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Garmin nvi 310 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual nüvi 310/360 ™...
  • 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,...

  • Page 3: Manual Conventions

    My Locations button. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nüvi. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, Product 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support, and click Support.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface...iii Manual Conventions ...iii Contact Garmin ...iii myGarmin ... vi Tips and Shortcuts ... vi Getting Started ...1 What Is in the Box? ...1 Mounting the nüvi on the Windshield ...2 Basic Operation ...3 Turning the nüvi On or Off ...3...
  • Page 5 Using Bluetooth Technology ...25 ® Calling a Number ...26 Calling a Place ...27 Receiving a Call ...27 Using Call Waiting ...28 Transferring Audio to Your Phone ...28 Using the Phone Book ...28 Using Call History ...28 Calling Home ...29 Using Voice Dial ...29 Using Status ...29 Using Text Messaging ...30 Dropping a Connection ...30...

  • Page 6: Mygarmin

    ● Register your Garmin unit. ● Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see ● Unlock optional maps. Return to myGarmin often for new Garmin product services. Tips and Shortcuts ● To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ● Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard instead. ● Yellow sheet that contains your unit’s serial number, registration number for registering on Garmin’s Web site, and unlock code for future reference. ● Quick reference guide and owner’s manual for product information.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Nüvi On The Windshield

    Mounting the nüvi on the Windshield Check your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Currently, state laws in 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.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Turning the nüvi On or Off Power Press and hold the Charging the nüvi To charge the nüvi, use one of the following methods: ● Connect the nüvi to the suction mount and the 12/24-Volt car adapter. ● Connect the USB cable to the nüvi and your computer. ●...

  • Page 10: Changing The Volume, Brightness, And Screen Lock

    asIc peratIon Changing the Volume, Brightness, and Screen Lock 1. Press and quickly release the 2. Move the sliders to adjust the volume and brightness. To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock the screen, press the Resetting Your nüvi If the nüvi screen stops functioning, turn the nüvi off and on again.

  • Page 11: Locking Your Nüvi

    If you forget your PIN, you can go to your security location to unlock the nüvi. To help prevent theft of the nüvi, apply the Garmin Lock sticker to the inside of a vehicle window, and do the following: 1.

  • Page 12: Main

    aGes Understanding the Menu Page GPS satellite signal status ● GPS satellite signals—represents the satellite signals being received by your nüvi. When you see green bars, you have a strong signal. ● Battery status—represents the status of the battery charge. The lightening bolt symbol indicates that the nüvi is currently charging.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Map Page

    Understanding the Map Page From the Menu page, touch icon shows your current location. Touch to zoom out. Touch to return to the Menu page. Touch to open the Trip Information page. Map Page while Navigating a Route Understanding the Trip Information Page The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip.

  • Page 14: Understanding The Turns Preview Page

    aGes Resetting Trip Information Reset trip Touch to reset the Trip Information page before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Touch Understanding the Turns Preview Page Touch the green text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Turns Preview page.

  • Page 15: Understanding The Next Turn Page

    Understanding the Next Turn Page The Next Turn page displays the upcoming turn on the map and the distance and time remaining before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch turn in on the Map page, or touch any turn from the Current Route page. Touch to view other turns in the route.

  • Page 16: Where To

    Finding Your Destination Flip up the antenna on the nüvi to get satellite signals. Then, use the Garmin nüvi to find your destination and navigate to it. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Search for your destination. Touch the arrows for more choices.

  • Page 17: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    3. Type the address number, and touch Done. 4. Type the street name until a list of streets appears. 5. Select the street. If more than one matching address is found, select the one that you want. 6. Touch Go. tiP: You can search for a postal code.

  • Page 18: Finding A Place Using Coordinates

    here Finding a Place Using Coordinates You can find a place by entering the location coordinates. This can be helpful if you enjoy geocaching. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Enter the coordinates for your destination, and touch Next. 3.

  • Page 19: Expanding Your Search

    Expanding Your Search 1. From the Menu page, touch 2. Select an option: Where I Am Now—searches for places near your current location. A Different City—searches for places near the city you enter. My Current Route—searches for places along the route you are currently navigating.

  • Page 20: Adding A Detour To Your Route

    here Adding a Detour to Your Route If you want the nüvi to try to calculate a new route to avoid something ahead of you, use the following procedure. 1. On the Map page, select 2. Select Detour, and the nüvi creates a new route, if possible. The nüvi attempts to get you back on your original route, as soon as possible.

  • Page 21: My Locations

    Understanding My Locations You can save your favorite places in Saving Places That You Search For 1. After you search for a place you want to save, touch Save. 2. Touch OK. The place is saved in Finding Saved Places 1.

  • Page 22: Setting A Home Location

    ocatIons Setting a Home Location You can set a home location for the place you return to most often. Your home location is saved in Favorites 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select an option. If you want to change your home location after you have already set it, follow the procedure for “Editing Saved Places.”...

