Data Management
You can store 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 these file types.
• Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin™ mapping
software, including MapSource®, BaseCamp™, and
HomePort™ (
Custom Points of Interest
).
• GPI custom POI 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 microSDHC memory cards.
1
Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.
2
Press it in until it clicks.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.
1
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
2
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
the device screen.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
Transferring Data From Your Computer
1
Connect the device to your computer (
Connecting the Device
to Your Computer
).
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
2
On your computer, open the file browser.
3
Select a file.
4
Select
Edit
>
Copy
.
5
Browse to a folder on the device.
NOTE:
For a removable drive or volume, you should not
place files in the Garmin folder.
6
Select
Edit
>
Paste
.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect.
1
Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the
Safely Remove
Hardware
icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
2
Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Customizing the Device
Map and Vehicle Settings
To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu,
select
Settings
>
Map & Vehicle
.
Vehicle
: Sets the icon that represents your position on the map.
Go to
www.garmingarage.com
for more icons.
Driving Map View
: Sets the perspective on the map.
Map Detail
: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may
cause the map to draw slower.
Map Theme
: Changes the color of the map data.
Map Tools
: Sets the shortcuts that appear in the map tools
menu.
Map Layers
: Sets the data that appears on the map page
(
Customizing the Map Layers
).
myMaps
: Sets which installed maps the device uses.
Enabling Maps
You can enable map products installed on your device.
TIP:
To purchase additional map products, go to
http://buy.garmin.com
.
1
Select
Settings
>
Map & Vehicle
>
myMaps
.
2
Select a map.
Navigation Settings
To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,
select
Settings
>
Navigation
.
Calculation Mode
: Sets the route calculation method.
Avoidances
: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
Custom Avoidances
: Allows you to avoid specific roads or
areas.
Toll Roads
: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads.
Tolls and Fees
: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll
stickers.
NOTE:
This feature is not available in all areas.
Safe Mode
: Disables all functions that require significant
operator attention and could become a distraction while
driving.
GPS Simulator
: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,
and saves battery power.
Calculation Mode Settings
Select
Settings
>
Navigation
>
Calculation Mode
.
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
acceleration data for a given route.
Faster Time
: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can
be longer in distance.
Shorter Distance
: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance
but can take more time to drive.
Less Fuel
: Calculates routes that could use less 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
.
Orientation
: Sets the display to portrait (vertical) or landscape
(horizontal).
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