nüvifone™ M20 owner’s manual
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Introduction Introduction The nüvifone™ M20 is a multimedia mobile phone with integrated navigation and services. Get Support Go to www.garminasus.com for in-country support information. Register Your Product Register your product at www.garminasus.com to help us better support you. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Table of Contents Introduction................................ i Get Support........................................i Register Your Product........................i Get Started................................ 1 nüvifone Device Features................. 1 Install the SIM Card and the Battery..................................... 2 Charge the Battery........................... 3 Turn On Your nüvifone...................... 3 Mount the nüvifone in Your Vehicle...................................
Table of Contents Search for Locations.............. 19 Find an Address............................. 19 Set Your Home Location................. 19 Go! Page Options........................... 20 Change the Search Area................ 21 Find a Point of Interest................... 21 Find Fuel Prices ............................ 22 Check Flight Status........................ 22 Find Local Events........................... 23 Find Movie Times........................... 24 Find Parking........................
Table of Contents Invite a Friend................................. 40 Accept an Invitation........................ 40 View My Details.............................. 40 About Friend Status........................ 41 View Friends................................... 41 View Invited Friends....................... 41 Accept or Decline an Invitation....... 42 Hide Your Location......................... 42 Remove a Friend............................ 42 View Ciao! Networks...................... 42 Disable Ciao!.....
Table of Contents Play a Video................................... 57 Play a Video Stream....................... 58 Search for Files.............................. 70 Use the Camera...................... 59 Manage Wireless Connections....... 71 Turn Off the Phone......................... 71 Turn on Flight Mode....................... 71 Set Up a Wi‑Fi Connection............. 71 About Bluetooth.............................. 72 Exchange Files Using FTP............. 74 Take a Picture.........................
Table of Contents Change the Camera and Video Settings . ..................................... 84 View Device Information................. 87 View System Information................ 87 Restore the Default Settings.......... 87 Appendix................................. 88 nüMaps Guarantee™ ..................... 88 Additional Maps.............................. 88 Update the Software....................... 88 Reset the nüvifone......................... 88 Battery Information ........................
Get Started Get Started See the Important Safety and Product Information on page 92 for product warnings and other important information. Download the latest owner’s manual at www.garminasus.com/nuvifoneM20. nüvifone Device Features Camera lens (on back) Mini-USB connector for headphones, power, and computer connection Camera lens (not available on all devices) Stylus Volume up and down keys Hold key; Slide down to lock the screen.
Get Started Install the SIM Card and the Battery Warning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the device from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. 1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the nüvifone. Battery cover 2. Insert the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in the slot at the top of the battery compartment. Insert the notched corner of the SIM card first with the gold contacts facing down. SIM card Reset button 3.
Get Started Charge the Battery Charge the battery for up to four hours before using for the first time. If you completely discharge the battery, recharge it for at least 20 minutes before turning on your nüvifone. 1. Insert the plug into the AC power adapter, if necessary. 2. Plug the USB cable into the AC adapter. 3. Connect the mini-USB end of the USB cable to the mini-USB connector on the bottom of your nüvifone. 4. Plug in the AC adapter into a power outlet.
Get Started 4. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield. Suction cup mount Remove the nüvifone from the Cradle 1. Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle. 2. Tilt the nüvifone forward. Remove the Cradle from the Mount 5. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 6. Fit the gold contacts on the left side of your nüvifone into the cradle. 7. Tilt the nüvifone back until it snaps into the cradle. nüvifone 1. Turn the cradle to the right or left. 2.
Get to Know Your nüvifone Get to Know Your nüvifone Use the Home Screen The Home screen appears when you turn on your device. If you are not currently in a call, you can press the End key or tap > Today to return to the Home screen. Status bar. Tap an icon to view more information. Tap to open the Start menu. Application shortcut icons. Tap an icon to open the application. Current date and time. Tap to set the clock and alarms.
Get to Know Your nüvifone Use the Stylus The stylus is a pen-like device. To remove the stylus, pull it out of the lower-right corner on the back of your nüvifone. • Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen. • Single-tap an item to select or open it. • Tap and hold an item to see a menu. Scroll the Screen • Touch and drag your finger to slowly scroll the screen. • Touch, drag, and quickly remove your finger to continue scrolling the menu after removing your finger.
Get to Know Your nüvifone Open the Start Menu Tap to open the Start menu, which provides access to the programs, settings, and the Help file. Learn More 1. Tap > Help. 2. Tap Search and enter a search term. 3. Tap a topic. Lock Your nüvifone You can lock the touchscreen on your nüvifone to prevent accidental taps. 1. With the nüvifone turned on, slide down the Hold key on the right side of the nüvifone. 2. Slide up the Hold key to unlock your nüvifone.
Get to Know Your nüvifone Status Bar Icons The icons along the top of the screen indicate the status of various system items. Some icons you can tap to access more information. Type Icon Description Call in progress Call status Call forwarded Call on hold Missed call GPRS available General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) connection status* * This icon depends on your location and mobile service provider.
Get to Know Your nüvifone Messaging status New message New voicemail message Battery fully charged Battery status Battery partially charged Battery charging Battery low No cellular phone service Signal status No signal Number of bars indicate signal strength Phone off ActiveSync synchronization in progress ActiveSync® connection status Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active Synchronization error nüvifone M20 Owner’s Manual
Get to Know Your nüvifone Sound status Wi‑Fi status Bluetooth technology headset connection Sound on Sound off Wi‑Fi is available Wi‑Fi connected Bluetooth stereo headset connected Hands-free on Roaming service Roaming service. This icon appears if you have the international roaming feature.
