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Garmin 680 GPS Receiver User Manual

1. 16 lg NR ANK 16 LanguageGuide 16 Garmin Travel Guide 18 Oe emme dem 18 gs eee APA e ee 18 CurrencyConverter 18 Unit Converter NN RE 19 n vi 680 Owner s Manual Using Hands free Features 20 Understanding Bluetooth Technology 20 Pairing Your Phone lamel inal 20 kg e eee nore or eee 21 ULE PENN RAN A 21 PHONG MONU A noe 22 Using SMS Text Messaging 24 Using MSN Direct 25 Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver 25 ReceivingContent 26 MSNDirecCtMenu 26 Trafficinformation 26 mean eek 28 EN heii les li 28 Movielimes 28 Using the FM Transmitter 29 Listening to the nuvi on an FM Stereo 29 Frequency Selection T pS 29 Switching between the nuvi and an FM IED DE e e 29 FM Transmitter Information 30 Managingriles 31 SupportedFilelypes 31 loadingriles 31 Deleting ge e 02 nuvi 680 Owner s Manual PREFACE Customizing then vi 33 Changing the Map Settings J3 Changing the System Settings 34 localizingYourn vi 34 Customizing the
2. Touch Ce to repeat Touch C to shuffle Touch the album art to view details about the MP3 file NOTE The n vi plays MP3 files it does NOT support M4A M4P files Listening to Your Playlists Your nuvi can play a playlist you have created in an audio program 1 Using your computer and an audio program create a playlist of MP3 files Save the playlist as an M3U file NOTE You may need to edit the M3U file with a text editor such as Notepad to remove the path link to the MP3 The M3U file should only list the MP3 file names Refer to the audio program s Help file nuvi 680 Owner s Manual 2 Transfer the playlist and the MP3 files to the nuvi or SD drive see pages 31 32 The M3U file must be in the same location as the MP3 files 3 On the n vi touch IB Travel Kit gt MP3 Player gt Browse gt Import Playlist All available playlists appear 4 Touch a playlist to start playing the MP3 files You cannot change the playlist order from your nuvi Audible Book Player Purchase books from Audible com 1 On the Menu page touch Travel Kit gt Audible Book Player On the Map page touch and touch Source if necessary 2 Touch Browse 3 Touch a category and then touch a book title Moving around the Book Touch w to sk p a section and to jump back Press and hold those buttons to move forward or backward through the book nuvi 680 Owner s Manual TRAVEL KIT Touch
3. 2 Highlight the file and select Edit gt Copy 3 Open the Garmin drive or the SD card drive 4 Select Edit gt Paste The file appears in the list of files on the nuvi memory or SD card 32 Step 4 Eject and Unplug the USB Cable When you are finished transferring files click the Eject 4 icon in your system tray or drag the volume icon to the Trash w on Mac computers Unplug your n vi from your computer Deleting Files With the n vi connected to your computer open nuvi or SD card drive volume Highlight the file that you want to delete and press the Delete key on your computer s keyboard CAUTION If you are not sure about a file s purpose do NOT delete it Your n vi memory contains important system files that should NOT be deleted Be especially cautious of files located in folders entitled Garmin nuvi 680 Owner s Manual CUSTOMIZING THE NUVI 1 On the Menu page touch S 2 Touch the setting you want to change Ae aa Proximity Navigation Biwetoo h Points Volume ack Restore 3 Touch the button next to the setting name to change it Changing the Map Settings On the Menu page touch A gt Z Map Map View Map Outlines Vehicle Map Detail adjust the amount of detail shown on the map Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw slower Map View change the map perspective nuvi 680 Owner s Manual CUSTOMIZING THE NUVI e Track
4. Road Condition Road Construction _ Road Closed CE T Siow Trafic Accident ident O Tov Infomation Traffic Flow Color Code The colored roads on the map indicate traffic flow E Green Low severity traffic is flowing normally Gi Yellow Medium severity traffic is a bit congested Bi Red High severity traffic is heavily congested or stopped 2 Usinc MSN Direct Weather On the Menu page touch wv gt Weather to view today s forecast and current conditions Touch Forecast to view the forecast for the next three days Touch Other City to view weather information for another city Gas Prices NOTE It can take up to 24 hours to download all of the gas prices for your current area the first time you use the MSN Direct Receiver after you have traveled long distances and after you have not used the MSN Direct Receiver for several days 1 On the Menu page touch w gt Gas Prices 2 The gas stations nearest you are listed Prices in green are considered low prices red prices are high Touch a gas station to view details 3 Touch Go to navigate to this location 28 Movie Times NOTE It can take up to 6 hours to download movie information for your area the first time you use the MSN Direct Receiver after you have traveled long distances and after you have not used the MSN Direct Receiver for several days 1 On the Menu page touch v gt Movie Times 2 Se
5. nuvi 680 personal travel assistant 2006 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 Hounsdown Business Park Shijr Taipei County Taiwan USA Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Tel 913 397 8200 or o Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 800 800 1020 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 913 397 8282 Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or imp
6. 36 delay 26 flow 27 in your area 26 transfer files 31 32 translate words and phrases 17 Travel Guide 18 39 Trip Information page 13 troubleshooting 45 turn by turn directions 13 U unit ID 34 units convert 19 USB 32 mass storage mode 31 32 troubleshooting 45 V vehicle icon 12 13 33 vehicle type 36 voice dial 23 voice language 35 voice mail 21 voice prompts 36 volume 5 38 W WAAS 34 warranty 51 weather 28 WebUpdater 39 world clock 18 Z zoom l nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL IND
7. V Caring for Your NUVI vi Avoiding EN a elek vi GettingStarted 1 WhatsintiheBox 1 Step 1 Mountthen mi 2 Step 2 Configurethen vi 3 Step 3 Acquire Satellites 3 step4 Usethenimi 3 Finding Your Destination 4 FollowingYourRoute 5 Adding a Stop to Your Route ae 5 TakingaDeftour 5 Stopping the Route A 5 Adjusting the Volume and Brightness 5 LockingYourn mi 6 STATON Tour MOVi RAN 6 Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver 6 MM mem ele eid FindinganAddress 7 il Go ak rin ind 7 e RON NK PR RENE DM 8 Finding Points ofinterest 8 Finding Recently Found Places 9 Mk e e ei 10 Finding MSN Direct Locations 10 Finding a Place Using the Map 11 Entering Location Coordinates 11 ExpandingYourSearch 11 Using the Main Pages 12 MapPage 12 Trip InformationPage 13 TumlistPage 13 Next LU ay MENE ARE 13 Travel Kit A A e 14 MPS za NY ON 14 AudibleBookPlayer ike PictureVliewer
8. outdoor requirements Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there 1s no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply
9. w travel N 38 51 393 woa4 a7 950 Current position Satellite signal strength bars Touch any where on the screen to return to the Menu page For more information about GPS visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com aboutGPS 41 APPENDIX Battery Information Your unit contains an internal non removable lithium ion battery The battery should last up to 8 hours depending on usage The 8888 battery icon in the corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the battery If the icon 1s not present the n vi is connected to external power To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it without interrupting the charging For best results do not unplug the n vi until it is totally charged Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the unit mene the Battery Life Turn off GPS Mode when you do not need to receive GPS signals or use Normal mode when you do not need to use WAAS or EGNOS e Turn the backlight brightness down on the Menu page touch Qg 42 e Do not leave your n vi in direct sunlight Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat Resetting the nuvi If the n vi screen stops functioning turn the n vi off and on again If this does not help do the following 1 Disconnect the nuvi from external power 2 Flip up the GPS antenna 3 Press the Reset button 4 C
10. MSN Direct menu 26 service 6 25 26 mute a call 22 myGarmin i N navigation settings 36 Next Turn page 13 O on screen keyboard 9 output audio 29 P pair a mobile phone 21 phone book 22 pictures view 16 PIN Bluetooth 37 Garmin Lock 6 play audible books 15 playlist 14 play music 14 50 POIs custom 39 position icon 12 33 postal code 7 proximity alarms 38 proximity points 37 R recalibrate 35 recently found locations 9 delete 9 find 9 register vi remove the mount 2 removing deleting a phone 37 renew MSN subscription 26 reset the max speed 13 the trip data 13 your n vi 42 restore settings 38 routing preferences 36 S safety camera database 39 Safe Mode 34 safety cameras 37 38 satellite signals 3 41 save places you find 7 10 your current location 10 11 SaversGuide 18 school zone database 39 SD card 31 44 security location 6 service for MSN Direct activate 6 25 renew 26 settings adjust 33 38 set your location 7 11 show map 7 simulator mode 34 SMS 24 software license agreement 46 software version 34 special characters 9 specifications 44 spell the name of a place 8 stereo FM 29 stop the USB 32 store vi supported file types 31 switch to call waiting 22 system settings 34 T text language 35 text message 24 theaters movies 28 time zone 35 touch screen align 45 clean vi recalibrate 35 settings 35 touch tones 34 TourGuide 38 40 Track Up 33 traffic 26 avoid 27
11. PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR 5 ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW CHANGES TO THE SERVICE GARMIN MAY CHANGE THE SERVICE OR DELETE FEATURES IN ANY WAY AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON Garmin may terminate or suspend the Service at any time with or without cause with or without notice Upon termination of the Service your right to use the Service will immediately cease and Garmin will have no obligation to provide the Service to you nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Symbols 2 D 3 D map view 33 A accessories 39 AC charger 1 acquire satellites 3 activate your MSN service 25 alerts 38 alerts safety camera 39 align the screen 45 answer a call 21 anti theft feature 6 34 audible books 15 audio output 29 audio version 34 avoiding traffic 27 36 avoid road types 36 B backlight timeout 35 battery type 44 bilingual dictionaries 17 Bluetooth technology 20 24 settings 37 38 bookmarks 15 brightness 5 browse the map 11 40 C calculator 16 calibrate the screen 35 45 call history 23 call home 23 call waiting 22 care for your n vi vi carrying case change the settings 33 38 change the time zone 35 channel audio 29 clear user data 38 clock for the world 18 computer connection 31 configure the n vi 3 convert currency 18 update conversion rates 19 convert measurements units 19 coordinates 11 currency 18 current location save 10 custom POIs 37
12. Where to gt KE Food Lodging 2 Selecta category and a sub category if necessary Touch the arrows to see more categories 3 Select a destination 4 Touch Go Finding a Place by Spelling the Name If you know the name of the location you are looking for you can spell it using the on screen keyboard You can also enter letters contained in the name to narrow the search 1 On the Menu page touch amp Where to gt KE Food Lodging 2 Touch Spell Name 3 Using the on screen keyboard enter letters in the name Touch Done 4 Touch the place you are looking for and touch Go nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Using the On Screen Keyboard When an on screen keyboard appears touch a letter or number to enter it Use the keyboard to spell words just like computer keyboard D K R Y Touch to change the keyboard mode to use diacritical characters or special characters Touch to enter numbers Touch KI to delete the last character entered touch and hold K to delete the entire entry nuvi 680 Owner s Manual WHERE To Finding Recently Found Places Your nuvi stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list The most recently viewed places appear at the top of the list On the Menu page touch amp Where to gt F Recently Found to view your recently found items Deleting Recently Found Places To remove all places from the Recently Found list touch Clear Then touch
13. and your vehicle is running Microphone To remove the n vi from the cradle press the small tab on the T per bottom of the cradle up and tilt the top of the nuvi forward To remove the cradle from the mount turn the cradle as far as you can 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 2 nuvi 680 Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED Step 2 Configure the n vi To turn on your n vi press and hold the C Power button on the top of the unit Follow the on screen instructions to configure your n vi Step 3 Acquire Satellites Turn on the n vi Flip up the GPS antenna on the back of the n v so that it 1s parallel to the ground Go outdoors to an open area away from tall buildings and trees Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes When the n vi has acquired satellite signals the satellite signal strength bars on the in the upper left corner of the Menu page are green M When it loses satellite signals the bars turn red or hollow MEN For more information about GPS see page 41 and visit www garmin com aboutGPS Step 4 Use the nuvi Touch to find a destination Touch to view the map Touch to open the Travel Kit to use features like the MP3 and audible book M EGS players and world clock Touch to adjust the n
14. as MP3s and JPEG image files in the niivi s internal memory or on an optional SD card A NOTE The n vi is not compatible with Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows Me operating systems This is a common limitation of most USB Mass Storage devices Supported File Types MP3 music files see page 14 e M3U music playlist files see page 14 e AA audio book files see page 15 e JPEG and JPG image files for splash screen see page 35 e GPI custom POI files from Garmin s POI Loader see page 39 Maps and waypoints from MapSource A NOTE The n vi does NOT support M4A M4P files n vi 680 Owner s Manual MANAGING FILES Loading Files Step 1 Insert an SD Card Optional To insert or remove the card press it in until it clicks Step 2 Connect the USB Cable Connect the mini USB connector to the side of the n vi Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer 31 MANAGING FILES Your nuvi and SD card appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers A NOTE On some operating systems or computers with multiple network drives the n vi drives may not appear See your operating system s Help file to learn how to map the drives Step 3 Transfer Files to Your nuvi Copy and paste files from your computer into the n vi drives volumes 1 Browse your computer for the file you want to copy
15. different parts of the map Touch amp Where to gt ga Browse Map seg for Browsing the Map Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map Touch and to zoom in and out e Touch any object on the map An arrow appears pointing at the object e Touch Save to save this location e Touch Go to navigate to the location e Ifthe GPS Mode is off touch Set Loc to set your location to the selected location e Touch Back to return to the previous screen Entering Location Coordinates Enter the location s coordinates this can be helpful for geocaching nuvi 680 Owner s Manual WHERE To 1 On the Menu page touch amp Where to gt 4 Coordinates 2 Touch Format to change the location coordinate format 3 Enter the coordinates and touch Next 3 Touch Go ae ee Your Search On the Menu page touch amp Where to gt Near 2 Selectan option e Where Am Now search near your current location e A Different City search near the city you enter e My Current Route search along your route e My Destination search near your current destination 3 Touch OK NOTE Your n vi automatically searches for places near your current location 11 SING THE Main PAGES SiNG THE Main PAGES Map Page E On the Menu page touch va View map to open the Map page The amp vehicle icon shows your current location To save your current location touch Touch the
16. home location Touch Save 4 Touch Yes to enter a phone number 5 Enter the phone number and then touch Done The nuvi dials your home phone number Calling Your Home 1 On the Menu page touch A 2 Touch amp Call Home Placing Calls Using Voice Dial You can place calls by speaking the contact s name 23 UsinG HANDS FREE FEATURES 1 On the Menu page touch EK 2 Touch Voice Dial 3 Speak the contact name NOTE You may need to train your mobile phone to recognize your voice commands Refer to your phone s documentation Using SMS Text Messaging If your phone supports SMS text messaging using Bluetooth technology you can send and receive text messages on the n vi Getting a Text Message When you get a text message the Incoming Text window opens Touch Listen to play the text message Review to open your inbox or Ignore to close the window Sending a Text Message 1 On the Menu page touch Ce 2 Touch fhe Text Message 24 3 Touch Compose 4 Select an option to select the text message recipient 5 Enter the message and touch Done NOTE Messages sent from your n vi do not appear in your phone s outbox Viewing Your Messages On the Menu page touch amp Touch isd Text Message Touch Inbox Outbox or Drafts Touch a message O A EN Selectan option Touch ij to listen to the message e Touch Forward to send this message to another
17. is available to us at a reasonable cost We use a combination of governmental and private data sources which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data In some countries complete and accurate map information 1s either not available or 1s prohibitively expensive NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING SPECIAL NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles Check your state and local laws and ordinances for similar restrictions Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a result of any other state or local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit See California Vehicle Code Section 26708 a Minnesota Statutes 2005 Section 169 71 The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics For more information on the applicability to this product see www erecycle org V PREFACE Caring for Your n vi Your nuvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration To minimize the risk of damage to your nuvi av
