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.
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.
Introduction Introduction........................... i Manual Conventions.....................i nüvi® Tips and Shortcuts...............i myGarmin™ . ................................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.............................
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......
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.
Getting Started Getting Started See the product documentation in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Power key: Slide to the left to turn the nüvi on/off; slide to the right to lock the screen. Mini-USB connector Speaker Designed in USA Made in Taiwan Ì Ï 02 CAN 310 255w BLK 17W000000 RESET N9 Memory card slot (equipped for either an SD™ card or a microSD™ card) Reset button. See page 26. Button Locations The nüvi 200W series unit is shown in the image above.
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. Step 1: Mount Your nüvi 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.
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 3: Acquire Satellites 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.
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. to 2. Select a category.
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. you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the nüvi might not calculate a detour. Stopping the Route 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.
Where to? Where to? Finding an Address 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 ➊ ➋ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➌ 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 the state, country, or province, if necessary. 3.
Where to? note: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your nüvi, the button names can change and some steps could be ordered differently. Setting a Home Location Set your home location for the place you return to most often. 1. To set your home location, touch Where to? > (Favorites >) Go Home. 2. Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations.
Where to? Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to enter it. Touch to add a space. Touch to delete a character. Touch and hold to erase the entire entry. Touch Mode to select the keyboard language mode. Touch 123 to enter numbers and special characters. Finding Recently Found Places Your nüvi stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. The most-recently viewed places appear at the top of the list.
Where to? Fa�������� vorites You can save places in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them. Your home location is also stored in Favorites. Editing Saved Places 1. Touch Where to? > Favorites. 2. Touch Edit. 3. Touch an item to edit: Saving Your Current Location From the Map page, touch . Saving Places You Find 1. From the Go! page, touch Save. 2. Touch OK. The place is saved in Favorites. Finding Saved Places 1. Touch Where to?. 2. Touch Favorites.
Where to? Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. Touch Where to? > Browse Map. Tips for Browsing the Map • Touch the map, and drag to view different parts of the map. • Touch and to zoom in and out. • Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears pointing at the object. • Touch Save to save this location. • Touch Go! to navigate to the location. • If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your location to the selected location. (See page 20.
Where to? Searching ������ Near Another Location 1. Touch Where to? > Near…. 2. Select an option: • Where I Am Now—search near your current location. • A Different City—search near the city you enter. • My Current Route— search along your active route. • My Destination—search near your current destination. Navigating Off Road If you are not following roadways as you navigate, use Off Road mode. Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Route Preference > Off Road > OK.
Using the Map Using the Map Your route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. A checkered flag marks your destination. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route and provides new directions. ➊ Touch to view the turn list. ➋ Touch to zoom in and zoom out. Touch to save your current location. Touch to view the trip computer.
Using the Map Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the trip computer, touch the Speed field on the map. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Resetting the Trip Computer Reset the trip computer before beginning a trip. From the map, touch the Speed field. Touch Reset Trip to reset the information on the trip computer.
Managing Files Managing Files Loading Files Step 1: Insert a Memory Card (Optional) To insert or remove the memory card, press it in until it clicks. You can store files, such as JPEG image files, in the internal memory on the nüvi or on a memory card. Note: The nüvi is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or Windows NT®. It is also not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. This is a common limitation of most USB mass storage devices.
Managing Files Note: Some operating systems or computers with multiple network drives can not display the nüvi drives. See your operating system Help file to learn how to map the drives. Step 3: Transfer Files to Your nüvi Copy and paste files from your computer into the nüvi drives/ volumes. 1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 2. Highlight the file, and click Edit > Copy. 3. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/volume. 4. Click Edit > Paste.
Using the Tools Using the Tools The Tools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. From the Menu page, touch Tools (or ) to access the Tools menu. Settings For information about the settings, see pages 20–24. Help Touch Help to get information about using your nüvi. 16 Picture Viewer Use the picture viewer to view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi or on a memory card. 1. Touch Tools > Picture Viewer. 2. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. 3.
