Garmin 2445, 2545, 2595, 2515, 2565 User Manual

®

nüvi

2405/2505 series

owner’s manual

models:

October 2011 190-01355-00_0B Printed in Taiwan

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2405, 2415, 2445, 2455, 2475, 2495, 2515, 2545, 2555, 2565, 2595

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Table of Contents

Getting Started ����������������������������������������� 1

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ...........1

About myDashboard .......................................... 2

About Sleep Mode .............................................4

Adjusting the Screen Brightness .......................4

Adjusting the Volume ......................................... 4

About Automatic Volume ...................................5

Status Bar Icons ................................................ 5

Satellite Signals .................................................6

Using the On-screen Buttons ............................7

Using the On-screen Keyboard ......................... 7

About Shortcuts .................................................8

Finding Locations ������������������������������������ 8

About Locations ................................................. 9

About Search Tools ......................................... 11

Saving a Home Location .................................14

Finding Recently Found Places ....................... 14

Finding Parking ................................................ 14

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Using Photo Navigation ...................................15

Setting a Simulated Location ........................... 15

Saving Locations ............................................. 16

Voice Command ������������������������������������� 18

About Voice Commands .................................. 18

Navigation ���������������������������������������������� 21

Starting a Route ............................................... 21

Following an Automobile Route ....................... 22

About Exit Services .........................................23

Avoiding Road Features ..................................24

Pedestrian Routes ...........................................24

Map Pages ���������������������������������������������� 26

Customizing the Map ....................................... 26

Viewing Turns .................................................. 27

Viewing Current Location Information .............30

Hands-Free Phone Calls ����������������������� 30

About Hands-Free Calling ............................... 30

Placing a Call ................................................... 32

Using In-Call Options ...................................... 33

Saving a Home Phone Number ....................... 34

Using the Apps �������������������������������������� 34

Using Help .......................................................34

About ecoRoute .............................................. 34

About Audiobooks ............................................38

Planning a Trip .................................................40

Viewing Pictures ..............................................41

Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations ..... 42

Using the World Clock ....................................42

Finding Your Last Parking Spot .......................42

Converting Units .............................................43

About Offers ....................................................43

Using the Language Guide .............................. 44

Trafc ������������������������������������������������������ 45

Disabling Live Trafc ....................................... 46

Trafc Data ......................................................46

Trafc Receiver ...............................................46

Trafc on Your Route .......................................47

Trafc in Your Area ..........................................48

Understanding Trafc Data .............................. 48

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Trafc Subscriptions ........................................49

Data Management ���������������������������������� 50

File Types ........................................................50

About Memory Cards ....................................... 50

Transferring Files from Your Computer ...........50

Deleting Files .................................................. 51

Customizing the Device ������������������������ 51

Map and Vehicle Settings ................................ 52

Navigation Settings .......................................... 52

Display Settings ............................................... 53

Bluetooth Settings ...........................................54

Trafc Settings ................................................. 55

Units and Time Settings...................................56

Language and Keyboard Settings ................... 56

Proximity Alerts Settings .................................. 56

Device Settings ................................................ 56

Restoring Settings ........................................... 57

Appendix ������������������������������������������������ 57

Power Cables .................................................. 57

Caring for Your Device ..................................... 57

Erasing User Data ........................................... 58

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power

Cable ............................................................... 59

Mounting on Your Dashboard ..........................60

Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount ....... 60

Updating Maps ...............................................61

Purchasing Additional Maps ............................61

Safety Cameras ............................................... 61

Custom Points of Interest ................................ 62

Purchasing Accessories .................................. 62

Troubleshooting .............................................. 63

Index ������������������������������������������������������� 65

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Getting Started

See the Important Safety and Product

Information guide in the product box for product

warnings and other important information.

Connect the device to vehicle power

1

(page 1).
Mount the device (page 1).

2

Register the device (page 3).

3

Check for updates.

4

• Software updates (page 3).

• Free map update (page 3).

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 WARNING

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
To prevent the possibility of personal injury or
product damage caused by battery exposure
to extreme heat, remove the device from the
vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct
sunlight.

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

Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the

1

USB port on the device
Snap the mount ➌ onto the suction cup ➍.

2

Press the suction cup to the windshield, and

3

ip the lever
Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.

4

Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.

5

 WARNING

➋.

➎ back toward the windshield.

About myDashboard

Use myDashboard to register your device, check
for software and map updates, access product

➌

➍

➊

➋

➎

Plug the other end of the vehicle power

6

cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
If necessary, connect the external antenna

7

to the trafc receiver and secure it to the
windshield using the suction cups.

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manuals and support, and more.

Setting Up myDashboard

Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port

1

➋ on the device.

➊

Connect the USB cable to the USB port on

2

your computer.
Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

➋

Registering the Device

Open myDashboard (page 2).

1

Follow the on-screen instructions.

2

Updating the Software

Open myDashboard (page 2).

1

Under Software Updates, click Update Now.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

nüMaps Guarantee

If you register through myDashboard, your
device could be eligible for one free map update
within 90 days of rst acquiring satellites while
you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for
details and terms and conditions.

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™

Updating Maps

Open myDashboard (page 2).

1

Register the device (page 3).

2

Under Map Updates, click Update Now.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

Turning Off the Device

You can power off the device completely.

Hold the Power key ➊ for 3 seconds.

1

➊

NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less
than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep
mode (page 4).

Select Off.

2

Resetting the Device

You can reset your device if it stops functioning.

Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Select Settings > Display > Brightness.

1

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

2

About Sleep Mode

Use sleep mode to conserve battery power
when your device is not in use. Sleep mode
uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts
for weeks when your device is in sleep mode.

Entering Sleep Mode

Press the Power key.

Exiting Sleep Mode

While the device is in sleep mode, Press the
power key and double-tap

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.

Adjusting the Volume

Select Volume.

1

Select an option:

2

• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.

• Select

• Select
slider bars to adjust the volume for
navigation prompts, phone, and media.

to mute the device.
> Audio Mixer and use the

About Automatic Volume

NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on all

models.
Your device can increase or decrease the

volume automatically based on the level of
background noise.

Enabling Automatic Volume

Select Volume > > Automatic Volume.

1

Select Enabled.

2

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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). See (page 30)

Transportation mode indicator.

Current time.

Battery status.

Satellite Signals

After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring

Transportation Modes

Automobile mode

satellite signals. The device may need a clear
view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When
at least one of the

bars is green, your

device has acquired satellite signals.
For more information about GPS, go to

www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

Viewing GPS Signal Status

Hold for three seconds.

Routing and navigation are calculated differently
based on your transportation mode.

For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated
time of arrival is calculated using the speed
limit of the roads on the route. Pedestrian mode
calculates time of arrival based on walking

Pedestrian mode

speed.
NOTE: Pedestrian routes do not include

highways. If you have cityXplorer

™

maps loaded
on your device, pedestrian routes may include
public transit (page 25).

Choosing a Transportation Mode

Select

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or .

Battery Information

After the device is connected to power, it begins
to charge.

in the status bar indicates the status of the
internal battery. To increase the accuracy of the
battery gauge, you should fully discharge the
battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug
the device until it is fully charged.

Using the On-screen Buttons

• Select to return to the previous screen.

