pocket-sized navigator Quest and Quest 2 ® ® owner's manual © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Corporation st 1200 East 151 Street, Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Taipei County, Taiwan Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 913/397.8282 Fax 44/0870.8501251 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®, AutoLocate®, Quest®, and TracBack® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. June 2006 Part Number 190-00556-10 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing one of the most versatile GPS navigation systems available! The Garmin® Quest® utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed mobile navigation system. Understanding GPS--describes the basics of GPS navigation and the features on the GPS Information page. Appendix--contains additional mounting instructions, specifications, and regulatory information. Index--provides key words to help you find information. About This Manual Manual Conventions This manual covers instructions for the Quest and the Quest 2. To get the most out of your new navigation system, go through this Owner's Manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. Introduction--contains the Table of Contents, Warnings and Cautions, and Care Information. Getting Started--provides information to help get you started. If you have never operated a Quest or any type of GPS navigation unit, try the tutorial on page 2. Basic Operation--teaches you how to use your Quest to find items, create routes, and initiate a TracBack®. Using the Main Pages--describes the Map page and other main pages of your Quest. Customizing your Quest--explains how to change your Quest's settings to meet your specific needs. Quest Owner's Manual Unless specified, all text and instructions apply to both the Quest and the Quest 2. This manual uses the term "select" when you need to choose an icon, button, or tab. To select something, use the Rocker pad to move the cursor (or highlighted area) to the position. To activate the selection, press the OK key. This manual uses the term WARNING to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This manual uses the term CAUTION to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices. i INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i Manual Conventions ........................................................................ i Warning ................................................................................... iv Caution ..................................................................................... v Caring for the Quest............................................................... vi Cleaning the Case ......................................................................... vi Cleaning the Screen ....................................................................... vi Storing Your Quest ........................................................................ vi Avoiding Theft ............................................................................... vi Using the Quest Responsibly ......................................................... vi Battery Temperature Warning ........................................................ vi If Your Quest Locks Up... ............................................................. vi Recycling Your Quest .................................................................... vi Introducing the Quest ............................................................. 1 A Tutorial .................................................................................. 2 Vehicle Installation .................................................................. 4 Removing the Quest and the Mount ............................................... 5 Using the Mounting Disk ............................................................... 5 Getting Started ........................................................................ 6 Turning the Quest On and Off ........................................................ 6 Adjusting the External Speaker Volume ......................................... 6 Turning Off Satellite Reception for Indoor Use ............................. 6 Using the Keys ........................................................................ 7 Selecting Options and Entering Data.............................................. 8 Using the On-screen Keyboard....................................................... 8 Basic Operation ...................................................................9 Unit Overview ......................................................................1 Finding Places and Routing to Them ................................... 9 Advanced Search Methods and Tips ............................................ 10 Finding an Address or Intersection .............................................. 11 Finding a City ............................................................................... 12 Finding an Exit ............................................................................. 12 Finding Recently-Found Places .................................................... 13 Planning a Trip.............................................................................. 14 My Locations ......................................................................... 15 Saving Your Favorite Places in "My Locations" .......................... 15 Editing a Saved Location .............................................................. 17 Organizing Saved Locations into Categories ............................... 17 Deleting Saved Locations ............................................................. 18 Finding My Locations .................................................................. 18 Setting Your Home Location ................................................ 19 Changing Your Home Location .................................................... 19 Using TracBack ..................................................................... 20 Following Your Track with the Compass Page............................. 21 Planning and Modifying Routes .......................................... 22 Planning a Route ........................................................................... 22 Saving a Route .............................................................................. 23 Deleting a Saved Route ................................................................ 23 Quest Owner's Manual ii INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Recalculating a Route ................................................................... 24 Adding a Detour ........................................................................... 24 Adding Via Points ......................................................................... 24 Avoiding Roads and Areas............................................................ 26 Customizing the Welcome Page .......................................... 41 Viewing Software and Unit Information .............................. 41 Understanding GPS...........................................................42 Using the Main Pages .......................................................28 Map Page................................................................................ 28 Zooming In and Out of the Map ................................................... 28 Panning the Map ........................................................................... 29 Viewing the Map Orientation ....................................................... 30 Data Fields .................................................................................... 30 Next Turn Page ...................................................................... 31 Current Route Page............................................................... 32 Trip Information Page ........................................................... 33 Customizing the Map Page................................................... 34 Layout Tab .................................................................................... 34 Map Tab ........................................................................................ 34 Line, Point, City, and Area Tabs ................................................... 35 Restoring Map Setup Default Settings ......................................... 35 Customizing the Display....................................................... 36 Customizing the Overall System Setup .............................. 37 Customizing the Route Settings .......................................... 38 Customizing the Units Settings ........................................... 39 Changing the Time Settings ................................................. 39 Changing the Track Setup .................................................... 40 The GPS Information Page ................................................... 42 Sky View and Signal Strength Bars .............................................. 43 Satellite Status Bar........................................................................ 44 Poor Satellite Reception Menu ..................................................... 44 Quest Shortcuts .................................................................... 45 Data Fields ............................................................................. 45 Adding Maps to Your Quest ................................................. 47 Purchasing Additional MapSource Maps ..................................... 47 Controlling Map Views on the Map Page..................................... 47 Changing Map Families When Finding Places ........................... 48 Specifications ........................................................................ 49 Changing the Fuse ........................................................................ 49 Product and Regulatory Information ................................... 50 Product Registration ..................................................................... 50 Contact Garmin............................................................................. 50 Software License Agreement ........................................................ 50 FCC Compliance .......................................................................... 51 Declaration of Conformity............................................................ 51 RSS-310 ........................................................................................ 51 Limited Warranty .......................................................................... 52 Appendix ............................................................................45 Customizing Your Quest ..................................................34 Index ...................................................................................53 iii Quest Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When installing the Quest in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver's view of the road ( ...