Using the Tools Calculator 1. Touch Tools > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number of your calculation. 3. Touch an operator (÷, ×, -, or +). 4. Enter the second number of your calculation. • Touch . to add a decimal. • Touch ± to make the number negative or positive. • Touch % to make the number a percent (0.01). • Touch C to clear the entry. 5. Touch =. 6. Touch C to perform a new calculation. Currency Converter 1. Touch Tools > Currency Converter. 2. Touch a currency button to change the currency. 3.
Using the Tools Updating Conversion Rates The nüvi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates. 1. Touch Tools > Currency Converter > Update. 2. Touch the rate you want to update. 3. Touch to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate, and touch Done. 4. Touch Save to finish. Tip: Touch Restore to use the original rate. 18 Unit Converter 1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Touch Conversion, select a type of measurement, and touch OK. 3.
Using the Tools World Clock 1. Touch Tools > World Clock. 2. To change a city listed, touch the city. 3. Select a new time zone (or city). Touch OK when done. 4. Touch World Map to view a map. 5. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. Touch World Clock to view the clocks again, or Back to exit.
Customizing the nüvi Customizing the nüvi 1. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch the setting you want to change. 3. Touch the button next to the setting name to change it. Usage Mode—specify how you will be navigating to optimize routes: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. Units—change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles. About—display the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, and the audio version number.
Customizing the nüvi Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display. Color Mode—select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route: Brightness—adjust the backlight brightness level. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your battery life.
Customizing the nüvi Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Time. Time Format—select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. Time Zone—select a time zone or nearby city from the list. Daylight Saving—set to On, Off , or Auto, if it is available. Restore—restore the original time settings. Setting the Languages Touch Tools > Settings > Language. Voice—change the language for voice prompts. Text—change all on-screen text to the selected language.
Customizing the nüvi Changing Security Settings Changing the Map Settings Garmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock™ to lock your nüvi. Enter a 4‑digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page 25. Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail can cause the map to redraw slower. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. Safe Mode—turn safe mode on or off.
Customizing the nüvi Vehicle—touch Change to change the icon used to display your position on the map. Touch the icon you want to use, and then touch OK. Download additional vehicle icons at www.garmin.com/vehicles. Map Info—view the maps and the version of each map loaded on your nüvi. Touch a map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map. Restore—restore the original map settings.
Appendix Appendix Avoiding Theft • To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the residue left on the windshield 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. Locking Your nüvi Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent system that locks your nüvi. Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the PIN or drive to the security location. 1. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. 2.
Appendix NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. Calibrating the Screen If the touch screen is not responding properly, calibrate the touch screen. 1. Turn off the nüvi. 2. Turn on the nüvi and hold the Power key to the left for about 30 seconds until the calibration screen appears (white screen with “Press dot”).
Appendix Updating the Software 1. Go to www.garmin.com /products/webupdater, and download WebUpdater to your computer. 2. Connect the nüvi to your computer using the mini-USB cable. 3. Run WebUpdater, and follow the on-screen instructions. After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your nüvi. Clearing User Data Caution: This deletes all user-entered information. 1.
Appendix Battery Information Charging Your nüvi To maximize the lifetime of the battery, do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. The battery icon in the corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the nüvi battery. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the nüvi until it is totally charged.
Appendix Changing the Fuse 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 unit will not charge in your vehicle, you might need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. End piece Silver tip 1. Unscrew the black, round end piece, Fuse and remove it. 2. Remove the fuse (glass and silver cylinder), and replace it with a 3 A fast-blow fuse. 3. Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the black end piece.
Appendix Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. Caution: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk. 2. Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the disk. 3. Place the disk on the dashboard. 4. Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk. 30 5.
Appendix drive or memory card drive. Refer to the MapSource Help file for more information. About GPS Satellite Signals Your nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in order to navigate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, your nüvi may not acquire satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your nüvi. When your nüvi has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are green .
Appendix To view your Custom POIs, touch Where to? > Extras > Custom POIs. To change the proximity alert settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts. To delete the Custom POIs from your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your computer. Open the Garmin\ poi folder in the nüvi drive or the memory card drive. Delete the file titled poi.gpi. Safety Cameras Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com for availability.
