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  • Page 1 Original BMW Accessory The Ultimate Owner’s Manual Driving Machine Navigation Portable nüvi ®...
  • Page 2 © 2007 BMW AG and Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Tel.+44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000...

  • Page 3: Preface

    Locations,” you should touch the 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, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/BMW. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface... Manual Conventions ...iii Contact Garmin ...iii myGarmin ...iii Tips and Shortcuts ... About Google Earth ... Getting Started ...1 What Is in the Box? ...1 Mounting the nüvi ...2 Basic Operation ...3 Turning the nüvi On or Off Charging the nüvi...
  • Page 5 ...42 Proximity Points Settings Appendix ...43 Updating the nüvi Software Purchasing and Loading Additional MapSource Maps ...43 Optional Accessories ...44 About GPS Satellite Signals Caring for Your nüvi ...50 Battery Information ...52 Troubleshooting ...53 Specifications ...55 Important Safety and Product Information ...56...

  • Page 6: Tips And Shortcuts

    ● To jump from any page back to the media player when you are listening to music or an audio book, quickly press the ● To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you are not using the nüvi for navigation. You can also decrease the screen brightness.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ● USB cable to connect the nüvi to your computer. ● 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.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Nüvi

    TarTed Mounting the nüvi 1. Flip up the GPS antenna. 2. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 3. Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place. To remove your nüvi from the cradle 1. Press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle 2.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    When the bars are green, the nüvi has acquired satellite signals; now you can select a destination and navigate to it. To use the nüvi indoors, close the GPS antenna. BMW Owner’s manual for nüvi 360...

  • Page 10: Volume, Brightness, And Screen Lock

    Resetting Your nüvi If the nüvi screen stops functioning, turn the nüvi off and on again. If this does not help, do the following: 1. Disconnect the nüvi from external power. 2. Flip up the GPS antenna. Reset 3. Press the button.

  • Page 11: Garmin Lock

    Garmin Lock ™ Garmin Lock is an anti-theft feature. You can turn on this feature and set a four-digit PIN (personal identification number) and a security location. Then each time you turn on the nüvi, you must enter the PIN or drive to your security location. Select any location, such as your home or office, for your security location.

  • Page 12: Main

    Menu Page GPS satellite signal status ● GPS satellite signals—represents the satellite signals being received by your nüvi. When you see green bars, you have a strong signal. ● Battery status—represents the status of the battery charge. The lightning bolt symbol indicates that the nüvi is currently charging.

  • Page 13: Map Page

    Map Page From the Menu page, touch vehicle icon shows your current location. Touch to zoom out. Touch to return to the Menu page. Touch to open the Trip Information page. Map Page while Navigating a Route Trip Information Page To open the Trip Information page, touch Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip.

  • Page 14: Turns Preview Page

    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: Next Turn Page

    Next Turn Page Turn Page To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch turn from the Current Route page. The Next Turn page displays the upcoming turn on the map and the distance and time remaining before you reach the turn. Touch to view other turns in the route.

  • Page 16: Where To

    here Finding Your Destination 1. Flip up the antenna on the nüvi to get satellite signals. 2. On the Menu page, touch 3. Search for your destination. 4. Touch Go. Following Your Route Follow the route to your destination using the Map page. As you travel, the nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts and text directions at the top of the Map page.

  • Page 17: Finding An Address

    Finding a BMW Center 1. Touch Where to > BMW centers closest to you current location. 2. Select a BMW center, and save it to your Favorites (see page 15 for more information). Finding an Address 1. Touch Where to >...

  • Page 18: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    here Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 1. Touch Where to > 2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters contained in the name. Touch to enter numbers. Touch touch and hold 3. Touch Done. 4. Select the place you want to visit. 5.

  • Page 19: Expanding Your Search

    ● Touch anywhere on the map. An arrow points to the location. to navigate to the selected location. ○ Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites. ○ Touch ○ If the antenna is closed, touch To view places on the map: After you search for a place, touch out, as necessary.

  • Page 20: Stopping Your Route

    here Adding a Stop You can add one stop (via point) to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination. 1. When navigating a route, touch 2. Search for a location. 3. Touch Go. 4.

  • Page 21: My Locations

    You can save your favorite places in Saving Places 1. After you search for a place you want to save, touch Save. 2. Touch OK. The place is saved in Finding Saved Places Where to > My Locations 2. Select a place. 3.

  • 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 1. Touch Where to > 2. Select an option, and follow the on-screen instructions. Going Home After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time.

