Garmin 2599lmtd Owners Manual

							Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the 
location.
Viewing Current Location Information
You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location.
From the map, select the vehicle.
Finding Nearby Services
You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services, such as fuel, hospitals or police stations.
1From the map, select the vehicle.
2Select a category.
Getting Directions to Your Current Location
If you need to tell another person how to get to your current location, your device can give you a list of directions.
1From the map, select the vehicle.
2Select  > Directions to Me.
3Select a starting location.
4Select Select.
Avoiding Road Features
1Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.
2Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select Save.
About Custom Avoidances
Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and sections of road. You can enable and disable custom avoidances as needed.
Avoiding an Area
1Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2If necessary, select Add Avoidance.
3Select Add Avoid Area.
4Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select Next.
5Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select Next.
The selected area is shaded on the map.
6Select Done.
Avoiding a Road
1Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2Select Add Avoid Road.
3Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and select Next.
4Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.
5Select Done.
Disabling a Custom Avoidance
You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.
1Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2Select an avoidance.
3Select  > Disable.
Deleting Custom Avoidances
1Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2Select an option:
•To delete all custom avoidances, select .
•To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance, 
and select  > Delete.
Customizing the Map
Customizing the Map Tools
You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools.
2Select the map tools to include in the menu.
3Select Save.
Customizing the Map Layers
You can customize which data appear on the map, such as icons for points of interest and road conditions.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
2Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.
Changing the Map Data Field
1From the map, select a data field.
NOTE: You cannot customize Speed.
2Select a type of data to display.
Changing the Map Perspective
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.
2Select an option:
•Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-D), 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.
3Select Save.
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.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or product models.
Information about safety camera locations and speed limits is available in some areas for some product models. Go to www.garmin.com/safetycameras to check availability and compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time update. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at any time.
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.
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 either 
the vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optional 
accessory for all models.
•Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic incidents along your route or in your area.
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							•You can receive traffic information through a traffic receiver 
or as a subscription service through Smartphone Link  (
Garmin Live Services).
•The device must be connected to Smartphone Link with an active traffic subscription to receive traffic information 
through Smartphone Link.
•The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive traffic information through a traffic receiver.
•The powered traffic receiver and 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.
•If your device includes an external traffic antenna, you 
should always leave the external antenna plugged in for the 
best traffic reception.
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic 
Receiver
NOTICE
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance of the traffic receiver.
Before you can receive traffic data using a traffic receiver, you must have a traffic-compatible power cable. If your device model includes lifetime traffic, you should use the vehicle power cable packaged with your device. If your device model does not include traffic, you must purchase a Garmin traffic receiver accessory. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic for more information.
Your device can receive traffic signals from a station broadcasting traffic data.
NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received from 
FM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology.
1Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an external power source.
2Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device displays traffic information.
Viewing Upcoming Traffic
You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or along the road on which you are traveling.
1While navigating a route, select  > Traffic.
The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on the right side of the map.
2Select the traffic incident to view additional details.
Viewing Traffic on the Map
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads.
1From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2If necessary, select  > Legend to view the legend for the traffic map.
Searching for Traffic Incidents
1From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2Select  > Incidents.
3Select an item in the list.
4If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view additional incidents.
Traffic on Your Route
When a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears on 
the map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid 
the delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routes 
automatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for more information (Traffic Settings). Your device may route you through a traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist. The delay time is added into your estimated time of arrival automatically.
Taking an Alternate Route
If you do not have your device set to use alternate routes 
automatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoid 
a traffic delay.
1While navigating a route, select  > Traffic.
2Select Alternate Route.
NOTE: If a better alternative route does not exist, this option 
is not available, and On Fastest Route appears instead.
3Select Go!.
About Traffic Cameras
Traffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions on major roadways and intersections. You can save cameras that you want to view regularly.
Saving a Traffic Camera
Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the 
photoLive service, and your device must be connected to a 
supported phone running Smartphone Link (
Smartphone Link).
This feature is not available in all areas.
1Select Apps > photoLive.
2Select Touch to Add.
3Select a road.
4Select an intersection.
5Select Save.
