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Garmin 300 Owner's Manual

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Rodney taylor
January 28, 2025

How to get both the three dog status at the top of the screen and the three collars at the bottom of the screen to move at the same time to go to the next three dogs and collars.

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

To synchronize the dog status icons at the top of the screen with the collars at the bottom on the Garmin Alpha 300, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Dog List screen.
2. Ensure each collar is properly paired by holding down the button on the collar and initiating pairing from the Dog List.
3. Maintain an unobstructed line of sight between the handheld and each collar to ensure strong communication.
4. Verify that each collar has acquired a satellite signal; otherwise, the status will show as unknown.
5. Confirm that all three collars are listed and active in the Dog List.

Once paired and with a clear signal, the collar data will update, and the dog status icons and collar devices should move together on the screen.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual nüvi 300/350 ™ personal travel assistant...
  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Product Support

    Locations. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nüvi 300/350. 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/support/, and click Product Support.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface ...i Manual Conventions ...i Contact Garmin ...i myGarmin™ ...i Getting Started ...1 Your nüvi ...1 nüvi Menu Page ...1 nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ...2 Adjust the Volume & Brightness ...2 Lock the Screen ...2 Quick Links ...2 Find Your Destination ...3...
  • Page 5 Information about Your nüvi Drives ... 24 Using the Travel Kit ...25 Using the Language Guide ... 25 Using the Travel Guide ... 28 Garmin © 2005–2006 SaversGuide ... 29 Listening to MP3 Files ... 30 Listening to Audible Books ... 32 Viewing Pictures ...
  • Page 6 WebUpdater ... 61 WARNING: See the product information sheet in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Garmin © 2005–2006 Purchasing Additional MapSource Maps ... 61 Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ... 62 Battery Information ... 64 About Satellite Signals...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    TarTed Your nüvi Power button SD card slot Mini-USB port Headphone plug Garmin © 2005–2006 ettinG tarted nüvi Menu Page MCX connector (for an optional external antenna) Satellite signal strength indicator. Touch to view satellite signal information. Battery indicator.

  • Page 8: Nüvi Tips And Shortcuts

    39 • Transferring files to your nüvi: pages 20–24 page 68 • Cleaning and storing your unit: pages 59–60 • Using the Garmin Lock anti- ™ theft feature: page Do not leave your GPS unit exposed in an unattended vehicle on a hot day.

  • Page 9: Find Your Destination

    GPS satellite signals being received by your nüvi. When you see green bars, you have a strong signal. See page 65 for more information. After you have a satellite fix, use the Garmin nüvi to find your destination and go to it.

  • Page 10: Follow Your Route

    TIP: If you think the nüvi is not creating the best route to your destination (for example, you are being routed on side streets), change the route preferences. Touch Preference. Garmin © 2005–2006 pages 17–19. Follow the arrows as you make turns.

  • Page 11: Add A Stop To Your Route

    When the nüvi finds a better route, appears in the right corner of the map. Touch the icon to take the better route. Garmin © 2005–2006 Menu on the Map page. NoTe: You can add only one stop to your route.

  • Page 12: Lock Your Nüvi

    6. Drive to a security location, and touch Set. Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the 4-digit PIN or drive to the security location. NoTe: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked.

  • Page 13: Finding An Address

    6. Touch the address, if necessary. The Go page opens. 7. Touch to navigate to this address. Finding an intersection is very similar to finding an address. Touch Intersection and enter the two street names. Garmin © 2005–2006 here page Where To > Address to enter Search Tips •...

  • Page 14: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    TIP: In any search results list, if you do not see the place you want visit or you want to narrow your search results list, touch Spell and enter the name or part of the name. Garmin © 2005–2006 Spell Name. Go Page Options Touch to create a turn-by-turn route to this location.

  • Page 15: Finding A Place Using The Map

    Favorites. • If the GPS if turned off, touch the selected location. • Touch Back to return to the previous screen. Garmin © 2005–2006 Where to > Set Loc. to set your location to Viewing Places on...

  • Page 16: Finding A Place Using Coordinates

    1. Touch Where to > 2. Touch Format. 3. Select the format you would like to use. 4. Touch OK. Garmin © 2005–2006 Coordinates. Next Coordinates. nüvi Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Expanding Your Search

    • My Current Route—searches for places along the route you are currently navigating. • Destination—searches for places near your route destination. Garmin © 2005–2006 ➋ Select an option. Touch OK. NoTe: Your nüvi automatically searches for places near your current location.

  • Page 18: My Locations

    > 2. Select the place you want to visit. NoTe: To delete all of your Favorites and your Custom POIs from your nüvi, touch My Locations > Garmin © 2005–2006 ➋ Touch OK. My Locations > Favorites. Where To >...

