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Changing the Map Perspective

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

 > 

Driving Map View

.

2

Select an option:
• Select 

Track Up

 to display the map in two dimensions (2-

D), with your direction of travel at the top.

• Select 

North Up

 to display the map in 2-D with north at 

the top.

• Select 

3-D

 to display the map in three dimensions.

3

Select 

Save

.

Traffic Data

NOTICE

Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the 

traffic information.

Traffic data is not available in all areas or for all product models. 

For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to 

www.garmin.com/traffic

.

To avoid traffic delays, your device must receive live traffic data.
• If your device includes a traffic receiver, it can receive traffic 

data from an over-the-air broadcast signal, where available.

• An FM traffic receiver is included in product models ending 

with LT or LMT.

• A digital traffic receiver is included in product models ending 

with LMT-D or LMTHD.

• The device must be connected to vehicle power using the 

included power cable to receive traffic data using the traffic 

receiver.

• The device must be within range of a traffic data signal to 

receive information using the traffic receiver.

• The device can receive traffic information as a subscription 

service from the Smartphone Link app.

Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic 

Receiver

NOTICE

Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance 

of the traffic receiver.

If your device includes a traffic receiver, it can receive traffic 

data from an over-the-air broadcast signal, where available. This 

feature is not available in all areas or for all product models.

NOTE: 

In some areas, traffic information may be received from 

FM radio stations using HD Radio

 technology.

1

Verify your device includes a traffic receiver.
• An FM traffic receiver is included in product models 

ending with LT or LMT.

• A digital traffic receiver is included in product models 

ending with LMT-D or LMTHD.

2

Connect the device to vehicle power using the power cable 

included with your device (

Connecting the Device to Vehicle 

Power

, page 2

).

The power cable included with your device includes an 

antenna for the traffic receiver.

When you are within a traffic coverage area, your 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 Link onto your compatible phone 

(

Downloading Smartphone Link

, page 13

).

2

Subscribe to the Live Traffic service (

Subscribing to Garmin 

Live Services

, page 14

).

3

Connect the device to the phone running Smartphone Link 

(

Pairing with Your Phone and Connecting to Smartphone 

Link

, page 12

).

About Traffic Subscriptions

You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your 

subscription expires. Go to 

http://www.garmin.com/traffic

.

Viewing Traffic Subscriptions

Select 

Settings

 > 

Traffic

 > 

Subscriptions

.

Adding a Subscription

You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or 

countries.

1

From the main menu, select 

Traffic

.

2

Select 

Subscriptions

 >  .

3

Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.

4

Go to 

www.garmin.com/fmtraffic

 to purchase a subscription 

and get a 25-character code.
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must 

obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you 

own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new 

code for each receiver.

5

Select 

Next

 on the device.

6

Enter the code.

7

Select 

Done

.

Enabling Traffic

You can enable or disable traffic data.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Traffic

.

2

Select the 

Traffic

 check box.

Voice Command

NOTE: 

Voice command is not available for all languages and 

regions, and may not be available on all models.

NOTE: 

Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired 

performance when in a noisy environment.
Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words 

and commands. The voice command menu provides voice 

prompts and a list of available commands.

Setting the Wakeup Phrase

The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate 

voice command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice Command.

TIP: 

You can reduce the chance of accidental voice command 

activation by using a strong wakeup phrase.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Voice Command

 >   > 

Wake Up Phrase

.

2

Enter a new wakeup phrase.
The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as 

you enter the phrase.

3

Select 

Done

.

Activating Voice Command

Say your wakeup phrase.
The voice command menu appears.

Voice Command Tips

• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to 

increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.

Traffic Data

11

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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