nüvi 2200/2300 series

owner’s manual

for use with these nüvi models:

2200, 2240, 2250, 2300, 2310, 2340, 2350, 2360, 2370
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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents Map Pages.......................... 25

Viewing the Map While
nüvi 2200/2300 Series Navigating.............................. 25
Models.................................. 1 Hands-Free Phone Calls... 31
Getting Started..................... 2 About Pairing the Devices........ 31
Mounting the Device................... 2 Using the Tools.................. 36
Connecting the Device to Viewing Current Location
Vehicle Power.......................... 4 Information............................. 36
About myDashboard................... 5 Using Help................................ 36
Device Overview........................ 6 About ecoRoute . ..................... 36
Transportation Modes................. 9 Using the Picture Viewer.......... 39
Finding Locations.............. 10 Using the World Clock ............. 40
About Points of Interest............ 10 Using the Calculator................. 40
Setting a Home Location.......... 13 Capturing Screenshots............. 40
Location Searches.................... 14 Using the Unit Converter ......... 41
Using the Location Map............ 17 Traffic.................................. 42
Favorites................................... 19 Subscription Activation............. 42
Planning a Trip......................... 20 Traffic Receiver........................ 43
Voice Command................. 22 Receiving Traffic Information.... 43
About Voice Commands........... 22 Traffic on Your Route................ 44
Adding a Subscription.............. 45

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About Offers............................. 46 Appendix............................ 56

Data Management.............. 47 Power Cables........................... 56
File Types................................. 47 About GPS Satellite Signals..... 56
About Memory Cards............... 47 Caring for Your Device............. 56
Transferring Files To Your Locking the Device................... 58
Computer .............................. 47 Erasing User Data.................... 59
Deleting Files . ......................... 48 Changing the Fuse in the
Vehicle Power Cable.............. 59
Customizing the Device.... 49 Mounting on Your Dashboard... 60
System Settings....................... 49 Removing the Device, Cradle,
Navigation Settings.................. 50 and Mount.............................. 60
Route Preferences................... 51 About nüMaps Lifetime . .......... 61
Display Settings........................ 53 Purchasing Additional Maps..... 62
Language Settings................... 53 Custom Points of Interest......... 62
Viewing Map Information ......... 54 Purchasing Accessories........... 63
Bluetooth Settings.................... 54 Contacting Garmin Product
Enabling Traffic......................... 55 Support.................................. 63
Restoring Settings.................... 55 Troubleshooting . ..................... 64
Index................................... 66

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 nüvi 2200/2300 Series Models

nüvi 2200/2300 Series Models

Not all features are supported on all models. Go to www.garmin.com or see the
packaging contents on your product box for more information.
Models with “LT,” “LM,” and “LMT” in their name include lifetime
subscriptions. See pages 42 and 61.

Bluetooth® Lane Junction Historical Voice

Model
Technology Assist View Traffic Command

2200
2240 ✓
2250 ✓
Europe Europe
2300
Only Only
2310 ✓ ✓ ✓
2340 ✓ ✓ ✓
2350 ✓ ✓ ✓
2360 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
2370 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Getting Started

Getting Started Mounting the Device

‹ WARNING
‹ WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion
See the Important Safety and
battery. To prevent the possibility of
Product Information guide in the
personal injury or product damage
product box for product warnings
caused by battery exposure to
and other important information.
extreme heat, remove the device from
1. Mount the device (page 2). the vehicle when exiting or store it
2. Connect the device to vehicle out of direct sunlight.
power (page 4).
Notice
3. Register the device (page 5).
Before mounting the device, see
4. Check for updates. the Important Safety and Product
• Software updates (page 5). Information guide for information
• Free map update (page 5). about laws pertaining to windshield
mounting.
1. Remove the clear plastic from the
suction cup.
2. Clean and dry your windshield
and the suction cup with a lint-
free cloth.

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3. Place the suction cup on the USB Connectors on the

windshield. Devices
4. Flip the lever back toward the Use the USB port on the device to
windshield. connect the device to vehicle power
or a computer.
5. Snap the mount ➊ onto the
suction cup arm ➋. The USB connector is in different
locations on the nüvi 2200 series and
➋ 2300 series.
➊ • The nüvi 2200 USB connector ➊
connects to both a vehicle power
cable and a computer.
6. Fit the bottom of your device into
the mount.
7. Tilt your device back until it
snaps into place. ➊
• The nüvi 2300 has two USB
connectors:
◦◦ There is a micro-USB
connector ➋ on the bottom of
the device.

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3. If you are using a traffic receiver

in Europe, connect the external
➋ antenna to the traffic receiver and
secure it to the windshield using
◦◦ There is a mini-USB the suction cups.
connector ➌ on the back of After the device is connected to
the mount. vehicle power, the following should
occur:
• The device turns on.
➌ • The device starts to acquire
satellite signals. When at least
one of the bars is green,
Connecting the Device your device has acquired satellite
to Vehicle Power signals.
You should charge your device before NOTE: The device may need a
using it on battery power. clear view of the sky to acquire
satellite signals.
1. Plug the vehicle power cable into
the USB connector on the device • The device charges as you drive.
or mount (page 3). The icon in the status bar
indicates the status of the internal
2. Plug the vehicle power cable into battery.
a power outlet in your vehicle.

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About myDashboard Updating the Software

Use myDashboard to register your 1. Open myDashboard (page 5).
device, check for software and map 2. Register the device (page 5).
updates, access product manuals and 3. Under Software Updates, click
support, and more. Update Now.
Setting Up myDashboard 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
1. Connect the USB cable to the nüMaps Guarantee™
USB connector on the device. Your device is eligible for one
2. Connect the USB cable to the free map update within 60 days of
USB port on your computer. acquiring satellites while driving with
3. Double-click to open the your nüvi. You are not eligible for
myDashboard Web page. the free map update if you register
by phone or wait longer than 60
NOTE: If does not open, or days after the first time you acquire
you are using Windows® 7 or a satellites while driving with your
Mac® computer, go to www device. For more information, go to
.garmin.com/dashboard. www.garmin.com/numaps.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating Maps
Registering the Device 1. Open myDashboard (page 5).
1. From myDashboard, click
Register Now. 2. Register the device (page 5).
2. Follow on-screen instructions. 3. Under Map Updates, click
Update Now.
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Getting Started

4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Power Key

Press and quickly release the
Device Overview Power key to view additional
Each model has a power key ➊ and a options.
microSD™ ➋ card slot. • Touch and drag the scroll bar
to adjust screen brightness.
nüvi 2200
• On the nüvi 2360, touch Lock
➊ to prevent accidental screen
touches.
➋
• Touch Power Off to turn off
your device.
• Press and hold the Power key
to reset the device.
nüvi 2300 • Press and quickly release the
➊ Power key to exit the menu.

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Adjusting the Volume • Touch ➎ to detour a route.

1. Touch Volume. • Touch ➏ to make a call when
2. Select an option: connected to a compatible mobile
• Move the slider from left to phone.
right to adjust the volume. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth
• Touch to view volume for information.
options. • Touch ➐ to adjust the volume.
• Touch Volume > to mute • Touch ➑ to open the menu of
all audio. tools and settings.
Using the Main Menu Using the On-screen Buttons
➊ • Touch and hold to quickly
return to the main menu.
➋ ➌ • Touch and to see more
choices.
➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ • Touch and hold and to
scroll faster.
• Touch ➊ to select a transportation
mode.
• Touch ➋ to find a destination.
• Touch ➌ to view the map.
• Touch ➍ to stop a route.

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Getting Started

Using the On-screen Orienting the Screen

Keyboard NOTE: Vertical (portrait) mode is
See “System Settings” to change the available on the nüvi 2360 and 2370.
keyboard layout (page 49).
Rotate your device to view in
• Touch a character on the keyboard horizontal (landscape) or vertical
to enter a letter or number. (portrait) mode.
• Touch to add a space.
• Touch and to move the
cursor.
• Touch to delete a character.
• Touch and hold to erase the
entire entry.
• Touch to select the keyboard
language mode.
• Touch to enter special
characters, such as punctuation
marks.
• Touch to change character
capitalization.

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Transportation Modes
Automobile mode

Pedestrian mode

Routing is calculated differently

based on your transportation mode.
For example, in Automobile mode,
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.

Changing the Transportation

Mode
1. From the main menu, touch the
transportation mode icon.
2. Select a mode.
3. Touch Save.

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Finding Locations

Finding Locations About Points of Interest

The detailed maps loaded in your
The device offers many methods for
device contain points of interest,
finding locations.
such as restaurants, hotels, and auto
• By category (page 10) services. Use the Points of Interest
• Near another location (page 12) function to browse for nearby
businesses and attractions.
• By spelling the name (page 14)
• By address (page 15) Finding a Point of Interest by
• Using the map (page 15) Category
1. From the main menu, touch
• Using recently found locations Where To? > Points of Interest.
(page 16)
2. Select a category.
• Using coordinates (page 16)
3. If necessary, select a subcategory.
• Using photos (page 17)
4. Select a destination.
• Using Favorites (page 19)
5. Touch Go!.
6. If necessary, select an option:
• Touch Drive to calculate a
route for driving.
• Touch Walk to calculate a
route for walking.

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• Touch Public Transit to Using Multiple Route Preview

calculate a route that combines NOTE: See (page 52) to enable
public transit and walking. multiple route preview.
NOTE: You must have 1. Select a point of interest (page
cityXplorer™ maps loaded to 10).
navigate using public transit
(page 30). A map appears with Faster Time,
Shorter Distance, and Less Fuel
Searching Within a Category routes highlighted.
To narrow your search results, you 2. Select a route.
can search within a selected category.
3. Touch Go!.
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Points of Interest.
2. Select a category.
3. If necessary, select a subcategory.
4. Touch .
5. Enter all or part of the name.
6. Touch Done.

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Finding Locations

Adding Points to a Route Searching Near Another

Before you can add a stop, you must Location
be navigating a route in Automobile NOTE: The device automatically
mode. searches for places near your current
location.
1. While navigating a route, touch
to return to the main menu. 1. From the main menu, touch
2. Touch Where To?. Where To? > > Near.
3. Search for the location (page 10). 2. Select an option.
4. Touch Go!. 3. Touch Save.
5. Touch Add to Current Route. 4. Select a destination.
5. Touch Go!.
Changing the Destination of
a Route
1. While navigating a route, touch
to return to the main menu.
2. Touch Where To?.
3. Search for the location (page 10).
4. Touch Go!.
5. Touch Start New Route.

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Taking a Detour Stopping the Route

While navigating a route, you can use While navigating a route, touch
detours to avoid obstacles ahead of > Stop.
you, such as construction zones.
Navigating Off Road
NOTE: If the route you are currently If you are not following roadways as
taking is the only reasonable option, you navigate, use Off Road mode.
the device might not calculate a
detour. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools
> Settings > Navigation.
1. While navigating a route, touch 2. Touch Automobile > nüRoute >
to return to the main menu. Calculation Mode > Off Road >
2. Touch Detour or Recalc. Save.
Finding Parking Setting a Home Location
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Parking > Find You can set your home location for
Parking. the location you return to most often.
2. Select a parking location. 1. From the main menu, touch
3. Touch Go!. Where To? > Go Home.
2. Select Enter My Address,
Finding Your Last Parking Spot
Use My Current Location, or
From the main menu, touch Recently Found.
Where To? > Parking > Last
Spot.

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Finding Locations

Going Home Location Searches

Before you can navigate to home, You can search for locations by using
you must set a home location. the on-screen keyboard, entering the
From the main menu, touch location’s address or coordinates,
Where To? > Go Home. browsing the map, and more.
Resetting Your Home Location Finding a Location by
1. From the main menu, touch Spelling the Name
Where To? > > Set Home 1. From the main menu, touch
Location. Where To? > Points of Interest
2. Select an option. > Spell Name.
Editing Your Home Location 2. Enter all or part of the name and
Information touch Done.
1. From the main menu, touch 3. Select a destination and touch
Where To? > Favorites > Home. Go!.
2. Touch > Edit.
3. Enter your changes.
4. Touch Done.

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Finding an Address 9. Enter the street name.

NOTE: Depending on the version of 10. Touch Done.
the built-in map data on your device,
11. If necessary, select the street.
the button names and the order of
steps could be different than the steps 12. If necessary, select the address.
below. Browsing the Map
1. From the main menu, touch • Touch Where To? > Browse
Where To? > Address. Map.
2. If necessary, change the state, the • See “Using the Location Map”
country, or the province. (page 17) for information on
using map buttons.
3. Touch Spell City.
4. Enter the city/postal code. Finding a Location Using the
Map
TIP: If you are unsure of the city/ 1. From the main menu, touch
postal code, touch Search All. Where To? > Browse Map.
5. Touch Done. 2. Select a location.
6. If necessary, select the city/postal An information box appears for
code. the location.
NOTE: Not all map data provides 3. Touch the information box.
postal code searching.
4. Touch Go!.
7. Enter the number of the address.
8. Touch Done.

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Finding Locations

Viewing a List of Recently Entering Coordinates

Found Locations If you know the geographic
Your device stores the last 50 coordinates of your destination, you
locations you have found. can use your device to navigate to
the destination using the latitude and
From the main menu, touch longitude coordinates. This can be
Where To? > Recently Found. especially helpful when geocaching.
Clearing the List of Recently
Found Locations 1. From the main menu, touch
From the main menu, touch Where To? > Coordinates.
Where To? > Recently Found > 2. Select a field to enter the latitude
> Clear > Yes. and longitude data.
3. Touch View on Map.
4. Touch Go!.
Changing the Map Coordinate
Format
1. From the Home Screen, touch
Where To? > Coordinates >
Format.
2. Select a format.

