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owner's manual
April 2012
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Setting a Simulated Location........................... 14
Saving Locations ............................................. 15
Table of Contents
Getting Started����������������������������������������� 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power........... 1
About myDashboard.......................................... 2
About Sleep Mode............................................. 4
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ....................... 4
Adjusting the Master 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
About Shortcuts................................................. 7
Voice Command������������������������������������� 17
About Voice Command.................................... 17
Navigation ���������������������������������������������� 20
Starting a Route............................................... 20
Following an Automobile Route....................... 20
About Exit Services ......................................... 23
Avoiding Road Features.................................. 24
About Custom Avoidances .............................. 24
Enabling Advanced Detours ............................ 25
Navigating Off Road ........................................ 26
Map Pages���������������������������������������������� 26
Customizing the Map....................................... 26
Viewing Turns.................................................. 28
Viewing Current Location Information ............. 30
Pedestrian Routes........................................... 30
Finding Locations������������������������������������ 8
About Locations................................................. 8
About Search Tools ......................................... 11
Saving a Home Location ................................. 14
Finding Recently Found Places....................... 14
Finding Parking................................................ 14
Hands-Free Phone Calls ����������������������� 32
About Hands-Free Calling ............................... 32
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Pairing Your Phone.......................................... 32 Setting an Alarm .............................................. 48
Placing a Call................................................... 33 Finding Parking................................................ 49
Receiving a Call .............................................. 34 Finding Your Last Parking Spot ....................... 49
Using the Call History...................................... 34 Using the Calculator ........................................ 49
Using In-Call Options ...................................... 34 Converting Units ............................................. 49
Saving a Home Phone Number....................... 35 Using the Language Guide.............................. 50
Using the Apps �������������������������������������� 35 About Tracker ���������������������������������������� 51
Using Help....................................................... 35 Setting Up Tracker........................................... 51
About Smartphone Link................................... 35 About Followers............................................... 52
About Garmin Live Services............................ 37 Hiding Your Location........................................ 53
About ecoRoute .............................................. 38 Sending a Location Message .......................... 53
Viewing myGarmin Messages......................... 41 Enabling Your Social Network Accounts for
Viewing the Weather Forecast ........................ 41 Tracker ............................................................ 54
About Audiobooks............................................ 42
Planning a Trip................................................. 44
Traffic������������������������������������������������������ 55
Enabling Traffic................................................ 55
Viewing Pictures.............................................. 45
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations..... 46
Receiver .......................................................... 56
Using the World Clock .................................... 46
Traffic Receiver ............................................... 56
Using the Media Player ................................... 47
Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone
Playing a Video................................................ 48
Link.................................................................. 57
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About the Traffic Icon....................................... 57 Device and Privacy Settings............................ 68
Traffic on Your Route....................................... 58 Restoring Settings ........................................... 68
Traffic in Your Area .......................................... 59
Understanding Traffic Data.............................. 59
Appendix ������������������������������������������������ 68
Power Cables .................................................. 68
About Traffic Cameras..................................... 59
Caring for Your Device..................................... 69
Traffic Subscriptions........................................ 60
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
Data Management���������������������������������� 61 Cable ............................................................... 70
File Types ........................................................ 61 Mounting on Your Dashboard.......................... 71
About Memory Cards....................................... 62 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount....... 71
Transferring Files from Your Computer ........... 62 Updating Maps ................................................ 72
Deleting Files .................................................. 63 Purchasing Additional Maps ............................ 72
Safety Cameras............................................... 72
Custom Points of Interest ................................ 73
Customizing the Device������������������������ 63
Map and Vehicle Settings................................ 63
Purchasing Accessories .................................. 73
Navigation Settings.......................................... 64
Troubleshooting .............................................. 74
Display Settings............................................... 65
Bluetooth Settings ........................................... 65 Index ������������������������������������������������������� 76
Traffic Settings................................................. 66
Units and Time Settings................................... 67
Language and Keyboard Settings ................... 67
Proximity Alerts Settings.................................. 67
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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.
Check for updates.
1
2
3
Before you use your device on battery power,
you should charge it.
•
•
Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the
USB port on the mount ➋.
1
Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➌.
2
3
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.
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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
➍
➊
Setting Up myDashboard
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on
the device.
1
Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
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7
➋
➊
If necessary, connect the external antenna
to the traffic receiver and secure it to the
windshield using the suction cups.
Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port
➋ on your computer.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Registering the Device
Updating Maps
From myDashboard, click Register Now.
Select an option:
1
2
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2
3
Follow on-screen instructions.
Updating the Software
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•
Under Map Updates, click Update Now.
1
2
3
If a free map update is no longer
available, click Buy Now.
Under Software Updates, click Update Now.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
nüMaps Guarantee™
Turning Off the Device
You can power off the device completely.
To receive one free map update (if available),
register your device at http://my.garmin.com
within 90 days of acquiring satellites while
driving with your device. You are not eligible for
the free map update if you register by phone or
wait longer than 90 days after the first time you
acquire satellites while driving with your device.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com
/numaps.
Hold the Power key
.
1
➊
➊
NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less
than 4 seconds, the device enters sleep
mode.
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Select Off.
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2
2
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning
Adjusting the Master Volume
Select Volume.
1
2
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
Select an option:
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•
•
Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
About Sleep Mode
Select
to mute the device.
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
> Audio Mixer and use the
slider bars to adjust the volume for
navigation prompts, phone, and media.
Entering Sleep Mode
About Automatic Volume
Press the Power key.
On devices with hands-free calling, automatic
volume allows the device to adjust the volume
level based on the background noise in the
vehicle. See page 32
Exiting Sleep Mode
While the device is in sleep mode, press the
Power key and double-tap
.
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.
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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.
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2
Current time.
Select Enabled > Save.
Battery status.
Status Bar Icons
Smartphone Link status (appears when
connected to Smartphone Link). See
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.
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on your device, pedestrian routes may include
Viewing GPS Satellite Signals
For more information about GPS, go to
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Hold
.
Select
.
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.
NOTE: Pedestrian routes do not include
Select or
Hold or
to see more choices.
to scroll faster.
highways. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded
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About Shortcuts
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu.
A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or
a search tool.
•
Select
current screen.
to see a menu of options for the
Using the On-screen Keyboard
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 Where To? > Add Shortcut.
1
2
•
•
•
•
Select
Hold
to add a space.
Select an item.
to delete a character.
Select to erase the entire entry.
Removing a Shortcut
Select Where To >
Shortcut(s).
> Remove
Select
mode.
to select the keyboard language
1
Select the shortcut to remove.
•
•
Select
to enter special characters,
2
3
such as punctuation marks.
Select to change character
capitalization.
Select the shortcut again to confirm.
