Table of Contents
Getting Started ............................................................... 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ................................... 1
Support and Updates .................................................................. 1
Setting Up Garmin Express ................................................... 1
nüMaps Guarantee™ ............................................................. 1
Lifetime Subscriptions ............................................................ 1
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express .............. 1
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode ............................................... 2
Turning Off the Device ................................................................ 2
Resetting the Device .............................................................. 2
Acquiring GPS Signals ............................................................... 2
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ................................................ 2
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................. 2
Status Bar Icons ......................................................................... 2
Viewing GPS Signal Status .................................................... 2
Battery Information ................................................................. 2
Setting the Time ..................................................................... 2
Using the On-Screen Buttons ..................................................... 2
Using the On-Screen Keyboard .................................................. 2
Locations ........................................................................ 2
Finding Locations ........................................................................ 2
Finding a Location by Category ............................................. 2
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar .............................. 3
Searching Foursquare® Points of Interest ............................. 3
Changing the Search Area .................................................... 3
Starting a Route by Using the Map ........................................ 3
Finding an Address ................................................................ 3
Finding Recently Found Destinations .................................... 3
Finding Parking ...................................................................... 3
Search Tools .......................................................................... 3
Saving Locations ........................................................................ 3
Saving a Location .................................................................. 3
Saving Your Current Location ................................................ 4
Saving a Home Location ........................................................ 4
Editing a Saved Location ....................................................... 4
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location ............................ 4
Deleting a Saved Location ..................................................... 4
Setting a Simulated Location ...................................................... 4
Adding a Shortcut ....................................................................... 4
Removing a Shortcut ............................................................. 4
Custom Points of Interest ........................................................... 4
Installing POI Loader ............................................................. 4
Using the POI Loader Help Files ........................................... 4
Finding Custom POIs ............................................................. 4
Navigation ....................................................................... 4
Starting a Route .......................................................................... 4
Previewing Multiple Routes .................................................... 4
Changing the Route Calculation Mode .................................. 4
Starting a Route to a Saved Location .................................... 5
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue ......................... 5
Exploring a Venue .................................................................. 5
Your Route on the Map ............................................................... 5
Using the Map ........................................................................ 5
Adding a Point to a Route ...................................................... 5
Taking a Detour ..................................................................... 5
Stopping the Route ................................................................ 5
Viewing Route Activity ................................................................ 5
Viewing a List of Turns ........................................................... 5
Viewing the Next Turn ............................................................ 5
Viewing Junctions .................................................................. 6
Up Ahead .................................................................................... 6
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest ...................................... 6
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories .................................. 6
Trip Information
........................................................................... 6
Viewing Trip Data from the Map ............................................ 6
Viewing the Trip Information Page ......................................... 6
Viewing the Trip Log .............................................................. 6
Resetting Trip Information ...................................................... 6
Using Suggested Routes ............................................................ 6
Viewing Current Location Information ........................................ 6
Finding Nearby Services ........................................................ 6
Getting Directions to Your Current Location .......................... 6
Avoiding Road Features ............................................................. 6
About Custom Avoidances ......................................................... 6
Avoiding an Area .................................................................... 6
Avoiding a Road ..................................................................... 7
Disabling a Custom Avoidance .............................................. 7
Deleting Custom Avoidances ................................................. 7
Customizing the Map .................................................................. 7
Customizing the Map Tools ................................................... 7
Customizing the Map Layers ................................................. 7
Changing the Map Data Field ................................................ 7
Changing the Map Perspective .............................................. 7
Safety Cameras .......................................................................... 7
Traffic .............................................................................. 7
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver ......................... 7
Viewing Upcoming Traffic ........................................................... 7
Viewing Traffic on the Map .................................................... 8
Searching for Traffic Incidents ............................................... 8
Traffic on Your Route .................................................................. 8
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route .................................. 8
About Traffic Subscriptions ......................................................... 8
Subscription Activation ........................................................... 8
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions ................................................. 8
Adding a Subscription ............................................................ 8
Enabling Traffic ........................................................................... 8
Using the Apps ............................................................... 8
Using Help .................................................................................. 8
Searching Help Topics ........................................................... 8
About ecoRoute™ ...................................................................... 8
Setting Up the Vehicle ........................................................... 8
Changing the Fuel Price ........................................................ 8
Calibrating the Fuel Economy ................................................ 8
About ecoChallenge ............................................................... 8
Viewing Fuel Economy Information ....................................... 9
Mileage Reports ..................................................................... 9
Resetting ecoRoute Information ............................................ 9
Driving Tips ............................................................................ 9
Planning a Trip ............................................................................ 9
Scheduling a Trip ................................................................... 9
Navigating to a Saved Trip ..................................................... 9
Editing a Saved Trip ............................................................... 9
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations ................................ 9
Data Management ........................................................... 9
File Types ................................................................................... 9
About Memory Cards .................................................................. 9
Installing a Memory Card ..................................................... 10
Connecting the Device to Your Computer ................................ 10
Transferring Data From Your Computer ................................... 10
Disconnecting the USB Cable .............................................. 10
Customizing the Device ............................................... 10
Map and Vehicle Settings ......................................................... 10
Enabling Maps ..................................................................... 10
Navigation Settings ................................................................... 10
Calculation Mode Settings ................................................... 10
Avoiding Toll Roads ............................................................. 10
Avoiding Toll Stickers ........................................................... 10
Display Settings ........................................................................ 11
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