Garmin 2599, 2659, 2569, 2529, 2539 Owner’s Manual
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nüvi® 2509/2609 Series
Owner’s Manual
July 2014 Printed in Taiwan 190-01707-00_0B
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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power................................... 1
Support and Updates................................................................. 1
Setting Up Garmin Express................................................... 1
nüMaps Guarantee™............................................................ 1
Lifetime Subscriptions........................................................... 1
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express.............. 1
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode............................................... 2
Turning Off the Device............................................................... 2
Resetting the Device............................................................. 2
Acquiring GPS Signals............................................................... 2
Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 2
Adjusting the Volume................................................................. 2
About Automatic Volume....................................................... 2
Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 2
Viewing GPS Signal Status................................................... 2
Battery Information................................................................ 2
Setting the Time.................................................................... 2
Using the On-Screen Buttons.................................................... 2
Using the On-Screen Keyboard................................................. 2
Locations........................................................................ 3
Finding Locations....................................................................... 3
Finding a Location by Category............................................ 3
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar.............................. 3
Changing the Search Area.................................................... 3
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map.............................. 3
Finding an Address............................................................... 3
Finding Recently Found Destinations................................... 3
Finding Parking..................................................................... 3
Search Tools......................................................................... 3
Saving Locations........................................................................ 4
Saving a Location.................................................................. 4
Saving Your Current Location............................................... 4
Saving a Home Location....................................................... 4
Editing a Saved Location...................................................... 4
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location........................... 4
Deleting a Saved Location.................................................... 4
Setting a Simulated Location..................................................... 4
Adding a Shortcut...................................................................... 4
Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 4
Custom Points of Interest........................................................... 4
Installing POI Loader............................................................. 4
Using the POI Loader Help Files........................................... 4
Finding Custom POIs............................................................ 5
Navigation.......................................................................5
Starting a Route......................................................................... 5
Previewing Multiple Routes................................................... 5
Changing the Route Calculation Mode................................. 5
Starting a Route to a Saved Location................................... 5
Navigating to Locations Within a Venue.................................... 5
Exploring a Venue................................................................. 5
Your Route on the Map.............................................................. 5
Using the Map....................................................................... 5
Adding a Point to a Route..................................................... 5
Taking a Detour..................................................................... 5
Stopping the Route............................................................... 5
Viewing Route Activity............................................................... 6
Viewing a List of Turns.......................................................... 6
Viewing the Next Turn........................................................... 6
Viewing Junctions................................................................. 6
About Up Ahead......................................................................... 6
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest..................................... 6
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories................................. 6
Trip Information
Viewing Trip Data from the Map............................................ 6
Viewing the Trip Information Page........................................ 6
Viewing the Trip Log............................................................. 6
Resetting Trip Information..................................................... 6
Using Suggested Routes........................................................... 6
Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 7
Finding Nearby Services....................................................... 7
Getting Directions to Your Current Location......................... 7
Avoiding Road Features............................................................ 7
About Custom Avoidances......................................................... 7
Avoiding an Area................................................................... 7
Avoiding a Road.................................................................... 7
Disabling a Custom Avoidance............................................. 7
Deleting Custom Avoidances................................................ 7
Customizing the Map................................................................. 7
Customizing the Map Tools................................................... 7
Customizing the Map Layers................................................. 7
Changing the Map Data Field............................................... 7
Changing the Map Perspective............................................. 7
Safety Cameras......................................................................... 7
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Traffic.............................................................................. 7
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver........................ 8
Viewing Upcoming Traffic.......................................................... 8
Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................... 8
Searching for Traffic Incidents.............................................. 8
Traffic on Your Route................................................................. 8
Taking an Alternate Route.................................................... 8
About Traffic Cameras............................................................... 8
Saving a Traffic Camera....................................................... 8
Viewing a Traffic Camera...................................................... 8
About Traffic Subscriptions........................................................ 8
Subscription Activation.......................................................... 8
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions................................................ 8
Adding a Subscription........................................................... 8
trafficTrends™........................................................................... 9
Disabling trafficTrends.......................................................... 9
Enabling Traffic.......................................................................... 9
Voice Command............................................................. 9
Setting the Wakeup Phrase....................................................... 9
Activating Voice Command........................................................ 9
Voice Command Tips................................................................. 9
Starting a Route Using Voice Command................................... 9
Muting Instructions..................................................................... 9
Disabling Voice Command......................................................... 9
Voice Control..................................................................9
Configuring Voice Control.......................................................... 9
Using Voice Control................................................................... 9
Voice Control Tips...................................................................... 9
Hands-Free Phone Calls................................................9
About Hands-Free Calling.......................................................... 9
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology............................ 10
Pairing Your Phone.................................................................. 10
