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April 2012 190-01387-00_0C Printed in Taiwan

nüvi

3500 series

owner's manual

Summary of content (88 pages)

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nüvi 3500 series ® owner's manual April 2012 190-01387-00_0C Printed in Taiwan
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© 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin .com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product.
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Table of Contents Getting Started �� 1 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power �� 1 About myDashboard �� 2 About Sleep Mode �� 4 Adjusting the Screen Brightness �� 4 Adjusting the Master Volume �� 4 About Automatic Volume �� 4 Status Bar Icons �� 5 Satel
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Pairing Your Phone �� 32 Placing a Call �� 33 Receiving a Call �� 34 Using the Call History �� 34 Using In-Call Options �� 34 Saving a Home Phone Number �� 35 Setting an Alarm �� 48 Finding Parking ��
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About the Traffic Icon �� 57 Traffic on Your Route �� 58 Traffic in Your Area �� 59 Understanding Traffic Data �� 59 About Traffic Cameras �� 59 Traffic Subscriptions �� 60 Data Management �� 61 File Types ��
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Getting Started  WARNING ee the Important Safety and Product S Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 1 Mount the device (page 1). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Check for updates. • • Software updates (page 3). Free map update (page 3). nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power  WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
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About myDashboard ➌ ➊ ➋ ➍ 6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 7 If necessary, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port ➋ on your computer.
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Registering the Device 1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow on-screen instructions. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving with your device.
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2 Select Off. 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness. Resetting the Device Adjusting the Master Volume You can reset your device if it stops functioning Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. About Sleep Mode Use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is not in use. Sleep mode uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts for weeks when your device is in sleep mode. Entering Sleep Mode Press the Power key.
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Enabling Automatic Volume Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of background noise. 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled > Save. 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 view additional information. nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual GPS signal status.
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Viewing GPS Satellite Signals For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Hold . Transportation Modes Automobile mode Pedestrian mode Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your transportation mode. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the roads on the route. Pedestrian mode calculates time of arrival based on walking speed. NOTE: Pedestrian routes do not include highways.
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• Select to see a menu of options for the current screen. Using the On-screen Keyboard See Language and Keyboard Settings to change the keyboard layout (page 67). Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. • Select to add a space. • Hold to delete a character. • Select to erase the entire entry. • Select to select the keyboard language mode. • Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks. • Select to change character capitalization.
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Finding Locations The device offers many methods for finding locations. • By category (page 8) • Near another location (page 10) • By spelling the name (page 11) • By address (page 11) • Using recently found locations (page 14) • Using coordinates (page 12) • Using the map (page 13) • Using saved locations (page 15) 8 About Locations The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services.
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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 the search bar ➊. ➊ 3 Enter a search term. Suggested search terms appear below the search bar as you type. 4 Select an option: • To search for a type of business, enter a category name, such as “movie theaters.” • To search for a business by name, enter all or part of the name.
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Changing the Search Area By default, your device finds locations closest to your current location. You can find a location near another city or location. 1 Select Where To? > Searching Near. 2 Select an option. 3 If necessary, select a location. Reporting a Closed or Missing Location If your search results include an outdated or incorrect location, you can report the error to Garmin and remove the location from future searches. 1 Search for a location (page 8).
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3 Select . 4 Select the stars to rate the point of interest. The star rating updates on your device. About Search Tools You can search for locations by using the onscreen keyboard or by entering the location’s address or coordinates. Finding Fuel Stations and Prices Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Fuel Price service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 36). This feature is not available in all areas.
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Finding a City 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Cities. 2 Select Enter Search. . 3 Enter a city name, and select 4 Select a city. Finding an Intersection Before you can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to the intersection search tool (page 7). 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections. 2 Select a state or province. NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country to change the country, state, or province. 3 Enter the first street name, and select Next. 4 If necessary, select the street.
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7 Select View on Map. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map Before you can find places included in the map data, such as restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the map layer for places along the road (page 26). 1 Select View Map. 2 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search. 3 If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view only a specific category of places. Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map. 4 Select an option: • Select a location marker.
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Saving 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 Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Recently Found. The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved menu (page 15). Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Saved > Home. 2 Select > > Edit. 3 Enter your changes. 4 Select Done.
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2 Select GPS Simulator. 3 From the main menu, select View Map. 4 Select an area on the map. The address of the location appears at the bottom of the screen. 5 Select the location description. 6 Select Set Location. Saving Locations You can save locations so you can quickly find them and create routes to them. Saving a Location 1 Search for a location (page 8). 2 From the search results, select a location. 3 Select . 4 Select > Save. 5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
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6 Select an option: Select Name. Select Phone Number. To assign categories to the Favorite, select Categories. • To save a photo with the Favorite, select Assign Photo (page 45). • To change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. • • • Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can add custom categories to organize your saved locations.
