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  • Page 1 owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such ® marks by Garmin or ASUS is under license. Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Registering Your Product

    Introduction The Garminfone is a multi-media ™ mobile phone with integrated navigation and services. Getting Support 1. Go to www.t-mobile.com. 2. Click Support. Registering Your Product 1. Go to www.garminasus.com. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ...i Getting Support ...i Registering Your Product Updating the Software nüMaps Guarantee ...i ™ Buying Additional Maps Getting Started ...1 Device Features ...1 Setting Up the Device Turning On Your Device Mounting Your Device...4 Completing the Setup Getting to Know Your Device...
  • Page 5 Using Call History ...18 Placing a Conference Call Setting the Default Ringtone...21 Forwarding Calls...21 Barring Calls ...21 Checking Your Phone Turning On Airplane Mode Multitasking...23 Managing Your Contacts Adding a Contact ...24 Calling a Contact ...24 Searching for a Contact Editing and Deleting Contacts Starting a Route to a Contact Managing Your SIM Contacts...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents About Traffic ...45 Navigating in Walking Mode Taking a Detour ...49 Stopping the Route ...49 Working with Routes ...49 Viewing Your Trip Log Sending and Receiving Messages ...52 Sending an Text Message About Multimedia Messages Reading Messages ...54 Using E-mail ...56...
  • Page 7 Setting Your Browser Home Page ...67 Downloading Files ...68 Playing Music...69 Music Player File Types Playing a Song ...69 Changing the Music Player View About Playlists ...70 Searching the Music Player Saving a Song as a Ringtone Streaming Online Music Taking and Viewing Pictures and Videos ...73...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Synchronizing with a Google Account ...91 Using Bluetooth Technology Transferring Files ...94 About Wi-Fi ...95 Customizing Your Device General Device Settings Location Settings ...97 Security Settings...98 Changing the Text Language Keyboard Settings ...99 Date and Time Settings Changing the Storage Data Connection Settings Phone Settings...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    See the Important Safety and Product Information document in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Download the latest owner’s manual at www.garminasus.com. Device Features Power key Power connector for navigation cradle Mini-USB connector Garminfone Owner’s Manual Getting Started ‹WARnInG Getting Started...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Device

    Getting Started Setting Up the Device 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Install the SIM card. 3. Install the microSD card. 4. Install the battery (page 5. Replace the battery cover 6. Charge the battery (page Removing the Battery Cover Slide the battery cover off the back of the device.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    2. Locate the metal contacts on the end of the battery and in the battery compartment. 3. Insert the battery with the Garmin-Asus logo facing up and the metal contacts on the battery aligned with the contacts in the battery compartment.

  • Page 12: Turning On Your Device

    Getting Started If you completely discharge the battery, recharge it for at least 20 minutes before turning on your device. Charging Methods There are several ways to charge the device in addition to the method described on page • (Preferred) Use the vehicle power cable connected to the cradle, with the device in the cradle.

  • Page 13: Completing The Setup

    2. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. 3. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. 4. Place the suction cup on the windshield. Cradle Suction cup arm Lever Vehicle power cable 5. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to Know Your Device Getting to Know Your Device Using the Home Screen ➊ ➌ ➍ ➎ Touch and drag the status bar ➊ down to view notifications (page 9). The status bar displays notification icons, status icons (page 14), and the current time.

  • Page 15: About The Keys

    About the Keys Touch to use the phone. Touch to send a call. Touch to return to the Home screen. Touch and hold to open the widgets. Touch to go back to the previous screen or to exit the current application. Touch to view a menu of options for the current screen or application.

  • Page 16: Using The Touchscreen

    Getting to Know Your Device Using the Touchscreen NoTe: The touchscreen requires direct contact with your skin. The device will not respond if you touch the touchscreen with your fingernail or with a glove. • Touch and drag your finger to slowly scroll the screen.

  • Page 17: Setting Your Wallpaper

    Arranging Shortcuts You can change the order of shortcuts, and you can move shortcuts into or out of the first section of the application tray. 1. Expand the application tray. 2. Touch and hold the shortcut until the device vibrates. 3.

