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Setting Up the Device
SIM
card
1. Remove the battery cover.
microSD
card
2. Install the SIM card.
3. Install the microSD™ card (optional).
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Register the device and check eligibility
for a free map update. See page 4
installing the microSD Card
You can use an optional microSD card to
hold more data.
removing the Battery Cover
Slide the battery cover off the back of
the device.
Insert the microSD card in the microSD
slot with the gold contacts facing down.
Battery
cover
installing the Battery
1. Locate the battery that came in the
product box.
2. Locate the metal contacts on the
end of the battery and in the battery
compartment.
installing the SiM Card
Insert the SIM card in the holder with
the gold contacts facing down and the
notched corner toward the centre of the
device.
3. Insert the battery with the Garmin‑Asus
logo facing up and the metal contacts
on the battery aligned with the contacts
in the battery compartment.
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4. Plug the AC adapter into a power
outlet.
Battery
If you completely discharge the battery,
recharge it for at least 20 minutes before
turning on your device.
registering the Device
replacing the Battery Cover
Slide the battery cover onto the back of
the device until it clicks.
2. Click Register.
3. Follow the on‑screen instructions to
register the device.
Charging the Battery
After registering, open the myMaps tab to
see if you are eligible for one or more free
map updates.
Notice
Your device will not charge if it has
exceeded 140°F (60°C). If the device is
mounted on the windscreen, remove it
from the mount and place it somewhere
out of direct sunlight to allow the battery
to charge.
No1.tic
Charge the battery for at least four hours
before using the device for the first time.
1. Insert the plug into the AC power
adapter, if necessary.
2. Plug the USB cable into the AC adapter.
3. Connect the mini‑USB end of the USB
cable to the connector on the bottom of
the device.
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4. Place the suction cup on the
windscreen.
Mounting Your Device
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, remove the
device from the vehicle when exiting or
store it out of direct sunlight.
5. Flip the lever back, towards the
windscreen.
6. Snap the cradle onto the suction
cup arm.
7. Fit the gold contacts on the left side
of your device into the cradle.
Suction
cup arm
Cradle
8. Tilt the device back until it snaps into
the cradle.
9. Plug the other end of the vehicle
power cable into a power outlet
in your vehicle.
Lever
Vehicle power cable
1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the
power connector on the back of the
cradle.
2. Remove the clear plastic from the
suction cup.
3. Clean and dry your windscreen and the
suction cup with a lint‑free cloth.
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Getting to Know Your
Device
Using the Home Screen
➍
➎
Touch to find and navigate to a
location.
Touch to view the map.
➊
about the Keys
Key
Use
➋
➌
Touch to open the phone.
Touch to send a call.
Touch to return to the Home
screen.
Touch and hold to open the
Widgets.
➍
Touch to go back to the
previous screen or to exit the
current application.
➎
Touch to view a menu of
options for the current screen
or application.
➊
➋
Status bar. Displays notification icons
and status icons and the current time.
Touch and drag down to view.
Volume up Press to increase or decrease
and down the audio level.
Application tray. Touch a shortcut to
start an application. Touch and drag
the bar to scroll through shortcuts.
➌
Touch to place a phone call and access
contacts.
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The application tray expands and a
second section of shortcuts appears.
Direction
pad
Press up, down, left or right
to highlight items or to scroll
through lists.
Using the Phone
Press the centre of the
directional pad to select a
highlighted item.
Dialling a number
1. Touch
>
.
Camera
Press to take a picture.
Tip: You can also open the phone
application by touching Call From
the Home screen.
Press to take a screenshot,
when enabled.
Using the application Tray
The application tray contains shortcuts for
the applications on the device. The first row
or column of shortcuts is always visible on
the Home screen.
2. Dial the number.
3. Touch
.
adding a Contact
1. From the application tray, touch
Contacts >
.
•
Scroll the
application
tray up and
down to
view more
shortcuts.
2. Touch an item.
3. Enter the information.
4. Touch Done > Save.
adding a number to Contacts
1. Touch
2. Touch a call.
3. Touch > Add to Contacts > Name.
>
.
