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- Page 1 nüvi ™ personal travel assistant owner’s manual...
- 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.
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Page 3: Serial Number
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Serial Number: Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions or if you should encounter any difficulty while using your nüvi. In the U.S.A, contact Garmin Product Support by phone at 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS Preface ...i Serial Number ...i Contact Garmin ...i Quick Links ...i Find It and Go! ...1 Finding Your Destination ...1 Following Your Route ...2 Adjusting the Volume and Brightness ...3 Locking the Screen ...3 nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ...3 Where To? ...4... - Page 5 Changing the Navigation Settings ... 41 Changing the Language Settings ... 42 FM TMC Traffic Information ...43 Connecting the FM TMC Traffic Receiver to Your nüvi ... 43 Garmin © 2005 ...21 Viewing Traffic Events ... 44 ... 21 Avoiding Traffic ... 44 Traffic Symbols ...
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Page 6: Find It And Go
T AND Flip up the antenna on the nüvi to get satellite signals. Then, use the Garmin nüvi to find your destination and go to it. Finding Your Destination ➊ Touch Where to? ➍ Touch Garmin © 2005 T AND ➋... -
Page 7: Following Your Route
Your route is marked with a magenta line. For more information about using the Map page, see Garmin © 2005 Follow the arrows as you make turns. pages 13–16. A checkered flag marks your destination. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Volume And Brightness
Touch Locking the Screen To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock the screen, press the Power button. Garmin © 2005 button or touch on the Mute to turn the volume off. nüvi Tips and Shortcuts •... -
Page 9: Go! Page Options
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 Where To Where to? > Spell Name. -
Page 10: Finding An Address
➋ Select a state. ➎ ➏ Select the street. Finding an intersection is very similar to finding an address. Touch Intersection Garmin © 2005 from the Menu page. Touch ➌ Touch Search All, Type the number or touch Spell City of the address and and spell the city. -
Page 11: 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 Where to? Set Loc. to set your location to Viewing Places on the Map You can view a place you have found on the Map page. -
Page 12: Expanding Your Search
A Different City—searches for places near the city you enter. My Current Route—searches for places along the route you are currently navigating. My Destination—searches for places near your route destination. Garmin © 2005 ➋ Select an option. Touch OK. ... -
Page 13: Adding A Stop To Your Route
final destination. ➊ With a route active, touch Menu > Where to? ➌ Touch Garmin © 2005 ➋ Search for the extra stop. ➍ Touch to add this stop before your destination. Touch to make this your new final destination... -
Page 14: My Locations
Saving Places You Find ➊ After you have found a place, touch Save. Finding Saved Places From the Menu page, touch ➊ Touch Favorites. Garmin © 2005 ➋ Touch OK. Where to? > Locations. ➋ Select the place you want to visit. -
Page 15: Editing Saved Places
> Locations. ➊ Touch Favorites. ➌ Touch the Edit button. The Edit window opens. Garmin © 2005 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 16: Setting A Home Location
Going Home Once your Home location is set, you can route to it at any time by touching Home. Changing Your Home Location Change your Home location by repeating the steps above. Garmin © 2005 ➋ Touch Home. ➌ Touch an option. -
Page 17: Finding Recently Found Places
➊ Touch Recent Selections. Deleting Recently Found Places To remove all places from the Recent Selections list, touch Clear. Then touch Yes. ➊ Garmin © 2005 Where to? > ➋ Select an item from the list. ➋ NOTE: When you touch Clear, all items from the list are removed. -
Page 18: 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 AP AND View map to open the Map page. -
Page 19: Trip Information Page
Select Reset Trip to reset the information on the Trip Information page. Select Maximum Speed. Garmin © 2005 Speed Arrival on the Map page. Trip Information Page Distance to your final... -
Page 20: 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 Next Turn Page Turn In on the Map page, or select any turn from the... -
Page 21: Adding A Detour To A Route
In this case, you cannot take a detour. Stopping Your Route If you want to stop your current route, return to the Menu page and select Stop. Garmin © 2005 ➊ Select to the Menu page. ➋... -
Page 22: Managing Files On Your Nüvi
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the connector located on the side of your nüvi. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. Garmin © 2005 OUR NÜVI Connecting the USB Cable Inserting an SD Card... -
Page 23: Step 3: Transfer Files To Your Nüvi
When you are finished transferring files, double-click the Select “USB Mass Storage Device” and click Stop. Select the nüvi drives and click OK. You can disconnect your nüvi from your computer now. Garmin © 2005 icon on your computer’s desktop. -
Page 24: Information About Your Nüvi Drives
NOTE: On some Windows Operating Systems, the nüvi drives may not be named automatically. See your Windows help file or Garmin © 2005 page 56 of this manual to learn how to rename the drives. Additional Help For troubleshooting tips for using the nüvi with your computer to... -
Page 25: Deleting Files From Your Nüvi
Supported File Types • MP3 music files • JPG image files • AA audible book files • GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader (see • GPX waypoint files from MapSource (see • Maps from MapSource NOTE: The nüvi does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files. -
Page 26: 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 http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi/... -
Page 27: Translating Words And Phrases
• Use 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 Travel Kit > Language ➋ Touch Language. ➎ Search for a phrase and touch it. - Page 28 SING 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. From the Menu page, touch Guide. ➊ Touch Bilingual Dictionaries. ➌ Search for the word and touch it.