18. recipient or Reply to reply to this contact nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Usinc MSN Direct The MSN Direct Receiver which 1s integrated in the vehicle power cable receives MSN Direct content such as traffic weather gas prices and movie times For more information about MSN Direct see http garmin msndirect com The MSN Direct Receiver and n vi must be in range of an MSN Direct coverage area For coverage areas see http garmin msndirect com coverage Your nuvi must be connected to the MSN Direct Receiver vehicle power cable to receive MSN Direct content 7 Reset button Power LED To vehicle power outlet CAUTION Pressing the Reset button will reset the system and delete stored content To nuvi power connector nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Usinc MSN Direct Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver To receive MSN Direct content first you must activate your service 1 year free service included 1 Connect the vehicle power cable to your nuvi and your vehicle s power outlet Turn your vehicle s key to the ON ACC position if necessary to power the nuvi 2 On the Menu page touch wv 3 Write down the product key 4 Call 866 658 7032 or go to http garmin msndirect com activate and follow the directions 5 Within two days of completing step 4 above complete the following steps e Connect the vehicle power cable and turn the key to ON ACC e Make sure that you are ina c
19. text bar to open the vehicle icon and touch Yes the Turn List page Touch to zoom in Touch amp i to open ihe media player Touch to zoom out SERER CWONTERLLLIE ES Touch D to return to the Menu page Touch Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Information page Touch Turn In to open the Next Turn page Turn o Mfo Map Page while Navigating a Route Right on Ridgeview Rd Right on Ridgeview Right on 151st St Right onto 35 N US 169 N US 3 ales 50 E US 56 E to Kansas City Back Reset Trip Reset Ma Back Show Mi Back Trip Information Page Turn List Page Next Turn Page 12 nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Trip Information Page The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip To view the Trip Information page touch the Speed or Arrival field on the Map page Resetting Trip Information If you want accurate trip information reset the trip information before beginning a trip If you make frequent stops leave the nuvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip Touch Reset Trip to reset the information on the Trip Information page Touch Reset Max to reset the maximum speed nuvi 680 Owner s Manual SING THE MAIN PAGES Turn List Page When you are navigating a route the Turn List page displays turn by turn instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns Touch the gr
20. the book cover art to view more detailed information about the book Using Bookmarks To create a bookmark touch CM and then touch the Bookmark button To view your bookmarks touch and then touch a bookmark Touch Play to listen to the book from the bookmark Loading Audible Books to Your nuvi 1 Create an Audible com account at http garmin audible com 2 Purchase a book and download it to your nuvi 3 Download AudibleManager to your computer 4 Activate your nuvi The first time you open AudibleManager you are led through the activation process This is a one time process 5 Connect your nuvi to your computer 6 Download the book to your computer 7 Use AudibleManager to transfer the book to your nuvi or SD card 15 TRAVEL KIT O TIP Refer to AudibleManager s Help file for detailed instructions Select Help from the menu and click Help Picture Viewer You can view pictures that you have stored in your n vi using the Picture Viewer 1 On the Menu page touch Travel Kit gt Picture Viewer 2 Touch a picture to view a larger image of it 3 Touch the arrows to view all the images TIP Touch Rotate to rotate the image 90 Viewing a Slide Show Touch Slide Show to start a slide show which displays each image for a few moments and then displays the next image Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show 16 Calculator 1 On the Menu page touch was Tr
21. to erase the current rate Enter a new rate and touch Done 5 Touch Save to finish TIP Touch Restore to use the original rate n vi 680 Owner s Manual i On the Menu page touch yah Travel Kit gt g Unit Converter Select a type of measurement and touch OK Touch a unit of measure that you want to change Select a unit of measure and touch OK Repeat if necessary 9 Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value Enter a value and touch Done Touch Clear to enter another measurement 19 SING HANDS FREE FEATURES Usinc HANDS FREE FEATURES Using Bluetooth wireless technology your nuvi can connect to your mobile phone and become a hands free device To see if your phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with the n vi visit www garmin com bluetooth Understanding Bluetooth Technology Bluetooth wireless technology establishes a wireless link between two devices such as your phone and the n vi The first time you use two devices together you must pair them by establishing a relationship using a PIN passkey After the initial pairing the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on NOTE You might have to set your phone to connect automatically when the nuvi 1s turned on 20 Pairing Your Phone To pair and connect your phone and the n vi must be turned on and be within 10 meters of each other Initiate pairing from your n
22. units of measure to Kilometers or Miles nuvi 680 Owner s Manual CUSTOMIZING THE NUVI Customizing the Display On the Menu page touch A gt 2 Display Color Mode Backlight Timeout Touch Screen Splash Screen Screenshot Color Mode select Daytime for a light background Nighttime for a dark background or Auto to automatically switch between the two Backlight Timeout touch the length of time the backlight stays on after external power is removed Reducing the time the backlight stays on increases your battery life Touch Screen recalibrates or realigns the touch screen to respond properly Touch Recalibrate and then follow the directions Splash Screen select an image to be shown when you turn on the nuvi First load JPEG images See pages 31 32 35 CUSTOMIZING THE NUVI Screen Shot enable Screen Shot mode Quickly press and release the Power button to take a screen shot The picture bitmap file 1s saved in the Garmin scrn folder on the nuvi drive Q NOTE When Screenshot is On the Quick Settings sergen does not open when you tap the Power button Restore restore the original display settings Changing the Navigation Settings On the Menu page touch A gt Navigation Route Preference Vehicle Avoidances Attention Tone Voice Prompts Route Preference select a preference for calculating your route Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are f
23. you travel the audio information is triggered by GPS signals For more information go to www garmin com extras and click POI Loader To view your Garmin TourGuide files touch amp Where to gt Extras gt Custom POIs To change the Garmin TourGuide settings touch A gt C Proximity Points gt TourGuide n vi 680 Owner s Manual Additional Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on your n vi s internal memory or on an optional SD card Also check www garmin com unlock update jsp to see if an update for your map software 1s available To find out the version of the maps that are loaded on your n vi open the Menu page Touch gt BA Map gt Map Info To enable additional maps you need your unit ID see page 34 and serial number located near the power connector To load maps or waypoints to your n vi memory or SD card select the name for your n vi drive or SD card drive Refer to the MapSource Help file for more information about using MapSource and loading maps and waypoints on your nuvi nuvi 680 Owner s Manual APPENDIX About the GPS Page Touch the bars in the upper left corner of the Menu page to view the GPS information page The sky view shows the satellites from which you are receiving The satellite signal strength bars indicate the strength of each satellite you are receiving Speed Elevation Sky view smo Ji oe Direction of
