Garmin 360 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

nüvi™ 310/360

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying the nüvi 310/360 personal travel assistant.

About This Manual

To get the most out of your new nüvi 310/360, take time to read this manual and learn
the operating procedures for your nüvi in detail. This manual is organized into the
following sections:

Introduction—contains the Table of Contents and the cautions and warnings.

Getting Started—provides startup information.

Basic Operation—provides instructions for the basic functions of the nüvi.

Main Pages—contain information about some of the main pages.

Features and Functions

Appendix—contains information, such as mounting instructions, product

specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance information. You can also find
warranty and FCC information in the Appendix. Read the Safety Information to

learn how to install and use your Garmin GPS safely and responsibly.

Index—provides a keyword reference for quickly locating information.

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—contain information about how to use the nüvi.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..........................................iii

About This Manual .................................. iii

Warning .................................................. vi

Caution ................................................. vii

Product Registration ..............................viii

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

What Is in the Box? .................................. 1

Looking at Your nüvi ................................1

Mounting the nüvi on the Windshield .......2

Basic Operation ....................................3

Turning Your nüvi On or Off ..................... 3

Charging Your nüvi ..................................3

Changing the Volume, Brightness, and

Screen Lock ....................................... 3

Using the GPS .........................................3

Resetting Your nüvi ..................................4

Clearing User Information ........................4

Using the Anti-Theft Feature .................... 4

Changing the Vehicle on the Screen .......5

nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ...........................5

Main Pages ............................................6

Understanding the Menu Page ................6

Understanding the Map Page .................7

Understanding the Trip Information Page 7
Understanding the Current Route Page ..8

Understanding the Next Turn Page .........9

Where To? .........................................10

Finding Your Destination ........................10

Finding an Address ................................ 11

Finding a Place by Spelling the Name .. 11

Finding a Place Using the Map ..............12

Expanding Your Search .........................13

Adding Stops to Your Route ...................

Adding a Detour to a Route ...................14

Stopping Your Route ..............................

13

14

My Locations ......................................15

Understanding My Locations .................15

Saving Places You Find ......................... 15

Finding Saved Places ............................15

Saving Your Current Location ................ 15

Setting a Home Location .......................16

Editing Saved Places .............................16

Travel Kit ............................................17

Using the Language Guide ....................17

Using the Travel Guide ..........................19

Using the SaversGuide ..........................19

Listening to MP3 Files ...........................20

Playing Audible Books ...........................21

Viewing Pictures ...................................25

Using the World

Converting Currency .............................26

Converting Measurements .................... 27

Using the Calculator .............................27

Clock ..........................25

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Using Bluetooth® Technology ...........28

Placing and Answering Calls .................29

Handling Simultaneous Calls .................30

Using the Phone Book ...........................30

Using Call History ..................................31

Using Call Home ....................................31

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

Using Status ..........................................31

Removing a Phone from the List ...........31

Dropping a Connection ..........................32

Changing the Friendly Name .................32

31

Using an FM TMC Traffic Receiver ..33

Connecting the FM TMC Traffic Receiver

to Your nüvi ......................................33

Viewing Traffic

Avoiding Traffic ......................................34

Traffic Symbols and Color Codes ..........34

Incidents ........................ 34

Managing Files on Your nüvi .............36

Supported File Types ............................. 36

Loading Items to Your nüvi ....................37

Deleting Files from Your nüvi ................. 38

Customizing the nüvi .........................39

Restoring Settings .................................39

Changing the Map Settings ...................39

Changing the System Settings ..............40

Changing the Locale Settings ................41

Changing the Display Settings ............... 42

Changing the Navigation Settings .........43

Changing the Bluetooth Settings ........... 44

Changing the Traffic Settings .................45

Appendix .............................................46

Mounting the nüvi on Your Dashboard ...46

Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ...........47

Caring for Your nüvi ..............................48

Changing the Fuse ................................49

Updating the nüvi Software .................... 49

Purchasing MapSource Maps ................ 50

Loading MapSource Waypoints .............50

USB Interface Troubleshooting .............. 51

nüvi Troubleshooting ..............................53

Battery Information ...............................53

About GPS Satellite Signals ..................54

Technical Specifications .........................56

Optional Accessories .............................57

FCC Compliance ...................................58

Declaration of Conformity ......................58

Software License Agreement ................. 59

Limited Warranty .................................... 59

Index ....................................................61

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WARNING

Warning

Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or
serious injury.

When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the
unit securely so that it does not interfere with
vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver’s
view of the road (see diagram).

Do not mount

where driver’s

field of vision

is blocked.

Do not mount in front of an
airbag field of deployment.

Do not place

unsecured on

the vehicle

dash.

When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on the unit to all available navigation
sources, including information from street signs,
visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always
resolve any discrepancies or questions before

Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not become distracted by the unit while
driving, and always be fully aware of all driving
conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent
viewing the screen of the unit while driving and
use voice prompts when possible. Do not input
destinations, change settings, or access any
functions requiring prolonged use of the unit’s
controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and
legal manner before attempting such operations.

The unit contains a non-user-replaceable,
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery
may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if
mistreated.

• Do not remove from the unit, heat unit above
140°F (60°C), or incinerate.

• Dispose of unit properly. Contact your local
waste disposal department for information on
properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries.

continuing navigation.

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided
in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional
information, please refer to our Web site at www.garmin.com/prop6

5.

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Caution

CAUTION

Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations may result in injury or
property damage.

The unit is designed to provide you with route
suggestions. It does not reflect road closures
or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather
conditions, or other factors that may affect safety
or timing while driving.

Use the unit only as a navigational aid. Do not
attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring
precise measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography. This product should

not be used to determine ground proximity for
aircraft navigation.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is
operated by the United States government,
which is solely responsible for its accuracy
and maintenance. The government’s system
is subject to changes which could affect the
accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment,
including the unit. Although the unit is a
precision navigation device, any navigation
device can be misused or misinterpreted and,
therefore, become unsafe.

Important Information

MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most
complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of
governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages
displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some
degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is
either not available or prohibitively expensive.

NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA:

California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor
vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. Garmin does not take any
responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this
notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.)

NOTICE: This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

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State law prohibits drivers in

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the
serial number of your nüvi handy, and connect to our Web site at
www.garmin.com. Click the Product Registration link.

Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the
box) in case your nüvi is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original
sales receipt in a safe place, or attach a photocopy inside the manual.

Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Contact Garmin

If you encounter problems while using your GPS unit, or if you have any questions, in
the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: [phone] or 800/800.1020,
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support/, and
click Product Support.

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

What Is in the Box?

• nüvi

• Carrying case

• USB interface cable

• 12/24-Volt adapter

See the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com for the latest list of accessories.

Looking at Your nüvi

• Vehicle suction cup mount

• Dashboard disk

• AC charger (nüvi 360)

• Product documentation

GPS antenna

Power button

SD card slot

USB connector

Suction cup mount

Internal microphone

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Power connector

GETTING STARTED

Mounting the nüvi on the Windshield

For a tight grip, clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free
cloth before mounting the suction cup.

