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nvi 205 and 205W seriesowners manual

for use with these nvi models:205, 205W, 215, 215W, 255, 255W, 265, 265W, 275, and 285W


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20082010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

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ii nvi 205 and 205W series owners manual

Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................... iManual Conventions ..............invi Tips and Shortcuts........ imyGarmin ........................... iContact Garmin .....................i

Getting Started .................... 1Step 1: Mount Your nvi .......2Step 2: Con gure Your nvi ..3Step 3: Acquire Satellites .....3

Step 4: Use Your nvi ...........3Finding Your Destination ......4 Adding a Stop .......................5Taking a Detour ....................5Stopping the Route ...............5

Adjusting the Volume ............5Locking the Screen ...............5

Where to? ............................ 6Finding an Address ...............6Setting a Home Location ......6Go! Page Options .................7

Finding a Place by Spellingthe Name ............................. 8Searching Near AnotherLocation ................................8Finding Recently FoundPlaces ................................... 9Favorites ...............................9Finding a Place Using theMap ....................................10Entering Coordinates ..........11Using Photo Navigation ......11Navigating Off Road ...........11Walking to a Destination .....11

Using the Map ................... 12Trip Computer .....................13Turn List ..............................13

Next Turn ............................13Making Hands-Free PhoneCalls ................................... 14

Pairing Your Phone .............14Receiving a Call ................15In a Call .............................16


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Introduction

Phone Menu ....................... 16

Managing Files .................. 19Supported File Types..........19Loading Files ......................19Loading Pictures for PhotoNavigation ..........................20

Deleting Files .....................20Using the Tools ................. 21

Settings .............................. 21Where Am I? .......................21Help ....................................21

MSNDirect ........................21ecoRoute ..........................22Picture Viewer ....................25My Data ..............................26World Clock .......................26

Calculator ..........................26Unit Converter ...................27Viewing Advertisements .....27

Using FM Traf c................ 29Traf c in Your Area .............30

Severity Color Code ...........30Traf c on Your Route ..........30Viewing the Traf c Map ......31Viewing Traf c Delays ........31Traf c Subscriptions ...........32

Customizing the nvi ....... 33

Changing the SystemSettings .............................. 33Changing the NavigationSettings .............................. 33

Adjusting the Display

Settings .............................. 34Updating the TimeSettings .............................. 34Setting the Languages ....... 35Changing the Map

Settings .............................. 35Changing SecuritySettings .............................. 36Setting the BluetoothTechnology Options ............36


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Introduction

Changing the ProximityPoints Settings ................... 37Viewing Traf c SubscriptionInformation .........................37Restoring All Settings .........39

Appendix ........................... 40

Caring for Your nvi ...........40Locking Your nvi ...............41Calibrating the Screen ........41Resetting Your nvi ............42Updating the Software ........42

Clearing User Data .............42Battery Information ............43Charging Your nvi .............43Changing the Fuse ............. 43Removing the nvi and

Mount .................................44Mounting on YourDashboard .......................... 44nMaps Guarantee ...........45

Additional Maps ..................45

About GPS SatelliteSignals ................................45Extras and Optional

Accessories ........................ 46Garmin Travel Guide ..........47Speci cations .....................48Declaration of Conformity ...50Software License

Agreement .......................... 50Troubleshooting .................51

Index .................................. 53


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nvi 205 and 205W series owners manual 1

Getting Started

Getting Started

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

Speaker

Mini-USB connector

Memorycardslot

Power key:Slide to the left to turn the nvi on/off;

slide to the right to lock the screen.

Microphone

note: Memory card slots on units may be equipped for an SD card or a microSD

card.

Warning : This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage and potential bodily injury, remove the unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight.


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Getting Started

Before mounting the nvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide forinformation about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.

Step 1: Mount Your nvi1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nvi.2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.3. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup.

Clean and dry your windshield and the suctioncup with a lint-free cloth. Press the suction cup

rmly on the windshield.4. Flip the lever back toward the windshield.5. Fit the bottom of your nvi into the cradle.

6. Tilt your nvi back until it snaps into place.7. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable

into a power outlet in your vehicle. Your unitshould turn on automatically if it is plugged inand the vehicle is running.

8. If you are using a traf c receiver in Europe,connect the external antenna to the traf creceiver and secure the external antenna tothe windshield using the suction cups. (Traf creceivers are included in some nvi 205 and205W series packages.)

Lever

Suction cup mount

Cradle

Vehicle powercable


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Getting Started

Step 2: Con gure YournviTo turn your nvi on, slide theP w key to the left. Follow theon-screen instructions. To turn yournvi off, slide the P w key tothe left.

Step 3: AcquireSatellites1. Go outdoors to an open area,

away from tall buildings and trees.

2. Turn on your nvi.Acquiring satellite signals can take afew minutes. The bars indicatesatellite strength. When at least oneof the bars is green, your nvi has

acquired satellite signals. Now youcan select a destination and navigateto it.

Step 4: Use Your nvi

GPS satellite strength Bluetooth technology status

(Available on the nvi 215,215W, 265, 265W, 275, and285W.)

Battery status Current time. Touch to change

time settings. Touch to nd a destination. Touch to view the map.

Touch to make a call when connected to a compatiblemobile phone.

Touch to adjust the volume. Touch to use the tools such as

settings and Help.
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Getting Started

Finding Your DestinationThe Where to? menu providesseveral different categories for youto use when searching for addresses,cities, and other locations. Thedetailed maps loaded in your nvicontain millions of points of interest,

such as restaurants, hotels, and autoservices.

1. Touch Where to? .

2. Select a category.

3. Select a subcategory.

4. Select a destination.

5. Touch Go!.

tiP: Touch and to seemore choices.


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Getting Started

Adding a StopYou can add a stop (called a ViaPoint) to your route. The nvi givesyou directions to the Via Point andthen to your nal destination.

1. With a route active, touchMenu >Where to? .

2. Search for the extra stop.3. Touch Go!.4. Touch Add as Via Point to add

this stop before your destination.Touch Set as new Destination to

make this your nal destination.

Taking a Detour 1. With a route active, touchMenu.2. Touch Detour .

The nvi attempts to get you back on your original route asquickly as possible. If the routeyou are currently taking is the onlyreasonable option, the nvi might notcalculate a detour.

Stopping the Route1. With a route active, touchMenu.2. Touch Stop .

Adjusting the VolumeFrom the Menu page, touchV lum .Touch and to adjust the

volume. Touch the box next toMu to mute all audio.

Locking the ScreenTo prevent accidental screen touches,

slide theP w key to the right( ). To unlock the screen, slide theP w key to the center position.


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Where to?

Where to?

The Where to? menu providesseveral different categories you canuse to search for locations. To learnhow to perform a simple search, see page 4.

