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Garmin BMW Motorcycles Navigator Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 owner’s manual and reference...
  • Page 2 Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. GARMIN Corporation reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. Visit the GARMIN web site for downloadable upgrades to the operating software and the Owner’...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Welcome Introduction Thank you for choosing the BMW Motorcycles Navigator. The Navigator offers true turn-by-turn Welcome navigation with its auto-routing feature. At the touch of a button, you now have access to the shortest and fastest routes, turn directions, and estimated time of arrival at your intended destination. Along the way, the Navigator provides automated voice prompts, alerting you to necessary turns, distance to upcoming turns, route deviation, and distance to the fi...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Introduction ......1 Marking Waypoints ....26 Using the Find Menu .
  • Page 5 Introduction System Setup ......40 System Setup Pages ....40 General Tab .

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings And Cautions

    The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof. WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and Your Navigator is equipped with a ‘Safe Mode’...

  • Page 7: Map Data

    NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combina- tion of governmental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.

  • Page 8: Software License Agreement

    Software are valuable trade secrets of GARMIN and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of GARMIN. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software.

  • Page 9: Fcc Compliance

    FCC Compliance Introduction The BMW Motorcycles Navigator complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class FCC Compliance B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE (“home or offi ce” interference requirements are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements). Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 10: Limited Warranty

    GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture Limited Warranty for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor.

  • Page 11: Unit Description

    Navigator Description Introduction Unit Description Power/Data Connector Power/Backlight Key (Back Side) Connections for Press and hold to turn Power, Ground, Serial Data on/off. Press momentarily In and Serial Data Out. to adjust screen backlight and contrast. 16-Color LCD Display On-screen information is referred to as a “page”.

  • Page 12: Keys

    Introduction POWER (Red Bulb Symbol)- Press and hold to turn the Navigator on and off. Press momentarily while power is on to display the backlight/contrast adjustment window. Keypad Usage PAGE- Switches between main pages and returns display from an option window back to a main page. - Returns display to a previous page.

  • Page 13: Features/Data Entry

    Features/Data Entry Introduction The following features and data entry procedures are referred to throughout this manual. Features/Data Entry CURSOR- A highlighted area on the screen which can be moved up/down/left/right with the ROCKER KEYPAD to select individual fi elds on the display. Moving the cursor to a given location allows you to begin data entry or scroll through a list.

  • Page 14: Unit Pages At A Glance

    Introduction Unit Pages at a Glance All of the information needed to operate the Navigator is found on ‘pages’—or, display screens. Unit Pages There are three main pages, the Map, Trip Information, and Current Route. The Current Route Page is only available during navigation (i.e., when a destination is selected). A fourth screen, the Next Turn Page, is also available during navigation.

  • Page 15: Reference Section

    The Map Page Reference The Map Page Direction to Go Route Line Vehicle Speed Distance to Go Time to Go Your Current Position Driving Instructions Map Scale The map can be displayed in a ‘square’ or ‘wide’ confi guration for custom viewing. The square The Map Page is the main operating page of the Navigator.

  • Page 16: Map Page Nav Info

    More detailed map features as well as information about those features can be displayed using a data card containing map data transferred from a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. When you zoom into smaller map areas, “MapSource” will appear directly below the map scale indicating that MapSource data is being used to draw a more detailed map.

  • Page 17: Zooming, Panning And Pointing

    Zooming, Panning and Pointing Reference There are three main actions you can perform on the Map Page: zooming, panning, and pointing. The Map Page The map display has 24 map scales (from 120 feet to 800 miles) which are selected by pressing the IN and OUT zoom keys.
  • Page 18 Reference To select an on-screen location with the panning pointer: 1. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the desired item. The Map Page 2. To view information for the selected item, press ENTER. 3. To exit the information pages, press QUIT. The ‘Route to It’...

  • Page 19: Routing To A Map Feature Or Location

    To mark your current location on the Map Page and save as a waypoint: Reference 1. Press and hold the ENTER key for approximately two seconds. A ‘ Waypoint Marked’ page will appear with a pre-assigned name, symbol, position and elevation for the new waypoint. When the The Map Page ‘Waypoint Marked Page’...