  • Page 19: Editing Saved Places

    Touch Locations. ➊ Touch Favorites. ➌ Touch the Edit button. The Edit window opens. Garmin © 2005–2006 Where to > ➋ Select the place you want to edit. ➍ Touch a button to change the name or the map symbol, or to delete the item.

  • Page 20: Finding Recent Selections Places

    Touch Recent Selections. Deleting Recently Found Places To remove all places from the Recent Selections list, touch Clear. Then touch Yes. ➊ Garmin © 2005–2006 My Locations to view your ➋ Select an item from the list. ➋ NoTe: When you touch Clear, all items from the list are removed.

  • Page 21: My Current Location

    Touch Save. Your current location is saved in your Favorites. Custom POIs If you have loaded Custom POIs, touch POIs. For more information about Custom POIs, see Garmin © 2005–2006 ➋ Touch My Current Location. Using the Map Where To >...

  • Page 22: Setting A Home Location

    Once your Home location is set, you can route to it at any time by touching Locations > Home. Changing Your Home Location 1. Touch Where to > 2. Touch Home. 3. Touch an option to set your home location. Garmin © 2005–2006 Locations. Locations. Where to > nüvi Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Viewing The Map And Other

    In) is shown in the lower right corner. When you are simply driving while viewing the Map page (not following a route), your the lower left corner. The direction you are heading (Driving) is shown in the lower right corner. Garmin © 2005–2006 aP and View map to open the Map page.

  • Page 24: Trip Information Page

    Select Reset Trip to reset the data on the Trip Information page. Select maximum speed. Garmin © 2005–2006 Speed Arrival on the Map page. Trip Information Page...

  • Page 25: Current Route Page

    Current Route page. Use the up and down arrows to view other turns in the route. When you are finished viewing the Next Turn page, select Back. Garmin © 2005–2006 Next Turn Page Turn In on the Map page, or select any turn from the...

  • Page 26: Managing Files On Your Nüvi

    • M3U playlist files • JPG image files • AA audible book files • GPI custom POI files from • GPX waypoint files from • Maps from MapSource Garmin’s POI Loader (see page MapSource ® NoTe: The nüvi does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files.

  • Page 27: Step 1: Insert An Sd Card (Optional)

    “nuvi” and “nuvi sd.” “nuvi” is the available storage in the nüvi’s internal memory. “nuvi sd” is the SD card inserted in your nüvi. Garmin © 2005–2006 Inserting an SD Card Connecting the USB Cable...
  • Page 28 2. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 3. Highlight the file, and select 4. Double-click the volume icon to open the “nuvi” or “nuvi sd” drive. 5. Select Edit > Paste. Garmin © 2005–2006 Computer ® on your computer’s Edit > Copy. Computer ®...

  • Page 29: Step 4: Eject/Unmount And Unplug The Usb Cable

    Computer ® When you are finished transferring files, drag the volume icon to the Trash (it turns into an eject icon) to unmount the device. You can unplug your nüvi from your computer now. Garmin © 2005–2006 nüvi Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Information About Your Nüvi Drives

    Connect the nüvi to your computer, and open your “nuvi” or “nuvi sd” drive. Highlight the file that you want to delete, and press the Delete key on your computer’s keyboard. Garmin © 2005–2006 CAUTIoN: If you are not sure about a file’s purpose, do not delete it. Your nüvi memory contains...

  • Page 31: Using The Travel Kit

    The Garmin Language Guide puts data from Oxford’s multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand. A sample version of the Garmin Language Guide is provided. To purchase the Garmin Language Guide accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi...

  • Page 32: Translating Words And Phrases

    Keywords in Phrases phrases that contain a specific word. • Touch Search to spell the word. • Touch an underlined word to replace the word. Garmin © 2005–2006 Guide. ➋ Touch Language. ➎ Search for a phrase and touch it.
  • Page 33 The raVel Using the Bilingual Dictionaries The Garmin Language Guide provides five bilingual dictionaries. You can easily translate words and hear their pronunciation using the Bilingual Dictionaries. Touch Travel Kit > Language ➊ Touch Bilingual Dictionaries. ➌ Search for the word and touch it.

  • Page 34: Using The Travel Guide

    Using the Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide as restaurants and hotels. Your nüvi comes with a few sample travel guide points; to purchase the Garmin Travel Guide accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at dealer.

  • Page 35: Saversguide

    To purchase the SaversGuide accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/extras. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories.

  • Page 36: Listening To Mp3 Files

    Play All or touch the song you want to start with. NoTe: The nüvi plays MP3 files only: it does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files. Garmin © 2005–2006 Player. ➋ Select a category. ➍ Touch...

  • Page 37: Using A Playlist

    Browse. 8. Touch Import Playlist. All available playlists appear. 9. Touch a playlist to start playing the MP3 files. You cannot change the playlist order from your nüvi. Garmin © 2005–2006 for detailed information. > MP3 Player > MP3 Shortcuts...