24. 38 39 D daylight savings 35 Declaration of Conformity 47 delete all user data 38 character 9 custom POIs 40 Favorites 10 files 32 recent finds list 9 detail maps 33 diacritical characters 9 driving directions 13 nuvi 680 Owner s Manual edit saved places 10 EGNOS 34 eject the USB 32 enable detailed maps 33 end a call 21 expand your search 11 Extras 40 F Favorites 10 files delete 32 manage 31 supported types 32 transfer 31 32 find places by name 8 by postal code 7 item on the map 11 near another location 11 recent selections 9 saved places Favorites 10 FM stereo 29 FM transmitter 29 forecast weather 28 fuse change 43 G Garmin Lock vi 6 34 gas prices 28 geocaching 11 get a phone call 21 go home 8 11 Go page options 7 GPS 42 information 41 H hands free features 20 24 hang up 21 headphone jack 44 home location 8 import a playlist 15 K keyboard 9 kilometers 35 L language guide 16 17 license agreement 46 listen to books 15 lithium ion battery 44 load additional maps 41 42 lock your n vi 6 M M3U playlist format 14 manage files 31 32 map browse 11 customize 33 Map Info button 33 moving l outlines 33 update maps 39 version 33 view 33 zoom l 49 MapSource 41 measurements convert 19 menu page 3 miles 35 mobile phone using with 20 24 mount 2 43 movie times 28 MP3 music files load 31 play 14 MSN Direct 6 25 25 28 coverage areas 25
25. Bluetooth component is enabled To prevent a phone from automatically connecting select Disabled Friendly Name touch Edit to enter a name that identifies your n vi on devices that are Bluetooth enabled Touch Done after you have entered the name Troubleshoot scroll through the list of compatible devices If your phone 1s not in this list go to www garmin com bluetooth for more information Restore restore the original Bluetooth settings This will not clear the pairing information Changing the Proximity Points Settings To change the proximity points settings on the Menu page touch Settings gt Proximity Points Only those items that you have loaded custom POIs safety cameras onto your or CUSTOMIZING THE NUVI n vi can be changed with these settings Alerts touch Change to turn on or off the alerts when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras Touch Audio to set the type of audio notification that you want to hear and touch OK TourGuide set how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide to be activated Select Auto Play to hear the complete tour as programmed Prompted to show the speaker icon 4 on the map when tour information 1s available during your route or Off Restore testore the proximity points settings Adjusting the Volume Levels On the Menu page touch Q to adjust the master volume To adjust the volume levels on the Menu page touch gt Volume Touch B an
26. Display 35 Changing the Navigation Settings 36 Bluetooth Technology Settings 37 Changing the Proximity Points Settings 37 Adjusting the Volume Levels 38 Restoring All Settings 38 Clearing serData 38 Appendix 101000se rare 39 Updating the Software 39 Extras and Optional Accessories 39 Additional Maps 41 About the GPS Page edinilen 41 Battery Information 42 Resettingthen i 42 Mounting on Your Dashboard 43 ChangingtheFuse 43 Technical Specifications 44 Troubleshooting 45 Important Product Information 46 mam me ees ee 49 iii PREFACE Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nuvi In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM Central Time or go to www garmin com support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK N Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury e When installing the unit in a vehicle plac
27. IRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then be sent freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Online Auction Purchases Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction International Purchases A separate warranty 1s provided by international distributors for units purch
28. On you can simulate driving a route About display your nuvi s software version number unit ID number and audio version number You need this information when you update the system software see page 39 or purchase additional map data see page 41 Restore restore the system settings Localizing Your nuvi On the Menu page touch A gt Giz Locale United States AY American English American English jill TTS Miles acr To change a setting touch the button next to the icon To change all settings touch Change All In each screen touch the button next to the setting you want and then touch Next n vi 680 Owner s Manual Locale select your location A5 Text Language 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 SJ Voice Language change the language for voice prompts Languages noted with a person s name are text to speech TTS voices which have an extensive vocabulary and pronounce the street names as you approach turns The pre recorded voices those without a person s name have a limited vocabulary and do not speak names of locations or streets Time Format choose a 12 hour 24 hour or UTC time format Time Zone select a time zone or nearby city from the list Daylight Saving set to On Off or Auto if it 1s available Units change
29. Select the correct street in the list 8 Touch the address if necessary Touch Go to create a route to this address nuvi 680 Owner s Manual WHERE To peat Tips Touch Near to change the search area see page 11 Not all map data provides postal code searching Go Page Options Touch an item in the search results list to view the Go page Doubletree Corporate Woo 10100 College Blvd Overland Park KS 66210 1 913 451 6100 Touch Go to create a turn by turn route to this location Ifa mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is connected touch E i Ya to call this location Touch Show Map to view this location on the map If the GPS mode is off touch Set Loc to set your current location here Touch Save to save this location See page 10 WHERE To Go Home You can set a home location for the place you return to most often 1 On the Menu page touch a Where to gt 4 Go Home 2 Selectan option Going Home After you set your home location you can route to it at any time by touching amp Where to gt 4 Go Home Changing Your Home Location To change your home location you must first delete it from Favorites 1 On the Menu page touch amp Where to gt Favorites 2 Touch Home gt Edit gt Delete gt Yes After you delete your home location reset it by following the steps in the Go Home section above Finding Points of Interest 1 On the Menu page touch a
30. Up display the map in 2 dimensions 2D with your direction of travel at the top e North Up display the map in 2D with North at the top e 3D display the map in 3 dimensions 3D in Track Up Map Outlines turn on this setting if you load supplemental maps onto your n vi and you want to see what areas the supplemental maps cover 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 garmin com vehicles Map Info view the maps loaded on your nuvi and their version Touch a map to enable check mark or disable no check mark that map Restore restore the original map settings 33 CUSTOMIZING THE NUVI Changing the System Settings On the Menu page touch gt By System Back About Restore WAAS ENGOS enable and disable WAAS EGNOS See www garmin com aboutGPS waas html for information 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 Garmin Lock turn on Garmin Lock to lock your n vi Enter a 4 digit PIN and set a security location For more information see page 6 Touch Tones disable or enable the tone that sounds each time you touch the screen 34 Simulator turns on or off simulator mode When simulator mode is
31. Y QUALITY PERFORMANCE ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU WE OUR AFFILIATES RESELLERS DISTRIBUTORS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND OR SUPPLIERS INCLUDING ENTITIES IN THE DIRECTBAND NETWORK COLLECTIVELY GARMIN MAKE NO WARRANTIES GARMIN DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS STATUTORY AND IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION 1 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WORKMANLIKE EFFORT ACCURACY TITLE QUIET ENJOYMENT NO ENCUMBRANCES NO LIENS AND NON INFRINGEMENT 2 WARRANTIES ARISING THROUGH COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE AND 3 WARRANTIES THAT ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE 48 FACE OF THIS AGREEMENT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BASED ON OR RESULTING FROM THIS AGREEMENT OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE EVEN IF GARMIN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES UNDER THIS SECTION IS INDEPENDENT OF ANY OTHER REMEDY AND SURVIVES IN THE EVENT ANY SUCH REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR IS OTHERWISE DEEMED UNENFORCEABLE THE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER THE DAMAGES ARISE FROM 1 BREACH OF CONTRACT 2 BREACH OF WARRANTY 3 NEGLIGENCE MISREPRESENTATION OR OTHER TORT 4
32. Yes NOTE When you touch Clear all items from the list are removed It does not delete the actual place from your unit WHERE To Favorites You can save places in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them Your home location is also stored in Favorites Saving Places You Find 1 After you have found a place you want to save touch Save 2 Touch OK The place is saved in Favorites Finding Saved Places 1 On the Menu page touch Q Where to 2 Touch Favorites Your saved locations are listed Saving Your Current Location On the Map page touch the amp vehicle icon Touch Yes to save your current location Editing Saved Places 1 On the Menu page touch Q Where to gt Favorites 2 Touch the location you want to edit 10 3 Touch Edit 8 Doubletree Corporate Woods Change Map Symbol Change Phone Number 4 Touch a button to edit the location e Change Name enter a new name and touch Done e Change Map Symbol touch a new symbol e Change Phone Number enter a phone number and touch Done e Delete removes this item from the Favorites list Touch Yes Finding MSN Direct Locations To navigate to gas stations and movie theaters with MSN Direct content touch amp Where to gt MSN Direct For more information about MSN Direct see pages 25 28 nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view
