Garmin 2390 User Manual

nüLink!™ 2300 series

owner’s manual

for use with these nüvi models:

2320, 2340, 2390

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Table of Contents

Getting Started .................... 1

Connecting the Device to Vehicle

Power ...................................... 1

Attaching the Device to the

Windshield .............................. 3

About myDashboard .................. 3

Device Overview........................ 4

Status Bar Icons ........................ 6

Main Menu ........................... 8

About Main Menu

Customization ......................... 8

Choosing a Main Menu.............. 9

Finding Locations ............. 10

About Points of Interest ........... 10

Saving a Home Location ......... 13

Location Searches ................... 14

Using the Location Map ........... 16

Favorites .................................. 18

Planning a Trip......................... 20

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Voice Command ................ 22

Setting your Wakeup Phrase ... 22

Activating Voice Command...... 22

Starting a Route Using Voice

Command ............................. 23

Finding an Address .................. 24

Muting Instructions .................. 24

Disabling Voice Command ...... 24

Map Pages ......................... 25

Following an Automobile

Route .................................... 25

Using the Pedestrian Navigation

Map ....................................... 29

Hands-Free Phone Calls .. 31

Enabling Bluetooth Wireless

Technology ............................ 31

Pairing Your Phone .................. 31

Using the Phone Book ............. 33

Dialing a Point of Interest ........ 33

Dialing a Number ..................... 33

Saving a Home Phone

Number ................................. 33

Table of Contents

Using the Call History .............. 34

Using Voice Dial ...................... 34

Checking the Phone Status ..... 34

Using the Tools ................. 35

Viewing Current Location

Information ............................ 35

Using Help ............................... 35

About Audiobooks.................... 35

About ecoRoute ...................... 37

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

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

Using the Calculator ................ 42

Capturing Screenshots ............ 42

Converting Units ..................... 42

Using nüLink! Features .... 44

Viewing the Weather

Forecast ................................ 44

Finding Movie Times................ 44

Finding Local Events ............... 45

Finding Fuel Stations and

Prices .................................... 45

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Viewing myGarmin

Messages .............................. 45

Checking Flight Status............. 45

Creating a nüLink! Store

Account ................................. 46

Advanced Weather .................. 47

Finding an Address Using

Phone Book Listings ............. 49

About Trafc Cameras ............. 49

About Safety Cameras ............ 50

Tracker ............................... 51

Setting Up Tracker ................... 51

About Followers ....................... 52

Trafc ................................. 54

Trafc on Your Route ............... 54

Trafc Subscriptions ................ 55

About Offers ............................ 57

Data Management ............. 58

File Types ................................ 58

About Memory Cards............... 58

Table of Contents

Transferring Files from Your

Computer ............................. 58

Deleting Files .......................... 59

Customizing the Device ... 60

System Settings....................... 60

Navigation Settings.................. 61

About nüMaps Lifetime ........... 71

Purchasing Additional Maps .... 71

Custom Points of Interest ........ 71

Purchasing Accessories .......... 72

Troubleshooting ...................... 73

Index .................................. 75

nüRoute Settings ..................... 62

Display Settings ....................... 64

Language Settings................... 64

Viewing Map Information ........ 65

Bluetooth Settings ................... 65

Enabling Trafc ........................ 66

Restoring Settings ................... 66

Appendix ........................... 67

Power Cables .......................... 67

Caring for Your Device............. 67

Erasing User Data ................... 68

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle

Power Cable ......................... 69

Mounting on Your Dashboard .. 69 Removing the Device, Cradle,

and Mount ............................. 70

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Getting Started

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

‹

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product

Information guide in the product

box for product warnings and other important information.

1. Connect the device to vehicle

power (page 1).

2. Mount the device (page 3).

3. Register the device (page 4).

4. Check for updates.

• Software updates (page 4).

• Free map update (page 4).

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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.

1. Fit the bottom of your device into

2. Tilt your device back until it snaps

‹

the mount.

into place.

WARNING

Getting Started

• The device turns on.

• The device acquires satellite signals. When at least one of the

bars is green, your device has

acquired satellite signals.

NOTE: The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire

3. Plug the vehicle power cable into the mini-USB connector ➊ on the mount ➋.

satellite signals.

