RV 760/Camper 760
Owner’s Manual
October 2013
190-01600-00_0B
Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Downloading Smartphone Link........................................... 11 The suction cup will not stay on my windshield....................... 15
Connecting to Smartphone Link.......................................... 11 My device is not acquiring satellite signals.............................. 16
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device......... 11 The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 16
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link........ 11 My battery does not stay charged for very long....................... 16
Garmin Live Services............................................................... 11 The battery gauge does not seem accurate............................ 16
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services.................................. 11 My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
Finding Your Last Parking Spot............................................... 11 computer.................................................................................. 16
About ecoRoute....................................................................... 11 My device does not appear as a portable device on my
ecoRoute HD Accessory..................................................... 11 computer.................................................................................. 16
Setting Up the Vehicle......................................................... 11 My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
Changing the Fuel Price...................................................... 12 removable drive or volume on my computer............................ 16
Calibrating the Fuel Economy............................................. 12 My phone will not connect to the device.................................. 16
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LM: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription,
which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of
your device. For terms and conditions go to
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
LMT: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,
lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.
LMTHD or LMT-D: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime
subscription, lifetime digital traffic subscription, and a digital
traffic receiver.
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
WARNING
Activating Lifetime Maps
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
notifications when a map update is available.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should
charge it.
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode
You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your
device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very
little power and can wake instantly for use.
Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the
mount.
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TIP: You can save power by putting the device in sleep mode
while charging the battery.
Press the power key
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Press the mount onto the suction cup until it snaps into
place.
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The Garmin logo on the mount should face right-side up.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
back toward the windshield.
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Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
the device.
Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
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Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle.
Turning Off the Device
Support and Updates
Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.
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Garmin Express provides easy access to these services for
your device.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
sleep mode.
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Product registration
Software and map updates
Product manuals
Select Off.
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Resetting the Device
Vehicles, voices, and other extras
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Setting Up Garmin Express
Hold the power key for 10 seconds.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
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Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites.
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength (see
page 2). Acquiring satellites can take several minutes.
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB
port on your computer.
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in
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Turn on the device.
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If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
buildings and trees.
nüMaps Guarantee™
Your device may be eligible for a free map update within 90
days of first acquiring satellites while driving. Go to
www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions.
If necessary, hold
satellite signals.
to view detailed information about the
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Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features. For
Entering an RV Profile
WARNING
LT: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a
Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee
that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all
traffic receiver.
Getting Started
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route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in
all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your
device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions
in all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road
conditions when making driving decisions.
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.
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.
Select Settings > RV Profile.
Select RV.
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Setting the Time
From the status bar, select the time.
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Select
.
Select an option:
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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To set the time automatically using GPS information,
select Automatic.
Activating an RV Profile
Before you can activate a profile, you must add the profile
To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.
The device calculates routes based on the width, length, height,
weight, and other settings for the active profile.
Using the On-Screen Buttons
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Select
Hold
to return to the previous menu screen.
to quickly return to the main menu.
Select Settings > RV Profile > RV.
Select the profile.
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Select or to see more choices.
Hold or to scroll faster.
Select Select Profile.
Select
to see a menu of options for the current screen.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
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Using the On-Screen Keyboard
See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Adjusting the Volume
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Select to delete a search entry.
Select to delete a character.
Select to change the keyboard language mode.
Select Volume.
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Select an option:
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Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
Select to mute the device.
Select
marks.
to enter special characters, such as punctuation
Select for additional options.
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Select to change character capitalization.
About Automatic Volume
Using a Backup Camera
On devices with hands-free calling, automatic volume allows the
device to adjust the volume level based on the background
WARNING
Keep your eyes and mind on driving while using the backup
camera. Using a backup camera is an enhancement for safety
practices. The backup camera is not a replacement for driver
attentiveness and good judgment.
Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the device when
background noise is low and raises the volume level when
background noise increases.
Enabling Automatic Volume
If a composite video backup camera has been installed in your
vehicle, you can view the output of the camera on your device.
Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.
If necessary, connect the camera to the video-in jack on
the mount.
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Select Volume >
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If necessary, select Automatic Volume.
Select Enabled.
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.
GPS signal status
®
Bluetooth technology status (appears when Bluetooth is
enabled)
Transportation mode indicator
Current time
Select an option:
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Battery status
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If your camera is connected to your reverse lights, put
your vehicle in reverse.
Connected to Smartphone Link
Temperature
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If your camera is connected to the vehicle battery, select
on the screen.
The camera output appears on the device screen.
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold
for three seconds.
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Getting Started
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To limit your search to campgrounds, select
Campgrounds.
Locations
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street
information. You can use categories to browse for nearby
businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses,
coordinates, cities, and intersections.
To limit your search to camper parking, select Camper
parking.
To use the spell search feature, select
.
Select a location.
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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.
Finding Locations
Finding a Location by Category
Select Where To?.
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Select Where To?.
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Select Enter Search in the search bar.
Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Select an option:
Select a category, or select Categories.
If necessary, select a subcategory.
Select a location.
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Searching Within a Category
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To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
three destinations you selected.
To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
name.
Select Where To?.
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To search for an address near you, enter the street
number and street name.
Select a category, or select Categories.
Select a category.
To search for an address in another city, enter the street
number, street name, city, and state.
If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.
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To search for a city, enter the city and state.
To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude
coordinates.
Select an option:
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To search using a suggested search term, select the
term.
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To search using the text you entered, select
.
