Garmin GPS Receiver 010 01118 00 User Manual

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nüvi 3507/3508 Series  
Owner’s Manual  
March 2013  
190-01580-00_0A  
Printed in Taiwan  
 
Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
 
nüMaps Guarantee™  
Getting Started  
Your device may be eligible for a free map update within 90  
days of first acquiring satellites while driving. Go to  
www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions.  
WARNING  
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the  
product box for product warnings and other important  
information.  
Lifetime Subscriptions  
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features. For  
more information, go to www.garmin.com/lmt.  
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power  
LT: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a  
traffic receiver.  
WARNING  
LM: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription,  
which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of  
your device. For terms and conditions go to  
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the  
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by  
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct  
sunlight.  
LMT: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,  
Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain  
circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some  
internal medical devices, including pacemakers and insulin  
pumps. Keep the device and its mount away from such medical  
devices.  
lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.  
LMTHD or LMT-D: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime  
subscription, lifetime digital traffic subscription, and a digital  
traffic receiver.  
Activating Lifetime Maps  
NOTICE  
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Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain  
circumstances, magnets may cause damage to some electronic  
devices, including hard drives in laptop computers. Use caution  
when the device or its mount is near electronic devices.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail  
notifications when a map update is available.  
Before you use your device on battery power, you should  
charge it.  
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode  
You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your  
device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very  
little power and can wake instantly for use.  
Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the  
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mount.  
TIP: You can save power by putting the device in sleep mode  
while charging the battery.  
Press the power key  
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Press the mount onto the suction cup until it snaps into  
place.  
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The Garmin logo on the mount should face right-side up.  
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever  
back toward the windshield.  
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Place the back of the device onto the magnetic mount.  
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Turning Off the Device  
Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power  
outlet in your vehicle.  
Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.  
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The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the  
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters  
sleep mode.  
Support and Updates  
Garmin Express provides easy access to these services for  
your device.  
Select Off.  
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Product registration  
Resetting the Device  
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.  
Software and map updates  
Product manuals  
Hold the power key for 10 seconds.  
Vehicles, voices, and other extras  
Acquiring GPS Signals  
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites.  
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength (see  
page 2). Acquiring satellites can take several minutes.  
Setting Up Garmin Express  
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Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the  
device.  
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB  
port on your computer.  
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Turn on the device.  
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If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall  
buildings and trees.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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If necessary, hold  
satellite signals.  
to view detailed information about the  
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Getting Started  
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Adjusting the Screen Brightness  
Using the On-Screen Keyboard  
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.  
See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard  
layout (page 13).  
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Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.  
Select to delete a search entry.  
Select to delete a character.  
Select to change the keyboard language mode.  
Adjusting the Volume  
Select Volume.  
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Select an option:  
Select  
marks.  
to enter special characters, such as punctuation  
Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.  
Select to mute the device.  
Select to change character capitalization.  
Select for additional options.  
Locations  
About Automatic Volume  
On devices with hands-free calling, automatic volume allows the  
device to adjust the volume level based on the background  
noise in the vehicle (page 9).  
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such  
as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street  
information. You can use categories to browse for nearby  
businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses,  
coordinates, cities, and intersections.  
Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the device when  
background noise is low and raises the volume level when  
background noise increases.  
Finding Locations  
Enabling Automatic Volume  
Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically  
based on the level of background noise.  
Finding a Location by Category  
Select Where To?.  
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Select Volume >  
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Select a category, or select Categories.  
If necessary, select a subcategory.  
Select a location.  
If necessary, select Automatic Volume.  
Select Enabled.  
Searching Within a Category  
Status Bar Icons  
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain  
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last  
three destinations you selected.  
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The  
status bar icons display information about features on the  
device. You can select some icons to change settings or view  
additional information.  
Select Where To?.  
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Select a category, or select Categories.  
Select a category.  
GPS signal status  
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Bluetooth technology status (appears when Bluetooth is  
If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.  
enabled)  
Current time  
Battery status  
Connected to Smartphone Link  
Temperature  
Viewing GPS Signal Status  
Hold  
for three seconds.  
If necessary, select the appropriate destination.  
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Battery Information  
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar  
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a  
category, brand name, address, or city name.  
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.  
in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.  
To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, you should fully  
discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the  
device until it is fully charged.  
Select Where To?.  
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Select Enter Search in the search bar.  
Enter all or part of the search term.  
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.  
Select an option:  
Setting the Time  
NOTE: You can select Automatic to automatically set the time  
each time the device is powered on.  
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Select  
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To search for a type of business, enter a category name  
(for example, "movie theaters").  
Scroll the numbers to set the time.  
To search for a business name, enter all or part of the  
name.  
Using the On-Screen Buttons  
Select  
Hold  
to return to the previous menu screen.  
to quickly return to the main menu.  
To search for an address near you, enter the street  
number and street name.  
To search for an address in another city, enter the street  
number, street name, city, and state.  
Select or to see more choices.  
Hold or to scroll faster.  
To search for a city, enter the city and state.  
Select  
to see a menu of options for the current screen.  
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Locations  
 
                           
To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude  
coordinates.  
To change the country, state, or province, select State or  
Country, and enter a name.  
Select an option:  
Enter the first street name, and select Next.  
If necessary, select the street.  
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To search using a suggested search term, select the  
term.  
Enter the second street name, and select Next.  
If necessary, select the street.  
To search using the text you entered, select  
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If necessary, select a location.  
If necessary, select the intersection.  
Changing the Search Area  
Finding a City  
From the main menu, select Where To?.  
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Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.  
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Select Searching Near.  
Select Enter Search.  
Select an option.  
Enter a city name, and select  
Select a city.  
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Finding a Location by Browsing the Map  
Before you can find places included in the map data, such as  
restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the  
map layer for places along the road (page 6).  
Finding a Location Using Coordinates  
You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.  
This can be helpful when geocaching.  
Select View Map.  
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Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.  
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Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.  
If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or  
datum.  
If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view  
only a specific category of places.  
Select the latitude coordinate.  
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Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map.  
Select an option:  
Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.  
Select the longitude coordinate.  
Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.  
Select View on Map.  
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Select a location marker.  
Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address  
location.  
If necessary, select the location description to view additional  
information.  
Saving Locations  
Saving a Location  
Finding an Address  
NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the  
map data loaded on your device.  