• Hold

• Select

• Hold

• Select

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to quickly return to the main menu.

or to see more choices.

or to scroll faster.

to see a menu of options for the

current screen.

Using the On-screen Keyboard

See “Language and Keyboard Settings” to
change the keyboard layout (page 56).

• Select a character on the keyboard to enter
a letter or number.

• Select

• Select

• Select

• Select
mode.

• Select
such as punctuation marks.

• Select
capitalization.

to add a space.

to delete an entry.

to delete a character.

to select the keyboard language

to enter special characters,

to change character

About Shortcuts

You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu.
A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or
a search tool.

Adding a Shortcut Icon

The Where To? menu can contain up to 36
shortcut icons.

Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.

1

Select an item.

2

Removing a Shortcut

Select Where To > > Remove

1

Shortcut(s).

Select the shortcut to remove.

2

Select the shortcut again to conrm.

3

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The device offers many methods for nding
locations.

• By category (page 9)

• Near another location (page 10)

• By spelling the name (page 11)

• By address (page 11)

• Using the map (page 13)

• Using recently found locations (page 14)

• Using coordinates (page 12)

• Using photos (page 15)

• Using saved locations (page 16)

Finding Locations

About Locations

The detailed maps loaded in your device contain
locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto
services. You can use the Categories function to
browse for nearby businesses and attractions.

Finding a Location by Category

Select Where To?.

1

Select a category, or select Categories.

2

If necessary, select a subcategory.

3

Select a location.

4

Searching Within a Category

To narrow your search results, you can search
within some categories.

Select Where To?.

1

Select a category, or select Categories.

2

If necessary, select a subcategory.

3

Select the search bar ➊.

4

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Enter all or part of the name.

5

Select .

6

Finding a Location Using the Search Bar

You can use the search bar to search for
locations by entering a category, brand name,
address, or city name.

Select Where To?.

1

Select the search bar.

2

Enter a search term.

3

Suggested search terms appear below the
search bar as you type.

• To search for a type of business, enter a

category name, such as “movie theaters”
or “coffee shops.”

➊

• To search for a business by name, enter
all or part of the name.

• To search for an address near you, enter
the street number and street name.

• To search for an address in another city,
enter the street number, street name,
city, and state.

• To search for a city, enter the city and
state.

• To search for coordinates, enter latitude
and longitude coordinates.

Select an option:

4

• To search using a suggested search
term, select the term.

• To search using the text you entered,
select

If necessary, select a location.

5

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Changing the Search Area

By default, your device nds locations closest
to your current location. You can nd a location
near another city or location.

Select Where To? > Searching Near.

1

Select an option.

2

If necessary, select a location.

3

Reporting a Closed or Missing Location

If your search results include an outdated or
incorrect location, you can report the error to
Garmin and remove the location from future
searches.

Find a location (page 8).

1

Select a location from the list.

2

Select .

3

Select > Edit.

4

Select Report as Closed or Report as

5

Missing.

This information is sent to Garmin when you
connect your device to myGarmin™ using your
computer.

Editing Location Information

You can change the address or phone number
for a location that appears in the search results.

Find a location (page 8).

1

Select a location from the list.

2

Select .

3

Select > Edit.

4

Select Address or Phone Number, and

5

enter the new information.

Rating a Point of Interest

You can assign a star rating to a point of
interest.

Find a location (page 8).

1

Select > .

2

Select the stars to rate the point of interest.

3

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The star rating updates on your device.

About Search Tools

Search tools allow you to search for cities,
addresses, intersections, or coordinates. By
default, the address search tool appears in
the Where To? menu. To search for cities,
intersections, and coordinates, you must add
those search tools to the Where To? menu
(page 8).

Finding an Address

NOTE: The order of the steps may change

depending on the map data loaded on your
device.

Select Where To? > Address.

1

Enter information as prompted by the on-

2

screen instructions.
If necessary, select Searching Near, and

3

enter a different city or postal code.

If necessary, select the address.

4
Finding a City

Before you can nd a city, you must add the city
search tool to the Where To? menu (page 8).

Select Where To? > Cities.

1

Select Enter Search.

2

Enter a city name, and select .

3

Select a city.

4

Finding an Intersection

Before you can nd an intersection, you must
add a shortcut to the intersection search tool
(page 8).

Select Where To? > Intersections.

1

Select a state or province.

2

NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country

to change the country, state, or province.
Enter the rst street name, and select Next.

3

If necessary, select the street.

4

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Enter the second street name, and select

5

Next.

If necessary, select the street.

6

If necessary, select the intersection.

7

Finding a Location Using Coordinates

You can nd a location using latitude and
longitude coordinates. This method can be
helpful when geocaching.

Select Where To? > Categories >

1

Coordinates.
If necessary, select > Format, select the

2

correct coordinate format for the type of map
you are using, and select Save.

Select the latitude coordinate.

3

Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

4

Select the longitude coordinate.

5

Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

6

Select View on Map.

7

Finding a Location by Browsing the Map

Before you can nd places included in the map
data, such as restaurants, hospitals, and fuel
stations, you must enable the map layer for
places along the road (page 26).

Select View Map.

1

Select the screen.

2

Drag and zoom the map to display the area

3

to search.
Location markers appear on the map for

places along the road.
If necessary, select , and select a

4

category icon to view only a specic
category of places.

Select an option:

5

• Select a location marker.

• Select a point, such as a street,
intersection, or address location.

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If necessary, select the location description

6

to view additional information.

Finding a Location Using Quick Search

After you have performed a search for a point
of interest, certain categories may display a
Quick Search list that displays the last four
destinations you selected.

Select Where To?.

1

Select a category, or select Categories.

2

If applicable, select a destination from the

3

Quick Search list.
If necessary, select the appropriate

4

destination.

Saving a Home Location

You can set your home location for the location
you return to most often.

Select Where To? > > Set Home

1

Location.
Select Enter My Address, Use My Current

2

Location, or Recently Found.

The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved
folder (page 16).

Going Home

Select Where To? > Go Home.

Editing Your Home Location Information

Select Where To? > Saved > Home.

1

Select > Edit.

2

Enter your changes.

3

Select Done.

4

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Finding Recently Found Places

Your device stores the last 50 locations you
have found.

Select Where To? > Recent.

1

Select a location.

2

Clearing the List of Recently Found Places

Select Where To? > Recent >
> Yes.

> Clear

Finding Parking

You can nd detailed parking information and
pricing information.

Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.

1

Select an option.

2

Select a parking location.

3

Using Photo Navigation

You can upload pictures onto your device or
memory card that include location information
and create routes to the pictured locations.

Connect your device to your computer (page

1

50).

Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos.

2

Follow the instructions on the Web site to

3

select and load pictures.
Disconnect the device from the computer.

4

Turn on the device.

5

From the main menu, select Where To? >

6

Saved > Photos.

A list of pictures with location information
appears.

Select a picture.

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Setting a Simulated Location

If you are indoors or not receiving satellite
signals, you can use the GPS to set a simulated
location.

Select Settings > Navigation.

1

Select GPS Simulator.

2

Select View Map.

3

Select an area on the map.

4

The address of the location appears at the
bottom of the screen.

Select the address.

5

Select Set Location.

6

Saving Locations

You can save locations so you can quickly nd
them and create routes to them.

Saving a Location

Find a location (page 9).