If necessary, select a location.
If necessary, select the appropriate destination.
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Changing the Search Area
Finding RV Services
From the main menu, select Where To?.
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NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
Select Searching Near.
You can find nearby locations that offer repair, towing, and other
services for RVs.
Select an option.
Select Where To? > RV Services.
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map
Finding RV Parks
Before you can find places included in the map data, such as
restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
You can search for RV parks based on the amenities available.
Select View Map.
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Select Where To? > RV Parks.
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Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
If necessary, select Select to filter by amenities, select one
or more amenities, and select Save.
If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view
only a specific category of places.
Select a location.
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Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map.
Select an option:
Finding ACSI™ Campsites
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NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
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Select a location marker.
You can search for Auto Camper Service International
(ACSI) campsites based on the amenities available.
Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address
location.
Select Where To? > ACSI.
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If necessary, select the location description to view additional
information.
If necessary, select Select to filter by amenities, select one
or more amenities, and select Save.
Finding an Address
NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the
map data loaded on your device.
Select a location.
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Finding MHF Campgrounds and Camper Parking
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
Select Where To? > Address.
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You can search for Motorhome Facts (MHF) campgrounds and
camper parking.
Enter the address number, and select Done.
Enter the street name, and select Next.
Select Where To? > MHF.
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If necessary, select Searching Near to change the city,
state, or province.
Select an option:
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To search the entire database, select All Categories.
If necessary, select the city, the state, or the province.
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If necessary, select the address.
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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 Destinations
Your device stores the last 50 destinations you have found.
Select Where To? >
> Set Home Location.
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Select Where To? > Recent.
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Select Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or
Recently Found.
Select a location.
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations
The location is saved as "Home" in the Saved menu.
Select Where To? > Recent >
> Clear > Yes.
Going Home
Select Where To? > Go Home.
Finding Parking
Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
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Editing Your Home Location Information
Select a parking location.
Select Where To? > Saved > Home.
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Select
Select
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Search Tools
Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations
by responding to on-screen prompts.
> Edit.
Enter your changes.
Finding an Intersection
Select Done.
Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections.
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Editing a Saved Location
Select an option:
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Select Where To? > Saved.
If necessary, select a category.
Select a location.
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Select a state or province.
To change the country, state, or province, select State or
Country, and enter a name.
Select
Select
.
Enter the first street name, and select Next.
If necessary, select the street.
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> Edit.
Select an option:
Enter the second street name, and select Next.
If necessary, select the street.
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Select Name.
Select Phone Number.
If necessary, select the intersection.
Select Categories to assign categories to the saved
location.
Finding a City
Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.
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Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used
to mark the saved location on a map.
Select Enter Search.
Enter a city name, and select
Select a city.
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Edit the information.
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Select Done.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.
This can be helpful when geocaching.
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location
You can add custom categories to organize your saved
locations.
Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.
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NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations menu after
you have saved at least 12 locations.
If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or
datum.
Select Where To? > Saved.
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Select the latitude coordinate.
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Select a location.
Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
Select the longitude coordinate.
Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
Select View on Map.
Select
Select
.
> Edit > Categories.
Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
If necessary, select a suggested category.
Select Done.
Saving Locations
Deleting a Saved Location
NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.
Saving a Location
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Select Where To? > Saved.
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From the search results, select a location.
Select
> Delete Saved Places.
Select
Select
.
Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and
select Delete.
> Save.
If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
Setting a Simulated Location
Saving Your Current Location
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use
the GPS to set a simulated location.
From the map, select the vehicle icon.
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Select Save.
Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.
From the main menu, select View Map.
Tap the map twice to select an area.
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Enter a name, and select Done.
Select OK.
The address of the location appears at the bottom of the
screen.
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Select the location description.
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
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Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
drive but can be longer in distance.
Select Set Location.
Adding a Shortcut
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
roads).
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.
Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
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Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use
Off Road mode.
Select an item.
Removing a Shortcut
Select Settings > Navigation.
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Select Where To? >
> Remove Shortcut(s).
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Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.
Select the shortcut to remove.
The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the
location.
Select the shortcut again to confirm.
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
Custom Points of Interest
Select Where To? > Saved.
If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.
Select a location.
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Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can
contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated
point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed.
Select Go!.
Installing POI Loader
You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer
and install them on your device using POI Loader software.
Your Route on the Map
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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NOTICE
The speed limit feature is for information only and does not
replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit
signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will
not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive
for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
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.
Finding Custom POIs
Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs
The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag
marks your destination.
As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with
voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of
the map. If you depart from the original route, the device
recalculates the route and provides new directions.
Select Where To? > Categories.
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Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.
A data field displaying the current speed limit may appear as
you travel on major roadways.
Navigation
Transportation Modes
Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your
transportation mode. The current transportation mode is
indicated by an icon in the status bar.
RV mode
Automobile mode
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Using the Navigation Map
Select
.
Select View Map.
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Select anywhere on the map.
Select an option:
Starting a Route
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To zoom in or out, select or
To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select
To view specific categories when not navigating a route,
select
To center the map on your current location, select
.
Select a location.
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Select Go!.
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Previewing Multiple Routes
From the search results, select a location.
Select Routes.
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Adding a Point to a Route
Before you can add a stop, you must be navigating a route.
Select a route.
From the map, select
> Where To?.
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Search for the extra stop.
Changing the Route Calculation Mode
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
acceleration data for a given route. The calculation mode affects
only automobile routes.
Select the stop from the search results.
