Garmin A4AMGB00 Users Manual

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Owner’s Manual

February 2014 190-01706-00_0A Printed in Taiwan

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right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such
changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product.

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.

Installing the Battery

Rotate the battery cover D-ring counter-clockwise and

1

remove the battery cover.

Locate the lithium-ion battery in the product box.

2

If ne

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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.

Motorcycle cradle

À

Bare wires with inline fuse for power connection (to motorcycle

Á

power)

Installing the Handlebar Base

The device includes parts for two handlebar installation
solutions. Custom mounts can require additional hardware
(http://www.ram-mount.com).

Installing the U-bolt and Handlebar Base

Place the U-bolt À around the handlebar Á, and thread the

1

ends through the handlebar base Â.

Insert the battery with its cable on top.

4

Insert the battery connector Á into the battery port Â.

5

Close the battery cover and secure the battery cover D-ring.

6

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.

Tighten the nuts to secure the base.

2

NOTE: The recommended torque is 50 lbf-in (5.65 N-m). Do

not exceed torque of 80 lbf-in (9.04 N-m).

Installing the Handlebar Base to the Clutch-Clamp or Brake­Clamp Brackets

Remove the two factory bolts on your clutch-clamp or brake-

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clamp bracket À.

NOTE: Both 1/4 in. standard and M6 bolts are included.
Match the size of the factory bolts on your clutch-clamp or
brake-clamp bracket.

Thread the new bolts Á through the handlebar base, spacers

2

, and clutch-clamp or brake-clamp bracket.

Â

Tighten the bolts to secure the base.

3

Attaching the Base Plate to the Motorcycle Mount

NOTICE

Direct, sustained contact with the base plate, or any part of the
motorcycle, may damage the mount over time. To prevent this
kind of damage, you must place the mounting spacers between

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the mount and base plate, and make sure that no part of the

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device or mount touches the motorcycle.

Thread the M4 x 40 mm panhead screws À through the

1

washers Á, cradle, spacers Â, and base plate Ã.

Tighten the nuts to secure the base plate.

2

Attaching the Base Plate to the Handlebar Base

Align the ball of the handlebar base À and the ball of the

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base plate Á with each end of the double-socket arm Â.

If the latch on top of the mount stays up after you insert the

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device, press it down.

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.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important
information.

Plug the automotive power cable À into the connector Á on

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the mount.

Insert each 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

Installing Your Device in the Motorcycle Mount

Fit the bottom of your device into the cradle.

1

Tilt the device back until it snaps into place.

2

Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup.

2

Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a

3

lint-free cloth.
Press the suction cup  to the windshield, and flip the lever

4

back toward the windshield.

Ã

Snap the cradle Ä onto the suction cup arm.

5

Fit the bottom of your device into the cradle.

6

Tilt the device back until it snaps into place.

7

Plug the other end of the automotive power cable into a

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power outlet.

Removing Your Device from the Motorcycle
Mount

Press the release button on the side of the mount.

1

Lift out the device.

2

Support and Updates

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

• Product registration

• Product manuals

• Software updates

• Map updates

• Vehicles, voices, and other extras

Setting Up Garmin Express

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

1

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

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nüMaps Guarantee™

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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.

About nüMaps Lifetime™

Models with "LM" after the model number include subscriptions
to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for
the life of your device. For terms and conditions, go to

http://www.garmin.com/numapslifetime.

NOTE: If your device does not include a subscription to nüMaps
Lifetime

/numapslifetime.

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

, you can purchase one at

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

http://www.garmin.com

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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

• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for
Windows.

• To install on a Mac computer, select Mac Version.

Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen

3

instructions to complete the installation.
Start Garmin Express.

4

Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB

5

cable.

The Garmin Express software detects your device.
Enter an email address for product registration (optional).

6

Click save device.

7

Click check for updates.

8

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

9

Click Install Now.

10

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.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Settings > Display

Select

1

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

2

> Brightness

.

Adjusting the Volume

Before you can adjust the volume, you must connect your
device to a powered mount or a headset using Bluetooth
wireless technology.

Select Volume.

1

Select an option:

2

• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.

• Select to mute the device.

• Select for additional options.

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Status Bar Icons

The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The
status bar icons display information about features on the

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device. You can select some icons to change settings or view

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additional information.

