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Owners Manual
August 2015
Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ................................... 1
Support and Updates .................................................................. 1
Setting Up Garmin Express ................................................... 1
nMaps 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
Changing the Search Area .................................................... 3
Finding a Location by Browsing 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 ................................................ 3
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
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 .................................................................. 5
Up Ahead .................................................................................... 5
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest ...................................... 5
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories .................................. 5
Trip Information ........................................................................... 6
Viewing Trip Data from the Map ............................................ 6
Viewing the Trip Information Page ......................................... 6
Table of Contents
Traffic.............................................................................. 7
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver ......................... 7
Viewing Upcoming Traffic ........................................................... 7
Viewing Traffic on the Map .................................................... 7
Searching for Traffic Incidents ............................................... 7
Traffic on Your Route .................................................................. 7
Taking an Alternate Route ..................................................... 7
About Traffic Subscriptions ......................................................... 7
Subscription Activation ........................................................... 7
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions ................................................. 7
Adding a Subscription ............................................................ 8
Appendix....................................................................... 10
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Troubleshooting........................................................... 11
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield ........................ 11
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
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
computer ................................................................................... 12
My device does not appear as a portable device on my
computer ................................................................................... 12
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
removable drive or volume on my computer ............................. 12
Index.............................................................................. 13
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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.
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.
LM: This model includes a nMaps 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 nMaps Lifetime subscription,
lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.
Activating Lifetime Maps
1 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
notifications when a map update is available.
2 Press the mount onto the suction cup until it snaps into
place.
3 Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
device.
2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB
port on your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
nMaps 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.
Getting Started
Hold
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.
in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.
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.
Finding Locations
Locations
Finding Parking
1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
2 Select a parking location.
Finding Your Last Parking Spot
When you disconnect the device from vehicle power while the
device is on, your current location is saved as a parking spot.
Select Apps > Last Spot.
Search Tools
Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations
by responding to on-screen prompts.
Finding an Intersection
You can search for an intersection or junction between two
streets, highways, or other roads.
1 Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter street information.
3 Select the intersection.
Finding a City
Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.
Select Enter Search.
Enter a city name, and select .
Select a city.
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Saving Locations
Saving a Location
1 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category,
page 2).
From the search results, select a location.
Select .
Select Save.
If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
Finding an Address
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Locations
4 Select OK.
Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location you return to
most often.
1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.
2 Select Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or
Recently Found.
The location is saved as "Home" in the Saved menu.
Going Home
Select Where To? > Go Home.
Editing Your Home Location Information
Select Where To? > Saved > Home.
Select .
> Edit.
Select
Enter your changes.
Select Done.
Adding a Shortcut
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.
1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
2 Select an item.
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Removing a Shortcut
1 Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
2 Select the shortcut to remove.
3 Select the shortcut again to confirm.
Select Name.
Select Phone Number.
Select Categories to assign categories to the saved
location.
Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used
to mark the saved location on a map.
7 Edit the information.
8 Select Done.
Navigation
Starting a Route
1 Search for a location (Locations, page 2).
2 Select a location.
3 Select Go!.
Previewing Multiple Routes
1 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category,
page 2).
2 From the search results, select a location.
3 Select Routes.
4 Select a route.
2 Select
Viewing Junctions
While navigating a route, you can view the junctions on major
roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image
of that junction appears briefly, if available.
From the map, select
to view the junction, if available.
Taking a Detour
Before you can take a detour, you must be navigating a route
and you must add the detour tool to the map tools menu
(Customizing the Map Tools, page 6).
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.
Navigation
Up Ahead
You can view upcoming businesses and services along your
route or the road on which you are traveling. Services are
filtered by category.
Trip Information
Viewing Trip Data from the Map
Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool
to the map tools menu (Customizing the Map Tools, page 6).
From the map, select
> Trip Data.
Customizing the Trip Data Fields
Before you can customize the data that appears in the trip data
fields on the map, you must add the Trip Data tool to the map
tools menu (Customizing the Map Tools, page 6).
1 Select View Map.
2 Select > Trip Data.
3 Select a trip data field.
4 Select an option.
The new trip data field appears in the trip data list.
Avoiding an Area
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2 If necessary, select Add Avoidances.
3 Select Add Avoid Area.
4 Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next.
5 Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next.
The selected area is shaded on the map.
