nüvi 2580TV ® Owner's Manual March 2012 190-01473-00_0A Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents Getting Started ��������������������������������������������1 Mounting the Device ���������������������������������������������1 About myDashboard ���������������������������������������������1 Device Overview ���������������������������������������������������2 Main Menu ���������������������������������������������������4 Using the Main Menu ��������������������������������������������4 About Main Menu Customization ��������������������������5 Finding Locations ����������������������
Erasing User Data ����������������������������������������������25 Maximizing the Battery Life ��������������������������������25 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable ������������������������������������������������������������������26 About nüMaps Lifetime ��������������������������������������26 Purchasing Additional Maps �������������������������������26 Purchasing Accessories �������������������������������������26 Contacting Garmin Product Support �������������������26 Troubleshooting �������
Getting Started WARNING S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. When using your device for the first time, complete the following tasks. 1 Mount the device (page 1). 2 Register the device (page 2). 3 Check for updates. • Software updates (page 2). • Free map update (page 2). 4 Download the full owner’s manual (page 2). Mounting the Device WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the device. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 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. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 1). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you register the device at http://my.
Adjusting the Master Volume 1 Select Volume. 2 Select an option: • Use the slider bar to adjust the volume. • Select to mute the device. • Select and use the slider bars to adjust the volume for navigation prompts, phone, and media. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about features on the device. You can select some icons to change settings or to view additional information. GPS signal status.
Main Menu Using the On-Screen Buttons • • • • • Select to return to the main menu. Hold to quickly return to the main menu. Select or to see more choices. Hold or to scroll faster. Select to see a menu of options for the current screen. Using the Main Menu ➊ ➋ ➌ Using the On-screen Keyboard Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. • Select to add a space. • Hold to delete a character. • Select to select the keyboard language mode.
About Main Menu Customization You can create a customized main menu by adding icons from other screens on the device, such as location categories or frequently used tools. You can also edit the size and position of the main menu icons. You can switch between the default main menu and your customized main menu. Adding an Icon to the Custom Main Menu NOTE: The Where To?, View Map, and Tools icons are automatically included on the main menu, and cannot be deleted. The main menu can contain up to 15 icons.
About Points of Interest Searching Near Another Location Finding a Point of Interest by Category 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a destination. 5 Select Go!. Taking a Detour The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Use the Points of Interest function to browse for nearby businesses and attractions.
Setting a Home Location You can set your home location for the location you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location. 2 Select an option. Going Home Before you can navigate to home, you must set a home location. Select Where To? > Go Home. Resetting Your Home Location > Set Home Location. 2 Select an option. 1 Select Where To? > Editing Your Home Location Information Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. Select > Edit. Enter your changes. Select Done.
Viewing a List of Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. Select Where To? > Recently Found. Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations Select Where To? > Recently Found > > Clear > Yes. Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your device to navigate to the destination using the latitude and longitude coordinates. This can be especially helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > Coordinates.
Editing a Phone Number 1 From the location map, select the information balloon. 2 Select > Edit 3 Select Phone Number. 4 Enter the correct phone number, and select Done. Setting a Simulated Location 1 Select Tools > Settings > System > GPS Mode > GPS Off. 2 Select Where To? > Browse Map. 3 Select an area on the map. An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select > Set Location. Favorites You can save locations in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them.
Deleting Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a Favorite. 4 Select > Delete > Yes. Planning a Trip You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with multiple destinations. 1 Select Where To? > Trip Planner. 2 Select . 3 Select Select Start Location. 4 Search for a location (page 5). 5 Select Select. to add additional locations. 6 Select 7 Select Next. 8 Enter a name. 9 Select Done.
Map Pages Viewing the Map While Navigating 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. The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag marks your destination.
Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your trip. TIP: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. From the map, select the Speed field. 1 Select the text bar on the top of the map. 2 Select an option: • Select a turn on the list to view the next turn. • Select > Map to view the entire route on the map.
Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map In Pedestrian mode, your route is displayed on a two-dimensional map. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➊ ➍ • Select ➊ to switch between sections of the route. • Select ➋ to view the route itinerary. • Select ➌ to center the map on your current location. • Select ➍ to zoom in and zoom out. Hands-Free Phone Calls Bluetooth technology is available on some nüvi models. Bluetooth technology establishes a wireless link between two devices, such as a mobile phone and your device.
6 Enter the Bluetooth PIN (1234) for your device in your phone. Tips About Pairing the Devices • After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on. • When your phone is connected to your device, you are ready to make phone calls. • When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was connected. Receiving a Call • Select Answer. • Select Ignore to ignore the call. Using the Device During a Call During a call, appears.
Calling a Contact You can call the numbers saved on your phone from your device. 1 Select Phone > Phone Book. 2 Select a contact. ➊ Checking the Phone Status You can check the battery level and signal strength for your phone. Select Phone > Phone Status. Digital TV You can stream digital TV on your device. Before you can watch digital mobile TV, the device must be in a Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão Digital (ISDB-T) coverage area. For more information, go to www.dibeg.org.
