Garmin A2AMGB Users Manual
zūmo® 300 Series
Owner’s Manual
Models: zumo 340, 350
March 2012 190-01457-00 Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
Mounting Your Device in a Motorcycle...................................... 1
About the Powered Mount Cables........................................ 1
Installing the Handlebar Base............................................... 1
Attaching the Power Cables to the Motorcycle Mount.......... 1
Attaching the Base Plate to the Motorcycle Mount............... 2
Attaching the Base Plate to the Handlebar Base.................. 2
Installing Your Device in the Motorcycle Mount.................... 2
Removing Your Device from the Motorcycle Mount................... 2
Mounting Your Device in an Automobile.................................... 2
About myDashboard.................................................................. 3
Setting Up myDashboard...................................................... 3
Registering the Device.......................................................... 3
Updating the Software........................................................... 3
nüMaps Guarantee™............................................................ 3
Updating Maps...................................................................... 3
Turning Off the Device............................................................... 3
Resetting the Device............................................................. 3
About Sleep Mode..................................................................... 3
Entering Sleep Mode............................................................. 3
Exiting Sleep Mode............................................................... 3
Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 3
Adjusting the Volume................................................................. 3
Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 3
Acquiring GPS Signals.......................................................... 3
Transportation Modes........................................................... 3
Battery Information................................................................ 3
Setting the Time.................................................................... 4
Using the On-Screen Buttons.................................................... 4
Using the On-Screen Keyboard................................................. 4
About Shortcuts......................................................................... 4
Adding a Shortcut Icon.......................................................... 4
Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 4
Finding Locations.......................................................... 4
About Locations......................................................................... 4
Finding a Location by Category............................................ 4
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar.............................. 4
Changing the Search Area.................................................... 4
Reporting a Closed or Missing Location............................... 4
Rating a Point of Interest....................................................... 5
About Search Tools................................................................... 5
Finding an Address............................................................... 5
Finding an Intersection.......................................................... 5
Finding a City........................................................................ 5
Finding a Location Using Coordinates.................................. 5
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map.............................. 5
Saving a Home Location............................................................ 5
Going Home.......................................................................... 5
Editing Your Home Location Information.............................. 5
Finding Recently Found Destinations........................................ 5
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations...................... 5
Finding Parking.......................................................................... 5
Finding Your Last Parking Spot............................................ 5
Setting a Simulated Location..................................................... 5
Saving Locations........................................................................ 6
Saving a Location.................................................................. 6
Saving Your Current Location............................................... 6
Starting a Route to a Saved Location................................... 6
Editing a Saved Location...................................................... 6
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location........................... 6
Sharing a Saved Location..................................................... 6
Sending a Location to the Device......................................... 6
Loading Photos for Navigation.............................................. 6
Deleting a Saved Location.................................................... 6
Navigation.......................................................................6
Starting a Route......................................................................... 6
Changing the Route Calculation Mode................................. 6
Previewing Multiple Routes................................................... 6
Starting a Route to a Saved Location................................... 6
Your Route on the Map.............................................................. 7
Using the Navigation Map..................................................... 7
Adding a Point to a Route..................................................... 7
Taking a Detour..................................................................... 7
Stopping the Route............................................................... 7
Updating Speed Limits.......................................................... 7
Using Suggested Routes...................................................... 7
About Exit Services.................................................................... 7
Finding Exit Services............................................................. 7
Navigating to an Exit............................................................. 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................................................ 8
Enabling Advanced Detours...................................................... 8
Taking a Detour Around Specified Areas.............................. 8
Navigating Off Road................................................................... 8
Map Pages...................................................................... 8
Customizing the Map................................................................. 8
Customizing the Map Layers................................................. 8
Viewing the Trip Log............................................................. 8
Changing the Map Data Field............................................... 8
Customizing Map Buttons..................................................... 8
Changing the Map Dashboard.............................................. 8
Changing the Map Perspective............................................. 8
Viewing Turns............................................................................ 8
Viewing a List of Turns.......................................................... 8
Viewing the Next Turn........................................................... 8
Viewing Junctions................................................................. 8
Viewing Traffic Alerts............................................................ 8
Viewing Trip Information....................................................... 9
Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 9
Finding Nearby Services....................................................... 9
Getting Directions to Your Current Location......................... 9
Hands-Free Voice Prompts........................................... 9
About Wireless Headsets........................................................... 9
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology.............................. 9
Pairing a Wireless Headset........................................................ 9
Deleting a Paired Headset.................................................... 9
