Garmin Nuvi 2505 user manual

User manual for the device Garmin Nuvi 2505

Device: Garmin Nuvi 2505
Category: GPS Receiver
Manufacturer: Garmin
Size: 2.35 MB
Added : 2/6/2014
Number of pages: 88
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nüvi 2405/2505 series
owner’s manual
February 2012 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner ’s Manual 190-01355-00_0D Printed in Taiwan a

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© 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin .com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product. Information in

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Using Photo Navigation ...................................15 Table of Contents Setting a Simulated Location ...........................15 Saving Locations .............................................16 Getting Started ����������������������������������������� 1 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ...........1 Voice Command ������������������������������������� 18 About myDashboard ..........................................2 About Voice Commands ..................................18 About Slee

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Using In-Call Options ......................................33 Using the Language Guide ..............................49 Saving a Home Phone Number .......................34 About Tracker ���������������������������������������� 50 Using the Apps �������������������������������������� 34 Setting Up Tracker ...........................................50 Using Help .......................................................34 About Followers ...............................................51 About Smar

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Traffic Subscriptions ........................................59 Caring for Your Device .....................................68 Erasing User Data ...........................................69 Data Management ���������������������������������� 60 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power File Types ........................................................60 Cable ...............................................................70 About Memory Cards .......................................61 Mounting on

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Connecting the Device to Vehicle Getting Started Power  WARNING  WARNING See the Important Safety and Product This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Information guide in the product box for product To prevent the possibility of personal injury or warnings and other important information. product damage caused by battery exposure Connect the device to vehicle power 1 to extreme heat, remove the device from the (page 1). vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight.

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About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. ➌ ➍ Setting Up myDashboard ➋ ➊ 1 Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port ➎ ➋ on the device. Plug the other end of the vehicle power 6 cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. If necessary, connect the external antenna 7 ➋ ➊ to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on y

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Registering the Device Updating Maps Open myDashboard (page 2). Open myDashboard (page 2). 1 1 Follow the on-screen instructions. Register the device (page 3). 2 2 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 3 Updating the Software If a free map update is no longer available, Open myDashboard (page 2). 1 click Buy Now. Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Turning Off the Device ™ nüMaps Guarantee You can turn off t

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Select Off. 2 Adjusting the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. Resetting the Device 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. About Sleep Mode 2 Select an option: Use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is not in use. Sleep mode • Use the slider bar to adjust the volume. uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts •

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About Automatic Volume Status Bar Icons NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on all The status bar is located at the top of the main models. menu. The status bar icons display information about features on the device. You can select Your device can increase or decrease the some icons to change settings or view additional volume automatically based on the level of information. background noise. GPS signal status. Enabling Automatic Volume ® Bluetooth technology status (appears 1 Select

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Transportation Modes Satellite Signals After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring Automobile mode satellite signals. The device may need a clear Pedestrian mode view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Routing and navigation are calculated differently For more information about GPS, go to based on your transportation mode. www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimat

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Battery Information Using the On-screen Keyboard After the device is connected to power, it begins See “Language and Keyboard Settings” to to charge. change the keyboard layout (page 67). in the status bar indicates the status of the • Select a character on the keyboard to enter internal battery. To increase the accuracy of the a letter or number. battery gauge, you should fully discharge the • Select to add a space. battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug • Select to delete a

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About Shortcuts Finding Locations You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. The device offers many methods for finding A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or locations. a search tool. • By category (page 9) Adding a Shortcut Icon • Near another location (page 10) The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 • By spelling the name (page 12) shortcut icons. • By address (page 12) 1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut. • Using the map (page 13) 2 Select an item. • Using recently found lo

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About Locations ➊ The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. You can use the Categories function to Enter all or part of the name. 5 browse for nearby businesses and attractions. Select . 6 Finding a Location by Category Finding a Location Using the Search Bar 1 Select Where To?. You can use the search bar to search for 2 Select a category, or select Categories. locations by entering a category, brand name, address, or city

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• To search for a business by name, enter Changing the Search Area all or part of the name. By default, your device finds locations closest to your current location. You can find a location • To search for an address near you, enter near another city or location. the street number and street name. Select Where To? > Searching Near. • To search for an address in another city, 1 enter the street number, street name, Select an option. 2 city, and state. If necessary, select a location. 3 • T

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This information is sent to Garmin when you Select the stars to rate the point of interest. 3 connect to Smartphone Link or when you The star rating updates on your device. connect your device to myGarmin using your computer (page 35). About Search Tools Editing Location Information Search tools allow you to search for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. By You can change the address or phone number default, the address search tool appears in for a location that appears in

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If necessary, select > Fuel Type, select a 2 3 Enter a city name, and select . fuel type, and select Save. 4 Select a city. Select a fuel station. 3 Finding an Intersection Finding an Address Before you can find an intersection, you must NOTE: The order of the steps may change add a shortcut to the intersection search tool depending on the map data loaded on your (page 8). device. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Select Where To? > Address. 1 Intersections. Enter information as promp

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Finding a Location Using Coordinates Select View Map. 1 You can find a location using latitude and Select the screen. 2 longitude coordinates. This method can be Drag and zoom the map to display the area 3 helpful when geocaching. to search. Select Where To? > Categories > 1 Location markers appear on the map for Coordinates. places along the road. If necessary, select > Format, select the 2 If necessary, select , and select a 4 correct coordinate format for the type of map catego

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Quick Search list that displays the last four Going Home destinations you selected. Select Where To? > Go Home. 1 Select Where To?. Editing Your Home Location Information 2 Select a category, or select Categories. Select Where To? > Saved > Home. 1 3 If applicable, select a destination from the Select > Edit. 2 Quick Search list. Enter your changes. 3 4 If necessary, select the appropriate Select Done. 4 destination. Finding Recently Found Places Saving a Home Location Your device stores


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