Finding an Address note: Depending on the versionof the maps loaded on your nvi, the button names can change and somesteps could be ordered differently.

1. Touch Where to? > Address .2. Change the state, country, or

province, if necessary.3. Touch Spell City, enter the

city/postal code, and touch Done.Select the city/postal code in thelist. (Not all map data providespostal code searching.) If you areunsure of the city, touch SearchAll.

4. Enter the number of the address,and touch Done.

5. Enter the street name, and touchDone.

6. Select the correct street in the list,if necessary.

7. Touch the address, if necessary.

Setting a Home LocationSet your home location for the placeyou return to most often.

1. To set your home location, touch

Where to? > Go Home.2. Select an option:

Enter your address. Use your current location. Choose from a list of recently

found locations.Going HomeTo navigate home after you have setyour home location, touchWh

? > g H m .
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Where to?

Changing Your HomeLocationTo set a different home location:1. Touch Tools > My Data > Set

Home Location .2. Select an option:

Enter your address. Use your current location. Choose from a list of recently

found locations.

To edit your home location:1. Touch Where to? > Favorites >

All Favorites > Home.2. Touch Edit, enter your changes,

and touch Done.

If you delete your home location,you canreset it by following thesteps on page 6.

Go! Page Options

Touch to view the route on themap. Touchg ! to create a turn-by-

turn route to this location. TouchM p to view this

location on the map. TouchS v to save thislocation to your Favorites.

If a mobile phone with Bluetoothwireless technology is connected,touch the phone number to call thislocation.
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Where to?

Finding a Place bySpelling the NameIf you know the name of thedestination you are looking for,you can spell it using the on-screenkeyboard. You can also enter letterscontained in the name to narrow the

search.1. Touch Where to? > Points of

Interest > Spell Name .2. Using the on-screen keyboard,

enter letters of the name of your

destination. Touch Done.Using the On-ScreenKeyboardWhen an on-screen keyboardappears, touch a letter or number toenter it.

Touch to add a space. Touch

and to move the cursor. Touchto delete a character. Touch andhold to erase the entire entry.

TouchM d to select the keyboardlanguage mode. Touch&?% to

enter special characters, such as punctuation marks.

Searching Near AnotherLocation1. Touch Where to? > Near.2. Select an option:

Where I Am Nowsearchnear your current location.

A Different Citysearch near

the city you enter.


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Where to?

My Current Route searchalong your active route.

My Destination search nearyour current destination.

Finding Recently FoundPlaces

Your nvi stores the last 50 of yourrecent nds in the Recently Foundlist. The most-recently viewed placesappear at the top of the list. TouchWh ? > r c ly F u dtoview your recently found items.

Deleting Recently FoundPlacesTo remove all places from theRecently Found list, touchCl >

Y s.note: When you touchCl , allitems in the list are removed. This process does not delete the actual place from your nvi.

FavoritesYou can save places in yourF v s so you can quickly ndthem and create routes to them.Your home location is also stored inF v s.

Saving Your CurrentLocationFrom the Map page, touch .TouchS v L c to save yourcurrent location.

Saving Places You Find1. From the Go! page, touch Save .2. Touch OK. The place is saved in

Favorites .

Finding Saved Places1. Touch Where to? .2. Touch Favorites . Your saved

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Where to?

Editing Saved Places1. Touch Where to? > Favorites .

2. Select the category and thelocation you want to edit.

3. Touch Edit.4. Touch an item to edit:

Change Name enter a newname, and touch Done.

Attach Photo select apicture that you have loadedon your nvi or on a memorycard to assign to the location.

Change Map Symbol toucha new symbol used to markthis location on the map.

Change Phone Number enter a phone number, andtouch Done.

Change Categories selectanother category for thelocation.

Deletetouch Yes to removethis item from the Favorites

list.

Finding a Place Usingthe MapUse the Browse Map page to viewdifferent parts of the map. TouchWh ? > B ws M p.

Tips for Browsing the Map

Touch the map, and drag to viewdifferent parts of the map. Touch and to zoom in and

out. Touch any object on the map.

An arrow appears pointing at theobject. TouchS v to save this location. Touchg ! to navigate to the

location.

If the GPS mode is off, touchSL c to set your location to theselected location. (See page 33.)


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Where to?

Entering CoordinatesIf you know the geographiccoordinates of your destination, youcan use your nvi to navigate to yourdestination using the latitude andlongitude coordinates. This can beespecially helpful when geocaching.

1. Touch Where to? > Coordinates .2. Touch a box to enter a coordinate.3. Touch Format to change the type

of coordinates. Because differentmaps and charts use different

coordinate formats, the nviallows you to select the correctcoordinate format for the type ofmap you are using.

4. Enter the coordinates, and touchNext.

Using Photo NavigationYou can load pictures with locationinformation onto your nvi and thencreate routes to them.

1. Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos (not available in all areas)

to download pictures with locationinformation.2. Follow instructions on the Web

site to select and load pictures.3. Touch Where To? > Favorites

> Photos . Pictures with locationinformation are listed.

4. Touch a picture.

Navigating Off RoadIf you are not following roadways

as you navigate, use Off Roadmode. Toucht ls > S s >n v > r u P f c>off r d > oK .

Walking to a DestinationIf you are walking to yourdestination, use Pedestrian modeto optimize your route for walking.Touch t ls > S s > Sys m >Us M d > P d s > oK .
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Using the Map

Using the Map

Your route is marked with amagenta line. As you travel, yournvi guides you to your destinationwith voice prompts, arrows on themap, and directions at the top ofthe map. A checkered ag marksyour destination. If you departfrom the original route, your nvirecalculates the route and providesnew directions.

tiP: A speed limit icon could appearas you travel on major roadways.This icon displays the current speedlimit of the roadway.

Touch to view the next turn.

Touch to view the turn list. Touch to zoom in and zoom out.

Touch to view the Where Am I? page.

Touch to view the trip computer.


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Using the Map

Trip Computer The trip computer displays yourcurrent speed and provides helpfulstatistics about your trip.

To view the trip computer, touch theSp d eld on the map.

If you make frequent stops, leave thenvi turned on so it can accuratelymeasure elapsed time during the trip.

Resetting the TripComputer Reset the trip computer before beginning a trip. From the map,touch theSp d eld. Touchr st p to reset the information on thetrip computer. Touchr s M x to

reset the maximum speed.

Turn ListWhen you are navigating a route,the turn list displays turn-by-turninstructions for your entire route andthe distance between turns.

Touch the text bar on the top of themap to open the turn list. Touch aturn on the list to view the next turnfor that turn. TouchSh w M p toview the entire route on the browsemap page.