Tips After Pairing the Devices............................................. 10
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device...................................... 10
Deleting a Paired Phone..................................................... 10
Placing a Call........................................................................... 10
Dialing a Number................................................................ 10
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book................................ 10
Calling a Location................................................................ 10
Receiving a Call....................................................................... 10
Using the Call History.............................................................. 10
Using In-Call Options............................................................... 10
Saving a Home Phone Number............................................... 10
Calling Home....................................................................... 10
Table of Contents i
Using the Apps.............................................................10
Using Help............................................................................... 10
Searching Help Topics........................................................ 10
Smartphone Link...................................................................... 10
Downloading Smartphone Link........................................... 10
Connecting to Smartphone Link.......................................... 11
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device......... 11
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link........ 11
Garmin Live Services............................................................... 11
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services.................................. 11
About ecoRoute....................................................................... 11
ecoRoute HD Accessory..................................................... 11
Setting Up the Vehicle......................................................... 11
Changing the Fuel Price...................................................... 11
Calibrating the Fuel Economy............................................. 11
About ecoChallenge............................................................ 11
Viewing Fuel Economy Information..................................... 12
Mileage Reports.................................................................. 12
Resetting ecoRoute Information.......................................... 12
Driving Tips......................................................................... 12
Foursquare®............................................................................ 12
Checking in with Foursquare............................................... 12
Searching Foursquare Points of Interest............................. 12
Viewing myGarmin Messages................................................. 12
Viewing the Weather Forecast................................................. 12
Viewing Weather Near a Different City............................... 12
Viewing the Weather Radar................................................ 12
Viewing Weather Alerts....................................................... 13
Checking Road Conditions.................................................. 13
Planning a Trip......................................................................... 13
Scheduling a Trip................................................................ 13
Navigating to a Saved Trip.................................................. 13
Editing a Saved Trip............................................................ 13
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations............................. 13
Data Management........................................................ 13
File Types................................................................................ 13
About Memory Cards............................................................... 13
Installing a Memory Card.................................................... 13
Connecting the Device to Your Computer............................... 13
Transferring Data From Your Computer.................................. 13
Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................. 14
Customizing the Device.............................................. 14
Map and Vehicle Settings........................................................ 14
Enabling Maps.................................................................... 14
Navigation Settings.................................................................. 14
Calculation Mode Settings.................................................. 14
Avoiding Toll Roads............................................................ 14
Avoiding Toll Stickers.......................................................... 14
Bluetooth Settings.................................................................... 14
Disabling Bluetooth............................................................. 14
Display Settings....................................................................... 14
Traffic Settings......................................................................... 14
Units and Time Settings........................................................... 15
Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 15
Device and Privacy Settings.................................................... 15
Proximity Alerts Settings.......................................................... 15
Restoring Settings.................................................................... 15
Device Information.......................................................15
Specifications........................................................................... 15
Appendix.......................................................................15
Power Cables........................................................................... 15
Charging the Device............................................................ 15
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable.................. 15
Device Care............................................................................. 15
Cleaning the Outer Casing.................................................. 16
Cleaning the Touchscreen
Avoiding Theft..................................................................... 16
Mounting on Your Dashboard.................................................. 16
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup...................... 16
Removing the Device from the Mount................................. 16
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup........................ 16
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield................. 16
Purchasing Additional Maps.................................................... 16
Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 16
.................................................. 16
Troubleshooting...........................................................16
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield....................... 16
My device is not acquiring satellite signals.............................. 16
The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 16
My battery does not stay charged for very long....................... 16
The battery gauge does not seem accurate............................ 16
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
computer.................................................................................. 16
My device does not appear as a portable device on my
computer.................................................................................. 16
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
removable drive or volume on my computer............................ 17
My phone will not connect to the device.................................. 17
Index..............................................................................18
ii Table of Contents
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
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 À into the USB port on the
1
device.
Press the mount Á onto the suction cup  until it snaps into
2
place.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
3
back toward the windshield.
Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
4
the device.
Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
5
Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
6
outlet in your vehicle.
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LM: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription,
which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of
your device. For terms and conditions go to
www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_lifetime.
LMT: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,
lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.
LMTHD or LMT-D: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime
subscription, lifetime digital traffic subscription, and a digital
traffic receiver.
Activating Lifetime Maps
NOTE: Lifetime Maps are not applicable to products that do not
have pre-loaded maps.
NOTE: Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map updates when
and as such updates are made available by Garmin during the
useful life of one compatible Garmin product or as long as
Garmin receives map data from a third party supplier, whichever
is shorter. For the meaning of a product’s “useful life” and for
other important terms and conditions, go to www.garmin.com
/numapslifetime.
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
1
Follow the on-screen instructions.