TV signal strength and system messages display in the status bar of the screen. • To toggle channels, select and . • To select a channel from a list of available channels, select > TV Guide. • To view the TV program schedule for available channels, select > TV Guide > Schedule. • To adjust the volume, select and . • To mute TV audio, select . • To view subtitles, select > TV Settings > Subtitle. • To return to the TV, select . Returning to the Map from the TV While watching TV, select .
Using the Tools Viewing Current Location Information You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location. Select Tools > Where Am I?. Using Help Select Tools > Help to view information about using the device. Searching Help Topics Select Tools > Help > .
About the ecoChallenge The ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle fuel economy by scoring your driving habits. The higher your ecoChallenge scores, the more fuel you have saved. The ecoChallenge collects data and calculates a score whenever your device is moving and in Automobile transportation mode. Viewing ecoChallenge Scores Select Tools > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge. About the ecoChallenge Score The leaf color on the ecoChallenge icon changes depending on your performance in the challenge.
Resetting ecoRoute Data 1 Select Tools > ecoRoute. 2 Select a category. 3 Select > Reset. Using the Calculator Using the Picture Viewer Screenshot > Enabled > Save. 2 Select . The picture bitmap file is saved in the screenshots folder on the device drive (page 20). View pictures that you have stored in the device or on a memory card. See page 20 for more information about loading pictures on the device. 1 Select Tools > Picture Viewer. 2 Select an option.
4 Select the box at the bottom of the screen that lists the currency rate. 5 Select the box next to a currency. 6 Enter a value, and select Done. 7 Select Done. Transferring Files To Your Computer 1 Connect the device to your computer. Your Data Management You can store files, such as JPEG image files, on your device. The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.
Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 2 3 4 Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. If necessary, open a folder or volume. Select a file. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. Customizing the Device 1 Select Tools > Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it. System Settings Select Tools > Settings > System.
Changing the Map Perspective 1 Select Tools > Settings > Navigation > Automobile > Map View. 2 Select an option: • Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2D), with your direction of travel at the top. • Select North Up to display the map in 2D with North at the top. • Select 3D to display the map in three dimensions. Pedestrian Navigation Settings Select Tools > Settings > Navigation > Pedestrian. • Limit Walking—controls how much of a pedestrian route will include walking.
• Select Rename. • Select Delete. Disabling a Custom Avoidance If you disable a custom avoidance, the device will calculate routes using that area or road. 1 Select Tools > Settings > Navigation > Automobile > nüRoute > Custom Avoidances. 2 Select a custom avoidance. 3 Select > Disable. Display Settings Select Tools > Settings > Display.
Managing the Bluetooth Device List Caring for Your Device You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that your device detects while Bluetooth is enabled. 1 Select Tools > Settings > Bluetooth > Phone. 2 Select an option: • Select a phone for your device to connect with. • Select to add a phone to the menu. • Select to delete a phone from the device memory. • Select None to drop your current connection. notice Avoid dropping your device and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments.
Avoiding Theft • Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use. • Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup. • Do not keep your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature (page 25). Locking the Device Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent system that locks your device. Each time you turn on the device, you must enter the PIN or drive to the security location.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable notice When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly. If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. 1 Unscrew the end piece. TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
Troubleshooting Problem My device is not acquiring satellite signals. The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. The device does not charge in my vehicle. My battery does not stay charged for very long. My battery gauge does not seem accurate. How do I know my device is in USB mass storage mode? The device is connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. Appendix Solution • Verify that the GPS simulator is turned off (page 21).
I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. My phone will not connect to the device. 28 If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows can have trouble assigning drive letters to your device drives. Refer to your operating system Help file to learn how to map or assign drive letters. • Select Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. The Bluetooth field must be set to Enabled. • Turn on your phone and bring it within 33 feet of the device. • Go to www.garmin.
Index Symbols 2D, 3D map view 22 A accessories 26 adding a stop 6 addresses 7 anti-theft feature 25 avoiding theft 25 B battery 27 Bluetooth technology 13 calling from location map 8 friendly name 23 pairing with phone 13 settings 23 brightness 23 C calculator 19 calls answering 14 hanging up 14 home 14 muting 14 caring for your device 24 changing destinations 6 charging your device 27 cleaning your device 24 converting currency 19 units 19 coordinates 8 Index current locat
M maps adding 26 detail level 21 information 23 pedestrian 13 purchasing 26 theme 21 view 22 MapSource 20, 26 mass storage mode 20 measurements, converting 19 mileage report 18 mobile phone features 13 mounting the device on windshield 27 mute phone call 14 myTrends 11 N navigation 11 off road 6 pedestrian 13 settings 21 next turn 12 nüMaps Lifetime 26 nüRoute 21 O off-road navigation 6, 22 P pairing a mobile phone 13 picture viewer 19 PIN Bluetooth 13 Garmin Lock 25 30 p
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