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- Page 1 nüvi 1490TV ® owner’s manual...
- 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started ... Looking at Your nüvi ... Using the Main Menu... Setting Up Your nüvi ... Charging Your nüvi ... Using the Power Button ... Adjusting the Volume ... Navigating the Screens ... Finding Your Destination... Navigating in Pedestrian Usage Mode ... - Page 4 Table of Contents In a Call ... Accessing the Phone Menu ... Watching Digital TV ... Using the TV Menu ... Hiding Channels ... Changing the Channel Order... Changing the Channel Language ... Adding Subtitles... Adjusting Screen Brightness ... Adjusting the Screen Size ... Using a Reverse Camera ...
- Page 5 Dashboard ... nüMaps Guarantee nüMaps Lifetime Additional Maps ... About GPS Satellite Signals ... Extras and Optional Accessories ... Garmin Travel Guide ... Contact Garmin ... Registering Your nüvi... Specifications ... Declaration of Conformity ... Software License Agreement... Troubleshooting ...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Looking at Your nüvi See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. TV antenna Power button: Press to turn the nüvi on and off. Speakers Mini-USB connector Getting Started WArnInG ‹... -
Page 7: Using The Main Menu
Using the Main Menu ➋ ➌ ➍ ➊ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓ Ô ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth technology status. ® ➌ Touch to select a usage mode. ➍ Current time. Touch to change time settings. ➎ Battery status. ➏... -
Page 8: Charging Your Nüvi
Getting Started 2. Flip the lever back toward the windshield. 3. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 4. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nüvi. 5. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. -
Page 9: Selecting A Usage Mode
See www.garmin.com purchase cityXplorer maps. nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual To change your usage mode: 1. From the Main menu, touch the usage mode icon on the upper- left corner. -
Page 10: Using The Power Button
Getting Started Using the Power Button Press and quickly release additional options: • Touch to adjust the screen brightness. • Touch Lock Screen to prevent accidental screen touches. Power Off • Touch to turn off your nüvi. You can also turn off the nüvi by holding for 2 seconds. -
Page 11: Finding Your Destination
Finding Your Your Destination The Where To? menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed maps loaded in your nüvi contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. -
Page 12: Navigating In Pedestrian Usage Mode
Options page appears after you touch Go! if you have cityXplorer maps for the current metropolitan area loaded on your nüvi. See www.garmin.com to purchase cityXplorer maps. 1. Select a route from the Route Options page to view the Itinerary page. -
Page 13: Adding A Stop
Adding a Stop 1. While navigating a route, touch > Where To?. 2. Search for the extra stop. 3. Touch Go!. 4. Touch Add as Via Point add this stop before your final destination. Changing Destinations 1. While navigating a route, touch >... -
Page 14: Where To
Where To? Where To? The Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To learn how to perform a simple search, see page Finding an Address NOTE: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your nüvi, the button names can change and some steps could be ordered differently. -
Page 15: Using The Go! Page
Changing Your Home Location 1. Touch Tools > My Data Home Location. 2. Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations. Editing Your Home Location 1. Touch Where To? >... -
Page 16: Providing Feedback On Points Of Interest
1 to 5 stars. • report Error—the item will be removed from future searches. Reports will be sent to Garmin when your nüvi is connected to a computer. See page • Edit Phone number—use the keyboard to change the phone number. -
Page 17: Searching Near Another Location
Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or a number to enter it. Touch to add a space. Touch to move the cursor. Touch to delete a character. Touch and hold to erase the entire entry. Touch Mode to select the keyboard... -
Page 18: Finding Recently Found Places
Where To? Finding recently Found Places Your nüvi stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. The most-recently viewed places appear at the top of the list. Touch Where To? Recently Found > view your recently found items. Deleting recently Found Places To remove all places from the... -
Page 19: Finding A Place Using The Map
• Attach Photo—select a picture that you have loaded on your nüvi or on a memory card to assign to the location. • Change Map Symbol—touch a new symbol used to mark this location on the map. • Change Phone number—... -
Page 20: Entering Coordinates
Using Photo navigation You can load pictures with location information onto your nüvi and then create routes to them. 1. Go to http://connect.garmin.com /photos (not available in all areas) to download pictures with location information. 2. Follow instructions on the Web site to select and load pictures. -
Page 21: Using The Map
