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Customizing the Device

Garmin fleet 590 Owner’s Manual

Navigation Settings

Automobile Navigation Settings

Select

Tools

Settings

Navigation

Automobile

•

nüRoute

™

—sets routing preferences

for automobile routes (

page 34

•

Map Detail

—sets the level of detail

on the map. More detail may cause

the map to draw slower.

•

Map View

—sets the perspective on

the map.

•

Map Theme

—changes the color of

the map data.

•

Map Data Layout

—changes the

amount of data visible on the map.

•

Vehicle

—changes the icon to

represent your position on the map.

Go to

www.garmingarage.com

for

more icons.

•

Trip Log

—displays the path of your

travels on the map.

changing the Map Perspective

Select

Tools

Settings

Navigation

Automobile

Map

View

Select an option:
• Select

Track Up

to display the

map in two dimensions (2D), with

your direction of travel at the top.

• Select

North Up

to display the

map in 2-D with North at the top.

• Select

to display the map in

three dimensions.

Pedestrian Navigation Settings

Select

Tools

Settings

Navigation

Pedestrian

•

Limit Walking

—controls how much

of a pedestrian route will include

walking.

•

Public Transit

—avoids selected

transit types.

•

Trip Log

—displays the path of your

travels on the map.

Summary of Contents for fleet 590

Page 1: ...Garmin fleet 590 Owner s Manual June 2013 190 01505 00_0B Printed in Taiwan ...

Page 2: ...of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such name by Garmin is under license Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc microSD is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Audible com and AudibleReady ar...

Page 3: ... Favorites 14 Planning a Trip 15 Voice Command 16 Setting your Wakeup Phrase 16 Activating Voice Command 16 Starting a Route Using Voice Command 17 Finding an Address 18 Muting Instructions 18 Disabling Voice Command 18 Map Pages 18 Following an Automobile Route 18 Hands Free Phone Calls 21 Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology 21 Using the Phone Book 23 Dialing a Point of Interest 23 Dialing a N...

Page 4: ...les 31 Customizing the Device 32 System Settings 32 Navigation Settings 33 nüRoute Settings 34 Display Settings 36 Language Settings 37 Viewing Map Information 37 Bluetooth Settings 37 Restoring Settings 38 Appendix 38 Power Cables 38 Caring for Your Device 38 Extending the Battery Life 39 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 40 Removing the Device Cradle and Mount 40 Purchasing Additional...

Page 5: ...page 5 Fleet Subscription Before you can use the fleet management features on the device your company must have an active fleet subscription Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power WARNING This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat store it out of direct sunlight notice In order for the devic...

Page 6: ...e into the mount 6 Tilt your device back until it snaps into place 7 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle Using the Main Menu Select to enter the time clock if enabled Select to access messages and stops Select to view the map Select to find a destination Select to open the menu of tools and settings Turning Off the Device 1 Hold the Power key for four ...

Page 7: ...e Power key Adjusting the Screen Brightness 1 Select Levels 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Levels 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the volume Select to mute the device Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu The status bar icons display information about features on the device You can select some icons to change settings or ...

Page 8: ... to your company when privacy mode is enabled Select appears to inform you that privacy mode is enabled Using the On screen Buttons Select to return to the previous menu Hold to quickly return to the main menu Select and to see more choices Hold and to scroll faster Select to see a menu of options for the current screen Using the On screen Keyboard Select a character on the keyboard to enter a let...

Page 9: ...e on screen instructions Dispatch Before you can use this feature the device must have an active fleet subscription New Stops and Messages Your device displays notifications when you receive new stops or messages On the main menu a notification indicates when you have new stops messages or both On the map or appears blue when you have new stops or messages On the tab or the tab indicates the numbe...

Page 10: ... in the list of stops The status update is sent to your company automatically Deleting Completed Stops 1 From the main menu select Dispatch 2 Select Viewing a Message Before you can view a message your company must send a message to your device 1 From the main menu select Dispatch 2 Select a message Sending a Message You can send a short message to your company Your device may include quick messag...

Page 11: ...y has enabled time clock PINs for the device you must know the PIN for the user name you are adding You can add multiple time clock users to the same device 1 From the main menu select Time Clock 2 Select Add User 3 Enter the user name provided by your company select OK 4 If necessary enter the time clock PIN for the user name The user name appears in the list in Validating status When the server ...

