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• To dial a number using your voice, select 

Voice Dial

, and 

speak a phone number.

• To call a contact from your phone book, select 

Phone 

Book

, and select a contact.

• To call a recently dialed or received phone number, select 

Call History

, and select a number.

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device

You can temporarily disconnect a Bluetooth device without 

deleting it from the paired devices list. The Bluetooth device can 

connect to your Navigator device automatically in the future.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Bluetooth

.

2

Select the device to disconnect.

3

Clear the check box next to the name of your paired device.

Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device

You can delete a paired Bluetooth device to prevent it from 

automatically connecting to your Navigator device in the future.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Bluetooth

.

2

Select the device to delete.

3

Select 

Unpair device

.

Using the Apps

Viewing Help Files

Select 

Apps

 > 

Help

 to view the full owner's manual.

Searching Help Topics

Select 

Apps

 > 

Help

 >  .

About Garmin Live Services

Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be 

connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link.
Some services, like weather, are available as separate apps on 

your device. Other services, like traffic, enhance the existing 

navigation features on your device. Features that require access 

to Garmin Live Services display the Smartphone Link symbol 

and appear only when the device is connected to a supported 

phone running Smartphone Link.

Subscribing to Garmin Live Services

Before you can subscribe to Garmin Live Services, you must 

install the Smartphone Link app on your phone.

1

Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone.

2

Select 

Garmin Live Services

.

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.

Smartphone Link

Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows you to 

synchronize location data with your phone and access live 

information using your phone data connection. Your device 

transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless 

technology. Live information is available through free and 

subscription-based plans from Garmin Live Services.
Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized 

with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone 

Link.

Downloading Smartphone Link

Smartphone Link is available for some smartphones. See the 

application store for your phone for compatibility and availability 

information.

Download Smartphone Link from the application store on 

your supported phone.
See your phone owner's manual for information on 

downloading and installing applications.

Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device

Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on 

your phone.

1

From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a 

location (see the owner's manual for your phone).

2

From the application menu, select 

Smartphone Link

.

The next time you connect your device to your phone, the 

location is transferred to the recently found items on your 

device.

Viewing the Weather Forecast

Before you can use this feature, you must connect your device 

to a supported phone running Smartphone Link. This feature is 

not available in all areas.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Weather

.

2

Select a day.
The detailed forecast for that day appears.

Viewing Weather Near a Different City

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Weather

 > 

Current Location

.

2

Select an option:
• To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.
• To add a favorite city, select 

Add City

, and enter a city 

name.

Viewing the Weather Radar

Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced 

Weather service using Smartphone Link.
You can view an animated, color-coded radar map of current 

weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map. The 

weather icon changes to show weather in the vicinity, such as 

rain, snow, and thunderstorms.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Weather

.

2

If necessary, select a city.

3

Select   > 

Weather Radar

.

Viewing Weather Alerts

Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced 

Weather service using Smartphone Link.
While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may 

appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts 

near your current location or near a selected city.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Weather

.

2

If necessary, select a city.

3

Select   > 

Weather Alerts

.

Checking Road Conditions

Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced 

Weather service using Smartphone Link.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Weather

.

2

If necessary, select a city.

3

Select   > 

Road Conditions

.

8

Using the Apps

Summary of Contents for BMW Motorrad Navigator VI

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ... USA and other countries BaseCamp myGarmin myTrends nüMaps Guarantee nüMaps Lifetime and trafficTrends are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such name by Garmin is under license microSD is a trademark of SD 3C Windows is a register...

Page 3: ...he power key before the prompt appears the device enters sleep mode 2 Select Off Resetting the Device You can reset your device if it stops functioning Hold the power key for 10 seconds Removing the Battery You can remove the battery if you do not intend to use the device for an extended period of time 1 Loosen the screws and remove the battery compartment cover 2 Press and hold the release tab À ...

Page 4: ...Follow the on screen instructions Activating Lifetime Maps NOTE Lifetime Maps are not applicable to products that do not have pre loaded maps NOTE Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map updates when and as such updates are made available by Garmin during the useful life of one compatible Garmin product or as long as Garmin receives map data from a third party supplier whichever is shorter For th...

Page 5: ... applicable select a destination from the Quick Search list 5 If necessary select the appropriate destination Finding a Location Using the Search Bar You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a category brand name address or city name 1 Select Where To 2 Select Enter Search in the search bar 3 Enter all or part of the search term Suggested search terms appear below the search ...