Search for a location (page 2).  
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From the search results, select a location.  
Select  
Select  
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Select Where To? > Address.  
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> Save.  
Enter the address number, and select Done.  
Enter the street name, and select Next.  
If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.  
Saving Your Current Location  
If necessary, select Searching Near to change the city,  
state, or province.  
From the map, select the vehicle icon.  
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If necessary, select the city, the state, or the province.  
If necessary, select the address.  
Select Save.  
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Enter a name, and select Done.  
Select OK.  
Finding Recently Found Destinations  
Your device stores the last 50 destinations you have found.  
Saving a Home Location  
Select Where To? > Recent.  
You can set your home location for the location you return to  
most often.  
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Select a location.  
Select Where To? >  
> Set Home Location.  
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Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations  
Select Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or  
Recently Found.  
Select Where To? > Recent >  
> Clear > Yes.  
Finding Parking  
The location is saved as "Home" in the Saved menu.  
Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.  
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Going Home  
Select a parking location.  
Select Where To? > Go Home.  
Finding Your Last Parking Spot  
When you disconnect the device from vehicle power while the  
device is on, your current location is saved as a parking spot.  
Editing Your Home Location Information  
Select Where To? > Saved > Home.  
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Select  
Select  
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Select Apps > Last Spot.  
> Edit.  
Search Tools  
Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations  
by responding to on-screen prompts.  
Enter your changes.  
Select Done.  
Editing a Saved Location  
Finding an Intersection  
Select Where To? > Saved.  
Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections.  
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If necessary, select a category.  
Select an option:  
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Select a state or province.  
Select a location.  
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Locations  
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Select  
Select  
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Installing POI Loader  
You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer  
and install them on your device using POI Loader software.  
> Edit.  
Select an option:  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Select Name.  
Select Phone Number.  
Using the POI Loader Help Files  
For more information on the POI loader, refer to the Help file.  
Select Categories to assign categories to the saved  
location.  
Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used  
to mark the saved location on a map.  
With the POI loader open, click Help.  
Finding Custom POIs  
Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs  
on your device using the POI Loader software (page 4).  
Edit the information.  
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Select Done.  
Select Where To? > Categories.  
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Assigning Categories to a Saved Location  
You can add custom categories to organize your saved  
locations.  
Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.  
NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations menu after  
you have saved at least 12 locations.  
Navigation  
Select Where To? > Saved.  
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Starting a Route  
Select a location.  
Search for a location (page 2).  
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Select  
Select  
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Select a location.  
> Edit > Categories.  
Select Go!.  
Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.  
If necessary, select a suggested category.  
Select Done.  
Previewing Multiple Routes  
Search for a location (page 2).  
From the search results, select a location.  
Select Routes.  
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Deleting a Saved Location  
NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.  
Select a route.  
Select Where To? > Saved.  
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Changing the Route Calculation Mode  
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle  
acceleration data for a given route. The calculation mode affects  
only automobile routes.  
Select  
> Delete Saved Places.  
Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and  
select Delete.  
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.  
Setting a Simulated Location  
Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to  
drive but can be longer in distance.  
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use  
the GPS to set a simulated location.  
Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are  
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.  
Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.  
From the main menu, select View Map.  
Tap the map twice to select an area.  
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Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without  
roads).  
The address of the location appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
Navigating Off Road  
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use  
Off Road mode.  
Select the location description.  
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Select Set Location.  
Select Settings > Navigation.  
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Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.  
Adding a Shortcut  
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can  
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.  
The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the  
location.  
Starting a Route to a Saved Location  
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.  
Select Where To? > Saved.  
If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.  
Select a location.  
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Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.  
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Select an item.  
Removing a Shortcut  
Select Go!.  
Select Where To? >  
> Remove Shortcut(s).  
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Select the shortcut to remove.  
Your Route on the Map  
Select the shortcut again to confirm.  
NOTICE  
The speed limit feature is for information only and does not  
replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit  
signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will  
not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive  
for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.  
Custom Points of Interest  
Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can  
contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated  
point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed.  
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Navigation  
 
                               
The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag  
marks your destination.  
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map  
While navigating a route, select the navigation bar at the top  
of the map.  
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As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with  
voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of  
the map. If you depart from the original route, the device  
recalculates the route and provides new directions.  
Select  
> Map.  
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Viewing the Next Turn  
While navigating an automobile route, a preview of the next  
turn, lane change, or other maneuver appears in the upper-left  
corner of the map.  
A data field displaying the current speed limit may appear as  
you travel on major roadways.  
The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and  
the lane in which you should be traveling, if available.  
From the map, select  
to view the next turn on the map.  
Active Lane Guidance  
As you approach a turn while navigating a route, a detailed  
simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A  
colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn.  
Viewing Junctions  
Using the Navigation Map  
While navigating a route, you can view the junctions on major  
roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image  
of that junction appears briefly, if available.  
Select View Map.  
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Select anywhere on the map.  
Select an option:  
From the map, select  
to view the junction, if available.  
To zoom in or out, select or  
To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select  
To view specific categories when not navigating a route,  
select  
To center the map on your current location, select  
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About Up Ahead  
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You can view upcoming businesses and services along your  
route or the road on which you are traveling.  
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Services are listed under tabs by category.  
Gas  
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Adding a Point to a Route  
Before you can add a stop, you must be navigating a route.  
Food  
From the map, select  
> Where To?.  
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Lodging  
Search for the extra stop.  
Restrooms  
Parking  
Select the stop from the search results.  
Select Go!.  
Banks and ATMs  
Select Add to Active Route.  
Taking a Detour  
Before you can take a detour, you must add the detour tool to  
the map tools menu (page 6).  
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest  
From the map, select  
> Up Ahead.  
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Select a tab.  
You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route  
or detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounter  
construction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.  
Select a point of interest.  
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories  
You can change the categories you search for, rearrange the  
order of the categories, and search for a specific business or  
category.  
While navigating a route, from the map select  
Select an option.  
> Detour.  
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To detour your route for a specific distance, select 0.5 mi,  
2 mi, or 5 mi.  
From the map, select  
Select a service icon.  
> Up Ahead.  
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To detour around a specific road on the route, select  
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If necessary, select a road to detour around.  
