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nüvi 3400 Series Owner’s Manual 

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Resetting Trip Information

From the map, select   > 

Trip Computer

.

Select an option:
•  When not navigating a route, select 

Reset All

 to reset every data field, 

except the speedometer, on the page.

•  Select 

Reset Trip Data

 to reset the 

information on the trip computer. 

•  Select 

Reset Max� Speed 

to reset the 

maximum speed.

•  Select 

Reset Trip B 

to reset the 

odometer.

Viewing Current Location 

Information

You can use the Where Am I? page to view 

information about your current location. This 

feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency 

personnel your location. 

From the map, select   > 

Where Am I?

.

Finding Nearby Services

From the map, select   > 

Where Am I?

.

Select 

Hospitals

Police Stations

, or 

Fuel

 

to view the nearest locations in that category.

Getting Directions to Your Current 

Location

If you need to tell another person how to get to 

your current location, your device can give you a 

list of directions.

Select 

Apps

 > 

Where Am I?

 >    > 

Directions to Me

.

Summary of Contents for nuvi 3450

Page 1: ...models 3410 3450 3460 3490 n vi 3400 series owner s manual August 2011 190 01357 00_0A Printed in Taiwan...

Page 2: ...evision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution o...

Page 3: ...tions 8 About Locations 8 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 13 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 Setting a Simulated Location 14 Saving Locations 14 Voice Command 16 About...

Page 4: ...ing Units 43 Using the Language Guide 44 Traffic 45 Enabling Traffic 45 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 46 Traffic on Your Route 47 Traffic in Your Area 48 Understanding Traffic Data 48 Data Manageme...

Page 5: ...aring for Your Device 56 Erasing User Data 57 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 58 Mounting on Your Dashboard 58 Removing the Device Cradle and Mount 59 Updating Maps 59 Custom Points of In...

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Page 7: ...ge 2 4 Check for updates Software updates page 3 Free map update page 3 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power WARNING This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent the possibility of persona...

Page 8: ...cessary connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device check for software and map...

Page 9: ...llites while you drive Go to www garmin com numaps Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard page 2 2 Register the device page 2 3 Under Map Updates click Update Now 4 Follow the on screen instructions Turning...

Page 10: ...s 1 Select Settings Display Brightness 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume 2 Select an option Use the slider bar to adjust the volume Select to mute the...

Page 11: ...can select some icons to change settings or view additional information GPS signal status Bluetooth technology status appears when connected to a compatible device Transportation mode indicator Curre...

Page 12: ...loaded on your device pedestrian routes may include public transit page 30 Choosing a Transportation Mode Select Battery Information After the device is connected to power it begins to charge The icon...

Page 13: ...keyboard language mode Select to enter special characters such as punctuation marks Select to change character capitalization About Shortcuts You can add shortcuts to the Where To menu A shortcut can...

Page 14: ...in your device contain locations such as restaurants hotels and auto services You can use categories to browse for nearby businesses and attractions Finding a Location by Category 1 Select Where To Ca...

Page 15: ...enter a category name such as movie theaters To search for a business by name enter all or part of the name To search for an address near you enter the street number and street name To search for an...

Page 16: ...uture searches 1 Find a location page 8 2 Select a location from the list 3 Select 4 Select Edit 5 Select Report as Closed or Report as Missing This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your...

Page 17: ...ess number and select Next 3 Enter the street name and select Next 4 If necessary select Searching In to change the city state or province 5 If necessary select the city the state or the province 6 If...

Page 18: ...2 If necessary select Format select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using and select Save 3 Select the latitude coordinate 4 Enter the new coordinate and select Done 5 Selec...

Page 19: ...u selected 1 Select Where To 2 Select a category or select Categories 3 If applicable select a destination from the Quick Search list 4 If necessary select the appropriate destination Saving a Home Lo...

Page 20: ...on If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals you can use the GPS to set a simulated location 1 Select Settings Navigation 2 Select GPS Simulator 3 Select View Map 4 Select an area on the m...

Page 21: ...ct All Categories 3 Select a location 4 Select Go 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...