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About Locations
Finding Locations
The device offers many methods for finding
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.
locations.
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•
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•
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Finding a Location by Category
Select Where To?.
1
2
3
4
Select a category, or select Categories.
If necessary, select a subcategory.
Select a location.
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.
If necessary, enter all or part of the name in
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To search for an address near you, enter
the street number and street name.
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 an address in another city,
enter the street number, street name,
city, and state.
Select Where To?.
1
2
•
•
To search for a city, enter the city and
state.
Select the search bar ➊.
➊
To search for coordinates, enter latitude
and longitude coordinates.
Select an option:
5
6
Enter a search term.
3
4
•
To search using a suggested search
term, select the term.
Suggested search terms appear below the
search bar as you type.
•
To search using the text you entered,
Select an option:
select
.
•
To search for a type of business, enter
a category name, such as “movie
theaters.”
If necessary, select a location.
•
To search for a business by name, enter
all or part of the name.
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This information is sent to Garmin when you
when you connect your device to myDashboard
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.
Select Where To? > Searching Near.
Select an option.
1
2
3
Editing Location Information
You can change the address or phone number
for a location that appears in the search results.
If necessary, select a location.
Search for a location.
1
2
3
4
5
Reporting a Closed or Missing Location
From the search results, select a location.
If your search results include an outdated or
incorrect location, you can report the error to
Garmin and remove the location from future
searches.
Select
Select
.
> Edit.
Select Address or Phone Number, and
enter the new information.
1
From the search results, select a location.
2
3
4
5
Rating a Point of Interest
You can assign a star rating to a point of
interest.
Select
Select
.
> Edit.
Select Report as Closed or Report as
Missing.
1
From the search results, select a location.
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If necessary, select
fuel type, and select Save.
> Fuel Type, select a
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3
Select
.
3
4
Select the stars to rate the point of interest.
Select a fuel station.
The star rating updates on your device.
Finding an Address
About Search Tools
NOTE: The order of the steps may change
depending on the map data loaded on your
device.
You can search for locations by using the on-
screen keyboard or by entering the location’s
address or coordinates.
Select Where To? > Address.
1
2
3
4
Enter the address number, and select Done.
Enter the street name, and select Next.
Finding Fuel Stations and Prices
Before you can use this feature, you must
subscribe to the Fuel Price service, and your
device must be connected to a supported phone
is not available in all areas.
If necessary, select Searching In to change
the city, state, or province.
If necessary, select the city, the state, or the
province.
5
6
You can find nearby fuel stations and compare
fuel prices.
If necessary, select the address.
Select Where To? > Categories > Fuel
Prices.
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Finding a City
If necessary, select the street.
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7
Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.
1
2
3
4
If necessary, select the intersection.
Select Enter Search.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
Enter a city name, and select
Select a city.
.
Before you can find a location using coordinates,
you must add a shortcut to the coordinates
Finding an Intersection
You can find a location using latitude and
longitude coordinates. This can be helpful when
geocaching.
Before you can find an intersection, you must
add a shortcut to the intersection search tool
Select Where To? > Categories >
Coordinates.
1
Select Where To? > Categories >
Intersections.
1
If necessary, select
> Format, select the
2
Select a state or province.
2
correct coordinate format for the type of map
you are using, and select Save.
NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country
to change the country, state, or province.
Select the latitude coordinate.
3
4
5
6
Enter the first street name, and select Next.
3
4
5
Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
Select the longitude coordinate.
If necessary, select the street.
Enter the second street name, and select
Next.
Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
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Select View on Map.
If necessary, select the location description
to view additional information.
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5
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map
Searching within a Category
Before you can find places included in the map
data, such as restaurants, hospitals, and fuel
stations, you must enable the map layer for
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.
Select View Map.
1
2
Select Where To?.
1
2
3
Drag and zoom the map to display the area
to search.
Select a category, or select Categories.
If necessary, select , and select a
category icon to view only a specific
category of places.
If applicable, select a destination from the
Quick Search list.
3
4
Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear
on the map.
➊
Select an option:
•
•
Select a location marker.
Select a point, such as a street,
intersection, or address location.
If necessary, select the appropriate
destination.
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Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location
you return to most often.
Finding Recently Found Places
Your device stores the last 50 locations you
have found.
Select Where To? >
Location.
> Set Home
Select Where To? > Recent.
1
1
2
Select a location.
Select Enter My Address, Use My Current
Location, or Recently Found.
2
Clearing the List of Recently Found
Places
The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved
Select Where To? > Recent >
> Yes.
> Clear
Going Home
Select Where To? > Go Home.
Finding Parking
Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
1
2
Editing Your Home Location Information
Select a parking location.
Select Where To? > Saved > Home.
1
2
3
4
Select
>
> Edit.
Setting a Simulated Location
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite
signals, you can use the GPS to set a simulated
location.
Enter your changes.
Select Done.
Select Settings > Navigation.
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Select GPS Simulator.
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3
4
Saving Your Current Location
From the main menu, select View Map.
Select an area on the map.
From the map, select the vehicle icon.
1
2
3
4
Select Save.
The address of the location appears at the
bottom of the screen.
Enter a name, and select Done.
Select OK.
Select the location description.
5
6
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
Select Set Location.
Select Where To? > Saved.
1
2
If necessary, select a category, or select All
Saved Places.
Saving Locations
You can save locations so you can quickly find
them and create routes to them.
Select a location.
3
4
Select Go!�
Saving a Location
Editing a Saved Location
1
2
3
4
5
Select Where To? > Saved.
If necessary, select a category.
Select a location.
1
2
3
4
5
From the search results, select a location.
Select
Select
.
> Save.
Select
Select
.
If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
> Edit.
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Select an option:
Select Where To? > Saved.
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1
2
3
4
5
•
•
•
Select Name.
Select a location.
Select Phone Number.
Select
Select
.
To assign categories to the Favorite,
select Categories.
> Edit > Categories.
Enter one or more category names,
separated by commas.
•
•
To save a photo with the Favorite, select
If necessary, select a suggested category.
6
7
To change the symbol used to mark the
Favorite on a map, select Change Map
Symbol.
Select Done.
Sharing a Saved Location
If you save the location of a business that is not
in the map data, you can share the location with
Garmin so that it can be added to future map
updates and shared with the Garmin community.
Edit the information.
7
8
Select Done.
Assigning Categories to a Saved
Location
You can add custom categories to organize your
saved locations.
Select Where To? > Saved.
If necessary, select a category.
Select a location.
1
2
3
4
5
NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations
menu after you have saved more than 12
locations.
Select
.
Select Share Place.
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Enter one or more categories that apply to
the location, and select Done.
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Voice Command
Select Share.
About Voice Command
NOTE: Voice Command is not available for
all languages and regions, and may not be
available on all models.