Page 12: ...he main menu select Time Clock 2 Select 3 Select an option To delete all users select Delete All Users To delete a specific user select Delete User 4 If necessary select one or more users to delete and select Delete Finding Locations The device offers many methods for finding locations By category page 9 Near another location page 9 By spelling the name page 11 By address page 11 Using the map pag...

Page 13: ...thin a Category To narrow your search results you can search within some categories 1 Select Search Points of Interest 2 Select a category 3 If necessary select a subcategory 4 Select 5 Enter all or part of the name 6 Select Done Adding a Point to a Route Before you can add a stop you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode page 9 1 Select Search 2 Search for the location page 9 3 Select Go ...

Page 14: ...vailability in nearby garages 1 Select Search Parking 2 Select an option 3 Select a parking location Finding Your Last Parking Spot When you remove your device from the vehicle mount while the device is on your current location is saved as a parking spot Select Search Parking Last Spot Saving a Parking Spot 1 Select Search Parking 2 Select Find Parking or Last Spot 3 Select Save 4 If necessary ent...

Page 15: ...nter your changes 4 Select Done Location Searches You can search for locations by using the on screen keyboard entering the location s address or coordinates browsing the map and more Finding a Location by Spelling the Name 1 Select Search Points of Interest Spell Name 2 Enter all or part of a name and select Done 3 Select a destination and select Go Finding an Address NOTE The order of the steps ...

Page 16: ...tons Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 1 Select Search Browse Map 2 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search Location markers appear on the map for places along the road 3 Select an option Select a location marker Select a point such as a street intersection or address location An information balloon appears for the location 4 If necessary select the location description to view ad...

Page 17: ...dinate and select Done 5 Select the longitude coordinate 6 Enter the new coordinate and select Done 7 Select View on Map Using the Location Map The location map appears after you select a location from the Search menu Select to save the location to your Favorites On some models select to call the selected location when the device is connected to a phone Select to zoom in and out Select the informa...

Page 18: ... Enter a name and select Done 4 Select OK The location is saved in Favorites Saving Locations to Favorites 1 Search for the location page 9 2 From the location map select Save OK Finding Favorites 1 Select Search Favorites 2 If necessary select a category 3 Select a saved location Editing Favorites 1 Select Search Favorites 2 If necessary select a category 3 Select a Favorite 4 Select Edit 5 Selec...

Page 19: ...Start Location 4 Search for a location page 9 5 Select Select 6 To add additional locations select 7 Select Next 8 Enter a name and select Done Editing a Trip Itinerary 1 Select Tools Trip Planner 2 Select a saved trip 3 Select an option Select to change the arrival or departure time Select Duration to record how long you will stay at a location Select to change the transportation mode or route pr...

Page 20: ...our device by saying words and commands The Voice Command menu provides voice prompts and a list of available commands Setting your 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 Tools Settings Voice Comm...

Page 21: ...al Voice Command activation Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and exits Voice Command mode Avoid speaking commands when appears in the upper right corner of the screen Speak commands when appears in the upper right corner of the screen Starting a Route Using Voice Command You can say the names of popular well known locations 1 Say your wakeup phrase 2 Say Find by Name 3 Listen...

Page 22: ...mand You can disable voice command which prevents you from accidentally opening the voice command while speaking 1 Select Tools Settings Voice Command 2 Select Voice Command Disabled Map Pages Following an Automobile Route The route is marked with a magenta line A checkered flag marks your destination As you travel the device guides you to the destination with voice prompts arrows on the map and d...

Page 23: ...ring the trip From the map select the Speed field Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map select the Speed field 2 Select 3 Select an option When not navigating a route select Reset All to reset every data field except the speedometer on the 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...

Page 24: ...ating an automobile route a preview of the next turn lane change or other maneuver appears in the upper left corner of the map The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and the lane in which you should be traveling if available From the map select to view the next turn on the map Viewing the Junction View While navigating an automobile route you can view the junctions on major road...

Page 25: ...ree calling you must pair your device with a compatible mobile phone Pairing your phone with your device allows your phone and device to recognize each other and connect quickly 1 Place your phone and your device within 30 ft 10 m of each other 2 On your device enable Bluetooth wireless technology page 21 3 Select an option Select Add Phone If you have already paired a different phone select Phone...

