Garmin Honda Compact Navigation System User Manual

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  • 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: Preface

    When you are instructed to “touch” something, use your finger to touch an item on the screen. Small arrows (>) appear in the text. They indicate that you should touch a series of items on the Honda Compact Navigation System screen. For example, if you see “touch Where to >...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    able of ontents Where to ..........10 able of onTenTs Finding Your Destination ......10 Finding an Address ........10 Preface............i Finding a Place by Spelling the Name ... 11 Manual Conventions ......... i Finding a Place Using Coordinates ..12 Tips and Shortcuts ........iv Finding a Place Using the Map ....12 Getting Started ........1 Expanding Your Search ......13...
  • Page 5 able of ontents Receiving a Call ........28 Changing the System Settings ....40 Using Call Waiting ........29 Changing the Locale Settings ....41 Transferring Audio to Your Phone ..29 Changing the Display Settings ....42 Using the Phone Book ......29 Changing the Navigation Settings ..43 Using Call History ........29 Changing the Bluetooth Settings ...43 Calling Home .........30...
  • Page 6: Tips And Shortcuts

    ● To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you do not need to use the Honda Compact Navigation System for navigation. You can also decrease the brightness. ● To access the Quick Settings page, quickly press and release the Power button.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ● AC charger to receive power from a wall outlet ● USB cable to connect the Honda Compact Navigation System to your computer ● Yellow sheet that contains your unit’s serial number and unlock code for future reference ●...
  • Page 8: Placing The Honda Compact Navigation System On The Mount

    ➌ 2. Fit the bottom of your Honda Compact Navigation System into the cradle on the vehicle mount. 3. Tilt the Honda Compact Navigation System back until it snaps into place. To remove your unit from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom ➋...
  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Charging the Honda Compact Navigation System To charge the unit, use one of the following methods: ● Connect the Honda Compact Navigation System to the vehicle mount. ● Connect the USB cable to the unit and your computer. ● Connect the AC adapter to the unit and a wall outlet.
  • Page 10: Changing The Volume, Brightness, And Screen Lock

    Power button. Resetting Your Honda Compact Navigation System If the Honda Compact Navigation System screen stops functioning, turn the unit off and on again. If this does not help, do the following: ➋ 1. Remove the unit from the mount or, if it is connected to the AC charger, disconnect it.
  • Page 11: Locking Your Honda Compact Navigation System

    Write down your PIN, and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your PIN, you can go to your security location to unlock the unit. To help prevent theft of the Honda Compact Navigation System, apply the Garmin Lock sticker to the inside of a vehicle window, and do the following: 1.
  • Page 12: Main

    Traffic Menu Page ● GPS satellite signals—represents the satellite signals being received by your Honda Compact Navigation System. 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 Honda Compact Navigation System is currently charging.
  • Page 13: Understanding The Trip Information Page

    aGes Understanding the Map Page View Map From the Menu page, touch to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your current location. Touch the text bar to Touch to zoom out. prevew the turns n Touch to return to the the route Menu page.
  • Page 14: Understanding The Turns Preview Page

    Reset trip Touch to reset the Trip Information page before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the Honda Compact Navigation System turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Touch Reset Max to reset the Maximum Speed.
  • Page 15: Understanding The Next Turn Page

    aGes Understanding the Next Turn Page 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.
  • Page 16: Where To

    To Finding Your Destination Flip up the antenna on the Honda Compact Navigation System to get satellite signals. Then, use the unit to find your destination and navigate to it. 1. On the Menu page, touch Where 2. Search for your destination. Touch the arrows for more choices.
  • Page 17: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    here 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 Where to > Coordinates. 2. Enter the coordinates for your destination, and touch Next. 3.
  • Page 19: Expanding Your Search

    NOte: Your unit automatically searches for places near your current location. Adding a Stop to Your Route You can add one stop (Via Point) to your route. The Honda Compact Navigation System gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination.
  • Page 20: Adding A Detour To Your Route

    Adding a a Detour to Your Route If you want the Honda Compact Navigation System to try to calculate a new route to avoid something ahead of you, use the following procedure. 1. On the Map page, select Menu to return to the Menu page.
  • Page 21: My Locations

    ocatIons ocaTions Understanding My Locations You can save your favorite places in Locations. 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 My Locations >...
  • Page 22: Finding Your Authorized Honda Dealership

    ocatIons Finding Your Authorized Honda Dealership 1. On the Menu page, touch Where to > Honda Dealers. 2. The 50 closest authorized Honda Dealers are displayed. Select a dealership. 3. The address and telephone number of the dealership is displayed. Touch Go. Setting a Home Location You can set a home location for the place you return to most often.
  • Page 23: Editing Saved Places

    ocatIons Editing Saved Places You can change the name, symbol, or phone number of a saved place. 1. On the Menu page, touch Where to > My Locations > Favorites. 2. Select the place you want to edit. 3. Touch Edit. 4.
  • Page 24: Travel Kit

    ravel ravel The Travel Kit provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. Touch Help to learn more about the Travel Kit. 1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. 2. Touch the item you want to open. Listening to MP3 Files 1.
  • Page 25 NOte: The Honda Compact Navigation System plays MP3 files only. It does not support M4A/M4P files. Using a Playlist This feature involves managing files on your Honda Compact Navigation System. See pages 35–38 for detailed information concerning file management.
  • Page 26: Playing Audible Books

