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 (
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
.
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
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 Buttons
: Sets the shortcuts that appear in the map tools
menu.
Map Layers
: Sets the data that appears on the map page
(
).
Dashboards
: Sets the map dashboard layout.
Auto Zoom
: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal
use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out
manually.
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
1
Select
Settings
>
Map & Vehicle
>
myMaps
.
2
Select a map.
Navigation Settings
Select
Settings
>
Navigation
.
Calculation Mode
: Sets the route calculation method.
Off-Route Recalculation
: Sets recalculation preferences when
navigating away from an active route.
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.
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.
Automatically Skip Waypoints
: Sets the device to skip
waypoints automatically.
GPS Simulator
: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,
and saves battery power.
Display Settings
Select
Settings
>
Display
.
Orientation
: Allows you to set the display to portrait (vertical) or
landscape (horizontal).
Color Mode
: Allows you to select day or night color mode. If you
select the Auto option, the device automatically switches to
day or night colors based on the time of day.
Brightness
: Allows you to adjust the display brightness.
Display Timeout
: Allows you to set the amount of idle time
before your device enters sleep mode while using battery
power.
Screenshot
: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen.
Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the device
storage.
Bluetooth Settings
To open the Bluetooth settings, from the main menu, select
Settings
>
Bluetooth
.
Bluetooth
: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
Discoverable
: Allows wireless headsets and phones to find the
device.
Scan for Devices
: Searches for nearby Bluetooth devices.
Friendly Name
: Allows you to enter a friendly name that
identifies your devices with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Automatically Play Music
: Plays music from your compatible
Bluetooth device automatically when connected.
Disabling Bluetooth
1
Select
Settings
>
Bluetooth
.
2
Select
Bluetooth
.
Traffic Settings
Select
Settings
>
Traffic
.
Traffic
: Enables traffic.
trafficTrends™
: Enables the trafficTrends feature.
Units and Time Settings
To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu,
select
Settings
>
Units & Time
.
Current Time
: Sets the device time.
Time Format
: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
display time.
Units
: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.
Position Format
: Sets the coordinate format and datum used
for geographical coordinates.
Customizing the Device
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