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Table of Contents i
Connecting to Smartphone Link .......................................... 10 My battery does not stay charged for very long ....................... 15
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device ......... 10 The battery gauge does not seem accurate ............................ 15
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link ........ 10 My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
Garmin Live Services ............................................................... 10 computer .................................................................................. 15
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services .................................. 10 My device does not appear as a portable device on my
About ecoRoute ....................................................................... 10 computer .................................................................................. 15
ecoRoute HD Accessory ..................................................... 10 My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
Setting Up the Vehicle ......................................................... 11 removable drive or volume on my computer ............................ 15
Changing the Fuel Price ...................................................... 11 My phone will not connect to the device .................................. 15
Calibrating the Fuel Economy ............................................. 11 Index..............................................................................16
About ecoChallenge ............................................................ 11
Viewing Fuel Economy Information ..................................... 11
Mileage Reports .................................................................. 11
Resetting ecoRoute Information .......................................... 11
Viewing myGarmin Messages ................................................. 11
Viewing the Weather Forecast ................................................. 11
Viewing Weather Near a Different City ............................... 11
Viewing the Weather Radar ................................................ 11
Viewing Weather Alerts ....................................................... 11
Checking Road Conditions .................................................. 11
Planning a Trip ......................................................................... 11
Scheduling a Trip ................................................................ 12
Navigating to a Saved Trip .................................................. 12
Editing a Saved Trip ............................................................ 12
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations ............................. 12
Data Management ........................................................ 12
File Types ................................................................................ 12
About Memory Cards ............................................................... 12
Installing a Memory Card .................................................... 12
Connecting the Device to Your Computer ............................... 12
Transferring Data From Your Computer .................................. 12
Disconnecting the USB Cable ............................................. 12
Customizing the Device.............................................. 12
Map and Vehicle Settings ........................................................ 12
Enabling Maps .................................................................... 13
Navigation Settings .................................................................. 13
Route Preferences .............................................................. 13
Display Settings ....................................................................... 13
Bluetooth Settings .................................................................... 13
Disabling Bluetooth ............................................................. 13
Traffic Settings ......................................................................... 13
Units and Time Settings ........................................................... 13
Language and Keyboard Settings ............................................ 13
Device and Privacy Settings .................................................... 13
Proximity Alerts Settings .......................................................... 13
Restoring Settings .................................................................... 13
Appendix.......................................................................14
Power Cables ........................................................................... 14
Charging the Device ............................................................ 14
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable .................. 14
Device Care ............................................................................. 14
Cleaning the Outer Casing .................................................. 14
Cleaning the Touchscreen .................................................. 14
Avoiding Theft ..................................................................... 14
Mounting on Your Dashboard .................................................. 14
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup ...................... 14
Removing the Device from the Mount ................................. 14
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup ........................ 14
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield ................. 14
Purchasing Additional Maps .................................................... 14
Purchasing Accessories ........................................................... 14
Troubleshooting........................................................... 14
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield ....................... 14
My device is not acquiring satellite signals .............................. 15
The device does not charge in my vehicle ............................... 15
ii Table of Contents
Getting Started nüMaps Guarantee™
Your device may be eligible for a free map update within 90
WARNING days of first acquiring satellites while driving. Go to
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions.
product box for product warnings and other important Lifetime Subscriptions
information.
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
WARNING traffic receiver.
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the LM: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription,
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct your device. For terms and conditions go to
sunlight. www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_lifetime.
Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain LMT: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,
circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.
internal medical devices, including pacemakers and insulin LMTHD or LMT-D: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime
pumps. Keep the device and its mount away from such medical subscription, lifetime digital traffic subscription, and a digital
devices. traffic receiver.
NOTICE Activating Lifetime Maps
Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain 1 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
circumstances, magnets may cause damage to some electronic 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
devices, including hard drives in laptop computers. Use caution NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
when the device or its mount is near electronic devices. 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
1 Plug the vehicle power cable À into the USB port on the
device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very
mount.
little power and can wake instantly for use.
TIP: You can save power by putting the device in sleep mode
while charging the battery.
