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nüMaps Guarantee™
To receive one free map update 
(if available), register your nüvi 
at http://my.garmin.com within 60 
days of acquiring satellites while 
driving with your nüvi. You are not 
eligible for the free map update if 
you register by phone or wait longer 
than 60 days after the first time you 
acquire satellites while driving with 
your nüvi. For more information, go 
to www.garmin.com/numaps .
Additional Maps
You can purchase additional...

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Extras and Optional 
Accessories
For more information about optional 
accessories, go to http://buy.garmin
.com or www.garmin.com/extras , or 
contact your Garmin dealer. 
Custom Points of Interest
Use the POI Loader to load custom 
points of interest (POIs) onto your 
nüvi. POI databases are available 
from various companies on the 
Internet. Some custom databases 
contain alert information for points, 
such as safety cameras and  school 
zones. 
Go to...

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too fast. The data is updated at least 
weekly, so you always have access to 
the most up-to-date information.
You can purchase a new region 
or extend an existing subscription 
at any time. Each region that you 
purchase has its own expiration date.
 CaUtion: Garmin is not 
responsible for the accuracy of, or 
the consequences of using, a custom 
POI or safety camera database. 
Garmin Travel Guide
Much like a paper travel guide, 
the Garmin Travel...

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Specifications
nüvi 205 SeriesPhysical size: W × H ×D: 3.86 × 
2.93 × .768 in. (98 × 74.4 × 
19.5 mm)
Weight: 5.01 oz. (141.6 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 
card....

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nüvi 205W SeriesPhysical size: W × H × D: 4.76 × 
2.93 × .768 in. (120.9 × 74.4 × 
19.5 mm)
Weight: 5.93 oz. (168.3 g)
Display: 4.3" diagonal, 480 × 272  pixels; 64K colors; bright 
WQVGA 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 SD card. 
Data stored...

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Declaration of 
Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this nüvi 
product is in compliance with the essential 
requirements and other relevant provisions 
of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full 
Declaration of Conformity, go to the Web site 
for your Garmin product at 
www.garmin.com. 
Software License 
Agreement
BY USING THE nüvi, YOU AGREE 
TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND 
CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING 
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. 
PLEASE READ THIS...

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Troubleshooting 
Problem/QuestionSolution/Answer
My nüvi never gets 
satellite signals. Take your nüvi out of parking garages and away from tall 
buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes. 
The suction cup will not 
stay on my windshield. Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. 
Dry with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as 
described on page 2.
My nüvi does not charge 
in my vehicle. Check the fuse in the...

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Problem/QuestionSolution/Answer
How do I know my nüvi 
is in USB mass storage 
mode? When your nüvi is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of 
a nüvi connected to a computer is shown. Also, you should 
see two new removable disk drives listed in My Computer. 
My computer never 
senses that the nüvi is 
connected. 1. 
Unplug the USB cable from your computer. 
2.  Turn off the nüvi. 
3.  Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer 
and into your...

Index
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Index
Symbols
2-D, 3-D map view  35
A
acceleration score  24
accessories  46
additional maps  45
addresses  6
advertisements
disabling  28
viewing  27
alarm clock  47
alerts safety camera  46
anti-theft feature  36, 41
attaching a photo to a  location  10
audio version  33
avoiding road types  34
theft  41
B
background color  34
battery  43, 51status  3
battery information  43
bicycle navigation  33
Bluetooth technology   14–18
deleting a phone  37...

Index
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detour  5
diacritical characters  8
display settings  34
Driving Challenge  23
driving directions  13
E
ecoRoute™  22
calibrate  25
Driving Challenge  23
fuel report  22
mileage report  25
tips  25
vehicle profile  22
extras  46–47
F
Favorites  9
files  19–20 deleting  20
supported types  19
transferring  20
finding places  4 by address  6
by coordinates  11 by name  8
by postal code  6
near another location  
8
recent selections  9
saved places...