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Select  
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Select an option:  
Stopping the Route  
To move the a category up or down in the list, select and  
drag the arrow to the right of the category name.  
From the map, select  
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To change a category, select the category.  
Viewing Route Activity  
To create a custom category, select a category, select  
Custom Search, and enter the name of a business or  
category.  
Viewing a List of Turns  
While navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and  
maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.  
Select Done.  
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While navigating a route, select the text bar on the top of the  
map.  
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Trip Information  
Select a turn.  
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Viewing Trip Data from the Map  
Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool  
to the map tools menu. See page 6 .  
The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the  
junction appears for junctions on major roadways.  
From the map, select  
> Trip Data.  
Navigation  
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Customizing the Trip Data Fields  
From the map, select the vehicle.  
Select a category.  
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Before you can customize the data that appears in the trip data  
fields on the map, you must add the Trip Data tool to the map  
tools menu (page 6).  
Getting Directions to Your Current Location  
If you need to tell another person how to get to your current  
location, your device can give you a list of directions.  
Select View Map.  
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Select  
> Trip Data.  
From the map, select the vehicle.  
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Select a trip data field.  
Select  
> Directions to Me.  
Select an option.  
Select a starting location.  
The new trip data field appears in the trip data list.  
Select Select.  
Viewing the Trip Information Page  
The trip information page displays your present speed and  
provides statistics about your trip.  
Avoiding Road Features  
Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.  
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NOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on,  
so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.  
Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select  
Save.  
From the map, select Speed.  
About Custom Avoidances  
Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and  
sections of road. You can enable and disable custom  
avoidances as needed.  
Avoiding an Area  
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.  
If necessary, select Add Avoidances.  
Select Add Avoid Area.  
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Viewing the Trip Log  
Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you  
have traveled.  
Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select  
Next.  
Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select  
Next.  
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Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.  
Select the Trip Log check box.  
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The selected area is shaded on the map.  
Select Done.  
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Resetting Trip Information  
From the map, select Speed .  
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Avoiding a Road  
Select  
> Reset Field(s).  
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.  
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Select an option:  
Select Add Avoid Road.  
When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset  
every data field except the speedometer, on the first  
page.  
Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and  
select Next.  
Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.  
Select Done.  
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Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip  
computer.  
Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.  
Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer.  
Disabling a Custom Avoidance  
You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.  
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.  
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Using Suggested Routes  
Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one  
location and enable the travel history feature (page 13).  
Select an avoidance.  
Select  
> Disable.  
Deleting Custom Avoidances  
Using the myTrends™ feature, your device predicts your  
destination based on your travel history, the day of the week,  
and the time of day. After you have driven to a saved location  
several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on  
the map, along with the estimated time of travel, and traffic  
information.  
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.  
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Select an option:  
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To delete all custom avoidances, select  
To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance,  
and select > Delete.  
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Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the  
location.  
Customizing the Map  
Viewing Current Location Information  
Customizing the Map Tools  
You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.  
You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about  
your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell  
emergency personnel your location.  
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools.  
Select the map tools to include in the menu.  
Select Save.  
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From the map, select the vehicle.  
Finding Nearby Services  
You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services,  
such as fuel, hospitals or police stations.  
Customizing the Map Layers  
You can customize which data appear on the map, such as  
icons for points of interest and road conditions.  
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Navigation  
 
                                 
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.  
If your device includes an external traffic antenna, you  
should always leave the external antenna plugged in for the  
best traffic reception.  
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Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.  
Changing the Map Data Field  
From the map, select a data field.  
NOTE: You cannot customize Speed.  
Select a type of data to display.  
Select Save.  
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Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic  
Receiver  
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NOTICE  
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance  
of the traffic receiver.  
Changing the Map Perspective  
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.  
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Before you can receive traffic data using a traffic receiver, you  
must have a traffic-compatible power cable. If your device  
model includes lifetime traffic, you should use the vehicle power  
cable packaged with your device. If your device model does not  
include traffic, you must purchase a Garmin traffic receiver  
accessory. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic for more information.  
Select an option:  
Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-  
D), with your direction of travel at the top.  
Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at  
the top.  
Your device can receive traffic signals from a station  
broadcasting traffic data.  
Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.  
NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received from  
FM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology.  
Safety Cameras  
NOTICE  
Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an external  
power source.  
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Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the  
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety  
camera database.  
Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.  
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When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device  
displays traffic information.  
Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check  
www.garmin.com/safetycameras for availability. For these  
locations, you can purchase a subscription for safety camera  
information. The subscription includes the locations of hundreds  
of safety cameras. Your device alerts you when you are  
approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are  
driving too fast. The data is updated at least weekly, so you can  
update your device regularly to receive the most up-to-date  
information.  
Traffic Receiver  
You can purchase a new region or extend an existing  
subscription at any time. Each region that you purchase has an  
expiration date.  
Mini-USB connector  
External antenna connector  
Internal antenna  
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Power LED  
Vehicle power adapter  
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the  
traffic information.  
Positioning the Traffic Receiver  
You can position the traffic receiver power cable for optimal  
traffic reception.  
Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.  
For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go  
Uncoil the cable.  
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Place the middle of the cable in a location with an  
unobstructed view of the sky, such as the dash.  
A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into either  
the vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optional  
accessory for all models.  
NOTE: Do not rest the cable on the cable plug that connects  
to the vehicle power source.  
Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic  
incidents along your route or in your area.  
Do not place the cable on the floor or underneath other  
objects.  
You can receive traffic information through a traffic receiver  
or as a subscription service through Smartphone Link  
(page 10).  
Viewing Upcoming Traffic  
You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or  
along the road on which you are traveling.  
The device must be connected to Smartphone Link with an  
active traffic subscription to receive traffic information  
through Smartphone Link.  
While navigating a route, select  
> Traffic.  
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The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive  
traffic information through a traffic receiver.  
The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on  
the right side of the map.  
The powered traffic receiver and the device may need to be  
in data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive  
traffic information.  
Select the traffic incident to view additional details.  
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Viewing Traffic on the Map  
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on  
nearby roads.  
You do not need to activate the subscription included with  
your device or traffic receiver.  
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.  
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If necessary, select  
traffic map.  
> Legend to view the legend for the  
From the main menu, select Traffic.  
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Select Subscriptions >  
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Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.  
Searching for Traffic Incidents  
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.  
