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Customizing the nüvi
Current time—manually set the 
time on your nüvi. Select  automatic 
to have the nüvi set the time based 
on your location. 
restore—restore the original time 
settings.
Setting the Languages
Touch t ools > Settings > Language. 
Voice —change the language for 
voice prompts. 
t ext—change all on-screen text to 
the selected language. Changing the 
text language does not change the 
language of user-entered data or map 
data, such as street names. 
Keyboard—select the keyboard for 
your language. You can also change 
the keyboard language mode from 
any keyboard by touching the  Mode 
button. restore—restore the original 
language settings. 
Changing the Map 
Settings
Touch t
ools > Settings > Map. 
Map Detail—adjust the amount of 
detail shown on the map. Showing 
more detail can cause the map to 
redraw slower. 
Map View—select a map 
perspective. 
•  track Up—display the map in 
two dimensions (2D) with your 
direction of travel at the top.
•  north Up—display the map in 
2D with North at the top.
•  3D—display the map in three 
dimensions (3D) in Track Up.  
						

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Customizing the nüvi
Vehicle—touch Change to change 
the icon used to display your position 
on the map. Touch the icon you 
want to use, and then touch  oK. 
Download additional vehicle icons at   
www.garmingarage.com .
t rip Log—show or hide the log of 
your travels. To clear your trip log, 
touch t ools > My Data > Clear 
t rip Log.
Map info—view the maps and the 
version of each map loaded on your 
nüvi. Touch a map to  enable (check 
mark) or disable (no check mark) 
that map. 
restore—restore the original map 
settings.
Changing Security 
Settings
Touch t ools > Settings > Security.  garmin Lock—turn on Garmin 
Lock
™ to lock your nüvi. Enter a
4-digit PIN, and set a  security 
location. For more information, see 
page 41.
Safe Mode—turn on or off safe 
mode. When your vehicle is moving, 
Safe mode disables all functions that 
require significant operator attention 
and could become a distraction while 
driving. 
restore—restore the original 
security settings. Note that restoring 
the security settings will not clear 
your Garmin Lock PIN or security 
location.
Setting the Bluetooth 
Technology Options
Touch t ools > Settings > Bluetooth.
Connections—touch add > 
oK to pair with a phone that has  
						

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Customizing the nüvi
Bluetooth wireless technology. See 
pages 14–18. Touch Change to 
connect with a different phone.
• Drop—select the phone you want 
to disconnect, and touch  Yes. 
•  remove—select the phone you 
want to delete from the nüvi 
memory, and touch  Yes.
Bluetooth—turn on and off the 
Bluetooth component. The 
 
Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu 
page if the Bluetooth component is 
turned on. To prevent a phone from 
automatically connecting, touch 
Disabled.
Friendly name —enter a friendly 
name that identifies your nüvi on 
devices with Bluetooth technology. 
Touch Done.
restore—restore the original 
Bluetooth settings. This does not 
clear the pairing information.
Changing the Proximity 
Points Settings
You must have proximity points 
(such as custom POIs or a safety 
camera database) loaded to adjust 
the proximity points settings. See 
page 46. Touch t ools > Settings > 
Proximity Points.
Proximity  alerts—turn on or off 
the alerts when you approach custom 
POIs or safety cameras. 
restore—restore the proximity 
points settings.
Viewing Traffic 
Subscription 
Information
The traffic receiver is included in 
some nüvi 205 and 205W series 
packages. Touch t ools > Settings > 
t raffic.  
						

