Garmin A3AVGD01 Users Manual

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Owner’s Manual

March 2014 190-01707-00_0A Printed in Taiwan

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Getting Started

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WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

WARNING

This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.

Before you use your device on battery power, you should
charge it.

Plug the vehicle power cable À into the USB port on the

1

device.

Press the mount Á onto the suction cup

2

place.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever

3

back toward the windshield.
Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of

4

the device.
Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.

5

Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power

6

outlet in your vehicle.

until it snaps into

Â

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: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™

LM

which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of
your device. For terms and conditions go to

www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_lifetime.

: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime

LMT

lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.

LMTHD or LMT-D

subscription, lifetime digital traffic subscription, and a digital
traffic receiver.

Activating Lifetime Maps

NOTE: Lifetime Maps are not applicable to products that do not
have pre-loaded maps.

NOTE:

and as such updates are made available by Garmin during the
useful life of one compatible Garmin product or as long as
Garmin
is shorter. For the meaning of a product’s “useful life” and for
other important terms and conditions, go to www.garmin.com

/numapslifetime.

1
2

Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express

You can use Garmin Express software to download and install
the latest map and software updates for your device. Map
updates provide the latest available mapping data to ensure
your device continues to calculate accurate and efficient routes
to your destinations. Garmin Express is available for Windows
and Mac® computers.

1
2

Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map updates when

receives map data from a third party supplier, whichever

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail

notifications when a map update is available.

On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express.

Select an option:

• To install on a Windows

Windows

• To install on a Mac

: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime

computer, select Download for

.

computer, select Mac Version

subscription,

subscription,

®

.

Support and Updates

Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for
Garmin® devices. Some services may not be available for your
device.

• Product registration

• Product manuals

• Software updates

• Map updates

• Vehicles, voices, and other extras

Setting Up Garmin Express

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

1

www.garmin.com/express.

Go to

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

nüMaps Guarantee™

Your device may be eligible for a free map update within 90
days of first acquiring satellites while driving. Go to

www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions.

Lifetime Subscriptions

Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features. For
more information, go to www.garmin.com/lmt.

LT: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a

traffic receiver.

Getting Started 1

Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen

3

instructions to complete the installation.
Start Garmin Express.

4

Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB

5

cable.

The

Garmin Express

Enter an email address for product registration (optional).

6

Click

7

save device

software detects your device.

.

Click check for updates.

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8

A list of available map and software updates appears.
Select the updates to install.

9

Click Install Now.

10

The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this
process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.

Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode

You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your
device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very
little power and can wake instantly for use.

TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep
mode while charging the battery.

Press the power key À.

Select an option:

2

• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.

• Select to mute the device.

• Select for additional options.

About Automatic Volume

On devices with hands-free calling, automatic volume allows the
device to adjust the volume level based on the background
noise in the vehicle (Hands-Free Phone Calls).

Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the device when
background noise is low and raises the volume level when
background noise increases.

Enabling Automatic Volume

Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.

Select Volume > .

1

If necessary, select Automatic Volume.

2

Select Enabled.

3

Status Bar Icons

The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The
status bar icons display information about features on the
device. You can select some icons to change settings or view
additional information.

GPS signal status

Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is
enabled)

Current time

Battery status

Connected to Smartphone Link

Temperature

Turning Off the Device

Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.

1

The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
sleep mode.

Select Off.

2

Resetting the Device

You can reset your device if it stops functioning.

Hold the power key for 12 seconds.

Acquiring GPS Signals

To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. Acquiring
satellites can take several minutes.

Turn on the device.

1

Wait while the device locates satellites.

2

If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall

3

buildings and trees.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Select Settings > Display > Brightness.

1

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

2

Adjusting the Volume

Select Volume.

1

Viewing GPS Signal Status

Hold for three seconds.

Battery Information

After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.

in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.

Setting the Time

From the main menu, select the time.

1

Select an option:

2

• To set the time automatically using GPS information,

select Automatic.

• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.

Using the On-Screen Buttons

• Select to return to the previous menu screen.

• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.

• Select or to see more choices.

• Hold or to scroll faster.

