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8
Click check for updates.
A list of available map and software updates appears.
9
Select the updates to install.
10
Click Install Now.
The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this
process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode
You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your
device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very
little power and can wake instantly for use.
TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep
mode while charging the battery.
Press the power key
Turning Off the Device
1
Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
sleep mode.
2
Select Off.
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the power key for 12 seconds.
Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites.
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. Acquiring
satellites can take several minutes.
1
Turn on the device.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
3
If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
buildings and trees.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
1
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Adjusting the Volume
1
Select Volume.
2
Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select
to mute the device.
• Select
for additional options.
2
.
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status
bar icons display information about features on the device. You
can select some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold
for three seconds.
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.
in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.
Setting the Time
1
From the main menu, select the time.
2
Select an option:
• To set the time automatically using GPS information,
select Automatic.
• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.
Using the On-Screen Buttons
• Select
to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold
to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select
or
to see more choices.
• Hold
or
to scroll faster.
• Select
to see a menu of options for the current screen.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
layout
(Language and Keyboard
• Select
to delete a search entry.
• Select
to delete a character.
• Select
to change the keyboard language mode.
• Select
to enter special characters, such as punctuation
marks.
• Select
to change character capitalization.
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
in
as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street
information. You can use categories to browse for nearby
businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses,
coordinates, cities, and intersections.
Finding Locations
Finding a Location by Category
1
Select Where To?.
2
Select a category, or select Categories.
3
If necessary, select a subcategory.
4
Select a location.
Searching Within a Category
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
four destinations you selected.
1
Select Where To?.
2
Select a category, or select Categories.
3
Select a category.
GPS signal status
Current time
Battery status
Settings).
Locations
Locations
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