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3500 series
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owner's manual
April 2012
190-01387-00_0C
Printed in Taiwan

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  • Page 1 nüvi 3500 series ® owner's manual April 2012 190-01387-00_0C Printed in Taiwan...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ����������������������������������������� Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ... About myDashboard ... About Sleep Mode ... Adjusting the Screen Brightness ... Adjusting the Master Volume ... About Automatic Volume ... Status Bar Icons ... Satellite Signals ... Using the On-screen Buttons ... Using the On-screen Keyboard ...
  • Page 4 Using In-Call Options ... Saving a Home Phone Number ... Using the Apps �������������������������������������� Using Help ... About Smartphone Link ... About Garmin Live Services ... About ecoRoute ... Viewing myGarmin Messages ... Viewing the Weather Forecast ... About Audiobooks ...
  • Page 5 Traffic on Your Route ... Traffic in Your Area ... Understanding Traffic Data ... About Traffic Cameras ... Traffic Subscriptions ... Data Management ���������������������������������� File Types ... About Memory Cards ... Transferring Files from Your Computer ... Deleting Files ... Customizing the Device ������������������������...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started WARNING  See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Mount the device (page Register the device (page Check for updates. • Software updates (page • Free map update (page nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual Connecting the Device to Vehicle...

  • Page 8: About Mydashboard

    Setting Up myDashboard Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the device. Connect the USB cable on your computer. ➋ Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. Follow the on-screen instructions. ➋ ➊ to the USB port ➊ nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Updating The Software

    ™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving with your device. You are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 90 days after the first time you acquire satellites while driving with your device.

  • Page 10: About Sleep Mode

    Select Off. Resetting the Device You can reset your device if it stops functioning Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. About Sleep Mode Use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is not in use. Sleep mode uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts for weeks when your device is in sleep mode.

  • Page 11: Status Bar Icons

    Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of background noise. Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. Select Enabled > Save. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu.

  • Page 12: Using The On-Screen Buttons

    For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Hold Transportation Modes Automobile mode Pedestrian mode Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your transportation mode. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the roads on the route.

  • Page 13: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    • 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 (page a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. • Select to add a space.

  • Page 14: Finding Locations

    Finding Locations The device offers many methods for finding locations. • By category (page • Near another location (page • By spelling the name (page • By address (page • Using recently found locations • Using coordinates (page • Using the map (page •...
  • Page 15 You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name. Select Where To?. Select the search bar ➊ ➊ Enter a search term. Suggested search terms appear below the search bar as you type. Select an option: •...

  • Page 16: Editing Location Information

    If necessary, select a location. Reporting a Closed or Missing Location If your search results include an outdated or incorrect location, you can report the error to Garmin and remove the location from future searches. Search for a location (page From the search results, select a location.

  • Page 17: About Search Tools

    Select Select the stars to rate the point of interest. The star rating updates on your device. About Search Tools You can search for locations by using the on- screen keyboard or by entering the location’s address or coordinates. Finding Fuel Stations and Prices Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Fuel Price service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone...

  • Page 18: Finding A Location Using Coordinates

    Select Where To? > Categories > Cities. Select Enter Search. Enter a city name, and select Select a city. Finding an Intersection Before you can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to the intersection search tool (page Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections.

  • Page 19: Searching Within A Category

    Select View on Map. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map Before you can find places included in the map data, such as restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the map layer for places along the road (page Select View Map.

  • Page 20: Saving A Home Location

    Saving a Home Location You can set your home location for the location you return to most often. Select Where To? > > Set Home Location. Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Recently Found. The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved menu (page 15).

  • Page 21: Saving Locations

    Select GPS Simulator. From the main menu, select View Map. Select an area on the map. The address of the location appears at the bottom of the screen. Select the location description. Select Set Location. Saving Locations You can save locations so you can quickly find them and create routes to them.
  • Page 22 If you save the location of a business that is not in the map data, you can share the location with Garmin so that it can be added to future map updates and shared with the Garmin community. Select Where To? > Saved.

  • Page 23: Voice Command

    Enter one or more categories that apply to the location, and select Done. Select Share. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect to Smartphone Link or when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer (page 36).

  • Page 24: Activating Voice Command

    Enter a new wakeup phrase. The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as you enter the phrase. Select Done. Activating Voice Command Say your wakeup phrase. The Voice Command menu appears. Voice Command Tips • Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.