Press the power key À.
2 Press the mount Á onto the suction cup  until it snaps into
place.
The Garmin® logo on the mount should face right-side up.
3 Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever Ã
back toward the windshield.
4 Place the back of the device onto the magnetic mount.
Turning Off the Device
5 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle. 1 Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
Support and Updates power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
sleep mode.
Garmin Express provides easy access to these services for
your device. 2 Select Off.
• Product registration Resetting the Device
• Software and map updates You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
• Product manuals Hold the power key for 10 seconds.
• Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Acquiring GPS Signals
Setting Up Garmin Express To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength (see
device. page 2). Acquiring satellites can take several minutes.
2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB 1 Turn on the device.
port on your computer.
2 If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
3 Go to www.garmin.com/express. buildings and trees.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If necessary, hold to view detailed information about the
satellite signals.
Getting Started 1
Adjusting the Screen Brightness Using the On-Screen Keyboard
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness. layout (page 13).
• Select to delete a search entry.
Adjusting the Volume • Select to delete a character.
1 Select Volume. • Select to change the keyboard language mode.
2 Select an option: • Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume. marks.
• Select to mute the device. • Select to change character capitalization.
• Select for additional options.
About Automatic Volume Locations
On devices with hands-free calling, automatic volume allows the The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
device to adjust the volume level based on the background as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street
noise in the vehicle (page 9). information. You can use categories to browse for nearby
Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the device when businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses,
background noise is low and raises the volume level when coordinates, cities, and intersections.
background noise increases.
Enabling Automatic Volume Finding Locations
Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.
Finding a Location by Category
1 Select Where To?.
1 Select Volume > .
2 Select a category, or select Categories.
2 If necessary, select Automatic Volume.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory.
3 Select Enabled.
4 Select a location.
Status Bar Icons Searching Within a Category
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
status bar icons display information about features on the categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
device. You can select some icons to change settings or view three destinations you selected.
additional information. 1 Select Where To?.
GPS signal status 2 Select a category, or select Categories.
Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is
3 Select a category.
enabled) 4 If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.
Current time
Battery status
Temperature
2 Locations
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude • To change the country, state, or province, select State or
coordinates. Country, and enter a name.
5 Select an option: 3 Enter the first street name, and select Next.
• To search using a suggested search term, select the 4 If necessary, select the street.
term. 5 Enter the second street name, and select Next.
• To search using the text you entered, select . 6 If necessary, select the street.
6 If necessary, select a location. 7 If necessary, select the intersection.
Changing the Search Area Finding a City
1 From the main menu, select Where To?. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.
2 Select Searching Near. 2 Select Enter Search.
3 Select an option. 3 Enter a city name, and select .
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 4 Select a city.
Before you can find places included in the map data, such as Finding a Location Using Coordinates
restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.
map layer for places along the road (page 6). This can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select View Map. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.
2 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search. 2 If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or
3 If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view datum.
only a specific category of places. 3 Select the latitude coordinate.
Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
4 Select an option: 5 Select the longitude coordinate.
• Select a location marker. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
• Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address 7 Select View on Map.
location.
5 If necessary, select the location description to view additional Saving Locations
information.
Saving a Location
Finding an Address 1 Search for a location (page 2).
NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the
2 From the search results, select a location.
map data loaded on your device.
3 Select .
1 Select Where To? > Address.
4 Select > Save.
2 Enter the address number, and select Done.
5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
3 Enter the street name, and select Next.
4 If necessary, select Searching Near to change the city, Saving Your Current Location
state, or province. 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon.
5 If necessary, select the city, the state, or the province. 2 Select Save.
6 If necessary, select the address. 3 Enter a name, and select Done.
Finding Recently Found Destinations 4 Select OK.
Your device stores the last 50 destinations you have found. Saving a Home Location
1 Select Where To? > Recent. You can set your home location for the location you return to
2 Select a location. most often.
Locations 3
4 Select . Installing POI Loader
5 Select > Edit. You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer
and install them on your device using POI Loader software.
6 Select an option:
• Select Name. 1 Go to www.garmin.com/poiloader.
