nüvi 2400 series ® quick start manual for use with these nüvi models: 2440, 2450, 2460
Getting Started Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ‹ WARNING S ee the Important Safety and Product ‹ WARNING Information guide in the product This product contains a lithium-ion box for product warnings and other battery. To prevent the possibility of important information. personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme When using your device for the first heat, remove the device from the time, complete the following tasks. vehicle when exiting or store it out of 1.
. Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the mini-USB connector ➋ on the mount. ➊ ➋ 5. If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. After the device has been connected to vehicle power, the following occurs. • The device turns on. • The device acquires satellite signals. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals.
Mounting Your Device Notice Before mounting the device, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting. 1. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. 2. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. 3. Press the suction cup to the windshield. 4. While pressing, flip the lever back toward the windshield. 5. Snap the mount ➊ onto the suction cup arm ➋.
NOTE: If does not appear, or you are using Windows® 7 or a Mac® computer, go to www .garmin.com/dashboard. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Registering the Device 1. From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Updating the Software 1. Open myDashboard (page 4). 2. Register the device (page 5). 3. Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
A list of the product manuals in several languages appears. 4. Click Download next to the manual you want. 5. Click to save the file to your computer. Device Overview ➊ ➋ ➊ Power key ™ ➋ microSD card slot Using the Power Key 1. Press and quickly release the Power key to view additional options. 2. Select an option: 6 • To adjust screen brightness, touch and drag the scroll bar. • To turn off your device, touch Off. • To reset the device, hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
Touch > Save on this page to save the location to a Favorites folder on the device. Use the Favorites folder to save the location of your workplace, home, and other common destinations. 6. If necessary, select an option: • Touch Drive to calculate a route you will navigate by driving. • Touch Walk to calculate a route you will navigate by walking. • Touch Public Transit to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking.
Your Route on the Map notice The speed limit icon feature is for information only and does not replace the driver’s responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your device recalculates the route.
• Touch and drag ➐ to view a different area of the map. • Touch ➑ to view trip information. • Touch ➒ to change the speed limit if the speed limit shown on the map is incorrect. Using myTrends As you drive with the device on, myTrends™ gathers information that allows the device to predict when you are traveling to a common destination, like your workplace or home. When myTrends is activated, the destination and estimated time of travel will appear in the navigation bar on the map.
About Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. Some models can receive FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic content. The FM TMC traffic subscription is automatically enabled and does not require an additional subscription purchase to activate. The FM TMC traffic receiver is integrated in the vehicle power cable included in the box. Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route 1. From the map, touch . 2. Touch Traffic On Route. 3.
Pairing Your Phone Hands-free calling is available on some nüvi models. Before you can pair, your phone and the device must be turned on and within 33 ft. (10 m) of each other. 1. Enable the Bluetooth® component on your phone. 2. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Touch Bluetooth > Enabled > Save. 4. Touch Add Phone > OK. 5. Select your phone, and touch OK. 6. Enter the Bluetooth PIN (1234) for your device in your phone.
Contacting Garmin Product Support • In the USA, go to www .garmin.com/support, or call Garmin USA at (800) 800.1020. • In the UK, call Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 0808 2380000. • In Europe, go to www.garmin .com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. January 2011 Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and nüvi® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries.