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6 Enter one or more categories that apply to the location, and select Done. 7 Select Share. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect to Smartphone Link or when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer (page 36). Deleting a Saved Location NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered. 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 Select > Delete Saved Places. 3 Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and select Delete.
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2 Enter a new wakeup phrase. The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as you enter the phrase. 3 Select Done. Activating Voice Command Say your wakeup phrase. The Voice Command menu appears. Voice Command Tips • • • • 18 Speak in a normal voice directed at the device. Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the voice recognition. Speak commands as they appear on the screen. Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.
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A list of locations appears. Muting Instructions You can disable the voice prompts for Voice Command without muting the device. 1 Select Apps > Voice Command > . 2 Select Mute Instructions > Enabled. 4 Say the line number. Disabling Voice Command You can disable Voice Command, which prevents you from accidentally activating Voice Command while speaking. 1 Select Apps > Voice Command > . 2 Select Voice Command > Disabled. 5 Say Navigate. Finding an Address 1 Say Voice Command. 2 Say Find Address.
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Navigation Starting a Route 1 2 3 4 Search for a location (page 9). Select a location. Select Go!. If necessary, select an option. • Select Drive. • Select Walk. • Select Public Transit to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking. NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps loaded to navigate using public transit (page 31). 5 If necessary, select a route. 20 Previewing Multiple Routes 1 Search for a location (page 9). 2 From the search results, select a location. 3 Select Routes.
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• • • Using the Navigation Map 1 From the main menu, select View Map. 2 If the zoom controls are hidden, select the map to display the zoom controls. 3 Select the map to switch to browsing mode. Map buttons appear. 4 Select an option: • • • • To zoom in or out, select or . To rotate the map view, select . To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select . To add or remove map layers, select . nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual To view specific location categories, select and select a category icon.
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• • Drag two fingers upward on the screen to switch to North Up view. Drag two fingers downward on the map to switch to 3-D view. Adding a Point to a Route Before you can add a stop to a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode. 1 While navigating a route, select to return to the main menu. 2 Select Where To?. 3 Search for the location (page 8) 4 Select Go!. 5 Select Add to Active Route.
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1 From the map, select Limit. 2 Select speed limit. > Set Speed and Using Suggested Routes to set the Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one location and enable the travel history feature (page 68). Using the myTrends™ feature, your device predicts your destination based on your travel history, the day of the week, and the time of day.
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Navigating to an Exit 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Go!. > Exit Services > Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select Save. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are loaded (page 31). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type to avoid on your routes. 3 Select Save.
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2 Select Add Avoid Road. 3 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and select Next. 4 Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next. 5 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. 3 Select > Disable. Deleting Custom Avoidances 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
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4 If necessary, select a road to detour around. Navigating Off Road If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. The route will be calculated as a straight line to the location. Map Pages Customizing the Map Customizing the Map Layers You can customize which data appear on the map, such as icons for points of interest and road conditions. 26 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Map Layers.
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Changing the Map Perspective 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Driving Map View. 2 Select an option: • Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-D), with your direction of travel at the top. • Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with North at the top. • Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions. Customizing Map Buttons You can include up to three icons on the right side of the main map. 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map Buttons. 2 Select an icon, and select OK.
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Viewing Turns 2 Select Viewing a List of Turns Viewing the Next Turn When you are navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns. 1 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 junction on major roadways. Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route, select the navigation bar at the top of the map.
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you approach a junction in a route, the image of that junction appears briefly, if available. From the map, select to view the junction, if available. 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 > Trip Computer. Viewing Traffic Alerts Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map, select > Trip Computer. 2 Select > Reset Field(s).
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• • Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed. Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer. 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. From the map, select > Where Am I?. Finding Nearby Services You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services, such as hospitals or police stations. 1 From the map, select > Where Am I?.
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NOTE: You can change the types of public transit and limit the distance spent walking during a pedestrian route (page 64). About Map Icons • Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map See page 21 for more map functions. ➊ • ➋ • • • Select ➊ to switch between sections of the route. Select ➋ to view the route itinerary. nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual • When you are navigating in Pedestrian mode, indicates your approximate position and your direction of travel on the map.
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2 Select the transit type to include in your routes, and select Save. Hands-Free Phone Calls About Hands-Free Calling Using Bluetooth® wireless technology, your device can connect to your mobile phone to become a hands-free device. To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with your device, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Your phone may not support all of the handsfree phone features your device provides.