  • Page 18: Using The Widgets

    Getting to Know Your Device Using the Widgets Widgets provide quick access to frequently used tasks and information. 1. Touch and hold 2. Touch and drag the screen to the left or to the right to view additional widgets. Customizing the Widgets 1.

  • Page 19: Using The Scroll Arrows

    direction pad. Using Text Completion The device includes a text-completion feature that recognizes words you are typing. NoTe: To adjust the text-completion settings, see page 1. Begin typing a word. A row of suggested auto-text words appears above the keyboard. The closest match is highlighted.

  • Page 20: Changing The Volume

    Getting to Know Your Device Changing the Volume You can change the volume for certain features, such as the ringer, navigation, and media. 1. Open the application. 2. Adjust the volume: Press the Volume Up or • Volume Down key to adjust the volume.

  • Page 21: About The Headset

    Adjusting the Screen Timeout Length 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Display > Screen Timeout. 2. Touch a time. 3. Touch oK. About the Headset You can use the wired headset (included in some packages) or a Bluetooth wireless headset to listen to audio and talk on the phone.

  • Page 22: Status And Notification Icons

    Getting to Know Your Device Status and Notification Icons Icon Description Current time. The time is based on the location of the device or on the selected time zone. Battery life. External power is connected, and the battery is charging. Mobile signal strength.

  • Page 23: Icon Description

    Getting to Know Your Device Icon Description Speaker phone. In a phone call. Text or MMS message received. E-mail message received. Appointment reminder. New voice mail message. Parking spot has been saved. You are currently navigating a route. An alarm is enabled. Connected to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 24: Using The Phone

    Using the Phone Using the Phone Dialing a number 1. Touch > TiP: You can also open the phone application by touching Call from the Home screen. 2. Dial the number. 3. Touch Calling a Contact Before you can call a contact, you must add a contact (page 24).

  • Page 25: Sending An Incoming Call To Voice Mail

    Sending an Incoming Call to Voice Mail • If the screen is not locked, touch ignore. • If the screen is locked, press the Power key. NoTe: When you send a call straight to voice mail, a sound is emitted. This is not a silent method of ignoring a call.

  • Page 26: Activating Call Waiting

    Using the Phone Activating Call Waiting From the application tray, touch Settings > Phone > Call Waiting > on > oK. Using Call Waiting Before you can use call waiting, it must be activated. 1. When an you receive an incoming call, touch Answer + Hold to answer the new call and place the original call on hold.
  • Page 27 Deleting a Call from the Call History 1. Touch > 2. Touch a call. > Delete from Call 3. Touch History > oK. Saving a number to Contacts 1. Touch > 2. Touch a call. > Add to Contacts > 3.

  • Page 28: Placing A Conference Call

    Using the Phone Placing a Conference Call You can host a conference call with two other callers. TiP: If you receive a call while you are already on another call, you can start a conference call by touching Merge. 1. Place a call to the first phone number.

  • Page 29: Setting The Default Ringtone

    Setting the Default Ringtone 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Audio > Ringtone. 2. Touch a ringtone. 3. Touch Done. Forwarding Calls 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding. 2. Touch a call type. 3.

  • Page 30: Checking Your Phone Usage

    Using the Phone Checking Your Phone Usage You can check the amount of call minutes and data that you have used. TiP: To track your approximate monthly usage, reset the call time and the data usage at the beginning of each billing cycle.

  • Page 31: Multitasking

    Multitasking Use the keys to help you multitask. Placing a Call While navigating 1. If you are driving, pull over and stop. 2. Touch , and place the call. > View Map to return to 3. Touch the map. 3. Carry on your conversation using the speakerphone.

  • Page 32: Managing Your Contacts

    Managing Your Contacts Managing Your Contacts Adding a Contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts > 2. Touch an item. 3. Enter the information. 4. Touch Done > Done. Calling a Contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. 2.
  • Page 33 Adding a Picture for a Contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact. > edit. 3. Touch 4. Touch the picture of the contact. 5. Select an option: Touch Take Picture to take a • picture using the device camera. Touch Select Picture to select a •...

  • Page 34: Starting A Route To A Contact

    Managing Your Contacts Setting a Ringtone for a Contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact. > edit > Ringtone. 3. Touch 4. Touch a ringtone. 5. Touch Done > Done. Deleting a Contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts.

