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7

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.

Disabling trafficTrends

To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data, 

you must disable trafficTrends.

Select 

Settings

 > 

Traffic

 > 

trafficTrends™

.

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 (

trafficTrends™

).

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Traffic

.

2

Select the 

Traffic

 check box.

Voice Command

NOTE: 

Voice command is not available for all languages and 

regions, and may not be available on all models.

NOTE: 

Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired 

performance when in a noisy environment.
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.

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.

TIP: 

You can reduce the chance of accidental voice command 

activation by using a strong wakeup phrase.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Voice Command

 >   > 

Wake Up Phrase

.

2

Enter a new wakeup phrase.
The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as 

you enter the phrase.

3

Select 

Done

.

Activating Voice Command

Say your wakeup phrase.
The voice command menu appears.

Voice Command Tips

• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• 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.
• Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.
• Increase the length of your wakeup phrase to reduce the 

chance of accidental voice command activation.

• Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and 

exits voice command.

Starting a Route Using Voice Command

You can say the names of popular, well-known locations.

1

Say your wakeup phrase (

Setting the Wakeup Phrase

).

2

Say 

Find Place

.

3

Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the name of the 

location.

4

Say the line number.

5

Say 

Navigate

.

Muting Instructions

You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without 

muting the device.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Voice Command

 >  .

2

Select 

Mute Instructions

 > 

Enabled

.

Disabling Voice Command

You can disable voice command, which prevents you from 

accidentally activating voice command while speaking.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Voice Command

 >  .

2

Select 

Voice Command

 > 

Disabled

.

Voice Control

For regions where the Voice Command feature is unavailable, 

the Voice Control feature is activated. Voice Control allows you 

to use your voice to control the device. Before you can use the 

Voice Control feature, you must configure it for your voice.

Configuring Voice Control

The Voice Control feature must be configured for a single user's 

voice and does not work for other users.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Voice Control

.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions to record commands for 

each voice control phrase.

NOTE: 

You do not have to read the exact phrase on the 

screen. You may say an alternative command with the same 

meaning based on your preference.

To use a voice control feature, you must say the command you 

recorded for the feature.

Using Voice Control

1

Say the command you recorded for the 

Voice Control 

phrase.
The voice control menu appears.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Voice Control Tips

• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• 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.
• Listen for a tone to confirm when the device successfully 

receives a command.

Hands-Free Phone Calls

About Hands-Free Calling

NOTE: 

Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on all 

models, or for all languages and regions.
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

.

Your phone may not support all of the hands-free phone 

features your device provides.

Voice Command

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Summary of Contents for 2509 series

Page 1: ...n vi 2509 2609 Series Owner s Manual July 2014 Printed in Taiwan 190 01707 00_0B...

Page 2: ...min Express HomePort MapSource myGarmin ecoRoute myTrends trafficTrends n Maps Guarantee and n Maps Lifetime are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without t...

Page 3: ...ing Upcoming Points of Interest 6 Customizing the Up Ahead Categories 6 Trip Information 6 Viewing Trip Data from the Map 6 Viewing the Trip Information Page 6 Viewing the Trip Log 6 Resetting Trip In...

Page 4: ...le Settings 14 Enabling Maps 14 Navigation Settings 14 Calculation Mode Settings 14 Avoiding Toll Roads 14 Avoiding Toll Stickers 14 Bluetooth Settings 14 Disabling Bluetooth 14 Display Settings 14 Tr...

Page 5: ...ription which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of your device For terms and conditions go to www garmin com us maps numaps _ lifetime LMT This model includes a n Maps Lifetime subscr...

Page 6: ...s free calling automatic volume allows the device to adjust the volume level based on the background noise in the vehicle Hands Free Phone Calls Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the devic...

Page 7: ...Select Searching Near 3 Select an option 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...

Page 8: ...n add custom categories to organize your saved locations NOTE Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have saved at least 12 locations 1 Select Where To Saved 2 Select a location 3 Sel...

Page 9: ...y 4 Select a point of interest and select Go Exploring a Venue You can view a list of all points of interest located within each venue 1 Select a venue 2 Select Explore this Venue 3 Select a category...

Page 10: ...ist select and drag the arrow to the right of the category name To change a category select the category To create a custom category select a category select Custom Search and enter the name of a busi...

Page 11: ...ortcuts that appear in the map tools menu 1 Select Settings Map Vehicle Map Tools 2 Select the map tools to include in the menu 3 Select Save Customizing the Map Layers You can customize which data ap...

Page 12: ...ident use the arrows to view additional incidents 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...

Page 13: ...names of popular well known locations 1 Say your wakeup phrase Setting the Wakeup Phrase 2 Say Find Place 3 Listen for the voice prompt and speak the name of the location 4 Say the line number 5 Say N...

Page 14: ...ook 2 Select a contact 3 Select Call Calling a Location 1 Select Apps Phone Browse Categories 2 Select a point of interest 3 Select Call Receiving a Call When you receive a call select Answer or Ignor...

Page 15: ...t A list of services and subscription prices appears 3 Select a service 4 Select the price 5 Select Subscribe 6 Follow the on screen instructions About ecoRoute In some areas before you can use ecoRou...

Page 16: ...nect to your Foursquare account through Smartphone Link to check in at any location and view thousands of unique points of interest Checking in with Foursquare Before you can check in with Foursquare...

Page 17: ...Destinations Before you can use this feature you must enable the travel history feature Device and Privacy Settings You can view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map Select Apps...

Page 18: ...ates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance Shorter Distance Calculates routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive Less Fuel Calculates routes that coul...

Page 19: ...e factory default values 1 Select Settings 2 If necessary select a settings category 3 Select Restore Device Information Specifications Operating temperature range 4 to 131 F 20 to 55 C Charging tempe...

Page 20: ...l Maps 1 Go to your device product page at www garmin com 2 Click the Maps tab 3 Follow the on screen instructions Purchasing Accessories Go to http buy garmin com Troubleshooting The suction cup will...

Page 21: ...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 dev...

Page 22: ...ng software 1 Garmin Live Services 11 subscribing to 11 geocaching 4 going home 4 GPS 2 H hands free phone calls 9 help 10 See also product support home calling 10 editing location 4 going 4 phone num...

Page 23: ...cup 16 T theft avoiding 16 time settings 2 15 traffic 7 9 14 activating a subscription 8 adding subscriptions 8 alternate route 8 cameras 8 incidents 8 lifetime subscriptions 1 map 8 receiver 8 search...

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