Turning The Device On Or Off; Acquiring Gps Signals; Status Bar Icons; Using The On-Screen Buttons - Garmin DriveTrack 70 Owner's Manual

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2
Press the mount
onto the suction cup
place.
3
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
back toward the windshield.
4
Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
the device.
5
Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
6
Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle.

Turning the Device On or Off

• To turn the device on, press the power key, or connect the
device to power.
• To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key
while the device is on.
While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device
uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.
TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in power
saving mode while charging the battery.
• To turn off the device completely, hold the power key until a
prompt appears on the screen, and select Off.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
power saving mode.

Acquiring GPS Signals

When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver
must collect satellite data and establish the current location.
in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. The time
required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several
factors, including how far you are from the location where you
last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view
of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your
navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation
device, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.
1
Turn on the device.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
3
If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
buildings and trees.
When
turns green, the device has acquired satellite signals
and is ready for navigation.

Status Bar Icons

The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status
bar icons display information about features on the device. You
can select some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
GPS signal status. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired
satellite information
Bluetooth
technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth
®
settings
(Bluetooth Settings, page
Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call
(Hands-Free Calling, page
2
until it snaps into
(Viewing GPS Signal Status, page
13).
12).
Active transportation mode. Select to change the
transportation mode
page
12).
Current time. Select to set the time
page
13).
Battery charge level.
Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast.

Using the On-Screen Buttons

On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, and
menu options on your device.
• Select
to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold
to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select
or
• Hold
or
to scroll faster.
• Select
to see a context-based menu of options for the
current screen.

Adjusting the Volume

1
Select Volume.
2
Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select
to mute the device.
• Select
for additional options.

Enabling Automatic Volume

Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.
1
Select Volume >
2
Select Automatic Volume.

Using the Audio Mixer

You can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels for
different audio types, such as navigation prompts or phone calls.
The level for each audio type is a percentage of the master
volume.
1
Select Volume.
2
Select
> Audio Mixer.
3
Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

1
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

Driver Awareness Features and Alerts

The driver alerts and speed limit features are for information
only and do not replace your responsibility to abide by all posted
speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times.
Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations you
receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
Your device provides features that can help encourage safer
driving and increase efficiency, even when you are driving in a
familiar area. The device plays an audible tone or message and
displays information for each alert. You can enable or disable
the audible tone or message for each type of alert. Not all alerts
are available in all areas.
16).
School zone or nearby school: The device plays a tone and
displays the distance to and speed limit (if available) for an
upcoming school or school zone.
(Transportation Mode Settings,
(Setting the Time,
to scroll through lists or menus.
.
NOTICE
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts

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