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

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard

Language and Keyboard Settings).

layout (

• Select to delete a search entry.

• Select to delete a character.

• Select to change the keyboard language mode.

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

2 Getting Started

• Select to change character capitalization.

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Locations

The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street
information. You can use categories to browse for nearby
businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses,
coordinates, cities, and intersections.

Finding Locations

Finding a Location by Category

Select Where To?.

1

Select a category, or select Categories.

2

If necessary, select a subcategory.

3

Select a location.

4

Searching Within a Category

After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
three destinations you selected.

Select Where To?.

1

Select a category, or select Categories.

2

Select a category.

3

If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.

4

If necessary, select the appropriate destination.

5

Finding a Location Using the Search Bar

You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a
category, brand name, address, or city name.

Select Where To?.

1

Select Enter Search in the search bar.

2

Enter all or part of the search term.

3

Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Select an option:

4

• To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").

• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
name.

• To search for an address near you, enter the house
number and street name.

• To search for an address in another city, enter the house
number, street name, city, and state.

• To search for a city, enter the city and state.

• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude
coordinates.

Select an option:

5

• To search using a suggested search term, select the
term.

• To search using the text you entered, select .

If necessary, select a location.

6

Changing the Search Area

From the main menu, select Where To?.

1

Select Searching Near.

2

Select an option.

3

Finding a Location by Browsing the Map

Before you can find places included in the map data, such as
restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the
map layer for places along the road (Customizing the Map

Layers).

Select View Map.

1

Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.

2

If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view

3

only a specific category of places.
Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map.
Select an option:

4

• Select a location marker.

• Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address
location.

If necessary, select the location description to view additional

5

information.

Finding an Address

NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the

map data loaded on your device.

Select Where To? > Address.

1

Enter the address number, and select Done.

2

Enter the street name, and select Next.

3

If necessary, select Searching Near to change the city,

4

state, or province.
If necessary, select the city, the state, or the province.

5

If necessary, select the address.

6

Finding Recently Found Destinations

Your device stores the last 50 destinations you have found.

Select Where To? > Recent.

1

Select a location.

2

Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations

Select Where To? >

Finding Parking

Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.

1

Select a parking location.

2

Finding Your Last Parking Spot

When you disconnect the device from vehicle power while the
device is on, your current location is saved as a parking spot.

Select Apps >

Search Tools

Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations
by responding to on-screen prompts.

Finding an Intersection

Select Where To? >

1

Select an option:

2

• Select a state or province.

• To change the country, state, or province, select State or
Country, and enter a name.

Enter the first street name, and select Next.

3

If necessary, select the street.

4

Enter the second street name, and select Next.

5

If necessary, select the street.

6

If necessary, select the intersection.

7

Finding a City

Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.

1

Recent >

Last Spot

.

Categories > Intersections

> Clear > Yes.

.

Locations 3

Enter Search

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Select

2

Enter a city name, and select .

3

Select a city.

4

Finding a Location Using Coordinates

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

Select Where To?

1

If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or

2

datum.
Select the latitude coordinate.

3

Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

4

Select the longitude coordinate.

5

Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

6

View on Map

Select

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.

> Categories > Coordinates

.

.

Saving Locations

Saving a Location

Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category).

1

From the search results, select a location.

2

Select .

3

Save

Select

4

If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.

5

Saving Your Current Location

From the map, select the vehicle icon.

1

Select

2

Enter a name, and select Done.

3

Select OK.

4

Saving a Home Location

You can set your home location for the location you return to
most often.

Select Where To? > >

1

Select

2

Recently Found

The location is saved as "Home" in the Saved menu.

Going Home

Select Where To?

Editing Your Home Location Information

Select Where To? >

1

Select .

2

Select >

3

Enter your changes.

4

Select

5

Editing a Saved Location

Select Where To?

1

If necessary, select a category.

2

Select a location.

3

Select .

4

Select >

5

Select an option:

6

• Select

• Select

• Select
location.

• Select
to mark the saved location on a map.

Edit the information.

7

.

Save

.

Set Home Location

Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or

.

> Go Home

Saved > Home

Edit

.

Done

.

> Saved

Edit

.

Name

.