• Select Phone Number. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
• Select Categories to assign categories to the saved Using the POI Loader Help Files
location. For more information on the POI loader, refer to the Help file.
• Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used With the POI loader open, click Help.
to mark the saved location on a map.
Finding Custom POIs
7 Edit the information.
Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs
8 Select Done. on your device using the POI Loader software (page 4).
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.
2 Select a location.
Starting a Route
1 Search for a location (page 2).
3 Select .
2 Select a location.
4 Select > Edit > Categories.
3 Select Go!.
5 Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
6 If necessary, select a suggested category. Previewing Multiple Routes
7 Select Done. 1 Search for a location (page 2).
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.
2 Select > Delete Saved Places. Changing the Route Calculation Mode
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
3 Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and acceleration data for a given route. The calculation mode affects
select Delete. only automobile routes.
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
Setting a Simulated Location
• Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use
drive but can be longer in distance.
the GPS to set a simulated location.
• Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are
1 Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
2 From the main menu, select View Map. • Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
3 Tap the map twice to select an area. roads).
The address of the location appears at the bottom of the Navigating Off Road
screen. If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use
4 Select the location description. Off Road mode.
5 Select Set Location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation.
2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.
Adding a Shortcut The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can location.
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons. Starting a Route to a Saved Location
1 Select Where To? > Saved.
1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
2 If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.
2 Select an item.
3 Select a location.
Removing a Shortcut 4 Select Go!.
1 Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
2 Select the shortcut to remove. Your Route on the Map
3 Select the shortcut again to confirm.
NOTICE
Custom Points of Interest The speed limit feature is for information only and does not
replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit
Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will
contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive
point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed. for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
4 Navigation
The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag Viewing the Entire Route on the Map
marks your destination. 1 While navigating a route, select the navigation bar at the top
As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with of the map.
voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of 2 Select > Map.
the map. If you depart from the original route, the device
recalculates the route and provides new directions. Viewing the Next Turn
While navigating an automobile route, a preview of the next
A data field displaying the current speed limit may appear as
turn, lane change, or other maneuver appears in the upper-left
you travel on major roadways.
corner of the map.
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
1 Select View Map. roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image
2 Select anywhere on the map. of that junction appears briefly, if available.
3 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 .
About Up Ahead
You can view upcoming businesses and services along your
• To view specific categories when not navigating a route, route or the road on which you are traveling.
select .
Services are listed under tabs by category.
• To center the map on your current location, select .
Gas
Adding a Point to a Route
Before you can add a stop, you must be navigating a route. Food
1 From the map, select > Where To?. Lodging
2 Search for the extra stop. Restrooms
3 Select the stop from the search results.
Parking
4 Select Go!.
5 Select Add to Active Route. Banks and ATMs
Navigation 5
Customizing the Trip Data Fields 1 From the map, select the vehicle.
Before you can customize the data that appears in the trip data 2 Select a category.
fields on the map, you must add the Trip Data tool to the map
tools menu (page 6). Getting Directions to Your Current Location
1 Select View Map. If you need to tell another person how to get to your current
location, your device can give you a list of directions.
2 Select > Trip Data.
1 From the map, select the vehicle.
3 Select a trip data field.
2 Select > Directions to Me.
4 Select an option.
The new trip data field appears in the trip data list. 3 Select a starting location.
4 Select Select.
Viewing the Trip Information Page
The trip information page displays your present speed and Avoiding Road Features
provides statistics about your trip.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.
NOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on,
so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
2 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
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2 If necessary, select Add Avoidances.
3 Select Add Avoid Area.
Viewing the Trip Log
4 Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select
Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you Next.
have traveled.
5 Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers. Next.
2 Select the Trip Log check box. The selected area is shaded on the map.
Resetting Trip Information 6 Select Done.
1 From the map, select Speed . Avoiding a Road
2 Select > Reset Field(s). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
3 Select an option: 2 Select Add Avoid Road.
• When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset 3 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and
every data field except the speedometer, on the first select Next.
page.
4 Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.
• Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip
computer. 5 Select Done.
• Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed. Disabling a Custom Avoidance
• Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer. You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
Using Suggested Routes 2 Select an avoidance.
Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one
3 Select > Disable.
location and enable the travel history feature (page 13).
Using the myTrends™ feature, your device predicts your Deleting Custom Avoidances
destination based on your travel history, the day of the week, 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
and the time of day. After you have driven to a saved location 2 Select an option:
several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on
the map, along with the estimated time of travel, and traffic • To delete all custom avoidances, select .
information. • To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance,
Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the and select > Delete.
location.
Customizing the Map
Viewing Current Location Information Customizing the Map Tools
You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.
your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell
emergency personnel your location. 1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools.
From the map, select the vehicle. 2 Select the map tools to include in the menu.
3 Select Save.
Finding Nearby Services
You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services, Customizing the Map Layers
such as fuel, hospitals or police stations. You can customize which data appear on the map, such as
icons for points of interest and road conditions.
6 Navigation
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers. • If your device includes an external traffic antenna, you
2 Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save. should always leave the external antenna plugged in for the
best traffic reception.
Changing the Map Data Field
1 From the map, select a data field. Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic
NOTE: You cannot customize Speed. Receiver
2 Select a type of data to display.
NOTICE
3 Select Save.
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance
Changing the Map Perspective of the traffic receiver.
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.
Before you can receive traffic data using a traffic receiver, you
2 Select an option: must have a traffic-compatible power cable. If your device
• Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2- model includes lifetime traffic, you should use the vehicle power
D), with your direction of travel at the top. cable packaged with your device. If your device model does not
• Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at include traffic, you must purchase a Garmin traffic receiver
the top. accessory. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic for more information.
• Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions. Your device can receive traffic signals from a station
broadcasting traffic data.
Safety Cameras NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received from
FM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology.
NOTICE 1 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an external
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the power source.
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
2 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.
camera database.
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device
Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check displays traffic information.
www.garmin.com/safetycameras for availability. For these
locations, you can purchase a subscription for safety camera Traffic Receiver
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.
You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time. Each region that you purchase has an
expiration date. À Mini-USB connector
Á External antenna connector
Traffic  Internal antenna
à Power LED
NOTICE Vehicle power adapter
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
Ä
traffic information. Positioning the Traffic Receiver
You can position the traffic receiver power cable for optimal
Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries. traffic reception.
For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go
to www.garmin.com/traffic. 1 Uncoil the cable.
A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into either 2 Place the middle of the cable in a location with an
the vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optional unobstructed view of the sky, such as the dash.
accessory for all models. NOTE: Do not rest the cable on the cable plug that connects
• Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic to the vehicle power source.
incidents along your route or in your area. Do not place the cable on the floor or underneath other
• You can receive traffic information through a traffic receiver objects.
or as a subscription service through Smartphone Link
(page 10). Viewing Upcoming Traffic
• The device must be connected to Smartphone Link with an You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or
active traffic subscription to receive traffic information along the road on which you are traveling.
through Smartphone Link. 1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic.
• The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on
traffic information through a traffic receiver. the right side of the map.
• The powered traffic receiver and the device may need to be 2 Select the traffic incident to view additional details.
in data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive
traffic information. Viewing Traffic on the Map
• You do not need to activate the subscription included with The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on
your device or traffic receiver. nearby roads.
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
Traffic 7
2 If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the 1 From the main menu, select Traffic.
traffic map. 2 Select Subscriptions > .
Searching for Traffic Incidents 3 Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic. 4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription
2 Select > Incidents. and get a 25-character code.
3 Select an item in the list. The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you
4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new
additional incidents.
code for each receiver.
Traffic on Your Route 5 Select Next on the device.
When a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears on 6 Enter the code.
the map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid 7 Select Done.
the delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routes
automatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for more trafficTrends™
information (page 13). Your device may route you through a
When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, your device uses
traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist. The delay
historic traffic data to calculate more-efficient routes.
time is added into your estimated time of arrival automatically.
NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic
Taking an Alternate Route trends for the day of the week or the time of day.