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Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription  
and get a 25-character code.  
Select  
> Incidents.  
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must  
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you  
own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new  
code for each receiver.  
Select an item in the list.  
If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view  
additional incidents.  
Select Next on the device.  
Enter the code.  
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Traffic on Your Route  
When a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears on  
the map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid  
the delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routes  
automatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for more  
information (page 13). Your device may route you through a  
traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist. The delay  
time is added into your estimated time of arrival automatically.  
Select Done.  
trafficTrends™  
When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, your device uses  
historic traffic data to calculate more-efficient routes.  
NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic  
trends for the day of the week or the time of day.  
Taking an Alternate Route  
If you do not have your device set to use alternate routes  
automatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoid  
a traffic delay.  
Disabling trafficTrends  
To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data,  
you must disable trafficTrends.  
While navigating a route, select  
> Traffic.  
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Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends.  
Select Alternate Route.  
NOTE: If a better alternative route does not exist, this option  
is not available, and On Fastest Route appears instead.  
Enabling Traffic  
You can enable or disable traffic data. When traffic data is  
disabled, the device does not receive traffic data, but it still  
avoids potentially congested areas in routes using the  
trafficTrends feature, if enabled (page 8).  
Select Go!.  
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About Traffic Cameras  
Traffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions on  
major roadways and intersections. You can save cameras that  
you want to view regularly.  
Select Settings > Traffic.  
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Select the Traffic check box.  
Saving a Traffic Camera  
Voice Command  
NOTE: Voice command is not available for all languages and  
Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the  
photoLive service, and your device must be connected to a  
supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 10).  
regions, and may not be available on all models.  
This feature is not available in all areas.  
NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired  
performance when in a noisy environment.  
Select Apps > photoLive.  
Select Touch to Add.  
Select a road.  
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Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words  
and commands. The voice command menu provides voice  
prompts and a list of available commands.  
Select an intersection.  
Select Touch to Add.  
Setting the Wakeup Phrase  
The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate  
voice command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice  
Command.  
Viewing a Traffic Camera  
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must save a traffic  
camera (page 8).  
TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental voice command  
activation by using a strong wakeup phrase.  
Select Apps > photoLive.  
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Select a camera.  
Select Apps > Voice Command > Customize Phrase.  
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Enter a new wakeup phrase.  
About Traffic Subscriptions  
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your  
subscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic.  
The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as  
you enter the phrase.  
Select Done.  
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Subscription Activation  
You do not need to activate the subscription included with your  
FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically  
after your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic  
signals from the pay service provider.  
Activating Voice Command  
Say your wakeup phrase.  
The voice command menu appears.  
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions  
Voice Command Tips  
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.  
Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.  
Adding a Subscription  
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or  
countries.  
Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to  
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.  
Speak commands as they appear on the screen.  
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Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.  
Tips After Pairing the Devices  
After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect  
automatically each time you turn them on.  
Increase the length of your wakeup phrase to reduce the  
chance of accidental voice command activation.  
When your phone is connected to your device, you are ready  
to receive voice calls.  
Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and  
exits voice command.  
When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last  
phone to which it was connected.  
Starting a Route Using Voice Command  
You can say the names of popular, well-known locations.  
You might need to set your phone to connect to the device  
automatically when the device is turned on.  
Say your wakeup phrase (page 8).  
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Say Find Place.  
Disconnecting Your Phone  
Select Settings > Bluetooth.  
Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the name of the  
location.  
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Select Phone > None > Save.  
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Say the line number.  
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Your phone is disconnected from your device but remains  
paired with your device.  
Say Navigate.  
Deleting a Paired Phone  
You can delete a paired phone to prevent it from automatically  
connecting to your device in the future.  
Muting Instructions  
You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without  
muting the device.  
Select Settings > Bluetooth > Phone.  
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Select Apps > Voice Command >  
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Select  
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Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.  
Select the phone, and select Delete.  
Disabling Voice Command  
You can disable voice command, which prevents you from  
accidentally activating voice command while speaking.  
Placing a Call  
Dialing a Number  
Select Apps > Voice Command >  
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Select Apps > Phone > Dial.  
Enter the number.  
Select Dial.  
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Select Voice Command > Disabled.  
Hands-Free Phone Calls  
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book  
Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each  
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few  
minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do  
not support this feature.  
About Hands-Free Calling  
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on all  
models, or for all languages and regions.  
Select Apps > Phone > Phone Book.  
Select a contact.  
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Hands-free calling is available on some models. Using  
Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your  
mobile phone to become a hands-free device. To determine  
whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is  
compatible with your device, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth.  
Select Call.  
Calling a Location  
Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories.  
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Your phone may not support all of the hands-free phone  
features your device provides.  
Select a point of interest.  
Select Call.  
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology  
Select Settings > Bluetooth.  
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Receiving a Call  
Select Bluetooth.  
When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore.  
Pairing Your Phone  
Using the Call History  
Before you can use hands-free calling, you must pair your  
device with a compatible mobile phone.  
Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each  
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few  
minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not  
support this feature.  
Place your phone and your Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10  
m) of each other.  
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On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.  
Select an option:  
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Select Apps > Phone > Call History.  
Select a category.  
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Select Settings > Bluetooth > Add Phone.  
A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.  
Select a call.  
If you have already paired a different phone, select  
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Settings > Bluetooth > Phone >  
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On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.  
On your device, select OK.  
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Using In-Call Options  
From the map, while on a call, select  
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A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.  
Select your phone from the list, and select OK.  
Select an option.  
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To transfer audio to your phone, select Handset.  
If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the device is  
allowed to connect.  
TIP: You can use this feature if you want to turn off your  
device and remain on the call, or if you need privacy.  
If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN into your phone.  
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Hands-Free Phone Calls  
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TIP: You can use this feature to use automated systems,  
such as voice mail.  
appears in the status bar on your device when  
Smartphone Link is connected.  
To mute the microphone, select Mute.  
To hang up, select End Call.  
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device  
Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on  
your phone.  
Saving a Home Phone Number  
TIP: After you save a home number, you can edit the home  
number by editing “Home” in your list of saved locations  
(page 3).  
From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a  
location (see the owner's manual for your phone).  
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From the application menu, select Smartphone Link.  
