Specifications; Charging The Device; Device Maintenance; Garmin Support Center - Garmin DRIVETRACK 71 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Advertisement

Specifications

Operating
From -20° to 55°C (from -4° to 131°F)
temperature range
Charging
From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F)
temperature range
Power input
Vehicle power using the included vehicle power
cable. AC power using an optional accessory
(for home and office use only).
Battery type
Rechargeable lithium-ion

Charging the Device

NOTE: This Class III product shall be powered by an LPS power
supply.
You can charge the battery in the device using any of these
methods.
• Connect the device to vehicle power.
• Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory,
such as a wall power adapter.
You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter
suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or
www.garmin.com. The device may charge slowly when
connected to a third-party adapter.

Device Maintenance

Garmin Support Center

Go to
support.garmin.com
product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, and
customer support.

Map and Software Updates

For the best navigation experience, you should keep the maps
and software on your device up to date.
Map updates provide the newest available changes to roads and
locations in the maps used by your device. Keeping maps up to
date helps your device find recently added locations and
calculate more accurate routes. Map updates are large and may
take several hours to complete.
Software updates provide changes and improvements to the
device features and operation. Software updates are small and
take a few minutes to complete.
You can update your device using two methods.
• You can connect the device to a Wi‑Fi network to update
directly on the device (recommended). This option allows you
to update your device conveniently without connecting it to a
computer.
• You can connect the device to a computer and update it
using the Garmin Express application (garmin.com/express).
This option allows you to install map data onto a memory
card if the updated maps are too large to fit on the internal
storage.
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network
The first time you turn on the device, it prompts you to connect
to a Wi‑Fi network and register your device. You can also
connect to a Wi‑Fi network using the settings menu.
1
Select Settings > Wireless Networks.
2
If necessary, select Wi-Fi to enable Wi‑Fi technology.
3
Select Search for Networks.
The device displays a list of nearby Wi‑Fi networks.
4
Select a network.
5
If necessary, enter the password for the network, and select
Done.
20
for help and information, such as
The device connects to the network, and the network is added to
the list of saved networks. The device reconnects to this network
automatically when it is within range.
Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network
Map and software updates may require the device to download
large files. Regular data limits or charges from your Internet
service provider apply. Contact your Internet service provider for
more information about data limits or charges.
You can update the maps and software by connecting your
device to a Wi‑Fi network that provides access to the Internet.
This allows you to keep your device up to date without
connecting it to a computer.
1
Connect the device to a Wi‑Fi network
Network, page
20).
While connected to a Wi‑Fi network, the device checks for
available updates. When an update is available,
on the Settings icon in the main menu.
2
Select Settings > Updates.
The device checks for available updates. When an update is
available, Update Available appears below Map or Software.
3
Select an option:
• To install all available updates, select Install All.
• To install only map updates, select Map > Install All.
• To install only software updates, select Software > Install
All.
4
Read the license agreements, and select Accept All to
accept the agreements.
NOTE: If you do not agree with the license terms, you can
select Reject. This stops the update process. You cannot
install updates until you accept the license agreements.
5
Using the included USB cable, connect the device to external
power, and select Continue
For the best results, a USB wall charger that provides at least
1 A power output is recommended. Many USB power
adapters for smartphones, tablets, or portable media devices
may be compatible.
6
Keep the device connected to external power and within
range of the Wi‑Fi network until the update process is
complete.
TIP: If a map update is interrupted or canceled before it
completes, your device may be missing map data. To repair
missing map data, you must update the maps again using either
Wi‑Fi or Garmin Express.

Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express

You can use the Garmin Express application to download and
install the latest map and software updates for your device.
1
If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed
on your computer, go to
on-screen instructions to install it
page
21).
2
Open the
Garmin Express application.
3
Connect your device to your computer using a mini-
USB cable.
The small end of the cable connects to the mini-USB port
on your Garmin DriveTrack device, and the large end
connects to an available USB port on your computer.
NOTICE
(Connecting to a Wi
(Charging the Device, page
garmin.com/express
and follow the
(Installing Garmin Express,
Device Maintenance
‑ Fi
appears
20).

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents