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Table of Contents Trip Information ........................................................................... 6
Viewing Trip Data from the Map ............................................ 6
Getting Started............................................................... 1 Viewing the Trip Information Page ......................................... 6
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ................................... 1 Viewing the Trip Log .............................................................. 6
Support and Updates .................................................................. 1 Resetting Trip Information ...................................................... 6
Setting Up Garmin Express ................................................... 1 Using Suggested Routes ............................................................ 6
nMaps Guarantee ............................................................. 1 Viewing Current Location Information ........................................ 6
Lifetime Subscriptions ............................................................ 1 Finding Nearby Services ........................................................ 6
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express .............. 1 Getting Directions to Your Current Location .......................... 6
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode ............................................... 2 Avoiding Road Features ............................................................. 6
Turning Off the Device ................................................................ 2 About Custom Avoidances ......................................................... 6
Resetting the Device .............................................................. 2 Avoiding an Area .................................................................... 6
Acquiring GPS Signals ............................................................... 2 Avoiding a Road ..................................................................... 7
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ................................................ 2 Disabling a Custom Avoidance .............................................. 7
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................. 2 Deleting Custom Avoidances ................................................. 7
Status Bar Icons ......................................................................... 2 Customizing the Map .................................................................. 7
Viewing GPS Signal Status .................................................... 2 Customizing the Map Tools ................................................... 7
Battery Information ................................................................. 2 Customizing the Map Layers ................................................. 7
Setting the Time ..................................................................... 2 Changing the Map Data Field ................................................ 7
Using the On-Screen Buttons ..................................................... 2 Changing the Map Perspective .............................................. 7
Using the On-Screen Keyboard .................................................. 2 Safety Cameras .......................................................................... 7
Table of Contents i
Traffic Settings .......................................................................... 11
Units and Time Settings ............................................................ 11
Language and Keyboard Settings ............................................ 11
Device and Privacy Settings ..................................................... 11
Proximity Alerts Settings ........................................................... 11
Restoring Settings .................................................................... 11
Device Information....................................................... 11
Specifications ............................................................................ 11
Appendix....................................................................... 11
Power Cables ........................................................................... 11
Charging the Device ............................................................ 11
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable .................. 11
Device Care .............................................................................. 12
Cleaning the Outer Casing ................................................... 12
Cleaning the Touchscreen ................................................... 12
Avoiding Theft ...................................................................... 12
Mounting on Your Dashboard ................................................... 12
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup ....................... 12
Removing the Device from the Mount .................................. 12
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup ......................... 12
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield ................. 12
Purchasing Additional Maps ..................................................... 12
Purchasing Accessories ........................................................... 12
Troubleshooting........................................................... 12
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield ........................ 12
My device is not acquiring satellite signals ............................... 12
The device does not charge in my vehicle ............................... 12
My battery does not stay charged for very long ........................ 12
The battery gauge does not seem accurate ............................. 13
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
computer ................................................................................... 13
My device does not appear as a portable device on my
computer ................................................................................... 13
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
removable drive or volume on my computer ............................. 13
Index.............................................................................. 14
ii Table of Contents
Getting Started LM: This model includes a nMaps Lifetime subscription, which
provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of your
WARNING device. For terms and conditions go to www.garmin.com/us
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the /maps/numaps_lifetime.
product box for product warnings and other important LMT: This model includes a nMaps Lifetime subscription,
information. lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.
LMTHD or LMT-D: This model includes a nMaps Lifetime
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power subscription, lifetime digital traffic subscription, and a digital
traffic receiver.
WARNING
Activating Lifetime Maps
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by NOTE: Lifetime Maps are not applicable to products that do not
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct have pre-loaded maps.
sunlight. NOTE: Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map updates when
and as such updates are made available by Garmin during the
Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge useful life of one compatible Garmin product or as long as
it. Garmin receives map data from a third party supplier, whichever
1 Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the is shorter. For the meaning of a products useful life and for
device. other important terms and conditions, go to www.garmin.com
/numapslifetime.
1 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
notifications when a map update is available.
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express
You can use Garmin Express software to download and install
the latest map and software updates for your device. Map
updates provide the latest available mapping data to ensure
your device continues to calculate accurate and efficient routes
to your destinations. Garmin Express is available for Windows
2 Press the mount onto the suction cup until it snaps into 1 On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express.
place.
3 Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
back toward the windshield.
4 Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
the device.
5 Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle.
Getting Started 1
8 Click check for updates. Status Bar Icons
A list of available map and software updates appears. The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status
9 Select the updates to install. bar icons display information about features on the device. You
can select some icons to change settings or view additional
10 Click Install Now. information.
GPS signal status
Current time
Battery status
Locations 3
Saving Your Current Location 1 Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.
