Garmin nuvi 140 Series, nuvi 140LMT, nuvi 140T, nuvi 144LMT, nuvi 150 Series Owners Manual
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nüvi® 140/150 series
Owner’s Manual
March 2014 190-01517-00_0D Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power................................... 1
Support and Updates................................................................. 1
Setting Up Garmin Express................................................... 1
nüMaps Guarantee™............................................................ 1
Traffic and Map Features...................................................... 1
Turning Off the Device.......................................................... 1
Resetting the Device............................................................. 1
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode............................................... 1
Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 1
Adjusting the Volume................................................................. 1
Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 1
Satellite Signals..................................................................... 2
Transportation Modes........................................................... 2
Battery Information................................................................ 2
Using the On-Screen Buttons.................................................... 2
Using the On-Screen Keyboard................................................. 2
Adding a Shortcut...................................................................... 2
Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 2
Finding Locations.......................................................... 2
Locations.................................................................................... 2
Finding a Location by Category............................................ 2
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar.............................. 2
Changing the Search Area.................................................... 2
Editing Location Information.................................................. 2
Search Tools.............................................................................. 3
Finding an Address............................................................... 3
Finding a City........................................................................ 3
Finding an Intersection.......................................................... 3
Finding a Location Using Coordinates.................................. 3
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map.............................. 3
Finding a Location Using Quick Search................................ 3
Saving a Home Location............................................................ 3
Going Home.......................................................................... 3
Editing Your Home Location Information.............................. 3
Finding Recently Found Destinations........................................ 3
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations...................... 3
Finding Parking.......................................................................... 3
Saving a Parking Spot........................................................... 3
Setting a Simulated Location..................................................... 3
Saving Locations........................................................................ 3
Saving a Location.................................................................. 3
Saving Your Current Location............................................... 4
Editing a Saved Location...................................................... 4
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location........................... 4
Sharing a Saved Location..................................................... 4
Deleting a Saved Location.................................................... 4
Navigation.......................................................................4
Starting a Route......................................................................... 4
Starting a Route to a Saved Location................................... 4
Previewing Multiple Routes................................................... 4
Automobile Routes..................................................................... 4
Using the Navigation Map..................................................... 4
Adding a Point to a Route..................................................... 4
Taking a Detour..................................................................... 4
Stopping the Route............................................................... 4
About Exit Services.................................................................... 5
Navigating to an Exit............................................................. 5
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest..................................... 5
Avoiding Road Features............................................................ 5
Avoiding Transit Types.......................................................... 5
Navigating Off Road................................................................... 5
Pedestrian Routes..................................................................... 5
Following a Pedestrian Route
Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map................................... 5
Pedestrian Map Icons........................................................... 5
............................................... 5
Map Pages...................................................................... 5
Customizing the Map Layers..................................................... 5
Viewing the Trip Log............................................................. 5
Changing the Map Data Field.................................................... 5
Changing the Map Perspective.................................................. 5
Customizing Map Buttons.......................................................... 5
Changing the Map Dashboard................................................... 5
Viewing a List of Turns............................................................... 5
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map.................................... 6
Viewing the Next Turn................................................................ 6
Viewing Junctions...................................................................... 6
Viewing Traffic Alerts................................................................. 6
Viewing the Trip Information Page............................................. 6
Resetting Trip Information..................................................... 6
Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 6
Finding Nearby Services....................................................... 6
Using the Apps...............................................................6
Using Help................................................................................. 6
Searching Help Topics.......................................................... 6
About ecoRoute......................................................................... 6
Setting Up the Vehicle........................................................... 6
Changing the Fuel Price........................................................ 6
Calibrating the Fuel Economy............................................... 6
About ecoChallenge.............................................................. 6
Viewing Fuel Economy Information....................................... 7
Mileage Reports.................................................................... 7
Resetting ecoRoute Information............................................ 7
Planning a Trip........................................................................... 7
Editing a Trip Itinerary........................................................... 7
Navigating to a Saved Trip.................................................... 7
Editing a Saved Trip.............................................................. 7
Viewing Pictures........................................................................ 7
Viewing a Slideshow............................................................. 7
Setting a Picture as Wallpaper.............................................. 7
Deleting Pictures................................................................... 7
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations............................... 7
Using the World Clock............................................................... 7
Viewing the World Map......................................................... 7
Setting an Alarm........................................................................ 7
Finding Your Last Parking Spot................................................. 7
Using the Calculator................................................................... 8
Converting Units........................................................................ 8
Setting Currency Conversion Rates...................................... 8
Using the Language Guide........................................................ 8
Selecting Languages in the Language Guide....................... 8
Translating Words and Phrases............................................ 8
Using a Bilingual Dictionary.................................................. 8
Traffic.............................................................................. 8
Disabling Traffic......................................................................... 8
About the Traffic Icon................................................................. 8
Traffic on Your Route................................................................. 8
Viewing Traffic on Your Route.............................................. 8
Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route.............................. 8
Taking an Alternate Route.................................................... 9
Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................... 9
Traffic in Your Area.................................................................... 9
Searching for Traffic Incidents.............................................. 9
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map................................... 9
Understanding Traffic Data........................................................ 9
Traffic Subscriptions.................................................................. 9
Subscription Activation.......................................................... 9
Adding a Subscription........................................................... 9
Table of Contents i
