Garmin Nuvi 285TV, South Africa, nuvi 2585TV, Russia, nuvi 2585TV, MapSource Product Creator, Nuvi 2480T, Israel, Nuvi 2480T, Arabic User Manual

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nüvi

2585TV

owner’s manual

nüvi 2585TV Owner’s Manual 1

February 2012 190-00784-00_0A Printed in Taiwan

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Table of Contents

Getting Started �� 5

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power .............. 5

About myDashboard ............................................. 5

Adjusting the Screen Brightness .......................... 6

Adjusting the Master Volume ................................ 6

Status Bar Icons ................................................... 6

Satellite Signals .................................................... 6

Using the On-screen Buttons ............................... 7

Using the On-screen Keyboard ............................ 7

About Shortcuts .................................................... 7

Finding Locations �� 8

About Locations .................................................... 8

About Search Tools ............................................ 10

Saving a Home Location .....................................11

Finding Recently Found Places .......................... 12

Finding Parking ................................................... 12

Setting a Simulated Location .............................. 12

Saving Locations ................................................ 12

Navigation �� 13

Starting a Route .................................................. 13

Automobile Routes ............................................. 14

About Exit Services ............................................ 15

Avoiding Road Features ..................................... 15

About Custom Avoidances ................................. 16

Enabling Advanced Detours ............................... 16

Navigating Off Road ........................................... 17

Map Pages �� 17

Customizing the Map .......................................... 17

Viewing Turns ..................................................... 18

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Viewing Current Location Information ................ 19

Pedestrian Routes .............................................. 19

Hands-Free Phone Calls �� 20

About Hands-Free Calling .................................. 20

Pairing Your Phone ............................................. 20

Pairing with a Bluetooth Audio Device ................ 21

Placing a Call ...................................................... 22

Receiving a Call ................................................. 22

Using the Call History ......................................... 22

Using In-Call Options ......................................... 22

Saving a Home Phone Number .......................... 22

Using the TV �� 23

Digital TV ............................................................ 23

Recording TV Footage ....................................... 24

Adjusting the Screen Aspect Ratio ..................... 24

Viewing Subtitles ................................................ 24

Changing the Region .......................................... 24

Changing the Audio Language ........................... 25

Outputting the TV to an External Device ............ 25

Returning to the Main Menu from the TV ........... 25

Using the Apps �� 25

Using Help .......................................................... 25

About ecoRoute ................................................. 25

Planning a Trip .................................................... 27

Viewing Pictures ................................................. 28

Viewing a Video .................................................. 28

Media Player ....................................................... 29

Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations ........ 30

Using the World Clock ....................................... 30

Finding Your Last Parking Spot .......................... 30

About the Driving Recorder ................................ 30

Video Input ......................................................... 31

Using the Calculator ........................................... 31

Converting Units ................................................ 31

Using the Language Guide ................................. 32

Trafc �� 32

Enabling Trafc ................................................... 32

Receiving Trafc Data ........................................ 33

Trafc Receiver .................................................. 33

Trafc on Your Route .......................................... 33

Trafc in Your Area ............................................. 34

Understanding Trafc Data ................................. 34

Trafc Subscriptions ........................................... 34

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable . 40

Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount .......... 40

Updating Maps ................................................... 41

Safety Cameras .................................................. 41

Custom Points of Interest ................................... 41

Purchasing Accessories ..................................... 41

Troubleshooting ................................................. 42

Index �� 44

Data Management �� 35

File Types ........................................................... 35

About Memory Cards .......................................... 35

Transferring Files from Your Computer .............. 35

Deleting Files ..................................................... 36

Customizing the Device �� 36

Map and Vehicle Settings ................................... 36

Navigation Settings ............................................. 36

Display Settings .................................................. 37

Bluetooth Settings .............................................. 37

Trafc Settings .................................................... 38

Units and Time Settings...................................... 38

Language and Keyboard Settings ...................... 38

Proximity Alerts Settings ..................................... 39

Device and Privacy Settings ............................... 39

Restoring Settings .............................................. 39

Appendix �� 39

Power Cables ..................................................... 39

Caring for Your Device ........................................ 39

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Getting Started

Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.

6

See the Important Safety and Product Information

guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Mount the device (page 5).

1

Register the device (page 6).

2

Check for updates.

3

• Software updates (page 6).

• Free map update (page 6).

Connecting the Device to Vehicle

 WARNING

➍

➋

➊

Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable

7

into a power outlet in your vehicle. If necessary, connect the external antenna

8

to the trafc receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups.

➌

Power

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.

Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB

1

port on the mount Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➌.

2

Press the suction cup to the windshield.

3

While pressing, ip the lever ➍ back toward

4

the windshield. Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.

5

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 WARNING

➋.

