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Getting Started

 WARNING

See the 

Important Safety and Product Information

 guide in the 

product box for product warnings and other important 

information.

• Update the maps and software on your device.
• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power 

(

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

).

• Acquire GPS signals (

Acquiring GPS Signals

).

• Adjust the volume (

Adjusting the Volume

) and display 

brightness (

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

).

• Set up a vehicle profile for your camper (

Adding a Vehicle 

Profile

).

• Navigate to your destination (

Starting a Route

).

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

 WARNING

This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the 

possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by 

battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct 

sunlight.

Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge 

it.

1

Plug the vehicle power cable 

À

 into the USB port on the 

device.

2

Press the mount 

Á

 onto the suction cup 

Â

 until it snaps into 

place.

3

Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever 

à

back toward the windshield.

4

Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of 

the device.

5

Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.

6

Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power 

outlet in your vehicle.

Acquiring GPS Signals

To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. 

 in 

the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. Acquiring 

satellites can take several minutes.

1

Turn on the device.

2

Wait while the device locates satellites.

3

If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall 

buildings and trees.

Status Bar Icons

The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status 

bar icons display information about features on the device. You 

can select some icons to change settings or view additional 

information.

GPS signal status

Bluetooth

®

 technology status (appears when Bluetooth is 

enabled)
Vehicle profile indicator

Current time

Battery status

Connected to Smartphone Link

Temperature

Unread myGarmin

 messages

Using the On-Screen Buttons

• Select 

 to return to the previous menu screen.

• Hold 

 to quickly return to the main menu.

• Select   or   to see more choices.
• Hold   or   to scroll faster.
• Select   to see a menu of options for the current screen.

Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode

You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your 

device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very 

little power and can wake instantly for use.

TIP: 

You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep 

mode while charging the battery.

Press the power key 

À

.

Turning Off the Device

1

Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the 

power key before the prompt appears, the device enters 

sleep mode.

2

Select 

Off

.

Adjusting the Volume

1

Select 

Volume

.

2

Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select   to mute the device.
• Select   for additional options.

Enabling Automatic Volume

Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically 

based on the level of background noise.

1

Select 

Volume

 >  .

2

Select 

Automatic Volume

.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Display

 > 

Brightness

.

2

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

Getting Started

1

Summary of Contents for nuvi 660

Page 1: ...RV 660 Owner s Manual May 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01915 10_0A ...

Page 2: ...min myTrends trafficTrends nüMaps Guarantee and nüMaps Lifetime are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such name by Garmin is under license microSD and the microSDHC logo are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Windows Windows Vista and Windows...

Page 3: ...nates 7 Finding Recently Found Destinations 7 Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations 7 Finding Your Last Parking Spot 7 Viewing Current Location Information 7 Finding Emergency Services and Fuel 7 Getting Directions to Your Current Location 7 Adding a Shortcut 7 Removing a Shortcut 7 Saving Locations 7 Saving a Location 7 Saving Your Current Location 7 Saving a Home Location 7 Editing a Sav...

Page 4: ...tings 15 Device and Privacy Settings 15 Restoring Settings 15 Device Information 15 Device Care 15 Cleaning the Outer Casing 15 Cleaning the Touchscreen 15 Avoiding Theft 15 Resetting the Device 15 Specifications 15 Appendix 16 Support and Updates 16 Setting Up Garmin Express 16 nüMaps Guarantee 16 Lifetime Subscriptions 16 Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express 16 Data Management 16 File ...

Page 5: ... locates satellites 3 If necessary go outdoors to an open area away from tall buildings and trees Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu The status bar icons display information about features on the device You can select some icons to change settings or view additional information GPS signal status Bluetooth technology status appears when Bluetooth is enabled Vehic...

Page 6: ...route is a path from your current location to a destination A route may include multiple locations or stops on the way to the destination Adding a Location to Your Route The device calculates the route to your destination based on the preferences you select in the navigation settings such as the route calculation mode Changing the Route Calculation Mode and avoidances Avoiding Delays Fees and Area...

Page 7: ...oute shaping mode 3 Select a location on the map TIP You can select to zoom in on the map and select a more precise location The device recalculates the route to travel through the selected location 4 If necessary select an option To add more shaping points to the route select additional locations on the map To remove a shaping point select 5 When you are finished shaping the route select Go Takin...

Page 8: ...ner 2 Select a saved trip 3 Select one or more options To change the vehicle profile for the trip select the vehicle profile icon Vehicle Profiles To add shaping points to your trip select Trip Settings Shape Route and follow the on screen instructions Shaping Your Route To change the calculation mode for the trip select Trip Settings Route Preference Changing the Route Calculation Mode Scheduling...

