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GPS Beginner’s Guide 

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Military

Military aircraft, ships, submarines, tanks, 

jeeps, and equipment use GPS technology for 

many purposes including basic navigation, 

target designation, close air support, weapon 
technology, and rendezvous.

Public Safety

Emergency and other specialty fleets use 

satellite navigation for location and status 
information.

Rail

Precise knowledge of train location is 

essential to prevent collisions, maintain 

smooth traffic flow, and minimize costly 

delays. Digital maps and onboard inertial 

units allow fully-automated train control.

Recreation

Outdoor and exercise enthusiasts use GPS 

technology to stay apprised of location, 

heading, bearing, speed, distance, and time. 

In addition, they can accurately mark and 

record any location and return to that precise 

spot.

Space

GPS technology helps track and control 

satellites in orbit. Future booster rockets 

and reusable launch vehicles will launch, 

orbit the earth, return, and land, all under 

automatic control. Space shuttles also use 
GPS navigation.

Surveying

Surveyors use GPS technology for simple 

tasks (such as defining property lines) 

or for complex tasks (such as building 

infrastructures in urban centers). Locating 

a precise point of reference used to be very 

time consuming. With GPS technology, two 

people can survey dozens of control points in 

an hour. Surveying and mapping roads and 

rail systems can also be accomplished from 
mobile platforms to save time and money.

Timing

Delivering precise time to any user is one of 

the most important functions of GPS 

technology. This technology helps 

synchronize clocks and events around the 

world. Pager companies depend on GPS 

satellites to synchronize the transmission of 

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Страница 1: ...nüvi 715 series owner s manual ...

Страница 2: ...evision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin co in for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and...

Страница 3: ...o and then touch Favourites nüvi Tips and Shortcuts To quickly return to the Menu page touch and hold Back Touch and to see more choices Touch and hold to scroll faster Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nüvi Go to www garmin co in and click Contact Support for regional support information You may also contact Garmin local dealer for product support myGarmin G...

Страница 4: ... by Spelling the Name 8 Setting a Home Location 9 Finding Recently Found Places 10 Favourites 10 Using Custom Routes 12 Finding a Place Using the Map 13 Entering Coordinates 14 Using the Main Pages 15 Map Page 15 Trip Computer 15 Turn List Page 16 Next Turn Page 16 Using Hands free Calling 17 Pairing Your Devices 17 Pairing Your Phone Using the Phone 18 Pairing Your Phone Using the nüvi 18 Receivi...

Страница 5: ...he Map Settings 35 Adding Security 36 Bluetooth Technology Settings 36 Changing the Proximity Points Settings 37 Restoring All Settings 37 Appendix 38 Ways to Charge Your nüvi 38 Calibrating the Screen 38 Locking Your nüvi 38 Additional Maps 39 Updating the Software 39 Extras and Optional Accessories 39 Battery Information 40 Changing the Fuse 40 About GPS Satellite Signals 41 Mounting on Your Das...

Страница 6: ...on 52 Environment 52 Ground Transportation 52 Marine 52 Military 53 Public Safety 53 Rail 53 Recreation 53 Space 53 Surveying 53 Timing 53 How Accurate Is GPS 53 WAAS EGNOS 54 Sources of Errors 55 Buying a GPS Receiver 55 Complementary Navigation Aids 55 ...

Страница 7: ... view serial number External antenna connector SD card slot Headphone audio out jack Microphone Power key slide to the left to turn on off the unit slide to the right to lock the screen WARNING This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent damage remove the unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight ...

Страница 8: ...suction cup Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint free cloth 3 Place the suction cup on the windshield 4 Flip the lever back toward the windshield Suction cup mount Microphone jack 5 Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm 6 Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle 7 Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place 8 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a powe...

Страница 9: ...ings 2 Stop your vehicle and turn on the nüvi Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes The bars indicate GPS satellite strength When one bar is green the nüvi has acquired satellite signals Now you can select a destination and navigate to it Step 4 Use the nüvi GPS satellite strength Bluetooth technology status Battery status Current time Touch to find a destination Touch to view the map...

Страница 10: ...ifferent categories for you to use when searching for addresses cities and other locations The detailed map loaded in your nüvi contains millions of points of interest such as restaurants hotels and auto services Select a destination Select a subcategory Touch Go Enjoy the route Select a category Touch Where To ...

Страница 11: ...he lane you should be in for the maneuver If you depart from the original route your nüvi recalculates the route and provides new directions Adding a Via Point You can add a stop Via Point to your route The nüvi gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination 1 With a route active touch Menu Where To 2 Search for the extra stop 3 Touch Go 4 Touch Add As a Via Point to add this ...

Страница 12: ... only reasonable option the nüvi might not calculate a detour Stopping the Route 1 With a route active touch Menu 2 Touch Stop Adjusting the Volume From the Menu page touch Volume Touch and to adjust the master volume Touch Mute to mute all audio To adjust the volume levels for the voice prompts the media player and the phone touch Mixer Adjust the levels as needed Touch Restore to return the volu...

Страница 13: ... Am Now search near your current location A Different City search near the city you enter My Current Route search along your route My Destination search near your current destination 3 Touch OK Go Page Options Touch an item in the search results list to view the Go page Touch to call this location if a mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology is connected Touch to view the route on a map To...

Страница 14: ...he list 4 Enter the street name and touch Done 5 Select the correct street in the list if necessary 6 Touch the address if necessary Note The map preloaded does not support house number search Finding a Place by Spelling the Name If you know the name of the location you are looking for you can spell it using the on screen keyboard You can also enter letters contained in the name to narrow the sear...

Страница 15: ...ing a Home Location You can set a Home location for the place you return to most often 1 Touch Where To Go Home 2 Select an option Enter your address Use your current location Choose from a list of recently found locations Going Home After you set your Home location you can route to it at any time by touching Where To Go Home Changing Your Home Location To set a new location as your Home location ...

Страница 16: ...rom the list are removed but this does not delete the actual place from your nüvi Favourites You can save places in your Favourites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them Your Home location is also stored in Favourites Saving Your Current Location From the Map page touch Touch Save Location to save your current location Saving Places You Find 1 After you have found a place you want...

Страница 17: ...new name and touch Done Attach Change Photo select a picture to assign to the location To load pictures on your nüvi or SD card see pages 25 26 Change Map Symbol touch a new symbol Change Phone Number enter a phone number and touch Done Change Categories create and change the category in which this location is saved Delete touch Yes to remove this item from the Favourites list Using Photo Navigati...

Страница 18: ...r route Touch to remove a location 7 Touch Next to calculate your route and view it on the map 8 Touch Save to save the route and exit Editing Custom Routes 1 Touch Where To or Tools Custom Routes 2 Select the route you want to edit 3 Touch Edit 4 Touch an option to edit the route Change Name enter a new name and touch Done Add or Remove Points add or remove points from the route Manually Reorder ...

Страница 19: ...navigate to the location If the nüvi is in simulator mode touch Set Loc to set your location to the selected location See page 33 Touch to switch between a 3D three dimensional map and a 2D two dimensional map Touch to rotate the viewing angle in 3D view As you zoom out the map changes to a digital elevation map showing the contours of the area Zoom far out to view a globe Touch and spin the globe...

Страница 20: ...e and longitude coordinates or other coordinate formats This can be especially helpful when geocaching 1 Touch Where To Coordinates 2 Touch Format to select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using 3 Touch a direction field to select a new direction 4 Touch a numeric field to enter the coordinates and touch Done 5 After you have entered the proper coordinates touch Next ...

Страница 21: ...return to the Menu page Touch to customize this data field Changing the Data Field You can display different information when you are driving and routing 1 While navigating a route touch the data field in the lower right corner of the Map page 2 Select the data you want to appear 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 while not navigating a route Trip Computer The Trip Computer displays your current speed and pro...

Страница 22: ...e displays turn by turn instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns Touch the text bar on the top of the Map page to view the Turn List page Touch a turn on the list to view the Next Turn page for that turn Touch Show Map to view the entire route on the map Next Turn Page When you are navigating a route the Next Turn page shows the turn on the map and the distance and time le...

Страница 23: ...elationship using a PIN passkey After the initial pairing the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on To pair and connect your device and the nüvi must be turned on and be within 10 metres of each other The nüvi can be connected to a phone and a headset at the same time Initiate pairing from your nüvi or from your device Refer to the instructions for your devices When you ...