    Playing Audible Books Your Honda Compact Navigation System provides sample audible books, which are only portions of the book. Purchase full books from Audible.com at www.honda- access.com. 1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Audible Book Player.
  • Page 27 AudibleManager icon to open AudibleManager. 3. In the Choose your device window, check the box next to “Garmin - nuvi”. Click Next. 4. Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next. 5. Connect your Honda Compact Navigation System to your computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 28 NOte: If you are unable to connect to the Internet or have any other problems activating your Honda Compact Navigation System, refer to the AudibleManager Help file. Select Help from the menu, and then click Help. Step 2: Download the book to your computer Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading...
  • Page 29: Viewing Pictures

    Step 3: Transfer the book to your Honda Compact Navigation System Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading books to your computer and loading them on your Honda Compact Navigation System. You must first activate your unit before transferring books.
  • Page 30: Using The World Clock

    ravel 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 31: Converting Measurements

    Updating Conversion Rates The Honda Compact Navigation System 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 Travel Kit > Currency Converter. 2. Touch Update.
  • Page 32: Using Bluetooth ® Technology

    If you have a phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, and your phone is supported by the Honda Compact Navigation System (see www.honda-access.com), you can use your unit as a hands-free device. Hands-free phone features are only available if your phone supports that feature using Bluetooth technology (for example, phone book, voice dial, and call waiting).
  • Page 33: Calling A Number

    6. If the pairing is successful, the Phone icon appears on the Menu page. When you turn on the Honda Compact Navigation System, it tries to pair with the last phone with which it paired. After the initial pairing, you can set some phones to automatically connect with a designated device when the phone is turned on.
  • Page 34: Calling A Place

    2. Enter the information. Touch Back twice, when finished. 3. To end the call, touch Call. Calling a Place 1. Ensure that your phone is paired with the Honda Compact Navigation System (“nüvi”). 2. On the Menu page, touch Phone > Dial.
  • Page 35: Using Call Waiting

    Using Call Waiting If you get a call waiting call, the Honda Compact Navigation System displays the Incoming Call window. Touch Answer. The first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls: Switch 1. During the call, touch >...
  • Page 36: Calling Home

    4. Touch Change Phone Number. Using Voice Dial To use the Voice Dial function of the Honda Compact Navigation System, your phone must support voice dial and must be set up properly to take voice commands. On the Phone >...
  • Page 37: Using Text Messaging

    Using Text Messaging If your phone supports text messaging over Bluetooth, you can use text messaging on the Honda Compact Navigation System. After pairing, it might take a few minutes for text messages to be available. On the Menu page, touch Phone >...
  • Page 38: Using Fm Traffic

    For traffic data coverage areas, refer to www.honda-access.com. NOte: The FM traffic receiver and Honda Compact Navigation System must be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic data to receive traffic information.
  • Page 39: Viewing Traffic Incidents

    fM tMc t sInG an raffIc eceIver Viewing Traffic Incidents 1. On the Menu page, touch to display a list of traffic incidents. 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Select an option. Avoiding Traffic The Map page displays in the lower-right corner of the screen when there is a traffic incident on your current route or road.
  • Page 40: Purchasing An Additional Traffic Subscription

    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 Honda Compact Navigation System acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider.
  • Page 41: Managing Files On Yourhonda Com- Pact Navigation System

    You can store files (such as JPG images and MP3 music files) in the Honda Compact Navigation System’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. NOte: The Honda Compact Navigation System is not compatible with Windows ® 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me. This is a common limitation of most USB Mass Storage devices.
  • Page 42: Loading Items To Your Honda Compact Navigation System

    Loading Items to Your Honda Compact Navigation System Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional) The SD card slot is located on the side of the Honda Compact Navigation System. To insert the card, press it in until it clicks.
  • Page 43 Step 3: Transfer Files to the Honda Compact Navigation System On a Windows computer: 1. Connect the Honda Compact Navigation System to your computer via the USB cable. My Computer 2. Double-click the icon on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 44: Information About Your "Nuvi" Drives

    Deleting Files from the Honda Compact Navigation System You can delete files from your Honda Compact Navigation System just as you would delete files from your computer. Select the file that you want to delete from your Delete Honda Compact Navigation System, and press the key on your computer’s...
  • Page 45: Customizing The Honda Compact

    ustoMIzInG the onda oMpact avIGatIon ysteM UsToMizinG The onda oMPacT aviGaTion ysTeM Restoring Settings To restore all settings you have changed, touch Settings > Restore. To restore settings for an individual category, touch Restore on that particular page. Changing the Map Settings Settings >...
  • Page 46: Changing The System Settings

    . For more vehicles, go to www.honda-access.com. Map info—view the maps loaded on your Honda Compact Navigation System and their versions. If a map has a check box beside it, it can be enabled by checking the box or disabled by unchecking it.
  • Page 47: Changing The Locale Settings