Next TurnWhen you are navigating a route, thenext turn shows the turn on the mapand the distance and time left beforeyou reach the turn.

To view an upcoming turn on themap, touch the turn indicator on themap, or touch any turn from the turnlist.


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Making Hands-Free Phone Calls

Making Hands-Free

Phone CallsBluetooth wireless technology isavailable on the nvi 215, 215W,265, 265W, 275, and 285W.

Using Bluetooth wireless technology,your nvi can connect to yourmobile phone to become a hands-free device. To determine whetheryour mobile phone with Bluetoothtechnology is compatible with the

nvi, go towww.garmin.com/bluetooth.

Bluetooth wireless technologyestablishes a wireless link betweendevices, such as a mobile phone and

the nvi. The rst time you use twodevices together you must pairthem by establishing a relationshipusing a PIN or passkey. After theinitial pairing, the two devices can

connect automatically each time youturn them on.

note: You might have to set yourmobile phone to connect to the nviautomatically when it is turned on.

Pairing Your PhoneTo pair and connect, your phone andthe nvi must be turned on and bewithin 10 meters of each other.

Initiate pairing from your nvi orfrom your phone. Refer to your phone instructions.

To pair using your phonesettings:1. Enable the Bluetooth setting

on your nvi. TouchTools >Settings > Bluetooth .

2. Select Enabled .3. Enable the Bluetooth component

on your phone. This might be in amenu called Settings, Bluetooth,

Connections, or Hands-free.
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4. Initiate a search for Bluetoothdevices.

5. Select the nvi from the list ofdevices.

6. Enter the nvi Bluetooth PIN(1234) into your phone.

To pair using the nvi settings:

1. From the Menu page, touchTools > Settings > Bluetooth >Add.

2. Enable the Bluetooth componenton your phone, and enableFind Me/Discoverable/Visiblemode. These settings might bein a Bluetooth, Connections, orHands-free menu.

3. Touch OK on the nvi.4. Select your phone, and touch OK.

5. Enter the nvi Bluetooth PIN(1234) in your phone.

When your phone is connected toyour nvi, you are ready to make phone calls. TouchPh to access

the Phone menu.

When you turn on the nvi, it tries toconnect to the last phone to which it

was connected.

note: Not all phones support allfeatures of the nvi Phone menu.

Receiving a CallWhen you get a call, the IncomingCall window opens. Toucha sw to answer the call. Touchi toignore the call and stop your phonefrom ringing.

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In a CallDuring a call, the i C ll iconappears. Touch >e d C ll tohang up. Touch >C ll op s for the following options:

t uch t s displays akeypad page so that you can useautomated systems, such as voicemail.

t sf aud t Ph thisis helpful if you want to turn offthe nvi but remain on the call,

or if you need privacy. To switch back, toucht sf aud tD v c.

Mu M c ph .

note: Depending on the screenthat appears on your nvi, the InCall icon could look different.

Using Call WaitingWhen you are on a call and you

receive a second call (call waiting),the Incoming Call window appears.Toucha sw to answer the call.The rst call is placed on hold.

To switch between calls:1. Touch > Switch To .2. Touch End Call to hang up. This

does not disconnect the call onhold.

Phone MenuFrom the Menu page, touchPh to open the Phone menu.

note: Not all phones support all

features of the nvi Phone menu.


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Using Your Phone BookEach time your phone connects

with the nvi, the phone book isautomatically loaded into the nvi.It can take a few minutes for the phone book to be available. Phone book transfer is not available on all phones.

1. Touch Phone > Phone Book .2. Touch the phone book entry

(contact) you want to call.3. Touch Dial to call the contact.

Dialing a Point of Interest1. Touch Phone > Points of

Interest .2. Search for the point of interest

you want to call.

3. Touch Dial or touch the phonenumber.

Dialing a Number 1. Touch Phone > Dial.2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.

Viewing Your Call HistoryEach time your phone connects

to the nvi, your call history isautomatically transferred to the nvi.It can take a few minutes to transferthis data to the nvi.

1. Touch Phone > Call History.

2. Touch a category to view thosecalls. The calls are listed inchronological order. The most-recent calls are at the top of thelist.

3. Touch an entry, and touch Dial.

Calling HomeEnter a phone number for your homelocation so you can quickly callhome.


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To enter your phone number:1. Touch Phone > Call Home.

2. Touch Enter Phone Number touse the keypad page or SelectFrom Phonebook (only availableif your phone supports phonebook transfer).

3. Touch Done > Yes. The nvi dialsyour home phone number.

note: To edit your home locationor phone number, touchWh ? > F v s > H m > ed .

To call home:1. Touch Phone > Call Home.2. The nvi dials your home phone

number.

Placing Calls Using VoiceDialYou can place calls by speaking thecontacts name.

1. Touch Phone > Voice Dial.2. Speak the contact name.

note: You might need to trainyour phone to recognize your voicedial commands. Refer to your phoneinstructions.

Phone Status

Check the battery level and signalstrength for your phone by touchingPh > S us.

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Managing Files

Managing Files

You can store les, such as JPEGimage les, in the internal memoryon the nvi or on a memory card.

note: The nvi is not compatiblewith Windows 95, 98, Me, or

Windows NT

. It is also notcompatible with Mac OS 10.3 andearlier. This is a common limitationof most USB mass storage devices.

Supported File Types JPEG and JPG image les: see

pages 25 26 Maps and GPX waypoint les

from MapSource: see page 45 GPI custom POI les from

Garmins POI Loader: see page46.

Loading FilesStep 1: Insert a MemoryCard (Optional)To insert or remove the memorycard, press it in until it clicks.

Step 2: Connect the USB

CableConnect the mini-USB connectorto the back of the nvi. Connect thelarger end of the cable to an availableUSB port on your computer.

Your nvi and memory cardappear as removable drives in MyComputer on Windows computersand as mounted volumes on Maccomputers.

note: Some operating systems orcomputers with multiple networkdrives can not display the nvidrives. See your operating systemHelp le to learn how to map thedrives.

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Step 3: Transfer Files to Your nviCopy and paste les from yourcomputer into the nvi drives/volumes.

1. Browse your computer for the leyou want to copy.

2. Highlight the le, and clickEdit >Copy.

3. Open the Garmin or memorycard drive/volume.

4. ClickEdit > Paste . The le

appears in the list of les in thenvi memory or on the memorycard.

Step 4: Eject and Unplugthe USB Cable

When you are nished transferringles, click in your toolbar(system tray), or drag the volumeicon to thet sh on Maccomputers. Unplug your nvi fromyour computer.

Loading Pictures forPhoto Navigation1. Connect your nvi to your

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

/photos, and sign in.3. Select a photo.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.See page 11 and go tohttp://connect.garmin.com/photos formore information.