Страница 24: ...Visible mode These settings might be in a Bluetooth Connections or Hands free menu 4 Touch OK on the nüvi 5 Select your phone and touch OK 6 Enter 1234 into your phone Receiving a Call When you receive a call the Incoming Call window appears Touch Answer to answer the call Touch Ignore to ignore the call and silence the ring The internal microphone is in the front of the nüvi In a Call To end a ca...

Страница 25: ...hone Phone Book 2 Touch the phone book entry contact you want to call 3 Touch Dial to call the contact Dialing a Point of Interest 1 Touch Phone Points of Interest 2 Search for the point of interest you want to call 3 Touch Dial or Dialing a Number 1 Touch Phone Dial 2 Enter the number and touch Dial Viewing Your Call History Each time your phone connects to the nüvi your call history is automatic...

Страница 26: ...ct From Phonebook only available if your phone supports phone book transfer 3 Touch Done Yes The nüvi dials your home phone number To call home 1 Touch Phone Call Home 2 The nüvi dials your home phone number Placing Calls Using Voice Dial You can place calls by speaking the contact name 1 Touch Phone Voice Dial 2 Speak the contact name NOTE You may need to train your mobile phone to recognize your...

Страница 27: ...ouch Tools Settings Bluetooth 2 Under Audio touch Add or Change 3 Turn on your headset and enable Find Me Discoverable Visible mode if necessary 4 Touch OK on the nüvi 5 Select your headset and touch OK 6 Enter the Bluetooth PIN passkey for your headset if necessary and touch Done 7 Touch OK Playing Music Load music files to the internal memory or SD card See pages 25 26 1 Touch Tools Media Player...

Страница 28: ... the current song Touch to skip to the next song Touch and hold to fast forward through the current song Touch to pause the song Touch to repeat the current playlist Touch to shuffle the playlist Touch the album art to view details about the song or to remove this song from the playlist Supported File Types The nüvi supports MP3 music files and M3U and M3U8 playlist files Creating and Listening to...

Страница 29: ... file 2 If necessary use a text editor application to remove the path to the file names in the M3U file The M3U file should only list the music file names Refer to the audio program Help file 3 Transfer the playlist and the music files to the nüvi see pages 25 26 The M3U file must be in the same location as the music files To play a playlist 1 In the music player touch Browse Playlist Open Saved P...

Страница 30: ...ayer 3 Touch Browse 4 Touch a category and then touch a book title Book cover art Touch to adjust the volume Touch to skip a section and to jump back Touch and hold to move forward or backward Touch to pause the book Touch the book cover art to view more detailed information Using Bookmarks To create a bookmark touch and Bookmark To view your bookmarks touch and then touch a bookmark Touch Play to...

Страница 31: ...s M3U and M3U8 music playlist files AA audio book files JPEG and JPG image file GPI custom POI files from the POI Loader application Maps routes and waypoints from MapSource Loading Files Step 1 Insert an SD Card Optional To insert or remove the card press it in until it clicks Step 2 Connect the USB Cable Connect the mini USB connector to the connector on the bottom of the nüvi Connect the larger...

Страница 32: ...ile appears in the list of files on the nüvi memory or SD card Step 4 Eject and Unplug the USB Cable When you are finished transferring files click the eject icon in your system tray or drag the volume icon to the trash can on Mac computers Unplug your nüvi from your computer Deleting Files With the nüvi connected to your computer open the nüvi or SD card drive volume Highlight the file that you w...

Страница 33: ...ew information about your current location This is a helpful feature if you need to tell emergency personnel your location Touch a button on the right to view the nearest locations in that category Touch Save Location to save your current location Help Touch Tools Help to get information about using your nüvi Touch a category to view information about a topic To search the topics for a keyword tou...

Страница 34: ...s For information about routes see page 12 My Data Touch Tools My Data to manage and delete your saved data such as your Favourites If you have transferred a route from MapSource touch Import Route from File to use the route in your nüvi World Clock Touch Tools World Clock to view the current time for different cities around the world Touch World Map to view a map To change a city 1 Touch Tools Wo...

