nüvi 1400 series quick start manual ® for use with these nüvi models: 1410, 1490 April 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries 190-01073-01 Rev.
Looking at Your nüvi See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Power button: Press to turn the nüvi on and off. Using the Main Menu ➊➋➌ ➏ Mini-USB connector microSD™ card slot Microphone ➎ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ Speaker ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓ GPS satellite strength Bluetooth® technology status Touch to select a usage mode. Current time. Touch to change time settings. Battery status Touch to find a destination.
Setting Up Your nüvi Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting. Mounting your nüvi Suction cup mount 1. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on the windshield. 2. Flip the lever back toward the windshield. 3. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 4. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nüvi. Cradle 5.
Acquiring 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. Using the Power Button Press and quickly release the Power button to view additional options: • Touch and to adjust the screen brightness. • Touch Lock Screen to prevent accidental screen touches.
Following Your Route 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. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. ➊ ➋ ➍ ➎ ➌ ➏ ➐ ➊ T ouch to view the Next Turn page.
Taking a Detour 1. While navigating a route, touch 2. Touch . Using FM TMC Traffic Note: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic receiver is included in some nüvi packages. The traffic receiver and the nüvi must be in data range of an FM station transmitting TMC data to receive traffic information. You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver.
Using Hands-Free Features Bluetooth wireless technology is available on some nüvi models. To use the hands-free features, you must pair your phone and your nüvi. To pair and connect, your device and the nüvi must be turned on and near each other. Pairing Your Phone Calling a Number 1. From the Main menu, select Phone > Dial. 2. Enter the number, and touch Dial. 3. To end a call, touch > End Call. Receiving a Call When you receive a call, the Incoming Call window opens. • Touch Answer to answer the call.
Securing Your nüvi for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 60 days 1. Ensure that you are at your security location and that your nüvi after the first time you drive with your nüvi. is receiving satellite signals. 2. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. 3. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 4. Enter a four-digit PIN. 5. Touch Set. NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked.