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owner’s manual
models: 3410, 3450, 3460, 3490
October 2011 Printed in Taiwan
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Saving Locations ............................................. 14
Table of Contents
Voice Command������������������������������������� 16
About Voice Command.................................... 16
Getting Started����������������������������������������� 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power........... 1
About myDashboard.......................................... 2
About Sleep Mode............................................. 4
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ....................... 4
Adjusting the Volume......................................... 4
About Automatic Volume ................................... 4
Status Bar Icons ................................................ 5
Satellite Signals................................................. 5
Using the On-screen Buttons ............................ 6
Using the On-screen Keyboard ......................... 7
Navigation ���������������������������������������������� 19
Starting a Route............................................... 19
Following an Automobile Route....................... 20
About Exit Services ......................................... 22
Avoiding Road Features.................................. 23
About Custom Avoidances .............................. 23
Pedestrian Routes........................................... 25
Map Pages���������������������������������������������� 27
Customizing the Map....................................... 27
Viewing Turns.................................................. 28
Viewing Current Location Information ............. 31
Finding Locations������������������������������������ 8
About Locations................................................. 8
About Search Tools ......................................... 11
Saving a Home Location ................................. 13
Finding Recently Found Places....................... 14
Finding Parking................................................ 14
Setting a Simulated Location........................... 14
Hands-Free Phone Calls ����������������������� 31
About Hands-Free Calling ............................... 31
Placing a Call................................................... 33
Using In-Call Options ...................................... 34
Saving a Home Phone Number....................... 34
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Understanding Traffic Data.............................. 48
Using the Apps �������������������������������������� 35
Using Help....................................................... 35
About ecoRoute .............................................. 35
About Audiobooks............................................ 38
Planning a Trip................................................. 40
Using the Media Player ................................... 41
Viewing Pictures.............................................. 42
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations..... 42
Using the World Clock .................................... 43
Setting an Alarm .............................................. 43
Finding Your Last Parking Spot ....................... 43
Using the Calculator ........................................ 43
Converting Units ............................................. 43
Using the Language Guide.............................. 44
Data Management���������������������������������� 48
File Types ........................................................ 48
About Memory Cards....................................... 49
Transferring Files from Your Computer ........... 49
Deleting Files .................................................. 50
Customizing the Device������������������������ 50
Map and Vehicle Settings................................ 50
Navigation Settings.......................................... 51
Display Settings............................................... 52
Bluetooth Settings ........................................... 53
Traffic Settings................................................. 53
Units and Time Settings................................... 54
Language and Keyboard Settings ................... 54
Proximity Alerts Settings.................................. 55
About Device and Privacy ............................... 55
Restoring Settings ........................................... 55
Traffic������������������������������������������������������ 45
Enabling Traffic................................................ 45
Traffic Data...................................................... 46
Traffic Receiver ............................................... 46
Traffic on Your Route....................................... 47
Traffic in Your Area .......................................... 48
Appendix ������������������������������������������������ 56
Power Cables .................................................. 56
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Caring for Your Device..................................... 56
Erasing User Data ........................................... 57
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
Cable ............................................................... 58
Mounting on Your Dashboard.......................... 58
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount....... 59
Updating Maps ................................................ 59
Purchasing Additional Maps ............................ 60
Safety Cameras............................................... 60
Custom Points of Interest ................................ 60
Purchasing Accessories .................................. 61
Troubleshooting .............................................. 62
Index ������������������������������������������������������� 64
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Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power
Getting Started
WARNING
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for product
warnings and other important information.
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.
Connect the device to vehicle power
1
Check for updates.
2
3
4
Before you use your device on battery power,
you should charge it.
Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the
USB port ➋ on the device.
1
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About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your device, check
for software and map updates, access product
manuals and support, and more.
➌
➋
Setting Up myDashboard
➍
➊
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on
the device.
1
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on
your computer.
2
Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➌.
2
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
4
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and
flip the lever ➍ back toward the windshield.
Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.
Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.
4
5
6
Registering the Device
From myDashboard, click Register Now.
1
2
Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
Follow on-screen instructions.
If necessary, connect the external antenna
to the traffic receiver and secure it to the
windshield using the suction cups.
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Updating the Software
Turning Off the Device
You can power off the device completely.
1
2
3
➊
Under Software Updates, click Update Now.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Hold the Power key
for 3 seconds.
1
nüMaps Guarantee™
➊
If you register through myDashboard, your
device is eligible for one free map update within
90 days of acquiring satellites while you drive.
NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less
than 4 seconds, the device enters sleep
mode.
Updating Maps
1
2
3
4
Select Off.
2
Resetting the Device
Under Map Updates, click Update Now.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
You can reset your device if it stops functioning
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
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About Sleep Mode
Adjusting the Volume
Use sleep mode to conserve battery power
when your device is not in use. Sleep mode
uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts
for weeks when your device is in sleep mode.
Select Volume.
1
2
Select an option:
•
•
•
Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
Select
to mute the device.
Entering Sleep Mode
Select
> Audio Mixer and use the
Press the Power key.
slider bars to adjust the volume for
navigation prompts, phone, and media.
Exiting Sleep Mode
While the device is in sleep mode, press the
About Automatic Volume
Power key and double-tap
.
Automatic volume allows the device to adjust
the volume level based on the background noise
in the vehicle. Automatic volume control lowers
the volume of the device when background
noise is low and raises the volume level when
background noise increases.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
2
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
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Enabling Automatic Volume
GPS signal status.
Your device can increase or decrease the
volume automatically based on the level of
background noise.
Bluetooth® technology status (appears
when connected to a compatible device).
Transportation mode indicator.
Select Volume >
> Automatic Volume.
1
2
Current time.
Select Enabled > Save.
Battery status.
Status Bar Icons
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.
Satellite Signals
After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring
satellite signals. The device may need a clear
view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When
at least one of the
bars is green, your
device has acquired satellite signals.
Viewing GPS Satellite Signals
For more information about GPS, go to
Hold
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Transportation Modes
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins
to charge.
Automobile mode
Pedestrian mode
The
icon in the status bar indicates the
status of the internal battery. To increase the
accuracy of the battery gauge, you should fully
discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do
not unplug the device until it is fully charged.
Routing and navigation are calculated differently
based on your transportation mode.