Data Management.......................................................... 9
File Types.................................................................................. 9
About Memory Cards................................................................. 9
Installing a Memory Card...................................................... 9
Connecting the Device to Your Computer................................. 9
Transferring Data From Your Computer............................... 9
Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................... 9
Deleting Files............................................................................. 9
Customizing the Device.............................................. 10
Map and Vehicle Settings........................................................ 10
Enabling Maps.................................................................... 10
Navigation Settings.................................................................. 10
Calculation Mode..................................................................... 10
Display Settings....................................................................... 10
Capturing Screenshots........................................................ 10
Traffic Settings......................................................................... 10
About Traffic Subscriptions................................................. 10
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions.............................................. 10
Units and Time Settings........................................................... 10
Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 10
Proximity Alerts Settings.......................................................... 10
Device and Privacy Settings.................................................... 11
Appendix.......................................................................11
Power Cables........................................................................... 11
Device Care............................................................................. 11
Cleaning the Outer Casing.................................................. 11
Avoiding Theft..................................................................... 11
Erasing User Data.................................................................... 11
Extending the Battery Life........................................................ 11
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable...................... 11
Mounting on Your Dashboard.................................................. 11
Removing the Device from the Mount...................................... 11
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield..................... 11
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express™............. 11
Purchasing Additional Maps................................................ 12
Safety Cameras....................................................................... 12
Custom Points of Interest......................................................... 12
Installing POI Loader........................................................... 12
Using the POI Loader Help Files......................................... 12
Finding Custom POIs.......................................................... 12
Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 12
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 12
My device is not acquiring satellite signals......................... 12
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield................... 12
The device does not charge in my vehicle.......................... 12
My battery does not stay charged for very long.................. 13
The battery gauge does not seem accurate........................ 13
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
removable drive or volume on my computer....................... 13
Index..............................................................................14
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.
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should
charge it.
Plug the vehicle power cable À into the USB port on the
1
device.
Press the mount Á onto the suction cup  until it snaps into
2
place.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
3
back toward the windshield.
Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
4
the device.
Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
5
Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
6
outlet in your vehicle.
Support and Updates
Garmin® Express provides easy access to these services for
your device.
• Product registration
• Software and map updates
• Product manuals
• Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Setting Up Garmin Express
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
1
device.
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB
2
port on your computer.
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
nüMaps Guarantee™
Your device may be eligible for a free map update within 90
days of first acquiring satellites while driving. Go to
www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions.
Ã
Traffic and Map Features
Some models include traffic features and subscriptions to
lifetime maps.
T: This model supports RDS traffic (where available).
LM: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription,
which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of
your device. For terms and conditions go to
www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_lifetime.
LMT: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,
lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.
Activating Lifetime Maps
NOTE: Lifetime Maps are not applicable to products that do not
have pre-loaded maps.
NOTE: Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map updates when
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 www.garmin.com
/numapslifetime.
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
1
Follow the on-screen instructions.
2
NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
notifications when a map update is available.
Turning Off the Device
Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.
1
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
sleep mode.
Select Off.
2
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the power key for 10 seconds.
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode
You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your
device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very
little power and can wake instantly for use.
TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep
mode while charging the battery.
Press the power key À.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2
Adjusting the Volume
Select Volume.
1
Select an option:
2
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
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
Getting Started 1
device. You can select some icons to change settings or view
additional information.
GPS signal status
Transportation mode indicator
Current time
Battery status
Satellite Signals
After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring satellite signals.
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. When at least one of the bars is green, your device
has acquired satellite signals.
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com
/aboutGPS.
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold for three seconds.
Transportation Modes
Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your
transportation mode. The current transportation mode is
indicated by an icon in the status bar.
Automobile mode
Pedestrian mode
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select or .
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.
in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.
To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, you should fully
discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the
device until it is fully charged.
Using the On-Screen Buttons
• Select to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to see more choices.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select to see a menu of options for the current screen.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
layout (Language and Keyboard Settings).
• Select to delete a search entry.
• Select to delete a character.
• Select to change the keyboard language mode.
• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation
marks.
• Select to change character capitalization.
Adding a Shortcut
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.
Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
1
Select an item.
2
Removing a Shortcut
Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
1
Select the shortcut to remove.
2
Select the shortcut again to confirm.
3
Finding Locations
Locations
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street
information. You can use categories to browse for nearby
businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses,
coordinates, cities, and intersections.
Finding a Location by Category
Select Where To?.
1
Select a category, or select Categories.
2
If necessary, select a subcategory.
3
Select a location.
4
Searching Within a Category
To narrow your search results, you can search within some
categories.
Select Where To?.
1
Select a category, or select Categories.
2
If necessary, select a subcategory.
3
If necessary, enter all or part of the name in the search bar.
4
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a
category, brand name, address, or city name.
Select Where To?.
1
Select Enter Search in the search bar.
2
Enter all or part of the search term.
3
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Select an option:
4
• To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").
• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
name.
• To search for an address near you, enter the street
number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city, enter the street
number, street name, city, and state.
• To search for a city, enter the city and state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude
coordinates.
Select an option:
5
• To search using a suggested search term, select the
term.
• To search using the text you entered, select .
If necessary, select a location.
6
Changing the Search Area
From the main menu, select Where To?.
1
Select Searching Near.
2
Select an option.
3
Editing Location Information
You can change the address or phone number for a location
that appears in the search results.
Search for a location.
1
From the search results, select a location.
2
Select .
3
Select > Edit.
4
Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new
5
information.
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