GPS signal status

Transportation mode indicator

Current time

Battery status

Temperature

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.

Viewing GPS Signal Status

Hold for three seconds.

Transportation Modes

Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your
transportation mode. The current transportation mode is
indicated by an icon in the status bar.

Automobile mode

Motorcycle mode

Off-road mode

Choosing a Transportation Mode

Select .

Battery Information

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

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

Setting the Time

From the main menu, select the time.

1

Select an option:

2

• To set the time automatically using GPS information,
select Automatic.

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

Using the On-Screen Buttons

• Select to return to the previous menu screen.

• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.

• Select or to see more choices.

• Hold or to scroll faster.

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

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
layout (Language and Keyboard Settings).

• Select to delete a search entry.

• Select to delete a character.

• Select to change the keyboard language mode.

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

• Select to change character capitalization.

About Shortcuts

Adding a Shortcut

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

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

Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.

1

Select an item.

2

Removing a Shortcut

Select Where To?

1

Select the shortcut to remove.

2

Select the shortcut again to confirm.

3

>

> Remove Shortcut(s).

Finding Locations

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 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
four 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.

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

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• 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

Searching Near

Select

2

Select an option.

3

.

map layer for places along the road (Customizing the Map

Layers).

View Map

Select

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

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information.

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Search Tools

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

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,

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

5

If necessary, select the address.

6

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.

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Finding a City

Select Where To?

1

Enter Search

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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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

> Categories > Intersections

> Categories > Cities

.

> Categories > Coordinates

.

.

.

.

Saving a Home Location

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

Select Where To?

1

Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or

Select

2

Recently Found

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

>

.

Set Home Location

>

.

Going Home

Select Where To? > Go Home.

Editing Your Home Location Information

Select Where To? > Saved >

1

Select .

2

Done

Edit

.

.

Select >

3

Enter your changes.

4

Select

5

Home

.

Finding Recently Found Destinations

Your device stores the last 50 destinations you have found.

Select Where To?

1

Select a location.

2

> Recent

.

Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations

Select Where To? >

Recent >

> Clear > Yes.

Finding Parking

Select Where To?

1

Select a parking location.

2

> Categories > Parking

.

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 >

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

Select

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Navigation > GPS Simulator

.

.

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

4

Select

.

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If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.

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Saving Your Current Location

From the map, select the vehicle icon.

1

Select Save.

2

Enter a name, and select Done.

3

Select OK.

4

Starting a Route to a Saved Location

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

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

2

Select a location.

3

Select Go!.

4

Editing a Saved Location

Select Where To? >

1

If necessary, select a category.

2

Select a location.

3

Select .

4

Select > Edit.

5

Select an option:

6

• Select Name.

• Select Phone Number.

• Select Categories to assign categories to the saved
location.

• Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used
to mark the saved location on a map.

Edit the information.

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Select Done.

8

Assigning Categories to a Saved Location

You can add custom categories to organize your saved
locations.

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

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

Select a location.

2

Select .

3

Select > Edit > Categories.

4

Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.

5

If necessary, select a suggested category.

6

Select Done.

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Sharing a Saved Location

If you save the location of a business that is not in the map
data, you can share the location with Garmin so that it can be
added to future map updates and shared with the Garmin
community.

Select Where To? >

1

If necessary, select a category.

2

Select a location.

3

Select .

4

Select > Share.

5

Sending a Location to the Device

You can send locations to your device from various online
sources, including http://connect.garmin.com.

Connect your device to your computer (Connecting the

1

Device to Your Computer).

If necessary, install the Garmin Communicator Plugin.

2

NOTE: Go to www.garmin.com/communicator for more

information.

Saved

Saved

.

.

On your computer, find a location on a supported website.

3

From the website, select Send to GPS.

4

NOTE: Some websites may use a different button or link.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

5

Deleting a Saved Location

NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

Select > Delete Saved Places.

2

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

3

select Delete.

Navigation

Starting a Route

Search for a location (Locations).

1

Select a location.

2

Select Go!.

3

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 Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without

roads).

• Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are

shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.

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

Starting a Route to a Saved Location

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

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

2

Select a location.

3

Select Go!.