Viewing a Traffic Camera
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must save a traffic  camera (Saving a Traffic Camera).
1Select Apps > photoLive.
2Select a camera.
About Traffic Subscriptions
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic.
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.
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or countries.
1From the main menu, select Traffic.
2Select Subscriptions > .
3Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.
4Go 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.
5Select Next on the device.
6Enter the code.
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							7Select Done.
trafficTrends™
When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, your device uses historic traffic data to calculate more-efficient routes.
NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for the day of the week or the time of day.
Disabling trafficTrends
To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data, you must disable trafficTrends.
Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends™.
Enabling Traffic
You can enable or disable traffic data. When traffic data is disabled, the device does not receive traffic data, but it still 
avoids potentially congested areas in routes using the 
trafficTrends feature, if enabled (trafficTrends™).
1Select Settings > Traffic.
2Select the Traffic check box.
Voice Command
NOTE: Voice command is not available for all languages and regions, and may not be available on all models.
NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired performance when in a noisy environment.
Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words and commands. The voice command menu provides voice prompts and a list of available commands.
Setting the Wakeup Phrase
The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate voice command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice 
Command.
TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental voice command activation by using a strong wakeup phrase.
1Select Apps > Voice Command >  > Wake Up Phrase.
2Enter a new wakeup phrase.
The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as you enter the phrase.
3Select Done.
Activating Voice Command
Say your wakeup phrase.
The voice command menu appears.
Voice Command Tips
•Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
•Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
•Speak commands as they appear on the screen.
•Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.
•Increase the length of your wakeup phrase to reduce the chance of accidental voice command activation.
•Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and exits voice command.
Starting a Route Using Voice Command
You can say the names of popular, well-known locations.
1Say your wakeup phrase (Setting the Wakeup Phrase).
2Say Find Place.
3Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the name of the 
location.
4Say the line number.
5Say Navigate.
Muting Instructions
You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without muting the device.
1Select Apps > Voice Command > .
2Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
Disabling Voice Command
You can disable voice command, which prevents you from accidentally activating voice command while speaking.
1Select Apps > Voice Command > .
2Select Voice Command > Disabled.
Voice Control
For regions where the Voice Command feature is unavailable, the Voice Control feature is activated. Voice Control allows you to use your voice to control the device. Before you can use the Voice Control feature, you must configure it for your voice.
Configuring Voice Control
The Voice Control feature must be configured for a single user's voice and does not work for other users.
1Select Apps > Voice Control.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to record commands for each voice control phrase.
NOTE: You do not have to read the exact phrase on the screen. You may say an alternative command with the same meaning based on your preference.
To use a voice control feature, you must say the command you recorded for the feature.
Using Voice Control
1Say the command you recorded for the Voice Control phrase.
The voice control menu appears.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Voice Control Tips
•Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
•Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
•Speak commands as they appear on the screen.
•Listen for a tone to confirm when the device successfully receives a command.
Hands-Free Phone Calls
About Hands-Free Calling
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on all models, or for all languages and regions.
Hands-free calling is available on some models. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your mobile phone to become a hands-free device. To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is 
compatible with your device, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth.
Your phone may not support all of the hands-free phone features your device provides.
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							Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology
1Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2Select Bluetooth.
Pairing Your Phone
Before you can use hands-free calling, you must pair your device with a compatible mobile phone.
1Place your phone and your Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10 m) of each other.
2On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
3Select Settings > Bluetooth > Search for Devices.
4On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
5On your device, select OK.
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.
6Select your phone from the list, and select OK.
7If necessary, on your phone, confirm the device is allowed to connect.
8If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN into your phone.
Tips After Pairing the Devices
•After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on.
•When your phone is connected to your device, you are ready to receive voice calls.
•When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was connected.
•You might need to set your phone to connect to the device automatically when the device is turned on.
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device
You can temporarily disconnect a Bluetooth device without deleting it from the paired devices list. The Bluetooth device can 
still connect to your nüvi device automatically in the future.
1Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2Select the device you want to disconnect.
3Clear the device check box.
Deleting a Paired Phone
You can delete a paired phone to prevent it from automatically connecting to your device in the future.
1Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2Select the phone, and select Unpair device.
Placing a Call
Dialing a Number
1Select Apps > Phone > Dial.
2Enter the number.
3Select Dial.
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book
Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do not support this feature.
1Select Apps > Phone > Phone Book.
2Select a contact.
3Select Call.
Calling a Location
1Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories.
2Select a point of interest.
3Select Call.
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore.
Using the Call History
Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not support this feature.
1Select Apps > Phone > Call History.
2Select a category.
A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.
3Select a call.
Using In-Call Options
While on a call, you can select in-call options from the map.
•To transfer audio to your phone, select .
TIP: You can use this feature if you want to turn off your device and remain on the call, or if you need privacy.
•To use the dial pad, select .
TIP: You can use this feature to use automated systems, such as voice mail.
•To mute the microphone, select .
•To hang up, select .
Saving a Home Phone Number
TIP: After you save a home number, you can edit the home 
number by editing “Home” in your list of saved locations (Editing 
a Saved Location).
1Select Apps > Phone >  > Set Home Number.
2Enter your phone number.
3Select Done.
Calling Home
Before you can call home, you must enter a phone number for your home location.
Select Apps > Phone > Call Home.
Using the Apps
Using Help
Select Apps > Help to view information about using the device.
Searching Help Topics
Select Apps > Help > .
Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows you to 
synchronize location data with your phone and access live 
information using your phone data connection. Your device transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless technology. Live information is available through free and subscription-based plans from Garmin Live Services (Garmin Live Services).
Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized 
with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone 
Link.
Downloading Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link is available for some smartphones. Go to www.garmin.com/smartphonelink or see the application store for your phone for compatibility and availability information.
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							Download Smartphone Link from the application store on 
your supported phone.
See your phone owner's manual for information on downloading and installing applications.
Connecting to Smartphone Link
Before you can connect to Smartphone Link, you must 
download and install the Smartphone Link application on your 
phone.
1Start Smartphone Link on your phone.
2From your device, select Settings > Bluetooth.
3Select the Bluetooth check box.
4From your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and 
scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
See your phone owner's manual for more information.
5From your phone, select your device from the list of nearby devices.
6Follow the on-screen instructions on your phone and on your device to confirm the pairing request.
 appears in the status bar on your device when Smartphone Link is connected.
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device
Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on your phone.
1From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a location (see the owner's manual for your phone).
2From the application menu, select Smartphone Link.
The next time you connect your device to your phone, the 
location is transferred to the recently found items on your 
device.
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link
While the device is connected to the phone and receiving Garmin Live Services, you can disable hands-free calling.
1Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2Select your phone.
3Clear the Phone calls check box.
Garmin Live Services
Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be 
connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link  (
Connecting to Smartphone Link).
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live Services. Garmin Live Services provides free and subscription-
based plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic 
conditions and weather.
Some services, like weather, are available as separate apps on your device. Other services, like traffic, enhance the existing navigation features on your device. Features that require access to Garmin Live Services display the Smartphone Link 
symbol and appear only when the device is connected to 
Smartphone Link.
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services
Before you can subscribe to Garmin Live Services, you must install the Smartphone Link app on your phone.
1Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone (Connecting to 
Smartphone Link).
2Select My Account.
A list of services and subscription prices appears.
3Select a service.
4Select the price.
5Select Subscribe.
6Follow the on-screen instructions.
About ecoRoute
In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute™ features, you 
must purchase an unlock code or an ecoRoute HD accessory. 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, unless you are 
using the ecoRoute HD accessory.
To receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle 
and driving habits, calibrate the fuel economy (Calibrating the 
Fuel Economy).
ecoRoute HD Accessory
When connected to the ecoRoute HD accessory, your device 
can receive real-time vehicle information, such as error 
messages, RPM, and battery voltage. Your device includes data read from the vehicle by the ecoRoute HD accessory when 
calculating ecoRoute data.
The ecoRoute HD accessory is compatible only with devices 
that have Bluetooth wireless technology.
Go to www.garmin.com/ecoRoute.
Setting Up the Vehicle
The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter vehicle information.