To mount the suction cup mount:

1. Place the suction cup on the windshield.

2. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield.

3. Open the antenna. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.

4. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place. If necessary, rotate the cradle.

5. Plug the small end of the cable into the back of the mount (not the side of the
nüvi); plug the other end into a 12/24-Volt receptacle in your vehicle.

➊

Windshield

➋

If you are using the external microphone (optional) for the phone functions, plug the
microphone into the right side of the nüvi cradle.

To remove your nüvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle
up, and tilt the nüvi forward.

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➌

➍

Microphone

jack

➎

BASIC OPERATION

BASIC OPERATION

Turning Your nüvi On or Off

To turn your nüvi on or off, press and hold the

The first time you turn on your nüvi, follow the on-screen, set-up instructions.

Charging Your nüvi

To charge the nüvi:

Connect the nüvi to the suction mount and plug in the 12/24-Volt car adapter.

OR

Connect the USB cable to the nüvi and plug it into a computer USB port.
OR
Connect the AC adapter to the nüvi and plug it into a wall outlet (nüvi 360).

Changing the Volume, Brightness, and Screen Lock

1. Press and quickly release the

OR
On the Menu page, touch .

2. Move the sliders to adjust the volume and brightness. To turn the volume off,
touch Mute. To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock the
screen, press the

Power button.

Power button.

Power button on the top of the nüvi.

Using the GPS

To use your nüvi indoors, close the GPS antenna. Use this setting when you are
practicing using the nüvi or using the Travel Kit, such as using the MP3 player.

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BASIC OPERATION

Resetting Your nüvi

If your nüvi locks up (freezes up), turn off the nüvi, and then turn it back on. If this
does not help, reset your nüvi.

➊

To reset the nüvi:

1. Raise the antenna.

2. Press the Reset button.

➋

Clearing User Information

CAUTION: If you use this function, you are deleting all user-entered information.

1. Hold your finger on the upper-right corner of the nüvi’s screen while you turn
on the nüvi. Keep your finger pressed until the pop-up window appears.

2. Touch

Yes. All factory settings are restored. Your Recent Selections and

audible bookmarks are also deleted.

Using the Anti-Theft Feature

The Garmin Lock™ is an anti-theft feature. You can set a 4-digit PIN (personal
identification number) that must be entered every time the nüvi is powered on; and
you can set a security location. Write down your PIN, and keep it in a safe place. If
you forget your PIN, you can go to your Security Location to unlock the nüvi.

1. Open the GPS antenna.

2. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Garmin Lock.

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3. Touch OK, and enter a four-digit PIN.

4. Set a Security Location.

NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your Security Location, Garmin cannot unlock

your GPS over the phone; you must send your GPS to Garmin to get it unlocked.

Changing the Vehicle on the Screen

You can change the vehicle icon that appears on the screen.
Visit www.garmin.com/vehicles to download additional vehicles.

1. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Map.

2. Touch Vehicle Change.

3. Touch the vehicle that you want to use.

nüvi Tips and Shortcuts

• To quickly return to the Menu page, press and hold Back.

• Press

Back to return to the previous page you were viewing.

• To jump from any page back to the player page when you are listening to music or

an audible book, quickly press the

• To extend the battery life, close the antenna when you do not need to receive

Power button twice.

GPS

signals. If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is turned off.

• To access the Quick Settings, quickly press and release the

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Power button.

MAIN PAGES

MAIN PAGES

Understanding the Menu Page

GPS satellite

signals

Bluetooth

technology status

Menu Page

• GPS satellite signals—represents the satellite signals being received by your nüvi.
When you see green bars, you have a strong signal.

• Bluetooth technology status—appears when Bluetooth technology is enabled.

• Battery status—represents the status of the battery charge. The lightening bolt
symbol indicates that the nüvi is currently charging.

Battery status

Settings

Quick settings

Phone

Traffic

• Settings—

• Quick settings—

• Phone—

accesses the nüvi settings.

accesses the settings for volume, brightness, and screen lock.

appears when the nüvi and phone are paired; accesses phone features.

• Traffic—appears when you install an FM TMC Traffic Receiver; accesses the
traffic functions.

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MAIN PAGES

Understanding the Map Page

From the Menu page, touch View Map to open the Map page. The vehicle
icon shows your current location.

To save your current location, touch

the vehicle icon, and touch Yes.

Touch to zoom out.

Menu to return

Touch

to the Menu page.

Touch Arrival or

Speed to open the

Trip Information page.

Map Page while Navigating a Route

Touch the text bar
to open the Current
Route page.

Touch

Touch Turn In to open
the Next Turn page.

to zoom in.

Understanding the Trip Information Page

The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics
about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, select Speed or Arrival on the
Map page.

Distance to your

Current direction

of travel

final destination

Distance traveled
(Odometer)

Trip Information Page

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MAIN PAGES

Resetting Trip Information

To get accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.
If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure
elapsed time during the trip.

Select Reset Trip to reset the information on the Trip Information page. Select Reset

Max to reset the Maximum Speed.

Understanding the Current Route Page

The Current Route page displays turn-by-turn instructions for your route. Touch the
green text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Current Route page. This page
displays all turns in the route and the distance between turns. Select a turn on the list
to view the Next Turn page for that turn. Touch Map to view the entire route on the
map.

Direction of

the turn

Distance to

the turn

Current Route Page

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MAIN PAGES

Understanding the Next Turn Page

The Next Turn page displays the upcoming turn on the map and the distance and time
remaining before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, select

Turn In on the Map page, or select any turn from the Current Route page.

Use and to view other turns in the route. When you are finished viewing
the Next Turn page, select Back.

Upcoming turn

Distance to the upcoming turn

Approximate time left until this turn

Next Turn Page

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WHERE TO?

WHERE TO?

Finding Your Destination

Flip up the antenna on the nüvi to get satellite signals. Then, use the Garmin nüvi to
find your destination and go to it.

1. On the Menu page, touch Where to?

2. Select a category. (Touch the arrows to see more categories.)

3. Select a destination. (Touch the arrows to see more places.)

4. Touch

Following Your Route

Follow the route to your destination using the Map page. As you travel, the nüvi
guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions
at the top of the Map page. If you depart from the original route, the nüvi recalculates
the route and provides new route instructions.

.

Your route is marked with
a magenta line.

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Follow the arrows as you
take turns.

A checkered flag marks
your destination.

Finding an Address

1. On the Menu page, touch Where to? > Address.

2. Select a state, and select a city, if necessary.

3. Type the address number, and touch Done.

4. Type the street name until a list of streets appears, or touch Done.

5. Select the street.

6. Select a city, if necessary.

7. Select the address, if necessary. Touch

NOTE: Finding an intersection is very similar to finding an address. Touch

Intersection, and enter the two street names.

.

Finding a Place by Spelling the Name

1. On the Menu page, touch Where to? > Spell Name.

2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters contained in the name. Touch
to enter numbers. Touch to delete the last character entered;

touch and hold to delete the entire entry.

