owner’s manual Navigation Portable Plus
© 2008 Copyright by: BMW AG and Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street, Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB, UK Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. (913) 397.8200 or Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 (800) 800.1020 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Fax (913) 397.8282 Fax +44 (0) 870.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Garmin® nüvi® 700 Series navigation device. 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. myGarmin™ Go to http://my.garmin.
Introduction Table of Contents E N Introduction......................................... i Manual Conventions...............................i nüvi Tips and Shortcuts..........................i myGarmin™ . ..........................................i Contact Garmin......................................i Getting Started................................... 1 Your nüvi................................................1 Configuring the nüvi..............................2 Acquiring Satellites.....................
Introduction Setting the Languages........................22 Changing the Map Settings.................22 Adding Security Settings.....................22 Viewing Traffic Subscription Information..........................................23 Adding a Subscription.........................23 Bluetooth Technology Settings............23 Changing the Proximity Points Settings...............................................24 Adjusting the Volume Levels...............24 Restoring All Settings.........................
Introduction E N iv BMW Navigation Portable Plus Owner’s Manual
Getting Started Getting Started Mounting the nüvi 1. Flip up the GPS antenna. 2. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 3. Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place. Removing the nüvi from the cradle 1. Press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle up. 2. Tilt the nüvi forward. 3. Snap the protective cover on to the cradle when it is not in use.
Getting Started Configuring the nüvi E N To turn on your nüvi, slide the screen instructions. Power key to the left. Follow the on- Acquiring Satellites Using the nüvi ➊ ➎ ➍ ➏ Go outdoors to an open area, out of garages, and away from tall buildings. Stop your vehicle, and turn on the nüvi. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. When one bar is green, the nüvi has acquired satellite signals. Now you can select a destination and navigate to it.
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 map loaded in your nüvi contains millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Touch Where to?. 2. Select a category. 3. Select a sub-category. 4. Select a destination. 5. Touch Go!. 6.
Getting Started Following Your Route E N 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. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route and provides new directions. Taking a Detour If a road on your route is closed, you can take a detour. 1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Touch Detour. The nüvi attempts to get you back on your original route as quickly as possible.
Where To? Where To? 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 3. Tip: Touch Near to change the search area. See page 8. Go Page Options Touch an item in the search results list to view the Go page. Touch Go! to create a route to this location. Touch Show Map to view this location on the map. If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Location to set your current location here. Touch Save to save this location.
Where To? E N Touch Mode to select the keyboard language mode. Touch to enter numbers and special characters. Tip: You can change the keyboard layout to QWERTY, which is like a standard computer keyboard layout. See page 21. Setting a Home Location You can set a home location for the place you return to most often. 1. Touch Where to? > Go Home. 2. Select an option. Going Home After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching Where to? > Go Home.
Where To? Creating a Route Use your nüvi to create and save routes before your next trip. You can save up to 10 routes. 4. Touch a button to edit the location: • Change Name—enter a new name, and touch Done. • Change Map Symbol—touch a new symbol. • Change Phone Number—enter a phone number, and touch Done. • Delete—removes this item from the Favorites list. Touch Yes. Creating and Editing ������� Routes Touch Where to? > Routes. Select the route you want to take and touch Go!.
Where To? Finding a Place Using the Map E N Use the Browse Map page to view 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 and 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 21.
Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages Map Page Touch View map to open the Map page. The map (see page 7). E N vehicle icon shows your current location. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the Touch the text bar to open the Turn List page. Touch to zoom out. Touch Touch Menu to return to the Menu page. Touch Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Information page. To save your current location, touch the vehicle icon.
Using the Main Pages Trip Information Page E N Turn List Page If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. When you are navigating a route, the Turn List page displays turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns. Touch the green text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Turn List page. Touch a turn on the list to view the Next Turn page for that turn.
Using Hands-free Calling Using Hands-Free Calling Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your nüvi can connect to your mobile phone to become a hands-free device. To see if your device with Bluetooth technology is compatible with the nüvi, visit www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Bluetooth wireless technology establishes a wireless link between devices, such as a mobile phone and the nüvi. The first time you use two devices together you must “pair” them by establishing a relationship using a PIN/passkey.
Using Hands-free Calling E N • Touch Tones—displays a keypad page so you can use automated systems, such as voice mail. • Transfer Audio To Phone—this is helpful if you want to turn off the nüvi, but stay on the call or if you need privacy. To switch back, touch Transfer Audio To Device. • Mute Microphone. Note: Not all phones support all features of the nüvi Phone menu. Using Your Phone Book Each time your mobile phone connects with the nüvi, the phone book is automatically loaded into the nüvi.
Using Hands-free Calling NOTE: To edit home location or phone number, touch Where to? > Favorites > Home > Edit. To call home: 1. Touch Phone > Call Home. 2. The nüvi dials your home phone number. Placing Calls Using Voice Dial You can place calls by speaking the contact’s name. 1. Touch Phone > Voice Dial. 2. Speak the contact name. NOTE: You may need to “train” your mobile phone to recognize your voice commands. Refer to your phone’s instructions.
Using the Media Players Using the Media Players E N Playing Music Load music files to the internal memory or SD card. See page 16. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Touch Tools > Media Player. Touch Source to open the music player. Touch Browse. Touch a category. To play the entire category from the beginning of the list, touch Play All. To play a specific song, touch the title. Current playlist Album art • • • • • the current song. Touch to skip to the next song; touch and hold to skip ahead through the current song.