Enter Data Enter Data Use the Input Panel When you start an application or tap a field that requires you to input data, the Input Panel icon appears. Select a Different Input Method Not all methods are available in all regions. 1. Tap to open the Input Panel options. 2. Tap an input method. 3. Tap . Use the On-screen Keyboard 1. Tap to open the Input Panel. 2. Tap the keys on the on-screen keyboard to enter. 3. Tap to close the keyboard.
Enter Data Write capital letters in the left side of the box. Write lower case letters in the middle. Write numbers in the right side of the box. Use the Transcriber Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that also recognizes numbers and symbols. Transcriber is not available in all languages. Tap the screen where you want the text to appear. Use the stylus to write legibly on the screen. The handwriting is converted to text after you lift the stylus from the screen. Write and Draw Your Notes 1.
Use the Phone Use the Phone Open the Phone Application Use one of the following methods to open the phone application: • Press the Send key. • From the Home screen, tap Call. Dial a Number 1. Press the Send key. 2. Tap to open the keypad. 3. Dial the number. Note: Tap and hold * to enter a , (comma) and 0 to enter a + (plus sign). 4. As you dial, a list appears showing similar numbers you have dialed. • Tap to view the entire list. • Tap a number in the list to select the number.
Use the Phone Use In-Call Options Note—write a note related to this call. You can view the note by tapping the call in your call history. Contacts—view your contacts. History—view your call history. —view the following options: While you are in a call, the following options appear: Speaker—activate the speakerphone. Mute—mute the audio input. Hold—place the current call on hold. Swap—change between the current call and the call on hold, if you are on call waiting.
Use the Phone Receive a Call Tap Answer to answer the call. Tap Ignore to reject the call or send the call to voicemail, if voicemail is set up. If the nüvifone is locked, complete the puzzle to answer or ignore the call. Call Voicemail 1. Press the Send key. 2. Tap . 3. Tap and hold 1. Place a Conference Call If you answer a call while you are already on another call, the original call is placed on hold. 1. Place a call to the first phone number. 2. Tap Hold. 3.
Use the Phone Speak Privately During a Conference Call You can speak privately with another member of the conference call. 1. During the conference call, tap More > Private. 2. Tap a phone number. The other members of the conference call can continue to speak to each other. 3. To end the private conversation, tap > Conference Call. Place a Video Call Video calling is not available on all nüvifone devices. 1. Place a call. 2. Tap . 3.
Use the Phone View Call History 1. Press the Send key. 2. Tap , if necessary. 3. Tap a number or a contact in the list to view your call history for that number or contact. 4. If a call in the list is marked with , tap the call to view the notes associated with that call. 5. Select an option: • Tap Call or press the Send key to place a call. • Tap Video Call to place a video call. • Tap More to view contact information, if available. • Tap > Save as Contact to save the phone number as a contact.
Use the Phone Search for a Contact 1. Press the Send key. 2. Tap > . 3. Enter the contact name, and tap Done. 4. Tap More to search your company directory or the white pages. Search Your Company Directory You can search your company directory, if available. You must first set up the device to use your company’s Microsoft Exchange Server. An active Internet connection is required. Search the White Pages You can search the regional white pages. White pages are not available in all areas.
Search for Locations Search for Locations The Search menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. Find an Address note: Depending on the version of the built-in map data on your device, the button names and order of steps could be different than the steps below. 1. Tap Search > Address. 2. If necessary, select the state, country, or province. 3. To search all cities, tap Search All Cities.
Search for Locations Go! Page Options After you find a location, an information page appears, displaying the address and the phone number (if known) of the location. Tap for the following options: • Save to Favorites—save the location to Favorites, which is a collection of your favorite locations. • Send Location—send the location to other users as a location message. • Find Nearby—search for other locations near this one. • Connected Services—view connected services for the location.
Search for Locations Change the Search Area By default, your nüvifone finds locations near your current location. Find a Location Near Your Route 1. Tap Search. 2. Tap > Near. 3. Tap the appropriate option, and then tap Done. Find a Location Near a Different City 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap Search. Tap > Near. Tap Near Other. Tap Spell City or Browse Map. Find the location, and then tap Done.
Search for Locations Find Fuel Prices This service is available as a paid Connected Services subscription. Fuel prices are not available in all areas. A data connection is required for this feature. 1. Tap Search > Points of Interest > Fuel > Fuel Prices. 2. Tap a fuel type. A list of fuel prices near your current location appears. 3. To sort the list by lowest price, tap Sort. To sort by distance, tap Sort again. 4. Tap an item in the list.
Search for Locations • Arrivals—tap an airline, and then tap a flight in the list. 5. If your flight has multiple connections, tap > Show Next Leg, and then tap the next flight. Tip: You can also check flight status under Connected Services > Flight Status. Find Local Events You can search for upcoming events, including art shows, musical performances, and sporting events. This service is available as a paid Connected Services subscription. Local events are not available in all areas.
Search for Locations Find Movie Times This service is available as a paid Connected Services subscription. Movie times are not available in all areas. A data connection is required for this feature. 1. Tap Search > Points of Interest > Entertainment > Movie Times. 2. Tap the arrows or the date to select a different date, if necessary. 3. Tap Find by Movie Title or Find by Movie Theater. 4. Tap a movie title and a theatre. 5.