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The next time you connect your device to your phone, the  
location is transferred to the recently found items on your  
device.  
Select Apps > Phone >  
Enter your phone number.  
Select Done.  
> Set Home Number.  
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Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link  
While the device is connected to the phone and receiving  
Garmin Live Services, you can disable hands-free calling.  
Calling Home  
Before you can call home, you must enter a phone number for  
your home location.  
Select Apps > Smartphone Link.  
Select your phone.  
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Select Saved > Home >  
> Call.  
Clear the Hands-Free Calling check box.  
Using the Apps  
Garmin Live Services  
Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be  
connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link  
(page 10).  
Using Help  
Select Apps > Help to view information about using the  
device.  
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  
conditions and weather.  
Searching Help Topics  
Select Apps > Help >  
.
Some services, like weather, are available as separate apps on  
your device. Other services, like traffic, enhance the existing  
navigation features on your device. Features that require  
access to Garmin Live Services display the Smartphone Link  
symbol and appear only when the device is connected to  
Smartphone Link.  
Smartphone Link  
Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows you to  
synchronize location data with your phone and access live  
information using your phone data connection. Your device  
transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless  
technology. Live information is available through free and  
subscription-based plans from Garmin Live Services  
(page 10).  
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services  
Before you can subscribe to Garmin Live Services, you must  
install the Smartphone Link app on your phone.  
Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized  
with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone  
Link.  
Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone (page 10).  
Select Garmin Live Services.  
A list of services and subscription prices appears.  
Select a service.  
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Downloading Smartphone Link  
Smartphone Link is available for some smartphones. Go to  
www.garmin.com/smartphonelink or see the application store  
for your phone for compatibility and availability information.  
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Select the price.  
Select Subscribe.  
Download Smartphone Link from the application store on  
your supported phone.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
See your phone owner's manual for information on  
downloading and installing applications.  
About ecoRoute  
In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute™ features, you  
must purchase an unlock code or an ecoRoute HD accessory.  
Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for more information.  
Connecting to Smartphone Link  
Before you can connect to Smartphone Link, you must  
download and install the Smartphone Link application on your  
phone.  
The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel  
price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for  
improving fuel efficiency.  
Start Smartphone Link on your phone.  
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From your device, select Settings > Bluetooth, and select  
the Bluetooth check box.  
The data provided by the ecoRoute feature is an estimate only.  
The data is not actually read from the vehicle, unless you are  
using the ecoRoute HD accessory.  
From your phone, select Bluetooth Settings.  
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To receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle  
and driving habits, calibrate the fuel economy (page 11).  
From your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and  
scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.  
See your phone owner's manual for more information.  
ecoRoute HD Accessory  
From your phone, select your device from the list of nearby  
devices.  
When connected to the ecoRoute HD accessory, your device  
can receive real-time vehicle information, such as error  
messages, RPM, and battery voltage. Your device includes data  
read from the vehicle by the ecoRoute HD accessory when  
calculating ecoRoute data.  
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Follow the on-screen instructions on your phone and on your  
device to confirm the pairing request.  
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The ecoRoute HD accessory is compatible only with devices  
that have Bluetooth wireless technology.  
Select Apps > ecoRoute > Mileage Report.  
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Select a report.  
Resetting ecoRoute Information  
Setting Up the Vehicle  
The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter  
vehicle information.  
Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile.  
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Select  
> Reset.  
Select Apps > ecoRoute.  
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Viewing myGarmin Messages  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected  
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 10). This  
feature is not available in all areas.  
Changing the Fuel Price  
Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.  
Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next.  
Select Yes.  
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You can view messages from myGarmin, such as notifications  
for software and map updates.  
Select Apps > myGarmin.  
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If you have unread messages, the number of unread  
messages appears on the myGarmin icon.  
Calibrating the Fuel Economy  
You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive more-accurate  
fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits. You  
should calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank.  
Select a message subject.  
The full message appears.  
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Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.  
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Enter the current fuel price.  
Viewing the Weather Forecast  
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected  
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 10). This  
feature is not available in all areas.  
Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last  
time the fuel tank was filled.  
Enter the distance you have traveled since the last time the  
fuel tank was filled.  
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Select Apps > Weather.  
Select a day.  
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Select Next.  
The detailed forecast for that day appears.  
The device calculates the average vehicle fuel economy.  
Select Save.  
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Viewing Weather Near a Different City  
Select Apps > Weather > Current Location.  
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About ecoChallenge  
Select an option:  
ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle fuel economy by  
scoring your driving habits. The higher your ecoChallenge  
scores, the more fuel you have saved. The ecoChallenge  
collects data and calculates a score whenever your device is  
moving and in Automobile transportation mode.  
To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.  
To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city  
name.  
Viewing the Weather Radar  
Viewing ecoChallenge Scores  
You can view an animated, color-coded radar map of current  
weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map. The  
weather icon changes to show weather in the vicinity, such as  
rain, snow, and thunderstorms.  
Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.  
About the ecoChallenge Score  
Acceleration: Displays your score for smooth and gradual  
acceleration. You lose points for rapid acceleration.  
Select Apps > Weather.  
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Braking: Displays your score for smooth and gradual braking.  
If necessary, select a city.  
You lose points for hard braking.  
Select  
> Weather Radar.  
Overall: Displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and  
braking score.  
Viewing Weather Alerts  
Speed: Displays your score for driving your vehicle at the  
While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may  
appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts  
near your current location or near a selected city.  
optimal speed for conserving fuel.  
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores  
Select Apps > Weather.  
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Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.  
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If necessary, select a city.  
Select  
> Reset.  
Select  
> Weather Alerts.  
Viewing Fuel Economy Information  
Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.  
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Checking Road Conditions  
Select Apps > Weather.  
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Select a section of the graph to zoom in.  
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If necessary, select a city.  
Mileage Reports  
Mileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fuel  
economy, and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination.  
Select  
> Road Conditions.  
Planning a Trip  
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with  
multiple destinations.  
A mileage report is created for every route that you drive. If you  
stop a route on your device, a mileage report is created for the  
distance you traveled.  
Select Apps > Trip Planner.  
Select New Trip.  
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Viewing a Mileage Report  
You can view saved mileage reports on the device.  
TIP: You can connect the device to your computer and access  
mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device.  
Select Select Start Location.  
Search for a location (page 2).  
