Traffic In Your Area - BMW Motorrad Navigator V Owner's Manual

Traffic in Your Area

Searching for Traffic Incidents
1
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2
Select > Traffic Conditions.
3
Select an item in the list.
4
If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view
additional incidents.
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map
1 From the traffic map, select
2
Select an incident.
Searching for Traffic Incidents
1
From the map, select
2
Select Traffic Conditions.
3 Select an item.
Understanding Traffic Data
The traffic legend explains the icons and colors used on the
traffic map.
1
From the map, select
2
Select Traffic Legend.
Disabling Traffic
1
Select Settings > Traffic.
2
Clear the Traffic check box.
Data Management
You can store files on your device. The device has a memory
card slot for additional data storage.
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows ® 95, 98,
Me, Windows NT ® , and Mac ® OS 10.3 and earlier.
File Types
The device supports these file types.
• Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin™ mapping
software, including MapSource ® , BaseCamp™, and
HomePort™ (Custom Points of
• GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader
Loader).
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
(www.garmin.com). In addition to map and data storage, the
memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images,
geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
Installing a Memory Card
NOTE: The device supports microSD, microSDHC, and
microSDXC memory cards. It does not support exFAT. Memory
cards must be formatted as FAT32.
1
Remove the back cover and the battery from the device.
2
Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.
3
Press it in until it clicks.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using the USB
cable included with your device.
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
Data Management
.
> Traffic.
> Traffic.
Interest).
(Installing POI
2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
the device screen.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
Transferring Data From Your Computer
1
Connect the device to your computer
to Your Computer).
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
2
On your computer, open the file browser.
3
Select a file.
4
Select Edit > Copy.
5 Browse to a folder on the device.
NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not
place files in the Garmin folder.
6 Select Edit > Paste.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not
necessary to safely disconnect.
1
Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
2
Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Customizing the Device
Map and Vehicle Settings
To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu,
select Settings > Map & Vehicle.
Vehicle: Changes the icon to represent your position on the
map. Go to www.garmingarage.com
Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map.
Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may
cause the map to draw slower.
Map Theme: Changes the color of the map data.
Map Tools: Selects the shortcuts that appear in the map tools
menu.
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page
(Customizing the Map Layers).
myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses.
Enabling Maps
You can enable map products installed on your device.
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to
http://buy.garmin.com.
1
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
2
Select a map.
Navigation Settings
To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,
select Settings > Navigation.
Calculation Mode: Sets route preference.
(Connecting the Device
for more icons.
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