Search for Locations Find a Location Using Local Search Local search enables you to search for the most current location information. Local Search is not available in all areas. A data connection is required for this feature. Tip: You can also search using Local Search under Connected Services > Local Search. Spell a Location Name or Category In addition to searching by spelling the name of a location, you can also spell the names of categories, like “salon” or “coffee.” 1. Tap Search > Local Search. 2.
Search for Locations 2. A list of photographs from nearby locations appears. To find photographs near a different location, tap > Near, and select a location. 3. Tap a photograph in the list. Tip: You can also find Panoramio pictures under Connected Services > Panoramio Photos. Find Favorites 1. Tap Search > Favorites. 2. To search by name, tap Spell, enter all or part of the name. 3. Tap the favorite you want. 26 Find Recently-Found Locations The nüvifone stores the last 40 locations you have found.
Search for Locations Find Intersections 1. Tap Search > Intersection. 2. If necessary, select the state, country, or province. 3. To search all cities, tap Search All Cities. You can also tap Spell City, enter all or part of the name, and then tap the city. 4. Enter all or part of the first street name or number and then tap the street. 5. Enter all or part of the second street name or number and then tap the street. 6. Tap the correct intersection in the list.
Search for Locations Find Custom POIs Send a Found Location You can create or download Custom POI lists and install them on your device using Garmin POI Loader software available at www.garminasus.com/poiloader. See the POI Loader Help file for more information. 1. Find a location. 2. On the Go! page, tap > Send Location. 3. Tap a contact. 4. Tap an account. 5. To attach a map of your location, tap Yes. • Use the map tools to adjust the map scale or to pan to a different location.
Search for Locations Navigate to an Appointment Find Selected Text 1. From your calendar, tap an appointment. 2. Tap Menu > Location Info. 3. Select an option to find the appointment location. 3. Tap the location. 4. Tap Go!. 1. Drag to select the text. 2. Tap . 3. Select an option: • Name—search for the item by name. • Address—search for the item by address. • Local Search—search for the location on the Internet. 4. Tap an item in the list. You can create a route to an appointment in your calendar.
Follow Your Route Follow Your Route After you select a location and tap Go!, your nüvifone creates a route to the location. Your route is marked with a magenta line. If you depart from the original route, your nüvifone recalculates the route and provides new directions. A speed limit icon may appear as you travel on major roadways. This icon displays the current speed limit of the roadway. ➊ ➌ ➋ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➊ Tap to view the next turn. ➋ Tap to view the route details. ➌ Tap to view the Traffic menu.
Follow Your Route See the Next Turn When you are navigating a route, you can view the turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach the turn. 1. While navigating to a destination, tap the turn bubble on the map, or tap any turn in the turn list. 2. Tap the arrows to see more turns in the route. View Details of the Route When you are navigating a route, you can view all of the turns for your entire route and the distance between turns. 1.
Follow Your Route About the Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. If you make frequent stops, leave your nüvifone turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Open the Trip Computer Use one of the following methods to open the trip computer: • Tap Speed on the map. • Tap > Programs > Tools > Trip Computer. 32 Reset the Trip Computer Reset the trip computer before beginning a trip. 1.
Follow Your Route Save My Current Location Edit the Active Route 1. Tap View Map. 2. Tap the lower-right data field. 3. Tap > Save. Take a Detour 1. While navigating a route, tap 2. Tap Detour. . 1. While navigating a route, tap the text bar on top of map. 2. Tap > Edit. 3. Tap Add Start Point or Add End Point. 4. Select a method to select a via point. 5. Tap Done when finished. The nüvifone attempts to get you back on your original route as quickly as possible.
Follow Your Route 3. Tap Save Active Route. 4. Tap OK. Plan a Route 1. Tap Tools > Manage My Data > Routes. 2. Tap Create New Custom Route. 3. Select a starting point. 4. Select a final destination. 5. Add via points as necessary, or tap None. 6. Tap your route calculation preference. 7. Tap > Save to save the route, or tap Go! to save and navigate the route. > 3. Tap a route, and then tap Edit. 4. Delete the route or make changes as needed. Navigate a Saved Route 1.
Follow Your Route Simulate a Route If the GPS is off, you can simulate driving a route. 1. Tap > Settings > Navigation > GPS > GPS Status. 2. Tap > Disable GPS. 3. Find a destination and tap Go!. 4. Tap Tools > Simulate Route. Avoid a Road or Area 1. Tap > Settings > Navigation > Routing > Avoidance Setup > > Custom > Add New Road or Add New Area. 2. Select the road or area you want to avoid, and tap Next. 3. Tap OK to save the avoidance. Edit Avoidances 1.
Use the Navigation Tools Use the Navigation Tools 3. Tap + to zoom in. Tap - to zoom out. 4. Tap a location on the map, and then tap for more options. Open the Where Am I? Page The Where Am I? page displays information about your current location. This is a helpful feature if you need to tell emergency personnel your location. Browse the Map 1. Use one of the following methods to open the Browse Map: • Tap > Programs > Tools > Browse Map. • Tap View Map, and then tap the vehicle icon. 2.
