TREAD - OVERLAND EDITION TREAD XL - OVERLAND EDITION ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Getting Started................................. 1 Device Overview...................................... 1 Mounting and Powering the Device in Your Vehicle............................................. 2 Turning the Device On or Off.................. 3 Acquiring GPS Signals............................ 4 Status Bar Icons...................................... 4 Using the Touchscreen........................... 4 Using the On-Screen Buttons................. 4 Adjusting the Screen Brightness....
Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit Services.............................................. 19 Trip Information.................................... 19 Viewing Trip Data from the Map...... 19 Resetting Trip Information................ 19 Viewing Upcoming Elevation Changes................................................. 20 Viewing Upcoming Traffic.................... 20 Viewing Traffic on the Map.............. 20 Searching for Traffic Incidents......... 20 Customizing the Map............................
Viewing Turns and Directions...........37 Viewing the Entire Route on the Map.................................................... 37 Changing Your Active Route................. 38 Adding a Location to Your Route..... 38 Shaping Your Route........................... 38 Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas........ 38 Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route.................................................. 38 Avoiding Toll Roads.......................... 38 Avoiding Toll Stickers.......................
Setting the Text Language....................52 Date and Time Settings........................ 52 Device Settings...................................... 53 Enabling or Disabling Location Services................................................. 53 Device Information......................... 53 Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information....................... 53 Tread - Overland Edition Specifications........................................ 53 Charging the Device..............................
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. • Update the maps and software on your device (Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network, page 54). • Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Mounting and Powering the Device in Your Vehicle, page 2).
Mounting and Powering the Device in Your Vehicle WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight. Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some internal medical devices and electronic devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, or hard drives in laptop computers.
7 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 8 Place the device onto the magnetic mount. 9 Push down the lock to secure the device to the mount. Turning the Device On or Off • To turn the device on, press the power key , or connect the device to power. • To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key while the device is on. While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.
Acquiring GPS Signals When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. The time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several factors, including how far you are from the location where you last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your navigation device.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness manually, using either the notification panel or the settings menu. 1 Select an option: • Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to expand the quick settings in the notification panel. • Select > Device > Display > Brightness level. 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Adding Propane Tanks NOTE: This feature is not available on all product models. When you add your propane tanks to your vehicle profile, the device avoids routing through areas with propane tank restrictions that may affect your route. The device also alerts you when you approach areas that require you to shut off your propane tanks. 1 From the vehicle profile, select > Add Tank. 2 Enter the weight of the propane tank, and select Save.
Adventure Roads and Trails WARNING Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions. Limitations may exist in map data for some route suggestions. Always defer to all posted road signs and conditions during vehicle operation. Failure to do so could lead to an accident involving personal injury or death. This device can navigate off-highway roads and trails based on your vehicle profile.
Skipping the Next Stop on Your Route You can skip an upcoming location you previously added to your route. From the map, select > Yes. Stopping the Route From the map, select > Stop. Tracks A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains information about the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation information. Recording Tracks Tracking records your path. When you start tracking, your device logs your location and updates the track line.
Calibrating Pitch and Roll You can set the angle of your vehicle to zero at any time. 1 Park your vehicle on a flat, level surface. 2 Adjust the position of your device in the mount so you can comfortably view the screen. 3 From the main menu, swipe to the left and select Pitch and Roll > Calibrate. The values for pitch and roll reset to 0 degrees. WARNING To maintain the best accuracy, you must calibrate pitch and roll each time you reposition your device.
Starting a Group Ride You can create a group ride that allows you to choose the group radio channel, view and remove riders who join your group ride, and set the group ride name. NOTE: For some product models, the Group Ride app is located in the apps menu. 1 From the main menu, select Group Ride > Start a Group Ride. 2 Enter your rider name, and select Done. 3 If necessary, select the radio channel, and select Next. 4 Enter the ride name, and select Done.