Disconnecting Your Headset................................................. 9
Tips After Pairing the Devices............................................... 9
Using the Apps...............................................................9
Using Help................................................................................. 9
Searching Help Topics.......................................................... 9
Planning a Trip........................................................................... 9
Scheduling a Trip.................................................................. 9
Changing Transportation Modes in a Trip........................... 10
Navigating to a Saved Trip.................................................. 10
Editing a Saved Trip............................................................ 10
TracBack®............................................................................... 10
Following Your Recent Track.............................................. 10
Saving Your Recent Track as a Trip................................... 10
Using the Compass.................................................................. 10
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations............................. 10
Logging Service History........................................................... 10
Adding Service Categories.................................................. 10
Deleting Service Categories................................................ 10
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Deleting Service Records.................................................... 10
Editing a Service Record..................................................... 10
Using the World Clock............................................................. 10
Viewing the World Map....................................................... 10
Setting an Alarm...................................................................... 10
Using the Calculator................................................................. 11
Converting Units...................................................................... 11
Setting Currency Conversion Rates.................................... 11
About Offers............................................................................. 11
Viewing Offers..................................................................... 11
Viewing an Offer List........................................................... 11
Disabling Traffic and Offers................................................. 11
Using the Language Guide...................................................... 11
Purchasing the Language Guide......................................... 11
Selecting Languages in the Language Guide..................... 11
Translating Words and Phrases.......................................... 11
Using a Bilingual Dictionary................................................ 11
Traffic............................................................................ 11
Receiving Traffic Data.............................................................. 11
Traffic Receiver........................................................................ 11
About the Traffic Icon.......................................................... 12
Traffic on Your Route............................................................... 12
Viewing Traffic on Your Route............................................ 12
Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route............................ 12
Taking an Alternate Route.................................................. 12
Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................. 12
Traffic in Your Area.................................................................. 12
Searching for Traffic Delays................................................ 12
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map................................. 12
Understanding Traffic Data...................................................... 12
Traffic Subscriptions................................................................ 12
Subscription Activation........................................................ 12
Disabling Traffic....................................................................... 12
Data Management........................................................ 12
About Data Management......................................................... 12
File Types................................................................................ 12
About Memory Cards............................................................... 12
Installing a Memory Card.................................................... 12
Connecting the Device to Your Computer............................... 13
Transferring Data From Your Computer.................................. 13
Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................. 13
Deleting Files........................................................................... 13
Customizing the Device.............................................. 13
Map and Vehicle Settings........................................................ 13
Enabling Maps.................................................................... 13
Navigation Settings.................................................................. 13
Route Preferences.............................................................. 13
Display Settings....................................................................... 13
Bluetooth Settings.................................................................... 14
Managing the Bluetooth Device List.................................... 14
Disabling Bluetooth............................................................. 14
Traffic Settings......................................................................... 14
About Traffic Subscriptions................................................. 14
trafficTrends........................................................................ 14
Units and Time Settings........................................................... 14
Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 14
Device and Privacy Settings.................................................... 14
Proximity Alerts Settings.......................................................... 14
Restoring Settings.................................................................... 14
Appendix.......................................................................14
Power Cables........................................................................... 14
Charging the Device............................................................ 14
About Device Care................................................................... 14
Cleaning the Outer Casing.................................................. 15
Cleaning the Touchscreen.................................................. 15
Avoiding Theft..................................................................... 15
Extending the Battery Life................................................... 15
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable...................... 15
Mounting on Your Dashboard.................................................. 15
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount............................... 15
Removing the Device from the Cradle................................ 15
Removing the Cradle from the Mount................................. 15
Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield...... 15
Updating Maps......................................................................... 15
About nüMaps Lifetime....................................................... 15
Purchasing Additional Maps.................................................... 15
Safety Cameras....................................................................... 15
Custom Points of Interest......................................................... 16
Installing POI Loader Software........................................... 16
Using the POI Loader Help Files......................................... 16
Finding Extras..................................................................... 16
Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 16
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 16
Index..............................................................................17
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.