1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 From the main menu, select View Map.
2 Select Save. 3 Tap the map twice to select an area.
3 Enter a name, and select Done. The address of the location appears at the bottom of the
4 Select OK. screen.
4 Select the location description.
Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location you return to 5 Select Set Location.
most often.
1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.
Adding a Shortcut
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
2 Select Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
Recently Found.
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.
The location is saved as "Home" in the Saved menu.
1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
Going Home
Select Where To? > Go Home.
2 Select an item.
Editing Your Home Location Information Removing a Shortcut
1 Select Where To? > Saved > Home. 1 Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
2 Select . 2 Select the shortcut to remove.
3 Select > Edit. 3 Select the shortcut again to confirm.
4 Enter your changes. 4 Select Save.
5 Select Done.
Custom Points of Interest
Editing a Saved Location Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can
1 Select Where To? > Saved. contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated
2 If necessary, select a category. point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed.
3 Select a location. Installing POI Loader
4 Select . You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer
5 Select > Edit. and install them on your device using POI Loader software.
6 Select an option: 1 Go to www.garmin.com/poiloader.
Select Name. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Select Phone Number. Using the POI Loader Help Files
Select Categories to assign categories to the saved For more information on the POI loader, refer to the Help file.
location. With the POI loader open, click Help.
Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used
to mark the saved location on a map.
Finding Custom POIs
Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs
7 Edit the information. on your device using the POI Loader software (Installing POI
8 Select Done. Loader).
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Categories.
You can add custom categories to organize your saved 2 Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.
locations.
NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you
have saved at least 12 locations.
Navigation
1 Select Where To? > Saved. Starting a Route
2 Select a location. 1 Search for a location (Locations).
3 Select . 2 Select a location.
4 Select > Edit > Categories. 3 Select Go!.
5 Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
Previewing Multiple Routes
6 If necessary, select a suggested category. 1 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category).
7 Select Done. 2 From the search results, select a location.
Deleting a Saved Location 3 Select Routes.
NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered. 4 Select a route.
1 Select Where To? > Saved. Changing the Route Calculation Mode
2 Select > Delete Saved Places. 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
3 Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and 2 Select an option:
select Delete.
Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
drive but can be longer in distance.
Setting a Simulated Location
Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use
roads).
the GPS to set a simulated location.
4 Navigation
Select Less Fuel to calculate routes that are more fuel-
efficient.
Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use
Off Road mode.
1 Select Settings > Navigation.
2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. Using the Map
The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the 1 Select View Map.
location.
2 Select anywhere on the map.
Starting a Route to a Saved Location 3 Select an option:
1 Select Where To? > Saved. To zoom in or out, select or .
2 If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places. To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select .
3 Select a location. To view specific categories, select .
4 Select Go!.
Adding a Point to a Route
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Before you can add a point, you must be navigating a route.
Venue 1 From the map, select > Where To?.
You can create a route to a point of interest (POI) within a larger 2 Search for a location.
venue, such as a store in a shopping mall or a specific terminal 3 Select a location.
in an airport.
4 Select Go!.
1 Select Where To? > Enter Search. 5 Select Add to Active Route.
2 Select an option:
To search for the venue, enter the name or address of the
Taking a Detour
venue, select , and go to step 3. Before you can take a detour, you must be navigating a route
and you must add the change route tool to the map tools menu
To search for the POI, enter the name of the POI, select (Customizing the Map Tools).
, and go to step 5.
You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route
3 Select the venue. or detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounter
A list of categories appears below the venue, such as construction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.
restaurants, car rentals, or terminals. 1 From the map, select > Change Route.
4 Select a category. 2 Select an option:
5 Select the POI, and select Go!. To detour your route for a specific distance, select Detour
The device creates a route to the parking area or venue by Distance.
entrance closest to the POI. When you arrive at the destination, To detour around a specific road on the route, select
a checkered flag indicates the recommended parking area. A Detour by Road.
labeled point indicates the location of the POI within the venue.
Stopping the Route
Exploring a Venue From the map, select > .
You can view a list of all points of interest located within each
venue.
Viewing Route Activity
1 Select a venue.
2 Select > Explore this Venue. 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.
Your Route on the Map
1 While navigating a route, select the text bar on the top of the
NOTICE map.
The speed limit feature is for information only and does not 2 Select a turn.
replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit
The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the
signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will
junction appears for junctions on major roadways.
not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive for
failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. Viewing the Entire Route on the Map
1 While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map.
The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag
marks your destination. 2 Select .
As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with voice Viewing the Next Turn
prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the While navigating a route, a preview of the next turn, lane
map. If you depart from the original route, the device change, or other maneuver appears in the upper-left corner of
recalculates the route and provides new directions. the map.