Broadcasting a Location WARNING While driving, do not interact with the display to broadcast your location. If you do so, you could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. You can broadcast a location to the members in your active group ride that are in range of the VHF radio. 1 From the main menu, select Group Ride. 2 If necessary, select . 3 Select Broadcast to Group > Broadcast a Location, and select a location. 4 Select Share.
Selecting a Preset NOTE: For some product models, the Radio app is located in the apps menu. 1 From the main menu, select Radio. 2 Select an option: • To move through available presets, select or . • To select a preset from the menu, select Preset. Selecting a Radio Channel 1 From the main menu, select Radio. 2 Select an option: • To move to a different channel, select or . • To select a MURS channel from the menu, select Channel.
Transmitting Your Voice Before you can transmit your voice, you must pair your Tread - Overland Edition device with a compatible Bluetooth headset or connect the fist microphone. You can transmit your voice over the radio using the connected fist microphone or a compatible Bluetooth headset. NOTE: For some product models, the Radio app is located in the apps menu. Select an option: • Hold the push-to-talk button on the side of the connected fist microphone.
Sending a Text Message 1 Select inReach > Compose. 2 Select To:, and add one or more contacts. 3 Select Message:, and enter a message. 4 Select Send. Replying to a Message 1 Select inReach. 2 Select a conversation, and select Reply. 3 Select an option: • To start with a pre-written message, select a quick text message from the top of the screen. NOTE: You can add and edit quick text messages on the Garmin Explore website. • To write a custom message, enter a message. 4 Select Done.
Sharing Your MapShare Web Page You can enable MapShare at explore.garmin.com. You can share a link to your MapShare webpage with other people. The system automatically adds text, including link information, to the end of your message. 1 Select inReach > > Send MapShare. 2 Select To:, and add one or more contacts. 3 Select Message:, and enter a message. 4 Select Send. inReach Tracking Settings Select inReach > . Tracking Sync: Sets the device to use the track recorder and inReach tracking simultaneously.
Initiating an SOS Rescue CAUTION While the device is in SOS mode, do not turn off or attempt to turn off the device. Doing so could prevent this feature from operating properly and could delay receipt of assistance in the event of an emergency. 1 Open the SOS door on the device . 2 Press the SOS button . 3 Wait for the SOS countdown. The device sends a default message to the emergency response service with details about your location.
Adding a Contact 1 Select inReach > > inReach Contacts > New Contact. 2 Enter the new information. 3 Select Save. Editing a Contact 1 2 3 4 5 > inReach Contacts. Select inReach > Select a contact. Select an item to edit. Enter the new information. Select Save. Deleting a Contact 1 Select inReach > 2 Select a contact. 3 Select > Yes. > inReach Contacts. Data Use and History You can view plan details and data use on the Tread - Overland Edition device.
Map Tools Map tools provide quick access to information and device functions while you view the map. When you activate a map tool, it appears in a panel at the edge of the map. Stop: Stops navigation of the active route. Edit Route: Allows you to take a detour or skip locations in your route (Changing Your Active Route, page 38). Mute: Mutes the device audio. Cities Ahead: Shows upcoming cities and services along your active route or along a highway (Cities Ahead, page 19).
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories You can change the location categories that appear in the Up Ahead tool. 1 From the map, select > Up Ahead. 2 Select a category. 3 Select . 4 Select an option: • To move a category up or down in the list, select and drag the arrow next to the category name. • To change a category, select the category. • To create a custom category, select a category, select Custom Search, and enter the name of a business or category. 5 Select Save.
Viewing Upcoming Elevation Changes You can view upcoming elevation changes along your route. This can help you avoid or plan for steep uphill or downhill grades. 1 From the map, select > Elevation. 2 Select the chart to expand it to the full screen. The device displays your current elevation, and a chart of elevation over distance. 3 Select an option: or to change the distance range of the chart. • Select • Select the arrows to scroll the chart.
