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Using the apps

Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device

You can view the complete owner's manual on the device 

screen in many languages.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Owner's Manual

.

The owner's manual appears in the same language as the 

software text (

Language and Keyboard Settings

, page 23

).

2

Select   to search the owner's manual (optional).

Watch Link

The Watch Link app extends navigation features of your Garmin 

DriveAssist device to a compatible Garmin watch with Connect 

IQ.

NOTE: 

this feature requires a Garmin watch capable of running 

Connect IQ apps, and a smartphone.

Find My Destination

: guides you to your destination using the 

watch screen. This feature is especially useful when you 

must park away from your destination and finish navigating 

on foot (

Finding Your Destination Using Your Garmin Watch

page 7

).

Find My Car

: guides you to the last recorded parking spot for 

your vehicle (

Finding your last parking spot

, page 7

).

Driver Warnings

: vibrates the watch when the device displays a 

driver alert, and shows an alert icon on the watch screen 

(

Receiving Driver Alerts on Your Watch

, page 19

).

Setting up Watch Link

Before you can set up Watch Link, you must complete these 

tasks:

• Pair your Garmin DriveAssist device with the Smartphone 

Link app on your smartphone (

Pairing with your phone and 

connecting to Smartphone Link

, page 14

).

• Pair your compatible Garmin watch with the Garmin 

Connect

 Mobile app on your smartphone. For more 

information, see the owner's manual for your watch.

The Watch Link feature uses your smartphone to send 

information from your Garmin DriveAssist device to the Watch 

Link app on your compatible Connect IQ watch.

1

On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

2

Select   or   to open the menu, depending on your 

smartphone operating system.

3

Select 

Connect IQ Store

.

4

Search for the Watch Link app, and select 

Download

.

The Connect IQ Watch Link app installs onto your watch.

5

On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app.

6

Select 

Watch Link

.

TIP: 

you may have to swipe left or right to find the Watch Link 

option.

7

Select your watch from the list, and select 

Continue

.

8

When the setup is complete, select 

OK

.

When your phone connects to your Garmin DriveAssist device, 

the Watch Link app starts on your watch automatically.

Receiving Driver Alerts on Your Watch

Before you can use this feature, you must set up Watch Link 

(

Setting up Watch Link

, page 19

).

Your compatible Garmin watch can display specified driver 

alerts from your Garmin DriveAssist device. You can choose 

which alerts appear on your watch.

1

On your Garmin DriveAssist device, select 

Apps

 > 

Watch 

Link

.

2

Select each type of alert you want to receive on your watch.

3

On your watch, start the Watch Link app, and select 

Driver 

Warnings

.

While you are navigating with your Garmin DriveAssist 

device, the watch vibrates and displays the specified driver 

alerts as they occur.

LiveTrack

NOTICE

Use caution when sharing your location information with others.

The LiveTrack feature lets you share your trip with contacts from 

your smartphone and your social networking accounts, such as 

Facebook and Twitter. While you are sharing, viewers can track 

your current location, recently visited locations, and the path of 

your recent travels in real time.
This feature requires a smartphone running the Smartphone 

Link app.

Setting Up LiveTrack Sharing and Inviting Viewers

The first time you use the LiveTrack feature, you must set up the 

feature and invite viewers.

1

Connect to 

Smartphone Link

 (

Pairing with your phone and 

connecting to Smartphone Link

, page 14

).

2

On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app, and 

select 

LiveTrack

.

3

Enter a user name, and select 

Next

.

4

Enter one or more contacts to invite.
You can enter either the contact name or email address.

5

Select 

Start LiveTrack

.

The app starts sharing your LiveTrack data. Invited viewers 

receive an email with a link to view your LiveTrack data.

6

Select   to share the LiveTrack link using a social network, 

messaging app, or other sharing app (optional).

Starting LiveTrack Sharing

NOTICE

Use caution when sharing your location information with others.

Before you can start sharing, you must set up the LiveTrack 

feature (

Setting Up LiveTrack Sharing and Inviting Viewers

page 19

).

You can start sharing your LiveTrack data using your Garmin 

DriveAssist device or the Smartphone Link app.
• On your Garmin DriveAssist device, select 

Apps

 > 

LiveTrack

 > 

Start LiveTrack

.

• On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app, and 

select 

LiveTrack

 > 

Start LiveTrack

.

A link to view your LiveTrack data is posted to your enabled 

social network accounts, and an email with the link is sent to 

your invited contacts. While you are sharing, viewers can click 

the link to track your current location, recently visited locations 

and the path of your recent travels in real time.

 appears in the Garmin DriveAssist status bar while 

LiveTrack sharing is active. The number of invited viewers also 

appears.

TIP: 

by default, the LiveTrack sharing session ends 

automatically after 24 hours. In the Smartphone Link app, you 

can select 

LiveTrack

 > 

Extend LiveTrack

 to extend the 

duration of the LiveTrack sharing session, or you can stop 

sharing at any time.

Stopping LiveTrack Sharing

You can stop LiveTrack sharing at any time using your Garmin 

DriveAssist device or the Smartphone Link app.
• On your Garmin DriveAssist device, select 

Apps

 > 

LiveTrack

 > 

Stop LiveTrack

.

Using the apps

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Summary of Contents for DriveAssist 51

Page 1: ...GARMINDRIVEASSIST 51 Owner smanual...