Mount the device (page 1).
1
Register the device (page 3).
2
Check for updates:
3
• Software updates (page 3).
• Free map update (page 3).
Mounting Your Device in a Motorcycle
About the Powered Mount Cables
WARNING
Garmin strongly recommends having an experienced installer
with the proper knowledge of electrical systems install the
device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage
to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
The device must be mounted in a suitable and secure location
on your motorcycle, based on available power sources and safe
cable routing.
NOTE: Both 1/4 in. standard and M6 bolts are included.
Match the size of the factory bolts on your clutch/brake-
clamp bracket.
Thread the new bolts through the handlebar base, spacers
2
, and brake-clamp bracket.
Tighten the bolts to secure the base.
3
Attaching the Power Cables to the Motorcycle Mount
Thread the power cable connector through the top of the
1
opening in the motorcycle mount.
Motorcycle cradle
Bare wires with inline fuse for power connection (to motorcycle
power)
Installing the Handlebar Base
The device includes parts for two handlebar installation
solutions. Custom mounts can require additional hardware
www.ram-mount.com).
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Installing the U-bolt and Handlebar Base
Place the U-bolt around the handlebar , and thread the
1
ends through the handlebar base .
Tighten the nuts to secure the base.
2
NOTE: The recommended torque is 50 lbf-in. Do not exceed
torque of 80 lbf-in.
Installing the Handlebar Base to the Clutch/Brake-Clamp Bracket
Remove the two factory bolts on your clutch/brake-clamp
1
bracket .
Slide the cable down to the bottom of the opening and pull
2
the cable back until it is snug.
Screw the black screw into the back of the mount to
3
hold the cable in place.
Thread the weather cap through the top hole and press it
4
into the hole.
Getting Started 1
Attaching the Base Plate to the Motorcycle Mount
Thread the M4 x 40 mm panhead screws through the
1
washers , cradle , spacers , and base plate .
Tighten the nuts to secure the base plate.
2
Attaching the Base Plate to the Handlebar Base
Align the ball of the handlebar base and the ball of the
1
base plate with the double-socket arm .
Tilt the device back until it snaps into place.
2
Removing Your Device from the Motorcycle Mount
Press the button on the side of the mount.
1
Lift out the device.
2
On the motorcycle mount, place the weather cap on the
3
power connector in the center of the cable (page 1).
Mounting Your Device in an Automobile
NOTICE
Before mounting the device, check the local laws pertaining to
windshield mounting.
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.
Do not use the suction cup mount on a motorcycle.
Pull back the weather cap on the back of the cradle.
1
Plug the automotive power cable into the mini-USB
2
connector under the weather cap.
Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup.
3
Insert the ball into the double-socket arm.
2
Tighten the knob slightly.
3
Adjust for optimal viewing and operation.
4
Tighten the knob to secure the mount.
5
Align the ball of the base plate attached to the cradle with
6
the other end of the double-socket arm.
Repeat steps 2–4.
7
Installing Your Device in the Motorcycle Mount
Fit the bottom of your device into the cradle.
1
2 Getting Started
Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a
4
lint-free cloth.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
5
back toward the windshield.
Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.
6
Fit the bottom of your device into the cradle.
7
Tilt the device back until it snaps into place.
8
Plug the other end of the automotive power cable into a
9
power outlet.
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software
and map updates, access product manuals and support, and
more.
Setting Up myDashboard
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the
1
device.
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
2
Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Registering the Device
Open myDashboard (page 3).
1
Click Register Now
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
.
Updating the Software
Open myDashboard (page 3).