Using the Map Pages Your route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. A checkered flag marks your destination. -
Page 22: Viewing The Trip Computer
Using the Map Pages Viewing the Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides statistics about your trip. To view the trip Speed computer, touch the the map. NOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. -
Page 23: Viewing The Next Turn Page
Viewing the next Turn Page When you are navigating a route, the next turn shows the turn on the map and the time and distance left before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch the turn indicator in the top left corner of the map, or touch any turn from the turn list. -
Page 24: Using The Pedestrian Map Page
Using the Map Pages Using the Pedestrian Map Page ➊ ➋ In Pedestrian usage mode, your route is displayed on a two-dimensional map. The icons indicate the navigation method for that section of the route. For example, when you see board a bus at that point in the route. -
Page 25: Making Hands-Free Phone Calls
To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with the nüvi, go to www.garmin.com /bluetooth. The first time you use two devices together, you must “pair” them by establishing a relationship using a PIN or passkey. -
Page 26: Receiving A Call
Making Hands-free Phone Calls 4. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 5. Select the nüvi from the list of devices. 6. Enter the nüvi Bluetooth PIN (1234) into your phone. Pairing Using the nüvi Settings 1. From the Main menu, touch >... -
Page 27: In A Call
In a Call During a call, the In Call End Call appears. Touch > Call Options hang up. Touch > for the following options: • Touch Tones—displays a keypad page so that you can use automated systems, such as voice mail. -
Page 28: Using Your Phone Book
Making Hands-free Phone Calls Using Your Phone Book Each time your phone connects with the nüvi, the phone book is automatically loaded into the nüvi. It can take a few minutes for the phone book to be available. Phone book transfer is not available on all phones. -
Page 29: Entering Your Phone Number
Entering Your Phone number 1. Touch Phone > Call 2. Touch Enter Phone number use the keypad page or From Phonebook (only available if your phone supports phone book transfer). 3. Touch Done > Yes. The nüvi dials your home phone number. To edit your home location or Where To? phone number, touch... -
Page 30: Watching Digital Tv
Watching Digital TV Watching Digital TV To watch digital mobile television, the nüvi must be in a DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting for Terrestrial devices) coverage area. For more information, see www.dvb.org. Setting up the Antennas 1. Pull out the TV antenna. See page 2. -
Page 31: Using The Tv Menu
Some laws prohibit drivers from > watching television while operating Scan. motor vehicles. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of any law or ordinance relating to the use of your Garmin device. -
Page 32: Hiding Channels
Watching Digital TV Notice Your nüvi will disable the TV function when you are traveling faster than 12 kph. • Touch to select a channel. • Touch to adjust the volume. • Touch on the map to return to the TV menu. •... -
Page 33: Changing The Channel Order
1. Touch > Options Settings. 2. Touch Language to select a broadcast language. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the broadcast languages. nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual Adding Subtitles 1. Touch Settings > Guide. 2. Touch On. NOTE: The subtitle language is determined by the broadcaster. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Screen Size
Watching Digital TV Adjusting the Screen Size When the TV page is inactive for several seconds, the TV menu will disappear and the picture will expand to fill the screen. You can choose the aspect ratio of the picture. 1. Touch >... -
Page 35: Managing Files
Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource : see ® • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader: see nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual Connecting Your nüvi to Your Computer When you connect your nüvi to your computer, you will see an option to... -
Page 36: Transferring Files
Transferring Files 1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 2. Highlight the file, and click Copy. 3. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/volume. 4. Click Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files in the nüvi memory or on the memory... -
Page 37: Using The Tools
Using the Tools The Tools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. From the Main menu, touch Tools. Accessing the Settings For information about the settings, pages 46–52. Using the Where Am I? Page Use the Where Am I? page to view current location information, including hospitals, police stations, and fuel. -
Page 38: Using The Picture Viewer
Using the Tools Using the Picture Viewer Use the picture viewer to view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi or on a memory card. 1. Touch Tools > Picture • Touch the arrows to scroll through the images. 2. -
Page 39: Accessing My Data