•
Touch and
drag the
application
tray towards
the opposite
side of the
screen.
4. Enter a name and touch Done.
5. Touch Save.
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Calling a Contact
•
Touch
to display a numeric keypad
1. Touch
>
.
for automated systems that require
numeric entries.
2. Select a contact.
3. Touch Call.
Ending a Call
Touch End Call.
4. If the contact has more than one phone
number, touch the phone number to
call.
receiving a Call
•
•
•
Touch Answer to answer the call or
touch ignore to ignore the call.
Using in-Call Options
While you are on a call, use the following
options:
To answer a call when the screen is
locked, double‑tap
.
•
Touch Speakerphone to activate the
speakerphone.
To ignore a call when the screen is
locked, press the power key.
•
Touch Audio to select audio output.
Available when a wireless hands‑free
is connected.
Setting Up Voice Mail
1. From the application tray, touch
Settings > phone > Voice Mail
Number.
•
•
Touch Mute to mute the audio input.
Touch Add Call to place a new call.
The first call is placed on hold:
2. Verify that your voice mail number
is correct.
◦
Touch Switch to change between
the current call and the call on hold,
if you are on call waiting.
3. Touch
>
>
.
4. Follow the prompts.
Calling Voice Mail
When you have new voice mail,
appears in the status bar.
◦
◦
Touch Merge to create a conference
call.
Touch Hold to place the current call
on hold.
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1. Touch and drag the status bar towards
the bottom of the screen.
➊
➎
➋
➌
➍
Tip: You can also touch
>
>
to call your voice mail.
2. Touch New Voice Mail.
➏
➐
Searching for Locations
The Where To? menu provides several
different categories you can use to search
for locations and destinations.
➊
➋
Touch to view the other locations in
the search results list on the map.
NoTE: Before you can navigate with your
device, you must acquire satellites.
Touch to view the map in 3D mode.
Touch again to view the 2D map.
Finding a Point of interest
The detailed maps loaded in your
device contain points of interest,
such as restaurants, hotels and
vehicle services.
➌
➍
➎
Touch to rotate the map.
Touch to zoom in and out of the map.
Touch to view additional details, such
as the address and the phone number,
if known.
Finding by Category
1. From the Home screen, touch Where
To? > points of interest.
➏
➐
Touch to create a route to the location.
2. Touch a category.
Touch to dial the phone number of the
location, if available.
3. Touch a subcategory, if necessary.
4. Touch an item.
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◦
◦
Do not mount where the driver’s
field of vision is blocked.
important Safety and
Product information
For updates to the safety and product
information, see the most recent owner’s
manual.
Do not mount in front of an airbag
field of deployment.
•
•
The windscreen mount may not stay
attached to the windscreen in all
circumstances. Do not place the mount
where it will become a distraction if the
mount should become detached. Keep
your windscreen clean to help ensure
that the mount stays on the windscreen.
WarninG
Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or
serious injury.
Always use your best judgement and
operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not become distracted by the
device while driving and always be
fully aware of all driving conditions.
Minimise the amount of time spent
viewing the device screen while driving
and use voice prompts when possible.
installation and Operation
Warnings
•
When installing the device in a vehicle,
place the device securely so it does
not obstruct the driver’s view of the
road or interfere with vehicle operating
controls, such as the steering wheel, the
foot pedals or the transmission levers.
Do not place the device in front of or
above any airbag. (See diagram.)
•
Do not send text messages, input
destinations, change settings or access
any other functions requiring prolonged
use of the device controls while driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner
before attempting such operations.
◦
Do not place unsecured on the
vehicle dashboard.
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location, such as in the sun in an
unattended vehicle. To prevent damage,
remove the device from the vehicle or
store it out of direct sunlight, such as in
the glove box.
navigation Warnings
•
When navigating, carefully compare
information displayed on the device
to all available navigation sources,
including road signs, road closures,
road conditions, traffic congestion,
weather conditions and other factors
that may affect safety while driving.
