Viewing the list of notifications
You can view a list of all active notifications.
1
Select
Apps
>
Smart Notifications
.
The list of notifications appears. Unread notifications appear
black, and previously read notifications appear grey.
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 are supported and can be used, it
cannot be guaranteed that a particular phone can be used. All
features may not be available for your phone.
Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to
your mobile phone to become a hands-free device. While
connected, you can place or receive calls using your device.
Placing a call
Dialling a number
1
Select
Apps
>
Phone
>
Dial
.
2
Enter the number.
3
Select
Dial
.
Calling a contact in your phone book
Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few
minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do
not support this feature.
1
Select
Apps
>
Phone
>
Phone Book
.
2
Select a contact.
3
Select
Call
.
Calling a location
1
Select
Apps
>
Phone
>
Browse Categories
.
2
Select a point of interest.
3
Select
Call
.
Receiving a call
When you receive a call, select
Answer
or
Ignore
.
Using the call history
Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few
minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not
support this feature.
1
Select
Apps
>
Phone
>
Call History
.
2
Select a category.
A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.
3
Select a call.
Using in-call options
While on a call, you can select in-call options from the map.
• To transfer audio to your phone, select .
TIP:
you can use this feature if you want to turn off your
device 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 home phone number
TIP:
after you save a home number, you can edit the home
number by editing “Home” in your list of favourite locations
(
1
Select
Apps
>
Phone
> >
Set Home Number
.
2
Enter your phone number.
3
Select
Done
.
Calling home
Before you can call home, you must enter a phone number for
your home location.
Select
Apps
>
Phone
>
Call Home
.
Setting up Bluetooth features for your Apple
device
By default, all compatible Bluetooth features are enabled when
you pair your phone. You can enable, disable, or customise
certain features.
Connecting to the Smartphone Link app on your
Apple device
Before you can connect to the Smartphone Link app, you must
pair and connect your Garmin DriveAssist device with your
phone.
If you did not connect to the Smartphone Link app during the
pairing process, you can connect to it for additional Bluetooth
features. The Smartphone Link app communicates with your
phone using Bluetooth technology. The first time you connect to
the Smartphone Link app on an Apple device, you must enter a
Bluetooth security code.
1
From the app store on your phone, install the Smartphone
Link app.
NOTE:
you may need to update to the latest version of your
phone's operating system.
2
On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app.
A security code appears on the Garmin DriveAssist device
screen.
3
On your phone, enter the code.
Disabling hands-free calling for your Apple device
You can disable hands-free calling and remain connected to
your phone for Smartphone Link data and notifications.
1
Select
Settings
>
Wireless Networks
.
2
Select the phone name used for hands-free calling.
TIP:
your phone may connect to hands-free calling and data
using two different names. appears coloured next to the
phone name used for hands-free calling.
3
Clear the
Phone calls
tick box.
Disabling Smartphone Link data and smart
notifications for your Apple device
You can disable Smartphone Link data and smart notifications
and remain connected to your phone for hands-free calling.
1
Select
Settings
>
Wireless Networks
.
2
Select the phone name connected to Smartphone Link data
and notifications.
TIP:
your phone may connect to hands-free calling and data
using two different names. and appear blue next to the
phone name used for data and notifications.
3
Clear the
Smartphone services
check box.
Showing or hiding notification categories for your Apple
device
You can filter the notifications shown on your device by showing
or hiding categories.
1
Select
Settings
>
Wireless Networks
.
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