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Using Photo Navigation Using the Location Map

You can upload pictures onto your The location map opens after you
device or memory card that include select a location from the Where To?
location information and create menu.
routes to the pictured locations.
1. Connect your device to your ➊ ➋ ➎
computer (page 47). ➌ ➍
2. Go to http://connect.garmin.com
/photos. ➏ ➐ ➑
3. Follow the instructions on the • Touch ➊ to save the location to
Web site to select and load your Favorites.
pictures.
• On some models, touch ➊ to call
4. Disconnect the device from the the selected location when the
computer. device is connected to a phone.
5. Turn on the device. • Touch ➋ to switch between 2-D
6. From the main menu, touch and 3-D views.
Where To? > Favorites > • Touch ➌ to rotate the view.
Photos.
• Touch the information balloon ➍
A list of pictures with location to view more information for the
information appears. location.
7. Select a picture. • Touch ➎ to zoom in and out.

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• Touch ➏ to return to the previous Rating a Point of Interest

page. When available, you can view and
• Touch and drag ➐ to view change the star rating for a point of
different parts of the map. interest.
• Touch ➑ to create a turn-by-turn 1. From the location map, touch the
route to this location. information balloon.
Reporting an Incorrect Point If available, the star ratings
of Interest appear under the address of the
If your search results contain an location.
outdated or incorrect point of interest, 2. Touch the stars to rate the point of
you can remove the location from interest.
future searches. The star rating updates on your
1. From the location map, touch the device.
information balloon.
Viewing a Route on the Map
2. Touch > Report Error > Yes. 1. From the location map, touch the
The location is removed from information balloon.
future searches. 2. Touch the route information box.
Setting a Simulated Location
1. From the main menu, touch Tools
> Settings > System > GPS
Simulator > On.

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2. From the main menu, touch Saving Locations to Favorites

Where To? > Browse Map. 1. Search for the location (page 10).
3. Select an area on the map. 2. From the location map, touch
An information box appears for > Save > OK.
the location. Finding Favorites
4. Touch > Set Location. 1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Favorites.
Favorites 2. If necessary, select a category.
You can save locations in your 3. Select a saved location.
Favorites so you can quickly find
them and create routes to them. Editing Favorites
Your home location is also stored in 1. From the main menu, touch
Favorites. Where To? > Favorites.
2. If necessary, select a category.
Saving Your Location to
Favorites 3. Select a Favorite.
1. From the map, touch the vehicle 4. Touch > Edit.
icon. 5. Select an option:
2. Touch Save. • Touch Name.
3. Enter a name. • Touch Phone Number.
4. Touch Done. • Touch Categories to enter
The location is saved in Favorites. a category name for the
Favorite.
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Finding Locations

• Touch Assign Photo to save a Planning a Trip

photo with the Favorite (page You can use the trip planner to
39). create and save a trip with multiple
• Touch Change Map Symbol destinations.
to change the symbol used to
mark the favorite on a map. 1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Trip Planner.
6 Edit the information.
2. Touch .
7. Touch Done.
3. Touch Select Start Location.
Deleting Favorites 4. Search for a location (page 10).
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Favorites. 5. Touch Select.
2. If necessary, select a category. 6. Touch to add additional
locations.
3. Select a Favorite.
7. Touch Next.
4. Touch > Delete > Yes.
8. Enter a name.
9. Touch Done.
10. Touch Map to view the trip on
the map.

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Scheduling a Trip Navigating to a Saved Trip

The trip planner allows you to set a 1. From the main menu, touch
departure time and trip duration. Where To? > Trip Planner.
1. From the main menu, touch 2. Select a saved trip.
Where To? > Trip Planner. 3. Touch Go!.
2. Select a trip. 4. If prompted, select a route (page
3. Select a location. 11).
4. Touch Departure Time (or Editing a Saved Trip
Arrival Time if the location is 1. From the main menu, touch
not the first stop in the trip). Where To? > Trip Planner.
5. Select a date and time. 2. Select a saved trip.
6. Touch Save. 3. Touch .
7. Touch Duration. 4. Select an option:
8. Select the amount of time you • Touch Rename Trip.
will spend at the location. • Touch Edit Destinations to
9. Touch Save. add or delete locations.
10. If necessary, repeat steps 2–7 for • Touch Delete Trip.
each location. • Touch Optimize Order to
11. Touch Go!. arrange the stops on your trip
12. If prompted, select a route (page in the most-efficient order.
11).
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Voice Command

Voice Command Setting your Wakeup Phrase

The wakeup phrase is a word or
phrase you can say to activate Voice
About Voice Commands Command. The default wakeup
NOTE: Voice Command is not phrase is Voice Command.
available for all languages and
regions. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools
> Voice Command > Customize
Voice Command is available on the Phrase.
nüvi 2360 and 2370.
2. Enter a new wakeup phrase.
Voice Command allows you to use 3. Touch Done.
your device by speaking the words
you see on the screen or by speaking Activating Voice Command
certain commands. The Voice Say your wakeup phrase.
Command menu provides a list of The Voice Command menu
available commands to use. appears.

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Tips for Using Voice • When appears, you can say a

Commands command.
• Speak in a normal voice directed
at the device. Navigating to a Popular
Location Using Voice
• Say commands as they appear on
Commands
the screen.
You can say the names of popular,
• Respond to voice prompts from well-known locations.
the device as needed.
1. Say your wakeup phrase.
• Increase the length of your
wakeup phrase to reduce the 2. Say Find by Name.
number of accidental Voice 3. Listen for the voice prompt, and
Command activation. speak the name of the location.
• Say Exit to exit Voice Command. A list of locations appears.
• The device sounds two tones
when it enters and exits voice
command mode.
• When appears in the
upper-right corner of the screen,
the device is not ready for your
command.

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4. Say the line number. Muting Instructions

You can disable the voice prompts
for Voice Command without muting
the device.
1. From the main menu, touch Tools
> Voice Command > .
5. Say an option: 2. Touch Mute Instructions >
• Say Navigate to navigate to Enabled.
the location. Disabling Voice Command
• Say Call to call the location You can disable voice command,
when connected to a which prevents you from accidentally
compatible mobile phone. opening the voice command while
speaking.
1. From the main menu, touch Tools
> Voice Command > .
2. Touch Voice Command >
Disabled.
Finding an Address
1. Say Voice Command.
2. Say Find Address.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 Map Pages

Map Pages As you travel, the device guides you

to the destination with voice prompts,
arrows on the map, and directions
Viewing the Map While at the top of the map. If you depart
Navigating from the original route, the device
recalculates the route and provides
notice
new directions.
The speed limit icon feature is for
information only and does not replace An icon displaying the current speed
the driver’s responsibility to abide by limit may appear as you travel on
all posted speed limit signs and to use major roadways.
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.
The route is marked with a magenta
line. A checkered flag marks your
destination.

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Map Pages

Using the Navigation Map • Touch ➒ to change the speed

➊ ➋ limit if the speed limit icon shown
on the map is incorrect.
➌ Using myTrends
➏ ➐ The myTrends™ feature senses
when you are driving to a common
➍ ➎ ➑ ➒ destination and displays the
• Touch ➊ to view the next turn. destination and estimated time of
A view of an upcoming junction travel in the navigation bar on the
may appear (page 29). map.
• Touch ➋ to view the turn list. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools
• Touch ➌ to zoom in and out. > Settings > Navigation.
• Touch ➍ to return to the main 2. Touch Automobile > nüRoute >
menu. myTrends > Enabled.
• Touch ➎ to change the data field. 3. Save a common destination, like
your home or workplace, as a
• Touch ➏ to view the Where Am Favorite (page 19).
I? page.
4. With the device on, drive to the
• Touch and drag ➐ to view a Favorite several times.
different area of the map.
5. When myTrends information
• Touch ➑ to view trip information. appears in the navigation bar,
touch it to view route information.
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Viewing Trip Information Resetting Trip Information

The trip information page displays 1. From the map, touch the Speed
your present speed and provides field > .
statistics about your trip. 2. Select an option:
TIP: If you make frequent stops, • When not navigating a route,
leave the device turned on so it can touch Reset All to reset
accurately measure elapsed time every data field, except the
during the trip. speedometer, on the page.
From the map, touch the Speed • Touch Reset Trip Data to
field. reset the information on the
trip computer.
• Touch Reset Max. Speed to
reset the maximum speed.
• Touch Reset Trip B to reset
the odometer.

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Map Pages

Viewing the Turn List Viewing the Next Turn

When you are navigating a route, Before you can view the next turn,
you can view all of the turns for your you must be navigating a route.
entire route and the distance between
The next turn shows the turn on the
turns.
map and the distance and time left
1. Touch the text bar on the top of before you reach the turn.
the map.
From the map, touch .

2. Select an option:
• Select a turn on the list to
view the next turn.
• Touch > Show Map to
view the entire route on the
map.

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 Map Pages

Viewing the Junction View Using the Pedestrian

Before you can view the junction Navigation Map
view, you must be navigating a route. In Pedestrian mode, your route is
displayed on a two-dimensional map.
On some models, the junction view
displays a view of some upcoming ➊ ➋ ➊
junctions and in which lane you
should be driving. ➌ ➍
From the map, touch .

• Touch ➊ to switch between

sections of the route.
• Touch ➋ to view the route
itinerary.
• Touch ➌ to center the map on
your current location.
• Touch ➍ to zoom in and zoom
out.

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Map Pages

Public Transit Options

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.
cityXplorer maps are not included
with the device. See
http://my.garmin.com to purchase
cityXplorer maps.
The yellow icons indicate the
navigation 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 are public
transit stops along your route.
NOTE: You can limit the distance
spent walking during a pedestrian
route (page 51).

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Hands-Free Phone Pairing Using the Phone

Settings
Calls You can initiate pairing from
Bluetooth® technology is available your phone. Refer to your phone
on some nüvi models. Bluetooth instructions.
technology establishes a wireless 1. From the main menu of the
link between two devices, such as nüvi, touch Tools > Settings
a mobile phone and your device. > Bluetooth > Bluetooth >
To determine whether your mobile Enabled > Save.
phone with Bluetooth technology
is compatible with the device, go to 2. Enable the Bluetooth component
www.garmin.com/bluetooth. on your phone.
NOTE: This might be in a
About Pairing the menu called Settings, Bluetooth,
Connections, or Hands-free.
Devices
The first time you use two devices 3. Search for Bluetooth devices
together, you must pair them by using your phone.
establishing a relationship using a 4. Select the device from the list of
PIN or passkey. devices.
The phone and the device must be 5. Enter the device Bluetooth PIN
turned on and be within 33 ft. (10 m) (1234) into your phone.
of each other.

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Hands-Free Phone Calls

Pairing Using the Device Tips After Pairing the Devices

Settings • After the initial pairing, the two
1. From the main menu of the devices can connect automatically
device, touch Tools > Settings each time you turn them on.
> Bluetooth > Bluetooth > • When your phone is connected
Enabled > Save. to your device, you are ready to
2. Touch Add Phone > OK. make phone calls.
3. Enable the Bluetooth component • When you turn on the device, it
on your phone. tries to connect to the last phone
4. Enable Find Me/Discoverable/ to which it was connected.
Visible mode on your phone. • You might have to set your
NOTE: This might be in a mobile phone to connect to the
menu called Settings, Bluetooth, device automatically when it is
Connections, or Hands-free. turned on.
A prompt to pair the phone with
your device appears on the phone.
5. Touch OK on the device.
6. Select your phone from the list of
devices.
7. Touch OK.
8. Enter the device Bluetooth PIN
(1234) in your phone.
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Receiving a Call Using Call Waiting

• Touch Answer. When you are on a call and you
• Touch Ignore to ignore the call. receive a second call (call waiting), a
window appears.
Using the Device During a Call
During a call, appears. Depending • Touch Answer to answer the call
on the screen shown on your device, and place the first call on hold.
the In Call icon could look different. • Touch > Switch To.
1. Touch > End Call. • Touch End Call to hang up.
2. Select an option: This does not disconnect the call
on hold.
• Touch Keypad to view
a keypad page for using
automated systems such as
voice mail.
• Touch Use Handset to turn off
the device but remain on the
call, or if you need privacy.
TIP: To switch back, touch
Use nüvi.
• Touch Mute to turn off the
sound on a call.

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Hands-Free Phone Calls

Dialing a Point of Interest Entering Your Phone Number

1. From the main menu, touch You can enter the phone number you
Phone > Points of Interest. want the device to call when you
2. Search for a point of interest. touch Call Home.
3. Touch Call. 1. From the main menu, touch
Phone > Call Home.
Dialing a Number
1. From the main menu, touch 2. Touch Enter Phone Number.
Phone > Dial. 3. Enter the phone number.
2. Enter the number. 4. Touch Done > Yes.
3. Touch Dial. The device dials your home
phone number.
Calling Home
Before you can call home using the
Call Home button, you must enter
a phone number for your home
location.
From the main menu, touch
Phone > Call Home.

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Placing Calls Using Voice Dial

Before you can place calls using
voice dial, you may need to train
your phone to recognize your voice
dial commands. Refer to your phone
instructions.
1. From the main menu, touch
Phone > Voice Dial.
2. Speak the contact name.
Checking the Phone Status
You can check the battery level and
signal strength for your phone.
From the main menu, touch
Phone > Phone Status.

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Using the Tools

Using the Tools Searching Help Topics

From the main menu, touch Tools
> Help > .
Viewing Current
Location Information About ecoRoute
Use the Where Am I? page to view The ecoRoute™ feature calculates
information about your current the vehicle fuel economy, carbon
location. This feature is helpful if footprint, and the fuel price of
you need to tell emergency personnel navigating to a destination, and offers
your location. tools for improving fuel efficiency.
From the main menu, touch Tools The data provided by the ecoRoute
> Where Am I?. feature are estimates only. The data
Finding Nearby Services is not actually read from the vehicle.
1. From the main menu, touch Tools To receive more-accurate fuel reports
> Where Am I?. for your specific vehicle and driving
habits, calibrate the fuel economy
2. Touch Hospitals, Police Stations,
(page 37).
or Fuel to view the nearest
locations in that category. ecoRoute HD Accessory
When connected to the ecoRoute HD
Using Help accessory, your device can receive
From the main menu, touch Tools real-time vehicle information, such
> Help to view information about as error messages, RPM, and battery
using the device. voltage, and you can reset the check
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engine light. Go to www.garmin 3. Enter how much fuel the vehicle

.com/ecoroute for compatibility and has used since the last fill up.
purchasing information. 4. Enter the distance you have
traveled since the last fill up.
Using ecoRoute
1. From the main menu, touch Tools 5. Touch Next.
> ecoRoute. The device calculates the average
2. If prompted, enter fuel and vehicle fuel economy.
mileage information. About the ecoChallenge
The first time you use the The ecoChallenge helps you
ecoRoute features, you must maximize the vehicle fuel economy
enter vehicle information. by scoring your driving habits. The
higher your ecoChallenge scores,
Calibrating the Fuel Economy the more fuel you have saved. The
You can calibrate the fuel economy ecoChallenge collects data and
to receive more-accurate fuel reports calculates a score whenever your
for your specific vehicle and driving device is moving and in Automobile
habits. You should calibrate when transportation mode.
you fill up your fuel tank.
1. From the main menu, touch Tools Viewing ecoChallenge Scores
> ecoRoute > At the Pump. From the main menu, touch Tools
> ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
2. Enter the current fuel price.