Страница 35: ...n the phrase or get a different translation Bilingual Dictionaries The Garmin Language Guide provides five bilingual dictionaries 1 Touch Tools Language Guide 2 Touch Bilingual Dictionaries 3 Touch a translation option If necessary touch To English 4 Search for the word and touch it 5 Touch to hear the translation Bilingual Tips Touch Search to spell the word or the beginning of the word Touch Leg...

Страница 36: ...ch 6 Touch C to perform a new calculation Unit Converter 1 Touch Tools Unit Converter 2 Touch Convers select a unit to convert and touch OK 3 Touch a unit of measure that you want to change 4 Select a unit of measure and touch OK Repeat if necessary 5 Touch a blank rectangle 6 Enter a value and touch Done The unit is converted 7 Touch Clear to enter another value Updating Conversion Rates The nüvi...

Страница 37: ...w FM frequency number 3 Touch the Current FM Frequency button 4 Touch and to select the same frequency to which your stereo is tuned Frequency Selection Tips For best results select a frequency below 90 1 FM When searching for an appropriate FM frequency on your FM stereo look for an unused frequency that has steady consistent static If you hear slight noises and sounds in the background of the st...

Страница 38: ...tennas As you drive you may notice changes in the background static even though there is no FM station using that channel You may notice this as you drive through intersections where certain kinds of traffic lights or other municipal electronic systems are operating You might also notice this effect when the terrain changes allowing distant stations to be received by your car stereo that were not ...

Страница 39: ...n This also saves battery power Usage Mode specify how you will be navigating to optimize routes Truck Automobile Bicycle or Pedestrian Units change units of measure to Kilometres or Miles Keyboard Layout select QWERTY for a layout similar to a typewriter or select ABCDE for an alphabetical layout About display the software version number unit ID number and audio version number for your nüvi You n...

Страница 40: ...o avoid or you would prefer to take on your routes Restore restore the original navigation settings Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools Settings Display Colour Mode select Daytime for a light background Night time for a dark background or Auto to automatically switch between the two Screen Shot enable screen shot mode Touch to take a screen shot The picture bitmap file is saved in the Garmi...

Страница 41: ...nguage does not change the language of user entered data or map data such as street names Keyboard select the keyboard for your language You can also change the keyboard language mode from any keyboard by touching the Mode button Restore restore the original languages Changing the Map Settings Touch Tools Settings Map Map Detail adjust the amount of detail shown on the map Showing more detail may ...

Страница 42: ...For more information see page 38 Safe Mode turn on or off safe mode When your vehicle is moving safe mode disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving Restore restore the original security settings Restoring the security settings will not clear your Garmin Lock PIN or security location Bluetooth Technology Settings Touch Tools Sett...

Страница 43: ...ust have proximity points such as custom POIs a safety camera database or a TourGuide file loaded to adjust the proximity point settings See pages 39 40 Touch Tools Settings Proximity Points Proximity Alerts touch Change to turn on or off the alerts when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras Restore restore the original proximity points settings Restoring All Settings 1 Touch Tools Settings 2...

Страница 44: ...n appears 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Slide the power button to the middle to unlock the screen Or you can touch Tools Settings Display Touch Screen and select Recalibrate to adjust the sensitivity of the screen Locking Your nüvi Garmin Lock is a theft deterrent system that locks your nüvi Each time you turn on the nüvi enter the PIN or drive to the security location 1 Touch Tools Settin...

Страница 45: ...act Garmin authorised dealer for software update Extras and Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories go to http buy garmin com www garmin com extras or contact your Garmin dealer Custom Points of Interest Use the POI Loader to load custom points of interest POIs onto your nüvi POI databases are available from various companies on the Internet Some custom databases conta...

Страница 46: ...vi until it is totally charged Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the unit Maximizing the Battery Life Turn down the backlight Tools Settings Display Brightness Do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat Changing the Fuse CAUTION When replacing the fuse do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure the...

Страница 47: ...green When it loses satellite signals the bars turn red or clear For more information about GPS refer to the GPS Guide See page 49 Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard Caution The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed 1 Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk 2 Remove the backin...

Страница 48: ...hat can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration To minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high shock and high vibration environments Cleaning the Casing The nüvi is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning Clean the outer casing not the touchscreen using a cloth dampened ...

