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See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Mount the device ().
1
Register the device (page 1).
2
Check for updates:
3
• Software updates (page 1).
• Free map update (page 1).
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should
charge it.
Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the mount.
1
Snap the mount onto the suction cup.
2
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
3
back toward the windshield.
Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.
4
Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.
5
Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
6
outlet in your vehicle.
If necessary, connect the external antenna to the traffic
7
receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction
cups.
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software
and map updates, access product manuals and support, and
more.
Setting Up myDashboard
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the
1
device.
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
2
Go to http://www.garmin.com/dashboard.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Registering the Device
Open myDashboard (page 1).
1
Click Register Now.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Updating the Software
Open myDashboard (page 1).
1
Under Software Updates, click Update Now.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
nüMaps Guarantee™
To receive one free map update (if available), register your
device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of acquiring
satellites while driving with your device. You are not eligible for
the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than
90 days after the first time you acquire satellites while driving
with your device. For more information, go to
http://www.garmin.com/numaps.
Updating Maps
Open myDashboard (page 1).
1
Register the device (page 1).
2
Select an option:
3
• Under Map Updates, click Update Now.
• If a free map update is no longer available, click Buy Now.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features.
LT : This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a
traffic receiver (automobile mode only).
LM : This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription,
which provides quarterly map updates for the life of your
device. For terms and conditions go to
http://www.garmin.com/numapslifetime.
LMT : This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,
lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver (automobile
mode only).
Activating Lifetime Maps
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Turning Off the Device
Hold the Power key.
1
NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less than 5 seconds,
the device enters sleep mode (page 1).
Select Off.
2
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
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.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2
Adjusting the Volume
Select Volume.
1
Select an option:
2
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
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.
technology status (appears when is enabled).
Transportation mode indicator.
Getting Started1
Current time.
Battery status.
Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength (see
page 1). Acquiring satellites can take several minutes.
Turn on the device.
1
If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
2
buildings and trees.
If necessary, hold to view detailed information about the
3
satellite signals.
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold for three seconds.
Transportation Modes
Motorcycle mode
Automobile mode
Off-road mode (See page 6)
Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your
transportation mode.
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select .
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.
Setting the Time
NOTE: You can select Automatic to automatically set the time
each time the device is powered on.
Select .
1
Scroll the numbers to set the time.
2
Using the On-Screen Buttons
• Select to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to see more choices.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select 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 13).
• Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or
number.
• Select a series of letters, such as "A-I," to select a letter in
that series.
• Select to add a space.
• Select to delete a search entry.
• Select to delete a character.
• Select to change the keyboard language mode.
• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation
marks.
• Select to change character capitalization.
About Shortcuts
Adding a Shortcut Icon
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
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 Shortcut(s).
1
Select the shortcut to remove.
2
Select the shortcut again to confirm.
3
Entering a Truck or RV Profile
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Finding Locations
The device offers many methods for finding locations.
• By category (page 2).
• Near another location (page 3).
• By spelling the name (page 3).
• By address (page 3).
• Using recently found locations (page 4).
• Using coordinates (page 3).
• Using the map (page 3).
• Using saved locations (page 4).
About Locations
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. You can use
categories 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
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
three destinations you selected.
Select Where To?.
1
Select a category, or select Categories.
2
Select a category.
3
If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.
4
If necessary, select the appropriate destination.
5
Finding Trucking Points of Interest
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2Finding Locations
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 Enter Search in the search bar.
2
Enter all or part of the search term.
3
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Select an option:
4
• To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").
• To search for a business 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:
5
• To search using a suggested search term, select the
term.
• To search using the text you entered, select .
If necessary, select a location.
6
Changing the Search Area
From the main menu, select Where To?.
1
Select Searching Near.
2
Select an option.
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.
Search for a location (page 3).
1
From the search results, select a location.
2
Select .
3
Select > Edit.
4
Select Report as Closed or Report as Missing.
5
The information is sent to Garmin when you connect your
device to myDashboard using your computer (page 1).
Rating a Point of Interest
You can assign a star rating to a point of interest.
Search for a location (page 2).
1
From the search results, select a location.
2
Select .
3
Select the stars to rate the point of interest.
4
The star rating updates on your device.
About Search Tools
You can search for locations by using the on-screen keyboard
or by entering the location address or coordinates.
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 the address number, and select Done.
2
Enter the street name, and select Next.
3
If necessary, select Searching Near to change the city,
4
state, or province.
If necessary, select the city, the state, or the province.
5
If necessary, select the address.
6
Finding an Intersection
Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections.
1
Select a state or province.
2
NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country to change the
country, state, or province.
Enter the first street name, and select Next.
3
If necessary, select the street.
4
Enter the second street name, and select Next.
5
If necessary, select the street.
6
If necessary, select the intersection.
7
Finding a City
Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.
1
Select Enter Search.
2
Enter a city name, and select .
3
Select a city.
4
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
Before you can find a location using coordinates, you must add
a shortcut to the coordinates search tool (page 2).
You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.
This can be helpful when geocaching.
Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.
1
If necessary, select > Format, select the correct
2
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 find 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 6).
Select View Map.
1
Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
2
If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view
3
only a specific category of places.
Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map.
Select an option:
4
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address
location.
If necessary, select the location description to view additional
5
information.
Using a Breakdown Directory
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Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location you return to
most often.
Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.
1
Select Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or
2
Recently Found.
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