This information is sent to Garmin when you
connect to Smartphone Link or when you
connect your device to myGarmin using your
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.
Deleting a Saved Location
NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.
Select Where To? > Saved.
1
2
3
Setting Your Wakeup Phrase
Select
> Delete Saved Places.
The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can
say to activate Voice Command. The default
wakeup phrase is Voice Command.
Select the box next to the saved locations to
delete, and select Delete.
TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental
Voice Command activation by using a strong
wakeup phrase.
Select Apps > Voice Command >
Customize Phrase.
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•
•
Increase the length of your wakeup phrase
to reduce the chance of accidental Voice
Command activation.
Enter a new wakeup phrase.
2
3
The device indicates the strength of the
wakeup phrase as you enter the phrase.
Listen for two tones to confirm when the
device enters and exits Voice Command
mode.
Select Done.
Activating Voice Command
Say your wakeup phrase.
Starting a Route Using Voice Command
You can say the names of popular, well-known
locations.
The Voice Command menu appears.
Voice Command Tips
1
2
•
Speak in a normal voice directed at the
device.
Say Find Place.
•
Reduce background noise, such as voices
or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the
voice recognition.
•
•
Speak commands as they appear on the
screen.
Respond to voice prompts from the device
as needed.
Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the
name of the location.
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A list of locations appears.
Muting Instructions
You can disable the voice prompts for Voice
Command without muting the device.
Select Apps > Voice Command >
Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
.
1
2
Disabling Voice Command
You can disable Voice Command, which
prevents you from accidentally activating Voice
Command while speaking.
Say the line number.
4
5
Select Apps > Voice Command >
Select Voice Command > Disabled.
.
1
2
Say Navigate.
Finding an Address
Say Voice Command.
1
2
3
Say Find Address.
Speak the entire address.
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Previewing Multiple Routes
Navigation
From the search results, select a location.
Select Routes.
1
2
3
4
5
Starting a Route
Select a location.
1
2
3
4
Use the on-screen buttons to select a route.
Select Go!.
Select Go!.
If necessary, select an option.
Following an Automobile Route
The route is marked with a magenta line. A
checkered flag marks your destination.
•
•
•
Select Drive.
Select Walk.
Select Public Transit to calculate a route
that combines public transit and walking.
As you travel, the device guides you to the
destination with voice prompts, arrows on the
NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps map, and directions at the top of the map. If
loaded to navigate using public transit
you depart from the original route, the device
recalculates the route and provides new
directions.
If necessary, select a route.
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•
•
To view specific location categories,
select and select a category icon.
To center the map on your current
location, select
To view shortcuts for map and navigation
features, select
.
.
Using the Navigation Map
Using Multi-touch Controls
From the main menu, select View Map.
1
2
You can use multi-touch controls to change
the map view while using the navigation map
If the zoom controls are hidden, select the
map to display the zoom controls.
Select the map to switch to browsing mode.
Map buttons appear.
3
4
•
Drag the map to view different parts of
the map.
•
•
Double-tap the map to zoom in one level.
Select an option:
Pinch two fingers together on the screen
to zoom out.
•
•
•
To zoom in or out, select
To rotate the map view, select
To switch between North Up and 3-D
views, select
or
.
.
•
•
Spread two fingers on the screen to
zoom in.
.
Drag two fingers left or right to rotate the
map.
•
To add or remove map layers, select
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•
Drag two fingers upward on the screen to NOTE: If the route you are currently navigating
switch to North Up view.
is the only reasonable option, your device might
not calculate a detour.
Drag two fingers downward on the map
to switch to 3-D view.
From the map, select
> Detour.
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.
From the map, 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 a 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.
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About Exit Services
While you navigate a route, you can find gas,
food, lodging, and rest rooms near upcoming
exits.
From the map, select
Limit.
> Set Speed
1
2
Select
and
to set the
speed limit.
Services are listed under tabs by category.
Gas
Using Suggested Routes
Before you can use this feature, you must save
at least one location and enable the travel
Food
Using the myTrends™ feature, your device
predicts your destination based on your travel
history, the day of the week, and the time of day.
After you have driven to a saved location several
times, the location may appear in the navigation
bar on the map, along with the estimated time of
travel, and traffic information.
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.
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Navigating to an Exit
About Custom Avoidances
Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific
areas and sections of road. You can enable and
disable custom avoidances as needed.
From the map, select
> Exit Services >
1
�
Select Go!.
2
Avoiding an Area
Avoiding Road Features
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom
Avoidances.
1
Select Settings > Navigation >
Avoidances.
1
If necessary, select Add Avoidance.
Select Add Avoid Area.
2
3
4
Select the road features to avoid on your
routes, and select Save.
2
Select the upper-left corner of the area to
avoid, and select Next.
Avoiding Transit Types
NOTE: Transit types are available when
Select the lower-right corner of the area to
avoid, and select Next.
5
Select Settings > Navigation > Public
Transit.
1
2
3
The selected area is shaded on the map.
Select Done.
6
Select the transit type to avoid on your
routes.
Avoiding a Road
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom
Avoidances.
Select Save.
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•
To delete all custom avoidances, select
.
Select Add Avoid Road.
2
3
Select the starting point of the section of
road to avoid, and select Next.
To delete one custom avoidance, select
the avoidance, and select
> Delete.
Select the ending point of the road section,
and select Next.
4
5
Enabling Advanced Detours
Select Done.
Select Settings > Navigation > Advanced
Detours.
Disabling a Custom Avoidance
You can disable a custom avoidance without
deleting it.
Taking a Detour Around Specified Areas
You can take a detour for a specified distance
along your route or detour around specific roads.
This is useful if you encounter construction
zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom
Avoidances�
1
Select an avoidance.
2
3
Select
> Disable.
Select a destination, and select Go!
1
Deleting Custom Avoidances
From the map, select
> Detour
2
3
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom
Avoidances.
1
Select Next �5mi on Route, Next 2mi on
Route, Next 5mi on Route, or Detour by
Road(s) on Route.
Select an option:
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If necessary, select a road to detour around.
From the map, select
.
4
1
2
3
Select Map Layers.
Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as you
navigate, you can use Off Road mode.
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 Settings > Navigation.
1
2
Select Calculation Mode > Off Road >
Save.
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map
Layers.
1
The route will be calculated as a straight line
to the location.
Select the Trip Log check box.
2
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.
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Changing the Map Perspective
Select a different icon.
4
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >
Driving Map View.
1
Removing Buttons from the Map
You can remove all buttons from the right side
of the map.
Select an option:
2
•
Select Track Up to display the map in
two dimensions (2-D), with your direction
of travel at the top.
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map
Buttons.
1
Select an icon, and touch OK.
Select Save.