Appendix Garmin Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase an accessory, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. To use the travel guide, insert the memory card into your nüvi. Touch Where to? > Extras. Touch the name of your travel guide to open it. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your nüvi. In the USA, go to www.garmin.
Appendix Specifications nüvi 200 Series Physical size W × H × D: 3.8 × 2.8 × 0.8 in. (97 × 71 × 20 mm) Weight: 5.2 oz. (147.42 g) Display: 3.5" diagonal, 320 × 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 or SD card. Data stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB 2.
Appendix nüvi 200W Series Physical size W × H × D: 4.8 × 2.9 × 0.8 in. (122 × 74 × 20 mm) Weight: 6.1 oz. (172.9 g) Display: 4.3" diagonal, 480 × 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 stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB 2.
Appendix Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this nüvi product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to the Web site for your Garmin product at www.garmin.com. Software License Agreement BY USING THE nüvi, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem/Question Solution/Answer My nüvi never gets satellite signals. Take your nüvi out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on page 2. My nüvi does not charge in my vehicle. Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (see page 29).
Appendix Problem/Question Solution/Answer My battery gauge does not seem accurate. Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle). The touch screen is not responding to my touches. Calibrate the touch screen as described on page 26. How do I know my nüvi is in USB mass storage mode? When your nüvi is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a nüvi connected to a computer is shown. Also, you should see two new removable disk drives listed in My Computer.
Appendix Problem/Question Solution/Answer How can I find restaurants near the hotel I will be staying at in the future? 1. Touch Where To? > Near > A Different City (and enter your vacation destination). 2. Find the hotel, and touch Go!. 3. Touch Menu > Where To? > Near > My Destination. 4. Search for a restaurant. Restaurants nearest your hotel are listed first.
Index Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 23 A accessories 31, 32 additional maps 30 addresses 6 alarm clock 33 alerts safety camera 32 anti-theft feature 23, 25 audio version 20 avoiding road types 21 theft 25 B background color 21 battery 28, 37 status 3 battery information 28 bicycle navigation 20 brightness 21 40 browsing the map 10 C calculator 17 caring for your nüvi iv charging your nüvi 28, 37 clock for the world 19 computer connection 14 configuring 3 converting currency 17 units 18 coordinat
Index by name 7 near another location 11 recent selections 8 saved places (Favorites) 9 fuse, changing 29 G Garmin Lock 23, 25 Garmin Travel Guide 33 geocaching 10 Go! page options 6 go home 7 GPS about GPS 3, 31 off/on 20 H Help 16 home setting a location 7 J JPEG image files 14 K keyboard 8 language mode 8, 22 kilometers 20 L language settings 22 lithium-ion battery 28, 34, 35 locking screen 5 the nüvi 25 M map adding 30 browsing 10 detail level 23 enabling detail maps 24 Map Info button 24 se
Index mounting 2, 30 protecting iv resetting 26 O off road, routing 11, 21 on-screen keyboard 8 on-unit Help 16 output, audio 5 P pedestrian navigation mode 11, 20 PIN Garmin Lock 25 points of interest 7 custom 31 POI loader 14 position icon 24 proximity alerts 24 proximity points alerts 24 settings 24 42 R recently-found locations 8 registering 25 removing the mount 29 resetting the max speed 13 the trip data 13 your nüvi 26 routes adding a stop 5 mode 20 off road 21 preferences 21 simulating 20 st
Index T text language 22 time settings 22 time zone 22 tools 16–19 touch screen calibrating 26, 38 cleaning iv settings 21 Track Up 23 transferring files 15 trip computer 13 trip data, reset 13 troubleshooting 37 turn-by-turn directions 13 turn list 13 U USB 38 eject 15 mass-storage mode 14 user data, delete 27 V vehicle icon 24 via point, adding 5 voice language 22 W walking route 11, 20 WebUpdater 27 Where to? 6 world clock 19 Z zoom 10 unit ID 20 units, convert 18 updating maps 30 software 26
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008 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, SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com October 2008 190-00752-10 Rev.
