GARMIN DRIVESMART 65 WITH AMAZON ALEXA ™ Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Getting Started............................................................... 1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Vehicle Power Adapter Overview .......................................... 1 Mounting Considerations ............................................................ 1 Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart Device in Your Vehicle ...........................................................................
Traffic............................................................................ 16 Receiving Traffic Data Using Your Smartphone ....................... 16 Enabling Traffic ......................................................................... 16 Viewing Traffic on the Map ....................................................... 16 Searching for Traffic Incidents ............................................. 16 Using the Apps.............................................................
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 (Map and Software Updates, page 20). • Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart Device in Your Vehicle, page 1). • Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS Signals, page 3).
5 Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of the device, and press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks. Pairing with Your Smartphone You can pair your Garmin DriveSmart device with your smartphone and the Garmin Drive™ app to enable additional features and access live information (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 14) . The Garmin Drive app also enables advanced Garmin voice-activated navigation and Amazon Alexa skills and features.
Connecting to the Stereo Using an Auxiliary Audio Cable If your Garmin DriveSmart device is not connected to the vehicle stereo using a Bluetooth connection, you can send the device audio to the vehicle stereo using a 3.5 mm stereo auxiliary audio cable. 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the 3.5 mm audio output jack on the Garmin DriveSmart power cable plug.
The title above each slider indicates the types of audio affected by the slider. These titles change based on your audio settings (Bluetooth Audio Settings, page 2). • To mute the device, set the volume sliders to 0. • To adjust the relative volume for different audio sources, select Mixer. Using the Audio Mixer You can use the audio mixer to set the relative volume levels for different audio sources, such as navigation prompts, voiceactivated feature responses, or alerts.
Locations near a different city Locations near a different city: • OK, Garmin, find Mexican food near Denver, Colorado. • OK, Garmin, find The Field Museum near Chicago, Illinois. • OK, Garmin, find Casa Bonita near Denver, Colorado. Locations near an intersection Locations near an intersection: • OK, Garmin, find barbecue near 12th Street and Vine Street. • OK, Garmin, find Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue near 12th Street and Vine Street.
• To resume playback, say Alexa, resume. • To skip to the next song or track, say Alexa, next song or Alexa, next track. • To get information about the currently playing song, say Alexa, what song is this? Adding Music Accounts You can use the Amazon Alexa app to connect your Garmin DriveSmart to your streaming music service accounts, such as Amazon Music service or Pandora internet radio. Not all streaming music services are compatible with the Garmin DriveSmart device.
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select Search in the search bar. 3 Enter all or part of the search term. Suggested search terms appear below the search bar. 4 Select an option: • To search for a type of business, enter a category name (for example, "movie theaters"). • To search for a business name, enter all or part of the name.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. Searching Within a Category After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last four destinations you selected. 1 Select Where To? > Categories. 2 Select a category. 3 Select an option: • Select a destination from the quick search list on the right side of the screen. The quick search list provides a list of recently found locations in the selected category.
A list of categories appears below the venue, such as restaurants, car rentals, or terminals. 4 Select a category. 5 Select the POI, and select Go!. The device creates a route to the parking area or venue entrance closest to the POI. When you arrive at the destination, a checkered flag indicates the recommended parking area. A labeled point indicates the location of the POI within the venue. Exploring a Venue NOTE: This feature may not be available in all areas or for all product models.
Saving Locations Saving a Location 1 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category, page 7). From the search results, select a location. 2 3 Select > Save. 4 Enter a name, and select Done. Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a location. 4 Select . 5 Select > Edit. 6 Select an option: • Select Name.
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 prompts you to search for parking. You can select Yes to find nearby parking areas (Parking Near Your Destination, page 11).
2 Select . The device enters route shaping mode. 3 Select a location on the map. TIP: You can select to zoom in on the map and select a more precise location. The device recalculates the route to travel through the selected location. 4 If necessary, select an option: • To add more shaping points to the route, select additional locations on the map. • To remove a shaping point, select . 5 When you are finished shaping the route, select Go!.
6 Select Done. Avoiding an Area 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 If necessary, select Add Avoidance. 3 Select Add Avoid Area. 4 Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select Next. 5 Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select Next. The selected area is shaded on the map. 6 Select Done. Disabling a Custom Avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it. 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 Select an avoidance.