2
NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
notifications when a map update is available.
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express
You can use Garmin Express software to download and install
the latest map and software updates for your device. Map
updates provide the latest available mapping data to ensure
your device continues to calculate accurate and efficient routes
to your destinations. Garmin Express is available for Windows
and Mac® computers.
On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express.
1
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Support and Updates
Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for
Garmin® devices. Some services may not be available for your
device.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map updates
• Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Setting Up Garmin Express
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
nüMaps Guarantee™
Your device may be eligible for a free map update within 90
days of first acquiring satellites while driving. Go to
www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions.
Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features. For
more information, go to www.garmin.com/lmt.
LT: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a
traffic receiver.
Getting Started 1
Select an option:
2
• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for
Windows.
• To install on a Mac computer, select Mac Version.
Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen
3
instructions to complete the installation.
Start Garmin Express.
4
Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB
5
cable.
The Garmin Express software detects your device.
Enter an email address for product registration (optional).
6
Click save device.
7
Click check for updates.
8
A list of available map and software updates appears.
Select the updates to install.
9
Click Install Now.
10
The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this
process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode
You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your
device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very
little power and can wake instantly for use.
TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep
mode while charging the battery.
Press the power key À.
Select an option:
2
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select for additional options.
About Automatic Volume
On devices with hands-free calling, automatic volume allows the
device to adjust the volume level based on the background
noise in the vehicle (Hands-Free Phone Calls).
Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the device when
background noise is low and raises the volume level when
background noise increases.
Enabling Automatic Volume
Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.
Select Volume > .
1
If necessary, select Automatic Volume.
2
Select Enabled.
3
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)
Current time
Battery status
Connected to Smartphone Link
Temperature
Turning Off the Device
Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.
1
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
sleep mode.
Select Off.
2
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the power key for 12 seconds.
Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. Acquiring
satellites can take several minutes.
Turn on the device.
1
Wait while the device locates satellites.
2
If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
3
buildings and trees.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2
Adjusting the Volume
Select Volume.
1
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold for three seconds.
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.
in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.
Setting the Time
From the main menu, select the time.
1
Select an option:
2
• To set the time automatically using GPS information,
select Automatic.
• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.
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 (Language and Keyboard Settings).
• 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.
2 Getting Started
• Select to change character capitalization.
Locations
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street
information. You can use categories to browse for nearby
businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses,
coordinates, cities, and intersections.
Finding Locations
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 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 house
number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city, enter the house
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
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 (Customizing the Map
Layers).
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.
Finding an Address
NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the
map data loaded on your device.
Select Where To?.
1
If necessary, select Searching Near to change the search
2
area (Changing the Search Area).
Select Address.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter address
4
information.
Select the address.
5
Finding Recently Found Destinations
Your device stores the last 50 destinations you have found.
Select Where To? > Recent.
1
Select a location.
2
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations
Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear > Yes.
Finding Parking
Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
1
Select a parking location.
2
Finding Your Last Parking Spot
When you disconnect the device from vehicle power while the
device is on, your current location is saved as a parking spot.
Select Apps > Last Spot.
Search Tools
Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations
by responding to on-screen prompts.
Finding an Intersection
Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections.
1
Select an option:
2
• Select a state or province.
• To change the country, state, or province, select State or
Country, and enter a name.
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
Locations 3
Select Enter Search.
2
Enter a city name, and select .
3
Select a city.
4
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
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 , and change the coordinate format or
2
datum.
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
Saving Locations
Saving a Location
Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category).
1
From the search results, select a location.
2
Select .
3
Select Save.
4
If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
5
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
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.
The location is saved as "Home" in the Saved menu.
Going Home
Select Where To? > Go Home.
Editing Your Home Location Information
Select Where To? > Saved > Home.
1
Select .
2
Select > Edit.
3
Enter your changes.
4
Select Done.
5
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.
• Select Categories to assign categories to the saved
location.
• Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used
to mark the saved location on a map.
Edit the information.
7
Select Done.
8
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 at least 12 locations.
Select Where To? > Saved.
1
Select a location.
2
Select .
3
Select > Edit > Categories.
4
Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
5
If necessary, select a suggested category.
6
Select Done.
7
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 delete, and
3
select Delete.
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 > GPS Simulator.
1
From the main menu, select View Map.
2
Tap the map twice to select an area.
3
The address of the location appears at the bottom of the
screen.
Select the location description.
4
Select Set Location.
5
Adding a Shortcut
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
Select Save.
4
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 specified speed.
Installing POI Loader
You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer
and install them on your device using POI Loader software.
Go to www.garmin.com/poiloader.
1
Follow the on-screen instructions.
2
Using the POI Loader Help Files
For more information on the POI loader, refer to the Help file.
With the POI loader open, click Help.
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