  • Page 25: Disabling Voice Command

    Say the line number. Say Navigate. Finding an Address Say Voice Command. Say Find Address. Speak the entire address. nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual You can disable the voice prompts for Voice Command without muting the device. Select Apps > Voice Command > Select Mute Instructions >...

  • Page 26: Navigation

    Starting a Route Search for a location (page Select a location. Select Go!. If necessary, select an option. • Select Drive. • Select Walk. • Select Public Transit to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking. NOTE: You must have cityXplorer loaded to navigate using public transit (page 31).
  • Page 27 Using the Navigation Map From the main menu, select View Map. If the zoom controls are hidden, select the map to display the zoom controls. Select the map to switch to browsing mode. Map buttons appear. Select an option: • To zoom in or out, select •...

  • Page 28: Stopping The Route

    Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

  • Page 29: About Exit Services

    From the map, select Limit. Select speed limit. Using Suggested Routes Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one location and enable the travel history feature (page 68). Using the myTrends feature, your device ™ predicts your destination based on your travel history, the day of the week, and the time of day.

  • Page 30: Avoiding Road Features

    Navigating to an Exit From the map, select � Select Go!. Avoiding Road Features Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select Save. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are loaded (page Select Settings >...

  • Page 31: Enabling Advanced Detours

    Select Add Avoid Road. Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and select Next. Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next. Select Done. Disabling a Custom Avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.

  • Page 32: Navigating Off Road

    If necessary, select a road to detour around. Navigating Off Road If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use Off Road mode. Select Settings > Navigation. Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. The route will be calculated as a straight line to the location.

  • Page 33: Changing The Map Dashboard

    Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Driving Map View. Select an option: • Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-D), with your direction of travel at the top. • Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with North at the top.

  • Page 34: Viewing Turns

    Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns. Select the text bar on the top of the map. Select a turn.

  • Page 35: Viewing Traffic Alerts

    that junction appears briefly, if available. From the map, select junction, if available. Viewing Traffic Alerts While you navigate an automobile route, a traffic alert may appear. Select the alert to view more information. Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your trip.

  • Page 36: Viewing Current Location Information

    NOTE: cityXplorer maps are not included with > Where Am I?. the device. Go to purchase cityXplorer maps. > http://my.garmin.com nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 transit and limit the distance spent walking during a pedestrian route (page Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map page 21 for more map functions. ➊ ➋ • Select to switch between sections of the ➊ route. • Select to view the route itinerary. ➋...

  • Page 38: Hands-Free Phone Calls

    To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with your device, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Your phone may not support all of the hands- free phone features your device provides. Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology Select Settings >...

  • Page 39: Placing A Call

    Select your phone from the list, and select If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the device is allowed to connect. If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN (1234) into your phone. Disconnecting Your Phone Select Settings > Bluetooth. Select Phone > None > Save. Your phone is disconnected from your device but remains paired with your device.

  • Page 40: Receiving A Call

    Select a contact. 3� Select Call. Calling a Location Select Phone > Browse Categories. Select a point of interest Select Call. Receiving a Call When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore. Using the Call History Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each time your phone and the device connect.

  • Page 41: Saving A Home Phone Number

    Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless technology. Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live Services. Garmin Live Services provides free and subscription-based plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic data, weather, and fuel prices.

  • Page 42: Downloading Smartphone Link

    synchronized with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone Link. Downloading Smartphone Link Smartphone Link supports phones running Android operating system version 2.1 or newer. ™ Download Smartphone Link from the application market on your supported phone. See your phone owner's manual for information on downloading and installing applications.

  • Page 43: About Garmin Live Services

    About Garmin Live Services NOTE: Smartphone Link supports phones running Android operating system version 2.1 or newer. Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live Services.

  • Page 44: About Ecoroute

    Smartphone Link. Subscribing to Garmin Live Services You must subscribe to Garmin Live Services using the Smartphone Link app on your phone. Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone (page 36).

  • Page 45: Calibrating The Fuel Economy

    compatibility and purchasing information. Setting Up the Vehicle Profile The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter vehicle information. Select Apps > ecoRoute Enter fuel and mileage information. Changing the Fuel Price Select Apps > ecoRoute Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next.
  • Page 46 • View your current score in the ecoChallenge icon on the map. • Select to view detailed scores. About the ecoChallenge Score Current: Displays the score for your current driving activity. Overall: Displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and braking score. Speed: Displays your score for driving your vehicle at the optimal speed for conserving fuel (45–60 mph for most vehicles).