About myDashboard

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

Setting Up myDashboard

Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port on

1

the device

➋.

➋

➊

Connect the USB cable to the USB port on

2

your computer.

Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

Registering the Device

From myDashboard, click Register Now.

1

Follow the on-screen instructions.

2

Updating the Software

Open myDashboard (page 5).

1

Under Software Updates, click Update Now.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

nüMaps Guarantee

To receive one free map update (if available), register your device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving with your device. You are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 90 days after the rst time you acquire satellites while driving with your device. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/numaps.

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Updating Maps

Open myDashboard (page 5).

1

Register the device (page 6).

2

Under Map Updates, click Update Now.

3

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

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Select Settings > Display > Brightness.

1

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

2

Adjusting the Master Volume

Select Volume.

1

Select an option:

2

• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.

• Select

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

to mute the device. > Audio Mixer and use the

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 connected to a compatible device).

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

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at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals.

battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the device until it is fully charged.

Viewing GPS Satellite Signals

For more information about GPS, go to

www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

Hold

for 10 seconds.

Transportation Modes

Automobile mode

Pedestrian mode

Using the On-screen Buttons

• Select to return to the main menu.

• Hold

• Select

• Hold

• Select

to quickly return to the main menu.

or to see more choices.

or to scroll faster.

to see a menu of options for the

current screen.

Using the On-screen Keyboard

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 device, pedestrian routes may include public transit (page 20).

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Select

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maps loaded on your

.

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

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See Language and Keyboard Settings to change the keyboard layout (page 38). Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number.

• Select

• Hold

• Select

• Select mode.

• Select as punctuation marks.

• Select

to add a space.

to delete a character.

to erase the entire entry.

to select the keyboard language

to enter special characters, such

to change character capitalization.

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.

Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.

1

Select an item.

2

Removing a Shortcut

Select Where To > > Remove

1

Shortcut(s).

Select the shortcut to remove.

2

Select the shortcut again to conrm.

3

Finding Locations

The device offers many methods for nding locations.

• By category (page 8)

• Near another location (page 9)

• By spelling the name (page 10)

• By address (page 10)

• Using recently found locations (page 12)

• Using coordinates (page 10)

• Using the map (page 11)

• Using saved locations (page 12)

About Locations

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

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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

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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

4

the search bar (page 8).

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 the search bar ➊.

2

➊

Enter a search term.

3

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

Select an option:

4

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

• 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.

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

By default, your device nds locations closest to your current location. You can nd a location near another city or location.

Select Where To? > Searching Near.

1

Select an option.

2

If necessary, select a location.

3

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.

Search for a location (page 8).

1

From the search results, select a location.

2

Select .

3

Select > Edit.

4

Select Report as Closed or Report as

5

Missing.

This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer.

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

5

the new information.

Rating a Point of Interest

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

Search for a location.

1

From the search results, select a location.

2

Select .

3

Select the stars to rate the point of interest.

4

The star rating updates on your device.

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About Search Tools

You can search for locations by using the onscreen keyboard or by entering the location’s address or coordinates.

Finding an Address

Before you can nd an address, you must add a shortcut to the address search tool (page 8).

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

Select Where To? > Address.

1

Enter the address number, and select Done.

2

Enter the street name, and select Next.

3

If necessary, select Searching In to change

4

the city, state, or province. If necessary, select the city, the state, or the

5

province. If necessary, select the address.

6

Finding a City

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

Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.

1

Select Enter Search.

2

Enter a city name, and select .

3

Select a city.

4

Finding an Intersection

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

Select Where To? > Categories >

1

Intersections.

Select a state or province.

2

NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country

to change the country, state, or province. Enter the rst street name, and select Next.

3

If necessary, select the street.

4

Enter the second street name, and select

5

Next.

If necessary, select the street.

6

If necessary, select the intersection.

7

Finding a Location Using Coordinates

Before you can nd a location using coordinates, you must add a shortcut to the coordinates search tool (page 8).

You can nd a location using latitude and longitude coordinates. This can be helpful when geocaching.

Select Where To? > Categories >

1

Coordinates. If necessary, select > Format, select the

2

correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using, and select Save.

Select the latitude coordinate.

3

Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

4

Select the longitude coordinate.

5

Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.

6

Select View on Map.

7

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Finding a Location by Browsing the Map

Before you can nd 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 17).

Select View Map.

1

Drag and zoom the map to display the area to

2

search. If necessary, select , and select a category

3

icon to view only a specic category of places. Location markers (

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

5

view additional information.

or a blue dot) appear on

Searching within a Category

After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain categories may display a Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you selected.

Select Where To?.

1

Select a category, or select Categories.

2

If applicable, select a destination from the

3

Quick Search list.

