Garmin nüvi 2405 Series Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 nüvi 2405/2505 series ® owner’s manual January 2012 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 190-01355-00_0C Printed in Taiwan...
- Page 2 All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Using Photo Navigation ........Setting a Simulated Location ......Saving Locations ..........Getting Started ����������������������������������������� Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ... Voice Command ������������������������������������� About myDashboard .......... About Voice Commands ........About Sleep Mode ..........Navigation ���������������������������������������������� Adjusting the Screen Brightness ....... - Page 4 Disabling Live Traffic ........Using Help ............Traffic Data ............About Smartphone Link ........Traffic Receiver ..........About Garmin Live Services ......Traffic on Your Route ........About ecoRoute ..........Traffic in Your Area .......... Viewing myGarmin Messages ......Understanding Traffic Data ......
- Page 5 Bluetooth Settings ........... Troubleshooting ..........Traffic Settings ..........Index ������������������������������������������������������� Units and Time Settings........Language and Keyboard Settings ....Proximity Alerts Settings ........Device Settings ..........Restoring Settings ........... Appendix ������������������������������������������������ Power Cables ..........Caring for Your Device ........Erasing User Data ........... Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable ...............
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power WARNING WARNING See the Important Safety and Product This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Information guide in the product box for product To prevent the possibility of personal injury or warnings and other important information. -
Page 8: About Mydashboard
If necessary, connect the external antenna ➋ ➊ to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. Follow the on-screen instructions. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 9: Updating The Software
3 seconds. device could be eligible for one free map update within 90 days of first acquiring satellites while you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps details and terms and conditions. ➊ NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less... -
Page 10: About Sleep Mode
Adjusting the Screen Brightness Select Off. Select Settings > Display > Brightness. Resetting the Device Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Adjusting the Volume About Sleep Mode Select Volume. -
Page 11: About Automatic Volume
About Automatic Volume Status Bar Icons NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on all The status bar is located at the top of the main models. menu. The status bar icons display information about features on the device. You can select Your device can increase or decrease the some icons to change settings or view additional volume automatically based on the level of... -
Page 12: Satellite Signals
Routing and navigation are calculated differently For more information about GPS, go to based on your transportation mode. www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed Viewing GPS Signal Status limit of the roads on the route. -
Page 13: Using The On-Screen Buttons
Using the On-screen Keyboard Battery Information After the device is connected to power, it begins See “Language and Keyboard Settings” to to charge. change the keyboard layout (page 62). in the status bar indicates the status of the • Select a character on the keyboard to enter internal battery. -
Page 14: About Shortcuts
Finding Locations About Shortcuts You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. The device offers many methods for finding A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or locations. a search tool. • By category (page Adding a Shortcut Icon •... -
Page 15: About Locations
About Locations ➊ The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. You can use the Categories function to Enter all or part of the name. browse for nearby businesses and attractions. Select Finding a Location by Category Finding a Location Using the Search Bar Select Where To?. -
Page 16: Reporting A Closed Or Missing Location
If your search results include an outdated or • To search for coordinates, enter latitude incorrect location, you can report the error to and longitude coordinates. Garmin and remove the location from future Select an option: searches. • To search using a suggested search... -
Page 17: About Search Tools
This information is sent to Garmin when you Select the stars to rate the point of interest. connect to Smartphone Link or when you The star rating updates on your device. connect your device to myGarmin using your computer (page 35). -
Page 18: Finding An Intersection
If necessary, select > Fuel Type, select a Enter a city name, and select fuel type, and select Save. Select a city. Select a fuel station. Finding an Intersection Finding an Address Before you can find an intersection, you must NOTE: The order of the steps may change add a shortcut to the intersection search tool depending on the map data loaded on your... - Page 19 Finding a Location Using Coordinates Select View Map. You can find a location using latitude and Select the screen. longitude coordinates. This method can be Drag and zoom the map to display the area helpful when geocaching. to search. Select Where To? > Categories > Location markers appear on the map for Coordinates.
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Page 20: Saving A Home Location
Going Home Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you selected. Select Where To? > Go Home. Select Where To?. Editing Your Home Location Information Select a category, or select Categories. Select Where To? > Saved > Home. If applicable, select a destination from the >... -
Page 21: Finding Parking
Connect your device to your computer (page 56). Select an area on the map. Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos. The address of the location appears at the bottom of the screen. Follow the instructions on the Web site to select and load pictures. -
Page 22: Saving Locations
Saving Locations If necessary, select a category, or select All Categories. You can save locations so you can quickly find Select a location. them and create routes to them. Select Go!. Saving a Location Editing a Saved Location Find a location (page Select Where To? >... - Page 23 Assigning Categories to a Saved in the map data, you can share the location with Location Garmin so that it can be added to future map You can add custom categories to organize your updates and shared with the Garmin community.