3. Then touch Done.

4. Select the place you want to visit.

5. Touch .

WHERE TO?

TIP: In a search results list, if you do not see the place you want to visit, or you
want to narrow your search results list, touch Spell and enter the name or part of the
name.

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WHERE TO?

Finding a Place Using the Map

Touch and drag anywhere on the Map page to browse the map and view different parts
of the map. You can also touch Where to? > Browse Map.

Tips for Browsing the Map

• Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map.

• Use the

• Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears pointing at the object you

selected.

• Touch

• Touch

• If the GPS if turned off, touch

location.

• Touch

Viewing Places on the Map

You can view a place you have found on the Map page.

1. Touch Show Map.

2. Drag the map, and zoom in or out as necessary. Touch Back when you are

done.

and icons to zoom in and out.

Go to navigate to the selected location.

Save to save this location to your Favorites.

Set Loc. to set your location to the selected

Back to return to the previous screen.

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Expanding Your Search

1. On the Menu page, touch Where to? > Near.

2. Select an option. Touch OK.

Where I Am Now—searches for places near your current location.

A Different City—searches for places near the city you enter.

WHERE TO?

My Current Route

—searches for places along the route you are currently navigating.

My Destination—searches for places near your route destination.

NOTE: Your nüvi automatically searches for places near your current location.

Adding Stops to Your Route

You can add a stop (via point) to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the via point
and then to your final destination.

1. With a route active, go to the Menu page, and touch Where to?.

2. Search for the extra stop.

3. Touch .

4. Touch Yes to add this stop before your destination.

NOTE: You can add only one via point to your route.

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WHERE TO?

Adding a Detour to a Route

If you need to take a detour from your current route, select Detour on the Menu page
of the nüvi. The nüvi calculates a new route and provides you with new instructions.
The nüvi attempts to get you back on your original route, as soon as possible.

1. On the Map page, select Menu to return to the Menu page.

2. Select Detour, and the nüvi creates a new route, if possible.

On some routes, the route you are currently taking might be the only reasonable
option. In this case, you cannot take a detour.

Stopping Your Route

If you want to stop your current route, return to the Menu page and select Stop.

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MY LOCATIONS

MY LOCATIONS

Understanding My Locations

You can save all of your favorite places in My Locations. You can also save your
home location in My Locations.

Saving Places You Find

1. After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save.

2. Touch OK. The place is saved in My Locations > Favorites.

Finding Saved Places

1. On the Menu page, touch Where to? > My Locations > Favorites.

2. Select a place.

3. Touch

Saving Your Current Location

Touch anywhere on the Map page. An arrow points to your current location. Touch

Set Loc. Your current location is saved in Favorites.

.

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MY LOCATIONS

Setting a Home Location

You can set a Home location for the place you return to most often. After you have set
your Home, you can easily Go Home.

1. On the Menu page, touch Where to? > My Locations > Set Home.

2. Select an option.

Going Home

After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time.
Touch My Locations > Go Home.

Editing Saved Places

You can change the name of a saved place and its symbol on the map.

1. On the Menu page, touch Where to? > My Locations > Favorites.

2. Select the place you want to edit.

3. Touch the Edit button. The Edit window opens.

4. Touch a button to change the name or the map symbol, or to delete the item.

Deleting Saved Places

To delete a saved place, touch Delete. Then touch Yes.

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TRAVEL KIT

TRAVEL KIT

The travel kit provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across
town or across the globe. Touch Help to learn more about the nüvi Travel Kit.

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit.

2. Touch the item you want to open.

To purchase a Travel Kit accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/
products/nuvi310/ or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360/, and click the Accessories
link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories.

Using the Language Guide

The Garmin Language Guide is an optional accessory. The Language Guide puts data
from Oxford’s multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of
your hand. A sample version of the Garmin Language Guide is provided.

NOTE: Only the nüvi 360 can verbally translate words and phrases in the Language
Guide. The nüvi 310 can display this information.

Loading the Language Guide

When you receive the Garmin Language Guide SD card, you must load the data on
the nüvi. Follow the directions on the package or in the nüvi help file.

All dictionary, word, and phrase content is © Oxford University Press. Voice files are
© Scansoft.

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TRAVEL KIT

Translating Words and Phrases

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Language Guide.

2. Touch Words and Phrases.

3. Touch Language.

4. Select the From and To languages and touch Back.

5. Select a category.

6. Search for a phrase, and touch it.

7. Touch to hear the translation.

Words and Phrases Tips

• Use Keywords in Phrases to find all phrases that contain a specific word.

• Touch

Search to spell the word.

• Touch an underlined word to replace the word.

• Touch

More Variations to change words in the phrase or to get a different

translation.

• If you cannot find what you are looking for in

Words and Phrases, look in the

Bilingual Dictionaries.

Using the Bilingual Dictionaries

The Garmin Language Guide provides five bilingual dictionaries. You can easily
translate words and hear their pronunciation using the Bilingual Dictionaries.

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Language Guide.

2. Touch Bilingual Dictionaries.

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TRAVEL KIT

3. Touch a translation option. If necessary, touch To English.

4. Search for the word and touch it.

5. Touch

to hear the word spoken.

Bilingual Tips

• Touch Search to spell the word or the beginning of the word.

• Touch

Legend to view the legend for the selected language. The Legend contains

information on abbreviations, labels, and pronunciation symbols used in each
dictionary.

Using the Travel Guide

The Travel Guide is an optional accessory. Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin
Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and
hotels. Your nüvi comes with a few sample travel guide points.

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Travel Guide.

2. Touch a location.

3. Touch a category. Touch a sub-category, if necessary.

4. Touch an entry.

5. Touch Go to go to the location. Touch Map to display this item on a map.

Using the SaversGuide

The SaversGuide® is an optional accessory that is available only in North America.
With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your nüvi

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is a digital coupon book that notifies you of merchants near your current location
where you are eligible for a discount, such as restaurants, hotels, dry cleaners, movie
theaters, and auto repair shops.

Listening to MP3 Files

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > MP3 Player.

2. Touch Browse.

3. Select a category.

4. To play the entire category from the beginning of the list, touch Play All. To

play starting with a specific song, touch the title.

5. Touch Back to exit the MP3 page to view other pages, such as the Map page.

Touch to adjust the volume.

Tap

Tap

Touch

Touch

When you are listening to music or an audible book, quickly press the

to go to the beginning of the song; touch and hold to skip back.

to skip to the end of the song; touch and hold to skip ahead.

to pause the song.

to repeat. Touch to shuffle.

Power
button twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Press Back to return to
the previous page you were viewing (such as the map).

NOTE: The nüvi plays MP3 files only; it does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files.

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Playing Audible Books

Your nüvi provides sample Audible books, which are only portions of the book.
Purchase full books from Audible.com at www.garmin.audible.com.

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Audible Book Player.

2. Touch Browse.

3. Touch a book title.

Touch to adjust the volume.

Tap

to jump back. Tap to skip ahead. Press and hold to move more quickly.

Touch to pause the book.

Touch the book cover art to view book information.