1
Under Software Updates, click Update Now.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
nüMaps Guarantee™
To receive one free map update (if available), register your
device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of acquiring
satellites while driving with your device. You are not eligible for
the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than
90 days after the first time you acquire satellites while driving
with your device. For more information, go to www.garmin.com
/numaps.
Updating Maps
Open myDashboard (page 3).
1
Register the device (page 3
2
Select an option:
3
• Under Map Updates, click Update Now.
• If a free map update is no longer available, click Buy
Now.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features.
LT: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a
traffic receiver (automobile mode only).
LM: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription
(page 15).
LMT: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,
lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver (automobile
mode only).
Turning Off the Device
Hold the Power key .
1
NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less than 5 seconds,
the device enters sleep mode (page 3).
Select Off
2
.
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the Power
key for 10 seconds.
About Sleep Mode
Use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is
not in use. Sleep mode uses very little power, and a battery
charge lasts for weeks when your device is in sleep mode.
Entering Sleep Mode
Press the Power
key.
Exiting Sleep Mode
While the device is in sleep mode, press the Power key.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2
Adjusting the Volume
Select Volume
1
Select an option:
2
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
.
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The
status bar icons display information about features on the
device. You can select some icons to change settings or view
additional information.
: GPS signal status.
: Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is
enabled).
: Transportation mode indicator.
: Current time.
: Battery status.
Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength (see
page 3). Acquiring satellites can take several minutes.
Turn on the device.
1
If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
2
buildings and trees.
If necessary, hold to view detailed information about the
3
satellite signals.
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold for three seconds.
Transportation Modes
Motorcycle mode
Automobile mode
Off-road mode (See page 8)
Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your
transportation mode.
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select .
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.
Getting Started 3
in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.
To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, you should fully
discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the
device until it is fully charged.
Setting the Time
NOTE: You can select
each time the device is powered on.
Select .
1
Scroll the numbers to set the time.
2
Automatic to automatically set the time
Using the On-Screen Buttons
• Select to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to see more choices.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select to see a menu of options for the current screen.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
See Language and Keyboard settings to change the keyboard
layout (page 14).
• Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or
number.
• Select a series of letters, such as "A-I," to select a letter in
that series.
• Select to add a space.
• Select to delete a search entry.
• Select to delete a character.
• Select to change the keyboard language mode.
• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation
marks.
• Select to change character capitalization.
About Shortcuts
Adding a Shortcut Icon
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.
Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
1
Select an item.
2
Removing a Shortcut
Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
1
Select the shortcut to remove.
2
Select the shortcut again to confirm.
3
Finding Locations
The device offers many methods for finding locations.
• By category (page 4).
• Near another location (page 4).
• By spelling the name (page 4).
• By address (page 5).
• Using recently found locations (page 5).
• Using coordinates (page 5).
• Using the map (page 5).
• Using saved locations (page 6).
About Locations
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. You can use
categories to browse for nearby businesses and attractions.
Finding a Location by Category
Select Where To?.
1
Select a category, or select Categories.
2
If necessary, select a subcategory.
3
Select a location.
4
Searching Within a Category
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
three destinations you selected.
Select Where To?.
1
Select a category, or select Categories.
2
Select a category.
3
If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.
4
If necessary, select the appropriate destination.
5
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a
category, brand name, address, or city name.
Select Where To?.
1
Select Enter Search in the search bar.
2
Enter all or part of the search term.
3
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Select an option:
4
• To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").
• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
name.
• To search for an address near you, enter the street
number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city, enter the street
number, street name, city, and state.
• To search for a city, enter the city and state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude
coordinates.
Select an option:
5
• To search using a suggested search term, select the
term.
• To search using the text you entered, select .
If necessary, select a location.
6
Changing the Search Area
From the main menu, select Where To?.
1
Select Searching Near.
2
Select an option.
3
Reporting a Closed or Missing Location
If your search results include an outdated or incorrect location,
you can report the error to Garmin® and remove the location
from future searches.
4 Finding Locations
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