  • Page 20: Map Page Options

    Reference Map Page Options Like each of the main pages, the Map Page is menu-driven. With the Map Page displayed, pressing The Map Page MENU will display an options menu, allowing you to customize the page to your preferences and/or select special features which specifi...
  • Page 21 To measure the distance between two points: Reference 1. From the Map Page, press MENU. The Map Page 2. Select ‘Measure Distance’ and press ENTER. An on-screen pointer will appear on the map display at your current location. 3. Move the panning arrow to the desired reference point, the point you want to measure from, and press ENTER.
  • Page 22 Reference Map Options Map Detail - Adjusts the amount of map information, such as roads, that is displayed. ‘Most’ shows The Map Page maximum detail and ‘Least’ shows minimum detail. The higher level of detail, the slower the map redrawing time. Orientation - Selecting ‘North Up’...

  • Page 23: Next Turn Page

    Next Turn Page Reference Next Turn Page Map Orientation Route Line Driving Instructions Map Scale Time to Go You can select when the Next Turn Page appears, or you can turn it off completely. Distance to Go The Next Turn Page displays in detailed format the features of the next turn in the route. When a route is being navigated, the Next Turn Page appears for ten seconds prior to reaching a turn.

  • Page 24: Current Route Page

    Reference Current Route Page Driving Instructions Time to Go Current Route Page Direction of Turn Scroll Bar You can change the displayed time to show arrival times Distance to Go or time to reach each turn. When the Navigator is navigating a Route, the Current Route Page is displayed between the Map Page and the Trip Information Page (the Current Route Page is only available during navigation).
  • Page 25 To view the Next Turn Page from the Route List Page: Reference 1. With the Route List Page displayed, press ENTER. Current Route Page 2. Press ENTER or QUIT when done looking at the next turn. 3. You can scroll through the entire list and highlight any of the turns in the list and view the next turn page for that turn.

  • Page 26: Trip Information Page

    Reference Trip Information Page The third main page is the Trip Information Page. If you are making a long trip, you will fi nd the Trip Information Page Trip Information Page very useful. It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about your trip.

  • Page 27: Trip Information Page

    Reference Driving Avg - Your average speed of travel during the time the vehicle has been in motion, since the Trip Computer was last reset. Trip Information Page Overall Avg - Your average speed of travel (including time stopped) during the time the Navigator has been tracking your location, since the Trip Computer was last reset.

  • Page 28: Marking Waypoints

    Reference Marking Your Location as a Waypoint At times you may fi nd it useful to mark a location, so that you can return to it again later. These Marking Waypoints locations are called ‘Waypoints’. The Navigator can hold up to 500 Waypoints. To mark your location as a Waypoint: 1.

  • Page 29: Using The Find Menu

    Using the Find Menu Reference You can search for Waypoints, Cities, BMW Dealers or Exits that are included in the Navigator Using the Find Menu basemap using the Find Menu. In addition, if you are using optional City Navigator map data, you can search for and fi...

  • Page 30: Finding A Waypoint

    Reference 3. Highlight the item you want from the list. 4. Press ENTER to display the information page for the item. Using the Find Menu Finding a nearest item: 1. Highlight the item you want from the nearest list. 2. Press ENTER to display the information page for the item. Finding a Waypoint Waypoints that you have created and stored in the Navigator can be found by selecting the ‘Waypoints’...

  • Page 31: Finding An Exit

    Finding a BMW Dealer Reference Your Navigator includes a built-in database of BMW dealers, which you may fi nd helpful for Using the Find Menu locating parts, service or roadside assistance. Dealers can be found by selecting the ‘BMW Dealers’ option of the Find Menu.

  • Page 32: Finding A Point Of Interest

    Reference Finding a Point of Interest You must be using MapSource MetroGuide or City Navigator which provides this type of map data, Using the Find Menu otherwise this option is unavailable. To locate a point of interest: 1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Feature Menu. Select ‘Points of Interest’ and press ENTER to display a list of categories.

  • Page 33: Finding An Address Or Intersection

    Finding an Address or an Intersection Reference You must be using MapSource MetroGuide or City Navigator which provides this type of map data, Using the Find Menu otherwise these options are not selectable. To locate an address: 1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Feature Menu. Select the ‘Address’ option and then press ENTER to display the ‘Find Address’...

