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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual nüvi ® personal travel assistant...
  • Page 2 SiRF, SiRFstar, and the SiRF logo are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. The Bluetooth by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Mac Apple Computer, Inc.

  • Page 3: Manual Conventions

    Thank you for purchasing the Garmin nüvi 680 navigation and communication ® device with MSN Direct content. ® Manual Conventions When you are instructed to “touch” something, use your finger to touch an item on the screen. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should touch a series of items.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Manual Conventions ...i myGarmin ...i ™ nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ...i Warnings ... iv Contact Garmin ... iv Important Information ...v Caring for Your nüvi ... vi Avoiding Theft ... vi Getting Started ...1 What’s in the Box? ...1 Step 1: Mount the nüvi...2 Step 2: Configure the nüvi ...3...
  • Page 5 Using Hands-free Features ...20 Understanding Bluetooth Technology ..20 Pairing Your Phone ...20 Getting a Call ...21 In a Call ...21 Phone Menu ...22 Using SMS/Text Messaging...24 Using MSN Direct ...25 ® Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver ..25 Receiving Content ...26 MSN Direct Menu ...26 Traffic Information ...26 Weather ...28...

  • Page 6: Warnings

    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, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).

  • Page 7: Important Information

    680 Owner’s Manual 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 and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.

  • Page 8: Caring For Your Nüvi

    Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment; thieves know where to look. • Register your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature. See page nüvi 680 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    What’s in the Box? nüvi unit and vehicle suction cup mount. vehicle power cable with built-in Msn and MSN Direct content. Carrying case to protect your nüvi from scratches and accidental screen taps. aC charger to receive power from a wall outlet. usB cable to connect the nüvi to your computer.

  • Page 10: Step 1: Mount The Nüvi

    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. See Mounting the nüvi on Your Windshield...

  • Page 11: Step 2: Configure The Nüvi

    Touch to adjust the volume, screen brightness, audio output (FM transmitter or internal speaker), and touch screen lock. Touch to make a call when connected to a Bluetooth wireless technology. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth. ® Touch to view MSN ® nüvi 680 Owner’s Manual Power button on the top of the unit.

  • Page 12: Finding Your Destination

    ettinG tarted Finding Your Destination The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations. ➊ Touch Where ➍ Select a destination. tiP: Touch ➋ Select a category. ➎ Touch Go. to see more choices. ➌...

  • Page 13: Following Your Route

    Following Your Route After you touch Go, the Map page opens with your route 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 page. A checkered flag marks your destination.

  • Page 14: Locking Your Nüvi

    4-digit PIN. 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.

  • Page 15: Where To

    here 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 1. On the Menu page, touch > Address. 2. Select a country and state/province, if necessary.

  • Page 16: Go Home

    here Go Home You can set a home location for the place you return to most often. 1. On the Menu page, touch Home. > 2. Select an option. Going Home After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching Where to >...

  • Page 17: Finding Recently Found Places

    Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to enter it. Use the keyboard to spell words just like computer keyboard. Touch to change the keyboard mode to use diacritical characters or special characters. Touch to enter numbers.

  • Page 18: Favorites

    here Favorites You can save places in your Favorites, so you can quickly find them and create routes to them. Your home location is also stored in Favorites. Saving Places You Find 1. After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save.

  • Page 19: Finding A Place Using The Map

    Finding a Place Using the Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. Touch Where to Browse Map. > Tips for Browsing the Map • Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map. •...

  • Page 20: Using The Main

    SinG the aGeS Map Page On the Menu page, touch shows your current location. To save your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. Touch to zoom out. Touch to return to the Menu page. Touch Arrival Speed to open the Trip Information page.

  • Page 21: Trip Information Page

    Trip Information Page The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, touch the arrival field on the Map page. Resetting Trip Information If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.

  • Page 22: Travel Kit

    ravel ravel The Travel Kit provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across town or across the globe. On the Menu page, touch Touch Help to learn about the Travel Kit features. MP3 Player Load MP3 files to the internal memory or SD card;...

  • Page 23: Audible Book Player

    Touch listen to the book from the bookmark. Loading Audible Books to Your nüvi 1. Create an Audible.com account at http://garmin.audible.com. 2. Purchase a book and download it to Travel Player. On your nüvi. , and touch 3.

  • Page 24: Picture Viewer

    Touch (0.01). to rotate the Touch L�anguage Guide The Garmin Language Guide puts data from Oxford’s multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand. To purchase an accessory, go to or contact your Garmin dealer.
  • Page 25 If you cannot find what you are looking for in look in the Travel Using the Bilingual Words > Dictionaries The Garmin Language Guide provides From five bilingual dictionaries. 1. On the Menu page, touch > 2. Touch Bilingual 3. Touch a translation option. If necessary, touch 4.

  • Page 26: Garmin Travel Guide

    Garmin Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase an accessory, go to http://shop.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.

  • Page 27: Unit Converter

    6. Touch Clear to convert a different value. tiP: Touch and hold the entire entry. 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 >...

  • Page 28: Using Hands-Free Features

    To see if your phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with the nüvi, visit www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Understanding Bluetooth Technology Bluetooth wireless technology establishes a wireless link between two devices, such as your phone and the nüvi.

  • Page 29: Getting A Call

    To pair using the nüvi settings: 1. On the Menu page, touch Bluetooth. 2. Touch the button next to the “Connections” heading. 3. Enable your phone’s Bluetooth component and enable Find Me/ Discoverable/Visible mode. These settings might be in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu.

  • Page 30: Phone Menu

    SinG andS free eatUreS • transfer audio to Phone—switch audio to your phone. This is helpful if you plan to turn off the nüvi, but want to stay on the call or if you need privacy. To switch back, touch transfer audio to Device.

