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Page 1: ...nüvi 295W owner s manual ...

Page 2: ... any person or organization of such changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin the Garmin logo and nüvi are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries nüMaps Guarantee is a trademarkof Garmin Ltd or its subsidia...

Page 3: ...oday Go to http my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Updating the Software Go to www garmin com support nüMaps Guarantee To receive one free map update if available register your device at www garmin com support within 60 days of acquiring satellites while driving with your device You are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait ...

Page 4: ...f 8 Tips and Shortcuts 8 Using the Touchscreen 8 Arranging Shortcuts 8 Using the On screen Keyboard 9 About the Headphones 9 Acquiring Satellites 10 Changing Audio Settings 10 About the Automatic Screen Lock 11 Getting Help 11 Finding Destinations 12 Finding Your Present Location 12 Changing the Search Area 13 About Points of Interest 13 Working with Found Locations 14 Setting a Home Location 15 F...

Page 5: ...ng a Folder 31 Managing E mail Settings 31 Managing Your Contacts 32 Browsing the Web 35 Using the Web Browser 35 Setting Your Browser Home Page 36 Adding a Web Page as a Bookmark 36 Viewing Your Web Page History 36 Changing Browser Settings 37 Playing Music 38 Music Player File Types 38 Playing a Song 38 Changing the Music Player View 39 About Playlists 39 Searching the Music Player 40 Taking and...

Page 6: ...Mode 52 About Wi Fi 52 Customizing Your Device 54 General Device Settings 54 Security Settings 54 Date and Time Settings 55 Audio Settings 55 Navigation Settings 56 Application Settings 57 Display Settings 57 Viewing Software Information 58 Restoring Settings 58 Clearing All User Data 58 Appendix 59 About Satellite Signals 59 Battery Information 59 Mounting on Your Dashboard 60 Removing the Device...

Page 7: ...duct warnings and other important information Device Features microSD card slot under cap Contacts for the cradle Mini USB connector Power key Headphone audio out connector Volume up down keys Camera key NOTE The headphone audio out connector must be used with either the Garmin 2 5 mm to 3 5 mm adapter or the Garmin stereo headset with microphone ...

Page 8: ...d You can store files such as MP3s and JPEGs on a memory card in your device optional 1 Open the cap over the memory card slot 2 Insert the memory card in the memory slot with the gold contacts facing toward the device screen Installing the Battery 1 Press down firmly on the battery cover 2 Slide the battery cover off the back of the device Battery cover 3 Locate the lithium ion battery that came ...

Page 9: ...device will not charge if the temperature has exceeded 113 F 45 C If the device is mounted in the windshield remove it from the mount and place it somewhere out of direct sunlight to allow the battery to charge NOTE To ensure optimal performance you should charge the battery for at least four hours before using the device on battery power for the first time If you completely discharge the battery ...

Page 10: ...tion about accessories go to http buy garmin com Mounting the Device Warning This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat remove the device from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight Notice Before mounting the device see the Important Safety and Product Information guide ...

Page 11: ...eld and the suction cup with a lint free cloth 4 Place the suction cup on the windshield 5 Flip the lever back toward the windshield 6 Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm Lever Suction cup arm 7 Fit the gold contacts on the side of your device into the cradle 8 Tilt the device back until it snaps into the cradle 9 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehic...

Page 12: ... shortcut icon in the scrolling menu to start an application Touch and drag the bar to scroll through all of the shortcuts Touch to find and navigate to a location Touch to view the map Orienting the Screen Rotate the device to view in horizontal wide screen or vertical portrait mode ...

Page 13: ...is based on the location of the device or the selected time zone GPS satellite strength The more colored bars that appear the stronger the satellite signal If there is no satellite signal or the device is in simulator mode a red X appears Battery charge level page 59 External power is connected and the battery is charging External power is connected and the device is fully charged Data transfer ac...

