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nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual

Saving a Home Phone Number

TIP

: After you save a home number, you can

edit the home number by editing “Home” in your

list of saved locations (

page 15

Select

Phone

> >

Set Home Number

enter your phone number, and select

Done

Calling Home

Before you can call home using the Call Home

button, you must enter a phone number for your

home location.

Select

Saved

Home

> >

Call

Using the Apps

Using Help

Select

Apps

Help

to view information

about using the device.

Searching Help Topics

Select

Apps

Help

About Smartphone Link

Smartphone Link is a phone application that

allows your device to download live data using

your phone data connection. Your device

transfers data from Smartphone Link using

Bluetooth wireless technology.
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access

to Garmin Live Services. Garmin Live Services

provides free and subscription-based plans to

view live data on your device, such as traffic

data, weather, and fuel prices.

Summary of Contents for nuvi 3500 series

Page 1: ...April 2012 190 01387 00_0C Printed in Taiwan nüvi 3500 series owner s manual ...

Page 2: ...oncerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin the Garmin logo nüvi and MapSource are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries BaseCamp HomePort cityXplorer ecoRoute myTrends nüMaps Guarantee nüMaps Lifetime myGarmin and trafficTrends are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the...

Page 3: ...s 8 About Locations 8 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 14 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 Setting a Simulated Location 14 Saving Locations 15 Voice Command 17 About Voice Command 17 Navigation 20 Starting a Route 20 Following an Automobile Route 20 About Exit Services 23 Avoiding Road Features 24 About Custom Avoidances 24 Enabling Advanced Detours 25 Navigating Off...

Page 4: ...ng Pictures 45 Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations 46 Using the World Clock 46 Using the Media Player 47 Playing a Video 48 Setting an Alarm 48 Finding Parking 49 Finding Your Last Parking Spot 49 Using the Calculator 49 Converting Units 49 Using the Language Guide 50 About Tracker 51 Setting Up Tracker 51 About Followers 52 Hiding Your Location 53 Sending a Location Message 53 Enabling Your ...

Page 5: ...gs 63 Navigation Settings 64 Display Settings 65 Bluetooth Settings 65 Traffic Settings 66 Units and Time Settings 67 Language and Keyboard Settings 67 Proximity Alerts Settings 67 Device and Privacy Settings 68 Restoring Settings 68 Appendix 68 Power Cables 68 Caring for Your Device 69 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 70 Mounting on Your Dashboard 71 Removing the Device Cradle and Mou...

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Page 7: ...ontains a lithium ion battery To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat remove the device from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight Before you use your device on battery power you should charge it 1 Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the mount 2 Snap the mount onto the suction cup 3 Press the suc...

Page 8: ... secure it to the windshield using the suction cups About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device check for software and map updates access product manuals and support and more Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the device 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer 3 Go to www garmin com dashboard 4 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 9: ...our device You are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 90 days after the first time you acquire satellites while driving with your device For more information go to www garmin com numaps Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard page 2 2 Register the device page 3 3 Select an option Under Map Updates click Update Now If a free map update is no longer available ...

Page 10: ...ap Adjusting the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings Display Brightness 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Master Volume 1 Select Volume 2 Select an option Use the slider bar to adjust the volume Select to mute the device Select Audio Mixer and use the slider bars to adjust the volume for navigation prompts phone and media About Automatic Volume On devices with hands free ...

Page 11: ... device You 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 Current time Battery status Smartphone Link status appears when connected to Smartphone Link See page 36 Satellite Signals After the device is turned on it begins acquiring satellite signals The...

Page 12: ...NOTE Pedestrian routes do not include highways If you have cityXplorer maps loaded on your device pedestrian routes may include public transit page 31 Choosing a Transportation Mode Select Battery Information After the device is connected to power it begins to charge The icon in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge you should ful...

Page 13: ...re entry Select to select the 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 point to a location a category or a search tool Adding a Shortcut Icon The Where To menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons 1 Select Where To Add Shortcut 2 Select an it...

Page 14: ...ed 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 2 Select a category or select Categories 3 If necessary select a subcategory 4 Select a location Searching Within a Category To narrow your search results you can search within some categories 1 Sele...

Page 15: ...f business 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 address in another city enter the street number street name city and state To search for a city enter the city and state To search for coordinates enter latitude and longitude coordinates 5 ...

Page 16: ...he search results select a location 3 Select 4 Select Edit 5 Select Report as Closed or Report as Missing This information is sent to Garmin when you connect to Smartphone Link see page 36 or when you connect your device to myDashboard using your computer see page 2 Editing Location Information You can change the address or phone number for a location that appears in the search results 1 Search fo...

Page 17: ...ng Smartphone Link page 36 This feature is not available in all areas You can find nearby fuel stations and compare fuel prices 1 Select Where To Categories Fuel Prices 2 If necessary select Fuel Type select a fuel type and select Save 3 Select a fuel station Finding an Address NOTE The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device 1 Select Where To Address 2 Enter ...

Page 18: ...select the street 5 Enter the second street name and select Next 6 If necessary select the street 7 If necessary select the intersection Finding a Location Using Coordinates Before you can find a location using coordinates you must add a shortcut to the coordinates search tool page 7 You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates This can be helpful when geocaching 1 Select Where...

Page 19: ...ry 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 Searching within a Category After you have performed a search for a point of interest certain categories may display a Quick Search list that displays ...

Page 20: ...Location Information 1 Select Where To Saved Home 2 Select Edit 3 Enter your changes 4 Select Done Finding Recently Found Places Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found 1 Select Where To Recent 2 Select a location Clearing the List of Recently Found Places Select Where To Recent Clear Yes Finding Parking 1 Select Where To Categories Parking 2 Select a parking location Setting a Sim...

Page 21: ...cation 1 Search for a location page 8 2 From the search results select a location 3 Select 4 Select Save 5 If necessary enter a name and select Done 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 Starting a Route to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To Saved 2 If necessary select a category or select All Saved Places 3 Sel...

Page 22: ... locations NOTE Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have saved more than 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 shar...

Page 23: ...ed locations to delete and select Delete Voice Command About Voice Command NOTE Voice Command is not available for all languages and regions and may not be available on all models Voice Command allows you to use your device by saying words and commands The Voice Command menu provides voice prompts and a list of available commands Setting Your Wakeup Phrase The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you...

Page 24: ...he radio to increase the accuracy of the voice recognition Speak commands as they appear on the screen Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed Increase the length of your wakeup phrase to reduce the chance of accidental Voice Command activation Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and exits Voice Command mode Starting a Route Using Voice Command You can say the names o...

Page 25: ...he entire address Muting Instructions You can disable the voice prompts for Voice Command without muting the device 1 Select Apps Voice Command 2 Select Mute Instructions Enabled Disabling Voice Command You can disable Voice Command which prevents you from accidentally activating Voice Command while speaking 1 Select Apps Voice Command 2 Select Voice Command Disabled ...

Page 26: ... 31 5 If necessary select a route Previewing Multiple Routes 1 Search for a location page 9 2 From the search results select a location 3 Select Routes 4 Use the on screen buttons to select a route 5 Select Go Following an Automobile Route 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...

Page 27: ... add or remove map layers select To view specific location categories select and select a category icon To center the map on your current location select To view shortcuts for map and navigation features select Using Multi touch Controls You can use multi touch controls to change the map view while using the navigation map page 21 Drag the map to view different parts of the map Double tap the map ...

Page 28: ...avoid obstacles ahead of you such as construction zones NOTE If the route you are currently navigating is the only reasonable option your device might not calculate a detour From the map select Detour Stopping the Route From the map select Updating Speed Limits notice The speed limit icon feature is for information only and does not replace the driver s responsibility to abide by all posted speed ...

Page 29: ...ter you have driven to a saved location several times the location may 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 you navigate a route you can find gas food lodging and rest rooms near upcoming exits Services are listed under tabs by category Ga...