For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated
time of arrival is calculated using the speed
limit of the roads on the route. Pedestrian mode
calculates time of arrival based on walking
speed.
Using the On-screen Buttons
•
•
•
•
•
Select
Hold
to return to the main menu.
to quickly return to the main menu.
Select or
Hold or
to see more choices.
to scroll faster.
NOTE: Pedestrian routes do not include
highways. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded
on your device, pedestrian routes may include
Select
to see a menu of options for the
current screen.
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select
.
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About Shortcuts
Using the On-screen Keyboard
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu.
A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or
a search tool.
See “Language and Keyboard Settings” to
a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or
number.
Adding a Shortcut Icon
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36
shortcut icons.
•
•
•
•
Select
Hold
to add a space.
to delete a character.
Select
to erase the entire entry.
to select the keyboard language
Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
1
2
Select
mode.
Select an item.
Removing a Shortcut
•
•
Select
to enter special characters,
Select Where To >
Shortcut(s).
> Remove
1
such as punctuation marks.
Select to change character
capitalization.
Select the shortcut to remove.
2
3
Select the shortcut again to confirm.
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Finding a Location by Category
Finding Locations
The device offers many methods for finding
Select Where To? > Categories.
Select a category, or select Categories.
If necessary, select a subcategory.
Select a location.
1
2
3
4
locations.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Searching Within a Category
To narrow your search results, you can search
within some categories.
Select Where To?.
1
2
3
4
Select a category, or select Categories.
If necessary, select a subcategory.
Select the search bar ➊.
About Locations
➊
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain
locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto
services. You can use categories to browse for
nearby businesses and attractions.
Enter all or part of the name.
5
6
Select
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•
To search for a city, enter the city and
state.
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.
To search for coordinates, enter latitude
and longitude coordinates.
Select Where To?.
Select an option:
1
2
3
4
5
Select the search bar.
•
To search using a suggested search
term, select the term.
Enter a search term.
•
To search using the text you entered,
Suggested search terms appear below the
search bar as you type.
select
.
If necessary, select a location.
•
To search for a type of business, enter a
category name, such as “movie theaters”
or “coffee shops.”
•
•
•
To search for a business by name, enter
all or part of the name.
To search for an address near you, enter
the street number and street name.
To search for an address in another city,
enter the street number, street name,
city, and state.
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This information is sent to Garmin when you
connect your device to myGarmin™ using your
computer.
Changing the Search Area
By default, your device finds locations closest
to your current location. You can find a location
near another city or location.
Editing Location Information
You can change the address or phone number
for a location that appears in the search results.
Select Where To? > Searching Near.
Select an option.
1
2
3
If necessary, select a location.
Find a location.
1
Select a location from the list.
2
3
4
5
Reporting a Closed or Missing Location
Select
Select
.
If your search results include an outdated or
incorrect location, you can report the error to
Garmin and remove the location from future
searches.
> Edit.
Select Address or Phone Number, and
enter the new information.
1
2
3
4
5
Rating a Point of Interest
You can assign a star rating to a point of
interest.
Select a location from the list.
Select
Select
.
> Edit.
Find a location.
1
2
3
Select Report as Closed or Report as
Missing.
Select a location from the list.
Select
.
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Select the stars to rate the point of interest.
If necessary, select the city, the state, or the
province.
4
5
6
The star rating updates on your device.
If necessary, select the address.
About Search Tools
You can search for locations by using the on-
screen keyboard or by entering the location’s
address or coordinates.
Finding an Intersection
Before you can find an intersection, you must
add a shortcut to the intersection search tool
Finding an Address
Before you can find an address, you must add a
Select Where To? > Intersections.
1
2
Select a state or province.
NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country
to change the country, state, or province.
NOTE: The order of the steps may change
depending on the map data loaded on your
device.
Enter the first street name, and select Next.
3
4
5
If necessary, select the street.
Select Where To? > Address.
1
2
3
4
Enter the second street name, and select
Next.
Enter the address number, and select Next.
Enter the street name, and select Next.
If necessary, select the street.
6
7
If necessary, select Searching In to change
the city, state, or province.
If necessary, select the intersection.
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Finding a City
Before you can find a city, you must add a
Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
Select the longitude coordinate.
4
5
6
7
Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
Select View on Map.
Select Where To? > Cities.
1
2
If necessary, enter a city name in search bar
and select
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
If necessary, select a city from the list.
3
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
Before you can find a location using coordinates,
you must add a shortcut to the coordinates
Select View Map.
1
2
Drag and zoom the map to display the area
to search.
You can find a location using latitude and
longitude coordinates. This can be helpful when
geocaching.
Location markers appear on the map for
places along the road.
Select Where To? > Coordinates.
1
2
If necessary, select , and select a
category icon to view only a specific
category of places.
3
4
If necessary, select
> Format, select the
correct coordinate format for the type of map
you are using, and select Save.
Select an option:
Select the latitude coordinate.
3
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•
Select a location marker.
Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location
you return to most often.
Select a point, such as a street,
intersection, or address location.
If necessary, select the location description
to view additional information.
5
Select Where To? >
Location.
> Set Home
1
Select Enter My Address, Use My Current
Location, or Recently Found.
2
Finding a Location Using Quick Search
After you have performed a search for a point
of interest, certain categories may display a
Quick Search list that displays the last four
destinations you selected.
The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved
Going Home
Select Where To?.
1
2
3
Select Where To? > Go Home.
Select a category, or select Categories.
Editing Your Home Location Information
If applicable, select a destination from the
Quick Search list.
Select Where To? > Saved > Home.
1
2
3
4
Select
> Edit.
If necessary, select the appropriate
destination.
4
Enter your changes.
Select Done.
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Select GPS Simulator.
Select View Map.
2
3
4
Finding Recently Found Places
Your device stores the last 50 locations you
have found.
Select an area on the map.
Select Where To? > Recent.
1
2
The address of the location appears at the
bottom of the screen.
Select a location.
Select the address.
5
6
Clearing the List of Recently Found
Places
Select Set Location.
Select Where To? > Recent >
> Yes.
> Clear
Saving Locations
You can save locations so you can quickly find
them and create routes to them.
Finding Parking
Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
1
2
Saving a Location
Select a parking location.
1
2
3
4
5
Select a location from the list.