  • Page 35: Managing Your Sim Contacts

    Managing Your SIM Contacts Exporting Contacts to Your SIM Card 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. > SiM Phone Book > 2. Touch Export Contacts to SIM. 3. Touch a method to export contacts: • Touch Export All Contacts. •...

  • Page 36: Sim Contact

    Managing Your Contacts Call or Send a Message to a SIM Contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts > > SiM Phone Book > View SIM Contacts. 2. Touch a contact. 3. Touch Call or Send Message. Editing Contacts on Your SIM Card 1.

  • Page 37: Searching For Locations

    Searching for Locations The Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations and destinations. Acquiring Satellites Before you can navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. 1. Turn on your device. 2. If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees.

  • Page 38: Working With Found Locations

    Searching for Locations Working with Found Locations After you find a location, the location appears on the map. An information balloon displays the name of the location. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ Touch to view the other items in ➊ the search list on the map. Touch to view additional details, ➋...

  • Page 39: Changing The Search Area

    Viewing the Location in Street View You can view the location on a photograph of the street surrounding the location. 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To?. 2. Find a location. > Street View. 3. Touch Assigning a Location to a Contact 1.
  • Page 40 Searching for Locations Saving Your Current Location 1. From the Home screen, touch View Map. 2. Touch the vehicle icon. 3. Touch Save. 4. Enter a name, and touch oK. Editing Saved Locations 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Saved Locations. 2.

  • Page 41: Sharing Locations

    Assigning Saved Locations to Categories 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Saved Locations. 2. Touch and hold a location. 3. Touch edit > Categories. 4. Touch the categories to assign to this location. 5. Touch Done > Save. Sharing Locations Sharing a Found Location 1.

  • Page 42: Finding Your Parking Spot

    Searching for Locations Finding Your Parking Spot About the Parking Spot Feature When the My Parking Spot feature is enabled, the location of your parking spot is saved automatically if you are receiving satellite signals when you remove the device from the cradle. When your parking spot is saved, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 43: Setting Your Home Location

    Setting Your Home Location You can save a home location and quickly generate a route to it. 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Home. 2. Select an option. Starting a Route to Your Home Before you can create a route to your home location, you must set your home location (page...

  • Page 44: Finding Local Businesses

    Searching for Locations Finding Local Businesses This service is not available in all areas. A data connection is required for this feature. Your regular data usage charges apply. 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Local Search. 2. Enter your search term, and touch TiP: You can also spell the names of categories, like salon or coffee.

  • Page 45: Finding Recently Found Locations

    Finding Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Recently Found. 2. Touch a location. Clearing the Recently Found List Touch Where To? > Recently Found > >...

  • Page 46: Finding Panoramio ™ Photos

    Searching for Locations Finding Panoramio Photos Panoramio photographs contain information about the location where the photograph was taken. You can use this information to navigate to locations and landmarks shown in Panoramio photographs. This service is not available in all areas.

  • Page 47: Using The White Pages Phone Directory

    TiP: To view a list of nearby cities, > Nearby Cities. touch 3. Touch a city. Using the White Pages Phone Directory This service is not available in all areas. This service may be available as a paid subscription. A data connection is required for this feature.

  • Page 48: Finding Intersections

    Searching for Locations Changing the Map Coordinate Format 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Coordinates > Coordinate Format. 2. Touch a format. Finding Intersections 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Intersections. 2. If necessary, touch Change State/Country to change the state, country, or province.

  • Page 49: About The Map

    Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

  • Page 50: About Usage Modes

    About the Map ◦ As you zoom out, the map changes to a digital elevation map showing the contours of the area. ◦ Zoom far out to view a globe. Touch and drag to spin the globe. • Touch to rotate the map. •...

  • Page 51: Navigating In Driving Mode

    navigating in Driving Mode Before you can navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites (page 29). 1. Find a location. 2. Touch Go! > Driving. NoTe: When the device is in the mount, Driving is automatically selected. The device creates a route to the location and opens the map.
  • Page 52 About the Map Viewing the Route Details When you are navigating in Driving mode, you can view all of the turns for your entire route and the distance between turns. 1. While navigating to a destination, touch the text bar on the top of the map.

