Garmin DriveTrack 70LMT, DriveTrack 70LM User Manual

Garmin DriveTrack™ 70

Owner’s Manual

May 2016 190-02080-00_0A

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Getting Started............................................................... 1

Support and Updates.................................................................. 1

Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express.............. 1

Garmin DriveTrack 70 Device Overview.....................................1

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power................................... 1

Turning the Device On or Off...................................................... 2

Acquiring GPS Signals............................................................... 2

Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 2

Using the On-Screen Buttons..................................................... 2

Adjusting the Volume.................................................................. 2

Enabling Automatic Volume................................................... 2

Using the Audio Mixer............................................................ 2

Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 2

Driver Awareness Features and Alerts........................ 2

Enabling or Disabling Audible Driver Alerts................................ 3

Red Light and Speed Cameras.................................................. 3

Navigating to Your Destination..................................... 3

Routes........................................................................................ 3

Starting a Route.......................................................................... 3

Starting a Route by Using the Map........................................ 3

Going Home........................................................................... 3

Your Route on the Map...............................................................3

Active Lane Guidance............................................................ 4

Viewing Turns and Directions................................................ 4

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map.................................... 4

Adding a Location to Your Route................................................ 4

Shaping Your Route................................................................... 4

Taking a Detour.......................................................................... 4

Stopping the Route..................................................................... 4

Changing the Route Calculation Mode....................................... 4

Trip Planner................................................................................ 5

Planning a Trip....................................................................... 5

Navigating to a Saved Trip.....................................................5

Optimizing the Order of Destinations in a Trip....................... 5

Editing and Reordering Locations in a Trip............................ 5

Editing and Saving Your Active Route................................... 5

Changing Routing Options for a Trip..................................... 5

Scheduling a Trip................................................................... 5

Using Suggested Routes............................................................ 5

Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas.............................................. 5

Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route.................................. 5

Avoiding Toll Roads............................................................... 6

Avoiding Toll Stickers.............................................................6

Avoiding Road Features........................................................ 6

Avoiding Environmental Zones.............................................. 6

Custom Avoidances............................................................... 6

Navigating Off Road................................................................... 6

Finding and Saving Locations...................................... 6

Finding a Location Using the Search Bar................................... 6

Viewing Search Results on the Map........................................... 7

Changing the Search Area......................................................... 7

Points of Interest......................................................................... 7

Finding a Location by Category............................................. 7

Searching Within a Category................................................. 7

Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue.................... 7

Foursquare.............................................................................7

Search Tools...............................................................................7

Finding an Address................................................................ 7

Finding an Intersection...........................................................7

Finding a City......................................................................... 7

Finding a Location Using Coordinates................................... 8

Viewing Recently Found Locations............................................ 8

Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations...................... 8

Finding Your Last Parking Spot

Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 8

Finding Emergency Services and Fuel.................................. 8

Getting Directions to Your Current Location.......................... 8

Adding a Shortcut....................................................................... 8

Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 8

Saving Locations........................................................................ 8

Saving a Location.................................................................. 8

Saving Your Current Location................................................ 8

Editing a Saved Location....................................................... 8

Assigning Categories to a Saved Location............................ 8

Deleting a Saved Location..................................................... 8

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Using the Map................................................................. 9

Map Tools................................................................................... 9

Viewing a Map Tool............................................................... 9

Enabling Map Tools............................................................... 9

Up Ahead.................................................................................... 9

Viewing Upcoming Locations................................................. 9

Customizing the Up Ahead Categories.................................. 9

Trip Information...........................................................................9

Viewing Trip Data from the Map............................................ 9

Viewing the Trip Information Page......................................... 9

Viewing the Trip Log.............................................................. 9

Resetting Trip Information......................................................9

Viewing Upcoming Traffic......................................................... 10

Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................. 10

Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................. 10

Customizing the Map................................................................ 10

Customizing the Map Layers............................................... 10

Changing the Map Data Field.............................................. 10

Changing the Map Perspective............................................ 10

BirdsEye Imagery..................................................................... 10

Dog Tracking................................................................ 10

Receiving Data From Your Handheld Device........................... 10

Tracking Your Dogs.................................................................. 10