1Select Apps > ecoRoute.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing the Fuel Price
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
2Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next.
3Select Yes.
Calibrating the Fuel Economy
You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits. You should calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank.
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
2Enter the current fuel price.
3Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last time the fuel tank was filled.
4Enter the distance you have traveled since the last time the fuel tank was filled.
5Select Next.
The device calculates the average vehicle fuel economy.
6Select Save.
About ecoChallenge
ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle fuel economy by scoring your driving habits. The higher your ecoChallenge scores, the more fuel you have saved. The ecoChallenge collects data and calculates a score whenever your device is moving and in Automobile transportation mode.
Viewing ecoChallenge ScoresSelect Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
About the ecoChallenge ScoreAcceleration: Displays your score for smooth and gradual acceleration. You lose points for rapid acceleration.
Braking: Displays your score for smooth and gradual braking. You lose points for hard braking.
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							Overall: Displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and 
braking score.
Speed: Displays your score for driving your vehicle at the optimal speed for conserving fuel.
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
2Select  > Reset.
Viewing Fuel Economy Information
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.
2Select a section of the graph to zoom in.
Mileage Reports
Mileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fuel economy, and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination.
A mileage report is created for every route that you drive. If you stop a route on your device, a mileage report is created for the distance you traveled.
Viewing a Mileage ReportYou can view saved mileage reports on the device.
TIP: You can connect the device to your computer and access mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device.
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > Mileage Report.
2Select a report.
Resetting ecoRoute Information
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile.
2Select Reset.
Driving Tips
•Drive the speed limit. In most vehicles, you will achieve optimal fuel economy between 45 mph and 60 mph.
•Drive a consistent speed.
•Brake and accelerate gradually and consistently.
•Avoid stop-and-go traffic and rush hour.
•Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal.
•Use the cruise control.
•Turn your vehicle off instead of idling for temporary stops.
•Combine small trips into one longer trip with multiple stops.
•Turn off the air conditioner and open your windows, unless you are traveling at high speeds on the highway.
•Tighten your gas cap.
•Park in the shade or in the garage.
•Unload excess weight. Remove unneeded items from your vehicle.
•Avoid carrying items on your roof. Remove rooftop carriers and removable racks when not in use.
•Maintain the recommended tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly and before long trips.
•Keep your vehicle well-tuned, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maintenance intervals.
•Change your oil, oil filters, and air filters regularly.
•Use the lowest recommended suitable grade of fuel. Use biofuels when feasible, such as E85 and biodiesel.
Foursquare®
Foursquare is a location-based social networking application for mobile devices. You can connect to your Foursquare account 
through Smartphone Link to check in at any location and view 
thousands of unique points of interest.
Checking in with Foursquare
Before you can check in with Foursquare, you must connect to 
a supported phone running Smartphone Link and log in to your 
Foursquare account.
1Select Apps > Foursquare > Check In.
2Select a point of interest.
3Select  > Check In.
Searching Foursquare Points of Interest
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name.
1Select Apps > Foursquare.
2Select Enter Search in the search bar.
3Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
4Select an option:
•To search for a type of business, enter a category name (for example, "movie theaters").
•To search for a business name, enter all or part of the name.
5Select an option:
•To search using a suggested search term, select the term.
•To search using the text you entered, select .
6If necessary, select a location.
Viewing myGarmin Messages
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected  to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (Connecting to 
Smartphone Link). This feature is not available in all areas.
You can view messages from myGarmin, such as notifications for software and map updates.
1Select Apps > myGarmin.
If you have unread messages, the number of unread messages appears on the myGarmin icon.
2Select a message subject.
The full message appears.
Viewing the Weather Forecast
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected  to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (Connecting to 
Smartphone Link). This feature is not available in all areas.
1Select Apps > Weather.
2Select a day.
The detailed forecast for that day appears.
Viewing Weather Near a Different City
1Select Apps > Weather > Current Location.
2Select an option:
•To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.
•To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city name.
Viewing the Weather Radar
Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced Weather service using Smartphone Link.