Phone Number
Categories

Change Map Symbol

to assign categories to the saved

.

.

.

.

to change the symbol used

.

Done

Select

8

Assigning Categories to a Saved Location

You can add custom categories to organize your saved
locations.

NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations menu after
you have saved at least 12 locations.

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

Select a location.

2

Select .

3

Select >

4

Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.

5

If necessary, select a suggested category.

6

Select Done.

7

Deleting a Saved Location

NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.

Select Where To? >

1

Select >

2

Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and

3

select Delete.

.

Edit > Categories

Saved

Delete Saved Places

.

.

.

Setting a Simulated Location

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

Select Settings > Navigation

1

From the main menu, select View Map.

2

Tap the map twice to select an area.

3

The address of the location appears at the bottom of the
screen.

Select the location description.

4

Set Location

5

Select

.

> GPS Simulator

.

Adding a Shortcut

You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.

The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.

Select Where To? >

1

Select an item.

2

Removing a Shortcut

Select Where To? > >

1

Select the shortcut to remove.

2

Select the shortcut again to confirm.

3

Select Save.

4

Add Shortcut

Remove Shortcut(s)

.

.

Custom Points of Interest

Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can
contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated
point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed.

Installing POI Loader

You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer
and install them on your device using POI Loader software.

Go to www.garmin.com/poiloader.

1

Follow the on-screen instructions.

2

Using the POI Loader Help Files

For more information on the POI loader, refer to the Help file.

With the POI loader open, click Help.

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Finding Custom POIs

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Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs
on your device using the POI Loader software (Installing POI

Loader).

Select Where To? >

1

Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.

2

Categories

.

Select > Explore this Venue.

2

Select a category.

3

Select a point of interest.

4

Select Go!.

5

Your Route on the Map

Navigation

Starting a Route

Search for a location (Locations).

1

Select a location.

2

Select Go!.

3

Previewing Multiple Routes

Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category).

1

From the search results, select a location.

2

Select Routes.

3

Select a route.

4

Changing the Route Calculation Mode

The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
acceleration data for a given route. The calculation mode affects
only automobile routes.

Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.

1

Select an option:

2

• 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.

• Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
roads).

• Select Less Fuel to calculate routes that are more fuel­efficient.

Navigating Off Road

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

Select Settings > Navigation.

1

Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.

2

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

Starting a Route to a Saved Location

Select Where To? >

1

If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.

2

Select a location.

3

Select Go!.

4

Navigating to Locations Within a Venue

When navigating to a venue that contains more than one point
of interest, the device lists additional points of interest located
within the venue.

Search for a venue, such as a mall or airport.

1

Select the venue.

2

A list of categories appears below the venue.
Select a category.

3

Select a point of interest, and select Go!.

4

Exploring a Venue

You can view a list of all points of interest located within each
venue.

Select a venue.

1

Saved

.

NOTICE

The speed limit feature is for information only and does not
replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit
signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will
not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive
for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag
marks your destination.

As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with
voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of
the map. If you depart from the original route, the device
recalculates the route and provides new directions.

A data field displaying the current speed limit may appear as
you travel on major roadways.

Using the Map

Select View Map.

1

Select anywhere on the map.

2

Select an option:

3

• To zoom in or out, select or .

• To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select .

• To view specific categories, select .

Adding a Point to a Route

Before you can add a point, you must be navigating a route.

From the map, select > Where To?.

1

Search for a location.

2

Select a location.

3

Select Go!.

4

Select Add to Active Route.

5

Taking a Detour

Before you can take a detour, you must be navigating a route
and you must add the change route tool to the map tools menu
(Customizing the Map Tools).

You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route
or detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounter
construction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.

From the map, select > Change Route.

1

Select an option:

2

• To detour your route for a specific distance, select Detour
by Distance.

• To detour around a specific road on the route, select

Detour by Road.

Stopping the Route

From the map, select > .

Navigation 5

Proximity Alerts Settings

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NOTE: You must have custom points of interest (POIs) loaded
for proximity points alerts to display.

Select Settings
Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach

proximity points.

Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are

played.

> Proximity Alerts

.

If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.

