Troubleshooting
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express
™
(
). On your smartphone, install the Garmin
Connect Mobile app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration
Setting Up Garmin Express
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Improving GPS Satellite Reception
• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
◦
Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application.
◦
Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device downloads several days of satellite data,
allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
Maximizing Battery Life
You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries.
• Use premium batteries.
• Reduce the backlight timeout (
).
• Turn off the beeper (
).
• Turn off the compass when not in use (
).
My device is in the wrong language
You can change the device language selection if you have accidently selected the wrong language on the
device.
1 From the menu page, select three times.
2 Select ENTER.
3 Select five times.
4 Select ENTER.
5 Select four times.
6 Select ENTER.
7 Select your language.
Resetting the Device
You can reset the device if it stops responding. This does not erase any of your data or settings.
Hold POWER for 10 seconds.
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Troubleshooting