Page 14: ...r to scroll slowly Touch to view a menu of options for the screen or application Using the Touchscreen Touch and drag your finger to slowly scroll the screen Scroll the screen both vertically and horizontally when available Touch drag and quickly remove your finger flick the screen to quickly scroll the screen Touch the screen to stop scrolling Arranging Shortcuts You can change the order of short...

Page 15: ...l symbols Touch to display an alphabetic keyboard Touch the text or numbers on the screen to insert a cursor Using Text Completion The device includes a text completion feature that recognizes words you are typing 1 Begin typing a word The closest match appears in blue 2 Continue typing The text completion words may change or disappear 3 Touch Auto to accept a word About the Headphones You can use...

Page 16: ...h as navigation and media Changing the Volume Press the Volume Up or Volume Down key Muting the Device 1 Press the Volume Up or Volume Down key 2 Touch Mute When the device is set to mute appears when the screen is locked Setting the Device to Vibrate You can set the device to vibrate to indicate new e mail messages as well as calendar and clock alarms 1 From the scrolling menu touch Settings Audi...

Page 17: ...in the mount with external power the screen will not automatically lock Manually Locking the Device Press the Power key Unlocking the Device 1 Quickly press the Power key if necessary 2 Double tap Adjusting the Screen Timeout Length 1 From the scrolling menu touch Settings Display Auto Lock 2 Touch a time 3 Touch OK Getting Help 1 From the scrolling menu touch Tools Help 2 Touch a topic ...

Page 18: ...our location From the scrolling menu touch Tools Where Am I Tip You can also open the Where Am I page by touching the vehicle icon on the map Sending Your Location in an E mail Message Before you can send your location in an e mail message you must create an e mail account page 28 1 From the scrolling menu touch Tools Where Am I Save Location 2 Enter a name for the location 3 Touch Done 4 From the...

Page 19: ... Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest such as restaurants hotels and auto services Finding by Spelling the Name 1 From the Home screen touch Where To Points of Interest Spell Name 2 Enter all or part of the name 3 Touch an item Finding by Category 1 From the Home screen touch Where To Points of Interest 2 Touch a category 3 Touch a subcategory if necessary Ti...

Page 20: ... e mail message Touch to create a route to the location Starting a Route to a Location 1 Find a location 2 Touch Go 3 Touch a navigation mode if necessary Sending a Location in an E mail Message Before you can send a location in an e mail message you must create an e mail account page 28 1 Find a location 2 Touch Send Location 3 Touch To 4 Add a recipient 5 Touch Done 6 Touch Message 7 Enter a mes...

Page 21: ...st set your home location page 15 Touch Where To Home Go Finding Local Businesses Before you can use this service you must have a Wi Fi connection page 52 This service is not available in all areas You can search for local businesses by spelling the name of a location or by spelling the name of a category like salon or coffee 1 From the Home screen touch Where To Local Search 2 Select an option To...

Page 22: ...by city or postal code Not all map data provides postal code searching 4 Enter the number for the address 5 Touch Done 6 Enter the street name 7 Touch Done 8 Touch the street if necessary 9 Touch the city if necessary 10 Touch the address if necessary About Saved Locations You can save and edit locations and assign them to categories Saving a Location 1 Find a location 2 Touch Save The location is...

Page 23: ...igning a Saved Location to a Category 1 From the Home screen touch Where To Favorites 2 Touch a category 3 Touch an item 4 Touch Edit Change Categories 5 Touch the categories to assign to this location Finding a Saved Location Before you can find a saved location you must save at least one location page 16 1 From the Home screen touch Where To Favorites 2 Touch a category Tip To narrow the search ...

Page 24: ...sition is saved automatically When your last position is saved appears on the map Starting a Route to Your Last Position Touch Where To Favorites All Categories Last Position Go Viewing Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found 1 From the Home screen touch Where To Recently Found 2 Touch a location Clearing the Recently Found List Touch Where To Recently Foun...

