Garmin 295W Quick Start Manual
Garmin 295W Quick Start Manual

Garmin 295W Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 295W ® quick start manual...
  • Page 2: Device Features

    ➌ Mini-USB connector ➍ Power key ➎ Headphone/audio out connector NOTE: The connector must be used with the Garmin 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter or the Garmin stereo headset with microphone. ➏ Volume up/down keys ➐ Camera key Warning ‹...
  • Page 3: Installing The Battery

    installing the Battery 1. Press down firmly on the battery cover, and slide it off the back of the device. Batterycover 2. Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 3. Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion battery. 4. Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery match up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 4: Mounting The Device

    • Use the battery charger accessory. • Use the AC power adapter accessory. TIP: For more information about accessories, go to www.garmin.com. Mounting the Device Notice Before mounting the device, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.
  • Page 5: Using The Home Screen

    6. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. Suctioncuparm Cradle 7. Fit the gold contacts on the side of your device into the cradle. 8. Tilt the device back until it snaps into the cradle. 9. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
  • Page 6: Tips And Shortcuts

    Tips and Shortcuts • Touch to return to the previous screen. • Touch and hold to quickly return to the Home screen. • Touch to see more choices. Quickly tap these buttons to scroll faster. Using the Touchscreen • Touch and drag your finger to slowly scroll the screen.
  • Page 7: Searching For Locations

    1. Quickly press the Power key, if necessary. 2. Double-tap adjusting the Screen Timeout Length 1. From the scrolling menu, touch Settings > Display > Auto Lock. 2. Select an option. 3. Touch OK. Searching for Locations The Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations and destinations.
  • Page 8: Setting A Home Location

    9. Select a street in the list, if necessary. 10. Touch the address, if necessary. about Points of interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Finding by Category 1.
  • Page 9: Working With Found Locations

    Working with Found Locations ➊ ➌ After you find a location, several options appear. ➊ Touch to view the location on the map. ➋ Touch to save the location or to send the location in a location e-mail. ➌ Touch to create a route to the location.
  • Page 10: Transferring Files

    ➌ ➎ ➍ ➊ Touch to view the route details. ➋ Touch to zoom in and zoom out. ➌ Touch for current location information. ➍ Touch to return to the Home screen. ➎ Touch to view the trip computer. adding Via Points to the active route 1.
  • Page 11: Playing A Song

    6. Copy and paste the files to transfer (Windows computers), or click and drag the files to the drive (Mac computers). Playing a Song 1. From the scrolling menu, touch Music Player > 2. Select a category. 3. Select an option: • Select a song or playlist. The selected song or playlist begins playing. •...
  • Page 12: Using Help

    Product registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. nüMaps guarantee To receive one free map update (if available), register your device at www.garmin.com/support...
  • Page 13: Contact Garmin

    Contact garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your device. In the USA, go to com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Health Precautions Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices...
  • Page 14 You may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body if you perform repetitive activities, such as typing or playing games, on the device. Take frequent breaks. If you have discomfort while or after using the device, stop using and see a physician.
  • Page 15 • Position the device antenna at least 15 mm (5/8 inch) from your body. • Only use the device with Garmin approved accessories. Only use accessories that do not have metal parts and that maintain at least 15 mm (5/8 inch) separation between the...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

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