Deleting FilesConnect the nvi to your computer,and open the nvi or memory carddrive/volume. Highlight the le youwant to delete, and press theD l

key on the computer keyboard. CaUtion: If you do not knowthe purpose of a le, do not deleteit. Your nvi memory containsimportant system les that shouldnot be deleted.

Using the Tools
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Using the Tools

Using the Tools

The Tools menu provides manyfeatures that are helpful when youare traveling. From the Menu page,toucht ls to access the Toolsmenu.

SettingsFor information about the settings,see pages 33 39.

Where Am I?TouchWh am i? to view currentlocation information, includinghospitals, police stations, and fuel.This feature is helpful if you need

to tell emergency personnel your

location. TouchS v L c tosave your current location.

HelpTouchH lp to get information aboutusing your nvi.

MSN

DirectYou can only access MSN Directcontent with an optional MSN Directreceiver.

For more information, visit

http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traf c. To purchase an accessory, visithttp://buy.garmin.com.

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Using the Tools

ecoRoute The ecoRoute feature calculates

your vehicles fuel economy,carbon footprint, and fuel price ofnavigating to a destination and offerstools for improving fuel ef ciency.

The data provided by the ecoRoutefeature are estimates only. Thedata is not actually read from yourvehicle. To receive more accuratefuel reports for your speci c vehicleand driving habits, calibrate the fuel

economy. See page 23.Touch t ls > c r u . The

rst time you access the ecoRoutefeatures you will be asked to enterfuel and mileage information about

your vehicle.

View the Fuel ReportIf you have entered your vehicle

pro le and the current fuel price,your nvi calculates your vehiclesaverage fuel economy, your carbonfootprint, and the cost of the fuelconsumed.

To view the fuel report, toucht ls > c r u > Fu l r p . Thefuel consumption data is based onestimates for speed and accelerationfor an average vehicle.

tiP: To ensure fuel data is alwaysrecorded, keep your nvi turned onwhile driving.

Touch r s to reset the data.

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Using the Tools

Calibrate the FuelEconomyCalibrate the fuel economy to receivemore accurate fuel reports for yourspeci c vehicle and driving habits.Calibrate when you ll up your fueltank.

1. Calculate your miles per gallon orliters per 100 kilometers.

2. Touch Calibrate .3. Touch + and - to enter the result

from step 1.

4. Touch OK.

Adjust the Fuel PriceTouch t ls > c r u > Fu l

P c and enter the current fuel price.This information is used to calculatethe fuel cost of routes and used tocalculate the fuel reports.

Take the Driving ChallengeThe Driving Challenge tool helpsyou maximize your fuel economy by scoring your driving habits.The higher your overall score for aDriving Challenge, the more fuel you

could save.To take a Driving Challenge, toucht ls > c r u > D vCh ll , then touchS .

Your overall score is the average ofthree scores:

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Using the Tools

acc l sc gain points forgradual acceleration; lose points for

rapid acceleration.D c l sc gain points forgradual braking; lose points for hard braking.

Sp d sc gain points for drivingat the best speed for conservingfuel, which is 4560 mph for mostvehicles.

Touch on the map page to viewdetails about your current challenge.The leaf color on the drivingchallenge icon changes depending onyour performance in the challenge.

When viewing the details, touch

S p > Y s to stop the currentchallenge.

To reset your best scores, touchr s .

Adjust Your Vehicle Pro leYou will create a vehicle pro le

the rst time you toucht ls >c r u . To adjust the vehicle pro le, toucht ls > c r u >V h cl P l.

C y Fu l ec my enter your

vehicles average city fuel economy.H hw y Fu l ec my enteryour vehicles average highway fueleconomy.

tiP: For best results, calibrate yourfuel economy instead of adjustingthe city and highway fuel economyhere.

Fu l typ select a fuel type.

To reset your vehicle pro le data,touchr s .

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Us g t e oo s

View Driving TipsYour nvi provides driving tips to

help you save fuel. Toucht ls >c r u > t ps.

View the Mileage ReportMileage reports provide the distance,the time, the average fuel economy,and the fuel cost of navigating to adestination.

A mileage report is created forevery route that you drive. If youstop a route on your nvi, a mileagereport is created for the distance youtraveled.

To access a mileage report, toucht ls > c r u > M lr p , and select a report. Youcan view up to 20 mileage reportson your nvi. You can also accessmileage reports in the Reports folderon your nvi drive/volume.

To reset the data, touchr s .

Picture Viewer Use the picture viewer to view

pictures that you have stored in yournvi or on a memory card.

1. Touch Tools > Picture Viewer .2. Touch a picture to view a larger

image of it.

3. Touch the arrows to view all theimages.

Viewing a Slide ShowTouchSl d Sh w to start a slideshow, which displays each image fora few moments and then displays thenext image.

Touch anywhere on the screen tostop the slide show. TouchS p toreturn to the list of pictures. Touchr sum to resume the slide show.Touch and to zoom out andto zoom in.

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Navigating to a PictureIf a picture contains location

information, touchi f , and thentouchg ! to create a route to it.

See page 20 for more informationabout loading pictures to your nvi.

My DataUse this tool to manage and deleteyour saved data, such as yourFavorites.

World Clock1. Touch Tools > World Clock .2. To change a listed city, touch the

city.3. Enter a city name, and touch

Done.4. Select the correct city, if

necessary.5. Touch Save .

6. Touch World Map to view a map.Nighttime hours are shown in theshaded area.

7. Touch World Clock to view theclocks again, or touch Back toexit.

Calculator1. Touch Tools > Calculator .2. Enter the rst number of your

calculation.3. Touch an operator (, , -, or +).4. Enter the second number of your

calculation. Touch . to add a decimal. Touch to make the number

negative or positive. Touch % to add or subtract

percentages of a number. Touch C to clear the entry.

5. Touch =.6. Touch C to perform a new

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Unit Converter1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter .

2. Touch Conversion , select a typeof measurement, and touch OK.

3. Touch a unit of measure that youwant to change.

4. Select a unit of measure, and

touch OK. Repeat if necessary.5. Touch the blank rectangle to entera value.

6. Enter a value, and touch Done.The unit is converted.

7. Touch Clear to perform anotherconversion.

Updating ConversionRatesYou can update the currency

conversion rates manually so thatyou are always using the mostcurrent rates.

1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter >Conversion . Select Currency .

2. Touch the currency buttons andselect the currencies you want toupdate.

3. Touch Update .4. Touch the boxes next to the

currencies to enter new rates.5. Touch Save to save the new

rates. Touch Restore to use theoriginal rates.

Viewing AdvertisementsIf your nvi package includes atraf c receiver, you will receivelocation-relevant advertisementsand coupons. Ad-based traf cinformation is only available in North America.

