BMW Motorrad
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owner’s manual
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV
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Introduction
Introduction
Navigator IV Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “touch”
something, use your nger to touch an item
on the screen.
The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate
that you should touch a series of items. For
example, if you see “touch Where To? >
Favorites” you should touch Where To?,
and then touch Favorites.
Contact Information
If you encounter any difculty while using
your BMW Navigator IV, or if you have
any questions, in the USA contact Garmin
Product Support by phone at 913/397.8200
or 800/800.1020. You can also e-mail
product support at BMWNavigatorUSA@
garmin.com.
In Europe, contact your BMW Motorrad
dealer or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
+44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) and
0808 2380000 (within the UK).
Navigator IV Tips and Shortcuts
To quickly return to the Menu page, touch
•
and hold Back.
Touch and to see more choices.
•
Touch and hold to scroll faster.
Pages appear differently based on your
•
usage mode and settings.
myGarmin™
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the
latest services for your Garmin products:
Register your Garmin unit.
•
Subscribe to online services for safety
•
camera information (see page 35).
Unlock optional maps.
•
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV Owner’s Manual 1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................1
Navigator IV Manual Conventions .............1
Navigator IV Tips and Shortcuts ................ 1
Contact Information .................................... 1
myGarmin™ ...............................................1
Getting Started ......................................4
Your Navigator IV ....................................... 4
Looking at the Motorcycle Mount ...............5
Installing the Battery ..................................5
Install Your Navigator IV in the Mount ........5
Mounting Your Navigator IV in an
Automobile ..............................................6
Conguring Your Navigator IV ....................7
Acquiring Satellites ....................................7
Using the Menu Page ................................7
Finding Your Destination ............................ 8
Following Your Route ................................. 9
Adjusting the Volume .................................9
Where To? ...........................................10
Finding an Address ..................................10
Searching Near Another Location ............ 10
Go! Page Options ....................................10
Selecting a Route ..................................... 11
Setting a Home Location .......................... 11
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Finding a Place by Spelling the Name .... 11
Finding Recently Found Places ............... 12
Using Favorites ........................................12
Using Photo Navigation ...........................12
Using Extras ............................................. 13
Finding a Place Using the Map ................13
Entering Coordinates ............................... 13
Using Custom Routes ........................14
Creating a Custom Route ........................14
Editing Custom Routes ............................ 14
Sharing Routes ........................................ 14
Using the Main Pages ........................15
Map Page ................................................. 15
Turn List Page .......................................... 15
Next Turn Page ........................................ 15
Junction View Page .................................16
Trip Computer Page ................................. 16
Using Hands-free Calling ...................17
Pairing Your Devices ................................ 17
Receiving a Call ......................................18
In a Call ................................................... 18
Phone Menu ............................................. 18
Using Trafc Information ...................20
Trafc .......................................................20
MSN® Direct .............................................20
Receiving Trafc Information ................... 20
Trafc in Your Area ................................... 20
Severity Color Code ................................. 20
Trafc on Your Route ...............................21
Viewing the Trafc Map ............................ 21
Using the Media Players ....................22
Playing Music ........................................... 22
Listening to Audible Books ....................... 23
Managing Files ....................................24
Loading Files ............................................ 24
Supported File Types ...............................24
Deleting Files .......................................... 24
Using the Tools ...................................25
Settings ....................................................25
Where Am I? ............................................25
Help .......................................................... 25
Media Player ............................................25
MSN® Direct .............................................25
Picture Viewer .......................................... 25
Custom Routes ........................................ 25
My Data .................................................... 26
Managing Trip Logs ................................. 26
World Clock ............................................. 27
Language Guide ......................................27
Calculator ................................................ 28
Unit Converter ......................................... 28
Introduction
Customizing the Navigator IV ............29
Changing the System Settings ................. 29
Changing the Navigation Settings ............ 29
Adjusting the Display Settings .................30
Updating the Time Settings ...................... 30
Setting the Languages .............................30
Changing the Map Settings ...................... 31
Adding Security ........................................ 31
Viewing FM TMC Trafc Subscription
Information ............................................31
Changing Bluetooth Technology
Settings .................................................32
Changing the Proximity Points Settings ... 32
Changing the Fuel Gauge Settings .......... 33
Restoring All Settings ............................... 33
Clearing User Data ..................................33
Appendix .............................................34
Audio Options for the Navigator IV ..........34
Resetting the Navigator IV .......................34
Calibrating the Screen .............................34
Locking Your Navigator IV ........................34
nüMaps Guarantee™ ............................... 35
Additional Maps .......................................35
Updating the Software .............................35
Extras and Optional Accessories .............35
Custom Points of Interest ......................... 35
Battery Information .................................. 36
Replacing the Battery in the
Navigator IV ........................................... 36
Charging Your Navigator IV .....................36
Changing the Fuse in the Automotive
Power Adapter (Optional) ...................... 37
About GPS Satellite Signals ....................37
Removing the Navigator IV and Mounts .. 37
Caring for Your Navigator IV ...................37
Declaration of Conformity ........................38
Software License Agreement ................... 38
Specications ........................................... 39
Troubleshooting ....................................... 40
Index ....................................................42
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
Power button:
Press and hold to turn the Navigator IV on/off.
Press quickly to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness.
Getting Started
Your Navigator IV
Mini-USB
connector
GPS antenna
Headphone/
audio-out jack
(under the weather cap)
Microphone
External antenna
connector
(under the weather cap)
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box
for product warnings and other important information.
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microSD™
slot
Battery
contacts
Release key: Slide and
release to open the
battery cover
Serial number (under
the battery)
Speaker
Getting Started
Looking at the Motorcycle Mount
Installing the Battery
1. Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in
Touch the buttons on the left side of the
Navigator IV motorcycle mount to quickly
2. Slide the release key until the battery
access software features. The motorcycle
mount must be connected to external power
for the buttons to function.
3. Locate the metal contacts on the end of
4. Insert the battery so that the metal
➊
➋
5. Replace the battery cover.
➌
➊
Touch to zoom in and out on the map.
➋
Touch to toggle through Map page, trip
computer, and media player. Hold to
open brightness settings.
➌
Touch to hear the current instruction.
(“Turn left on Main St.,” for example.)
Hold open volume settings.
the product box.
cover on the back of the Navigator IV
pops up.
the lithium-ion battery.
contacts on the battery align with
the metal contacts inside the battery
compartment.
CAUTION: Always keep the battery
installed when the Navigator IV is on.
Install Your Navigator IV in the Mount
1. Fit the bottom of your Navigator IV into
the cradle.
2. Tilt the Navigator IV back until it snaps
into place and the release button is
completely at.
Motorcycle
mount
WARNING: This product contains a lithium-
ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the
unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it
out of direct sunlight.
Release button
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Getting Started
Mounting Your Navigator IV in an Automobile
1. Plug the automotive power cable into the
4. Slide the locking lever into the locked
5. Snap the cradle onto the friction mount
power connector on the right side of the
cradle.
Release button
Cradle
Automotive
power cable
2. Place the friction mount on the
dashboard.
6. Fit the bottom of your Navigator IV into
3. Slide the mount arm with cradle attached
into the friction mount.
Mount arm
Friction mount
Mounting base
7. Tilt the Navigator IV back until it snaps
position.
pivot arm.
the cradle.
into place.
8. Plug the other end of the automotive
power cable into a power outlet in your
car.
9. If you are using a trafc receiver in
Europe, secure the antenna on the trafc
receiver to the windshield using the
suction cups.
NOTE: The automotive mount is included
with the optional car kit.
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Getting Started
Conguring Your Navigator
IV
Your unit should turn on automatically if it
is plugged in and your vehicle is running. To
manually turn on your Navigator IV, press
the Power key. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Acquiring Satellites
1. Go outdoors to an open area, out of
garages, and away from tall buildings.
2. Stop your vehicle, and turn on the
Navigator IV.
Acquiring satellite signals may take a few
minutes. The bars indicate GPS
satellite strength. When one bar is green,
the Navigator IV has acquired satellite
signals. Now you can select a destination and
navigate to it.
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Using the Menu Page
➋
➌
➐
➍
➒➑
➎
➓
➊
➏
➊
GPS satellite strength.