  • Page 34: Recently Found Places

    Reference Recently Found Places Each recent list will hold fi fteen items. The last fi fteen businesses are listed in the ‘POI’ list, the last fi fteen cities are in the ‘Cities’ list, etc. The most recently reviewed item is at the top of each list and Using the Find Menu the list is in reverse-chronological order.
  • Page 35 To Start a New Route: Reference 1. Press the ROUTE key to view the Routes Menu. Select ‘New’ and press ENTER. The Find Destination Using the Routes window appears. Menu 2. Follow the instructions given on page 27 to select a Find Destination item. Once the Information Page is displayed for the item you found, select ‘Route to It’...
  • Page 36 Reference To Save a Route: 1. Press the ROUTE key to view the Routes Menu. Select ‘Save’ and press ENTER. The Route Saved Using the Routes Menu window appears, showing the active route. 2. Press ENTER (‘OK button’) to confi rm the name and save the route (the name can be edited here). There can be up to 50 saved routes.

  • Page 37: Gps Information Page

    GPS Information Page Reference The GPS Information Page provides a visual reference of GPS receiver functions, including current GPS Information Page satellite coverage, receiver status, and position accuracy. As the Navigator locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number (from 01-32) underneath each bar.

  • Page 38: Receiver Status

    Reference Receiver Status As soon as the Navigator has collected the necessary data to calculate a fi x, the status fi eld will GPS Information Page indicate a 2D or 3D status. (For ‘2D’, you may need to enter your elevation.) Receiver status is indicated at the top left corner of the page.

  • Page 39: Accuracy

    Reference ‘Poor Satellite Reception’ Menu If no satellites are received for several minutes (or an insuffi cient number of satellites are received GPS Information Page to determine a position fi x) a message will appear, prompting you to update your approximate location or turn off the GPS for indoor use.

  • Page 40: Gps Info

    Reference GPS Information Page Options To display the GPS Information Page Options, press MENU (with the GPS Information Page GPS Information Page displayed). The following Options are available: • Track Up (or North Up) • New Elevation • New Location Track Up- changes the sky view display from ‘North Up’...

  • Page 41: Map Source Information

    The System Info window shows the unit software version and unit ID number which you need coverage areas from the GARMIN web site. to have handy when you are unlocking detailed coverage areas from the GARMIN web site (see the Quick Start Guide for details).

  • Page 42: System Setup

    Reference System Setup Pages The System Setup Pages can be accessed by pressing the MENU key twice from any page to display System Setup the Main Menu. Select ‘System Setup’ and press ENTER. This group of pages is used to perform various System Setup functions.

  • Page 43: General Tab

    Reference The fi le tab headings and System Setup functions are: General - GPS Mode, Keypress Tones, Attention Tone, Voice, Battery Type, and Units. System Setup Guidance - Off-Route Recalculation, and Next Turn Pop-Up. Routing - Route Preference, Calculation Method, Ask Me My Preference, Calculate Routes for, and Avoid (U-Turns, Toll Roads, and Highways).

  • Page 44: Guidance Tab

    Reference Voice - The setting determines when the voice (and chime, if enabled) sounds. Selecting ‘Guidance and Status’ allows the voice to be heard during navigation (e.g., “Drive point eight miles west and turn System Setup right”). The single tone chime comes before all automatic voice navigation messages (if enabled). There are three possible voice messages per route leg.

  • Page 45: Routing Tab

    Routing File Tab Reference The Routing Tab allows you to customize the routing features of the Navigator. System Setup Route Preference—Determines what criteria are used for fi nding the route to your destination. The following options are available: • Faster Time: This setting causes time to be used as the criteria for calculating your route. The routes calculated with this setting will result in a faster ride but may be longer in distance.
  • Page 46 Reference Ask Me My Preference—Determines whether or not you will be prompted before route calcula- tions to allow you to change your current Route Preference (Faster, Shorter, or Off Road). This setting System Setup can also be changed from ‘Yes’ to ‘No’ from the Route Preference page. The following options are available: •...

  • Page 47: Time Tab

    Reference Avoid - Let’ s you avoid certain things that may be undesirable in your route. U-Turns: If checked, the Navigator will not tell you to make a U-turn unless absolutely necessary. System Setup Toll roads: If checked, the Navigator will avoid entering toll roads, but still use these roads if the alternatives take you too far out of your way.

  • Page 48: Safety Tab

    Reference Safety Tab Your Navigator is equipped with a Safe Mode feature to improve rider safety. By default, this feature System Setup is enabled. For automotive use, Safe Mode can be turned off to allow a passenger to operate the unit.

  • Page 49: Language Tab

    Voice Language- This changes the language used for all voice commands and messages. To change the Voice Language, you must have a second voice installed. Voice data for foreign languages are found Only English is pre-installed when you purchase the on-line at http://www.garmin.com/products/spIII. Navigator.