2
3
•
•
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.
Changing the Map Dashboard
The dashboard displays trip information at the
bottom of the map. You can select different
dashboards to change the style and layout of the
information.
Customizing Map Buttons
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.
1
Use the arrows to select a dashboard.
2
3
Select an icon, and select OK.
2
3
Select Save.
Select
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Select
> Map.
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Viewing Turns
Viewing the Next Turn
Viewing a List of Turns
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.
When you are navigating a route, you can view
all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire
route and the distance between turns.
The preview includes the distance to the turn or
maneuver and the lane in which you should be
traveling, if available.
Select the text bar on the top of the map.
Select a turn.
1
2
From the map, select
turn on the map.
to view the next
The details for the turn appear. If available,
an image of the junction appears for junction
on major roadways.
Viewing Junctions
While navigating an automobile route, you can
view the junctions on major roadways. When
Viewing the entire Route on the Map
While navigating an automobile route, select
the navigation bar at the top of the map.
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you approach a junction in a route, the image of
that junction appears briefly, if available.
TIP: If you make frequent stops, leave the
device turned on so it can accurately measure
elapsed time during the trip.
From the map, select
junction, if available.
to view the
From the map, select
> Trip Computer.
Viewing Traffic Alerts
Resetting Trip information
While you navigate an automobile route, a traffic
alert may appear.
From the map, select
> Trip Computer.
1
2
3
Select
> Reset Field(s).
Select the alert to view more information.
Select an option:
Viewing Trip Information
•
When not navigating a route, select
The trip information page displays your present
speed and provides statistics about your trip.
Select All to reset every data field,
except the speedometer, on the page.
•
Select Reset Trip Data to reset the
information on the trip computer.
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•
Select Reset Max� Speed to reset the
maximum speed.
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 Reset Trip B to reset the
odometer.
Viewing Current Location
Information
Select Apps > Where Am I? >
Directions to Me.
>
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.
Pedestrian Routes
Following a Pedestrian Route
In Pedestrian mode, your route is displayed on a
two-dimensional map.
From the map, select
> Where Am I?.
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.
Finding Nearby Services
You can use the Where Am I? page to find
nearby services, such as hospitals or police
stations.
NOTE: cityXplorer maps are not included with
purchase cityXplorer maps.
From the map, select
Select a category.
> Where Am I?.
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2
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NOTE: You can change the types of public
transit and limit the distance spent walking
About Map Icons
•
•
•
•
When you are navigating in Pedestrian
mode, indicates your approximate
position and your direction of travel on the
map.
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.
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Select the transit type to include in your
routes, and select Save.
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Pairing Your Phone
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.
Hands-Free Phone Calls
About Hands-Free Calling
Place your phone and your device within 33
ft. (10 m) of each other.
1
2
3
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
On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless
Select an option:
•
•
Select Add Phone.
Your phone may not support all of the hands-
free phone features your device provides.
If you have already paired a different
phone, select Settings > Bluetooth >
Phone >
.
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology
On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless
technology.
4
5
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
1
2
Select Bluetooth.
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.
Select your phone from the list, and select
OK.
6
7
8
If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the
device is allowed to connect.
You might need to set your mobile phone to
connect to the device automatically when the
device is turned on.
If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN
(1234) into your phone.
Disconnecting Your Phone
Placing a Call
Dialing a Number
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
1
2
Select Phone > None > Save.
Select Phone > Dial.
Enter the number.
Select Dial.
1
2
3
Your phone is disconnected from your device but
remains paired with your device.
Tips After Pairing the Devices
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book
•
After the initial pairing, the two devices can
connect automatically each time you turn
them on.
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.
•
When your phone is connected to your
device, you are ready to make phone calls.
Select Phone > Phone Book.
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A list of calls appears, with the most recent
calls at the top.
Select a contact.
2�
3�
Select Call.
Select a call.
3
Calling a Location
Select Phone > Browse Categories.
Select Call.
1
2
3
Using In-Call Options
1
2
While on a call, select
Select an option:
.
•
To transfer audio to your phone, select
Handset.
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, select Answer or
Ignore.
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
•
To display a keypad, select Keypad.
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.
TIP: You can use this feature to use
automated systems, such as voice mail.
•
•
To mute the microphone, select Mute.
To hang up, select End Call.
Select Phone > Call History.
1
Select a category.
2
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Saving a Home Phone Number
Using the Apps
TIP: After you save a home number, you can
edit the home number by editing “Home” in your
Using Help
Select Apps > Help to view information
Select Phone >
> Set Home Number,
about using the device.
enter your phone number, and select Done.
Searching Help Topics
Calling Home
Select Apps > Help >
.
Before you can call home using the Call Home
button, you must enter a phone number for your
home location.
About Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link is a phone application that
allows your device to download live data using
your phone data connection. Your device
transfers data from Smartphone Link using
Bluetooth wireless technology.
Select Saved > Home >
> Call.
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access
to Garmin Live Services. Garmin Live Services
provides free and subscription-based plans to
view live data on your device, such as traffic
data, weather, and fuel prices.
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Saved locations and recently found locations are
synchronized with your phone each time your
device connects to Smartphone Link.
From your phone, select Bluetooth
Settings.
3
4
From your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless
technology, and scan for nearby Bluetooth
devices.
Downloading Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link supports phones running
Android™ operating system version 2.1 or newer.
See your phone owner's manual for more
information.
Download Smartphone Link from the application
market on your supported phone. See your
phone owner's manual for information on
downloading and installing applications.
From your phone, select your device from
the list of nearby devices.
5
6
Follow the on-screen instructions on your
phone and on your device to confirm the
pairing request.
Connecting to Smartphone Link
Before you can connect to Smartphone Link,
you must download and install the Smartphone
Link application on your phone.
appears in the status bar on your device
when Smartphone Link is connected.
Start Smartphone Link on your phone.
1
2
From your device, select Settings >
Bluetooth, and select the Bluetooth check
box.
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Sending a Location from Your Phone to
Your Device
Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation
application on your phone.
Clear the Hands-Free Calling check box.
3
About Garmin Live Services
NOTE: Smartphone Link supports phones
running Android operating system version 2.1
or newer.
From your phone, select the button to start
navigating to a location (see the owner's
manual for your phone).
1
Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your
device must be connected to a supported phone
Select Smartphone Link from the application
menu.
2
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access
to Garmin Live Services. Garmin Live Services
provide free and subscription-based plans to
view live data on your device, such as traffic
data, weather and fuel prices.
The next time you connect your device to your
phone, the location is transferred to the recently
found items on your device.
Disabling Calls While Connected to
Smartphone Link
While the device is connected to the phone and
receiving Garmin Live Services, you can disable
hands-free calling.