If you do not have your device set to use alternate routes
automatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoid Disabling trafficTrends
a traffic delay. To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data,
you must disable trafficTrends.
1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic.
Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends.
2 Select Alternate Route.
NOTE: If a better alternative route does not exist, this option Enabling Traffic
is not available, and On Fastest Route appears instead.
You can enable or disable traffic data. When traffic data is
3 Select Go!. disabled, the device does not receive traffic data, but it still
avoids potentially congested areas in routes using the
About Traffic Cameras trafficTrends feature, if enabled (page 8).
Traffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions on 1 Select Settings > Traffic.
major roadways and intersections. You can save cameras that
2 Select the Traffic check box.
you want to view regularly.
Saving a Traffic Camera
Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Voice Command
photoLive service, and your device must be connected to a NOTE: Voice command is not available for all languages and
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
1 Select Apps > photoLive. performance when in a noisy environment.
2 Select Touch to Add. Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words
3 Select a road. and commands. The voice command menu provides voice
prompts and a list of available commands.
4 Select an intersection.
5 Select Touch to Add. Setting the Wakeup Phrase
Viewing a Traffic Camera The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate
voice command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must save a traffic
Command.
camera (page 8).
TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental voice command
1 Select Apps > photoLive.
activation by using a strong wakeup phrase.
2 Select a camera.
1 Select Apps > Voice Command > Customize Phrase.
About Traffic Subscriptions 2 Enter a new wakeup phrase.
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as
subscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic. you enter the phrase.
3 Select Done.
Subscription Activation
You do not need to activate the subscription included with your
FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically
Activating Voice Command
after your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic Say your wakeup phrase.
signals from the pay service provider. 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 • Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
countries. • Speak commands as they appear on the screen.
8 Voice Command
• Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed. Tips After Pairing the Devices
• Increase the length of your wakeup phrase to reduce the • After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect
chance of accidental voice command activation. automatically each time you turn them on.
• Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and • When your phone is connected to your device, you are ready
exits voice command. to receive voice calls.
• When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last
Starting a Route Using Voice Command phone to which it was connected.
You can say the names of popular, well-known locations. • You might need to set your phone to connect to the device
1 Say your wakeup phrase (page 8). automatically when the device is turned on.
2 Say Find Place. Disconnecting Your Phone
3 Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the name of the 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
location. 2 Select Phone > None > Save.
4 Say the line number. Your phone is disconnected from your device but remains
5 Say Navigate. paired with your device.
Deleting a Paired Phone
Muting Instructions You can delete a paired phone to prevent it from automatically
You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without connecting to your device in the future.
muting the device.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth > Phone.
1 Select Apps > Voice Command > .
2 Select .
2 Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
3 Select the phone, and select Delete.
Disabling Voice Command
You can disable voice command, which prevents you from
Placing a Call
accidentally activating voice command while speaking. Dialing a Number
1 Select Apps > Voice Command > . 1 Select Apps > Phone > Dial.
2 Select Voice Command > Disabled. 2 Enter the number.
3 Select Dial.
Hands-Free Phone Calls Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book
Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each
About Hands-Free Calling time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few
minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on all
not support this feature.
models, or for all languages and regions.
Hands-free calling is available on some models. Using
1 Select Apps > Phone > Phone Book.
Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your 2 Select a contact.
mobile phone to become a hands-free device. To determine 3 Select Call.
whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is
compatible with your device, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Calling a Location
Your phone may not support all of the hands-free phone 1 Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories.
features your device provides. 2 Select a point of interest.
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3 Select Call.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
Receiving a Call
2 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
1 Place your phone and your Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10 minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not
m) of each other. support this feature.
2 On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology. 1 Select Apps > Phone > Call History.
3 Select an option: 2 Select a category.
• Select Settings > Bluetooth > Add Phone. A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.
• If you have already paired a different phone, select 3 Select a call.
Settings > Bluetooth > Phone > .
4 On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology. Using In-Call Options
5 On your device, select OK. 1 From the map, while on a call, select .
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears. 2 Select an option.