33. arnings If these guidelines are not followed the internal non removable lithium ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit fire chemical burn electrolyte leak and or injury e Do not remove or attempt to remove the battery e Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of the unit battery e Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle on a hot day To prevent damage remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight e Do not incinerate e When storing the unit for a limited length of time store within the following temperature range 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C When storing the unit for an extended time store within the following temperature range 32 to TT F 0 to 25 C e Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range 4 to 131 F 20 to 55 C WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This notice 1s provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 See www garmin com prop65 for more information nuvi 680 Owner s Manual PREFACE Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that
34. ased outside the United States This warranty is provided by the local in country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom the United States Canada or Taiwan for service For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN 2006 2007 Garmin Ltd or Its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00775 00 Rev C
35. aster to drive but can be longer in distance 36 Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive Vehicle specify your vehicle type to optimize routes Avoidances select place a check mark by the road types you want to avoid on your routes The n vi uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available If you have a MSN Direct Receiver connected you can also avoid traffic delays Attention Tone turn on or off the attention tone Voice Prompts select when you want the n vi to announce route navigation and system status Restore testore the original navigation settings nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Bluetooth Technology Settings On the Menu page touch A gt Bluetooth Connections select a device to connect to Touch Add to pair with a mobile phone that has Bluetooth wireless technology See pages 20 24 Touch Change if you want to connect to a different phone in the list Select your phone and touch OK NOTE The niivi s PIN code or passkey is 1234 Drop select the phone you want to disconnect and touch Yes Remove select the phone you want to delete from the n vi s memory and touch Yes nuvi 680 Owner s Manual CUSTOMIZING THE NUVI Bluetooth enable and disable the Bluetooth component The B Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the
36. ation You can select any location such as your home or office for your security location If you are at your security location and your nuvi has acquired satellite signals you do not need to enter the 4 digit PIN your security location you must send your n vi to Garmin to get it unlocked You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase Q NOTE If you forget your PIN and Charging Your n vi Connect the vehicle power cable to the n vi s cradle and a power outlet in your vehicle Place the n vi in the cradle You may need to start your vehicle e Connect the USB cable to the n vi and your computer e Connect the AC adapter to the n vi and a wall outlet Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver To recetve MSN Direct content first you must activate your service 1 year free service included See page 25 for specific information on activating the Service nuvi 680 Owner s Manual WHERE To The Where to menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations To learn how to perform a simple search see page 4 pi an Address On the Menu page touch amp Where to gt Address 2 Selecta country and state province if necessary 3 Touch Spell City Enter the city postal code and touch Done 4 Select the city postal code in the list 5 Enter the number of the address and touch Done 6 Enter the street name and touch Done 7
37. avel Kit gt KA Calculator 2 Enter the first number of your calculation 3 Touch an operator x or 4 Enter the second number of your calculation 9 Touch 6 Touch Ee to make a new calculation Touch to add a decimal Touch to make the number negative or positive Touch to make the number a percent 0 01 Touch E to clear the entry Language Guide The Garmin Language Guide puts data from Oxford s multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand To purchase an accessory go to http shop garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer nuvi 680 Owner s Manual All Dictionary Word and Phrase content is Oxford University Press Voice files are Scansoft Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary Oxford University Press 2005 Pocket Oxford Italian Dictionary Oxford University Press 2004 Oxford Portuguese Minidictionary Oxford University Press 2002 Multilingual Wordbank Oxford University Press 2001 Multilingual Phrasebank Oxford University Press 2001 Pocket Oxford Hachette French Dictionary Oxford University Press and Hachette Livre 2005 Pocket Oxford Duden German Dictionary Oxford University Press and Bibliographisches Institut amp F A Brockhaus 2003 Translating Words and Phrases 1 On the Menu page touch W Travel Kit gt Language Guide gt Words and Phrases 2 Touch Language select the From and To languages and touch Ba
38. aversGuide With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card your n vi is a digital coupon book that notifies you of merchants near your current location where you are eligible for a discount such as restaurants hotels movie theaters and auto repair 18 shops To purchase an accessory go to http shop garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer World Clock 1 On the Menu page touch WW Travel Kit gt J World Clock 2 To change a city listed touch the city 3 Select a new time zone or city Touch OK when done 4 Touch World Map to view a map 9 Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area Touch World Clock to view the clocks again or Back to exit Currency Converter 1 On the Menu page touch W Travel Kit gt Currency Converter 2 Touch a currency button to change the currency 3 Select a currency and touch OK 4 Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert 5 Enter the number Touch Done nuvi 680 Owner s Manual TRAVEL KIT Unit Converter 6 Touch Clear to convert a different value 0 TIP Touch and hold K to erase the entire entry O Updating Conversion Rates The n vi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates 1 On the Menu page touch W Travel Kit gt Currency Converter 2 Touch Update 3 Touch therate you want to update 4 Touch KI
39. ck 3 Select a category and search for a phrase 4 Touch Search to spell the word or phrase if necessary Touch a phrase to open the translation 5 Touch l to hear the translation nuvi 680 Owner s Manual TRAVEL KIT Words and Phrases Tips e Use Search for Keywords in Phrases to find all of the phrases that contain a specific word e Touch an underlined word to replace the word e Touch More Variations to change words in the phrase or get a different translation e Ifyou cannot find what you are looking for in Words and Phrases look in the Bilingual Dictionaries Using the Bilingual Dictionaries The Garmin Language Guide provides five bilingual dictionaries 1 On the Menu page touch wa Travel Kit gt Language Guide 2 Touch Bilingual Dictionaries 3 Touch a translation option If necessary touch To English Search for the word and touch it 5 Touch K llto hear the translation gt 17 TRAVEL KIT in Tips Touch Search to spell the word or the beginning of the word e Touch Legend to view the legend for the selected language The Legend contains information on abbreviations labels and pronunciation symbols used n each dictionary 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 shop garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer S
40. d B Restore restore the original volume levels 38 Restoring All Settings 1 On the Menu page touch NN 2 Touch Restore Clearing User Data CAUTION This deletes all user entered information 1 Hold your finger on the lower right corner of the n vi s screen while turning on the nuvi 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 erased nuvi 680 Owner s Manual APPENDIX Updating the Software Go to www garmin com products webupdater and download WebUpdater to your computer 2 Connect the nuvi to your computer using the mini USB cable 3 Run WebUpdater and follow the screen prompts After confirming that you want to perform an update WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your n vi Extras and Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories go to http shop garmin com or www garmin com extras You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories nuvi 680 Owner s Manual APPENDIX Safety Cameras Safety camera information 1s available in some locations Check http my garmin com for availability For these locations the ntivi includes the locations of hundreds of safety cameras Your n vi alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are driving too fas