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Customizing the nüvi
North American Options
Your FM traffic subscriptions and 
expiration dates are listed. Touch 
add to add a subscription. 
European Options
Current—select which provider 
to use. Touch auto to use the best 
provider for the area, or select a 
specific provider to use. 
Find More—search for additional 
TMC traffic providers. To increase 
the search time, touch Yes to clear 
the provider table. 
Subscriptions—view your FM 
traffic subscriptions and expiration 
dates. Touch add to add a 
subscription. 
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase additional 
subscriptions or a renewal if your 
subscription expires. Go to   
www.garmin.com/fmtraffic . 
 note: You do not need to activate 
the subscription included with 
your FM traffic receiver (if it 
came with one). The subscription 
activates automatically after your 
nüvi acquires satellite signals while 
receiving traffic signals from the 
service provider. 
1.  From the Menu page, touch 
Tools > Settings > Traffic. 
2.  For non-North American units, 
touch Subscriptions > Add. For 
North American units, touch Add. 
3.  Write down the FM traffic receiver 
unit ID. 
4.  Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic 
to purchase a subscription and 
get a 25-character code. 
						

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Customizing the nüvi
5.  Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the 
code, and touch Done. 
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.
Restoring All Settings1. Touch Tools > Settings. 
2.  Touch Restore.
3.  Touch Yes. 
						

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Appendix
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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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. See 
below for more information.
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 security location. 
1.  Touch Tools > Settings > 
Security. 
2.  Touch the button below Garmin 
Lock. 
3. Enter a 4-digit PIN and drive to a 
security location.
What is a Security 
Location?
Your security location should be a 
location you return to often, such as 
your home. If the nüvi has satellite 
signals and you are at the security 
location, you do not need to enter 
the PIN.
 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 Screen1.  Turn off the nüvi.
2.  Hold the upper-left corner of the 
screen while turning on the nüvi.  
3.  Release the power key when the 
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4.  Continue to hold the upper-left 
corner of the touch screen for 30 
seconds until a white screen with 
“Press dot” appears.
Resetting  Your nüvi
Depending on your nüvi model, you 
can reset your nüvi by pushing the 
reSet button on the bottom of the 
unit.
 CaUtion: Do not reset your nüvi 
with a ballpoint pen or other sharp 
object, which can damage the unit or 
the battery. 
If your nüvi does not have a  reSet 
button, slide the 
 Power key to 
the on/off position and hold it for 8 
seconds.
Updating the Software1.  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.
1. Hold your finger on the lower-right 
corner of the nüvi screen while 
turning on the nüvi.
2.  Keep your finger pressed until the   
pop-up window appears. 
3.  Touch Yes to clear all user data.
All original settings are restored. 
Any items that you have saved are 
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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 power cable 
to the mini-USB connector on 
your nüvi and to a power outlet 
in your vehicle. The vehicle key 
may need to be turned to ON/
ACC for the nüvi to charge.
•  Connect an AC adapter (optional 
accessory) to the nüvi and a wall 
outlet.
• Connect your nüvi to a computer 
using a USB cable. The USB 
cable is included with some nüvi 
205 and 205W packages. The 
computer must be on for the nüvi 
to charge.
Changing the Fuse
	notiCe: 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. 
TIP: You may need  to use a coin to 
remove the end 
piece.End piece
Silver tip Fuse 
						

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2. Remove the fuse (glass and silver 
cylinder), and replace it with the 
appropriate fuse type, which 
can be found on the side of the 
vehicle adapter.
3.  Ensure that the silver tip is placed 
in the black end piece. Screw on 
the black end piece. 
Removing the nüvi and 
Mount
To remove the nüvi from the cradle, 
hold onto the cradle and tilt the nüvi 
forward.
To remove the cradle from the 
mount, turn the cradle to the right or 
left. Apply pressure in that direction 
until the cradle snaps off the mount. 
To remove the suction cup mount 
from the windshield, flip the lever 
toward you. Pull the tab on the 
suction cup toward you.
Mounting on Your 
Dashboard
Use the enclosed mounting disk to 
mount your unit to the  dashboard and 
comply with certain state regulations. 
	notiCe: 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 cover 
from the top of the disk.
5.  Place the suction cup mount 
on top of the disk. Flip the lever 
down (toward the disk).