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6 Select your phone from the list, and select OK. 7 If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the device is allowed to connect. 8 If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN (1234) into your phone. Disconnecting Your Phone 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select Phone > None > Save. Your phone is disconnected from your device but remains paired with your device. Tips After Pairing the Devices • • After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on.
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2. Select a contact. 3. Select Call. Calling a Location 1 Select Phone > Browse Categories. 2 Select a point of interest (page 8). 3 Select Call. Receiving a Call A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top. Select a call. 3 Using In-Call Options 1 While on a call, select 2 Select an option: • When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore. Using the Call History Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each time your phone and the device connect.
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Saving a Home Phone Number TIP: After you save a home number, you can edit the home number by editing “Home” in your list of saved locations (page 15). Select Phone > > Set Home Number, enter your phone number, and select Done. Calling Home Before you can call home using the Call Home button, you must enter a phone number for your home location. Select Saved > Home > > Call. nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual Using the Apps Using Help Select Apps > Help to view information about using the device.
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Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone Link. Downloading Smartphone Link Smartphone Link supports phones running Android™ operating system version 2.1 or newer. Download Smartphone Link from the application market on your supported phone. See your phone owner's manual for information on downloading and installing applications.
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Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on your phone. 1 From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a location (see the owner's manual for your phone). 2 Select Smartphone Link from the application menu. The next time you connect your device to your phone, the location is transferred to the recently found items on your device.
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symbol and appear only when the device is connected to Smartphone Link. Subscribing to Garmin Live Services You must subscribe to Garmin Live Services using the Smartphone Link app on your phone. 1 Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone (page 36). 2 Select Garmin Live Services. A list of services and subscription prices appears. 3 Select a service. 4 Select the price. 5 Select Subscribe. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for compatibility and purchasing information. Setting Up the Vehicle Profile The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter vehicle information. 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™. 2 Enter fuel and mileage information. Changing the Fuel Price 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump. 2 Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next. 3 Select Yes.
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Viewing ecoChallenge Scores • View your current score in the ecoChallenge icon on the map. • Select to view detailed scores. About the ecoChallenge Score Current: Displays the score for your current driving activity. 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 (45–60 mph for most vehicles). Acceleration: Displays your score for smooth and gradual acceleration.
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Viewing a Mileage Report You can view saved mileage reports on the device. TIP: You can access mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device drive/volume (page 62). 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Mileage Report. 2 Select a report. Resetting ecoRoute Information 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Vehicle Profile. 2 Select > Reset. Viewing myGarmin Messages Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 36).
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Viewing Weather Near a Different City 1 Select Apps > Weather > Current Viewing Weather Alerts Viewing the Weather Radar Checking Road Conditions 1 Select Apps > Weather. 2 If necessary, select a city. 3 Select > Road Conditions. Location. 2 Select an option: • To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list. • To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city name. You can view an animated, color-coded radar map of current weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map.
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Loading Audiobooks onto Your Device Before you can load audiobooks onto your device, you must subscribe to Audible.com. Go to www.audible.com/garmin for more information. 1 Connect your device to your computer (page 2). 2 On your computer, log in to your Audible.com account. 3 Follow the instructions from Audible.com. Playing an Audiobook 1 Select Apps > Audible. 2 Select Browse. 3 Select Titles, Authors, Narrators, or Bookmarks. 4 Select a book.
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Resuming Playback from a Bookmark 1 While playing an audiobook, select . 2 Select a bookmark. Renaming a Bookmark By default, the device names a bookmark using the time stamp of the bookmark. You can rename a bookmark. 1 While playing an audiobook, select > > Rename Bookmarks. 2 Select a bookmark. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. Deleting a Bookmark 1 While playing an audiobook, select > Delete Bookmarks. 2 Select a bookmark.
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• • • To record how long you will stay at a location, select a location in the trip, and select Duration. To change the transportation mode or route preference for a trip leg, select a leg, and select Transportation Mode. To view the trip on the map, select Map. Navigating to a Saved Trip 1 Select Apps > Trip Planner. 2 Select a saved trip. 3 Select Go!. 4 If prompted, select a route (page 20). Editing a Saved Trip 1 Select Apps > Trip Planner. 2 Select a saved trip. 3 Select .
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Viewing a Slideshow 1 Select Apps > Picture Viewer. 2 Select . 3 While a slideshow is playing, select the screen to stop the slideshow. Setting a Picture as Wallpaper 1 Select Apps > Picture Viewer. 2 Select a picture. 3 Select > Set as Wallpaper. 4 Use the on-screen buttons to adjust the wallpaper. 5 Select Save. Deleting Pictures 1 Select Apps > Picture Viewer. 2 Select a picture. 3 Select > Delete > Yes.
