nüvi 140/150 series ® Owner’s Manual March 2014 190-01517-00_0D Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents Getting Started............................................................... 1 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ................................... 1 Support and Updates ................................................................. 1 Setting Up Garmin Express ................................................... 1 nüMaps Guarantee™ ............................................................ 1 Traffic and Map Features ......................................................
Data Management .......................................................... 9 File Types .................................................................................. 9 About Memory Cards ................................................................. 9 Installing a Memory Card ...................................................... 9 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ................................. 9 Transferring Data From Your Computer ...............................
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power 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. Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge it.
Finding Locations device. You can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. GPS signal status Locations Transportation mode indicator The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street information. You can use categories to browse for nearby businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses, coordinates, cities, and intersections.
Search Tools Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations by responding to on-screen prompts. Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter the address number, and select Done. 3 Enter the street name, and select Next. 4 If necessary, select Searching Near to change the city, state, or province. 5 If necessary, select the city, the state, or the province.
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. Starting a Route to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places. 3 Select a location. 4 Select Go!. Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a location. 4 Select . 5 Select > Edit.
About Exit Services Pedestrian Map Icons While you navigate a route, you can find gas, food, lodging, and restrooms near upcoming exits. Services are listed under tabs by category. Gas Food Lodging Restrooms Navigating to an Exit 1 From the map, select 2 Select Go!. > Exit Services > . Finding Upcoming Points of Interest 1 From the map, select > Up Ahead. 2 Select a tab. 3 Select a point of interest. Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.
1 While navigating a route, select the text bar on the top of the map. 2 Select a turn. The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the junction appears for junctions on major roadways. Finding Nearby Services You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services, such as fuel, hospitals or police stations. 1 From the map, select the vehicle. 2 Select a category. Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating a route, select the navigation bar at the top of the map.
Overall: Displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and braking score. Speed: Displays your score for driving your vehicle at the optimal speed for conserving fuel. Removing the ecoChallenge Score From the Map > Settings > Hide > Save. Select > Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge. 2 Select > Reset. Viewing Fuel Economy Information 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy. 2 Select a section of the graph to zoom in.
Traffic Select Apps > Last Spot. Using the Calculator Select Apps > Calculator. Converting Units 1 Select Apps > Unit Converter. 2 If necessary, select the button next to Convert, select a measurement category, and select Save. 3 If necessary, select a unit button, select a unit of measurement, and select Save. 4 Select the field below the unit you want to convert. 5 Enter the number, and select Done. Setting Currency Conversion Rates This feature is not available in all areas.
Taking an Alternate Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select 2 Select Alternate Route. 3 Select a route. . Viewing Traffic on the Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads. . 1 From the map, select 2 Select Incidents. Traffic in Your Area Searching for Traffic Incidents 1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic. 2 Select > Incidents. 3 Select an item in the list. 4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view additional incidents.
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select a file. 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard. Customizing the Device Map and Vehicle Settings To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu, select Settings > Map & Vehicle. Vehicle: Changes the icon to represent your position on the map. Go to www.garmingarage.com for more icons. Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map. Pedestrian Map View: Sets the perspective on the map. Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map.
Device and Privacy Settings Extending the Battery Life To open the Device settings page, from the main menu, select Settings > Device. About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID number, and information on several other software features. EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements that apply to your choice. NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data.
to your destinations. Garmin Express is available for Windows and Mac computers. 1 On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express. 2 Select an option: • To install on a Windows computer, select Download for Windows. • To install on a Mac computer, select Mac Version. 3 Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 4 Start Garmin Express. 5 Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB cable.
My battery does not stay charged for very long • • • • Decrease the screen brightness (Display Settings). Shorten the display timeout (Display Settings). Decrease the volume (Adjusting the Volume). Put the device in sleep mode when not in use (Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode). • Keep your device away from extreme temperatures. • Do not leave your device in direct sunlight. The battery gauge does not seem accurate 1 Allow the device to fully discharge.
Index Symbols 2-D map view 5 3-D map view 5 A accessories 12 addresses, finding 3 alarm 7 alerts audio 10 proximity points 10 safety cameras 10 traffic 6 audio, proximity points 10 avoidances 5 road features 5 B battery charging 1, 2, 12 maximizing 11, 13 problems 13 brightness 1 C cables, power 11 calculator 8 calibrating fuel economy 6 cameras, safety 12 changing search area 2 charging the device 1, 2, 12 cleaning the device 11 cleaning the touchscreen 11 clock 7 computer, connecting 9, 13 converting c
subscriptions nüMaps Lifetime 1 traffic 1 suction cup 11 T theft, avoiding 11 time settings 10 traffic 8, 10 activating a subscription 9 adding subscriptions 9 alerts 6 alternate route 8, 9 avoiding 8 data 9 disabling 8 icons 8 incidents 9 lifetime subscriptions 1 searching for delays 8, 9 transportation modes 2 travel history 11 trip computer 6 trip information resetting 6 viewing 6 trip log, viewing 5 trip planner 7 editing a trip 7 troubleshooting 12, 13 turn list 5 U unit converter 8 unit ID 11 up ahe
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