Page 25: ...as taken You can use this information to navigate to locations and landmarks shown in photographs 1 From the Home screen touch Where To Panoramio Photos A list of photographs from nearby locations appears 2 Touch a photograph Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination you can use your device to navigate there This feature can be especially helpful when geocachi...

Page 26: ...e province 3 Touch Search All 4 Enter all or part of the name of the first street 5 Touch the street 6 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to find the second street 7 Touch the intersection if necessary About Extras You can download additional content for your device such as customized points of interest and travel guides from www garmin com extras Finding Extras Before you can use extras you must add them to yo...

Page 27: ...tion only for areas for which you have maps loaded on your device A speed limit icon may appear as you travel on major roadways NOTICE The speed limit icon feature is for information only and does not replace the driver s responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you m...

Page 28: ...iew the map in three dimensions Touch anywhere on the map An arrow points to the location Touch for more options Navigating in Driving Mode Before you can navigate with your device you must acquire satellites page 10 1 Find a location page 12 2 Touch Go The device creates a route to the location and opens the map Your route is marked with a magenta line As you travel your device guides you to your...

Page 29: ...h Show Map The map appears with your route marked with a magenta line Viewing Route Details You can view all of the turns for your route and the distance between turns 1 While navigating a route touch the text bar on the top of the map 2 Touch a turn on the list to view details for the turn Viewing the Next Turn You can view the next turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach ...

Page 30: ... touch 2 From the scrolling menu touch Detour If your active route is the only reasonable option the device might not calculate a detour Stopping the Route 1 While navigating a route touch 2 From the scrolling menu touch Stop Avoiding Road Features 1 From the scrolling menu touch Settings Navigation Automobile Avoidances 2 Select the check boxes to indicate the road features to avoid 3 Touch OK Vi...

Page 31: ...he arrow points at the bug indicator NOTE The bug indicator is the inverted triangle at the top of the compass which indicates your heading 3 Continue traveling in this direction toward your destination Calibrating the Compass 1 From the Home screen touch View Map Speed Calibrate Compass 2 Follow the on screen instructions About Custom Routes You can plan and save custom routes that include multip...

Page 32: ...ct 6 Touch Add Via Point to add other via points to the route if necessary 7 Touch to save the route Editing a Custom Route Before you can edit a custom route you must plan and save at least one route page 25 1 Touch Where To Routes 2 Touch a route 3 Edit the route Touch Change Name Touch View Map and select an option Touch Add Via Point see page 26 Touch Reorder to move a location down or up in t...

Page 33: ...st one route page 25 1 Touch Where To Routes 2 Touch a route 3 Touch Go Viewing Your Trip Log You can record the path you travel called a trip log and display it as a blue green line on the map 1 From the scrolling menu touch Settings Navigation 2 Select Automobile or Pedestrian 3 Touch Trip Log Show OK As you travel the trip log appears on the map Clearing the Trip Log From the scrolling menu tou...

Page 34: ...rmation Contact your e mail account provider for configuration information 1 From the scrolling menu touch E mail Add Account 2 Enter the e mail address 3 Touch Done 4 Enter the password 5 Touch Done 6 If necessary enter account configuration information from your service provider 7 Touch Save Viewing an E mail Message Before you can send or receive e mail messages you must have a Wi Fi connection...

Page 35: ... mail to another recipient Touch Delete to delete the e mail Touch Mark Unopened to display the e mail as unopened in your inbox Touch Maximum Mailbox Size to select the maximum size for the mailbox Sending an E mail Message Before you can send or receive e mail messages you must have a Wi Fi connection page 52 1 From the scrolling menu touch E mail Compose 2 Touch To 3 Select an option Touch Use ...

Page 36: ...ation find a location page 12 and touch Select Touch Picture touch a picture and touch Select 7 Touch Message 8 Enter the message 9 Touch for more options Touch Set Importance touch an importance level and touch OK Touch Save to Drafts Touch Send Later 10 Touch Send About E mail Attachments You can view the following types of e mail attachments Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Adobe PDF HTML Plain ...

