Garmin Nuvi 1690 Quick Start Manual
Garmin Nuvi 1690 Quick Start Manual

Garmin Nuvi 1690 Quick Start Manual

Garmin nuvi 1690: quick start
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  • Page 1 nüvi 1690 ® quick start manual 01102291...
  • Page 2: Using The Main Menu

    Looking at Your nüvi See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Power button: Press to turn the nüvi on and off. microSD ™ card slot Mini-USB connector Using the Main Menu ➊ ➊ ➊ Touch to find a destination. ➋...
  • Page 3: Using The Main Menu Toolbar

    Using the Main Menu Toolbar ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➊ GPS signal status. Touch and hold to view satellite information. ➋ Bluetooth technology status. ® Touch to change Bluetooth settings. ➌ Usage mode indicator. Touch to select a usage mode.
  • Page 4: Finding Points Of Interest

    5. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 6. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 7. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running.
  • Page 5: Following Your Route

    To search for a location in a different area, touch Where To? Following Your Route Your route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map.
  • Page 6: Taking A Detour

    1. While navigating a route, touch 2. Touch Detour or Recalculate. Using nüLink! Services Your nüvi comes with a subscription to Garmin nüLink! services, which allow you to receive current information on weather, fuel prices, flight times, and more. For more information on nüLink! Tools >...
  • Page 7: Using Traffic

    Using Traffic nOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. nOTE: Not available in all areas. Your nüvi can receive traffic information through your nüLink! subscription. Your device must be receiving a signal from nüLink! services to receive traffic information.
  • Page 8: Using The Power Button

    Calling a Number 1. Select Phone > Dial. 2. Enter the number, and touch Dial. 3. To end a call, touch Call. Receiving a Call When you receive a call, the Incoming Call window opens. • Touch answer to answer the call. •...
  • Page 9: Resetting Your Nüvi

    4. Enter a four-digit PIN. 5. Touch Set. nOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase.
  • Page 10: Updating The Software

    More Information For more information about your nüvi, select Tools > Help. Download the latest version of the owner’s manual from www.garmin.com. For information on accessories, go http://buy.garmin.com your Garmin dealer. nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual ™ within 60 or contact...
  • Page 11: Radio Frequency Exposure

    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. microSD™ is a trademark of SanDisk or its subsidiaries. Google is a trademark of Google ™...
  • Page 12 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. 1200 East 151 Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK No. 68, Jangshu 2 August 2009 ©...

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