A data field displaying the current speed limit may appear as The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and
you travel on major roadways. the lane in which you should be traveling, if available.
From the map, select to view the next turn on the map.
Navigation 5
Viewing Junctions Viewing the Trip Log
While navigating a route, you can view the junctions on major Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you
roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image have traveled.
of that junction appears briefly, if available. 1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
From the map, select to view the junction, if available. 2 Select the Trip Log check box.
Up Ahead Resetting Trip Information
You can view upcoming businesses and services along your 1 From the map, select Speed.
route or the road on which you are traveling. 2 Select > Reset Field(s).
Services are listed by category. 3 Select an option:
Gas stations When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset
every data field except the speedometer, on the first page.
Restaurants
Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip
Lodging computer.
Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.
Rest areas
Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer.
Parking
6 Navigation
4 Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or product
Next. models.
5 Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select Information about safety camera locations and speed limits is
Next. available in some areas for some product models. Go to
The selected area is shaded on the map. www.garmin.com/safetycameras to check availability and
compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time update.
6 Select Done. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
Avoiding a Road subscription at any time.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. You can update safety cameras for an existing safety camera
subscription by going to http://my.garmin.com. You should
2 Select Add Avoid Road.
update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date
3 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and safety camera information.
select Next.
For some devices and regions, basic safety camera data may
4 Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next. be included with your device. Included data does not include
5 Select Done. updates or a subscription.
Traffic 7
Viewing Traffic on the Map 1 Select Settings > Traffic.
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on 2 Select the Traffic check box.
nearby roads.
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
Using the Apps
2 If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the
traffic map.
Using Help
Searching for Traffic Incidents Select Apps > Help to view information about using the
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic. device.
2 Select > Incidents. Searching Help Topics
3 Select an item in the list. Select Apps > Help > .
4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view
additional incidents. About ecoRoute
In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute features, you must
Traffic on Your Route purchase an unlock code. Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for
When a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears on more information.
the map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel
the delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routes price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for
automatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for more improving fuel efficiency. The data provided by the ecoRoute
information (Traffic Settings). Your device may route you feature is an estimate only. The data is not actually read from
through a traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist. the vehicle.
The delay time is added into your estimated time of arrival To receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle
automatically. and driving habits, you can calibrate the fuel economy
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route (Calibrating the Fuel Economy).
Before you can avoid traffic delays, you must be receiving traffic Setting Up the Vehicle
information (Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver). The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter
By default, the device optimizes your route to avoid traffic delays vehicle information.
automatically. If you have disabled this option in the traffic 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute.
settings (Traffic Settings), you can view and avoid traffic delays
manually. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic. Changing the Fuel Price
2 Select Alternate Route, if available. 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
3 Select Go!. 2 Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next.
3 Select Yes.
About Traffic Subscriptions
Calibrating the Fuel Economy
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your
subscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic. You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive more-accurate
fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits. You
Subscription Activation should calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank.
You do not need to activate the subscription included with your 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically after
2 Enter the current fuel price.
your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic
signals from the pay service provider. 3 Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last
time the fuel tank was filled.
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions 4 Enter the distance you have traveled since the last time the
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions. fuel tank was filled.
Adding a Subscription 5 Select Next.
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or The device calculates the average vehicle fuel economy.
countries. 6 Select Save.
1 From the main menu, select Traffic.
About ecoChallenge
2 Select Subscriptions > .
ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle fuel economy by
3 Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. scoring your driving habits. The higher your ecoChallenge
4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription scores, the more fuel you have saved. The ecoChallenge
and get a 25-character code. collects data and calculates a score whenever your device is
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must moving and in Automobile transportation mode.
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you Viewing ecoChallenge Scores
own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
code for each receiver.
About the ecoChallenge Score
5 Select Next on the device. Acceleration: Displays your score for smooth and gradual
6 Enter the code. acceleration. You lose points for rapid acceleration.
7 Select Done. Braking: Displays your score for smooth and gradual braking.
You lose points for hard braking.
Enabling Traffic Overall: Displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and
You can enable or disable traffic data. braking score.
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with HomePort (Custom Points of Interest).
multiple destinations. GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (Installing POI
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner. Loader).
2 Select New Trip. About Memory Cards
3 Select Select Start Location. You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
4 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category). or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
5 Select Select. (www.garmin.com). In addition to map and data storage, the
memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images,
6 To add additional locations, select . geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
Data Management 9
Installing a Memory Card Enabling Maps
The device supports microSD and microSDHC memory cards. You can enable map products installed on your device.
