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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Navigation Portable nüvi ®...
  • Page 2 ™ ™ University Press 2002. RDS-TMC Traffic Information of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used Services France © ViaMichelin 2006. Other trademarks without the express permission of Garmin. and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Preface

    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, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/MINI. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface..........Finding an Address ........10 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name .. Manual Conventions ........iii Finding a Place Using Coordinates ..12 Contact Garmin ........iii myGarmin ..........iii Finding a Place Using the Map ....12 ™ Tips and Shortcuts ........Expanding Your Search ......13...
  • Page 5 able of onTenTs Transferring Audio to Your Phone ..28 Changing the Proximity Points Settings Using the Phone Book ......28 Appendix ..........44 Using Call History ........28 Updating the nüvi Software ....44 Calling Home .........29 Purchasing and Loading Additional Using Voice Dial ........29 MapSource Maps ......44...

  • Page 6: Tips And Shortcuts

    Earth installed on your computer, you can view your nüvi waypoints and track log. Connect the nüvi to your computer using the USB cable. Open Google Earth. From the File menu, select Open, and browse for your *.GPX file (for instance, F:\Garmin\ gpx\Current.gpx).

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ● USB cable to connect the nüvi to your computer. ● 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 and owner’s manual for product information.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Nüvi

    eTTinG TarTed Mounting the nüvi To mount the nüvi: 1. Flip up the GPS antenna. 2. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 3. Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place. Microphone jack If you use an external microphone (optional), plug it into the right side of the cradle. To remove your nüvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle up, and tilt the nüvi forward.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    asic PeraTion asic PeraTion Turning the nüvi On or Off Press and hold the Power button on the top of the nüvi. Charging the nüvi To charge the nüvi, use one of the following methods: ● Connect the nüvi to the mount and start your vehicle. ●...

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

    asic PeraTion Changing the Volume, Brightness, and Screen Lock 1. Press and quickly release the Power button, or on the Menu page, touch 2. Move the sliders to adjust the volume and brightness. To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock the screen, press the Power button.

  • Page 11: Locking Your Nüvi

    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

    aGes aGes Understanding the Menu Page Battery status GPS satellite signal status Settings Quick settings Phone Traffic Menu Page ● GPS satellite signals—represents the satellite signals being received by your nüvi. When you see green bars, you have a strong signal. ●...

  • Page 13: Understanding The Map Page

    aGes Understanding the Map Page View Map From the Menu page, touch to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your current location. Touch the text bar to Touch to zoom out. preview the turns in Touch to return to the the route.

  • Page 14: Understanding The Turns Preview

    aGes Resetting Trip Information Reset trip Touch to reset the Trip Information page before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed Reset Max time during the trip. Touch to reset the Maximum Speed.

  • Page 15: Understanding The Turns Preview Page

    aGes Understanding the Next Turn Page Turn Page The Next Turn page displays the upcoming turn on the map and the distance and time remaining before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch turn in on the Map page, or touch any turn from the Current Route page.

  • Page 16: Where To

    To Finding Your Destination Flip up the antenna on the nüvi to get satellite signals. Use the Garmin nüvi to find your destination and navigate to it. 1. On the Menu page, touch Where 2. Search for your destination. Touch the arrows for more choices.

  • Page 17: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    here 4. Type the street name until a list of streets appears. 5. Select the street. If more than one matching address is found, select the one that you want. 6. Touch Go. tiP: You can search for a postal code. Enter the postal code instead of the city name.

  • Page 18: Finding A Place Using Coordinates

    here tiP: In a search results list, if you do not see the place you want to visit, or you want to narrow your search results list, touch Spell and enter the name or part of the name. Finding a Place Using Coordinates You can find a place by entering the location coordinates.

  • Page 19: Expanding Your Search

    here Viewing Places on the Map You can view a place you have found on the Map page. 1. Touch Show Map. 2. Drag the map, and zoom in or out, as necessary. Touch Back when you are finished. Expanding Your Search 1.

  • Page 20: Adding A Detour To Your Route

    here 3. Touch Go. 4. Touch if you want to stop at this via point before your final destination, or touch if you want this new location to become your new final destination. Adding a a Detour to Your Route If you want the nüvi to try to calculate a new route to avoid something ahead of you, use the following procedure.

  • Page 21: My Locations

    ocaTions ocaTions Understanding My Locations Locations. You can save your favorite places in Saving Places That You Search For 1. After you search for a place you want to save, touch Save. 2. Touch OK. The place is saved in My Locations >...

  • Page 22: Setting A Home Location

    ocaTions Setting a Home Location You can set a home location for the place you return to most often. Your home location is saved in Favorites Where to My Locations Home. 1. On the Menu page, touch > > 2. Select an option. If you want to change your home location after you have already set it, follow the procedure for “Editing Saved Places.”...