Setting a Simulated Location
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite
signals, you can use the GPS to set a simulated
location.
Select
Select
.
> Save.
If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
Select Settings > Navigation.
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Editing a Saved Location
Saving Your Current Location
Select Where To? > Saved.
If necessary, select a category.
Select a location.
1
2
3
4
5
6
From the map, select the vehicle icon.
1
2
3
4
Select Save.
Enter a name, and select Done.
Select OK.
Select
Select
.
> Edit.
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
Select an option:
Select Where To? > Saved.
1
2
•
•
•
Select Name.
If necessary, select a category, or select All
Categories.
Select Phone Number.
To assign categories to the Favorite,
select Categories.
Select a location.
3
4
Select Go!�
•
•
To save a photo with the Favorite, select
To change the symbol used to mark the
Favorite on a map, select Change Map
Symbol.
Edit the information.
7
8
Select Done.
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Assigning Categories to a Saved
Location
Deleting a Saved Location
NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.
You can add custom categories to organize your
saved locations.
Select Where To? > Saved.
1
2
3
Select
> Delete Saved Places.
NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations
menu after you have saved more than 12
locations.
Select the box next to the saved locations to
delete, and select Delete.
Select Where To? > Saved.
1
2
3
4
5
Voice Command
Select a location.
Select
Select
.
About Voice Command
> Edit > Categories.
NOTE: Voice Command is not available for
all languages and regions, and may not be
available on all models.
Enter one or more category names,
separated by commas.
Suggested categories appear below the text
bar as you type. You can select a suggested
word to use the suggestion.
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 Done.
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Setting Your Wakeup Phrase
Voice Command Tips
The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can
say to activate Voice Command. The default
wakeup phrase is Voice Command.
•
Speak in a normal voice directed at the
device.
•
Reduce background noise, such as voices
or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the
voice recognition.
TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental
Voice Command activation by using a strong
wakeup phrase.
•
•
•
Speak commands as they appear on the
screen.
Select Apps > Voice Command >
Customize Phrase.
1
Respond to voice prompts from the device
as needed.
Enter a new wakeup phrase.
2
The device indicates the strength of the
wakeup phrase as you enter the phrase.
Increase the length of your wakeup phrase
to reduce the chance of accidental Voice
Command activation.
Select Done.
3
•
Listen for two tones to confirm when the
device enters and exits Voice Command
mode.
Activating Voice Command
Say your wakeup phrase.
The Voice Command menu appears.
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Starting a Route Using Voice Command
You can say the names of popular, well-known
locations.
Say the line number.
4
5
Say your wakeup phrase.
1
2
Say Find Place.
Say Navigate.
Finding an Address
Say Voice Command.
1
2
3
Say Find Address.
Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the
name of the location.
3
Speak the entire address.
A list of locations appears.
Muting Instructions
You can disable the voice prompts for Voice
Command without muting the device.
Select Apps > Voice Command >
.
1
2
Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
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NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps
loaded to navigate using public transit
Disabling Voice Command
You can disable Voice Command, which
prevents you from accidentally activating Voice
Command while speaking.
If necessary, select a route.
5
Select Apps > Voice Command >
Select Voice Command > Disabled.
.
1
2
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
Select Where To? > Saved.
1
2
If necessary, select a category, or select All
Saved Places.
Navigation
Select a location.
3
4
Select Go!.
Starting a Route
Select a location.
1
2
3
4
Using Multiple Route Preview
1
2
3
4
Select Go!.
Select Routes.
If necessary, select an option.
Use the on-screen buttons to select a route.
Select Go!.
•
•
•
Select Drive.
Select Walk.
Select Public Transit to calculate a route
that combines public transit and walking.
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Previewing a Route
Using the Automobile Navigation Map
While navigating in Automobile mode, you can
select map features.
1
2
Select Routes.
Select and drag the map.
Map icons appear.
Select an option:
1
Following an Automobile Route
The route is marked with a magenta line. A
checkered flag marks your destination.
2
•
To view different parts of the map, drag
the screen.
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.
•
•
•
To zoom in and out, select
or
.
To rotate the map view, select
.
To switch from North Up to 3-D view,
select
.
•
•
To add or remove map layers, select
.
To center the map on your current
location in pedestrian mode, select
.
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Adding a Point to a Route
Stopping the Route
Before you can add a stop to a route, you must
be navigating a route in Automobile mode.
While navigating a route, select
.
Updating Speed Limits
While navigating a route, select to return
to the main menu.
1
noTICE
The speed limit icon feature is for information
only and does not replace the driver’s
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 that you may receive for
failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and
signs.
Select Where To?.
2
3
4
5
Select Go!.
Select Add to Active Route.
Taking a Detour
While navigating an automobile route, you can
use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of you,
such as construction zones.
An icon displaying the current speed limit may
appear as you travel on major roadways.
NOTE: If the route you are currently navigating
is the only reasonable option, your device might
not calculate a detour.
From the map, select
Limit.
> Set Speed
1
Select
and
to set the
2
While navigating an automobile route, from
speed limit.
the map, select
> Detour.
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Using Suggested Routes
Gas
Before you can use this feature, you must save
at least one location and enable the travel
Using the trafficTrends™ 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.
Food
Lodging
Restrooms
Finding Exit Services
From the map, select
> Exit Services.
1
2
3
4
Use the arrows to select an upcoming exit.
Select an exit service tab.
Select the navigation bar to view a
suggested route to the location.
Select a point of interest.
Navigating to an Exit
About Exit Services
While you navigate a route, you can find gas,
food, lodging, and rest rooms near upcoming
exits.
From the map, select
> Exit Services >
1
�
Select Go!.
2
Services are listed under tabs by category.
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Avoiding Road Features
About Custom Avoidances
Select Settings > Navigation >
Avoidances.
Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific
areas and sections of road. You can enable and
disable custom avoidances as needed.
1
Select the road features to avoid on your
2
routes, and select Save.
Avoiding an Area
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom
Avoidances.
1
Avoiding Transit Types
NOTE: Transit types are available when
If necessary, select Add New Custom
Avoidance.
2
Select Settings > Navigation > Public
Transit.
1
2
3
Select Add Avoid Area.
3
4
Select the transit type to avoid on your
routes.
Select the upper-left corner of the area to
avoid, and select Next.
Select Save.