The traf c receiver must beconnected to external power andyou must be in a coverage area toreceive ad-based traf c information.

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the screen, touch the advertisementto search for the nearest location

related to that advertisement. If theadvertisement includes a couponicon, touch the coupon icon on theGo! page to receive a coupon code.Write down this code and present itwhen you arrive at the location.

CaUtion: Do not attempt towrite down the coupon codes whiledriving.

To view a list of the advertisements

you have received, toucht ls >adv s m s.

To disable advertisements, youmust disable traf c. Toucht ls > S s > t f c, and clear the

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Using FM Traf c

The traf c receiver is includedin some nvi 205 and 205Wseries packages and is an optionalaccessory for all nvi 205 and 205Wseries models.

Use an FM Traf c Message Channel(TMC) traf c receiver to receivetraf c information broadcast over theFM Radio Data System. The traf creceiver is integrated in the vehicle power cable.

In North America, traf c receiversthat are included in your nvi package provide you with free,ad-based traf c information thatdoes not require a subscription.Traf c information is not availablein all markets. See page 27 for moreinformation.

Mini-USBconnector

PowerLED

Externalantenna

connector

Vehicle poweradapter

Internalantenna

If the nvi is connected to the traf creceiver, connected to vehicle power,and in a coverage area, the nvi can

receive traf c delay information. Formore information, go towww.garmin.com/traf c.

note: Garmin is not responsiblefor the accuracy of the traf c

information. The FM traf c receiverreceives signals from the traf cservice provider and displays thatinformation on your nvi.

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Traf c in Your AreaWhen you are receiving traf c

information, a traf c icon appearsin the upper-left corner of the Map page. The traf c icon changes colorto indicate the severity of traf cconditions on your route or the roadyou are currently driving on.

Traf c icon

Severity Color CodeThe color of the traf c icon indicates

the severity of the traf c delay.

Color Description Meaning

GreenLow severity

Traf c isowing

normally.

Yellow

Mediumseverity

Traf c isslightly

congested.

Red High severity

Traf c isheavily

congested orstopped.

Traf c on Your RouteWhen calculating your route, the

nvi examines the current traf c andautomatically optimizes the routefor the shortest time. If a severetraf c delay occurs on your routewhile you are navigating, the nviautomatically recalculates the route.

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You might still be routed throughtraf c if no better alternative routes

exist.If a non-severe traf c delay occurson your route, touch the traf c iconto display a tab that shows how muchtime the delay has added to your

route. This time is already includedin your estimated arrival time.

To manually avoid traf c on yourroute:1. On the Map page, touch the traf c

icon.2. Touch Traf c On Route .3. Touch the arrows to view other

traf c delays on your route, ifnecessary.

4. Touch Avoid to avoid the traf cdelay.

Viewing the Traf c MapThe traf c map shows color-coded

traf c ow and delays on nearbyroads.

1. On the Map page, touch the traf cicon.

2. Touch Show Traf c Map to view

the traf c incidents on a map.To return to the normal map fromthe traf c map, touch the traf c icon,and then touchSh w n m l M p.

Viewing Traf c Delays1. On the Map page, touch the traf cicon.

2. Touch Traf c Search to view alist of traf c delays.

3. To view details, touch an item inthe list. If there is more than onedelay, touch the arrows to viewadditional delays.

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Traf c SubscriptionsTo add or renew a traf c

subscription, toucht ls > S s > t f c. For more information, see page 37 and go towww.garmin.com/fmtraf c.

note: You do not need to activatethe subscription included withyour FM traf c receiver (if itcame with one). The subscriptionactivates automatically after yournvi acquires satellite signals whilereceiving traf c signals from the payservice provider.

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Customizing the nvi1. Touch Tools > Settings .

2. Touch the setting you want tochange.

3. Touch the button under the settingname to change it.

Changing the SystemSettingsTouch t ls > S s > Sys m.

gPS S mul turn on thesimulator to turn off the GPS modeand simulate navigation and to save battery power.

Us M d specify how you will be navigating to optimize routes:au m b l, B cycl, or P d s .

U s change units of measure toK l m s or M l s.

K yb d touchQWertY for a layout similar to a computerkeyboard, or touchaBC for analphabetical layout. This option isonly available on widescreen models.

ab u display the nvi softwareversion number, the unit ID number,and the audio version number.You need this information whenyou update the system software or

purchase additional map data (see page 45).

r s restore the system settings.

Changing the NavigationSettingsTouch t ls > S s>n v .

r u P f c select a preference for calculating your route:

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F s t m to calculate routesthat are faster to drive but can be

longer in distance. Sh D s c to calculate

routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.

L ss Fu l to calculate routes

that could use less fuel than otherroutes. The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicleacceleration data for a givenroute.

off r d to calculate point-to- point routes (without roads).av d c s select the road typesyou want to avoid on your routes.

r s restore the original

navigation settings.

Adjusting the DisplaySettingsTouch t ls > S s > D spl y.

C l M d selectD y m fora light background,n h m

for a dark background, orau toautomatically switch between thetwo.

Sc Sh turn on Screen Shotmode. Touch to take a screen

shot. The picture bitmap le is savedin thesc sh s folder on the nvidrive.

B h ss adjust the backlight brightness level. Reducing the

backlight brightness increases your battery life.

r s restore the original displaysettings.

Updating the TimeSettingsTouch t ls > S s > t m .

t m F m select a 12-hour,24-hour, or UTC time format.

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Cu t m manually set thetime on your nvi. Selectau m c

to have the nvi set the time basedon your location.

r s restore the original timesettings.

Setting the LanguagesTouch t ls > S s > L u .V c change the language forvoice prompts.

t x change all on-screen text tothe selected language. Changing thetext language does not change thelanguage of user-entered data or mapdata, such as street names.

K yb d select the keyboard foryour language. You can also changethe keyboard language mode fromany keyboard by touching theM d button.

r s restore the originallanguage settings.

Changing the MapSettingsTouch t ls > S s > M p.

M p D l adjust the amount ofdetail shown on the map. Showingmore detail can cause the map toredraw slower.

M p V w select a map perspective.

t ck Up display the map intwo dimensions (2D) with yourdirection of travel at the top.

n h Up display the map in

2D with North at the top. 3D display the map in threedimensions (3D) in Track Up.

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V h cl touchCh to changethe icon used to display your position

on the map. Touch the icon youwant to use, and then touchoK .Download additional vehicle icons atwww.garmingarage.com.

t p L show or hide the log of

your travels. To clear your trip log,toucht ls > My D > Clt p L .

M p i f view the maps and theversion of each map loaded on your

nvi. Touch a map to enable (checkmark) or disable (no check mark)that map.

r s restore the original mapsettings.

