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  • Page 1 ® nüvi 2200 series quick start manual for use with these nüvi models: 2200, 2240, 2250...
  • Page 2 Getting Started Mounting Your Device 127,&( WARNING See the ,PSRUWDQW 6DIHW\ DQG 3URGXFW Before mounting the device, see ,QIRUPDWLRQ guide in the product the ,PSRUWDQW 6DIHW\ DQG 3URGXFW ,QIRUPDWLRQ guide for information box for product warnings and other important information. about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.
  • Page 3 Connecting the Device ➊ 5. Snap the mount onto the ➋ suction cup arm to Vehicle Power WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion ➋ battery. To prevent the possibility of ➊ personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to 6.
  • Page 4 Europe, connect the external product support, and more. antenna to the traf¿c receiver and For more information, go to secure it to the windshield using .garmin.com/dashboard. the suction cups. After the device has been connected Setting Up myDashboard to vehicle power, the following 1.
  • Page 5 2. Register the device (page Manual 3. Under Software Updates, click The owner’s manual for your device Update Now. is available on the Garmin Web site. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 1. Open myDashboard (page ™ nüMaps Guarantee 2. Register the device...
  • Page 6 Device Overview • Press and quickly release the Power key to exit the menu. ➊ About Points of Interest ➋ The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Finding a Point of Interest by Power key Category ➊...
  • Page 7 ™ cityXplorer maps loaded to navigate using public transit. ➍ • Touch to stop a route. Go to www.garmin.com ➎ • Touch to detour a route. purchase cityXplorer maps. ➏ • Touch to adjust the volume. ➐...
  • Page 8 • Touch to return to the Main use safe driving judgment at all times. menu. Garmin will not be responsible for Touch and hold to return to the any traf¿c ¿nes or citations that you Main menu. may receive for failing to follow all ➎...
  • Page 9 Using myTrends About the Transportation Modes As you drive with the device on, ™ myTrends gathers information that Automobile mode allows the device to predict when you are traveling to a common Pedestrian mode destination, like your workplace or home. When myTrends is activated, Routes are calculated differently the destination and estimated time of based on your transportation mode.
  • Page 10 About Traf¿c 1. Connect the traf¿c receiver to an external power source. 127,&( 2. Connect the traf¿c receiver to the Garmin is not responsible for the device. accuracy or timeliness of FM Traf¿c NOTE: Heated (metallized) information. windshields could degrade the Some models can receive FM performance of the traf¿c receiver.
  • Page 11 .com/support, or call Garmin USA 4. Touch > Avoid. at (800) 800.1020. • In the UK, call Garmin (Europe) Power Cables Ltd. at 0808 2380000. Charge the device using one of these cables. • In Europe, go to www.garmin...
  • Page 12 , nüMaps Guarantee , and myTrends are trademarks 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 by ®...
  • Page 13 ® nüvi 2200/2300 series owner’s manual for use with these nüvi models: 2200, 2240, 2250, 2300, 2310, 2340, 2350, 2360, 2370...
  • Page 14 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 15: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Map Pages ......Viewing the Map While nüvi 2200/2300 Series Navigating ......Models ......... Hands-Free Phone Calls .. About Pairing the Devices ..Getting Started ....Mounting the Device ....Using the Tools ....Connecting the Device to Viewing Current Location Vehicle Power ......
  • Page 16 Purchasing Additional Maps ..Language Settings....Custom Points of Interest ..Viewing Map Information ..Purchasing Accessories ..Bluetooth Settings ....Contacting Garmin Product Enabling Traf¿c ......Support ......... Restoring Settings ....Troubleshooting ...... Index ........nüvi 2200/2300 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Nüvi 2200/2300 Series Models

    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.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Mounting the Device ‹ WARNING ‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion See the ,PSRUWDQW 6DIHW\ DQG battery. To prevent the possibility of 3URGXFW ,QIRUPDWLRQ guide in the personal injury or product damage product box for product warnings caused by battery exposure to and other important information.
  • Page 19 Getting Started 3. Place the suction cup on the USB Connectors on the windshield. Devices Use the USB port on the device to 4. Flip the lever back toward the connect the device to vehicle power windshield. or a computer. ➊...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Device To Vehicle Power

    Getting Started 3. If you are using a traf¿c receiver in Europe, connect the external ➋ antenna to the traf¿c receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. There is a mini-USB ➌ connector on the back of After the device is connected to the mount.

  • Page 21: About Mydashboard

    ® you are using Windows 7 or a satellites while driving with your ® computer, go to 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 1. From myDashboard, click 2.