  • Page 23: Travel Kit

    Travel Kit. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch the item you want to open. To purchase a Travel Kit accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at products/nuvi310 or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360, and click the link.
  • Page 24 ravel When you are listening to music or an audio book, quickly press the twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Touch previous page you were viewing (such as the map). note: The nüvi plays MP3 files only. It does not support M4A/M4P files. Using a Playlist This feature involves managing files on your nüvi.

  • Page 25: Playing Audible Books

    Playing Audible Books Your nüvi provides sample Audible books, which are only portions of the book. Purchase full books from Audible.com at www.garmin.audible.com. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch Browse. 3. Touch a category, and then touch a book title.
  • Page 26 2. From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager. 3. In the Choose your device window, check the box next to “Garmin - nüvi”. Click Next. 4. Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next. 5. Connect your nüvi to your computer using the USB cable. Wait a few moments for AudibleManager to detect your nüvi.
  • Page 27 note: If you are unable to connect to the Internet or have any other problems activating your nüvi, refer to the AudibleManager Help file. Select menu, and then click Help. Step 2: Download the book to your computer Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi.

  • Page 28: Viewing Pictures

    1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. tiP: Touch Rotate Add to Garmin - nüvi Unplug or Eject Hardware Travel Kit > to rotate the image 90°.

  • Page 29: Using The World Clock

    Viewing a Slide Show Slide Show Touch to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few moments and then displays the next image. You can zoom in or out and pan by dragging the picture with your finger. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show. Using the World Clock 1.

  • Page 30: Converting Measurements

    ravel Updating Conversion Rates The nüvi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch Update. 3. Touch the rate you want to update. to erase the current rate.

  • Page 31: Using Bluetooth ® Technology

    If you have a phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, and your phone is supported by the nüvi (see www.garmin.com/bluetooth), you can use your nüvi as a hands- free device. Hands-free phone features on the nüvi are only available if your phone supports that feature using Bluetooth technology (for example, phone book, voice dial, and call waiting).

  • Page 32: Calling A Number

    sInG luetooth echnoloGy 4. Touch Change, 5. If adding, set your phone to Find Me/Discoverable mode, and touch nüvi. Select your phone on the list. Enter passkey prompted. If changing, select your phone and touch OK, or touch 6. If the pairing is successful, the When you turn on the nüvi, it tries to pair with the last phone with which it paired.

  • Page 33: Calling A Place

    If you are calling a number that requires that you enter information using a keypad during the call (for example, entering a password for your voicemail), do the following: 1 During the call, touch 2. Enter the information. Touch 3. To end the call, touch Calling a Place 1.

  • Page 34: Using Call Waiting

    sInG luetooth echnoloGy Using Call Waiting If you get a call waiting call, the nüvi displays the Incoming Call window. Touch Answer. The first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls: 1. During the call, touch 2. Touch End Call to hang up;...

  • Page 35: Calling Home

    Calling Home 1. Touch Call Home quickly call home. The first time that you use this function, follow the prompts to enter your home information, and then touch Save. 2. If you want to set your phone number, follow the prompts, and then touch Done.

  • Page 36: Using Text Messaging

    sInG luetooth echnoloGy Using Text Messaging If your phone supports text messaging, you can access text messaging functions on the nüvi. After pairing, it might take a few minutes for text messages to be available. On the Menu page, touch Phone ●...

  • Page 37: Using Fm Traffic

    The FM traffic receiver and nüvi must be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic data to receive traffic information. note: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM traffic receiver simply receives signals from the traffic service provider and displays that information on your nüvi.

  • Page 38: Viewing Traffic Incidents

    sInG an raffIc Viewing Traffic Incidents 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Select an option. Avoiding Traffic The Map page displays a traffic incident on your current route or road. 1. From the Map page, touch 2.

  • Page 39: Purchasing An Additional Traffic Subscription

    Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. Purchasing an Additional Traffic Subscription To renew or add traffic subscriptions, 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 while receiving traffic signals from the pay service...

  • Page 40: Managing Files On Your Nüvi

    ● MP3 music files ● JPG image files ● AA audio book files ● GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader ● GPX waypoint files from MapSource ● Maps from MapSource note: The nüvi does not support M4A/M4P files.

  • Page 41: Loading Items To Your Nüvi

    Loading Items to Your nüvi Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional) The SD card slot is located on the side of the nüvi. To insert the card, press it in until it clicks. Inserting an SD Card Step 2: Connect the USB Cable 1.
  • Page 42 anaGInG Iles on our nüvI Step 3: Transfer Files to the nüvi On a Windows PC: 1. Connect the nüvi to your computer. 2. Double-click the 3. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 4. Highlight the file and select 5.

  • Page 43: Information About Your Nüvi Drives

    CAUtion: If you are not sure about a file’s purpose, do not delete it. Your nüvi memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. Be especially cautious of files located in folders entitled “Garmin.” nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual icon) to unmount the device.

  • Page 44: Customizing The Nüvi

    This is the default map view. Vehicle—choose a vehicle for your map. The default is www.garmin.com/vehicles. Map outlines—turn on this setting if you load supplemental maps onto your nüvi and you want to see what areas the supplemental maps cover.

  • Page 45: Changing The System Settings

    Safe Mode—turn on or off the Safe Mode feature. 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 four-digit PIN and ™...