When you are listening to music or an Audible book, quickly press the

Power
button twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Press Back to return to
the previous page you were viewing (such as the Map page).

Using Bookmarks

To create a bookmark, touch and Bookmark. To view your bookmarks,
touch and then touch a bookmark. Touch Play to listen to the book from the
bookmark.

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Loading Audible Books to Your nüvi

To purchase a book, go to www.garmin.audible.com and create an Audible.com
account. After you create an account, download AudibleManager to your personal
computer. Then you can purchase a book and download it to your nüvi.

Before you can listen to an audible book, you must activate your nüvi. The first time
you open AudibleManager, you are led through the activation process.

Step 1: Activate Your nüvi with AudibleManager

Before you can listen to a book you have downloaded from Audible.com, you must
activate your nüvi. This is a one-time process.

1. Disconnect your nüvi from your computer: double-click the Unplug or Eject

icon in your system tray. Select “USB Mass Storage Device” and click

Stop. Select the nüvi drives, and click OK. Unplug the USB cable from your

nüvi.

2. From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager icon to open

AudibleManager.

3. In the “Choose your device” window, click the box next to “Garmin - nüvi” to

place a check mark in the box. Click Next.

4. Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next.

5. Connect your nüvi to your computer using the USB cable. Wait a few moments
for AudibleManager to detect your nüvi.

6. Select Activate my player(s), and click Next.

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7. Please wait while AudibleManager attempts to activate your nüvi. Upon
completion, you will receive a message saying the process has been
successful. Click Finish.

NOTE: If you are unable to connect to the Internet or have any other problems
activating your nüvi, refer to the AudibleManager Help File. Select Help from the
menu, and then click Help.

Step 2: Connect your nüvi to the computer

1. Connect the mini-USB connector to the side of the nüvi.

2. Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer.

3. If you want to load the book on your SD card, insert the SD card in the slot in
your nüvi.

Step 3: Download the book to your computer

Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading
books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi.

1. From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager icon to open
AudibleManager.

2. Click the Go to My Library Online button on the top center of
the window. Your Audible.com library opens, displaying the books you have
purchased.

3. Click Get it Now to download the book to your computer.

4. Select a format, and click Download.

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Step 4: Transfer the book to your nüvi

Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading
books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi. You must first activate your
nüvi before transferring books.

1. Open AudibleManager.

2. Select the Internal Drive or External Drive (SD card) in the lower portion of the
window.

3. Select the book title. Click the Add to Garmin - nüvi button in the top
left corner.

4. Select how much of the book you want to load. You can load small sections at
a time to save memory. Click OK. AudibleManager transfers the book to your
nüvi.

5. When you are finished, double-click the

Unplug or Eject Hardware icon

.

Click Stop, and then click OK.

Add to Garmin -

nüvi icon

Go to My Library

Online icon

AudibleManager Program

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Books in your

AudibleManager

library

Book loaded
on your nüvi

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Viewing Pictures

You can view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi using the Picture Viewer.

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Picture Viewer.

2. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it.

Viewing a Slide Show

Touch Slide Show to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few moments
and then displays the next image. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide
show.

TIP: Touch Rotate to rotate the image 90°.

Using the World Clock

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > World Clock.

2. To change a city listed, touch the city.

3. Select a new time zone (or city). Touch OK when done.

4. Touch World Map to view a map.

5. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. Touch World Clock to view the
clocks again, or Back to exit.

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Converting Currency

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Currency Converter.

2. Touch a currency button to change the currency.

3. Select a currency, and touch OK.

4. Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert.

5. Enter the number. Touch Done.

6. Touch Clear to convert a different value.

Updating Conversion Rates

The nüvi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are
always using the most current rates.

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Currency Converter.

2. Touch Update.

3. Touch the rate you want to update.

4. Touch to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate, and touch Done.

5. Touch Save to finish.

TIP: Touch Restore to use the original conversion rate.

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TIP: Touch and hold to erase the entire entry.

Converting Measurements

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Measurement Converter.

2. Select a type of measurement, and touch OK.

3. Touch a unit of measure that you want to change.

4. Select a unit of measure, and touch OK. Repeat, if necessary.

5. Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value.

6 Enter a value, and touch Done.

7. Touch Clear to enter another measurement.

Using the Calculator

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Calculator.

2. Enter the first number of your calculation.

3. Touch an operator (÷, x, -, or +).

4. Enter the second number of your calculation.

5. Touch =.

6. Touch to make a new calculation.

Touch . to add a decimal.

Touch

± to make the number negative or positive.

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Touch

% to make the number a percent (0.01).

Touch to clear the entry.

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USING BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY

USING BLUETOOTH® TECHNOLOGY

If you have a phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, and your phone is supported
by the nüvi (see www.garmin.com/bluetooth/), you can use your nüvi as a hands-free
device. You can speak into the front of the nüvi, and listen to the conversation over
the nüvi speaker. To use this hands-free feature, you must pair (connect) your phone
with the nüvi. You can initiate this pairing from the phone settings or from the nüvi
settings. Refer to your phone’s documentation for more information.

To

pair using the phone settings:

1. Access the phone’s Settings menu.

2. Access the phone’s Bluetooth technology settings. Sometimes these are in a
Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu.

3. Search for devices. The nüvi must be 10 meters or closer and turned on.

4. Select the nüvi from the list of devices.

5. Enter the nüvi PIN (personal identification number), 1234, into your phone.

To pair using the nüvi settings:

1. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Verify that the Bluetooth field is set to Enabled.

3. Touch Add to search for available devices, or touch Change if you want to use
a device that is already on the list.

4. Select your phone and touch OK, or touch Add Device and OK.

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5. If adding, set your phone to Find Me/Discoverable/Visible mode, and touch

OK. Enter passkey 1234 on your phone, when prompted. The Phone icon

appears on the Menu page if the pairing is successful.

When you turn on the nüvi, it tries to pair with the last phone with which it paired.
After the initial pairing, you can set some phones to automatically attempt pairing
with a designated device when the phone is turned on.

To enable or disable the Bluetooth technology:

1. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Set the Bluetooth field to Enabled to turn on the Bluetooth technology of your
nüvi. Then you must pair the nüvi with your phone to use the technology. The

Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the nüvi is enabled.

To disconnect your nüvi from your phone, or to prevent a phone from

automatically pairing, touch Disabled.

Placing and Answering Calls

Ensure that your phone is paired with your nüvi before you place or receive a call.

To place a direct call:

1. On the Menu page, touch > Dial.

2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.

3. To end the call, touch (the In-Call button that pops up on the screen),
and then touch . If you are calling a number that requires you to enter
information using a keypad during the call (for example, entering a password
for your voicemail), go to step 4.

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4. Touch during the call, and then touch .

5. Enter the required information. Touch

Back when you are finished.

6. To end the call, touch , and then touch .

To call a POI (point of interest):

1. On the Menu page, touch > POI Dial.

2. Search for the POI that you want to call.

3. Touch

to call the POI. To end the call, touch and then touch .