  • Page 50: Interface Tab

    The ‘Interface’ fi le tab provides the following input/output settings: System Setup • GARMIN—the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log data with a PC. The format used for database updates and to save MapSource CD-ROM data to an installed data cartridge.
  • Page 51 4. If required for the setting, highlight the ‘BAUD RATE’ fi eld, press ENTER, select the desired rate and press ENTER again. 5. For GARMIN DGPS and RTCM In/NMEA Out, the ‘BEACON’ fi eld may be set to ‘Scan’ or ‘Manual’. If ‘Manual’ is selected, enter the beacon frequency and bit rate in the appropriate fi elds.

  • Page 52: Appendices

    WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed and specifi cally tested for use with Garmin products. Accessories offered for sale by other manufacturers have not been tested or approved for use with Garmin products. Use of such accessories could cause damage to the Navigator and void the warranty.

  • Page 53: Optional Accessories

    Appendix A • Handheld/Portable Antenna For use in your car or other vehicle. Attaches directly to the back of your Navigator. Optional Accessories • Single DCA Unlock Code Certifi cate Provides additional coverage for the U.S. and Canada. • Carrying Case With storage for data cartridges.

  • Page 54: Appendix B: Wiring And Interfacing

    Data In Data Out (P/N 010-10082-00). WARNING: the terms of the GARMIN Warranty require that the Power/Data Cable with (+) Power bare wire leads be installed by experienced installers at a qualifi ed installation facility (i.e., your BMW dealership). The user should not attempt installation without proper Power and Data Connections from the back of the unit.

  • Page 55: Appendix C: Maintenance

    30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to remove the batteries and map cartridge and dry the compartments before reuse. To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, Contact GARMIN Customer Service at 913-397-8200.

  • Page 56: Appendix D: Messages

    Battery Voltage Low - The batteries are low and should be replaced. Basemap Failed - The unit’ s basemap has failed. Return the unit to GARMIN for service. Can’t Unlock Maps - At least one map on the data card is locked.
  • Page 57 Processor Failed - The unit has detected a fault in its internal processor. If this message persists, the unit is Messages unusable - return it to GARMIN for service. Route Memory is Full - Route memory is full and no more routes can be saved or added (from another GPS unit or a PC).

  • Page 58: Appendix E: Specifi Cations

    Appendix E PHYSICAL Case: Rugged; fully gasketed Specifi cations Size: 3.2”H x 6.8”W x 2.6”D (8.0 x 17.3 x 6.5 cm) Weight: 1.4 pounds (635 g) Display: 3.4”W x 1.8”H (8.6 x 4.5 cm), (305 x 160 pixels), high-contrast, 16-color backlit LCD Antenna: Detachable with standard BNC-type connector Temp.
  • Page 59 1. The temperature rating for the Navigator may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. 2. With optional GARMIN GBR 21/23 Beacon Receiver Input. 3. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DOD-imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program.

  • Page 60: Installing The Batteries

    Appendix F The Navigator uses six (6) AA batteries, which are installed at the back of the unit. Alkaline, rechargeable, Lithium, or Ni-Cad batteries can be used. Battery life will vary due to a variety of factors, Installing the Batteries including surrounding temperature and the use of backlighting.

  • Page 61: Appendix F: Time Offset

    Appendix G This chart is provided to help you determine the standard time offset settings for your current location in order to set the correct time on the Time Setup Page. To change the UTC (Universal Time Time Offset Coordinate) Offset, if necessary, press the MENU key twice to access the Options Menu. Then scroll down to the System Setup option, press to access and then tab over to the ‘Time’...
  • Page 62 Appendix H External Power..........24, 42 Accessories (optional)...........48 Index Exits..............27-29 Addresses............27 Antenna..............9 Arrival Time............22 Features............11,17 Arrow, Panning...........16 File Tabs..........19, 40 AutoLocate............36 Find............27-31 Auto-Routing............1 Full Screen Map .............13 AutoZoom...............20 GPS Info Page............35 Battery............35-36 Battery Installation..........58 Beeper ..............41 How To Enter Data ..........11 BMW dealers.............29 ID Number.............39 Cities............20, 27-28...
  • Page 63 Appendix H Language Feature ..........47 Restore Settings ........... 40-41 Index Local Time Offset ..........56 Routes ..........32-34, 41-44 Safe Mode ............46 Main Pages ............12 Satellite Sky View (Location) ......35 Map Page............13 Signal Strength Bars.......... 35 MapSource Info Page........
  • Page 66 © 2001 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K. GARMIN Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com...

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