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Garmin 610 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual nüvi 610/660 ™...
  • Page 2 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 this manual or of any revision hereto,...

  • Page 3: Preface

    Favorites button. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nüvi. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, Product 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support, and click Support.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setting a Home Location ...14 Editing Saved Places ...15 Travel Kit ...16 Listening to MP3 Files ...16 Playing Audible Books ...17 Viewing Pictures ...20 Using the World Clock ...21 Converting Currency ...21 Converting Measurements ...22 Using the Calculator ...22 nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Supported File Types ...35 Loading Items to Your nüvi ...36 Information about Your nüvi Drives ...38 Deleting Files from the nüvi ...38 nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual ABLE OF Customizing the nüvi ...39 Restoring Settings ...39 Changing the Map Settings ...39 Changing the System Settings ...40...

  • Page 6: Mygarmin

    • Register your Garmin unit. • Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see • Unlock optional maps. Return to myGarmin often for new Garmin product services. Tips and Shortcuts • To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    • Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard. • Yellow sheet that contains your unit’s serial number, registration number for registering on Garmin’s Web site, and unlock code for future reference. • Quick reference guide to help you get started.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Nüvi On The Windshield

    Check your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Currently, state laws in California and Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide for more details.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    ASIC PERATION GPS Antenna Up (Parallel to the Ground) nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Changing The Volume, Brightness, And Screen Lock

    If the nüvi screen stops functioning, turn the nüvi off and on again. If this does not help, do the following: 1. Disconnect the nüvi from external power. Power button, or on the Menu page, touch nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual Power button. ➌...

  • Page 11: Using The Anti-Theft Feature

    If you forget your PIN, you can go to your security location to unlock the nüvi. To help prevent theft of the nüvi, apply the Garmin Lock™ sticker to the inside of a vehicle window, and do the following: 1.

  • Page 12: Main

    • Phone—appears when you pair the nüvi with a phone; accesses phone features. • Traffic—appears when you connect an FM traffic receiver; accesses the traffic incident list. AGES Menu Page Battery status Settings Quick settings Phone Traffic nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Understanding The Map Page

    Trip Information page before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Touch nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual View Map to open the Map page. The...

  • Page 14: Understanding The Turns Preview Page

    When you are finished viewing the Next Turn page, touch Back. Next Turn Page the turn the turn Turns Preview Page Upcoming turn Distance to this turn Approximate time left until this turn Show Map to view the nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Where To

    Finding Your Destination Flip up the antenna on the nüvi to get satellite signals. Then, use the Garmin nüvi to find your destination and navigate to it. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select a category. (Touch the arrows to see more categories.) 3.

  • Page 16: Finding An Address

    You can find a place by entering the location coordinates. This can be helpful if you enjoy geocaching. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Enter the coordinates for your destination, and touch Next. 3. Touch Go. Where to > Address. Where to > Coordinates. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    Save • Touch to save this location to your • If the GPS if turned off, touch nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual Where to > to delete the last character entered; to delete the entire entry.

  • Page 18: Expanding Your Search

    Route—searches for places along the route you are currently navigating. Destination—searches for places near your current route destination. 3. Touch OK. NOTE: Your nüvi automatically searches for places near your current location. Back Where to > Near. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual when you are...

  • Page 19: Adding A Stop To Your Route

    Stopping Your Route If you want to stop your current route, return to the Menu page and touch Stop. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual Where to on the Menu page. to return to the Menu page.

  • Page 20: Favorites

    You can set a home location for the place you return to most often. Your home Favorites. location is saved in 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select an option. AVORITES Favorites. Favorites. Where to > Favorites. Favorites. Where to > Home. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Editing Saved Places

    4. Touch the appropriate option, and make the changes. Deleting Saved Places 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select the place you want to delete. 3. Touch Edit > Delete > nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual Home. Where to > Where to >...

  • Page 22: Travel Kit

    2. Touch the item you want to open. To purchase a Travel Kit accessory, go to www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660, and click the contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories. Listening to MP3 Files 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select a category.

  • Page 23: Playing Audible Books

    NOTE: The nüvi plays MP3 files only; it does not support M4A/M4P files. Playing Audible Books Your nüvi provides sample Audible books, which are only portions of the book. Purchase full books from Audible.com at www.garmin.audible.com. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch Browse.
  • Page 24 2. From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager. 3. In the “Choose your device” window, click the box next to “Garmin - nüvi” to place a check mark in the box. Click Next. 4. Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next.
  • Page 25 2. Open AudibleManager. 3. Select the Internal Drive or External Drive (SD card) in the lower portion of the window. (Insert an SD card into your nüvi, if loading books onto an SD card.) nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual RAVEL Help...

  • Page 26: Viewing Pictures

    You can zoom in or out and pan by dragging the picture with your finger. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show. Add to Garmin - nüvi Unplug or Eject Hardware Travel Kit >...