1

Select a location from the list.

2

Select .

3

Select > Save.

4

If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.

5

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Saving Your Current Location

From the map, select the vehicle icon.

1

Select Save.

2

Enter a name, and select Done.

3

Select OK.

4

Starting a Route to a Saved Location

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

If necessary, select a category, or select All

2

Categories.

Select a location.

3

Select Go!.

4

Editing a Saved Location

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

If necessary, select a category.

2

Select a location.

3

Select .

4

Select > Edit.

5

Select an option:

6

• Select Name.

• Select Phone Number.

• To assign categories to the Favorite,
select Categories.

• To save a photo with the Favorite, select
Assign Photo (page 41).

• To change the symbol used to mark the
Favorite on a map, select Change Map
Symbol.

Edit the information.

7

Select Done.

8

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Assigning Categories to a Saved
Location

You can add custom categories to organize your
saved locations.

NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations
menu after you have saved more than 12
locations.

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

Select a location.

2

Select .

3

Select > Edit > Categories.

4

Enter one or more category names,

5

separated by commas.
Suggested categories appear below the text

bar as you type. You can select a suggested
word to use the suggestion.

Select Done.

6

Deleting a Saved Location

NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

Select > Delete Saved Places.

2

Select the box next to the saved locations to

3

delete, and select Delete.

Voice Command

About Voice Commands

NOTE: Voice Command is not available on all

models, or for all languages and regions.
Voice Command allows you to use your device

by saying words and commands. The Voice
Command menu provides voice prompts and a
list of available commands.

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Setting your Wakeup Phrase

The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can
say to activate Voice Command. The default
wakeup phrase is Voice Command.

TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental
Voice Command activation by using a strong
wakeup phrase.

Select Apps > Voice Command >

1

Customize Phrase.

Enter a new wakeup phrase.

2

The device indicates the strength of the
wakeup phrase as you enter the phrase.

Select Done.

3

Activating Voice Command

Say your wakeup phrase.
The Voice Command menu appears.

Voice Command Tips

• Speak in a normal voice directed at the
device.

• Reduce background noise, such as voices
or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the
voice recognition.

• Speak commands as they appear on the
screen.

• Respond to voice prompts from the device
as needed.

• Increase the length of your wakeup phrase
to reduce the chance of accidental Voice
Command activation.

Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the

3

name of the location.
A list of locations appears.

Starting a Route Using Voice Command

Say the line number.

You can say the names of popular, well-known
locations.

Say your wakeup phrase.

1

Say Find Place.

2

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4

Muting Instructions

You can disable the voice prompts for Voice
Command without muting the device.

Select Apps > Voice Command > .

1

Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.

2

Say Navigate.

5

Finding an Address

Say Voice Command.

1

Say Find Address.

2

Speak the entire address.

3

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Disabling Voice Command

You can disable Voice Command, which
prevents you from accidentally activating Voice
Command while speaking.

Select Apps > Voice Command > .

1

Select Voice Command > Disabled.

2

Navigation

Starting a Route

Search for a location (page 8).

1

Select a location.

2

Select Go!.

3

If necessary, select an option.

4

• Select Drive.

• Select Walk.

• Select Public Transit to calculate a route

that combines public transit and walking.
NOTE: You must have cityXplorer

loaded to navigate using public transit
(page 25).

If necessary, select a route.

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™

maps

Starting a Route to a Saved Location

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

If necessary, select a category, or select All

2

Categories.

Select a location.

3

Select Go!.

4

Using Multiple Route Preview

Search for a location.

1

Select a location.

2

Select Routes and, if necessary, select

3

Drive (page 9).

A map appears with Faster Time, Shorter
Distance, and Less Fuel routes highlighted.

Use the on-screen buttons to select a route

4

Select Go!.

5

Following an Automobile Route

The route is marked with a magenta line. A
checkered ag marks your destination.

As you travel, the device guides you to the
destination with voice prompts, arrows on the
map, and directions at the top of the map. If
you depart from the original route, the device
recalculates the route and provides new
directions.

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Using the Automobile Navigation Map

While navigating in Automobile mode, you can
select map features.

Select the map.

1

Map icons appear.
Select an option:

2

• To view different parts of the map, drag
the screen.

• To zoom in and out, select

• To rotate the map view, select

• To switch from North Up to 3D view,
select

• To add or remove map layers, select

• To center the map on your current
location in pedestrian mode, select

.

.

or .

.

.

Adding a Point to a Route

Before you can add a stop to a route, you must
be navigating a route in Automobile mode.

While navigating a route, select to return

1

to the main menu.
Select Where To?.

2

Search for the location (page 9).

3

Select Go!.

4

Select Add to Active Route.

5

Taking a Detour

While navigating an automobile route, you can
use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of you,
such as construction zones.

NOTE: If the route you are currently navigating
is the only reasonable option, your device might
not calculate a detour.

From the map, select

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> Detour.

Stopping the Route

From the map, select > .

About Exit Services

While you navigate a route, you can nd gas,
food, lodging, and restrooms near upcoming
exits.

Services are listed under tabs by category.

Navigating to an Exit

From the map, select > Exit Services.

1

Use and to select an exit.

2

Select > Go!.

3

Finding Exit Services

From the map, select > Exit Services.

1

Use and to select an upcoming exit.

2

Select an exit service tab.

3

• To view nearby gas stations, select

.

• To view nearby restaurants, select .

• To view nearby lodging, select

• To view nearby restrooms, select
Select a point of interest.

4

.

Avoiding Road Features

Select Settings > Navigation >

1

Avoidances.

Select the road features to avoid on your

2

routes, and select Save.

Avoiding Transit Types

NOTE: Transit types are available when

cityXplorer maps are loaded (page 25).

Select Settings > Navigation > Public

1

Transit.

Select the transit type to avoid on your

2

routes.
Select Save.

3

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Navigating Off Road

If you are not following roadways as you
navigate, you can use Off Road mode.

.

Select Settings > Navigation.

1

Select Calculation Mode > Off Road >

2

Save.

The route will be calculated as a straight line
to the location.

Pedestrian Routes

Following a Pedestrian Route

In Pedestrian mode, your route is displayed on a
two-dimensional map.

If you have cityXplorer maps installed,
the device calculates a route that uses a
combination of public transit options, such as
riding a bus or subway, and walking.

NOTE: cityXplorer maps are not included
with the device. See http://my.garmin.com to
purchase cityXplorer maps.

NOTE: You can change the types of public
transit and limit the distance spent walking
during a pedestrian route (page 53).

Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map

➊

➋

• Select ➊ to switch between sections of the

route.

• Select

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➋ to view the route itinerary.

About Map Icons

• When you are navigating in Pedestrian
mode,
position and your direction of travel on the
map.

• The circle around
of your position on the map. A smaller
circle means the displayed position is more
accurate.

• The yellow icons indicate the navigation
method used in each section of the route.
For example, when you see
at that point in the route.

• The black dots on the map are public transit
stops along your route.

indicates your approximate

indicates the accuracy

, board a bus

Enabling Transit Types

NOTE: Transit types are available when

cityXplorer maps are loaded (page 25).

Select Settings > Navigation > Public

1

Transit.

Select the transit type to include in your

2

routes, and select Save.

