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Battery Information

After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.

 in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.

Setting the Time

1

From the main menu, select the time.

2

Select an option:
• To set the time automatically using GPS information, 

select 

Automatic

.

• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.

Using the On-Screen Buttons

On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, and 

menu options on your device.
• Select   to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold   to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select   or   to scroll through lists or menus.
• Hold   or   to scroll faster.
• Select   to see a context-based menu of options for the 

current screen.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard 

layout (

Language and Keyboard Settings

, page 14

).

• Select   to delete a search entry.
• Select 

 to delete a character.

• Select   to change the keyboard language mode.
• Select 

 to enter special characters, such as punctuation 

marks.

• Select   to change character capitalization.

About Locations

The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as 

restaurants, hotels, auto services, and street information. You 

can use categories to browse for nearby businesses and 

attractions. You can also search for addresses, coordinates, 

cities, and intersections.

Finding BMW Dealers

You can find a BMW dealer closest to your location.

Select 

Where To?

 > 

BMW Motorrad

.

Contact Information

If you encounter any difficulty while using your BMW Navigator, 

or if you have any questions, contact your BMW Motorrad 

dealer.

Finding Locations

Finding a Location by Category

1

Select 

Where To?

.

2

Select a category, or select 

Categories

.

3

If necessary, select a subcategory.

4

Select a location.

Searching Within a Category

After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain 

categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last 

three destinations you selected.

1

Select 

Where To?

.

2

Select a category, or select 

Categories

.

3

Select a category.

4

If 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 bar.

4

Select an option:
• To search for a type of business, enter a category name 

(for example, "movie theaters").

• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the 

name.

• To search for an address near you, enter the house 

number and street name.

• To search for an address in another city, enter the house 

number, street name, city, and state.

• To search for a city, enter the city and state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude 

coordinates.

5

Select an option:
• To search using a suggested search term, select the term.
• To search using the text you entered, select  .

6

If necessary, select a location.

Changing the Search Area

1

From the main menu, select 

Where To?

.

2

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 

map layer for places along the road (

Customizing the Map 

Layers

, page 6

).

1

Select 

View Map

.

2

Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.

3

If necessary, select  , and select a category icon to view 

only a specific category of places.
Location markers (  or a blue dot) appear on the map.

4

Select an option:
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address 

location.

5

If necessary, select the location description to view additional 

information.

Finding an Address

NOTE: 

The order of the steps may change depending on the 

map data loaded on your device.

1

Select 

Where To?

.

2

If necessary, select 

Searching near:

 to change the search 

area (

Changing the Search Area

, page 3

).

3

Select 

Address

.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter address 

information.

5

Select the address.

Viewing Recently Found Locations

Your device stores a history of the last 50 locations you have 

found.

About Locations

3

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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