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Garmin Nuvi 1690 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 nüvi 1690 ® owner’s manual 01102291...
  • Page 2 , nüMaps Guarantee ™ of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such name ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ... Looking at Your nüvi ... Using the Main Menu... Using the Main Menu Toolbar ... Mounting Your nüvi ... Charging Your nüvi ... Acquiring Satellites ... Selecting a Usage Mode ... Using the Power Button ... Adjusting the Volume ...
  • Page 4 Traffic in Your Area ... Traffic on Your Route ... Viewing the Traffic Map ... Viewing Traffic Delays ... Disabling Traffic ... Using Garmin nüLink! Services ... Finding a Destination with Local Search ... Finding a Destination Using Phone Book Listings ...
  • Page 5 Managing Files ... Supported File Types ... Connecting Your nüvi to Your Computer ... Transferring Files ... Deleting Files ... Using the Tools ... Accessing the Settings ... Using the Where Am I? Page .. Accessing Help ... Using ecoRoute ™...
  • Page 6 Mounting on Your Dashboard .. nüMaps Guarantee ™ nüMaps Lifetime ™ Additional Maps ... About GPS Satellite Signals ... Extras and Optional Accessories ... Garmin Travel Guide ... Contacting Garmin... Registering Your nüvi... Specifications ... Troubleshooting ... Index ... nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Looking at Your nüvi See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Power button: Press and hold to turn the nüvi on and off. Press and quickly release to view Power button menu, see microSD ™...

  • Page 8: Using The Main Menu Toolbar

    ➍ Current time. Touch to change time settings. ➎ Current temperature. Touch and hold to view weather information. ➏ Garmin nüLink! services ™ signal status. Touch and hold to view network information. ➐ Battery status. Mounting Your nüvi Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide ➏...

  • Page 9: Charging Your Nüvi

    6. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place. 7. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 10: Acquiring Satellites

    Changing Your Usage Mode 1. From the Main menu, touch the usage mode icon on the upper-left corner.

  • Page 11: Using The Power Button

    Using the Power Button Press and quickly release the power button to view additional options: • Touch to adjust the screen brightness. • Touch Lock Screen to prevent accidental screen touches. Power Off • Touch to turn off your nüvi. You can also turn off the nüvi by holding the power button for approximately three seconds.

  • Page 12: Adding A Stop

    Getting Started 1. Touch Where To? > Points of Interest. 2. Select a category. 3. Select a subcategory. 4. Select a destination. 5. Touch Go!. Adding a Stop 1. While navigating a route, touch > Where To?. 2. Search for the extra stop. 3.

  • Page 13: Finding Places

    Finding Places The Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To learn how to perform a simple search, see page Finding an Address nOTE: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your nüvi, the button names can change and some steps could be ordered differently.

  • Page 14: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    Finding Places Changing Your Home Location 1. Touch Tools > My Data Home Location. 2. Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations. Editing Your Home Location 1.

  • Page 15: Searching Near Another

    Searching Near Another Near Another Location 1. Touch Where To? > Near. 2. Select an option. Finding Recently Found Places Your nüvi stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. The most-recently viewed places appear at the top of the list. Touch Where To? recently Found >...

  • Page 16: Finding Places In Pedestrian Mode

    Each route on the page offers a different combination of public transit or pedestrian options. 8. Select a leg of the route to view more-detailed instructions, or touch Start to create the route. www.garmin.com to purchase cityXplorer maps. nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    Finding a Place by Spelling the Name Use the on-screen keyboard to spell the name of the destination you are looking for. You can also enter letters contained in the name to narrow the search. 1. Touch Where To? > Points of Interest >...

  • Page 18: Using Photo Navigation

    1. Connect your nüvi to your computer. 2. Go to http://connect.garmin.com /photos to download pictures with location information. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to select and load pictures.

  • Page 19: Sending Found Places To Your Nüvi

    Sending Found Places to Your nüvi You can send locations to your device from various online sources, including http://connect.garmin.com. 1. Find a location on a supported Web site. 2. Follow instructions on the Web site to send the location to your myGarmin account.

  • Page 20: Entering Coordinates

    • Touch to navigate to the location. • If the GPS simulator is on, touch Set Location to set your location to the selected location. See Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your nüvi to navigate to your...

  • Page 21: Using The Map

    Using the Map Pages Your route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route.

