Garmin RV 770 Owner’s Manual
RV 770
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
RV 770 Device Overview............................................................ 1
Mounting and Powering the RV 770 Device in Your Vehicle...... 1
Turning the Device On or Off...................................................... 1
Acquiring GPS Signals............................................................... 1
Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 1
Using the On-Screen Buttons..................................................... 1
Adjusting the Volume.................................................................. 2
Enabling Automatic Volume................................................... 2
Using the Audio Mixer............................................................ 2
Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 2
Vehicle Profiles............................................................... 2
Adding a Vehicle Profile..............................................................2
Activating a Vehicle Profile......................................................... 2
Editing a Vehicle Profile.............................................................. 2
Adding Propane Tanks.......................................................... 2
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts........................ 2
Enabling or Disabling Audible Driver Alerts................................ 3
Red Light and Speed Cameras.................................................. 3
Navigating to Your Destination..................................... 3
Routes........................................................................................ 3
Starting a Route.......................................................................... 3
Starting a Route by Using the Map........................................ 3
Going Home........................................................................... 3
Your Route on the Map...............................................................4
Active Lane Guidance............................................................ 4
Viewing Turns and Directions................................................ 4
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map.................................... 4
Arriving at Your Destination........................................................ 4
Parking Near Your Destination.............................................. 4
Finding Your Destination Using Your Garmin Watch............. 4
Finding Your Last Parking Spot............................................. 5
Changing Your Active Route...................................................... 5
Adding a Location to Your Route........................................... 5
Shaping Your Route...............................................................5
Taking a Detour..................................................................... 5
Changing the Route Calculation Mode.................................. 5
Stopping the Route..................................................................... 5
Using Suggested Routes............................................................ 5
Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas.............................................. 6
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route.................................. 6
Avoiding Toll Roads............................................................... 6
Avoiding Toll Stickers.............................................................6
Avoiding Road Features........................................................ 6
Avoiding Environmental Zones.............................................. 6
Custom Avoidances............................................................... 6
Navigating Off Road................................................................... 6
Finding and Saving Locations...................................... 6
Points of Interest......................................................................... 7
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar................................... 7
Finding a Location by Category.................................................. 7
Searching Within a Category................................................. 7
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue.................... 7
Finding RV Parks........................................................................ 7
Finding RV Services................................................................... 7
Location Search Results............................................................. 7
Location Search Results on the Map..................................... 8
Changing the Search Area......................................................... 8
Parking........................................................................................8
Finding Parking Near Your Current Location......................... 8
Finding Parking Near a Specified Location............................ 8
Understanding Parking Colors and Symbols......................... 8
Search Tools...............................................................................8
Finding an Address
Finding an Intersection...........................................................8
Finding a City......................................................................... 8
Finding a Location Using Coordinates................................... 8
Foursquare................................................................................. 8
Connecting to Your Foursquare Account............................... 9
Searching Foursquare Points of Interest............................... 9
Viewing Foursquare Location Details.................................... 9
Checking in with Foursquare................................................. 9
TripAdvisor..................................................................................9
Finding TripAdvisor Points of Interest.................................... 9
Viewing Recently Found Locations............................................ 9
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations...................... 9
Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 9
Finding Emergency Services and Fuel.................................. 9
Getting Directions to Your Current Location.......................... 9
Adding a Shortcut....................................................................... 9
Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 9
Saving Locations........................................................................ 9
Saving a Location.................................................................. 9
Saving Your Current Location................................................ 9
Editing a Saved Location....................................................... 9
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location.......................... 10
Deleting a Saved Location................................................... 10
................................................................ 8
Using the Map............................................................... 10
Map Tools................................................................................. 10
Viewing a Map Tool............................................................. 10
Enabling Map Tools............................................................. 10
Up Ahead.................................................................................. 10
Viewing Upcoming Locations............................................... 10
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories................................ 10
Warning and Alert Symbols...................................................... 11
Road Condition Warnings.................................................... 11
Trip Information.........................................................................11
Viewing Trip Data from the Map.......................................... 11
Viewing the Trip Information Page....................................... 11
Viewing the Trip Log............................................................ 11
Resetting Trip Information....................................................11
Viewing Upcoming Traffic......................................................... 11
Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................. 11
Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................. 11
Customizing the Map................................................................ 11
Customizing the Map Layers............................................... 11
Changing the Map Data Field.............................................. 11
Changing the Map Perspective............................................ 11
Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features..... 11
Pairing with Your Phone and Connecting to Smartphone
Link........................................................................................... 12
Bluetooth Feature Status Icons................................................ 12
Garmin Live Services................................................................12
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services................................... 12
Sending a Location from Your Smartphone to Your Device..... 12
Smart Notifications....................................................................12
Receiving Notifications.........................................................12
Viewing the List of Notifications........................................... 13
Hands-Free Calling................................................................... 13
Placing a Call....................................................................... 13