Rotate the end piece À 90 degrees counter clockwise to

1

unlock it.

Restoring Settings

You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the
factory default values.

Settings

Select

1

If necessary, select a settings category.

2

Select >

3

.

Restore

.

Device Information

Specifications

Operating temperature
range

Charging temperature
range

Power input Vehicle power using the included vehicle

Battery life Up to 2.5 hours depending on usage and

Battery type Rechargeable Lithium-ion

-4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C)

32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)

power cable or AC power using an optional
accessory

settings

Appendix

Power Cables

Your device can be powered various ways.

• Vehicle power cable

• USB cable

• AC adapter (optional accessory)

Charging the Device

NOTE: This Class III product shall be powered by an LPS

power supply.
You can charge the battery in the device using any of these

methods.

• Connect the device to the vehicle power cable.

• Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
The device may charge slowly when connected to a

computer. Some portable computers may not charge the
device.

• Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory,
such as a wall power adapter.

You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter
suitable for home or office use from a Garmin

www.garmin.com.

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable

NOTICE

When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces
and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The
vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled
correctly.

dealer or

TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
Remove the end piece, the silver tip Á, and the fuse Â.

2

Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the same current, such

3

as 1 A or 2 A.
Place the silver tip in the end piece.

4

Push in the end piece and rotate it 90 degrees clockwise to

5

lock it back into the vehicle power cable Ã.

Device Care

NOTICE

Avoid dropping your device.

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.

Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
damage may result.

Cleaning the Outer Casing

NOTICE

Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.

Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen)

1

using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
Wipe the device dry.

2

Cleaning the Touchscreen

Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

1

If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.

2

If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect

3

the device from power.
Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.

4

Avoiding Theft

• Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.

• Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction
cup.

• Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.

• Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.

Mounting on Your Dashboard

NOTICE

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

You can use an optional mounting disk to mount your device to
the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. See

www.garmin.com for more information.

Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk.

1

Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the

2

disk.
Place the disk on the dashboard.

3

Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk.

4

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Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.

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5

Flip the lever down (toward the disk).

6

Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction
Cup

Removing the Device from the Mount

Press the release tab or button on the mount.

1

Tilt the device forward.

2

Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup

Turn the device mount to the right or left.

1

Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the

2

ball on the suction cup.

Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield

Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.

1

Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.

2

Purchasing Additional Maps

Go to your device product page at (www.garmin.com).

1

Click the Maps tab.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

Purchasing Accessories

Go to http://buy.garmin.com.

Troubleshooting

The suction cup will not stay on my
windshield

Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.

1

Dry with a clean, dry cloth.

2

Mount the suction cup (Connecting the Device to Vehicle

3

Power).

The battery gauge does not seem accurate

Allow the device to fully discharge.

1

Fully charge the device without interrupting the charge cycle.

2

My device does not appear as a removable
drive on my computer

On most Windows computers, the device connects using Media
Transfer Protocol (MTP). In MTP mode, the device appears as
a portable device and not as a removable drive. MTP mode is
supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows
Service Pack 3 with Windows

Media Player 10.

XP

My device does not appear as a portable
device on my computer

On Mac computers and some Windows computers, the device
connects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storage
mode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, and
not as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows
XP Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.

My device does not appear as either a
portable device or a removable drive or
volume on my computer

Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

1

Turn off the device.

2

Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and

3

into your device.
TIP: Your device should be connected directly to a USB port

on your computer and not to a USB hub.

The device automatically turns on and goes into MTP mode or
USB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to a
computer appears on the device screen.

.

My device is not acquiring satellite signals

• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (Navigation Settings).

• Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall
buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for several minutes.

The device does not charge in my vehicle

• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (Changing the

Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable).

• Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the
power outlet.

• Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 32°
and 113°F (between 0° and 45°C).

• Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.

My battery does not stay charged for very
long

• Decrease the screen brightness (Display Settings).

• Shorten the display timeout (Display Settings).

• Decrease the volume (Adjusting the Volume).

• Disable Bluetooth wireless technology (Disabling Bluetooth).

• Put the device in sleep mode when not in use (Entering and

Exiting Sleep Mode).

• Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.

• Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.

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