Garmin 2569lmtd Manual

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®
 2405/2505 series 
owner’s manual
February 2012 190-01355-00_0D  Printed in Taiwan 
						

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Table of Contents
Getting Started ����������������������������������������� 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power  ...........1
About myDashboard  .......................................... 2
About Sleep Mode  ............................................. 4
Adjusting the Screen Brightness  ....................... 4
Adjusting the Volume  ......................................... 4
About Automatic Volume  ...................................5
Status Bar Icons  ................................................ 5
Satellite Signals  ................................................. 6
Using the On-screen Buttons  ............................ 7
Using the On-screen Keyboard  ......................... 7
About Shortcuts  ................................................. 8
Finding Locations ������������������������������������ 8
About Locations ................................................. 9
About Search Tools  ......................................... 11
Saving a Home Location  ................................. 14
Finding Recently Found Places  ....................... 14
Finding Parking  ................................................ 15Using Photo Navigation
 ................................... 15
Setting a Simulated Location  ........................... 15
Saving Locations  ............................................. 16
Voice Command ������������������������������������� 18
About Voice Commands  .................................. 18
Navigation ���������������������������������������������� 21
Starting a Route ............................................... 21
Following an Automobile Route  ....................... 22
About Exit Services  ......................................... 23
Avoiding Road Features  .................................. 24
Navigating Off Road  ........................................ 24
Pedestrian Routes  ........................................... 24
Map Pages ���������������������������������������������� 26
Customizing the Map ....................................... 26
Viewing Turns  .................................................. 27
Viewing Current Location Information  ............. 30
Hands-Free Phone Calls  �����������������������30
About Hands-Free Calling  ............................... 30
Placing a Call  ................................................... 32 
						

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Using In-Call Options  ...................................... 33
Saving a Home Phone Number  ....................... 34
Using the Apps  �������������������������������������� 34
Using Help ....................................................... 34
About Smartphone Link  ................................... 34
About Garmin Live Services  ............................ 36
About ecoRoute   .............................................. 37
Viewing myGarmin Messages  ......................... 40
Viewing the Weather Forecast  ........................ 40
About Audiobooks  ............................................ 42
Planning a Trip  ................................................. 44
Viewing Pictures  .............................................. 45
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations  ..... 46
Using the World Clock   .................................... 46
Setting an Alarm  .............................................. 46
Finding Parking  ................................................ 47
Finding Your Last Parking Spot  ....................... 47
Using the Calculator  ........................................ 47
Converting Units   ............................................. 47
About Offers  .................................................... 48Using the Language Guide
 .............................. 49
About Tracker ���������������������������������������� 50
Setting Up Tracker ........................................... 50
About Followers  ............................................... 51
Hiding Your Location  ........................................ 52
Sending a Location Message  .......................... 52
Enabling Your Social Network Accounts for 
Tracker  ............................................................ 53
Traffic ������������������������������������������������������ 54
Disabling Live Traffic ....................................... 54
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic 
Receiver  .......................................................... 55
Traffic Receiver  ............................................... 55
Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone   
Link  .................................................................. 56
About the Traffic Icon  ....................................... 56
Traffic on Your Route  ....................................... 57
Traffic in Your Area  .......................................... 58
Understanding Traffic Data  ..............................58
About Traffic Cameras  ..................................... 58 
						

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Traffic Subscriptions ........................................ 59
Data Management ���������������������������������� 60
File Types ........................................................ 60
About Memory Cards  ....................................... 61
Transferring Files from Your Computer  ...........61
Deleting Files   .................................................. 62
Customizing the Device ������������������������62
Map and Vehicle Settings  ................................ 62
Navigation Settings  .......................................... 63
Display Settings  ............................................... 64
Bluetooth Settings  ........................................... 65
Traffic Settings  ................................................. 66
Units and Time Settings ...................................67
Language and Keyboard Settings  ................... 67
Proximity Alerts Settings  .................................. 67
Device Settings  ................................................ 67
Restoring Settings  ........................................... 68
Appendix ������������������������������������������������ 68
Power Cables .................................................. 68Caring for Your Device 
..................................... 68
Erasing User Data  ........................................... 69
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power 
Cable  ............................................................... 70
Mounting on Your Dashboard  ..........................71
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount  ....... 71
Updating Maps   ............................................... 72
Purchasing Additional Maps  ............................ 72
Safety Cameras  ............................................... 73
Custom Points of Interest  ................................ 73
Purchasing Accessories  .................................. 74
Troubleshooting   .............................................. 75
Index ������������������������������������������������������� 77 
						

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Getting Started
 WARNING
   See the Important Safety and Product 
Information guide in the product box for product 
warnings and other important information.
1 Connect the device to vehicle power 
(page 1).
2 Mount the device ( page 1).
3 Register the device ( page 3).
4 Check for updates.
• Software updates (page 3).
•  Free map update ( page 3).
Connecting the Device to Vehicle 
Power
 WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. 
To prevent the possibility of personal injury or 
product damage caused by battery exposure 
to extreme heat, remove the device from the 
vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct 
sunlight. 
Before you use your device on battery power, 
you should charge it.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the 
USB port on the device ➋.
2 Snap the mount ➌ onto the suction cup ➍. 
3 Press the suction cup to the windshield, and 
flip the lever ➎ back toward the windshield.
4 Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.
5 Tilt your device back until it snaps into place. 
						

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➊➋➍
➌
➎
6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power 
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
7 If necessary, connect the external antenna 
to the traffic receiver and secure it to the 
windshield using the suction cups.
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your device, check 
for software and map updates, access product 
manuals and support, and more.
Setting Up myDashboard
1 
Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port ➋ on the device.
➊➋
2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on 
your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard . 
4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 
						

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Registering the Device
1 
Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating the Software
1 
Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Under Software Updates, click  Update Now.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
nüMaps Guarantee™
If you register through myDashboard, your 
device could be eligible for one free map update 
within 90 days of first acquiring satellites while 
you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps  for 
details and terms and conditions.
Updating Maps
1 
Open myDashboard ( page 2).
2 Register the device (page 3).
3 Under Map Updates, click  Update Now.
If a free map update is no longer available, 
click  Buy Now.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning Off the Device
You can turn off the device completely.
1 Hold the Power key ➊ for 3 seconds.
➊
NOTE: If you hold the  Power key for less 
than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep 
mode (page 4). 
						

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2 Select Off.
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
About Sleep Mode
Use sleep mode to conserve battery power 
when your device is not in use. Sleep mode 
uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts 
for weeks when your device is in sleep mode.
Entering Sleep Mode
Press the Power key.
Exiting Sleep Mode
While the device is in sleep mode, Press the 
Power key.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Adjusting the Volume
1 Select Volume.
2 Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
•  Select 
 to mute the device.
•  Select 
 > Audio Mixer and use the 
slider bars to adjust the volume for 
navigation prompts, phone, and media.