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Garmin nüvi 670 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual nüvi 610/660/670 ®...
  • 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

    Favorites 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 ...24 ® Calling a Number ...25 Calling a Place ...26 Receiving a Call ...26 Using Call Waiting ...27 Transferring Audio to Your Phone ...27 Using the Phone Book ...27 Using Call History ...28 Calling Home ...28 Using Voice Dial ...28 Using Status ...29 Using Text Messaging ...29 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. • 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 to help you get started.

  • Page 8: 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. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide for more details.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Turning the nüvi On or Off Press and hold the Power Charging the nüvi To charge the nüvi, use one of the following methods: ● Connect the nüvi to the suction mount and the 12-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 Touch 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. If this does not help, do the following: 1.

  • Page 11: Using The Anti-Theft Feature

    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. Follow the purple line. Touch to go 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 Understanding the Turns Preview Page Touch the green text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Turns Preview page. This page displays all turns in the route and the distance between turns. Touch a turn on the list to view the Next Turn page for that turn.

  • Page 15: 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. Select a category. (Touch the arrows to see more categories.) 3.

  • Page 16: Finding An Address

    here Finding an Address 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select a country (if necessary), state, and city. If you are not sure of the city, select Search All. 3. Type the address number, and touch Done. 4. Type the street name until a list of streets appears. 5.

  • Page 17: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 1. On the Menu page, touch Name. 2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters contained in the name. Touch to enter numbers. Touch touch and hold 3. Touch Done. 4. Select the place you want to visit. 5.

  • Page 18: Viewing Places On The Map

    here Viewing Places on the Map 1. Touch Show Map. 2. Drag the map, and zoom in or out, as necessary. Touch finished. 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.

  • Page 19: Adding A Stop To Your Route

    Adding a Stop to Your Route You can add one stop to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination. 1. When navigating a route, touch 2. Search for a location at which you want to stop before your final destination. 3.

  • Page 20: Favorites

    avoriTes Understanding Favorites You can save 500 of your favorite places in Saving Places You Find 1. After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save. 2. Touch OK. The place is saved in Finding Saved Places 1.

  • Page 21: Going Home

    If you want to change your home location after you have already set it, follow the procedure for “Editing Saved Places” below. Going Home After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time. Touch > Where to Editing Saved Places You can change the name, symbol, or phone number of a saved place.

  • Page 22: 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 www.garmin.com/products. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories. Listening to MP3 Files 1.
  • Page 23 To switch the audio output between the nüvi and an FM stereo (where available), Power quickly press the notE: The nüvi plays MP3 files only; it does not support M4A/M4P files. Listening to Your Playlist Your nüvi can play a playlist you have created in an audio program. 1.

  • Page 24: Playing Audible Books

    Playing Audible Books Purchase full books from Audible.com at http://garmin.audible.com. 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Touch Browse. 3. Touch a category, and then touch a book title. Touch to adjust the volume. to jump back. Tap Touch to pause the book.
  • Page 25 2. From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager. 3. In the “Choose your device” window, click the box next to “Garmin - nüvi” to place a check mark in the box. Click Next. 4. Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next.
  • Page 26 ravel 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 27: Viewing Pictures

    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. nüvi 610/660/670 Owner’s Manual Add to Garmin - nüvi Unplug or Eject Hardware Travel Kit >...

  • Page 28: Using The World Clock

    ravel Using the World Clock 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. To change a city listed, touch the city. 3. Select a new time zone (or city). Touch 4. Touch World Map 5. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. Touch clocks again, or Back Converting Currency...

  • Page 29: Converting Measurements

    4. Touch to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate, and touch Done. 5. Touch Save to finish. tiP: Touch Restore tiP: Touch and hold Converting Measurements 1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select a type of measurement, and touch OK. 3.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Calling A Number

    4. Touch (or Change, if you already added). 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.

  • Page 32: Calling A Place

    sinG lUeTooTh echnoloGy 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.

  • Page 33: Using Call Waiting

    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. Touch to open the In Call menu. 2. Touch Switch 3.

  • Page 34: Using Call History

    sinG lUeTooTh echnoloGy Using Call History Touch Call History to access information about the phone numbers that you last dialed, last received calls from, and those calls that you missed. 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.

  • Page 35: Using Status

    Using Status To access information about the phone signal, battery status, and carrier name of your phone service, on the Menu page, touch Using Text Messaging If your phone supports SMS text messaging using Bluetooth technology, you can send and receive text messages on the nüvi. After pairing, it might take a few minutes for text messages to be available.

  • Page 36: Viewing Your Messages

    sinG lUeTooTh echnoloGy Viewing Your Messages 1. On the Menu page, 2. Touch Inbox, Outbox, or Drafts. 3. Touch a message. 4. Select an option: • Touch to listen to the message. (This is available only on the nüvi 660 or nüvi 670 and when a TTS voice is selected).

  • 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: Led Blink Codes

    sinG raffic LED Blink Codes The green Power LED lights when connected to external power. The Status LED indicates the status of the traffic receiver. Power LED Yellow dot-dash flashes: determining which country you are currently in. Yellow solid light: searching for signal. Red solid light: momentary sync loss.

  • Page 39: Traffic Symbols

    Traffic Symbols American Severity Color Code The bars to the left of the traffic symbols indicate the traffic incident’s severity: Green = Low severity; traffic is flowing normally. Yellow = Medium severity; traffic is a bit congested. Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. Avoiding Traffic The Map page displays incident on your current route or on the road on which you are traveling.