For safety, always resolve any
•
•
Do not puncture or incinerate the
device or battery.
When storing the device for an
extended time, store within the
following temperature range: from
‑4°F to 158°F (from ‑20°C to 70°C).
discrepancies before continuing
navigation and defer to posted road
signs and road conditions.
•
•
Do not operate the device outside of
the following temperature range: from
5°F to 104°F (from ‑15°C to 40°C).
•
The device is designed to provide route
suggestions. It is not a replacement
for driver attentiveness and good
judgement. Do not follow route
Contact your local waste disposal
department to dispose of the device/
battery in accordance with applicable
local laws and regulations.
suggestions if they suggest an unsafe
or illegal manoeuvre or would place
the vehicle in an unsafe situation.
•
Do not use a sharp object to remove
the battery.
Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the
internal lithium‑ion battery may experience
a shortened life span or may present a risk
of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical
burn, electrolyte leak and/or injury.
•
•
Keep the battery away from children.
Do not disassemble, puncture or
damage the battery.
•
If using an AC charger or an external
battery charger, only use the accessory
approved for your product.
•
Do not leave the device exposed to a
heat source or in a high temperature
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•
•
Only replace the battery with the
correct replacement battery. Using
another battery presents a risk of fire or
explosion. To purchase a replacement
battery, see your Garmin or ASUS
dealer or the Garmin‑Asus web site.
•
•
If you think that interference may
be occurring, turn off the device
immediately.
For other medical devices, consult
your physician or the manufacturer to
determine if your mobile device may
interfere with the medical device and to
determine any precautions that you can
take to avoid interference.
Do not remove or attempt to remove
the non‑user‑replaceable battery.
Pacemakers and Other Medical
Devices
CaUTiOn
Studies have shown that there may be
a potential interaction between mobile
devices and normal pacemaker operation.
The pacemaker industry recommends
that people with pacemakers follow
these guidelines to minimise any risk of
interference with pacemaker operation:
avoiding Hearing Damage
You can permanently damage your ears
and lose hearing if you listen to the device,
earbuds or headphones at high volume. The
volume is typically too loud if you cannot
hear people speaking around you. Limit the
amount of time you listen at high volume.
If you experience ringing in your ears or
muffled speech, stop listening and have
your hearing checked.
•
•
•
Always maintain a distance of 6 inches
(15 cm) between the pacemaker and
any mobile device that is turned on.
Store the device on the opposite side of
the pacemaker. Do not carry the device
in a breast pocket.
avoiding repetitive Motion
You may experience occasional discomfort
in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck or
other parts of your body if you perform
repetitive activities, such as typing, on the
mobile device. Take frequent breaks. If you
Use the ear furthest from the pacemaker
in order to minimise any potential for
interference.
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have discomfort while or after using the
device, stop using it and see a physician.
countries due to specific radio frequency
legislation. You must check the local
regulations in all European countries in
which you intend to use the Wi‑Fi radio to
ensure the legality of use. You accept full
responsibility for complying with all such
laws and regulations applicable in your
particular country of operation.
avoiding Seizures, Blackouts
and Eyestrain
A very small percentage of people can
experience seizures or blackouts caused
by light flashes or patterns, such as while
watching videos or playing games. If you
have experienced or have a family history
of seizures or blackouts, consult a physician
before playing games or watching videos
on your device.
The following countries have restrictions
on certain uses of 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi products:
France: This product may be used indoors
on any available Wi‑Fi channel (channels
1–11). If used outdoors, however, the usage
must be limited to the channels operating
between 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz
(channels 1–7).
Avoid prolonged use and take frequent
breaks from using the device. Hold the
device away from your eyes. Use the
device in a well‑lit room. If you experience
convulsions, eye or muscle twitching, loss
of awareness, involuntary movement or
disorientation, stop using the device and
consult a physician.
italy: This product may be used indoors
on any available Wi‑Fi channel (channels
1–11). However, Italy requires general
authorisation for outdoor use of this
product if used outside the boundaries of
the owner’s property.