To answer a call:

1. When you receive a call, an “Incoming Call” message appears on the nüvi.
Touch Answer, or you can touch Ignore.

2. To end the call, touch , and then touch .

Handling Simultaneous Calls

If your phone supports simultaneous calls, and during your current call you receive a
second call, the nüvi displays the “Incoming Call” message. If you answer the second
call, the first call is placed on hold. Then you have the option of switching back and
forth between the calls, or you can end a call.

Using the Phone Book

If your phone supports phone book transfer, when your phone pairs with the nüvi,
the phone book automatically loads into the nüvi. After pairing, it might take a few
minutes for the phone book to be available. You can also place a call using your phone
book entries. On the Menu page, touch > Phone Book.

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Using Call History

Touch Call History to access information about the phone numbers that you last
dialed, last received calls from, and those calls that you missed.

Using Call Home

1. Touch Call Home to set up or change your home information, so that you can
quickly call home. The first time that you use this function, follow the prompts
to enter your home information, and then touch Save.

2. If you want to set your phone number, follow the prompts, and then touch

Done. The nüvi calls your home phone number.

Using Voice Dial

To use the Voice Dial function of the nüvi, your phone must support voice dial. On the

Menu page, touch > Voice Dial.

Using Status

To access information about the phone signal, battery status, and carrier name of your
phone, on the Menu page, touch > Status.

Removing a Phone from the List

1. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Touch Change.

3. Touch the device name that you want to remove, and then touch Remove.

4. To confirm, touch Yes.

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Dropping a Connection

You can drop the connection between your phone and the nüvi.

1. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Touch Change.

3. Touch the device name that you want to remove, and then touch Drop.

4. To confirm, touch Yes.

Changing the Friendly Name

The friendly name is the name that identifies your nüvi. The phone and the nüvi use
this name when pairing.

To change the friendly name:

1. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Touch Edit.

3. Use the keyboard to enter the friendly name, and then touch Done.

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USING AN FM TMC TRAFFIC RECEIVER

Using an optional Garmin FM TMC Traffic Receiver, your nüvi can receive and
use traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System (RDS). When a
traffic message is received, your nüvi displays the event on the map and can change
your route to avoid the traffic incident. For more information about FM TMC
Traffic Receivers for the nüvi, visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). For
participating subscription providers, refer to the Garmin Web site at
www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.

Connecting the FM TMC Traffic Receiver to Your nüvi

Place your nüvi in the auto mount, and plug it into the 12/24-volt adapter. Plug the
Traffic Receiver’s mini-USB cable into the mini-USB connector located on the side of
the nüvi.

NOTE: You can only access the traffic information and settings if the nüvi is
connected to external power and an FM TMC Traffic Receiver, such as a GTM 10.

Connecting the FM TMC Traffic Receiver to the nüvi

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Viewing Traffic Incidents

1. On the Menu page, touch to display a list of traffic incidents.

2. Select an item to view details.

3. Select an option.

Avoiding Traffic

The Map page displays when there is a traffic incident on your current route or
on the current road. When you are following a route, touch to avoid the traffic.

1. From the map page, touch .

2. Select an item to view details.

3. Touch Avoid.

Traffic Symbols and Color Codes

International Meaning

Road Condition

Road Construction

Congestion

Accident

Incident

Information

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North

American

Color

Green

Yellow

Red

Severity and

Meaning

Low; traffic is

flowing normally

Medium; traffic is

congested

High; traffic is

heavily congested

or stopped

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Traffic symbol

Color code

Traffic Map Page Traffic Incidents List

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MANAGING FILES ON YOUR NÜVI

MANAGING FILES ON YOUR NÜVI

You can store files (such as JPEG images and MP3 music files) in the nüvi’s internal
memory or on an optional SD card.

NOTE: The nüvi cannot communicate with Windows® 95, Windows 98, or

Windows Me.

Supported File Types

• MP3 music files

• JPG image files

• AA audible book files

• GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader

• GPX waypoint files from MapSource

• Maps from MapSource

NOTE: The nüvi does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files.

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Loading Items to Your nüvi

Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional)

The SD card slot is located on the side of the nüvi. To insert or remove the card, press
it in until it clicks.

Inserting an SD Card

Connecting the USB Cable

Step 2: Connect the USB Cable

1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the connector on the side of the nüvi.

2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.

After you connect your nüvi to your computer, one or two additional drives

appear in your computer’s list of drives: “Garmin nüvi” and possibly “nüvi sd.”
“Garmin nüvi” is the available storage in the nüvi’s internal memory. “nüvi sd”
is the SD card inserted into the nüvi. If you do not have an SD card inserted in
your nüvi, the “nüvi sd” drive might not appear in the list.

NOTE: On some Windows Operating Systems, the nüvi drives may not be named
automatically. See your Windows help file to learn how to rename the drives.

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Step 3: Transfer Files to Your nüvi

1. Connect the nüvi to your computer.

2. Double-click the

3. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy.

4. Highlight the file and select Edit > Copy.

5. Open the “nüvi” or “nüvi sd” drive.

6. Select Edit > Paste. The file then appears in the list of files on the nüvi
memory or SD card.

My Computer icon on your computer’s desktop.

Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable

When you are finished transferring files, double-click the Unplug or Eject icon
in your system tray. Select “USB Mass Storage Device,” and click Stop. Select the
nüvi drives, and click OK. You can disconnect your nüvi from your computer now.

Deleting Files from Your nüvi

You can delete files from your nüvi just as you would delete files from your computer.

With the nüvi connected to your computer, open My Computer. Open your “Garmin
nüvi” or “nüvi sd” drive. Highlight the file that you want to delete from your nüvi, and
press the Delete key on your computer’s keyboard.

CAUTION: If you are not sure about a file’s purpose, do NOT delete it. Your
nüvi memory contains important map data files that should NOT be deleted. Be
especially cautious of files located in folders entitled “Garmin.”

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CUSTOMIZING THE NÜVI

To change nüvi settings, touch Settings from the Menu page. See the following
pages for more information.

1. On the Menu page, touch Settings.

2. Touch the setting you want to change.

Restoring Settings

To restore all settings you have changed:

1. On the Menu page, touch Settings.

2. Touch Restore.

To restore settings for an individual category, such as Map, touch Restore on that
particular page.

Changing the Map Settings

To change the map settings, on the Menu page, touch Settings > Map.

Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail shown on the map. Displaying more detail
causes the map to redraw slowly.

Map View

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—change the perspective of the Map page.

• Track Up—display the map in _2 dimensions (2D) with your direction of

travel at the top.

• North Up—display the map in 2D with North at the top.

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• 3D View—display the map in 3 dimensions (3D), Track Up orientation. This is

the default map view.

Vehicle—provides choices of vehicles for your map. The default is

Map outlines—turns on or off the supplemental map outlines.

Map Info—view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their version.

.

Changing the System Settings

To change the system settings, on the Menu page, touch Settings > System.

GPS Mode—enable and disable GPS and WAAS/EGNOS. Select Normal for normal
GPS (no WAAS or EGNOS). For information about WAAS and EGNOS, go to
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html.

