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nüvi® 2405/2505 series

owner’s manual

February
February	2012	190-01355-00_0D	Printed in Taiwan

All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin

.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products.

Table of Contents

Getting Started 1

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power...........	1
About myDashboard..........................................	2
About Sleep Mode..............................................	4
Adjusting the Screen Brightness........................	4
Adjusting the Volume.........................................	4
About Automatic Volume....................................	5
Status Bar Icons.................................................	5
Satellite Signals..................................................	6
Using the On-screen Buttons.............................	7
Using the On-screen Keyboard..........................	7
About Shortcuts..................................................	8

Finding Locations 8

About Locations.................................................	9
About Search Tools..........................................	11
Saving a Home Location..................................	14
Finding Recently Found Places.......................	14
Finding Parking................................................	15

Using Photo Navigation....................................	15
Setting a Simulated Location...........................	15
Saving Locations..............................................	16

Voice Command 18

About Voice Commands...................................

Navigation 21

Starting a Route...............................................	21
Following an Automobile Route........................	22
About Exit Services..........................................	23
Avoiding Road Features...................................	24
Navigating Off Road.........................................	24
Pedestrian Routes............................................	24

Map Pages 26

Customizing the Map.......................................	26
Viewing Turns...................................................	27
Viewing Current Location Information..............	30

Hands-Free Phone Calls 30

About Hands-Free Calling................................	30
Placing a Call...................................................	32

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Using In-Call Options ......................................	33
Saving a Home Phone Number.......................	34

Using the Apps 34

Using Help........................................................	34
About Smartphone Link....................................	34
About Garmin Live Services.............................	36
About ecoRoute ..............................................	37
Viewing myGarmin Messages..........................	40
Viewing the Weather Forecast.........................	40
About Audiobooks............................................	42
Planning a Trip.................................................	44
Viewing Pictures...............................................	45
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations.....	46
Using the World Clock .....................................	46
Setting an Alarm...............................................	46
Finding Parking................................................	47
Finding Your Last Parking Spot........................	47
Using the Calculator.........................................	47
Converting Units ..............................................	47
About Offers.....................................................	48

Using the Language Guide..............................

About Tracker 50

Setting Up Tracker...........................................	50
About Followers...............................................	51
Hiding Your Location........................................	52
Sending a Location Message...........................	52
Enabling Your Social Network Accounts for
Tracker.............................................................	53

Traffic 54

Disabling Live Traffic........................................	54
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic
Receiver...........................................................	55
Traffic Receiver................................................	55
Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone
Link...................................................................	56
About the Traffic Icon.......................................	56
Traffic on Your Route........................................	57
Traffic in Your Area...........................................	58
Understanding Traffic Data..............................	58
About Traffic Cameras.....................................	58

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Traffic Subscriptions.........................................

Data Management 60

File Types.........................................................	60
About Memory Cards.......................................	61
Transferring Files from Your Computer ...........	61
Deleting Files ..................................................	62

Customizing the Device 62

Map and Vehicle Settings.................................	62
Navigation Settings..........................................	63
Display Settings...............................................	64
Bluetooth Settings............................................	65
Traffic Settings.................................................	66
Units and Time Settings...................................	67
Language and Keyboard Settings....................	67
Proximity Alerts Settings..................................	67
Device Settings................................................	67
Restoring Settings............................................	68

Appendix 68

Power Cables...................................................

Caring for Your Device.....................................	68
Erasing User Data............................................	69
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
Cable................................................................	70
Mounting on Your Dashboard...........................	71
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount.......	71
Updating Maps ................................................	72
Purchasing Additional Maps.............................	72
Safety Cameras...............................................	73
Custom Points of Interest.................................	73
Purchasing Accessories...................................	74
Troubleshooting ...............................................	75

Index 77

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Getting Started

WARNING

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

1Connect the device to vehicle power (page 1).

2 Mount the device (page 1).

3 Register the device (page 3).

4Check for updates.

•Software updates (page 3).

•Free map update (page 3).

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, remove the device from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight.

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

1Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the device .

2 Snap the mount onto the suction cup .

3Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever back toward the windshield.

4 Fit the bottom of your device into the mount. 5 Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.

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6Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.

7If necessary, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups.

About myDashboard

Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more.

Setting Up myDashboard

1Connect the USB cable to the USB porton the device.

2Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.

3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Registering the Device

1 Open myDashboard (page 2).

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Updating the Software

1 Open myDashboard (page 2).

2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

nüMaps Guarantee™

If you register through myDashboard, your device could be eligible for one free map update within 90 days of first acquiring satellites while you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for details and terms and conditions.

Updating Maps

1 Open myDashboard (page 2).

2 Register the device (page 3).

3Under Map Updates, click Update Now.

If a free map update is no longer available, click Buy Now.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Turning Off the Device

You can turn off the device completely.

1 Hold the Power key for 3 seconds.

NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep mode (page 4).

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2 Select Off.

Resetting the Device

You can reset your device if it stops functioning. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.

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 Power key.