You can view an animated, color-coded radar map of current weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map. The weather icon changes to show weather in the vicinity, such as rain, snow, and thunderstorms.
1Select Apps > Weather.
2If necessary, select a city.
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							3Select  > Weather Radar.
Viewing Weather Alerts
Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced Weather service using Smartphone Link.
While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts near your current location or near a selected city.
1Select Apps > Weather.
2If necessary, select a city.
3Select  > Weather Alerts.
Checking Road Conditions
Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced Weather service using Smartphone Link.
1Select Apps > Weather.
2If necessary, select a city.
3Select  > Road Conditions.
Planning a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with multiple destinations.
1Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2Select New Trip.
3Select Select Start Location.
4Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category).
5Select Select.
6To add additional locations, select .
7Select Next.
8Select Save.
9Enter a name, and select Done.
Scheduling a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with multiple destinations.
1Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2Select a trip.
3Select a location.
4Select an option:
•Select Departure Time.
•Select Arrival Time.
5Select a date and time, and select Save.
6Select Duration.
7Select the amount of time you will spend at the location, and select Save.
8If necessary, repeat steps 3–7 for each location.
Navigating to a Saved Trip
1Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2Select a saved trip.
3Select Go!.
4If prompted, select a route (Your Route on the Map).
Editing a Saved Trip
1Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2Select a saved trip.
3Select .
4Select an option:
•Select Rename Trip.
•Select Edit Destinations to add and delete a location, or to change the order of locations.
•Select Delete Trip.
•Select Optimize Order to arrange the stops on your trip in the most-efficient order.
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations
Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel 
history feature (Device and Privacy Settings).
You can view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map.
Select Apps > Where I've Been.
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).
•GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (Installing POI 
Loader).
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, 
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software 
(
www.garmin.com). 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.
1Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.
2Press it in until it clicks.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the device.
2Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your computer.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on the device screen.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device 
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a 
removable volume.
Transferring Data From Your Computer
1Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device 
to Your Computer).
Depending on your computer operating system, the device 
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a 
removable volume.
2On your computer, open the file browser.
3Select a file.
4Select Edit > Copy.
5Browse to a folder on the device.
NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder.
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							6Select Edit > Paste.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable 
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from 
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect.
1Complete an action:
•For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove 
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
•For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
2Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Customizing the Device
Map and Vehicle Settings
To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu,  select Settings > Map & Vehicle.
Vehicle: Sets the icon that represents your position on the map. Go to www.garmingarage.com for more icons.
Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map.
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: Sets the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page 
(Customizing the Map Layers).
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 http://buy.garmin.com.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
2Select a map.
Navigation Settings
To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,  select Settings > Navigation.
Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method.
Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas.
Toll Roads: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads.
Tolls and Fees: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll stickers.
NOTE: This feature is not available in all 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 Settings
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.
Avoiding Toll Roads
1Select Settings > Navigation.
2Select an option:
NOTE: The menu changes based on your area and the map data on your device.
•Select Toll Roads.
•Select Tolls and Fees > Toll Roads.
3Select Always Ask, Avoid, or Allow, and select Save.
Avoiding Toll Stickers
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
The map data on your device may contain detailed toll sticker information for some countries. You can avoid or allow toll stickers for each country.
1Select Settings > Navigation > Tolls and Fees > Toll 
Stickers.
2Select a country.
3Select Always Ask, Avoid, or Allow, and select Save.
Bluetooth Settings
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
Search for Devices: Searches for nearby Bluetooth devices.
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that 
identifies your device on other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Disabling Bluetooth
1Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2Select Bluetooth.
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.
Subscriptions: Lists current traffic subscriptions.
Optimize Route: Selects whether to use optimized alternate 
routes automatically or upon request (Traffic on Your Route).
Traffic Alerts: Selects the traffic delay severity for which the device displays a traffic alert.
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							trafficTrends™: Enables the trafficTrends feature 
(trafficTrends™).
Units and Time Settings
To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu, 
select Settings > Units & Time.
Current Time: Sets the device time.
Time Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC display time.
Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.
Position Format: Sets the coordinate format and datum used for geographical coordinates.