Safe Mode—turn on or off the Safe Mode feature. When your vehicle is moving, Safe
Mode disables all unit functions that require significant operator attention and could
become a distraction while driving.

Garmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock™ to lock your nüvi. Enter a 4-digit PIN and set
a security location. Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the 4-digit PIN or drive to
the security location.

Touch Tones

Proximity

option is only visible if you have loaded Custom POIs.

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—disable or enable the tone that sounds each time you touch the screen.

Alarms—turn on or off the alerts when you approach Custom POIs. This

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About—display your nüvi’s software version number, unit ID number, and audio
version number. You need this information to update the system software or purchase
additional map data.

Changing the Locale Settings

To change the locale settings, on the Menu page, touch Settings > Locale.

View the location settings, such as language and time zone. Touch
the settings. On each screen, touch the setting you want, and then touch Next.

Locale—select your location.

Text Language

Text Language does not change the language of map data, such as street names and
places or user-entered data.

Voice Language—change the language for all voice prompts and messages. Your
nüvi contains two different types of voice languages: text-to-speech and pre-recorded.

Languages noted with a person’s name are text-to-speech (TTS) voices: for
example, American English-Jill is a text-to-speech voice. The text-to-speech
voices “read” and “speak” the same words that are displayed on the nüvi. The
voices have an extensive vocabulary, and they pronounce the street names as
you approach turns.

The pre-recorded voices have a limited vocabulary and do not speak names of
locations or streets.

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—change all on-screen text to the selected language. Changing the

Change to adjust

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Time Zone—select a time zone or nearby city from the list.
Daylight Saving—set to On, Off , or Auto if it is available.
Time Format—choose a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format.
Units—Change units of measure to kilometers (Metric) or miles (Statute).

Changing the Display Settings

To change the display settings, on the Menu page, touch Settings > Display.

Color Mode

—select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a black

background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two.

Backlight Timeout

—select the length of time the backlight stays on after external
power is removed. Reducing the time the backlight stays on increases your battery
life.

Touch Screen

—recalibrates (or realigns) the touch screen to respond properly. Touch

Recalibrate and then follow the directions.

PictureIt

—enables you to take a screen shot when you quickly press and release the

Power button. The screen shots are saved in the “PictureIt” folder on your “nüvi”

drive.

NOTE: When PictureIt is On, the Quick Settings screen does not open when you
press the

Power button.

Splash Screen—select an image to be shown when you turn on the nüvi. First, load
JPEG images on your nüvi or SD card using USB Mass Storage Mode.

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Changing the Navigation Settings

To change the navigation settings, on the Menu page, touch Settings >

Navigation.

Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route. Select Faster Time

to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. Select Shorter
Distance to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to
drive.

Vehicle

—specify your vehicle type to optimize routes.

Avoidances

to avoid on your routes. The nüvi uses these road types only if alternative routes take
you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available. If you have an FM TMC
Traffic Receiver, you can also avoid traffic incidents.

Attention Tone—turn on or off the attention tone.

Voice Prompts

system status.

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—touch Enabled to access the road types. Select the road types you want

—select when you want the nüvi to announce route navigation and

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Changing the Bluetooth Settings

To change the Bluetooth settings, on the Menu page, touch Settings > Bluetooth.

Connections—select a device to connect to. Select Add Device to search the area
for cellular phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Set your cell phone to Find
Me, Discoverable, or Visible, and then touch OK. The nüvi searches for all Bluetooth
wireless devices in the area and lists them. Select your phone, and then touch OK.
Enter the nüvi’s PIN in your phone.

NOTE: The nüvi’s PIN code (or passkey) is 1234.

Drop—disconnect the nüvi from your phone.

Remove—remove a device from the device list. Touch the device, then touch

Remove.

Bluetooth—enable and disable the Bluetooth component.

Friendly Name—select to enter a friendly name that identifies your nüvi on devices

that are Bluetooth enabled. Touch Done after you have entered the name.

Restore

—restore the original Bluetooth settings. Restoring the Bluetooth settings will

not clear the pairing information.

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Changing the Traffic Settings

To change the traffic settings, on the Menu page, touch Settings > Traffic.

Adding a Subscription

Your FM TMC Traffic Receiver might have a trial subscription, or you might be in
an area with free service. You can also add subscriptions to expand your service area.
You need your FM TMC Traffic Receiver’s Unit ID. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic
to purchase a traffic subscription and obtain a 25-character traffic subscription code.

1. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Traffic. The subscriptions for the

Garmin FM TMC Traffic Receiver are listed.

2. Touch Add, and follow the instructions.

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APPENDIX

APPENDIX

Mounting the nüvi on Your Dashboard

Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your nüvi to the dashboard.

Important: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after
it is installed.

To install the mounting disk:

1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you will place the disk.

2. Remove the backing from the permanent mounting adhesive on the bottom of
the disk and place the disk on the dashboard.

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

4. Flip the suction lever down to secure the suction cup mount to the disk.

Suction cup mount

Suction lever

Disk

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Removing the nüvi and the Mount

1. To remove the nüvi, press up on the tab on the bottom of the cradle.

2. Lift the nüvi off of the mount.

3. To remove the suction cup from the windshield, flip the lever toward you.

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

Removing the Cradle from the Mount

To remove the cradle from the mount arm, turn the cradle to one side. The cradle will
snap off the ball socket.

To replace the cradle, snap the cradle on the ball socket.

Custom POIs (Points of Interest)

Your nüvi accepts custom points of interest (POI) databases, available from various
companies on the Internet. Some custom POI databases contain alert information
for points such as safety cameras and school zones. Your nüvi can notify you with a
proximity alarm when you approach one of these points.

After downloading your POI database, use the Garmin POI Loader to install the POIs
into your nüvi. The POI Loader is available at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310/ or
www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360/. Select Updates and Downloads.

Using the POI Loader program, you can store the Custom POIs on your “nüvi” drive
or your SD card. You can also customize the proximity alert settings for each POI
using the POI Loader. Refer to the POI Loader Help file for more information; press
F1 to open the Help file.

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To view your Custom POIs, touch My Locations > Custom POIs.

To

delete the Custom POIs and Favorites from your nüvi, touch Where To? from
the Menu page. Touch My Locations > Delete All. Touch Yes to delete all of your
Favorites and your Custom POIs.

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

Caring for Your nüvi

Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged
if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your
nüvi, avoid dropping your nüvi and operating it in high shock/vibration environments.

Cleaning the nüvi

The nüvi is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user
maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the nüvi’s outer casing (not the touch screen)
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid
chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.

Cleaning the Touch Screen

Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol,
or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the
touch screen.

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APPENDIX

Protecting Your nüvi

Follow the cautions below to protect your nüvi from damage:

• Do not store the nüvi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can
occur (such as in the trunk of a car), as permanent damage may result.

• Do not expose the nüvi to water. Contact with water can cause this nüvi to
malfunction.

• Do not leave your nüvi in plain sight when you leave your vehicle. Take your
nüvi with you or remove it from view to avoid theft.