    Voice Language—change the language for all voice prompts and messages. Your Honda Compact Navigation System might contain two different types of voice languages: text-to-speech and pre-recorded. Languages noted with a person’s name are text-to-speech (TTS) voices: for example, American English-Jill is a text-to-speech voice.
  • Page 48: Changing The Display Settings

    ustoMIzInG the onda oMpact avIGatIon ysteM Changing the Display Settings Display Settings To change the display settings, on the Menu page, touch Settings > Display. Color Mode—switches between daytime and nighttime backgrounds. Touch Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two.
  • Page 49: Changing The Navigation Settings

    Select the road types you want to avoid on your routes. The Honda Compact Navigation System uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available.
  • Page 50: Changing The Traffic Settings

    > Traffic. Changing the Proximity Points Settings This option is visible only if you have loaded Custom POIs, a safety database, or a TourGuide onto your Honda Compact Navigation System. To change the proximity Settings Proximity Points. Only those points settings, on the Menu page, touch >...
  • Page 51: Appendix

    To load maps or waypoints to your unit’s 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 Honda Compact Navigation System.
  • Page 52: Using Safety Cameras

    Your unit 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 Honda Compact Navigation System. The POI Loader is available at www.
  • Page 53: Optional Accessories

    System) satellite signals to operate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, the unit might not acquire satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your Honda Compact Navigation System, or close the antenna to turn off the GPS and use it indoors.
  • Page 54: Caring For Your Honda Compact Navigation System

    When the Honda Compact Navigation System acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are green . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or disappear . Touch the signals strength bars in the upper-left corner of the Menu page to view GPS information.
  • Page 55: Avoiding Theft

    Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen, because it can damage the screen. • Keep the Honda Compact Navigation System in the carrying case when not in use. Avoiding Theft •...
  • Page 56: Battery Information

    Honda Compact Navigation System. Battery Tips ● Your Honda Compact Navigation System’s battery should last 4 to 8 hours, depending on usage. ● To extend the battery life, reduce the time the backlight stays on. On the Menu...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Compact Navigation System. Take your unit Navigation System never outside, away from tall buildings and trees. gets satellite signals. Allow the Honda Compact Navigation System to My battery gauge does not fully discharge and then fully charge it (without seem accurate.
  • Page 58 ppendIx 1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer. 2. Turn the unit off and then back on again. My computer never senses 3. Plug the USB cable into your computer. that the Honda Compact The unit automatically goes into USB Mass Navigation System is Storage Mode.
  • Page 59 ppendIx 1. Turn off your Honda Compact Navigation System. 2. Plug the USB cable into the Honda Compact Navigation System and your computer. Your unit automatically turns on. 3. On your computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools >...
  • Page 60: Specifications

    ppendIx Specifications Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm Size: 3.87” W x 2.91” H x 0.87” D GPS Performance (9.8 x 7.4 x 2.2 cm) Receiver: WAAS enabled Weight: 5.1 oz (144.6 g) Acquisition times*: Display: 3.5” (8.9 cm) diagonal, 2.8” Warm: <...
  • Page 61: Important Safety And Product Information

    ppendIx Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve situations could result in an accident or collision any discrepancies or questions before continuing resulting in death or serious injury. navigation and defer to posted road signs.
  • Page 62: Important Information

    ppendIx Important Information • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the MAP DAtA iNFORMAtiON: One of the goals of receiver. Honda is to provide customers with the most complete • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a and accurate cartography that is available to us at a different circuit from the GPS unit.
  • Page 63: Software License Agreement

    To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin Web site for your product: www.garmin. com/products/nuvi360/. Click Manuals, and then select Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software Declaration of Conformity. embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product.
  • Page 64: Index

    ndex clearing user information 4 ndex composing a text message 31 backlight timeout 42 computer connection 36 Back button iv Symbols connecting bars, green satellite 3 2 dimensional 39 the FM traffic receiver 32 battery 3 dimensional 39 the USB cable 36 information 50 connections, Bluetooth 43 life 54...
  • Page 65 32–34 dropping a connection 31 following your route 10 license agreement, software 57 listening to MP3 files 18 editing saved places (my Garmin Lock 5, 49 loading additional maps 45 locations) 17 geocaching 12 loading Audible books 21 EGNOS 40...
  • Page 66 30 your Honda Compact menu page 6 pictures 23 Navigation System 4 messaging, text 31 PIN, Garmin Lock 5 restoring settings 39 metric units 41 placing the Honda Compact routing preferences 43 microphone 1 Navigation System on the...
  • Page 67 11 transferring audio to your voltage 54 status, phone 30 phone 29 volume iv, 4 sticker, Garmin Lock 5 transferring files 37 stop, adding a 13 travel kit 18–25 WAAS 40–44 stop navigation 14...
  • Page 68 HAC 500.2006.12.15 08A44-9J6-0000-8A © Honda Access Corp. 2006 PRINTED IN TAIWAN © 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries 190-00744-00_0A.indd 62 12/21/2006 8:18:09 AM...

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