Dog Status Icons..................................................................10

Viewing Your Dogs on the Map................................................ 10

Viewing the Topographic Map.................................................. 10

Traffic Data.................................................................... 10

Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver....................... 11

About Traffic Subscriptions....................................................... 11

Viewing Traffic Subscriptions............................................... 11

Adding a Subscription.......................................................... 11

Enabling Traffic......................................................................... 11

Voice Command........................................................... 11

Setting the Wakeup Phrase...................................................... 11

Activating Voice Command.......................................................11

Voice Command Tips............................................................... 11

Starting a Route Using Voice Command.................................. 11

Muting Instructions....................................................................11

Voice Control............................................................................ 11

Configuring Voice Control.................................................... 11

Using Voice Control............................................................. 12

Voice Control Tips................................................................12

Hands-Free Calling....................................................... 12

Pairing Your Phone...................................................................12

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device............................................ 12

Deleting a Paired Phone........................................................... 12

Using the Apps............................................................. 12

Viewing Help Files.................................................................... 12

Searching Help Topics......................................................... 12

Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations.............................. 12

Customizing the Device............................................... 12

Transportation Mode Settings.................................................. 12

Table of Contents i

Map and Vehicle Settings......................................................... 12

Enabling Maps..................................................................... 12

Navigation Settings................................................................... 12

Calculation Mode Settings................................................... 13

Setting a Simulated Location............................................... 13

Backup Camera Settings.......................................................... 13

babyCam Settings.................................................................... 13

Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................13

Disabling Bluetooth.............................................................. 13

Display Settings........................................................................ 13

Traffic Settings.......................................................................... 13

Units and Time Settings............................................................13

Setting the Time................................................................... 13

Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 14

Proximity Alerts Settings........................................................... 14

Device and Privacy Settings..................................................... 14

Restoring Settings.................................................................... 14

Device Information....................................................... 14

Specifications............................................................................14

Power Cables........................................................................... 14

Charging the Device............................................................ 14

Device Maintenance..................................................... 14

Device Care.............................................................................. 14

Cleaning the Outer Casing...................................................14

Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 14

Avoiding Theft...................................................................... 14

Resetting the Device.................................................................14

Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup....................... 14

Removing the Device from the Mount..................................14

Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup......................... 15

Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield................. 15

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable....................... 15

Troubleshooting........................................................... 15

The suction cup will not stay on my windshield........................ 15

My device is not acquiring satellite signals............................... 15

The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 15

My dogs do not appear on my screen...................................... 15

My battery does not stay charged for very long........................ 15

My device does not appear as a removable drive on my

computer................................................................................... 15

My device does not appear as a portable device on my

computer................................................................................... 15

My device does not appear as either a portable device or a

removable drive or volume on my computer.............................15

My phone will not connect to the device................................... 15

Appendix....................................................................... 16

Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data........................... 16

Data Management.................................................................... 16

About Memory Cards........................................................... 16

Connecting the Device to Your Computer........................... 16

Transferring Data From Your Computer.............................. 16

Viewing GPS Signal Status...................................................... 16

Purchasing Additional Maps..................................................... 16

Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 16

Index.............................................................................. 17

ii Table of Contents

Getting Started

WARNING

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

• Update the maps and software on your device (Updating

Maps and Software with Garmin Express, page 1).

• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power

(Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power, page 1).

• Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS Signals, page 2).

• Adjust the volume (Adjusting the Volume, page 2) and

display brightness (Adjusting the Screen Brightness,

page 2).

• Navigate to your destination (Starting a Route, page 3).

Support and Updates

Garmin Express™ (garmin.com/express) provides easy access to these services for Garmin® devices.

• Product registration

• Product manuals

• Software updates

• Data uploads to Garmin Connect

• Map, chart, or course updates

• Vehicles, voices, and other extras

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.

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

™

Click Add a Device.

The Garmin Express software detects your device. Click Add Device.

Follow the on-screen instructions to add your device to the

Garmin Express software. When setup is complete, the Garmin Express software

searches for map and software updates for your device. Select an option:

• To install all available updates, click Install All.

