Garmin 255W GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. nuvi 2x5 Series for use with these nuvi models 205 205 W and 255W Your nuvi Unit Power and USB connector Speaker SD card slot 205W 255W microSD card slot 205 ly Power key Slide to the left to turn the nuvi on off Slide to the right to lock the screen nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual Step 1 Mount Your nuvi Select a suitable location to mount your nuvi on your windshield Clean and dry the suction cup and the selected area of your windshield Plug the power cable into the back of your nuvi Fit the ball on the end of the mount into the round socket on the cradle and press firmly until they snap together 3 Place the suction cup on the windshield and flip the lever back toward the windshield Press the bottom of your nuvi into the cradle and snap the top of the nuvi into place 5 Plug the power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle Your nuvi should turn on automatically if it is getting power NO aN You can also mount your nuvi to your dashboard See pages 12 for more information Suction cup mount Cradle Step 2 Configure Your n vi To turn your n vi on slide the y Power key to the left Follow the on screen instructions To turn your n vi off slide the O Power key to the left Step 3 Acquire Satellites Before the n vi can find your current location and navigate a route you must do the following n vi 2x5 se2. myGarmin Go to http my garmin com to access the latest services for your Garmin products and to register your n vi n vi 2x5 series quick start manual Appendix Updating the Software Map Go to www garmin com sg and follow the instructions to update and install the software on your n vi Garmin guarantees a free map update if available to n vi 255W unit and n vi 205 series unit preloaded with City Navigator Singapore Malaysia NT v4 0 or later within one year of the unit s first satellite acquisition Please go to www garmin com sg and check if the guarantee applies to your unit Note You will qualify for the free map update only if 1 you register your eligible n vi unit online at http my garmin com within one year of your unit s first satellite acquisition and ii a newer version of the map data was or becomes available on Garmin s website at any time up to one year after the date of your unit s first satellite acquisition nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual Clearing User Data CAUTION This deletes all user entered information 1 Hold your finger on the lower right corner of the nuvi 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 Extras and Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories go
3. nuvi and operating it in high shock and high vibration environments Do not store the n vi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Do not expose the nuvi to water Contact with water can cause the n vi to malfunction e Never use a hard object or a sharp object to operate the touch screen or damage may result Cleaning Your nuvi Your nuvi is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning Clean the outer casing of the n vi not the touch screen using a cloth dampened with a nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual mild detergent solution and then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components Avoiding Theft To avoid theft remove the n vi and mount from sight when it is not in use Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup Do not keep your n vi in the glove compartment e Use the Garmin Lock feature See page 12 for more information Declaration of Conformity DoC C 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 13 Specifications nuvi 205 Series Physical size W x H xD 3 86 x 2 93 x 768 in 98 x 74 4
4. to view the Where Am I page which provides information about your current location including nearby hospitals police stations and fuel You can also save your current location as a Favorite After you touch Go the Map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line As you travel your n vi guides you to your destination with 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 nuvi recalculates the route Touch the turn indicator to view information about the next turn in your route or the Junction View page if available Only n vi 255W supports junction view Touch the text bar to preview the upcoming turns in your route Touch to zoom in Touch to zoom out Touch Speed to view information about your trip such as the odometer Touch Menu to return to the Menu page on D Toreon Koad Touch Arrival to display a map of your pe route The MSM icon shows when there is only MalSing map activated The option is currently available on n vi 255W Please check www garmin com sg ER for future support on other models Map Page 8 nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual Junction View Lane Info Junction view displays road signs and Lane info guides you to the proper lane junctions on your route along with arrows for approaching turns or exits You can that indicate the proper lane making know the correct lane befo