➋
Bluetooth® technology status.
➌
Touch to select motorcycle, scooter,
automobile, or pedestrian mode.
➍
Battery status.
➎
Current time. Touch to change settings.
➏
Touch to nd a destination.
➐
Touch to view the map.
➑
Touch to make a call when connected to
a compatible mobile phone.
➒
Touch to adjust the volume.
➓
Touch to use the tools such as settings,
Where Am I?, Help, and routes.
Selecting a Usage Mode
Motorcyle
Scooter
Pedestrian
Your Navigator IV offers several usage
modes for different modes of transportation.
Routing and navigation are calculated
differently based on your usage mode.
For example, one-way streets are treated
differently in walking mode than they are in
driving mode.
When you place your Navigator IV in a
mount that does not correspond to its current
usage mode, the Navigator IV will ask you
whether you want to change usage modes.
Automobile
Changing your Usage Mode
1. Touch the usage mode icon.
2. Select a mode, and touch OK.
3. Touch Yes, and follow the on-screen
instructions to congure your settings.
Getting Started
Finding Your Destination
The Where To? menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed
map loaded in your Navigator IV contains millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services.
1. Touch Where To?.
4. Select a destination.
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2.Select a category.
5.Touch Go!. 6Enjoy the route!
3.Select a subcategory.
Getting Started
Following Your Route
Your route is marked with a magenta line. As
you travel, your Navigator IV guides you to
your destination with voice prompts, arrows
on the map, and directions at the top of the
Adding a Via Point
You can add a stop (via point) to your route.
The Navigator IV gives you directions to the
stop and then to your nal destination.
1. With a route active, touch Menu > Where
map. The upper-left corner indicates the
distance to your next maneuver and the lane
you should be in for the maneuver.
If you deviate from the original route, your
2. Search for the extra stop.
3. Touch Go!.
4. Touch Add As a Via Point to add this
Navigator IV recalculates the route and
provides new directions.
A speed limit icon could appear as you travel
on major roadways.
If you want to add more than one stop to the
route, edit the current route. See page 14.
Taking a Detour
If a road on your route is closed, you can
take a detour.
1. With a route active, touch Menu.
2. Touch Detour.
The Navigator IV attempts to get you back
NOTE: The map page may vary depending
on your locale.
on your original route as quickly as possible.
If the route you are currently taking is the
only reasonable option, the Navigator IV
might not calculate a detour.
To?.
stop before your destination.
Stopping the Route
1. With a route active, touch Menu.
2. Touch Stop.
Adjusting the Volume
From the Menu page, touch Volume. Touch
and to adjust the master volume.
Touch Mute to mute all audio except for the
phone audio.
To adjust the volume levels for the voice
prompts, the media player, and the phone,
touch Mixer. Adjust the levels as needed.
Touch Restore to return the volume settings
to the original levels.
NOTE: Press and release the power
button to quickly access the volume and
brightness settings.
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Where To?
Where To?
The Where To? menu provides several
different categories you can use to search for
locations. To learn how to search for a point
of interest, see page 8.
Finding an Address
The steps to nd an address can vary
depending on the maps that are loaded on
your Navigator IV. Not all map data provides
postal code searching.
1. Touch Where To? > Address.
2. Touch Change State or Country, if
necessary.
3. Touch Search All.
OR
Touch Spell City or Spell Postal Code,
enter the city/postal code, and touch
Done. Select the city/postal code in the
list.
4. Enter the number of the address, and
touch Done.
5. Enter the street name, and touch Done.
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6. Select the correct street in the list, if
necessary.
7. Touch the address, if necessary.
Searching Near Another Location
Your Navigator IV automatically searches
for places near your current location.
1. Touch Where To? > Near.
2. Select an option:
Where I Am Now—search near your
•
current location.
A Different City—search near the city
•
you enter.
My Current Route—search along
•
your route.
My Destination—search near your
•
current destination.
3. Touch OK.
Go! Page Options
Touch an item in the search results list to
view the Go! page.
➊
➌➋
➍
➊
Touch to call this location, if a mobile
phone with Bluetooth wireless
technology is connected.
➋
Touch to view the Routes page. See
page 11.
➌
Touch to create a turn-by-turn route to
this location.
➍
Touch to view this location on the map.
➎
Touch to save this location to your
Favorites. See page 12.
➎
Where To?
Selecting a Route
Setting a Home Location
You can set a Home location for the place
you return to most often.
1. Touch Where To? > Go Home.
2. Select an option.
1. Touch Where To? > Points of Interest >
Spell Name.
2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter
letters in the name.
3. Touch Done.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
1. On the Go! Page, touch the route
information tab, which lists your usage
mode and the distance and time to your
destination.
2. Touch and to scroll between
routes: fastest time, shortest distance,
and off road..
3. Touch Go! to select a route.
See page 29 for more information on route
preferences.
In pedestrian usage mode, only off-road and
on-road routes are displayed.
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Going Home
After you set your Home location, you can
When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch
a letter or number to enter it.
route to it at any time. Touch Where To? >
Go Home.
Changing Your Home Location
To set a new location as your Home location,
use the Tools menu.
1. Touch Tools > My Data > Set Home
Location.
2. Select an option.
•
•
•
Finding a Place by Spelling the Name
•
If you know the name of the location you
are looking for, you can spell it using the onscreen keyboard. You can also enter letters
contained in the name to narrow the search.
•
Touch to add a space.
Touch to delete the character.
Touch to select words you have
recently typed and selected.
Touch Lang. to change the keyboard
language mode.
Touch to enter special characters.
Where To?
Finding Recently Found Places
Your Navigator IV stores the last 50 of your
recent nds in the Recently Found list. The
most-recently viewed places appear at the
top of the list. Touch Where To? > Recently
Saving Your Current Location
From the Map page, touch the vehicle icon.
Touch Save Location to save your current
location.
Saving Places You Find
1. After you have found a place you want to
Found to view your recently found items.
Clearing Recently Found Places
2. Touch OK. The place is saved in
To remove all places from the Recently
Found list, touch Clear > Yes. All items
from the list are removed, but this does not
delete the actual place from your Navigator
IV.
Using Favorites
You can save places in your Favorites, so
you can quickly nd them and create routes
to them. Your home location is also stored in
Favorites.
Finding Saved Places
1. Touch Where To?.
2. Touch Favorites.
3. Touch a category. Your saved locations
Editing Saved Places
1. Touch Where To? > Favorites.
2. Touch the location you want to edit.
3. Touch Edit.
save, touch Save on the Go! page.
Favorites.
are listed.
Change Name—enter a new name,
•
and touch Done.
Attach Photo—select a picture to
•
assign to the location. To load pictures
on your Navigator IV or memory card,
see page 24.
Change Map Symbol—touch a new
•
symbol.
Change Phone Number—enter a
•
phone number, and touch Done.
Change Categories—create or
•
change the category in which this
location is saved.
Delete—touch Yes to remove this item
•
from the Favorites list.
Using Photo Navigation
You can load pictures that include location
information onto your Navigator IV or a
memory card, and then create routes to them.
1. Go to http://connect.garmin.com
/photos to download pictures with location
information.
2. Follow the instructions on the Web site to
select and load pictures.
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Where To?
3. Touch Where To? > Favorites >
Panoramio™ Photos. Pictures with
location information are listed.
4. Touch a picture.
Using Extras
For information about extras such as safety
camera information and Garmin Travel
Guide, see pages 35–36.
Finding a Place Using the Map
To nd a location on the map, touch Where
To? > Browse Map or touch anywhere on
the map.
Touch and drag to view different parts of
•
the map.
Touch and to zoom in and out.
•
Touch anywhere on the map. An arrow
•
points to the location.
Touch Save to save this location.
•
Touch Go! to navigate to the location.
•
If the Navigator IV is in simulator mode,
•
touch Set Loc. to set your location to the
selected location. (See page 29.)
Touch to switch between a 3D
•
(three-dimensional) map and a 2D (twodimensional) map.
Touch to rotate the viewing angle in
•
3D view.
As you zoom out, the map changes to
•
a digital elevation map showing the
contours of the area.