Using the Apps  
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Select Select.  
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About Memory Cards  
To add additional locations, select  
Select Next.  
.
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,  
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software  
(www.garmin.com/trip_planning). 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.  
Enter a name, and select Done.  
Scheduling a Trip  
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with  
multiple destinations.  
Installing a Memory Card  
Select Apps > Trip Planner.  
Select a trip.  
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The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory cards.  
Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.  
Press it in until it clicks.  
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Select a location.  
Select an option:  
Connecting the Device to Your Computer  
You can connect the device to your computer using the USB  
cable included with your device.  
Select Departure Time.  
Select Arrival Time.  
Select a date and time, and select Save.  
Select Duration.  
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Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the  
device.  
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Select the amount of time you will spend at the location, and  
select Save.  
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your  
computer.  
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If necessary, repeat steps 3–7 for each location.  
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A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on  
the device screen.  
Navigating to a Saved Trip  
Depending on your computer operating system, the device  
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a  
removable volume.  
Select Apps > Trip Planner.  
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Select a saved trip.  
Select Go!.  
Transferring Data From Your Computer  
If prompted, select a route (page 4).  
Connect the device to your computer (page 12).  
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Editing a Saved Trip  
Depending on your computer operating system, the device  
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a  
removable volume.  
Select Apps > Trip Planner.  
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Select a saved trip.  
Select  
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On your computer, open the file browser.  
Select a file.  
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Select an option:  
Select Rename Trip.  
Select Edit > Copy.  
Select Edit Destinations to add and delete a location, or  
to change the order of locations.  
Browse to a folder on the device.  
NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not  
place files in the Garmin folder.  
Select Delete Trip.  
Select Optimize Order to arrange the stops on your trip  
in the most-efficient order.  
Select Edit > Paste.  
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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.  
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations  
Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel  
history feature (page 13).  
You can view your previous routes and places you have  
stopped on the map.  
Complete an action:  
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Select Apps > Where I've Been.  
For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove  
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.  
Data Management  
You can store files on your device. The device has a memory  
card slot for additional data storage.  
For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.  
Disconnect the cable from your computer.  
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NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98,  
Customizing the Device  
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Me, Windows NT , and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.  
Map and Vehicle Settings  
File Types  
To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu,  
The device supports these file types.  
select Settings > Map & Vehicle.  
Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin™ mapping  
software, including MapSource , BaseCamp™, and  
Vehicle: Changes the icon to represent your position on the  
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map. Go to www.garmingarage.com for more icons.  
HomePort™ (page 4).  
Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map.  
GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 4).  
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.  
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Map Tools: Selects the shortcuts that appear in the map tools  
Select Bluetooth.  
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menu.  
Traffic Settings  
To open the traffic settings page, from the main menu, select  
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page  
(page 6).  
Settings > Traffic.  
myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses.  
Traffic: Enables traffic.  
Enabling Maps  
Current Provider: Sets the traffic provider to use for traffic  
data. Auto selects the best available traffic data  
automatically.  
You can enable map products installed on your device.  
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to  
Subscriptions: Lists current traffic subscriptions.  
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.  
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Optimize Route: Selects whether to use optimized alternate  
Select a map.  
routes automatically or upon request (page 8).  
Traffic Alerts: Selects the traffic delay severity for which the  
Navigation Settings  
device displays a traffic alert.  
To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,  
trafficTrends: Enables the trafficTrends feature (page 8).  
select Settings > Navigation.  
Calculation Mode: Sets route preference.  
Units and Time Settings  
To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu,  
Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.  
select Settings > Units & Time.  
Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or  
areas.  
Current Time: Sets the device time.  
Advanced Detours: Sets the length of the detour.  
Time Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC  
display time.  
Safe Mode: Disables all functions that require significant  
operator attention and could become a distraction while  
driving.  
Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.  
Position Format: Sets the coordinate format and datum used  
GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,  
for geographical coordinates.  
and saves battery power.  
Language and Keyboard Settings  
Route Preferences  
To open the Calculation Mode settings page, from the main  
menu, select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.  
To open the Language and Keyboard settings, from the main  
menu, select Settings > Language & Keyboard.  
Voice Language: Sets the language for voice prompts.  
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle  
acceleration data for a given route.  
Text Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected  
language.  
Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can  
be longer in distance.  
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the  
language of user-entered data or map data, such as street  
names.  
Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance  
but can take more time to drive.  
Keyboard Language: Sets the language for your keyboard.  
Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less fuel than other  
routes.  
Device and Privacy Settings  
To open the Device settings page, from the main menu, select  
Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your  
destination.  
Settings > Device.  
Display Settings  
To open the Display settings page, from the main menu, select  
About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID  
number, and information on several other software features.  
Settings > Display.  
EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements that apply to  
your choice.  
Color Mode: Changes the brightness of the screen. Decreasing  
the brightness can save battery power.  
NOTE: You need this information when you update the  
system software or purchase additional map data.  
Display Timeout: Sets the amount of idle time before your  
device enters sleep mode.  
Travel History: Allows the device to record information for the  
myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.  
Brightness: Adjusts the display brightness.  
Clear Travel History: Clears your travel history for the  
Screenshot: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen.  
Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the  
device storage.  
myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.  
Proximity Alerts Settings  
Bluetooth Settings  
Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.  
To open the Bluetooth settings, from the main menu, select  
Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach  
Settings > Bluetooth.  
proximity points.  
Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.  
Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are  
played.  
Add Phone: Manages connection between your device and  
wireless headsets with Bluetooth wireless technology.  
Restoring Settings  
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that  
You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the  
factory default values.  
identifies your devices with Bluetooth wireless technology.  
Disabling Bluetooth  
Select Settings.  
1
Select Settings > Bluetooth.  
1
Customizing the Device  
13  
 
                       
If necessary, select a settings category.  
If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect  
the device from power.  
2
3
3
4
Select  
> Restore.  
Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.  
Avoiding Theft  
Appendix  
Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.  
Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction  
cup.  
Power Cables  
Your device can be powered various ways.  
Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.  
Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.  
Vehicle power cable  
USB cable  
AC adapter (optional accessory)  
Mounting on Your Dashboard  
Charging the Device  
You can charge the battery in the device using any of these  
methods.  
NOTICE  
The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to  
remove after it is installed.  