6 Select Done.
Avoiding a Road
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2 Select Add Avoid Road.
3 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and
select Next.
4 Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.
5 Select Done.
Disabling a Custom Avoidance
You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2 Select an avoidance.
3 Select > Disable.
3 Select Save.
Changing the Map Perspective
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.
2 Select an option:
Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2D), with your direction of travel at the top.
Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at
the top.
Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.
Safety Cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
camera database.
Information about safety camera locations and speed limits is
available in some areas. Go to www.garmin.com/safetycameras
to check availability or to purchase a subscription or one-time
update. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time.
You can update safety cameras for an existing safety camera
subscription by going to http://my.garmin.com. You should
update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date
safety camera information.
For some devices and regions, basic safety camera data may
be included with your device. Included data does not include
updates or a subscription.
Traffic
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
traffic information.
NOTE: This feature is not available on devices that do not
include lifetime traffic (Lifetime Subscriptions, page 1).
Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.
For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to
www.garmin.com/traffic.
A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into the
device.
Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic
incidents along your route or in your area.
The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive
traffic information through a traffic receiver.
The powered traffic receiver in the device may need to be in
data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive
traffic information.
You do not need to activate the subscription included with
your device or traffic receiver.
Before you can receive traffic data, you must have a device
model that includes lifetime traffic and you must use the vehicle
power cable packaged with your device. Go to www.garmin.com
/traffic for more information.
Your device can receive traffic signals from a station
broadcasting traffic data.
1 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an external
power source.
2 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device
displays traffic information.
Subscription Activation
You do not need to activate the subscription included with your
FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically after
your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic
signals from the pay service provider.
Traffic
Adding a Subscription
About ecoChallenge
About ecoRoute
In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute features, you must
purchase an unlock code. Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for
more information.
The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel
price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for
improving fuel efficiency. The data provided by the ecoRoute
feature is an estimate only. The data is not actually read from
the vehicle.
To receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle
and driving habits, you can calibrate the fuel economy
(Calibrating the Fuel Economy, page 8).
Planning a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select New Trip.
3 Select Select Start Location.
4 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category,
page 2).
5 Select Select.
6 To add additional locations, select .
7 Select Next.
8 Enter a name, and select Done.
Scheduling a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select a trip.
3 Select a location.
4 Select an option:
Select Departure Time.
Select Arrival Time.
5 Select a date and time, and select Save.
6 Select Duration.
7 Select the amount of time you will spend at the location, and
select Save.
8 If necessary, repeat steps 37 for each location.
Data Management
Data Management
You can store files on your device. The device has a memory
card slot for additional data storage.
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,
Windows NT , and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.
File Types
The device supports these file types.
Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin mapping
software, including MapSource , BaseCamp, and
HomePort (Custom Points of Interest, page 4).
GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (Installing POI
Loader, page 4).
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3
4
5
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Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may
cause the map to draw slower.
Map Theme: Changes the color of the map data.
Map Tools: Selects the shortcuts that appear in the map tools
menu.
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page
(Customizing the Map Layers, page 6).
myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses.
Enabling Maps
You can enable map products installed on your device.
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to
www.garmin.com/us/maps.
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
2 Select a map.
Navigation Settings
To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,
select Settings > Navigation.
Calculation Mode: Sets route preference.
Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or
areas.
Safe Mode: Disables all functions that require significant
operator attention and could become a distraction while
driving.
GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,
and saves battery power.
Calculation Mode
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
acceleration data for a given route.
Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can
be longer in distance.
Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance
but can take more time to drive.
Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less fuel than other
routes.
Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your
destination.
Display Settings
To open the Display settings page, from the main menu, select
Settings > Display.
Orientation: Sets the display to portrait (vertical) or landscape
(horizontal).
Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors. You
can select Auto to allow the device to automatically set day or
night colors based on the time of day.
Brightness: Adjusts the display brightness.
Display Timeout: Sets the amount of idle time before your
device enters sleep mode.
Screenshot: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen.
Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the device
storage.
Traffic Settings
To open the traffic settings page, from the main menu, select
Settings > Traffic.
Traffic: Enables traffic.
Current Provider: Sets the traffic provider to use for traffic data.
Auto selects the best available traffic data automatically.
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Restoring Settings
You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the
factory default values.
1 Select Settings.
2 If necessary, select a settings category.
3 Select > Restore.
Appendix
Power Cables
Your device can be powered various ways.
