Garmin NUVI 1490TV Quick Start Manual Download Page 11

nüvi 1490TV Series Quick Start Manual 

11

Touch   and   to select a 

channel.
Touch   and   to adjust the 

volume.
Touch   on the map to return to 

the TV menu.
Touch 

Quit

 to stop receiving a TV 

signal. 

TV signal strength and system 

messages are displayed in the status 

bar in the upper-left corner of the 

screen. 

Using a reverse Camera

If a reverse camera has been installed 

in your vehicle, you can view the 

output of the camera on your nüvi 

1490TV. 

1.  Connect the camera to your nüvi 

through the video-in connector on 

the left side of the nüvi. See 

page 

2

.

2.  Touch 

TV

.

3.  If necessary, follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Securing Your nüvi

1.  Ensure that you are at your 

security location and that your nüvi 

is receiving satellite signals.

2.  Touch 

Tools

 > 

Settings

 > 

Security

.

3.  Touch the button below 

garmin 

Lock

.

4.  Enter a four-digit PIN.
5.  Touch 

Set

.

NOTE

: If you forget your PIN and 

your security location, you must 

send your nüvi to Garmin to get 

it unlocked. You must also send a 

valid product registration or proof of 

purchase. 

Summary of Contents for NUVI 1490TV

Page 1: ...nüvi 1490TV quick start manual ...

Page 2: ...nd Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information microSD card slot Microphone Video in no audio See page 11 Headphone out Mini USB connector Speaker Power button Press to turn the nüvi on and off External TV antenna connectors TV antenna ...

Page 3: ...ble mobile phone Touch to use the TV feature Touch to adjust the volume Ô Touch to use the tools Setting Up Your nüvi Warning This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent personal injury or device damage remove the device from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight Mounting Your nüvi 1 Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup Place the suction cup on the windshi...

Page 4: ... To expand the signal range connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups Acquiring Satellites 1 Go outdoors to an open area away from tall buildings and trees 2 Turn on your nüvi Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes The bars indicate satellite strength When at least one of the bars is green your nüvi has acquired satellit...

Page 5: ... by holding the Power button for 2 seconds If your nüvi stops functioning reset your nüvi by pressing and holding the Power button for 10 seconds Finding Points of Interest 1 Touch Where To Points of Interest 2 Select a category and a subcategory if necessary 3 Select a destination and touch Go 4 If necessary touch Start to navigate the route To enter letters contained in the name touch Where To P...

Page 6: ...ulates the route Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways Touch to view the Next Turn page Touch to view the Turn List page Touch and to zoom in and out Touch to view the Trip Computer Touch to view the Where Am I page Touch to change the data field Touch to return to the Main menu Touch to view the TV Adding a Stop ...

Page 7: ... information the traffic receiver and the nüvi must be within data range of an FM station transmitting TMC data You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver The subscription activates automatically after your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider Go to www garmin com traffic or www garmin com for more in...

Page 8: ... and the nüvi must be turned on and near each other Pairing Your Phone 1 Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone 2 On your nüvi touch Tools Settings Bluetooth 3 Touch the button below Bluetooth and touch Enabled OK 4 Touch the button below Phone 5 Select your phone and touch OK 6 Enter the Bluetooth PIN 1234 for your nüvi in your phone Calling a Number 1 From the Main menu select Phone Dial 2...

Page 9: ... to each other NOTE The external antennas are intended to improve the TV reception They will not increase the number of channels available TIP For the best reception arrange the external antennas perpendicular to each other Selecting Your Region and Time Zone 1 Touch TV Options TV Settings 2 Touch the box under Region 3 Touch the box under Region to select your region 4 Touch OK 5 Touch the box un...

Page 10: ... TV page Using the TV Menu warning Do not attempt to view the television function or other video input while driving Failure to pay full attention to the operation of your vehicle could result in death serious injury or property damage Notice Before using the television feature in a vehicle check the local laws and ordinances where you drive Some laws prohibit drivers from watching television whil...

Page 11: ...of the camera on your nüvi 1490TV 1 Connect the camera to your nüvi through the video in connector on the left side of the nüvi See page 2 2 Touch TV 3 If necessary follow the on screen instructions Securing Your nüvi 1 Ensure that you are at your security location and that your nüvi is receiving satellite signals 2 Touch Tools Settings Security 3 Touch the button below Garmin Lock 4 Enter a four ...

Page 12: ...st version of the owner s manual from www garmin com For information on accessories go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer Garmin the Garmin logo and nüvi are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Lock and nüMaps Guarantee are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express pe...

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