Page 22: ...pear below the text bar as you type You can select a suggested word to use the suggestion 6 Select Done Deleting a Saved Location NOTE Deleted locations cannot be recovered 1 Select Where To Saved 2 S...

Page 23: ...of the wakeup phrase as you enter the phrase 3 Select Done Activating Voice Command Say your wakeup phrase The Voice Command menu appears Voice Command Tips Speak in a normal voice directed at the de...

Page 24: ...sten for the voice prompt and speak the name of the location A list of locations appears 4 Say the line number 5 Say Navigate Finding an Address 1 Say Voice Command 2 Say Find Address 3 Speak the enti...

Page 25: ...essary select an option Select Drive Select Walk Select Public Transit to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking NOTE You must have cityXplorer maps loaded to navigate using public...

Page 26: ...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 Automobile Navigation Map While navigating in Au...

Page 27: ...sonable option your device might not calculate a detour While navigating an automobile route from the map select Detour Stopping the Route While navigating a route select Updating Speed Limits notice...

Page 28: ...appear in the navigation bar on the map along with the estimated time of travel and traffic information Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the location About Exit Services While yo...

Page 29: ...sit type to avoid on your routes 3 Select Save About Custom Avoidances Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and sections of road You can enable and disable custom avoidances as needed A...

Page 30: ...leting it 1 Select Settings Navigation Custom Avoidances 2 Select an avoidance 3 Select Disable Deleting Custom Avoidances 1 Select Settings Navigation Custom Avoidances 2 Select an option To delete a...

Page 31: ...Mode Off Road Save The route will be calculated as a straight line to the location Map Pages Customizing the Map Customizing the Map Layers You can customize which data appear on the map such as icon...

Page 32: ...ith your direction of travel at the top Select North Up to display the map in 2 D with North at the top Select 3 D to display the map in three dimensions Customizing Map Buttons You can include up to...

Page 33: ...turn The details for the turn appear If available an image of the junction appears for junction on major roadways Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route select the...

Page 34: ...p select to view the junction if available Viewing Traffic Alerts While you navigate an automobile route a traffic alert may appear Select the alert to view more information Viewing Trip Information T...

Page 35: ...eter Viewing Current Location Information You can use the Where Am I page to view information about your current location This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location...

Page 36: ...position and your direction of travel on the map The circle around the position icon indicates the accuracy of your position on the map A smaller circle means the displayed position is more accurate P...

Page 37: ...ion Public Transit 2 Select the transit type to include in your routes and select Save Hands Free Phone Calls About Hands Free Calling Using Bluetooth wireless technology your device can connect to yo...

Page 38: ...ne 4 On your phone enable Bluetooth wireless technology 5 On your device select OK A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears 6 Select your phone from the list and select OK 7 If necessary on your pho...

Page 39: ...to ignore the call Placing a Call Dialing a Number 1 Select Phone Dial 2 Enter the number 3 Select Dial Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device eac...

Page 40: ...ll Using In Call Options 1 While on a call select 2 Select an option To transfer audio to your phone select Handset TIP You can use this feature if you want to turn off your device and remain on the c...

Page 41: ...y the ecoRoute feature is an estimate only The data is not actually read from the vehicle unless you are using the ecoRoute HD accessory To receive more accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle...

Page 42: ...u should calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank 1 Select Apps ecoRoute At the Pump 2 Enter the current fuel price 3 Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last time the fuel tank w...

Page 43: ...s for rapid acceleration Braking displays your score for smooth and gradual braking You lose points for hard braking Removing the ecoChallenge Score From the Map Select Settings Hide Save Resetting th...

Page 44: ...set About Audiobooks The device can play audiobooks from Audible com This feature requires a subscription to Audible com Go to www audible com garmin to activate a free 30 day trial subscription Loadi...

Page 45: ...To go to the previous chapter select To fast forward hold To rewind hold Adding a Bookmark When you play an audiobook the player automatically resumes the audiobook from the point where you last stopp...

Page 46: ...cations select 7 Select Next 8 Enter a name and select Done Editing a Trip Itinerary 1 Select Apps Trip Planner 2 Select a saved trip 3 Select an option Select a location in the trip to change the arr...

