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Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nüvi. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday­Friday, 8 AM­5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support, and click Product Support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (UK only). nüvi 610/660 Owner's Manual iii TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface .................................................iii Manual Conventions ............................... iii Contact Garmin ....................................... iii myGarminTM ............................................ vi Tips and Shortcuts .................................. vi Where to ...............................................9 Getting Started......................................1 Basic Operation ....................................3 What Is in the Box? ..................................1 Mounting the nüvi on the Windshield .......2 Turning the nüvi On or Off .......................3 Charging the nüvi .....................................3 Acquiring Satellites ..................................3 Changing the Volume, Brightness, and Screen Lock .......................................4 Resetting Your nüvi ..................................4 Clearing User Information ........................4 Using the Anti-Theft Feature ....................5 Understanding the Menu Page ................6 Understanding the Map Page .................7 Understanding the Trip Information Page ................................7 Understanding the Turns Preview Page .....................................8 Understanding the Next Turn Page .........8 Finding Your Destination ..........................9 Finding an Address ................................10 Finding a Place Using Coordinates .......10 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name .. 11 Finding a Place Using the Map .............. 11 Expanding Your Search .........................12 Adding a Stop to Your Route .................13 Adding a Detour to Your Route ..............13 Stopping Your Route ..............................13 Understanding Favorites ........................14 Saving Places You Find .........................14 Finding Saved Places ............................14 Saving Your Current Location ................14 Setting a Home Location .......................14 Editing Saved Places .............................15 Listening to MP3 Files ...........................16 Playing Audible Books ...........................17 Viewing Pictures ...................................20 Using the World Clock ..........................21 Converting Currency .............................21 Converting Measurements ....................22 Using the Calculator .............................22 Favorites .............................................14 Travel Kit ............................................16 Main Pages ............................................6 iv nüvi 610/660 Owner's Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Using Bluetooth Technology ...........23 ® Calling a Number ...................................24 Calling a Place .......................................25 Receiving a Call .....................................25 Using Call Waiting..................................26 Transferring Audio to Your Phone ..........26 Using the Phone Book ...........................26 Using Call History ..................................27 Calling Home .........................................27 Using Voice Dial .....................................27 Using Status ..........................................28 Dropping a Connection ..........................28 Removing a Phone from the List ...........28 LED Blink Codes ....................................30 Viewing Traffic Incidents ........................30 Avoiding Traffic ......................................31 Purchasing an Additional Traffic Subscription .....................................32 Listening to the nüvi on an FM Stereo ...33 Switching between the nüvi and an FM Stereo ........................................33 FM Transmitter Tips ...............................34 Supported File Types .............................35 Loading Items to Your nüvi ....................36 Information about Your nüvi Drives ........38 Deleting Files from the nüvi ...................38 Customizing the nüvi .........................39 Restoring Settings .................................39 Changing the Map Settings ...................39 Changing the System Settings ..............40 Changing the Locale Settings ................41 Changing the Display Settings ...............42 Changing the Navigation Settings .........43 Changing the Bluetooth Settings ...........43 Changing the Traffic Settings .................44 Changing the Proximity Points Settings .................................44 Updating the nüvi Software ....................45 Purchasing and Loading Additional Map Data..........................................45 Using Safety Cameras ...........................46 Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ...........47 Optional Accessories .............................48 About GPS Satellite Signals ..................52 Mounting the nüvi on Your Dashboard ...53 Removing the nüvi and the Mount .........53 Removing the Cradle from the Mount ....53 Caring for Your nüvi ..............................54 Battery Information ...............................55 Troubleshooting .....................................56 Declaration of Conformity ......................59 Software License Agreement .................59 Specifications .........................................60 v Appendix .............................................45 Using FM Traffic..................................29 Using the FM Transmitter ..................33 Managing Files on Your nüvi .............35 Index ....................................................61 nüvi 610/660 Owner's Manual PREFACE Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. From the myGarmin Web site, you can do the following: · Register your Garmin unit. · Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see page 46). · Unlock optional maps. Return to myGarmin often for new Garmin product services. myGarminTM Tips and Shortcuts vi · To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back. · Touch and to see more choices. Touch and hold to scroll faster. · To learn more about the nüvi Bluetooth® technology or Travel Kit features, touch Help on the appropriate screen. · To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you do not need to use the nüvi for navigation. If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is off. · To adjust the audio or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power button. You can also touch on the Menu page. To adjust the volume or brightness, touch or . To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock, press the Power button. · To switch the audio output between the nüvi and an FM stereo (where available), quickly press the Power button twice. nüvi 610/660 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED What Is in the Box? · · · · · · · · GETTING STARTED nüvi unit Vehicle suction cup mount to mount the nüvi on your windshield. Carrying case to protect your nüvi from scratches and accidental screen taps. 12/24-Volt adapter to get power in your vehicle; or traffic receiver. AC charger (included with nüvi 660) to receive power from a wall outlet. USB cable to connect the nüvi to your computer. Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard. Yellow sheet that contains your unit's serial number, registration number for registering on Garmin's Web site, and unlock code for future reference. · Quick reference guide to help you get started. · Owner's manual (on CD-ROM) for more detailed product information. GPS antenna Power button SD card slot USB connector Microphone nüvi 610/660 Owner's Manual Suction cup mount Headphone jack 1 GETTING STARTED Mounting the nüvi on the Windshield 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 the Important Safety and Product Information guide for more details. To mount the nüvi on your dashboard, see page 53. To mount the nüvi using the suction cup mount: 1. Plug the power cable into the bottom of the mount. Plug the other end into a 12/24-Volt receptacle in your vehicle. 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. If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, secure the traffic antenna and suction cups to the windshield. Windshield Microphone jack 2 To remove your nüvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle up, and tilt the nüvi forward. nüvi 610/660 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Turning the nüvi On or Off Press and hold the Power button on the top of the nüvi. Charging the nüvi To charge the nüvi, use one of the following methods: Connect the nüvi ...