  • Page 22: Device Overview

    Getting Started 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Power Key Press and quickly release the Device Overview Power key to view additional options. ➊ Each model has a power key and a ™ ➋ microSD card slot. • Touch and drag the scroll bar to adjust screen brightness.
  • Page 23 • Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile 2. Select an option: phone. • Move the slider from left to www.garmin.com/bluetooth right to adjust the volume. for information. • Touch to view volume ➐ • Touch to adjust the volume.
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: Transportation Modes

    Getting Started 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.

  • Page 26: Finding Locations

    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, ¿nding locations. such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Use the Points of Interest • By category (page function to browse for nearby •...
  • Page 27 Finding Locations • 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 ™...
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Setting A Home Location

    Finding Locations 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.

  • Page 30: Location Searches

    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 location’s address or coordinates, From the main menu, touch browsing the map, and more. Where To? >...
  • Page 31 Finding Locations 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 12. If necessary, select the address. steps could be different than the steps below.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Using The Location Map

    ➋ ➎ 1. Connect your device to your ➌ ➍ computer (page 47). 2. Go to http://connect.garmin.com ➑ ➏ ➐ /photos. 3. Follow the instructions on the ➊ • Touch to save the location to Web site to select and load your Favorites.
  • Page 34 Finding Locations Rating a Point of Interest ➏ • Touch to return to the previous When available, you can view and page. change the star rating for a point of ➐ • Touch and drag to view interest. different parts of the map. 1.

  • Page 35: Favorites

    Finding Locations 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 > Save > OK. An information box appears for the location.

  • Page 36: Planning A Trip

    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 1.
  • Page 37 Finding Locations 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. 2. Select a saved trip. 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? >...

  • Page 38: Voice Command

    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 1.
  • Page 39 Voice Command Tips for Using Voice • When appears, you can say a Commands command. • Speak in a normal voice directed Navigating to a Popular at the device. Location Using Voice • Say commands as they appear on Commands the screen.
  • Page 40 Voice Command 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 > Enabled.

  • Page 41: Map Pages

    Garmin will not be responsible for any traf¿c ¿nes or citations that you may receive for failing to follow all applicable traf¿c laws and signs.
  • Page 42 Map Pages Using the Navigation Map ➒ • Touch 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 ➑...
  • Page 43 Map Pages Viewing Trip Information Resetting Trip Information 1. From the map, touch the Speed The trip information page displays ¿eld > your present speed and provides statistics about your trip. 2. Select an option: • When not navigating a route, TIP: If you make frequent stops, touch Reset All to reset leave the device turned on so it can...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 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 ➊...
  • Page 46 See http://my.garmin.com to purchase cityXplorer maps. The yellow icons indicate the navigation method used in each section of the route.

  • Page 47: Hands-Free Phone Calls

    Enabled > Save. phone with Bluetooth technology 2. Enable the Bluetooth component is compatible with the device, go to on your phone. www.garmin.com/bluetooth. NOTE: This might be in a menu called Settings, Bluetooth, About Pairing the Connections, or Hands-free. Devices 3.
  • Page 48 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. >...
  • Page 49 Hands-Free Phone Calls Receiving a Call Using Call Waiting When you are on a call and you • Touch Answer. receive a second call (call waiting), a • Touch Ignore to ignore the call. window appears. Using the Device During a Call •...
  • Page 50 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 touch Call Home. 2.
  • Page 51 Hands-Free Phone Calls 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 >...

  • Page 52: Using The Tools

    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.
  • Page 53 Using the Tools engine light. Go to www.garmin 3. Enter how much fuel the vehicle .com/ecoroute for compatibility and has used since the last ¿ll up. purchasing information. 4. Enter the distance you have traveled since the last ¿ll up.
  • Page 54 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 Information • Overall—displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and 1.

  • Page 55: Using The Picture Viewer

    Using the Tools 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 ef¿ciency. > ecoRoute. About the Mileage Report 2.

  • Page 56: Using The World Clock

    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 shaded area of the map.

  • Page 57: Using The Unit Converter

    Using the Tools Using the Unit Converter 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Unit Converter. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools 2. Select the box with a currency > Unit Converter. listed. 2. Select the box with a unit of 3.

  • Page 58: Traf¿C

    Subscription Activation You do not need to activate the 127,&( subscription included with your FM traf¿c receiver. The subscription Garmin is not responsible for the activates automatically after your accuracy or timeliness of the traf¿c device acquires satellite signals while information.

  • Page 59: Traf¿C Receiver

    Traf¿c Traf¿c Receiver Receiving Traf¿c ➊ Information ➋ When the receiver is within a traf¿c ➌ coverage area your device will begin ➍ displaying traf¿c information. ➎ The traf¿c receiver and the device must be in data range of Mini-USB connector ➊...

