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Step 1: Install the nüvi Battery 1. Locate the rectangular lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2. Slide the battery cover off the back of the nüvi. 3. Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion battery. 4.
GPS satellite strength. When one bar is green, the nüvi has acquired satellite signals. Now you can select a destination and navigate to it. For more information about GPS, visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Power...
Understanding the Menu Page ➊ ➋ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ GPS satellite strength ➊ Bluetooth technology status ® ➋ (Bluetooth technology is not available on the nüvi 855.) Battery status ➌ Current time. Touch to change time ➍ settings. Select to find a destination. ➎...
Viewing the Main Pages Touch View map to open the Map page. • vehicle icon shows your current location. • Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map. • Touch to zoom in, and touch Menu •...
Lock. location. note: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. Power key to the left and hold it System >...
The speech recognition feature does not work for all languages in all areas. See the owner’s manual at www.garmin.com information. Using the Remote Control Use the remote control to start or stop a speech recognition session.
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To speak shortcut commands: 1. Speak any shortcut command from the Shortcut Commands table. You can use shortcut commands from any screen. 2. Listen for the voice prompt before speaking your next command. Shortcut Commands Audible Player Cancel Route Detour Find Address Find City Find Favorite...
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60 days after the first time your nüvi acquires satellites. For more information, go to .garmin.com/numaps. to navigate to the place, or to go back to the list of found “Yes”...
To use the hands- free features, you must pair your phone and the nüvi. Pairing Your Phone 1. Verify that your phone is compatible with the nüvi (www.garmin.com/bluetooth). 2. From the Menu page, select Settings > Bluetooth 3 Select Add.
Using FM TMC Traffic The traffic receiver is included in the nüvi 865 package and is an optional accessory for the nüvi 855. Visit http://buy.garmin.com for more information. If the nüvi is connected to the FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic receiver, connected to vehicle power, and you are in a coverage area, the nüvi can receive traffic...
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