Page 30: ...t the transit 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 Avoiding an Area 1 Select Settings Navigation Custom Avoidances 2 If necessary select Add Avoidance 3 Select Add Avoid Area 4 Select the upper left corner of the area to avoid and select Next...

Page 31: ...ttings Navigation Custom Avoidances 2 Select an option To delete all custom avoidances select To delete one custom avoidance select the avoidance and select Delete Enabling Advanced Detours Select Settings Navigation Advanced Detours Taking a Detour Around Specified Areas You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route or detour around specific roads This is useful if you encounter...

Page 32: ...ng the Map Layers You can customize which data appear on the map such as icons for points of interest and road conditions 1 From the map select 2 Select Map Layers 3 Select which layers you want to include on the map and select Save Viewing the Trip Log Your device keeps a trip log which is a record of the path you have traveled 1 Select Settings Map and Vehicle Map Layers 2 Select the Trip Log ch...

Page 33: ...ns on the right side of the main map 1 Select Settings Map and Vehicle Map Buttons 2 Select an icon and select OK 3 Select 4 Select a different icon Removing Buttons from the Map You can remove all buttons from the right side of the map 1 Select Settings Map and Vehicle Map Buttons 2 Select an icon and touch OK 3 Select Save Changing the Map Dashboard The dashboard displays trip information at the...

Page 34: ... Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route select the navigation bar at the top of the map 2 Select Map Viewing the Next Turn While navigating an automobile route a preview of the next turn lane change or other maneuver appears in the upper left corner of the map The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and the lane in which you should be traveling...

Page 35: ...mation The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your trip TIP If you make frequent stops leave the device turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip From the map select Trip Computer Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map select Trip Computer 2 Select Reset Field s 3 Select an option When not navigating a route select Select Al...

Page 36: ...police stations 1 From the map select Where Am I 2 Select a 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 Pedestrian Routes Following a Pedestrian Route In Pedestrian mode your route is displayed on a two dimensional map If you have cit...

Page 37: ...indicates your approximate position and your direction of travel on the map The circle around indicates the accuracy of your position on the map A smaller circle means the displayed position is more accurate The yellow icons indicate the transportation method used in each section of the route For example when you see board a bus at that point in the route The black dots on the map show public tran...

Page 38: ... Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1 Select Settings Bluetooth 2 Select Bluetooth Pairing Your Phone Before you can use hands free calling you must pair your device with a compatible mobile phone Pairing your phone with your device allows your phone and device to recognize each other and connect quickly 1 Place your phone and your device within 33 ft 10 m of each other 2 On your device enable...

Page 39: ... automatically each time you turn them on When your phone is connected to your device you are ready to make phone calls When you turn on the device it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was connected You might need to set your mobile phone to connect to the device automatically when the device is turned on Placing a Call Dialing a Number 1 Select Phone Dial 2 Enter the number 3 Select ...

Page 40: ...the call history to be available Some phones do not support this feature 1 Select Phone Call History 2 Select a category A list of calls appears with the most recent calls at the top 3 Select a call 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 call ...

Page 41: ...Saved Home Call Using the Apps Using Help Select Apps Help to view information about using the device Searching Help Topics Select Apps Help About Smartphone Link Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows your device to download live data using your phone data connection Your device transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting to Smartphone Link provi...

Page 42: ...ink Before you can connect to Smartphone Link you must download and install the Smartphone Link application on your phone 1 Start Smartphone Link on your phone 2 From your device select Settings Bluetooth and select the Bluetooth check box 3 From your phone select Bluetooth Settings 4 From your phone enable Bluetooth wireless technology and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices See your phone owner s ...

Page 43: ...Select Apps Smartphone Link 2 Select your phone 3 Clear the Hands Free Calling check box About Garmin Live Services NOTE Smartphone Link supports phones running Android operating system version 2 1 or newer Before you can use Garmin Live Services your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link page 36 Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live Services ...