Select the lower-right corner of the area to
avoid, and select Next.
5
The selected area is shaded on the map.
Select Done.
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Avoiding a Road
Deleting Custom Avoidances
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom
Avoidances.
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom
Avoidances.
1
1
Select Add Avoid Road.
Select an option:
2
3
2
Select the starting point of the section of
road to avoid, and select Next.
•
To delete all custom avoidances, select
.
Select the ending point of the road section,
and select Next.
•
To delete one custom avoidance, select
4
5
the avoidance, and select
> Delete.
Select Done.
Enabling Advanced Detours
Disabling a Custom Avoidance
Select Settings > Navigation > Advanced
Detours.
You can disable a custom avoidance without
deleting it.
Using Advanced Detours
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom
Avoidances�
1
Use this feature to detour around a specific
section of your trip while you navigate.
Select an avoidance.
2
3
Select a destination, and select Go!
1
Select
> Disable.
From the map, select
> Detour
2
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Select a detour option:
3
4
Pedestrian Routes
Following a Pedestrian Route
In Pedestrian mode, your route is displayed on a
two-dimensional map.
•
•
•
•
Next �5mi on Route.
Next 2mi on Route.
Next 5mi on Route.
Detour by Road(s) on Route.
If you have cityXplorer maps installed,
the device calculates a route that uses a
combination of public transit options, such as
riding a bus or subway, and walking.
If necessary, select a road to detour around.
Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as you
navigate, you can use Off Road mode.
NOTE: cityXplorer maps are not included
purchase cityXplorer maps.
Select Settings > Navigation.
1
2
NOTE: You can change the types of public
transit and limit the distance spent walking
during a pedestrian route (page 51).
Select Calculation Mode > Off Road >
Save.
The route will be calculated as a straight line
to the location.
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Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map
•
•
•
The circle around indicates the accuracy
of your position on the map. A smaller
circle means the displayed position is more
accurate.
➊
➋
The yellow icons indicate the transportation
method used in each section of the route.
For example, when you see , board a bus
at that point in the route.
The black dots on the map show public
transit stops along your route.
•
•
Select ➊ to switch between sections of the
route.
Enabling Transit Types
NOTE: Transit types are available when
Select ➋ to view the route itinerary.
Select Settings > Navigation > Public
Transit.
1
About Map Icons
•
When you are navigating in Pedestrian
mode, indicates your approximate
position and your direction of travel on the
map.
Select the transit type to include in your
routes, and select Save.
2
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Changing the Map Data Field
Map Pages
From the map, select the data field in the
lower left-hand corner.
1
Customizing the Map
Customizing the Map Layers
You can customize which data appear on the
map, such as icons for points of interest and
road conditions.
Select a type of data to display.
2
3
Select Save.
Changing the Map Perspective
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >
Driving Map View.
1
From the map, select
.
1
2
3
Select an option:
2
Select Map Layers.
•
Select Track Up to display the map in
two dimensions (2-D), with your direction
of travel at the top.
Select which layers you want to include on
the map, and select Save.
Viewing the Trip Log
Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of
the path you have traveled.
•
•
Select North Up to display the map in
2-D with North at the top.
Select 3-D to display the map in three
dimensions.
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map
Layers.
1
Select the Trip Log check box.
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Customizing Map Buttons
Changing the Map Dashboard
You can include up to three icons on the right
side of the main map.
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >
Dashboards.
1
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map
Buttons.
Use the arrows to select a dashboard.
1
2
3
Select Save.
Select an icon, and select OK.
2
3
4
Viewing Turns
Viewing a List of Turns
Select
.
Select a different icon.
When you are navigating a route, you can view
all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire
route and the distance between turns.
Removing Buttons from the Map
You can remove all buttons from the right side
of the map.
Select the text bar on the top of the map.
1
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map
Buttons.
1
Select an icon, and touch OK.
Select Save.
2
3
Select a turn.
2
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The details for the turn appear. If available,
an image of the junction appears for junction
on major roadways.
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map
While navigating an automobile route, select
the navigation bar at the top of the map.
1
Viewing Junctions
Select
> Map.
2
While navigating an automobile 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.
Viewing the Next Turn
While navigating an automobile route, a preview
of the next turn, lane change, or other maneuver
appears in the upper-left corner of the map.
The preview includes the distance to the turn or
maneuver and the lane in which you should be
traveling, if available.
From the map, select
junction, if available.
to view the
From the map, select
turn on the map.
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Resetting Trip Information
Viewing Traffic Alerts
While you navigate an automobile route, a traffic
alert may appear.
From the map, select
Select an option:
> Trip Computer.
1
2
Select the alert to view more information.
•
When not navigating a route, select
Reset All to reset every data field,
except the speedometer, on the page.
Viewing Trip Information
The trip information page displays your present
speed and provides statistics about your trip.
•
•
•
Select Reset Trip Data to reset the
information on the trip computer.
TIP: If you make frequent stops, leave the
device turned on so it can accurately measure
elapsed time during the trip.
Select Reset Max� Speed to reset the
maximum speed.
Select Reset Trip B to reset the
odometer.
From the map, select > Trip Computer.
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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.
Hands-Free Phone Calls
About Hands-Free Calling
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 compatible with your device, go to
From the map, select
> Where Am I?.
Finding Nearby Services
From the map, select
> Where Am I?.
1
2
Your phone may not support all of the hands-
free phone features your device provides.
Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel
to view the nearest locations in that category.
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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.
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
1
2
Select Bluetooth.
Select Apps > Where Am I? >
Directions to Me.
>
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Pairing Your Phone
Select your phone from the list, and select
OK.
6
7
8
Before you can use hands-free calling, you
must pair your device with a compatible mobile
phone. Pairing your phone with your device
allows your phone and device to recognize each
other and connect quickly.
If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the
device is allowed to connect.
If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN
(1234) into your phone.
Place your phone and your device within 33
ft. (10 m) of each other.
1
2
3
Disconnecting Your Phone
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
1
2
On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless
Select Phone > None > Save.
Your phone is disconnected from your device but
remains paired with your device.
Select an option:
•
•
Select Add Phone.
Tips After Pairing the Devices
If you have already paired a different
phone, select Phone >
.
•
After the initial pairing, the two devices can
connect automatically each time you turn
them on.
On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless
technology.