  • Page 53: About Traffic

    This service may be available as a paid subscription. A data connection is required for this feature. Your regular data usage charges apply. NoTe: Garmin and ASUS are not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. About the Traffic Icon...
  • Page 54 About the Map Icon Definition Gray Traffic information is not available. Green Traffic is flowing freely. Yellow Traffic is moving but there is a delay. There is moderate traffic congestion. Traffic is not moving or is moving very slowly. There is a severe delay.

  • Page 55: Navigating In Walking Mode

    Viewing the Traffic Map The traffic map displays color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads. 1. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Touch Show Traffic Map. To return to the normal map, touch the traffic icon, and touch Show Normal Map.
  • Page 56 About the Map Using the Walking Map ➊ ➋ ➌ Touch to view the next or previous ➊ turn. Touch to view the itinerary page. ➋ Touch to view the Where Am I? ➌ page. Viewing the Itinerary Page While navigating a route in Walking mode, touch ➊...

  • Page 57: Taking A Detour

    Calibrating the Compass 1. From the Home screen, touch View Map > > Trip Computer > > Calibrate Compass. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Resetting the Trip Computer in Walking Mode Reset the trip computer before beginning a trip. 1. From the Home screen, touch View Map >...

  • Page 58: Planning A Route

    About the Map Saving the Active Route 1. While navigating a route, touch 2. From the application tray, touch Routes > Current Route > edit > Save. Planning a Route 1. From the application tray, touch Routes > Create New Route > Add Location.

  • Page 59: Viewing Your Trip Log

    Deleting a Saved Route 1. From the application tray, touch Routes. 2. Touch a route. 3. Touch edit > >Delete Route > Starting navigation of a Saved Route 1. From the application tray, touch Routes. 2. Touch a route. 3. Touch Go!. Garminfone Owner’s Manual Viewing Your Trip Log You can record the path you travel...

  • Page 60: Sending And Receiving Messages

    Sending and Receiving Messages Sending and Receiving Messages Your regular messaging fees apply when sending and receiving messages. Sending an Text Message You can send Short Message Service (SMS) text messages. 1. From the application tray, touch Messaging > New Text Message. 2.

  • Page 61: About Multimedia Messages

    About Multimedia Messages A multimedia (MMS) message is similar to a text message, but it includes an attachment, such as a photo, video, contact, or calendar event. While creating a text message, touch > Attach to add a multimedia attachment. The following multimedia attachments are available: •...

  • Page 62: Reading Messages

    Sending and Receiving Messages Sending a Location Message CAUTIOn ‹ Use caution when sharing your location information with others. Location messages allow you to send your current location information to other people. 1. From the application tray, touch Messaging > New Text Message. 2.

  • Page 63: Replying To A Message

    Replying to a Message 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging. 2. Touch a message. 3. Touch the data entry field. 4. Enter a message, and touch Send. Forwarding a Message 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging. 2. Touch a message. 3.

  • Page 64: Using E-Mail

    Sending and Receiving Messages Using E-mail Setting up an Exchange ActiveSync E-mail Account To set up an Exchange ActiveSync account, see page Setting up an E-mail Account The device can automatically configure account information for some e-mail accounts. These accounts only require you to enter minimal account information, such as your e-mail address and password.
  • Page 65 Viewing an E-mail Message 1. From the application tray, touch e-mail. 2. Touch to check for new e-mail messages, if necessary. 3. Touch an e-mail message. 4. Select an option, if necessary: • Touch to view the location information, if available. •...
  • Page 66 Sending and Receiving Messages Adding Another E-mail Account 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Applications > e-mail > Add Account. 2. Select the account type. 3. Follow on the on-screen prompts to complete the setup. Setting the Default E-mail Account 1.

  • Page 67: Using Ciao

    Using Ciao! Ciao! periodically sends your location to our partner networks and downloads the most recent location of your friends. This application only submits your location when you tell it to, unless you enable automatic updates. This service is not available in all areas.
  • Page 68 Using Ciao! 8. Verify that the Send me a text message so I can start using Ciao! check box is selected. 9. Tap Register > oK. Completing the Ciao Registration When you receive the Ciao Activation text message, you can complete the registration process.