41. directions Adding a Stop to Your Route You can add one stop to your route The nuvi gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination 1 With a route active touch Menu on the Map page 2 Touch amp Where to and then search for the extra stop 3 Touch Go 4 Touch Yes to add this stop before your destination Or touch No to make this your new final destination nuvi 680 Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED Taking a Detour If a road on your route is closed you can take a detour 1 With a route active touch Menu 2 Touch Detour The n vi attempts to get you back on your original route as soon as possible If the route you are currently taking 1s the only reasonable option the n vi might not calculate a detour Stopping the Route 1 With a route active touch Menu 2 Touch Stop Adjusting the Volume and Brightness On the Menu page touch h to lower the volume brightness and to raise it Touch Back when you are done To adjust the volume levels for the MP3 audible player and navigation prompts see page 38 GETTING STARTED Locking Your n vi 1 On the Menu page touch A gt gt Q System 2 Touch the button next to Garmin Lock Touch OK 3 Entera 4 digit PIN Touch Yes to accepi the PIN 4 Touch OK Drive to a security location and touch Set Each time you turn on the nuvi enter the PIN or drive to the security location What is a Security Loc
42. e the unit securely so it does not obstruct the driver s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls such as the steering wheel foot pedals or transmission levers Do not place in front of or above any airbag See diagram Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dashboard Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment field of vision I is blocked When navigating carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources including information from street signs visual sightings and maps For safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner Do not become distracted by the unit while driving and always be fully aware of all driving conditions Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit s screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible Do not input destinations change settings or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit s controls while driving Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations The unit is designed to provide route suggestions It 1s not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions traffic congestion weather conditions or other factors that may affect safety while driving nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Battery W
43. e Agreement BY USING THE n vi YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America 46 FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than
44. eatures of the n vi Phone Menu Using Your Phone Book It may take a few minutes for your phone book to be available 1 On the Menu page touch amp 2 Touch 5 Phone Book 3 Touch the phone book eniry contact you want to call 4 Touch Dial to call the contact or touch Compose to send an SMS text message nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Dialing a Point of Interest 1 On the Menu page touch amp 2 Touch amp Food Lodging 3 Search for the location you want to call Open the Go page Doubletree Corporate Woo 10100 College Blvd Overland Park KS 66210 913 451 6100 Back Show Map 4 Touch Dial or Dialing a Number 1 On the Menu page touch amp 2 Touch SX Dial 3 Enter the number and touch Dial Viewing Your Call History Each time your phone connects to the n vi your call history is automatically transferred to the n vi It may take a few minutes to transfer this data to the n vi 1 On the Menu page touch G 2 Touch fey Call History 3 Touch Missed Dialed or Received nuvi 680 Owner s Manual UsinG HANDS FREE FEATURES 4 The most recent calls are at the top Touch a number to call to it Calling Home Enter a phone number for your home location so you can quickly call home Entering Your Home Location and Phone Number 1 On the Menu page touch amp 2 Touch Call Home 3 f you have not set your home location page 8 follow the prompts to set your
45. een text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Turn List page Touch a turn on the list to view the Next Turn page for that turn Touch Show Map to view the entire route on the Browse Map Next Turn Page When you are navigating a route the Next Turn page shows the turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach the turn To view an upcoming turn on the map touch the Turn In field on the Map page or touch any turn from the Turn List page Touch HE and HEME to view other turns in the route When you are finished viewing the Next Turn page touch Back TRAVEL KIT 6 TRAVEL Kir The Travel Kit provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across town or across the globe On the Menu page touch i Travel Kit Touch Help to learn about the Travel Kit features MP3 Player Load MP3 files to the internal memory or SD card see pages 31 32 1 On the Menu page touch i Travel Kit gt MP3 Player On the Map page touch and touch Source if necessary 2 Touch Browse and a category 3 To play the entire category from the beginning of the list touch Play All To play a specific song touch the title 4 Touch Back to exit the music page to view other pages such as the map 14 Tap KO to go to the beginning of the song touch and hold to skip back Tap W to skip to the next song touch and hold to skip ahead Touch to stop the song Touch 0 to pause the song
46. ield is set to Enabled My phone will not connect Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters to the nuvi about 30 feet away from your nuvi See www garmin com bluetooth for more help How do I know my nuvi When your nuvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode a picture of a nuvi is in USB Mass Storage connected to a computer is shown Also you should see two new Mode removable disk drives listed in My Computer 1 Unplug the USB cable from your computer My computer never 2 Turn the nuvi off senses that the nuvi is 3 Plug the USB cable into your computer and your n vi The connected nuvi automatically turns on and goes into USB Mass Storage Mode If you have several network drives mapped on your computer Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your nuvi drives See your operating s system s help file to learn how to map assign drive letters Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol Dry with a clean dry cloth Mount the suction cup as described on page 2 Turn the unit off Press and hold the b Power button for about one minute until the Calibration screen appears Follow the on screen instructions cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives The suction cup will not stay on my windshield The touch screen is not responding to my taps properly nuvi 680 Owner s Manual 45 APPENDIX Important Product Information Software Licens
47. io station in your area might be used by a station elsewhere Switching between the nuvi and an FM Stereo 1 On the Menu page touch gt Audio Output 2 Touch an output mode and touch OK TIP To switch the audio output between the n vi and an FM stereo quickly press the Power button twice 29 SING THE FM TRANSMITTER FM Transmitter were not received when you made your Information initial frequency selection These and The FM transmitter is intended to other sources of electrical interference transmit your ntivi s audio to your FM may make it necessary to look for stereo another frequency Do not adjust your FM settings while you are driving your vehicle The distance between the vehicle power cable the ntivi and the FM stereo antenna may also affect the noise level Vehicles with antennas located far away such as a rear mounted antenna may experience more interference from outside noise sources than vehicles with front mounted antennas As you drive you may notice changes in the background static even though there 1s no FM station using that channel You may notice this as you drive through intersections where certain kinds of traffic lights or other municipal electronic systems are operating You might also notice this effect when the terrain changes allowing distant stations to be received by your car stereo that 30 nuvi 680 Owner s Manual MANAGING FILES You can store files such