  • Page 47: Viewing Mygarmin Messages

    You can view saved mileage reports on the device. TIP: You can access mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device drive/volume (page 62). Select Apps > ecoRoute Report. Select a report. Resetting ecoRoute Information Select Apps > ecoRoute Profile.

  • Page 48: About Audiobooks

    If necessary, select a city. Select > Road Conditions. About Audiobooks The device can play audiobooks from Audible .com. This feature requires a subscription to Audible.com. Go to www.audible.com/garmin activate a free 30-day trial subscription. nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Before you can load audiobooks onto your device, you must subscribe to Audible.com. Go to www.audible.com/garmin information. Connect your device to your computer (page On your computer, log in to your Audible.com account. Follow the instructions from Audible.com. Playing an Audiobook Select Apps >...

  • Page 50: Planning A Trip

    Resuming Playback from a Bookmark While playing an audiobook, select Select a bookmark. Renaming a Bookmark By default, the device names a bookmark using the time stamp of the bookmark. You can rename a bookmark. While playing an audiobook, select >...

  • Page 51: Viewing Pictures

    location, select a location in the trip, and select Duration. • To change the transportation mode or route preference for a trip leg, select a leg, and select Transportation Mode. • To view the trip on the map, select Map. Navigating to a Saved Trip Select Apps >...

  • Page 52: Viewing Previous Routes And Destinations

    Viewing a Slideshow Select Apps > Picture Viewer. Select While a slideshow is playing, select the screen to stop the slideshow. Setting a Picture as Wallpaper Select Apps > Picture Viewer. Select a picture. Select > Set as Wallpaper. Use the on-screen buttons to adjust the wallpaper.

  • Page 53: Using The Media Player

    Using the Media Player On some models, the media player can play MP3 music files. You can load music files into the Music folder on your device or onto a memory card. page 62 to add files to your device. Select Apps >...

  • Page 54: Playing A Video

    You can edit the songs or the order of songs in a playlist, or you can delete a playlist. Select Apps > Media Player > Browse > Playlists. Select a playlist. Select Edit Playlist. Select Add Song, Remove Song, Reorder Songs, Rename Playlist, or Delete Playlist.

  • Page 55: Finding Parking

    Finding Parking Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Dynamic Parking service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link feature is not available in all areas. You can find detailed parking information, in cluding parking availability in nearby garages, and pricing information.

  • Page 56: Using The Language Guide

    Setting Currency Conversion Rates Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page is not available in all areas. You can update the currency conversion rates for the unit convertor. Select Apps >...

  • Page 57: Setting Up Tracker

    Tracker allows you to report your location, follow others, and allow others to follow your location. Tracker is available on select Garmin GPS devices and as an application for select mobile phones. Setting Up Tracker Select Apps >...

  • Page 58: About Followers

    Tracker ID. If you invite a follower using an email address, that person must follow you using the Garmin website. If you invite a follower using a Tracker ID, that person can follow you > Profile.

  • Page 59: Hiding Your Location

    You can invite another person to follow your location for a specified period of time. Select Apps > Tracker > Follow Me. Select an option: • Select the check box next to each recipient. • Select Enter Email or Tracker ID, and enter the recipient email address or Tracker ID (page...

  • Page 60: Enabling Your Social Network Accounts For Tracker

    Select an option: • Select the check box next to each recipient. • Select Enter Email or Tracker ID, and enter the recipient email address or Tracker ID. The Tracker ID is case-sensitive. Select Next. Select an option: • Select a message. •...

  • Page 61: Traffic

    Drag Hours and Minutes to select a duration, and select Next. Select Send. Traffic noTiCe Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received from FM radio stations using HD Radio technology.

  • Page 62: Receiving Traffic Data Using A Traffic Receiver

    Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver noTiCeS Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance of the traffic receiver. When the receiver is within a traffic coverage area, your device will begin displaying traffic information. The traffic receiver and the device may need to be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic information.

  • Page 63: About The Traffic Icon

    Link and within a traffic coverage area, your device will begin displaying traffic information. Traffic data is not available in all areas. From your phone, purchase a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services (page 38). Connect your device to Smartphone LInk (page 36).

  • Page 64: Traffic On Your Route

    Traffic on Your Route When calculating your route, the device examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, your device automatically recalculates the route. The traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions on your route or on...