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Using the Tools

About the ecoChallenge Score Resetting the ecoChallenge

The leaf color on the ecoChallenge From the map, touch > >
icon changes depending on your Reset.
performance in the challenge.
Viewing Fuel Economy
• Overall—displays an average Information
of the speed, acceleration, and 1. From the main menu, touch Tools
braking score. > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.
• Speed—displays your score 2. Select a section of the graph to
for driving your vehicle at the zoom in.
optimal speed for conserving fuel
(45–60 mph for most vehicles). Adjusting the Vehicle Profile
1. From the main menu, touch Tools
• Acceleration—displays your > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile.
score for smooth and gradual
acceleration. You lose points for 2. Select an option to manually
rapid acceleration. adjust the fuel settings:
• Braking—displays your score for • Fuel Type
smooth and gradual braking. You • City Fuel Economy
lose points for hard braking. • Hwy. Fuel Economy
Removing the ecoChallenge • Fuel Price
Score From the Map
From the map, touch > >
Settings > Hide.

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TIP: For best results, calibrate the 2. Select a report.

fuel economy (page 37) instead
Resetting ecoRoute Data
of adjusting the city and highway
1. From the main menu, touch Tools
fuel efficiency.
> ecoRoute.
About the Mileage Report 2. Select a category.
Mileage reports provide the distance,
the time, the average fuel economy, 3. Touch > Reset.
and the fuel cost of navigating to a
destination. Using the Picture Viewer
View pictures that you have stored in
A mileage report is created for every the device or on a memory card. See
route that you drive. If you stop page 47 for more information about
a route on the device, a mileage loading pictures on the device.
report is created for the distance you
traveled. From the main menu, touch Tools
> Picture Viewer.
Viewing a Mileage Report • Use the arrows to scroll
You can view saved mileage reports through the images.
on the device. You can also access • Select a picture to view a
mileage reports in the Reports folder larger image of it.
on the device drive/volume (page
47). • Touch to view a slide show
of the pictures.
1. From the main menu, touch Tools • Touch the screen to stop the
> Mileage Report. slide show.
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Using the Tools

Setting a Picture as Wallpaper Viewing the World Clock

1. From the main menu, touch Tools From the main menu, touch Tools
> Picture Viewer. > World Clock > .
2. Select a picture. Nighttime hours appear in the
3. Touch > Set as Wallpaper. shaded area of the map.
4. Use the on-screen buttons to Using the Calculator
adjust the wallpaper.
From the main menu, touch Tools
5. Touch Save. > Calculator.
Deleting Pictures
1. From the main menu, touch Tools Capturing Screenshots
> Picture Viewer. 1. From the main menu, touch
2. Select a picture. Tools > Settings > Display >
Screenshot > Enabled.
3. Touch > Delete > Yes.
3. Touch to take a screenshot.
Using the World Clock The picture bitmap file is saved in
1. From the main menu, touch Tools the screenshots folder on the device
> World Clock. drive (page 47).
2. Select a city name.
3. Enter a new city name.
4. Touch Done.
5. If necessary, select a city.
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Using the Unit Converter 1. From the main menu, touch Tools
1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Unit Converter.
> Unit Converter. 2. Select the box with a currency
2. Select the box with a unit of listed.
measure listed. 3. Select Currency.
3. Select a unit of measure. 4. Touch Save.
4. Touch Save. 5. Select a currency box.
Two units of measure appear. 6. Select the currency you want to
5. Select a unit of measure to update.
convert. 7. If necessary, repeat steps 3–6 to
6. Select a second unit of measure. select a currency to convert to.
7. Touch Done. 8. Select a box under a currency.
8. If necessary, repeat steps 5–6. 9. Enter a new value for the
currency.
9. Enter a value.
10. Select Done.
10. Touch Done.
11. If necessary, repeat steps 8–9.
Setting Currency Conversion
Rates Manually
You can update the currency
conversion rates manually so that you
are always using the most-current
rates.
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Traffic

Traffic Subscription Activation

You do not need to activate the
NOTICE subscription included with your FM
Garmin is not responsible for the traffic receiver. The subscription
accuracy or timeliness of the traffic activates automatically after your
information. device acquires satellite signals while
receiving traffic signals from the pay
This device can receive FM Traffic service provider.
Message Channel (TMC) traffic
content, which provides information Lifetime Subscriptions
on nearby traffic incidents and Some models include subscriptions to
construction. Some models are lifetime features.
packaged with a FM TMC traffic
receiver, built into the vehicle power • LT—Models with “LT” after the
cable, and have a lifetime traffic model number include a lifetime
subscription. The subscription is traffic subscription and a traffic
automatically enabled and does not receiver.
require an additional subscription • LMT—Models with “LMT”
purchase to activate. after the model number include a
nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription,
For information about traffic
lifetime traffic subscription,
receivers and coverage areas, go to
(page 61), and a traffic receiver.
www.garmin.com/traffic.

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Traffic Receiver Receiving Traffic

➊ Information
➋ When the receiver is within a traffic
➌ ➍
coverage area your device will begin
displaying traffic information.
➎
The traffic receiver and the
Mini-USB connector device must be in data range of
➊
an FM station transmitting traffic
➋ External antenna connector information.
➌ Internal antenna 1. Connect the traffic receiver to an
Power LED external power source.
➍
2. Connect the traffic receiver to the
➎ Vehicle power adapter device.
NOTE: Heated (metallized)
windshields could degrade the
performance of the traffic receiver.

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About the Traffic Icon Traffic on Your Route

When you are receiving traffic When calculating your route, the
information, a traffic icon appears device examines the current traffic
on the map. The traffic icon changes and automatically optimizes the
color to indicate the severity of traffic route for the shortest time. If a severe
conditions. traffic delay occurs on your route
Color Severity Meaning while you are navigating, the device
automatically recalculates the route.
Green Low Traffic is flowing
freely. You might still be routed through
Yellow Medium Traffic is moving traffic if no better alternative routes
but there is a exist.
delay. There is
moderate traffic Manually Avoiding Traffic on
congestion. Your Route
Red High Traffic is not 1. From the map, touch .
moving or 2. Touch Traffic On Route.
moving very
slowly. There is 3. If necessary, use the arrows to
a severe delay. view other traffic delays on your
Gray No data Traffic route.
information is 4. Touch > Avoid.
not available.