Zoom far out to view a globe. Touch and
•
spin the globe to quickly nd different
areas of the world.
NOTE: You can only see detailed map
information for areas for which you have
maps loaded on your Navigator IV.
Entering Coordinates
If you know the geographic coordinates of
your destination, you can use your Navigator
IV to navigate to your destination using the
latitude and longitude coordinates (or other
coordinate formats). This can be especially
helpful when geocaching.
1. Touch Where To? > Coordinates.
2. Touch Format, and select the correct
coordinate format for the type of map you
are using.
3. Touch a direction eld to select a new
direction.
4. Touch a numeric eld to enter the
coordinates, and touch Done.
5. After you have entered the proper
coordinates, touch Next.
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Custom Routes
Using Custom Routes
3. Touch
4. Touch an option to edit the route:
Use your Navigator IV to create, save, edit,
and share up to 20 routes.
Creating a Custom Route
1. Touch Where To? (or Tools) > Custom
Routes > New.
2. Touch Add New Start Point.
3. Find a location for your starting point, and
touch Select.
4. Touch Add New End Point.
5. Find a location for your ending point, and
touch Select.
6. Touch to add another location to your
route. Touch to remove a location.
7. Touch Next to calculate your route and
view it on the map.
8. Touch Save to save the route and exit.
Editing Custom Routes
1. Touch Where To? (or Tools) > Custom
Routes.
2. Select the route you want to edit.
Your changes are automatically saved when
you exit any of the route edit pages.
Sharing Routes
Share your saved routes with other Navigator
IV owners by using a memory card or a
wireless Bluetooth connection. You can
access the imported route in Where To? >
Custom Routes.
Edit.
Change Name—enter a new name,
•
and touch Done.
Add or Remove Points—add or
•
remove points from the route.
Manually Reorder Points—change
•
the order of points along your route.
Optimally Reorder Points—
•
automatically order the points.
Recalculate—change the route
•
preference to calculate by faster time,
shorter distance, or off road.
Delete—remove this route.
•
Sharing Routes with a Memory
Card
1. Touch Where To? > Custom Routes.
2. Select the route you want to share.
3. Touch Share > Export > Memory Card >
OK.
4. Select the route you want to share, and
touch Export > OK.
5. Remove the memory card and insert it
into the other Navigator IV.
6. A message appears. Touch Yes to import
the shared route.
7. Touch Routes, and then select the route
you want to import.
8. Touch Import > OK.
Sharing with Bluetooth
1. Touch Where To? > Custom Routes.
2. Select the route you want to share.
3. Touch Share > Export > Bluetooth >
OK.
4. A list of nearby Bluetooth devices
appears. Select the other Navigator IV,
and touch OK.
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Using the Main Pages
Using the Main Pages
Map Page
Touch View Map to view the Map page.
A vehicle icon shows your current
•
location.
Touch anywhere on the map to select an
•
overhead view.
Touch and drag the map to view a
•
different area of the map (see page 13).
A speed limit icon could appear as you
•
travel on major roadways.
➊
➋
➌
Touch to zoom in and out.
➍
Touch the vehicle icon to view the
Where Am I? page.
➎
Touch to view the Trip Computer.
➏
Touch to return to the Menu page.
Changing Data Fields
You can display different information when
you are driving and routing.
1. While navigating a route, touch a data
eld in the lower left corner or lower right
corner of the Map page.
2. On the Trip Computer page, touch a data
eld you would like the map to display.
Turn List Page
When you are navigating a route, the Turn
List page displays turn-by-turn instructions
for your entire route and the distance
between turns. Touch the text bar on the top
of the Map page to view the Turn List page.
Touch a turn on the list to view the Next
Turn page for that turn. Touch Show Map to
view the entire route on the map.
Next Turn Page
➌
➎
➊
Touch to view the Next Turn or Junction
View (when available) page.
➋
Touch to view the Turn List page.
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➍
➏
➎
When you are navigating a route, the Next
Turn page shows the turn on the map and the
Using the Main Pages
distance and time left before you reach the
Trip Computer Page
turn.
To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch
the upper-left corner of the Map page, or
touch any turn on the Turn List page.
Direction to
destination
Fuel gauge
Junction View Page
The Trip Computer provides helpful statistics
about your trip. To view the Trip Computer,
touch a data eld on either side of Menu on
the Map page.
When available, the Junction View page may
display an image of the upcoming junction
and in which lane you should be driving.
To view the Junction View page touch the
upper-left corner of the Map page. You can
also access the Junction View page from the
Next Turn page.
Green check marks appear beside the data
elds that are currently displayed on the Map
page.
You can navigate using a GPS compass. No
calibration is required; however, you must
have a clear view of the sky. When you are
traveling, the compass rotates.
Heading
Compass
Customizable
data elds
Resetting Trip Information
To ensure accurate trip information, reset the
trip information before beginning a route.
1. While on the Map page, touch a data eld
to access the Trip Computer page.
2. Touch Reset and then select an option:
Touch Max. Speed to reset the
•
maximum speed.
Touch Trip Data to reset the
•
information on the Trip Computer
page.
Touch Fuel Gauge to reset the fuel
•
gauge on the trip computer. For more
information on the fuel gauge, see
page 33.
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Using Hands-free Calling
Using Hands-free
To pair and connect, your device and the
Navigator IV must be turned on and be
Calling
Using Bluetooth technology, your Navigator
IV can connect to your mobile phone and
wireless headset/helmet to become a handsfree device.
To determine whether your device with
Bluetooth technology is compatible with the
Navigator IV, go to www.garmin.com
/bluetooth.
within 33 feet (10 meters) of each other. The
Navigator IV can be connected to a phone
and a headset at the same time.
Initiate pairing from your Navigator IV or
from your device. Refer to the instructions
for your devices.
When you turn on the Navigator IV, it tries
to connect to the last device to which it was
connected. You might have to set your device
to connect to the Navigator IV automatically
Pairing Your Devices
Bluetooth wireless technology establishes
a wireless link between devices, such as a
mobile phone and the Navigator IV. The rst
time you use two devices together, you must
“pair” them by establishing a relationship
when it is turned on.
When your phone is connected to your
Navigator IV, you are ready to make phone
calls. From the Menu page, touch Phone to
access the Phone menu.
using a PIN/passkey. After the initial pairing,
the two devices can connect automatically
each time you turn them on.
Pairing Your Phone Using the
Phone
1. From the Menu page, touch Tools >
Settings > Bluetooth > Enabled.
2. Enable the Bluetooth component on your
phone. This might be in a menu called
Settings, Bluetooth, Connections, or
Hands-free.
3. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices.
4. Select the Navigator IV from the list of
devices.
5. Enter 1234 into your phone.
Pairing the Navigator IV with
Your Mobile Phone
1. From the Menu page, touch Tools >
Settings > Bluetooth > Enabled.
2. Under Phone, touch Add.
3. Enable the Bluetooth component on your
phone. Enable Find Me/Discoverable/
Visible mode. These settings might be in
a menu called Bluetooth, Connections, or
Hands-free.
4. Touch OK on the Navigator IV.
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Using Hands-free Calling
5. Select your phone, and touch OK.
6. Enter 1234 into your phone.
6. Enter the Bluetooth PIN/passkey for your
7. Touch OK.
Pairing the Navigator IV with
Your Wireless Headset
To listen to high-quality audio, you can
connect an Advanced Audio Distribution
Prole (A2DP) Bluetooth headset.
When the Navigator IV is in the motorcyle
mount, the internal speaker will be disabled,
and you can only receive calls and listen to
voice prompts and MP3s through a wireless
headset/helmet. For more information, see
the audio options table on page 34.
1. From the Menu page, touch Tools >
Settings > Bluetooth > Enabled.
2. Under Audio, touch Add.
3. Turn on your headset, and enable
Find Me/Discoverable/Visible mode, if
necessary.
4. Touch OK on the Navigator IV.
5. Select your headset, and touch OK.
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, the Incoming Call
window appears. Touch Answer to answer
the call. Touch Ignore to ignore the call and
silence the ring.
While the Navigator IV is in the motorcycle
mount, you can only receive a call through a
headset.