  • Page 69: Changing Your Display Name

    Changing Your Display name 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! > My Details > Name. 2. Enter a new name, and touch Done. Inviting a Friend 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! > invite. 2. Select an option to find a friend. 3.

  • Page 70: Updating Your Status

    Using Ciao! Updating Your Status 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! > My Details > Change Status. 2. Enter a new status message, and touch Done. Viewing Friends Your list of friends displays the status of, the distance to, and the direction to your friends.

  • Page 71: Removing An Invitation

    Removing an Invitation 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao!. 2. Touch an invited friend. 3. Touch Uninvite. Removing a Friend 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao!. 2. Touch a friend. 3. Touch the information balloon. > Remove Friend > Yes. 4.

  • Page 72: Browsing The Web

    Browsing the Web Browsing the Web 1. From the application tray, touch Browser. 2. Touch the URL bar. 3. Enter a search term or URL, and touch Go. Using the Browser • Touch to refresh the current Web page. • Touch to stop loading the Web page.
  • Page 73 • Touch to return to the previous Web page in your history. • Touch to go to the next to the Web page in your history. • Touch to add this Web page to your favorites, if it is not already added.

  • Page 74: Viewing Multiple Browser Windows

    Browsing the Web Viewing Multiple Browser Windows You can view another Web page without closing the current page by launching another browser window. 1. From the application tray, touch Browser > > New Page. 2. Touch the URL bar to enter a web address, and open the new Web page.

  • Page 75: Sharing A Url

    Sharing a URL 1. From the application tray, touch Browser > 2. Touch a category. 3. Touch and hold a Web page. 4. Touch Share. 5. Select an option to send the URL. Opening a Web Site in a new Window 1.

  • Page 76: Downloading Files

    Browsing the Web Downloading Files 1. From the application tray, touch Browser. 2. Open a Web page that contains a download link. 3. Touch the download link. The download history page appears, and a progress bar indicates the status of the download. 4.

  • Page 77: Playing Music

    Playing Music Music Player File Types The music player supports the following file types: • • MPEG4 • • AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ • • MIDI All supported music files on your device are displayed in the Music Player. Garminfone Owner’s Manual Playing a Song You must transfer music files to your device before playing songs or creating playlists...

  • Page 78: Changing The Music Player View

    Playing Music Changing the Music Player View While playing a song, touch the following icons to change the music player view: • Touch to view the current playlist. • Touch to view the current track, cover art, and a progress slider.

  • Page 79: Playing A Playlist

    Playing a Playlist 1. From the application tray, touch Music > Playlists. 2. Touch a playlist. 3. Select an option: • Touch • Touch a song to begin playing the playlist. Garminfone Owner’s Manual Editing a Playlist 1. From the application tray, touch Music >...

  • Page 80: Searching The Music Player

    Playing Music Searching the Music Player 1. From the application tray, touch Music. 2. Touch 3. Enter all or part of the song, album, or artist. 4. Touch Done. Saving a Song as a Ringtone 1. From the music player playlist view, touch and hold the song.

  • Page 81: Taking And Viewing Pictures And Videos

    Taking and Viewing Pictures and Videos NoTe: If it is not already removed, remove the plastic film from the camera lens before using the camera. Taking a Picture 1. Press the Camera key on the side of the device. 2. Use the screen as a viewfinder, and point the camera lens at the subject to photograph.

  • Page 82: Recording A Video

    Taking and Viewing Pictures and Videos 3. Use the screen as a viewfinder, and point the camera lens at the subject to photograph. 4. Press and hold the Camera key, and hold the camera still. When you hear the camera click, the photo is saved.

  • Page 83: About Picture And Video File Types

    Touch Video Quality to select • the resolution to record video. NoTe: Video Quality can only be adjusted when MP4 is selected as the Video Format. Touch Video Format to select • the video format to use when saving videos. About Picture and Video File Types Your device supports the following file...

  • Page 84: Viewing A Video

    Taking and Viewing Pictures and Videos Viewing a Video 1. From the application tray, touch Gallery. 2. Touch a video. Videos are indicated by 3. Touch to play the video. 4. Touch the screen to view the playback controls. Viewing a Slideshow 1.