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Viewing the Traffic Map Adding a Subscription

The traffic map shows color-coded You can purchase traffic subscriptions
traffic flow and delays on nearby for other regions or countries.
roads.
1. From the main menu, touch Tools
1. From the map, touch . > Settings > Traffic.
2. Touch Traffic Map to view the 2. Select an option:
traffic incidents on a map.
• For non-North American
Searching for Traffic Delays units, touch Subscriptions
1. From the map page, touch . > .
2. Touch Traffic Search to view a • For North American units,
list of roads with traffic delays. touch .
3. Select an item in the list to view 3. Write down the FM traffic
delays on the road. receiver unit ID.
4. If there is more than one delay, 4. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic
use the arrows to view additional to purchase a subscription and get
delays. a 25-character code.
5. Touch Next on the device.
6. Enter the code.
7. Touch Done.
The traffic subscription code cannot
be reused. You must obtain a new
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Traffic

code each time you renew your Viewing Offers

service. If you own multiple FM
traffic receivers, you must obtain a ‹ CAUTION
new code for each receiver. Do not attempt to write down the
coupon codes while driving.
About Offers 1. Select an offer that appears on the
If your device package includes a screen to search for the nearest
traffic receiver, you will receive location related to that offer.
location-relevant offers and coupons. 2. If the offer includes an icon, touch
Ad-based traffic information is only the icon on the location map to
available in North America. receive a coupon code.
The traffic receiver must be 3. Write down this code and present
connected to external power and you it when you arrive at the location.
must be in a coverage area to receive Viewing an Offer List
ad-based traffic information. From the main menu, touch Tools
See our privacy statement at www > Offers.
.garmin.com/privacy/ for important Disabling Traffic and Offers
privacy information. In order to disable offers, you must
disable traffic.
1. From the main menu, touch Tools
> Settings > Traffic > Disabled.

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 Data Management

Data Management About Memory Cards

You can purchase memory cards from
You can store files, such as JPEG
an electronics supplier, or purchase
image files, on your device. The
pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
device has a memory card slot for
(www.garmin.com/trip_planning).
additional data storage.
In addition to map and data storage,
NOTE: The device is not compatible the memory card can be used to
with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows store files such as maps, images,
NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. geocaches, routes, waypoints, and
custom POIs.
File Types Installing a Memory Card
The device supports the following 1. Insert a memory card into the slot
file types: on the device.
• JPEG and JPG image files (page 2. Press it in until it clicks.
39)
• Maps and GPX waypoint files Transferring Files To
from MapSource® (page 62) Your Computer
• GPI custom POI files from 1. Connect the device to your
Garmin POI Loader (page 62) computer (page 5).

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Data Management

Your device and memory card • For Windows computers, click

appear as removable drives in the eject icon in your
My Computer in Windows and system tray.
as mounted volumes on Mac • For Mac computers, drag the
computers. volume icon to the Trash .
NOTE: Some computers with 2. Disconnect the cable from your
multiple network drives cannot computer.
display nüvi drives. See your
operating system Help file to Deleting Files
learn how to map the drives.
2. Browse your computer for a file. NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of
3. Highlight the file. a file, do not delete it. Your device
4. Click Edit > Copy. memory contains important system
5. Open the “Garmin” or memory files that should not be deleted.
card drive or volume. 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or
6. Select Edit > Paste. volume.
The file appears in the list of files 2. If necessary, open a folder or
in the device memory or on the volume.
memory card. 3. Select a file.
Disconnecting the USB Cable 4. Press the Delete key on your
1. Complete an action. keyboard.

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 Customizing the Device

Customizing the • Units—allows you to change the

units of measure for distance.
Device • Time Format—allows you to
1. From the main menu, touch Tools select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
> Settings. display time.
• Current Time—allows you to
manually change the time.
• Safe Mode—disables all
functions that require significant
operator attention and could
2. Select a setting category. become a distraction while
3. Select the setting to change it. driving.
• Garmin Lock—locks the device
System Settings (page 58).
From the main menu, touch Tools > • About—displays the software
Settings > System. version number, the unit ID
number, and information on
• GPS Simulator—stops the
several other software features.
device from receiving a GPS
signal, and saves battery power. NOTE: You need this information
when you update the system
software or purchase additional
map data (page 62).

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Customizing the Device

Navigation Settings • Trip Log

Automobile Navigation ◦◦ Show on Map—displays the
Settings path of your travels on the
From the main menu, touch map.
Tools > Settings > Navigation > ◦◦ Clear Trip Log
Automobile. Changing the Map Perspective
• nüRoute™ (page 51) 1. From the main menu, touch
• Map Detail—sets the level of Tools > Settings > Navigation >
detail on the map. More detail Automobile > Map View.
may cause the map to draw 2. Select an option:
slower. • Touch Track Up to display
• Map View—sets the perspective the map in two dimensions
on the map. (2-D), with your direction of
• Map Theme—changes the color travel at the top.
of the map data. • Touch North Up to display
• Map Data Layout—changes the map in 2-D with North at
the amount of data visible on the the top.
map. • Touch 3-D to display the map
• Vehicle—changes the icon to in three dimensions.
represent your position on the
map. Go to www.garmingarage
.com for more icons.
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Pedestrian Navigation Avoiding Transit Types

Settings NOTE: Transit types are available
From the main menu, touch Tools > when cityXplorer maps are loaded
Settings > Navigation > Pedestrian. (page 30).
• Limit Walking—controls how 1. From the main menu, touch
much of a pedestrian route will Tools > Settings > Navigation >
include walking. Pedestrian > Public Transit.
• Public Transit—avoids selected 2. Select the transit type to avoid on
transit types. your routes.
• Trip Log—displays the path of 3. Touch Save.
your travels on the map.
◦◦ Show on Map—displays the Route Preferences
path of your travels on the From the main menu, touch Tools >
map. Settings > Navigation > Automobile
◦◦ Clear Trip Log > nüRoute > Calculation Mode.
The route calculation is based on
road speeds and vehicle acceleration
data for a given route.
• Faster Time—calculates routes
that are faster to drive but can be
longer in distance.

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• Shorter Distance—calculates About trafficTrends

routes that are shorter in distance When the trafficTrends™ feature is
but can take more time to drive. enabled, your device uses historic
• Less Fuel—calculates routes traffic information to calculate more-
that could use less fuel than other efficient routes. Different routes may
routes. be calculated based on traffic trends
for the day of the week or based on
• Prompted—prompts you to
the time of day.
select a route calculation mode
before navigating (pages 11). Enabling trafficTrends
• Off Road—calculates a direct 1. From the main menu, touch
line from your location to your Tools > Settings > Navigation
destination. > Automobile > nüRoute >
trafficTrends > Enabled.
Avoiding Road Features
1. From the main menu, touch
Tools > Settings > Navigation
> Automobile > nüRoute >
Avoidances.
2. Select the road features to avoid
on your routes.
3. Touch Save.