  • Page 38: Listening To Audible Books

    These sample books are only portions of the book: to hear an entire book, purchase it from Audible.com. See ➊ Touch Travel Kit > Audible Book Player. ➌ Select a category, and then touch a book title Garmin © 2005–2006 pages 34—36. ➋ Touch Browse. ➍ Touch nüvi Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Audible Book Player

    To view your bookmarks, touch Touch Play to listen to the book from the bookmark. Touch to change the name or delete the bookmark. Garmin © 2005–2006 to jump back. and then touch the Bookmark and then touch a bookmark.
  • Page 40 Your Audible.com library opens, displaying the books you have purchased. 3. Click Get it Now to download the book to your computer. 4. Select a format and click Download. Garmin © 2005–2006 nüvi Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 41 The raVel Add to Garmin - nüvi icon Go to My Library Online icon Step 2: Transfer the book to your nüvi Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi. You must first activate your nüvi before transferring books: see 1.
  • Page 42 1. Eject/unmount the nüvi from your computer. Unplug the USB cable from your nüvi. 2. Open AudibleManager. 3. In the “Choose your device” window, click the box next to “Garmin - nüvi” to place a check mark in the box. Click Next.

  • Page 43: Viewing Pictures

    You can view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi using the Picture Viewer. ➊ Touch Travel Kit. ➌ Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. Garmin © 2005–2006 ➋ Touch Picture Viewer. ➍ Touch to scroll through the images.

  • Page 44: Using The World Clock

    Using the World Clock ➊ Touch Travel Kit. ➍ Select a new time zone (or city). Touch when done. Garmin © 2005–2006 ➋ Touch World Clock. ➎ Touch World Map view a map. ➌ To change a city listed, touch the city.

  • Page 45: Converting Currency

    ➋ Touch to change the currency. ➎ ➏ Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert. Garmin © 2005–2006 Converter. ➌ Select a currency Touch to change and touch OK. the currency. ➐ Enter the number.

  • Page 46: Updating Conversion Rates

    > Currency Converter. ➊ Touch Update. ➌ Touch to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate and touch Done. Garmin © 2005–2006 ➋ Touch the rate you want to update. ➍ Touch Save to finish. TIP: Touch Restore to use the original conversion rate.

  • Page 47: Converting Measurements

    Travel Kit > Measurement ➊ ➋ Touch the button. ➎ ➏ Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value. Garmin © 2005–2006 Converter. ➌ Select a type of Touch measurement and touch OK. ➐ Enter a value and Touch touch Done.

  • Page 48: Using The Calculator

    > Calculator. ➊ Enter the first number of your calculation. ➌ Enter the second number of your calculation. Garmin © 2005–2006 ➋ Touch an operator (÷, x, -, or +). ➍ Touch =. Touch to add a decimal. ± Touch to make the number negative or positive.

  • Page 49: Customizing The Nüvi

    To change nüvi settings, touch pages for more information. ➊ Touch to display the Settings page. Garmin © 2005–2006 (settings). See the following ➋ Select the setting you want to change. Restoring Settings To restore all settings you have...

  • Page 50: Changing The Map Settings

    Map Info—view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their version. A check mark indicates the map is enabled. Touch the check mark next to the map to disable that map. Restore—restore the original map settings. Garmin © 2005–2006 ➊ ➋ www.garmin ➌...

  • Page 51: Changing The System Settings

    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. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page Touch Tones—turn on or off the tone that sounds each time you...

  • Page 52: Changing The Locale

    Time Format—choose a 12, 24, or UTC time format. Time Zone—select a time zone or nearby city from the list. Daylight Saving—set to on, Units—change units of measure to Garmin © 2005–2006 , or Auto, if it is available. Kilometers or Miles.

  • Page 53: Changing The Display Settings

    Splash Screen—touch Change when you turn on the nüvi. Before you can change the splash screen, must load JPEG images. See Restore Settings—restore the original display settings. Garmin © 2005–2006 for a light background, Auto to automatically to recalibrate (or realign) Power button.

  • Page 54: Changing The Navigation Settings

    Attention Tone—turn on or off the attention tone. Voice Prompts—select when you want to nüvi to announce route navigation and system status. Restore Settings—restore the original navigation settings. Garmin © 2005–2006 Shorter Distance to create a direct route to the button ➊...

  • Page 55: Changing The Traffic Settings

    Search—search for additional TMC traffic providers. To increase the search time, touch to clear provider table. Subscriptions—view your subscriptions. Garmin © 2005–2006 ➊ ➋ nüvi Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Adding A Subscription

    The nüVi Adding a Subscription You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires; go to Garmin’s FM Traffic Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. 1. From the Menu page, touch 2. For Non-North American units, touch Add. For North American units, touch Add.