Changing SecuritySettingsTouch t ls > S s > S cu y.

g m L ck turn on GarminLock to lock your nvi. Enter a

4-digit PIN, and set a securitylocation. For more information, see page 41.

S f M d turn on or off safemode. When your vehicle is moving,

Safe mode disables all functions thatrequire signi cant operator attentionand could become a distraction whiledriving.

r s restore the original

security settings. Note that restoringthe security settings will not clearyour Garmin Lock PIN or securitylocation.

Setting the BluetoothTechnology OptionsTouch t ls > S s> Blu h.

C c s touchadd >oK to pair with a phone that has

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Bluetooth wireless technology. See pages 14 18. TouchCh to

connect with a different phone. D p select the phone you want

to disconnect, and touchY s. r m v select the phone you

want to delete from the nvi

memory, and touchY s.Blu h turn on and off theBluetooth component. TheBlu h icon appears on the Menu page if the Bluetooth component is

turned on. To prevent a phone fromautomatically connecting, touchD s bl d.

F dly n m enter a friendlyname that identi es your nvi on

devices with Bluetooth technology.TouchD .

r s restore the originalBluetooth settings. This does notclear the pairing information.

Changing the ProximityPoints SettingsYou must have proximity points(such as custom POIs or a safetycamera database) loaded to adjustthe proximity points settings. See page 46. Toucht ls > S s >P x m y P s.

P x m y al s turn on or offthe alerts when you approach customPOIs or safety cameras.

r s restore the proximity points settings.

Viewing Traf cSubscriptionInformationThe traf c receiver is included insome nvi 205 and 205W series packages. Toucht ls > S s >t f c.

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North American OptionsYour FM traf c subscriptions and

expiration dates are listed. Touchadd to add a subscription.

European OptionsCu select which providerto use. Touchau to use the best provider for the area, or select aspeci c provider to use.

F d M search for additionalTMC traf c providers. To increasethe search time, touchY s to clearthe provider table.

Subsc p s view your FMtraf c subscriptions and expirationdates. Touchadd to add asubscription.

Adding a SubscriptionYou can purchase additional

subscriptions or a renewal if yoursubscription expires. Go towww.garmin.com/fmtraf c.

note: You do not need to activatethe subscription included with

your FM traf c receiver (if itcame with one). The subscriptionactivates automatically after yournvi acquires satellite signals whilereceiving traf c signals from theservice provider.

1. From the Menu page, touchTools > Settings > Traf c.2. For non-North American units,

touch Subscriptions > Add. ForNorth American units, touchAdd.

3. Write down the FM traf c receiverunit ID.

4. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraf c to purchase a subscription andget a 25-character code.

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5. Touch Next on the nvi, enter thecode, and touch Done.

The traf c subscription code cannot be reused. You must obtain a newcode each time you renew yourservice. If you own multiple FMtraf c receivers, you must obtain anew code for each receiver.

Restoring All Settings1. Touch Tools > Settings .2. Touch Restore .3. Touch Yes.

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Appendix

Caring for Your nviYour nvi contains sensitiveelectronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposedto excessive shock or vibration. To

minimize the risk of damage to yournvi, avoid dropping your unit andoperating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments.

Cleaning the UnitThe nvi is constructed of high-quality materials and does notrequire user maintenance other thancleaning. Clean the outer casingof the unit (not the touch screen)

using a cloth dampened with a milddetergent solution, and then wipeit dry. Avoid chemical cleaners andsolvents that can damage plasticcomponents.

Cleaning the Touch ScreenClean the touch screen with a soft,

clean, lint-free cloth. Use water,isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglasscleaner, if needed. Apply the liquidto the cloth, and then gently wipe thetouch screen.

Protecting Your nvi Do not store the nvi where

prolonged exposure to extremetemperatures can occur, becauseit can cause permanent damage.

Do not expose the nvi to water.Contact with water can cause thisunit to malfunction.

Although a PDA stylus can be used to operate the touch

screen, never attempt this whileoperating a vehicle. Never use ahard or sharp object to operatethe touch screen because damagemight result.

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Avoiding Theft To avoid theft, remove the unit

and mount from sight when notin use. Remove the residue lefton the windshield by the suctioncup.

Do not keep your unit in theglove compartment.

Register your product athttp://my.garmin.com.

Use the Garmin Lock feature. See below for more information.

Locking Your nviGarmin Lock is a theft-deterrentsystem that locks your nvi. Eachtime you turn on the nvi, enter thePIN or drive to the security location.

1. Touch Tools > Settings >Security .

2. Touch the button below GarminLock.

3. Enter a 4-digit PIN and drive to asecurity location.

What is a SecurityLocation?Your security location should be alocation you return to often, such asyour home. If the nvi has satellite

signals and you are at the securitylocation, you do not need to enterthe PIN.

note: If you forget your PIN andyour security location, you must

send your nvi to Garmin to getit unlocked. You must also send avalid product registration or proof of purchase.

Calibrating the Screen1. Turn off the nvi.2. Hold the upper-left corner of the

screen while turning on the nvi.3. Release the power key when the

Garmin screen appears.

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4. Continue to hold the upper-leftcorner of the touch screen for 30seconds until a white screen withPress dot appears.

Resetting Your nviDepending on your nvi model, youcan reset your nvi by pushing the

reSet button on the bottom of theunit.

CaUtion: Do not reset your nviwith a ballpoint pen or other sharpobject, which can damage the unit or

the battery.If your nvi does not have areSet button, slide the P w key tothe on/off position and hold it for 8seconds.

Updating the Software1. Go to www.garmin.com/products

/webupdater , and downloadWebUpdater to your computer.

2. Connect the nvi to yourcomputer using the mini-USBcable.

3. Run WebUpdater, and follow theon-screen instructions.

After con rming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdaterautomatically downloads the updateand installs it on your nvi.

Clearing User Data CaUtion: This deletes all user-entered information.

1. Hold your nger on the lower-rightcorner of the nvi screen whileturning on the nvi.

2. Keep your nger pressed until thepop-up window appears.

3. Touch Yes to clear all user data.

All original settings are restored.Any items that you have saved areerased.

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Battery Information Connect your nvi to a computer
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Battery InformationTo maximize the lifetime of the

battery, do not leave your nvi indirect sunlight, and avoid prolongedexposure to excessive heat.

The battery icon in the cornerof the Menu page indicates the status

of the nvi battery. To increase theaccuracy of the battery gauge, fullydischarge the battery and then fullycharge it. Do not unplug the nviuntil it is totally charged.

Charging Your nvi Connect the vehicle power cable

to the mini-USB connector onyour nvi and to a power outletin your vehicle. The vehicle keymay need to be turned to ON/ACC for the nvi to charge.