6 Select your phone from the list, and select OK. • To transfer audio to your phone, select Handset.
7 If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the device is TIP: You can use this feature if you want to turn off your
allowed to connect. device and remain on the call, or if you need privacy.
8 If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN into your phone.
12 Data Management
Map Tools: Selects the shortcuts that appear in the map tools 2 Select Bluetooth.
menu.
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page Traffic Settings
(page 6). To open the traffic settings page, from the main menu, select
myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses. Settings > Traffic.
Traffic: Enables traffic.
Enabling Maps
You can enable map products installed on your device. Current Provider: Sets the traffic provider to use for traffic
data. Auto selects the best available traffic data
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to automatically.
www.garmin.com/us/maps.
Subscriptions: Lists current traffic subscriptions.
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
Optimize Route: Selects whether to use optimized alternate
2 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
Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route. To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu,
Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or select Settings > Units & Time.
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
Safe Mode: Disables all functions that require significant display time.
operator attention and could become a distraction while Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.
driving.
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.
Route Preferences Language and Keyboard Settings
To open the Calculation Mode settings page, from the main To open the Language and Keyboard settings, from the main
menu, select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode. menu, select Settings > Language & Keyboard.
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle Voice Language: Sets the language for voice prompts.
acceleration data for a given route. Text Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected
Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can language.
be longer in distance. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the
Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance language of user-entered data or map data, such as street
but can take more time to drive. names.
Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less fuel than other Keyboard Language: Sets the language for your keyboard.
routes.
Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your Device and Privacy Settings
destination. To open the Device settings page, from the main menu, select
Settings > Device.
Display Settings About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID
To open the Display settings page, from the main menu, select number, and information on several other software features.
Settings > Display. EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements that apply to
Color Mode: Changes the brightness of the screen. Decreasing your choice.
the brightness can save battery power. NOTE: You need this information when you update the
Display Timeout: Sets the amount of idle time before your system software or purchase additional map data.
device enters sleep mode. Travel History: Allows the device to record information for the
Brightness: Adjusts the display brightness. myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.
Screenshot: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen. Clear Travel History: Clears your travel history for the
Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.
device storage.
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
Add Phone: Manages connection between your device and played.
wireless headsets with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that Restoring Settings
identifies your devices with Bluetooth wireless technology. You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the
factory default values.
Disabling Bluetooth
1 Select Settings.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
14 Appendix
My device is not acquiring satellite signals • Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and
• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (page 13). bring your phone within 33 feet (10 m) of the device.
• Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall • Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for several minutes.
Troubleshooting 15
Index ecoRoute 11
calibrating fuel economy 11
map perspective 7
map tools 6
ecoChallenge score 11 map view
Symbols HD accessory 10 2-D 7
2-D map view 7 mileage report 11 3-D 7