• The device charges as you drive. in the status bar indicates the

status of the internal battery.

➋

➊

4. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.

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Getting Started

Attaching the Device to the Windshield

Notice

Before mounting the device, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.

1. Remove the clear plastic from the

suction cup.

2. Clean and dry your windshield

and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth.

3. Press the suction cup to the

windshield.

4. While pressing, ip the lever back

toward the windshield.

5. Snap the mount ➊ onto the suction

cup arm ➋.

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About myDashboard

Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more.

Setting Up myDashboard

1. Connect the USB cable to the USB

2. Connect the USB cable to the USB

3. Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

➊

port on the device.

port on your computer.

➋

Getting Started

Registering the Device

1. From myDashboard, click Register Now.

2. Follow on-screen instructions.

Updating the Software

1. Open myDashboard (page 3).

2. Under Software Updates, click Update Now.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

nüMaps Guarantee

If you register through myDashboard, your device is eligible for one free map update within 60 days of acquiring satellites while you drive. Go to www

.garmin.com/numaps.

Updating Maps

1. Open myDashboard (page 3).

2. Register the device (page 4).

3. Under Map Updates, click Update Now.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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™

Device Overview

The device has a Power key ➊, a microSD™ ➋ card slot, and a microUSB cable port ➌.

➊

➋

➌

Turning Off the Device

You can power off the device completely.

1. Hold the Power key for 3 seconds.

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

2. Select Power Off.

Getting Started

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

2. Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

Adjusting the Volume

1. Select Volume.

2. Select an option:

• Use the slider bar to adjust the

master volume.

• Select to mute the device.

• Select , and use the slider

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

While the device is in sleep mode, press the Power key and doubletap .

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

1. Select Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness.

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Getting Started

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.

Viewing GPS Signal Status

For more information about GPS, go to

www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

Select .

Transportation Modes

Automobile mode

GPS signal status.

Bluetooth® technology status (appears when connected to a compatible device).

Transportation mode indicator.

Current time.

myGarmin™ messages.

Current temperature.

nüLink!™ services signal status.

Battery status.

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 speed.

NOTE: Pedestrian routes do not include highways. If you have

Pedestrian mode

cityXplorer™ maps loaded on your device, pedestrian routes may include public transit (page 30).

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Getting Started

Choosing a Transportation Mode

Select .

Using the On-screen Buttons

• Select to return to the main menu.

• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.

• Select and to see more choices.

• Hold and to scroll faster.

• Select to see a menu of options for the current screen.

Using the On-screen Keyboard

See “System Settings” to change the keyboard layout (page 60).

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

• Select to add a space.

• Select and to move the cursor.

• Select to delete a character.

• Select and hold to erase the entire entry.

• Select to select the keyboard language mode.

• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks.

• Select to change character capitalization.

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Main Menu

About Main Menu Customization

You can create a customized main menu by adding icons from other screens on the device, such as location categories or frequently used tools. You can also edit the size and position of the main menu icons.

You can switch between the default main menu and your customized main menu.

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Adding an Icon to the Custom Main Menu

The main menu can contain up to 15 icons.

1. Touch Tools > Settings > Main

Menu > Customize.

NOTE: The Where To?, View Map,

and Tools icons are automatically included on the main menu, and cannot be deleted.

2. Touch in the square you would like to ll.

3. Touch an icon.

The icon is added to the custom main menu.

TIP: Select to view additional icons in a category.

Main Menu

4. Touch Save.

Editing the Main Menu Icons

Before you can edit icons, you must create a customized main menu (page 8).

1. Touch Tools > Settings > Main Menu > Customize.

2. Select an icon on the page.

NOTE: The main menu can t up to two large icons.

• Touch to shrink a large icon.

• Drag an icon across the screen to move the icon.

4. Touch > Save.

Choosing a Main Menu

You can switch between the default main menu and your customized main menu. Your customizations are saved while you use the default main menu.

3. Touch an option.

• Touch to delete the icon.

NOTE: If you delete ,

1. Touch Tools > Settings > Main Menu.

2. Select Use Default or Use Customized.

, or , they move to the

Tools menu.

• Touch to enlarge the icon.

