Owner's Manual nüvi 600/650 ® personal travel assistant © 2007 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. 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 improvements. 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 nüvi® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin LockTM, myGarminTM, and personal travel assistantTM 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. Microsoft is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac® and iTunes® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Audible.com®, AudibleManager®, and AudibleReady® are registered trademarks of Audible, Inc. © Audible, Inc. 1997­2005. SaversGuide® is a registered trademark of Entertainment Publications, Inc. March 2007 Part Number 190-00809-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan Preface Thank you for purchasing the Garmin nüvi® 600/650 navigation device. Preface nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ® 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. 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 34). · Unlock optional maps. · To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back. · Touch and to see more choices. Touch and hold to scroll faster. · To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you are not navigating. If the antenna is closed, the GPS mode is off. · To adjust the volume or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power button. · To lock the screen, touch > Lock. · On the Map page, touch to open the media player. Touch Source to switch between the MP3 player and the audible book player. · To learn more about the Travel Kit, touch Travel Kit > Help. nüvi 600/650 Owner's Manual i Preface Table of conTenTs Preface.............................................i Manual Conventions ...............................i myGarminTM ............................................i nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ..........................i Caring for Your nüvi ............................. iv Where To ........................................7 Getting Started...............................1 What's in the Box?.................................1 Step 1: Mounting the nüvi ......................2 Step 2: Configuring the nüvi ..................3 Step 3: Acquiring Satellites ....................3 Step 4: Using the nüvi ...........................3 Finding Your Destination........................4 Following Your Route.............................5 Adding a Stop to the Route ...................5 Taking a Detour .....................................5 Stopping the Route ................................5 Locking Your nüvi ..................................6 Locking the Screen ................................6 Adjusting the Volume and Brightness ....6 Ways to Charge Your nüvi .....................6 Go Page Options ...................................7 Finding an Address ................................7 Go Home ...............................................8 Finding Points of Interest .......................8 Finding Recently Found Places .............9 Favorites ..............................................10 Finding a Place Using the Map............10 Entering Coordinates ........................... 11 Expanding Your Search ....................... 11 Using the Main Pages .................12 Map Page ............................................12 Trip Information Page ..........................13 Turn List Page .....................................13 Next Turn Page....................................13 Travel Kit ......................................14 MP3 Player ..........................................14 Audible Book Player ............................15 Picture Viewer .....................................16 Calculator ...........................................16 Language Guide ..................................17 Garmin Travel GuideTM ........................18 SaversGuide® .....................................18 World Clock ........................................18 Currency Converter .............................19 Unit Converter ....................................19 nüvi 600/650 Owner's Manual ii Preface Managing Files.............................20 Supported File Types...........................20 Loading Files .......................................20 Deleting Files ......................................21 Appendix ......................................33 Using FM Traffic...........................22 LED Blink Codes .................................22 Traffic In Your Area ..............................23 Traffic on Your Road ............................23 Traffic on Your Route ...........................23 Traffic Icons .........................................24 Severity Color Code ............................24 Customizing the nüvi ..................25 Changing the Map Settings .................25 Changing the System Settings ............26 Localizing Your nüvi .............................27 Customizing the Display ......................28 Changing the Navigation Settings .......29 Changing the Proximity Points Settings ..........................................30 Adjusting the Volume Levels ...............30 Viewing and Adding Traffic Subscriptions ..................................31 Restoring All Settings ..........................32 Clearing User Data ..............................32 Updating the Software .........................33 Additional Maps ...................................33 Resetting the nüvi ................................34 Extras and Optional Accessories .........34 Battery Information .............................36 About the GPS Page ...........................36 Changing the Fuse ..............................37 Removing the nüvi and Mount .............38 Contact Garmin ...................................38 Declaration of Conformity ....................38 Specifications ......................................39 Troubleshooting ...................................40 Index .............................................41 nüvi 600/650 Owner's Manual iii Preface Caring for Your nüvi Protecting Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments. Cleaning the Unit The nüvi is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the 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. · 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. · Though 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, or damage may result. Avoiding Theft 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. iv · 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. · Register your product at http://my.garmin.com. · Use the Garmin Lock feature. See page 6. nüvi 600/650 Owner's Manual GettinG Started GeTTinG sTarTed What's in the Box? nüvi unit and vehicle suction cup mount. Vehicle power cable to provide external power. USB cable to connect the nüvi to your computer. Your nüvi connects to your computer as a Mass Storage Device. See pages 20­21. Dashboard Disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard. See page 37. Yellow Sheet that contains your unit's serial number, registration number for registering on Garmin's Web site, and unlock code for future reference. GPS antenna Power button SD card slot Suction cup mount mini-USB connector Headphone jack TiP: Raise the GPS antenna to acquire satellite signals and navigate to a destination. nüvi 600/650 Owner's Manual GettinG Started Step 1: Mounting the nüvi Check your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Currently, state laws in California and Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See page 37. 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. 3. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield. 4. Flip up the GPS antenna. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 5. Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place. 6. 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 plugged in and your vehicle is running. 7. If you are using an optional GMT 21 FM TMC Traffic Receiver, secure the traffic antenna to the windshield using the suction cups. Mounting the nüvi on Your Windshield Windshield nüvi 600/650 Owner's Manual GettinG Started Step 2: Configuring the nüvi Step 4: Using the nüvi A B C D E F To turn on your nüvi, press and hold the Power button on the top of the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your nüvi. 1. Turn on the nüvi. 2. Flip up the GPS antenna on the back of the nüvi, so that it is parallel to the ground. 3. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Step 3: Acquiring Satellites A Touch to find a destination. B Touch to view the map. C Touch to open the Travel Kit to use Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. When the nüvi has acquired satellites, at least one of the satellite signal strength bars in the upperleft corner of the Menu page are green . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or hollow . For more information about GPS, see page 36. nüvi 600/650 Owner's Manual features like the media player and world clock. D Touch to adjust the nüvi's settings. E Touch to adjust the volume, screen brightness, and screen lock. F Touch to view traffic information when an optional GTM FM TMC Traffic Receiver is connected. GettinG Started Finding Your Destination The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for locations. Touch Where to. Select a category. Select a sub-category. Select a destination. ...