Select Go!.
Navigation
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Select Add to Active Route.
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Narrow Road
Sharp Curve
Taking a Detour
Before you can take a detour, you must add the detour tool to
Steep Down Hill
Tree Overhang
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.
About Up Ahead
You can view upcoming businesses and services along your
route or the road on which you are traveling.
While navigating a route, from the map select
Select an option.
> Detour.
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To detour your route for a specific distance, select 0.5 mi,
2 mi, or 5 mi.
Services are listed under tabs by category.
Gas
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To detour around a specific road on the route, select
.
Food
If necessary, select a road to detour around.
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Lodging
Stopping the Route
From the map, select
>
.
Restrooms
Parking
Viewing Route Activity
Banks and ATMs
Viewing a List of Turns
While navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and
maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest
From the map, select
> Up Ahead.
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While navigating a route, select the text bar on the top of the
map.
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Select a tab.
Select a turn.
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Select a point of interest.
The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the
junction appears for junctions on major roadways.
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories
You can change the categories you search for, rearrange the
order of the categories, and search for a specific business or
category.
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map
While navigating a route, select the navigation bar at the top
of the map.
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From the map, select
Select a service icon.
> Up Ahead.
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Select
> Map.
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Viewing the Next Turn
Select
.
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.
Select an option:
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To move the a category up or down in the list, select and
drag the arrow to the right of the category name.
The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and
the lane in which you should be traveling, if available.
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To change a category, select the category.
To create a custom category, select a category, select
Custom Search, and enter the name of a business or
category.
From the map, select
to view the next turn on the map.
Active Lane Guidance
As you approach a turn while navigating a route, a detailed
simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A
colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn.
Select Done.
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Trip Information
Viewing Junctions
Viewing Trip Data from the Map
Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool
While navigating a route, you can view the junctions on major
roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image
of that junction appears briefly, if available.
From the map, select
> Trip Data.
From the map, select
to view the junction, if available.
Customizing the Trip Data Fields
Warning Icons
Before you can customize the data that appears in the trip data
fields on the map, you must add the Trip Data tool to the map
WARNING
Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee
that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all
route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in
all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your
device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions
in all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road
conditions when making driving decisions.
Select View Map.
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Select
> Trip Data.
Select a trip data field.
Select an option.
The new trip data field appears in the trip data list.
Viewing the Trip Information Page
The trip information page displays your present speed and
provides statistics about your trip.
Road Condition Warnings
Risk of Grounding
NOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on,
so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
Lateral Wind
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From the map, select Speed.
About Custom Avoidances
Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and
sections of road. You can enable and disable custom
avoidances as needed.
Avoiding an Area
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
If necessary, select Add Avoidances.
Select Add Avoid Area.
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Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next.
Viewing the Trip Log
Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you
have traveled.
Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next.
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Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
Select the Trip Log check box.
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The selected area is shaded on the map.
Select Done.
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Resetting Trip Information
Avoiding a Road
From the map, select Speed .
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Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
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Select
> Reset Field(s).
Select Add Avoid Road.
Select an option:
Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and
select Next.
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When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset
every data field except the speedometer, on the first
page.
Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.
Select Done.
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Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip
computer.
Disabling a Custom Avoidance
You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.
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Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.
Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer.
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
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Select an avoidance.
Using Suggested Routes
Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one
Select
> Disable.
Deleting Custom Avoidances
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
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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.
Select an option:
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To delete all custom avoidances, select
To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance,
and select > Delete.
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Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the
location.
Customizing the Map
Customizing the Map Tools
You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.
Viewing Current Location Information
You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about
your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell
emergency personnel your location.
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools.
Select the map tools to include in the menu.
Select Save.
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From the map, select the vehicle.
Customizing the Map Layers
You can customize which data appear on the map, such as
icons for points of interest and road conditions.
Finding Nearby Services
You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services,
such as fuel, hospitals or police stations.
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
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From the map, select the vehicle.
Select a category.
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Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.
Changing the Map Data Field
Getting Directions to Your Current Location
If you need to tell another person how to get to your current
location, your device can give you a list of directions.
From the map, select a data field.
NOTE: You cannot customize Speed.
Select a type of data to display.
Select Save.
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From the map, select the vehicle.
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Select
> Directions to Me.
Select a starting location.
Changing the Map Perspective
Select Select.
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.
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Select an option:
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Avoiding Road Features
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Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-
D), with your direction of travel at the top.
Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.
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Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select
Save.
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Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at
the top.
Navigation
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Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.
Your device can receive traffic signals from a station
broadcasting traffic data.
Safety Cameras
NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received from
FM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology.
NOTICE
Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an external
power source.
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Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
camera database.
Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.
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When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device
displays traffic information.
Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check
www.garmin.com/safetycameras for availability. For these
locations, you can purchase a subscription for safety camera
information. The subscription includes the locations of hundreds
of safety cameras. Your device 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 can
update your device regularly to receive the most up-to-date
information.
Traffic Receiver
You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time. Each region that you purchase has an
expiration date.
Mini-USB connector
External antenna connector
Internal antenna
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Traffic
NOTICE
Power LED
Vehicle power adapter
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
traffic information.
Positioning the Traffic Receiver
You can position the traffic receiver power cable for optimal
traffic reception.
Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.
For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go
Uncoil the cable.
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A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into either
the vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optional
accessory for all models.
Place the middle of the cable in a location with an
unobstructed view of the sky, such as the dash.
NOTE: Do not rest the cable on the cable plug that connects
to the vehicle power source.