Enabling Adventure Roads and Trails Map Layers You can enable or disable map layers that display accessible or inaccessible roads for different types of motor vehicles. 1 Select > Map Display > Map Layers > > Adventure Roads & Trails. 2 Select a road or trail type. Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. NOTE: You cannot customize Speed. 2 Select a type of data to display. Changing the Map Buttons 1 From the map, hold a map button.
Dog Status Icons Icons indicate the status and location of your dogs. Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown* Collar battery low Collar connection lost Collar GPS reception lost *The unknown status icon indicates the collar has not acquired a satellite signal and the handheld device cannot determine the location of the dog. Viewing Your Dogs on the Map 1 While viewing the map, select anywhere on the map. 2 Select . The device zooms to show all of your dogs on the screen.
Music Player The media player allows your device to control the media currently playing from a media app on your paired phone. You can open the media player at any time by selecting > Tools > Music from the main menu. Information about the currently playing media, such as title, artist, album, station, or channel. Progress through the current media item. Playback controls. The controls change based on the service providing the media. Select to hide or shrink the media player.
Downloading BirdsEye Imagery Before you can download BirdsEye imagery directly to your device, you must connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page 51). 1 Select > Adventure > BirdsEye Direct. 2 Select . 3 Select an option: • To download BirdsEye imagery files for a specific location or area, select Location, and select a category. NOTE: The location defaults to your current location. • To select an image quality option, select Detail.
Changing Routing Options for a Route You can customize how the device calculates your route. 1 Select Route Planner. 2 Select a saved route. 3 Select . 4 Select an option: • To add shaping points to your route, select Shaping, and select at least one location. • To change the calculation mode for the route, touch a route segment, and select a calculation mode. Navigating to a Saved Route 1 Select Route Planner. 2 Select a saved route. 3 Select Go!. 4 Select the first location to navigate to, and select OK.
Viewing the Weather Forecast NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the weather data. Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the Tread app to receive weather data (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 32). NOTE: Weather forecasts are not available in all areas. 1 Select > Navigation > Weather. The device shows the current weather conditions and a forecast for the next several days. 2 Select a day.
Creating a Round-Trip Route The device can create a round-trip route using a specified starting location and a distance, duration, or destination. 1 From the main menu, select > Navigation > Round Trip. 2 Select Start Location. 3 Select a location, and select Select. 4 Select Trip Attributes. 5 Select an option: • Select Choose a Distance to plan your route by distance. • Select Choose a Duration to plan your route based on time.
Garmin PowerSwitch™ App Opens the app settings menu Enters editing mode to customize the app layout and functions Turns off all outputs Power buttons Activates each connected output Displays input voltage Displays the total amperage of the selected Garmin PowerSwitch device Displays the device name Displays Garmin PowerSwitch device tabs and custom layout tabs Activating a Power Switch Before you can use the Garmin PowerSwitch app to activate a switch, you must install your Garmin PowerSwitch device in y
Customizing a Button 1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app screen, select . The app enters editing mode. 2 Select on the button you want to customize. 3 Select an option: • To change the name of the button, select the Button Label field, and enter a name. • To add an icon to the button, select the Icon field, and select an icon. • To change the button color, select a color. • To change the button mode, select a button mode. • To adjust the intensity of the switch, use the slider.
Adding a Button to a Custom Layout 1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a custom layout tab. 2 Select . The app enters editing mode. 3 Select Add Button. 4 On the new button, select . 5 Select an option: • To change the name of the button, select the Button Label field, and enter a name. • To add an icon to the button, select the Icon field, and select an icon. • To change the button color, select a color. 6 Select Add Action. 7 If necessary, select a Garmin PowerSwitch device and a switch.
Adding a Routine 1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select > Routines. 2 If necessary, select Add Routine. 3 Select When. 4 Select a trigger: • To set a switch to trigger when your vehicle reaches a specific speed, select Speed > Next, and follow the on-screen instructions to enter speed thresholds. • To set a switch to trigger at a specific time each day, select Time > Next, and enter a time. • To set a switch to trigger at sunrise, select Sunrise. • To set a switch to trigger at sunset, select Sunset.