Accessing My Data Use this tool to manage and delete your saved data, such as your Favorites. 1. Touch Tools > Data. 2. Select an option: • Set Home Location • Delete Selected Favorites • Clear Trip Log • View Map Errors Using the World Clock 1. -
Page 40: Using Ecoroute
Using the Tools Updating Conversion rates You can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates. 1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter Conversion. 2. Select Currency, and touch OK. 3. Touch the currency buttons and select the currencies you want to update. -
Page 41: Viewing The Fuel Report
Viewing the Fuel report If you have entered your vehicle profile and the current fuel price, your nüvi calculates the average fuel economy for your vehicle, your carbon footprint, and the cost of the fuel consumed. The fuel consumption data is based on estimates for speed and acceleration for an average vehicle. -
Page 42: Taking The Ecochallenge
Using the Tools Taking the ecoChallenge The ecoChallenge tool helps you maximize your fuel economy by scoring your driving habits. The higher your overall score for a ecoChallenge, the more fuel you could save. Touch Tools > ecoRoute ecoChallenge > Start. Understanding Your ecoChallenge Score Touch... -
Page 43: Resetting Ecoroute Data
City Fuel Efficiency—enter the average city fuel efficiency for your vehicle. Hwy Fuel Efficiency—enter the average highway fuel efficiency for your vehicle. TIP: For best results, calibrate your fuel economy instead of adjusting the city and highway fuel efficiency here. See page Viewing the Mileage report Mileage reports provide the distance,... -
Page 44: Using Fm Tmc Traffic
FM transmitter in your area. Use of FM transmitters is currently illegal in certain European countries due to specific radio frequency restrictions. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. Use an FM TMC (Traffic Message... -
Page 45: Adding Or Renewing Traffic Subscriptions
Adding or renewing Traffic Subscriptions To add or renew a traffic Tools subscription, touch > Traffic. For more information, see page 51 and go to www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. Receiving Traffic Information Notice Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance of the traffic receiver. -
Page 46: Traffic On Your Route
Using FM TMC Traffic Color Description Meaning Traffic is Green Low severity flowing normally. Traffic is Medium Yellow slightly severity congested. Traffic is High severity heavily congested. Traffic data Gray No data has not updated. Traffic on Your Route When calculating your route, the nüvi examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. -
Page 47: Viewing The Traffic Map
Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your route 1. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Touch Traffic On Route. 3. Touch the arrows to view other traffic delays on your route, if necessary. Avoid 4. Touch to avoid the traffic delay. -
Page 48: Customizing The Nüvi
Customizing the nüvi Customizing the nüvi 1. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch the setting you want to change. 3. Touch the button under the setting name to change it. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. GPS Simulator—turn on the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation, and to save... -
Page 49: Changing The Navigation Settings
Changing the navigation Settings Tools Settings Touch > > Navigation. Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route: • Faster Time—to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance—to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. -
Page 50: Updating The Time Settings
Customizing the nüvi Brightness—adjust the backlight brightness level. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your battery life. Restore—restore the original display settings. Updating the Time Settings Tools Settings > Time. Touch > Select a time format—select a 12- hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. Current Time—manually set the time on your nüvi. -
Page 51: Changing The Map Settings
(no check mark) that map. Restore—restore the original map settings. Changing Security Settings Tools Touch Garmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock to lock your nüvi. Enter a ™ to change 4-digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page Customizing the nüvi... -
Page 52: Setting The Bluetooth Technology Options
Restore—restore the original security settings. Note that restoring the security settings will not clear your Garmin Lock PIN or security location. Setting the Bluetooth Technology Options Tools Settings > Bluetooth. -
Page 53: Changing The Proximity Points Settings
Changing the Proximity Points Settings You must have proximity points (such as custom POIs or a safety camera database) loaded to adjust the proximity points settings. See Tools Settings page 58. Touch > Proximity Points. Proximity Alerts—turn the alerts on or off when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras. -
Page 54: Restoring All Settings
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. 1. From the Main menu, touch > Settings > Traffic. Subscriptions 2. Touch 3. -
Page 55: Appendix
