Garmin BMW Motorrad Navigator VI LM, BMW Motorrad Navigator VI Owner's Manual
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Getting Started
WARNING
See the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
Turning On the Device
NOTE: The device turns on automatically if it is in the optional
motorcycle or automotive mount and external power is
connected and turned on.
Press the power key.
Contact Information
If you encounter any difficulty while using your BMW Navigator,
or if you have any questions, contact your BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Installing the Battery
Locate the screwdriver À that came in the product box.
1
Locate the lithium-ion battery in the product box.
2
Loosen the screws and remove the battery compartment
3
cover.
If necessary, insert a
4
microSD
™
card Á into the device.
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
2
Off.
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the power key for 10 seconds.
Removing the Battery
You can remove the battery if you do not intend to use the
device for an extended period of time.
Loosen the screws and remove the battery compartment
1
cover.
Press and hold the release tab À on the battery connector
2
and pull the connector away from the device Á.
Insert the battery with its cable on top.
5
Insert the battery connector  into the battery port Ã.
6
Insert the battery cover, top side first Ä.
7
Close the battery cover Å and tighten the screws.
8
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the screws.
Installing Your Device in the Motorcycle Mount
CAUTION
Before driving, ensure the top of the latch is flat and even with
the top of the device and the mount.
NOTE:
1
2
NOTE:
connecting a battery charger to your motorcycle. To remove the
device, press the release button À on the side of the mount.
The motorcycle mount is not included in all kits.
Insert the bottom of your device into the cradle.
Tilt your device back until it snaps into place and the top of
the latch is flush with the surrounding surface of the
motorcycle mount.
Remove the device from the motorcycle mount before
About the Motorcycle Mount
You can access specific device features using the buttons on
the motorcycle mount.
NOTE:
information about mounting options for your Navigator device.
See the manuals included with your motorcycle for more
Getting Started 1
Select to zoom in and out on the map.
À
Select to use functionality marked with a or .
Select to view the map, compass, trip computer, and media player.
Á
Hold to open the brightness settings.
Select to hear the current prompt when you have a Bluetooth
Â
helmet or headset connected.
Hold to open the volume settings.
®
Mounting Your Device in an Automobile
NOTE: The automotive mount is included with the optional car
kit.
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
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
1
Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
Plug the small end of the automotive power cable À into the
port on the side of the automotive mount Á.
Setting Up Garmin Express
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Go to garmin.com/express.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Activating Lifetime Maps
NOTE:
have pre-loaded maps.
NOTE:
and as such updates are made available by Garmin during the
useful life of one compatible Garmin product or as long as
Garmin receives map data from a third party supplier, whichever
is shorter. For the meaning of a product’s “useful life” and for
other important terms and conditions, go to
/numapslifetime.
1
2
Lifetime Maps are not applicable to products that do not
Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map updates when
www.garmin.com
Go to www.garmin.com/express
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
notifications when a map update is available.
If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
.
About Sleep Mode
Use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is
not in use. Sleep mode uses very little power, and a battery
charge lasts for weeks when your device is in sleep mode.
Entering Sleep Mode
Press the key.
Exiting Sleep Mode
While the device is in sleep mode, press the key.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
Select an option:
2
• Select or to adjust the screen brightness.
• Select Automatic to adjust the brightness automatically.
NOTE:
when the device is mounted on your motorcycle.
The automatic brightness setting is available only
Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup.
2
Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-
3
free cloth.
Press the suction cup  to the windshield, and flip the lever
4
back toward the windshield.
Ã
Snap the mount 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
8
power source.
Support and Updates
Garmin Express™ (garmin.com
to these services for
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map, chart, or course updates
Garmin
/express
®
devices.
) provides easy access
Adjusting the Volume
Select Volume.
1
Select an option:
2
• Select or to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select for additional options.
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status
bar icons display information about features on the device. You
can select some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
GPS signal status.
Bluetooth technology status (appears when Bluetooth is
enabled).
Connected to Smartphone Link.
Transportation mode indicator. Allows you to select
automobile, motorcycle, or off road mode.
Current time.
Battery status.
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select .
2 Getting Started
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
On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, and
menu options on your device.
• Select to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to scroll through lists or menus.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select to see a context-based menu of options for the
current screen.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
Language and Keyboard Settings,
layout (
• Select to delete a search entry.
• Select to delete a character.
• Select to change the keyboard language mode.
• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation
marks.
• Select to change character capitalization.
page
14).
About Locations
The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as
restaurants, hotels, auto services, and street information. You
can use categories to browse for nearby businesses and
attractions. You can also search for addresses, coordinates,
cities, and intersections.