  • Page 85: Editing Pictures And Videos

    Editing Pictures and Videos 1. From the application tray, touch Gallery. 2. Touch a picture or video. 3. Touch , and select an option: Touch Set As to set the photo • as the wallpaper or a contact photo. • Touch Rotate to turn the photo left or right.
  • Page 86 Taking and Viewing Pictures and Videos MPEG-4 EULA This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non- commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard (“MPEG- 4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal...

  • Page 87: Organizing Your Life

    Organizing Your Life You can synchronize your phone with your computer or Exchange account to keep your in-box and calendar up-to- date in both locations (page 89 page 90). Using the Calendar 1. From the application tray, touch Calendar. 2. Use any of the following options: •...

  • Page 88: Viewing An Appointment

    Organizing Your Life Select the All Day check box to • create an all-day appointment. 7. Touch Repeat, select how often the appointment recurs, and touch Save, if necessary. 8. Touch Calendar to select a calendar, if you have more then one calendar on the device.

  • Page 89: Viewing A Document

    Starting a Route to an Appointment If the appointment has location information, you can start a route to the location. 1. From the application tray, touch Calendar. 2. Touch the appointment. > Go!. 3. Touch Viewing a Document You can view the following document types using the document viewer: Microsoft Word, Excel...

  • Page 90: Checking The Weather Forecast

    Organizing Your Life > Search to search • Touch the document. • Touch > Rotate to rotate the document 90° clockwise. > Share to e-mail the • Touch document. Searching a Document 1. Open the document in the Document Viewer (see 2.

  • Page 91: Using The Clock

    Viewing the Forecast in Other Cities 1. From the application tray, touch Weather > > edit Favorite Cities > Add City. 2. Enter the city name, and touch Done. 3. Touch the city. 4. Touch Done. 5. Touch to view the forecast in your favorite cities.

  • Page 92: Setting An Alarm

    Organizing Your Life Setting an Alarm 1. From the application tray, touch Clock > > Add New Alarm. 2. Touch Alarm Message, enter a message for the alarm, and touch 3. Touch Start, select an alarm time, and touch Done. 4.

  • Page 93: Using The Converter

    Viewing the World Map 1. From the application tray, touch Clock > The globe displays areas of daylight and night across the world. 2. Use any of the following options: • Touch and drag the globe to change the speed or the direction of rotation.

  • Page 94: Converting Currency

    Organizing Your Life Converting Currency 1. From the application tray, touch Converter. 2. Touch the button next to Convert. 3. Touch Currency > Done. 4. Touch a currency button. TiP: Touch and drag the tab to quickly scroll through the currencies.

  • Page 95: Checking Flight Status

    6. Repeat step 5 to set the other currency, if necessary. 7. Touch > Custom. 8. Touch a conversion tab to change how the currencies are converted. 9. Touch a conversion rate. 10. Enter a new conversion rate, and touch Done. Checking Flight Status A data connection is required for this feature.
  • Page 96 Organizing Your Life Finding a Movie by the Title 1. From the application tray, touch Movie Times > Movies. 2. Touch the arrows or the date to select a different date, if necessary. 3. Touch a movie. 4. Touch Theaters. 5.

  • Page 97: Connecting With Other Devices

    Garminfone Owner’s Manual Connecting with Other Devices Synchronizing With Your Computer 1. Verify that you have downloaded and installed Garmin-Asus PC Sync software on your computer. 2. Connect the mini-USB cable to the connector on the bottom of the device.

  • Page 98: Synchronizing Your Device With An Exchange Server

    Connecting with Other Devices Synchronizing Your Device with an Exchange Server Synchronize your contacts, calendar, and e-mail with an Exchange ActiveSync account. You must have a data connection to use this feature. Setting Up your Exchange ActiveSync Account Contact your network administrator to obtain the necessary information for your network.

  • Page 99: Synchronizing With A Google ™ Account

    Touch No to save the changes • without verifying. Synchronizing with a Google Account ™ You can synchronize your Google account data with the calendar, contacts, and Google Mobile wireless services. 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Sync > Google > Next. 2.

  • Page 100: Using Bluetooth Technology

    Connecting with Other Devices Using Bluetooth Technology Use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect with other devices wirelessly. Turning On Bluetooth 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Bluetooth. 2. Select the Bluetooth check box . Making Your Device Discoverable 1.