Use the Navigation Tools Work with Favorites Save a Location as a Favorite 1. Find the item you want to mark as a favorite. 2. On the Go! page, tap > Save to Favorites. Edit Favorites Assign a Category 1. Tap > Programs > Tools > Manage My Data > Favorites. 2. Tap a location, and then tap Change Categories. 3. Tap one or more categories, and then tap Done. 1. Tap > Programs > Tools > Manage My Data > Favorites. 2. Tap a favorite, and then select an option. 3. Make changes as needed.
Use the Navigation Tools 4. Tap Show Active Track on Map. 5. Tap Enabled to view the active track on the map while it is being recorded. After you record tracks, you can save them and view them on the map. Save a Track 1. Tap > Programs > Tools > Manage My Data > Tracks. 2. Tap Save Active Track. 3. Tap Save. After you save a track, it is recommended that you clear the track memory by tapping Clear Active Track. Saved tracks appear on the map automatically. 38 View and Edit a Saved Track 1.
Ciao! Ciao!™ Ciao! periodically sends your location to our partner networks and downloads the most recent location of your friends. This application only submits your location when you tell it to, unless you enable automatic updates. A data connection is required for this feature. Register Your Device Before you join Ciao! for the first time, you must first register your device. 1. Tap Ciao!. 2. Read and accept the on-screen messages. 3. Tap Register. The Web browser launches. 4.
Ciao! Invite a Friend 1. Tap Ciao! > Invite. 2. Tap an option to enter a phone number. 3. Tap the button under Friend’s Country, and select a country. 4. Tap Send Invite. 5. Select the network your friend is using. If your friend is using Ciao!, you can select any network in the list. Tap OK. Accept an Invitation When you receive an invitation, a message appears on the screen. 1. Select the invitation in your list of friends. 2. Tap Accept. 3. Tap Yes to allow the friend to view your location.
Ciao! About Friend Status Trusted—if the list shows the distance and direction to the friend, that friend is “trusted.” The friend has accepted an invitation from you, or you have accepted an invitation from the friend. Invited—you have invited the friend, but he or she has not accepted or declined the invitation. Pending—the friend has invited you, but you have not accepted or declined the invitation. View Friends 1. Tap Ciao!. 2. Tap a friend in the list.
Ciao! Accept or Decline an Invitation View Ciao! Networks 1. Tap Ciao!. 2. Tap a Pending friend in the list. 3. Tap Accept or Decline. 1. Tap Ciao! > > Privacy. 2. Tap > Networks. 3. Tap a hyperlink to view a network Web site in the Web browser. Hide Your Location Disable Ciao! Tap Ciao! > > Hide. Your current location is hidden from your friends. To stop hiding, tap Ciao! > Stop Hiding. Remove a Friend > 1. Tap Ciao!. 2. Tap a friend in the list, and tap > Remove. 3. Tap Yes. 42 1.
Use Connected Services Use Connected Services About Connected Services Use Connected Services to search for location-relevant information such as live weather data, flight status, and Panoramio photos. You can also access local search using the Internet. Not all services are available in all areas. Additional services are available with a subscription. For more information, go to www.garminasus.com. Your Connected Services account is activated automatically on most phones.
Use Connected Services About the Traffic Icon When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in the upper-left corner of the Map page. The traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions on your route or the road you are currently travelling. routes exist. Green—traffic is flowing freely. Manually Avoid Traffic on Your Route Yellow—moderate traffic congestion. Red—very slow or stop-and-go traffic.
Use Connected Services View the Traffic Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads. 1. On the Map page, tap the traffic icon. 2. Tap Show Traffic Map. To return to the normal map, tap the traffic icon, and then tap Show Normal Map. View Traffic Delays 1. On the Map page, tap the traffic icon. 2. Tap Traffic Search to view a list of traffic delays. 3. Tap an item in the list to view the delay on a map and details about the delay.
Use Connected Services 1. Tap Connected Services > Safety Cameras. 2. Tap a region or regions in the list, and then tap Done. Use the White Pages This service is available as a paid Connected Services subscription. A data connection is required for this feature. Find by Name in White Pages 1. Tap Connected Services > White Pages > By Name. 2. Enter the last name, and tap Done. 3. Enter the first name (optional), and tap Done. 4. Enter the postal code, if necessary. 5.
Send Messages Send and Receive Messages Your regular messaging fees apply when sending and receiving messages. Send an SMS/Text Message 1. From the Home screen, tap Message. 2. Tap Menu > New > Text Message. 3. Enter a recipient, or tap Menu > Add Recipient to select from your Contacts list. 4. Enter the text message. 5. Tap Send. Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap Message. 2. Tap Menu > New > Multimedia Message. 3. Tap Select. 3.
Send Messages Send a Location Message Location messages allow you to send your current location information to other people. Caution: Use caution when sharing your location information with others. 1. Create a message, and then tap Menu > Location Info. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. To attach a map of your location, tap Yes. • Use the map tools to adjust the map scale or to pan to a different location. • Tap Preview to view the map, and then tap OK. 4. To edit the message, tap . 5.
Send Messages Forward a Message 1. Tap Message. 2. Tap a message, and then tap Menu > Reply/Forward > Forward. 3. Enter the addresses to which you want to forward the message. Delete Messages 1. Tap Message. 2. Tap a message, and then tap Menu > Delete. The message is moved to the Deleted Item folder. To recover a deleted message, move the message back from the Deleted Item folder. To empty the Deleted Item folder, tap Menu > Tools > Empty Deleted Items.