5. x 19 5 mm Weight 5 01 oz 141 6 g Display 3 5 diagonal 320 x 240 pixels 64K colors bright QVGA TFT landscape display white backlight touch screen Case Not waterproof IPXO Operating temperature range 32 F 140 F 0 C 60 C Charging temperature range 32 F 113 F 0 C 45 C Data storage Internal memory and optional removable microSD card Data stored indefinitely Computer interface USB 2 0 full speed mass storage Operating system Garmin Charge time Approximately 4 hours Power input Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage 5 W max 14 Battery life Up to 4 hours Battery type Non user replaceable rechargeable lithium ion battery GPS receiver High sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times Warm lt 1 sec Cold lt 38 sec Factory Reset lt 45 sec Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual nuvi 205W Series Physical size W x H x D 4 76 x 2 93 x 768 in 120 9 x 74 4 x 19 5 mm Weight 5 93 oz 168 3 g Display 4 3 diagonal 480 x 272 pixels 64K colors bright WQVGA TFT landscape display white backlight touch screen Case Not waterproof IPXO Operating temperature range 32 F 140 F 0 C 60 C Charging temperature range 32 F 113 F 0 C 45 C Data storage Internal memory and optional removable SD card Data store
6. at this location before your final destination Touch Set as new destination to make the location your final destination Taking a Detour If you need to take a detour when you are navigating a route return to the Menu page and touch Detour The n vi creates a new route if possible If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option the n vi might not calculate a detour Stopping the Route To stop navigating a route touch Menu gt Stop nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual Using Photo Navigation Panoramio provides photos that include location information called geotags You can load these photos onto your n vi or SD card and then create routes to them Visit http connect garmin com photos for more information To load geotagged photos to your nuvi 1 Connect your nuvi to your computer 2 Go to http connect garmin com photos and select a photo 3 Select Send to Garmin Device to save the photo to your nuvi To navigate to a photo 1 Touch Where to gt Favorites gt Panoramio Photos Photos you have saved on the nuvi drive or memory card are listed 2 Select a Panoramio photo 3 Touch Go to navigate to the location Touch Map to view the location on the map nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual Using the Map Page Touch View map to open the Map page Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map The amp vehicle icon shows your current location Touch amp
7. d indefinitely Computer interface USB 2 0 full speed mass storage Operating system Garmin Charge time Approximately 4 hours Power input Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage 5 W max Battery life Up to 4 hours Battery type Non user replaceable rechargeable lithium ion battery nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual GPS receiver High sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times Warm lt 1 sec Cold lt 38 sec Factory Reset lt 45 sec Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky CAUTION The n vi is not waterproof For a complete list of specifications see the Web page for your product on the Garmin Web site www garmin com sg 15 Software License Agreement BY USING THE PRODUCT 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 Sof
8. n the map Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual Changing the Search Area Your nuvi automatically searches for places near your current location To search in a different area 1 Touch Where to gt Near 2 Select an option and touch OK Setting Your Home Location Set your home location for the place you return to most often 1 To set your home location touch Where to gt Go Home 2 Select an option e Enter your address e Use your current location e Choose from a list of recently found locations Going Home To navigate home after you have set your home location touch Where to gt Go Home Changing Your Home Location To set a different home location 1 Touch Tools gt My Data gt Set Home Location 2 Select an option e Enter your address e Use your current location e Choose from a list of recently found locations To edit information about your home location 1 Touch Where to gt Favorites gt All Favorites gt Home 2 Touch Edit enter your changes and then touch Done Adding a Stop to Your Route You can add an additional stop called a via point to your route The n vi gives you directions to the via point and then to your final destination 1 While navigating a route touch Menu gt Where to 2 Search for and select another location to add to the route Touch Go 3 Touch Add as Via Point to stop