48. item on the screen The small arrows gt used n the text indicate that you should touch a series of items For example if you see touch Where to gt Favorites you should touch Where to and then touch Favorites myGarmin Go to http my garmin com to access the latest services for your Garmin products Register your Garmin unit e Subscribe to online services for safety camera information see page 39 e Unlock optional maps Return to myGarmin often for new Garmin product services nuvi 680 Owner s Manual PREFACE nuvi Tips and Shortcuts e To quickly return to the Menu page touch and hold Back Touch EE and HEM to see more choices Touch and hold to scroll faster e To learn more about the n vi Bluetooth technology or Travel Kit features touch Help on the appropriate screen e To extend the battery life close the GPS antenna when you do not need to navigate If the antenna 1s closed the GPS receiver 1s off e To adjust the volume or the screen brightness quickly press and release the Power button You can also touch lt amp on the Menu page e To switch the audio output between the nuvi and an FM stereo quickly press the Power button twice PREFACE e a eee i ManualConventions PN menem saa siena nuvi Tipsand5Shortcuts AEn a E PEEN EAE V Contact Canmi RM ARA V I mportantinformation
49. lect how you want to search for the movie by title or by theater 3 Current movies nearby theaters are listed 4 Touch the movie title or theater 5 Touch the theater or movie title 6 Movie times and theater information are listed Touch Go to navigate to this location nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Usinc THE FM TRANSMITTER If an FM transmitter is available on your nuvi you can listen to your nuvi audio on an FM stereo NOTE When using the FM transmitter function on the n vi any phone calls that you place or receive through the n vi might be overheard by adjacent vehicles through the FM stereo Listening to the nuvi on an FM Stereo 1 On the Menu page touch amp i gt Audio Output gt FM Transmitter gt OK 2 Tune your stereo to an FM channel that has a lot of static and has a low FM frequency number 3 Touch the button beneath Frequency Adjust Touch and to select the same frequency to which your stereo is tuned nuvi 680 Owner s Manual SING THE FM TRANSMITTER Frequency Selection Tips For best results select a frequency below 90 1 FM When searching for an appropriate FM frequency on your FM stereo look for an unused frequency that has steady consistent static If you hear slight noises and sounds in the background of the static choose a different frequency As you travel you might need to change the frequency for the FM transmitter A frequency not used by a rad
50. oid dropping your unit and operating it in high shock and high vibration environments Cleaning the Unit The nuvi is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning Clean the unit s outer casing not the touch screen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe 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 vi Protecting Your n vi e Do not store the n vi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur such as in the trunk of a car because it can cause permanent damage e Do not expose the n vi to water Contact with water can cause this unit to malfunction Though a PDA stylus can also 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 or damage may result Avoiding Theft e To avoid theft remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment thieves know where to look Register your product at http my garm n com e Use the Garmin Lock feature See page 6 nuvi 680 O
51. onnect the nuvi to a power source The nuvi should automatically turn back on and operate normally nuvi 680 Owner s Manual 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 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 Suction cup mount Suction lever h gt Disk n vi 680 Owner s Manual APPENDIX 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 may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter i 1 Unscrew the black round end piece and remove it 2 Remove the fuse glass and silver end cylinder and replace Ri with a 3A fast blow a silver tip fuse fuse 3 Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the black end piece Screw on the black end piece 43 APPENDIX Technical Specifications Physical size 4 9 W x 2 9 Hx 0 9 D 12 4
52. overage area 29 Usinc MSN Direct e On the Menu page touch WW If the Subscription Inactive page appears verify that at least one of the MSN Direct receiver signal bars in the upper right corner is green al it may take up to 20 minutes for your subscription to be activated After it is activated the MSN Direct Menu is accessible Receiving Content It can take several hours to receive all the content the first time you use it after you have traveled long distances or after you have not used your n vi and MSN Direct Receiver for several days There is a non user replaceable rechargeable battery in the MSN Direct Receiver that allows it to receive and store updates for several days even when not connected to external power NOTE Garmin 1s not responsible for the accuracy of the MSN Direct content 26 MSN Direct Menu On the Menu page touch WW If your subscription 1s inactive see step 5 on the previous page If s8 appears you are not in an MSN Direct coverage area or you may be in a signal shadow Touch Service Status to view the MSN Direct signal strength and the MSN Direct Receiver s battery level Touch Subscription for instructions on how to renew your MSN Direct service 1 year free service included Traffic Information MSN Direct provides local traffic information for a large number of metropolitan areas To learn more about the type of traffic data available in your area visit http ga
53. rectBand network may change from time to time Such changes include but are not limited to removal of additions to or changes to content delivered as part of the Service and Coverage Area We do not promise that the Service or the DirectBand network will be available all the time The Device should show text and other content provided over the DirectBand network if the Device 1s appropriately produced and configured by the Device manufacturer The Service does not include sending data from Devices The entire Service is subject to the disclaimers and limitations contained in this Agreement Data is not necessarily real time data Certain elements of the Service may become 4 APPENDIX unavailable Reception Limitations Receipt of data is affected by the interruption of FM transmission the relative strength of the signal and reception limitations of the DirectBand network as well as other factors such as your location within certain structures that may block FM signals e g when you are in a garage The Service is only for use by the individual making use of the Device and is not for retransmission for commercial purposes You will not use the Service in any way that is unlawful You may not use the Service in any way that breaches any code of conduct or other notice applicable to the Service NO WARRANTY WE PROVIDE THE SERVICE AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS AND AS AVAILABLE AND THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTOR
54. rmin msndirect com NavigationTrafficCoverage html MSN Direct provides local traffic information To view traffic in your area on the Menu page touch YW gt Traffic Touch Details to view details of the traffic delays nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Traffic on Your Road When you are not navigating a route and a traffic delay 1s on your road the Map page displays a traffic icon such as See the list of icons on the next page Touch the icon to view information about the traffic delays on the road ahead Traffic on Your Route When calculating your route the n vi examines the current traffic delays and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time You might still be routed through traffic if it is the best route available or no alternative roads exist If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating the nuvi automatically recalculates the route to avoid the severe delay The Map page displays a gt when a traffic delay 1s on your route The number in the icon represents the time this delay added to your route The delay time has been automatically calculated into the arrival time shown on the map nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Usinc MSN Direct To avoid traffic on your route 1 On the Map page touch A gt 2 Touch the text bar for more information If there is more than one delay touch Details 3 Touch Avoid to avoid this delay Traffic Icons Icon Meaning
55. rovements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin MapSource and niivi are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Lock and myGarmin are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin SiRF SiRFstar and the SiRF logo are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology Inc SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are trademarks of SiRF Technology Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin 1s under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Mac and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Audible com AudibleManager and AudibleReady are registered trademarks of Audible Inc Audible Inc 1997 2005 Microsoft DirectBand MSN and the MSN logo are either registered 0 n trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or msn Direct other countries June 2007 Part Number 190 00775 00 Rev C Printed in Taiwan PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Garmin n vi 680 navigation and communication device with MSN Direct content Manual Conventions When you are instructed to touch something use your finger to touch an