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Using the Media Player On some models, the media player can play MP3 music files. You can load music files into the Music folder on your device or onto a memory card. See page 62 to add files to your device. 1 Select Apps > Media Player. 2 Select an option: • To play a song, select . • To adjust the volume, select . • To toggle between songs, select and . • To shuffle songs, select . • To view the current playlist, select the title of the playing song. • To repeat the playlist, select .
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Editing a Playlist You can edit the songs or the order of songs in a playlist, or you can delete a playlist. 1 Select Apps > Media Player > Browse > Playlists. 2 Select a playlist. 3 Select Edit Playlist. 4 Select Add Song, Remove Song, Reorder Songs, Rename Playlist, or Delete Playlist. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts. 3. Select the screen to view the playback Playing a Video Setting an Alarm On some devices, you can play video.
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Finding Parking Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Dynamic Parking service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 36). This feature is not available in all areas. You can find detailed parking information, in cluding parking availability in nearby garages, and pricing information. 1 Select Apps > Parking. 2 Select a parking location.
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Setting Currency Conversion Rates Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 36). This feature is not available in all areas. You can update the currency conversion rates for the unit convertor. 1 Select Apps > Unit Converter. 2 Select the button next to Convert. 3 Select Currency, and select Save. 4 If necessary, select a currency button, select a different currency, and select Save.
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2 Select a category and subcategories. 3 If necessary, select , enter a keyword, and select Done. 4 Select a word or a phrase. to listen to the translation. 5 Select Using a Bilingual Dictionary 1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Bilingual Dictionaries. 2 Select a dictionary. 3 If necessary, select , enter a word, and select Done. 4 Select a word. to listen to the translation. 5 Select About Tracker notices Use caution when sharing your location information with others.
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Changing Your Nickname The first time you power on your device, you are prompted to enter the nickname that identifies you when you use Tracker. 1 Select Apps > Tracker > > Profile. 2 Beside Nickname, select Edit. 3 Enter a nickname, and select Done. Viewing Your Tracker ID Your Tracker ID identifies your device uniquely to other Tracker users. Other users can use your Tracker ID to invite you as a follower. Select Apps > Tracker > > Profile.
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Inviting a Follower You can invite another person to follow your location for a specified period of time. 1 Select Apps > Tracker > Follow Me. 2 Select an option: • Select the check box next to each recipient. • Select Enter Email or Tracker ID, and enter the recipient email address or Tracker ID (page 52). NOTE: The Tracker ID is case-sensitive. Select Next. 3 4 Select an option: • Select a message. • Select Enter Message, and enter a customized message.
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2 Select an option: • Select the check box next to each recipient. • Select Enter Email or Tracker ID, and enter the recipient email address or Tracker ID. The Tracker ID is case-sensitive. 3 Select Next. 4 Select an option: • Select a message. • Select Enter Message, and enter a customized message. 5 Select Send. Enabling Your Social Network Accounts for Tracker Before you can post your location on social networks using Tracker, you must enable your social network accounts in Smartphone Link.
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4 Select an option: • • Select a message. Select Enter Message, and enter a customized message. 5 Drag Hours and Minutes to select a duration, and select Next. 6 Select Send. Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received from FM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology. Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.
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Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver Traffic Receiver ➊ notices Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance of the traffic receiver. When the receiver is within a traffic coverage area, your device will begin displaying traffic information. The traffic receiver and the device may need to be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic information. 1 Connect the traffic receiver to an external power source. 2 Connect the traffic receiver to the device.
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Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link You can purchase a traffic subscription to receive traffic data using Smartphone Link. When your device is connected to Smartphone Link and within a traffic coverage area, your device will begin displaying traffic information. Traffic data is not available in all areas. 1 From your phone, purchase a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services (page 38). 2 Connect your device to Smartphone LInk (page 36).
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Traffic on Your Route 3 Select an event. When calculating your route, the device examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, your device automatically recalculates the route. The traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions on your route or on the road you are currently traveling.
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Traffic in Your Area Searching for Traffic Delays 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Traffic Conditions > . 3 Select an item in the list. 4 If there is more than one delay, use the arrows to view additional delays. Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Traffic Conditions. 3 Select a traffic icon. Understanding Traffic Data The traffic legend explains the icons and colors used on the traffic map. 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Traffic Legend.
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Viewing a Traffic Camera Before you can view a traffic camera, you must save a traffic camera. 1 Select Apps > myCameras. 2 Select a camera. Traffic Subscriptions Subscription Activation You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically after your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. 60 Lifetime Subscriptions Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features.