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Page 29: Using The Travel Guide
RAVEL Using the Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. Your nüvi comes with a few sample travel guide points; to purchase the Travel Guide accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at Accessories link. -
Page 30: Listening To Mp3 Files
SHORTCUT: When you are listening to music, quickly press the from any page (such as the map) back to the MP3 player page. Press previous page you were viewing (for example, the map). Garmin © 2005 Travel Kit > Player. -
Page 31: Listening To Audible Books
SHORTCUT: When you are playing an audible book, quickly press the to jump from any page (such as the map) back to the audible book player page. Press return to the previous page you were viewing (for example, the map). Garmin © 2005 pages 27—29. - Page 32 Click Get it Now to download the book to your computer. Select a format and click Download. Garmin © 2005 and create an Audible.com account. After you create page 29 for more information. button on the top center of the window. Your...
- Page 33 Select how much of the book you want to load. You can load small sections at a time to save memory. Click OK. AudibleManager transfers the book to your nüvi. When you are finished, double-click the then OK. Add to Garmin - nüvi icon Go to My Library Online icon Garmin ©...
- Page 34 From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager icon to open AudibleManager. In the “Choose your device” window, click the box next to “Garmin - nüvi” to place a check mark in the box. Click Next. Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next.
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Page 35: Viewing Pictures
You can view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi using the Picture Viewer. ➊ From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. ➌ Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. Garmin © 2005 ➋ Touch and then Picture Viewer. ➍ Touch to scroll through the images. -
Page 36: Using The World Clock
Using the World Clock ➊ From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. ➍ Select a new time zone (or city). Touch when done. Garmin © 2005 ➋ Touch and then touch World Clock. ➎ Touch World Map view a map. -
Page 37: Converting Currency
➋ Touch to change the currency. ➎ ➏ Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert. Garmin © 2005 Travel Kit. Touch and then ➌ Select a currency Touch to change and touch OK. the currency. -
Page 38: Updating Conversion Rates
Travel Kit. Touch Converter. ➊ Touch Update. ➌ Touch to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate and touch Done. Garmin © 2005 and then Currency ➋ Touch the rate you want to update. ➍ Touch Save to finish. -
Page 39: Converting Measurements
From the Menu page, touch Travel ➊ ➋ Touch the button. ➎ ➏ Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value. Garmin © 2005 Kit. Touch and then ➌ Select a type of Touch measurement and touch OK. ➐ Enter a value and Touch touch Done. -
Page 40: Using The Calculator
Calculator. ➊ Enter the first number of your calculation. ➌ Enter the second number of your calculation. Garmin © 2005 Kit. Touch twice and ➋ Touch an operator (÷, x, -, or +). ➍ Touch =. Touch to add a decimal. -
Page 41: Customizing The Nüvi
To change nüvi settings, touch following pages for more information. ➊ Touch to display the Settings page. Garmin © 2005 from the Menu page. See the ➋ Select the setting you want to change. Restoring Settings To restore all settings you have... -
Page 42: Changing The Map Settings
• 3D View—display the map in 3 dimensions (3D), Track Up orientation. This is the default map view. Map Info—view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their version. Restore—restore the original map settings. Garmin © 2005 ➊ ➋ ➌... -
Page 43: Changing The System Settings
About—display your nüvi’s software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number. This information is needed when you update the system software (see additional map data (see page Restore—restore the original system settings. Garmin © 2005 http://www.garmin.com/ for more information about page 53) or purchase 54). -
Page 44: Changing The Time Settings
Time Format—choose a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. Time Zone—select a time zone or nearby city from the list. Daylight Saving—set to On, Off , or Auto if it is available. Restore Settings—restore the original time settings. Garmin © 2005 ➊ ➋ ➌... -
Page 45: Changing The Display Settings
The screen shots are saved in the “PictureIt” folder on your “nuvi” drive. NOTE: When PictureIt is On, the Quick Settings screen does not open when you press the Garmin © 2005 and then follow the Power button. ➊... -
Page 46: Changing The Navigation Settings