  • Page 22: Viewing The Trip Computer

    Using the Map Pages Viewing the Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides statistics about your trip. To view the trip Speed computer, touch the the map. nOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

  • Page 23: Viewing The Next Turn Page

    Viewing the Next Turn Page When you are navigating a route, the next turn shows the turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch the turn indicator in the upper-left corner of the map, or touch any turn on the turn list.

  • Page 24: Using The Pedestrian Map Page

    Using the Map Pages Using the Pedestrian Map Page ➊ ➋ In Pedestrian usage mode, your route is displayed on a two-dimensional map. The icons indicate the navigation method for that section of the route. For example, when you see board a bus at that point in the route.

  • Page 25: Using Traffic Data

    Using Traffic Data nOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. nOTE: nüLink! services are not available in all areas. Your nüvi can receive traffic information through your nüLink! subscription. Your device must be receiving a signal from nüLink! services to receive traffic...

  • Page 26: Traffic On Your Route

    Using Traffic Data Traffic on Your Route When calculating your route, the nüvi examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, the nüvi automatically recalculates the route.

  • Page 27: Viewing The Traffic Map

    Viewing the Traffic Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads. 1. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Touch Show Traffic Map the traffic incidents on a map. To return to the normal map from the traffic map, touch the traffic icon, and then touch Show normal...

  • Page 28: Using Garmin Nülink! Services

    Using Garmin nüLink!™ Services Using Garmin nüLink! Services Your nüvi comes with a subscription to nüLink! services, which allow you to receive current information on local events, fuel prices, flight times, and more. See www.garmin .com/nulink for more information. nOTE: You may not be able to receive current data when you are in a remote location.

  • Page 29: Finding A Destination Using Phone Book Listings

    3. Touch Done. nOTE: Local Search is not available in all areas. nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual Using Garmin nüLink!™ Services Finding a Destination Using Phone Book Listings 1. Touch Where To? >...

  • Page 30: Finding Fuel Prices

    Using Garmin nüLink!™ Services Finding Fuel Prices 1. Touch Where To? > Fuel 2. Touch Fuel Type and select the fuel type for your vehicle. A list of fuel prices per gallon at nearby gas stations appears. 3. Select a station.

  • Page 31: Making Hands-Free Phone Calls

    To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with the nüvi, go to www.garmin.com /bluetooth. The first time you use two devices together, you must “pair” them by establishing a relationship using a PIN or a passkey.

  • Page 32: Receiving A Call

    Making Hands-free Phone Calls 4. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 5. Select the nüvi from the list of devices. 6. Enter the nüvi Bluetooth PIN (1234) into your phone. Pairing Using the nüvi Settings 1. From the Main menu, touch >...

  • Page 33: In A Call

    In a Call During a call, the In Call icon End Call appears. Touch > Call Options hang up. Touch > for the following options: • Touch Tones—displays a keypad page so that you can use automated systems, such as voice mail.

  • Page 34: Using Your Phone Book

    Making Hands-free Phone Calls Using Your Phone Book Each time your phone connects with the nüvi, the phone book is automatically loaded into the nüvi. It can take a few minutes for the phone book to be available. Phone book transfer is not available on all phones.

  • Page 35: Calling Home

    Calling Home Enter a phone number for your home location so you can quickly call home. 1. Touch Phone > Call 2. The nüvi dials your home phone number. Entering Your Phone Number 1. Touch Phone > Call 2. Touch Enter Phone Number use the keypad page or From Phonebook...

  • Page 36: Finding Friends With

    This application only sends your location when you tell it to, unless you enable automatic updates. See www.garmin.com /nulink for more information. A data connection is required for this feature. nOTE: Ciao! is not available in all areas.

  • Page 37: Inviting A Friend By Phone Number

    Inviting a Friend by Phone Number 1. Touch Tools > Ciao! Invite by phone number. 2. Touch the button below Select Country to select the country where your friend is located. 3. Touch <Change Network> select a network with which your friend is registered.

  • Page 38: Accepting Or Declining A Pending Invitation

    Finding Friends with Ciao!™ 2. Touch Accept or Defer. If you accept the invitation, the person who sent the invitation is added to your friend list. If you defer, the person will appear in your friend list, but you will not be able to see his or her location.

