Pairing Additional Bluetooth Devices
1
Place your headset or phone and your Bluetooth device
within 33 ft. (10 m) of each other.
2
On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
3
On your headset or phone, enable Bluetooth wireless
technology and make it visible to other Bluetooth devices.
4
On your device, select
Settings
>
Bluetooth
.
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.
5
Select your headset or phone from the list.
6
Select
Pair
.
Smart Notifications
While your device is connected to the Garmin Drive app, you
can view notifications from your smartphone on your Garmin
device, such as text messages, incoming calls, and calendar
appointments.
Receiving Notifications
WARNING
Do not read or reply to notifications while driving.
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (
Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features
).
From most pages, a popup appears when the device receives a
notification from your smartphone. If the device is moving, you
must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you
can view notifications.
NOTE:
If you are viewing the map, notifications appear in a map
tool.
• To ignore a notification, select
OK
.
The popup closes, but the notification remains active on your
phone.
• To view a notification, select
View
.
• To listen to the notification, select
View
>
Play
.
The device reads the notification using text-to-speech
technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the
notification from your phone, select
View
, and select an
option.
NOTE:
Additional actions are available for only some
notification types and must be supported by the app
generating the notification.
Receiving Notifications while Viewing the Map
WARNING
Do not read or reply to notifications while driving.
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (
Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features
).
When you are viewing the map, new notifications appear in a
map tool at the edge of the screen. If the device is moving, you
must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you
can view notifications.
• To ignore a notification, select , or wait for popup to expire.
The popup closes, but the notification remains active on your
phone.
• To view a notification, select the notification text.
• To listen to the notification, select
Play Message
.
The device reads the notification using text-to-speech
technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
• To listen to the notification using a voice command, say
Play
Message
.
NOTE:
This option is available only when the selected
language supports the voice command feature and appears
in the map tool.
• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the
notification from your phone, select
View
, and select an
option.
NOTE:
Additional actions are available for only some
notification types and must be supported by the app
generating the notification.
Viewing the List of Notifications
You can view a list of all active notifications.
1
Select >
Navigation
>
Smart Notifications
.
The list of notifications appears. Unread notifications appear
black, and previously read notifications appear gray.
2
Select an option:
• To view a notification, select the notification description.
• To listen to a notification, select .
The device reads the notification using text-to-speech
technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
Hands-Free Calling
NOTE:
While most phones and headsets are supported and can
be used, it cannot be guaranteed that a particular phone or
headset can be used. All features may not be available for your
phone.
Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to
your mobile phone and wireless headset or helmet to become a
hands-free device. To determine whether your device with
Bluetooth technology is compatible with your device, go to
.
Placing a Call
1
Select .
2
Select an option:
• To dial a number, select , enter the phone number, and
select .
• To call a recently dialed or received phone number, select
, and select a number.
• To call a contact from your phone book, select , and
select a contact.
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, select
Answer
or
Dismiss
.
Using In-Call Options
In-call options appear when you answer a call. Some options
may not be compatible with your phone.
TIP:
If you close the in-call options page, you can open it again
by selecting from the main menu.
• To set up a conference call, select .
• To transfer audio to your phone, select .
TIP:
You can use this feature if you want to disconnect the
Bluetooth connection and remain on the call, or if you need
privacy.
• To use the dial pad, select .
TIP:
You can use this feature to use automated systems,
such as voice mail.
• To mute the microphone, select .
• To hang up, select
.
Saving a Phone Number as a Preset
You can save up to three contacts as presets on the dial pad.
This allows you to quickly call your home phone number, family
members, or frequently called contacts.
1
Select > .
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