Connect the device to the vehicle power cable.  
Use the mounting disk to mount your device to the dashboard  
and comply with certain state regulations. See www.garmin.com  
for more information.  
Connect the device to a computer using the included USB  
cable.  
Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory,  
such as a wall power adapter.  
Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk.  
1
2
Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the  
disk.  
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable  
NOTICE  
Place the disk on the dashboard.  
3
4
5
6
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces  
and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The  
vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled  
correctly.  
Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk.  
Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.  
Flip the lever down (toward the disk).  
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to  
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.  
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction  
Cup  
Unscrew the end piece  
.
À
1
Removing the Device from the Mount  
Grip the device by the top and bottom.  
1
Pull the bottom edge of the device toward you until it  
releases from the magnet.  
2
Pulling the device straight toward you may cause the mount  
to release from the suction cup.  
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.  
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup  
Remove the end piece, the silver tip , and the fuse  
.
Â
2
3
4
5
Á
Turn the device mount to the right or left.  
1
Install a 2 A fast-blow fuse.  
Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the  
ball on the suction cup.  
2
Place the silver tip in the end piece.  
Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable  
.
Ã
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield  
Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.  
Device Care  
1
Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.  
2
NOTICE  
Avoid dropping your device.  
Purchasing Additional Maps  
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme  
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent  
damage.  
Go to your device product page at (www.garmin.com).  
1
2
3
Click the Maps tab.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or  
damage may result.  
Purchasing Accessories  
Cleaning the Outer Casing  
NOTICE  
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic  
components.  
Troubleshooting  
The suction cup will not stay on my  
windshield  
Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen)  
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.  
1
Wipe the device dry.  
2
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.  
1
2
3
Dry with a clean, dry cloth.  
Cleaning the Touchscreen  
Mount the suction cup (page 1).  
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.  
1
If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.  
2
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Appendix  
 
                                 
Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and  
bring your phone within 33 feet (10 m) of the device.  
My device is not acquiring satellite signals  
Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (page 13).  
Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.  
Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall  
buildings and trees.  
Remain stationary for several minutes.  
The device does not charge in my vehicle  
Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (page 14).  
Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the  
power outlet.  
Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 32°  
and 113°F (between 0° and 45°C).  
Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.  
My battery does not stay charged for very  
long  
Decrease the screen brightness (page 13).  
Shorten the display timeout (page 13).  
Decrease the volume (page 2).  
Disable Bluetooth wireless technology (page 13).  
Put the device in sleep mode when not in use (page 1).  
Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.  
Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.  
The battery gauge does not seem accurate  
Allow the device to fully discharge.  
1
2
Fully charge the device without interrupting the charge cycle.  
My device does not appear as a removable  
drive on my computer  
On most Windows computers, the device connects using Media  
Transfer Protocol (MTP). In MTP mode, the device appears as  
a portable device and not as a removable drive. MTP mode is  
®
supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista , and Windows XP  
Service Pack 3 with Windows Media Player 10.  
My device does not appear as a portable  
device on my computer  
On Mac computers and some Windows computers, the device  
connects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storage  
mode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, and  
not as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows  
XP Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.  
My device does not appear as either a  
portable device or a removable drive or  
volume on my computer  
Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.  
1
2
3
Turn off the device.  
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and  
into your device.  
TIP: Your device should be connected directly to a USB port  
on your computer and not to a USB hub.  
The device automatically turns on and goes into MTP mode or  
USB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to a  
computer appears on the device screen.  
My phone will not connect to the device  
