Garmin 2569lmtd Manual

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Receiving Traffic Data Using a 
Traffic Receiver
When the receiver is within a traffic coverage 
area, your device will begin displaying traffic 
information.
The traffic receiver and the device may need to 
be in data range of an FM station transmitting 
traffic information.
1 Connect the traffic receiver to an external 
power source.
2 Connect the traffic receiver to the device.
NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields could 
degrade the performance of the traffic...

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Receiving Traffic Data Using 
Smartphone Link
You can purchase a traffic subscription to 
receive traffic data using Smartphone Link. 
When your device is connected to Smartphone 
Link and within a traffic coverage area, your 
device will begin displaying traffic information. 
Traffic data is not available in all areas.
1 From your phone, purchase a traffic 
subscription from Garmin Live Services 
(page 37).
2 Connect your device to Smartphone Link 
(page 35)....

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Traffic on Your Route
When calculating your route, the device 
examines the current traffic and automatically 
optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a 
severe traffic delay occurs on your route while 
you are navigating, your device automatically 
recalculates the route. 
The traffic icon 
 changes color to indicate the 
severity of traffic conditions on your route or on 
the road you are currently traveling.
Your device may route you through a traffic...

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Traffic in Your Area
Searching for Traffic Delays
1 
From the map, select .
2 Select Traffic Conditions > . 
3 Select an item in the list.
4 If there is more than one delay, use the 
arrows to view additional delays.
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map
1 
From the map, select .
2 Select Traffic Conditions.
3 Select a traffic icon.
Understanding Traffic Data
The traffic legend explains the icons and colors 
used on the traffic map.
1 From the map, select .
2...

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Viewing a Traffic Camera
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must 
save a traffic camera. 
1 Select Apps > myCameras.
2 Select a camera.
Traffic Subscriptions
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. Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models...

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2 Select an option:
• For non-North American units, select 
Subscriptions > 
. 
•  For North American units, select 
. 
3 Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. 
4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic  to purchase 
a subscription and get a 25-character code.
The traffic subscription code cannot be 
reused. You must obtain a new code each 
time you renew your service. If you own 
multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain 
a new code for each receiver. 
5 Select...

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About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an 
electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded 
Garmin mapping software. In addition to map 
and data storage, the memory card can be used 
to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, 
routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
Installing a Memory Card
The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC 
memory cards.
1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the 
device.
2 Press it in until it clicks. 
Transferring Files...

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• For Windows computers, double-click the 
eject icon  in your system tray.
•  For Mac computers, drag the volume 
icon to the  Trash 
 . 
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Deleting Files 
noTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not  
delete it. Your device memory contains important 
system files that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3 Select a file.
4 Press the Delete key on...

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• Map Buttons—sets which buttons are 
included on the map. You can include up to 
three buttons on the map.
•  Map Layers—sets the data that appears on 
the map (page 26).
•  Dashboards—sets the map dashboard 
layout.
•  myMaps—sets which installed maps the 
device uses.
Enabling Maps
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to 
www.garmin.com/maps .
1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > 
myMaps.
2 Select a map.
Navigation Settings
Select Settings >...

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• GPS Simulator—stops the device from 
receiving a  GPS signal, and saves battery 
power.
Route Preferences
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...