Cities Ahead While you are traveling on a highway or navigating a route that includes a highway, the Cities Ahead tool provides information about upcoming cities along the highway. For each city, the map tool shows the distance to the highway exit and the services available, similar to the information on highway road signs. • When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset every data field except the speedometer, on the first page.
Amazon Alexa skills and features: Provides access to many Amazon Alexa features, such as playing music, checking the weather, or listening to the news (Voice-Activated Features, page 4). Live traffic data: Sends real-time traffic data to your device, such as traffic incidents and delays, construction zones, and road closings (Traffic, page 16). Weather information: Sends real-time weather forecasts, road conditions, and weather radar to your device (Viewing the Weather Forecast, page 17).
Hands-Free Calling Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device NOTE: While most phones are supported and can be used, it cannot be guaranteed that a particular phone can be used. All features may not be available for your phone. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your mobile phone to become a hands-free device (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 14). While connected, you can place or receive calls using your device.
4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view additional incidents. Using the Apps Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device You can view the complete owner's manual on the device screen in many languages. 1 Select Apps > Owner's Manual. The owner's manual appears in the same language as the software text (Language and Keyboard Settings, page 19). 2 Select to search the owner's manual (optional).
3 Select Go!. 4 Select the first location to navigate to, and select Start. The device calculates a route from your current location to the selected location, and then it guides you to the remaining trip destinations in order. Editing and Saving Your Active Route If a route is active, you can use the trip planner to edit and save your route as a trip. 1 Select Apps > Trip Planner > Saved Trips > My Active Route. 2 Edit your route using any of the trip planner features.
4 Select the location description. 5 Select Set Location. Wireless Network Settings The wireless network settings allow you to manage Wi‑Fi networks, paired Bluetooth devices, and Bluetooth features. Select Settings > Wireless Networks. Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology. Paired Device Name: The names of paired Bluetooth devices appear in the menu. You can select a device name to change Bluetooth feature settings for that device. Search for Devices: Searches for nearby Bluetooth devices.
Travel History: Allows the device to store a record of the places you go. This allows you to view the trip log, use the Where I've been feature, and use myTrends suggested routes. Reset: Allows you to clear your travel history, reset settings, or delete all user data. Resetting Data and Settings The device offers several options for deleting your user data and resetting all settings to the factory default values. 1 Select Settings > Device > Reset.
NOTE: If you do not agree with the license terms, you can select Reject. This stops the update process. You cannot install updates until you accept the license agreements. 5 Using the included USB cable, connect the device to external power, and select Continue (Charging the Device, page 20). For the best results, a USB wall charger that provides at least 1 A power output is recommended. Many USB power adapters for smartphones, tablets, or portable media devices may be compatible.
2 Tilt the bottom of the device upward, and lift the device from the mount. Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup 1 Turn the device mount to the right or left. 2 Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the ball on the suction cup. Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you. 2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
• Verify your phone is compatible. Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more information. • Complete the pairing process again. To repeat the pairing process, you must unpair your phone and device (Deleting a Paired Phone, page 16), and complete the pairing process (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 14). Appendix Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data You can install a memory card to increase the storage space for maps and other data on your device.
Index EULAs 19 exit services 14 Symbols F 2-D map view 14 3-D map view 14 files, transferring 23 finding locations.
search bar 7 settings 18, 19 sound 4 shaping a route 11 shortcuts adding 9 deleting 9 simulated locations 18 skills 5, 22 enabling 5 sleep mode 3 smartphone features 15 connecting 2 software updating 20, 21 version 19, 21 speaking commands 4, 5 specifications 20 speed cameras 6 suction cup 22 T theft, avoiding 21 time settings 19 tolls, avoiding 12 tools, maps 13 traffic 14, 16, 19 alternate route 12 cameras 18 incidents 14, 16 map 14, 16 searching for delays 14, 16 traffic cameras, viewing 18 travel histo
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-1 Set Up •'Einrichtung TIP: You should avoid placing the device near a speaker or air vent, which can produce noise that interferes with the microphones. TIPP: Platzieren Sie das Gerat nicht in der Nahe von Lautsprechern oder Luftungen , die Gerausche verursachen konnen, die sich auf die Mikrofone auswirken. ...... '- 0 2 Audio Cable • Audiokabel 4ux '• If you do not use Bluetooth®technology, connect a 3.5 mm audio cable from the power adapter to your stereo auxiliary port.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION WARNING Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Distraction Warning This device is intended to enhance the situational awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. Only access the information displayed on the device with a glance.