Using the Media Players 2. Touch a playlist to start playing the music files. To edit a playlist: 3. Touch Browse. 4. Touch a category, and then touch a book title. Book cover art 1. While listening to music, touch the playlist on the music player page, or touch Browse > Playlist > Edit Current Playlist. 2. Edit the playlist: • Touch Add to add a song to the end of the playlist. • Touch a song, and then touch Remove to remove it from the playlist.
Managing Files Managing Files E N You can store files, such as MP3s and JPEG image files, in the nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. Note: The nüvi is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is also not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. This is a common limitation of most USB mass storage devices.
Using The Tools Using the Tools The Tools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across town or across the globe. Settings For information about the settings, see pages 21-24. Where Am I? Touch Where Am I? to view information about your current location. This is a helpful feature if you need to tell emergency personnel your location. Touch a button on the right to view the nearest locations in that category. Touch Save Location to save your current location.
Using The Tools 6. Touch C to make a new calculation. E N Language Guide The Garmin Language Guide puts data from Oxford’s multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand. To purchase an accessory, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Translating Words and Phrases 1. Touch Tools > Language Guide > Words and Phrases. 2. Touch Language, select the From and To languages, and touch Back. 3. Select a category and search for a phrase. 4.
Using The Tools 2. Touch the rate you want to update. to erase the current rate. Enter 3. Touch a new rate, and touch Done. 4. Touch Save to finish. Tip: Touch Restore for original rate. Unit Converter 1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Touch Conversion, select a type of measurement, and touch OK. 3. Touch a unit of measure that you want to change. 4. Select a unit of measure, and touch OK. Repeat, if necessary. 5. Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value. 6. Enter a value, and touch Done. 7.
Traffic In Your Area Traffic In Your Area E N Touch Tools > Traffic to display traffic incidents in your area. Touch View by Road to see the incidents on each road in the area. If there is traffic on your route, touch On My Route to view details. Traffic on Your Road When you are not navigating a route and there is traffic on your road, the Map page displays a traffic icon, such as or . Touch the icon to view information about the traffic delay.
Customizing the nüvi Customizing the nüvi 1. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch the setting you want to change. Units—change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles. Keyboard Layout—select QWERTY for a layout similar to a typewriter, or select ABCDE for an alphabetical layout. About—display your nüvi’s software version number, �unit ID number, and audio version number. You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data (see page 25).
Customizing the nüvi E N Time Format—choose 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 Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language.
Customizing the nüvi Viewing Traffic Subscription Information Some BMW packages include traffic. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. Note: For BMW packages that include traffic, you can only access the traffic settings if your nüvi is connected to the BMW mount. Note: North American packages will include a trial subscription, but the subscription does not need to be activated. Adding a Subscription You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires.
Customizing the nüvi E N Changing the Proximity Points Settings You must have proximity points (such as custom POIs, a safety camera database, or a TourGuide®) loaded to adjust the proximity point settings. See page 26. Touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points. Proximity Alerts—touch Change to turn on or off the alerts when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras. TourGuide—set how you want the audio for TourGuide to be activated.
Appendix Appendix Ways to Charge Your nüvi • Use the vehicle power cable. • Use the USB cable. • Use an optional AC adapter cable. Calibrating the Screen If the touch screen is not responding properly, calibrate the touch screen. Turn the nüvi off and then back on. Slide the Power key to the right (lock). Hold your finger on the screen for about 30 seconds until the calibration screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Appendix E N Extras and Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin .com, www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your Garmin dealer. 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 SD card into your nüvi. Touch Where to > Extras.
Appendix to > Extras > Custom POIs. To change the TourGuide settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > TourGuide. Battery Information Your nüvi contains an internal, non-replaceable, lithium-ion battery. Do not remove or attempt to remove the battery. Doing so could result in risk of battery fire or damage and injury. The battery icon in the corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the internal battery.
Appendix Caring for Your nüvi E N 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 highshock and high-vibration environments. Cleaning the Unit The nüvi is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning.
Troubleshooting 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. My nüvi does not charge Your nüvi can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (0°C and 45°C). If the nüvi is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it in my vehicle. cannot charge.
Troubleshooting E N Problem/Question Solution/Answer I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your nüvi drives. See your operating system’s Help file to learn how to map/assign drive letters. How can I find restaurants near the hotel I will be staying in the future? 1. Touch Where to? > Near > Different City (and enter your vacation destination). 2.
Index Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 22 A accessories 26 additional maps 25 alerts proximity 24 safety camera 26 anti-theft feature 22, 25 audible books 15 audio output 1 audio version 21 avoiding road types 21 traffic 20 B background color 21 bicycle navigation 21 bilingual dictionaries 18 Bluetooth technology 11–13 pairing with phone 11, 23 removing a phone 23 settings 23 bookmarks 15 books 15 brightness 21 browsing the map 7 C call answering 11 call waiting 12 hanging up 11 history 12 home 12
Index H E N hands-free phone features 11–13 headphone jack 1, 27 Help 17 home location 6 phone number 12 I incoming call 11 K keyboard 5 language mode 5, 22 layout 6, 21 kilometers 21 L language guide 17, 18 Last Position 6, 30 lithium-ion battery 27 locking screen 1, 4 the nüvi 25 32 M M3U playlist format 14 map additional 25 browse 7 customize 22 detail level 22 enable detail maps 22 Map Info button 22 moving 7 update 25 version 22 view 22 zoom 7 MapSource 25 max speed, reset 10 measurements,
Index routes 7–8 adding a stop 4 following 4 importing 17 mode 21 off road 21 preferences 21 simulating 21 stopping 4 S Safe mode 22 safety camera database 26 satellite signals 2, 27 SaversGuide 26 saving places you find 5 your current location 6, 7, 17 saving locations.
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. © 2007–2008 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 Part Number 190-00936-00 Rev.