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Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic
incidents along your route or in your area.
Do not place the cable on the floor or underneath other
objects.
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You can receive traffic information through a traffic receiver
or as a subscription service through Smartphone Link
Viewing Upcoming Traffic
You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or
along the road on which you are traveling.
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The device must be connected to Smartphone Link with an
active traffic subscription to receive traffic information
through Smartphone Link.
While navigating a route, select
> Traffic.
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The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive
traffic information through a traffic receiver.
The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on
the right side of the map.
The powered traffic receiver and the device may need to be
in data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive
traffic information.
Select the traffic incident to view additional details.
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Viewing Traffic on the Map
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You do not need to activate the subscription included with
your device or traffic receiver.
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on
nearby roads.
If your device includes an external traffic antenna, you
should always leave the external antenna plugged in for the
best traffic reception.
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
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If necessary, select
traffic map.
> Legend to view the legend for the
Searching for Traffic Incidents
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic
Receiver
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
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Select
> Incidents.
NOTICE
Select an item in the list.
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance
of the traffic receiver.
If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view
additional incidents.
Before you can receive traffic data using a traffic receiver, you
must have a traffic-compatible power cable. If your device
model includes lifetime traffic, you should use the vehicle power
cable packaged with your device. If your device model does not
include traffic, you must purchase a Garmin traffic receiver
Traffic on Your Route
When a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears on
the map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid
the delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routes
automatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for more
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traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist. The delay
time is added into your estimated time of arrival automatically.
trafficTrends™
When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, your device uses
historic traffic data to calculate more-efficient routes.
Taking an Alternate Route
NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic
trends for the day of the week or the time of day.
If you do not have your device set to use alternate routes
automatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoid
a traffic delay.
Disabling trafficTrends
To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data,
you must disable trafficTrends.
While navigating a route, select
> Traffic.
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Select Alternate Route.
NOTE: If a better alternative route does not exist, this option
is not available, and On Fastest Route appears instead.
Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends.
Select Go!.
Enabling Traffic
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You can enable or disable traffic data. When traffic data is
disabled, the device does not receive traffic data, but it still
avoids potentially congested areas in routes using the
About Traffic Cameras
Traffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions on
major roadways and intersections. You can save cameras that
you want to view regularly.
Select Settings > Traffic.
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2
Select the Traffic check box.
Saving a Traffic Camera
Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the
photoLive service, and your device must be connected to a
Voice Command
NOTE: Voice command is not available for all languages and
regions, and may not be available on all models.
This feature is not available in all areas.
Select Apps > photoLive.
Select Touch to Add.
Select a road.
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NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired
performance when in a noisy environment.
Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words
and commands. The voice command menu provides voice
prompts and a list of available commands.
Select an intersection.
Select Touch to Add.
Viewing a Traffic Camera
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must save a traffic
Setting the Wakeup Phrase
The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate
voice command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice
Command.
Select Apps > photoLive.
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Select a camera.
TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental voice command
activation by using a strong wakeup phrase.
About Traffic Subscriptions
Select Apps > Voice Command > Customize Phrase.
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2
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your
Enter a new wakeup phrase.
The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as
you enter the phrase.
Subscription Activation
You do not need to activate the subscription included with your
FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically
after your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic
signals from the pay service provider.
Select Done.
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Activating Voice Command
Say your wakeup phrase.
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions
The voice command menu appears.
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.
Voice Command Tips
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or
countries.
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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.
From the main menu, select Traffic.
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Speak commands as they appear on the screen.
Select Subscriptions >
.
Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.
Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.
Increase the length of your wakeup phrase to reduce the
chance of accidental voice command activation.
and get a 25-character code.
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Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and
exits voice command.
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you
own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new
code for each receiver.
Starting a Route Using Voice Command
You can say the names of popular, well-known locations.
Select Next on the device.
Enter the code.
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Say Find Place.
Select Done.
Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the name of the
location.
Voice Command
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Say the line number.
Select Phone > None > Save.
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Your phone is disconnected from your device but remains
paired with your device.
Say Navigate.
Muting Instructions
Deleting a Paired Phone
You can delete a paired phone to prevent it from automatically
connecting to your device in the future.
You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without
muting the device.
Select Apps > Voice Command >
.
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2
Select Settings > Bluetooth > Phone.
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2
3
Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
Select
.
Select the phone, and select Delete.
Disabling Voice Command
You can disable voice command, which prevents you from
accidentally activating voice command while speaking.
Placing a Call
Dialing a Number
Select Apps > Voice Command >
.
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2
Select Apps > Phone > Dial.
Enter the number.
Select Dial.
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3
Select Voice Command > Disabled.
Hands-Free Phone Calls
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.
About Hands-Free Calling
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on all
models, or for all languages and regions.
Hands-free calling is available on some models. Using
Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your
mobile phone to become a hands-free device. To determine
whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is
Select Apps > Phone > Phone Book.
Select a contact.
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2
3
Select Call.
Calling a Location
Your phone may not support all of the hands-free phone
features your device provides.
Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories.
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2
3
Select a point of interest.
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Select Call.
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
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Select Bluetooth.
2
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore.
Pairing Your Phone
Before you can use hands-free calling, you must pair your
device with a compatible mobile phone.
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.
Place your phone and your Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10
m) of each other.
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On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
Select an option:
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3
Select Apps > Phone > Call History.
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Select Settings > Bluetooth > Add Phone.
