Receiving Notifications while Viewing the Map
WARNING
Do not read or reply to notifications while driving.
Before your Garmin DriveLuxe device can receive notifications,
you must connect it to your smartphone and to the Smartphone
Link app.
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
Apps
>
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 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
Dialing 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 saved 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 customize
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 DriveLuxe 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 Smart technology. The first time you
connect to the Smartphone Link app on an Apple device, you
must enter a Bluetooth Smart security code.
1
From the app store on your phone, install the Smartphone
Link app.
2
On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app.
A security code appears on the Garmin DriveLuxe device
screen.
3
On your phone, enter the code.
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