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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October 2008 Part Number 190-00752-10 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan 
						

							
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 the word Tools. 
Software on your nüvi could 
differ from the screen shots and 
instructions in this manual.
nüvi® Tips and 
Shortcuts
To quickly return to the Menu 
page, touch and hold Back.
Touch  and  to see 
more choices. Touch and hold 
these buttons to scroll faster. 
myGarmin™ 
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access 
the latest services for your Garmin 
products:
Register your Garmin unit. 
Subscribe to online services for 
safety camera information (see 
page 32).
Unlock optional maps. 
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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
Adding a Stop  ............................5
Taking a Detour  .........................5
Stopping the Route  ....................5
Adjusting the Volume  .................5
Locking the Screen  ....................5
Where to?  ............................6
Go! Page Options  ......................6
Finding an Address  ....................6
Setting a Home Location  ...........7
Finding a Place by Spelling the 
Name   .....................................7
Finding Recently Found  
Places  .....................................8
Favorites  ....................................9
Finding a Place Using  
the Map  .................................10
Entering Coordinates  ...............10
Searching Near Another  
Location  .................................11
Navigating Off Road  .................11
Walking to a Destination  ...........11
Using the Map  ...................12
Trip Computer  ..........................13
Turn List  ...................................13
Next Turn  .................................13
Managing Files  
..................14
Supported File Types  ...............14
Loading Files  ...........................14
Deleting Files   ..........................15
Using the Tools  .................16
Settings....................................16
Help  .........................................16 
						

							
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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  .................................21
Updating the Time Settings  .....22
Setting the Languages.............22
Changing Security Settings  .....23
Changing the Map Settings  .....23
Changing the Proximity Points 
Settings  .................................24
Restoring All Settings  ..............24
Appendix  ...........................25
Avoiding Theft  ..........................25
Locking Your nüvi  ....................25
Calibrating the Screen  .............26
Resetting Your nüvi..................26
Updating the Software  .............27
Clearing User Data  ..................27
Battery Information   .................28
Charging Your nüvi  ..................28
Changing the Fuse  ..................29
Removing the nüvi and  
Mount  ....................................29
Mounting on Your  
Dashboard  ............................30
Additional Maps  .......................30
About GPS Satellite Signals  ....31
Extras and Optional  
Accessories  ...........................31
Garmin Travel Guide  ...............33
Contact Garmin  .......................33
Specifications  ..........................34
Declaration of Conformity  ........36
Software License Agreement...36
Troubleshooting   ......................37
Index  ..................................40 
						

							
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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 unit (not the touch screen) 
using a cloth dampened with a mild 
detergent solution, and then wipe 
it dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and 
solvents that can damage plastic 
components.
Cleaning the Touch Screen
Clean the touch screen with a soft, 
clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, 
isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass 
cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid 
to the cloth, and then gently wipe the 
touch screen.
Protecting Your nüvi
Do not store the nüvi where 
prolonged exposure to extreme 
temperatures can occur, because 
it can cause permanent damage. 
Do not expose the nüvi to water. 
Contact with water can cause this 
unit to malfunction.
Although a PDA stylus can 
be used to operate the touch 
screen, never attempt this while 
operating a vehicle. Never use a 
hard or sharp object to operate 
the touch screen because damage 
might result. 
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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 series unit is shown in the image above. The nüvi 200 series 
units have the Power key on the right. The nüvi 200W series units have the 
Power key on the left. 
The nüvi 200 series units may have the Reset button on the left, if present. The 
nüvi 200W series units may have the Reset button on the right, if present. See 
page 26 for more information about resetting your nüvi.  
						

							
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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 suction 
cup. Clean and dry your windshield and the 
suction cup with a lint-free cloth. Press the 
suction cup firmly on the windshield.
4.  Flip the lever back toward the windshield.
5.  Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.
6.  Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place. 
7.  Plug the other end of the vehicle power 
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 
Your unit should turn on automatically if it is 
plugged in and the vehicle is running.
Lever
Suction cup mount
Cradle
Lever
Suction cup mount
Cradle
Vehicle power 
cable
Vehicle power 
cable 
						

							
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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 has 
acquired satellite signals. Now you 
can select a destination and navigate 
to it.
Step 4: Use Your nüvi
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could differ from the screen 
shots in this manual.
➊➋➌
➍➎
➏➐
➊ GPS satellite strength
➋ Battery status
➌  Current time. Touch to change 
time settings.
➍ Touch to find a destination.
➎ Touch to view the map.
➏ Touch to use the tools such as 
settings and Help.
➐ Touch to adjust the volume. 
						

							
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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.