Garmin RV 795 Owner'S Manual Download

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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 (

Map and Software Updates, page 46

• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (

Mounting and Powering the Garmin Device in Your

Vehicle, page 2

• Acquire GPS signals (

Acquiring GPS Signals, page 4

• Adjust the volume (

Adjusting the Volume, page 5

) and display brightness (

Adjusting the Screen Brightness,

page 5

• Set up a vehicle profile (

Adding a Vehicle Profile, page 5

• Navigate to your destination (

Starting a Route, page 17

Garmin

Device Overview

Power key

USB power and data port

Map and data memory card slot

Microphone for Voice Command or hands-free calling

Getting Started

Summary of Contents for RV 795

Page 1: ...RV795 CAMPER795 AVTEX TOURERTHREE Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...bsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other coun...

Page 3: ...14 Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue 14 Search Tools 14 Finding an Intersection 15 Finding a Location Using Coordinates 15 Viewing Recently Found Locations 15 Clearing the List of Recent...

Page 4: ...31 Using the Call History 32 Using In Call Options 32 Saving a Home Phone Number 32 Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device 32 Deleting a Paired Phone 32 Traffic 33 Receiving Traffic Data Using Your Smartph...

Page 5: ...leaning the Touchscreen 49 Avoiding Theft 49 Resetting the Device 49 Removing the Device Mount and Suction Cup 49 Removing the Device from the Mount 49 Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup 50 Remov...

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Page 7: ...ounting and Powering the Garmin Device in Your Vehicle page 2 Acquire GPS signals Acquiring GPS Signals page 4 Adjust the volume Adjusting the Volume page 5 and display brightness Adjusting the Screen...

Page 8: ...evice out of direct sunlight Before you use your device on battery power you should charge it 1 Press the suction cup to the windshield and flip the lever back toward the windshield 2 Press the mount...

Page 9: ...in power saving mode press the power key while the device is on While in power saving mode the screen is off and the device uses very little power but it can wake instantly for use TIP You can charge...

Page 10: ...me icons to change settings or view additional information GPS signal status Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired satellite information Viewing GPS Signal Status page 56 Bluetooth technology status...

Page 11: ...indicated by an icon in the status bar The navigation and map settings on your device can be customized separately for each vehicle type When you activate a camper vehicle profile the device avoids in...

Page 12: ...an change basic vehicle profile information or add detailed information to a vehicle profile such as maximum speed 1 From the home screen select the vehicle profile widget 2 Select the vehicle profile...

Page 13: ...an upcoming railroad crossing Animal crossing The device plays a tone to indicate an upcoming animal crossing area Curves The device plays a tone to indicate a bend in the road Slower traffic The dev...

Page 14: ...com express to update the camera database stored on your device You should update your device frequently to receive the most up to date camera information Warning and Alert Symbols WARNING Entering y...

Page 15: ...er length Trailer width No boat trailers allowed No campers allowed No trailers allowed No propane No left turn No right turn No U turn Road Condition Warnings Risk of grounding Lateral wind Narrow ro...

Page 16: ...parks and campgrounds select Campgrounds Finding Campgrounds page 13 To browse and search Tripadvisor traveler ratings select Tripadvisor Tripadvisor page 14 To navigate to specific geographic coordi...

Page 17: ...endy Places Search 1 Select Trendy Places 2 Select Filter by Amenities to filter the displayed points of interest by category or rating optional 3 Select and enter a search term optional Finding an Ad...

Page 18: ...y follow the on screen instructions to select a specific location The selected search area appears next to When you search for a location using any of the options in the Where To menu the device sugge...

Page 19: ...5 Select a location Finding 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 PlanRV Servic...

Page 20: ...t a subcategory A list of nearby Tripadvisor points of interest for the category appears 4 Select Sort Results to filter the displayed points of interest by distance or popularity optional 5 Select an...

Page 21: ...ions Select Where To Recent Clear Yes 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 e...

Page 22: ...n by Category page 12 2 From the search results select a location 3 Select Save 4 If necessary enter a name and select Done 5 Select Save Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map select the vehicle...

Page 23: ...device can automatically avoid roads that are not appropriate for the active vehicle profile You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the recommended route or you can select an alte...

Page 24: ...or distance to your destination 1 Select Where To Categories 2 If necessary select a subcategory 3 Select a location 4 Select 5 Use the slider to increase or decrease the length of your route 6 If ne...

Page 25: ...n in the route Indicates the next turn exit or other action and the lane in which you should travel if available Name of the street or exit associated with the next action Route highlighted on the map...

Page 26: ...plete list of turns and directions for the entire route select the text bar at the top of the map 2 Select a turn or direction optional Detailed information appears An image of the junction may appear...

Page 27: ...n to the route 1 From the map select Edit Route Shape Route TIP You can select to zoom in on the map and select a more precise location The device enters route shaping mode and recalculates the route...

Page 28: ...avigation Avoidances 2 Select the road features to avoid on your routes and select Save Avoiding Environmental Zones Your device can avoid areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may a...

Page 29: ...2 Select an option To delete all custom avoidances select Select All Delete To delete one custom avoidance select the avoidance and select Delete Using the Map You can use the map to navigate a route...

Page 30: ...rom your connected phone and displays in call options while a phone call is active Using In Call Options page 32 Weather Displays weather conditions for your area Music Controls Displays media control...