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 Customizing the Device

Display Settings Language Settings

From the main menu, touch Tools > From the main menu, touch Tools >
Settings > Display. Settings > Language.
• Color Mode—sets a light • Voice Language—sets the
background (Day), a dark language for voice prompts.
background (Night), or • Text Language—sets all
automatically switches between on-screen text to the selected
the two based on the sunrise language.
time and the sunset time for your
NOTE: Changing the text
current location (Auto).
language does not change the
• Brightness—changes the language of user-entered data or
brightness of the screen. map data, such as street names.
Decreasing the brightness can
save battery power. • Keyboard Language—sets the
language for your keyboard.
• Screenshot—allows you to take a
• Keyboard Layout—sets the
picture of the device screen (page
keyboard layout.
40).

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Customizing the Device

Viewing Map Information Managing the Bluetooth

From the main menu, touch Tools Device List
> Settings > myMaps. You can add, disconnect, or delete
phones that your device detects while
Enabling Maps Bluetooth is enabled.
1. From the main menu, touch Tools
> Settings > myMaps. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools
> Settings > Bluetooth > Phone.
2. Select a map.
2. Select an option:
Bluetooth Settings • Select a phone for your device
From the main menu, touch Tools > to connect with.
Settings > Bluetooth. • Touch to add a phone to
the menu.
• Add Phone or Phone
• Touch to delete a phone
• Bluetooth—enables the
from the device memory.
Bluetooth component.
• Touch None to drop your
The Bluetooth icon appears on
current connection.
the main menu if the Bluetooth
component is turned on.
• Friendly Name—allows you
to enter a friendly name that
identifies your nüvi on devices
with Bluetooth technology.

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 Customizing the Device

Enabling Traffic Restoring Settings

The traffic receiver is included in 1. From the main menu, touch Tools
some device packages. > Settings.
From the main menu, touch Tools 2. If necessary, select a settings
> Settings > Traffic > Traffic > category.
Enabled. 3. Select > Restore > Yes.
About Traffic Subscriptions
You can purchase additional
subscriptions or a renewal if your
subscription expires. Go to
www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.

Viewing Traffic Subscriptions

From the main menu, touch
Tools > Settings > Traffic >
Subscriptions.

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Appendix

Appendix Caring for Your Device

notice
Power Cables Avoid dropping your device and
Your device can be powered three operating it in high-shock and high-
ways. vibration environments.
• Vehicle power cable Do not expose the device to water.
• USB cable (included with some Contact with water can cause this
models) device to malfunction.
• AC adapter (optional accessory)
Do not store the device where
About GPS Satellite prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it
Signals can cause permanent damage.
The device must acquire satellite
signals in order to navigate. Never use a hard or sharp object to
operate the touchscreen, or damage
When the device has acquired may result.
satellite signals, the signal strength
bars on the main menu are green
. When it loses satellite signals,
the bars turn red or clear .
For more information about GPS, go
to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
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 Appendix

Cleaning the Outer Casing Avoiding Theft

• Remove the device and mount
notice from sight when not in use.
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents
that can damage plastic components. • Remove the residue left on the
windshield by the suction cup.
1. Clean the outer casing of the • Do not keep your unit in the glove
device (not the touchscreen) using compartment.
a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution. • Register your device at
http://my.garmin.com.
2. Wipe the device dry.
• Use the Garmin Lock™ feature
Cleaning the Touchscreen (page 58).
1. Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2. If necessary, use water, isopropyl
alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner.
3. Apply the liquid to the cloth.
4. Gently wipe the screen with the
cloth.

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Appendix

Locking the Device Changing Your Security

Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent Location
system that locks your device. Each 1. From the Garmin Lock menu,
time you turn on the device, you must Security Location.
enter the PIN or drive to the security 2. Drive to the new security
location. location.
1. From the main menu, touch Tools 3. Touch Set.
> Settings > System > Garmin About the Security Location
Lock > Lock Device > Enabled. Your security location should be a
3. Enter a 4-digit PIN twice. location you return to often, such as
4. Drive to a security location. your home. If the device has satellite
signals and you are at the security
5. Touch Set. location, you do not need to enter
Changing Your Garmin Lock the PIN.
PIN NOTE: If you forget your PIN and
1. From the Garmin Lock menu, your security location, you must
touch Change PIN. send your device to Garmin to get
2. Enter a new 4-digit PIN twice. it unlocked. You must also send a
valid product registration or proof of
purchase.

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Erasing User Data Changing the Fuse in the

1. Turn the device on. Vehicle Power Cable
2. Hold your finger on the lower- notice
right corner of the device screen. When replacing the fuse, do not lose
3. Keep your finger pressed until the any of the small pieces and make sure
pop-up window appears. they are put back in the proper
4. Touch Yes to clear all user data. position. The vehicle power cable
All original settings are restored. Any does not work unless it is assembled
items that you have saved are erased. correctly.
If your device does not charge
Maximizing the Battery Life in your vehicle, you may need to
• Press and quickly release the replace the fuse located at the tip of
Power key to lock the screen and the vehicle adapter.
put the device in sleep mode.
• From the main menu, touch 1. Unscrew the end piece.
Tools > Settings > Display > TIP: You may End
Brightness to turn down the need to use a piece
backlight. coin to remove Silver tip
• Do not leave your device in direct the end piece.
sunlight. 2. Remove the end
piece, the silver Fuse
• Avoid prolonged exposure to
excessive heat. tip, and the fuse
(glass and silver cylinder).
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3. Install an 1 A fast-blow fuse. 3. Place the disk on the dashboard.

4. Place the silver tip in the end 4. Remove the clear plastic cover
piece. from the top of the disk.
5. Screw the end piece back into the 5. Place the suction cup mount on
vehicle power cable. top of the disk.
6. Flip the lever down (toward the
Mounting on Your disk).
Dashboard
Removing the Device,
Notice
The permanent mounting adhesive is
Cradle, and Mount
extremely difficult to remove after it Removing the Device from
is installed. the Cradle
1. Press up on the tab on the top of
Use the enclosed mounting disk to the cradle.
mount your device to the dashboard
and comply with certain state 2. Tilt the device forward.
regulations.
1. Clean and dry the dashboard
where you are placing the disk.
2. Remove the backing from the
adhesive on the bottom of the
disk.

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Removing the Cradle from the About nüMaps Lifetime

Mount For a one-time payment, you can
1. Turn the cradle to the right or left. receive up to four map updates each
2. Apply pressure until the socket on year for the life of your device.
the cradle releases the ball on the For more information on nüMaps
mount. Lifetime and complete terms and
conditions, go to www.garmin.com,
Removing the Suction Cup
and click on Maps.
Mount from the Windshield
1. Flip the lever on the suction cup Some models include subscriptions
mount toward you. nüMaps Lifetime.
2. Pull the tab on the suction cup • LM—Models with “LM” after
toward you. the model number include a
nüMaps Lifetime subscription.
• LMT—Models with “LMT”
in their name include a lifetime
traffic subscription, nüMaps
Lifetime subscription, and a
traffic receiver.