Page 37: ...nu touch E mail 2 Select an option Touch Change Folder to search a different folder Touch Search Current Folder to search the folder 3 Enter the search text 4 Touch Done Changing Folders 1 From the scrolling menu touch E mail 2 Touch Change Folder 3 Touch a folder Managing E mail Settings Setting an E mail Signature You can set an e mail signature for each e mail account 1 From the scrolling menu ...

Page 38: ...1 From the scrolling menu touch Settings Applications E mail Default Account 2 Touch an account 3 Touch OK Managing Your Contacts Adding a Contact 1 From the scrolling menu touch Contacts 2 Touch an item 3 Enter the information 4 Touch Done or OK Searching for a Contact 1 From the scrolling menu touch Contacts 2 Touch and drag the contact list ...

Page 39: ...m the scrolling menu touch Contacts 2 Touch a contact 3 Touch Edit Contact 4 Touch the picture placeholder 5 Select an option Touch Take a Picture to take a picture using the device camera Touch a saved picture 6 Touch or to size the picture 7 Touch Select Changing a Picture for a Contact 1 From the scrolling menu touch Contacts 2 Touch a contact 3 Touch Edit Contact 4 Touch the picture 5 Touch Ch...

Page 40: ... field 5 Touch Search for location 6 Find a location page 12 7 Touch Select Deleting a Contact 1 From the scrolling menu touch Contacts 2 Touch a contact 3 Touch Delete Yes Starting a Route to a Contact 1 From the scrolling menu touch Contacts 2 Touch a contact 3 Touch Go 4 If necessary touch an address field to enter a location 5 Find a location page 12 6 Touch Select Go ...

Page 41: ...must have a Wi Fi connection page 52 Touch to zoom in on the center of the screen Touch to zoom out from the center of the screen Touch to return to the Home screen Touch to refresh the Web page Touch to stop loading the Web page Touch to enter a URL Touch to return to the previous Web page in your history Touch Forward to go to the next Web page in your history Touch and drag the screen to scroll...

Page 42: ...n the Web page to save 2 Touch Bookmarks Add Current Page Done Removing a Web Page from Bookmarks 1 From the scrolling menu touch Web Browser Bookmarks Delete 2 Select the Web page to remove 3 Touch Delete Viewing a Bookmarked Web Page 1 From the scrolling menu touch Web Browser Bookmarks 2 Touch a Web page to view in the browser Viewing Your Web Page History Before you can access Web browser feat...

Page 43: ...nter a recipient Touch Add Contact to select a contact 7 Touch Subject 8 Enter a subject 9 Touch Attachments to add an attachment optional 10 Touch Message 11 Enter the message 12 Touch Send Changing Browser Settings 1 From the scrolling menu touch Settings Applications Browser 2 Change browser settings Touch JavaScript On OK to allow JavaScript Touch Accept Cookies Yes OK to enable cookies Touch ...

Page 44: ...age or anywhere on the memory card All supported music files on your device are displayed in the Music Player Playing a Song Before playing songs or creating playlists you must transfer music files to your device page 52 1 From the scrolling menu touch Music Player 2 Touch a category and subcategory if necessary 3 Touch a song The music player plays the selected song and the following songs ...

Page 45: ...topping the music About Playlists A playlist is a list of songs that can be saved The playlist appears on the playlist screen of the music player You can also create and save playlists for future playback Creating a Playlist 1 From the scrolling menu touch Music Player Playlists New Playlist 2 Touch a category and subcategory if necessary 3 Select the check box next to each song to add to the play...

Page 46: ...tion Touch Save enter the name and touch Done Touch Add Songs touch a category and subcategory select the songs and touch OK Touch Remove Songs select the songs and touch OK Deleting a Playlist 1 From the scrolling menu touch Music Player Playlists 2 Touch the playlist to delete 3 Touch 4 Touch Remove Playlist Yes Searching the Music Player 1 From the scrolling menu touch Music Player All 2 Enter ...

