Garmin nuvi 1200 Owner's Manual
Nuvi 1200/1300/1400 series
Hide thumbs
Also See for nuvi 1200:
- Quick start manual (12 pages) ,
- Declaration of conformity (6 pages) ,
- Owner's manual (72 pages)
Related Manuals for Garmin nuvi 1200
Summary of Contents for Garmin nuvi 1200
- Page 1 nüvi 1200/1300/1400 series ® owner’s manual for use with these nüvi models: 1200, 1210, 1240, 1250, 1260 1300, 1310, 1340, 1350, 1370, 1390 1410, 1490...
- 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...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Models ... Getting Started ... Looking at Your nüvi ... Using the Main Menu... Setting Up Your nüvi ... Using the Power Button ... Adjusting the Volume ... Navigating the Screens ... Finding Your Destination... Navigating in Pedestrian Usage Mode ... - Page 4 Table of Contents Making Hands-Free Phone Calls ... Pairing Your Phone ... Receiving a Call ... In a Call ... Accessing the Phone Menu ... Managing Files ... Supported File Types ... Connecting Your nüvi to Your Computer ... Transferring Files ... Deleting Files ...
- Page 5 Mounting on Your Dashboard ... nüMaps Guarantee Additional Maps ... About GPS Satellite Signals ... Extras and Optional Accessories ... Garmin Travel Guide ... Contact Garmin ... Registering Your nüvi... Specifications ... Declaration of Conformity ... Software License Agreement... Troubleshooting ...
-
Page 6: Nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Models
✓ 1300 1310 ✓ 1340 1350 1370 ✓ 1390 ✓ 1410 ✓ 1490 ✓ Note: Go to www.garmin.com box for more information. Junction ® Lane Assist View Europe only Europe only Europe only ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ or see the packaging contents on your product nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Looking at Your nüvi Power button: Press to turn the nüvi on and off. Mini-USB connector Speaker microSD ™ card slot Microphone Note: Depending on your nüvi model, some images and screen shots could look different. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual Getting Started Using the Main Menu ➊... -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Nüvi
Getting Started Setting Up Your nüvi Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting. Mounting Your nüvi 1. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on the windshield. -
Page 9: Acquiring Satellites
See www.garmin.com to purchase cityXplorer maps. To change your usage mode: 1. From the Main menu, touch the usage mode icon on the upper- left corner. -
Page 10: Using The Power Button
Getting Started Using the Power Button Press and quickly release the Power button to view additional options: • Touch to adjust the screen brightness. • Touch Lock Screen to prevent accidental screen touches. Power off • Touch to turn off your nüvi. - Page 11 1. Touch Where To?. 2. Select a category. 3. Select a subcategory. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual Getting Started 4. Select a destination. 5. Touch Go!.
-
Page 12: Navigating In Pedestrian Usage Mode
Options page appears after you touch Go! if you have cityXplorer maps for the current metropolitan area loaded on your nüvi. See www.garmin.com to purchase cityXplorer maps. 1. Select a route from the Route Options page to view the Itinerary page. -
Page 13: Adding A Stop
Adding a Stop 1. While navigating a route, touch > Where To?. 2. Search for the extra stop. 3. Touch Go!. 4. Touch Add as Via Point add this stop before your final destination. Changing Destinations 1. While navigating a route, touch >... -
Page 14: Where To
Where To? Where To? The Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To learn how to perform a simple search, see page Finding an Address Note: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your nüvi, the button names can change and some steps could be ordered differently. -
Page 15: Using The Go! Page
Changing Your Home Location 1. Touch Tools > My Data Home Location. 2. Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations. Editing Your Home Location 1. Touch Where To? >... -
Page 16: Providing Feedback On Points Of Interest
1 to 5 stars. • Report Error—the item will be removed from future searches. Reports will be sent to Garmin when your nüvi is connected to a computer. See page • Edit Phone Number—use the keyboard to change the phone number. -
Page 17: Searching Near Another Location
Touch to add a space. Touch to move the cursor (available on some nüvi models). Touch to delete a character. Touch and hold to erase the entire entry. Mode Touch to select the keyboard language mode. Touch enter special characters, such as punctuation marks. -
Page 18: Finding Recently Found Places
Where To? Finding Recently Found Places Your nüvi stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. The most-recently viewed places appear at the top of the list. Touch Where to? recently Found > view your recently found items. Deleting Recently Found Places To remove all places from the Recently Found list, touch... -
Page 19: Finding A Place Using The Map
• Attach Photo—select a picture that you have loaded on your nüvi or on a memory card to assign to the location. • Change Map Symbol—touch a new symbol used to mark this location on the map. • Change Phone Number—... -
Page 20: Entering Coordinates