Bluetooth Feature Status Icons Status icons appear in the Bluetooth settings next to each paired device. Select > Bluetooth. • A gray icon indicates the feature is disabled or disconnected for that device. • A colored icon indicates the feature is connected and active for that device.
Receiving Notifications WARNING Do not read or reply to notifications while driving. If you do so, you could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Tread app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 32). From most pages, a popup appears when the device receives a notification from your smartphone.
Hands-Free Calling NOTE: While most phones and headsets are supported and can be used, a particular phone or headset cannot be guaranteed to be compatible. All features may not be available for your phone. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your compatible mobile phone and wireless headset or helmet to become a hands-free device. To check compatibility, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Placing a Call 1 Select > Tools > Phone.
Showing or Hiding Notification Categories for Your Apple Device ® If you are connected to an Apple device, you can filter the notifications shown on your Tread - Overland Edition device by showing or hiding categories. 1 Select > Tools > Smart Notifications > . 2 Select the check box next to each notification to show. Enabling or Disabling Bluetooth Features for Your Headset By default, all compatible Bluetooth features are enabled when you pair your headset. You can enable or disable certain features.
Starting a Route by Using the Map You can start a route by selecting a location from the map. 1 Select View Map. 2 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search. 3 Select a location on the map. 4 Select Go!. Your Route on the Map As you travel, the device guides you to your destination using voice prompts and information on the map. Instructions for your next turn or exit, or other actions appear across the top of the map. Next action in the route.
Active Lane Guidance As you approach some turns, exits, or interchanges in your route, a detailed simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn. Viewing Turns and Directions While navigating a route, you can view upcoming turns, lane changes, or other directions for your route. 1 From the map, select an option: • To view upcoming turns and directions as you navigate, select > Turns.
Changing Your Active Route Adding a Location to Your Route Before you can add a location to your route, you must be navigating a route (Starting a Route, page 35). You can add locations to the middle or end of your route. For example, you can add a fuel station as the next destination in your route. TIP: To create complex routes with multiple destinations or scheduled stops, you can use the route planner to plan, schedule, and save a route (Planning a Route, page 24). 1 From the map, select > Where To.
Avoiding Toll Stickers If the map data on your device contains detailed toll sticker information, you can avoid or allow roads that require toll stickers for each country. NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas. 1 Select > Navigation > Tolls and Fees > Toll Stickers. 2 Select a country. 3 Select an option: • To be asked each time before routing through an area that requires toll stickers, select Always Ask. • To always avoid roads that require toll stickers, select Avoid.
Arriving at Your Destination When you approach your destination, the device provides information to help you complete your route. • indicates the location of your destination on the map, and a voice prompt announces you are approaching your destination. • When you approach some destinations, the device automatically suggests parking areas. You can select More to view a full list of suggested parking areas (Parking Near Your Destination, page 41).
Parking Near Your Destination Your device can help you find a parking spot near your destination. When you approach some destinations, the device automatically prompts you to search for parking. 1 Select an option: • When the device prompts you, select Yes to search for nearby parking. • If the device does not prompt you, select Where To > Categories > Parking, and select > My Destination. 2 Select a parking location, and select Go! > Add as Next Stop. The device guides you to the parking area.
Finding and Saving Locations The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street information. The Where To menu helps you find your destination by providing several methods to browse, search, and save this information. From the main menu, select Where To. • To quickly search all locations on your device, select Search (Finding a Location Using the Search Bar, page 42). • To find an address, select Address.
Location Search Results The location search results appear in a list, with the nearest location at the top. Each numbered location also appears on the map. You can scroll down to view more results. Select a location to view the option menu. Select to view detailed information about the location. Select to find parking areas near the location. Select to view alternate routes to the location. Go! Select to start navigating to the location using the recommended route.