➊

If necessary, select the appropriate destination.

4

Saving a Home Location

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

Select Where To? > > Set Home

1

Location. Select Enter My Address, Use My Current

2

Location, or Recently Found.

The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved folder (page 12).

Going Home

Select Where To? > Go Home.

Editing Your Home Location Information

Select Where To? > Saved > Home.

1

Select > Edit.

2

Enter your changes.

3

Select Done.

4

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Finding Recently Found Places

Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found.

Select Where To? > Recent.

1

Select a location.

2

Clearing the List of Recently Found Places

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

Finding Parking

Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.

1

Select a parking location.

2

Setting a Simulated Location

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

Select Settings > Navigation.

1

Select GPS Simulator.

2

Select View Map.

3

Select an area on the map.

4

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

Select the location description.

5

Select Set Location.

6

Saving Locations

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

Saving a Location

Search for a location (page 8).

1

From the search results, select a location.

2

Select .

3

Select > Save.

4

If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.

5

Saving Your Current Location

From the map, select the vehicle icon.

1

Select Save.

2

Enter a name, and select Done.

3

Select OK.

4

Starting a Route to a Saved Location

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

If necessary, select a category, or select All

2

Saved Places.

Select a location.

3

Select Go!�

4

Editing a Saved Location

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

If necessary, select a category.

2

Select a location.

3

Select .

4

Select > Edit.

5

Select an option:

6

• Select Name.

• Select Phone Number.

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• To assign categories to the Favorite, select Categories.

• To save a photo with the Favorite, select Assign Photo (page 28).

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

Edit the information.

7

Select Done.

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 more than 12 locations.

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

Select a location.

2

Select .

3

Select > Edit > Categories.

4

Enter one or more category names, separated

5

by commas. If necessary, select a suggested category.

6

Select Done.

7

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.

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

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If necessary, select a category.

2

Select a location.

3

Select .

4

Select Share Place.

5

Enter one or more categories that apply to the

6

location, and select Done. Select Share.

7

This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myDashboard using your computer (page 5).

Deleting a Saved Location

NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.

Select Where To? > Saved.

1

Select > Delete Saved Places.

2

Select the box next to the saved locations to

3

delete, and select Delete.

Navigation

Starting a Route

Search for a location (page 8).

1

Select a location.

2

Select Go!.

3

If necessary, select an option.

4

• Select Drive.

• Select Walk.

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

NOTE: You must have cityXplorer loaded to navigate using public transit (page 20).

If necessary, select a route.

5

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maps

Previewing Multiple Routes

Search for a location (page 8).

1

From the search results, select a location.

2

Select Routes.

3

Use the on-screen buttons to select a route.

4

Select Go!.

5

Automobile Routes

The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered ag marks your destination.

As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. If you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions.

If the zoom controls are hidden, select the map

2

to display the zoom controls. Select the map to switch to browsing mode.

3

Map buttons appear. Select an option:

4

• To zoom in or out, select

• To rotate the map view, select

• To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select

• To add or remove map layers, select

• To view specic location categories, select

and select a category icon.

• To center the map on your current location, select

• To view shortcuts for map and navigation features, select

.

or .

.

Adding a Point to a Route

Before you can add a stop to a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode.

While navigating a route, select to return to

1

the main menu. Select Where To?.

2

Search for the location (page 8).

3

Select Go!.

4

Select Add to Active Route.

5

.

Using the Navigation Map

From the main menu, select View Map.

1

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Taking a Detour

While navigating a route, you can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of you, such as construction zones.

NOTE: If the route you are currently navigating is the only reasonable option, your device might not calculate a detour.

From the map, select

> Detour.

Stopping the Route

From the map, select .

Updating Speed Limits

The speed limit icon feature is for information only and does not replace the driver’s responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will not be responsible for any trafc nes or citations that you may receive for failing to follow all applicable trafc laws and signs.

An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as you travel on major roadways.

From the map, select > Set Speed Limit.

1

Select and to set the speed

2

limit.

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About Exit Services

While you navigate a route, you can nd petrol, food, lodging, and toilets near upcoming exits.

Services are listed under tabs by category.

Petrol

Food

Lodging

Toilets

Finding Exit Services

From the map, select > Exit Services.

1

Use the arrows to select an upcoming exit.

2

Select an exit service tab.

3

Select a point of interest.

4

Navigating to an Exit

From the map, select > Exit Services >

1

�

Select Go!.

2

Avoiding Road Features

Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.

1

Select the road features to avoid on your

2

routes, and select Save.

Avoiding Transit Types

NOTE: Transit types are available when

cityXplorer maps are loaded (page 20).

Select Settings > Navigation > Public

1

Transit.

Select the transit type to avoid on your routes.

2

Select Save.

3

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