4

Your Route on the Map

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

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not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive

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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

Skipping a Point in Your Route

If you decide not to go to the next point in your route, you can
skip the point. This prevents the device from attempting to route
you back to the missed point. This feature is not available if the
next point is your final destination.

From the map, select > Change Route > Skip

Destination.

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 > .

Using Suggested Routes

Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one
location and enable the travel history feature (Device and

Privacy Settings).

Using the myTrends™ feature, your device predicts your
destination based on your travel history, the day of the week,
and the time of day. After you have driven to a saved location
several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on
the map, along with the estimated time of travel, and traffic
information.

Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the
location.

About Up Ahead

You can view upcoming businesses and services along your
route or the road on which you are traveling.

Services are listed under tabs by category.

Gas

Food

Lodging

Restrooms

Parking

Banks and ATMs

Finding Upcoming Points of Interest

From the map, select > Up Ahead.

1

Select a tab.

2

Select a point of interest.

3

Avoiding Road Features

Select Settings

1

Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select

2

Save.

> Navigation > Avoidances

.

About Custom Avoidances

Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and
sections of road. You can enable and disable custom
avoidances as needed.

Avoiding an Area

Select Settings

1

If necessary, select Add Avoidance.

2

Select Add Avoid Area.

3

Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select

4

Next.

Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select

5

Next.

The selected area is shaded on the map.
Select Done.

6

Avoiding a Road

Select Settings >

1

Select Add Avoid Road.

2

Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and

3

select Next.
Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.

4

Select Done.

5

Disabling a Custom Avoidance

You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.

Select Settings

1

Select an avoidance.

2

Select > Disable.

3

> Navigation > Custom Avoidances

Navigation > Custom Avoidances

> Navigation > Custom Avoidances

.

.

.

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Deleting Custom Avoidances

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Select Settings

1

Select an option:

2

• To delete all custom avoidances, select .

• To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance,
and select > Delete.

> Navigation > Custom Avoidances

.

Navigating Off Road

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

Select Settings

1

Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.

2

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

> Navigation

.

Map Pages

Customizing the Map

Customizing the Map Layers

You can customize which data appear on the map, such as
icons for points of interest and road conditions.

Select Settings

1

Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.

2

Viewing the Trip Log

Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you
have traveled.

Select Settings > Map & Vehicle

1

Select the Trip Log check box.

2

Changing the Map Data Field

From the map, select a data field.

1

NOTE: You cannot customize

Select a type of data to display.

2

Select Save.

3

Changing the Map Perspective

Select Settings > Map & Vehicle >

1

Select an option:

2

> Map & Vehicle > Map Layers

> Map Layers

Speed

.

Driving Map View

.

.

.

• Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-

D), with your direction of travel at the top.

• Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at

the top.

• Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.

Viewing Route Activity

Viewing a List of Turns

While navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and
maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.

While navigating a route, select the text bar on the top of the

1

map.
Select a turn.

2

The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the
junction appears for junctions on major roadways.

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map

While navigating a route, select the navigation bar at the top

1

of the map.
Select > Map.

2

Viewing the Next Turn

While navigating a route, a preview of the next turn, lane
change, or other maneuver appears in the upper-left corner of
the map.

The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and
the lane in which you should be traveling, if available.

From the map, select to view the next turn on the map.

Viewing Junctions

While navigating a route, you can view the junctions on major
roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image
of that junction appears briefly, if available.

From the map, select to view the junction, if available.

Viewing Traffic Alerts

While navigating a route, a traffic alert may appear in the
navigation bar.

Select the alert to view more information.

Viewing the Trip Information Page

The trip information page displays your present speed and
provides statistics about your trip.

NOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on,
so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

From the map, select Speed.

Resetting Trip Information

From the map, select Speed .

1

Select > Reset Field(s).

2

Select an option:

3

• When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset

every data field except the speedometer, on the first
page.

• Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip

computer.

• Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.

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• Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer.

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Viewing Current Location Information

You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about
your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell
emergency personnel your location.

From the map, select the vehicle.

Finding Nearby Services

You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services,
such as fuel, hospitals or police stations.

From the map, select the vehicle.

1

Select a category.

2

Getting Directions to Your Current Location

If you need to tell another person how to get to your current
location, your device can give you a list of directions.