Select a category.
2
If you have already paired a different phone, select
A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.
Select a call.
Settings > Bluetooth > Phone >
.
3
On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
On your device, select OK.
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5
Using In-Call Options
From the map, while on a call, select
.
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2
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.
Select your phone from the list, and select OK.
Select an option.
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To transfer audio to your phone, select Handset.
If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the device is
allowed to connect.
TIP: You can use this feature if you want to turn off your
device and remain on the call, or if you need privacy.
If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN into your phone.
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TIP: You can use this feature to use automated systems,
such as voice mail.
Tips After Pairing the Devices
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After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect
automatically each time you turn them on.
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To mute the microphone, select Mute.
To hang up, select End Call.
When your phone is connected to your device, you are ready
to receive voice calls.
Saving a Home Phone Number
TIP: After you save a home number, you can edit the home
number by editing “Home” in your list of saved locations
When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last
phone to which it was connected.
You might need to set your phone to connect to the device
automatically when the device is turned on.
Select Apps > Phone >
Enter your phone number.
Select Done.
> Set Home Number.
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Disconnecting Your Phone
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
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Select Apps > Smartphone Link.
Select your phone.
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Calling Home
Before you can call home, you must enter a phone number for
your home location.
Clear the Hands-Free Calling check box.
Select Saved > Home >
> Call.
Garmin Live Services
Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be
connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link
Using the Apps
Using Help
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live
Services. Garmin Live Services provides free and subscription-
based plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic
conditions and weather.
Select Apps > Help to view information about using the
device.
Searching Help Topics
Some services, like weather, are available as separate apps on
your device. Other services, like traffic, enhance the existing
navigation features on your device. Features that require
access to Garmin Live Services display the Smartphone Link
symbol and appear only when the device is connected to
Smartphone Link.
Select Apps > Help >
.
Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows you to
synchronize location data with your phone and access live
information using your phone data connection. Your device
transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless
technology. Live information is available through free and
subscription-based plans from Garmin Live Services
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services
Before you can subscribe to Garmin Live Services, you must
install the Smartphone Link app on your phone.
Select Garmin Live Services.
A list of services and subscription prices appears.
Select a service.
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2
Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized
with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone
Link.
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Downloading Smartphone Link
Select the price.
Smartphone Link is available for some smartphones. Go to
www.garmin.com/smartphonelink or see the application store
for your phone for compatibility and availability information.
Select Subscribe.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Download Smartphone Link from the application store on
your supported phone.
Finding Your Last Parking Spot
When you disconnect the device from vehicle power while the
device is on, your current location is saved as a parking spot.
See your phone owner's manual for information on
downloading and installing applications.
Select Apps > Last Spot.
Connecting to Smartphone Link
Before you can connect to Smartphone Link, you must
download and install the Smartphone Link application on your
phone.
About ecoRoute
In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute™ features, you
must purchase an unlock code or an ecoRoute HD accessory.
Start Smartphone Link on your phone.
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2
From your device, select Settings > Bluetooth, and select
the Bluetooth check box.
The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel
price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for
improving fuel efficiency.
From your phone, select Bluetooth Settings.
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4
From your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and
scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
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.
See your phone owner's manual for more information.
To receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle
From your phone, select your device from the list of nearby
devices.
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Follow the on-screen instructions on your phone and on your
device to confirm the pairing request.
ecoRoute HD Accessory
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.
appears in the status bar on your device when
Smartphone Link is connected.
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device
Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on
your phone.
The ecoRoute HD accessory is compatible only with devices
that have Bluetooth wireless technology.
From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a
location (see the owner's manual for your phone).
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Setting Up the Vehicle
From the application menu, select Smartphone Link.
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The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter
vehicle information.
The next time you connect your device to your phone, the
location is transferred to the recently found items on your
device.
Select Apps > ecoRoute.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link
While the device is connected to the phone and receiving
Garmin Live Services, you can disable hands-free calling.
Using the Apps
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Changing the Fuel Price
Viewing myGarmin Messages
Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next.
Select Yes.
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Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
feature is not available in all areas.
You can view messages from myGarmin, such as notifications
for software and map updates.
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 > myGarmin.
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If you have unread messages, the number of unread
messages appears on the myGarmin icon.
Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
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3
Select a message subject.
The full message appears.
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Enter the current fuel price.
Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last
time the fuel tank was filled.
Viewing the Weather Forecast
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
feature is not available in all areas.
Enter the distance you have traveled since the last time the
fuel tank was filled.
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Select Next.
The device calculates the average vehicle fuel economy.
Select Apps > Weather.
Select a day.
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Select Save.
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The detailed forecast for that day appears.
About ecoChallenge
ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle fuel economy by
scoring your driving habits. The higher your ecoChallenge
scores, the more fuel you have saved. The ecoChallenge
collects data and calculates a score whenever your device is
moving and in Automobile transportation mode.
Viewing Weather Near a Different City
Select Apps > Weather > Current Location.
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Select an option:
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To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.
To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city
name.
Viewing ecoChallenge Scores
Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
Viewing the Weather Radar
About the ecoChallenge Score
Acceleration: Displays your score for smooth and gradual
acceleration. You lose points for rapid acceleration.
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.
Braking: Displays your score for smooth and gradual braking.
You lose points for hard braking.
Select Apps > Weather.
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Overall: Displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and
braking score.
If necessary, select a city.
Speed: Displays your score for driving your vehicle at the
Select
> Weather Radar.
optimal speed for conserving fuel.