Page 44: ...oRoute HD accessory Go to www garmin com ecoroute for more information The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel price of navigating to a destination and offers tools for improving fuel efficiency The data provided by 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 fu...

Page 45: ... specific vehicle and driving habits You 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 was filled 4 Enter the distance you have travelled since the last time the fuel tank was filled 5 Select Next The device calculates the average vehicle fuel econo...

Page 46: ...ts 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 the ecoChallenge Scores Select Reset Viewing Fuel Economy Information You can view your fuel consumption your total fuel cost and your average fuel economy 1 Select Apps ecoRoute Fuel Economy 2 Select ...

Page 47: ...d phone running Smartphone Link page 36 This feature is not available in all areas You can view messages from myGarmin such as notifications for software and map updates 1 Select Apps myGarmin If you have unread messages the number of unread messages appears on the myGarmin icon 2 Select a message subject The full message appears Viewing the Weather Forecast Before you can use this feature your de...

Page 48: ...ain snow and thunderstorms 1 Select Apps Weather 2 If necessary select a city 3 Select Weather Radar Viewing Weather Alerts While you are traveling with your device weather alerts may appear on the map You can also view a map of weather alerts near your current location or near a selected city 1 Select Apps Weather 2 If necessary select a city 3 Select Weather Alerts Checking Road Conditions 1 Sel...

Page 49: ...elect Titles Authors Narrators or Bookmarks 4 Select a book 5 Select an option to control playback To add a bookmark select To pause playback select To resume playback select To move quickly forward or backward in the book use the slider bar at the top of the page To go to the next chapter select To go to the previous chapter select To fast forward hold To rewind hold Adding a Bookmark When you pl...

Page 50: ...e Deleting a Bookmark 1 While playing an audiobook select Delete Bookmarks 2 Select a bookmark Planning a Trip You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with multiple destinations 1 Select Apps Trip Planner 2 Select 3 Select Select Start Location 4 Search for a location page 8 5 Select Select 6 To add additional locations select 7 Select Next 8 Enter a name and select Done Editing a T...

Page 51: ...elect a route page 20 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 locations or to change the order of locations Select Delete Trip Select Optimize Order to arrange the stops on your trip in the most efficient order Viewing Pictures You can view pictures that you have stored in the de...

Page 52: ...ct Save Deleting Pictures 1 Select Apps Picture Viewer 2 Select a picture 3 Select Delete Yes Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations Before you can use this feature you must enable the travel history feature page 66 You can view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map Select Apps Where I ve Been Using the World Clock 1 Select Apps World Clock 2 If necessary select a city ente...

Page 53: ...list select the title of the playing song To repeat the playlist select To repeat a song select Browsing Music Files You can browse to find other songs you have loaded on the device 1 Select Apps Media Player 2 Select Browse 3 Select an option Creating a Playlist You can create playlists which allows you to quickly queue a list of songs for playback 1 Select Apps Media Player 2 Select Browse Playl...

Page 54: ...ts Playing a Video On some devices you can play video Before you can play a video you must load a compatible video file onto your device page 62 1 Select Apps Video Player 2 Select a video 3 Select the screen to view the playback controls Supported Video Formats The video player supports these video file formats AVI file containing h 264 video and AAC audio MP4 file containing h 264 video and AAC ...

Page 55: ...ation Finding Your 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 Last Spot 2 Select Save 3 If necessary enter a name Using the Calculator Select Apps Calculator Converting Units 1 Select Apps Unit Converter 2 If necessary select the button next to...

Page 56: ...ect the button at the bottom of the screen that displays the currency conversion rates 6 Select the box next to a currency 7 Enter a value and select Done 8 Select OK Using the Language Guide Use the Language Guide to look up and translate words or phrases Select Apps Language Guide Selecting Languages in the Language Guide You can select the languages you want to translate when translating words ...