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
AC adapter (optional accessory)
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
2 Remove the end piece, the silver tip , and the fuse .
3 Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the same current, such
as 1 A or 2 A.
4 Place the silver tip in the end piece.
5 Push in the end piece and rotate it 90 degrees clockwise to
lock it back into the vehicle power cable .
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid dropping your device.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
damage may result.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Specifications
Operating temperature range
32 to 113F (0 to 45C)
828 Vdc
Battery type
Lithium-ion
3.0 V4.2 V
Troubleshooting
Avoiding Theft
Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.
Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup.
Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Index
Symbols
2-D map view7
3-D map view7
A
accessories11
addresses, finding3
avoidances
area6
customizing6
deleting6
disabling6
road6
road features6
B
battery
charging1, 2, 10, 12
maximizing12
problems12
brightness2
C
cables, power10
calibrating fuel economy8
cameras, safety7
changing search area3
charging the device1, 2, 10, 12
cleaning the device11
cleaning the touchscreen11
computer, connecting9, 12
coordinates3
current location6
custom POIs4
customizing, avoidances6
customizing the device9
D
dashboard mount11
deleting, trips9
destinations. See locations
detours5
device care11
directions5
display settings10
driving directions5
E
ecoChallenge8
ecoChallenge score8
resetting8
ecoRoute8
calibrating fuel economy8
ecoChallenge score8
mileage report8
mileage reports8
vehicle profile8
EULAs10
extras, custom points of interest4
F
files
supported types9
transferring9
finding locations.2 See also locations
addresses3
browsing the map3
categories2
cities3
coordinates3
intersections3
using the map3
finding services, up ahead5
fuel, prices8
fuel economy.8 See also ecoRoute
fuel price, changing8
fuse, changing11
Index
Garmin Express1
registering the device1
updating software1
geocaching3
going home4
GPS2
off-road navigation5
on-screen buttons2
H
help.8 See also product support
home
editing location4
going4
setting locations4
I
icons, vehicle7
ID number10
intersections, finding3
P
parking3
last spot3
POI.4 See also point of interest (POI)
POI Loader4
points of interest (POI Loader)4
points of interest (POI)
custom4
extras4
POI Loader4
power cables10
changing the fuse11
vehicle1
power key2
product registration1
product support8
junction view5
Quick Search2
keyboard2
language10
layout10
L
language
keyboard10
voice language10
latitude and longitude3
lifetime maps1
locations2, 3, 9
current3, 6
recently found3
saving3
searching for3
setting home4
simulated4
M
map, data field6
map layers, customizing6
map perspective7
map tools6
map view
2-D7
3-D7
maps5, 6, 10
browsing3
data field6
detail level9
layers6
lifetime1
nMaps Guarantee1
nMaps Lifetime1
purchasing11
theme9
updating1
viewing routes5
memory card9
microSD card, installing9
mileage reports8
mount, removing11
mounting the device
automobile1
dashboard11
removing from mount11
suction cup1, 11
N
navigation5
off-road5
previewing routes4
settings10
next turn5
nMaps Guarantee1
nMaps Lifetime1
R
recently found locations3
registering the device1
removing mount11
renaming trips9
reports, mileage8
resetting
device2
trip data6
restoring settings10
routes
adding a point5
calculating4
calculation mode10
previewing4
starting4, 5
stopping5
viewing on the map5
S
safety cameras, subscriptions7
satellite signals
acquiring2
viewing2
saved locations5, 9
categories4
deleting4
editing4
saving, current location3
screen, brightness2
screenshots10
search bar3
settings10
shortcuts
adding4
deleting4
simulated locations4
sleep mode2
software
updating1
version10
specifications11
subscriptions
nMaps Lifetime1
traffic1
suction cup11
T
theft, avoiding11
time settings2, 10
traffic7, 10
activating a subscription7
adding subscriptions8
alternate route7
incidents7
lifetime subscriptions1
map7
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receiver7
searching for delays7
travel history10
trip computer6
resetting information6
trip data, resetting6
trip information6
viewing6
trip log, viewing6
trip planner9
editing a trip9
troubleshooting11, 12
turn list5
U
unit ID10
up ahead
customizing5
finding services5
updates
maps1
software1
V
vehicle icon7
vehicle power cable1
vehicle profile8
volume, adjusting2
W
Where Am I?3, 6
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Index
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