Send Messages Send an E-mail Message Tap E-mail. Tap an e-mail account. Tap Menu > New. Enter an e-mail address in the To field, or tap Menu > Add Recipient to select from your Contacts list. If you are sending a message to more than one recipient, separate the e-mail addresses with a semicolon (;). 5. Enter your message in the message field. 6. When finished, tap Send. 1. 2. 3. 4. If you are working offline, e-mail messages are saved to the Outbox folder and sent the next time you connect.
Search the Internet Search the Internet 1. Tap Browser. 2. Enter a search term or URL. 3. Tap the Web site you want to open. Use Internet Sharing Use Internet Sharing to allow your computer to use the nüvifone Internet connection. Internet Sharing eliminates the need to have a separate data plan for Internet on your computer. Your regular Internet and data transfer charges apply. 1. Tap > Programs. 2. Tap Internet Sharing. 3. Connect your nüvifone to your computer using the USB cable. 4.
Read the News Read the News Newstation delivers breaking news and headline news to your device by retrieving the most current news from various Internet news sources. Your device must be connected to the Internet to use Newstation. Update News Articles Automatically Update Articles 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Select an option to set the automatic update parameters. 52 Manually Update Articles 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap a category. 3. Tap Menu. 4.
Read the News Create a New Category 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap Menu > New Category. 3. Enter a category name. Add a Channel 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap a category. 3. Tap Menu > New Channel. 4. Select an import method: • Tap Input from URL, enter the URL address, and tap Next. • Tap Import from a file > Next. Select a folder and a file. Select a channel, and tap Next. 5. Select a category for this new channel. 6. Tap Finish. nüvifone M20 Owner’s Manual Edit a Channel 1.
Play Music Play Music The music player supports the following file types: • MP3 • WMA • AAC/AAC+ • WAV The music library automatically includes all songs you have saved in all of the following locations: • My Documents\My Music • My Storage\MUSIC • MUSIC For more information on copying files from your computer to your device, see ActiveSync Help on your computer. 54 Play a Song 1. Tap Music > . 2. Tap a category. Drag the bar at the top of the screen to show more categories. 3.
Play Music Save a Song as a Ring Tone Tap Music > . Select a song. Tap > Save as Ring Tone. Tap and drag the pointers to select the portion of the song you want to save as a ring tone. 5. Tap Preview to play a preview of the selected portion of the song. 6. Tap Save. 1. 2. 3. 4. nüvifone M20 Owner’s Manual Play a Playlist Tap Music > > Playlists.
View Pictures and Videos View Pictures and Videos The Media Gallery supports the following file types: • JPEG • PNG • BMP • 3GP • WMV • MP4 The Media Gallery automatically displays files you have saved in the following locations: • My Documents\My Pictures • My Storage\My Pictures For more information on copying files from your computer to your device, see ActiveSync Help on your computer. 56 View a Picture 1. Tap Media Gallery. 2. Tap a category and a subcategory, if necessary. 3.
View Pictures and Videos View a Slideshow 1. Tap Media Gallery. 2. Tap a picture. 3. Tap the screen to view additional buttons. 4. Tap . • Rotate the device to change the orientation of pictures in the slideshow. • To move forward or backward through the slides, drag the screen or press the Navigation key right or left. • Tap the screen to display the Slideshow controls. nüvifone M20 Owner’s Manual Play a Video Tap Media Gallery. Tap a category. Tap a video. Tap Play.
View Pictures and Videos Play a Video Stream 1. Tap > Programs > Streaming Player. 2. Tap Open. 3. Tap Connect with tracking history or manual input, manually enter the stream hyperlink, or select it from the drop-down list in the History link. 4. To select a link from a bookmark, tap Connect with Bookmark. 5. Tap Connect to start streaming. Adjust Playback Volume • Tap Volume up + to increase the volume or tap Volume down - to decrease the volume of Streaming Player.
Use the Camera Use the Camera Take a Picture 1. Tap Camera. 2. Aim the viewfinder. 3. Tap + and – to zoom in and zoom out. 4. Tap the center of the screen to focus automatically. 5. Press the center Navigation key to take a picture. 6. Tap Camera to take more pictures, or tap Menu for the following options: • Save to Contacts—select a contact, and save the picture for that contact. • Send via MMS • Send via e-mail • Open in Media Gallery—view the picture.
Use the Camera Record a Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 60 Tap Camera. Tap . Tap or . Tap + and – to zoom in and zoom out. Tap the center of the screen to focus automatically. Press the center Navigation key to begin recording the video. Press the center Navigation key or tap Stop to stop recording the video. Tap Camera to record more videos.
Organize Your Life Organize Your Life Synchronize your phone with your computer to keep your task list and calendar up-to-date in both locations. Use the Calendar Use the calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can also set the calendar to remind you of your appointments. If you use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize appointments between your phone and computer. Schedule an Appointment 1. From the Home screen, tap Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment.
Organize Your Life View the Appointments for Today 1. Tap > Programs > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > Go to Today. To view your agenda for a specific date, tap Menu > Go to Date. Tap the date to view. Use Tasks The task list is your “things to do” list. A task that has been marked as high priority is preceded by an exclamation mark, and a low priority task is marked by a downwardpointing arrow. Overdue tasks are displayed in bold red. 62 Create a Task 1. Tap > Programs > Tasks > Menu > New Task. 2.
Organize Your Life Set the Clock and Alarms The current date and time appear on the Home screen. By default, the clock is automatically set to your current time zone. Use one of the following methods to open the Clock and Alarms settings: • Tap the date and time on the Home screen. • Tap > Settings > Advanced Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms. Set the Clock Automatically 1. Tap the date and time on the Home screen. 2. Select the Set Automatically check box. 3. Tap OK to save your changes.
Organize Your Life Set the Clock Manually 1. Tap the date and time on the Home screen. 2. Clear the Set Automatically check box. 3. Tap Home to set the clock for your home location, or Visiting to set the clock for a location you are visiting. 4. Tap the time zone, and select a time zone. 5. Tap the hours or minutes, and then tap the arrows, or press the Navigation key to set the time. 6. Tap AM or PM, and then tap the arrows or press the Navigation key to change the value. 7.
Organize Your Life Edit or Delete an Alarm 1. Tap the date and time on the Home screen. 2. Tap the Alarms tab. 3. Tap an alarm, and then tap Edit or Delete. Display the Clock in the Status Bar 1. Tap the date and time on the Home screen. 2. Tap the More tab. 3. Select the Display the clock on the title bar in all programs check box. Convert Currency A data connection is required for this feature. 1. Tap > Programs > Tools > Currency Converter. 2.
Organize Your Life Microsoft® Office Mobile Your device comes with preinstalled Microsoft Office Mobile applications. Use these applications like you would normally use the Office applications on your computer. To access these applications, tap > Office Mobile. Select the appropriate application to use. Excel® Mobile Create, view, and edit spreadsheets on your device using Excel® Mobile. Any editing or formatting you have done to an Excel Mobile file is kept intact when you open the file on your computer.
Synchrone Your nüvifone Synchronize Your nüvifone You can synchronize contents and transfer data between your device and your computer using Microsoft® ActiveSync on Windows® XP operating systems. During synchronization, ActiveSync compares the data in your device with the data in your computer or Exchange Server, and updates all data with recent changes. For detailed information about ActiveSync, see the Active Sync Help file.
Synchrone Your nüvifone Synchronize Using the USB Cable 1. Install ActiveSync on your computer. 2. Connect the mini-USB plug to the mini-USB connector on the bottom of the device. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. 4. If the USB Connection Mode page appears, tap ActiveSync > OK. ActiveSync synchronizes your device. NOTE: You can only synchronize media files, such as music and video files, using a USB cable.
Synchrone Your nüvifone Synchronize with an Exchange Server ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or mobile network with Microsoft Exchange Server, which allows you to sync your e-mail messages. Your mobile phone service or company must be running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync. For detailed information about ActiveSync, see the Active Sync Help file.
Synchrone Your nüvifone Backup and Restore Files IMPORTANT: Some system functions may be suspended or terminated during the backup process or the restore process. When finished, reset your device to revive suspended functions. Backup Note: If you enter a password when you create the backup file, you will need the password to restore the backup file. > Programs > Backup. 1. Tap 2. Tap Backup. 3. Select the items you want to back up, and tap Next. 4.
Get Connected Get Connected Manage Wireless Connections 1. Tap > Wireless Manager or tap > Settings > Wireless Manager. Wireless Manager shows the connection status of your device. 2. Tap an option to enable or disable it. The icon is yellow when enabled, and white when disabled. Change Connection Settings 1. Tap > Settings > Wireless Manager > Settings. 2. Select an option to adjust those settings. 3. Tap Auto Switch Settings to set up the times to turn on and off features of the device.
Get Connected Enable Wi‑Fi Sharing With Wi‑Fi Sharing on, you can share your network connection with others, making your device a Wi‑Fi router. When Wi‑Fi Sharing is on, you cannot use the Internet on your device. 1. Tap > Settings > Wireless Manager. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi Sharing. 3. Tap OK > Connect. 4. Use one of the following methods to end Wi‑Fi Sharing: • From the Wi‑Fi Sharing page, tap Menu > Exit. • Tap > Settings > Wireless Manager > Wi‑Fi Sharing.
Get Connected Make a Device Visible Other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can detect your device and attempt to beam information to it, establish a partnership, or use a Bluetooth service. 1. Tap > Settings > Advanced Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth > Mode tab. 3. Select the Turn on Bluetooth check box, select the Make this device visible to other devices check box, and then tap OK.
Get Connected devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on. Send and Receive Files 1. Pair and connect the nüvifone with the device you want to exchange files with. 2. Tap > Programs > File Explorer. 3. Select the Bluetooth Neighborhood folder. A list of all available file transfer servers appears. 4. Select one of the servers to set up a Bluetooth connection. The files in the File Transfer root directory are displayed. 5. Copy and paste the files as needed.
Customize Your nüvifone Customize Your nüvifone Adjust the Backlight Adjust the Brightness 1. Tap > Settings > Advanced Settings > System tab > Brightness. 2. Adjust the brightness. Adjust the Backlight Timeout 1. Tap > Settings > Advanced Settings > System tab > Backlight. 2. Adjust the how the backlight operates when the device is running on battery power and on external power. Align the Screen Align the screen to ensure that the item you tap on the screen is selected. 1.
Customize Your nüvifone Change the Lock Settings 1. Tap > Settings > Advanced Settings > Personal tab > Lock. 2. Select an option: • Puzzle Lock—complete a puzzle to unlock the screen. • Simple PIN Password—enter a 4-character PIN to unlock the screen. • Strong Alphanumeric Password—enter a 7character password to unlock the screen. 3. Tap OK to save the changes. Set Up Auto Cleaner Use Auto Cleaner to close the running applications you are not using. 1.
Customize Your nüvifone Change the Appearance Edit the Home Screen Shortcuts You can include up to 18 shortcuts on the Home screen. 1. Use one of the following methods to open the Home screen edit page: • Tap > Settings > Home Screen. • Tap and hold any shortcut in the middle section of the Home screen for two seconds. 2. Drag an icon to a new location or to the trash can. 3. To add an icon, tap . Select an application, and tap Add. 4. Tap to save your changes. Change the Home Screen Theme 1.
Customize Your nüvifone Customize the Call Settings Change the Profile 1. Tap > Settings > Sound > Profile. 2. Tap a profile to use. Set the Ring Tone 1. Tap > Settings > Sound > Ring Tone. 2. Select a ring tone. 3. Tap Play to play the selected ring tone. Set the Ring Type 1. Tap > Settings > Sound > Ring Type. 2. Tap a ring type, such as Vibrate. 78 Change the Advanced Sound Settings 1. Tap > Settings > Sound > Advanced. 2. Select the items you want to hear a sound for.
Customize Your nüvifone Configure Your Phone Network Profile If the network settings for your phone service provider are not detected when you install the SIM card, you can select the network. GPRS, WAP, and MMS settings are also configured by the Network Setting. Automatic Configuration 1. Tap > Settings > Advanced Settings > Connections tab > Network Setting. 2. Tap Auto Detect to detect the mobile phone service provider (operator) according to your SIM card. 3. Tap Done. 2. Select your country. 3.
Customize Your nüvifone Use SMS Cell Broadcast If SMS Cell Broadcast is supported by your service provider and region, you can receive text messages broadcast to multiple subscribers in the area. 1. Tap > Settings > Advanced Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Channels tab. 2. Select the Enable SMS Cell Broadcast check box. 3. Tap Set Languages, select one or more languages, and tap OK. 4. Tap Set Channels, select one or more channels, and tap OK. Add a New Channel 1.
Customize Your nüvifone • Auto Zoom—select Enabled to have the map automatically zoom to show the next turn on the map. • Show Speed Limit—select Yes to display the speed limit as you travel on major roadways. • Metro Areas—select Enabled to shade metropolitan areas of the map. • Vehicle—select an icon used to display your position on the map. • Outline Detailed Maps— select Yes to display lines around the built-in detailed maps. • Lat/Lon Grid—select Enabled to display the latitude/longitude grid.
Customize Your nüvifone • Avoidance Setup—select the types of roads or areas you want to avoid in routes. the nüvifone avoids using these items in a route unless there is no alternative. See page 35. Change the Audio Settings 1. Tap > Settings > Navigation > Audio. 2. Tap a setting to adjust it. • Voice Prompt—turn on and off the vocal navigation prompts. • Attention Tone—turn on and off the tone that is sounded before a navigation prompt. Adjust the Proximity Points Settings 1.
Customize Your nüvifone When your vehicle is moving, safe mode disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. Change the Location Format and Map Datum 1. Tap > Settings > Navigation > General. 2. Tap a setting to adjust it. • Location Format—select a format for the latitude and longitude coordinates that matches the paper map you are using. If you select User UTM Grid, enter the appropriate coordinate information.
Customize Your nüvifone • Auto Update—select how the nüvifone automatically updates the GPS information. • Update When Sync—select whether the nüvifone automatically updates the GPS information when you sync the nüvifone to your computer. • GPS Data Update—view the information for the last time the GPS data was updated. Tap Update to update the GPS data now. • GPS Status—view information about the GPS satellites your device is receiving and their signal strength.
Customize Your nüvifone —turn on when taking close up photos. —select a count-down time for taking self-portraits. —select to take 1 (Off), 4, or 9 images with one press of the center Navigation key. —open the advanced Camera settings page. Tip: To quickly adjust these settings, tap the corresponding icon along the top of the screen. Change the Advanced Camera Settings 1. Tap Camera > Menu > . 2. Tap the Camera tab. 3. Adjust the following settings: • Picture Quality—select a quality.
Customize Your nüvifone • Effect—select an effect: Normal, Black-and-White, Negative, or Sepia. • Brightness, Sharpness, and Saturation—adjust the settings as needed. • Default—restore the original settings. Change the General Camera Settings 1. Tap Camera > Menu > . 2. Tap the General tab. 3. Adjust the settings: • Save To—select the location to which you want to save the pictures you take. • AC Frequency—select a frequency. • Metering Mode—select a metering mode.
Customize Your nüvifone • Include Audio when recording Video—select the box to include audio, or clear the check box to record video without audio. View Device Information The About page contains information about the nüvifone, including software version, unit ID, and copyright information. 1. Tap > Settings > About. 2. Select an option. View System Information 1. Tap > Settings > Advanced Settings > System tab > System Information. 2. Tap the Device Info tab and the Version tab.
Appendix Appendix nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your nüvifone at www.garminasus.com within 60 days of acquiring satellites and driving with your nüvifone. You are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 60 days after the first time you drive with your nüvifone. Additional Maps You can purchase additional maps for your nüvifone. To see a list of maps that are compatible with your nüvifone, go to (www.garminasus .
