Garmin nuvi 2580TV Owner's Manual
Garmin nuvi 2580TV Owner's Manual

Garmin nuvi 2580TV Owner's Manual

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2580TV
®
Owner's Manual
March 2012
190-01473-00_0A
Printed in Taiwan

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  • Page 1 nüvi 2580TV ® Owner's Manual March 2012 190-01473-00_0A Printed in Taiwan...
  • Page 2 , are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express ™ permission of Garmin. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such name by Garmin is ® under license. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Watching TV ............15 Using the TV ............15 Getting Started ��������������������������������������������1 Using the Tools �����������������������������������������17 Mounting the Device ..........1 Viewing Current Location Information ....17 About myDashboard ..........1 Using Help ............17 Device Overview ...........2 About ecoRoute ..........17 ™ Using the Picture Viewer ........19 Main Menu ���������������������������������������������������4...
  • Page 4 Erasing User Data ..........25 Maximizing the Battery Life ........25 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable ..............26 About nüMaps Lifetime ........26 Purchasing Additional Maps .......26 Purchasing Accessories ........26 Contacting Garmin Product Support ....26 Troubleshooting ..........27 Index ����������������������������������������������������������29 Table of Contents...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the device. ➊ WARNING  See the Important Safety and Product Information ➍ guide in the product box for product warnings and ➋ other important information. When using your device for the first time, complete the following tasks.
  • Page 6: Device Overview

    Downloading the Owner’s Manual Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the The owner’s manual for your device is available device. on the Garmin website. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on Open myDashboard (page your computer.
  • Page 7: Transportation Modes

    Adjusting the Master Volume Viewing GPS Satellite Signals Select Volume. For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Select an option: Hold for 10 seconds. • Use the slider bar to adjust the volume. Transportation Modes • Select to mute the device.
  • Page 8: Main Menu

    • On some models, select to make a call ➏ • Select to change character when connected to a compatible mobile capitalization. phone. www.garmin.com/bluetooth information. • Select to watch TV. ➐ • Select to adjust the volume. ➑ • Select to open the menu of tools and ➒...
  • Page 9: About Main Menu Customization

    About Main Menu Customization • Select to delete the icon. You can create a customized main menu by • Select to enlarge the icon. adding icons from other screens on the device, The icon expands from one cell to four such as location categories or frequently used cells.
  • Page 10: About Points Of Interest

    About Points of Interest Searching Near Another Location The detailed maps loaded in your device contain NOTE: The device automatically searches for points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and places near your present location. auto services. Use the Points of Interest function Select Where To? >...
  • Page 11: Setting A Home Location

    Setting a Home Location the order of steps could be different than the steps below. You can set your home location for the location Select Where To? > Address. you return to most often. If necessary, change the country, or the Select Where To? >...
  • Page 12: Using The Location Map

    Using the Location Map Viewing a List of Recently Found Locations The location map opens after you select a Your device stores the last 50 locations you have location. found. ➊ ➋ Select Where To? > Recently Found. ➎ Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations ➍...
  • Page 13: Favorites

    Editing a Phone Number Saving Locations to Favorites From the location map, select the information Search for the location (page balloon. From the location map, select > Save > Select > Edit Select Phone Number. Finding Favorites Enter the correct phone number, and select Select Where To? >...
  • Page 14: Planning A Trip

    Deleting Favorites ➊ Select Where To? > Favorites. ➋ If necessary, select a category. Select a Favorite. > Delete > Yes. Select Planning a Trip Navigating to a Saved Trip You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with multiple destinations.
  • Page 15: Map Pages

    The myTrends feature senses when you are safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will not driving to a common destination and displays the be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that...
  • Page 16: Viewing The Turn List

    Viewing Trip Information Select the text bar on the top of the map. The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your trip. TIP: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
  • Page 17: Hands-Free Phone Calls