Some Garmin Live Services, like Weather, are
available as separate apps on your device.
Other Garmin Live Services, like Live Traffic,
enhance the existing navigation features on your
device. Features that require access to Garmin
Live Services display the Smartphone Link
Select Apps > Smartphone Link.
1
2
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an ecoRoute HD accessory. Go to www.garmin
.com/ecoroute for more information.
symbol
and appear only when the device is
connected to Smartphone Link.
The ecoRoute™ feature calculates the fuel
economy and the fuel price of navigating to a
destination, and offers tools for improving fuel
efficiency.
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services
You must subscribe to Garmin Live Services
using the Smartphone Link app on your phone.
Start the Smartphone Link app on your
1
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.
Select Garmin Live Services.
2
A list of services and subscription prices
appears.
To receive more-accurate fuel reports for your
specific vehicle and driving habits, calibrate the
Select a service.
3
4
5
6
Select the price.
ecoRoute HD Accessory
Select Subscribe.
When connected to the ecoRoute HD accessory,
your device can receive real-time vehicle
information, such as error messages, RPM, and
battery voltage. Your device includes data read
from the vehicle by the ecoRoute HD accessory
when calculating ecoRoute data.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
About ecoRoute
In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute
features, you must purchase an unlock code or
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Enter the current fuel price.
2
3
Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has
used since the last time the fuel tank was
filled.
Setting Up the Vehicle Profile
The first time you use the ecoRoute features,
you must enter vehicle information.
Enter the distance you have travelled since
the last time the fuel tank was filled.
4
5
Select Apps > ecoRoute™.
1
Select Next.
Enter fuel and mileage information.
2
The device calculates the average vehicle
fuel economy.
Changing the Fuel Price
Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump.
1
Select Save.
6
Enter the current price of fuel, and select
Next.
2
About the ecoChallenge
ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle
fuel economy by scoring your driving habits. The
higher your ecoChallenge scores, the more fuel
you have saved. The ecoChallenge collects data
and calculates a score whenever your device is
moving and in Automobile transportation mode.
Select Yes.
3
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.
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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
Viewing Fuel Economy Information
You can view your fuel consumption, your total
fuel cost, and your average fuel economy.
driving activity.
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 messages from myGarmin, such
as notifications for software and map updates.
You can view saved mileage reports on the
device.
Select Apps > myGarmin.
1
TIP: You can access mileage reports in the
Reports folder on the device drive/volume
If you have unread messages, the number of
unread messages appears on the myGarmin
icon.
Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Mileage
Report.
Select a message subject.
The full message appears.
1
2
Select a report.
2
Viewing the Weather Forecast
Resetting ecoRoute Information
Before you can use this feature, your device
must be connected to a supported phone
is not available in all areas.
Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Vehicle
1
Profile.
Select
> Reset.
2
Select Apps > Weather.
1
Viewing myGarmin Messages
The forecast for your current location
appears.
Before you can use this feature, your device
must be connected to a supported phone
is not available in all areas.
Select a day.
2
The detailed forecast for that day appears.
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Viewing Weather Near a Different City
Viewing Weather Alerts
Select Apps > Weather > Current
Location.
While you are traveling with your device,
weather alerts may appear on the map. You
can also view a map of weather alerts near your
current location or near a selected city.
1
Select an option:
2
•
To view weather for a favorite city, select
a city in the list.
Select Apps > Weather.
1
2
3
If necessary, select a city.
•
To add a favorite city, select Add City,
and enter a city name.
Select
> Weather Alerts.
Viewing the Weather Radar
Checking Road Conditions
You can view an animated, color-coded radar
map of current weather conditions, as well as
a weather icon on the map. The weather icon
changes to show weather in the vicinity, such as
rain, snow, and thunderstorms.
Select Apps > Weather.
1
2
3
If necessary, select a city.
Select
> Road Conditions.
About Audiobooks
Select Apps > Weather.
1
2
3
The device can play audiobooks from Audible
.com. This feature requires a subscription to
activate a free 30-day trial subscription.
If necessary, select a city.
Select
> Weather Radar.
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Loading Audiobooks onto Your Device
•
•
To pause playback, select
To resume playback, select
.
Before you can load audiobooks onto your
device, you must subscribe to Audible.com.
information.
.
To move quickly forward or backward in
the book, use the slider bar at the top of
the page.
Connect your device to your computer
1
2
3
•
•
To go to the next chapter, select
.
To go to the previous chapter, select
.
On your computer, log in to your Audible.com
account.
•
•
To fast forward, hold
To rewind, hold
.
Follow the instructions from Audible.com.
.
Playing an Audiobook
Adding a Bookmark
Select Apps > Audible.
1
2
3
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.
Select Browse.
Select Titles, Authors, Narrators, or
Bookmarks.
Select a book.
4
5
Select an option to control playback:
While playing an audiobook, select > Add
Bookmark.
•
To add a bookmark, select
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Resuming Playback from a Bookmark
Planning a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save
a trip with multiple destinations.
While playing an audiobook, select
.
1
2
Select a bookmark.
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Renaming a Bookmark
By default, the device names a bookmark
using the time stamp of the bookmark. You can
rename a bookmark.
Select
.
Select Select Start Location.
Select Select.
While playing an audiobook, select
> Rename Bookmarks.
>
1
To add additional locations, select
Select Next.
.
Select a bookmark.
2
3
Enter a name, and select Done.
Enter a name, and select Done.
Deleting a Bookmark
Editing a Trip Itinerary
While playing an audiobook, select
> Delete Bookmarks.
>
1
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
1
2
3
Select a saved trip.
Select a bookmark.
2
Select an option:
•
To change the arrival or departure time,
select a location in the trip.
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•
•
To record how long you will stay at a
location, select a location in the trip, and
select Duration.
•
•
Select Rename Trip.
Select Edit Destinations to add and
delete locations, or to change the order
of locations.
To change the transportation mode or
route preference for a trip leg, select a
leg, and select Transportation Mode.
•
•
Select Delete Trip.
Select Optimize Order to arrange the
stops on your trip in the most-efficient
order.
To view the trip on the map, select Map.
Navigating to a Saved Trip
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
1
2
3
4
Viewing Pictures
Select a saved trip.
You can view pictures that you have stored in
the device or on a memory card. See page 61
for more information about loading pictures on
the device.
Select Go!.
Editing a Saved Trip
Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
Use the arrows to scroll through the images.
Select a picture.
1
2
3
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
1
2
3
4
Select a saved trip.
Select
.
Select an option:
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Viewing a Slideshow
Viewing Previous Routes and
Destinations
Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
1
2
3
Select
.
Before you can use this feature, you must
While a slideshow is playing, select the
screen to stop the slideshow.
You can view your previous routes and places
you have stopped on the map.
