.
Ã
Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.
1
Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
2
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid dropping your device.
Purchasing Additional Maps
1
2
3
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Click the Maps tab.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
damage may result.
Purchasing Accessories
Do not expose the device to water.
Cleaning the Outer Casing
NOTICE
Troubleshooting
The suction cup will not stay on my
windshield
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
1
2
3
Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen)
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
1
Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
Wipe the device dry.
2
Mount the suction cup (Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power).
Cleaning the Touchscreen
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
1
2
3
My device is not acquiring satellite signals
If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.
•
•
If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect
the device from power.
Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall
buildings and trees.
Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
4
•
Remain stationary for several minutes.
Avoiding Theft
The device does not charge in my vehicle
•
Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.
•
•
•
•
Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (Changing the
•
Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction
cup.
Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the
power outlet.
•
•
Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.
Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 32°
and 113°F (between 0° and 45°C).
Mounting on Your Dashboard
Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.
NOTICE
My battery does not stay charged for very
long
The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to
remove after it is installed.
•
•
•
•
•
You can use an optional mounting disk to mount your device to
the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. See
www.garmin.com for more information.
Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk.
1
2
Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the
disk.
Put the device in sleep mode when not in use (Entering and
Place the disk on the dashboard.
3
•
Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.
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Troubleshooting
•
Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
My device does not appear as a removable
drive on my computer
On most Windows computers, the device connects using Media
Transfer Protocol (MTP). In MTP mode, the device appears as
a portable device and not as a removable drive. MTP mode is
®
supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista , and Windows XP
Service Pack 3 with Windows Media Player 10.
My device does not appear as a portable
device on my computer
On Mac computers and some Windows computers, the device
connects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storage
mode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, and
not as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows
XP Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.
My device does not appear as either a
portable device or a removable drive or
volume on my computer
Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
1
2
3
Turn off the device.
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and
into your device.
TIP: Your device should be connected directly to a USB port
on your computer and not to a USB hub.
The device automatically turns on and goes into MTP mode or
USB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to a
computer appears on the device screen.
My phone will not connect to the device
•
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth field must be set to Enabled.
•
•
Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and
bring your phone within 33 ft. (10 m) of the device.
Troubleshooting
17
vehicle profileꢀ11
ecoRoute HD, accessoryꢀ11
EULAsꢀ15
lifetimeꢀ1
Index
nüMaps Guaranteeꢀ1
nüMaps Lifetimeꢀ1
purchasingꢀ16
Symbols