Map Pages

Customizing the Map

Customizing the Map Layers

You can customize which data appear on the
map, such as icons for points of interest and
road conditions.

From the map, select .

1

Select Map Layers.

2

Select which layers you want to include on

3

the map, and select Save.

Viewing the Trip Log

Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of
the path you have traveled.

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Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map

1

Layers.

Select the Trip Log check box.

2

Changing the Map Data Field

From the map, select the data eld in the

1

lower left-hand corner.
Select a type of data to display.

2

Select Save.

3

Changing the Map Perspective

Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >

1

Driving Map View.

Select an option:

2

• Select Track Up to display the map in
two dimensions (2-D), with your direction
of travel at the top.

• Select North Up to display the map in
2-D with North at the top.

• Select 3-D to display the map in three
dimensions.

Changing the Tools on the Map

Map tools appear as buttons on the map, which
provide quick access to device functions. For
example, you can add a button to take a detour,
adjust the brightness, or view exit services. You
can select up to three tools to display on the
map.

From the main menu, select Settings > Map

1

and Vehicle > Map Buttons.

Select an option:

2

• To add a tool, select
tool.

• To remove a tool, select the tool, and
select Remove.

• To reset to the default tools, select Reset
to Defaults.

Select Save.

3

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, and select a

Changing the Map Dashboard

Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >

1

Dashboards.

Use the arrows to select a dashboard.

2

Select Save.

3

Viewing Turns

Viewing a List of Turns

When you are navigating a route, you can view
all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire
route and the distance between turns.

Select the text bar on the top of the map.

1

Select a turn.

2

The details for the turn appear. If available,
an image of the junction appears for
junctions on major roadways.

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map

While navigating an automobile route, select

1

the navigation bar at the top of the map.
Select > Map.

2

Viewing the Next Turn

While navigating an automobile route, a preview
of the next turn, lane change, or other maneuver
appears in the upper-left corner of the map.
The preview includes the distance to the turn or
maneuver and the lane in which you should be
traveling, if available.

From the map, select
turn on the map.

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to view the next

Viewing Junctions

While navigating an automobile route, you can
view the junctions on major roadways. When
you approach a junction in a route, the image of
that junction appears briey, if available.

From the map, select
junction, if available.

to view the

Viewing Trafc Alerts

While you navigate an automobile route, a trafc
alert may appear in the navigation bar.

Select the alert to view more information.

Viewing Trip Information

The trip information page displays your present
speed and provides statistics about your trip.

TIP: If you make frequent stops, leave the
device turned on so it can accurately measure
elapsed time during the trip.

From the map, select

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> Trip Computer.

Resetting Trip Information

From the map, select Speed > .

1

Select an option:

2

• When not navigating a route, select
Reset All to reset every data eld,
except the speedometer, on the page.

• Select Reset Trip Data to reset the
information on the trip computer.

• Select Reset Max� Speed to reset the
maximum speed.

• Select Reset Trip B to reset the
odometer.

Viewing Current Location

Hands-Free Phone Calls

Information

Use the Where Am I? page to view information
about your current location. This feature is
helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel
your location.

From the map, select

> Where Am I?.

Finding Nearby Services

From the map, select > Where Am I?.

1

Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel

2

to view the nearest locations in that category.

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About Hands-Free Calling

Using Bluetooth® wireless technology, your
device can connect to your mobile phone to
become a hands-free device. To determine
whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth
technology is compatible with your device, go to

www.garmin.com/bluetooth.

Your phone may not support all of the hands­free phone features your device provides.

Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Select Settings > Bluetooth.

1

Select Bluetooth.

2

Pairing Your Phone

Before you can use hands-free calling, you
must pair your device with a compatible mobile
phone. Pairing your phone with your device
allows your phone and device to recognize each
other and connect quickly.

Place your phone and your device within

1

33 ft. (10 m) of each other.
On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless

2

technology (page 30).
Select an option:

3

• Select Add Phone.

• If you have already paired a different
phone, select Phone >

On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless

4

technology.
On your device, select OK.

5

A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.

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.

Select your phone from the list, and select

6

OK.

If necessary, on your phone, conrm that the

7

device is allowed to connect.
If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN

8

(1234) into your phone.

Disconnecting Your Phone

Select Settings > Bluetooth.

1

Select Phone > None > Save.

2

Your phone is disconnected from your device but
remains paired with your device.

Tips After Pairing the Devices

• After the initial pairing, the two devices can
connect automatically each time you turn
them on.

• When your phone is connected to your
device, you can make phone calls.

• When you turn on the device, it tries to
connect to the last phone to which it was
connected.

• You might have to set your mobile phone to
connect to the device automatically when it
is turned on.

Receiving a Call

When you receive a call, select an option:

• Select Answer.

• Select Ignore to ignore the call.

Calling a Contact in Your in your Phone
Book

Your phone book is loaded from your phone to
the device each time your phone and the device
connect. It may take a few minutes for the phone
book to be available. Some phones do not
support this feature.

Select Phone > Phone Book.

1

Select a contact.

2

Select Call.

3

Calling a Point of Interest

Placing a Call

Dialing a Number

Select Phone > Dial.

1

Enter the number.

2

Select Dial.

3

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Select Phone > Browse Categories.

1

Select a point of interest (page 9).

2

Select Call.

3

Using the Call History

Your call history is loaded from your phone to
the device each time your phone and the device
connect. It may take a few minutes for the call
history to be available. Some phones do not
support this feature.

Select Phone > Call History.

1

Select a category.

2

A list of calls appears, with the most recent
calls at the top.

Select a call.

3

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Using In-Call Options

While on a call, select .

1

Select an option:

2

• To transfer audio to your phone, select

Handset.
TIP: You can use this feature if you want

to turn off your device and remain on the
call, or if you need privacy.

• To display a keypad, 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 you save a home number, you can

edit the home number by editing “Home” in
Saved (page 16).

Select Phone >
enter your phone number, and select Done.

> Set Home Number,

Calling Home

Before you can call home using the Call Home
button, you must enter a phone number for your
home location.

Select Phone > Call Home.

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Using Help

Searching Help Topics

About ecoRoute

The ecoRoute™ feature calculates the fuel
economy and the fuel price of navigating to a
destination, and offers tools for improving fuel
efciency.

The data provided by the ecoRoute feature is an
estimate only. The data is not actually read from
the vehicle, unless you are using the ecoRoute
HD accessory. To receive more-accurate fuel
reports for your specic vehicle and driving
habits, calibrate the fuel economy (page 35).

Using the Apps

Select Apps > Help to view information
about using the device.

Select Apps > Help > .

ecoRoute HD Accessory

When connected to the ecoRoute HD accessory,
your device can receive real-time vehicle
information, such as error messages, RPM, and
battery voltage. Your device includes data read
from the vehicle by the ecoRoute HD accessory
when calculating ecoRoute data.

Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for
compatibility and purchasing information.

Setting up the Vehicle Prole

The rst time you use the ecoRoute features,
you must enter vehicle information.

Select Apps > ecoRoute™.

1

Enter fuel and mileage information.

2

Changing the Fuel Price

Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump.

1

Enter the current price of fuel, and select

2

Next.

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Select Yes.

3

Calibrating the Fuel Economy

You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive
more-accurate fuel reports for your specic
vehicle and driving habits. You should calibrate
when you ll up your fuel tank.

Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump.

1

Enter the current fuel price.

2

Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has

3

used since the last time the fuel tank was
lled.

Enter the distance you have travelled since

4

the last time the fuel tank was lled.
Select Next.

5

The device calculates the average vehicle
fuel economy.

Select Save.

6

About the ecoChallenge

ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle
fuel economy by scoring your driving habits. The
higher your ecoChallenge scores, the more fuel
you have saved. The ecoChallenge collects data
and calculates a score whenever your device is
moving and in Automobile mode.

Viewing ecoChallenge Scores

• View your current score in the
ecoChallenge icon on the map.

• Select

About the ecoChallenge Score

• Current—displays the score for your current
driving activity.

• Overall—displays an average of the speed,
acceleration, and braking score.

• Speed—displays your score for driving your
vehicle at the optimal speed for conserving
fuel (45–60 mph for most vehicles).

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to view detailed scores.

• Acceleration—displays your score for
smooth and gradual acceleration. You lose
points for rapid acceleration.

• Braking—displays your score for smooth
and gradual braking. You lose points for hard
braking.

Removing the ecoChallenge Score From the
Map

Select

Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores

Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Prole.

1

Select Reset.

2

> > Settings > Hide > Save.

Viewing Fuel Economy Information

You can view your fuel consumption, your total
fuel cost, and your average fuel economy.

Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.

1

Select a section of the graph to zoom in.

2

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 the device, a
mileage report is created for the distance you
traveled.

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Viewing a Mileage Report

You can view saved mileage reports on the
device.

TIP: You can access mileage reports in the
Reports folder on the device drive or volume
(page 50).

Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Mileage

1

Report.

Select a report.

2

Resetting ecoRoute Information

Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Vehicle

1

Prole.
Select > Reset.

2

About Audiobooks

The device can play audiobooks from Audible.
com. This feature requires a subscription to
Audible.com. Go to www.audible.com/garmin to
activate a free 30-day trial subscription.

Loading Audiobooks onto Your Device

Before you can load audiobooks onto your
device, you must subscribe to Audible.com.
Go to www.audible.com/garmin for more
information.

Connect your device to your computer (page

1

2).

On your computer, log in your Audible.com

2

account.
Follow the instructions from Audible.com.

3

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Playing an Audiobook

Select Apps > Audible.

1

Select Browse.

2

Select an option:

3

• Select Titles.

• Select Authors.

• Select Narrators.
Select a book.

4

Select an option to control playback.

5

• To add a bookmark, select

• To pause playback, select

• To resume playback, select

• To move quickly forward or backward in

the book, use the slider bar at the top of
the page.

• To go to the next chapter, select

• To go to the previous chapter, select

.

.
.

.

.

• To fast forward, hold .

• To rewind, hold

.

Adding a Bookmark

When you play an audiobook, the player
automatically resumes the audiobook from
the point where you last stopped. You can
add a bookmark to mark a certain spot in the
audiobook.

While playing an audiobook, select
Bookmark.

> Add

Resuming Playback from a Bookmark

While playing an audiobook, select .

1

Select a bookmark.

2

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Renaming a Bookmark

By default, the device names a bookmark
using the time stamp of the bookmark. You can
rename a bookmark.

While playing an audiobook, select >

1

> Rename Bookmarks.
Select a bookmark.

2

Enter a name, and select Done.

3

Deleting a Bookmark

While playing an audiobook, select >

1

> Delete Bookmarks.
Select a bookmark.

2

Planning a Trip

You can use the trip planner to create and save
a trip with multiple destinations.

Select Apps > Trip Planner.

1

Select .

2

Select Select Start Location.

3

Search for a location (page 9).

4

Select Select.

5

To add additional locations, select .

6

Select Next.

7

Enter a name, and select Done.

8

Editing a Trip Itinerary

Select Apps > Trip Planner.

1

Select a saved trip.

2

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➊

Select an option:

3

• Select

• Select

• Select

• Select Map to view the trip on the map.

➊ to change the arrival or

departure time.

➊ > Duration to record how long

you will stay at a location.

➋ to change the transportation

mode or route preference for that portion
of the trip.

➋

Navigating to a Saved Trip

Select Apps > Trip Planner.

1

Select a saved trip.

2

Select Go!.

3

If prompted, select a route (page 21).

4

Editing a Saved Trip

Select Apps > Trip Planner.

1

Select a saved trip.

2

Select .

3

Select an option:

4

• Select Rename Trip.

• Select Edit Destinations to add and
delete locations, or to change the order
of locations.

• Select Delete Trip.

• Select Optimize Order to arrange the
stops on your trip in the most-efcient
order.

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Viewing Pictures

View pictures that you have stored in the device
or on a memory card. See (page 50) for more
information about loading pictures on the device.

Select Apps > Picture Viewer.

1

Use the arrows to scroll through the images.

2

Select a picture.

3

Viewing a Slideshow

Select Apps > Picture Viewer.

1

Select .

2

While a slideshow is playing, you can select
the screen to stop the slideshow.

Setting a Picture as Wallpaper

Select Apps > Picture Viewer.

1

Select a picture.

2

Select > Set as Wallpaper.

3

Use the on-screen buttons to adjust the

4

wallpaper.
Select Save.

5

Deleting Pictures

Select Apps > Picture Viewer.

1

Select a picture.

2

Select > Delete > Yes.

3

Using the World Clock

Select Apps > World Clock.

1

If necessary, select a city, enter a city name,

2

and select Done.

Viewing the World Map

Select Apps > World Clock > .
Nighttime hours appear in the shaded area

of the map.

Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations

Before you can use this feature, you must
enable the travel history feature (page 57).

Your can view your previous routes and places
you have stopped on the map.

Select Apps > Where I’ve Been.

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Finding Your Last Parking Spot

When you remove your device from the vehicle
mount while the device is on, your current
location is saved as a parking spot.

Select Apps > Last Spot.

Using the Calculator

Select Apps > Calculator.

If necessary, select a currency button, select

Converting Units

Select Apps > Unit Converter.

1

If necessary, select the button next to

2

Convert, select a measurement category,

and select Save.
If necessary, select a unit button, select a

3

unit of measurement, and select Save.
Select the eld below the unit you want to

4

convert.
Enter the number, and select Done.

5

Setting Currency Conversion Rates
Manually

You can update the currency conversion rates
manually so that you are always using the most­current rates.

Select Apps > Unit Converter.

1

Select the button next to Convert.

2

Select Currency, then select Save.

3

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4

a different currency, and select Save.
Select the button at the bottom of the screen

5

that displays the currency conversion rate.
Select the box next to a currency.

6

Enter a value, and select Done.

7

Select OK.

8

About Offers

If your device package includes a trafc receiver,
you will receive location-relevant offers and
coupons. Ad-based trafc information is only
available in North America.

NOTE: The trafc receiver must be connected to
external power and you must be in a coverage
area to receive ad-based trafc information.

See our privacy statement at www

.garmin.com/privacy/ to view our privacy

information.

Viewing Offers

Do not attempt to write down the coupon codes
while driving.

Select an offer that appears on the screen to

1

search for the nearest location related to that
offer.

If available, select to view a coupon

2

code.
Write down this code and present it when

3

you arrive at the location.

 CAUTION

Viewing an Offer List

Select Apps > Offers to view a list of the
offers you have received.