Setting a Picture as Wallpaper
Select Apps > Where I’ve Been.
Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
1
2
3
4
Select a picture.
Using the World Clock
Select
> Set as Wallpaper.
Select Apps > World Clock.
1
2
Use the on-screen buttons to adjust the
wallpaper.
If necessary, select a city, enter a city name,
and select Done.
Select Save.
5
Viewing the World Map
Deleting Pictures
Select Apps > World Clock >
.
Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
1
2
3
Nighttime hours appear in the shaded area
of the map.
Select a picture.
Select
> Delete > Yes.
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Browsing Music Files
You can browse to find other songs you have
loaded on the device.
Using the Media Player
On some models, the media player can play
MP3 music files. You can load music files
into the Music folder on your device or onto a
memory card.
Select Apps > Media Player.
Select Browse.
1
2
3
Select an option.
Select Apps > Media Player.
1
2
Creating a Playlist
You can create playlists, which allows you to
quickly queue a list of songs for playback.
Select an option:
•
•
•
To play a song, select
.
To adjust the volume, select
.
Select Apps > Media Player.
1
2
3
4
To toggle between songs, select
and
To shuffle songs, select
Select Browse > Playlists > New Playlist.
Enter a name, and select Done.
.
•
•
.
Select All Songs, Albums, Artists, or
Genres.
To view the current playlist, select the
title of the playing song.
If necessary, select an album, artist, or
genre.
5
6
•
•
To repeat the playlist, select
To repeat a song, select
.
.
Select the check box next to each item to
add to the playlist, and select Save.
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editing a Playlist
Select the screen to view the playback
controls.
3�
You can edit the songs or the order of songs in a
playlist, or you can delete a playlist.
Supported Video Formats
The video player supports these video file
formats.
Select Apps > Media Player > Browse >
Playlists.
1
Select a playlist.
2
3
4
•
•
•
AVI file containing h.264 video and AAC
audio.
Select Edit Playlist.
Select Add Song, Remove Song, Reorder
Songs, Rename Playlist, or Delete
Playlist.
MP4 file containing h.264 video and AAC
audio.
ASF file containing WMV video and WMA
audio.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
5
Playing a Video
Setting an Alarm
On some devices, you can play video.
Select Apps > Alarm Clock.
Set a time.
1
2
3
Before you can play a video, you must load a
Select the Alarm On check box.
Select Apps > Video Player.
1
2
Select a video.
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Saving a Parking Spot
Finding Parking
Select Apps > Last Spot.
1
2
3
Before you can use this feature, you must
subscribe to the Dynamic Parking service, and
your device must be connected to a supported
feature is not available in all areas.
Select
> Save.
If necessary, enter a name.
Using the Calculator
You can find detailed parking information, in
cluding parking availability in nearby garages,
and pricing information.
Select Apps > Calculator.
Converting Units
Select Apps > Parking.
1
2
Select Apps > Unit Converter.
1
2
Select a parking location.
If necessary, select the button next to
Convert, select a measurement category,
and select Save.
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.
3
4
5
Select the field below the unit you want to
convert.
Select Apps > Last Spot.
Enter the number, and select Done.
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Setting Currency Conversion Rates
Using the Language Guide
Before you can use this feature, your device
must be connected to a supported phone
is not available in all areas.
Use the Language Guide to look up and
translate words or phrases.
Select Apps > Language Guide.
Selecting Languages in the Language
Guide
You can update the currency conversion rates
for the unit convertor.
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, and select Save.
1
2
3
4
Select Apps > Language Guide > Words
and Phrases.
1
If necessary, select a currency button, select
a different currency, and select Save.
Select
> Language.
2
3
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 rates.
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
Translating Words and Phrases
Select Apps > Language Guide > Words
and Phrases.
1
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Select a category and subcategories.
2
3
About Tracker
If necessary, select , enter a keyword,
and select Done.
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Use caution when sharing your location
information with others.
Select a word or a phrase.
4
5
Select
to listen to the translation.
Before you can use this feature, your device
must be connected to a supported smartphone
Using a Bilingual Dictionary
1
Dictionaries.
is not available in all areas.
Select a dictionary.
Tracker allows you to report your location, follow
others, and allow others to follow your location.
Tracker is available on select Garmin GPS
devices and as an application for select mobile
phones.
2
3
If necessary, select , enter a word, and
select Done.
Select a word.
4
5
Select
to listen to the translation.
Setting Up Tracker
Select Apps > Tracker > Get Started.
1
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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You can invite a follower using an email address
or a Tracker ID. If you invite a follower using
an email address, that person must follow you
using the Garmin website. If you invite a follower
using a Tracker ID, that person can follow you
using Tracker.
Changing Your Nickname
The first time you power on your device, you are
prompted to enter the nickname that identifies
you when you use Tracker.
Select Apps > Tracker >
> Profile.
1
2
3
Beside Nickname, select Edit.
Following Others
Enter a nickname, and select Done.
Before you can follow someone using your
device, that person must invite you to follow him
or her using your Tracker ID.
Viewing Your Tracker ID
Your Tracker ID identifies your device uniquely
to other Tracker users. Other users can use your
Tracker ID to invite you as a follower.
Select Apps > Tracker >
View.
1
2
Select a person.
Select Apps > Tracker >
> Profile.
The location of the selected person appears on
the map.
About Followers
Viewing Followers
You can invite another person to follow your
location for a specified period of time. When that
time expires, the follower can no longer view
your location.
You can view a list of users who are currently
following you.
Select Apps > Tracker >
View.
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inviting a Follower
Select Send.
6
You can invite another person to follow your
location for a specified period of time.
Canceling a Follower
When you cancel a follower, that person can no
longer view your location.
Select Apps > Tracker > Follow Me.
1
2
Select an option:
Select Apps > Tracker >
View.
1
2
3
4
•
Select the check box next to each
recipient.
Select
.
Select one or more followers.
•
Select Enter Email or Tracker ID, and
enter the recipient email address or
Select Cancel Tracking.
Hiding Your Location
You can hide your location from people who are
following you.
NOTE: The Tracker ID is case-sensitive.
Select Next.
3
4
Select an option:
Select Apps > Tracker > Hide Me.
•
•
Select a message.
Select Enter Message, and enter a
customized message.
Sending a Location Message
You can send a customized location message to
another user.
Drag Hours and Minutes to select a
duration, and select Next.
5
Select Apps > Tracker > Here I Am.
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Select an option:
From your phone, launch Smartphone Link.
Select the menu button on your phone.
Select Settings.
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
•
Select the check box next to each
recipient.
•
Select Enter Email or Tracker ID, and
enter the recipient email address or
Tracker ID.
Select the Social Network check box.
Select Social Network Accounts.
Select the check box next to the social
networks that should be enabled in Tracker.