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Page 24: Voice Command
Setting your Wakeup Phrase Select Share. The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can Deleting a Saved Location say to activate Voice Command. The default NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered. wakeup phrase is Voice Command. Select Where To? > Saved. TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental >... - Page 25 Voice Command Tips Starting a Route Using Voice Command • Speak in a normal voice directed at the You can say the names of popular, well-known device. locations. • Reduce background noise, such as voices Say your wakeup phrase (page 18).
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Page 26: Disabling Voice Command
Muting Instructions Say the line number. You can disable the voice prompts for Voice Command without muting the device. Select Apps > Voice Command > Select Mute Instructions > Enabled. Disabling Voice Command Say Navigate. You can disable Voice Command, which prevents you from accidentally activating Voice Finding an Address Command while speaking. -
Page 27: Navigation
Navigation Starting a Route to a Saved Location Select Where To? > Saved. Starting a Route If necessary, select a category, or select All Categories. Search for a location (page Select a location. Select a location. Select Go!. Select Go!. Using Multiple Route Preview If necessary, select an option. -
Page 28: Following An Automobile Route
Following an Automobile Route Using the Navigation Map From the main menu, select View Map. The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag marks your destination. If the zoom controls are hidden, select the map to display the zoom controls. As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with voice prompts, arrows on the Select the map to switch to browsing mode. -
Page 29: About Exit Services
• To view shortcuts for map and navigation From the map, select > Detour. features, select Stopping the Route Adding a Point to a Route From the map, select > Before you can add a stop to a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode. -
Page 30: Avoiding Road Features
• To view nearby gas stations, select Select Save. • To view nearby restaurants, select . Navigating Off Road • To view nearby lodging, select If you are not following roadways as you • To view nearby restrooms, select navigate, you can use Off Road mode. Select a point of interest. -
Page 31: Using The Pedestrian Navigation Map
About Map Icons NOTE: cityXplorer maps are not included with the device. Go to http://my.garmin.com • When you are navigating in Pedestrian purchase cityXplorer maps. mode, indicates your approximate NOTE: You can change the types of public position and your direction of travel on the transit and limit the distance spent walking map. -
Page 32: Map Pages
Select the transit type to include in your Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map routes, and select Save. Layers. Select the Trip Log check box. Map Pages Changing the Map Data Field From the map, select the data field in the Customizing the Map lower left-hand corner. -
Page 33: Viewing Turns
Changing the Map Dashboard • Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions. Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. Changing the Tools on the Map Use the arrows to select a dashboard. Map tools appear as buttons on the map, which Select Save. -
Page 34: Viewing Junctions
The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the junction appears for junctions on major roadways. Viewing the Entire Route on the Map While navigating an automobile route, select the navigation bar at the top of the map. Viewing Junctions >... -
Page 35: Viewing Trip Information
Viewing Traffic Alerts Resetting Trip Information While you navigate an automobile route, a traffic From the map, select > Trip Computer. alert may appear in the navigation bar. Select Reset Field(s). Select the alert to view more information. Select an option: Viewing Trip Information •... -
Page 36: Viewing Current Location Information
From the map, select whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with your device, go to Finding Nearby Services www.garmin.com/bluetooth. From the map, select > Where Am I?. Your phone may not support all of the hands- Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel free phone features your device provides. -
Page 37: Disconnecting Your Phone
Pairing Your Phone Select your phone from the list, and select Before you can use hands-free calling, you must pair your device with a compatible mobile phone. If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the device is allowed to connect. Pairing your phone with your device allows your phone and device to recognize each other and If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN... -
Page 38: Placing A Call
Calling a Contact in Your in your Phone • When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was Book connected. Your phone book is loaded from your phone to • You might need to set your mobile phone to the device each time your phone and the device connect to the device automatically when it connect. - Page 39 Using In-Call Options Using the Call History Your call history is loaded from your phone to While on a call, select the device each time your phone and the device Select an option: connect. It may take a few minutes for the call •...