Receiving a Call................................................................... 13
Using the Call History.......................................................... 13
Using In-Call Options........................................................... 13
Saving a Home Phone Number........................................... 13
Setting Up Bluetooth Features for Your Apple Device............. 14
Connecting to the Smartphone Link App on Your Apple
Device.................................................................................. 14
Disabling Hands-Free Calling for Your Apple Device.......... 14
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Disabling Smartphone Link Data and Smart Notifications for
Your Apple Device............................................................... 14
Setting Up Bluetooth Features for Your Smartphone with
Android™.................................................................................. 14
Connecting to the Smartphone Link App on Your Android
Smartphone......................................................................... 14
Disabling Bluetooth Features for Your Smartphone with
Android.................................................................................14
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device............................................ 14
Deleting a Paired Phone........................................................... 14
Traffic............................................................................ 14
Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link........................ 15
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver....................... 15
Traffic Receiver Subscriptions............................................. 15
Enabling Traffic......................................................................... 15
Viewing Traffic on the Map....................................................... 15
Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................. 15
Voice Command........................................................... 15
Setting the Wakeup Phrase...................................................... 15
Activating Voice Command.......................................................15
Voice Command Tips............................................................... 15
Starting a Route Using Voice Command.................................. 15
Muting Instructions....................................................................16
Voice Control............................................................................ 16
Configuring Voice Control.................................................... 16
Using Voice Control............................................................. 16
Voice Control Tips................................................................16
Using the Apps............................................................. 16
Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device........................... 16
Watch Link................................................................................ 16
Setting Up Watch Link......................................................... 16
Receiving Driver Alerts on Your Watch................................16
LiveTrack.................................................................................. 16
Setting Up LiveTrack Sharing and Inviting Viewers............. 16
Starting LiveTrack Sharing...................................................17
Viewing the Weather Forecast..................................................17
Viewing Weather Near a Different City................................ 17
Viewing the Weather Radar................................................. 17
Viewing Weather Alerts........................................................17
Checking Road Conditions.................................................. 17
Trip Planner.............................................................................. 17
Planning a Trip..................................................................... 17
Editing and Reordering Locations in a Trip.......................... 17
Discovering Attractions Along Your Trip.............................. 18
Changing Routing Options for a Trip................................... 18
Navigating to a Saved Trip...................................................18
Editing and Saving Your Active Route................................. 18
Logging Service History............................................................ 18
Adding Service Categories.................................................. 18
Renaming Service Categories............................................. 18
photoLive Traffic Cameras........................................................18
Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras.................. 18
Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on the Map.................. 18
Saving a Traffic Camera...................................................... 18
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations.............................. 18
RV 770 Settings............................................................ 18
Map and Vehicle Settings......................................................... 18
Enabling Maps..................................................................... 19
Navigation Settings................................................................... 19
Calculation Mode Settings................................................... 19
Setting a Simulated Location............................................... 19
Wireless Network Settings........................................................ 19
Driver Assistance Settings........................................................ 19
Backup Camera Settings.......................................................... 19
babyCam Settings.................................................................... 19
Display Settings
Traffic Settings.......................................................................... 20
Units and Time Settings............................................................20
Setting the Time................................................................... 20
Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 20
Proximity Alerts Settings........................................................... 20
Device and Privacy Settings..................................................... 20
Restoring Settings.................................................................... 20
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Device Information....................................................... 20
Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information..................... 20
Specifications............................................................................20
Charging the Device................................................................. 20
Device Maintenance..................................................... 20
Map and Software Updates...................................................... 20
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network............................................ 21
Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network.......... 21
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express............ 21
Device Care.............................................................................. 22
Cleaning the Outer Casing...................................................22
Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 22
Avoiding Theft...................................................................... 22
Resetting the Device.................................................................22
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup....................... 22
Removing the Device from the Mount..................................22
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup......................... 22
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield................. 22
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable....................... 22
Troubleshooting........................................................... 22
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield........................ 22
My device is not acquiring satellite signals............................... 22
The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 22
My battery does not stay charged for very long........................ 22
My device does not connect to my phone or Smartphone
Link........................................................................................... 23
The Smartphone Link app affects the battery charge level on my
smartphone............................................................................... 23
Appendix....................................................................... 23
Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data........................... 23
Data Management.................................................................... 23
About Memory Cards........................................................... 23
Connecting the Device to Your Computer........................... 23
Transferring Data From Your Computer.............................. 23
Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................23
Viewing GPS Signal Status...................................................... 23
Purchasing Additional Maps..................................................... 23
Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 23
Index.............................................................................. 24
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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.