FM TMC Traffic Receiver, you can also avoid traffic incidents. 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 ➊ ➋ ➌ nüvi Owner’s Manual... -
Page 47: Changing The Language Settings
The pre-recorded voices have a limited vocabulary and do not speak names of locations or streets. Restore Settings—restore the original language settings. Garmin © 2005 ➊ ➋ ➌ nüvi Owner’s Manual... -
Page 48: Fm Tmc Traffic Information
NFORMATION FM TMC T RAFFIC Using an optional Garmin FM TMC Traffic Receiver, your nüvi can receive and use traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System (RDS). When a traffic message is received, your unit displays the event on the map and can change your route to avoid the traffic incident. -
Page 49: Viewing Traffic Events
When you are following a route, touch the ➊ From the map page, touch Garmin © 2005 ➋ Select an item to view details. to avoid the traffic. -
Page 50: 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 International Symbols Color code Traffic Symbol Traffic Events List... -
Page 51: Adding A Subscription
Receiver’s Unit ID; see below for directions. Go to subscription and obtain a 25-character traffic subscription code. ➊ From the Menu page, touch ➍ Touch Next. Garmin © 2005 http://www.garmin.com/fmtraffic ➋ Touch Setup. ➎ Enter the code and touch Done. -
Page 52: Appendix
Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps in place. If necessary, rotate the cradle. Plug the small end of the cable into the back of the mount; plug the other end into a 12/24- Volt receptacle in your vehicle. Garmin © 2005 PPENDIX ➍... -
Page 53: Mounting The Nüvi On Your Dashboard
Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk Flip the suction lever down to secure the suction cup mount to the disk. Garmin © 2005 Suction lever Suction cup mount Disk... -
Page 54: 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 ➋ ➊ nüvi Owner’s Manual... -
Page 55: Resetting Your Nüvi
To reset the nüvi: Raise the antenna. Press the Reset button. ➊ Garmin © 2005 Clearing User Data Power button to turn 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-... -
Page 56: Custom Pois (Points Of Interest)
Your nüvi can notify you with a proximity alarm when you approach one of these points. After downloading your POI database, use the Garmin POI Loader to install the POIs into your unit. The POI Loader is available at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi. -
Page 57: 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 nüvi Owner’s Manual... -
Page 58: Updating The Nüvi Software
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 59: Purchasing Additional Mapsource Maps
Purchasing Additional MapSource Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on your nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. Follow the instructions that came with the new map data to properly install the maps to your computer and nüvi. -
Page 60: Usb Interface Troubleshooting
USB cable. How can I rename my nüvi drives? Garmin © 2005 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. -
Page 61: Nüvi Troubleshooting
My battery gauge does not seem accurate. The touch screen is not responding to my taps properly. Garmin © 2005 Turn off your nüvi. Plug in the USB cable to the nüvi and your computer. Your nüvi will automatically turn on. Click Start >... -
Page 62: Battery Information
See “Battery Gauge” in the side bar for more information. • To maximize the life of the lithium-ion battery, do not leave your nüvi direct sunlight and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. Garmin © 2005 Settings > Display >... -
Page 63: About Satellite Signals
Sky view 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 http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Garmin © 2005 Speed... -
Page 64: Technical Specifications
Power Input: 12/24 VDC 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 http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi/spec.html. Garmin © 2005 GPS Performance Specifications... -
Page 65: Software License Agreement
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 66: Index
finds list saved places Calculator user data Caring for your nüvi Detour, adding Changing the settings Disconnecting your nüvi Clearing User Data Garmin © 2005 Disk Drives Driving directions Editing saved places (My Locations) EGNOS Eject USB Expanding your search Favorites... - Page 67 find On-screen keyboard Saved Places delete PictureIt edit Pictures School zone database Playing Music Screen shots Garmin © 2005 SD Card disk drive Serial Number 38, 51 Set your Location Shortcuts Show Map Software License Agreement Software version...
- Page 68 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 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
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