  • Page 40: Traffic Settings And Subscriptions

    For more information about 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 41: Using The Fm Transmitter

    sinG The 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 42: Fm Transmitter Tips

    fM T sinG The ransMiTTer FM Transmitter Tips 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. When searching for an appropriate FM frequency on your FM stereo, look for an unused frequency that has steady, consistent static.

  • Page 43: Supported File Types

    • 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 44: Managing Files On Your Nüvi

    anaGinG iles on oUr 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 Connecting the USB Cable Step 2: Connect the USB Cable 1.
  • Page 45 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. Open the “nuvi” or “nuvi sd” drive. 6.

  • Page 46: 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.” icon) to unmount the device.

  • Page 47: Customizing The Nüvi

    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. Vehicle—provides choices of vehicles for your map. The default is vehicles, go to www.garmin.com/vehicles. Map info—view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their versions. nüvi 610/660/670 Owner’s Manual UsToMizinG The nüvi...

  • Page 48: 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 49: Changing The Locale Settings

    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, or touch Change All each screen, touch the setting you want, and then touch oK. text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language.

  • Page 50: Changing The Display Settings

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

  • Page 51: Changing The Navigation Settings

    UsToMizinG The nüvi Changing the Navigation Settings Settings > navigation. To change the navigation settings, on the Menu page, touch Route Preference—touch a preference for calculating your route. Vehicle—touch your vehicle type to optimize routes. Avoidances—touch Enabled to access the road types. Select the road types you want to avoid on your routes.

  • Page 52: Changing The Bluetooth Settings

    UsToMizinG The nüvi Changing the Bluetooth Settings To change the Bluetooth settings, on the Menu page, touch Connections—select a device to connect to. Select mobile phones with Bluetooth Me, Discoverable, or Visible, and then touch oK. The nüvi searches for all Bluetooth wireless devices in the area and lists them.

  • Page 53: Changing The Traffic Settings

    Subscriptions—view your subscriptions. Adding a Subscription You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires; go to Garmin’s FM Traffic Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. 1. From the Menu page, touch 2. For Non-North American units, touch American units, touch Add.

  • Page 54: Changing The Proximity Points Settings

    POIs Audio or safety cameras. Touch to set the type of audio notification that you want to hear, and touch oK. tourGuide—set how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide to be activated. ™ nüvi 610/660/670 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: 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. Click Software Updates. Click terms. Click Download. Select Purchasing and Loading Additional Map Data To find out the version of the maps that are loaded on your nüvi, open the Menu page.

  • Page 56: Using Safety Cameras

    PPendix You can also purchase additional map data from Garmin and load the maps on your nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. To load maps or waypoints to your nüvi memory or SD card, select the name for your Garmin drive or SD card drive.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Optional Accessories

    PPendix Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Optional accessories include: • FM traffic receiver • External remote antenna • External microphone •...
  • Page 59 Language Guide. The nüvi 610 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 60: Translating Words And Phrases

    PPendix 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 61 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 62: About Gps Satellite Signals

    Current position 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. GPS status...

  • Page 63: Mounting The Nüvi On Your Dashboard

    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 64: Caring For Your Nüvi

    PPendix 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 65: Avoiding Theft

    • 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 mA-rated fuse is located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.

  • Page 66: Battery Gauge

    Verify that the Bluetooth field is set to Enabled. Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters (about 33 feet) away from your nüvi. www.garmin.com/bluetooth nüvi 610/660/670 Owner’s Manual Recalibrate button for more help.
  • Page 67 Problem/Question How do I know my nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode? My computer never senses that the nüvi is connected. I cannot find any drives named “nüvi” in my list of drives. I keep getting a message saying “Unsafe Removal of Device”...
  • Page 68 PPendix Problem/Question How can I rename my nüvi drives? How do I map my nüvi drives in Windows? Solution/Answer 1. Open Computer. 2. Select the drive you want to rename. 3. Right-click your mouse and select Rename. 4. Type the new name. Press the 1.

  • Page 69: Declaration Of Conformity

    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. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.

  • Page 70: Important Legal Notice Regarding Your Fm Transmitter

    Important Legal Notice Regarding Your FM Transmitter If your nüvi product contains an FM transmitter, please read the following notice. See your product package or www.garmin.com to determine if your specific nüvi model contains an FM transmitter. Using Your nüvi FM Transmitter in Europe Use of FM transmitters is currently illegal in certain European countries due to specific radio frequency restrictions.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Battery life: 3 to 7 hours depending on usage Battery type: nonreplaceable lithium-ion nüvi 610/660/670 Owner’s Manual Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm For a complete list of specifications, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products. GPS Performance Receiver: SiRF Star III high-sensitivity GPS receiver Acquisition times*: Warm: <...

  • Page 72: Index

    ndex ndex Symbols 2 dimensional 3 dimensional about button accessories acquisition times AC charger adding a device alerts alerts, safety camera answering a call anti-theft feature attention tone AudibleManager Audible books transferring audio, transferring to your phone audio output audio version auto tune avoiding road types avoiding theft...
  • Page 73 FM stereo FM traffic receiver 15, 28, 31–34 nüvi 610/660/670 Owner’s Manual FM transmitter FM transmitter legal notice following your route fuse, changing the Garmin Lock 5, Garmin Travel Guide™ geocaching getting text messages GPS 6, accuracy information green bars...
  • Page 74 Garmin Lock playing Audible books playlist, using a POI (point of interest) postal code power input present location, saving protecting your nüvi proximity points...
  • Page 75 subscribe to safety camera information supported file types switching between calls to call waiting system setup technical specifications temperature range text language text messages 29, text messaging theft prevention 5, tones touch screen cleaning recalibrating settings touch tones 26, TourGuide 48, playing files track up traffic...
  • Page 76 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 1200 East 151 Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, UK No.

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