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Page 40: Saving A Home Phone Number
Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless technology. Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live Services. Garmin Live Services provides free and subscription-based plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic data, weather, and fuel prices... -
Page 41: Downloading Smartphone Link
Saved locations and recently found locations are From your phone, select Bluetooth synchronized with your phone each time your Settings. device connects to Smartphone Link. From your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and scan for nearby Bluetooth Downloading Smartphone Link devices. -
Page 42: About Garmin Live Services
From your phone, select the button to start or newer. navigating to a location (see the owner's manual for your phone). Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be connected to a supported phone Select Smartphone Link from the application running Smartphone Link (page 35). -
Page 43: About Ecoroute
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services destination, and offers tools for improving fuel You must subscribe to Garmin Live Services efficiency. using the Smartphone Link app on your phone. The data provided by the ecoRoute feature is an Start the Smartphone Link app on your estimate only. -
Page 44: Calibrating The Fuel Economy
Setting up the Vehicle Profile Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last time the fuel tank was The first time you use the ecoRoute features, filled. you must enter vehicle information. Enter the distance you have travelled since Select Apps >... -
Page 45: Viewing Fuel Economy Information
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores • Select to view detailed scores. Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile. About the ecoChallenge Score Select Reset. • Current—displays the score for your current driving activity. Viewing Fuel Economy Information • Overall—displays an average of the speed, You can view your fuel consumption, your total acceleration, and braking score. -
Page 46: Viewing Mygarmin Messages
Viewing a Mileage Report You can view messages from myGarmin, such as notifications for software and map updates. You can view saved mileage reports on the device. Select Apps > myGarmin. TIP: You can access mileage reports in the If you have unread messages, the number of Reports folder on the device drive or volume unread messages appears on the myGarmin (page... -
Page 47: Checking Road Conditions
Viewing Weather Near a Different City Viewing Weather Alerts Select Apps > Weather > Current While you are traveling with your device, Location. weather alerts may appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts near your Select an option: current location or near a selected city. -
Page 48: About Audiobooks
Select Apps > Audible. The device can play audiobooks from Audible .com. This feature requires a subscription to Select Browse. Audible.com. Go to www.audible.com/garmin Select an option: activate a free 30-day trial subscription. • Select Titles. Loading Audiobooks onto Your Device •... -
Page 49: Deleting A Bookmark
Renaming a Bookmark • To fast forward, hold By default, the device names a bookmark • To rewind, hold using the time stamp of the bookmark. You can Adding a Bookmark rename a bookmark. When you play an audiobook, the player While playing an audiobook, select >... -
Page 50: Planning A Trip
Planning a Trip ➋ You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with multiple destinations. ➊ Select Apps > Trip Planner. Select Select Select Start Location. Select an option: Search for a location (page • Select to change the arrival or ➊... -
Page 51: Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures Navigating to a Saved Trip Select Apps > Trip Planner. View pictures that you have stored in the device or on a memory card. See page 55 for more Select a saved trip. information about loading pictures on the device. Select Go!. -
Page 52: Viewing Previous Routes And Destinations
Using the World Clock Use the on-screen buttons to adjust the wallpaper. Select Apps > World Clock. Select Save. If necessary, select a city, enter a city name, and select Done. Deleting Pictures Select Apps > Picture Viewer. Viewing the World Map Select a picture. -
Page 53: Finding Your Last Parking Spot
Finding Parking Select > Save. If necessary, enter a name. Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Dynamic Parking service, and Using the Calculator your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 35). -
Page 54: About Offers
Select Currency, then select Save. See our privacy statement at If necessary, select a currency button, select .garmin.com/privacy. a different currency, and select Save. Viewing Offers Select the button at the bottom of the screen that displays the currency conversion rate. -
Page 55: Using The Language Guide
Write down the code and present it when Select Apps > Language Guide > Words you arrive at the location. and Phrases. Select > Language. Viewing an Offer List Select From, select the language to Select Apps > Offers to view a list of the translate from, and select Save. -
Page 56: Traffic
The device no longer receives live traffic data, but automobile routes still avoid potentially NOTICE congested areas using trafficTrends, if enabled Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or (page 62). timeliness of the traffic information. Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries. -
Page 57: Traffic Data
Traffic Data Traffic Receiver When the receiver is within a traffic coverage ➊ area, your device will begin displaying traffic ➋ information. ➌ ➍ The traffic receiver and the device may need to ➎ be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic information. -
Page 58: Traffic On Your Route
Traffic on Your Route About the Traffic Icon When you are receiving traffic information, a When calculating your route, the device traffic icon appears on the map. The traffic icon examines the current traffic and automatically changes color to indicate the severity of traffic optimizes the route for the shortest time. -
Page 59: Traffic In Your Area
Traffic in Your Area Select an event. Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route Searching for Traffic Delays From the map, select From the map, select Select Traffic On Route. Select Traffic Conditions > If necessary, use the arrows to view other Select an item in the list. -
Page 60: About Traffic Cameras