  • Page 101: Changing Your Device Name

    Connecting to a Paired Device Before you can connect to another device, you must pair it with your device. 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Bluetooth. 2. Touch a paired device. 3. Touch Connect. Changing Your Device name You can change the name that identifies your device on other Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 102: Transferring Files

    “Garmin.” File transfer mode is also referred to as USB mass storage mode. Use file transfer mode to add files to the device. The computer does not need Garmin- Asus PC Sync installed to use file transfer mode. Notice...

  • Page 103: About Wi-Fi

    About Wi-Fi Connect to the Internet using a Wi-Fi connection. You must be in a Wi-Fi coverage area (Wi-Fi hotspot) to use Wi-Fi. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Wi-Fi. 2.
  • Page 104 Connecting with Other Devices Removing a Remembered network After you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, the device remembers the network for future use. Remembered networks appear in the network list even when they are out of range. 1. From the application tray, touch Settings >...

  • Page 105: Customizing Your Device

    • Share Feedback—allows Garmin-Asus to collect your Garminfone Owner’s Manual Customizing Your Device speed, your direction, and your location information and share it with strategic partners and service providers.

  • Page 106: Security Settings

    Customizing Your Device associated charges would apply. Security Settings Using a Pattern to Unlock the Screen When the screen-unlock pattern is turned on, the user must enter a pattern to unlock the device. You can still use the device to contact emergency services without using the screen- unlock pattern.

  • Page 107: Changing The Text Language

    Setting a Credential Storage Password You can store security credentials, such as passwords and certificates, for quick access. 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > System > Security & Location > Set Password. 2. Enter a password, and touch oK. Use Secure Credentials is automatically selected.

  • Page 108: Changing The Storage Settings

    Customizing Your Device • Automatic—uses the network settings for the date and time. If you clear the Automatic check box, you can set the following items: Set Date—allows you to set the ◦ date manually. ◦ Set Time—allows you to set the time manually.

  • Page 109: Phone Settings

    • Access Point Names—displays connected data service access points. • internet Sharing—shares the device’s data connection with the computer. Requires USB cable connection. Phone Settings From the application tray, touch Settings > Phone. • Call Forwarding—see • Call Barring—see page •...

  • Page 110: Audio Settings

    Customizing Your Device 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Phone > Fixed Dialing Numbers > enable FDN. 2. Enter the FDN PIN, and touch oK. 3. Touch Manage FDN List > Add Contact. 4. Enter a name and number, and touch Save.
  • Page 111 • Route Preference—sets the preference for calculating routes. • Notification Type—sets the method for which you are notified of maneuvers in the route, available for Pedestrian (Walking) mode only. • Map Detail—sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may result in slower map drawing.

  • Page 112: Application Settings

    Customizing Your Device Changing the navigation Voice 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Navigation > Voice. 2. Select a language. TiP: Touch Preview to play a sample of the voice. 3. Touch oK. Viewing Map Information From the application tray, touch Settings >...

  • Page 113: Messaging Settings

    3. Touch Account Info, if you are editing an Exchange Active Sync account. 4. Edit the items as necessary: • Your Name • e-mail Address • User Name • Password • Account Name • E-mail Notifications—sets how you are notified when you receive an e-mail.
  • Page 114 Enable JavaScript—allows JavaScript. • Map URL Handling—adjusts how map URLs are opened: ◦ Enable Support—allows map URLs to be opened in Garmin maps. ◦ Set as Default—opens map URLs in Garmin maps by default. Browser Privacy Settings From the application tray, touch Settings >...

  • Page 115: Quick Search Settings

    • Clear History • Clear Cookies • Clear Form Data Browser Security Settings From the application tray, touch Settings > Applications > Browser. • Remember Passwords—saves user names and passwords for Web sites. • Show Warnings—displays a warning when the browser detects a problem with the security of a Web site.

  • Page 116: Display Settings

    Customizing Your Device 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Applications > Manage Applications. A list of applications appears, showing the amount of memory used for each application. 2. Touch to sort or filter the list (optional). 3. Touch an application to view details, including storage size, cache size, defaults, and permissions.