From the map, select the vehicle.

1

Select > Directions to Me.

2

Select a starting location.

3

Select Select.

4

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Using the Apps

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Using Help

Select Apps
device.

Searching Help Topics

Select Apps

> Help

to view information about using the

> Help >

.

Planning a Trip

You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.

Select Apps

1

Select New Trip.

2

Select Select Start Location.

3

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

4

Select Select.

5

To add additional locations, select .

6

Select Next.

7

Select Save.

8

Enter a name, and select Done.

9

Scheduling a Trip

You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.

Select Apps >

1

Select a trip.

2

Select a location.

3

> Trip Planner

Trip Planner

.

.

10 Using the Apps

Select an option:

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4

• Select Departure Time.

• Select Arrival Time.

Select a date and time, and select Save.

5

Select Duration.

6

Select the amount of time you will spend at the location, and

7

select Save.
If necessary, repeat steps 3–7 for each location.

8

Changing Transportation Modes in a Trip

You can change the transportation modes used to travel in a
saved trip.

Select Apps

1

Select a trip.

2

Select > Transportation Mode.

3

Select a transportation mode.

4

Select Save.

5

Navigating to a Saved Trip

Select Apps

1

Select a saved trip.

2

Select Go!.

3

Select your next destination, and select Start.

4

Editing a Saved Trip

Select Apps > Trip Planner.

1

Select a saved trip.

2

Select .

3

Select an option:

4

• Select Rename Trip.

• Select Edit Destinations to add and delete a location, or
to change the order of locations.

• Select Delete Trip.

• Select Optimize Order to arrange the stops on your trip

> Trip Planner

> Trip Planner

.

.

Tracks

A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains
information about the recorded path, including time, location,
and elevation information.

Viewing Track Information

Select Apps

1

Select a track.

2

The track is displayed on the map.

Using the Apps 11

> Tracks > Active

.

Select .

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3

Select an option:

4

• To save the track, select Save Track.

• To save the track as a trip, select Save as Trip.

• To view an elevation plot of the track, select Elevation

Profile.

TracBack

Following Your Recent Track

The TracBack feature records a track of your recent movement.
You can retrace your recent track back to where you started.

Select Apps

1

Your recent track appears on the map.
Select Go!.

2

Saving Your Recent Track as a Trip

You can save your recent track as a trip, which you can
navigate later using the trip planner (Navigating to a Saved

Trip).

Select TracBack.

1

Your recent track appears on the map.
Select > Save as Trip.

2

Enter a name, and select Done.

3

®

> TracBack

.

12 Using the Apps

Using the Compass

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NOTE: You must be moving for the compass to determine your
direction.

You can navigate using a GPS compass.

Select Apps

> Compass

.

Select a service category.

2

Select Add Record.

3

Enter the odometer reading, and select Next.

4

Enter a comment (optional).

5

Select Done.

6

Adding Service Categories

Select Apps

1

Select > Add Category.

2

Enter a category name, and select Done.

3

Deleting Service Categories

When you delete a service category, all service records in the
category are also deleted.

Select Apps

1

Select > Delete Categories.

2

Select the service categories to delete.

3

Select Delete.

4

Renaming Service Categories

Select Apps

1

Select the category to be renamed.

2

Select > Rename Category.

3

Enter a name, and select Done.

4

Deleting Service Records

Select Apps

1

Select a service category.

2

Select > Delete Records.

3

Select the service records to be deleted.

4

Select Delete.

5

Editing a Service Record

You can edit the comment, odometer reading, and date of a
service record.

Select Apps

1

Select a category.

2

Select a field.

3

Enter the new information, and select Done.

4

> Service History

> Service History

> Service History

> Service History

> Service History

.

.

.

.

.

Viewing the Weather Forecast

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (Connecting to

Smartphone Link). This feature is not available in all areas.

> Weather

> Weather > Current Location

.

.

Finding Your Last Parking Spot

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

Select Apps >

Last Spot

.

Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations

Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel
history feature (Device and Privacy Settings).

You can view your previous routes and places you have
stopped on the map.

Select Apps > Where I've Been.

Select Apps

1

Select a day.

2

The detailed forecast for that day appears.

