background image

2

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

3

Select a file.

4

Press the 

Delete

 key on your keyboard.

Customizing the Device

Map and Vehicle Settings

To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu, 

select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

.

Vehicle

: Changes the icon to represent your position on the 

map. Go to 

www.garmingarage.com

 for more icons.

Driving Map View

: Sets the perspective on the map.

Pedestrian Map View

: Sets the perspective on the map.

Map Detail

: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may 

cause the map to draw slower.

Map Theme

: Changes the color of the map data.

Map Buttons

: Sets which buttons are included on the map. You 

can include up to three buttons.

Map Layers

: Sets the data that appears on the map page 

(

Customizing the Map Layers

).

Dashboards

: Sets the map dashboard layout.

myMaps

: Sets which installed maps the device uses.

Enabling Maps

You can enable map products installed on your device.

TIP: 

To purchase additional map products, go to 

http://buy.garmin.com

.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

 > 

myMaps

.

2

Select a map.

Navigation Settings

To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu, 

select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

.

Calculation Mode

: Sets route preference.

Avoidances

: Sets road features to avoid on a route.

Custom Avoidances

: Allows you to avoid specific roads or 

areas.

Advanced Detours

: Allows you to select the length of a detour.

Limit Walking

: Controls the maximum walking distance 

included in the pedestrian route.

Public Transit

: Enables or disables transit types.

Safe Mode

: Disables all functions that require significant 

operator attention and could become a distraction while 

driving.

GPS Simulator

: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, 

and saves battery power.

Calculation Mode

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Calculation Mode

.

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 to your 

destination.

Display Settings

To open the Display settings page, from the main menu, select 

Settings

 > 

Display

.

Color Mode

: Sets the device to display day or night colors. You 

can select 

Auto

 to allow the device to automatically set day 

or night colors based on the time of day.

Brightness

: Adjusts the display brightness.

Display Timeout

: Sets the amount of idle time before your 

device enters sleep mode.

Screenshot

: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen. 

Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the device 

storage.

Capturing Screenshots

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Display

.

2

Select the 

Screenshot

 check box.

3

Select 

 to take a screenshot.

The picture file is saved in the screenshots folder on the device 

drive.

Traffic Settings

To open the traffic settings page, from the main menu, select 

Settings

 > 

Traffic

.

Traffic

: Enables traffic.

Current Provider

: Sets the traffic provider to use for traffic 

data. 

Auto

 selects the best available traffic data 

automatically.

Subscriptions

: Lists current traffic subscriptions.

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

.

Units and Time Settings

To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu, 

select 

Settings

 > 

Units & Time

.

Current Time

: Sets the device time.

Time Format

: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC 

display time.

Units

: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.

Language and Keyboard Settings

To open the Language and Keyboard settings page, from the 

main menu, select 

Settings

 > 

Language & Keyboard

.

Voice Language

: Sets the language for voice prompts.

Text Language

: Sets all on-screen text to the selected 

language.

NOTE: 

Changing the text language does not change the 

language of user-entered data or map data, such as street 

names.

Keyboard Language

: Sets the language for your keyboard.

Keyboard Layout

: Sets the keyboard layout.

Proximity Alerts Settings

Select 

Settings

 > 

Proximity Alerts

.

Audio

: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach 

proximity points.

Alerts

: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are 

played.

10

Customizing the Device

Summary of Contents for nuvi 140 series

Page 1: ...n vi 140 150 series Owner s Manual March 2014 190 01517 00_0D Printed in Taiwan...

Page 2: ...t Garmin n vi and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin B...

Page 3: ...Transit Types 5 Navigating Off Road 5 Pedestrian Routes 5 Following a Pedestrian Route 5 Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map 5 Pedestrian Map Icons 5 Map Pages 5 Customizing the Map Layers 5 Viewing t...

Page 4: ...g Theft 11 Erasing User Data 11 Extending the Battery Life 11 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 11 Mounting on Your Dashboard 11 Removing the Device from the Mount 11 Removing the Suction C...

Page 5: ...ides quarterly map updates for the useful life of your device For terms and conditions go to www garmin com us maps numaps _ lifetime LMT This model includes a n Maps Lifetime subscription lifetime tr...

Page 6: ...To Remove Shortcut s 2 Select the shortcut to remove 3 Select the shortcut again to confirm Finding Locations Locations The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations such as restaurants h...

Page 7: ...c category of places Location markers or a blue dot appear on the map 4 Select an option Select a location marker Select a point such as a street intersection or address location 5 If necessary select...

Page 8: ...location 3 Select Go Starting a Route to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To Saved 2 If necessary select a category or select All Saved Places 3 Select a location 4 Select Go Previewing Multiple Routes...

Page 9: ...smaller circle means the displayed position is more accurate The yellow icons indicate the navigation method used in each section of the route For example when you see you should board a bus at that...

Page 10: ...ervices You can use the Where Am I page to find nearby services such as fuel hospitals or police stations 1 From the map select the vehicle 2 Select a category Using the Apps Using Help Select Apps He...

Page 11: ...p leg select a leg and select Transportation Mode To view the trip on the map select Map Navigating to a Saved Trip 1 Select Apps Trip Planner 2 Select a saved trip 3 Select Go 4 Select your next dest...

Page 12: ...For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas go to www garmin com traffic A traffic receiver is included in some packages built into either the vehicle power cable or the device and is a...

Page 13: ...I files from Garmin POI Loader Installing POI Loader About Memory Cards You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier or purchase pre loaded Garmin mapping software www garmin com In addi...

Page 14: ...fuel than other routes Off Road Calculates a direct line from your location to your destination Display Settings To open the Display settings page from the main menu select Settings Display Color Mod...

Page 15: ...Yes to erase all user data All original settings are restored Extending the Battery Life Keep your device away from extreme temperatures Put the device in sleep mode Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode D...

Page 16: ...safety camera information For some devices and regions basic safety camera data may be included with your device Included data does not include updates or a subscription Custom Points of Interest Cust...

Page 17: ...device to fully discharge 2 Fully charge the device without interrupting the charge cycle My device does not appear as either a portable device or a removable drive or volume on my computer 1 Disconn...

Page 18: ...view 6 K keyboard 2 language 10 layout 10 L language 8 keyboard 10 voice 10 latitude and longitude 3 lifetime maps 1 locations 2 3 7 current 4 6 editing 2 recently found 3 saving 3 searching for 3 set...

Page 19: ...bscriptions 1 searching for delays 8 9 transportation modes 2 travel history 11 trip computer 6 trip information resetting 6 viewing 6 trip log viewing 5 trip planner 7 editing a trip 7 troubleshootin...

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