Acquiring Satellites; Selecting A Usage Mode - Garmin Nuvi 1690 Owner's Manual

Getting Started

Acquiring Satellites

1. Go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on your nüvi.
Acquiring satellite signals can take a
few minutes. The
satellite strength. When at least one
of the bars is green, your nüvi has
acquired satellite signals.

Selecting a Usage Mode

Pedestrian
Bicycle
Your nüvi offers several usage modes
for navigation. Routing is calculated
differently based on your usage
mode. For example, in Pedestrian
usage mode with cityXplorer
loaded, your nüvi calculates a route

bars indicate
Automobile
maps
™
that uses a combination of public
transit options, such as riding a bus
or subway, and walking. cityXplorer
maps are not included with your nüvi.
See www.garmin.com
cityXplorer maps.
Changing Your Usage Mode
1. From the Main menu, touch the
usage mode icon on the upper-left
corner.
2. Select a mode, and touch OK.
3. Touch Yes, and follow the
on‑screen instructions to configure
your settings.
Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as
you navigate, use Off Road mode.
Tools Settings
Touch >
route Preference
>
OK.
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