In a Call
To end a call, touch > End Call. Touch
•
headset, if necessary, and touch Done.
> Call Options for the following options:
Touch Tones—displays a keypad page so
you can use automated systems, such as
voice mail.
Transfer Audio To Phone—this is
•
helpful if you want to turn off the
Navigator IV but stay on the call, or if
you need privacy. To switch back, touch
Transfer Audio To Device.
Mute Microphone.
•
Phone Menu
From the Menu page, touch Phone to view
the Phone menu. Touch Status to view the
signal strength, the battery level, and the
name of the connected phone.
NOTE: Not all phones support all features
of the Navigator IV Phone menu.
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Using Hands-free Calling
Using Your Phone Book
Each time your mobile phone connects
with the Navigator IV, the phone book is
automatically loaded into the Navigator IV. It
may take a few minutes for the phone book
IV. It may take a few minutes to transfer this
data to the Navigator IV.
1. Touch Phone > Call History.
2. Touch a category to view those calls. The
to be available.
1. Touch Phone > Phone Book.
2. Touch the phone book entry (contact) you
want to call.
3. Touch Dial to call the contact.
Dialing a Point of Interest
1. Touch Phone > Points of Interest.
2. Search for the point of interest you want
to call.
3. Touch Dial or .
3. Touch an entry, and touch Dial.
Calling Home
Enter a phone number for your Home
location so that you can quickly call home.
To enter your phone number:
1. Touch Phone > Call Home.
2. Touch Enter Phone Number to use the
Dialing a Number
1. Touch Phone > Dial.
2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.
Viewing Your Call History
Each time your phone connects to
the Navigator IV, your call history is
automatically transferred to the Navigator
3. Touch Done > Yes. The Navigator IV
To call home:
Touch Phone > Call Home.
Placing Calls Using Voice Dial
You can place calls by speaking the contact
name.
1. Touch Phone > Voice Dial.
calls are listed in chronological order, with
the most recent calls at the top of the list.
keypad page, or touch Select From
Phonebook (only available if your phone
supports phone book transfer).
dials your home phone number.
2. Speak the contact name.
NOTE: You may need to “train” your
mobile phone to recognize your voice dial
commands. Refer to the instructions for
your phone.
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Using Trafc Information
Using Trafc Information
Your Navigator IV can receive FM TMC
(Trafc Message Channel) trafc or MSN
Direct trafc content, depending upon the
trafc receiver connected to your Navigator
IV.
MSN® Direct
You can only access MSN Direct content
with an optional MSN Direct receiver. For
®
more information, visit http://garmin
.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/trafc.
To purchase an accessory, visit
http://buy.garmin.com.
Your Navigator IV displays both types of
trafc content in the same manner.
NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the
accuracy of the trafc information.
Receiving Trafc
Information
Trafc
You can only access the trafc information
if your Navigator IV is connected to an
optional FM trafc receiver. For more
information, see www.garmin.com/trafc.
Internal antenna
To receive trafc information, the following
conditions must be met:
•
•
To power outlet in car
External antenna
connector
To power connector on the cradle
The trafc receiver must be connected to
the auto mount.
The auto mount must be connected to an
external power source.
The trafc receiver and the Navigator IV
•
must be in data range of an FM station
transmitting trafc information.
NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields
could degrade the performance of the
trafc receiver.
Trafc in Your Area
When you are receiving trafc information,
a trafc icon appears in the upper-left corner
of the Map page. The trafc icon changes
color to indicate the severity of trafc
conditions on your route or on the road you
are currently traveling.
Severity Color Code
Color Description Meaning
Green Low severity
Yellow
Red High severity
Medium
severity
Trafc is owing
normally.
Trafc is slightly
congested.
Trafc is heavily
congested or
stopped.
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Using Trafc Information
Trafc on Your Route
When calculating your route, the Navigator
IV examines the current trafc and
automatically optimizes the route for the
shortest time. If a severe trafc delay occurs
on your route while you are navigating, the
Viewing the Trafc Map
The trafc map shows color-coded trafc
ow and delays on nearby roads.
1. On the Map page, touch the trafc icon.
2. Touch Show Trafc Map to view the
Navigator IV automatically recalculates
the route. You might still be routed through
trafc if no better alternative routes exist.
To return to the normal map from the trafc
map, touch the trafc icon, and then touch
Show Normal Map.
If a non-severe trafc delay occurs on your
route, the trafc icon shows how much time
the delay has added to your route. This time
is included in your estimated arrival time.
Manually avoiding trafc on your
Viewing Trafc Delays
1. On the Map page, touch the trafc icon.
2. Touch Trafc Search to view a list of
3. Touch an item in the list to view the delay
route:
1. On the Map page, touch the trafc icon.
2. Touch Trafc On Route.
3. Touch the arrows to view other trafc
delays on your route, if necessary.
4. Touch Avoid to avoid the trafc delay.
trafc incidents on a map.
trafc delays.
on a map and details about the delay. If
there is more than one delay, touch the
arrows to view the additional delays.
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Using the Media Players
Touch to play the current song from
Using the Media Players
•
the beginning; touch again to play the
Playing Music
Load music les to the internal memory or
memory card. See page 24.
1. Touch Tools > Media Player.
2. Touch Source to view the MP3 player.
3. Touch Browse.
4. Touch a category and a subcategory, if
necessary.
5. To play the entire category from the
beginning of the list, touch Play All. To
play a specic song, touch the title.
Album artCurrent track
previous song on the playlist. Touch and
hold to rewind through the current song.
Touch to skip to the next song. Touch
•
and hold to fast-forward through the
current song.
Touch to pause the song.
•
Touch to repeat the current
•
playlist.
Touch to shufe the playlist.
•
Touch the album art to view details about
•
the song or to remove this song from the
playlist.
Supported File Types
The Navigator IV supports MP3 music les,
and M3U and M3U8 playlist les.
NOTE: If your phone is paired via
Touch the playlist to add songs, remove
•
songs, and skip to another song in the
playlist.
Touch to adjust the volume.
•
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Bluetooth with your Navigator IV, you
cannot play MP3s on your phone through
the Navigator IV.
Creating and Listening to
Playlists
Using your Navigator IV, you can listen to
playlists created on your computer. You can
also save playlists using your Navigator IV.
To save your current playlist:
1. While listening to music, in the music
player, touch Browse > Playlist > Save
Current Playlist.
2. Enter a name, and touch Done.
To create a new playlist:
1. In the music player, touch Browse >
Playlist > Create New Playlist.
2. Select songs.
3. Touch Back when you have nished
adding songs to your playlist.
To create a playlist on a computer:
1. Using your computer and an audio
program, create a playlist of music les.
Save the playlist as an M3U or M3U8 le.
Using the Media Players
2. If necessary, use a text editor application
to remove the path to the le names in
the M3U le. The M3U le should only list
the music le names. Refer to the audio
program Help le.
3. Transfer the playlist and the music les to
the Navigator IV (see page 24). The M3U
le must be in the same location as the
music les.
To play a playlist:
1. In the music player, touch Browse >
Playlist > Open Saved Playlist. All
available playlists appear.
2. Touch a playlist to start playing the music
les.
To edit the current playlist:
1. While listening to music, in the music
player, touch the playlist.
2. Edit the playlist:
Touch Add to add a song to the end of
•
the playlist.
Touch a song, and then touch
•
Remove to remove it from the playlist.
Listening to Audible Books
To purchase books from Audible.com®, go to
http://garmin.audible.com.
Listening to a Book
1. Touch Tools > Media Player.
2. Touch Source to view the audible book
3. Touch Browse.
4. Touch a category, and then touch a book
•
•
•
•
Using Bookmarks
To create a bookmark, touch and
Bookmark. To view your bookmarks,
touch , and then touch a bookmark.
Touch Play to listen to the book from the
bookmark.
player.
title.
Book cover
art
Touch to adjust the volume.
Touch to skip a section and
to jump back. Touch and hold to move
forward or backward.
Touch to pause the book.
Touch the book cover art to view
more-detailed information.
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Managing Files
Managing Files
You can store les, such as JPEG and GPX
image les, in the Navigator IV internal
memory or on an optional memory card.