The icon expands from one cell to four cells.

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Finding Locations

The device offers many methods for nding locations.

• By category (page 10)

• Near another location (page 12)

• By spelling the name (page 14)

• By address (page 14)

• Using the map (page 15)

• Using recently found locations (page 15)

• Using coordinates (page 15)

• Using photos (page 16)

• Using Favorites (page 18)

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About Points of Interest

The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Use the Points of Interest function to browse for nearby businesses and attractions.

Finding a Point of Interest by Category

1. Select Where To? > Points of Interest.

2. Select a category.

3. If necessary, select a subcategory.

4. Select a location.

The location map appears.

5. Select Go!.

6. If necessary, select an option:

• Select Drive.

• Select Walk.

Finding Locations

• Select Public Transit to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking.

NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps loaded to navigate using public transit

A map appears with faster time, shorter distance, and less fuel routes highlighted.

2. Use the on-screen buttons to select a route (page 7).

3. Select Go!.

(page 30).

7. If necessary, select a route (page 11).

Using Multiple Route Preview

NOTE: See page 63 to enable multiple route preview.

The device calculates routes based on one of three criteria: fastest time, shortest distance, and least amount of fuel consumed. You can select which route calculation method you prefer before you begin navigating.

1. From the location map, select Go! and, if necessary, select Drive (page 10).

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Searching Within a Category

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

1. Select Where To? > Points of Interest.

2. Select a category.

3. If necessary, select a subcategory.

4. Select .

5. Enter all or part of the name.

6. Select Done.

Adding a Point to a Route

Before you can add a stop, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode (page 10).

Finding Locations

1. Select Where To?.

2. Search for the location (page 10).

3. Select Go!.

4. Select Add to Current Route.

Searching Near Another Location

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

1. Select Where To? > > Near.

2. Select an option, and select Save.

3. If necessary, select a location.

Taking a Detour

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

NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option,

1. While navigating a route, select to return to the main menu.

2. Select Detour or Recalc.

Finding Parking

This is a nüLink! service (page 44).

You can nd detailed parking information, including parking availability in nearby garages, and pricing information.

1. Select Where To? > Parking.

2. Select an option.

3. Select a parking location.

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 Where To? > Parking > Last Spot.

the device might not calculate a detour.

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Finding Locations

Saving a Parking Spot

1. Select Where To? > Parking.

2. Select Find Parking or Last Spot.

3. Select > Save.

4. If necessary, enter a name.

Stopping the Route

While navigating a route, select .

Navigating Off Road

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

1. Select Tools > Settings > Navigation.

2. Select Automobile > nüRoute >

Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.

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

1. Select Where To? > Home Location.

2. Select Enter My Address, Use My

Current Location, or Recently Found.

The location is saved as “Home” in Favorites (page 18).

Going Home

Select Where To? > Go Home.

Resetting Your Home Location

1. Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.

2. Select an option.

Editing Your Home Location Information

1. Select Where To? > Favorites > Home.

> Set

2. Select > Edit.

Saving a Home Location

You can set your home location for the

3. Enter your changes.

4. Select Done.

location you return to most often.

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Finding Locations

Location Searches

You can search for locations by using the on-screen keyboard, entering the location’s address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more.

Finding a Location by Spelling the Name

This is a nüLink! feature (page 44).

1. Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Local Search.

2. Enter a business name or a type of business.

For example, you can enter “Starbucks” or “Coffee.”

3. Select Done.

Search results from nüLink! services appear, if available.

4. If necessary, select the Garmin tab to search the Garmin map data loaded on your device.

5. Select a location.

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Finding an Address

NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device.

1. Select Where To? > Address.

2. If necessary, change the state, the country, or the province.

3. Select an option:

• Select Spell City or Spell

Postal Code, enter the city or postal code, and select Done.

Postal code searching is not available in all areas.

• Select Search All to search all

cities in the state or province.

4. Enter the address number, and select Done.

5. Enter the street name, and select Done.

6. If necessary, select the street.

7. If necessary, select the address.

Finding Locations

Browsing the Map

• Select Where To? > Browse Map.

• See “Using the Location Map” (page 16) for information on using map buttons.