Viewing Weather Alerts
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores
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.
Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
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Select
> Reset.
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Select Apps > Weather.
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Viewing Fuel Economy Information
If necessary, select a city.
Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.
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Select
> Weather Alerts.
Select a section of the graph to zoom in.
2
Checking Road Conditions
Mileage Reports
Select Apps > Weather.
Mileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fuel
economy, and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination.
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3
If necessary, select a city.
A mileage report is created for every route that you drive. If you
stop a route on your device, a mileage report is created for the
distance you traveled.
Select
> Road Conditions.
Planning a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
Viewing a Mileage Report
You can view saved mileage reports on the device.
TIP: You can connect the device to your computer and access
mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device.
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
Select New Trip.
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Select Apps > ecoRoute > Mileage Report.
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Select Select Start Location.
Select Select.
Select a report.
Resetting ecoRoute Information
Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile.
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To add additional locations, select
Select Next.
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Select
> Reset.
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Enter a name, and select Done.
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Scheduling a Trip
Installing a Memory Card
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory cards.
Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.
Press it in until it clicks.
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Select Apps > Trip Planner.
Select a trip.
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Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using the USB
cable included with your device.
Select a location.
Select an option:
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Select Departure Time.
Select Arrival Time.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
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Select a date and time, and select Save.
Select Duration.
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Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
2
Select the amount of time you will spend at the location, and
select Save.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
the device screen.
If necessary, repeat steps 3–7 for each location.
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Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
Navigating to a Saved Trip
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
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Select a saved trip.
Transferring Data From Your Computer
Select Go!.
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Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
Editing a Saved Trip
Select Apps > Trip Planner.
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On your computer, open the file browser.
Select a file.
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Select a saved trip.
Select
.
Select Edit > Copy.
Select an option:
Browse to a folder on the device.
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Select Rename Trip.
NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not
place files in the Garmin folder.
Select Edit Destinations to add and delete a location, or
to change the order of locations.
Select Edit > Paste.
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Select Delete Trip.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
Select Optimize Order to arrange the stops on your trip
in the most-efficient order.
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not
necessary to safely disconnect.
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations
Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel
Complete an action:
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You can view your previous routes and places you have
stopped on the map.
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For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
Select Apps > Where I've Been.
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For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
Disconnect the cable from your computer.
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Data Management
You can store files on your device. The device has a memory
card slot for additional data storage.
Customizing the Device
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NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98,
Map and Vehicle Settings
To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu,
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Me, Windows NT , and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.
select Settings > Map & Vehicle.
File Types
Vehicle: Changes the icon to represent your position on the
The device supports these file types.
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Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin™ mapping
software, including MapSource , BaseCamp™, and
Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map.
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Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may
cause the map to draw slower.
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Map Theme: Changes the color of the map data.
Map Tools: Selects the shortcuts that appear in the map tools
About Memory Cards
menu.
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
storage, the memory card can be used to store files such as
maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom
POIs.
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page
myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses.
Enabling Maps
You can enable map products installed on your device.
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Disabling Bluetooth
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
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Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
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2
Select Bluetooth.
2
Select a map.
Traffic Settings
Editing an RV Profile
You can change the vehicle weight, vehicle dimensions, and
alert preferences.
To open the traffic settings page, from the main menu, select
Settings > Traffic.
Traffic: Enables traffic.
Select Settings > RV Profile > RV.
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Current Provider: Sets the traffic provider to use for traffic
data. Auto selects the best available traffic data
automatically.
Select a profile.
Select
> Edit.
Subscriptions: Lists current traffic subscriptions.
Select a field to edit it.
Optimize Route: Selects whether to use optimized alternate
Navigation Settings
Traffic Alerts: Selects the traffic delay severity for which the
To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,
device displays a traffic alert.
select Settings > Navigation.
Calculation Mode: Sets route preference.
Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
Units and Time Settings
Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or
To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu,
areas.
select Settings > Units & Time.
Environmental Zones: Sets the avoidance preferences for
areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may
apply to your vehicle.
Current Time: Sets the device time.
Time Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
display time.
Safe Mode: Disables all functions that require significant
operator attention and could become a distraction while
driving.
Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.
Position Format: Sets the coordinate format and datum used
for geographical coordinates.
GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,
and saves battery power.
Language and Keyboard Settings
Route Preferences
To open the Calculation Mode settings page, from the main
menu, select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
To open the Language and Keyboard settings, from the main
menu, select Settings > Language & Keyboard.
Voice Language: Sets the language for voice prompts.
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
acceleration data for a given route.
Text Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected
language.
Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the
language of user-entered data or map data, such as street
names.
be longer in distance.
Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance
but can take more time to drive.
Keyboard Language: Sets the language for your keyboard.
Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less fuel than other
routes.
Device and Privacy Settings
Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your
To open the Device settings page, from the main menu, select
destination.
Settings > Device.
About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID
Display Settings
number, and information on several other software features.
To open the Display settings page, from the main menu, select
EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements that apply to
Settings > Display.
your choice.
Color Mode: Changes the brightness of the screen. Decreasing
NOTE: You need this information when you update the
system software or purchase additional map data.
the brightness can save battery power.
Display Timeout: Sets the amount of idle time before your
Travel History: Allows the device to record information for the
device enters sleep mode.
myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.
Brightness: Adjusts the display brightness.
Clear Travel History: Clears your travel history for the
Screenshot: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen.
Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the
device storage.
myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.