Appendix Maximize the Battery Life • Turn down the backlight at > Settings > Advanced Settings > System tab. • Do not leave your nüvifone in direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. Replace the Battery If you need to replace the battery in the nüvifone, use an SBP-20 lithiumion battery. For more information on purchasing a replacement battery, go to www.garminasus.com. CAUTION: Only use the correct battery type. Using an incorrect battery may present a risk of explosion.
Appendix Change the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable Caution: When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position. If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. 1. Unscrew the end piece, and remove it. 2. Remove the fuse (glass and silver cylinder), and replace with a 1A fast blow fuse of the same size. 3.
Appendix Specifications Physical size (W × H × D): 52.57 × 95.3 × 12.8 mm (2.31 × 3.75 × 0.504 in.) Weight: 99 g (3.49 oz.) Display: 2.8 in.
Important Safety and Product Information Important Safety and Product Information For updates to the safety and product information, see the most recent owner’s manual at www.garminasus.com/nuvifoneM20. Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
Important Safety and Product Information Navigation Warnings: • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps.
Important Safety and Product Information presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin or ASUS dealer or the GarminAsus Web site. Additional Non-user-replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. • When disposing of the device, take it to a professional service, such as a waste electronics treatment facility, to have the battery removed and recycled.
Important Safety and Product Information repetitive activities, such as typing or playing games, on the device. Take frequent breaks. If you have discomfort while or after using the device, stop using and see a physician. Avoid Seizures, Blackouts, and Eyestrain A very small percentage of people can experience seizures or blackouts caused by light flashes or patterns, such as while watching videos or playing games.
Important Safety and Product Information • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any userserviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Important Safety and Product Information this product is sold outside of the United States, Canada, and the European R&TTE member countries, this product has been tested and is compliant to the applicable RF exposure requirements of the local regulatory authority. To be sure that your exposure to RF energy does not exceed the FCC and European Union guidelines, follow these precautions: • Position the device antenna at least 15 mm (5/8 inch) from your body.
Important Safety and Product Information laws and ordinances where you drive. Some state laws prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be located only in specific locations on the windshield. Many other states have enacted restrictions against placing “non-transparent material” on the windshield or placing objects on the windshield in locations that obstruct the driver’s vision.
Troubleshoot Issues Troubleshooting Issues If your device does not acquire satellites, try one or more of the following: • Make sure the GPS is turned on. Tap > Settings > Navigation > GPS > GPS Status, and then verify that you are receiving satellite signals. • Verify that the GPS antenna is unobstructed. You must be outdoors or in a vehicle and have a clear view of the sky. Solid materials (except untinted glass), buildings, and dense trees can block satellite signals.
Index Index Symbols 2D map view 80 A ActiveSync Bluetooth technology 69 install 67 USB 68 additional maps 88 address 19 alarm delete 65 edit 65 set 64 align the screen 75 appointment make 61 navigate to 29 save local event as 23 save movie time as 24 view 62 attention tone 82 audio settings 82 auto complete 11 100 auto zoom map 81 avoid edit custom avoidances 35 road types 82 specific areas 35 specific roads 35 B backlight adjust 75 brightness 75 keep on when navigating 75 timeout 75 backup files 70
Index view friends 41–42 cities, find 26 clock in status bar 65 set 63 set automatically 63 set manually 64 computer connection 68 conference call 15, 16 connected services 43–46 connection 83 settings 83 connections 71 contacts add 17 favorites 18 import 18 navigate to 29 convert currency 65 coordinates 27 cradle 3 currency, convert 65 custom POIs 28 settings 82 D Declaration of Conformity 98 default camera 86 input mode 12 restore all settings 87 delete alarm 65 all settings and favorites 87 all user d
Index G geocache 27 Gester 76 Go! page 20 go home 19 GPS about GPS 89 new location 84 settings 83 turn off 84 update 84 green LED 7 H headphone jack 91 help 7 Hold key 1 hold phone call 14 home location 19 Home screen 5 icons 77 layout 77 theme 77 I icons 8 import contacts 18 102 input panel 11 Internet 51 share connection with computer 51 intersections, find 27 L LED 7 letter recognizer 11 lithium-ion battery 88, 91 local events 23 local search 25 location-based service 29 location format 83 locat
Index remove from mount 4 movie times 24 mute 6, 14 N navigation.
Index stop 33 take saved route 34 to appointment 29 turn list 31 RSS 52–53 S safe mode 82 safety cameras 45–46 settings 82 SAR 96–97 satellite signals 84, 89 save location to Favorites 20 save your current location 33 screen align 75 calibrate 75 Home 5 lock 7 orient 75 rotate 75 use the touchscreen 6 search for files 70 internet 51 104 search for locations 19 address 19 by category 21 change the search area 21 favorites 26 fuel prices 22 location options 20 near a different city 21 near a different loc
Index storage information 97 stylus 6 suction cup 3 synchronize e-mail 50 using Bluetooth technology 69 using USB cable 68 with an Exchange Server 69 system information 87 turn preview 81 T V text message 47–50 theft, ways to avoid 97 track edit 38 record 37 save 38 view on map 38 traffic 43–46 avoid 44–46 icon 44 transcriber 12 transfer file 74 trip computer 32 turn off phone 3, 71 U unit ID 87 units 82 update maps 88 software 88 USB cable 1, 3, 51, 67, 68 USB Connection Mode 68 user data, delete 87
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your nüvifone, visit www.garminasus.com. June 2009 Part Number 190-01076-00 Rev.