  • Page 60: Traf¿C On Your Route

    Traf¿c About the Traf¿c Icon Traf¿c on Your Route When you are receiving traf¿c When calculating your route, the information, a traf¿c icon appears device examines the current traf¿c on the map. The traf¿c icon changes and automatically optimizes the color to indicate the severity of traf¿c route for the shortest time.

  • Page 61: Adding A Subscription

    3. Write down the FM traf¿c delays on the road. receiver unit ID. 4. If there is more than one delay, 4. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraf¿c use the arrows to view additional to purchase a subscription and get delays. a 25-character code.

  • Page 62: About Offers

    Viewing an Offer List ad-based traf¿c information. From the main menu, touch Tools > Offers. See our privacy statement at .garmin.com/privacy/ for important Disabling Traf¿c and Offers privacy information. In order to disable offers, you must disable traf¿c.

  • Page 63: Data Management

    You can purchase memory cards from You can store ¿les, such as JPEG an electronics supplier, or purchase image ¿les, 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,...

  • Page 64: Deleting Files

    ¿le, do not delete it. Your device 4. Click Edit > Copy. memory contains important system ¿les that should not be deleted. 5. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive or volume. 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or 6. Select Edit > Paste.

  • Page 65: Customizing The Device

    2. Select a setting category. driving. 3. Select the setting to change it. • Garmin Lock—locks the device System Settings (page 58). From the main menu, touch Tools > • About—displays the software Settings >...

  • Page 66: Navigation Settings

    Customizing the Device • Trip Log Navigation Settings Show on Map—displays the Automobile Navigation path of your travels on the Settings map. From the main menu, touch Clear Trip Log Tools > Settings > Navigation > Automobile. Changing the Map Perspective 1.

  • Page 67: Route Preferences

    Customizing the Device Pedestrian Navigation Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available Settings when cityXplorer maps are loaded From the main menu, touch Tools > (page 30). Settings > Navigation > Pedestrian. 1. From the main menu, touch • Limit Walking—controls how Tools >...
  • Page 68 Customizing the Device • Shorter Distance—calculates About traf¿cTrends routes that are shorter in distance ™ When the traf¿cTrends feature is but can take more time to drive. enabled, your device uses historic traf¿c information to calculate more- • Less Fuel—calculates routes ef¿cient routes.

  • Page 69: Display Settings

    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.

  • Page 70: Viewing Map Information

    Customizing the Device Viewing Map Information Managing the Bluetooth Device List From the main menu, touch Tools You can add, disconnect, or delete > Settings > myMaps. phones that your device detects while Enabling Maps Bluetooth is enabled. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools 1.

  • Page 71: Enabling Traf¿C

    > Restore > Yes. Enabled. About Traf¿c Subscriptions You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraf¿c. Viewing Traf¿c Subscriptions From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Traf¿c > Subscriptions. nüvi 2200/2300 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Appendix

    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. nüvi 2200/2300 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 73 • Register your device at detergent solution. 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.

  • Page 74: Locking The Device

    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.

  • Page 75: Erasing User Data

    Appendix Erasing User Data Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 1. Turn the device on. 2. Hold your ¿nger on the lower- 127,&( right corner of the device screen. When replacing the fuse, do not lose 3. Keep your ¿nger pressed until the any of the small pieces and make sure pop-up window appears.

  • Page 76: Mounting On Your Dashboard

    Appendix 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.

  • Page 77: About Nümaps Lifetime

    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.

  • Page 78: Purchasing Additional Maps

    You can create or download custom Maps 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.

  • Page 79: Purchasing Accessories

    Safety Cameras Purchasing Accessories ‹ Go to http://buy.garmin.com. CAUTION Garmin is not responsible for the Contacting Garmin accuracy of, or the consequences of Product Support using, a custom point of interest or a safety camera database. You can contact Garmin Product...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Appendix 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.
  • Page 81 > Bluetooth. The Bluetooth ¿eld 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. nüvi 2200/2300 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Index

    Index Index settings 49–56 brightness custom POIs Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view calculator dashboard disk calls deleting answering all user data accessories call waiting character adding a stop hanging up favorites addresses home ¿les anti-theft feature muting pictures avoiding caring for your device recent ¿nds list public transit types changing destinations...
  • Page 83 8, change categories fuse, changing change map symbol lane assist Garmin Lock destinations latitude and longitude Garmin Product Support favorites location map options home location locking geocaching saved trip the device go home extras...
  • Page 84 Bluetooth settings routes Garmin Lock nearby services calculation points of interest nüvi 2200/2300 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 85 Index off road 13, storing the device turn-by-turn directions stopping system settings turn list safe mode text language unit converter safety cameras time settings unit ID alerts tools 36–41 updating databse Track Up maps satellite signals traf¿c 42–46 software saving activating a found locations subscription...
  • Page 86 Index adjusting Where Am I? world clock nüvi 2200/2300 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 87 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. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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