Select Settings > Bluetooth.  
The Bluetooth field must be set to Enabled.  
Troubleshooting  
15  
 
               
ecoRouteꢀ11  
calibrating fuel economyꢀ11  
map perspectiveꢀ7  
map toolsꢀ6  
map view  
2-Dꢀ7  
3-Dꢀ7  
mapsꢀ5, 13  
Index  
ecoChallenge scoreꢀ11  
HD accessoryꢀ10  
mileage reportꢀ11  
mileage reportsꢀ11  
vehicle profileꢀ11  
ecoRoute HD, accessoryꢀ10  
EULAsꢀ13  
Symbols  
2-D map viewꢀ7  
3-D map viewꢀ7  
browsingꢀ3  
data fieldꢀ6  
detail levelꢀ12  
layersꢀ6  
lifetimeꢀ1  
nüMaps Guaranteeꢀ1  
nüMaps Lifetimeꢀ1  
purchasingꢀ14  
themeꢀ12  
A
accessoriesꢀ14  
active lane guidanceꢀ5  
adding stopsꢀ5  
addresses, findingꢀ3  
alerts  
extras  
custom points of interestꢀ4  
safety camerasꢀ7  
audioꢀ13  
F
files  
proximity pointsꢀ13  
safety camerasꢀ13  
answering callsꢀ9  
audio, proximity pointsꢀ13  
automatic volumeꢀ2  
enablingꢀ2  
supported typesꢀ12  
transferringꢀ12  
finding locations.ꢀ2 See also locations  
addressesꢀ3  
updatingꢀ1  
viewing routesꢀ5  
memory cardꢀ12  
microSD card, installingꢀ12  
mileage reportsꢀ11  
mount, removingꢀ14  
mounting the device  
automobileꢀ1  
dashboardꢀ14  
removing from mountꢀ14  
suction cupꢀ1, 14  
muting, audioꢀ9  
myGarmin, messagesꢀ11  
myTrends, routesꢀ6  
browsing the mapꢀ3  
categoriesꢀ2  
citiesꢀ3  
coordinatesꢀ3  
intersectionsꢀ3  
avoidances  
areaꢀ6  
customizingꢀ6  
deletingꢀ6  
disablingꢀ6  
roadꢀ6  
using the mapꢀ3  
finding services, up aheadꢀ5  
fuel, pricesꢀ11  
fuel economy.ꢀ11 See also ecoRoute  
fuel price, changingꢀ11  
fuse, changingꢀ14  
road featuresꢀ6  
B
battery  
chargingꢀ1, 2, 14, 15  
maximizingꢀ15  
problemsꢀ15  
N
G
navigationꢀ4  
off-roadꢀ4  
Garmin Expressꢀ1  
registering the deviceꢀ1  
updating softwareꢀ1  
Garmin Live Servicesꢀ10  
subscribing toꢀ10  
geocachingꢀ3  
Bluetooth technologyꢀ9, 15  
disablingꢀ13  
previewing routesꢀ4  
settingsꢀ13  
next turnꢀ5  
nüMaps Guaranteeꢀ1  
nüMaps Lifetimeꢀ1  
enablingꢀ9  
Bluetoothtechnology, settingsꢀ13  
brightnessꢀ2  
going homeꢀ3  
GPSꢀ1, 2  
C
O
cables, powerꢀ14  
calibrating fuel economyꢀ11  
callsꢀ9  
off-road navigationꢀ4  
on-screen buttonsꢀ2  
H
hands-free phone callsꢀ9  
help.ꢀ10 See also product support  
home  
answeringꢀ9  
call waitingꢀ9  
contactsꢀ9  
dialingꢀ9  
disablingꢀ10  
historyꢀ9  
homeꢀ10  
placingꢀ9  
P
pairingꢀ9  
callingꢀ10  
editing locationꢀ3  
goingꢀ3  
phone numberꢀ10  
setting locationsꢀ3  
deleting paired headsetꢀ9  
disconnectingꢀ9  
phoneꢀ9, 15  
parkingꢀ3  
last spotꢀ3  
phone  
disconnectingꢀ9  
pairingꢀ9, 15  
phone bookꢀ9  
phone callsꢀ9  
I
cameras, safetyꢀ7  
changing search areaꢀ3  
charging the deviceꢀ1, 2, 14, 15  
cleaning the deviceꢀ14  
cleaning the touchscreenꢀ14  
computer, connectingꢀ12, 15  
coordinatesꢀ3  
ID numberꢀ13  
intersections, findingꢀ3  
J
answeringꢀ9  
call waitingꢀ9  
dialingꢀ9  
mutingꢀ9  
junction viewꢀ5  
K
current locationꢀ6  
custom POIsꢀ4  
keyboardꢀ2  
languageꢀ13  
layoutꢀ13  
voice dialꢀ9  
customizing, avoidancesꢀ6  
customizing the deviceꢀ12  
POI.ꢀ4 See also point of interest (POI)  
POI Loaderꢀ4  
points of interest (POI Loader)ꢀ4  
points of interest (POI)  
customꢀ4  
extrasꢀ4  
POI Loaderꢀ4  
power cablesꢀ14  
changing the fuseꢀ14  
vehicleꢀ1  
L
D
language  
dashboard mountꢀ14  
deleting  
keyboardꢀ13  
voiceꢀ13  
paired headsetꢀ9  
tripsꢀ12  
latitude and longitudeꢀ3  
lifetime mapsꢀ1  
locationsꢀ2, 3, 12  
callingꢀ9  
destinations. See locations  
detoursꢀ5  
device careꢀ14  
dialingꢀ9  
power keyꢀ1  
currentꢀ3, 6  
recently foundꢀ3  
savingꢀ3  
searching forꢀ3  
setting homeꢀ3  
simulatedꢀ4  
product registrationꢀ1  
product supportꢀ10  
proximity points alerts, settingsꢀ13  
directionsꢀ5  
disconnecting phoneꢀ9  
display settingsꢀ13  
driving directionsꢀ5  
Q
Quick Searchꢀ2  
E
M
ecoChallengeꢀ11  
ecoChallenge scoreꢀ11  
resettingꢀ11  
R
map, data fieldꢀ7  
recently found locationsꢀ3  
registering the deviceꢀ1  
map layers, customizingꢀ6  
16  
Index  
 
 
removing mountꢀ14  
renaming tripsꢀ12  
reports, mileageꢀ11  
resetting  
deviceꢀ1  
trip dataꢀ6  
restoring settingsꢀ13  
road conditions, weatherꢀ11  
routes  
troubleshootingꢀ14, 15  
turn listꢀ5  
U
unit IDꢀ13  
up ahead  
customizingꢀ5  
finding servicesꢀ5  
up ahead servicesꢀ5  
USB, disconnectingꢀ12  
calculatingꢀ4  
myTrendsꢀ6  
preferencesꢀ13  
previewingꢀ4  
V
vehicle power cableꢀ1  
vehicle profileꢀ11  
voice commandꢀ8, 9  
activatingꢀ8  
navigating withꢀ9  
tips for usingꢀ8  
wakeup phraseꢀ8  
volume, adjustingꢀ2  
startingꢀ4  
stoppingꢀ5  
suggestedꢀ6  
viewing on the mapꢀ5  
S
safety cameras, databaseꢀ7  
satellite signals  
acquiringꢀ1  
viewingꢀ2  
saved locationsꢀ4, 12  
categoriesꢀ4  
W
weatherꢀ11  
radarꢀ11  
road conditionsꢀ11  
Where Am I?ꢀ3, 6  
deletingꢀ4  
editingꢀ3  
saving, current locationꢀ3  
screen, brightnessꢀ2  
screenshotsꢀ13  
search barꢀ2  
settingsꢀ13  
shortcuts  
addingꢀ4  
deletingꢀ4  
simulated locationsꢀ4  
sleep modeꢀ1  
Smartphone Linkꢀ10  
connectingꢀ10  
disabling callsꢀ10  
Garmin Live Servicesꢀ10  
software  
updatingꢀ1  
versionꢀ13  
speech recognitionꢀ8  
stops, addingꢀ5  
subscriptions  
Garmin Live Servicesꢀ10  
nüMaps Lifetimeꢀ1  
trafficꢀ1  
suction cupꢀ14  
T
theft, avoidingꢀ14  
time settingsꢀ2, 13  
trafficꢀ7, 8, 13  
activating a subscriptionꢀ8  
adding subscriptionsꢀ8  
alternate routeꢀ8  
camerasꢀ8  
incidentsꢀ8  
lifetime subscriptionsꢀ1  
mapꢀ7  
receiverꢀ7  
searching for delaysꢀ8  
trafficTrendsꢀ8  
traffic camerasꢀ8  
savingꢀ8  
viewingꢀ8  
trafficTrendsꢀ8  
disablingꢀ8  
travel historyꢀ13  
trip computerꢀ6  
resetting informationꢀ6  
trip dataꢀ5  
resettingꢀ6  
trip information, viewingꢀ6  
trip log, viewingꢀ6  
trip plannerꢀ11, 12  
editing a tripꢀ12  
Index  
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