1. Connect your nüvi to your computer. 2. Go to http://connect.garmin.com /photos to download pictures with location information. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to select and load pictures. -
Page 21: Using The Map
Using the Map Pages Your route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. A checkered flag marks your destination. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route and provides new directions. -
Page 22: Viewing The Trip Computer
Using the Map Pages Viewing the Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides statistics about your trip. To view the trip computer, touch the Speed field on the map. Note: If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. -
Page 23: Viewing The Next Turn Page
Viewing the Next Turn Page When you are navigating a route, the next turn shows the turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch the turn indicator in the top left corner of the map, or touch any turn from the turn list. -
Page 24: Using The Pedestrian Map Page
Using the Map Pages Using the Pedestrian Map Page ➊ ➋ In Pedestrian usage mode, your route is displayed on a two-dimensional map. The icons indicate the navigation method for that section of the route. For example, when you see board a bus at that point in the route. -
Page 25: Making Hands-Free Phone Calls
To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with the nüvi, go to www.garmin.com /bluetooth. The first time you use two devices together you must “pair” them by establishing a relationship using a PIN or passkey. After the initial pairing, the two devices can nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 26: Receiving A Call
Making Hands-Free Phone Calls 3. Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone. This might be in a menu called Settings, Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free. 4. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 5. Select the nüvi from the list of devices. 6. -
Page 27: In A Call
In a Call During a call, the in Call end Call appears. Touch > Call options hang up. Touch > for the following options: • touch tones—displays a keypad page so that you can use automated systems, such as voice mail. -
Page 28: Using Your Phone Book
Making Hands-Free Phone Calls Using Your Phone Book Each time your phone connects with the nüvi, the phone book is automatically loaded into the nüvi. It can take a few minutes for the phone book to be available. Phone book transfer is not available on all phones. -
Page 29: Entering Your Phone Number
Entering Your Phone Number 1. Touch Phone > Call 2. Touch Enter Phone Number use the keypad page or From Phonebook (only available if your phone supports phone book transfer). 3. Touch Done > Yes. The nüvi dials your home phone number. Note: To edit your home location or phone number, touch Where to? -
Page 30: Managing Files
• Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource : see ® • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader: see Connecting Your nüvi to Your Computer When you connect your nüvi to your computer, you will see an option to install myGarmin Agent ™ monitors your computer USB ports and allows you to easily check for available updates. -
Page 31: Transferring Files
Transferring Files 1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 2. Highlight the file., and click Copy. 3. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/volume. 4. Click Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files in the nüvi memory or on the memory... -
Page 32: Using The Tools
Using MSN Direct ® You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual Tools to save... -
Page 33: Using The Picture Viewer
For information about activating MSN Direct service or using MSN Direct, refer to the MSN Direct Owner’s Manual Supplement at www.garmin.com. Using the Picture Viewer Use the picture viewer to view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi or on a memory card. -
Page 34: Accessing My Data
Using the Tools Accessing My Data Use this tool to manage and delete your saved data, such as your Favorites. 1. Touch Tools > Data. 2. Select an option: • Set Home Location • Delete Selected Favorites • Clear Trip Log •... -
Page 35: Using Ecoroute
Updating Conversion Rates You can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates. 1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter Conversion. 2. Select Currency, and touch OK. 3. Touch the currency buttons and select the currencies you want to update. -
Page 36: Viewing The Fuel Report
Using the Tools Viewing the Fuel Report If you have entered your vehicle profile and the current fuel price, your nüvi calculates the average fuel economy for your vehicle, your carbon footprint, and the cost of the fuel consumed. The fuel consumption data is based on estimates for speed and acceleration for an average vehicle. -
Page 37: Adjusting Your Vehicle Profile
Taking the Driving Challenge The Driving Challenge tool helps you maximize your fuel economy by scoring your driving habits. The higher your overall score for a Driving Challenge, the more fuel you could save. Touch tools > ecoroute Challenge > Start. Understanding Your Driving Challenge Score Touch... -
Page 38: Resetting Ecoroute Data