Страница 49: ...to operate the touchscreen or damage may result Avoiding Theft To help avoid theft remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment Register your product at http my garmin com Use the Garmin Lock feature See page 38 Declaration of Conformity Hereby Garmin declares that this nüvi product ...

Страница 50: ...ge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify r...

Страница 51: ... to 45 C Data storage Internal memory and optional removable SD card Data stored indefinitely Computer interface USB mass storage plug and play Headphone jack Standard 3 5 mm Charge time Approximately 4 hours Power input DC vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage 10 W max Battery life Up to 3 hours depending on usage and settings Battery type ...

Страница 52: ...or in a hot environment it cannot charge How do I clear all my user data Hold your finger on the lower right corner of the nüvi screen while it is turning on Keep your finger pressed until the message appears Touch Yes to clear all user data The nüvi is locked up frozen If the nüvi screen stops functioning turn off the nüvi and then turn on the nüvi If this does not help slide the Power key to the...

Страница 53: ...sted in My Computer My computer never senses that the nüvi is connected 1 Unplug the USB cable from your computer 2 Turn the nüvi off 3 Plug the USB cable into your computer and your nüvi The nüvi automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives If you have several network drives mapped on your computer Windows may have trouble a...

Страница 54: ...ere To Favourites Last Position Go Navigate to your car How can I change the navigation mode to ride my bicycle Use Bicycle mode to optimize your route for biking Touch Tools Settings System Usage Mode Bicycle OK How can I walk to my destination not following roads Use Off Road mode Touch Tools Settings Navigation Route Preference Off Road OK Select a destination and touch Go to navigate off road ...

Страница 55: ...pe of airspace in which you are flying What is GPS The Global Positioning System GPS is a satellite based navigation system that sends and receives radio signals A GPS receiver acquires these signals and provides you with information Using GPS technology you can determine location velocity and time 24 hours a day in any weather conditions anywhere in the world for free GPS formally known as the NA...

Страница 56: ...nuate decrease the power of the signals The signals cannot pass through objects that contain a lot of metal or objects that contain water such as underwater locations The GPS satellites are powered by solar energy If solar energy is unavailable for example when the satellite is in the earth s shadow the satellites use backup batteries to continue running Each GPS satellite is built to last about 1...

Страница 57: ...at are in view and then uses that information to determine and display your location speed time and so forth Your GPS receiver does not transmit any information back to the satellites How Does GPS Technology Work The following points provide a summary of the technology at work The control segment constantly monitors the GPS constellation and uploads information to satellites to provide maximum use...

Страница 58: ... helps survey disaster areas and map the movement of environmental phenomena such as forest fires oil spills or hurricanes It is even possible to find locations that have been submerged or altered by natural disasters Ground Transportation GPS technology helps with automatic vehicle location and in vehicle navigation systems Many navigation systems show the vehicle s location on an electronic stre...

Страница 59: ...location and return to that precise spot Space GPS technology helps track and control satellites in orbit Future booster rockets and reusable launch vehicles will launch orbit the earth return and land all under automatic control Space shuttles also use GPS navigation Surveying Surveyors use GPS technology for simple tasks such as defining property lines or for complex tasks such as building infra...

Страница 60: ...he signals are so accurate that time can be figured to much less than a millionth of a second velocity can be figured to within a fraction of a mile per hour and location can be figured to within a few metres WAAS EGNOS The Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS is a system of satellites and ground stations that provides even better position accuracy than the already highly accurate GPS Europe s versi...

Страница 61: ...ding The more satellites that your GPS receiver can view the better the fix is Satellite Geometry Shading refers to the relative position of the satellites at any given time Ideal satellite geometry exists when the satellites are located at wide angles relative to each other Poor geometry results when the satellites are located in a line or in a tight grouping Signal Multipath the GPS signal bounc...

Страница 62: ...me units you use only the built in antenna With other units you can attach an external antenna to give you better reception Price which units fit your price range An inexpensive entry level unit can be a great way to enter the GPS world Software whether you want to save your favourite locations or plan a trip map software can help You can use your PC or go directly to your GPS receiver Your prefer...

Страница 63: ...w garmin co in 2008 2009 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00955 25 Rev A ...

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