    Bluetooth phone. technology is compatible with the device, go to On the device, select Tools > Settings > www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Bluetooth. Select Bluetooth > Enabled > Save. Select Add Phone > Select your phone, and select OK.
  • Page 18 Dialing a Point of Interest Enter the Bluetooth PIN (1234) for your device in your phone. Select Phone > Points of Interest. Search for a point of interest. Tips About Pairing the Devices Select Call. • After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them Dialing a Number Select Phone >...
  • Page 19: Digital

    Pull out the TV antenna ➊ Some laws prohibit drivers from watching TV while operating 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 20: Viewing Subtitles

    Before you can change the TV channel, you must broadcast. be receiving channels. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the While watching TV, touch the screen. broadcast languages. Select Select TV >...
  • Page 21: Using The Tools

    RPM, and Information battery voltage, and you can reset the check engine light. Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute You can use the Where Am I? page to view compatibility and purchasing information. information about your current location. This...
  • Page 22 About the ecoChallenge Viewing Fuel Economy Information The ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle Select Tools > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy. fuel economy by scoring your driving habits. The Select a section of the graph to zoom in. higher your ecoChallenge scores, the more fuel Adjusting the Vehicle Profile you have saved.
  • Page 23: Using The Picture Viewer

    Using the Calculator Resetting ecoRoute Data Select Tools > ecoRoute. Select Tools > Calculator. Select a category. Capturing Screenshots Select > Reset. Select Tools > Settings > Display > Using the Picture Viewer Screenshot > Enabled > Save. Select View pictures that you have stored in the device or on a memory card.
  • Page 24: Data Management

    • Maps and GPX waypoint files from Disconnecting the USB Cable MapSource (page 26). ® • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader Complete an action. (page 26). • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your system tray.
  • Page 25: Deleting Files

    Your device memory contains important NOTE: You need this information when you system files that should not be deleted. update the system software or purchase Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. additional map data). If necessary, open a folder or volume. Navigation Settings Select a file.
  • Page 26: Route Preferences

    • Off Road—calculates a direct line from your Changing the Map Perspective location to your destination. Select Tools > Settings > Navigation > Automobile > Map View. Avoiding Road Features Select an option: Select Tools > Settings > Navigation > •...
  • Page 27: Display Settings

    Language Settings • Select Rename. • Select Delete. Select Tools > Settings > Language. • Voice Language—sets the language for voice Disabling a Custom Avoidance prompts. If you disable a custom avoidance, the device will • Text Language—sets all on-screen text to the calculate routes using that area or road.
  • Page 28: Restoring Settings

    Caring for Your Device Managing the Bluetooth Device List You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that notICE your device detects while Bluetooth is enabled. Avoid dropping your device and operating it in Select Tools > Settings > Bluetooth > high-shock and high-vibration environments.
  • Page 29: Locking The Device

    NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. location, you must send your device to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid • Use the Garmin Lock feature (page 25).
  • Page 30: Changing The Fuse In The Vehicle Power Cable

    Remove the end piece, the silver tip, and the Purchasing Additional Maps fuse (glass and silver cylinder). Go to your device product page on the Garmin Install a 1 A fast-blow fuse. website (www.garmin.com). Place the silver tip in the end piece.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not • Verify that the GPS simulator is turned off (page 21). • Select Tools > Settings > System > GPS Mode > GPS off. acquiring satellite signals. • Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees.
  • Page 32 • Select Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. The Bluetooth field must be set to My phone will not Enabled. connect to the device. • Turn on your phone and bring it within 33 feet of the device. • Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help. Appendix...
  • Page 33: Index

    Garmin Lock avoiding detailed maps 20, Garmin Product Support detours geocaching theft diacritical characters go home Digital TV battery display settings settings Bluetooth technology driving directions...
  • Page 34 6, adjusting settings software pairing a mobile phone Where Am I? version picture viewer world clock speed limit icon Bluetooth storing the device Garmin Lock system settings Index...
  • Page 36 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. © 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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