• Update the maps and software on your device (Map and
Software Updates, page 20).
• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power
(Mounting and Powering the RV 770 Device in Your Vehicle,
page 1).
• Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS Signals, page 1).
• Adjust the volume (Adjusting the Volume, page 2) and
display brightness (Adjusting the Screen Brightness,
page 2).
• Set up a vehicle profile for your camper.
• Navigate to your destination (Starting a Route, page 3).
RV 770 Device Overview
Power key
USB power and data port
Map and data memory card slot
Microphone for Voice Command or hands-free calling
Mounting and Powering the RV 770 Device in Your Vehicle
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 into the USB port on the
1
device.
Press the mount 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.
Turning the Device On or Off
• To turn the device on, press the power key, or connect the
device to power.
• To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key
while the device is on.
While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device
uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.
TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in power
saving mode while charging the battery.
• To turn off the device completely, hold the power key until a
prompt appears on the screen, and select Off.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
power saving mode.
Acquiring GPS Signals
When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver
must collect satellite data and establish the current location. The
time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several
factors, including how far you are from the location where you
last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view
of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your
navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation
device, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.
Turn on the device.
1
Wait while the device locates satellites.
2
If necessary, go to an open area, away from tall buildings and
3
trees.
in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. When
at least half the bars are filled, the device is ready for navigation.
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status
bar icons display information about features on the device. You
can select some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
GPS signal status. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired
satellite information (Viewing GPS Signal Status, page 23).
Bluetooth® technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth
settings (Wireless Network Settings, page 19).
Wi-fi signal strength. Select to change the wi-fi settings
(Wireless Network Settings, page 19).
Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call
(Hands-Free Calling, page 13).
Active vehicle profile. Select to view the vehicle profile settings.
Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time,
page 20).
Battery charge level.
Sharing LiveTrack data. The number of invited viewers appears
on the icon. Select to open the LiveTrack app (LiveTrack,
page 16).
Smartphone Link status. Select to connect to the Smartphone
Link app and receive live traffic data and other live services
(Pairing with Your Phone and Connecting to Smartphone Link,
page 12). When the icon is blue, the device is connected to
the Smartphone Link app.
Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewing the
Weather Forecast, page 17).
Using the On-Screen Buttons
On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, and
menu options on your device.
Getting Started 1
• Select to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to scroll through lists or menus.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select to see a context-based menu of options for the
current screen.
Adjusting the Volume
Select Volume.
1
Select an option:
2
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select for additional options.
Enabling Automatic Volume
Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.
Select Volume > .
1
Select Automatic Volume.
2
Using the Audio Mixer
You can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels for
different audio types, such as navigation prompts or phone calls.
The level for each audio type is a percentage of the master
volume.
Select Volume.
1
Select > Audio Mixer.
2
Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.
3
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2
Vehicle Profiles
WARNING
Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee
that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all
route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in all
cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your
device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions in
all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road
conditions when making driving decisions.
Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your
vehicle profile. The activated vehicle profile is indicated by an
icon in the status bar. The navigation and map settings on your
device can be customized separately for each vehicle type.
When you activate a camper vehicle profile, the device avoids
including restricted or impassable areas in routes based on the
dimensions, weight, and other characteristics you entered for
your vehicle.
Adding a Vehicle Profile
You should add a vehicle profile for each camper to be used
with your RV 770 device.
Select Settings > Vehicle Profile > .
1
Select an option:
2
• To add a motorhome with a permanently attached
camper, select Motorhome.
• To add a camper pulled behind a vehicle using a standard
hitch, select Trailer.
• To add a camper pulled behind a truck using a fifth-wheel
hitch, select Fifth Wheel.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the vehicle
3
characteristics.
After you add a vehicle profile, you can edit the profile to enter
additional detailed information, such as the vehicle identification
number or trailer number.
Activating a Vehicle Profile
Before you can activate a vehicle profile, you must add the
profile.
Select Settings > Vehicle Profile.
1
Select a vehicle profile.
2
The vehicle profile information appears, including
measurements and weight.
Select Select.
3
Editing a Vehicle Profile
You can change basic vehicle profile information or add detailed
information to a vehicle profile, such as maximum speed.
Select Settings > Vehicle Profile.
1
Select the vehicle profile to edit.
2
Select an option:
3
• To edit the vehicle profile information, select , and select
a field to edit.
• To rename a vehicle profile, select > > Rename
Profile.
• To delete the vehicle profile, select > > Delete.
Adding Propane Tanks
When you add your propane tanks to your vehicle profile, the
device avoids routing through areas with propane tank
restrictions that may affect your route. The device also alerts
you when you approach areas that require you to shut off your
propane tanks.
Select .
1
Select the vehicle profile to edit.
2
Select > Propane Tanks > Add Tank.
3
Enter the weight of the propane tank, and select Save.
4
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts
NOTICE
The driver alerts and speed limit features are for information
only and do not replace your responsibility to abide by all posted
speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times.
Garmin® is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations you
receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
Your device provides features that can help encourage safer
driving and increase efficiency, even when you are driving in a
familiar area. The device plays an audible tone or message and
displays information for each alert. You can enable or disable
the audible tone for some types of driver alerts. Not all alerts are
available in all areas.
Schools: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to
and speed limit (if available) for an upcoming school or
school zone.
Speed limit reduction: The device plays a tone and displays
the upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be prepared to
reduce your speed.
Speed limit exceeded: The device plays a tone and displays a
red border on the speed limit icon when you exceed the
posted speed limit for the current road.
Speed limit change: The device plays a tone and displays the
upcoming speed limit so you can be prepared to adjust your
speed.
2 Vehicle Profiles
Railroad crossing: The device plays a tone and displays the
distance to an upcoming railroad crossing.
Animal crossing: The device plays a tone and displays the
distance to an upcoming animal crossing area.
Curves: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to a
curve in the road.
Slower traffic: The device plays a tone and displays the
distance to slower traffic when you approach slower traffic at
a higher speed. Your device must be receiving traffic
information to use this feature (Traffic, page 14).
No trucks allowed: The device plays a tone when you
approach a road where no trucks are allowed.
Risk of grounding: The device plays a tone and displays a
message when you approach a road where your vehicle
could become grounded.
Lateral wind: The device plays a tone and displays a message
when you approach a road where there is risk of lateral wind.
Narrow road: The device plays a tone and displays a message
when you approach a road that may be too narrow for your
vehicle.
Steep hill: The device plays a tone and displays a message
when you approach a steep hill.
State and country borders: The device plays a tone and
displays a message when you approach the border of a state
or country.
Shut off propane: The device plays a tone and displays a
message when you approach an area where propane should
be turned off.
Enabling or Disabling Audible Driver Alerts
You can enable or disable the audible tone for some types of
driver alerts. The visual alert appears even when the tone is
disabled.
Select Settings > Driver Assistance > Audible Driver
1
Alerts.
Select or clear the check box next to each alert.
2
Red Light and Speed Cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a red light or speed camera database.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or product
models.
Information about red light and speed camera locations is
available in some areas for some product models. The device
alerts you when you approach a reported speed or red light
camera.
• Live red light and safety camera data is available as a
subscription from Garmin Live Services using the
Smartphone Link app (Garmin Live Services, page 12).
• You must purchase a subscription to download and store
safety camera data on your device. Go to garmin.com
/speedcameras to check availability and compatibility, or to
purchase a subscription or one-time update. You can
purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at
any time.
• In some regions, some product bundles include pre-loaded
red light and speed camera data with lifetime updates.
• You can use the Garmin Express™ software (garmin.com
/express) to update the camera database stored on your
device. You should update your device frequently to receive
the most up-to-date camera information.