  • Page 39: Entering Your Status

    Entering Your Status 1. Touch Tools > Ciao!. 2. Touch your user name in the friend list. 3. Touch the information balloon. 4. Touch Status. 5. Enter a status message with up to 255 characters. 6. Touch Done. Touch Privacy to read the privacy statement.

  • Page 40: Managing Files

    Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource : see ® • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader: see Connecting Your nüvi to Your Computer When you connect your nüvi to your computer, you will see an option to install myGarmin Agent...

  • Page 41: Transferring Files

    Transferring Files 1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 2. Highlight the file, and select Copy. 3. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/volume. 4. Select Edit > Paste Item. The file appears in the list of files in the nüvi memory or on the memory...

  • Page 42: Using The Tools

    Using the Tools Using the Tools The Tools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. From the Main menu, touch Tools. Accessing the Settings For information about the settings, pages 45–50. Using the Where Am I? Page Use the Where Am I? page to view current location information,...

  • Page 43: Calibrating The Fuel Economy

    The data provided by the ecoRoute features are estimates only. The data is not actually read from your vehicle. To receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits, calibrate the fuel economy. The first time you access the ecoRoute features you will be asked to enter fuel and mileage information about your vehicle.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Fuel Price

    Using the Tools Adjusting the Fuel Price Enter fuel price information to calculate the fuel cost of routes and to calculate the fuel reports. 1. Touch Tools > ecoRoute Price. 2. Enter the current fuel price, and touch Done. Taking the Driving Challenge The Driving Challenge tool helps you maximize your fuel economy by scoring your driving habits.

  • Page 45: Viewing The Mileage Report

    Stopping the Driving Challenge 1. From the Map page, touch 2. Touch Stop > Yes. Adjusting Your Vehicle Profile Tools ecoroute Touch > Profile. Fuel Type—select a fuel type. City Fuel Efficiency—enter the average city fuel efficiency for your vehicle. Hwy Fuel Efficiency—enter the average highway fuel efficiency for your vehicle.

  • Page 46: Viewing Mygarmin ™ Messages

    Tools > ecoRoute. 2. Select the category you want to reset, and touch Reset. Viewing myGarmin messages Garmin nüLink! services allow you to receive messages from myGarmin. page nOTE: nüLink! services are not available in all areas. 1. Touch Tools >...

  • Page 47: Viewing Weather Information

    4. Touch a flight. 5. If your flight has multiple connections, touch Next Leg check the next flight. Viewing Weather Information Weather information is a nüLink! service. See page nOTE: You may not be able to receive current data when you are in a remote area.

  • Page 48: Using The Unit Converter

    7. Touch conversion. Using the Currency Viewer. Coverter Currency conversion rates are automatically updated through your nüLink! service. nOTE: Garmin nüLink! services are not available in all areas. Tools > Unit Converter. Clear to perform another nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Using The World Clock

    1. Touch Tools > Currency. 2. Select the currency you want to change from and touch OK. 3. Select the currency you want to change to and touch OK. 4. Touch the box next to a currency to enter a value and touch Done. 5.

  • Page 50: Using The Calculator

    Using the Tools Editing Routes 1. Touch Where To? (or Tools) > Routes. 2. Select the route you want to edit. 3. Touch Edit. 4. Touch an option to edit the route. Using the Calculator Tools Calculator Touch > the calculator. Accessing My Data Use this tool to manage and delete your saved data, such as your...

  • Page 51: Customizing The Nüvi

    Touch Tools > Settings > System. gPS Simulator—turn on the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation, and to save battery power. nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual Customizing the nüvi Usage Mode—to optimize routes, specify how you will be navigating: automobile, Pedestrian, or Bicycle.

  • Page 52: Changing The Navigation Settings

    Customizing the nüvi Changing the Navigation Settings Tools Settings Touch > > navigation. route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route: • Faster Time—to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance—to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.

  • Page 53: Updating The Time Settings

    Screen Shot—turn on Screen Shot mode. Touch to take a screen shot. The picture bitmap file is saved in the screenshots folder on the nüvi drive. Brightness—adjust the backlight brightness level. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your battery life. restore—restore the original display settings.

  • Page 54: Changing The Map Settings

    Customizing the nüvi Changing the Map Settings Tools Settings > Map. Touch > Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail can cause the map to redraw slower. Map View—select a map perspective. Track Up—display the map in •...