  • Page 117: Viewing Software Information

    background (Daytime), a dark background (Nighttime), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and sunset time for your current location (Auto). • Screen Timeout—sets how the screen automatically shuts off if the device is inactive for the selected length of time.
  • Page 118 Customizing Your Device Any applications you have purchased and downloaded are removed. You should be able to download and install the applications again. Map data is not erased. Deleted information cannot be recovered. From the application tray, touch Settings > >...

  • Page 119: Appendix

    Appendix About Satellite Signals icon in the upper-right corner of the status bar indicates the GPS signal strength. When at least one of the lines is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. The more green lines, the stronger the GPS signal. If the device is not receiving GPS signals, For troubleshooting information about acquiring satellites, see...

  • Page 120: Battery Information

    Appendix Battery Information icon in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the device until it is totally charged. Maximizing the Battery Life •...

  • Page 121: Mounting On Your Dashboard

    If you need to replace the battery in the device, use an SBP-20 lithium- ion battery. For more information on purchasing a replacement battery, go to www.garminasus.com. Mounting on Your Dashboard Notice The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed.

  • Page 122: Resetting The Device

    Appendix Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield 1. Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you. 2. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you. Resetting the Device CAUTIOn ‹ Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery.

  • Page 123: Specifications

    Specifications Physical size (W × H × D): 2.45 × 4.57 × 0.50 in. (62.30 × 116 × 12.75 mm) Weight: 5.29 oz. (150 g) Display: 3.5 in. diagonal, 320 × 480 pixels; HVGA display with white backlight and touchscreen Case: IP51 (Not waterproof) operating temperature range: from 5°F to 104°F (from -15°C to...
  • Page 124 Appendix Frequency band: 3G Bands I and IV; 2G (GSM) 850/900/1800/1900 Other connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; 802.11 b/g (Wi-Fi); mini-USB 2.0 Platform: Android platform ™ Camera: 3.0 MP camera Computer interface: Plug-and-play USB mass storage Data storage: Internal memory and removable microSD card. Data stored indefinitely.

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Clear the Airplane Mode check box. In mass storage mode, do not delete or format the original Do not delete directories, such as Garmin and Documents. Do not delete files for necessary files. which you do not know the purpose.
  • Page 126 Appendix Step outside your vehicle. Use a hands-free headset. Move the device outside, to an open area. How can I improve the Walk to a window to improve indoor reception. cell signal? Avoid windows with reflective metal film. Move to a higher elevation. Move the device away from electronic equipment.

  • Page 127: Index

    Index Symbols 12-hour time format 2-D map view 3-D map view additional maps address, finding airplane mode alarm, setting answering a call applications managing settings appointment adding routing to saving local event as 37, setting movie time settings Garminfone Owner’s Manual audio notifications record...
  • Page 128 Index cell signal Ciao! 59–63 accepting invite hiding location inviting joining registering removing a friend status viewing friends clock 83–85, setting compass calibrating computer connecting to synchronizing with conference call contacts 24–28 adding assigning location calling deleting editing managing SIM 27–28 navigating to ringtone...
  • Page 129 Fixed Dialing Numbers flight mode flight status forwarding a message gallery 75–78 geocache globe view go home Google account sync with Google search settings headset hearing aid Help file history holding a phone call home location Home screen ignore 16, Garminfone Owner’s Manual Internet connection icon...
  • Page 130 Index mounting on windshield removing from mount movie times mute navigation. See route settings 102–103 voice volume nüMaps Guarantee odometer 45, on-screen keyboard Panoramio photos parking spot phone 16–23 turn off (airplane) usage phone signal picture file types take view playing music Power key public transportation...
  • Page 131 stop take saved route to a Ciao friend’s location to a contact to a found location to a friend’s location to a location to a movie to an appointment to an upcoming event 37, to a photograph location to your home to your parking spot turn list view on map...
  • Page 132 Index SIM card copy contacts slideshow 52–58 software update view information speakerphone specifications spell the location status bar stop watch storage available default storing the device synchronizing with a Google account with computer with Exchange Server 90–91 system settings teletypewriter text completion 11, text message 52–58...
  • Page 133 Index Where Am I? white pages Wi-Fi 95–96 widgets zoom 8, 41, 42, 64, Garminfone Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 134 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your device, go to www.garminasus.com. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. For model 01000846 May 2010 Part Number 190-01171-00 Rev. B Printed in China...

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