  • Page 31: Dialing A Point Of Interest

    Dialing a Point of Interest 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch Food, L�odging. 3. Search for the location you want to call. Open the Go page. 4. Touch Dial Dialing a Number 1. On the Menu page, touch 2.

  • Page 32: Using Sms/Text Messaging

    SinG andS free eatUreS 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch Voice Dial. 3. Speak the contact name. notE: You may need to “train” your mobile phone to recognize your voice commands. Refer to your phone’s documentation. Using SMS/Text Messaging If your phone supports SMS/text messaging using Bluetooth technology,...

  • Page 33: Using Msn ® Direct

    MSN Direct content such as traffic, weather, gas prices, and movie times. For more information about MSN Direct, see http://garmin.msndirect.com. The MSN Direct Receiver and nüvi must be in range of an MSN Direct coverage area. For coverage areas, see http://garmin.msndirect.com/coverage.

  • Page 34: Receiving Content

    MSN Direct Receiver that allows it to receive and store updates for several days, even when not connected to external power. notE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the MSN Direct content. MSN Direct Menu...

  • Page 35: Traffic On Your Road

    Traffic on Your Road When you are not navigating a route and a traffic delay is on your road, the Map page displays a traffic icon, such as . (See the list of icons on the next page.) Touch the icon to view information about the traffic delays on the road ahead.

  • Page 36: Weather

    SinG irect Weather On the Menu page, touch Weather to view today’s forecast and current conditions. Touch to view the forecast for the next three other City days. Touch to view weather information for another city. Gas Prices notE: It can take up to 24 hours to download all of the gas prices for your current area the first time you use the MSN...

  • Page 37: Using The Fm Transmitter

    SinG the ranSMitter If an FM transmitter is available on your nüvi, you can listen to your nüvi audio on an FM stereo. notE: When using the FM transmitter function on the nüvi, any phone calls that you place or receive through the nüvi might be overheard by adjacent vehicles through the FM stereo.

  • Page 38: Fm Transmitter Information

    SinG the ranSMitter FM Transmitter Information The FM transmitter is intended to transmit your nüvi’s audio to your FM stereo. Do not adjust your FM settings while you are driving your vehicle. The distance between the vehicle power cable, the nüvi, and the FM stereo antenna may also affect the noise level.

  • Page 39: Managing Files

    • AA audio book files (see • JPEG and JPG image files for splash screen (see page • GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader (see page • Maps and waypoints from MapSource ® notE: The nüvi does not support M4A/M4P files.

  • Page 40: Deleting Files

    1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 2. Highlight the file, and select Copy. 3. Open the “Garmin” drive or the SD card drive. 4. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files on the nüvi memory...

  • Page 41: Customizing The Nüvi

    .com/vehicles. Map info—view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their version. Touch a map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map. restore—restore the original map settings. UStoMizinG the nüvi Change to change the www.garmin...

  • Page 42: Changing The System Settings

    When your vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables all 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—disable or enable the...

  • Page 43: Customizing The Display

    locale—select your location. text language—change all on- screen text to the selected language. Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. voice language—change the language for voice prompts. Languages noted with a person’s name are text- to-speech (TTS) voices, which have an extensive vocabulary and pronounce...

  • Page 44: Changing The Navigation Settings

    Select Power routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. garmin\scrn vehicle—specify your vehicle type to optimize routes. avoidances—select (place a check mark by) the road types you want to avoid on Power button.

  • Page 45: Bluetooth Technology Settings

    To change the proximity points settings, on the Menu page, touch Proximity Only those items that you have loaded (custom POIs, safety cameras) onto your UStoMizinG the nüvi Bluetooth Edit to enter a Done www.garmin.com/ for more information. settings Points. >...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Volume Levels

    POIs or safety cameras. Touch set the type of audio notification that you want to hear, and touch oK. tourguide—set how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide auto Play activated. Select the complete tour as programmed, Prompted...

  • Page 47: Appendix

    Extras and Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to http://shop.garmin .com or www.garmin.com/extras. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. nüvi 680 Owner’s Manual Safety Cameras Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check http://my .garmin.com...
  • Page 48 POI or safety camera database. Garmin TourGuide The Garmin TourGuide allows your nüvi to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. These audio tours can take you on a route while playing interesting facts about historical sites along the way.

  • Page 49: Additional Maps

    Additional 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. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock/ update.jsp to see if an update for your map software is available.

  • Page 50: Battery Information

    PPendix Battery Information Your unit contains an internal (non- removable) lithium-ion battery. The battery should last up to 8 hours, depending on usage. battery icon in the corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the battery. If the icon is not present, the nüvi is connected to external power.

  • Page 51: Mounting On Your Dashboard

    Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. Caution: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk.

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    1/sec, continuous 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, see www.garmin.com/products/nuvi680. nüvi 680 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters (about 30 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. Also, you should see two new removable disk drives listed in 1.

  • Page 54: Important Product Information

    BY THE 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.

  • Page 55: Industry Canada Compliance

    Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. 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, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/nuvi680.
  • Page 56 SERVICE OR DELETE FEATURES IN ANY WAY, AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON. Garmin may terminate or suspend the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination of the Service, your right to use the Service will immediately cease, and Garmin will have no obligation to provide the Service to you.

  • Page 57: Index

    37, 38, 39 recent selections saved places (Favorites) FM stereo FM transmitter forecast, weather fuse, change Garmin Lock gas prices geocaching get a phone call go home 8–11 Go page options information hands-free features hang up...
  • Page 58 Bluetooth location Garmin Lock SaversGuide play audible books school zone database playlist SD card play music security location service for MSN Direct 12, 33...
  • Page 59 L�imited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use.
  • Page 60 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. © 2006–2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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