About Traffic Cameras Viewing a Traffic Camera Before you can view a traffic camera, you must Before you can use this feature, you must save a traffic camera. subscribe to the PhotoLive service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone Select Apps >... -
Page 61: Data Management
95, 98, Me, Windows NT , and Mac ® ® ® Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. OS 10.3 and earlier. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 62: File Types
• Maps and GPX waypoint files from device. MapSource (page ® Press it in until it clicks. • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page Transferring Files from Your Computer About Memory Cards Connect the device to your computer... -
Page 63: Deleting Files
Deleting Files Select the file. Select Edit > Copy. NOTICE Open the Garmin or memory card drive or If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not volume. delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. -
Page 64: Map And Vehicle Settings
Enabling Maps .garmingarage.com for more icons. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to • Driving Map View—sets the perspective on www.garmin.com/maps. the map. Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > • Pedestrian Map View—sets the perspective myMaps. on the map. -
Page 65: Navigation Settings
Navigation Settings • GPS Simulator—stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery Select Settings > Navigation. power. • Calculation Mode—sets route preference. Route Preferences • Avoidances—sets road features to avoid on Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation a route. -
Page 66: Bluetooth Settings
Display Settings Capturing Screenshots Select Settings > Display > Screenshot > Select Settings > Display. Enabled. • Orientation—changes to landscape or Select to take a screenshot. portrait mode. The picture bitmap file is saved in the • Color Mode—sets a light background (Day), screenshots folder on the device drive (page a dark background (Night), or automatically... -
Page 67: Traffic Settings ................................................. 61 Index
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a • Select to delete a phone from the renewal if your subscription expires. Go to device memory. www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. • Select None to drop your current Viewing Traffic Subscriptions connection. Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions. -
Page 68: Units And Time Settings
• Current Time—sets the device time. that data to calculate more-efficient routes. This • Units—sets the unit of measure used for information is sent to Garmin when you connect distances. your device to myGarmin using your computer. -
Page 69: Proximity Alerts Settings
• Keyboard Layout—sets the keyboard • Position Reporting—allows the device to layout. collect your speed, direction, and location information and share it with strategic Proximity Alerts Settings partners and service providers. • Keep Travel History—allows the device to Select Settings > Proximity Alerts. record information for the, Where I’ve Been •... -
Page 70: Appendix
Appendix Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. Power Cables Cleaning the Outer Casing Your device can be powered three ways. NOTICE • Vehicle power cable Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. -
Page 71: Erasing User Data
• Do not keep your unit in the glove • Decrease the screen brightness (page compartment. • Do not leave your device in direct sunlight. • Register your device at http://my.garmin • Decrease the volume (page .com. • Disable offers and traffic (page 49). -
Page 72: Changing The Fuse In The Vehicle Power Cable
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle NOTE: The required fuse for your cable is listed after "output" on the back of the Power Cable vehicle power adapter. NOTICE Place the silver tip in the end piece. When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the Screw the end piece back into the vehicle small pieces and make sure they are put back in power cable. -
Page 73: Removing The Device, Cradle, And Mount
Updating Maps Mount You can update the maps on your device. For more information, go to www.garmin.com Removing the Device from the Cradle /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle. -
Page 74: Purchasing Additional Maps
_lifetime for terms and conditions. CAUTION ‹ Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, This model includes a nüMaps or the consequences of using, a custom POI or Lifetime subscription. safety camera database. This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription, nüMaps Lifetime... -
Page 75: Custom Points Of Interest
You can create or download custom POI lists and install them on your device using POI Loader software. Go to www.garmin.com/extras. Click Services > POI Loader. Install the POI Loader onto your computer. Using the POI Loader Help Files For more information on the POI Loader, refer to the help file. -
Page 76: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (page 59). satellite signals • Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. - Page 77 • From the main menu, select Settings > Bluetooth. The Bluetooth field must be set to Enabled. to the device. • Turn on your phone and bring it within 33 feet of the device. • Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual...
- Page 78 Index units 47 coordinates 13 battery 70 current location, saving 16 Bluetooth technology 30–76 Symbols customizing the device 58–65 friendly name 60 custom POIs 69 2-D, 3-D map view 27 pairing with phone 31 settings 60 brightness 60 dashboard disk 66 accessories 69 deleting adding a stop 23...
- Page 79 39 keyboard 7 fuse, changing 66 vehicle profile 37 language mode 7, 63 editing change categories 17 Garmin Live Services 36 change map symbol 17 latitude and longitude 13 subscribing 37 destinations 45 locations 9 geocaching 13 home location 14...
- Page 80 memory card 56 public transit mileage report 39 avoidances 24, 25 offers 48 city maps 25 mounting the device disabling 49 on dashboard 66 viewing 49 on windshield 70 off-road navigation 24, 59 removing from mount 67 recalculating routes 23 on-screen buttons 7 mute recently found locations 14...
- Page 81 school zone database 69 incidents 52 activating 18 receiver 51 icons and tones 19 screen brightness 60 trafficTrends 62 navigating with 19 screenshots 60 traffic alerts 29 tips for using 19 sending a location 36 transportation mode 6 wakeup phrase 18 settings 58–76 trip computer 29 voice language 62...
- Page 82 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, ® Inc., and any use of such name by Garmin is under license. Windows ® Garmin Corporation a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ No.