  • Page 23: Travel Kit

    Kit. 2. Touch the item you want to open. To purchase a Travel Kit accessory, go to www.garmin.com/MINI, and click Accessories. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories. Listening to MP3 Files Travel Kit MP3 Player >...
  • Page 24 ravel twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Touch Back to return to the previous page you were viewing (such as the map). nOte: The nüvi plays MP3 files only. It does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files. ®...

  • Page 25: Playing Audible Books

    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 Travel Kit > Audible Book Player. 2. Touch Browse. 3. Touch a category, and then touch a book title.
  • Page 26 AudibleManager icon to open AudibleManager. 3. In the Choose your device window, check the box next to “Garmin - nüvi”. Click Next. 4. Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next. 5. Connect your nüvi to your computer using the USB cable. Wait a few moments for AudibleManager to detect your nüvi.
  • Page 27 ravel nOte: If you are unable to connect to the Internet or have any other problems activating your nüvi, refer to the AudibleManager Help file. Select Help from the menu, and then click Help. Step 2: Download the book to your computer Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi.

  • Page 28: Viewing Pictures

    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.) 4. Select the book title. Click the Add to Garmin - nüvi button in the top left corner.

  • Page 29: Using The World Clock

    ravel Viewing a Slide Show Slide Show Touch to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few moments and then displays the next image. 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. Using the World Clock 1.

  • Page 30: Converting Measurements

    ravel Updating Conversion Rates 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 Travel Kit > Currency Converter. 2. Touch Update. 3. Touch the rate you want to update. to erase the current rate.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Calling A Number

    sinG lueTooTh echnoloGy 4. Touch (or touch Change, if you already added). 5. If adding, set your phone to Find Me/Discoverable mode, and touch the nüvi. Select your phone on the list. Enter the nüvi PIN code (or passkey), 1234, on your phone. If changing, select your phone and touch OK, or touch Add Device and OK.

  • Page 33: Calling A Place

    sinG lueTooTh echnoloGy If you are calling a number that requires that you enter information using a keypad during the call (for example, entering a password for your voicemail), do the following: 1 During the call, touch > Call Options > Touch Tones.

  • Page 34: Using Call Waiting

    sinG lueTooTh echnoloGy Using Call Waiting If you get a call waiting call, the nüvi displays the Incoming Call window. Touch Answer. The first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls: 1. During the call, touch > Switch 2.

  • Page 35: Calling Home

    sinG lueTooTh echnoloGy Calling Home 1. Touch Call Home to set up or change your home information, so that you can quickly call home. The first time that you use this function, follow the prompts to enter your home information, and then touch Save. 2.

  • Page 36: Using Text Messaging

    sinG lueTooTh echnoloGy Using Text Messaging If your phone supports text messaging, you can access text messaging functions on the nüvi. After pairing, it might take a few minutes for text messages to be available. On the Menu page, touch Phone >...

  • Page 37: Using Fm Traffic

    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 38: Viewing Traffic Incidents

    fM TMc T sinG an raffic eceiver Viewing Traffic Incidents 1. On the Menu page, touch to display a list of traffic incidents. 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Select an option. Avoiding Traffic The Map page displays in the lower-right corner of the screen when there is a traffic incident on your current route or road.

  • Page 39: Purchasing An Additional Traffic Subscription

    Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. 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 40: Managing Files On Your Nüvi

    Supported File Types ● 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 iTunes M4A/M4P files.

  • Page 41: Loading Items To Your Nüvi

    anaGinG iles on our nüvi Loading Items to Your nüvi Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional) The SD card slot is located on the side of the nüvi. To insert the card, press it in until it clicks. Inserting an SD Card Connecting the USB Cable Step 2: Connect the USB Cable USB Cable...
  • Page 42 anaGinG iles on our nüvi Step 3: Transfer Files to the nüvi On a Windows PC: 1. Connect the nüvi to your computer. My Computer 2. Double-click the icon on your computer’s desktop. 3. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 4.

  • Page 43: 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.” MINI Cooper nüvi 360 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Customizing The Nüvi

    Vehicle—choose a vehicle for your map. The default is . For more vehicles, go to www.garmin.com/vehicles. 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.

  • Page 45: Changing The System Settings

    Safe Mode—turn on or off the Safe Mode feature. When your vehicle is moving, Safe 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 ™...

  • Page 46: Changing The Locale Settings

    usToMizinG The nüvi Changing the Locale Settings To change the locale settings, touch Settings > Locale. View the location settings, such as language. Touch the setting that you want to Change All change, or touch to adjust the settings based on a selected country. On each screen, touch the setting you want, and then touch OK.