  • Page 27: Using The World Clock

    The nüvi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch Update. 3. Touch the rate you want to update. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual Travel Kit > when done. to view a map.

  • Page 28: Converting Measurements

    4. Enter the second number of your calculation. 5. Touch =. 6. Touch to make a new calculation. to use the original conversion rate. to erase the entire entry. Travel Kit > Travel Kit > Measurement Converter. Calculator. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Using Bluetooth ® Technology

    If you have a phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, and your phone is supported by the nüvi (see www.garmin.com/bluetooth), you can use your nüvi as a hands- free device. Hands-free phone features on the nüvi are only available if your phone supports that feature using Bluetooth technology (for example, phone book, voice dial, and call waiting).

  • Page 30: Calling A Number

    Bluetooth technology of your icon appears on the Menu page if the nüvi is enabled. Phone > Dial. , and then touch Call. on the 1234 on your phone, when Add Device and OK. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Calling A Place

    Receiving a Call 1. Ensure that your phone is paired with the nüvi. 2. When you receive a call, a message appears on the nüvi. Touch Answer. 3. To end the call, touch nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual > Call Options >...

  • Page 32: Using Call Waiting

    You can then place a call using your phone book entries. On the Menu page, touch > Call Options > Transfer Audio to > Phone Phone. Phone Book. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Using Call History

    On the Menu page, touch Phone > Voice Dial. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual to set up or change your home information, so that you can Where to > Number. SING LUETOOTH ECHNOLOGY Favorites.

  • Page 34: Using Status

    3. Touch the device name that you want to remove, and then touch Delete. 4. To confirm, touch Yes. If you want to use hands-free functions with this removed phone again, you must pair this phone and the nüvi again. Phone > Status. Settings > Bluetooth. Settings > Bluetooth. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Using Fm Traffic

    NOTE: The FM traffic receiver and nüvi must be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic data to receive traffic information. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM traffic receiver simply receives signals from the traffic service provider and displays that information on your nüvi.

  • Page 36: Led Blink Codes

    1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Select an option. To the 12-Volt receptacle in the vehicle connector on the nüvi Status LED to display a list of traffic incidents. To the power nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Avoiding Traffic

    The Map page displays incident on your current route or on the road on which you are traveling. 1. From the Map page, touch 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Touch Avoid. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual North Meaning International Road Condition...

  • Page 38: Purchasing An Additional Traffic Subscription

    RAFFIC Purchasing an Additional Traffic Subscription To renew or add traffic subscriptions, go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. NOTE: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service...

  • Page 39: Using The Fm Transmitter

    1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch an output mode, and touch OK. To switch the audio output between the nüvi and an FM stereo (where available), quickly press the Power nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual FM T RANSMITTER > Audio Output Auto Tune.

  • Page 40: Fm Transmitter Tips

    The distance between the 12-Volt adapter, the nüvi, and the FM stereo antenna may also affect the noise level. Vehicles with antennas located far away, such as a rear- mounted antenna, may experience more interference from outside noise sources than vehicles with front-mounted antennas. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Managing Files On Your Nüvi

    • MP3 music files • JPG image files • AA audio book files • GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader • GPX waypoint files from MapSource • Maps from MapSource NOTE: The nüvi does not support M4A/M4P files.

  • Page 42: Loading Items To Your Nüvi

    “nuvi sd” appears if an SD card is inserted into the nüvi. NOTE: On some operating systems, the nüvi drives may not be named automatically. See your Help file to learn how to rename the drives. Connecting the USB Cable nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 43 2. Select “USB Mass Storage Device,” and click Stop. 3. Select the nüvi drives, and click OK. You can disconnect your nüvi from your computer now. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual My Computer icon on your computer’s desktop. Edit >...

  • Page 44: Information About Your Nüvi Drives

    CAUTION: If you are not sure about a file’s purpose, do NOT delete it. Your nüvi memory contains important system files that should NOT be deleted. Be especially cautious of files located in folders entitled “Garmin.” icon) to unmount the device.

  • Page 45: Customizing The Nüvi

    Map outlines—turn on this setting if you load supplemental maps onto your nüvi and you want to see what areas the supplemental maps cover. Map Info—view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their versions. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual USTOMIZING THE NÜVI Settings Restore USTOMIZING THE NÜVI...

  • Page 46: Changing The System Settings

    Mode disables all unit functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. Garmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock™ to lock your nüvi. Enter a four-digit PIN and set a security location. Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the four-digit PIN or drive to the security location.

  • Page 47: Changing The Locale Settings

    Time Format—choose a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. Units—Change units of measure to kilometers (Metric) or miles (Statute). nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual to adjust the settings based on a selected country. On USTOMIZING THE NÜVI Settings...

