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Saving Your Current Location

1

From the map, select the vehicle icon.

2

Select 

Save

.

3

Enter a name, and select 

Done

.

4

Select 

OK

.

Editing a Saved Location

1

Select 

Where To?

 > 

Saved

.

2

If necessary, select a category.

3

Select a location.

4

Select  .

5

Select   > 

Edit

.

6

Select an option:
• Select 

Name

.

• Select 

Phone Number

.

• Select 

Categories

 to assign categories to the saved 

location.

• Select 

Change Map Symbol

 to change the symbol used 

to mark the saved location on a map.

7

Edit the information.

8

Select 

Done

.

Assigning Categories to a Saved 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 a location.

3

Select  .

4

Select   > 

Edit

 > 

Categories

.

5

Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.

6

If necessary, select a suggested category.

7

Select 

Done

.

Sharing a Saved Location

If you save the location of a business that is not in the map 

data, you can share the location with Garmin so that it can be 

added to future map updates and shared with the Garmin 

community.

1

Select 

Where To?

 > 

Saved

.

2

If necessary, select a category.

3

Select a location.

4

Select  .

5

Select   > 

Share Place

.

Deleting a Saved Location

NOTE: 

Deleted locations cannot be recovered.

1

Select 

Where To?

 > 

Saved

.

2

Select   > 

Delete Saved Places

.

3

Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and 

select 

Delete

.

Navigation

Starting a Route

1

Search for a location (

Locations

).

2

Select a 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

1

Search for a location (

Finding a Location by Category

).

2

From the search results, select a location.

3

Select 

Routes

.

4

Select a route.

Automobile Routes

NOTICE

The speed limit feature is for information only and does not 

replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit 

signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will 

not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive 

for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

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 directions at the top of 

the map. If you depart from the original route, the device 

recalculates the route and provides new directions.

Using the Navigation Map

1

Select 

View Map

.

2

Select anywhere on the map.

3

Select an option:
• To zoom in or out, select   or  .
• To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select  .
• To view specific categories when not navigating a route, 

select  .

• To center the map on your current location, select  .

Adding a Point to a Route

Before you can add a point, you must be navigating a route.

1

From the map, select   > 

Where To?

.

2

Search for a location.

3

Select a location.

4

Select 

Go!

.

5

Select 

Add to Active Route

.

Taking a Detour

While navigating a route, you can use detours to avoid 

obstacles ahead of you, such as construction zones.

While navigating, select   > 

Detour

.

Stopping the Route

From the map, select   >  .

4

Navigation

Summary of Contents for nuvi 150 series

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

Page 2: ...ct Garmin nüvi 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 BaseCamp HomePort MapSource myGarmin ecoRoute myTrends nüMaps Guarantee and nüMaps Lifetime are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permis...

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 the Trip Log 5 Changing the Map Data Field 5 Changing the Map Perspective 5 Customizing Map Buttons 5 Changing the Map Dashboard 5 Viewing a List of Turns 5 Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 6 Viewi...

Page 4: ...ng 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 Cup from the Windshield 11 Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express 11 Purchasing Additional Maps 12 Safety Cameras 12 Custom Points of Interest 12 Installing POI Loader 12 Using the POI Loader ...

Page 5: ...provides 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 nüMaps Lifetime subscription lifetime traffic subscription and a traffic receiver Activating Lifetime Maps NOTE Lifetime Maps are not applicable to products that do not have pre loaded maps NOTE Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map ...

Page 6: ...e 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 hotels auto services and detailed street information You can use categories to browse for nearby businesses and attractions You can also search for addresses coordinates cities and intersections Findi...

Page 7: ...ic 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 the location description to view additional information Finding a Location Using Quick Search After you have performed a search for a point of interest certain categories may display a Quick Search ...

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 1 Search for a location Finding a Location by Category 2 From the search results select a location 3 Select Routes 4 Select a route Automobile Routes NOTICE The speed limit feature is for informatio...

Page 9: ...p A 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 point in the route The black dots on the map indicate public transit stops along your route Map Pages Customizing the Map Layers You can customize which data appear on the map such as icons for poi...

Page 10: ...Services 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 Help to view information about using the device Searching Help Topics Select Apps Help About ecoRoute The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel price of navigating to a destination ...

Page 11: ...ip 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 destination and select Start Editing a Saved Trip 1 Select Apps Trip Planner 2 Select a saved trip 3 Select 4 Select an option Select Rename Trip Select Edit Destinations to add and delete a location or ...

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 an optional accessory for all models Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic incidents along your route or in your area The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive traffic...

Page 13: ...OI 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 addition to map and data storage the memory card can be used to store files such as maps images geocaches routes waypoints and custom POIs Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD and microSD...

Page 14: ...s 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 Di...

Page 15: ...s 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 Decrease the screen brightness Display Settings Do not leave your device in direct sunlight Decrease the volume Adjusting the Volume Shorten the display timeout time Display Settings Changing the Fuse in ...

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 Custom POIs are customized points on the map They can contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed Installing POI Loader You c...

Page 17: ...e 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 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer 2 Turn off the device 3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device TIP Your device should be connected directly to a USB port on you...

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 setting home 3 simulated 3 M map data field 5 pedestrian 5 map layers customizing 5 map perspective 5 map view 2 D 5 3 D 5 maps 4 10 browsing 3 data layout 5 detail level 10 layers 5 lifetime 1 nüMaps G...

Page 19: ...ubscriptions 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 troubleshooting 12 13 turn list 5 U unit converter 8 unit ID 11 up ahead finding services 5 updates maps 11 software 11 USB disconnecting 9 user data deleting 9 11 V vehicle power cable 1 vehicle profile 6 volume ...

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