Viewing Weather Near a Different City

Select Apps

1

Select an option:

2

• To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.

• To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city

name.

Logging Service History

You can log the date and odometer reading when service or
maintenance is performed on your vehicle. The device provides
several service categories, and you can add custom categories
(Adding Service Categories).

Select Apps

1

Using the Apps 13

> Service History

.

Traffic

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Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route

From the map, select .

1

Select Traffic on Route.

2

If necessary, use the arrows to view other traffic delays on

3

your route.
Select > Avoid.

4

Taking an Alternate Route

If you do not have your device set to use alternate routes
automatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoid
a traffic delay.

While navigating a route, select > Traffic.

1

Select Alternate Route.

2

Select Go!.

3

Viewing Traffic on the Map

The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on
nearby roads.

From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.

1

If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the

2

traffic map.

Traffic in Your Area

Searching for Traffic Incidents

From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.

1

Select > Incidents.

2

Select an item in the list.

3

If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view

4

additional incidents.

Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map

From the traffic map, select .

1

Select an incident.

2

NOTICE

Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
traffic information.

Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.
For information about traffic and coverage areas, go to

www.garmin.com/traffic.

• Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic
incidents along your route or in your area.

Traffic on Your Route

When a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears on
the map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid
the delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routes
automatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for more
information (Traffic Settings). Your device may route you
through a traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist.
The delay time is added into your estimated time of arrival
automatically.

Viewing Upcoming Traffic

You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or
along the road on which you are traveling.

While navigating a route, select > Traffic.

1

The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on
the right side of the map.

Select the traffic incident to view additional details.

2

Understanding Traffic Data

The traffic legend explains the icons and colors used on the
traffic map.

From the map, select > Traffic.

1

Select Legend.

2

14 Traffic

trafficTrends™

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When the
historic traffic data to calculate more-efficient routes.

NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic
trends for the day of the week or the time of day.

Disabling trafficTrends

To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data,
you must disable trafficTrends.

Enabling Traffic

You can enable or disable traffic data. When traffic data is
disabled, the device does not receive traffic data, but it still
avoids potentially congested areas in routes using the
trafficTrends

1
2

trafficTrends

Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends.

feature, if enabled (

Select Settings

Select the

Traffic

feature is enabled, your device uses

trafficTrends™).

> Traffic

check box.

.

Data Management

Data Management

You can store files on your device. The device has a memory
card slot for additional data storage.

NOTE:

Windows NT

The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,

®

Mac

, and

OS 10.3 and earlier.

Transferring Data From Your Computer

Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device

1

to Your Computer).

Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.

On your computer, open the file browser.

2

Select a file.

3

Select Edit

4

Browse to a folder on the device.

5

NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not

place files in the Garmin folder.
Select Edit >

6

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not
necessary to safely disconnect.

Complete an action:

1

• For

Hardware

• For
Disconnect the cable from your computer.

2

> Copy

Windows computers, select the Safely Remove

Mac

computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.

.

Paste

.

icon in the system tray, and select your device.

File Types

The device supports these file types.

• Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin™ mapping
software, including MapSource® and BaseCamp™ (Custom

Points of Interest).

• GPI custom POI files from Garmin

Loader).

• MP3 audio files.

POI Loader (

Installing POI

About Memory Cards

You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
(www.garmin.com). In addition to map and data storage, the
memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images,
geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.

Installing a Memory Card

NOTE:

microSDXC memory cards. It does not support exFAT. Memory
cards must be formatted as FAT32.

1
2
3

The device supports microSD

Remove the back cover and the battery from the device.

Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.

Press it in until it clicks.

, microSDHC, and

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

You can connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the

1

device.
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your

2

computer.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on

the device screen.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device

appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.

Deleting Files

NOTICE

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.

Open the

1

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

2

Select a file.

3

Press the Delete key on your keyboard.

4

Garmin

drive or volume.

Customizing the Device

Map and Vehicle Settings

To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu,
select Settings

Vehicle: Changes the icon to represent your position on the

map. Go to www.garmingarage.com for more icons.

Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map.
Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may

cause the map to draw slower.

Map Theme: Changes the color of the map data.
Map Tools: Selects the shortcuts that appear in the map tools

menu.

Map Layers

(

Customizing the Map Layers).

Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level

for optimal use on your map. When disabled, you must zoom
in or out manually.

myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses.

Enabling Maps

You can enable map products installed on your device.

To purchase additional map products, go to

TIP:

http://buy.garmin.com.

Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.

1

> Map & Vehicle

: Sets the data that appears on the map page

.

Data Management 15

Select a map.

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2

Customizing the Map Tools

You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.

Select Settings

1

Select the map tools to include in the menu.

2

Select Save.

3

> Map & Vehicle > Map Tools

.

Navigation Settings

To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,
select Settings

Calculation Mode: Sets route preference.
Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or

areas.

Safe Mode: Disables all functions that require significant

operator attention and could become a distraction while
driving.

GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,

and saves battery power.

Calculation Mode Settings

Select Settings
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle

acceleration data for a given route.
Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can

be longer in distance.

Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance

but can take more time to drive.

Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your

destination.

> Navigation

> Navigation > Calculation Mode

.

.

Display Settings

To open the Display settings page, from the main menu, select

Settings > Display.
Orientation: Sets the display to portrait (vertical) or landscape

(horizontal).

Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors. You

can select Auto to allow the device to automatically set day
or night colors based on the time of day.

Brightness: Adjusts the display brightness.
Display Timeout: Sets the amount of idle time before your

device enters sleep mode.

Screenshot: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen.

Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the device
storage.

Traffic Settings

To open the traffic settings page, from the main menu, select

Settings > Traffic.
Traffic: Enables traffic. Smartphone Link is required.
trafficTrends: Enables the

(trafficTrends™)

.

trafficTrends feature

Units and Time Settings

To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu,
select Settings > Units & Time.

Current Time: Sets the device time.
Time Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC

display time.

Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.
Position Format: Sets the coordinate format and datum used

for geographical coordinates.

Language and Keyboard Settings

To open the Language and Keyboard settings, from the main
menu, select Settings > Language & Keyboard.

Voice Language: Sets the language for voice prompts.
Text Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected

language.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the

language of user-entered data or map data, such as street
names.

Keyboard Language: Enables keyboard languages.

Device and Privacy Settings

To open the Device settings page, from the main menu, select

Settings > Device.
About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID

number, and information on several other software features.

EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements that apply to

your choice.
NOTE: You need this information when you update the

system software or purchase additional map data.

Travel History: Allows the device to record information for the

myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.

Clear Travel History: Clears your travel history for the

myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.

Proximity Alerts Settings

Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.
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.

Restoring Settings

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

Select Settings.

1

If necessary, select a settings category.

2

Select > Restore.

3

Appendix

Power Cables

Your device can be powered various ways.

• Vehicle power cable

16 Appendix

• USB cable

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• 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

www.garmin.com.

Garmin dealer or

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.

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.

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

Unscrew the end piece À.

1

Remove the end piece, the silver tip Á, and the fuse Â.

2

Insert a new 3 A fast-blow fuse.

3

Place the silver tip in the end piece.

4

Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable Ã.

5

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

Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.

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

Safety Cameras

NOTICE

Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
camera database.

Information about safety camera locations and speed limits is
available in some areas. Go to www.garmin.com/safetycameras
to check availability or to purchase a subscription or one-time
update. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time.

You can update safety cameras for an existing safety camera
subscription by going to http://my.garmin.com. You should
update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date
safety camera information.

Appendix 17

For some devices and regions, basic safety camera data may

DRAFT

be included with your device. Included data does not include
updates or a subscription.

• 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.

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.

Finding Custom POIs

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

.

Purchasing Accessories

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

Device Information

Specifications

Water resistance IEC 60529 IPX7

Operating temperature
range

Charging temperature
range

Power input (CLA,
motorcycle, or external
power)

Power input (USB) 5 V ±0.25 V

Battery life Up to 4 hours, depending on usage and

Battery type User-replaceable lithium-ion battery

Battery voltage range 3.5 V–4.1 V

-4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C)

32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)

8–28 Vdc

settings

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).

• 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.

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
Service Pack 3 with Windows

Media Player 10.

Windows XP

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

On Mac
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.

computers and some Windows

computers, the device

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.

Troubleshooting

My device is not acquiring satellite signals

• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (

• 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.

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