Page 9: ...6 Select Done Disabling a Custom Avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting 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 all custom avoidances select To delete one custom avoidance select the avoidance and select Delete Navigating Off...

Page 10: ...inding RV Services NOTE This feature is not available in all areas You can find nearby locations that offer repair towing and other services for RVs Select Where To RV Services Finding RV Parks NOTE This feature is not available in all areas You can search for RV parks based on the amenities available 1 Select Where To RV Parks 2 If necessary select Filter by Amenities select one or more amenities...

Page 11: ...ently Found Destinations Your device stores the last 50 destinations you have found 1 Select Where To Recent 2 Select a location Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations Select Where To Recent Clear Yes Finding Your Last Parking Spot When you disconnect the device from vehicle power while the device is on your current location is saved as a parking spot Select Apps Last Spot Viewing Current L...

Page 12: ...sing the Map Map Tools Map tools provide quick access to information and device functions while you are viewing the map For example you can view traffic information take a detour or adjust the screen brightness without leaving the map When you activate a map tool it appears in a panel at the edge of the map Viewing a Map Tool 1 From the map select 2 Select a map tool The map tool appears in a pane...

Page 13: ...Steep grades  are highlighted red on the chart 3 Select an option Select or to change the distance range of the chart Select the arrows to scroll the chart Safety Cameras NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety camera database NOTE This feature is not available for all regions or product models Information about safe...

Page 14: ...a renewal if your subscription expires Go to http www garmin com traffic Subscription Activation You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver The subscription activates automatically after your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider Viewing Traffic Subscriptions Select Settings Traffic Subscriptions Add...

Page 15: ...ble Bluetooth wireless technology and set the phone to be discoverable 3 On your RV 660 device select Settings Bluetooth 4 Follow the on screen instructions on your phone and your RV 660 device Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1 Select Settings Bluetooth 2 Select Bluetooth Tips After Pairing the Devices After the initial pairing the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn th...

Page 16: ...your device to confirm the pairing request appears in the status bar on your device when Smartphone Link is connected Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on your phone 1 From your phone select the button to start navigating to a location see the owner s manual for your phone 2 From the application menu select Smartphone Link T...

Page 17: ...ect Reset Viewing Fuel Economy Information 1 Select Apps ecoRoute Fuel Economy 2 Select a section of the graph to zoom in Mileage Reports Mileage reports provide the distance the time the average fuel economy and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination A mileage report is created for every route that you drive If you stop a route on your device a mileage report is created for the distance you...

Page 18: ...d 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...

Page 19: ...er and information on several other software features EULAs Displays the end user license agreements NOTE You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data Position Reporting Shares your position information with Garmin to improve content Travel History Allows the device to record information for the myTrends Where I ve Been and Trip Log features Clear T...

Page 20: ...seful life and for other important terms and conditions go to www garmin com numapslifetime 1 Go to www garmin com express 2 Follow the on screen instructions NOTE If you register the device you can receive e mail notifications when a map update is available Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express You can use Garmin Express software to download and install the latest map and software update...

Page 21: ...dapter optional accessory Charging the Device NOTE This Class III product shall be powered by an LPS power supply You can charge the battery in the device using any of these methods Connect the device to the vehicle power cable Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable The device may charge slowly when connected to a computer Some portable computers may not charge the device Connect the d...

Page 22: ...n sleep mode when not in use Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode Keep your device away from extreme temperatures Do not leave your device in direct sunlight My device does not appear as a removable drive on my computer On most Windows computers the device connects using Media Transfer Protocol MTP In MTP mode the device appears as a portable device and not as a removable drive MTP mode is supported by...

Page 23: ...ing the device 16 updating software 16 Garmin Live Services 12 subscribing to 12 geocaching 7 going home 2 8 GPS 1 17 H help 12 See also product support home calling 12 editing location 2 8 going 2 8 phone number 12 setting locations 7 I icons status bar 1 vehicle 9 ID number 15 intersections finding 7 K keyboard language 15 layout 15 L language keyboard 15 voice 15 latitude and longitude 7 lifeti...

Page 24: ...raffic 16 suction cup 18 T theft avoiding 15 time settings 15 tolls avoiding 4 tools map 8 traffic 9 10 15 activating a subscription 10 adding subscriptions 10 alternate route 4 cameras 12 13 incidents 9 lifetime subscriptions 16 map 9 receiver 10 searching for delays 9 traffic cameras 12 viewing 13 travel history 15 trip information 8 resetting 9 viewing 9 trip log viewing 9 trip planner 3 4 edit...

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