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

®

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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 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.

7

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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.

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