4
5
•
When your phone is connected to your
device, you are ready to make phone calls.
On your device, select OK.
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.
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•
When you turn on the device, it tries to
connect to the last phone to which it was
connected.
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.
You might have to set your mobile phone to
connect to the device automatically when it
is turned on.
Select Phone > Phone Book.
Select a contact.
1�
2�
3�
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, select an option:
Select Call.
•
•
Select Answer.
Select Ignore to ignore the call.
Calling a Point of Interest
Select Phone > Points of Interest.
Select Call.
1
2
3
Placing a Call
Dialing a Number
Select Phone > Dial.
Enter the number.
Select Dial.
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2
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TIP: You can use this feature if you want
to turn off your device and remain on the
call, or if you need privacy.
Using the Call History
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.
•
To display a keypad, select Keypad.
TIP: You can use this feature to use
automated systems, such as voice mail.
Select Phone > Call History.
1
2
•
•
To mute the microphone, select Mute.
To hang up, select End Call.
Select a category.
A list of calls appears, with the most recent
calls at the top.
Saving a Home Phone Number
Select a call.
3
TIP: After you save a home number, you can
edit the home number by editing “Home” in
Using In-Call Options
While on a call, select
Select an option:
.
Select Phone >
> Set Home Number,
1
2
enter your phone number, and select Done.
•
To transfer audio to your phone, select
Handset.
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destination, and offers tools for improving fuel
efficiency.
Calling Home
Before you can call home using the Call Home
button, you must enter a phone number for your
home location.
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
Select Phone > Call Home.
Using the Apps
In some areas, an ecoRoute HD accessory is
required to use ecoRoute features.
Using Help
Select Apps > Help to view information
ecoRoute HD Accessory
about using the device.
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.
Searching Help Topics
Select Apps > Help >
.
About ecoRoute
The ecoRoute™ feature calculates the fuel
economy and the fuel price of navigating to a
compatibility and purchasing information.
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Setting up the Vehicle Profile
The first time you use the ecoRoute features,
you must enter vehicle information.
Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has
used since the last time the fuel tank was
filled.
3
Select Apps > ecoRoute™.
Enter the distance you have travelled since
the last time the fuel tank was filled.
4
5
1
2
Enter fuel and mileage information.
Select Next.
Changing the Fuel Price
The device calculates the average vehicle
fuel economy.
Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump.
1
Enter the current price of fuel, and select
Next.
2
Select Save.
6
About the ecoChallenge
Select Yes.
3
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.
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.
Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump.
1
Enter the current fuel price.
2
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Viewing ecoChallenge Scores
Removing the ecoChallenge Score From the
Map
•
View your current score in the
ecoChallenge icon on the map.
Select
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores
Select > Reset.
>
> Settings > Hide > Save.
•
Select
to view detailed scores.
About the ecoChallenge Score
>
•
•
•
Current—displays the score for your current
driving activity.
Viewing Fuel Economy Information
You can view your fuel consumption, your total
fuel cost, and your average fuel economy.
Overall—displays an average of the speed,
acceleration, and braking score.
Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.
1
2
Speed—displays your score for driving your
vehicle at the optimal speed for conserving
fuel (45–60 mph for most vehicles).
Select a section of the graph to zoom in.
Mileage Reports
•
•
Acceleration—displays your score for
smooth and gradual acceleration. You lose
points for rapid acceleration.
Mileage reports provide the distance, the time,
the average fuel economy, and the fuel cost of
navigating to a destination.
Braking—displays your score for smooth
and gradual braking. You lose points for hard
braking.
A mileage report is created for every route that
you drive. If you stop a route on the device, a
mileage report is created for the distance you
traveled.
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Viewing a Mileage Report
You can view saved mileage reports on the
device.
About Audiobooks
The device can play audiobooks from Audible.
com. This feature requires a subscription to
activate a free 30-day trial subscription.
TIP: You can access mileage reports in the
Reports folder on the device drive/volume
Loading Audiobooks onto Your Device
Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Mileage
Report.
1
Before you can load audiobooks onto your
device, you must subscribe to Audible.com.
information.
Select a report.
2
Resetting ecoRoute Information
Connect your device to your computer
1
2
3
Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Vehicle
Profile.
1
On your computer, log in your Audible.com
account.
Select
> Reset.
2
Follow the instructions from Audible.com to
load audiobooks onto your device.
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Playing an Audiobook
Adding a Bookmark
Select Apps > Audible.
When you play an audiobook, the player
automatically resumes the audiobook from
the point where you last stopped. You can
add a bookmark to mark a certain spot in the
audiobook.
1
2
3
Select Browse.
Select an Titles, Authors, Narrators, or
Bookmarks.
Select a book.
4
5
While playing an audiobook, select > Add
Bookmark.
Select an option to control playback.
•
•
To add a bookmark, select
To pause playback, select
To resume playback, select
.
.
Resuming Playback from a Bookmark
While playing an audiobook, select
.
1
2
.
Select a bookmark.
•
To move quickly forward or backward in
the book, use the slider bar at the top of
the page.
Renaming a Bookmark
By default, the device names a bookmark
using the time stamp of the bookmark. You can
rename a bookmark.
•
•
To go to the next chapter, select
.
To go to the previous chapter, select
.
While playing an audiobook, select
> Rename Bookmarks.
>
1
•
•
To fast forward, hold
To rewind, hold
.
Select a bookmark.
2
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Enter a name, and select Done.
Editing a Trip Itinerary
3
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
1
2
3
Deleting a Bookmark
Select a saved trip.
While playing an audiobook, select
>
1
Select an option:
> Delete Bookmarks.
•
Select a location in the trip to change the
arrival or departure time.
Select a bookmark.
2
Planning a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save
a trip with multiple destinations.
•
Select a location in the trip, and then
select Duration to record how long you
will stay at a location.
•
•
Select a travel time to change the
transportation mode or route preference
for that portion of the trip.
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Select
.
Select Select Start Location.
Select Select.
Select Map to view the trip on the map.
Navigating to a Saved Trip
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
1
2
3
4
To add additional locations, select
Select Next.
.
Select a saved trip.
Select Go!.
Enter a name, and select Done.
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The device can play mp3 files. Some models
your device.
Editing a Saved Trip
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
1
2
3
4
Select a saved trip.
Select Apps > Media Player.
1
2
Select
.