Page 26: ...e device automatically when it is turned on Receiving a Call When you receive a call select an option Select Answer Select Ignore to ignore the call Using In Call Options 1 While on a call select 2 Select an option To transfer audio to your phone select Handset 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 transfer the audio from ...

Page 27: ...Select Call Dialing a Number 1 Select Phone Dial 2 Enter the number 3 Select Dial Saving a Home Phone Number 1 Select Phone Call Home 2 Select an option Select Enter Phone Number enter your home number and select Done Select Select From Phonebook select a number from your phone book and select Done Calling Home Before you can call home you must enter a phone number for your home location Select Ph...

Page 28: ...battery level and signal strength for your phone Select Phone Phone Status Using the Tools Using Help Select Tools Help to view information about using the device Searching Help Topics Select Tools Help About ecoRoute The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel price of navigating to a destination and offers tools for improving fuel efficiency The data provided by the ecoRoute fe...

Page 29: ... 1 Select Tools ecoRoute At the Pump 2 Enter the current price of fuel and select Next 3 Select Yes Calibrating the Fuel Economy You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive more accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits You should calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank 1 Select Tools ecoRoute At the Pump 2 Enter the current fuel price 3 Enter the amount of fuel the ve...

Page 30: ...displays your score for smooth and gradual acceleration You lose points for rapid acceleration Braking displays your score for smooth and gradual braking You lose points for hard braking Removing the ecoChallenge Score From the Map Select Settings Hide Save Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores Select Reset Viewing Fuel Economy Information You can view your fuel consumption your total fuel cost and yo...

Page 31: ... and select Done Viewing the World Map Select Tools World Clock Using the Calculator Select Tools Calculator Capturing Screenshots 1 Select Tools Settings Display Screenshot Enabled 2 Select to take a screenshot The picture bitmap file is saved in the screenshots folder on the device drive page 31 Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I page to view information about your current l...

Page 32: ...he traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions Color Severity Meaning Green Low Traffic is flowing freely Yellow Medium Traffic is moving but there is a delay There is moderate traffic congestion Red High Traffic is not moving or moving slowly There is a severe delay Viewing Traffic Alerts While you navigate an automobile route a traffic alert may appear in the naviga...

Page 33: ...anually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route 1 From the map select 2 Select Traffic On Route 3 If necessary use the arrows to view other traffic delays on your route 4 Select a traffic delay 5 Select Avoid Taking an Alternate Route 1 While navigating an automobile route select 2 Select Alternate Route 3 Select a route Viewing Traffic on the Map The traffic map shows color coded traffic flow and delays o...

Page 34: ... Windows 95 98 Me Windows NT and Mac OS 10 3 and earlier File Types The device supports the following file types Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource page 41 GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader page 41 About Memory Cards You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier or purchase pre loaded Garmin mapping software www garmin com trip_planning In addition to map and data st...

Page 35: ... Select Edit Copy 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume 6 Select Edit Paste The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the memory card Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action For Windows computers click the eject icon in your system tray For Mac computers drag the volume icon to the Trash 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer Deleting Files NOTICE If y...

Page 36: ...for distances Time Format allows you to select a 12 hour 24 hour or UTC display time Current Time sets the device time Safe Mode disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving About displays the software version number the unit ID number and information on several other software features NOTE You need this information when you update...

Page 37: ...esent your position on the map Go to www garmingarage com for more icons Trip Log displays the path of your travels on the map Changing the Map Perspective 1 Select Tools Settings Navigation Automobile Map View 2 Select an option Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions 2D with your direction of travel at the top Select North Up to display the map in 2 D with North at the top Select 3D...

Page 38: ...The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle acceleration data for a given route Faster Time calculates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance Shorter Distance calculates routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive Less Fuel calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes Off Road calculates a direct line from your location t...

Page 39: ...s Navigation Automobile nüRoute Custom Avoidances 2 Select Add Avoid Road 3 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid and select Next 4 Select the ending point of the road section and select Next 5 Select Done Disabling a Custom Avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it 1 Select Tools Settings Navigation Automobile nüRoute Custom Avoidances 2 Select an avoida...