Connect an AC adapter (optionalaccessory) to the nvi and a walloutlet.

Connect your nvi to a computerusing a USB cable. The USBcable is included with some nvi205 and 205W packages. Thecomputer must be on for the nvito charge.

Changing the Fuse notiCe: When replacing the fuse,do not lose any of the small piecesand make sure they are put back inthe proper place.

If your unit will not charge in your

vehicle, you might need to replacethe fuse located at the tip of thevehicle adapter.

1. Unscrew theblack, round

end piece, andremove it.TIP: You may need

to use a coin toremove the endpiece.

End piece

Silver tip

Fuse

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2. Remove the fuse (glass and silvercylinder), and replace it with theappropriate fuse type, whichcan be found on the side of thevehicle adapter.

3. Ensure that the silver tip is placedin the black end piece. Screw onthe black end piece.

Removing the nvi andMountTo remove the nvi from the cradle,hold onto the cradle and tilt the nviforward.

To remove the cradle from themount, turn the cradle to the right orleft. Apply pressure in that directionuntil the cradle snaps off the mount.

To remove the suction cup mountfrom the windshield, ip the levertoward you. Pull the tab on thesuction cup toward you.

Mounting on YourDashboardUse the enclosed mounting disk tomount your unit to the dashboard andcomply with certain state regulations.

notiCe: The p m mounting adhesive is extremely

dif cult to remove after it isinstalled.

1. Clean and dry the dashboardwhere you are placing the disk.

2. Remove the backing from the

adhesive on the bottom of thedisk.3. Place the disk on the dashboard.4. Remove the clear plastic cover

from the top of the disk.

5. Place the suction cup mounton top of the disk. Flip the leverdown (toward the disk).

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nMaps GuaranteeTo receive one free map update

(if available), register your nviat http://my.garmin.com within 60days of acquiring satellites whiledriving with your nvi. You are noteligible for the free map update ifyou register by phone or wait longerthan 60 days after the rst time youacquire satellites while driving withyour nvi. For more information, goto www.garmin.com/numaps.

Additional MapsYou can purchase additional mapsfor your nvi. To see a list of mapsthat are compatible with your nvi,go to your nvi product page on the

Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com), and click theM ps tab.

About GPS SatelliteSignalsYour nvi must acquire GPS(Global Positioning System) satellitesignals in order to navigate. If youare indoors, near tall buildings ortrees, or in a parking garage, yournvi may not acquire satellites. Gooutside to an area free from tallobstructions to use your nvi.

When your nvi has acquiredsatellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are green

. When it loses satellitesignals, the bars turn red or clear

.

For more information about GPS, go

to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

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Extras and Optional To view your Custom POIs, touch
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Extras and OptionalAccessoriesFor more information about optionalaccessories, go tohttp://buy.garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras, orcontact your Garmin dealer.

Custom Points of InterestUse the POI Loader to load custom points of interest (POIs) onto yournvi. POI databases are availablefrom various companies on theInternet. Some custom databases

contain alert information for points,such as safety cameras and schoolzones.

Go towww.garmin.com/extras, andclick POI Loader to install the POI

Loader onto your computer. Formore information, refer to the POILoader Help le. PressF1 to openthe Help le.

To view your Custom POIs, touchWh ? > ex s > Cus mPois .

To change the proximity alertsettings, toucht ls > S s > P x m y P s > P x m yal s.

To delete the Custom POIs fromyour nvi, connect your nvi toyour computer. Open the Garmin\ poi folder in the nvi drive or thememory card drive. Delete the le

titled poi.gpi.Safety CamerasSafety camera information isavailable in some locations. Checkhttp://my.garmin.com for availability.For these locations, the nvi includesthe locations of hundreds of safetycameras. Your nvi alerts you whenyou are approaching a safety cameraand can warn you if you are driving

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too fast. The data is updated at least To use the travel guide, insert the
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pweekly, so you always have access tothe most up-to-date information.

You can purchase a new regionor extend an existing subscriptionat any time. Each region that you purchase has its own expiration date.

CaUtion: Garmin is notresponsible for the accuracy of, orthe consequences of using, a customPOI or safety camera database.

Garmin Travel GuideMuch like a paper travel guide,the Garmin Travel Guide providesdetailed information about places,such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase an accessory, go tohttp://buy.garmin.com or contactyour Garmin dealer.

g ,memory card into your nvi. TouchWh ? > ex s. Touch thename of your travel guide to open it.

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Speci cationsnvi 205 SeriesPhys c l s z : W H D: 3.86 2.93 .768 in. (98 74.4

19.5 mm)W h : 5.01 oz. (141.6 g)D spl y:3.5" diagonal, 320 240

pixels; 64K colors; brightQVGA TFT landscape display;white backlight; touch screen

C s : Not waterproof (IPXO)op mp u :

32F140F (0C60C)Ch mp u :

32F113F (0C45C)D s : Internal memory and

optional removable microSDcard. Data stored inde nitely.

C mpu f c: USB 2.0 fullspeed mass storageop sys m: Garmin

pp yhours

P w pu: Vehicle power usingincluded vehicle power cableor AC power using an optionalaccessory

Us : 5 W max.B y l f: Up to 4 hoursB y yp: Non-user-replaceable

rechargeable lithium-ion batterygPS c v : High-sensitivity with

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Phys c l s z : W H D: 4.76 2.93 .768 in. (120.9 74.4 19.5 mm)

W h : 5.93 oz. (168.3 g)D spl y:4.3" diagonal, 480 272

pixels; 64K colors; brightWQVGA TFT landscape

display; white backlight; touchscreenC s : Not waterproof (IPXO)op mp u :

32F140F (0C60C)

Ch mp u :32F113F (0C45C)D s : Internal memory and

optional removable SD card.Data stored inde nitely.

C mpu f c: USB 2.0 fullspeed mass storage

op sys m: GarminCh m: Approximately 4

hoursP w pu: Vehicle power using

or AC power using an optionalaccessory

Us : 5 W max.B y l f: Up to 4 hoursB y yp: Non-user-replaceable

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ConformityHereby, Garmin declares that this nvi product is in compliance with the essentialrequirements and other relevant provisionsof Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the fullDeclaration of Conformity, go to the Web sitefor your Garmin product at www.garmin.com.

Software LicenseAgreementBY USING THE nvi, YOU AGREETO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS ANDCONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWINGSOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENTCAREFULLY.

Garmin grants you a limited license to usethe software embedded in this device (theSoftware) in binary executable form in

the normal operation of the product. Title,ownership rights, and intellectual propertyrights in and to the Software remain inGarmin.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under theUnited States of America copyright laws and

acknowledge that the structure, organization,and code of the Software are valuable trade

secrets of Garmin and that the Software insource code form remains a valuable tradesecret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile,disassemble, modify, reverse assemble,reverse engineer, or reduce to human readableform the Software or any part thereof or createany derivative works based on the Software.You agree not to export or re-export theSoftware to any country in violation of theexport control laws of the United States ofAmerica.