Appendix Caring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high- vibration environments. -
Page 56: Locking Your Nüvi
What is a Security Location? Notice If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. Your security location should be a location you return to often, such as your home. -
Page 57: Calibrating The Screen
2. Hold the upper-left corner of the screen while turning on the nüvi. 3. Release the power button when the Garmin screen appears. 4. Continue to hold the upper-left corner of the touch screen for 30 seconds until a white screen with “Press dot”... -
Page 58: Battery Information
Appendix Battery Information To maximize the lifetime of the battery, do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. battery icon in the corner of the Main menu indicates the status of the nüvi battery. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. -
Page 59: Mounting On Your Dashboard
You are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 60 days after the first time you acquire satellites while driving with your nüvi. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/numaps. Appendix ™ within 60... -
Page 60: Nümaps Lifetime
For more information about optional tab. accessories, go to .com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your Garmin dealer. Custom Points of Interest Use the POI Loader to load custom points of interest (POIs) onto your nüvi. POI databases are available from various companies on the Internet. - Page 61 Delete the file titled poi.gpi. nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual Safety Cameras Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. Safety camera information is to open available in some locations.
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Page 62: Garmin Travel Guide
Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have questions. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. -
Page 63: Specifications
Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable microSD card. Data stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB 2.0 full- speed mass storage Operating system: Garmin nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual Charge time: Up to 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power using the included vehicle power... -
Page 64: Declaration Of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this nüvi product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to the Web site for your Garmin product at www.garmin.com. Software License Agreement BY USING THE nüvi, YOU AGREE... -
Page 65: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem/Question My nüvi never gets satellite signals. The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. My nüvi does not charge in my vehicle. My battery does not stay charged for very long. How do I clear all of my user data? nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual Solution/Answer... - Page 66 Appendix Problem/Question My battery gauge does not seem accurate. The touchscreen is not responding to my touches. How do I know my nüvi is in USB mass storage mode? My computer never senses that the nüvi is connected. Solution/Answer Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle).
- Page 67 Tools > Settings Bluetooth field is set to Enabled. Ensure that your phone is turned on and is less than 33 feet (about 10 meters) away from your nüvi. www.garmin.com/bluetooth Appendix page 16 > Food and Drink. > Bluetooth. Verify that the...
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Page 68: Index
Index Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view acceleration score accessories 58, 59 additional maps addresses alarm clock alerts safety camera anti-theft feature 49, 54 attaching a photo to a location avoiding road types theft background color battery 56, 63 battery information bicycle navigation Bluetooth technology 23–27... - Page 69 (Favorites) using photos 18–19 fuel price, adjusting fuel report fuse, changing Garmin Lock 49, 54 Garmin Travel Guide geocaching Go! page options go home Index about GPS off/on Help home phone number setting a location...
- Page 70 7, 47 on-screen keyboard output, audio pairing a mobile phone pedestrian navigation mode itinerary route options phone book Bluetooth Garmin Lock points of interest custom edit phone number edit star rating POI loader report error position icon proximity points alerts...
- Page 71 QWERTY keyboard recently found locations registering removing the mount resetting the max speed trip data route options page routes mode off road preferences simulating stopping safe mode safety camera database satellite signals nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual saving places you find your current location 16, 17 school zone database...
- Page 72 Index antennas backup camera brightness broadcast language changing picture format channel order channel scan locking channels menu region time zone watching digital unit converter unit ID updating maps software usage mode 7, 46 mass-storage mode user data, delete vehicle icon vehicle profile voice dial voice language...
- Page 76 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.