1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to
2 Press it in until it clicks. http://buy.garmin.com.
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer 2 Select a map.
You can connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable. Navigation Settings
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,
device. select Settings > Navigation.
2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method.
computer. Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or
the device screen. areas.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device Toll Roads: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads.
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume. Tolls and Fees: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll
stickers.
Transferring Data From Your Computer NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device Restricted Mode: Disables all functions that require significant
to Your Computer). operator attention and could become a distraction while
driving.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,
removable volume. and saves battery power.
2 On your computer, open the file browser. Calculation Mode Settings
3 Select a file. Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
4 Select Edit > Copy. The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
5 Browse to a folder on the device. acceleration data for a given route.
NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can
place files in the Garmin folder. be longer in distance.
6 Select Edit > Paste. Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance
but can take more time to drive.
Disconnecting the USB Cable Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less fuel than other
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable routes.
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to destination.
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect. Avoiding Toll Roads
1 Complete an action: Your device can avoid routing you through areas that require
For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove tolls, such as toll roads, toll bridges, or congestion areas. The
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device. device may still include a toll area in your route if no other
reasonable routes are available.
For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
1 Select Settings > Navigation.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
2 Select an option:
NOTE: The menu changes based on your area and the map
Customizing the Device data on your device.
Select Toll Roads.
Map and Vehicle Settings Select Tolls and Fees > Toll Roads.
To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu, 3 Select an option:
select Settings > Map & Vehicle.
To be asked each time before routing through a toll area,
Vehicle: Sets the icon that represents your position on the map. select Always Ask.
Go to www.garmingarage.com for more icons.
To always avoid tolls, select Avoid.
Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map.
To always allow tolls, select Allow.
Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may
cause the map to draw slower. 4 Select Save
Map Theme: Changes the color of the map data. Avoiding Toll Stickers
Map Tools: Sets the shortcuts that appear in the map tools NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
menu. The map data on your device may contain detailed toll sticker
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page information for some countries. You can avoid or allow toll
(Customizing the Map Layers). stickers for each country.
myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses. 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Tolls and Fees > Toll
Stickers.
2 Select a country.
Device Information 11
vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled 3 Place the disk on the dashboard.
correctly. 4 Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to 5 Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. 6 Flip the lever down (toward the disk).
1 Rotate the end piece 90 degrees counter clockwise to
unlock it. Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction
Cup
Removing the Device from the Mount
1 Press the release tab or button on the mount.
2 Tilt the device forward.
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece. Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup
2 Remove the end piece, the silver tip , and the fuse . 1 Turn the device mount to the right or left.
3 Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the same current, such 2 Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the
as 1 A or 2 A. ball on the suction cup.
4 Place the silver tip in the end piece. Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield
5 Push in the end piece and rotate it 90 degrees clockwise to 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.
lock it back into the vehicle power cable .
2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
Device Care Purchasing Additional Maps
NOTICE 1 Go to your device product page at (www.garmin.com).
Avoid dropping your device. 2 Click the Maps tab.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage. Purchasing Accessories
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
damage may result.
Do not expose the device to water.
Troubleshooting
Cleaning the Outer Casing
NOTICE The suction cup will not stay on my
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic windshield
components. 1 Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
1 Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) 2 Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 3 Mount the suction cup (Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power).
2 Wipe the device dry.
Cleaning the Touchscreen My device is not acquiring satellite signals
1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (Navigation Settings).
2 If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water. Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall
3 If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect buildings and trees.
the device from power. Remain stationary for several minutes.
4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
The device does not charge in my vehicle
Avoiding Theft Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (Changing the
Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use. Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable).
Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup. Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the
Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. power outlet.
Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 32
and 113F (between 0 and 45C).
Mounting on Your Dashboard Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.
NOTICE
The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to
My battery does not stay charged for very
remove after it is installed. long
Decrease the screen brightness (Display Settings).
You can use an optional mounting disk to mount your device to Shorten the display timeout (Display Settings).
the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. See
www.garmin.com for more information. Decrease the volume (Adjusting the Volume).
1 Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk. Put the device in sleep mode when not in use (Entering and
Exiting Sleep Mode).
2 Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the
disk. Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.
12 Troubleshooting
Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
Troubleshooting 13
Index G
Garmin Express1
on-screen buttons2
14 Index
incidents8
lifetime subscriptions1
map8
receiver7
searching for delays8
travel history11
trip information6
resetting6
viewing6
trip log, viewing6
trip planner9
editing a trip9
troubleshooting12, 13
turn list5
U
unit ID11
up ahead
customizing6
finding services6
updating
maps1
software1
USB, disconnecting10
V
vehicle power cable1
vehicle profile8
venues5
volume, adjusting2
W
Where Am I?4, 6
Index 15
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