Page 47: ... The device must be receiving GPS signals to assign a GPS location to the photo page 10 3 Press the Camera key halfway to focus on the object A green box appears on the screen Your device focuses on the object inside the box 4 Press and hold the Camera key until you hear the camera click The picture is saved About Picture File Types Your device supports the following file types for pictures JPEG P...

Page 48: ...ouch Camera Slideshow Deleting Pictures 1 From the scrolling menu touch Camera Delete Pictures 2 Touch the pictures to delete 3 Touch Delete Yes Sharing Pictures 1 From the scrolling menu touch Camera 2 Touch a picture 3 Touch Share 4 Touch To 5 Select an option Touch Use Keyboard to enter a recipient Touch Add Contact to select a contact 6 Touch Subject 7 Enter a subject 8 Touch Message 9 Enter t...

Page 49: ...e picture Touch and to adjust the zoom level Touch to rotate the picture 5 Touch Set Portrait 6 Set the picture for landscape mode Touch and drag to move the picture Touch and to adjust the zoom level Touch to rotate the picture 7 Touch Set Landscape Starting a Route to a Picture You can route to pictures that have GPS location information page 41 1 From the scrolling menu touch Camera 2 Touch a p...

Page 50: ...ing appointments Touch Month to view the monthly calendar The present day is circled in red Touch an appointment to view details Creating an Appointment 1 From the scrolling menu touch Calendar 2 Touch the date of the appointment 3 Touch New 4 Complete an action Touch Subject enter a subject and touch Done Touch Location and select an option Touch Enter Location Name enter the address or location ...

Page 51: ...location for an appointment 1 From the scrolling menu touch Calendar 2 Touch the appointment 3 Touch Go Checking the Weather Forecast CAUTION The weather information provided through this product is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors inaccuracies or outdated information and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively Always use common sense while driving or navigating a...

Page 52: ...eather Forecast in Other Cities 1 From the scrolling menu touch Weather Weather Near A Different City OK 2 Enter the city name 3 Touch Done 4 Touch the city 5 Touch Select Viewing the Weather Forecast for a Favorite Location 1 From the scrolling menu touch Weather Weather Near A Favorite OK 2 Touch an option 3 Touch the location 4 Touch Select Using the Clock For information on manually changing t...

Page 53: ... OK 6 Select how often the alarm should repeat 7 Touch OK 8 Touch Save Managing Alarms Touch an alarm and touch Disabled Yes to disable the alarm while retaining the settings Touch an alarm and touch Disabled No to enable the alarm Touch an alarm and touch Delete Yes to delete an alarm When the alarm sounds touch Snooze to hear the alarm again in 10 minutes When the alarm sounds touch Dismiss to t...

Page 54: ... to reset the timer Using the Converter Converting Units 1 From the scrolling menu touch Tools Converter 2 Touch the button under Convert 3 Touch the type of items to be converted 4 Touch OK 5 Touch a unit of measurement 6 Touch the unit type 7 Touch OK 8 Touch a number 9 Enter the number of units to be converted 10 Touch OK 11 To clear the number of units touch Clear optional Setting Conversion R...

Page 55: ... 10 Repeat steps 7 through 9 to set the conversion rate for the other currency if necessary 11 Touch Save Using the Calculator From the scrolling menu touch Tools Calculator Using Notes Creating a Note 1 From the scrolling menu touch Tools Notes 2 Touch New 3 Enter the note 4 Touch Done Editing a Note 1 From the scrolling menu touch Tools Notes 2 Touch a note 3 Touch Edit 4 Edit the note 5 Touch D...