56. t 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 Custom POls Points of Interest Load custom points of interest POIs onto your n vi 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 You will recetve a warning if you are 39 APPENDIX traveling too fast near these custom POIs Download the POI Loader at www garmin com extras and click POI Loader Refer to the POI Loader Help file press FI to open the Help file To view your Custom POIs touch a Where to gt Extras gt Custom POIs To change the proximity alert settings touch A gt C Proximity Points gt Proximity Alerts To delete the Custom POIs from your n vi connect your n vi to your computer Open the Garmin poi folder in the n vi drive or the SD card drive Delete the file entitled poi gpi N CAUTION Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a custom POI or safety camera database 40 Garmin TourGuide The Garmin TourGuide allows your n vi to play third party GPS guided audio tours These audio tours can take you on a route while playing interesting facts about historical sites along the way As
57. the 19133978200 call Touch Ignore to ignore the call and stop the phone from ringing The internal microphone 1s in the front of the n vi speak normally Adjust the volume using the volume knob In a Call After you have made or answered a call the E In Call icon appears Touch to open the In Call page Touch End Call to hang up Touch Call Options for the following options Voice Mail al Time 1 e Touch Tones displays a keypad page so you can use automated systems such as voice mail 21 SING HANDS FREE FEATURES e Transfer Audio To Phone switch audio to your phone This is helpful if you plan to turn off the nuvi but want to stay on the call or if you need privacy To switch back touch Transfer Audio To Device e Mute Microphone mute the microphone Using Call Waiting When you are on a call and you receive a second call call waiting the n vi displays the Incoming Call window Touch Answer to answer the call The first call 1s placed on hold To switch between calls 1 Touch Z to open the In Call menu Back 2 Touch Switch To 3 Touch End Call to hang up this does not disconnect the call on hold 22 Phone Menu On the Menu page touch amp to open the Phone menu Touch Status to view the connected phone s signal strength battery level and name OHH Call Home Voice Dial Status Text Messa Back t Help NOTE Not all phones support all f
58. vi or from your phone Refer to your phone s documentation To pair using the phone settings 1 Enable the phone s Bluetooth component This might be in a menu called Settings Bluetooth Connections or Hands free 2 Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices This might be located in a menu called Bluetooth Connections or Hands free 3 Select the nuvi from the list of devices 4 Enter the n vi s Bluetooth PIN 1234 into your phone 5 On the nuvi touch and hold Back to return to the Menu page nuvi 680 Owner s Manual To pair using the n vi settings 1 On the Menu page touch gt Bluetooth 2 Touch the Add button next to the Connections heading 3 Enable your phone s Bluetooth component and enable Find Me Discoverable Visible mode These settings might be in a Bluetooth Connections or Hands free menu 4 Touch OK on the nuvi 5 Select your phone and touch OK 6 Enter the n vi s Bluetooth PIN 1234 in your phone When your phone 1s connected to your n vi you are ready to make phone calls On the Menu page touch amp to open the Phone menu When you turn on the n v it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was connected NOTE Not all phones support all features of the ntivi Phone Menu nuvi 680 Owner s Manual UsinG HANDS FREE FEATURES Getting a Call When you get a call the Incoming Call window opens Incoming Call Touch Answer to answer
59. vi s settings Touch to adjust the volume screen brightness audio output FM transmitter or internal speaker and touch screen lock Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology See www garmin com bluetooth Touch to view MSN Direct content when the MSN Direct Receiver is connected nuvi 680 Owner s Manual 3 GETTING STARTED Finding Your Destination The Where to menu provides several different categorles for you to use when you search for locations me Q Favores MSN Direc Extras ihtersedions g Shopping Parking Sane e Touch Where to Select a category Candlewood Suites Doubletree Corporate Woo Extended Stayamerica 10750 Quivira Ad 10100 College Bivd Boubletree Corporate Wood 5 et hp DA a E LE Overland Park KS 66210 10100 Colle Guest House Suites By Exten 9775 Lenexa Dr 1 913 451 6100 Bac Show Map Select a destination Touch Go Enjoy the route TIP Touch EKS and EN to see more choices 4 nuvi 680 Owner s Manual Following Your Route After you touch Go the Map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line As you travel your nuvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts arrows on the map and directions at the top of the Map page A checkered flag marks your destination If you depart from the original route your n vi recalculates the route and provides new
60. with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS 310 Declaration of Conformity Hereby Garmin declares that this n vi product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product www garmin com products nuv1680 Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity nuvi 680 Owner s Manual APPENDIX Customer Terms and Conditions for MSN Direct Service Coverage Area means the areas of the United States and Canada exclusive of U S Territories and Puerto Rico in which the Service 1s available using the analog subcarrier broadcast of the Microsoft DirectBand network these areas may change from time to time and coverage in a given geographic region may become unavailable Coverage details are available at the following Web site which may be updated from time to time http garmin msndirect com coverage Device means the product you have purchased DirectBand network means the wide area datacast network operated by Microsoft that uses FM radio broadcasts to deliver information within Coverage Area and which will be available until at least January 1 2012 Service means the content and information provided via the Device pursuant to this Agreement The Service and the Di
61. wner s Manual GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Whats in the Box n vi unit and vehicle suction cup mount Vehicle power cable with built in MSN Direct Receiver to provide external power and MSN Direct content Carrying case to protect your nuvi from scratches and accidental screen taps AC charger to receive power from a wall outlet USB cable to connect the n vi to your computer Your n vi connects to your computer as a Mass Storage Device see pages 31 32 Dashboard Disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard see page 43 GPS antenna MCX antenna connector for optional antenna T b Power button SD card slot Suction cup mount USB connector microphone Headphone jack nuvi 680 Owner s Manual 1 GETTING STARTED Mounting the n vi on Your Windshield 1 Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the back of the cradle 2 Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint free cloth Place the suction cup on the windshield 1 A wi LA 3 Flip the lever back toward the windshield 4 Flip up the GPS antenna Fit the bottom of your n vi into the cradle 5 Tilt the n vi back until it snaps into place 6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle The green LED on the vehicle power cable lights when connected to external power Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in
62. x 7 4 x 2 3 cm Weight 6 7 oz 190 g Display 4 3 diagonal 480 x 272 pixels WQVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and touch screen Case Not waterproof or IPXO Temperature range 32 F to 140 F 0 C to 60 C Data storage Internal memory and optional removable SD card Data stored indefinitely Computer interface USB mass storage plug and play Headphone jack Standard 3 5 mm Power input DC vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage 10 W max Battery type nonreplaceable lithium ion battery 4d Charge time Approximately 4 hours Battery life 3 to 7 hours depending on usage GPS Performance A Specifications n Receiver High sensitivity SiRFstar WAAS enabled Acquisition times Warm lt 1 sec Cold lt 38 sec Factory Reset lt 45 sec On average for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky Update rate 1 sec continuous GPS accuracy Position lt 10 meters typical Velocity 0 05 meter sec RMS GPS WAAS accuracy Position lt 5 meters typical Velocity 0 05 meter sec RMS For a complete list of specifications see www garmin com products nuvi680 nuvi 680 Owner s Manual APPENDIX Troubleshooting Problem Question Solution Answer My nuvi never gets Take your nuvi outside away from tall buildings and trees satellite signals Remain stationary for several minutes Verify that the Bluetooth f

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