Proximity Alerts Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.
Bluetooth Settings
To open the Bluetooth settings, from the main menu, select
Settings > Bluetooth.
Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach
proximity points.
Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are
Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
played.
Add Phone: Manages connection between your device and
wireless headsets with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that
identifies your devices with Bluetooth wireless technology.
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Wipe the device dry.
2
Restoring Settings
You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the
factory default values.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
1
2
3
Select Settings.
1
2
3
If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.
If necessary, select a settings category.
If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect
the device from power.
Select
> Restore.
Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
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Avoiding Theft
•
Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.
Power Cables
Your device can be powered various ways.
•
Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction
cup.
•
•
•
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
•
•
Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.
AC adapter (optional accessory)
Mounting on Your Dashboard
Charging the Device
You can charge the battery in the device using any of these
methods.
NOTICE
The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to
remove after it is installed.
•
•
Connect the device to the vehicle power cable.
Connect the device to a computer using the included USB
cable.
Use the mounting disk to mount your device to the dashboard
and comply with certain state regulations. See www.garmin.com
for more information.
•
Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory,
such as a wall power adapter.
Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk.
1
2
Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the
disk.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable
NOTICE
Place the disk on the dashboard.
3
4
5
6
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.
Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk.
Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.
Flip the lever down (toward the disk).
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction
Cup
Unscrew the end piece
.
À
1
Removing the Device from the Mount
Press the release button on the bottom of the device.
1
Tilt the device forward.
2
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup
Turn the device mount to the right or left.
1
2
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the
ball on the suction cup.
Remove the end piece, the silver tip , and the fuse
.
Â
2
3
4
5
Á
Install a 2 A fast-blow fuse.
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield
Place the silver tip in the end piece.
Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.
1
2
Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable
.
Ã
Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
Device Care
Purchasing Additional Maps
NOTICE
1
2
3
Avoid dropping your device.
Click the Maps tab.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Purchasing Accessories
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
damage may result.
Cleaning the Outer Casing
Troubleshooting
NOTICE
The suction cup will not stay on my
windshield
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
1
2
Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen)
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
1
Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
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•
•
Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and
bring your phone within 33 feet (10 m) of the device.
3
My device is not acquiring satellite signals
•
•
Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall
buildings and trees.
•
Remain stationary for several minutes.
The device does not charge in my vehicle
•
•
Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the
power outlet.
•
•
Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 32°
and 113°F (between 0° and 45°C).
Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.
My battery does not stay charged for very
long
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.
Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
The battery gauge does not seem accurate
Allow the device to fully discharge.
1
2
Fully charge the device without interrupting the charge cycle.
My device does not appear as a removable
drive on my computer
On most Windows computers, the device connects using Media
Transfer Protocol (MTP). In MTP mode, the device appears as
a portable device and not as a removable drive. MTP mode is
®
supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista , and Windows XP
Service Pack 3 with Windows Media Player 10.
My device does not appear as a portable
device on my computer
On Mac computers and some Windows computers, the device
connects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storage
mode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, and
not as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows
XP Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.
My device does not appear as either a
portable device or a removable drive or
volume on my computer
Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
1
2
3
Turn off the device.
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and
into your device.
TIP: Your device should be connected directly to a USB port
on your computer and not to a USB hub.
The device automatically turns on and goes into MTP mode or
USB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to a
computer appears on the device screen.
My phone will not connect to the device
•
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth field must be set to Enabled.
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simulatedꢀ4
E
Index
ecoChallengeꢀ12
ecoChallenge scoreꢀ12
resettingꢀ12
M
Symbols
2-D map viewꢀ7
3-D map viewꢀ7
map, data fieldꢀ7
map layers, customizingꢀ7
map perspectiveꢀ7
map toolsꢀ7
ecoRouteꢀ12
calibrating fuel economyꢀ12
ecoChallenge scoreꢀ12
HD accessoryꢀ11
mileage reportꢀ12
mileage reportsꢀ12
vehicle profileꢀ11
ecoRoute HD, accessoryꢀ11
EULAsꢀ14
A
map view
accessoriesꢀ15
2-Dꢀ7
3-Dꢀ7
active lane guidanceꢀ6
adding stopsꢀ5
addresses, findingꢀ3
alerts
browsingꢀ3
data fieldꢀ6
detail levelꢀ13
layersꢀ7
audioꢀ14
extras
proximity pointsꢀ14
safety camerasꢀ14
answering callsꢀ10
audio, proximity pointsꢀ14
automatic volumeꢀ2
enablingꢀ2
custom points of interestꢀ5
safety camerasꢀ8
lifetimeꢀ1
nüMaps Guaranteeꢀ1
nüMaps Lifetimeꢀ1
purchasingꢀ15
themeꢀ13
F
files
supported typesꢀ13
transferringꢀ13
avoidances
updatingꢀ1
areaꢀ7
customizingꢀ7
deletingꢀ7
disablingꢀ7
roadꢀ7
viewing routesꢀ6
memory cardꢀ13
microSD card, installingꢀ13
mileage reportsꢀ12
mount, removingꢀ15
mounting the device
automobileꢀ1
addressesꢀ3
browsing the mapꢀ3
categoriesꢀ3
citiesꢀ4
coordinatesꢀ4
intersectionsꢀ4
road featuresꢀ7
B
dashboardꢀ15
using the mapꢀ3
finding servicesꢀ3
up aheadꢀ6
backup cameraꢀ2
battery
removing from mountꢀ15
muting, audioꢀ10
myGarmin, messagesꢀ12
myTrends, routesꢀ7
maximizingꢀ16
problemsꢀ16
fuel, pricesꢀ12
fuel price, changingꢀ12
fuse, changingꢀ15
disablingꢀ14
N
enablingꢀ10
navigationꢀ5
off-roadꢀ5
previewing routesꢀ5
settingsꢀ14
next turnꢀ6
G
Bluetoothtechnology, settingsꢀ14
brightnessꢀ2
Garmin Expressꢀ1
registering the deviceꢀ1
updating softwareꢀ1
Garmin Live Servicesꢀ11
subscribing toꢀ11
geocachingꢀ4
C
cables, powerꢀ15
calibrating fuel economyꢀ12
callsꢀ10
nüMaps Guaranteeꢀ1
nüMaps Lifetimeꢀ1
going homeꢀ4
answeringꢀ10
call waitingꢀ10
contactsꢀ10
dialingꢀ10
disablingꢀ11
historyꢀ10
homeꢀ11
placingꢀ10
O
off-road navigationꢀ5
on-screen buttonsꢀ2
H
hands-free phone callsꢀ10
home
P
pairingꢀ10
deleting paired headsetꢀ10
disconnectingꢀ10
callingꢀ11
editing locationꢀ4
goingꢀ4
phone numberꢀ10
setting locationsꢀ4
cameras
backupꢀ2
safetyꢀ8
parkingꢀ4
last spotꢀ11
phone
disconnectingꢀ10
phone bookꢀ10
phone callsꢀ10
answeringꢀ10
changing search areaꢀ3
cleaning the deviceꢀ15
cleaning the touchscreenꢀ15
coordinatesꢀ4
current locationꢀ7
custom POIsꢀ5
customizing, avoidancesꢀ7
customizing the deviceꢀ13
I
ID numberꢀ14
intersections, findingꢀ4
J
junction viewꢀ6
call waitingꢀ10
dialingꢀ10
mutingꢀ10
K
keyboardꢀ2
languageꢀ14
layoutꢀ14
voice dialꢀ10
POI Loaderꢀ5
points of interest (POI Loader)ꢀ5
points of interest (POI)
customꢀ5
extrasꢀ5
POI Loaderꢀ5
power cablesꢀ15
changing the fuseꢀ15
vehicleꢀ1
D
dashboard mountꢀ15
deleting
paired headsetꢀ10
tripsꢀ13
destinations. See locations
detoursꢀ6
L
language
keyboardꢀ14
voiceꢀ14
latitude and longitudeꢀ4
lifetime mapsꢀ1
callingꢀ10
device careꢀ15
dialingꢀ10
directionsꢀ6
power keyꢀ1
recently foundꢀ4
savingꢀ4
searching forꢀ4
setting homeꢀ4
disconnecting phoneꢀ10
display settingsꢀ14
driving directionsꢀ6
product registrationꢀ1
product supportꢀ11
proximity points alerts, settingsꢀ14
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trip computerꢀ6
Q
resetting informationꢀ7
trip data, resettingꢀ7
trip informationꢀ6
viewingꢀ6
trip log, viewingꢀ7
editing a tripꢀ13
turn listꢀ6
Quick Searchꢀ3
R
recently found locationsꢀ4
registering the deviceꢀ1
removing mountꢀ15
renaming tripsꢀ13
reports, mileageꢀ12
resetting
deviceꢀ1
trip dataꢀ7
U
unit IDꢀ14
restoring settingsꢀ15
road conditions, weatherꢀ12
routes
up ahead
customizingꢀ6
finding servicesꢀ6
up ahead servicesꢀ6
USB, disconnectingꢀ13
calculatingꢀ5
myTrendsꢀ7
preferencesꢀ14
previewingꢀ5
startingꢀ5
V
vehicle power cableꢀ1
activatingꢀ9
stoppingꢀ6
suggestedꢀ7
viewing on the mapꢀ6
navigating withꢀ9
tips for usingꢀ9
wakeup phraseꢀ9
volume, adjustingꢀ2
S
safety cameras, databaseꢀ8
satellite signals
acquiringꢀ1
W
viewingꢀ2
warning iconsꢀ6
warnings iconsꢀ6
weatherꢀ12
categoriesꢀ4
deletingꢀ4
editingꢀ4
radarꢀ12
road conditionsꢀ12
saving, current locationꢀ4
screen, brightnessꢀ2
screenshotsꢀ14
search barꢀ3
settingsꢀ14
shortcuts
addingꢀ5
deletingꢀ5
simulated locationsꢀ4
sleep modeꢀ1
Smartphone Linkꢀ11
connectingꢀ11
disabling callsꢀ11
Garmin Live Servicesꢀ11
software
updatingꢀ1
versionꢀ14
speech recognitionꢀ9
stops, addingꢀ5
subscriptions
Garmin Live Servicesꢀ11
nüMaps Lifetimeꢀ1
trafficꢀ1
suction cupꢀ15
T
theft, avoidingꢀ15
activating a subscriptionꢀ9
adding subscriptionsꢀ9
camerasꢀ9
incidentsꢀ8
lifetime subscriptionsꢀ1
mapꢀ8
receiverꢀ8
searching for delaysꢀ8
trafficTrendsꢀ9
traffic camerasꢀ9
savingꢀ9
viewingꢀ9
trafficTrendsꢀ9
disablingꢀ9
transportation modesꢀ5
travel historyꢀ14
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