  • Page 57: Changing The Proximity Point Settings

    For more information about the Garmin TourGuide feature, see page 63. For more information about loading files to your nüvi, see...

  • Page 58: Fm Tmc Traffic Information

    Using an optional Garmin FM TMC traffic receiver, your nüvi can receive and use traffic information broadcast over the FM radio data system. When a traffic message is received, your nüvi displays the event on the map and can change your route to avoid the traffic incident.

  • Page 59: Viewing Traffic Events

    When there is a traffic event on your current route or on the road you are driving, the map. As you are following a route, touch ➊ Touch Garmin © 2005–2006 ➋ Select an item to view details. to avoid the traffic.

  • Page 60: Traffic Symbols

    The bars to the left of the traffic symbols indicate the severity of the traffic incident: = Low severity; traffic is still flowing. = Medium severity; traffic is a bit congested. = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. Garmin © 2005–2006 International Symbols Color code Traffic Symbol Traffic Events List nüvi Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    California and Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See the product information sheet that came in the box for more information.

  • Page 62: Mounting The Nüvi On Your Dashboard

    California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Check your state and local laws and ordinances for similar restrictions. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a result of any other state or local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit.

  • Page 63: Removing The Cradle From The Mount

    Removing the Cradle from the Mount To remove the cradle from the mount arm, turn the cradle to one side. The cradle will snap off the ball socket. To replace the cradle, snap the cradle on the ball socket. Garmin © 2005–2006 ➋ ➊ ➌...

  • Page 64: Resetting Your Nüvi

    To reset the nüvi: 1. Raise the antenna. 2. Press the Reset button. ➊ Garmin © 2005–2006 Power button to turn Clearing User Data Hold your finger on the upper right corner of the nüvi’s screen while turning on the nüvi. Keep your finger pressed until the pop- up window appears.

  • Page 65: Caring For Your Nüvi

    • Though a PDA stylus can also be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt this while operating a vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen or damage may result. Garmin © 2005–2006 nüvi Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Using A Remote Antenna

    Using a Remote Antenna You can use an optional external remote antenna (Garmin GA 27C). This is very helpful when operating the unit in a vehicle with a coated windshield or an in-screen (in the window) heating system, which can block GPS signals.

  • Page 67: Webupdater

    2. After downloading WebUpdater onto your computer, connect your nüvi to your computer. 3. Run WebUpdater. Follow the screen prompts to update the software. You can also download software updates from the nüvi product page on the Garmin Web site at www.

  • Page 68: Custom Pois (Points Of Interest)

    To adjust the way your nüvi notifies you of POIs, see page After downloading your POI database, use the Garmin POI Loader to install the POIs into your unit. The POI Loader is available at www.garmin.com/extras. Using the POI Loader program, you can store the Custom POIs on your “nuvi”...

  • Page 69: Safety Cameras

    As you travel, the audio information is triggered by GPS signals. If you have loaded Garmin TourGuide files on your nüvi, touch My Locations allows ™...

  • Page 70: Battery Information

    To prevent damage, remove it from the vehicle; or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box. For information about the internal, non-removable, lithium-ion battery, see Warning section of the product information sheet that came in the box, and www.garmin.com/safety. Garmin © 2005–2006 Timeout. See...

  • Page 71: About Satellite Signals

    Direction of travel The sky view shows the satellites you are receiving. The satellite signal strength bars indicate the strength of each satellite you are receiving. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Garmin © 2005–2006 Speed...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Usage: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC Battery life: 4 to 8 hours depending on usage Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm For a complete list of specifications, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi Garmin © 2005–2006 and click Specifications.

  • Page 73: Software License Agreement

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS 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 74: Usb Interface Troubleshooting

    “Unsafe Removal of Device” when I unplug the USB cable. Garmin © 2005–2006 Solution/Answer When your nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a nüvi connected to a computer is shown. Also, you should see a new removable disk drive listed in My Computer (Windows) or a new volume (drive) on your desktop (Mac).

  • Page 75: Nüvi Troubleshooting

    My battery gauge does not seem accurate. The touch screen is not responding to my taps properly. Garmin © 2005–2006 1. Open Computer. 2. Select the drive you want to rename. 3. Right-click your mouse, and select Rename. 4. Type the new name, and press the 1.

  • Page 76: Index

    Garmin © 2005–2006 Custom POIs (Points of Interest) dashboard disk daylight saving delete character custom POIs 12, files from the nüvi recent finds list...
  • Page 77 M3U playlist format Go Home M4A/M4P Recent Selections Mac® Computer 22–24 map 9, “nüvi” drive 21, browse Garmin © 2005–2006 “nüvi sd” 21, narrow your results list spell the name navigation settings Near button update  Next Turn page version  north up...

  • Page 78: Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)

    9, 22–24 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that this nüvi 300/350 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/...
  • Page 79 Product Documentation Survey. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2005–2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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