9. ng the Phone Number to Search 1 On the Menu page touch Where to gt Points of Interest gt Phone Number 2 Enter the phone number 3 Select your destination 4 Touch Go to navigate Finding an Address 1 On the Menu page touch Where to gt Address 2 Select a country state or province if necessary 3 Touch Spell City and then enter the name of a city until a list of cities appears If you are not sure of the city touch Search All 4 Enter the address number and then touch Done Enter the street name and then touch Done 6 Select the street Select the address if necessary The Go page displays 8 Touch Gol ol N Using the Postal Code to Search 1 From the menu page touch Where to gt Address 2 Sepect Spell Postal Code Enter the postal code and then touch Done 4 Select the postal code found The Go page displays Touch Gol nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual oO ol Note postal code search is only available in Singapore Using the Go Page After you have found a location your n vi displays the Go page Changi International Airport 80 Airport Boulevard Singapore Singapore 819642 65 65421122 Route Info Distance 22 0 km Time 16 mins O Save Touch Route Info to view a turn by turn map to this location Touch Go to create a turn by turn route to this location Touch Map to view this location and surrounding areas o
10. re making an unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to upcoming turn navigate an 4 Eu Tong Sen Street alte SAA oS Note Junction view and lane info are available on ntivi 255W nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual Customizing Your nuvi Securing Your nuvi Garmin Lock is a security feature that locks your n vi When you turn your n vi on you can unlock it by entering a PIN or by going to the place you have set as your security location Your security location is a location that you return to often such as your office Your n vi automatically unlocks when you are at your security location NOTE If you forget your PIN and your security location you must send your nuvi with a valid product registration or proof of purchase to Garmin to be unlocked To secure your nuvi 1 Make sure that you are at your security location and that your nuvi is receiving satellite signals 2 Touch Tools gt Settings gt Security 3 Touch the button below Garmin Lock 10 4 Enter a four digit PIN 5 Touch Set Adjusting the Volume Touch Volume Touch to lower the volume or to raise the volume Adjusting the Screen Brightness Touch Tools gt Settings gt Display gt Brightness Touch Jj to lower the brightness or J to raise it Locking the Screen To Don accidental screen taps slide the Power key to the right amp To unlock the screen slide the K Power key to the center position
11. ries quick start manual 1 Go outdoors to an open area away from tall buildings and trees 2 Turn the nuvi on Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes The bars indicate satellite strength When at least one of the bars is green your n vi has acquired satellite signals Now you can select a destination and navigate to it Step 4 Use Your nuvi Where to View map 2I Menu Page GPS satellite strength Battery status Touch to find a destination Touch to view the map nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual Touch to adjust the volume Touch to open the Tools menu Help When You Need It To get more information when and where you need it use the built in Help system in your n vi Touch Tools gt Help Touch a topic to view information about it How to Charge Your nuvi e Connect the vehicle power cable to your n vi and to a power outlet in your vehicle The vehicle key may need to be turned to ON ACC for the niivi to charge e Connect an AC adapter optional accessory to the nuvi and a wall outlet e Connect your n vi to a computer using a USB cable optional accessory The computer must be on for the n vi to charge Finding a Destination Finding a Restaurant 1 On the Menu page touch Where to gt Points of Interest gt Food 2 Select a category Touch EM and to see more choices 3 Select a destination The Go page displays 4 Touch Gol Usi
12. to https buy garmin com shop or www garmin com extras or contact your Garmin dealer 11 Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your nuvi on the dashboard and to comply with certain state regulations IMPORTANT The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk 2 Remove the backing from the permanent mounting adhesive on the bottom of the disk Place the disk on the dashboard Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk Flip the lever down toward the disk Rw 12 Changing the Fuse TIN 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 n vi will not charge in your vehicle you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter 1 oO Unscrew and remove amp Unscrew the silver or black round end piece Remove the fuse glass and silver cylinder and End replace with a 1A fast blow fuse P Ensure that the silver Silver tip is placed in the end o tip piece Screw on the Fuse end piece n vi 2x5 series quick start manual Caring for Your nuvi Your n vi 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 avoid dropping your
13. tware 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 16 nuvi 2x5 series quick start manual Garmin and nuvi 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 and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin A GARMIN 2009 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com sg February 2009 Part Number 190 00909 2B Rev A Printed in Taiwan
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