Page 40: ...abled your device uses historic traffic data to calculate more efficient routes NOTE Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for the day of the week or the time of day Enabling trafficTrends Select Tools Settings Navigation Automobile nüRoute trafficTrends Enabled Disabling trafficTrends Select Tools Settings Navigation Automobile nüRoute trafficTrends Disabled Display Settings ...

Page 41: ... language for your keyboard Keyboard Layout sets the keyboard layout Viewing Map Information Select Tools Settings myMaps Enabling Maps TIP To purchase additional map products go to www garmin com 1 Select Tools Settings myMaps 2 Select a map Bluetooth Settings Select Tools Settings Bluetooth Add Phone or Phone manages connections between your device and mobile phones with Bluetooth wireless techn...

Page 42: ...an restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory defaults 1 Select Tools Settings 2 If necessary select a settings category 3 Select Restore Appendix Power Cables Your device can be powered three ways Vehicle power cable USB cable included with some models AC adapter optional accessory Caring for Your Device notice Avoid dropping your device and operating it in high shock and high ...

Page 43: ...Use a soft clean lint free cloth 2 If necessary use water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass lens cleaner 3 Apply the liquid to the cloth 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth Avoiding Theft Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup Do not keep your device in the glove compartment Extending the Battery Life Keep your device awa...

Page 44: ...ve the end piece 2 Remove the end piece the silver tip and the fuse glass and silver cylinder 3 Install a 2A fast blow fuse 4 Place the silver tip in the end piece 5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable Removing the Device Cradle and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle 2 Tilt the device forward Removing the Cradle from the Mount...

Page 45: ...han a specified speed Installing a POI Loader You can create or download custom POI lists and install them on your device using POI Loader software 1 Go to www garmin com extras 2 Click Services POI Loader 3 Install the POI Loader onto your computer Using the POI Loader Help Files For more information on the POI Loader refer to the Help file With the POI Loader open click Help Finding Extras 1 Sel...

Page 46: ...alcohol Dry with a clean dry cloth Mount the suction cup page 1 The device does not charge in my vehicle Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable page 40 Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet Your device can only charge between 32 F and 113 F between 0 C and 45 C If the device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment it cannot charge My battery doe...

Page 47: ...port on your computer and into your device The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode 4 Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives If you have several network drives mapped on your computer Windows can have trouble assigning drive letters to your device drives Refer to your operating system H...

Page 48: ...ng for your device 38 charging your device 42 cleaning your device 39 coordinates 13 current location saving 14 customizing the device 32 39 custom POIs 41 D deleting character 4 favorites 15 files 31 recent finds list 12 trips 16 detailed maps 30 37 detours 10 advanced 36 diacritical characters 4 dispatch 5 display settings 36 display timeout 36 driving directions 19 E ecoRoute 24 27 calibrate fu...

Page 49: ...e number 23 setting a location 11 J junction view 20 K keyboard 4 language mode 4 37 L latitude and longitude 13 location map 13 M maps adding 41 data layout 33 detail level 33 information 37 purchasing 41 theme 33 view 33 MapSource 30 41 mass storage mode 30 memory card 30 mileage report 26 mounting the device on windshield 42 removing from mount 40 mute audio 3 phone call 22 myDashboard 5 N navi...

Page 50: ...2 saving found locations 14 your current location 14 screenshots 27 settings 32 35 software version 32 speech recognition 16 storing the device 38 system settings 32 T text language 37 time clock 7 time settings 32 tools 24 29 Track Up 33 traffic 28 incidents 28 trafficTrends 36 traffic alerts 28 trip computer 19 trip planner 15 troubleshooting 42 turn by turn directions 19 turn list 19 U unit ID ...

Page 51: ...Index Garmin fleet 590 Owner s Manual 47 W Where Am I 27 world clock 27 ...

Page 52: ...rmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Zhangshu 2nd Road Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 221 Taiwan R O C www garmin com fleet 2012 2013 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries www garmin com 00 358 19 311 001 00 33 1 5517 81 89 0180 5 42 76 46 880 0180 5 42 76 46 550 00 39 02 3669 9699 0800 0233937 815 69 555 00800 4412 454 44 2380 662 9...

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