Page 57: ...Select to listen to the translation About Tracker notices Use caution when sharing your location information with others Before you can use this feature your device must be connected to a supported smartphone running Smartphone Link page 36 This feature is not available in all areas Tracker allows you to report your location follow others and allow others to follow your location Tracker is availab...

Page 58: ...follow your location for a specified period of time When that time expires the follower can no longer view your location You can invite a follower using an email address or a Tracker ID If you invite a follower using an email address that person must follow you using the Garmin website If you invite a follower using a Tracker ID that person can follow you using Tracker Following Others Before you ...

Page 59: ...xt 4 Select an option Select a message Select Enter Message and enter a customized message 5 Drag Hours and Minutes to select a duration and select Next 6 Select Send Canceling a Follower When you cancel a follower that person can no longer view your location 1 Select Apps Tracker View 2 Select 3 Select one or more followers 4 Select Cancel Tracking Hiding Your Location You can hide your location ...

Page 60: ... network accounts in Smartphone Link 1 From your phone launch Smartphone Link 2 Select the menu button on your phone 3 Select Settings 4 Select the Social Network check box 5 Select Social Network Accounts 6 Select the check box next to the social networks that should be enabled in Tracker 7 If necessary follow the on screen prompts to authenticate the selected accounts Posting Your Location to So...

Page 61: ...vailable in all areas or countries Your device can receive traffic information using a compatible Garmin traffic receiver or a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services page 36 A traffic receiver is included in some packages It is built into the vehicle power cable The traffic receiver and device must be powered and in data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive traffic infor...

Page 62: ...traffic coverage area your device will begin displaying traffic information The traffic receiver and the device may need to be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic information 1 Connect the traffic receiver to an external power source 2 Connect the traffic receiver to the device Traffic Receiver Mini USB connector External antenna connector Internal antenna Power LED Vehicle power a...

Page 63: ... purchase a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services page 38 2 Connect your device to Smartphone LInk page 36 About the Traffic Icon When you are receiving traffic information a traffic icon appears on the map The traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions Color Severity Meaning Green Low Traffic is flowing freely Yellow Medium Traffic is moving but there is a ...

Page 64: ...route 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 traffic events appears organized by their location on the route 3 Select an event Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route 1 From the map select 2 Select Traffic On Route 3 If necessary use the arrows to vi...

Page 65: ... explains the icons and colors used on the traffic map 1 From the map select 2 Select Traffic Legend About Traffic Cameras Before you can use this feature you must subscribe to the photoLive service and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link page 36 This feature is not available in all areas Traffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions on major road...

Page 66: ...ider Lifetime Subscriptions Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features LT This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a traffic receiver LMT This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription lifetime traffic subscription page 72 and a traffic receiver Adding a Subscription You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or countries NOTE You can also purchase a tr...

Page 67: ...raffic receivers you must obtain a new code for each receiver 5 Select Next on the device 6 Enter the code 7 Select Done Data Management You can store files such as JPEG image files on your device The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage NOTE The device is not compatible with Windows 95 98 Me Windows NT and Mac OS 10 3 and earlier File Types The device supports the following f...

Page 68: ...vice 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 in My Computer in Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac computers NOTE Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives See your operating system Help file to learn how to map the drives 2 On your computer...

Page 69: ...f 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 setting to change it Map and Vehicle Settings 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 ma...

Page 70: ...n 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 Sets the length of a detour Limit Walking Controls the maximum walking distance included in a pedestrian route Public Transit Enables or disables transit types Safe Mode Disables all functions that require significant operator attention and c...

Page 71: ... Auto Brightness Changes the brightness of the screen Decreasing the brightness can save battery power 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 Bluetooth Settings Select Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth Enables the Bluetooth componen...

Page 72: ...affic The traffic receiver is included in some device packages Select Settings Traffic Traffic About Traffic Subscriptions You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires Go to www garmin com traffic Viewing Traffic Subscriptions Select Settings Traffic Subscriptions trafficTrends When the trafficTrends feature is enabled your device records historic traffic dat...