• Though a PDA stylus can also be used to operate the touch screen, never
attempt this while operating a vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp object to
operate the touch screen, because it can damage the screen.

• To help prevent theft, use the Garmin Lock feature.

Changing the Fuse

An AGC/3AG 2 Amp, high-breaking capacity, 1500 A-rated fuse is located at the tip
of the vehicle adapter. Periodically, you may need to change the fuse. Unscrew the
black, round end piece and replace the fuse.

Unscrew

Updating the nüvi Software

Garmin periodically updates its software and map data. If you register your nüvi, you
will receive notification of updates. To check for system software updates, go to
www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310/ or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360/, and
select Software Updates. To check for map software updates, go to
www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp.

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APPENDIX

Purchasing MapSource Maps

You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps
on your nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. Follow the instructions
that come with the new map data to properly install the maps to your computer and
nüvi. To enable additional maps, you need your unit ID and serial number. To load
maps to your nüvi memory or SD card, select the name for your “Garmin nüvi” drive
or SD card drive. Refer to the MapSource help file for more information about using
MapSource and loading maps on your Garmin GPS.

Loading MapSource Waypoints

Using MapSource, you can save locations (also called waypoints) and transfer them to
your nüvi. (For more information, see the help file; press F1 to open the help file.)

After you create the waypoints, select File > Save. Select GPS eXchange Format
(*.gpx) for the Save as Type. Click the Save button.

With the nüvi connected to your computer, copy the *.gpx file into in the
Garmin\Waypoints folder in the “Garmin nüvi” drive. The waypoints you created in
MapSource are now in My Locations > Favorites.

Viewing Your Saved Locations in MapSource

You can view the locations you saved in your nüvi using the MapSource program.

In MapSource, select File > Open. Select GPS eXchange Format (*.gpx) for Files

of Type. Browse to find the Garmin\Waypoints folder on your “nüvi” drive. Select

Waypoints.gpx, and click Open.

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USB Interface Troubleshooting

Problem/Question Solution/Answer

APPENDIX

How do I know my
nüvi is in USB Mass
Storage Mode?

When your nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture
of a nüvi connected to a computer is shown. Also, you
should see a new Removable Disk Drive listed in My
Computer.

1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer.

2. Turn the nüvi off and then back on again.

My computer never
senses that the nüvi
is connected.

3. Plug the USB cable into your computer. The nüvi
automatically turns on and goes into USB Mass
Storage Mode.

The nüvi cannot communicate with Windows

®

95,

Windows 98, or Windows Me.

Try the solution listed above.

I cannot find any
drives named “nüvi”
in my list of drives.

If you have several network drives mapped on your
computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive
letters to your nüvi drives. Follow the steps on the
following page to assign your drive letters.

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APPENDIX

I keep getting a
message saying
“Unsafe Removal
of Device” when
I unplug the USB
cable.

How can I rename
my nüvi drives?

How do I map
my nüvi drives in
Windows?

When you are ready to disconnect your nüvi from your
computer, double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in
your system tray. Select “USB Mass Storage Device” and
click Stop. Select the nüvi drives and click OK. You can
disconnect your nüvi from your computer now.

1. Open My Computer.

2. Select the drive you want to rename.

3. Right-click your mouse and select

Rename.

4. Type the new name and press the Return key.

1. Turn off your nüvi.

2. Plug in the USB cable to the nüvi and your computer.
Your nüvi automatically turns on.

3. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel >

Administrative Tools > Computer Management >
Storage > Disk Management.

4. Click a nüvi removable disk drive (either the internal
memory or your SD Card drive). Right-click your
mouse and select Change Drive Letter and Path….

5. Select Change…, select a drive letter from the drop­down list, and click OK.

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nüvi Troubleshooting

Problem/Question Solution/Answer

APPENDIX

My battery gauge does not
seem accurate.

The touch screen is not
responding to my taps
properly.

Allow the nüvi to fully discharge and then fully
charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle).

Calibrate the screen. On the Menu page, touch

Settings > Display. Touch the Recalibrate button

and follow the on-screen instructions.

Battery Information

Your nüvi contains an internal (non-removable) lithium-ion battery. Contact your local
waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the nüvi.

Battery Tips

• Your nüvi’s battery should last 4 to 8 hours, depending on usage.

• To extend the battery life, reduce the time the backlight stays on. On the Menu
page, select Settings > Display > Backlight Timeout to change the setting.

• Close the antenna when you do not need to receive

• To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and
then fully charge it. You should not need to do this very often.

• Do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to
excessive heat.

nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual 53

GPS signals.

APPENDIX

Battery Gauge

The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the
internal battery. Periodically, you might notice that the battery gauge is not completely
accurate. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and
then fully charge it without interrupting the charging. For best results, do not unplug
the nüvi until it is totally charged.

Battery charging or connected to external power
Full battery

Battery 3/4 full
Battery 1/2 full

Battery 1/4 full

About GPS Satellite Signals

Your nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to operate.
If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, the nüvi might
not acquire satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your
nüvi, or close the antenna to turn off the GPS and use it indoors.

When the nüvi acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are
green . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or disappear .
Touch the signals strength bars in the upper-left corner of the Menu page to view GPS
information. Touch any where on the screen to return to the Menu page.

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APPENDIX

Speed

Direction of

travel

Sky view

GPS
Status

Elevation

Satellite signal
strength bars

The sky view shows the satellites from which you are receiving. The satellite signal
strength bars indicate the strength of each satellite you are receiving.

For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/
aboutGPS.

Using a Remote Antenna

You can use an optional external remote antenna. This is very helpful when operating
the nüvi in a vehicle with a coated windshield or an in-screen (in the window) heating
system, which can block GPS signals. Connect the antenna to the connector located
on the back of the nüvi. To purchase, go to the Garmin Web site at
www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310/ or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360/, and
select the Accessories link.

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APPENDIX

Technical Specifications

Size: 3.87” W x 2.91” H x 0.87” D (9.83 x 7.39 x 2.21 cm)

Weight

: 5.1 oz (144.6 g)

Display: 3.5” (8.89 cm), 2.8” W x 2.1” H (7.2 x 5.4 cm);
320 x 240 pixels; QVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and anti-glare
touch screen

Case: Not waterproof or IPXO

Temperature range

Data storage: Internal memory and optional Removable SD card. Data stored

indefinitely

PC interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play

Power Input: 12/24 VDC

Usage: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC

Battery life: 4 to 8 hours depending on usage

Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm

For a complete list of specifications, visit the Garmin Web site at
www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310/ or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360/.

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: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)

GPS Performance

Receiver: WAAS enabled

Acquisition times*:

Warm: < 1 sec
Cold: < 38 sec
Factory Reset: < 45 sec

*On average for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky

Update rate: 1/sec, continuous

APPENDIX

GPS Accuracy

Position: < 10 meters, typical
Velocity: 0.5 meter/sec RMS

GPS (WAAS) Accuracy

Position: < 5 meters, typical
Velocity: 0.5 meter/sec RMS

:

:

Optional Accessories

For more information about optional accessories for the nüvi 310/360, go to the
Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310/ or www.garmin.com/
products/nuvi360/, and click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin
dealer to purchase accessories.

