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Garmin Nuvi 205 Series Owner's Manual

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Certification Exhibit
FCC ID: IPH-01392
IC: 1792A-01392
FCC Rule Part: 15.249
IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210, Issue 7, June 2007
ACS Report Number: 08-0312
Manufacturer: Garmin International Inc.
Model: 01102031
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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

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  • Page 1 FCC ID: IPH-01392 IC: 1792A-01392 FCC Rule Part: 15.249 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210, Issue 7, June 2007 ACS Report Number: 08-0312 Manufacturer: Garmin International Inc. Model: 01102031 Manual 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598...
  • Page 2 nüvi 205/205W series ® owner’s manual...
  • Page 3 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of...

  • Page 4: Nüvi ® Tips And Shortcuts

    Introduction Introduction myGarmin ™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin Manual Conventions products: When you are instructed to “touch” something, use your finger to touch • Register your Garmin unit. an item on the screen.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Finding a Place by Spelling nüvi Tips and Shortcuts..® the Name ......9 myGarmin ......™ Searching Near Another Contact Garmin ..... Location ........9 Getting Started ....Finding Recently Found Step 1: Mount Your nüvi ..2 Places .........10 Step 2: Configure Your Favorites ......10...
  • Page 6 Introduction Making Hands Free Phone Viewing Advertisements ..26 Calls ........Using FM Traffic ....Pairing Your Phone .....16 Traffic in Your Area .....28 Receiving a Call ....17 Severity Color Code ...28 In a Call ......18 Traffic on Your Route ..28 Phone Menu .......18 Viewing the Traffic Map...
  • Page 7 About GPS Satellite Technology Options ....34 Signals ........43 Changing the Proximity Extras and Optional Points Settings ....35 Accessories ......44 Viewing Traffic Subscription Garmin Travel Guide ..45 Information ......35 Specifications .....46 Restoring All Settings ..37 Declaration of Conformity ...48 Software License Appendix ......

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Power key: Slide to the left to turn the nüvi on/off; slide to the right to lock the screen. Mini-USB connector Memory card...

  • Page 9: Step 1: Mount Your Nüvi

    Getting Started Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting. Step 1: Mount Your nüvi 1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nüvi. 2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. Suction cup mount Suction cup mount 3.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Configure Your Nüvi

    Getting Started Step 2: Configure Your Step 4: Use Your nüvi nüvi ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ To turn your nüvi on, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the ➎ ➏ on-screen instructions. To turn your ➐ ➑ ➒ nüvi off, slide the Power key to...

  • Page 11: Finding Your Destination

    Getting Started Finding Your Your Destination The Where to? menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed maps loaded in your nüvi contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services.

  • Page 12: Following Your Route

    Getting Started Following Your Route Adding a Stop As you travel, your nüvi guides You can add a stop (called a Via you to your destination with voice Point) to your route. The nüvi gives prompts, arrows on the map, and you directions to the Via Point and directions at the top of the map.

  • Page 13: Taking A Detour

    Getting Started Taking a Detour Locking the Screen 1. With a route active, touch Menu. To prevent accidental screen touches, slide the Power key to the right 2. Touch Detour. ( ). To unlock the screen, slide the The nüvi attempts to get you Power key to the center position.

  • Page 14: Where To

    Where to? Where to? 3. Enter the number of the address, and touch Done. The Where to? menu provides 4. Enter the street name, and touch several different categories you can Done. use to search for locations. To learn 5. Select the correct street in the list, how to perform a simple search, see if necessary.

  • Page 15: Go! Page Options

    Where to? Go! Page Options Changing Your Home Location To set a different home location: 1. Touch Tools > My Data > Home Location. ➊ ➋ 2. Select an option: ➌ ➍ • Enter your address. ➊ Touch route info to view •...

  • Page 16: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    Where to? Finding a Place by Spelling the Name If you know the name of the destination you are looking for, you can spell it using the on-screen keyboard. You can also enter letters Touch to add a space. Touch contained in the name to narrow the to move the cursor.

  • Page 17: Finding Recently Found Places

    Where to? • Where I Am Now—search note: When you touch Clear, all near your current location. items in the list are removed. This process does not delete the actual • A Different City—search near place from your nüvi. the city you enter. •...

  • Page 18: Finding A Place Using The Map

    Where to? Finding Saved Places • Change Map Symbol—touch a new symbol used to mark 1. Touch Where to?. this location on the map. 2. Touch Favorites. Your saved • Change Phone Number— locations are listed. enter a phone number, and Editing Saved Places touch Done.

  • Page 19: Entering Coordinates

    Entering Coordinates routes to them. Go to http://connect If you know the geographic .garmin.com/photos to download coordinates of your destination, you pictures with location information. can use your nüvi to navigate to your page 22 for more information.

  • Page 20: Navigating Off Road

    Where to? 1. Touch Where to? > Favorites > Panoramio Photos. Pictures you have saved on the nüvi drive or on the memory card are listed. 2. Touch a picture. Navigating Off Road If you are not following roadways as you navigate, use Off Road mode.

  • Page 21: Using The Main Pages

    Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages Map Page Touch View map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your current location. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map (see page 12).

  • Page 22: Trip Computer

    Using the Main Pages Trip Computer Turn List Page The trip computer displays your When you are navigating a route, the current speed and provides helpful turn list page displays turn-by-turn statistics about your trip. instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns.

  • Page 23: Making Hands Free Phone Calls

    To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth Initiate pairing from your nüvi or technology is compatible with the from your phone. Refer to your nüvi, go to www.garmin.com phone instructions. /bluetooth. To pair using your phone Bluetooth wireless technology settings: establishes a wireless link between 1.

  • Page 24: Receiving A Call

    Making Hands Free Phone Calls When you turn on the nüvi, it tries to 4. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. connect to the last phone to which it was connected. 5. Select the nüvi from the list of devices. note: Not all phones support all 6.

  • Page 25: In A Call

    Making Hands Free Phone Calls In a Call Using Call Waiting When you are on a call and you During a call, the in Call icon receive a second call (call waiting), appears. Touch > end Call the Incoming Call window appears. hang up.
  • Page 26 Making Hands Free Phone Calls Using Your Phone Book Viewing Your Call History Each time your phone connects Each time your phone connects with the nüvi, the phone book is to the nüvi, your call history is automatically loaded into the nüvi. automatically transferred to the nüvi.
  • Page 27 Making Hands Free Phone Calls Placing Calls Using Voice To enter your phone number: 1. Touch Phone > Call Home. Dial 2. Touch Enter Phone Number You can place calls by speaking the use the keypad page or Select contact’s name. From Phonebook (only available 1.

  • Page 28: Managing Files

    43 and as mounted volumes on Mac ® computers. • GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader: see page note: Some operating systems or computers with multiple network drives can not display the nüvi drives. See your operating system Help file to learn how to map the drives.

  • Page 29: Loading Pictures For Photo Navigation

    Edit > Copy. pages 12–13 and go to http:// connect.garmin.com/photos for more 3. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/volume. information. 4. Click Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files in the Deleting Files nüvi memory or on the memory Connect the nüvi to your computer,...

  • Page 30: Using The Tools

    MSN® Direct You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. To Settings purchase an accessory, visit For information about the settings, http://buy.garmin.com. pages 31–37. Picture Viewer...

  • Page 31: My Data

    Using the Tools My Data 1. Touch Tools > Picture Viewer. Use this tool to manage and delete 2. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. your saved data, such as your Favorites. 3. Touch the arrows to view all the images.

  • Page 32: Calculator

    Using the Tools Calculator Unit Converter 1. Touch Tools > Calculator. 1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Enter the first number of your 2. Touch Conversion, select a type calculation. of measurement, and touch OK. 3. Touch an operator (÷, ×, -, or +). 3.

  • Page 33: Viewing Advertisements

    Using the Tools related to that advertisement. If the 2. Touch the currency buttons and select the currencies you want to advertisement includes a coupon update. icon, touch the coupon icon on the Go! page to receive a coupon code. 3.

  • Page 34: Using Fm Traffic

    Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic Traffic information is not available information. The FM traffic receiver in all markets. See...

  • Page 35: Traffic In Your Area

    Using FM Traffic Traffic in Your Area Severity Color Code When you are receiving traffic The color of the traffic icon indicates information, a traffic icon appears the severity of the traffic delay. in the upper-left corner of the Map page.

  • Page 36: Viewing The Traffic Map

    Using FM Traffic Viewing the Traffic Map You might still be routed through traffic if no better alternative routes The traffic map shows color-coded exist. traffic flow and delays on nearby roads. If a non-severe traffic delay occurs on your route, touch the traffic icon 1.

  • Page 37: Traffic Subscriptions

    > Settings > Traffic. For more information, see page 35 and go to www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nüvi acquires satellite signals while...

  • Page 38: Customizing The Nüvi

    Customizing the nüvi Customizing the nüvi Units—change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles. Tools > Settings. 1. Touch Keyboard—touch QWertY for a layout similar to a computer keyboard, or touch for an alphabetical layout. This option is only available on widescreen models. about—display the nüvi software 2.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Display Settings

    Customizing the nüvi • Faster time—to calculate routes Screen Shot—turn on Screen Shot that are faster to drive but can be mode. Touch to take a screen longer in distance. shot. The picture bitmap file is saved screenshots in the folder on the nüvi •...

  • Page 40: Setting The Languages

    Change to change restore—restore the original the icon used to display your position language settings. on the map. Touch the icon you want to use, and then touch oK. Download additional vehicle icons at www.garmin.com/vehicles. nüvi 205/205W series owner’s manual...