Page 31: ...des information about upcoming cities along the highway For each city the map tool shows the distance to the highway exit and the services available similar to the information on highway road signs Vi...

Page 32: ...tatistics about your trip From the map select Speed Viewing the Trip Log Your device keeps a trip log which is a record of the path you have traveled 1 Select Map Display Map Layers 2 Select the Trip...

Page 33: ...fic map Searching for Traffic Incidents 1 From the main menu select Traffic 2 Select Incidents 3 Select an item in the list 4 If there is more than one incident use the arrows to view additional incid...

Page 34: ...martphone and the Garmin Drive app to enable additional features and access live information Live Services Traffic and Smartphone Features page 28 1 From the app store on your smartphone install the G...

Page 35: ...ach notification to show Bluetooth Feature Status Icons Status icons appear in the Bluetooth settings next to each paired device Select Wireless Networks A gray icon indicates the feature is disabled...

Page 36: ...le Viewing the Map WARNING Do not read or interact with notifications while driving because doing so can cause distraction that could lead to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death...

Page 37: ...To menu Hands Free Calling NOTE While most phones are supported and can be used it cannot be guaranteed that a particular phone can be used All features may not be available for your phone Using Bluet...

Page 38: ...the dial pad select Keypad TIP You can use this feature to use automated systems such as voice mail To mute the microphone select Mute To hang up select End Call Saving a Home Phone Number TIP After y...

Page 39: ...lect Traffic 2 Select the Traffic check box Voice Activated Features WARNING The Garmin device uses natural language processing to understand the intent of your spoken requests You can ask questions o...

Page 40: ...he library OK Garmin take me to Starbucks Locations near a different city OK Garmin find Mexican food near Denver Colorado OK Garmin find The Field Museum near Chicago Illinois OK Garmin find Casa Bon...

Page 41: ...er data Before you can use this feature your device must be receiving weather data You can connect your device to the Garmin Drive app to receive weather data Live Services Traffic and Smartphone Feat...

Page 42: ...ations adding suggested attractions and adding shaping points You can also use the route planner to edit and save your active route Planning a Route A route can include many locations and it must incl...

Page 43: ...time you make a change 3 Select OK to save your route which you can navigate again later optional Loyalty Programs From your Garmin device you can access loyalty programs from some of the travel plaza...

Page 44: ...be deleted 5 Select Delete photoLive Traffic Cameras Before you can use this feature your device must be connected to the Garmin Drive app Live Services Traffic and Smartphone Features page 28 photoL...

Page 45: ...c camera on the road ahead along with the distance to the camera When you pass the camera the device loads the live image of the next camera on the road 2 If no cameras are found for the road select F...

Page 46: ...th the Garmin PowerSwitch app From the Garmin PowerSwitch app select a power button to turn a switch on or off Turning Off All Switches Select Customizing a Button 1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app sc...

Page 47: ...nd enter a name To add an icon to the button select the Icon field and select an icon To change the button color select a color 6 Select Add Action 7 If necessary select a Garmin PowerSwitch device an...

Page 48: ...gger To set a switch to trigger when your vehicle reaches a specific speed select Speed Next and follow the on screen instructions to enter speed thresholds To set a switch to trigger at a specific ti...

Page 49: ...alculation 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 Tolls and Fees Sets preferences for av...

Page 50: ...preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation Break Planning Reminds you to take a break and shows upcoming services after you drive for an extended time You can enable or disabl...

Page 51: ...nguage 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 e...

Page 52: ...pproved Garmin AC DC adapter suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or www garmin com The device may charge slowly when connected to a third party adapter Device Maintenance Map and Soft...

Page 53: ...Wi Fi Network page 47 While connected to a Wi Fi network the device checks for available updates When an update is available appears on the icon in the main menu 2 Select Updates The device checks for...

Page 54: ...displays the device name and serial number 7 Click Add Device and follow the on screen instructions to add your device to the Garmin Express application When setup is complete the Garmin Express appl...

Page 55: ...d 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 d...

Page 56: ...temperature of the vehicle is within the charging temperature range indicated in the specifications In the vehicle fuse box verify the fuse for the vehicle power outlet is not broken My battery does n...

Page 57: ...ation must allow room for the routing and connection of all cables Mounting the Device Before you can mount the device you must select a mounting location and purchase the appropriate hardware for you...

Page 58: ...Opening the Front Cover You must open the front cover to make electrical connections 1 Lift the front cover latch and rotate it counter clockwise 2 Pull the front cover off of the device 52 Appendix...

Page 59: ...erminals on the Garmin PowerSwitch device 2 Connect the negative or ground wire to an unpainted ground stud on the vehicle frame to a ground distribution block or directly to the negative terminal on...

Page 60: ...orque specification of 4 52 N m 40 lbf in You should confirm the nut cannot be loosened by hand NOTICE Do not overtighten the 12V terminal to prevent damage to the terminal 5 Connect the large ring en...

Page 61: ...battery if it is receiving less than 11 V of power Outputs turn back on when the device detects more than 12 V of power Verify that all electrical connections are secure and will not come loose while...

Page 62: ...puter 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...

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Page 64: ...support garmin com GUID CA7AA54D CB83 4144 9D67 F6EFCC67D442 v5 August 2022...

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