Navigating to Your Destination
Routes
A route is a path from your current location to one or more
destinations.
• The device calculates a recommended route to your
destination based on the preferences you set, including the
route calculation mode (Changing the Route Calculation
Mode, page 5) and avoidances (Avoiding Delays, Tolls,
and Areas, page 6).
• The device can automatically avoid roads that are not
appropriate for the active vehicle profile.
• You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the
recommended route, or you can select an alternate route
(Starting a Route, page 3).
• If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can
customize the route (Shaping Your Route, page 5).
• You can add multiple destinations to a route (Adding a
Location to Your Route, page 5).
Starting a Route
Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and
1
Saving Locations, page 6).
Select a location.
2
Select an option:
3
• To start navigating using the recommended route, select
Go!.
• To choose an alternate route, select , and select a route.
Alternate routes appear to the right of the map.
• To edit the course of the route, select > Edit Route, and
add shaping points to the route (Shaping Your Route,
page 5).
The device calculates a route to the location and guides you
using voice prompts and information on the map (Your Route on
the Map, page 4). A preview of the major roads in your route
appears at the edge of the map for several seconds.
If you need to stop at additional destinations, you can add the
locations to your route (Adding a Location to Your Route,
page 5).
Starting a Route by Using the Map
You can start route by selecting a location from the map.
Select View Map.
1
Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
2
If necessary, select to filter the displayed points of interest
3
by category.
Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map.
Select an option:
4
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address
location.
Select Go!.
5
Going Home
The first time you start a route home, the device prompts you to
enter your home location.
Select Where To? > Go Home.
1
If necessary, enter your home location.
2
Editing Your Home Location
Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.
1
Enter your home location.
2
Navigating to Your Destination 3
Your Route on the Map
As you travel, the device guides you to your destination using
voice prompts and information on the map. Instructions for your
next turn or exit, or other actions appear across the top of the
map.
Next action in the route. Indicates the next turn, exit, or other action
and the lane in which you should travel, if available.
Distance to the next action.
Name of the street or exit associated with the next action.
Route highlighted on the map.
Next action in the route. Arrows on the map indicate the location of
upcoming actions.
Vehicle speed.
Name of the road on which you are traveling.
Estimated arrival time.
TIP: You can touch this field to change the information it shows
(Changing the Map Data Field, page 11).
Active Lane Guidance
As you approach some turns, exits, or interchanges in your
route, a detailed simulation of the road appears beside the map,
if available. A colored line indicates the proper lane for the
turn.
Viewing Turns and Directions
While navigating a route, you can view upcoming turns, lane
changes, or other directions for your route.
From the map, select an option:
1
• To view upcoming turns and directions as you navigate,
select > Turns.
The map tool displays the next four turns or directions
beside the map. The list updates automatically as you
navigate the route.
• To view the complete list of turns and directions for the
entire route, select the text bar at the top of the map.
Select a turn or direction (optional).
2
Detailed information appears. An image of the junction may
appear for junctions on major roadways, if available.
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map
While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map.
1
Select .
2
Arriving at Your Destination
When you approach your destination, the device provides
information to help you complete your route.
• indicates the location of your destination on the map, and a
voice prompt announces you are approaching your
destination.
• When you approach some destinations, the device
automatically prompts you to search for parking. You can
select Yes to find nearby parking areas (Parking Near Your
Destination, page 4).
• When you must park or stop a longer distance from your
destination, you can continue to your destination on foot
using your RV 770 device or a compatible Garmin watch with
Connect IQ™ (Finding Your Destination Using Your Garmin
Watch, page 4).
• When you stop at your destination, the device automatically
ends the route. If the device does not detect your arrival
automatically, you can select Stop to end your route.
Parking Near Your Destination
Your device can help you find a parking spot near your
destination. When you approach some destinations, the device
automatically prompts you to search for parking.
Select an option:
1
• When the device prompts you, select Yes to search for
nearby parking.
• If the device does not prompt you, select Where To? >
Categories > Parking, and select > My Destination.
Select Filter Parking, and select one or more categories to
2
filter parking by availability, type, price, or payment methods
(optional).
NOTE: Detailed parking data is not available in all areas or
for all parking locations.
Select a parking location, and select Go! > Add As Next
3
Stop.
The device guides you to the parking area.