  • Page 48: Changing The Display Settings

    Splash Screen—select an image to be shown when you turn on the nüvi. You can load JPEG images on your nüvi or SD card using USB Mass Storage Mode. for a light background, button. Settings > Display. Nighttime for a black nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Changing The Navigation Settings

    Select your phone, and then touch OK. Enter the nüvi’s PIN in your phone. NOTE: The nüvi’s PIN code (or passkey) is 1234. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual to access the road types. Select the road types you want Add Device wireless technology.

  • Page 50: Changing The Traffic Settings

    POIs or safety cameras. Touch Audio hear, and touch OK. TourGuide—set how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide™ to be activated. Done after you have entered the name. Settings to set the type of audio notification that you want to...

  • Page 51: Appendix

    WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your nüvi. Register your nüvi to receive notification of software and map updates. To register your nüvi, go to http://my.garmin.com. You can also download software updates from www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610 www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660.

  • Page 52: Using Safety Cameras

    PPENDIX You can also purchase additional map data from Garmin and load the maps on your nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. To load maps or waypoints to your nüvi memory or SD card, select the name for your Garmin drive or SD card drive.

  • Page 53: Custom Pois (Points Of Interest)

    Your nüvi can notify you with a proximity alarm when you approach one of these points. After downloading your POI database, use the Garmin POI Loader to install the POIs into your nüvi. The POI Loader is available at www.garmin.com/poiloader. Select Updates and Downloads.

  • Page 54: Optional Accessories

    PPENDIX Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610 click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Optional accessories include: • FM traffic receiver • External remote antenna •...
  • Page 55 Guide. The nüvi 610 can only display this information. Loading the Garmin Language Guide When you receive the Garmin Language Guide SD card, you must load the data on the nüvi. Follow the directions on the package or in the nüvi Help file.

  • Page 56: Translating Words And Phrases

    Travel Kit > Language. languages and touch Back. to find all phrases that contain a specific word. to change words in the phrase or to get a different Words and Language Guide. Phrases, look in the nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 About Garmin TourGuide™ The Garmin TourGuide allows your nüvi to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. These audio tours, for example, can take you on a route while playing interesting facts about historical sites along the way. As you travel, the audio information is triggered by GPS signals.

  • Page 58: About Gps Satellite Signals

    Current position The sky view shows the satellites from which you are receiving. The satellite signal strength bars indicate the strength of each satellite you are receiving. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at aboutGPS. GPS status...

  • Page 59: Mounting The Nüvi On Your Dashboard

    Removing the Cradle from the Mount To remove the cradle from the mount arm, turn the cradle to one side. The cradle snaps off of the ball socket. To replace the cradle, snap the cradle on the ball socket. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual Suction lever...

  • Page 60: Caring For Your Nüvi

    Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen, because it can damage the screen. • Keep the nüvi in the leather carrying case when not in use. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Battery Information

    • To avoid theft, remove the nüvi and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the mark on the windshield left by the suction cup. • Use the Garmin Lock Changing the Fuse An AGC/3AG 2 Amp, high-breaking capacity, 1500 A-rated fuse is located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Verify that the Bluetooth field is set to Enabled. Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters (about 33 feet) away from your nüvi. www.garmin.com/bluetooth nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual Recalibrate for more help.
  • Page 63 I keep getting a message saying “Unsafe Removal of Device” when I unplug the USB cable. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual Solution/Answer When your nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a nüvi connected to a computer is shown on the nüvi.
  • Page 64 SD Card drive). Right-click your mouse and select Drive Letter and Path. 5. Select Change, select a drive letter from the drop-down list, and click OK. nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual Return key. Start > Settings >...

  • Page 65: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this nüvi 610/660 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610/...

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Battery life: 3 to 7 hours depending on usage Battery type: nonreplaceable lithium-ion Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm For a complete list of specifications, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610 www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660. GPS Performance Receiver: SiRF Star III high-sensitivity GPS receiver Acquisition times*: Warm: <...

  • Page 67: Index

    Audible books transferring audio, transferring to your phone audio output audio version auto tune avoiding road types avoiding theft avoiding traffic 31, 43 nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual backlight timeout battery gauge information life status type bilingual dictionaries bilingual tips Bluetooth...
  • Page 68 M4A/M4P Macintosh browse customize info button outlines page software version updates update maps view zoom MapSource measurements menu page metric units mounting disk mounting the nüvi on your dashboard MP3 files 16, 17 myGarmin nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 69 POI (point of interest) postal code power input present location, saving protecting your nüvi proximity points purchasing a traffic subscription nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual quick settings recalibrate receiving a call recycling, mercury statement about registering your nüvi register the nüvi...
  • Page 70 USB cable USB Mass Storage Mode user data, deleting vehicle type viewing places on the map voicemail voice dial voice language voice prompts volume WAAS 40–44, 60 WebUpdater words and phrases, translating world clock yellow sheet zoom nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 72 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. 1200 East 151 Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, UK No. 68, Jangshu 2 ©...

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