Notice
Latvia: This product may be used indoors
on any available Wi‑Fi channel (channels
1–11). However, Latvia requires a licence
for outdoor use of this product.
notice to Customers in the
European Union
Use of 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi transmitters is
currently restricted in certain European
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of compatibility. The T rating, if used,
measures the compatibility of the phone
specifically for T-Coil devices. Consumers
should pick a device with minimum ratings
of 3 (M3 rating or M3T3 rating). Higher
numbers indicate better compatibility. This
device is rated M3T3.
When using a phone with a hearing
aid, you may need to experiment with
phone placement near your ear to ensure
optimum compatibility. If interference
is experienced, contact your hearing aid
manufacturer for advice or information on
alternatives.
Map Data information
Garmin and ASUS use a combination of
governmental and private data sources.
Virtually all data sources contain some
inaccurate or incomplete data. In some
countries, complete and accurate map
information is either not available or is
prohibitively expensive.
information about recycling
and WEEE
Information about the recycling
programmes for Garmin and ASUS
and WEEE compliance can be found
radio Frequency Exposure/
Specific Absorption Rate
This device is a transmitter and receiver
that uses its antenna to send and receive
low levels of radio frequency (RF) energy
for voice and data communications. The
cellular antenna is located along the bottom
edge of the rear of the phone. The Wi‑Fi
and Bluetooth antenna is located between
the volume keys and the camera on the rear
of the phone.
information about roHS and
rEaCH
Information about RoHS and REACH for
Garmin‑Asus products can be found at
Hearing aid Compatibility
(HaC)
Digital wireless phones have the potential
to interfere with certain hearing aids.
A rating system has been developed to
aid consumers in picking compatible
devices. The M rating is a general measure
This device must not be co‑located or
operated in conjunction with any other
transmitter or antenna.
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Regular review of scientific research
and studies has led to the formation
Band
Position
Sar 1 g
(W/kg)
of international safety guidelines and
regulations regarding limiting exposure
to this RF energy. This product emits
RF energy below the published limits
when operating in its maximum output
power mode and when used with Garmin
authorised accessories. These guidelines
use a unit of measurement known as the
specific absorption rate, SAR. The SAR
limit applicable to this device set by the
FCC is 1.6 watts per kilogramme (W/kg),
1.6 W/kg by Industry Canada and 2.0 W/kg
by the Council of the European Union.
Head
0.384
Body
(1.5 cm Gap)
GSM900
GSM1800
0.33
Head
0.227
Body
(1.5 cm Gap)
0.499
0.611
Head
WCDMA
Band VIII
Body
(1.5 cm Gap)
0.518
0.572
0.325
Head
WCDMA
Band I
Body
(1.5 cm Gap)
To comply with FCC and European RF
exposure compliance requirements, the
device should be used in its vehicle mount
or with Garmin authorised belt clips and
holsters only. Use with other third party
accessories may not ensure compliance
with FCC, EU or other local RF exposure
requirements. The actual measured values
are as follows:
Body
WLAN
0.012
(1.5 cm Gap)
industry Canada Compliance
Category I radio communication devices
comply with Industry Canada Standard
RSS‑210. This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES‑003.
Ce dispotif de radio communication de
catégorie I respecte la norme CNR‑210
d’Industrie Canada. Cet appareil numérique
de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB‑003 du Canada.
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HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL,
NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR.
iC radiation Exposure
Statement
This device is in compliance with SAR for
general population/uncontrolled exposure
limits in IC RSS‑102 and has been tested
in accordance with the measurement
methods and procedures specified in IEEE
1528. This equipment should be installed
and operated with a minimum separation
distance of 1.5 cm between the device and
your body.
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Limited Warranty
This Garmin‑Asus product is warranted
to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use per the
terms outlined herein for the term of 24
months starting from the date of retail
purchase by the original end‑user purchaser
(collectively the “Warranty Period”).