  • Page 23: Travel Kit

    Help Touch to learn more about the nüvi Travel Kit. To purchase a Travel Kit accessory, go to http://shop.garmin.com. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories. MP3 Player This feature involves managing files on your nüvi (see 1.
  • Page 24 ravel When you are listening to music or an audio book, quickly press the twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Touch previous page you were viewing (such as the map). nOte: The nüvi plays MP3 files only. It does not support iTunes Playlists This feature involves managing files on your nüvi (see 1.

  • Page 25: Audible Book Player

    Audible Book Player Your nüvi provides sample Purchase full books from Audible.com at www.garmin.audible.com. 1. Touch Travel Kit > 2. Touch Browse. 3. Touch a category, and then touch a book title. Touch to adjust the volume. to jump back. Tap Touch to pause the book.
  • Page 26 Loading Audible Books to Your nüvi This feature involves managing files on your nüvi (see 1. Create an Audible.com account at http://garmin.audible.com. 2. Purchase a book. 3. Download AudibleManager to your computer. 4. Activate your nüvi. The first time you open AudibleManager, you are led through the activation process.

  • Page 27: Picture Viewer

    Picture Viewer You can view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi using the This feature involves managing files on your nüvi (see 1. Touch Travel Kit > 2. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. tiP: Touch Rotate Viewing a Slide Show...

  • Page 28: Currency Converter

    ravel Currency Converter 1. Touch Travel Kit > 2. Touch a currency button to change the currency. 3. Select a currency, and touch OK. 4. Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert. 5. Enter the number. Touch Done. Clear 6.

  • Page 29: Measurement Converter

    Measurement Converter 1. Touch Travel Kit > 2. Select a type of measurement, and touch OK. 3. Touch a unit of measure that you want to change. 4. Select a unit of measure, and touch OK. Repeat, if necessary. 5. Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value. 6 Enter a value, and touch Done.

  • Page 30: 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 31 To pair using the phone settings: 1. Access the phone’s settings menu. 2. Access the phone’s Bluetooth technology settings. Sometimes these are in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 3. Search for devices. The nüvi must be 10 meters or closer and turned on. 4.

  • Page 32: Hands-Free Features

    sinG lueTooTh echnoloGy Hands-Free Features Calling a Number 1. Touch Phone > 2. Enter the number, and touch Dial. 3. To end the call, touch Using Touch Tones If you need to enter information using a keypad during the call (for example, entering a password for your voice mail), do the following: 1 During the call, touch 2.

  • Page 33: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a Call 1. Ensure that your phone is paired with the nüvi. 2. When you receive a call, a message appears on the nüvi. Touch Answer. 3. To end the call, touch Call Waiting If you get a call waiting call, the Incoming Call message appears. Touch Answer. The first call is placed on hold.

  • Page 34: Call History

    sinG lueTooTh echnoloGy Call History Call History Touch > dialed, last received calls from, and those calls that you missed. Calling Home 1. Touch > Call Home time that you use this function, follow the on-screen instructions to enter your home information, and then touch Save.

  • Page 35: Dropping A Connection

    Sending SMS/Text Messages If your phone supports SMS/text messaging, you can send and receive text messages on the nüvi. After pairing, it can take a few minutes for text messages to be available. text Message. Touch > ● To view your messages, touch inbox, Outbox, or Drafts; and touch a message. You can reply to or forward a text message.

  • Page 36: Using Fm Traffic

    For traffic data coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. The FM traffic receiver and nüvi must be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic data to receive traffic information.

  • Page 37: Viewing Traffic Incidents

    Viewing Traffic Incidents 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Select an option. Avoiding Traffic The Map page displays a traffic incident on your current route or road. 1. Touch 2. Select an item to view details. 3.

  • Page 38: Purchasing An Additional Traffic Subscription

    Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. Purchasing an Additional Traffic Subscription To renew or add 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 39: Supported File Types

    ● MP3 music files ● M3U playlists ● 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 iTunes BMW Owner’s manual for nüvi 360...

  • Page 40: Managing Files On Your Nüvi

    anaGinG iles on our nüvi Loading Items to Your nüvi Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional) To insert the card, press it in until it clicks. Inserting an SD Card Step 2: Connect the USB Cable 1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini-USB connector on the side of the nüvi.
  • Page 41 Step 3: Transfer Files to the nüvi For Windows: 1. Connect the nüvi to your computer. 2. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 3. Highlight the file and select 4. Open the “nuvi” or “nuvi sd” drive. 5.

  • Page 42: More 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.” icon) to unmount the device.