3-D map view 7 mileage reports 11 maps 5, 13
vehicle profile 11 browsing 3
A ecoRoute HD, accessory 10 data field 6
accessories 14 EULAs 13 detail level 12
active lane guidance 5 extras layers 6
adding stops 5 custom points of interest 4 lifetime 1
addresses, finding 3 safety cameras 7 nüMaps Guarantee 1
alerts nüMaps Lifetime 1
audio 13 F purchasing 14
proximity points 13 files theme 12
safety cameras 13 supported types 12 updating 1
answering calls 9 transferring 12 viewing routes 5
audio, proximity points 13 finding locations. 2 See also locations memory card 12
automatic volume 2 addresses 3 microSD card, installing 12
enabling 2 browsing the map 3 mileage reports 11
avoidances categories 2 mount, removing 14
area 6 cities 3 mounting the device
customizing 6 coordinates 3 automobile 1
deleting 6 intersections 3 dashboard 14
disabling 6 using the map 3 removing from mount 14
road 6 finding services, up ahead 5 suction cup 1, 14
road features 6 fuel, prices 11 muting, audio 9
fuel economy. 11 See also ecoRoute myGarmin, messages 11
B fuel price, changing 11
battery myTrends, routes 6
fuse, changing 14
charging 1, 2, 14, 15 N
maximizing 15 G navigation 4
problems 15 Garmin Express 1 off-road 4
Bluetooth technology 9, 15 registering the device 1 previewing routes 4
disabling 13 updating software 1 settings 13
enabling 9 Garmin Live Services 10 next turn 5
Bluetoothtechnology, settings 13 subscribing to 10 nüMaps Guarantee 1
brightness 2 geocaching 3 nüMaps Lifetime 1
going home 3
C GPS 1, 2 O
cables, power 14 off-road navigation 4
calibrating fuel economy 11 H on-screen buttons 2
calls 9 hands-free phone calls 9
answering 9 help. 10 See also product support P
call waiting 9 home pairing 9
contacts 9 calling 10 deleting paired headset 9
dialing 9 editing location 3 disconnecting 9
disabling 10 going 3 phone 9, 15
history 9 phone number 10 parking 3
home 10 setting locations 3 last spot 3
placing 9 phone
cameras, safety 7 I disconnecting 9
changing search area 3 ID number 13 pairing 9, 15
charging the device 1, 2, 14, 15 intersections, finding 3 phone book 9
cleaning the device 14 phone calls 9
cleaning the touchscreen 14 J answering 9
computer, connecting 12, 15 junction view 5 call waiting 9
coordinates 3 dialing 9
current location 6
K
keyboard 2 muting 9
custom POIs 4 voice dial 9
customizing, avoidances 6 language 13
layout 13 POI. 4 See also point of interest (POI)
customizing the device 12 POI Loader 4
D L points of interest (POI Loader) 4
language points of interest (POI)
dashboard mount 14
keyboard 13 custom 4
deleting
voice 13 extras 4
paired headset 9
latitude and longitude 3 POI Loader 4
trips 12
lifetime maps 1 power cables 14
destinations. See locations
locations 2, 3, 12 changing the fuse 14
detours 5
calling 9 vehicle 1
device care 14
current 3, 6 power key 1
dialing 9
recently found 3 product registration 1
directions 5
saving 3 product support 10
disconnecting phone 9
searching for 3 proximity points alerts, settings 13
display settings 13
setting home 3
driving directions 5 Q
simulated 4
Quick Search 2
E
ecoChallenge 11
M
map, data field 7 R
ecoChallenge score 11 recently found locations 3
map layers, customizing 6
resetting 11 registering the device 1
16 Index
removing mount 14 troubleshooting 14, 15
renaming trips 12 turn list 5
reports, mileage 11
resetting U
device 1 unit ID 13
trip data 6 up ahead
restoring settings 13 customizing 5
road conditions, weather 11 finding services 5
routes up ahead services 5
calculating 4 USB, disconnecting 12
myTrends 6
preferences 13
V
vehicle power cable 1
previewing 4
vehicle profile 11
starting 4
voice command 8, 9
stopping 5
activating 8
suggested 6
navigating with 9
viewing on the map 5
tips for using 8
S wakeup phrase 8
safety cameras, database 7 volume, adjusting 2
satellite signals
acquiring 1
W
weather 11
viewing 2
radar 11
saved locations 4, 12
road conditions 11
categories 4
Where Am I? 3, 6
deleting 4
editing 3
saving, current location 3
screen, brightness 2
screenshots 13
search bar 2
settings 13
shortcuts
adding 4
deleting 4
simulated locations 4
sleep mode 1
Smartphone Link 10
connecting 10
disabling calls 10
Garmin Live Services 10
software
updating 1
version 13
speech recognition 8
stops, adding 5
subscriptions
Garmin Live Services 10
nüMaps Lifetime 1
traffic 1
suction cup 14
T
theft, avoiding 14
time settings 2, 13
traffic 7, 8, 13
activating a subscription 8
adding subscriptions 8
alternate route 8
cameras 8
incidents 8
lifetime subscriptions 1
map 7
receiver 7
searching for delays 8
trafficTrends 8
traffic cameras 8
saving 8
viewing 8
trafficTrends 8
disabling 8
travel history 13
trip computer 6
resetting information 6
trip data 5
resetting 6
trip information, viewing 6
trip log, viewing 6
trip planner 11, 12
editing a trip 12
Index 17
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