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT AFFECT
YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
The device and its antenna must not be
co‑located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, ASUSTeK Computer, Inc, declares
that this device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The
Declaration of Conformity may be obtained
Within the relevant Warranty Period,
Garmin and/or ASUSTeK Computer, Inc.
(“Asus”) will, at its sole option, either
repair or replace any components that fail
in normal use. Such repairs or replacement
will be made at no charge to the customer
for parts or labour, provided that the
customer shall be responsible for any
transportation cost. A replacement product
or part assumes the remaining Warranty
Period of the original product or ninety
(90) days from the date of replacement
or repair, whichever provides longer
Equipment Use
This device is for use worldwide, including
the following countries: AT, BE, BG, CH,
CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR,
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coverage for you. When a product or
part is exchanged, any replacement item
becomes your property and the replaced
item becomes Garmin’s or Asus’ property
as the case may be.
use of the product with non Garmin‑Asus
products; (iv) damage caused by accident,
abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire or other
acts of nature or external causes; (v)
damage caused by service performed by
anyone who is not an authorised service
provider of Garmin or Asus; or (iv) damage
to a product that has been modified or
altered without the written permission of
Garmin or Asus.
Exclusions and Limitations
This Limited Warranty applies only to
the hardware product manufactured by or
for Garmin or Asus that can be identified
by the Garmin-Asus logo affixed to it.
Software distributed by Garmin or Asus
with or as part of the product (including
system software) is not covered under this
Limited Warranty and is instead covered
by the accompanying End User License
Agreement.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL,
WRITTEN, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY
Neither Garmin nor Asus warrants that
the operation of the product will be
uninterrupted or error‑free, nor is Garmin
or Asus responsible for damage arising
from failure to follow product instructions.
In addition, this warranty does not apply
to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches,
nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts,
such as batteries, unless product damage
has occurred due to a defect in materials
or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by
ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN
NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN OR
ASUS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE
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USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE
THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS
IN THE PRODUCT OR FROM ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHER
LEGAL THEORY.
a refund is given, the product for which
the refund is provided must be returned to
Garmin or Asus and becomes Garmin‑Asus
property.
obtaining Warranty Service
Some states, provinces or countries do
not allow the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights that vary
by country, state or province. This limited
warranty is governed by and construed
under the laws of the country in which the
product purchase took place. If any term
is held to be illegal or unenforceable, the
legality or enforceability of the remaining
terms shall remain valid and shall not be
affected.
To obtain warranty service go to
for specific instructions on where and how
to return your Garmin‑Asus product for
warranty service if it is still eligible for
warranty coverage. Garmin‑Asus may
restrict warranty service to the country
in which Garmin‑Asus or its authorised
dealers originally sold the product. An
original or copy of the product sales receipt
from the original retailer is required to
obtain warranty service.
online Auction purchases
Products sold through online auctions
are not eligible for warranty coverage
or protection from Garmin and/or Asus.
Online auction confirmations are not
accepted as warranty verification. The
combined Garmin‑Asus logo is a trademark
of Garmin Ltd. and ASUSTeK Computer,
Inc.
Garmin and/or Asus retains the exclusive
right to repair, have repaired or replace
(with a new or newly‑overhauled
replacement product) the product or
component parts or offer a full refund of
the purchase price at its sole discretion.
SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. When
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be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
Connect the equipment into an outlet
that is on a different circuit from the
GPS unit.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This product does not contain any
user‑serviceable parts. Repairs should
only be made by an authorised Garmin
service centre. Unauthorised repairs or
modifications could result in permanent
damage to the equipment and void your
warranty and your authority to operate this
device under Part 15 regulations.
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The combined Garmin-Asus logo is a trademark of Garmin Ltd.
and ASUSTeK Computer, Inc.
Garmin is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries,
registered in the USA and other countries. nüvifone™ is a
trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks
may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
microSD™ is a trademark of SanDisk or its subsidiaries.
© 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and ASUSTeK Computer, Inc.
For model 0100084610
15G06A482P01
June 2010
Part Number 190-01213-17 Rev. B Printed in China
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