Using the Tools City Fuel Efficiency—enter the average city fuel efficiency for your vehicle. Hwy Fuel Efficiency—enter the average highway fuel efficiency for your vehicle. tiP: For best results, calibrate your fuel economy instead of adjusting the city and highway fuel efficiency here. See page Viewing the Mileage Report Mileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fuel economy, and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination. -
Page 39: Viewing Offers
Viewing Offers If your nüvi package includes a traffic receiver, you will receive location-relevant offers and coupons. Ad-based traffic information is only available in North America. The traffic receiver must be connected to external power and you must be in a coverage area to receive ad-based traffic information. When an offer appears on the screen, touch the offer to search for the nearest location related to that offer. -
Page 40: Using Traffic
Using FM TMC Traffic Using FM TMC Traffic Note: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. Your nüvi can receive FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic or MSN Direct traffic content, ® depending upon the traffic receiver connected to your nüvi. Your nüvi displays both types of traffic content in the same manner. For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/traffic. -
Page 41: Understanding Msn ® Direct Traffic
MSN Direct receivers receive MSN Direct content, including traffic information. For information about activating MSN Direct service or using MSN Direct, refer to the MSN Direct Owner’s Manual Supplement at www.garmin.com. Adding or Renewing Traffic Subscriptions To add or renew a traffic subscription, touch tools > Traffic. For more information, see... -
Page 42: Traffic In Your Area
Using FM Traffic Traffic in Your Area When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in the upper-left corner of the Map page. The traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions on your route or the road you are currently travelling. Color Description Meaning Traffic is Green Low severity flowing normally. -
Page 43: Viewing The Traffic Map
Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route 1. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Touch Traffic On Route. 3. Touch the arrows to view other traffic delays on your route, if necessary. Avoid 4. Touch to avoid the traffic delay. -
Page 44: Customizing The Nüvi
Customizing the nüvi Customizing the nüvi 1. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch the setting you want to change. 3. Touch the button under the setting name to change it. Changing the System Settings Touch tools > Settings > System. gPS Simulator—turn on the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation, and to save... -
Page 45: Changing The Navigation Settings
Changing the Navigation Settings tools Settings Touch > > Navigation. route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route: • Faster time—to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance—to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. -
Page 46: Updating The Time Settings
Customizing the nüvi Brightness—adjust the backlight brightness level. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your battery life. restore—restore the original display settings. Updating the Time Settings tools Settings > time. Touch > Select a time format—select a 12- hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. Current time—manually set the time on your nüvi. -
Page 47: Changing The Map Settings
(no check mark) that map. restore—restore the original map settings. Changing Security Settings tools Touch garmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock to lock your nüvi. Enter a ™ to change 4-digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page Customizing the nüvi... -
Page 48: Setting The Bluetooth Technology Options
Safe mode disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. restore—restore the original security settings. Note that restoring the security settings will not clear your Garmin Lock PIN or security location. Setting the Bluetooth Technology Options tools Settings > Bluetooth. -
Page 49: Changing The Proximity Points Settings
Changing the Proximity Points Settings You must have proximity points (such as custom POIs or a safety camera database) loaded to adjust the proximity points settings. See tools Settings page 50. Touch > Proximity Points. Proximity alerts—turn the alerts on or off when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras. -
Page 50: Restoring All Settings
Customizing the nüvi Adding a Subscription You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. Note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nüvi acquires satellite signals... -
Page 51: Appendix
Appendix Caring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high- vibration environments. -
Page 52: Locking Your Nüvi
• Register your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature. See below for more information. Locking Your nüvi Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent system that locks your nüvi. Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the PIN or drive to the security location. -
Page 53: Calibrating The Screen