Select an option:
Select an option:
•
•
•
To play a song, select
.
•
•
Select Rename Trip.
To adjust the volume, select
.
Select Edit Destinations to add and
delete locations, or to change the order
of locations.
To toggle between songs, select
and
To shuffle songs, select
To repeat the playlist, select
To repeat a song, select
.
•
•
•
.
•
•
Select Delete Trip.
.
Select Optimize Order to arrange the
stops on your trip in the most-efficient
order.
.
Browsing Music Files
You can browse to find other songs you have
loaded on the device.
Using the Media Player
The media player may not be available on all
models.
Select Apps > Media Player.
Select Browse.
1
2
3
Select an option.
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Use the on-screen buttons to adjust the
wallpaper.
4
5
Viewing Pictures
View pictures that you have stored in the device
information about loading pictures on the device.
Select Save.
Deleting Pictures
Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
Use the arrows to scroll through the images.
Select a picture.
1
2
3
Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
1
2
3
Select a picture.
Select
> Delete > Yes.
Viewing a Slideshow
Viewing Previous Routes and
Destinations
Before you can use this feature, you must
Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
1
2
Select
.
While a slideshow is playing, you can select
the screen to stop the slideshow.
Your can view your previous routes and places
you have stopped on the map.
Setting a Picture as Wallpaper
Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
1
2
3
Select Apps > Where I’ve Been.
Select a picture.
Select
> Set as Wallpaper.
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Select Apps > Last Spot.
Using the World Clock
Select Apps > World Clock.
1
2
Saving a Parking Spot
If necessary, select a city, enter a city name,
and select Done.
Select Apps > Last Spot.
1
2
3
4
Select Parking or Last Spot.
Viewing the World Map
Select
> Save.
Select Apps > World Clock >
.
If necessary, enter a name.
Nighttime hours appear in the shaded area
of the map.
Using the Calculator
Select Apps > Calculator.
Setting an Alarm
Select Apps > Alarm Clock.
Set a time.
1
2
3
Converting Units
Select Apps > Unit Converter.
1
If necessary, select the button next to
Convert, select a measurement category,
and select Save.
Select the Alarm On check box.
2
Finding Your Last Parking Spot
When you remove your device from the vehicle
mount while the device is on, your current
location is saved as a parking spot.
If necessary, select a unit button, select a
unit of measurement, and select Save.
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Select the field below the unit you want to
convert.
4
5
Using the Language Guide
Use the Language Guide to look up and
translate words or phrases.
Enter the number, and select Done.
Select Apps > Language Guide.
Setting Currency Conversion Rates
Manually
You can update the currency conversion rates
manually so that you are always using the most-
current rates.
Selecting Languages in a Language
Guide
You can select the languages you want to
translate when translating words and phrases.
Select Apps > Unit Converter.
Select the button next to Convert.
Select Currency, then select Save.
1
2
3
4
Select Apps > Language Guide > Words
and Phrases.
1
Select
> Language.
2
3
If necessary, select a currency button, select
a different currency, and select Save.
Select From, select the language to
translate from, and select Save.
Select the button at the bottom of the screen
that displays the currency conversion rate.
5
Select To, select the language to translate
to, and select Save.
4
Select the box next to a currency.
Enter a value, and select Done.
Select OK.
6
7
8
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Translating Words and Phrases
Traffic
Select Apps > Language Guide > Words
and Phrases.
1
noTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or
timeliness of the traffic information.
Select a category and subcategories.
2
3
If necessary, select , enter a keyword,
and select Done.
Traffic information may not be available in all
areas or countries.
Select a word or a phrase.
4
5
A traffic receiver is included in some packages.
It is built into the vehicle power cable. The traffic
receiver and device must be powered and in
data range of a station transmitting traffic data
to receive traffic information. You do not need
to activate the subscription included with your
traffic receiver.
Select
to listen to the translation.
Using the Bilingual Dictionary
Select Apps > Language Guide > Bilingual
Dictionaries.
1
Select a dictionary.
2
3
If necessary, select , enter a word, and
select Done.
For information about traffic receivers and
Select a word.
4
5
Select
to listen to the translation.
Enabling Traffic
Select Settings > Traffic.
Select Live Traffic.
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Traffic Data
Mini-USB connector
External antenna connector
Internal antenna
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
Connect the traffic receiver to an external
power source.
1
Connect the traffic receiver to the device.
2
Power LED
NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields could
degrade the performance of the traffic receiver.
Vehicle power adapter
About the Traffic Icon
Traffic Receiver
When you are receiving traffic information, a
traffic icon appears on the map. The traffic icon
changes color to indicate the severity of traffic
conditions.
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
Color Severity
Green Low
Meaning
Traffic is flowing freely.
Yellow Medium
Traffic is moving but there is
a delay. There is moderate
traffic congestion.
Red
High
Traffic is not moving or
moving slowly. There is a
severe delay.
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Select an event.
3
Traffic on Your Route
When calculating your route, the device
examines the current traffic and automatically
optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a
severe traffic delay occurs on your route while
you are navigating, your device automatically
recalculates the route.
Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route
From the map, select
.
1
2
3
Select Traffic On Route.
If necessary, use the arrows to view other
traffic delays on your route.
The traffic icon
severity of traffic conditions on your route or on
the road you are currently traveling.
changes color to indicate the
Select
> Avoid.
4
Taking an Alternate Route
While navigating an automobile route, select
.
1
Your device may route you through a traffic
delay if a better alternative route does not exist.
The delay time is added into your estimated time
of arrival automatically.
Select Alternate Route.
2
3
Select a route.
Viewing Traffic on Your Route
Viewing Traffic on the Map
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow
and delays on nearby roads.
While navigating a route, select
.
1
2
Select Traffic on Route.
A list of traffic events appears, organized by
their location on the route.
From the map, select
.
1
2
Select Traffic Conditions.
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Traffic in Your Area
Searching for Traffic Delays
Data Management
You can store files, such as JPEG image files,
on your device. The device has a memory card
slot for additional data storage.
From the map page, select
.
1
2
3
Select Traffic Conditions >
.
NOTE: The device is not compatible with
Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac®
OS 10.3 and earlier.
Select an item in the list to view delays on
the road.
If there is more than one delay, use the
arrows to view additional delays.
