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Getting Started
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
1
Mount the device
(page
2
Register the device
(page
3
Check for updates
(page
• Software updates.
• Free map update.
4
Download the full owner's manual
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should
charge it.
1
Plug the vehicle power cable
mount.
2
Press the mount
onto the suction cup
place.
3
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
back toward the windshield.
4
Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
the device.
5
Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
6
Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle.
7
If necessary, connect the external antenna to the traffic
receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction
cups.
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software
and map updates, access product manuals and support, and
more.
Setting Up myDashboard
1
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
2
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB
port on your computer.
3
Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Registering the Device
1
Open myDashboard
(page
2
Click Register Now.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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into the USB port on the
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nüMaps Guarantee™
If you register the device at
of acquiring satellites while driving, your device could be eligible
for one free map update. Go to
terms and conditions.
Using myDashboard Services
1
Open myDashboard
(page
2
Select an option:
• To update the software, click Update Now under
Software Updates.
• To update the maps, click Update Now under Map
Updates.
• To download the owner's manual, click Manuals, and
click Download next to the manual you want.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Activating Lifetime Maps
1
Go to www.garmin.com/lifetimeupdater.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
notifications when a map update is available
Turning Off the Device
1
Hold the Power key
.
NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less than 5 seconds,
the device enters sleep mode
2
Select Off.
Entering a Truck or RV Profile
Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee
that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all
route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in
all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your
device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions
in all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road
conditions when making driving decisions.
1
Select Settings > Truck Profile.
2
Select Truck or RV.
3
Select
.
4
Follow the on-screen prompts.
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a
category, brand name, address, or city name.
1
Select Where To?.
2
Select Enter Search in the search bar.
http://my.garmin.com
within 90 days
www.garmin.com/numaps
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