Page 6: ...s select a location 3 Select 4 Select Save Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map select the vehicle icon 2 Select Save 3 Enter a name and select Done 4 Select OK Starting a Route to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To Saved 2 If necessary select a category or select All Saved Places 3 Select a location 4 Select Go Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where To Saved 2 If necessary select a catego...

Page 7: ... at all times Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs The route is marked with a magenta line A checkered flag marks your destination As you travel the device guides you to the destination with voice prompts when the device is in the automotive mount or connected to a Bluetooth headset arrows on the m...

Page 8: ... OK 3 Select Save Changing the Map Dashboard The dashboard displays trip information at the bottom of the map You can select different dashboards to change the style and the layout of the information 1 Select Settings Map Vehicle Dashboards 2 Use the arrows to select a dashboard 3 Select Save Changing the Map Perspective 1 Select Settings Map Vehicle Driving Map View 2 Select an option Select Trac...

Page 9: ... Navigator device select Settings Bluetooth Scan for Devices 5 Select OK A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears 6 Select your headset from the list and select OK Your device sends navigation prompts to your headset as you navigate a route Enabling or Disabling Headset Features You can enable or disable features for your paired Bluetooth headset 1 Select Settings Bluetooth 2 Select your paired ...

Page 10: ...ve Services Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone Link Downloading Smartphone Link Smartphone Link is available for some smartphones See the application store for your phone for compatibility and availability information Download Smartphone Link from the application store on your supported phone See your phone own...

Page 11: ...ocial Network Accounts for the Garmin Tracker App Before you can post your location on social networks using the Garmin Tracker app you must enable your social network accounts in the Smartphone Link app on your smartphone 1 On your compatible smartphone open the Smartphone Link app 2 Select Social Networks Sharing Your Status and Location Before you can share your location or status updates with ...

Page 12: ...aring Trips You can share trips with compatible Garmin devices using Bluetooth wireless technology 1 Place your device within 33 ft 10 m of a compatible Garmin device 2 Select Apps Trip Planner Share Bluetooth 3 Select a trip and select Done 4 Select a device from the list and select OK Creating a Round Trip Route The device can create a round trip route using a specified starting location and a d...

Page 13: ...rency 7 Enter a value and select Done 8 Select OK Media Player The media player can play music or audio from these sources Music files stored on your Navigator device Bluetooth audio from a paired phone Bluetooth audio from a compatible iPod mp3 player About the Media Player Before you can use the media player you must pair your device with a compatible Bluetooth headset that supports the A2DP pro...

Page 14: ...o Viewing Traffic on the Map The traffic map shows color coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads 1 From the map select Traffic 2 If necessary select Traffic Legend to view the legend for the traffic map Traffic in Your Area Searching for Traffic Incidents 1 From the map select Traffic Traffic Conditions 2 Select 3 Select an item in the list 4 If there is more than one incident use the arrows...

Page 15: ...ctive route Avoidances Sets road features to avoid on a route Custom Avoidances Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas Advanced Detours Sets the length of a detour Toll Roads Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads Tolls and Fees Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll stickers NOTE This feature is not available in all areas Safe Mode Disables all functions that require significant...

Page 16: ...hicle power cable when it is in the automotive mount Connect the device to a computer using the included USB cable Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory such as a wall power adapter Device Care NOTICE Avoid dropping your device Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Never use a hard or sharp objec...

Page 17: ... garmin com poiloader 2 Follow the on screen instructions Using the POI Loader Help Files For more information on the POI loader refer to the Help file With the POI loader open click Help Finding Custom POIs Before you can find custom POIs you must load custom POIs on your device using the POI Loader software Installing POI Loader page 15 1 Select Where To Categories 2 Scroll to the Other Categori...

Page 18: ...s locked up or frozen 1 Hold the power key for 10 seconds The device powers off 2 Turn on the device Turning On the Device page 1 I need to erase all my user data 1 Connect the device to your computer 2 Using the file browser on your computer open the device drive or volume and open the Internal Storage folder 3 In the Internal Storage folder delete the GPX folder 4 Disconnect the device from your...

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Page 20: ...aps Lifetime and trafficTrends are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such name by Garmin is under license microSD is a trademark of SD 3C Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other ...

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