• To install a single update, click View Details and select an

update.

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.

Garmin DriveTrack 70 Device Overview

Select an option:

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

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

Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the installation. Start Garmin Express.

Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB

cable.

Getting Started 1

Power key

Mini-USB power and data port

Map and data memory card slot

Microphone for Voice Command or hands-free calling

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

WARNING

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

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

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

device.

Press the mount Á onto the suction cup Â until it snaps into

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

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

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

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

outlet in your vehicle.

Turning the Device On or Off

• To turn the device on, press the power key, or connect the device to power.

• To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key while the device is on.

While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.

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

• To turn off the device completely, hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen, and select Off.

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

Acquiring GPS Signals

When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. The time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several factors, including how far you are from the location where you last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation device, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.

Turn on the device.

Wait while the device locates satellites.

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

buildings and trees.

When turns green, the device has acquired satellite signals and is ready for navigation.

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. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired satellite information (Viewing GPS Signal Status, page 16).

Bluetooth® technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth settings (Bluetooth Settings, page 13).

Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call (Hands-Free Calling, page 12).

Active transportation mode. Select to change the transportation mode (Transportation Mode Settings,

page 12).

Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time,

page 13).

Battery charge level.

Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast.

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.

Adjusting the Volume

Select Volume.

Select an option:

• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.

• Select to mute the device.

• Select for additional options.

Enabling Automatic Volume

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

Select Volume > .

Select Automatic Volume.

Using the Audio Mixer

You can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels for different audio types, such as navigation prompts or phone calls. The level for each audio type is a percentage of the master volume.

Select Volume.

Select > Audio Mixer.

Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Select Settings > Display > Brightness.

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

Driver Awareness Features and Alerts

NOTICE

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

Your device provides features that can help encourage safer driving and increase efficiency, even when you are driving in a familiar area. The device plays an audible tone or message and displays information for each alert. You can enable or disable the audible tone or message for each type of alert. Not all alerts are available in all areas.

School zone or nearby school: The device plays a tone and

displays the distance to and speed limit (if available) for an upcoming school or school zone.

2 Driver Awareness Features and Alerts

Speed limit reduction: The device plays a tone and displays

the upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be prepared to reduce your speed.

Speed limit exceeded: The device plays a tone and displays a

red border on the speed limit icon when you exceed the posted speed limit for the current road.

Wrong way on a one-way street: The device plays a message

and displays a full-screen warning if you travel the wrong way on a one-way street. The edges of the screen appear red and an alert remains at the top of the screen until you leave the one-way street or correct your direction of travel.

Railroad crossing: The device plays a tone and displays the

distance to an upcoming railroad crossing.

Animal crossing: The device plays a tone and displays the

distance to an upcoming animal crossing area.

Curve: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to a

curve in the road.

Slower traffic: The device plays a tone and displays the

distance to slower traffic when you approach slower traffic at a higher speed. Your device must be receiving traffic information to use this feature (Receiving Traffic Data Using

a Traffic Receiver, page 11).

Fatigue warning: The device plays a tone and suggests

upcoming rest stops after you have been driving for more than two hours without stopping.

Enabling or Disabling Audible Driver Alerts

You can turn off individual audible driver alerts. The visual alert appears even when the audible alert is disabled.

Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Audible Driver Alerts.

Select or clear the check box next to each alert.

Red Light and Speed Cameras

NOTICE

Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a red light or speed camera database.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or product models.

Information about red light and speed camera locations is available in some areas for some product models. Go to

garmin.com/speedcameras to check availability and

compatibility, 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 go to mygarmin.com to update the camera database on your device. You should update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date camera information.

For some devices and regions, basic red light or speed camera data may be included with your device. Included data does not include updates or a subscription.

• You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the recommended route, or you can select an alternate route (Starting a Route, page 3).

• If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can customize the route (Shaping Your Route, page 4).

• You can add multiple destinations to a route (Adding a

Location to Your Route, page 4).

Starting a Route

Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and

Saving Locations, page 6).

Select a location.

Select an option:

• To start navigating using the recommended route, select

Go!.