NOTE: The Navigator IV is not
compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or
NT. It is also not compatible with Mac® OS
10.3 and earlier.
Loading Files
Step 1: Insert a Memory Card
To insert or remove the card, press it in until
it clicks. This step is optional.
Step 2: Connect the USB Cable
Connect the USB cable to the connector
under the battery cover of the Navigator IV.
Connect the larger end of the cable to a USB
port on your computer.
Your Navigator IV and memory card appear
as removable drives in My Computer in
NOTE: On some operating systems or
computers with multiple network drives,
the Navigator IV drives may not appear.
See the operating system Help le to learn
how to map the drives.
Step 3: Transfer Files to the
Navigator IV
Copy and paste les from your computer
onto the Navigator IV drives/volumes.
1. Browse your computer for the le you
want to copy.
2. Highlight the le, and select Edit > Copy.
3. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/
volume.
4. Select Edit > Paste.
Step 4: Eject and Unplug the
USB Cable
When you are nished transferring les,
click in your system tray, or drag the
volume icon to the trash can on Mac
computers. Unplug your Navigator IV.
Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac
computers.
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Supported File Types
MP3 music les
•
M3U and M3U8 music playlist les
•
AA audio book les
•
JPEG and JPG image les
•
GPX route les
•
GPI custom POI les from the POI
•
Loader application
Maps, routes, trip logs, and waypoints
•
from MapSource
®
Deleting Files
1. With the Navigator IV connected to your
computer, open the Navigator IV or
memory card drive/volume.
2. Highlight the le that you want to delete,
and press the Delete key on your
computer keyboard.
NOTE: If you are not sure about the
purpose of a le, do NOT delete the le.
Your Navigator IV memory contains
important system les that should NOT
be deleted. Be especially cautious of les
located in folders entitled “Garmin.”
Using the Tools
Using the Tools
The Tools menu provides many features that
are helpful when you are traveling across
town or across the globe.
Settings
For information about the settings, see
pages 29–33.
Where Am I?
Touch Tools > Where Am I? to view
information about your current location.
This is a helpful feature if you need to tell
emergency personnel your location. Touch
a button on the right to view the nearest
locations in that category. Touch Save
Location to save your current location.
Help
Touch Tools > Help to get information about
using your Navigator IV. Touch a category to
view information about a topic. To search the
topics for a keyword, touch Search.
Media Player
For information about the media player, see
pages 22–23.
MSN® Direct
With an optional MSN Direct Receiver, you
can access MSN Direct content. For more
information, go to www.garmin
.com/trafc or http://garmin.msndirect
.com. To purchase an accessory, go to
http://buy.garmin.com.
For information about activating MSN Direct
service or using MSN Direct, refer to the
MSN Direct Owner’s Manual Supplement at
www.garmin.com.
Picture Viewer
View pictures that you have stored in your
Navigator IV.
1. Touch Tools > Picture Viewer.
2. Touch a picture to view a larger image of
it. Touch Info to view le information and
to view this photo when you turn on the
Navigator IV.
3. Touch Back.
4. Touch the arrows to view all the images.
Viewing a Slide Show
1. Touch Tools > Picture Viewer > Slide
Show to start a slide show.
2. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the
slide show.
Custom Routes
For information about routes, see page 14.
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Using the Tools
My Data
Touch Tools > My Data to manage and
delete your saved data, such as your
Favorites.
If you have transferred a route from
MapSource, touch Import Route from File
to use the route in your Navigator IV.
Managing Trip Logs
Trip logs are recorded while you are
navigating a route.
Saving Trip Logs
1. Touch Tools > My Data > Manage
Trip Logs > Current Trip Log > Edit >
Archive Log.
2. Enter a name for the trip log.
3. Select Done.
OR
While viewing a trip log, touch Archive
Log.
Viewing Trip Logs
1. Touch Tools > My Data > Manage Trip
Logs.
2. To view a trip log for a route you are
navigating, select Current Trip Log, or
select a saved trip log.
3. Select a segment or touch View All
Segments.
Showing Trip Logs on the Map
1. Touch Tools > Settings > Map.
2. Under Trip Log, select Show or Hide.
An archived trip appears as a colored line on
the map.
Deleting Trip Logs
1. Touch Tools > My Data > Manage Trip
2. Select a trip log.
3. Touch Edit > Clear Log.
Viewing an Elevation Chart for a
Trip Log
1. Touch Tools > My Data > Manage Trip
2. Select a trip log.
3. Select a segment or View All Segments.
4. Touch .
Sharing Trip Logs
If a memory card is installed on the unit,
touch Share > Export to save the trip log on
the card.
Editing Trip Logs
1. Touch Tools > Custom Routes.
2. Select a trip log.
3. Touch Edit.
Logs.
Logs.
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Using the Tools
World Clock
Touch Tools > World Clock to view the
current time for different cities around the
world. Touch World Map to view a map.
Changing Cities
1. Touch Tools > World Clock.
2. Touch the city you want to change.
3. Enter the new city and touch Done.
4. Touch the new city in the list, and touch
Save.
Language Guide
The Garmin Language Guide puts data
from Oxford’s multilingual resources and
ve bilingual dictionaries in the palm of
your hand. To purchase an accessory, go
to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your
Garmin dealer.
Words and Phrases
1. Touch Tools > Language Guide >
Words and Phrases.
2. Touch Language, select the From and
To languages, and touch Back.
3. Select a category, and search for a
phrase.
4. Touch Search to spell the word or phrase,
if necessary. Touch a phrase to view the
translation.
5. Touch to hear the translation.
Words and Phrases Tips
Use Search for keyword in phrases
•
to nd all of the phrases that contain a
specic word.
Touch an underlined word to use a
•
different word.
Touch More Variations to change
•
words in the phrase or to get a different
translation.
Bilingual Dictionaries
The Garmin Language Guide provides ve
bilingual dictionaries.
1. Touch Tools > Language Guide.
2. Touch Bilingual Dictionaries.
3. Touch a translation option. If necessary,
touch To English.
4. Search for the word, and touch it.
5. Touch to hear the translation.
Bilingual Tips
Touch Search to spell the word or the
•
beginning of the word.
Touch Legend to view information on
•
abbreviations, labels, and pronunciation
symbols for the selected language.
All Dictionary, Word and Phrase content is © Oxford
University Press. Voice les are © Scansoft.
Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary © Oxford
University Press 2005. Pocket Oxford Italian
Dictionary © Oxford University Press 2004. Oxford
Portuguese Minidictionary © Oxford University Press
2002. Multilingual Wordbank © Oxford University
Press 2001. Multilingual Phrasebank © Oxford
University Press 2001. Pocket Oxford-Hachette French
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Using the Tools
Dictionary © Oxford University Press and Hachette
Livre 2005. Pocket Oxford-Duden German Dictionary
© Oxford University Press and Bibliographisches
Institut & F.A. Brockhaus 2003.
6. Enter a value, and touch
7. Touch Clear to enter another value.
Update Conversion Rates
Calculator
1. Touch Tools > Calculator.
2. Enter the rst number of your calculation.
3. Touch an operator (÷, ×, -, or +).
4. Enter the second number of your
calculation.
5. Touch =.
6. Touch C to perform a new calculation.
Unit Converter
1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter.
2. Touch Conversion, select a unit to
convert, and touch OK.
3. Touch the unit of measure you want to
change from.
4. Select a unit of measure, and touch OK.
Repeat if necessary.
5. Touch a blank rectangle.
The Navigator IV allows you to update the
currency conversion rates manually so that
you are always using the most-current rates.
1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter >
2. Touch the rate you want to update.
3. Touch to erase the current rate.
4. Touch Save to nish.
Touch Restore to use the original rate.
Done to convert
the unit.
Conversion > Currency > OK > Update.
Enter a new rate, and touch Done.
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Customizing the zūmo
Customizing the
Navigator IV
1. Touch Tools > Settings.
2. Touch the setting you want to change.
3. Touch the button below the setting name
to change it.
NOTE: Some menus and settings change
based on your usage mode. Look for a
usage mode icon next to the setting. Not all
settings are available for all usage modes.
Changing the System Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > System.
