Garmin nuvi 2709 Series Owner's Manual page 3

Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ................................... 1
Support and Updates .................................................................. 1
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express .............. 1
nüMaps Guarantee™ ............................................................. 1
Lifetime Subscriptions ............................................................ 2
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode ............................................... 2
Turning Off the Device ................................................................ 2
Resetting the Device .............................................................. 2
Acquiring GPS Signals ............................................................... 2
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ................................................ 2
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................. 2
About Automatic Volume ....................................................... 2
Status Bar Icons ......................................................................... 2
Viewing GPS Signal Status .................................................... 2
Battery Information ................................................................. 2
Setting the Time ..................................................................... 2
Using the On-Screen Buttons ..................................................... 3
Using the On-Screen Keyboard .................................................. 3
Locations ........................................................................ 3
Finding Locations ........................................................................ 3
Finding a Location by Category ............................................. 3
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar .............................. 3
Changing the Search Area .................................................... 3
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map ............................... 3
Finding an Address ................................................................ 3
Finding Recently Found Destinations .................................... 3
Finding Parking ...................................................................... 3
Search Tools .......................................................................... 4
Saving Locations ........................................................................ 4
Saving a Location .................................................................. 4
Saving Your Current Location ................................................ 4
Saving a Home Location ........................................................ 4
Editing a Saved Location ....................................................... 4
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location ............................ 4
Deleting a Saved Location ..................................................... 4
Setting a Simulated Location ...................................................... 4
Adding a Shortcut ....................................................................... 4
Removing a Shortcut ............................................................. 4
Custom Points of Interest ........................................................... 5
Installing POI Loader ............................................................. 5
Using the POI Loader Help Files ........................................... 5
Finding Custom POIs ............................................................. 5
Navigation ....................................................................... 5
Starting a Route .......................................................................... 5
Previewing Multiple Routes .................................................... 5
Changing the Route Calculation Mode .................................. 5
Starting a Route to a Saved Location .................................... 5
Navigating to Locations Within a Venue ..................................... 5
Exploring a Venue .................................................................. 5
Your Route on the Map ............................................................... 5
Using the Map ........................................................................ 5
Adding a Point to a Route ...................................................... 5
Taking a Detour ..................................................................... 6
Stopping the Route ................................................................ 6
Viewing Route Activity ................................................................ 6
Viewing a List of Turns ........................................................... 6
Viewing the Next Turn ............................................................ 6
Viewing Junctions .................................................................. 6
Up Ahead .................................................................................... 6
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest ...................................... 6
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories .................................. 6
Trip Information ........................................................................... 6
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Viewing Trip Data from the Map ............................................ 6
Viewing the Trip Information Page ......................................... 6
Viewing the Trip Log .............................................................. 6
Resetting Trip Information ...................................................... 6
Using Suggested Routes ............................................................ 7
Viewing Current Location Information ........................................ 7
Finding Nearby Services ........................................................ 7
Getting Directions to Your Current Location .......................... 7
Avoiding Road Features ............................................................. 7
About Custom Avoidances ......................................................... 7
Avoiding an Area .................................................................... 7
Avoiding a Road ..................................................................... 7
Disabling a Custom Avoidance .............................................. 7
Deleting Custom Avoidances ................................................. 7
Customizing the Map .................................................................. 7
Customizing the Map Tools ................................................... 7
Customizing the Map Layers ................................................. 7
Changing the Map Data Field ................................................ 7
Changing the Map Perspective .............................................. 7
Safety Cameras .......................................................................... 7
Traffic.............................................................................. 8
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver ......................... 8
Traffic Receiver ........................................................................... 8
Positioning the Traffic Receiver ............................................. 8
Viewing Upcoming Traffic ........................................................... 8
Viewing Traffic on the Map .................................................... 8
Searching for Traffic Incidents ............................................... 8
Traffic on Your Route .................................................................. 8
Taking an Alternate Route ..................................................... 8
About Traffic Cameras ................................................................ 8
Saving a Traffic Camera ........................................................ 8
Viewing a Traffic Camera ....................................................... 9
About Traffic Subscriptions ......................................................... 9
Subscription Activation ........................................................... 9
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions ................................................. 9
Adding a Subscription ............................................................ 9
trafficTrends™ ............................................................................ 9
Disabling trafficTrends ........................................................... 9
Enabling Traffic ........................................................................... 9
Voice Command............................................................. 9
Setting the Wakeup Phrase ........................................................ 9
Activating Voice Command ......................................................... 9
Voice Command Tips ................................................................. 9
Starting a Route Using Voice Command .................................... 9
Muting Instructions ...................................................................... 9
Disabling Voice Command ......................................................... 9
Voice Control .................................................................. 9
Configuring Voice Control ......................................................... 10
Using Voice Control .................................................................. 10
Voice Control Tips .................................................................... 10
Hands-Free Phone Calls.............................................. 10
About Hands-Free Calling ........................................................ 10
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology ............................ 10
Pairing Your Phone ................................................................... 10
Tips After Pairing the Devices .............................................. 10
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device ....................................... 10
Deleting a Paired Phone ...................................................... 10
Placing a Call ............................................................................ 10
Dialing a Number ................................................................. 10
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book ................................ 10
Calling a Location ................................................................ 10
Receiving a Call ........................................................................ 10
Using the Call History ............................................................... 10
Using In-Call Options ................................................................ 10
Saving a Home Phone Number ................................................ 11
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