• To choose an alternate route, select , and select a route.

Alternate routes appear to the right of the map.

• To edit the course of the route, select > Edit Route, and

add shaping points to the route (Shaping Your Route,

page 4).

The device calculates a route to the location and guides you using voice prompts and information on the map (Your Route on

the Map, page 3). A preview of the major roads in your route

appears at the edge of the map for several seconds. If you need to stop at additional destinations, you can add the

locations to your route (Adding a Location to Your Route,

page 4).

Starting a Route by Using the Map

You can start route by selecting a location from the map.

Select View Map.

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

If necessary, select to filter the displayed points of interest

by category. Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map. Select an option:

• Select a location marker.

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

location.

Select Go!.

Going Home

The first time you start a route home, the device prompts you to enter your home location.

Select Where To? > Go Home.

If necessary, enter your home location.

Editing Your Home Location

Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.

Enter your home location.

Navigating to Your Destination

Routes

A route is a path from your current location to one or more destinations.

• The device calculates a recommended route to your destination based on the preferences you set, including the route calculation mode (Changing the Route Calculation

Mode, page 4) and avoidances (Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas, page 5).

• The device can automatically avoid roads that are not appropriate for the active vehicle profile.

Navigating to Your Destination 3

Your Route on the Map

As you travel, the device guides you to your destination using voice prompts and information on the map. Instructions for your next turn or exit, or other actions appear across the top of the map.

Next action in the route. Indicates the next turn, exit, or other action

and the lane in which you should travel, if available.

Distance to the next action.

Name of the street or exit associated with the next action.

Route highlighted on the map.

Next action in the route. Arrows on the map indicate the location of

upcoming actions.

Vehicle speed.

Name of the road on which you are traveling.

Estimated arrival time.

TIP: You can touch this field to change the information it shows (Changing the Map Data Field, page 10).

Active Lane Guidance

As you approach a turn while navigating a route, a detailed simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A colored line À indicates the proper lane for the turn.

Viewing Turns and Directions

While navigating a route, you can view upcoming turns, lane changes, or other directions for your route.

From the map, select an option:

• To view upcoming turns and directions as you navigate,

select > Turns. The map tool displays the next four turns or directions

beside the map. The list updates automatically as you navigate the route.

• To view the complete list of turns and directions for the

entire route, select the text bar at the top of the map.

Select a turn or direction (optional).

Detailed information appears. An image of the junction may appear for junctions on major roadways, if available.

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map

While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map.

Select .

TIP: To create complex routes with multiple destinations or

scheduled stops, you can use the trip planner to plan, schedule, and save a trip (Planning a Trip, page 5).

From the map, select > Where To?.

Search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations,

page 6).

Select a location.

Select Go!.

Select an option:

• To add the location as the next destination in your route,

select Add As Next Stop.

• To add the location to the end of your route, select Add As Last Stop.

• To add the location and edit the order of destinations in your route, select Add to Active Route.

The device re-calculates the route to include the added location and guides you to the destinations in order.

Shaping Your Route

Before you can shape your route, you must start a route (Starting a Route, page 3).

You can manually shape your route to change its course. This allows you to direct the route to use a certain road or go through a certain area without adding a destination to the route.

Touch anywhere on the map.

Select .

The device enters route shaping mode. Select a location on the map.

TIP: You can select to zoom in on the map and select a

more precise location. The device recalculates the route to travel through the

selected location. If necessary, select an option:

• To add more shaping points to the route, select additional locations on the map.

• To remove a shaping point, select .

When you are finished shaping the route, select Go!.

Taking a Detour

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.

TIP: If the Change Route tool is not in the map tools menu,

you can add it (Enabling Map Tools, page 9). Select an option:

• 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.

• To find a new route, select Detour.

Stopping the Route

From the map, select > Stop.

Adding a Location to Your Route

Before you can add a location to your route, you must be navigating a route (Starting a Route, page 3).

You can add locations to the middle or end of your route. For example, you can add a fuel station as the next destination in your route.

4 Navigating to Your Destination

Changing the Route Calculation Mode

Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.

Select an option:

• Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance.

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