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue NOTE: This feature may not be available in all areas or for all product models. You can create a route to a point of interest (POI) within a larger venue, such as a store in a shopping mall or a specific terminal in an airport. 1 Select Where To > Search. 2 Enter the name of the venue, and select . 3 Select the venue. A list of categories for POIs within the venue appears. 4 Select a category, select a location, and select Go!.
Finding Ultimate Campgrounds Points of Interest NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas. Your device includes Ultimate Campgrounds points of interest, which allow you to find public campgrounds near your location. 1 Select Where To > Ultimate Public Campgrounds. 2 If necessary, select Search Filters, select one or more search filters, and select Search. 3 Select a location. Finding RV Parks NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas. Select Where To > PlanRV Parks.
Finding Tripadvisor Points of Interest 1 Select Where To > Tripadvisor. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. A list of nearby Tripadvisor points of interest for the category appears. 4 Select Sort Results to filter the displayed points of interest by distance or popularity (optional). 5 Select , and enter a search term (optional). Finding Parking Near Your Current Location 1 Select Where To > Categories > Parking. 2 Select a parking location. 3 Select Go!.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates. 1 Select Where To > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or datum. 3 Select Coordinates. 4 Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates, and select Done. 5 Select an option: • To save the coordinates as a location, select Save. • To start a route to the coordinates, select Go!.
Adding a Shortcut You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or a search tool. The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons. 1 Select Where To > Add Shortcut. 2 Select an item. Removing a Shortcut 1 2 3 4 > Remove Shortcut(s). Select Where To > Select a shortcut to remove. Select the shortcut again to confirm. Select Done. Saving Locations Saving a Location 1 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category, page 43).
Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where To > Waypoints. 2 3 4 5 If necessary, select a category. Select a location. Select . Select > Edit. 6 Select an option: • Select Name. • Select Phone Number. • Select Categories to assign categories to the saved location. • Select Map Symbol to change the symbol used to mark the saved location on a map. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can add custom categories to organize your saved locations.
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts CAUTION The driver alerts and speed limit features are for information only and do not replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. Your device provides features that can help encourage safer driving and increase efficiency, even when you are driving in a familiar area.
Settings Navigation Settings Select > Navigation. Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method. Off-Route Recalculation: Sets recalculation preferences when navigating away from an active route. Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route. Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas. Environmental Zones: Sets the avoidance preferences for areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may apply to your vehicle.
Driver Assistance Settings Select > Driver Assistance. Driver Alerts: Enables an audible alert for each type of driver alert (Driver Awareness Features and Alerts, page 50). Proximity Alerts: Alerts you when you approach speed cameras or red light cameras. Route Preview: Shows a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation. Break Planning: Reminds you to take a break and shows upcoming services after you drive for an extended time.
Device Settings Select > About Device. Legal Information: Allows you to view the end-user license agreement (EULA) and software license information. Regulatory Information: Displays e-label regulatory and compliance information. Garmin Device Information: Displays hardware and software version information. Enabling or Disabling Location Services The location services feature must be enabled for your device to find your location, calculate routes, and provide navigational assistance.
Map and Software Updates For the best navigation experience, you should keep the maps and software on your device up to date. Map updates provide the newest available changes to roads and locations in the maps used by your device. Keeping maps up to date helps your device find recently added locations and calculate more accurate routes. Map updates are large and may take several hours to complete. Software updates provide changes and improvements to the device features and operation.
Product Updates On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express).
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express You can use the Garmin Express application to download and install the latest map and software updates for your device. 1 If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer, go to garmin.com/express and follow the on-screen instructions to install it. 2 Open the Garmin Express application. 3 Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
Device Care NOTICE Avoid dropping your device. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. Cleaning the Outer Casing NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. 1 Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe the device dry.
My battery does not stay charged for very long • • • • • • • Decrease the screen brightness (Display Settings, page 52). Shorten the display timeout (Display Settings, page 52). Decrease the volume (Adjusting Sound and Notification Volume, page 52). Turn off the wi-fi radio when it is not in use (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page 51). Put the device in power saving mode when not in use (Turning the Device On or Off, page 3). Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.
