Garmin Nuvi 200 W Manual

owner’s manual
nüvi
®
 200 and 200W Series
for use with these nüvi models:
200, 200W, 250, 250W, 260, 260W, 270 

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nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual i
Introduction
Introduction
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “touch” 
something, use your finger to touch 
an item on the screen. 
The small arrows (>) used in the 
text indicate that you should touch a 
series of items. For example, if you 
see “touch Where to? > Favorites” 
you should touch Where to?, and 
then touch Favorites. 
On some nüvi units, some buttons 
are not labeled. For example, your 
nüvi might have a  button, but 
this manual will use...

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Introduction

Introduction ..........................i
Manual Conventions  ....................i
nüvi® Tips and Shortcuts  ..............i
myGarmin™   .................................i
Caring for Your nüvi   ..................iv
Getting Started  ....................1
Step 1: Mount Your nüvi  ............2
Step 2: Configure Your nüvi  .......3
Step 3: Acquire Satellites...........3
Step 4: Use Your nüvi  ................3
Finding Your Destination............4...

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Introduction

Picture Viewer .........................16
Calculator   ...............................17
Currency Converter  .................17
Unit Converter   ........................18
World Clock   ............................19
Customizing the nüvi  .......20
Changing the System  
Settings  .................................20
Adjusting the Display  
Settings  .................................21
Changing the Navigation  
Settings...

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Introduction

Caring for Your nüvi 
Your nüvi contains sensitive 
electronic components that can be 
permanently damaged if exposed 
to excessive shock or vibration. To 
minimize the risk of damage to your 
nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and 
operating it in high-shock and high-
vibration environments.
Cleaning the Unit
The nüvi is constructed of high-
quality materials and does not 
require user maintenance other than 
cleaning. Clean the outer casing 
of the...

nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual 
Getting Started

Getting Started
  See the product documentation in the product box for product warnings an\
d other important information.
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Reset button. See page 26.
Speaker
Mini-USB connector
Memory card 
slot (equipped 
for either an 
SD™ card or a 
microSD™ card) 
 Power key:
Slide to the left to turn the nüvi on/off; 
slide to the right to lock the screen.
Button Locations
The nüvi 200W...

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Getting Started

WaRning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. 
Before mounting the nüvi, see the product documentation for informati\
on about laws pertaining to windshield mounting. 
Step 1: Mount Your nüvi
1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nüvi. 
2.  Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 
3.  Remove the clear plastic from the...

nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual 
Getting Started

Step 2: Configure Your 
nüvi
To turn your nüvi on, slide the  
Power key to the left. Follow the 
on-screen instructions. To turn your 
nüvi off, slide the  Power key to 
the left.
Step 3: Acquire 
Satellites
1. Go outdoors to an open area, 
away from tall buildings and 
trees.
2.  Turn on your nüvi. 
Acquiring satellite signals can take a 
few minutes. The  bars indicate 
satellite strength. When at least one 
of the bars is green, your...

 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual
Getting Started

Finding YourYour 
Destination
The Where to? menu provides 
several different categories for you 
to use when searching for addresses, 
cities, and other locations. The 
detailed maps loaded in your nüvi 
contain millions of points of interest, 
such as restaurants, hotels, and auto 
services. 
1. Touch Where to?.
2. Select a category.
3. Select a subcategory.
4. Select a destination.
5. Touch Go!.
 TiP: Touch  and  to 
see more choices.