Finding a Location by Browsing the Map

1. Select Where To? > Browse Map.

2. Drag the map to nd the location.

3. Select the location.

An information balloon appears for the location.

4. Select the information balloon.

Viewing a List of Recently Found Locations

Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found.

Clearing the List of Recently Found Places

Select Where To? > Recently Found > > Clear > Yes.

Finding a Location Using Coordinates

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

1. Select Where To? > Coordinates.

2. If necessary, select > Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using, and select Save.

3. Select the latitude coordinate.

4. Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

5. Select the longitude coordinate.

Select Where To? > Recently Found.

6. Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

7. Select View on Map.

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Finding Locations

Using Photo Navigation

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

1. Connect your device to your computer (page 58).

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

/photos.

3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to select and load pictures.

4. Disconnect the device from the computer.

5. Turn on the device.

6. From the main menu, select Where To? > Favorites > Photos.

A list of pictures with location information appears.

7. Select a picture.

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Using the Location Map

The location map appears after you select a location from the Where To? menu.

➊

➌

➋

➍

• Touch ➊ to save the location to your Favorites.

• On some models, touch ➊ to call the selected location when the device is connected to a phone.

• Touch the information balloon to view more information for the location.

• Touch ➌ to zoom in and out.

• Touch ➍ to return to the previous page.

➎

➏

➋

Finding Locations

• Touch ➎ to view different parts of the map.

2. Select

3. Enter the correct phone number,

• Touch ➏ to create a turn-by-turn route to this location.

Previewing a Route on the Map

1. From the location map, select the information balloon.

2. Select the route information box.

Rating a Point of Interest

When available, you can view and change the star rating for a point of interest.

Reporting an Incorrect Point of Interest

This is a nüLink! service (page 44).

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

1. From the location map, select the

1. From the location map, select the information balloon.

2. Select the stars to rate the point of interest.

The star rating updates on your device.

Editing a Phone Number for a

2. Select > Report Error > Yes.

This information is sent to Garmin when your device is receiving a nüLink! signal or when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer.

and select Done.

information balloon.

> Edit Phone Number.

Point of Interest

1. From the location map, select the information balloon.

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Finding Locations

Setting a Simulated Location

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

1. Select Tools > Settings > System.

2. Select GPS Simulator > On > Save.

3. From the main menu, select Where To? > Browse Map.

4. Select an area on the map.

An information balloon appears for the location.

5. Select > Set Location.

Favorites

You can save locations in your Favorites so you can quickly nd them and create routes to them. Your home location is also stored in Favorites.

Saving Your Location to Favorites

1. From the map, select the vehicle icon.

2. Select Save.

3. Enter a name, and select Done.

4. Select OK.

The location is saved in Favorites.

Saving Locations to Favorites

1. Search for the location (page 10).

2. From the location map, select > Save > OK.

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Finding Locations

Finding Favorites

1. Select Where To? > Favorites.

2. If necessary, select a category.

3. Select a saved location.

Editing Favorites

1. Select Where To? > Favorites.

2. If necessary, select a category.

3. Select a Favorite.

4. Select > Edit.

5. Select an option:

• 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.

6 Edit the information.

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7. Select Done.

Adding a Category

You can add custom categories to organize your favorites.

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

1. Select Where To? > Favorites.

2. Select the Favorite.

3. Select > Edit > Categories.

4. Select .

5. Enter the category name, and select Done.

Deleting Favorites

NOTE: Deleted Favorites cannot be recovered.

1. Select Where To? > Favorites.

2. If necessary, select a category.

3. Select the Favorite.

4. Select > Delete > Yes.

Finding Locations

Planning a Trip

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

1. Select Where To? > Trip Planner.

2. Select .

3. Select Select Start Location.

4. Search for a location (page 10).

5. Select Select.

6. To add additional locations, select .

7. Select Next.

8. Enter a name, and select Done.

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Editing a Trip Itinerary

1. Select Where To? > Trip Planner.

2. Select a saved trip.

➋

➊

3. Select an option:

• Select ➊ to change the arrival or departure time.

• Select ➊ > Duration to record how long you will stay at a location.

• Select ➋ to change the transportation mode or route preference for that portion of the trip.

• Select Map to view the trip on the map.

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