extras, custom points of interestꢀ5
2-D map viewꢀ7
3-D map viewꢀ7
themeꢀ14
updatingꢀ1
F
files
viewing routesꢀ6
memory cardꢀ13
microSD card, installingꢀ13
mileage reportsꢀ12
mount, removingꢀ16
mounting the device
automobileꢀ1
A
supported typesꢀ13
transferringꢀ14
accessoriesꢀ16
active lane guidanceꢀ6
addresses, findingꢀ3
answering callsꢀ10
audio, proximity pointsꢀ15
automatic volumeꢀ2
enablingꢀ2
addressesꢀ3
browsing the mapꢀ3
categoriesꢀ3
citiesꢀ4
coordinatesꢀ4
intersectionsꢀ3
dashboardꢀ16
removing from mountꢀ16
muting, audioꢀ9
myGarmin, messagesꢀ12
myTrends, routesꢀ6
avoidancesꢀ14
areaꢀ7
using the mapꢀ3
finding services, up aheadꢀ6
fuel, pricesꢀ11
fuel price, changingꢀ11
fuse, changingꢀ15
customizingꢀ7
deletingꢀ7
disablingꢀ7
roadꢀ7
road featuresꢀ7
N
navigationꢀ5
off-roadꢀ5
previewing routesꢀ5
settingsꢀ14
next turnꢀ6
B
battery
G
Garmin Expressꢀ1
registering the deviceꢀ1
updating softwareꢀ1
Garmin Live Servicesꢀ11
subscribing toꢀ11
geocachingꢀ4
maximizingꢀ16
problemsꢀ16
nüMaps Guaranteeꢀ1
nüMaps Lifetimeꢀ1
disablingꢀ14
O
disconnecting a deviceꢀ10
enablingꢀ10
settingsꢀ14
going homeꢀ4
GPSꢀ2
off-road navigationꢀ5
on-screen buttonsꢀ2
H
P
brightnessꢀ2
hands-free phone callsꢀ10
home
pairingꢀ10
C
disconnectingꢀ10
cables, powerꢀ15
calibrating fuel economyꢀ12
callsꢀ10
callingꢀ11
editing locationꢀ4
goingꢀ4
phone numberꢀ10
setting locationsꢀ4
parkingꢀ3
last spotꢀ3
answeringꢀ10
contactsꢀ10
dialingꢀ10
disablingꢀ11
historyꢀ10
homeꢀ11
placingꢀ10
phone
disconnectingꢀ10
phone bookꢀ10
phone callsꢀ10
answeringꢀ10
I
ID numberꢀ15
intersections, findingꢀ3
dialingꢀ10
cameras, safetyꢀ7
changing search areaꢀ3
cleaning the deviceꢀ16
cleaning the touchscreenꢀ16
coordinatesꢀ4
current locationꢀ7
custom POIsꢀ4
customizing, avoidancesꢀ7
customizing the deviceꢀ14
mutingꢀ10
voice dialꢀ10
J
junction viewꢀ6
POI Loaderꢀ4
points of interest (POI Loader)ꢀ4
points of interest (POI)ꢀ5
extrasꢀ5
POI Loaderꢀ4
power cablesꢀ15
changing the fuseꢀ15
vehicleꢀ1
K
keyboardꢀ2
languageꢀ15
layoutꢀ15
L
language
keyboardꢀ15
voiceꢀ15
D
power keyꢀ2
latitude and longitudeꢀ4
lifetime mapsꢀ1
callingꢀ10
dashboard mountꢀ16
deleting
product registrationꢀ1
product supportꢀ11
proximity points alerts, settingsꢀ15
paired Bluetooth deviceꢀ10
tripsꢀ13
destinations. See locations
detoursꢀ5
device careꢀ16
dialingꢀ10
directionsꢀ6
disconnecting, Bluetooth deviceꢀ10
display settingsꢀ15
driving directionsꢀ6
recently foundꢀ3
savingꢀ4
searching forꢀ3
setting homeꢀ4
simulatedꢀ4
Q
Quick Searchꢀ3
R
recently found locationsꢀ3
registering the deviceꢀ1
removing mountꢀ16
renaming tripsꢀ13
reports, mileageꢀ12
resetting
deviceꢀ2
trip dataꢀ6
restoring settingsꢀ15
road conditions, weatherꢀ13
routes
M
map layers, customizingꢀ7
map toolsꢀ7
map view
E
ecoChallengeꢀ12
ecoChallenge scoreꢀ12
resettingꢀ12
2-Dꢀ7
3-Dꢀ7
browsingꢀ3
detail levelꢀ14
layersꢀ7
calibrating fuel economyꢀ12
ecoChallenge scoreꢀ12
mileage reportꢀ12
mileage reportsꢀ12
adding a pointꢀ5
calculatingꢀ5
calculation modeꢀ14
18
Index
myTrendsꢀ6
previewingꢀ5
startingꢀ5
stoppingꢀ5
suggestedꢀ6
viewing on the mapꢀ6
V
vehicle power cableꢀ1
vehicle profileꢀ11
voice commandꢀ9
activatingꢀ9
navigating withꢀ9
tips for usingꢀ9
wakeup phraseꢀ9
tipsꢀ10
S
safety cameras, subscriptionsꢀ7
satellite signals
acquiringꢀ2
volume, adjustingꢀ2
viewingꢀ2
categoriesꢀ4
W
weatherꢀ13
radarꢀ13
deletingꢀ4
editingꢀ4
road conditionsꢀ13
saving, current locationꢀ4
screen, brightnessꢀ2
screenshotsꢀ15
shortcuts
addingꢀ4
deletingꢀ4
simulated locationsꢀ4
sleep modeꢀ2
Smartphone Linkꢀ11
connectingꢀ11
disabling callsꢀ11
Garmin Live Servicesꢀ11
software
updatingꢀ1
versionꢀ15
specificationsꢀ15
speech recognitionꢀ9
subscriptions
Garmin Live Servicesꢀ11
nüMaps Lifetimeꢀ1
trafficꢀ1
suction cupꢀ16
T
theft, avoidingꢀ16
activating a subscriptionꢀ9
adding subscriptionsꢀ9
alternate routeꢀ8
camerasꢀ8
incidentsꢀ8
lifetime subscriptionsꢀ1
mapꢀ8
receiverꢀ8
searching for delaysꢀ8
trafficTrendsꢀ9
traffic camerasꢀ8
viewingꢀ8
trafficTrendsꢀ9
disablingꢀ9
travel historyꢀ15
trip computerꢀ6
trip informationꢀ6
resettingꢀ6
viewingꢀ6
trip log, viewingꢀ6
trip plannerꢀ13
editing a tripꢀ13
turn listꢀ6
U
unit IDꢀ15
up ahead
customizingꢀ6
finding servicesꢀ6
updating
mapsꢀ1
softwareꢀ1
USB, disconnectingꢀ14
Index
19
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