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Weather

: Displays weather conditions for your area.

photoLive

: Displays live traffic cameras from your photoLive 

subscription (

photoLive Traffic Cameras

, page 15

).

Viewing a Map Tool

1

From the map, select  .

2

Select a map tool.
The map tool appears in a panel at the edge of the map.

3

When you are done using the map tool, select  .

Enabling Map Tools

By default, only the most commonly used map tools are enabled 

in the map tools menu. You can add up to 12 tools to the menu.

1

From the map, select   >  .

2

Select the check box next to each tool to add.

3

Select 

Save

.

Up Ahead

The Up Ahead tool provides information about upcoming 

locations along your route or the road on which you are 

traveling. You can view upcoming points of interest, such as 

restaurants, fuel stations, or rest areas. When traveling on a 

highway, you can also view information and available services 

for upcoming exits and cities, similar to the information on 

highway road signs.
You can customize three categories to show in the Up Ahead 

tool.

Viewing Upcoming Locations

1

From the map, select   > 

Up Ahead

.

2

Select an option:
• To view the next upcoming location in each category, 

select  , if necessary.

• To view information and available services for upcoming 

highway exits or cities, select 

.

NOTE: 

This option is available only while you are traveling 

on a highway or when your route includes a highway.

3

Select an item to view a list of locations for that category, 

exit, or city.

Customizing the Up Ahead Categories

You can change the location categories that appear in the Up 

Ahead tool.

1

From the map, select   > 

Up Ahead

.

2

Select a category.

3

Select  .

4

Select an option:
• To move a category up or down in the list, select and drag 

the arrow next to the category name.

• To change a category, select the category.
• To create a custom category, select a category, select 

Custom Search

, and enter the name of a business or 

category.

5

Select 

Done

.

Trip Information

Viewing Trip Data from the Map

Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool 

to the map tools menu (

Enabling Map Tools

, page 10

).

From the map, select   > 

Trip Data

.

Customizing the Trip Data Fields

Before you can customize the data that appears in the trip data 

map tool, you must add the trip data tool to the map tools menu 

(

Enabling Map Tools

, page 10

).

1

From the map, select   > 

Trip Data

.

2

Select a trip data field.

3

Select an option.
The new trip data field appears in the trip data map tool.

Viewing the Trip Information Page

The trip information page displays your speed and provides 

statistics about your trip.

NOTE: 

If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on, 

so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

From the map, select 

Speed

.

Viewing the Trip Log

Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you 

have traveled.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

 > 

Map Layers

.

2

Select the 

Trip Log

 check box.

Resetting Trip Information

1

From the map, select 

Speed

.

2

Select   > 

Reset Field(s)

.

3

Select an option:
• When not navigating a route, select 

Select All

 to reset 

every data field except the speedometer, on the first page.

• Select 

Reset Trip Data

 to reset the information on the trip 

computer.

• Select 

Reset Max. Speed

 to reset the maximum speed.

• Select 

Reset Trip B

 to reset the odometer.

Viewing Upcoming Traffic

You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or 

along the road on which you are traveling.

1

While navigating a route, select   > 

Traffic

.

The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on 

the right side of the map.

2

Select the traffic incident to view additional details.

Viewing Traffic on the Map

The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on 

nearby roads.

1

From the main menu, select 

Apps

 > 

Traffic

.

2

If necessary, select   > 

Legend

 to view the legend for the 

traffic map.

Searching for Traffic Incidents

1

From the main menu, select 

Apps

 > 

Traffic

.

2

Select   > 

Incidents

.

3

Select an item in the list.

4

If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view 

additional incidents.

Customizing the Map

Customizing the Map Layers

You can customize which data appear on the map, such as 

icons for points of interest and road conditions.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

 > 

Map Layers

.

2

Select the layers to include on the map, and select 

Save

.

Changing the Map Data Field

1

From the map, select a data field.

NOTE: 

You cannot customize Speed.