  • Page 41: Changing Security Settings

    Note that restoring nüvi. Touch a map to enable (check the security settings will not clear mark) or disable (no check mark) your Garmin Lock PIN or security that map. location. restore—restore the original map Setting the Bluetooth settings.

  • Page 42: Changing The Proximity Points Settings

    Customizing the nüvi remove—select the phone you Changing the Proximity • want to delete from the nüvi Points Settings memory, and touch Yes. You must have proximity points Bluetooth—turn on and off the (such as custom POIs or a safety Bluetooth component.
  • Page 43 You can purchase additional expiration dates are listed. Touch subscriptions or a renewal if your to add a subscription. subscription expires. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. European Options Current—select which provider note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with auto to use.

  • Page 44: Restoring All Settings

    Customizing the nüvi 5. Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. 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.

  • Page 45: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, Caring for Your nüvi isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass Your nüvi contains sensitive cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid electronic components that can be to the cloth, and then gently wipe the permanently damaged if exposed touch screen.

  • Page 46: Locking Your Nüvi

    Use the Garmin Lock feature. See note: If you forget your PIN and below for more information. your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get Locking Your nüvi it unlocked. You must also send a Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent valid product registration or proof of purchase.

  • Page 47: Resetting Your Nüvi

    2. Keep your finger pressed until the Updating the Software pop-up window appears. 1. Go to www.garmin.com/products 3. Touch to clear all user data. /webupdater, and download All original settings are restored. WebUpdater to your computer.

  • Page 48: Battery Information

    Appendix Battery Information • Connect your nüvi to a computer using a USB cable. The USB To maximize the lifetime of the cable is included with some battery, do not leave your nüvi in nüvi 205/205W packages. The direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged computer must be on for the nüvi exposure to excessive heat.

  • Page 49: Removing The Nüvi And Mount

    Appendix Mounting on Your 2. Remove the fuse (glass and silver cylinder), and replace it with a 3 A Dashboard fast-blow fuse. Use the enclosed mounting disk to 3. Ensure that the silver tip is placed mount your unit to the dashboard and in the black end piece.

  • Page 50: Additional Maps

    Appendix Additional Maps About GPS Satellite You can purchase additional Signals MapSource map data from Garmin Your nüvi must acquire GPS and load the maps in your nüvi (Global Positioning System) satellite internal memory or on an optional signals in order to navigate. If you memory card.

  • Page 51: Extras And Optional Accessories

    Safety Cameras .com or www.garmin.com/extras, or Safety camera information is contact your Garmin dealer. available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com for availability. Custom Points of Interest For these locations, the nüvi includes Use the POI Loader to load custom...

  • Page 52: Garmin Travel Guide

    > > alerts. To delete the Custom POIs from your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your computer. Open the Garmin\ poi folder in the nüvi drive or the memory card drive. Delete the file titled poi.gpi. Garmin Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide,...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Data storage: Internal memory and *Average acquisition times for a optional removable microSD stationary receiver with a clear view card. Data stored indefinitely. of the sky. Computer interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage operating system: Garmin nüvi 205/205W series owner’s manual...
  • Page 54 Data storage: Internal memory and stationary receiver with a clear view optional removable SD card. of the sky. Data stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage operating system: Garmin Charge time: Approximately 4 hours nüvi 205/205W series owner’s manual...

  • Page 55: Declaration Of Conformity

    CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title,...

  • Page 56: Index

    Index Index Bluetooth technology customizing the nüvi 16–20 31–36 deleting a phone custom POIs Symbols pairing with phone 2-D, 3-D map view dashboard disk settings Declaration of brightness accessories 44, Conformity browsing the map additional maps deleting alarm clock all user data alerts calculator character...
  • Page 57 FM traffic receiver keyboard viewing fuse, changing language mode 9, zooming layout MapSource kilometers max speed, reset Garmin Lock 34, measurements, geocaching converting Go! page options lithium-ion battery 41, microSD card go home miles nüvi 205/205W series owner’s manual...
  • Page 58 12–13 mode mute loading pictures off road audio preferences phone call Bluetooth simulating My Data Garmin Lock stopping myGarmin position icon proximity alerts Safe mode navigation safety camera database mode QWERTY keyboard settings satellite signals Next Turn page...
  • Page 59 Index security settings traffic voice language settings 31–36 adding traffic voice mail restoring subscriptions setting your location incidents walking route 13, simulating a route Trip Computer page WebUpdater software license trip data, reset Where Am I? agreement trip log Where to? 7–13 software update turn-by-turn directions...
  • Page 61 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
  • Page 62 Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. 190-00720-01_0E.indd 1...
  • Page 63 If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium- ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical and accurate cartography that is available to us at a burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
  • Page 64 This equipment has been tested and found to comply This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant in materials or workmanship for one year from the date to part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 65 Send the unit, freight charges or topography. Garmin makes no warranty as to the prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. accuracy or completeness of map data in this product.

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