Exiting Sleep Mode

While the device is in sleep mode, Press the

Power key.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.

2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

Adjusting the Volume

1 Select Volume.

2Select an option:

•Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.

•Select to mute the device.

•Select > Audio Mixer and use the slider bars to adjust the volume for navigation prompts, phone, and media.

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About Automatic Volume

NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on all models.

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

Enabling Automatic Volume

1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume.

2 Select Enabled.

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). See page 30.

Transportation mode indicator.

Current time.

Battery status.

Smartphone Link status (appears when connected to Smartphone Link). See page 35.

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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

Automobile mode

Pedestrian mode

Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your transportation mode.

For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the roads on the route. Pedestrian mode calculates time of arrival based on walking speed.

NOTE: Pedestrian routes do not include highways. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded on your device, pedestrian routes may include public transit (page 25).

Choosing a Transportation Mode

Select or .

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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 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 (page 67).

•Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number.

•Select to add a space.

•Select to delete an entry.

•Select to delete a character.

• Select	to select the keyboard language
mode.

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

•Select to change character capitalization.

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About Shortcuts

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

Adding a Shortcut Icon

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

1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.

2 Select an item.

Removing a Shortcut

1Select Where To > > Remove Shortcut(s).

2 Select the shortcut to remove.

3 Select the shortcut again to confirm.

Finding Locations

The device offers many methods for finding locations.

•By category (page 9)

•Near another location (page 10)

•By spelling the name (page 12)

•By address (page 12)

•Using the map (page 13)

•Using recently found locations (page 14)

•Using coordinates (page 13)

•Using the map (page 13)

•Using photos (page 15)

•Using saved locations (page 16)

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Select Where To?.

Select a category, or select Categories. If necessary, select a subcategory. Select a location.

About Locations

The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. You can use the Categories function to browse for nearby businesses and attractions.

Finding a Location by Category 1 2 3 4

Searching Within a Category

To narrow your search results, you can search within some categories.

1 Select Where To?.

2 Select a category, or select Categories.

3 If necessary, select a subcategory.

4 Select the search bar .

5 Enter all or part of the name.

6 Select .

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.

1 Select Where To?.

2 Select the search bar.

3Enter a search term.

Suggested search terms appear below the search bar as you type.

4 Select an option:

•To search for a type of business, enter a category name, such as “movie theaters” or “coffee shops.”

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•To search for a business by 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.

5Select an option:

•To search using a suggested search term, select the term.

•To search using the text you entered, select .

6 If necessary, select a location.

Changing the Search Area

By default, your device finds locations closest to your current location. You can find a location near another city or location.

1 Select Where To? > Searching Near.

2 Select an option.

3 If necessary, select a location.

Reporting a Closed or Missing Location

If your search results include an outdated or incorrect location, you can report the error to Garmin and remove the location from future searches.

1 Find a location (page 8).

2 Select a location from the list.

3 Select .

4 Select > Edit.

5Select Report as Closed or Report as Missing.

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This information is sent to Garmin when you connect to Smartphone Link or when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer (page 35).

Editing Location Information

You can change the address or phone number for a location that appears in the search results.

1 Find a location (page 8).

2 Select a location from the list.

3 Select .

4 Select > Edit.

5Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information.

Rating a Point of Interest

You can assign a star rating to a point of interest.

1 Find a location (page 8).

2 Select > .

3 Select the stars to rate the point of interest. The star rating updates on your device.

About Search Tools

Search tools allow you to search for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. By default, the address search tool appears in the Where To? menu. To search for cities, intersections, and coordinates, you must add those search tools to the Where To? menu (page 8).

Finding Fuel Stations and Prices

Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Fuel Price service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 34). This feature is not available in all areas.

You can find nearby fuel stations and compare fuel prices.

1 Select Where To? > Fuel Prices.

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2If necessary, select > Fuel Type, select a fuel type, and select Save.

3 Select a fuel station.

Finding an Address

NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device.

1 Select Where To? > Address.

2Enter information as prompted by the onscreen instructions.

3If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code.

4 If necessary, select the address.

Finding a City

Before you can find a city, you must add the city search tool to the Where To? menu (page 8).

1 Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.

2 Select Enter Search.

3 Enter a city name, and select .

4 Select a city.

Finding an Intersection

Before you can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to the intersection search tool (page 8).

1Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections.

2Select a state or province.

NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country to change the country, state, or province.

3 Enter the first street name, and select Next. 4 If necessary, select the street.

5Enter the second street name, and select

Next.

6 If necessary, select the street.

7 If necessary, select the intersection.

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Finding a Location Using Coordinates

You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates. This method can be helpful when geocaching.

1Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.

2If necessary, select > Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using, and select Save.

3 Select the latitude coordinate.

4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

5 Select the longitude coordinate.

6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

7 Select View on Map.

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 (page 26).

1 Select View Map.

2 Select the screen.

3Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.

Location markers appear on the map for places along the road.

4If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view only a specific category of places.

5Select an option:

•Select a location marker.