Page 56: ...ols Notes 2 Touch a note 3 Touch Send 4 Send your e mail message page 29 About the Checklist You can use the checklist to track bill payments groceries travel and vehicle maintenance You can also create new checklists Creating a Checklist 1 From the scrolling menu touch Tools Checklist 2 Touch New Checklist 3 Enter the name 4 Touch Done 5 Touch Add Remove Items New Item 6 Enter the name of the ite...

Page 57: ...s 1 From the scrolling menu touch Tools Checklist 2 Touch a checklist 3 Select an option Select the check boxes to indicate the items to appear on your checklist Touch Check All to select all of the items on the checklist Touch Clear All Checks to clear all of the items on the checklist Touch Add Remove Items New Item enter the name of the item and touch Done Touch Add Remove Items Delete Items se...

Page 58: ...y card page 2 2 Connect the mini USB cable to the connector on the bottom of the device not the cradle 3 Connect the cable to your computer 4 Touch Yes to switch to mass storage mode 5 Double click the My Computer icon Windows computers or the mounted volume icon Mac computers on your computer Two additional drives volumes appear in the list of drives on your computer One is the internal memory of...

Page 59: ... a Wi Fi network the device remembers the network for future use These networks appear in the network list even when they are out of range Adding a Network You can add non broadcasting networks or other networks that your device does not automatically detect 1 From the scrolling menu touch Settings System Wi Fi Add Network Name 2 Enter a network 3 Touch Done 4 Enter the network information as appr...

Page 60: ... GPS functions including simulating routes when you are not receiving GPS signals Connected Services Feedback allows Garmin to collect your speed your direction and your location information and share it with strategic partners and service providers Note When you use Wi Fi your device automatically sends the collected data Security Settings Creating a PIN to Unlock the Screen When security is turn...

Page 61: ...s the language for all on screen text Keyboard sets the language for the characters on the keyboard TIP Touch to search the list of languages or to preview the keyboard Date and Time Settings From the scrolling menu touch Settings System Date Time Date Format sets the date format Time Format sets the time format to 12 Hour 24 Hour or UTC Time Zone Selection allows you to select a time zone manuall...

Page 62: ...min com extras Audio Boost allows you to bypass the audio voltage limit of 150 mV Navigation Settings You can use different navigation settings for Automobile Driving and Pedestrian Walking usage modes Automobile and Pedestrian Navigation Settings From the scrolling menu touch Settings Navigation Automobile or Pedestrian Route Preference sets the preference for calculating routes Map Detail sets t...

Page 63: ... your position on the map Trip Log displays the path of your travels on the map Viewing Map Information From the scrolling menu touch Settings Navigation Map Info A list of installed maps appears Note Clear the check box next to a map to disable the map Application Settings Changing the Main Menu Order 1 Touch Settings Applications Main Menu Order 2 Touch an item to move 3 Touch a position in the ...

Page 64: ...to lock time can save battery power Screen Shot allows you to take a picture of the device screen Viewing Software Information From the scrolling menu touch Settings About Restoring Settings From the scrolling menu touch Settings Restore Clearing All User Data notice This process restores all settings to factory defaults and removes all user data Any items that you have saved on your device such a...

Page 65: ...g Detailed GPS Signal Information From the scrolling menu touch Tools Where Am I Satellite Info Battery Information in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it Do not unplug the device until it is totally charged Maximizing the Battery Life From the scrolling menu touch Settings Di...

Page 66: ...e battery in the device use the lithium ion battery Garmin Part Number 010 11212 14 For more information on purchasing a replacement battery go to http buy garmin com Mounting on Your Dashboard Notice The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed A mounting disk is included in some device packages Use the mounting disk to mount your device to the dashboard ...

Page 67: ...eleases the ball on the mount Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you 2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you Resetting the Device WARNING Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery A sharp object may puncture the battery which may present a risk of fire chemical burn electrolyte leak and or injury If the device stops functi...