Agent download page. If the AutoPlay menu does not open, or you are on a Mac computer, go to www.garmin .com/agent. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. After you have installed myGarmin Agent, you will be prompted to open myDashboard when you connect your nüvi to your computer. -
Page 54: Charging Your Nüvi
Appendix battery icon in the corner of the Main menu indicates the status of the nüvi battery. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the nüvi until it is totally charged. Charging Your nüvi •... -
Page 55: Removing The Nüvi And Mount
(toward the disk). nüMaps Guarantee To receive one free map update (if available), register your nüvi at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of acquiring satellites and driving with your nüvi. You are not eligible for the free map update if you... -
Page 56: Additional Maps
For more information about optional tab. accessories, go to .com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your Garmin dealer. Custom Points of Interest Use the POI Loader to load custom points of interest (POIs) onto your nüvi. POI databases are available from various companies on the Internet. -
Page 57: Safety Cameras
Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader to install the POI Loader onto your computer. For more information, refer to the POI Loader Help file. Press F1 the Help file. To view your Custom POIs, touch Where to? > extras > Custom Pois. To change the proximity alert... -
Page 58: Garmin Travel Guide
Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have questions. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. -
Page 59: Specifications
Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable microSD card. Data stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage operating system: Garmin nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual Charge time: Up to 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable... - Page 60 Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable microSD card. Data stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage operating system: Garmin Charge time: Up to 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory usage: 5 W max.
- Page 61 Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable microSD card. Data stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage operating system: Garmin Charge time: Up to 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power using nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual included vehicle power cable...
-
Page 62: Declaration Of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this nüvi product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to the Web site for your Garmin product at www.garmin.com. Software License Agreement BY USING THE nüvi, YOU AGREE... -
Page 63: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem/Question My nüvi never gets satellite signals. The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. My nüvi does not charge in my vehicle. My battery does not stay charged for very long. How do I clear all of my user data? nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual Solution/Answer... - Page 64 Appendix Problem/Question My battery gauge does not seem accurate. The touchscreen is not responding to my touches. How do I know my nüvi is in USB mass storage mode? My computer never senses that the nüvi is connected. Solution/Answer Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle).
- Page 65 Touch Tools > Settings Bluetooth field is set to Enabled. Ensure your phone is turned on and is less than 33 feet (about 10 meters) away from your nüvi. www.garmin.com/bluetooth Appendix page 12 > Food and Drink. page > Bluetooth. Verify that the...
-
Page 66: Index
Index Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view acceleration score accessories 50, 51 additional maps addresses advertisements disabling alarm clock alerts safety camera anti-theft feature 41, 46 attaching a photo to a location audio version avoiding road types theft background color battery 47, 57 battery information... - Page 67 (Favorites) using photos 14–15 free map update fuel price, adjusting fuel report fuse, changing Index Garmin Lock 41, 46 Garmin Travel Guide geocaching Go! page options go home about GPS off/on Help home phone number setting a location incoming call...
- Page 68 Index keyboard language mode 11, 40 layout kilometers Lane Assist on nüvi models using language settings latitude lithium-ion battery 53, 54, 55 lock the nüvi the screen longitude adding browsing detail level enabling detail maps Map Info button pedestrian settings version viewing zooming...
- Page 69 Panoramio pictures pedestrian navigation mode itinerary route options phone book photo navigation loading pictures Bluetooth Garmin Lock points of interest custom edit phone number edit star rating POI loader report error position icon power button proximity points...
- Page 70 Index specifications nüvi 1200 series nüvi 1300 series nüvi 1400 series speed limit icon on nüvi models speed score storing the nüvi supported file types 24 system settings text language time settings time zone tools 26–31 touchscreen calibrating 47, 58 cleaning settings Track Up traffic 34 adding traffic subscriptions...
- Page 72 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. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.