  • Page 46: Changing The Locale Settings

    ustomIzInG the nüvI Changing the Locale Settings To change the locale settings, on the Menu page, touch View the location settings, such as language. Touch the setting that you want to Change All change, or touch each screen, touch the setting you want, and then touch oK. text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language.

  • Page 47: Changing The Display Settings

    Changing the Display Settings To change the display settings, on the Menu page, touch Color Mode—touch Daytime Auto background, or to automatically switch between the two. Backlight timeout—select the length of time the backlight stays on after external power is removed. Reducing the time the backlight stays on increases your battery life.

  • Page 48: Changing The Navigation Settings

    ustomIzInG the nüvI Changing the Navigation Settings To change the navigation settings, on the Menu page, touch Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route. Vehicle—specify your vehicle type to optimize routes. Avoidances—touch enabled to avoid on your routes. The nüvi uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available.

  • Page 49: Changing The Traffic Settings

    POIs or safety cameras. Touch Audio hear, and touch oK. tourGuide—set how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual Done after you have entered the name.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your nüvi. Register your nüvi to receive notification of software and map updates. To register your nüvi, go to http://my.garmin.com. You can also download software updates from www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310 or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360.

  • Page 51: Using Safety Cameras

    To load maps or waypoints to your nüvi memory or SD card, select the name for your Garmin drive or SD card drive. Refer to the MapSource Help file for more information about using MapSource and loading maps and waypoints on your nüvi.

  • Page 52: 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 nüvi. The POI Loader is available at www.garmin.com/poiloader. Select Updates and Downloads.

  • Page 53: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories For more information about accessories, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310 click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. ● FM traffic receiver ● External remote antenna ● External microphone ●...
  • Page 54 Guide. The nüvi 310 can only display this information. Loading the Garmin Language Guide When you receive the Garmin Language Guide SD card, you must load the data on the nüvi. Follow the directions on the package or in the nüvi Help file.

  • Page 55: Translating Words And Phrases

    Translating Words and Phrases 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch Words and Phrases > 3. Select the From 4. Select a category. 5. Search for a phrase, and touch it. 6. Touch to hear the translation. Words and Phrases Tips ●...
  • Page 56 About Garmin TourGuide The Garmin TourGuide allows your nüvi to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. These audio tours, for example, can take you on a route while playing interesting facts about historical sites along the way. As you travel, the audio information is triggered by GPS signals.

  • Page 57: About Gps Satellite Signals

    The sky view shows the satellites from which 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 aboutGPS. nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Mounting The Nüvi On Your Dashboard

    ppendIx Mounting the nüvi on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your nüvi to the dashboard. important: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. To install the mounting disk: 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you want to place the disk.

  • Page 59: Caring For Your Nüvi

    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 nüvi and operating it in high shock/vibration environments. Cleaning the nüvi The nüvi is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning.

  • Page 60: Battery Information

    ● To avoid theft, remove the nüvi and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the mark on the windshield left by the suction cup. ● Use the Garmin Lock Changing the Fuse An AGC/3AG 2 Amp, high-breaking capacity, 1500 A-rated fuse is located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Battery Gauge The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the internal battery. Periodically, you might notice that the battery gauge is not completely accurate. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it without interrupting the charging.
  • Page 62 Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters (about 33 feet) away from your nüvi. www.garmin.com/bluetooth When your nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a nüvi connected to a computer is shown.
  • Page 63 I keep getting a message saying “Unsafe Removal of Device” when I unplug the USB cable. How can I rename my nüvi drives? How do I map my nüvi drives in Windows? nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual To disconnect your nüvi from your computer, double-click the Unplug or Eject system tray.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    GPS accuracy: Position: < 10 meters, typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS GPS (WAAS) accuracy: Position: < 5 meters, typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS For a complete list of specifications, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310 www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360. nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Important Safety And Product Information

    Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. • When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers.

  • Page 66: Important Information

    Important Information MAP DAtA inFoRMAtion: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental...

  • Page 67: Caring For The Screen

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

  • Page 68: Limited Warranty

    Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United King- dom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service. nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Software License Agreement

    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 70: Index

    ndex ndex Symbols 2 dimensional 3 dimensional about button accessories 17, acquiring Satellites acquisition times AC charger adding a device adding a stop alerts alerts, safety camera answering a call antenna, GPS attention tone AudibleManager Audible books transferring audio, transferring to your phone audio version avoiding...
  • Page 71 FM traffic receiver 16, 29, 31–33 following your route fuse, changing the Garmin Lock 5, geocaching going home GPS 6, accuracy antenna vi, information performance signals, about...
  • Page 72 PC interface phone book phone icon phone number, home pictures PIN, Garmin Lock playing Audible books playlist POI (point of interest) postal code Power button vi, power input present location, saving preview turns protecting your nüvi...
  • Page 73 Garmin Lock stop, adding a stop navigation stop USB storing your nüvi subscribe to safety camera information supported file types...
  • Page 74 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. 1200 East 151 Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, UK No. 68, Jangshu 2 ©...

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