Page 73: ... 12 hour 24 hour or UTC display time Units Sets the unit of measure used for distances Language and Keyboard Settings 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 S...

Page 74: ...ting Allows the device to collect your speed direction and location information and share it with strategic partners and service providers Travel History Allows the device to record information for the myTrends page 23 Where I ve Been page 46 and Trip Log page 26 features Clear Travel History Restoring Settings You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory default values 1 ...

Page 75: ...mage may result Cleaning the Outer Casing notice Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components 1 Clean the outer casing of the device not the touchscreen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution 2 Wipe the device dry Cleaning the Touchscreen 1 Use a soft clean lint free cloth 2 If necessary use water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass lens cleaner 3 Apply the liqu...

Page 76: ...y timeout time page 65 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable notice When replacing the fuse do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly If your device does not charge in your vehicle you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter 1 Unscrew the end...

Page 77: ...king from the adhesive on the bottom of the disk 3 Place the disk on the dashboard 4 Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk 5 Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk 6 Flip the lever down toward the disk Removing the Device Cradle and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press the tab on the bottom of the cradle 2 Tilt the device forward Removing the Cradle from the ...

Page 78: ...bscription and a traffic receiver Purchasing Additional Maps 1 Go to your device product page on the Garmin web site www garmin com 2 Click the Maps tab 3 Follow the on screen instructions Safety Cameras Caution Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a custom POI or safety camera database Safety camera information is available in some locations Check http my gar...

Page 79: ... 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 garmin com extras 2 Click Services POI Loader 3 Install the POI Loader onto your computer Using the POI Loader Help Files For more information on the POI Loader refer to the Help file With the POI Loader open clic...

Page 80: ...age 70 Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet Your device can only charge between 32 F and 113 F between 0 C and 45 C If the device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment it cannot charge My battery does not stay charged for very long To maximize the time between changes turn down the backlight page 65 My battery gauge does not seem accurate Allow ...

Page 81: ...nnected to a USB port and not a USB hub I cannot see any new removable 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 device drives Refer to your operating system Help file to learn how to map or assign drive letters My phone will not connect to the device From the main menu select Tools Settings Bluet...

Page 82: ...or 49 calls answering 34 hanging up 34 home 35 muting 34 caring for your device 69 category searching within 8 charging your device 1 74 cityXplorer maps 20 30 cleaning your device 69 computer connecting 2 converting currency 50 units 49 coordinates 12 current location directions to 30 current location saving 15 customizing the device 63 70 custom POIs 73 D dashboard disk 71 deleting character 7 f...

Page 83: ...inding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 15 fuel prices 11 fuel stations 11 fuse changing 70 G Garmin Live Services 37 subscribing 38 geocaching 12 go home 14 GPS settings 64 simulator 14 H Help 35 home phone number 35 setting a location 14 I intersection finding 12 J JPEG image files 61 junction view 28 K keyboard 7 language mode 7 67 L latitude and lo...

Page 84: ...airing a mobile phone 32 parking 14 49 last spot 49 saving 49 pedestrian mode settings 24 31 picture viewer 45 PIN Bluetooth 33 points of interest finding 8 POI loader 61 predictive routing 23 protecting your device 69 public transit avoidances 24 31 city maps 30 R recalculating routes 22 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 71 renaming trips 45 resetting home lo...

Page 85: ...viewing followers 52 Track Up 27 traffic 55 82 activating a subscription 60 66 adding traffic subscriptions 66 icons 56 incidents 57 receiver 56 Smartphone Link 57 trafficTrends 66 traffic alerts 29 transportation mode 6 trip computer 29 resetting information 23 trip log 26 68 trip planner 44 troubleshooting 74 turn by turn directions 28 turn list 28 U unit converter 49 unit ID 68 updating maps 3 ...

Page 86: ... 3500 Series Owner s Manual W weather 41 radar 42 Where Am I 30 Where I ve Been enabling 68 Where To customization 7 where to menu 7 customization shortcut icon adding 7 shortcut icon removing 7 world clock 46 ...

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