Page 47: ...order Using the Media Player The media player may not be available on all models The device can play mp3 files Some models can play mp4 files See page 49 to add files to your device 1 Select Apps Medi...

Page 48: ...slideshow is playing you can select the screen to stop the slideshow Setting a Picture as Wallpaper 1 Select Apps Picture Viewer 2 Select a picture 3 Select Set as Wallpaper 4 Use the on screen button...

Page 49: ...Last Parking Spot When you remove your device from the vehicle mount while the device is on your current location is saved as a parking spot Select Apps Last Spot Saving a Parking Spot 1 Select Apps L...

Page 50: ...rrency and select Save 5 Select the button at the bottom of the screen that displays the currency conversion rate 6 Select the box next to a currency 7 Enter a value and select Done 8 Select OK Using...

Page 51: ...o listen to the translation Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries A traf...

Page 52: ...External antenna connector Internal antenna Power LED Vehicle power adapter About the Traffic Icon When you are receiving traffic information a traffic icon appears on the map The traffic icon change...

Page 53: ...oute does not exist The delay time is added into your estimated time of arrival automatically Viewing Traffic on Your Route 1 While navigating a route select 2 Select Traffic on Route A list of traffi...

Page 54: ...icon Understanding Traffic Data The traffic legend explains the icons and colors used on the traffic map 1 From the map select 2 Select Traffic Legend Data Management You can store files such as JPEG...

Page 55: ...card into the slot on the device 2 Press it in until it clicks Transferring Files from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to your computer page 2 Your device and memory card appear as removable drives...

Page 56: ...min drive or volume 2 If necessary open a folder or volume 3 Select a file 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings 2 Select a setting category 3 Select the set...

Page 57: ...gation Settings 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 Advanc...

Page 58: ...than other routes Off Road calculates a direct line from your location to your destination Display Settings Select Settings Display Color Mode sets a light background Day a dark background Night or a...

Page 59: ...dd disconnect or delete phones that your device detects while Bluetooth is enabled 1 Select Settings Bluetooth Phone 2 Select an option Select a phone for your device to connect with Select to add a p...

Page 60: ...your device to myGarmin using your computer NOTE Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for the day of the week or the time of day Disabling trafficTrends To prevent your device fr...

Page 61: ...Device About displays the software version number the unit ID number and information on several other software features EULAs displays the end user license agreements that apply to your choice NOTE Yo...

Page 62: ...d exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen or damage may result Cleaning the Outer Casing notice Avo...

Page 63: ...nger on the lower right corner of the device screen 3 Keep your finger pressed until the pop up window appears 4 Select Yes to clear all user data All original settings are restored Any items that you...

Page 64: ...emove the end piece the silver tip and the fuse glass and silver cylinder 3 Install an 2 A fast blow fuse 4 Place the silver tip in the end piece 5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cabl...

Page 65: ...ion Cup Mount from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you 2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you Updating Maps You can update the maps on your device For more inform...

Page 66: ...ed point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed Installing a POI Loader You can create or download custom POI lists and install them on your device using POI Loader software 1 Go to www...

Page 67: ...ng alcohol Dry with a clean dry cloth Mount the suction cup page 1 The device does not charge in my vehicle Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable page 58 Verify the vehicle is turned on and is sup...

Page 68: ...uter and into your device The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode 4 Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub I cannot see any new removable drives...

Page 69: ...r 43 calls answering 33 hanging up 34 home 35 muting 34 caring for your device 56 category searching within 8 charging your device 1 61 cityXplorer maps 19 30 cleaning your device 56 computer connecti...

Page 70: ...files deleting 50 supported types 48 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 15 fuse changing 58 G geocaching 12 go home 13 GPS settings 51 simulator 14...

Page 71: ...t spot 43 saving 43 pedestrian mode settings 23 31 picture viewer 42 PIN Bluetooth 32 points of interest finding 8 POI loader 48 predictive routing 22 protecting your device 56 public transit avoidanc...

Page 72: ...portation mode 6 trip computer 28 resetting information 22 trip log 25 55 trip planner 40 troubleshooting 61 turn by turn directions 27 turn list 27 U unit converter 43 unit ID 55 updating maps 3 soft...

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