Mounting the Device Before you can mount the device, you must select a mounting location and purchase the appropriate hardware for your mounting surface. NOTICE Avoid wires, gauges, air bags, air bag covers, HVAC, and other items when drilling pilot holes and attaching the mount to the vehicle. Garmin is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation. 1 Place the mount on the selected location. 2 Using the mount as a template, mark the two screw locations .
Opening the Front Cover You must open the front cover to make electrical connections. 1 Lift the front cover latch and rotate it counter-clockwise. 2 Pull the front cover off of the device.
Connecting Accessories NOTICE Do not use the device to control or power a winch. Failure to follow this notice could cause damage to your vehicle or your device. Do not connect a power source to an accessory output terminal. Failure to follow this notice could cause damage to your vehicle or your device. Accessory requirements: • Verify the amperage rating of each accessory before wiring it to the Garmin PowerSwitch device.
NOTICE Do not connect the accessory ground wires to the ground terminal (GND) on the Garmin PowerSwitch device. Failure to heed this notice could result in personal or property damage, or negatively impact device functionality. 3 Verify that all electrical connections are tight and will not come loose during use. Connecting a Control Input You can connect to the control terminals to enable the Garmin PowerSwitch device to turn on customizable outputs.
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power Before you can connect the device to vehicle power, you must remove the warning tag from the +12V terminal on the device. You should always confirm all electrical connections are secure and will not come loose while operating the device. 1 Connect the large ring end of the included ground wire to the negative terminal on the vehicle battery. 2 Connect the small ring end of the ground wire to the GND terminal on the device.
Pairing with a Garmin Navigation Device You can pair your Garmin PowerSwitch device with a compatible Garmin navigation device. 1 Turn on power to your Garmin PowerSwitch device, and place your compatible Garmin navigation device within 1 m (3.3 ft.) of it. 2 On your compatible navigation device, open the Garmin PowerSwitch app. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process. The main app dashboard appears.
Data Management The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. NOTE: The device is compatible with Windows 7 and newer, and Mac OS 10.7 and newer.Apple computers may require additional third-party software to read and write files. ® ® About Memory Cards You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com). Memory cards can be used to store files such as maps and POIs.
Transferring Data From Your Computer 1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device to Your Computer, page 65). 2 3 4 5 6 Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a removable volume. On your computer, open the file browser. Select a file. Select Edit > Copy. Browse to a folder on the device. NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder. Select Edit > Paste.
Importing Data to Garmin Explore 1 Go to explore.garmin.com and log in to your account. 2 Select the Map tab. 3 Select . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Purchasing Additional Maps 1 Go to your device product page at garmin.com. 2 Click the Maps tab. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Index Symbols 2-D map view 21 3-D map view 21 A accessories 58 active lane guidance 37 addresses, finding 46 alarm volume 52 alerts 8, 9, 50 audio 52 proximity points 52 altimeter 9 app overview 28 audio, proximity points 52 avoidances area 39 deleting 39 disabling 39 road 39 road features 39 tolls 38, 39 B barometer 9 battery charging 2, 53 maximizing 58 problems 58 Bluetooth technology 31, 32, 34, 35, 58 disconnecting a device 35 enabling 51 pairing a phone 32 brightness 5 C calibrating, compass 9
smartphone features 32, 34 connecting 32 software updating 54–56 version 53, 57 SOS 13, 15 canceling 16 sending 16 sound 52 specifications 53, 64 T theft, avoiding 57 time settings 52 tolls, avoiding 38 tools, maps 18 touchscreen 4 TracBack 25 tracking 13, 14 tracks 8, 14, 15 traffic 20, 41, 52 alternate route 38 incidents 20, 41 map 20, 41 searching for delays 20, 41 transportation modes 5 travel history 53 trip information 19 resetting 19 Tripadvisor 45, 46 troubleshooting 57, 58, 64 turn list 37 U un
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