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nüvi

205 and 205W series

owner’s manual

for use with these nüvi models:

205, 205W, 215, 215W, 255, 255W, 265, 265W, 275, and 285W

Summary of Contents for Nuvi 205 Series

Page 1: ...n vi 205 and 205W series owner s manual for use with these n vi models 205 205W 215 215W 255 255W 265 265W 275 and 285W...

Page 2: ...xt of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to c...

Page 3: ...shots in this manual are taken from a widescreen unit and may look different than your unit myGarmin Go to http my garmin com to access the latest services for your Garmin products Register your Garmi...

Page 4: ...r 5 Stopping the Route 5 Adjusting the Volume 5 Locking the Screen 5 Where to 6 Finding an Address 6 Setting a Home Location 6 Go Page Options 7 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 8 Searching Near A...

Page 5: ...Calculator 26 Unit Converter 27 Viewing Advertisements 27 Using FM Traffic 29 Traffic in Your Area 30 Severity Color Code 30 Traffic on Your Route 30 Viewing the Traffic Map 31 Viewing Traffic Delays...

Page 6: ...Screen 41 Resetting Your n vi 42 Updating the Software 42 Clearing User Data 42 Battery Information 43 Charging Your n vi 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Removing the n vi and Mount 44 Mounting on Your Dashb...

Page 7: ...nformation Speaker Mini USB connector Memory card slot Power key Slide to the left to turn the n vi on off slide to the right to lock the screen Microphone note Memory card slots on units may be equip...

Page 8: ...n the windshield 4 Flip the lever back toward the windshield 5 Fit the bottom of your n vi into the cradle 6 Tilt your n vi back until it snaps into place 7 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cab...

Page 9: ...an take a few minutes The bars indicate satellite strength When at least one of the bars is green your n vi has acquired satellite signals Now you can select a destination and navigate to it Step 4 Us...

Page 10: ...tegories for you to use when searching for addresses cities and other locations The detailed maps loaded in your n vi contain millions of points of interest such as restaurants hotels and auto service...

Page 11: ...stination Taking a Detour 1 With a route active touch Menu 2 Touch Detour The n vi attempts to get you back on your original route as quickly as possible If the route you are currently taking is the o...

Page 12: ...tal code and touch Done Select the city postal code in the list Not all map data provides postal code searching If you are unsure of the city touch Search All 4 Enter the number of the address and tou...

Page 13: ...1 Touch Where to Favorites All Favorites Home 2 Touch Edit enter your changes and touch Done If you delete your home location you can reset it by following the steps on page 6 Go Page Options Touch to...

Page 14: ...etters of the name of your destination Touch Done Using the On Screen Keyboard When an on screen keyboard appears touch a letter or number to enter it Touch to add a space Touch and to move the cursor...

Page 15: ...ove all places from the Recently Found list touch Clear Yes Note When you touch Clear all items in the list are removed This process does not delete the actual place from your n vi Fa vorites You can...

Page 16: ...Phone Number enter a phone number and touch Done Change Categories select another category for the location Delete touch Yes to remove this item from the Favorites list Finding a Place Using the Map U...

Page 17: ...dinates and touch Next Using Photo Navigation Panoramio provides pictures that include location information You can load these pictures on your n vi or on a memory card and create routes to them Go to...

Page 18: ...of the map A checkered flag marks your destination If you depart from the original route your n vi recalculates the route and provides new directions Tip A speed limit icon could appear as you travel...

Page 19: ...reset the information on the trip computer Touch Reset Max to reset the maximum speed Turn List When you are navigating a route the turn list displays turn by turn instructions for your entire route a...

Page 20: ...u use two devices together you must pair them by establishing a relationship using a PIN or passkey After the initial pairing the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on Note...

Page 21: ...nections or Hands free menu 3 Touch OK on the n vi 4 Select your phone and touch OK 5 Enter the n vi Bluetooth PIN 1234 in your phone When your phone is connected to your n vi you are ready to make ph...

Page 22: ...need privacy To switch back touch Transfer Audio To Device Mute Microphone note Depending on the screen that appears on your n vi the In Call icon could look different Using Call Waiting When you are...

Page 23: ...Phone Points of Interest 2 Search for the point of interest you want to call 3 Touch Dial or touch the phone number Dialing a Number 1 Touch Phone Dial 2 Enter the number and touch Dial Viewing Your...

Page 24: ...umber NOTE To edit your home location or phone number touch Where to Favorites Home Edit To call home 1 Touch Phone Call Home 2 The n vi dials your home phone number Placing Calls Using Voice Dial You...

Page 25: ...apSource see page 45 GPI custom POI files from Garmin s POI Loader see page 46 Loading Files Step 1 Insert a Memory Card Optional To insert or remove the memory card press it in until it clicks Step 2...

Page 26: ...ur toolbar system tray or drag the volume icon to the Trash on Mac computers Unplug your n vi from your computer Loading Pictures for Photo Navigation 1 Connect your n vi to your computer 2 Go to http...

Page 27: ...e Am I to view current location information including hospitals police stations and fuel This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location Touch Save Location to save your...

Page 28: ...he fuel economy See page 23 Touch Tools ecoRoute The first time you access the ecoRoute features you will be asked to enter fuel and mileage information about your vehicle View the Fuel Report If you...

Page 29: ...from step 1 4 Touch OK Adjust the Fuel Price Touch Tools ecoRoute Fuel Price and enter the current fuel price This information is used to calculate the fuel cost of routes and used to calculate the f...

Page 30: ...changes depending on your performance in the challenge When viewing the details touch Stop Yes to stop the current challenge To reset your best scores touch Reset Adjust Your Vehicle Profile You will...