GPS
to turn off the GPS mode and simulate
navigation. This also saves battery power.
Usage Mode
method to optimize routes: Automobile,
Motorcycle, Pedestrian, or Scooter.
See page 7.
Units
Kilometers or Miles.
Keyboard Layout—select a preference for
your keyboard layout:
•
•
•
Simulator—enable the simulator
—specify your navigation
—change units of measure to
QWERTY
computer keyboard
ABCDE
Large Mode—a layout that allows you
to select from a range several letters at a
time.
—a layout similar to a
—an alphabetical layout
About—display the software version
number, the unit ID number, and the audio
version number for your Navigator IV. You
need this information when you update
the system software or purchase additional
maps.
Restore
settings.
—restore the original system
Changing the Navigation Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation.
Route Preference
calculating your route:
Faster Time—to calculate routes that
•
are faster to drive but can be longer in
distance.
Shorter Distance—to calculate routes
•
that are shorter in distance but can take
more time to drive.
•
Off Road
routes (without roads).
—select a preference for
—to calculate point-to-point
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Customizing the zūmo
On Road—to calculate routes using
•
roads (pedestrian usage mode only).
Avoidances
want to avoid or that you would prefer to
take on your routes.
Restore
settings.
Recalculation Mode
Navigator IV recalculates a route if you
deviate from the route.
—select the road types that you
—restore the original navigation
—select how your
Adjusting the Display Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Display.
Color Mode—select Daytime for a
light background, Nighttime for a dark
background, or Auto to automatically switch
between the two.
Screenshot—enable screenshot mode. Touch
, or when on a map page, to take a
screenshot. The picture bitmap le is saved
in the Garmin\Screenshot folder on the
Navigator IV drive.
Brightness—adjust the backlight brightness
level. Reducing the backlight brightness
increases your battery life.
Touchscreen—follow on-screen instructions
to calibrate the touchscreen.
Restore
settings.
—restore the original display
Updating the Time Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Time.
Time Format—select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or
UTC time format.
Current Time—select Automatic to update
the time automatically to the current time
zone. When Automatic is not selected, you
can adjust the time in 15-minute increments
to adapt to different time zones.
Restore
Setting the Languages
Touch Tools > Settings > Language.
Voice—change the language for voice
prompts.
Text—change all on-screen text to the
selected language. Changing the text
language does not change the language of
user-entered data or map data, such as street
names.
Keyboard—select the keyboard for your
language. You can also change the keyboard
language mode from any keyboard by
touching the Lang. button.
Restore
—restore the original time settings.
—restore the original languages.
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Customizing the zūmo
Changing the Map Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Map.
Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail
shown on the map. Showing more detail may
cause the map to redraw slower.
Map View—select a map perspective.
Track Up
•
dimensions (2D) with your direction of
travel at the top.
•
North Up
North at the top.
3D—display the map in three dimensions
•
(3D) in Track Up.
Vehicle—touch Change to change the icon
used to display your position on the map.
Touch the icon you want to use, and then
touch OK. Download additional vehicle
icons at www.garmingarage.com.
Trip Log—show or hide the log of your
travels. To clear your trip log, touch Tools >
My Data > Clear Trip Log.
—display the map in two
—display the map in 2D with
Map Info—view the maps loaded on your
Navigator IV and their versions. Touch a
map to enable (check mark) or disable (no
check mark) that map.
Restore
Adding Security
Touch Tools > Settings > Security.
Garmin Lock
to lock your Navigator IV. Enter a 4-digit
PIN, and set a security location. For more
information, see page 34.
Safe Mode—turn safe mode on or off. When
your vehicle is moving, safe mode disables
all functions that require signicant operator
attention and could become a distraction
while driving.
Restore
settings. Restoring the security settings will
not clear your Garmin Lock PIN or security
location.
—restore the original map settings.
—turn on Garmin Lock™
—restore the original security
Viewing FM TMC Trafc
Subscription Information
NOTE: You can only access the trafc
settings if your Navigator IV is connected
to external power and an FM TMC trafc
receiver.
Touch Tools > Settings > Trafc. Not all
trafc settings are available for all locales.
Enable Trafc—turn trafc on and off.
Current—select which provider to use.
Select Auto to use the best provider for the
area, or select a specic provider to use.
Find More—search for additional TMC
trafc providers. If you are in a new area,
touch Yes to clear the provider table.
Subscriptions—view your FM trafc
subscriptions and expiration dates (these are
listed on the main trafc settings page for
North American devices).
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Customizing the zūmo
Add (or Subscriptions > Add)—add a
new subscription to a trafc service. Go to
www.garmin.com/fmtrafc to purchase a
subscription.
The trafc subscription code cannot be
reused. You must obtain a new code each
time you renew your service. If you own
multiple FM trafc receivers, you must
obtain a new code for each receiver.
Changing Bluetooth Technology Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth.
Phone or Audio—select Add > OK to pair
with a device that has Bluetooth wireless
technology. To listen to high-quality
audio wirelessly, connect to a Bluetooth
headset that supports the A2DP prole.
See pages 17–19. Select Change to pair
and connect with a different device. The
Navigator IV PIN code (or passkey) is 1234.
Drop—select the device you want to
disconnect, and touch Yes.
Remove
delete from the Navigator IV memory,
and touch Yes.
Bluetooth—enable and disable the
Bluetooth component. The Bluetooth
icon appears on the Menu page if the
Bluetooth component is enabled. To prevent
a device from automatically connecting,
select Disabled.
Friendly Name
identies your Navigator IV on devices with
Bluetooth technology. Touch Done.
Restore
settings. This does not clear the pairing
information.
—select the device you want to
—enter a friendly name that
—restore the original Bluetooth
Changing the Proximity Points Settings
You must have proximity points (such as
custom POIs, a safety camera database,
or a TourGuide® le) loaded to adjust the
proximity point settings. See pages 35–36.
Touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points.
Proximity Alerts—touch Change to turn the
alerts on or off when you approach custom
POIs or safety cameras.
TourGuide
TourGuide to be activated. Select Auto Play
to hear the complete tour as programmed;
Prompted to show the speaker icon on
the map when tour information is available
during your route; or Off.
Restore
points settings.
—set how you want the audio for
—restore the original proximity
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Customizing the zūmo
Changing the Fuel Gauge Settings
When connected to the motorcyle mount,
your Navigator IV can alert you when your
Restoring All Settings
1. Touch Tools > Settings.
2. Touch Restore.
3. Touch Yes.
fuel tank is low.
Touch Tools > Settings > Fuel Gauge.
Clearing User Data
Fuel Tracking—touch On. A Fuel Gauge
appears under the compass on the Map page.
1. Hold your nger on the lower-right corner
Distance Per Tank—enter the total distance
your motorcyle can travel on a tank of fuel.
Low Fuel Warning—select the fuel level at
which you would like to be notied that your
fuel tank is low.
2. Keep your nger pressed until the
3. Touch Yes to clear all user data.
All original settings are restored. Any items
Using the Fuel Alarm
that you have saved are erased.
When your fuel tank is low enough to trigger
the Remaining Fuel Alarm, appears on
the Map page. Touch the icon to view a list of
nearby gas stations.
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered
information.
of the Navigator IV screen while turning
on the Navigator IV.
message appears.
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Appendix
Appendix
Audio Options for the Navigator IV
Power
Source
Motorcycle
mount
Automotive
mount or
no mount
Audio Option
Bluetooth headset
Internal speaker
Audio-out jack
Bluetooth headset
Internal speaker
Audio-out jack
Resetting the Navigator IV
If the Navigator IV stops functioning, turn off the Navigator IV, and
then turn it back on.
If this does not help, press and hold for 8 seconds. Turn on the
Navigator IV again. The Navigator IV should operate normally.
Navigation
Prompts
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓
MP3 Phone
Calibrating the Screen
If the touchscreen is not responding properly, calibrate the
touchscreen.
1. Touch Tools > Settings > Display.
2. Under Touchscreen, touch Calibrate.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Locking Your Navigator IV
Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent system that locks your Navigator IV.
Each time you turn on the Navigator IV, enter the PIN or drive to the
security location.