  • Page 55: Changing Security Settings

    Position reporting—turn on to enable your nüvi to receive traffic information. restore—restore the original security settings. Note that restoring the security settings will not clear your Garmin Lock PIN or security location. Setting the Bluetooth Technology Options Touch Tools >...

  • Page 56: Changing The Proximity Points Settings

    Customizing the nüvi Bluetooth—turn the Bluetooth component on and off. The Bluetooth icon appears on the Main menu if the Bluetooth component is turned on. To prevent a phone from automatically connecting, touch Disabled. Friendly name—enter a friendly name that identifies your nüvi on devices with Bluetooth technology.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Appendix Caring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high- vibration environments.

  • Page 58: Locking Your Nüvi

    3. Enter a 4-digit PIN and drive to a security location. nOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase.

  • Page 59: Calibrating The Screen

    Agent download page. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. nOTE: If the AutoPlay menu does not open, or you are on a Mac computer, go to www.garmin .com/agent. After you have installed myGarmin Agent, you will be prompted to open myDashboard when you connect your nüvi to your computer.

  • Page 60: Clearing User Data

    Appendix Clearing User Data nOTiCE: This deletes all user- entered information. 1. Hold your finger on the lower‑right corner of the nüvi screen while turning on the nüvi. 2. Keep your finger pressed until a message appears. 3. Touch to clear all user data. All original settings are restored.

  • Page 61: Mounting On Your Dashboard

    1690 Owner’s Manual nüMaps Guarantee To receive one free map update (if available), register your nüvi http://my.garmin.com days of acquiring satellites while driving with your nüvi. You are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer...

  • Page 62: Additional Maps

    . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Extras and Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin .com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your Garmin dealer. nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Using Safety Cameras

    Internet. Some custom databases contain alert information for points, such as safety cameras and school zones. Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader to install the POI Loader onto your computer. For more information, refer to the POI Loader Help file. Press the Help file.

  • Page 64: Garmin Travel Guide

    Garmin International and its affiliates accept no liability for the use of this safety camera database. Garmin International and its affiliates do not...

  • Page 65: Contacting Garmin

    Contacting Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have questions. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable microSD card. Data stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage Operating system: Garmin Charge time: Up to 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage: 5 W max.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    My battery does not stay charged for very long. nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual Solution/Answer Ensure that the GPS simulator is turned off. From the Home screen, touch General > GPS Simulator Take your nüvi out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees.
  • Page 68 Appendix Problem/Question How do I clear all of my user data? My battery gauge does not seem accurate. The touchscreen is not responding to my touches. How do I know my nüvi is in USB mass storage mode? My computer never senses that the nüvi is connected.
  • Page 69 Tools > Settings Bluetooth field is set to Enabled. Ensure your phone is turned on and is less than 33 feet (about 10 meters) away from your nüvi. www.garmin.com/bluetooth Appendix page 15 > Food and Drink. > Bluetooth. Verify that the...

  • Page 70: Index

    Index Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view acceleration score accessories additional maps address white pages alarm clock alerts safety camera anti-theft feature 49, 52 audio version avoiding road types theft background color battery 54, 61 bicycle navigation Bluetooth technology 25–29 calling from Go! page deleting a phone...
  • Page 71 (Favorites) using photos 12–13 fuel prices fuel report Garmin Lock 49, 52 Garmin Travel Guide gas prices geocaching Go! page options Index go home about GPS off/on Help home phone number...
  • Page 72 Index language settings latitude lithium-ion battery local events Local Search browse categories by name lock the nüvi the screen longitude adding browsing detail level pedestrian settings viewing zooming MapSource 34, 56 max speed, reset measurements, converting mileage report miles mounting on dashboard on windshield removing from mount...
  • Page 73 Bluetooth Garmin Lock points of interest custom POI loader position icon power button proximity points alerts settings public transit city maps 4, 10 nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 74 Index system settings text language time settings time zone tools 36–41 touchscreen calibrating 53, 62 cleaning settings Track Up traffic 19–20 incidents transferring files trip computer trip log turn-by-turn directions turn list unit converter unit ID upcoming events updating maps software usage mode 4, 45...
  • Page 76 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 1200 East 151 Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK No. 68, Jangshu 2 September 2009 ©...

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