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2 Select an option: • 3 4 5 6 7 For non-North American units, select Subscriptions > . • For North American units, select . Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new code for each receiver. Select Next on the device. Enter the code. Select Done.
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About Memory Cards You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com /trip_planning). In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. 2 Press it in until it clicks.
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• For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the Trash . 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer. 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.
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Map Buttons: Sets which icons are included on the map. Up to three icons can be included on the map. Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map (page 26). Dashboards: Sets the map dashboard layout. myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses. Enabling Maps TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps. 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > myMaps. 2 Select a map. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. Calculation Mode: Sets route preference.
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Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes. Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your destination. Display Settings Select Settings > Display.
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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 Enabling Traffic The traffic receiver is included in some device packages. Select Settings > Traffic > Traffic. About Traffic Subscriptions You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic.
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when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer. NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for the day of the week or the time of day. Disabling trafficTrends To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data, you must disable trafficTrends. Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends. Units and Time Settings Select Settings > Units & Time. Current Time: Sets the device time. Time Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC display time.
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Device and Privacy Settings 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 (page 72).
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Caring for Your Device notice Avoid dropping your device and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments. 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. Contact with water can cause this device to malfunction. Cleaning the Touchscreen 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
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• Register your device at http://my.garmin .com. Extending the Battery Life • • • • • • • Keep your device away from extreme temperatures. Put the device in sleep mode (page 4). Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). Do not leave your device in direct sunlight. Decrease the volume (page 4). Disable Bluetooth (page 66). Shorten the display timeout time (page 65).
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4 Place the silver tip in the end piece. 5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable ➍. 5 Place the suction cup mount on top of the Mounting on Your Dashboard Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Notice The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. Use the mounting disk to mount your device to the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. See www.garmin.com for more information.
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Updating Maps You can update the maps on your device. For more information, go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. About nüMaps Lifetime Some models include subscriptions nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for the life of your device. For terms and conditions, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps /numaps_lifetime. LM This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription.
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You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at any time. Each region that you purchase has an expiration date. Custom Points of Interest Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed. Installing a POI Loader You can create or download custom POI lists and install them on your device using POI Loader software. 1 Go to www.garmin.com/extras.
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Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (page 64). satellite signals • Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not 1 Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. stay on my windshield. 2 Dry with a clean, dry cloth. 3 Mount the suction cup (page 1). • Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (page 70).
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The device is connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. 1 2 3 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. Turn off the device. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device. The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode. 4 Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub.
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Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 27 A accessories 73 adding a point 22 addresses 11 alerts safety camera 72 audiobook 42 bookmark 43 loading 43 playing 43 automatic volume 4 enabling 5 avoiding public transit types 24, 31 roads 24 theft 69 traffic 58 76 B battery 74 Bluetooth technology 32–82 friendly name 65 pairing with phone 32 settings 65 brightness 65 C calculator 49 calls answering 34 hanging up 34 home 35 muting 34 caring for your device 69 category searching within 8 charging your device 1, 74 ci
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E ecoRoute 38–41 calibrate fuel economy 39 ecoChallenge score 40 fuel economy information 40 mileage report 40 vehicle profile 38 editing change categories 16 change map symbol 16 destinations 45 home location 14 saved locations 16 saved trip 45 extras 73 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 63 supported types 61 nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 15 fuel prices 11 fuel stations 11 fuse, changing 70 I G keyboard 7 la
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theme 63 view 27 MapSource 72 mass storage mode 61 measurements, converting 49 memory card 62 mileage report 40 mounting the device on dashboard 71 on windshield 74 removing from mount 71 mute phone call 34 myDashboard 2 myGarmin messages 41 N navigation 20 off road 26 pedestrian 30 nearby services 30 next turn 28 nüMaps Lifetime 72 78 O R off-road navigation 26, 65 on-screen buttons 6 recalculating routes 22 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 71 renaming trips 45
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search bar 9 sending a location 37 settings 63–82 shortcuts adding 7 removing 7 Smartphone Link 35 connecting 36 software version 68 speech recognition 17 speed limit icon 22 storing the device 69 system settings 64 T text language 67 time settings 67 tools 35–40 Tracker 51 following others 52 hiding your location 53 ID 52 inviting followers 53 nickname 52 sending location message 53 sharing your location 54 viewing followers 52 Track Up 27 traffic 55–82 activating a subscription 60, 66 adding traffic sub
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W weather 41 radar 42 Where Am I? 30 Where I've Been enabling 68 Where To? customization 7 where to menu 7 customization shortcut icon, adding 7 shortcut icon, removing 7 world clock 46 80 nüvi 3500 Series Owner’s Manual
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