Garmin nuvi 57LMT Owner's Manual
nüvi® 57/58/67/68
Owner’s Manual
March 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01806-00_0B
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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
Lifetime Subscriptions............................................................ 1
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express.............. 1
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode............................................... 2
Turning Off the Device................................................................ 2
Resetting the Device.............................................................. 2
Acquiring GPS Signals............................................................... 2
Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 2
Adjusting the Volume.................................................................. 2
Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 2
Viewing GPS Signal Status....................................................2
Battery Information.................................................................2
Setting the Time..................................................................... 2
Using the On-Screen Buttons..................................................... 2
Using the On-Screen Keyboard.................................................. 2
Locations........................................................................ 2
Finding Locations........................................................................2
Finding a Location by Category............................................. 2
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar.............................. 3
Searching Foursquare® Points of Interest............................. 3
Changing the Search Area.................................................... 3
Starting a Route by Using the Map........................................ 3
Finding an Address................................................................ 3
Finding Recently Found Destinations.................................... 3
Finding Parking...................................................................... 3
Search Tools.......................................................................... 3
Saving Locations........................................................................ 3
Saving a Location.................................................................. 3
Saving Your Current Location................................................ 4
Saving a Home Location........................................................ 4
Editing a Saved Location....................................................... 4
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location............................ 4
Deleting a Saved Location..................................................... 4
Setting a Simulated Location...................................................... 4
Adding a Shortcut....................................................................... 4
Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 4
Custom Points of Interest........................................................... 4
Installing POI Loader............................................................. 4
Using the POI Loader Help Files........................................... 4
Finding Custom POIs............................................................. 4
Navigation....................................................................... 4
Starting a Route.......................................................................... 4
Previewing Multiple Routes....................................................4
Changing the Route Calculation Mode.................................. 4
Starting a Route to a Saved Location.................................... 5
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue......................... 5
Exploring a Venue..................................................................5
Your Route on the Map...............................................................5
Using the Map........................................................................ 5
Adding a Point to a Route...................................................... 5
Taking a Detour..................................................................... 5
Stopping the Route................................................................ 5
Viewing Route Activity................................................................ 5
Viewing a List of Turns...........................................................5
Viewing the Next Turn............................................................5
Viewing Junctions.................................................................. 6
Up Ahead.................................................................................... 6
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest...................................... 6
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories.................................. 6
Trip Information
Viewing Trip Data from the Map............................................ 6
Viewing the Trip Information Page......................................... 6
Viewing the Trip Log.............................................................. 6
Resetting Trip Information......................................................6
Using Suggested Routes............................................................ 6
Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 6
Finding Nearby Services........................................................ 6
Getting Directions to Your Current Location.......................... 6
Avoiding Road Features............................................................. 6
About Custom Avoidances......................................................... 6
Avoiding an Area....................................................................6
Avoiding a Road.....................................................................7
Disabling a Custom Avoidance.............................................. 7
Deleting Custom Avoidances................................................. 7
Customizing the Map.................................................................. 7
Customizing the Map Tools................................................... 7
Customizing the Map Layers................................................. 7
Changing the Map Data Field................................................ 7
Changing the Map Perspective.............................................. 7
Safety Cameras.......................................................................... 7
...........................................................................6
Traffic.............................................................................. 7
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver......................... 7
Viewing Upcoming Traffic........................................................... 7
Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................... 8
Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................... 8
Traffic on Your Route..................................................................8
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route.................................. 8
About Traffic Subscriptions......................................................... 8
Subscription Activation...........................................................8
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions................................................. 8
Adding a Subscription............................................................ 8
Enabling Traffic........................................................................... 8
Using the Apps............................................................... 8
Using Help.................................................................................. 8
Searching Help Topics........................................................... 8
About ecoRoute™...................................................................... 8
Setting Up the Vehicle........................................................... 8
Changing the Fuel Price........................................................ 8
Calibrating the Fuel Economy................................................ 8
About ecoChallenge...............................................................8
Viewing Fuel Economy Information....................................... 9
Mileage Reports..................................................................... 9
Resetting ecoRoute Information............................................ 9
Driving Tips............................................................................ 9
Planning a Trip............................................................................9
Scheduling a Trip................................................................... 9
Navigating to a Saved Trip.....................................................9
Editing a Saved Trip...............................................................9
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations................................ 9
Data Management........................................................... 9
File Types................................................................................... 9
About Memory Cards.................................................................. 9
Installing a Memory Card..................................................... 10
Connecting the Device to Your Computer................................ 10
Transferring Data From Your Computer................................... 10
Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................10
Customizing the Device............................................... 10
Map and Vehicle Settings......................................................... 10
Enabling Maps..................................................................... 10
Navigation Settings................................................................... 10
Calculation Mode Settings................................................... 10
Avoiding Toll Roads............................................................. 10
Avoiding Toll Stickers...........................................................10
Display Settings........................................................................ 11
Table of Contents i
Traffic Settings.......................................................................... 11
Units and Time Settings............................................................11
Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 11
Device and Privacy Settings..................................................... 11
Proximity Alerts Settings........................................................... 11
Restoring Settings.................................................................... 11
Device Information....................................................... 11
Specifications............................................................................11
Appendix....................................................................... 11
Power Cables........................................................................... 11
Charging the Device............................................................ 11
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable.................. 11
Device Care.............................................................................. 12
Cleaning the Outer Casing...................................................12
Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 12
Avoiding Theft...................................................................... 12
Mounting on Your Dashboard................................................... 12
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup....................... 12
Removing the Device from the Mount..................................12
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup......................... 12
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield................. 12
Purchasing Additional Maps..................................................... 12
Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 12
Troubleshooting........................................................... 12
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield........................ 12
My device is not acquiring satellite signals............................... 12
The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 12
My battery does not stay charged for very long........................ 12
The battery gauge does not seem accurate............................. 13
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
computer................................................................................... 13
My device does not appear as a portable device on my
computer................................................................................... 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.
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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.
LMTHD or LMT-D: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime
subscription, lifetime digital traffic subscription, and a digital
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.
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.
1
®
Support and Updates
Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for
Garmin® devices. Some services may not be available for your
device.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map, chart, or course updates
• Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Select an option:
2
• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for
Windows.
• To install on a Mac computer, select Mac Version.
Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen
3
instructions to complete the installation.
Start Garmin Express.
4
Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB
5
cable.
Setting Up Garmin Express
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
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.
™
Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features. For
more information, go to www.garmin.com/lmt.
LT: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a
traffic receiver.
Getting Started 1
The Garmin Express software detects your device.
Enter an email address for product registration (optional).
6
Click save device.
7
Click check for updates.
8
A list of available map and software updates appears.
Select the updates to install.
9
Click Install Now.
10
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.
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.
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
Current time
Battery status
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold for three seconds.
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.
in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.
Setting the Time
From the main menu, select the time.
1
Select an option:
2
• To set the time automatically using GPS information,
select Automatic.
• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.
Using the On-Screen Buttons
• 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.
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 12 seconds.
Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. Acquiring
satellites can take several minutes.
Turn on the device.
1
Wait while the device locates satellites.
2
If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
3
buildings and trees.
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.
• Select for additional options.
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.
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 Locations
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
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
four destinations you selected.
Select Where To?.
1
Select a category, or select Categories.
2
Select a category.
3
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