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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual nüvi 310/360/370 ®...
  • 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 this manual or of any revision hereto,...

  • Page 3: Contact Garmin

    My Locations button. 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, Product 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support, and click Support.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ......10 Finding an Address ........10 Preface..........Finding a Place by Spelling the Name .. Manual Conventions ........iii Finding a Place Using Coordinates ..12 Contact Garmin ........iii Finding a Place Using the Map ....12 myGarmin ..........™ Expanding Your Search ......13 Tips and Shortcuts ........
  • Page 5 able of ontents Using Bluetooth Technology ...25 Changing the Locale Settings ....41 ® Changing the Display Settings ....42 Calling a Number ........26 Changing the Navigation Settings ..43 Calling a Place ........27 Changing the Bluetooth Settings ...44 Receiving a Call ........27 Changing the Traffic Settings ....45 Using Call Waiting...

  • Page 6: Mygarmin

    ™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. From the myGarmin Web site, you can do the following: ● Register your Garmin unit. ● Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see page 45).

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ● Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard instead. ● 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 (on CD-ROM).

  • Page 8: Mounting The Nüvi On The Windshield

    Check your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Currently, state laws in California and Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide for more details.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    asIc peratIon asic PeraTion Turning the nüvi On or Off Power Press and hold the 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 suction mount and the 12/24-Volt car adapter. ●...

  • 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 From the Menu page, touch View Map 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. Then, 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 3. Type the address number, and touch Done. 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.

  • Page 18: Finding A Place Using Coordinates

    here Finding a Place Using Coordinates You can find a place by entering the location coordinates. This can be helpful if you enjoy geocaching. 1. On the Menu page, touch Where to > Coordinates. 2. Enter the coordinates for your destination, and touch Next. 3.

  • Page 19: Expanding Your Search

    here Expanding Your Search 1. From the Menu page, touch Where to > Near. 2. Select an option: Where I Am Now—searches for places near your current location. A Different City—searches for places near the city you enter. My Current Route—searches for places along the route you are currently navigating.

  • Page 20: Adding A Detour To Your Route

    here 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. 1. On the Map page, select Menu to return to the Menu page. 2.

  • 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

    1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. 2. Touch the item you want to open. To purchase a Travel Kit accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/ Accessories products, and click the link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories.
  • Page 24 ravel When you are listening to music or an audio book, quickly press the Power button Back twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Touch to return to the previous page you were viewing (such as the map). note: The nüvi plays MP3 files only.

  • Page 25: Playing Audible Books

    Playing Audible Books 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. Touch to adjust the volume.
  • 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 Travel Kit World...

  • 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 Change, if you already added). 5. If adding, set your phone to Find Me/Discoverable mode, and touch on the 1234 nüvi. Select your phone on the list. Enter passkey on your phone, when prompted. 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 using Bluetooth technology, you can send and receive text messages on the nüvi. After pairing, it might take a few minutes for text messages to be available. Getting a Text Message Listen When you get a text message, the Incoming Text window opens.

  • Page 37: Dropping A Connection

    sInG luetooth echnoloGy Viewing Your Messages 1. On the Menu page, touch Phone > Text Message. 2. Touch Inbox, Outbox, or Drafts. 3. Touch a message. 4. Select an option: • Touch to listen to the message. (This is available only on the nüvi 360 or nüvi 370 and when a TTS voice is selected).

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: Purchasing An Additional Traffic Subscription

    For more information about 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 41: 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 M4A/M4P files.

  • Page 42: Managing Files On 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 43 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 44: 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.” nüvi 310/360/370 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: Changing The Locale Settings

    ustomIzInG the nüvI Changing the Locale Settings To change the locale settings, on the Menu page, 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 48: Changing The Display Settings

    ustomIzInG the nüvI Changing the Display Settings Display Settings To change the display settings, on the Menu page, 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 49: Changing The Navigation Settings

    ustomIzInG the nüvI Changing the Navigation Settings Settings > navigation. To change the navigation settings, on the Menu page, 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 50: Changing The Bluetooth Settings

    ustomIzInG the nüvI Changing the Bluetooth Settings Settings > Bluetooth. To change the Bluetooth settings, on the Menu page, touch Connections—select a device to connect to. Select Add Device to search the area for mobile phones with Bluetooth wireless technology. Set your mobile phone to Find ®...

  • Page 51: Changing The Traffic Settings

    Subscriptions—view your subscriptions. Adding a Subscription You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires; go to Garmin’s FM Traffic Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. 1. From the Menu page, touch > Traffic. 2. For Non-North American units, touch Subscriptions >...

  • Page 52: Changing The Proximity Points Settings

    POIs or safety cameras. 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. ™ nüvi 310/360/370 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: 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/products. Click Software Updates. Click Download next to the unit software.

  • Page 54: Using Safety Cameras

    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 55: 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. Select Updates and Downloads.

  • Page 56: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories For more information about accessories, go to the Garmin Web site at Accessories www.garmin.com/products, and click the link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. ● FM traffic receiver ● External remote antenna ● External microphone ●...
  • Page 57 Language Guide. The nüvi 310 can only display this information. 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 58 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 59 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 60: 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, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS.

  • Page 61: Mounting The Nüvi On Your Dashboard

    ppendIx Mounting the nüvi on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your nüvi to the dashboard. important: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. To install the mounting disk: 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you want to place the disk.

  • Page 62: 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 and 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 63: Battery Information

    Avoiding Theft ● To avoid theft, remove the nüvi and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the mark on the windshield left by the suction cup. ● Use the Garmin Lock feature. ™ Changing the Fuse An AGC/3AG 2 Amp, high-breaking capacity, 1500 mA-rated fuse is located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    ppendIx Battery Gauge The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the internal battery. Periodically, you might notice that the battery gauge is not completely accurate. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it without interrupting the charging.
  • Page 65 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 66 ppendIx To disconnect your nüvi from your computer, I keep getting a message double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in your saying “Unsafe Removal of system tray. Select “USB Mass Storage Device,” Device” when I unplug the and click Stop. Select the nüvi drives, and click USB cable.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    PC interface: USB mass storage, plug- Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS and-play For a complete list of specifications, visit Power input: 12/24 VDC the Garmin Web site at Usage: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC www.garmin.com/products. Battery life: 4 to 8 hours depending on usage...

  • Page 68: Software License Agreement

    Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary Conformity.

  • Page 69: Index

    ndex clearing user information ndex computer connection backlight timeout connecting Back button Symbols the FM traffic receiver bars, green satellite 2 dimensional the USB cable battery 3 dimensional connections, Bluetooth information content, product box life converting currency status about button updating conversion rates bilingual dictionaries accessories 17,...
  • Page 70 Language Guide 51, 52, drives legend, bilingual dictionary dropping a connection license agreement, software Garmin Lock 5, listening to MP3 files geocaching loading additional maps editing saved places (my loca- getting text messages loading Audible books...
  • Page 71 PIN, Garmin Lock mounting disk your nüvi playing Audible books mounting on the windshield restoring settings playlist, using a mounting on your dashboard routing preferences...
  • Page 72 Garmin Lock symbols voice language stop, adding a transferring audio to your voice prompts stop navigation phone voltage...
  • Page 74 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 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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