Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
Cable
NOTE:
The vehicle power cable is an optional accessory.
NOTICE
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces
and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The
vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled
correctly.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
1
Unscrew the end piece
À
.
2
Remove the end piece, the silver tip
Á
, and the fuse
Â
.
3
Install a 3 A fast-blow fuse.
4
Place the silver tip in the end piece.
5
Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable
Ã
.
Purchasing Additional Maps
1
Go to your device product page at (
).
2
Click the
Maps
tab.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Red Light and Speed Cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a red light or speed camera database.
NOTE:
This feature is not available for all regions or product
models.
Information about red light and speed camera locations is
available in some areas for some product models. Go to
compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time update.
You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time.
You can go to
to update the camera database on
your device. You should update your device frequently to
receive the most up-to-date camera information.
For some devices and regions, basic red light or speed camera
data may be included with your device. Included data does not
include updates or a subscription.
Custom Points of Interest
Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can
contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated
point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed.
Installing POI Loader
You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer
and install them on your device using POI Loader software.
1
Go to
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 (
1
Select
Where To?
>
Categories
.
2
Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.
Purchasing Accessories
Troubleshooting
My device is not acquiring satellite signals
• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off.
• Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for several minutes.
The device does not charge in my vehicle
• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable.
• Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the
power outlet.
• Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 32°
and 113°F (between 0° and 45°C).
• Verify the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.
The touchscreen is not responding to my
touches
1
Turn off the device.
2
Hold your finger on the upper-right corner of the screen and
turn on the device. Continue holding the screen until the
device starts.
The calibration screen appears.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
The suction cup will not stay on my
windshield
1
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
2
Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
3
Mount the suction cup.
My battery does not stay charged for very
long
• Decrease the screen brightness.
• Shorten the display timeout.
• Disable Bluetooth wireless technology (
).
• Put the device in sleep mode when not in use (
).
• Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.
• Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
The battery gauge does not seem accurate
1
Allow the device to fully discharge.
2
Fully charge the device without interrupting the charge cycle.
My device does not appear as a removable
drive on my computer
On most computers, the device connects using Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP). In MTP mode, the device appears as a portable
device and not as a removable drive.
Troubleshooting
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