Page 2: ...These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The...

Page 3: ...tickers 9 Avoiding road features 9 Avoiding environmental zones 9 Custom avoidances 9 Navigating off road 9 Finding and saving locations 9 Points of Interest 9 Finding a location using the search bar...

Page 4: ...eras 21 Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras 21 Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on the Map 21 Saving a traffic camera 21 Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations 21 Garmin DriveAssist settin...

Page 5: ...needs to be replaced page 25 1 Insert a memory card into the camera memory card slot NOTE if you install the memory card into the incorrect slot the camera cannot record video 2 Press it in until it c...

Page 6: ...ain 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 Adjusting the volume 1 Select Volume 2 Select an optio...

Page 7: ...he video or photo includes location information a map shows the location Garmin VIRB App The free Garmin VIRB app allows you to view and share recorded dash cam videos and photos on your smartphone To...

Page 8: ...pdate the camera database stored on your device You should update your device frequently to receive the most up to date camera information Incident Detection and Notifications Your Garmin DriveAssist...

Page 9: ...or closer than 5 m 16 ft The FCWS feature may not function properly if the camera placement settings do not correctly indicate your vehicle height or the placement of your device in the vehicle Aligni...

Page 10: ...option Select a location marker Select a point such as a street junction or address location 5 Select Go Going home The first time you start a route home the device prompts you to enter your home loc...

Page 11: ...s to search for nearby parking If the device does not prompt you select Where To Categories Parking and select My Destination 2 Select Filter Parking and select one or more categories to filter parkin...

Page 12: ...When you are finished shaping the route select Go Taking a Detour You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route or detour around specific roads This is useful if you encounter constr...

Page 13: ...orner of the area to avoid and select Next The selected area is shaded on the map 6 Select Done Disabling a custom avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it 1 Select Settings Na...

Page 14: ...OI and select Go The device creates a route to the parking area or venue entrance closest to the POI When you arrive at the destination a chequered flag indicates the recommended parking area A labell...

Page 15: ...wn from the list of nearby towns To search near another location select Searching near Changing the search area page 10 To search for a town by name select Enter Search enter a town name and select Fi...

Page 16: ...point to a location a category or a search tool The Where To menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons 1 Select Where To Personalise 2 Select an item Removing a shortcut 1 Select Where To Remove Short...

Page 17: ...ng your route or the road on which you are travelling You can view upcoming points of interest such as restaurants petrol stations or roadside service When travelling on a motorway you can also view i...

Page 18: ...e weather forecast page 20 LiveTrack allows you to share your trip with selected contacts in real time LiveTrack page 19 Smart Notifications displays phone notifications and messages on your device Th...

Page 19: ...rmin DriveAssist device such as text messages incoming calls and calendar appointments NOTE you may need to wait a few minutes to receive notifications on your navigation device after it connects to t...

Page 20: ...list of favourite locations Editing a favourite location page 12 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 pho...

Page 21: ...eless Networks 2 Select the phone and select Unpair device Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information Your device can provide information about...

Page 22: ...p phrase The device indicates the strength of the wake up phrase as you enter the phrase 3 Select Done Activating voice command Say your wake up phrase The voice command menu appears Voice Command tip...

Page 23: ...k 2 Select each type of alert you want to receive on your watch 3 On your watch start the Watch Link app and select Driver Warnings While you are navigating with your Garmin DriveAssist device the wat...

Page 24: ...ng reordering locations optimising the order of stops adding suggested attractions and adding shaping points You can also use the trip planner to edit and save your active route Planning a trip A trip...

Page 25: ...e you have stopped on the map Select Apps Where I ve Been Garmin DriveAssist settings Map and vehicle settings Select Settings Map Vehicle Vehicle sets the icon that represents your position on the ma...

Page 26: ...cam Destination Arrival with Garmin Real Vision page 7 Go Alert alerts you when stopped traffic starts moving Go Alert page 5 Lane Departure Warning enables an alert when the device detects you may b...

Page 27: ...restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory default values 1 Select Settings 2 If necessary select a settings category 3 Select Restore Device information Viewing Regulatory and Com...

Page 28: ...min Express application to download and install the latest map and software updates for your device 1 If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer go to garmin com expr...

Page 29: ...e to lock it back into the vehicle power cable Troubleshooting My video recordings are blurry Clean the camera lens Cleaning the camera lens page 24 Clean the windscreen in front of the camera Verify...

Page 30: ...is option is disabled you must select from the Smartphone Link main menu each time you want to connect your device to Smartphone Link Clear the Live Services Check tick box On some smartphones disabli...

Page 31: ...2 Click the Maps tab 3 Follow the on screen instructions Purchasing accessories Go to garmin com accessories Appendix 27...

Page 32: ...forward collision warning system FCWS 3 5 Foursquare 11 fuel stations 12 fuse changing 25 G Garmin Connect 14 Garmin Express updating software 24 Garmin Live Services 15 subscribing 15 Garmin Real Vis...

Page 33: ...s avoiding 8 tools maps 13 traffic 14 17 18 22 adding subscriptions 18 alternative route 8 cameras 21 incidents 14 18 map 14 18 receiver 17 searching for delays 14 18 traffic cameras view 21 travel hi...

Page 34: ...support garmin com September 2018 190 02120 00_0C...

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