Disabling Trafc and Offers

To disable offers, you must disable trafc.

Select Settings > Trafc.

1

Select the Live Trafc check box.

2

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Using the Language Guide

Use the Language Guide to look up and
translate words or phrases.

Select Apps > Language Guide.

Selecting Languages in a Language
Guide

You can select the languages you want to
translate when translating words and phrases.

Select Apps > Language Guide > Words

1

and Phrases.
Select > Language.

2

Select From, select the language to

3

translate from, and select Save.
Select To, select the language to translate

4

to, and select Save.

Translating Words and Phrases

Select Apps > Language Guide > Words

1

and Phrases.

Select a category and subcategories.

2

If necessary, select , enter a keyword,

3

and select Done.
Select a word or a phrase.

4

Select to listen to the translation.

5

Using the Bilingual Dictionary

Select Apps > Language Guide > Bilingual

1

Dictionaries.

Select a dictionary.

2

If necessary, select , enter a word, and

3

select Done.
Select a word.

4

Select to listen to the translation.

5

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Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or
timeliness of the trafc information.

Trafc information may not be available in all
areas or countries.

A trafc receiver is included in some packages,
and is an optional accessory for all models. It is
built into the vehicle power cable. The powered
trafc receiver and the device must be in data
range of a station transmitting trafc data to
receive trafc information. You do not need to
activate the subscription included with your
trafc receiver.

For information about trafc receivers and
coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/trafc.

Trafc

NOTICE

Disabling Live Trafc

Select Settings.

1

Clear the Live Trafc check box.

2

The device no longer receives live trafc data,
but automobile routes still avoid potentially
congested areas using trafcTrends, if enabled
(page 55).

Trafc Data

When the receiver is within a trafc coverage
area, your device will begin displaying trafc
information.

The trafc receiver and the device may need to
be in data range of an FM station transmitting
trafc information.

Connect the trafc receiver to an external

1

power source.
Connect the trafc receiver to the device.

2

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NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields could
degrade the performance of the trafc receiver.

Trafc Receiver

➊

➋

➌

➍

➎

Mini-USB connector

➊

External antenna connector

➋

Internal antenna

➌

Power LED

➍

Vehicle power adapter

➎

About the Trafc Icon

When you are receiving trafc information, a
trafc icon appears on the map. The trafc icon
changes color to indicate the severity of trafc
conditions.

Color Severity Meaning

Green Low Trafc is owing freely.

Yellow Medium Trafc is moving but there is

a delay. There is moderate
trafc congestion.

Red High Trafc is not moving or

moving slowly. There is a
severe delay.

Trafc on Your Route

When calculating your route, the device
examines the current trafc and automatically
optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a
severe trafc delay occurs on your route while
you are navigating, your device automatically
recalculates the route.

The trafc icon
severity of trafc conditions on your route or on
the road you are currently traveling.

Your device may route you through a trafc
delay if a better alternative route does not exist.
The delay time is added into your estimated time

changes color to indicate the

of arrival automatically.

Viewing Trafc on Your Route

While navigating a route, select .

1

Select Trafc on Route.

2

A list of trafc events appears, organized by
their location on the route.

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Select an event.

3

Manually Avoiding Trafc on Your Route

From the map, select .

1

Select Trafc On Route.

2

If necessary, use the arrows to view other

3

trafc delays on your route.
Select > Avoid.

4

Taking an Alternate Route

While navigating an automobile route, select

1

.

Select Alternate Route.

2

Select a route.

3

Viewing Trafc on the Map

The trafc map shows color-coded trafc ow
and delays on nearby roads.

From the map, select .

1

Select Trafc Conditions.

2

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Trafc in Your Area

Searching for Trafc Delays

From the map page, select .

1

Select Trafc Conditions > .

2

Select an item in the list.

3

If there is more than one delay, use the

4

arrows to view additional delays.

Viewing a Trafc Incident on the Map

From the map, select .

1

Select Trafc Conditions.

2

Select a trafc icon.

3

Understanding Trafc Data

The trafc legend explains the icons and colors
used on the trafc map.

From the map, select .

1

Select Trafc Legend.

2

From the main menu, select Settings >

Trafc Subscriptions

Subscription Activation

You do not need to activate the subscription
included with your FM trafc receiver. The
subscription activates automatically after your
device acquires satellite signals while receiving
trafc signals from the pay service provider.

Lifetime Subscriptions

Some models include subscriptions to lifetime
features.

• LT—This model includes a lifetime trafc
subscription and a trafc receiver.

• LMT—This model includes a nüMaps

Adding a Subscription

You can purchase trafc subscriptions for other
regions or countries.

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 49

™

Lifetime

subscription, lifetime trafc

subscription (page 61), and a trafc receiver.

1

Trafc.

Select an option:

2

• For non-North American units, select
Subscriptions >

• For North American units, select

Write down the FM trafc receiver unit ID.

3

Go to www.garmin.com/fmtrafc to purchase

4

a subscription and get a 25-character code.
The trafc subscription code cannot be

reused. You must obtain a new code each
time you renew your service. If you own
multiple FM trafc receivers, you must obtain
a new code for each receiver.

Select Next on the device.

5

Enter the code.

6

Select Done.

7

.

.

Data Management

You can store les, such as JPEG image les,
on your device. The device has a memory card
slot for additional data storage.

NOTE: The device is not compatible with

®

Windows
OS 10.3 and earlier.

File Types

The device supports the following le types:

• JPEG and JPG image les (page 41)

• Maps and GPX waypoint les from

• GPI custom POI les from Garmin POI

About Memory Cards

You can purchase memory cards from an
electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded

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95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac®

MapSource

Loader (page 62)

®

(page 61)

Garmin mapping software. In addition to map
and data storage, the memory card can be used
to store les such as maps, images, geocaches,
routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.

Installing a Memory Card

The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC
memory or data cards.

Insert a memory card into the slot on the

1

device.
Press it in until it clicks.

2

Transferring Files from Your Computer

Connect the device to your computer

1

(page 2).
Your device and memory card appear

as removable drives in My Computer in
Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac
computers.

NOTE: Some computers with multiple
network drives cannot display nüvi drives.
See your operating system help le to learn
how to map the drives.

On your computer, open the le browser.

2

Select the le.

3

Select Edit > Copy.

4

Open the Garmin or memory card drive or

5

volume.
Select Edit > Paste.

6

The le appears in the list of les in the
device memory or on the memory card.

Disconnect the cable from your computer.

2

Deleting Files

If you do not know the purpose of a le, do not
delete it. Your device memory contains important
system les that should not be deleted.

Open the Garmin drive or volume.

1

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

2

Select a le.

3

Press the Delete key on your keyboard.

4

NOTICE

Disconnecting the USB Cable

Complete an action:

1

• For Windows computers, double-click the
eject icon

• For Mac computers, drag the volume
icon to the Trash

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 51

in your system tray.

.

Customizing the Device

Select Settings.

1

Select a setting category.

2

Select the setting to change it.

3

Map and Vehicle Settings

Select Settings > Map and Vehicle.

• Vehicle—changes the icon to represent your
position on the map. Go to www

.garmingarage.com for more icons.

• Driving Map View—sets the perspective on
the map.