  • Page 65: Traffic In Your Area

    Traffic in Your Area Searching for Traffic Delays From the map, select Select Traffic Conditions > Select an item in the list. If there is more than one delay, use the arrows to view additional delays. Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map From the map, select Select Traffic Conditions.

  • Page 66: Traffic Subscriptions

    NOTE: You can also purchase a traffic subscription using Garmin Live Services (page 38). Traffic subscriptions purchased through Garmin Live Services require a connection to Smartphone Link, but do not require a traffic receiver (page From the main menu, select Settings >...

  • Page 67: Data Management

    OS 10.3 and earlier. File Types The device supports the following file types: • JPEG and JPG image files • Maps and GPX waypoint files from Garmin mapping software, including MapSource BaseCamp • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI...

  • Page 68: About Memory Cards

    Select the file. and microSDHC ™ Select Edit > Copy. Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the memory card.

  • Page 69: Deleting Files

    If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. Open the Garmin drive or volume. If necessary, open a folder or volume. Select a file.

  • Page 70: Navigation Settings

    Dashboards: Sets the map dashboard layout. myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses. Enabling Maps TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps. Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > myMaps. Select a map. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation.

  • Page 71: Display Settings

    drive but can be longer in distance. Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes. Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your destination.

  • Page 72: Traffic Settings

    When you drive with the trafficTrends feature enabled, your device records traffic data that is used to improve the trafficTrends historic traffic information. This information is sent to Garmin nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Units And Time Settings

    when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer. NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for the day of the week or the time of day. Disabling trafficTrends To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data, you must disable trafficTrends.

  • Page 74: Device And Privacy Settings

    Device and Privacy Settings Select Settings > Device. • About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID number, and information on several other software features. • EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements that apply to your choice. NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data (page...

  • Page 75: Caring For Your Device

    Caring for Your Device noTiCe Avoid dropping your device and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments. Do not expose the device to water. Contact with water can cause this device to malfunction. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.

  • Page 76: Changing The Fuse In The Vehicle Power Cable

    • Register your device at http://my.garmin .com. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from extreme temperatures. • Put the device in sleep mode • Decrease the screen brightness • Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.

  • Page 77: Mounting On Your Dashboard

    Use the mounting disk to mount your device to the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. See www.garmin.com information. Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk. Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the disk.

  • Page 78: Updating Maps

    Click the Maps tab. Follow the on-screen instructions. Safety Cameras CAUTION  Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com...

  • Page 79: Custom Points Of Interest

    Installing a POI Loader You can create or download custom POI lists and install them on your device using POI Loader software. Go to www.garmin.com/extras. Click Services > POI Loader. Install the POI Loader onto your computer. nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual For more information on the POI Loader, refer to the Help file.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Verify the GPS simulator is turned off satellite signals • Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
  • Page 81 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device. The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode. Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub. must be set to Enabled. www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.

  • Page 82: Index

    Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 27 accessories 73 adding a point 22 addresses 11 alerts safety camera 72 audiobook 42 bookmark 43 loading 43 playing 43 automatic volume 4 enabling 5 avoiding public transit types 24, 31 roads 24 theft 69 traffic 58 battery 74 Bluetooth technology 32–82...
  • Page 83 3500 Series Owner’s Manual by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 15 fuel prices 11 fuel stations 11 fuse, changing 70 Garmin Live Services 37 subscribing 38 geocaching 12 go home 14 settings 64 simulator 14 Help 35 home...
  • Page 84 view 27 MapSource 72 mass storage mode 61 measurements, converting 49 memory card 62 mileage report 40 mounting the device on dashboard 71 on windshield 74 removing from mount 71 mute phone call 34 myDashboard 2 myGarmin messages 41 navigation 20 off road 26 pedestrian 30 nearby services 30...
  • Page 85 sending a location 37 settings 63–82 shortcuts adding 7 removing 7 Smartphone Link 35 connecting 36 software version 68 speech recognition 17 speed limit icon 22 storing the device 69 system settings 64 text language 67 time settings 67 tools 35–40 Tracker 51 following others 52 hiding your location 53...
  • Page 86 weather 41 radar 42 Where Am I? 30 Where I've Been enabling 68 Where To? customization 7 where to menu 7 customization shortcut icon, adding 7 shortcut icon, removing 7 world clock 46 nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual...
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