2

Select a type of data to display.

10

Using the Map

Summary of Contents for DriveSmart 50

Page 1: ...Garmin DriveSmart 50 60 70 Owner s Manual November 2015 190 01921 00_0A...

Page 2: ...nds n Maps Guarantee and n Maps Lifetime are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc...

Page 3: ...ding a City 8 Finding a Location Using Coordinates 8 Viewing Recently Found Locations 8 Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations 8 Finding Your Last Parking Spot 8 Viewing Current Location Inform...

Page 4: ...ttings 17 Setting the Time 17 Language and Keyboard Settings 17 Proximity Alerts Settings 17 Device and Privacy Settings 17 Restoring Settings 17 Device Information 17 Specifications 17 Power Cables 1...

Page 5: ...o calculate accurate and efficient routes to your destinations Garmin Express is available for Windows and Mac computers 1 On your computer go to www garmin com express 2 Select an option To install o...

Page 6: ...wer saving mode while charging the battery To turn off the device completely hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen and select Off The prompt appears after five seconds If you release...

Page 7: ...n the speed limit icon when you exceed the posted speed limit for the current road Wrong way on a one way street The device plays a message and displays a full screen warning if you travel the wrong w...

Page 8: ...citations you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs As you travel the device guides you to your destination using voice prompts and information on the map Instructions f...

Page 9: ...drive Trip Planner You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip which you can navigate later This can be useful for planning a delivery route a vacation or a road trip You can edit a saved...

Page 10: ...o avoid traffic delays automatically If you have disabled this option in the traffic settings Traffic Settings page 17 you can view and avoid traffic delays manually 1 While navigating a route select...

Page 11: ...low 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 add...

Page 12: ...running Smartphone Link and log in to your Foursquare account You can view detailed Foursquare location information such as user ratings restaurant pricing information and hours of operation 1 From th...

Page 13: ...Location You can add custom categories to organize your saved locations NOTE Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have saved at least 12 locations 1 Select Where To Saved 2 Select...

Page 14: ...stomizing the Trip Data Fields Before you can customize the data that appears in the trip data map tool you must add the trip data tool to the map tools menu Enabling Map Tools page 10 1 From the map...

Page 15: ...r device can display traffic information and help you avoid traffic delays Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link The Live Traffic service provides real time traffic data 1 Download Smartphone L...

Page 16: ...d feature you can place and answer calls using voice commands Notifications Displays phone notifications and messages on your device This feature is not available for all languages Send Locations to D...

Page 17: ...martphone Link app you must pair and connect your Garmin DriveSmart device with your phone If you did not connect to the Smartphone Link app during the pairing process you can connect to it for additi...

Page 18: ...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 noti...

Page 19: ...be receiving weather data You can connect your device to the Smartphone Link app to receive weather data Pairing with Your Phone and Connecting to Smartphone Link page 12 In some areas product models...

Page 20: ...e a distraction while driving GPS Simulator Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal and saves battery power Calculation Mode Settings Select Settings Navigation Calculation Mode The route calcula...

Page 21: ...mbers up or down Language and Keyboard Settings To open the Language and Keyboard settings from the main menu select Settings Language Keyboard Voice Language Sets the language for voice prompts Text...

Page 22: ...ab on the suction cup toward you Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable NOTICE When replacing the fuse do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position...

Page 23: ...verviews page 1 2 Insert a memory card into the slot 3 Press it in until it clicks Data Management You can store files on your device The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage NOTE...

Page 24: ...r 15 I icons status bar 2 ID number 17 intersections finding 8 K keyboard language 17 layout 17 L language keyboard 17 voice 17 latitude and longitude 8 locations 8 16 calling 15 current 8 9 recently...

Page 25: ...ing for delays 10 traffic cameras viewing 16 travel history 17 trip information 10 resetting 10 viewing 10 trip log viewing 10 trip planner 5 6 editing a trip 5 shaping points 6 troubleshooting 18 19...

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