1. Touch Tools > Settings > Security.
2. Touch the button below Garmin Lock.
3. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and drive to a security location.
What is a Security Location?
Select a location you return to often, such as your home, for your
security location. If the Navigator IV has satellite signals and you are
at the security location, you do not need to enter the PIN.
NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must
send your Navigator IV to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also
send a valid product registration or proof of purchase.
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nüMaps Guarantee™
To receive one free map update (if available),
register your Navigator IV at
http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of
acquiring satellites and driving with your
Navigator IV. You are not eligible for the free
map update if you register by phone or wait
longer than 60 days after the rst time you
drive with your Navigator IV.
Additional Maps
You can purchase additional maps for your
Navigator IV. To see a list of maps that
are compatible with your Navigator IV, go
to your Navigator IV product page on the
Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com), and
click the Maps tab.
Updating the Software
1. Go to www.garmin.com/products
/webupdater, and download WebUpdater
to your computer.
2. Connect the Navigator IV to your
computer using the mini-USB cable.
3. Run WebUpdater, and follow the on-
After conrming that you want to perform
an update, WebUpdater automatically
downloads the update and installs it on your
Navigator IV.
Extras and Optional Accessories
For more information about optional
accessories, go to www.garmin.com
/products/navigatorIV, or contact your BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Safety Cameras
Safety camera information is available in
some locations. Check http://my.garmin
.com for availability. For these locations,
the Navigator IV includes the locations of
hundreds of safety cameras. Your Navigator
IV alerts you when you are approaching a
safety camera and can warn you if you are
driving too fast. The data is updated at least
screen instructions.
weekly, so you always have access to the
most up-to-date information.
You can purchase a new region or extend
an existing subscription at any time. Each
region that you purchase has a specic
expiration date.
CAUTION: Garmin is not responsible
for the accuracy of, or the consequences
of using, a custom POI or safety camera
database.
Custom Points of Interest
Use the POI Loader to load custom points
of interest (POIs) onto your Navigator IV.
POI databases are available from various
companies on the Internet. Some custom
databases contain alert information for points
of interest, such as school zones.
Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click
POI Loader to install the POI Loader onto
your computer. For more information, refer
to the POI Loader Help le. Press F1 to view
the Help le.
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Appendix
To view your Custom POIs, touch Where
To? > Extras > Custom POIs. To change
the proximity alert settings, touch Tools >
Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity
Alerts.
To delete the Custom POIs from your
Navigator IV, connect your Navigator IV to
your computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder
in the Navigator IV drive or the memory card
drive. Delete the le entitled poi.gpi.
TourGuide
The TourGuide allows your Navigator
IV to play third-party, GPS-guided audio
tours. These audio tours can take you on a
route while playing interesting facts about
historical sites along the way. For more
information, go to www.garmin.com/extras,
and click POI Loader.
To view your TourGuide les, touch Where
To? > Extras > Custom POIs. To change
the TourGuide settings, touch Tools >
Settings > Proximity Points > TourGuide.
Garmin Travel Guide
Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin
Travel Guide provides detailed information
about places, such as restaurants and hotels.
To purchase an accessory, go to http://buy
.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.
To use the Travel Guide, insert the memory
card into your Navigator IV. Touch Where
To? > Extras. Touch the name of your
Travel Guide to view it.
Battery Information
Your Navigator IV contains a
user-replaceable, lithium-ion battery. To
maximize the lifetime of the battery, do not
leave your Navigator IV in direct sunlight,
and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
heat.
The battery icon in the corner of
the Menu page indicates the status of
the Navigator IV battery. To increase
the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully
discharge the battery and fully charge it. Do
not unplug the Navigator IV until it is totally
charged.
Replacing the Battery in the Navigator IV
If you need to replace the battery in the
Navigator IV, contact your local BMW
Motorrad dealer. Contact your local waste
disposal department for information about
properly disposing of the battery.
Charging Your Navigator IV
•
•
•
•
•
Use the motorcyle mount
Use the automotive power cable.
Use the optional USB cable.
Use an optional AC adapter cable.
Use an optional battery charger.
NOTE: The battery does not charge in the
motorcyle mount while the Navigator IV is
turned off.
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Maximizing the Battery Life
Turn down the backlight (Tools >
•
Settings > Display > Brightness).
Disable Bluetooth; see page 17.
•
Do not leave your Navigator IV in direct
•
sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to
excessive heat.
Changing the Fuse in the Automotive Power Adapter (Optional)
NOTICE: When replacing the fuse, do not
lose any of the small pieces, and ensure
they are put back in the proper place.
If your unit does not charge in your vehicle,
you may need to replace the fuse located at
the tip of the automotive adapter.
End
1. Unscrew the black, round
end piece, and remove it.
2. Remove the fuse (glass
and silver cylinder), and
replace with a 3A fast-blow
fuse.
End
piece
piece
Silver tip
Silver tip
Fuse
Fuse
3. Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the
black end piece. Screw on the black end
piece.
Removing the Navigator IV and Mounts
To remove the Navigator IV from the cradle
About GPS Satellite Signals
Your Navigator IV must acquire GPS
(Global Positioning System) satellite
signals to navigate. If you are indoors,
near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking
garage, your Navigator IV cannot acquire
satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall
on both the automobile and motorcyle
mounts, press the button on the side of the
cradle, and tilt the Navigator IV forward.
To remove the cradle from the automobile
mount, turn the cradle to the right or the left.
Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle
releases the ball on the mount.
obstructions to use your Navigator IV.
When your Navigator IV has acquired
satellite signals, the signal strength bars on
the Menu page are green . When it
loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or
clear .
For more information about GPS, go to
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Caring for Your Navigator IV
Your Navigator IV contains sensitive
electronic components that can be
permanently damaged if exposed to
excessive shock or vibration exceeding that
of normal motorcycle or automobile use.
To minimize the risk of damage to your
Navigator IV, avoid dropping your unit and
operating it in extreme high-shock and highvibration environments.
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Appendix
Though a PDA stylus can be used to
Cleaning the Casing
The Navigator IV is constructed of high-
quality materials and does not require user
maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the
outer casing (not the touchscreen) using
a cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution, and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical
cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
Clean the touchscreen with a soft, clean,
lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol,
or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the
liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the
touchscreen.
Protecting Your Navigator IV
When not in use, store your Navigator
•
IV in the carrying case included in the
packaging.
Do not store the Navigator IV where
•
prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can
cause permanent damage.
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•
operate the touchscreen, never attempt
this while operating a vehicle. Never
use a hard or sharp object to operate the
touchscreen, or damage may result.
Avoiding Theft
To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount
•
from sight when not in use. Remove the
residue on the windshield left by the
suction cup.
Do not keep your unit in the glove
•
compartment.
Register your product at
•
http://my.garmin.com.
Use the Garmin Lock feature. See page
•
34.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this Navigator
IV product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view
the full Declaration of Conformity, see the
Garmin Web site for your Garmin product:
www.garmin.com.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE Navigator IV, YOU
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use
the software embedded in this device (the
“Software”) in binary executable form in
the normal operation of the product. Title,
ownership rights, and intellectual property
rights in and to the Software remain in
Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the
property of Garmin and is protected under
the United States of America copyright
laws and international copyright treaties.
You further acknowledge that the structure,
Appendix
organization, and code of the Software are
valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that
the Software in source code form remains a
Specications
Physical size (W × H × D): 5.35 × 3.28 ×
0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm)
valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree
not to decompile, disassemble, modify,
reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce
to human readable form the Software or
any part thereof or create any derivative
works based on the Software. You agree not
to export or re-export the Software to any
country in violation of the export control
laws of the United States of America.
Weight: 6.17 oz. (270 g)
Display: 4.3 in. diagonal, 480 × 272 pixels;
WQVGA TFT landscape display with white
backlight and touchscreen
Case: Waterproof to IPx7
Operating Temperature range
to 158°F (from -20°C to 60°C)
Charging Temperature range: from 32°F
to 113°F (from 0°C to 45°C)
Data storage: Internal memory and optional
removable memory card. Data stored
indenitely.