• FM TMC Traffic Receivers

• External remote antenna

• External microphone

• Travel Kit accessories

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APPENDIX

FCC Compliance

The nüvi 310/360 complies with Part 15 of
the FCC interference limits for Class B digital
devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These
limits are designed to provide more reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation, and are more stringent
than “outdoor” requirements.

Operation of this device is subject to the
following conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and may cause
harmful interference to radio communications
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

The nüvi does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Repairs should only be made by an
authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized
repairs or modifications could result in permanent
damage to the equipment, and void your warranty
and your authority to operate this device under
Part 15 regulations.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Garmin declares that this nüvi 310/360
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.

To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see
the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product:
www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310
garmin.com/products/nuvi360/. Click Manuals,
and then select the Declaration of Conformity.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

/ or www.

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APPENDIX

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE nüvi, YOU AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use
the software embedded in this device (the
“Software”) in binary executable form in the
normal operation of the product. Title, ownership
rights, and intellectual property rights in and to
the Software remain in Garmin.

You acknowledge that the Software is the
property of Garmin and is protected under the
United States of America copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. You further
acknowledge that the structure, organization, and
code of the Software are valuable trade secrets
of Garmin and that the Software in source code
form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin.
You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify,
reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to
human readable form the Software or any part
thereof or create any derivative works based on
the Software. You agree not to export or re-export
the Software to any country in violation of
the export control laws of the United States of
America.

nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual 59

Limited Warranty

This Garmin product is warranted to be free
from defects in materials or workmanship for
one year from the date of purchase. Within this
period, Garmin will at its sole option repair
or replace any components that fail in normal
use. Such repairs or replacement will be made
at no charge to the customer for parts or labor,
provided that the customer shall be responsible
for any transportation cost. This warranty does not
cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or
unauthorized alteration or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY
ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE,
MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE

APPENDIX

PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or
replace the unit or software or offer a full refund
of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH
REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH
OF WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service, contact your local
Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product
Support for shipping instructions and an RMA
tracking number. The unit should be securely
packed with the tracking number clearly written
on the outside of the package. The unit should
then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any
Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the
original sales receipt is required as the proof of
purchase for warranty repairs.

Garmin International, Inc.
1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial
Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K.
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]

Online Auction Purchases:

through online auctions are not eligible for
rebates or other special offers from Garmin.
Online auction confirmations are not accepted for
warranty verification. To obtain warranty service,
an original or copy of the sales receipt from the
original retailer is required. Garmin will not
replace missing components from any package
purchased through an online auction.

International Purchases: A separate warranty
is provided by international distributors for
units purchased outside the United States. This
warranty is provided by the local in-country
distributor and this distributor provides local
service for your unit. Distributor warranties are
only valid in the area of intended distribution.
Units purchased in the United States or Canada
must be returned to the Garmin service center in
the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada,
or Taiwan for service.

Products sold

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INDEX

Symbols

2 dimensional 39
3 dimensional 40

A

about button 41
accessories 57
adding a device 28
antenna 55
anti-theft feature 4
attention tone 43
Audible books

transferring 24
audio version 41
avoiding road types 43
avoiding traffic 34, 43

B

backlight timeout 42
battery status 6
bilingual dictionaries 18
Bluetooth 28
Bluetooth technology icon 6
brightness 3
brightness, screen 3
browse the map 12

C

calculator 27
car 5
caring for your nüvi 48
caution statement vii
changing the paired device 28
changing the screen car 5
changing the settings 39
computer connection 37
connecting the USB cable 37
converting currency 26

updating conversion rates

26
currency 26
current location, saving 15
current route page 8
customizing your nüvi 39

language 43
map 39
navigation 43
system setup 40

custom POIs (points of inter-

est) 47

D

daylight saving 42
delete

character 11
custom POIs 48
files from the nüvi 38

INDEX

saved places 16

user data 4
detour, adding 14
disconnecting your nüvi 38, 52
discoverable mode 29
drives 37
driving directions 8

E

editing saved places (my loca-

tions) 16
EGNOS 40
eject USB 38
expanding your search 13

F

files

deleting 38

managing 36

supported types 38

transferring 38
finding places

by name 10

intersection 11

item on the map 12
find a place near another place

13
find me/discoverable mode
FM TMC traffic receiver 16,

33–35

29

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INDEX

fuse, changing 49
fuse, changing the 49

G

Garmin Lock 4
go home 16
GPS 5, 6, 53

information 54

green bars 6

H

hands-free 28
help 17

K

keyboard 11

L

Language Guide 17, 18
language settings 43
legend, bilingual dictionary 19
lock, screen 3

M

M4A/M4P 20
map 12

browse 12
customize 39

zoom 12
MapSource 50
map info button 40

map outlines 40
map page, understanding the 7
map software

update 49

version 40
map software updates 49
map view 39
measurements 27
menu page 6
metric units 42
MP3 20
mute 3
my locations 15, 16

Favorites 15

N

“nüvi” drive 37, 38
“nüvi sd” 37, 38
narrow your results list

spell the name 11
navigation settings 43
near button 13
next turn page 9
north up 39
nüvi drives 37

O

on-screen keyboard 11
optional accessories 57
ordering optional accessories

57

P

pairing 28
pairing the nüvi 28
PictureIt 42
pictures 25
PIN 5
POI 47
present location, saving 15
proximity alarms 40

Q

quick settings 3

R

recalibrate touch screen 42
reset max speed 8
reset trip 8
restoring settings 39
routing preferences 43

S

safety camera database 47
safe mode 40
satellite signals 6, 54

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saved places

delete 16

edit 16
school zone database 47
screen car 5
screen lock 3
screen shots 42
SD card 37, 56

disk drive 37, 38
security location 5
settings, Bluetooth 28, 29
set your Location 12
show map 12
software version 41
spell the name of a place 11
stop navigation 14
stop USB 38
storing your nüvi 49
subscription, traffic
supported file types 36
system setup 40

45

T

taking screen shots 42
text language 41, 43
theft, preventing 4
theft prevention 4
touch screen

cleaning 48

recalibrating 42

track up 39
traffic

33
avoid 34, 43
events 34
subscription 45
symbols 34

traffic receiver
traffic settings 45
traffic subscription
transferring files 38
translating words and phrases

18

travel kit 17–27
trip information page 7
troubleshooting 53

USB 51

turn-by-turn directions 8
turn off the beeping 40

45

45

U

units 42
unit ID 41
updating software 49
USB 38
user data, deleting 4
using the nüvi Indoors 3

INDEX

V

vehicle type 43
viewing places on the map 12
voice language 41, 44
voice prompts 43
volume 3

W

WAAS 40–45
warning statement vi
words and phrases 18
world clock 25

Z

zoom 12

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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the

life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.

© 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

Garmin International, Inc.

1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.

Garmin Corporation

No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan

www.garmin.co

Part Number 190-00671-00 Rev.

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