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gProblem/Question Solution/Answer

My nvi never getssatellite signals.

Take your nvi out of parking garages and away from tallbuildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes.

The suction cup will notstay on my windshield.

Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.Dry with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup asdescribed on page 2 .

My nvi does not chargein my vehicle.

Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (seepages 4344 ).Ensure the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power tothe power outlet.Your nvi can only charge between 32F and 113F (0Cand 45C). If the nvi is placed in direct sunlight or in a hotenvironment, it cannot charge.

My battery does not staycharged for very long.

To maximize the time between charges, turn downthe backlight. TouchTools > Settings > Display >Brightness .

How do I clear all myuser data?

Hold your nger on the lower-right corner of the nvi screenwhile it is turning on. Keep your nger pressed until themessage appears. Touch Yes to clear all user data.

My battery gauge doesnot seem accurate.

Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (withoutinterrupting the charge cycle).

The touch screen isnot responding to mytouches.

Calibrate the touch screen as described on pages 41 42.

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Problem/Question Solution/Answer
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How do I know my nvi

is in USB mass storagemode?

When your nvi is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of

a nvi connected to a computer is shown. Also, you shouldsee two new removable disk drives listed inMy Computer .

My computer neversenses that the nvi isconnected.

1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer.2. Turn off the nvi.3. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer

and into your nvi. The nvi automatically turns on andgoes into USB mass storage mode. Ensure your nvi isconnected to a USB port and not a USB hub.

I cannot see any newremovable drives in mylist of drives.

If you have several network drives mapped on yourcomputer, Windows can have trouble assigning drive lettersto your nvi drives. See your operating system Help le tolearn how to map or assign drive letters.

How can I ndrestaurants near thehotel I will be staying atin the future?

1. Touch Where To? > Near > A Different City (andenter your vacation destination).

2. Find the hotel, and touch Go!.3. Touch Menu > Where To? > Near > My Destination .4. Search for a restaurant. Restaurants nearest your hotel

are listed rst.

My phone will notconnect to the nvi.

Ensure you have a nvi 215, 215W, 265, 265W, 275, or285W.Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth . Verify that theBluetooth eld is set toEnabled .Ensure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters(about 33 feet) away from your nvi.See www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.

Index

Index B charging your nvi43, 51t ti 19
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Symbols2-D, 3-D map view35

Aacceleration score24accessories 46additional maps45addresses 6advertisements

disabling 28viewing 27

alarm clock 47alertssafety camera46

anti-theft feature36, 41attaching a photo to a

location 10

audio version33avoiding

road types 34theft 41

background color34 battery 43, 51

status 3 battery information43 bicycle navigation33Bluetooth technology

14 18

deleting a phone37 pairing with phone14settings 36

brightness 34 browsing the map10

Ccalculator 26calibrate fuel economy23call

answering 15call waiting16hanging up 16history 17home 17muting 16

caring for your nvi40

computer connection19con guring3converting

currency 27units 27

coordinates11current location, save9

customizing the nvi33 38custom POIs46

Ddashboard disk44

deceleration score24Declaration of Conformity

50deleting

all user data42character 8custom POIs46Favorites 10

les 20recent nds list9

detail maps 36

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detour 5diacritical characters8

by name 8by postal code6

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diacritical characters8display settings34Driving Challenge23driving directions13

EecoRoute22

calibrate 25Driving Challenge23fuel report 22mileage report25tips 25vehicle pro le22

extras 46 47

FFavorites 9

les 19 20deleting 20supported types19transferring20

nding places4 by address6 by coordinates11

by postal code6near another location

8recent selections9saved places

(Favorites) 9using photos11 12

FM traf c receiver29free map update45fuel cost, entering23fuel report 22fuse, changing43

GGarmin Lock36, 41Garmin Travel Guide47geocaching 11Go! page options7go home 6GPS

about GPS 3, 45off/on 33

hands-free phone features14 18

Help 21home

phone number17setting a location6

Iincoming call15

JJPEG image les19

Kkeyboard 8language mode8, 35layout 33

kilometers 33

Llanguage settings35lithium-ion battery43,

48, 49locking

screen 5

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the nvi 41 on windshield51removing from mount

Off d ti 11 34


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Mmap

adding 45 browsing 10detail level 35enabling detail maps

36Map Info button36settings 35version 36viewing 35zooming 10

MapSource19, 45max speed, reset13measurements, converting

27memory card19Menu page 3microSD card1mileage report25miles 33mounting

on dashboard44

removing from mount44

MSN Direct21mute

audio 5 phone call 16

My Data 26

myGarmin iNnavigation 12

mode 33settings 33

next turn 13nMaps Guarantee45nvi

case 1charging 43cleaning 40mounting 2, 44 protecting 40resetting 42

off road, routing11, 34on-screen keyboard8on-unit Help21output, audio5

P pairing a mobile phone

14, 15 pedestrian navigationmode 11, 33

phone book17 photo navigation11 12

loading pictures20

PINBluetooth 15Garmin Lock41

points of interest8custom 46POI loader 19

position icon36 proximity alerts37 proximity points

alerts 37settings 37

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QQWERTY keyboard33

your current location9 10 21

storing the nvi40supported le types19


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QWERTY keyboard33

Rrecently found locations9registering 41removing the mount44resetting

the max speed13the trip data 13your nvi 42

routesadding a stop5mode 33

off road 34 preferences33simulating 33stopping 5

Ssafe mode 36safety camera database46satellite signals45saving

places you nd9

9, 10, 21school zone database46screen

brightness 34lock 5screen shots34

SD card 1

search area 8securitylocation 41settings 36

settings 33 38restoring 39

setting your location10simulating a route33software

license agreement50updating 42

version 33speci cations205 series 48205W series49

speed limit icon12speed score 24

supported le types19system settings33

Ttext language35time settings34time zone 34tools 21 28touch screen

calibrating 41, 51cleaning 40settings 34

Track Up 35

traf c 29adding traf c

subscriptions37advertisements29incidents 30

transferring les20trip computer13trip data, reset13trip log 36troubleshooting51turn-by-turn directions13

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turn list 13 Where Am I?21Where to? 6


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Uunit converter27unit ID 33updating

maps 45software 41

usage mode 33USB 52

eject 20mass-storage mode

19user data, delete42

Vvehicle icon36vehicle pro le24via point, adding5voice dial 18voice language35voice mail 16

Wwalking route11, 33WebUpdater 42

Where to? 6world clock 26

Zzoom 10


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