Page 31: ...select a report You can view up to 20 mileage reports on your n vi You can also access mileage reports in the Reports folder on your n vi drive volume To reset the data touch Reset Picture Viewer Use...

Page 32: ...ty touch the city 3 Enter a city name and touch Done 4 Select the correct city if necessary 5 Touch Save 6 Touch World Map to view a map Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area 7 Touch World Cloc...

Page 33: ...so that you are always using the most current rates 1 Touch Tools Unit Converter Conversion Select Currency 2 Touch the currency buttons and select the currencies you want to update 3 Touch Update 4...

Page 34: ...n touch the coupon icon on the Go page to receive a coupon code Write down this code and present it when you arrive at the location CAUTION Do not attempt to write down the coupon codes while driving...

Page 35: ...n vi package provide you with free ad based traffic information that does not require a subscription Traffic information is not available in all markets See page 27 for more information Mini USB conne...

Page 36: ...ity Color Code The color of the traffic icon indicates the severity of the traffic delay Color Description Meaning Green Low severity Traffic is flowing normally Yellow Medium severity Traffic is slig...

Page 37: ...Touch the arrows to view other traffic delays on your route if necessary 4 Touch Avoid to avoid the traffic delay Viewing the Traffic Map The traffic map shows color coded traffic flow and delays on n...

Page 38: ...tings Traffic For more information see page 37 and go to www garmin com fmtraffic Note You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver if it came with one The subsc...

Page 39: ...imize routes Automobile Bicycle or Pedestrian Units change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles Keyboard touch QWERTY for a layout similar to a computer keyboard or touch ABC for an alphabetical la...

Page 40: ...he road types you want to avoid on your routes Restore restore the original navigation settings Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools Settings Display Color Mode select Daytime for a light backgr...

Page 41: ...of user entered data or map data such as street names Keyboard select the keyboard for your language You can also change the keyboard language mode from any keyboard by touching the Mode button Resto...

Page 42: ...store restore the original map settings Changing Security Settings Touch Tools Settings Security Garmin Lock turn on Garmin Lock to lock your n vi Enter a 4 digit PIN and set a security location For m...

Page 43: ...Name enter a friendly name that identifies your n vi on devices with Bluetooth technology Touch Done Restore restore the original Bluetooth settings This does not clear the pairing information Changi...

Page 44: ...on dates Touch Add to add a subscription Adding a Subscription You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires Go to www garmin com fmtraffic Note You do not need t...

Page 45: ...r the code and touch Done The traffic subscription code cannot be reused You must obtain a new code each time you renew your service If you own multiple FM traffic receivers you must obtain a new code...

Page 46: ...a mild detergent solution and then wipe it dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a soft clean lint free clot...

Page 47: ...N or drive to the security location 1 Touch Tools Settings Security 2 Touch the button below Garmin Lock 3 Enter a 4 digit PIN and drive to a security location What is a Security Location Your securit...

Page 48: ...osition and hold it for 8 seconds Updating the Software 1 Go to www garmin com products webupdater and download WebUpdater to your computer 2 Connect the n vi to your computer using the mini USB cable...

Page 49: ...on your n vi and to a power outlet in your vehicle The vehicle key may need to be turned to ON ACC for the n vi to charge Connect an AC adapter optional accessory to the n vi and a wall outlet Connec...

Page 50: ...ff the mount To remove the suction cup mount from the windshield flip the lever toward you Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount...

Page 51: ...ur n vi To see a list of maps that are compatible with your n vi go to your n vi product page on the Garmin Web site www garmin com and click the Maps tab About GPS Satellite Signals Your n vi must ac...

Page 52: ...POI Loader onto your computer For more information refer to the POI Loader Help file Press F1 to open the Help file To view your Custom POIs touch Where to Extras Custom POIs To change the proximity...

Page 53: ...date Caution Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a custom POI or safety camera database Garmin Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide the Garmin Travel Guid...

Page 54: ...ta storage Internal memory and optional removable microSD card Data stored indefinitely Computer interface USB 2 0 full speed mass storage Operating system Garmin Charge time Approximately 4 hours Pow...

Page 55: ...storage Internal memory and optional removable SD card Data stored indefinitely Computer interface USB 2 0 full speed mass storage Operating system Garmin Charge time Approximately 4 hours Power inpu...

Page 56: ...normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is prot...

Page 57: ...supplying power to the power outlet Your n vi can only charge between 32 F and 140 F 0 C and 60 C If the n vi is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment it cannot charge My battery does not...

Page 58: ...able 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 n vi drives See your operating system Help file to...

Page 59: ...tion 33 Bluetooth technology 14 18 deleting a phone 37 pairing with phone 14 settings 36 brightness 34 browsing the map 10 C calculator 26 calibrate fuel economy 23 call answering 15 call waiting 16 h...

Page 60: ...tes 11 by name 8 by postal code 6 near another location 8 recent selections 9 saved places Favorites 9 using photos 11 12 FM traffic receiver 29 free map update 45 fuel cost entering 23 fuel report 22...

Page 61: ...mount 44 MSN Direct 21 mute audio 5 phone call 16 My Data 26 myGarmin i N navigation 12 mode 33 settings 33 next turn 13 n Maps Guarantee 45 n vi case 1 charging 43 cleaning 40 mounting 2 44 protecti...

Page 62: ...s 34 lock 5 screen shots 34 SD card 1 search area 8 security location 41 settings 36 settings 33 38 restoring 39 setting your location 10 simulating a route 33 software license agreement 50 updating 4...

Page 63: ...r 27 unit ID 33 updating maps 45 software 41 usage mode 33 USB 52 eject 20 mass storage mode 19 user data delete 42 V vehicle icon 36 vehicle profile 24 via point adding 5 voice dial 18 voice language...

Page 64: ...w garmin com 2008 2009 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampsh...

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