After you park your vehicle, you can continue to your destination
on foot using your RV 770 device or a compatible Garmin watch
with Connect IQ (Finding Your Destination Using Your Garmin
Watch, page 4). Your device or Garmin watch can also guide
you back to this parking spot when you return to your vehicle
(Finding Your Last Parking Spot, page 5).
Finding Your Destination Using Your Garmin Watch
Before you can use this feature, you must set up Watch Link
(Setting Up Watch Link, page 16).
You can use your compatible Garmin watch to navigate from
your vehicle to your destination, or from your destination back to
your vehicle. This feature is especially useful for finding a
location within a large venue, or when you have to park away
from your destination and finish navigating on foot.
NOTE: GPS technology requires a clear view of the sky. The
Watch Link app may not be able to provide guidance in indoor
venues, such as shopping malls or airports.
On your watch, start the Watch Link app, and select Find My
1
Destination.
Your watch acquires a GPS signal and starts guiding you to
your destination.
Walk toward your destination.
2
4 Navigating to Your Destination
The destination indicator shows the direction of your
destination relative to the direction you are moving . When
the destination indicator appears at the top of the circle, you
are heading toward your destination. The remaining distance
to your destination appears below the circle. The progress
bar shows your progress toward your destination.
Finding Your Last Parking Spot
When you disconnect your RV 770 device from vehicle power, it
saves your current location as a parking spot. If you have set up
Watch Link, the device sends the parking spot location to your
compatible Garmin watch (Setting Up Watch Link, page 16).
You can navigate back to your parking spot using either your RV
770 device or the Watch Link app on your watch.
TIP: If your RV 770 device is connected to a switched power
outlet, it saves your parking spot each time you turn off your
vehicle. If your device is connected to an non-switched power
outlet, you must unplug the vehicle power cable to save your
parking spot.
• On your RV 770 device, select Apps > Last Spot > Go!.
• On your watch, start the Watch Link app, select Find My Car,
and walk toward your parking spot.
The destination indicator shows the direction of your
destination relative to the direction you are moving . When
the destination indicator appears at the top of the circle, you
are heading toward your destination. The remaining distance
to your destination appears below the circle. The progress
bar shows your progress toward your destination.
Changing Your Active Route
Adding a Location to Your Route
Before you can add a location to your route, you must be
navigating a route (Starting a Route, page 3).
You can add locations to the middle or end of your route. For
example, you can add a fuel station as the next destination in
your route.
TIP: To create complex routes with multiple destinations or
scheduled stops, you can use the trip planner to plan, schedule,
and save a trip (Planning a Trip, page 17).
From the map, select > Where To?.
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Search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations,
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page 6).
Select a location.
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Select Go!.
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Select an option:
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• To add the location as the next destination in your route,
select Add As Next Stop.
• To add the location to the end of your route, select Add
As Last Stop.
• To add the location and edit the order of destinations in
your route, select Add to Active Route.
The device re-calculates the route to include the added location
and guides you to the destinations in order.
Shaping Your Route
Before you can shape your route, you must start a route
(Starting a Route, page 3).
You can manually shape your route to change its course. This
allows you to direct the route to use a certain road or go through
a certain area without adding a destination to the route.
Touch anywhere on the map.
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Select .
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The device enters route shaping mode.
Select a location on the map.
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TIP: You can select to zoom in on the map and select a
more precise location.
The device recalculates the route to travel through the
selected location.
If necessary, select an option:
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• To add more shaping points to the route, select additional
locations on the map.
• To remove a shaping point, select .
When you are finished shaping the route, select Go!.
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Taking a Detour
You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route
or detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounter
construction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.
From the map, select > Change Route.
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TIP: If the Change Route tool is not in the map tools menu,
you can add it (Enabling Map Tools, page 10).
Select an option:
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• To detour your route for a specific distance, select Detour
by Distance.
• To detour around a specific road on the route, select
Detour by Road.
• To find a new route, select Detour.
Changing the Route Calculation Mode
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
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Select an option:
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• Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
drive but can be longer in distance.
• Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
roads).
• Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
Stopping the Route
From the map, select > Stop.
Using Suggested Routes
Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one
location and enable the travel history feature (Device and
Privacy Settings, page 20).
Using the myTrends™ feature, your device predicts your
destination based on your travel history, the day of the week,
and the time of day. After you have driven to a saved location
several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on
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