Page 68: ...hscreen or damage may result To help avoid theft remove the device and mount from sight when not in use Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup Specifications Physical size W H D 2 29 4 41 0 57 in 58 1 112 14 6 mm Weight 4 83 oz 137 g Display 3 5 in diagonal 272 480 pixels WQVGA display with white backlight and touchscreen Case Not waterproof IP51 Operating Temperature range f...

Page 69: ...able or DC input using mini USB connector Usage 3 W max GPS receiver High sensitivity Acquisition times Warm 1 sec Cold 38 sec Factory Reset 45 sec Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky Other connectivity Wi Fi mini USB 2 0 Operating System Linux Camera Photos 3 0 MP camera Data storage Internal memory data stored indefinitely Computer interface Plug and ...

Page 70: ...age 3 Replace the battery page 60 The device will not charge Replace the fuse in the vehicle power cable As a safety precaution in high temperature environments the device will suspend charging and use battery power If the device is mounted in a vehicle remove the device from the mount and place it out of direct sunlight Which files can I delete Do not delete necessary files In mass storage mode d...

Page 71: ...olume 10 audio out 63 automatic screen lock 11 automobile mode 56 avoiding road features 24 57 B backlight See brightness battery 3 charging 3 cover 2 discharging 3 information 59 installing 2 life 59 removing 60 replacing 60 BMP 41 bookmarks 36 brightness 57 59 browser buttons 35 features 35 home page 36 settings 37 browsing the Web 35 businesses 15 See also points of interest button See key See ...

Page 72: ...48 coordinates 19 changing the format 20 entering 19 cradle 5 currency 48 49 custom routes 25 adding via points 26 deleting 27 editing 26 navigating 27 planning 25 D dashboard mounting the device 60 data entering 9 date and time settings 55 date format 55 daytime screen background 58 deleting all user data 58 files 52 64 destinations See locations See points of interest detours 24 device care 62 d...

Page 73: ...ound locations 14 routes to 14 sending 14 G general device settings 54 geocaching 19 globe view 22 going home 15 GPS acquiring satellites 59 signal information viewing 59 simulator 54 guarantee new maps i H headphone audio out connector 1 headphones 9 63 headset 63 help file 11 history Web page 36 home location 15 home page Web browser 36 home screen device 6 I icons 7 information trip 24 intersec...

Page 74: ...n 23 options 21 22 route details 23 settings for 56 57 updating i zooming in and out 22 23 map view 56 2 D 57 3 D 57 north up 57 track up 56 master clear 58 maximum speed resetting 25 memory card installing 2 slot 1 transferring files 52 menu customizing 57 messages e mail 29 microSD card installing 2 slot 1 transferring files 52 mini USB connector 1 money exchange rates 48 mounting on the windshi...

Page 75: ...wing 42 viewing slideshows 42 places See locations See points of interest playlists 39 creating 39 deleting 40 editing 40 playing 40 PNG 41 points of interest 13 See also locations power cable vehicle 5 power key 1 product support i R recently found list clearing 18 recently found locations 16 registration i removing the device cradle and mount 61 resetting device 61 trip information 25 restoring ...

Page 76: ...ies and 13 favorites 17 home 15 local search 15 points of interest 13 recently found 18 satellites and 10 spelling the name 13 Where Am I 12 search location default 13 security settings 54 sending e mail 28 locations 14 settings 54 58 application 57 audio 55 56 date and time 55 display 57 general 54 language 55 menu order 57 navigation 56 57 restoring 58 security 54 55 shortcuts 8 signals 59 signa...

Page 77: ...ware i URLs entering 35 sending 37 USB mass storage mode 52 user data deleting 58 UTC time format 55 V vehicle power cable 5 vehicle route See driving route via points 24 vibrate mode 55 volume up down keys 1 W walking mode 25 56 walking route settings 56 wallpaper 43 weather forecast 45 for a favorite location 46 for other cities 46 Web browser buttons 35 features 35 home page 36 settings 37 Web ...

Page 78: ... 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Sijhih Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com April 2010 Part Number 190 01218 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan ...

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