The Tracker ID is case-sensitive.
Select Next.
3
4
If necessary, follow the on-screen prompts to
authenticate the selected accounts.
7
Select an option:
•
•
Select a message.
Posting Your Location to Social
Networks
You can post your location on social networks
for a specified period of time. During that time,
anyone who can view your posts on the social
network will be able to view your location.
Select Enter Message, and enter a
customized message.
Select Send.
5
Enabling Your Social Network
Accounts for Tracker
Before you can post your location on social
networks using Tracker, you must enable your
social network accounts in Smartphone Link.
Select Apps > Tracker > Follow Me.
Select one or more social networks.
Select Next.
1
2
3
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Your device can receive traffic information
using a compatible Garmin traffic receiver or a
traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services
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 an option:
4
•
•
Select a message.
Select Enter Message, and enter a
customized message.
Drag Hours and Minutes to select a
duration, and select Next.
5
6
Select Send.
Traffic
For information about traffic receivers and
noTiCe
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or
timeliness of the traffic information.
Enabling Traffic
1
2
Select Settings > Traffic.
Select Traffic.
NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may
be received from FM radio stations using HD
Radio™ technology.
Traffic information may not be available in all
areas or countries.
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Receiving Traffic Data Using a
Traffic Receiver
Traffic Receiver
➊
➋
noTiCeS
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade
the performance of the traffic receiver.
➌
➍
➎
When the receiver is within a traffic coverage
area, your device will begin displaying traffic
information.
Mini-USB connector
External antenna connector
Internal antenna
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
The traffic receiver and the device may need to
be in data range of an FM station transmitting
traffic information.
Power LED
Connect the traffic receiver to an external
power source.
Vehicle power adapter
1
Connect the traffic receiver to the device.
2
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Receiving Traffic Data Using
Smartphone Link
You can purchase a traffic subscription to
receive traffic data using Smartphone Link.
When your device is connected to Smartphone
Link and within a traffic coverage area, your
device will begin displaying traffic information.
Traffic data is not available in all areas.
About the Traffic Icon
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.
Color Severity
Green Low
Meaning
Traffic is flowing freely.
Yellow Medium
Traffic is moving but there is
a delay. There is moderate
traffic congestion.
From your phone, purchase a traffic
subscription from Garmin Live Services
1
Red
High
Traffic is not moving or
moving slowly. There is a
severe delay.
Connect your device to Smartphone LInk
2
Gray
No signal
Traffic information is not
available.
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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
About Traffic Cameras
Before you can use this feature, you must
subscribe to the photoLive service, and your
device must be connected to a supported phone
is not available in all areas.
From the map, select
.
1
2
3
4
Select Traffic Conditions >
.
Select an item in the list.
Traffic cameras provide live images of traffic
conditions on major roadways and intersections.
You can save cameras that you want to view
regularly.
If there is more than one delay, use the
arrows to view additional delays.
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map
From the map, select
.
1
2
3
Saving a Traffic Camera
Select Traffic Conditions.
Select Apps > MyCameras.
Select Add Camera.
Select a road.
1
2
3
4
5
Select a traffic icon.
Understanding Traffic Data
The traffic legend explains the icons and colors
used on the traffic map.
Select an intersection.
Select Save.
From the map, select
.
1
2
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Lifetime Subscriptions
Viewing a Traffic Camera
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must
save a traffic camera.
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime
features.
Select Apps > myCameras.
1
2
LT
This model includes a lifetime traffic
subscription and a traffic receiver.
Select a camera.
LMT This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™
subscription, lifetime traffic subscription
Traffic Subscriptions
Subscription Activation
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other
regions or countries.
You do not need to activate the subscription
included with your FM traffic receiver. The
subscription activates automatically after your
device acquires satellite signals while receiving
traffic signals from the pay service provider.
NOTE: You can also purchase a traffic
subscription using Garmin Live Services
through Garmin Live Services require a
connection to Smartphone Link, but do not
From the main menu, select Settings >
Traffic.
1
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Select an option:
2
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.
•
For non-North American units, select
Subscriptions >
For North American units, select
.
•
.
Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.
3
4
NOTE: The device is not compatible with
Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac®
OS 10.3 and earlier.
a subscription and get a 25-character code.
The traffic subscription code cannot be
reused. You must obtain a new code each
time you renew your service. If you own
multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain
a new code for each receiver.
File Types
The device supports the following file types:
•
•
Maps and GPX waypoint files from Garmin
mapping software, including MapSource®,
Select Next on the device.
Enter the code.
5
6
7
Select Done.
•
GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI
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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 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
Disconnecting the USB Cable
Connect the device to your computer
1
Complete an action:
1
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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.
2
3
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
Deleting Files
.garmingarage.com for more icons.
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.
Customizing the Device
Select Settings.
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Map Buttons: 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
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the
specific roads or areas.
Advanced Detours: Sets the length of a detour.
Dashboards: Sets the map dashboard layout.
Limit Walking: Controls the maximum walking
myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device
distance included in a pedestrian route.
uses.
Public Transit: Enables or disables transit
types.
Enabling Maps
Safe Mode: Disables all functions that require
significant operator attention and could
become a distraction while driving.
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to
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
Route Preferences
Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation.
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation
Mode.
The route calculation is based on road speeds
and vehicle acceleration data for a given route.
Calculation Mode: Sets route preference.
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Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to Display Timeout: Sets the amount of idle time
drive but can be longer in distance.
before your device enters sleep mode.
Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are
shorter in distance but can take more time
to drive.
Screenshot: Allows you to take a picture of the
device screen. Screenshots are saved in the
Screenshot folder of the device storage.
Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less
Bluetooth Settings
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
fuel than other routes.
Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your
location to your destination.
Bluetooth: Enables the Bluetooth component.
Add Phone or Phone: Manages connections
between your device and mobile phones with
Bluetooth wireless technology.
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).
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly
name that identifies your devices with
Bluetooth technology.
Managing the Bluetooth Device List
You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that
your device detects while Bluetooth is enabled.
Brightness: Changes the brightness of the
screen. Decreasing the brightness can save
battery power.
Select Settings > Bluetooth > Phone.
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Select an option:
Enabling Traffic
2
The traffic receiver is included in some device
packages.
•
Select a phone for your device to
connect with.
Select Settings > Traffic > Traffic.
•
•
Select to add a phone to the menu.
Select
to delete a phone from the
About Traffic Subscriptions
device memory.
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a
renewal if your subscription expires. Go to
•
Select None to drop your current
connection
Disabling Bluetooth
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
1
2
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.
Select Bluetooth.
trafficTrends
When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, your
device records historic traffic data and uses that
data to calculate more-efficient routes.
Traffic Settings
Select Settings > Traffic.
