owner's manual nüvi 200 and 200W Series ® for use with these nüvi models: 200, 200W, 250, 250W, 260, 260W, 270 © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 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. 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Garmin®, the Garmin logo, nüvi®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin LockTM and myGarminTM are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM and microSDTM are trademarks of the SD Card Association. October 2008 Part Number 190-00752-10 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan Introduction Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to touch an item on the screen. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see "touch Where to? > Favorites" you should touch Where to?, and then touch Favorites. On some nüvi units, some buttons are not labeled. For example, your nüvi might have a button, but this manual will use the word Tools. Software on your nüvi could differ from the screen shots and instructions in this manual. nüvi® Tips and Shortcuts · To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back. · Touch and to see more choices. Touch and hold these buttons to scroll faster. myGarminTM Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products: · Register your Garmin unit. · Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see page 32). · Unlock optional maps. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual i Introduction Introduction.......................... i Manual Conventions ....................i nüvi® Tips and Shortcuts..............i myGarminTM .................................i Caring for Your nüvi ..................iv Getting Started.................... 1 Step 1: Mount Your nüvi ............ 2 Step 2: Configure Your nüvi ....... 3 Step 3: Acquire Satellites........... 3 Step 4: Use Your nüvi ................ 3 Finding Your Destination............ 4 Adding a Stop ............................ 5 Taking a Detour ......................... 5 Stopping the Route .................... 5 Adjusting the Volume ................. 5 Locking the Screen .................... 5 Finding Recently Found Places ..................................... 8 Favorites .................................... 9 Finding a Place Using the Map ................................. 10 Entering Coordinates ............... 10 Searching Near Another Location .................................11 Navigating Off Road .................11 Walking to a Destination ...........11 Using the Map ................... 12 Trip Computer .......................... 13 Turn List ................................... 13 Next Turn ................................. 13 Managing Files.................. 14 Where to? ............................ 6 Go! Page Options ...................... 6 Finding an Address .................... 6 Setting a Home Location ........... 7 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name ..................................... 7 ii Supported File Types............... 14 Loading Files ........................... 14 Deleting Files .......................... 15 Using the Tools ................. 16 Settings.................................... 16 Help ......................................... 16 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Introduction Picture Viewer ......................... 16 Calculator ............................... 17 Currency Converter ................. 17 Unit Converter ........................ 18 World Clock ............................ 19 Customizing the nüvi ....... 20 Changing the System Settings ................................. 20 Adjusting the Display Settings ................................. 21 Changing the Navigation Settings ................................. 21 Updating the Time Settings ..... 22 Setting the Languages............. 22 Changing Security Settings ..... 23 Changing the Map Settings ..... 23 Changing the Proximity Points Settings ................................. 24 Restoring All Settings .............. 24 Appendix ........................... 25 Avoiding Theft.......................... 25 Locking Your nüvi .................... 25 Calibrating the Screen ............. 26 Resetting Your nüvi.................. 26 Updating the Software ............. 27 Clearing User Data .................. 27 Battery Information ................. 28 Charging Your nüvi .................. 28 Changing the Fuse .................. 29 Removing the nüvi and Mount .................................... 29 Mounting on Your Dashboard ............................ 30 Additional Maps ....................... 30 About GPS Satellite Signals .... 31 Extras and Optional Accessories........................... 31 Garmin Travel Guide ............... 33 Contact Garmin ....................... 33 Specifications .......................... 34 Declaration of Conformity ........ 36 Software License Agreement... 36 Troubleshooting ...................... 37 Index .................................. 40 iii nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Introduction Caring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and highvibration environments. Cleaning the Unit The nüvi is constructed of highquality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the outer casing of the unit (not the touch screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the touch screen. Protecting Your nüvi · Do not store the nüvi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. · Do not expose the nüvi to water. Contact with water can cause this unit to malfunction. · Although a PDA stylus can be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt this while operating a vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen because damage might result. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual iv Getting Started Getting Started See the product documentation in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Mini-USB connector Power key: Slide to the left to turn the nüvi on/off; slide to the right to lock the screen. Memory card slot (equipped for either an SDTM card or a microSDTM card) Speaker Designed in USA Made in T aiwan Ì Ï 02 CAN 310 BLK 255w 17W000000 RESET N9 Reset button. See page 26. Button Locations The nüvi 200W series unit is shown in the image above. The nüvi 200 series units have the Power key on the right. The nüvi 200W series units have the Power key on the left. The nüvi 200 series units may have the Reset button on the left, if present. The nüvi 200W series units may have the Reset button on the right, if present. See page 26 for more information about resetting your nüvi. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Getting Started WaRning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. Before mounting the nüvi, see the product documentation for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting. 1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nüvi. Suction cup mount 2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 3. Remove the clear plastic from the suction Cradle cup. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. Press the suction cup firmly on the windshield. 4. Flip the lever back toward the windshield. Lever 5. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 6. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place. 7. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is Vehicle power plugged in and the vehicle is running. cable Step 1: Mount Your nüvi 2 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Getting Started Step 2: Configure Your nüvi To turn your nüvi on, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the on-screen instructions. To turn your nüvi off, slide the Power key to the left. Step 4: Use Your nüvi nOTE: Software on your nüvi could differ from the screen shots in this manual. 1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn on your nüvi. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. The bars indicate satellite strength. When at least one of the bars is green, your nüvi has acquired satellite signals. Now you can select a destination and navigate to it. Step 3: Acquire Satellites GPS satellite strength Battery status Current time. Touch to change time settings. Touch to find a destination. Touch to view the map. Touch to use the tools such as settings and Help. Touch to adjust the volume. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Getting Started Finding Your Destination The Where to? menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed maps loaded in your nüvi contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 3. Select a subcategory. 4. Select a destination. 1. Touch Where to?. 5. Touch Go!. TiP: Touch and see more choices. 2. Select a category. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual to Getting Started Adding a Stop You can add a stop (called a Via Point) to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the Via Point and then to your final destination. 1. With a route active, touch Menu > Where to?. 2. Search for the extra stop. 3. Touch Go!. 4. Touch Add as Via Point to add this stop before your destination. Touch Set as new Destination to make this your final destination. 1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Touch Detour. The nüvi attempts to get you back on your original route as quickly as possible. If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the nüvi might not calculate a detour. 1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Touch Stop. Stopping the Route Adjusting the Volume From the Menu page, touch Volume (or ). Touch and to adjust the volume. Touch the box next to Mute to mute all audio. Taking a Detour Locking the Screen To prevent accidental screen touches, slide the Power key to the right ( ). To unlock the screen, slide the Power key to the center position. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Where to? 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. Go! Page Options Touch to start navigating the route. Touch to view this location and surrounding areas on the map. Touch to save this location to your Favorites. 1. Touch Where To? > Address. 2. Change ...