4
File Types
The device supports the following file types:
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map
From the map, select
.
1
2
3
•
•
Select Traffic Conditions.
Maps and GPX waypoint files from
Select a traffic icon.
•
GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI
Understanding Traffic Data
The traffic legend explains the icons and colors
used on the traffic map.
From the map, select
.
1
Select Traffic Legend.
2
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Your device and memory card appear
as removable drives in My Computer in
Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac
computers.
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an
electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded
Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com
/trip_planning). In addition to map and data
storage, the memory card can be used to store
files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes,
waypoints, and custom POIs.
NOTE: Some computers with multiple
network drives cannot display nüvi drives.
See your operating system Help file to learn
how to map the drives.
On your computer, open the file browser.
Select the file.
2
3
4
5
Installing a Memory Card
The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC
memory or data cards.
Select Edit > Copy.
Open the Garmin or memory card drive or
volume.
Insert a memory card into the slot on the
device.
1
Select Edit > Paste.
6
Press it in until it clicks.
2
The file appears in the list of files in the
device memory or on the memory card.
Transferring Files from Your
Computer
Connect the device to your computer
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Disconnecting the USB Cable
Customizing the Device
Select Settings.
Complete an action:
1
1
2
3
•
For Windows computers, click the eject
icon in your system tray.
For Mac computers, drag the volume
icon to the Trash
Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Select a setting category.
Select the setting to change it.
•
.
Map and Vehicle Settings
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle.
2
•
Vehicle—changes the icon to represent your
position on the map. Go to www
.garmingarage.com for more icons.
Deleting Files
noTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not
delete it. Your device memory contains important
system files that should not be deleted.
•
•
•
Driving Map View—sets the perspective on
the map.
Pedestrian Map View—sets the perspective
on the map.
Open the Garmin drive or volume.
If necessary, open a folder or volume.
Select a file.
1
2
3
4
Map Detail—sets the level of detail on the
map. More detail may cause the map to
draw slower.
Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
•
Map Theme—changes the color of the map
data.
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Map Tools—sets which icons are included
on the map. Up to three icons can be
included on the map.
•
•
•
•
Avoidances—sets road features to avoid on
a route.
Custom Avoidances—allows you to avoid
specific roads or areas.
•
•
•
Map Layers—sets the data that appears on
Advanced Detours—sets the length of a
detour.
Dashboards—sets the map dashboard
layout.
Limit Walking—controls the maximum
walking distance included in a pedestrian
route.
myMaps—sets which installed maps the
device uses.
•
•
Public Transit—enables or disables transit
types.
Enabling Maps
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to
Safe Mode—disables all functions that
require significant operator attention and
could become a distraction while driving.
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >
myMaps.
1
•
GPS Simulator—stops the device from
receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery
power.
Select a map.
2
Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation.
•
Calculation Mode—sets route preference.
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Route Preferences
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation
Mode.
Display Settings
Select Settings > Display.
•
Color Mode—sets a light background (Day),
a dark background (Night), or automatically
switches between the two based on the
sunrise time and the sunset time for your
current location (Auto).
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 be longer in distance.
•
Brightness—changes the brightness of the
screen. Decreasing the brightness can save
battery power.
•
Shorter Distance—calculates routes that
are shorter in distance but can take more
time to drive.
•
•
Display Timeout—sets the amount of idle
time before your device enters sleep mode.
•
•
Less Fuel—calculates routes that could use
less fuel than other routes.
Screenshot—allows you to take a picture of
the device screen. Screenshots are saved in
the Screenshot folder of the device storage.
Off Road—calculates a direct line from your
location to your destination.
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Bluetooth Settings
•
•
Select
device memory.
to delete a phone from the
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
•
Bluetooth—enables the Bluetooth
component.
Select None to drop your current
connection
•
Add Phone or Phone—manages
connections between your device and mobile
phones with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Disabling Bluetooth
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
1
2
Select Bluetooth.
•
Friendly Name—allows you to enter a
friendly name that identifies your devices
with Bluetooth technology.
Traffic Settings
Select Settings > Traffic.
Managing the Bluetooth Device List
You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that
your device detects while Bluetooth is enabled.
•
•
Live Traffic—enables traffic
Subscriptions—lists current traffic
subscriptions.
Select Settings > Bluetooth > Phone.
1
2
•
trafficTrends™
Select an option:
Enabling Traffic
The traffic receiver is included in some device
packages.
•
Select a phone for your device to
connect with.
•
Select to add a phone to the menu.
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Select Settings > Traffic > Live Traffic.
Disabling trafficTrends
To prevent your device from recording or sharing
traffic data, you must disable trafficTrends.
About Traffic Subscriptions
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a
renewal if your subscription expires. Go to
Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends.
Units and Time Settings
Select Settings > Units and Time.
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.
•
•
Current Time—sets the device time.
trafficTrends
Time Format—allows you to select a 12-
hour, 24-hour, or UTC display time.
When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, your
device records historic traffic data and uses
that data to calculate more-efficient routes. This
information is sent to Garmin when you connect
your device to myGarmin™ using your computer.
•
Units—sets the unit of measure used for
distances.
Language and Keyboard Settings
Select Settings > Language.
NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based
on traffic trends for the day of the week or the
time of day.
•
Voice Language—sets the language for
voice prompts.
•
Text Language—sets all on-screen text to
the selected language.
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NOTE: Changing the text language does not
change the language of user-entered data or
map data, such as street names.
•
EULAs—displays the end-user license
agreements that apply to your choice.
NOTE: You need this information when you
update the system software or purchase
•
•
Keyboard Language—sets the language for
your keyboard.
Keyboard Layout—sets the keyboard
layout.
•
•
Travel History—allows the device to record
Proximity Alerts Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.
Clear Travel History
•
•
Audio—sets the tone of an alert.
Restoring Settings
You can restore a category of settings or all
settings to the factory defaults.
Alerts—alerts you when you approach
custom safety cameras.
Select Settings.
1
2
3
About Device and Privacy
If necessary, select a settings category.
Select Settings > Device.
Select
> Restore
•
About—displays the software version
number, the unit ID number, and information
on several other software features.
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Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the
touchscreen, or damage may result.
Appendix
Power Cables
Cleaning the Outer Casing
Your device can be powered three ways.
noTICE
•
•
•
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can
damage plastic components.