Traffic: Enables traffic
When you drive with the trafficTrends feature
enabled, your device records traffic data that is
used to improve the trafficTrends historic traffic
information. This information is sent to Garmin
Subscriptions: Lists current traffic
subscriptions.
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when you connect your device to myGarmin
using your computer.
Language and Keyboard Settings
Select Settings > Language & Keyboard.
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
Disabling trafficTrends
selected language.
To prevent your device from recording or sharing
traffic data, you must disable trafficTrends.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not
change the language of user-entered data or
map data, such as street names.
Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends.
Keyboard Language: Sets the language for
your keyboard.
Units and Time Settings
Select Settings > Units & Time.
Current Time: Sets the device time.
Keyboard Layout: Sets the keyboard layout.
Proximity Alerts Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.
Time Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour,
24-hour, or UTC display time.
•
Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when
you approach proximity points.
Units: Sets the unit of measure used for
distances.
•
Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for
which alerts are played.
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Device and Privacy Settings
Restoring Settings
Select Settings > Device.
You can restore a category of settings or all
settings to the factory default values.
•
About: Displays the software version
number, the unit ID number, and information
on several other software features.
Select Settings.
1
2
3
If necessary, select a settings category.
•
EULAs: Displays the end-user license
agreements that apply to your choice.
Select
> Restore
NOTE: You need this information when you
update the system software or purchase
Appendix
•
•
Position Reporting: Allows the device to
collect your speed, direction, and location
information and share it with strategic
partners and service providers.
Power Cables
Your device can be powered three ways.
•
•
•
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
Travel History: Allows the device to record
AC adapter (optional accessory)
•
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Clean the outer casing of the device (not the
touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution.
1
2
Caring for Your Device
noTiCe
Avoid dropping your device and operating it in
high-shock and high-vibration environments.
Wipe the device dry.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
Do not expose the device to water.
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
1
2
Contact with water can cause this device to
malfunction.
If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or
eyeglass lens cleaner.
Do not store the device where prolonged
exposure to extreme temperatures can occur,
because it can cause permanent damage.
Apply the liquid to the cloth.
3
4
Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
Avoiding Theft
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the
touchscreen, or damage may result.
•
•
•
Remove the device and mount from sight
when not in use.
Cleaning the Outer Casing
Remove the residue left on the windshield by
the suction cup.
noTiCe
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can
damage plastic components.
Do not keep your unit in the glove
compartment.
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Register your device at http://my.garmin
.com.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle
Power Cable
Extending the Battery Life
•
noTiCe
Keep your device away from extreme
temperatures.
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.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle,
you may need to replace the fuse located at the
tip of the vehicle adapter.
Unscrew the end piece ➊.
1
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove
the end piece.
Remove the end piece, the silver tip ➋, and
the fuse ➌.
2
3
Install an 2 A fast-blow fuse.
➋ ➊
➌
➍
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Place the silver tip in the end piece.
Place the suction cup mount on top of the
disk.
4
5
5
6
Screw the end piece back into the vehicle
power cable ➍.
Flip the lever down (toward the disk).
Mounting on Your Dashboard
Removing the Device, Cradle, and
Mount
Removing the Device from the Cradle
noTiCe
The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely
difficult to remove after it is installed.
Press the tab on the bottom of the cradle.
1
2
Use the mounting disk to mount your device to
the dashboard and comply with certain state
information.
Tilt the device forward.
Removing the Cradle from the Mount
Turn the cradle to the right or left.
1
2
Clean and dry the dashboard where you are
placing the disk.
1
Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle
releases the ball on the mount.
Remove the backing from the adhesive on
the bottom of the disk.
2
Removing the Suction Cup Mount from
the Windshield
Place the disk on the dashboard.
3
4
Flip the lever on the suction cup mount
toward you.
1
Remove the clear plastic cover from the top
of the disk.
Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
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Updating Maps
Purchasing Additional Maps
You can update the maps on your device. For
more information, go to www.garmin.com
Guide.
Go to your device product page on the
1
Click the Maps tab.
2
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
About nüMaps Lifetime
Safety Cameras
Some models include subscriptions nüMaps
Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates
for the life of your device. For terms and
conditions, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps
CAUTION
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of,
or the consequences of using, a custom POI or
safety camera database.
LM
This model includes a nüMaps
Lifetime subscription.
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.
LMT
This model includes a lifetime traffic
subscription, nüMaps Lifetime
subscription, and a traffic receiver.
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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.
Using the POI Loader Help Files
For more information on the POI Loader, refer to
the Help file.
With the POI Loader open, click Help.
Custom Points of Interest
Finding Extras
Custom POIs are customized points on the
map. They can contain alerts that let you know
if you are near a designated point or if you are
traveling faster than a specified speed.
Select Where To? > Custom POIs.
1
2
Select a category.
Purchasing Accessories
Installing a POI Loader
Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
You can create or download custom POI lists
and install them on your device using POI
Loader software.
1
2
3
Click Services > POI Loader.
Install the POI Loader onto your computer.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My device is not acquiring
satellite signals
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•
•
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.
1
2
3
•
•
•
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).
How do I know my device When your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a device connected
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.
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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.
Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub.
1
2
3
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.
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•
Turn on your phone and bring it within 33 feet (10m) of the device.
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units 49
coordinates 12
B
Index
battery 74
settings 65
Symbols
A
brightness 65
D
accessories 73
addresses 11
alerts
audiobook 42
bookmark 43
loading 43
deleting
C
calculator 49
calls
character 7
files 63
pictures 46
trips 45
answering 34
home 35
muting 34
playing 43
enabling 5
category
detours 22
converting
advanced 25
avoiding
roads 24
theft 69
traffic 58
currency 50
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finding locations
E
I
ecoRoute 38–41
editing
J
K
destinations 45
keyboard 7
G
subscribing 38
geocaching 12
L
GPS
extras 73
settings 64
simulator 14
F
files
M
maps
H
Help 35
home
deleting 63
adding 72
errors 10
purchasing 72
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theme 63
view 27
MapSource 72
O
R
resetting
mounting the device
mute
P
saving 49
pedestrian mode
PIN
Bluetooth 33
points of interest
finding 8
protecting your device
routes
stopping 22
myDashboard 2
S
N
saving
screen
navigation 20
pedestrian 30
public transit
brightness 65
screenshots 65
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nickname 52
U
settings 63–82
shortcuts
adding 7
removing 7
connecting 36
software
version 68
speed limit
icon 22
updating
maps 3
traffic 55–82
software 3
USB 74
V
icons 56
incidents 57
receiver 56
trafficTrends 66
voice command
activating 18
volume
T
tools 35–40
adjusting 4
automatic 4
Tracker 51
troubleshooting 74
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