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

6If necessary, select the location description to view additional information.

Finding a Location Using Quick Search

After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain categories may display a

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Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you selected.

1 Select Where To?.

2 Select a category, or select Categories.

3If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.

4If necessary, select the appropriate destination.

Saving a Home Location

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

1Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.

2Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Recently Found.

The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved folder (page 16).

Going Home

Select Where To? > Go Home.

Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Saved > Home.

2 Select > Edit.

3 Enter your changes.

4 Select Done.

Finding Recently Found Places

Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found.

1 Select Where To? > Recent.

2 Select a location.

Clearing the List of Recently Found Places

Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear > Yes.

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Finding Parking

You can find detailed parking information and pricing information.

1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.

2 Select a parking location.

Using Photo Navigation

You can upload pictures onto your device or memory card that include location information and create routes to the pictured locations.

1Connect your device to your computer (page 61).

2 Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos.

3Follow the instructions on the Web site to select and load pictures.

4 Disconnect the device from the computer.

5 Turn on the device.

6From the main menu, select Where To? >

Saved > Photos.

A list of pictures with location information appears.

7 Select a picture.

Setting a Simulated Location

If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS to set a simulated location.

1 Select Settings > Navigation.

2 Select GPS Simulator.

3 Select View Map.

4Select an area on the map.

The address of the location appears at the bottom of the screen.

5 Select the address.

6 Select Set Location.

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Saving Locations

You can save locations so you can quickly find them and create routes to them.

Saving a Location

1 Find a location (page 9).

2 Select a location from the list.

3 Select .

4 Select > Save.

5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.

Saving Your Current Location

1 From the map, select the vehicle icon.

2 Select Save.

3 Enter a name, and select Done.

4 Select OK.

Starting a Route to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved.

2If necessary, select a category, or select All Categories.

3 Select a location.

4 Select Go!.

Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved.

2 If necessary, select a category.

3 Select a location.

4 Select .

5 Select > Edit.

6Select an option:

•Select Name.

•Select Phone Number.

•To assign categories to the Favorite, select Categories.

•To save a photo with the Favorite, select

Assign Photo (page 45).

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•To change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol.

7 Edit the information.

8 Select Done.

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 more than 12 locations.

1 Select Where To? > Saved.

2 Select a location.

3 Select .

4 Select > Edit > Categories.

5Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.

Suggested categories appear below the text bar as you type. You can select a suggested word to use the suggestion.

6 Select Done.

Sharing a Saved Location

If you save the location of a business that is not in the map data, you can share the location with Garmin so that it can be added to future map updates and shared with the Garmin community. Shared locations are sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer.

1 Select Where To? > Saved.

2 If necessary, select a category.

3 Select a location.

4 Select .

5 Select Share Place.

6Enter one or more categories that apply to the location, and select Done.

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7 Select Share.

Deleting a Saved Location

NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.

1 Select Where To? > Saved.

2 Select > Delete Saved Places.

3Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and select Delete.

Voice Command

About Voice Commands

NOTE: Voice Command is not available on all models, or for all languages and regions.

Voice Command allows you to use your device by saying words and commands. The Voice Command menu provides voice prompts and a list of available commands.

Setting your Wakeup Phrase

The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate Voice Command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice Command.

TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental Voice Command activation by using a strong wakeup phrase.

1Select Apps > Voice Command > Customize Phrase.

2Enter a new wakeup phrase.

The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as you enter the phrase.

3 Select Done.

Activating Voice Command

Say your wakeup phrase.

The Voice Command menu appears.

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Voice Command Tips

•Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.

•Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.

•Speak commands as they appear on the screen.

•Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.

•Increase the length of your wakeup phrase to reduce the chance of accidental Voice Command activation.

•Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and exits Voice Command mode.

Starting a Route Using Voice Command

You can say the names of popular, well-known locations.

1 Say your wakeup phrase (page 18).

2 Say Find Place.

3Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the name of the location.

A list of locations appears.

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4 Say the line number.

5 Say Navigate.

Finding an Address 1 Say Voice Command. 2 Say Find Address.

3 Speak the entire address.

Muting Instructions

You can disable the voice prompts for Voice Command without muting the device.

1 Select Apps > Voice Command > .

2 Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.

Disabling Voice Command

You can disable Voice Command, which prevents you from accidentally activating Voice Command while speaking.

1 Select Apps > Voice Command > .

2 Select Voice Command > Disabled.

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Navigation

Starting a Route

1 Search for a location (page 8). 2 Select a location.

3 Select Go!.

4If necessary, select an option.

•Select Drive.

•Select Walk.

•Select Public Transit to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking.

NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps loaded to navigate using public transit (page 25).

5 If necessary, select a route.

Starting a Route to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved.

2If necessary, select a category, or select All Categories.

3 Select a location.

4 Select Go!.

Using Multiple Route Preview 1 Search for a location.

2 Select a location.

3Select Routes and, if necessary, select Drive (page 9).

4 Use the on-screen buttons to select a route 5 Select Go!.

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