Finding BMW
You can find a BMW dealer closest to your location.
Where To?
Select
Contact Information
If you encounter any difficulty while using your BMW
or if you have any questions, contact your BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Finding Locations
Finding a Location by Category
Select
1
2
3
4
Searching Within a Category
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
three destinations you selected.
1
2
3
Where To?.
Select a category, or select
If necessary, select a subcategory.
Select a location.
Select
Where To?.
Select a category, or select
Select a category.
Dealers
> BMW Motorrad
Categories.
Categories.
.
Navigator,
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
2
3
4
5
6
Enter Search in the search bar.
Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Select an option:
• To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").
• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
name.
• To search for an address near you, enter the house
number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city, enter the house
number, street name, city, and state.
• To search for a city, enter the city and state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude
coordinates.
Select an option:
• To search using a suggested search term, select the term.
• To search using the text you entered, select .
If necessary, select a location.
Changing the Search Area
From the main menu, select Where To?.
1
Select
2
3
Searching near:.
Select an option.
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map
Before you can find places included in the map data, such as
restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the
map layer for places along the road (Customizing the Map
Layers
Select
1
Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
2
If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view
3
only a specific category of places.
Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map.
Select an option:
4
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address
location.
If necessary, select the location description to view additional
5
information.
, page
View Map.
6).
Finding an Address
NOTE:
map data loaded on your device.
1
2
3
4
5
The order of the steps may change depending on the
Select Where To?.
If necessary, select
Changing the Search Area,
area (
Select
Address.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter address
information.
Select the address.
Searching near: to change the search
page
3).
Viewing Recently Found Locations
Your device stores a history of the last 50 locations you have
found.
About Locations 3
Select Where To?
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations
Select Where To?
> Recent
> Recent >
.
> Clear > Yes.
Finding Parking
Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
1
Select a parking location.
2
Finding Your Last Parking Spot
When you disconnect the device from vehicle power while the
device is on, your current location is saved as a parking spot.
Select Apps
> Last Spot
.
Search Tools
Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations
by responding to on-screen prompts.
Finding an Intersection
You can search for an intersection or junction between two
streets, highways, or other roads.
Select Where To? >
1
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter street information.
2
Select the intersection.
3
Finding a City
NOTE:
1
2
3
4
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.
This can be helpful when geocaching.
1
2
3
4
Selecting a city navigates you near the city center.
Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.
Select Enter Search
Enter a city name, and select .
Select a city.
Select Where To?
If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or
datum.
Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates.
Select
View on Map.
Categories > Intersections
.
> Categories > Coordinates
.
.
Setting a Simulated Location
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use
the GPS simulator to plan routes from a simulated location.
Select Settings
1
From the main menu, select
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
Select
5
Set Location.
> Navigation > GPS Simulator
View Map.
.
Saving Locations
Saving a Location
Search for a location Finding a Location by Category, page 3.
1
From the search results, select a location.
2
Select .
3
Select >
4
Saving Your Current Location
From the map, select the vehicle icon.
1
Select
2
3
4
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
1
Save.
Enter a name, and select Done.
Select
OK.
Select Where To? >
Save
.
Saved
.
If necessary, select a category, or select
2
Select a location.
3
Select
4
Editing a Saved Location
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Deleting a Saved Location
NOTE:
1
2
3
Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location you return to
most often.
1
2
The location is saved as "Home" in the Saved menu.
Going Home
The first time you start a route home, the device prompts you to
enter your home location.
1
2
Editing Your Home Location Information
1
2
3
4
5
Go!.
Select Where To?
If necessary, select a category.
Select a location.
Select .
Select >
Select an option:
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
Edit the information.
Select
Select Where To?
Select a location.
Select .
Select >
Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
If necessary, select a suggested category.
Select Done
Select Where To? >
Select >
Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and
select Delete.
Select Where To?
Select
Recently Found.
Select Where To? > Go Home.
If necessary, enter your home location.
Select Where To? >
Select .
Select >
Enter your changes.
Select
Name.
Phone Number.
Categories to assign categories to the saved
location.
Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used
to mark the saved location on a map.
Done.
Deleted locations cannot be recovered.
Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or
Done.
> Saved
.
Edit
> Saved
Edit > Categories
.
Delete Saved Places
>
.
Edit
.
.
.
.
Saved
>
Set Home Location
Saved > Home
All Saved Places.
.
.
.
Viewing Recently Found Locations
Your device stores a history of the last 50 locations you have
found.
4 About Locations
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