  • Page 43: Customizing The Nüvi

    This is the default map view. Vehicle—choose a vehicle icon for your map. The default is vehicles, go to www.garmin.com/vehicles. Map Outlines—turn on this setting if you loaded supplemental maps onto your nüvi and you want to view outlines of that area.

  • Page 44: System Settings

    Safe Mode—turn on or off the Safe Mode feature. The default Safe Mode setting is On. 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. For more information, see ™...

  • Page 45: Locale Settings

    Locale Settings To change the locale settings, touch View the location settings, such as language. Touch the setting that you want to Change All change, or touch each screen, touch the setting you want, and then touch OK. text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language. Changing the Text Language does not change the language of map data, such as street names and places or user-entered data.

  • Page 46: Display Settings

    usToMizinG The nüvi Display Settings To change the display settings, touch Color Mode—touch Daytime 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. Reducing the time the backlight stays on increases the battery life. touch Screen—recalibrates (or realigns) the touch screen to respond properly.

  • Page 47: Bluetooth Settings

    Avoidances—touch enabled to avoid on your routes. The nüvi uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available. If you have an FM traffic receiver, you can also avoid traffic incidents. Attention tone—turn on or off the attention tone.

  • Page 48: Traffic Settings

    POIs. Audio to set the type of audio notification that you want to hear, and touch OK. Touch tourGuide—set how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide to be activated. ™ BMW Owner’s manual for nüvi 360...

  • Page 49: Appendix

    You can also purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on your nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. BMW Owner’s manual for nüvi 360...

  • Page 50: Optional Accessories

    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. Using the POI Loader program, you can store the custom POIs on your “nuvi”...
  • Page 51 POI database. About the Garmin Travel Guide The Garmin Travel Guide is an optional accessory. Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels.
  • Page 52 A sample version of the Garmin Language Guide is provided. 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 53: Translating Words And Phrases

    Translating Words and Phrases 1. Touch Travel Kit > 2. Select the From 3. Select a category. 4. Search for a phrase, and touch it. 5. Touch to hear the translation. Words and Phrases Tips ● Use Search for Keyword in Phrases word.
  • Page 54 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 55: About Gps Satellite Signals

    . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or hollow Touch the signals strength bars in the upper-left corner of the Menu page to view GPS information. Touch anywhere on the screen to return to the Menu page.

  • Page 56: 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 or 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 57: Avoiding Theft

    ● Keep the nüvi in the leather carrying case when not in use. Avoiding Theft ● Remove the nüvi and mount from sight when not in use. ● Use the Garmin Lock feature (see BMW Owner’s manual for nüvi 360 page...

  • Page 58: Battery Information

    Display > Backlight timeout. ● Close the antenna when you do not need to receive GPS signals. ● Do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. Battery Gauge The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the internal battery.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    > Enabled. Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters (about 33 feet) away from your nüvi. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth When your nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a nüvi connected to a computer is shown.
  • Page 60 PPendix A message appears saying “Unsafe Removal of Device” when I unplug the USB cable. How do I map my nüvi drives in drives in Windows? To disconnect your nüvi from your computer, double- click the Unplug or Eject Select “USB Mass Storage Device,” and click Stop. Select the nüvi drives, and click OK.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    *On average for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky Update rate: 1/second, continuous GPS accuracy: Position: < 10 meters, typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS GPS (WAAS) accuracy: Position: < 5 meters, typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS PPendix...

  • Page 62: Important Safety And Product Information

    If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium- ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of the unit/battery.

  • Page 63: Important Information

    Important Information 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 combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.

  • Page 64: Software License Agreement

    OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.

  • Page 65: Index

    2 dimensional 3 dimensional about button accessories 17, acquiring satellites acquisition times AC charger adding a stop alerts answering a call antenna, GPS attention tone audible books avoiding road types theft traffic 32, backlight timeout Back button bars, green satellite...
  • Page 66 FM traffic receiver 16, 28, 30–32 following your route Garmin Lock 5, geocaching going home Google Earth iii, GPS 6, accuracy antenna vi, information performance...
  • Page 67 PC interface phone book phone icon pictures PIN, Garmin Lock playing Audible books playlist POI (point of interest) postal code power button vi, power input BMW Owner’s manual for nüvi 360...
  • Page 68 ndex theft prevention touch screen cleaning recalibrating touch tones TourGuide 42, playing files track up traffic avoid 31, icon incidents receiver, connecting a settings subscription symbols transferring audio to your phone transferring files translating words and phrases Travel Guide travel kit 17–23 trip information page troubleshooting...
  • Page 69 © 2007 BMW AG and Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Part Number 190-00807-00 Rev. A...

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