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Purchasing Additional Installing a POI Loader

Maps You can create or download custom
POI lists and install them on your
1. Go to your device product page
device using POI Loader software.
on the Garmin Web site (www
.garmin.com). 1. Go to www.garmin.com/extras.
2. Click the Maps tab. 2. Click Services > POI Loader.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Install the POI Loader onto your
computer.
Custom Points of
Using the POI Loader Help
Interest Files
Custom POIs are customized points For more information on the POI
on the map. They can contain alerts Loader, refer to the Help file.
that let you know if you are near
a designated point or if you are With the POI Loader open, click
traveling faster than a specified Help.
speed. Finding Extras
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Extras.
2. Select a category.

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Safety Cameras Purchasing Accessories

‹ Caution Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Garmin is not responsible for the
accuracy of, or the consequences of Contacting Garmin
using, a custom point of interest or a Product Support
safety camera database. You can contact Garmin Product
Safety camera information is Support if you have any questions
available in some locations. Go to about this product.
http://my.garmin.com for availability. • In the USA, go to www.garmin
For these locations, the device .com/support, or contact Garmin
includes the locations of hundreds USA by phone at (800) 800.1020.
of safety cameras. Your device alerts • In the UK, contact Garmin
you when you are approaching a (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808
safety camera and can warn you if 2380000.
you are driving too fast. The data
is updated at least weekly, so you • In Europe, go to www.garmin
always have access to the most up-to- .com/support and click Contact
date information. Support for in-country support
information, or contact Garmin
You can purchase a new region or (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)
extend an existing subscription at any 870.8501241.
time. Each region that you purchase
has an expiration date.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
My device is not • Verify that the GPS simulator is turned off
acquiring satellite (page 49).
signals • From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings >
System > GPS Simulator > Off.
• Take your device out of parking garages and
away from tall buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for several minutes.
The suction cup • Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing
will not stay on my alcohol.
windshield. • Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
• Mount the suction cup (page 2).
The device does not • Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (page
charge in my vehicle. 59).
• 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.
My battery does not To maximize the time between changes, turn down
stay charged for very the backlight (page 53).
long.

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My battery gauge does Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it
not seem accurate. (without interrupting the charge cycle).
How do I know my When your device is in USB mass storage mode, a
device is in USB mass picture of a device connected to a computer is shown
storage mode? on the device screen. Also, you should see two new
removable disk drives listed in My Computer.
The device is 1. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
connected to the 2. Turn off the device.
computer, but it will not 3. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your
go into mass storage computer and into your device.
mode. The device automatically turns on and goes into
USB mass storage mode.
4. Verify your device is connected to a USB port and
not a USB hub.
I cannot see any new If you have several network drives mapped on your
removable drives in my computer, Windows can have trouble assigning drive
list of drives. letters to your device drives. Refer to your operating
system Help file to learn how to map or assign drive
letters.
My phone will not • From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings
connect to the device. > Bluetooth. The Bluetooth field must be set to
Enabled.
• Turn on your phone and bring it within 33 feet of
the device.
• Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.

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Index settings 54
brightness 53
49–56
custom POIs 62
Symbols C D
2-D, 3-D map view 50 calculator 40 dashboard disk 60
calls deleting
A
answering 33 all user data 59
accessories 63
call waiting 33 character 8
adding a stop 12
hanging up 33 favorites 20
addresses 15
home 34 files 48
anti-theft feature 58
muting 33 pictures 40
avoiding
caring for your device 56 recent finds list 16
public transit types 51
changing destinations 12 trips 21
road types 52
charging your device detailed maps 47, 54
theft 57
4, 64 detours 13
traffic 44
cityXplorer maps 11, 30 diacritical characters 8
B cleaning your device 57 display settings 53
battery 4, 64 computer, connecting 5 driving directions 28
Bluetooth technology converting
E
31–35 currency 41
ecoRoute 36–39
calling from location units 41
calibrate fuel economy
map 17 coordinates 16
37
friendly name 54 current location, saving
ecoChallenge score
on nüvi models 1 19
37
pairing with phone 31 customizing the device
fuel economy
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information 38 saved locations junction view 1, 29

mileage report 39 (Favorites) 19
K
vehicle profile 36 using photos 17
keyboard 8
editing using the map 15
language mode 8, 53
change categories 20 fuse, changing 59
change map symbol L
G
20 lane assist 1
Garmin Lock 58
destinations 21 latitude and longitude 16
Garmin Product Support
favorites 20 location map options 17
63
home location 14 locking
geocaching 16
saved trip 21 the device 58
go home 14
extras 62 the screen 6
GPS
F about 56 M
Favorites 19–20 settings 49 maps 26
feedback on POI’s 18 simulator 18 adding 62
files data layout 50
H
deleting 48 detail level 50
Help 36
supported types 47 errors 18
historical traffic 52
finding locations information 54
home
by address 15 pedestrian 29
phone number 34
by coordinates 16 purchasing 62
setting a location 13
by name 14 theme 50
by postal code 15 J view 50
recent selections 16 JPEG image files 47 MapSource 47, 62

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mass storage mode 47 next turn 28 finding 10

measurements, converting nüMaps Lifetime 61 POI loader 47
41 nüRoute 50 predictive routing 26
memory card 47 nüvi models product support 63
microSD card 6 2200 1 protecting your device
mileage report 39 2300 1 56
mobile phone features 31 public transit
O
mounting the device avoidances 51
off-road navigation 13, 52
on dashboard 60 city maps 30
offers 46
on windshield 64
disabling 46 R
removing from mount
viewing 46 recalculating routes 13
60
on-screen buttons 7 recently found locations
mute
16
audio 7 P
registering the device 5
phone call 33 pairing a mobile phone 31
removing the mount 61
myDashboard 5 parking 13
renaming trips 21
myTrends 26 pedestrian mode
reporting map errors 18
settings 51
N resetting
photo navigation
navigation 25 home location 14
loading pictures 17
off road 13 the max speed 27
picture viewer 39
pedestrian 29 trip data 27
PIN
photo 17 your device 6
Bluetooth 31
settings 50 routes
Garmin Lock 58
nearby services 36 calculation 51
points of interest
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off road 13, 52 storing the device 56 turn-by-turn directions 28

stopping 13 system settings 49 turn list 28
S T U
safe mode 49 text language 53 unit converter 41
safety cameras time settings 49 unit ID 49
alerts 63 tools 36–41 updating
databse 63 Track Up 50 maps 5
satellite signals 56 traffic 42–46 software 5
saving activating a USB 65
found locations 19 subscription 42 connectors 3
your current location adding traffic user data, deleting 59
19 subscriptions 55
V
school zone database 62 icons 43
vehicle profile 38
screen incidents 44
voice command
brightness 53 receiver 43
activating 22
orient 8 trafficTrends 52
icons and tones 23
screenshots 40 trafficTrends 1
navigating with 23
security location 58 transportation mode 9
red icon 23
settings 49–55 changing 9
tips for using 23
software trip computer 27
wakeup phrase 22
version 49 resetting information
voice dial 35
speech recognition 22 26
voice language 53
speed limit trip planner 20
voice mail 33
icon 25 troubleshooting 64
volume
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adjusting 7
W
Where Am I? 36
world clock 40

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your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.

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