Garmin Nuvi 200 W Manual

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Appendix
Avoiding Theft
To avoid theft, remove the unit 
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 product at  
http://my.garmin.com. 
Use the Garmin Lock feature. 
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Locking Your nüvi
Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent 
system that locks your nüvi. Each 
time you turn on the nüvi, enter the 
PIN or drive to the...

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 nOTE: If you forget your PIN 
and your security location, 
you must send your nüvi to 
Garmin to get it unlocked. 
You must also send a valid 
product registration or proof of 
purchase.
Calibrating the Screen
If the touch screen is not responding 
properly, calibrate the touch screen. 
1.  Turn off the nüvi. 
2.  Turn on the nüvi and hold 
the Power key to the left for 
about 30 seconds until the 
calibration screen appears 
(white screen with...

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Updating the Software
1. Go to www.garmin.com 
/products/webupdater, and 
download WebUpdater to your 
computer.
2.  Connect the nüvi to your 
computer using the mini-USB 
cable.
3.  Run WebUpdater, and follow 
the on-screen instructions. 
After confirming that you want to 
perform an update, WebUpdater 
automatically downloads the update 
and installs it on your nüvi.
Clearing User Data
	CaUTiOn: This deletes all 
user-entered information.
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Battery Information 
To maximize the lifetime of the 
battery, do not leave your nüvi in 
direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged 
exposure to excessive heat. 
The  battery icon in the corner 
of the Menu page indicates the status 
of the nüvi battery. To increase the 
accuracy of the battery gauge, fully 
discharge the battery and then fully 
charge it. Do not unplug the nüvi 
until it is totally charged. 
Charging Your nüvi
Connect the vehicle...

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Changing the Fuse
	CaUTiOn: When replacing 
the fuse, do not lose any of the 
small pieces and make sure 
they are put back in the proper 
place. 
If your unit will not charge in your 
vehicle, you might need to replace 
the fuse located at the tip of the 
vehicle adapter. 
1. Unscrew the 
black, round 
end piece, 
and remove 
it. 
2.  Remove the 
fuse (glass 
and silver cylinder), and 
replace it with a 3 A fast-blow 
fuse.  3. 
Ensure that the...

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Mounting on Your 
Dashboard
Use the enclosed mounting disk to 
mount your unit to the dashboard and 
comply with certain state regulations. 
	CaUTiOn: The permanent 
mounting adhesive is 
extremely difficult to remove 
after it is installed. 
1.  Clean and dry the dashboard 
where you are placing the 
disk.
2.  Remove the backing from the 
adhesive on the bottom of the 
disk.
3.  Place the disk on the 
dashboard.
4.  Remove the clear plastic...

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drive or memory card drive. Refer 
to the MapSource Help file for more 
information. 
About GPS Satellite 
Signals
Your nüvi must acquire GPS 
(Global Positioning System) satellite 
signals in order to navigate. If you 
are indoors, near tall buildings or 
trees, or in a parking garage, your 
nüvi may not acquire satellites. Go 
outside to an area free from tall 
obstructions to use your nüvi. 
When your nüvi has acquired 
satellite signals,...

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To view your Custom POIs, touch 
Where to? > Extras > Custom 
POis
. 
To change the proximity alert 
settings, touch Tools > Settings 
> Proximity Points > Proximity 
alerts
. 
To delete the Custom POIs from 
your nüvi, connect your nüvi to 
your computer. Open the Garmin\
poi folder in the nüvi drive or the 
memory card drive. Delete the file 
titled poi.gpi. 
Safety Cameras
Safety camera information is 
available in some locations. Check...

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Garmin Travel Guide
Much like a paper travel guide, 
the Garmin Travel Guide provides 
detailed information about places, 
such as restaurants and hotels. To 
purchase an accessory, go to  
http://buy.garmin.com or contact 
your Garmin dealer. 
To use the travel guide, insert the 
memory card into your nüvi. Touch 
Where to? > Extras. Touch the 
name of your travel guide to open it.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if 
you have...

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Specifications
nüvi 200 Series
Physical size W × H × D: 3.8 × 2.8 
× 0.8 in. (97 × 71 × 20 mm)
Weight: 5.2 oz. (147.42 g)
Display: 3.5" diagonal, 320 × 240 
pixels; 64K colors; bright 
QVGA TFT landscape display; 
white backlight; touch screen
Case: Not waterproof (IPXO)
Operating temperature range:  
32°F–140°F (0°C–60°C)
Charging temperature range:  
32°F–113°F (0°C–45°C)
Data storage: Internal memory and 
optional removable microSD 
or...