  • Page 47: Changing The Display Settings

    usToMizinG The nüvi Changing the Display Settings Display Settings To change the display settings, touch Settings > Display. Color Mode—touch Daytime for a light background, nighttime for a black Auto background, or to automatically switch between the two. Backlight timeout—select the length of time the backlight stays on after external power is removed.

  • Page 48: Changing The Navigation Settings

    usToMizinG The nüvi Changing the Navigation Settings Settings > navigation. To change the navigation settings, touch Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route. Vehicle—specify your vehicle type to optimize routes. Avoidances—touch enabled to access the road types. Select the road types you want to avoid on your routes.

  • Page 49: Changing The Traffic Settings

    POIs. Touch Audio to set the type of audio notification that you want to hear, and touch OK. tourGuide—set how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide to be activated. ™ MINI Cooper nüvi 360 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 50: 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/MINI. Click Updates and Downloads. Click Download next to the unit software.
  • Page 51 To load maps or waypoints to your nüvi memory or SD card, select the name for your Garmin drive or SD card drive. Refer to the MapSource Help file for more information about using MapSource and loading maps and waypoints on your nüvi.

  • Page 52: 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.

  • Page 53: Optional Accessories

    ● Travel Kit accessories About the Garmin Travel Guide ™ Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase the Travel Guide accessory, go to www.garmin.com/extras. To use the Travel Guide: 1.
  • Page 54 A sample version of the Garmin Language Guide is provided. 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 55: Translating Words And Phrases

    PPendix Translating Words and Phrases 1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Language Guide. 2. Touch Words and Phrases > Language. 3. Select the From languages and touch Back. 4. Select a category. 5. Search for a phrase, and touch it. 6.
  • Page 56 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 57: About Gps Satellite Signals

    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, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. MINI Cooper nüvi 360 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Caring For Your Nüvi

    PPendix 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 nüvi or operating it in high shock/vibration environments. Cleaning the nüvi The nüvi is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning.

  • Page 59: Battery Information

    PPendix Avoiding Theft ● Remove the nüvi and mount from sight when not in use. ● Use the Garmin Lock feature. ™ Battery Information Your nüvi contains an internal (non-removable) lithium-ion battery. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the nüvi.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    My phone will not connect to than 10 meters (about 33 feet) away from your the nüvi. nüvi. www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help. When your nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a nüvi connected to a computer is How do I know my nüvi is in...
  • Page 61 PPendix 1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer. 2. Turn the nüvi off and then back on again. 3. Plug the USB cable into your computer. My computer never senses The nüvi automatically goes into USB that the nüvi is connected. Mass Storage Mode.
  • Page 62 PPendix 1. Turn off your nüvi. 2. Plug the USB cable into the nüvi and your computer. Your nüvi automatically turns on. 3. On your computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel Administrative Tools > > Computer Management > Storage >...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS and-play For a complete list of specifications, go Power input: 12 VDC to www.garmin.com/MINI. Usage: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC Battery life: 4 to 8 hours depending on usage MINI Cooper nüvi 360 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Important Safety And Product Information

    GPS unit, fire, chemical product’s owner’s manual to determine if the lithium-ion burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. battery in your specific Garmin product is replaceable. • Contact your local waste disposal department to If this unit contains a non-user-replaceable, rechargeable properly dispose of the unit/battery.

  • Page 65: Fcc Compliance

    “outdoor” requirements. MAP DAtA inFORMAtiOn: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete Operation of this device is subject to the following and accurate cartography that is available to us at a conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful reasonable cost.

  • Page 66: Industry Canada Compliance

    PPendix This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications executable form in the normal operation of the product.

  • Page 67: Index

    ndex cleaning ndex the nüvi backlight timeout Symbols the screen Back button clearing user information 2 dimensional bars, green satellite composing a text message 3 dimensional battery computer connection information connecting life about button the FM traffic receiver status accessories 17, the USB cable bilingual dictionaries acquiring Satellites...
  • Page 68 Language Guide 48, 49, downloading a book legend, bilingual dictionary drives license agreement, software Garmin Lock 5, dropping a connection listening to MP3 files geocaching loading additional maps going home loading Audible books editing saved places (my loca-...
  • Page 69 MapSource PIN, Garmin Lock safe mode measurements playing Audible books satellites, acquiring menu page playlist satellite signals 6, messaging, text POI (point of interest) saved places metric units postal code delete microphone Power button vi, edit microphone, external...
  • Page 70 ndex storing your nüvi translating words and phrases subscribe to safety camera WAAS 39–43 information Travel Guide WAAS accuracy supported file types travel kit 17–24 warranty switching between calls trip information page waterproof, not system setup troubleshooting WebUpdater turning the nüvi on or off Where to turns preview page Winamp...
  • Page 71 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. © 2006–2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
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