Computer interface: USB mass storage,
plug-and-play
Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm
: from -4°F
Power input: DC vehicle power using
the automotive power cable and cradle or
motorcycle mount, or AC power using an
optional accessory
Usage
: 10 W max.
Battery life: up to 4 hours depending on
usage and settings
Battery type: Removable lithium-ion battery
GPS receiver
Acquisition times
: High-sensitivity
*:
Warm: <1 sec.
Cold: <38 sec.
Factory Reset: <45 sec.
*Average acquisition times for a stationary
receiver with a clear view of the sky.
Charge time: Approximately 4 hours
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem/Question Solution/Answer
My Navigator IV never
gets satellite signals.
My Navigator IV does
not charge in my
vehicle.
How do I clear all my
user data?
The Navigator IV is
locked up/frozen.
The touchscreen is
not responding to my
touches properly.
I cannot hear audio
through the internal
speaker.
My battery gauge does
not seem accurate.
Take your Navigator IV out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes.
Check the fuse in the automotive power cable.
Ensure the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet.
Your Navigator IV can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (0°C and 45°C). If the Navigator IV is placed in direct sunlight or in a
hot environment, it cannot charge.
Hold your nger on the lower-right corner of the Navigator IV screen while it is turning on. Keep your nger pressed until the
message appears. Touch Yes to clear all user data.
If the Navigator IV screen stops functioning, turn off the Navigator IV, and then turn on the Navigator IV. If this does not help, press
the Power button and hold it for 8 seconds. Turn on the Navigator IV again. The Navigator IV should operate normally.
Turn off the Navigator IV. Hold your nger on the screen and then press and hold the Power button. Hold until the calibration screen
appears.
Follow on-screen instructions.
From the Main menu, touch Volume, verify that Mute is not select and the volume is not set at 0%.
The audio you are trying to listen to may not play through the device you are using. See the audio options matrix on page 34
Allow the unit to fully discharge, and then fully charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle).
My phone will not
connect to the
Navigator IV.
How do I know my
Navigator IV is in USB
mass storage mode?
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Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. Verify that the Bluetooth eld is set to Enabled.
Ensure your phone is turned on and is less than 33 feet (about 10 meters) away from your Navigator IV.
Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.
When your Navigator IV is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a Navigator IV connected to a computer is shown. Also, you
should see two new removable disk drives listed in My Computer.
Problem/Question Solution/Answer
My computer never
senses that the
Navigator IV is
connected.
I cannot see any new
removable drives in my
list of drives.
I cannot get trafc
information.
1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer.
2. Turn the Navigator IV off.
3. Plug the USB cable into your computer and your Navigator IV. The Navigator IV automatically turns on and goes into USB mass
storage mode.
If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Navigator
IV drives. See the operating system Help le to learn how to map/assign drive letters.
Verify that you are in a coverage area. You must be in a coverage area to get the trafc information for that area.
Verify that the FM TMC Trafc receiver is connected to the power connector on the cradle and also connected to a power outlet in
your vehicle.
Appendix
How can I nd
restaurants near the
hotel I will be staying at
in the future?
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV Owner’s Manual 41
1. Touch
2. Find the hotel and touch Go!.
3. Touch Menu > Where To? > Near > My Destination.
4. Search for a restaurant. Restaurants nearest to your hotel are listed rst.
Where To? > Near > Different City (and enter your vacation destination).
Index
Index
Symbols
2D map view 13, 31
3D map view 13, 31
A
A2DP 18
accessories 35
additional maps 35
alerts
proximity 32
safety camera 35
anti-theft feature 31, 34
audible books 23
audio options 34
audio version 29
avoiding
road types 30
theft 38
trafc 20
B
background color 30
battery information 36
bilingual dictionaries 27
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Bluetooth technology 17–19
A2DP 18
headset 18
pairing with phone 17, 32
removing a phone 32
settings 32
bookmarks 23
books 23
brightness 30
C
calculator 28
calling
answering 18
from the Go! page 10
hanging up 18
history 19
home 19
muting 18
caring for your zūmo 37
charging your zūmo 36, 40
clock for the world 27
computer connection 24
contact Garmin 1
contacting Garmin 1
converting
currency 28
units 28
coordinates 13
cradle 6
currency, converting 28
current location, save 12
customizing the zūmo 29–33
custom POIs 35
D
Declaration of Conformity 38
deleting
all user data 33
character 11
custom POIs 36
Favorites 12, 14
les 24
recent nds list 12
route 14
trip log 26
detail maps 31
detour 9
diacritical characters 11
digital elevation map 13
display settings 30
driving directions 15
E
emergency assistance 25
extras 13, 35, 36
F
Favorites 12
editing 12
Panoramio photos 13
favorites
saving 12
les 24
deleting 24
managing 24
supported types 24
transferring 24
nding places 8
address 10
by name 11
by postal code 10
Go! page options 10
item on the map 13
near another location 10
recent selections 12
saved places (Favorites) 12
using photos 12–13
fuel tracking 33
fuse, changing 37
G
Garmin Lock 31, 34
geocaching 13
globe view 13
Go! page options 10
Go Home 11
GPS
about GPS 37
off/on 29
Index
H
hands-free phone features 17–19
headphone jack 39
Help 25
Home
location 11
phone number 19
I
incoming call 18
K
keyboard 11
language mode 11, 30
layout 29
kilometers 29
L
Lane Assist 16
language guide 27
last position 41
lithium-ion battery 36, 39
loading les on the zūmo 24
locking your zūmo 34
M
M3U playlist format 22
map
additional 35
browse 13
customize 31
detail level 31
enable detail maps 31
Map Info button 31
moving 13
update 35
version 31
view 31
zoom 13
map contours 13
MapSource 35
max speed, reset 16, 33
measurements, converting 28
media player 22–23
microphone 4
miles 29
motorcycle mount 5
mounting
removing from mount 37
MP3 music les
loading 24
playing 22
MSN Direct 20
music 22
muting
audio 9
phone call 18
My Data 26
myGarmin 1
N
navigation
mode 29
settings 29
Next Turn page 15
nüMaps Guarantee 35
O
off road, routing 14, 29
on-screen keyboard 11
on-unit Help 25
output, audio 9
headphone jack 39
P
pairing a mobile phone 17
Panoramio pictures 12
phone book 19
photo navigation 12–13
pictures 25
PIN
Bluetooth 32
Garmin Lock 34
playlist 22
creating 22
editing 23
from computer 22
playing 23
saving current 22
position icon 31
postal code 10
Power key 4
Q
QWERTY keyboard 29
R
registering 38
removing the mount 37
resetting
the max speed 16
the trip data 16
routes
adding a stop 9
custom 14
detour 9
editing 14
following 9
importing 26
off road 29
preferences 29
simulating 29
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Index
S
safe mode 31
safety camera database 35
satellite signals 37
saving
places you nd 12
your current location 12, 13, 25
screen
brightness 30
screen shots 30
SD card 24, 39
sharing 14
SD card slot 4
search area 10
security location 34
security settings 31
serial number 4
settings
restoring 33
setting your location 13
sharing routes
using Bluetooth 14
using memory card 14
simulating a route 29
software
license agreement 38
update 35
version 29
specications 39
speed limit icon 9, 15
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spelling the name 11
storing the zūmo 38
supported le types 24
system settings 29
T
text language 30
time settings 30
time zone 30
Tools 25–28
touchscreen
calibrating 34
cleaning 38
settings 30
TourGuide 32, 36
trafc 20, 20–21
adding trafc subscriptions 31
incidents 20
trafc receiver
antenna 6
transferring les 24
translating words 27
Travel Guide 35, 36
trip computer page 16
trip information, reset 16
trip logs 26, 31
deleting 26
editing 26
saving 26
sharing 26
showing on map 26
viewing 26
turn-by-turn directions 15
turn List page 15
U
unit ID 29
units, convert 28
updating
maps 35
software 34, 35
usage mode 7, 29
USB 24
eject 24
mass storage mode 24
user data, delete 33
V
vehicle icon 15, 31
Via Point, adding 9
voice dial 19
voice language 30
voice mail 18
volume 9
W
WebUpdater 35
Where Am I? 25
Where To? 10–13
world clock 27
Z
zoom 13
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your
Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.
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