AC adapter (optional accessory)
Clean the outer casing of the device (not the
touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution.
1
Caring for Your Device
Wipe the device dry.
2
noTICE
Avoid dropping your device and operating it in
high-shock and high-vibration environments.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
1
2
Do not expose the device to water.
If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or
eyeglass lens cleaner.
Contact with water can cause this device to
malfunction.
Apply the liquid to the cloth.
3
4
Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
Do not store the device where prolonged
exposure to extreme temperatures can occur,
because it can cause permanent damage.
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Avoiding Theft
Extending the Battery Life
•
•
•
•
Remove the device and mount from sight
when not in use.
•
Keep your device away from extreme
temperatures.
Remove the residue left on the windshield by
the suction cup.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
Do not keep your unit in the glove
compartment.
Register your device at http://my.garmin
.com.
Erasing User Data
Turn the device on.
1
2
Hold your finger on the lower-right corner of
the device screen.
Keep your finger pressed until the
pop-up window appears.
3
4
Select Yes to clear all user data.
All original settings are restored. Any items that
you have saved are erased.
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Screw the end piece back into the vehicle
power cable.
5
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle
Power Cable
noTICE
Mounting on Your Dashboard
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.
noTICE
The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely
difficult to remove after it is installed.
Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your
device to the dashboard and comply with certain
state regulations.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle,
you may need to replace the fuse located at the
tip of the vehicle adapter.
Clean and dry the dashboard where you are
placing the disk.
1
Unscrew the end piece ➊.
1
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove
the end piece.
Remove the backing from the adhesive on
the bottom of the disk.
2
➊
Remove the end piece, the silver tip
➋, and the fuse (glass and silver
cylinder) ➌.
2
Place the disk on the dashboard.
3
4
➋
➌
Remove the clear plastic cover from the top
of the disk.
Install an 2 A fast-blow fuse.
3
4
Place the suction cup mount on top of the
disk.
5
Place the silver tip in the end piece.
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Flip the lever down (toward the disk).
6
Updating Maps
You can update the maps on your device. For
more information, go to www.garmin.com
Guide.
Removing the Device, Cradle, and
Mount
Removing the Device from the Cradle
About nüMaps Lifetime
Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle.
1
2
Some models include subscriptions nüMaps
Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates
for the life of your device. For terms and
conditions, see www.garmin.com/us/maps
Tilt the device forward.
Removing the Cradle from the Mount
Turn the cradle to the right or left.
1
2
Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle
releases the ball on the mount.
LM
This model includes a nüMaps
Lifetime subscription.
Removing the Suction Cup Mount from
the Windshield
LMT This model includes a lifetime traffic
subscription, nüMaps Lifetime
Flip the lever on the suction cup mount
toward you.
1
subscription, and a traffic receiver.
Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
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You can purchase a new region or extend an
existing subscription at any time. Each region
that you purchase has an expiration date.
Purchasing Additional Maps
Go to your device product page on the
1
Click the Maps tab.
2
3
Custom Points of Interest
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
Safety Cameras
‹ CAUTION
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of,
or the consequences of using, a custom POI or
safety camera database.
Installing a POI Loader
You can create or download custom POI lists
and install them on your device using POI
Loader software.
Safety camera information is available in some
availability. For these locations, the nüvi includes
the locations of hundreds of safety cameras.
Your nüvi alerts you when you are approaching
a safety camera and can warn you if you are
driving too fast. The data is updated at least
weekly, so you always have access to the most
up-to-date information.
1
2
3
Click Services > POI Loader.
Install the POI Loader onto your computer.
Using the POI Loader Help Files
For more information on the POI Loader, refer to
the Help file.
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With the POI Loader open, click Help.
Finding Extras
Select Where To? > Categories > Custom
POIs.
1
Select a category.
2
Purchasing Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My device is not acquiring
satellite signals
•
•
From the main menu, select Tools > Settings > System > GPS Simulator >
Off.
•
•
Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees.
Remain stationary for several minutes.
The suction cup will not
stay on my windshield.
•
•
•
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
The device does not
charge in my vehicle.
•
•
•
Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet.
Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between 0°C and 45°C).
If the device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it cannot charge.
charged for very long.
My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge
seem accurate.
cycle).
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is in USB mass storage
mode?
to a computer is shown on the device screen. Also, you should see two new
removable disk drives listed in My Computer.
The device is connected
to the computer, but it will
not go into mass storage
mode.
Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
Turn off the device.
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device.
The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode.
1
2
3
Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub.
4
I cannot see any new
If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows can have
removable drives in my list trouble assigning drive letters to your device drives. Refer to your operating system
of drives.
Help file to learn how to map or assign drive letters.
My phone will not connect
to the device.
•
From the main menu, select Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. The Bluetooth field
must be set to Enabled.
•
•
Turn on your phone and bring it within 33 feet (10m) of the device.
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converting
currency 44
units 43
coordinates 12
B
Index
battery 62
settings 53
Symbols
A
brightness 52
accessories 61
addresses 11
alerts
audiobook 38
bookmark 39
loading 38
C
D
calculator 43
calls
deleting
answering 33
home 35
muting 34
character 7
files 50
pictures 42
trips 41
playing 39
enabling 5
category
avoiding
detours 21
advanced 24
roads 24
theft 57
traffic 47
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J
E
ecoRoute 35–38
editing
K
keyboard 7
G
geocaching 12
GPS
L
destinations 41
settings 51
simulator 14
H
M
maps
Help 35
home
adding 60
extras 61
errors 10
purchasing 59
theme 50
F
I
files
deleting 50
view 27
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mounting the device
mute
resetting
P
parking 14
saving 43
pedestrian mode
PIN
Bluetooth 32
points of interest
finding 8
protecting your device
routes
stopping 21
myDashboard 2
S
N
saving
screen
brightness 52
screenshots 52
navigation 20
pedestrian 25
public transit
O
R
settings 50–70
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shortcuts
adding 7
removing 7
software
version 55
speed limit
icon 21
volume
adjusting 4
automatic 4
troubleshooting 62
W
U
Where I've Been
enabling 55
T
tools 35–40
updating
Where To?
maps 3
software 3
USB 63
customization 7
customization
traffic 45–70
icons 46
incidents 46
receiver 46
V
voice command
activating 17
trafficTrends 54
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