• Pedestrian 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 which buttons are
included on the map. You can include up to
three buttons on the map.

• Map Layers—sets the data that appears on
the map (page 26).

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• Dashboards—sets the map dashboard
layout.

• myMaps

Enabling Maps

TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to

www.garmin.com/maps.

Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >

1

myMaps.

Select a map.

2

Navigation Settings

Select Settings > Navigation.

• Calculation Mode—sets route preference.

• Avoidances—sets road features to avoid on
a route.

• Custom Avoidances—allows you to avoid
specic roads or areas.

• Advanced Detours—sets the length of a
detour.

• Limit Walking—controls the maximum
walking distance included in a pedestrian
route.

• Public Transit—enables or disables transit
types.

• Safe Mode—disables all functions that
require signicant operator attention and
could become a distraction while driving.

• GPS Simulator—stops the device from
receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery
power.

Route Preferences

Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation
Mode.

The route calculation is based on road speeds
and vehicle acceleration data for a given route.

• Faster Time—calculates routes that are
faster to drive but can be longer in distance.

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• Shorter Distance—calculates routes that
are shorter in distance but can take more
time to drive.

• Less Fuel—calculates routes that could use
less fuel than other routes.

• Off Road—calculates a direct line from your
location to your destination.

Display Settings

Select Settings > Display.

• Orientation—changes to landscape or
portrait mode.

• Color Mode—sets a light background (Day),
a dark background (Night), or automatically
switches between the two based on the
sunrise time and the sunset time for your
current location (Auto).

• Brightness—changes the brightness of the
screen. Decreasing the brightness can save
battery power.

• Display Timeout—sets the amount of idle
time before your device enters sleep mode.

• Screenshot—allows you to take a picture of
the device screen. Screenshots are saved in
the screenshot folder of the device storage.

Capturing Screenshots

Select Settings > Display > Screenshot >

1

Enabled.

Select to take a screenshot.

2

The picture bitmap le is saved in the
screenshots folder on the device drive (page

50).

Bluetooth Settings

Select Settings > Bluetooth.

• Bluetooth—enables the Bluetooth
component.

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• Add Phone or Phone—manages
connections between your device and mobile
phones with Bluetooth wireless technology.

• Friendly Name—allows you to enter a
friendly name that identies your nüvi on
devices with Bluetooth technology.

Managing the Bluetooth Device List

You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that
your device detects while Bluetooth is enabled.

Select Settings > Bluetooth > Phone.

1

Select an option:

2

• Select a phone for your device to

connect with.

• Select

• Select

device memory.

• Select None to drop your current

connection.

to add a phone to the menu.

to delete a phone from the

Disabling Bluetooth

Select Settings > Bluetooth.

1

Select Bluetooth.

2

Trafc Settings

Select Settings > Trafc.

• Trafc—enables trafc and offers.

• Subscriptions—lists current trafc
subscriptions.

• trafcTrends

Purchasing Trafc Subscriptions

You can purchase additional subscriptions or a
renewal if your subscription expires. Go to

™

trafcTrends

When the trafcTrends feature is enabled, your
device records historic trafc data and uses
that data to calculate more-efcient routes. This
information is sent to Garmin when your device
when you connect your device to myGarmin
using your computer.

NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based
on trafc trends for the day of the week or the
time of day.

Disabling trafcTrends

To prevent your device from recording or sharing
trafc data, you must disable trafcTrends.

Select Settings > Trafc > trafcTrends.

™

www.garmin.com/fmtrafc.

Viewing Trafc Subscriptions

Select Settings > Trafc > Subscriptions.

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Units and Time Settings

Select Settings > Units and Time.

• Current Time—sets the device time.

• Units—sets the unit of measure used for
distances.

• Time Format—allows you to select a
12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC display time.

Language and Keyboard Settings

Select Settings > Language.

• 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-entered data or
map data, such as street names.

• Keyboard Language—sets the language for
your keyboard.

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• Keyboard Layout—sets the keyboard
layout.

Proximity Alerts Settings

Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.

• Audio—sets the tone of an alert.

• Alerts—alerts you when you approach
custom safety cameras.

Device Settings

Select Settings > Device.

• About—displays the software version
number, the unit ID number, and information
about other software features.

• EULAs—displays the end-user license
agreements that apply to your choice.

NOTE: You need this information when you
update the system software or purchase
additional map data (page 61).

• Keep Travel History—allows the device to
record information for the, Where I’ve Been
(page 42), and Trip Log (page 26) features.

• Clear Travel History

Restoring Settings

You can restore a category of settings or all
settings to the factory defaults.

Select Settings.

1

If necessary, select a settings category.

2

Select > Restore.

3

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Power Cables

Your device can be powered three ways.

• Vehicle power cable

• USB cable

• AC adapter (optional accessory)

Caring for Your Device

Avoid dropping your device and operating it in
high-shock and high-vibration environments.

Do not expose the device to water.

Contact with water can cause this device to
malfunction.

Do not store the device where prolonged
exposure to extreme temperatures can occur,
because it can cause permanent damage.

Appendix

NOTICE

Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the
touchscreen, or damage may result.

Cleaning the Outer Casing

Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can
damage plastic components.

Clean the outer casing of the device (not the

1

touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution.

Wipe the device dry.

2

NOTICE

Cleaning the Touchscreen

Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

1

If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or

2

eyeglass lens cleaner.
Apply the liquid to the cloth.

3

Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.

4

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Avoiding Theft

• Remove the device and mount from sight
when not in use.

• Remove the residue left on the windshield by
the suction cup.

• Do not keep your unit in the glove
compartment.

• Register your device at http://my.garmin

.com.

Erasing User Data

NOTE: Any items that you have saved are

erased.

Turn the device on.

1

Hold your nger on the lower-right corner of

2

the device screen.
Keep your nger pressed until the

3

pop-up window appears.
Select Yes to clear all user data.

4

All original settings are restored.

Extending the Battery Life

• Keep your device away from extreme
temperatures.

• Put the device in sleep mode (page 4).

• Decrease the screen brightness (page 4).

• Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.

• Decrease the volume (page 4).

• Disable offers and trafc (page 44).

• Disable Bluetooth (page 55).

• Shorten the display timeout time (page 54).

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 59

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable

➌.

NOTICE

➊

➋
➌

When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the
small pieces and make sure they are put back in
the proper position. The vehicle power cable
does not work unless it is assembled correctly.

If your device does not charge in your vehicle,
you may need to replace the fuse located at the
tip of the vehicle adapter.

Unscrew the end piece ➊.

1

TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove

the end piece.
Remove the end piece, the silver tip

2

➋, and the fuse (glass and silver

cylinder)
Install a 1 A or 2 A fast-blow fuse.

3

NOTE: The required fuse for your cable

is listed after "output" on the back of the
vehicle power adapter.

Place the silver tip in the end piece.

4

Screw the end piece back into the vehicle

5

power cable.

Remove the clear plastic cover from the top

4

of the disk.
Place the suction cup mount on top of the

5

disk.
Flip the lever down (toward the disk).

6

Removing the Device, Cradle, and

Mounting on Your Dashboard

The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely
difcult to remove after it is installed.

Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your
device to the dashboard and comply with certain
state regulations.

Clean and dry the dashboard where you are

1

placing the disk.
Remove the backing from the adhesive on

2

the bottom of the disk.
Place the disk on the dashboard.