Language and Keyboard Settings
To open the Language and Keyboard settings, from the main 
menu, select Settings > Language & Keyboard.
Voice Language: Sets the language for voice prompts.
Text Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected language.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the 
language of user-entered data or map data, such as street 
names.
Keyboard Language: Enables keyboard languages.
Device and Privacy Settings
To open the device settings, select Settings > Device.
About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID number, and information on several other software features.
EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements.
NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data.
Position Reporting: Shares your position information with Garmin to improve content.
Travel History: Allows the device to record information for the myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.
Clear Travel History: Clears your travel history for the myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.
Proximity Alerts Settings
NOTE: You must have custom points of interest (POIs) loaded for proximity points alerts to display.
Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.
Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach proximity points.
Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are played.
Restoring Settings
You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory default values.
1Select Settings.
2If necessary, select a settings category.
3Select  > Restore.
Device Information
Specifications
Operating temperature 
range-4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C)Charging temperature 
range32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)Power inputVehicle power using the included vehicle 
power cable or AC power using an optional 
accessoryBattery life (2509 series)Up to 2.5 hours depending on usage and settingsBattery life (2609 series)Up to 1 hour depending on usage and 
settingsBattery typeRechargeable Lithium-ion
Appendix
Power Cables
Your device can be powered various ways.
•Vehicle power cable
•USB cable
•AC adapter (optional accessory)
Charging the Device
NOTE: This Class III product shall be powered by an LPS power supply.
You can charge the battery in the device using any of these methods.
•Connect the device to the vehicle power cable.
•Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
The device may charge slowly when connected to a computer. Some portable computers may not charge the device.
•Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory, such as a wall power adapter.
You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter 
suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or www.garmin.com.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable
NOTICE
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
1Rotate the end piece À 90 degrees counter clockwise to unlock it.
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
2Remove the end piece, the silver tip Á, and the fuse Â.
3Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the same current, such as 1 A or 2 A.
4Place the silver tip in the end piece.
5Push in the end piece and rotate it 90 degrees clockwise to  lock it back into the vehicle power cable 
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Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid dropping your device.
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							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.
Do not expose the device to water.
Cleaning the Outer Casing
NOTICE
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.
1Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2Wipe the device dry.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
1Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.
3If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect the device from power.
4Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
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.
•Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Mounting on Your Dashboard
NOTICE
The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed.
You can use an optional mounting disk to mount your device to the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. See www.garmin.com for more information.
1Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk.
2Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the disk.
3Place the disk on the dashboard.
4Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk.
5Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.
6Flip the lever down (toward the disk).
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction 
Cup
Removing the Device from the Mount
1Press the release tab or button on the mount.
2Tilt the device forward.
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup
1Turn the device mount to the right or left.
2Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the ball on the suction cup.
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield
1Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.
2Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
Purchasing Additional Maps
1Go to your device product page at (www.garmin.com).
2Click the Maps tab.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Troubleshooting
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield
1Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
2Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
3Mount the suction cup (Connecting the Device to Vehicle 
Power).
My device is not acquiring satellite signals
•Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (Navigation Settings).
•Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees.
•Remain stationary for several minutes.
The device does not charge in my vehicle
•Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (Changing the 
Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable).
•Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet.
•Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 32° and 113°F (between 0° and 45°C).
•Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.
My battery does not stay charged for very 
long
•Decrease the screen brightness (Display Settings).
•Shorten the display timeout (Display Settings).
•Decrease the volume (Adjusting the Volume).
•Disable Bluetooth wireless technology (Disabling Bluetooth).
•Put the device in sleep mode when not in use (Entering and 
Exiting Sleep Mode).
•Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.
•Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
The battery gauge does not seem accurate
1Allow the device to fully discharge.
2Fully charge the device without interrupting the charge cycle.
My device does not appear as a removable 
drive on my computer
On most Windows computers, the device connects using Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). In MTP mode, the device appears as a portable device and not as a removable drive. MTP mode is supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows XP 
Service Pack 3 with Windows Media Player 10.
My device does not appear as a portable 
device on my computer
On Mac computers and some Windows computers, the device connects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storage mode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, and not as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows XP Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.
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