3

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NOTICE

Mount

Removing the Device from the Cradle

Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle.

1

Tilt the device forward.

2

Removing the Cradle from the Mount

Turn the cradle to the right or left.

1

Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle

2

releases the ball on the mount.

Removing the Suction Cup Mount from
the Windshield

Flip the lever on the suction cup mount

1

toward you.
Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.

2

LM This model includes a nüMaps

Lifetime subscription.

LMT This model includes a lifetime trafc

subscription, nüMaps Lifetime
subscription, and a trafc receiver.

Updating Maps

You can update the maps on your device. For
more information, go to www.garmin.com

/mapupdates, and select Map Update User

Guide.

About nüMaps Lifetime

Some models include subscriptions to nüMaps
Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates
for the life of your device.

Go to www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_

lifetime for terms and conditions.

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 61

Purchasing Additional Maps

Go to your device product page on the

1

Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com).
Click the Maps tab.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

Safety Cameras

Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of,
or the consequences of using, a custom POI or
safety camera database.

‹ CAUTION

Safety camera information is available in some
locations. Check http://my.garmin.com for
availability. For these locations, the nüvi includes
the locations of hundreds of safety cameras.
Your nüvi alerts you when you are approaching
a safety camera and can warn you if you are
driving too fast. The data is updated at least
weekly, so you always have access to the most
up-to-date information.

You can purchase a new region or extend an
existing subscription at any time. Each region
that you purchase has an expiration date.

Custom Points of Interest

Custom POIs are customized points on the
map. They can contain alerts that let you know
if you are near a designated point or if you are
traveling faster than a specied speed.

Installing a POI Loader

You can create or download custom POI lists
and install them on your device using POI
Loader software.

Go to www.garmin.com/extras.

1

Click Services > POI Loader.

2

Install the POI Loader onto your computer.

3

Using the POI Loader Help Files

For more information on the POI Loader, refer to
the help le.

With the POI Loader open, click Help.

Finding Extras

Select Where To? > Categories > Custom

1

POIs.

Select a category.

2

Purchasing Accessories

Go to http://buy.garmin.com.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

My device is not acquiring
satellite signals

The suction cup will not
stay on my windshield.

The device does not
charge in my vehicle.

My battery does not stay
charged for very long.

My battery gauge does not
seem accurate.

How do I know my device
is in USB mass storage
mode?

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 63

• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (page 52).

• From the main menu, select Settings > System > GPS Simulator.

• Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for several minutes.

• Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.

• Dry with a clean, dry cloth.

• Mount the suction cup (page 1).

• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (page 59).

• Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet.

• Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between 0°C and 45°C).
If the device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it cannot charge.

To maximize the time between changes, turn down the backlight (page 53).

Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge
cycle).

When your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a device connected
to a computer is shown on the device screen. Also, you should see two new
removable disk drives listed in My Computer.

The device is connected
to the computer, but it will
not go into mass storage
mode.

I cannot see any new
removable drives in my list
of drives.

My phone will not connect
to the device.

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Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

1

Turn off the device.

2

Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device.

3

The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode.
Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub.

4

If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows can have
trouble assigning drive letters to your device drives. Refer to your operating system
Help le to learn how to map or assign drive letters.

• From the main menu, select Settings > Bluetooth. The Bluetooth eld must be
set to Enabled.

• Turn on your phone and bring it within 33 feet of the device.

• Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.

Index

Symbols

2-D, 3-D map view 27

A

accessories 62
adding a stop 23
addresses 11
alerts

safety camera 62

audiobook 38

bookmark 39
loading 38
playing 38

automatic volume 5

enabling 5

avoiding

public transit types 24, 25
theft 58
trafc 48

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B

battery 63
Bluetooth technology 30–70

friendly name 54
pairing with phone 31
settings 54

brightness 53

C

calculator 42
calls

answering 32
hanging up 33
home 34

muting 33
caring for your device 57
category

searching within 9
charging your device 1, 63
cityXplorer maps 21, 24
cleaning your device 58
computer, connecting 2
converting

currency 43

units 43
coordinates 12
current location, saving 16
customizing the device 51–58
custom POIs 62

D

dashboard disk 60
deleting

all user data 58

character 7

les 51

pictures 42

recent nds list 14

saved locations 18

trips 41
detailed maps 50, 52
detours 23
display settings 24, 25
display timeout 54
driving directions 27

E

ecoRoute 34–37

calibrate fuel economy 35
ecoChallenge score 36
fuel economy information 37
mileage report 37
vehicle prole 34

editing

change categories 17
change map symbol 17
destinations 41
home location 14
saved locations 17
saved trip 41

extras 62

F

feedback on POI's 10
les

deleting 51
supported types 50

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nding locations

by address 11
by coordinates 12
recent selections 14
saved locations 16
using photos 15
using search bar 9

fuse, changing 59

G

geocaching 12
go home 14
GPS

settings 53
simulator 15

H

help 34
historical trafc 55
home

phone number 34
setting a location 14

J

JPEG image les 50
junction view 28

K

keyboard 7

language mode 7, 56

L

latitude and longitude 12
locations 9

M

map buttons 27
maps

adding 61
detail level 52
errors 10
purchasing 61
theme 52

view 26
MapSource 50, 61
mass storage mode 50
measurements, converting 43

memory card 50
mileage report 37
mounting the device

on dashboard 60
on windshield 63
removing from mount 60

mute

phone call 33
myDashboard 2
myTrends

enabling 57

N

navigation 22

off road 24

pedestrian 24

photo 15
nearby services 30
next turn 28
nüMaps Lifetime 61

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O

offers 43

disabling 44

viewing 44
off-road navigation 24, 53
on-screen buttons 7

P

pairing a mobile phone 31
parking 14

last spot 42

saving 42
pedestrian mode

settings 24, 25
photo navigation

loading pictures 15
picture viewer 41
PIN

Bluetooth 31
points of interest

nding 9

POI loader 50
protecting your device

57

public transit

avoidances 24, 25
city maps 25

R

recalculating routes 23
recently found locations 14
registering the device 3
removing the mount 60
renaming trips 41
resetting

home location 14
the max speed 29
trip data 29

routes

off road 24, 53
stopping 23

S

safe mode 53
satellite signals 6
Saved Locations 16–17
saving

your current location 16

school zone database 62
screen

brightness 53
screenshots 54
settings 51–70
software

version 56
speech recognition 18
storing the device 57
system settings 52

T

text language 56
time settings 56
tools 34–39
Track Up 26
trafc 45–70

activating a subscription 49

adding trafc subscriptions 55

icons 46

incidents 47

receiver 46

trafcTrends 55
trafc alerts 29

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transportation mode 6
trip computer 29
trip log 26

enabling 57
trip planner 40
troubleshooting 63
turn-by-turn directions 27
turn list 27

U

unit converter 43
unit ID 56
updating

maps 3

software 3
USB 63
user data, deleting 58

V

voice command

activating 18

navigating with 19

tips for using 19

wakeup phrase 18

voice language 56
voice mail 33
volume

adjusting 4
audio mixer 4
automatic 5

W

Where Am I? 30
Where I've Been

enabling 57

Where To? menu 8

customization
shortcut icon, adding 8
shortcut icon, removing 8

world clock 42

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