nvi 705 series

owners manual
for use with these nvi models: 715, 755, 765, 775, 785
2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street, Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB, UK Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. (913) 397.8200 or Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 (800) 800.2380000 (within the UK) Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Fax (913) 397.8282 Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin, the Garmin logo, MapSource, nvi, and TourGuide are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Lock, myGarmin, and nMaps Guarantee are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such name by Garmin is under license. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Audible.com is a registered trademark of Audible, Inc. Audible, Inc. 19972008. SaversGuide is a registered trademark of Entertainment Publications, Inc. RDS-TMC Traffic Information Services France ViaMichelin 2006. SD is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Google and Panoramio are trademarks of Google Inc. Microsoft, MSN, and the MSN logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. The MapQuest name is a trademark or registered trademark of MapQuest or AOL LLC. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

October 2008

Part Number 190-00955-00 Rev. A

Printed in Taiwan

Introduction

Manual Conventions

When you are instructed to touch something, use your finger to touch an item on the screen. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see touch Where To? > Favorites you should touch Where To?, and then touch Favorites.

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nvi. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone 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.

nvi Tips and Shortcuts

To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back. Touch and to see more choices. Touch and hold to scroll faster.
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products: Register your Garmin unit. Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see page 50). Unlock optional maps.

myGarmin

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Table of Contents

Introduction..i.
Manual Conventions.i. nvi Tips and Shortcuts..i Contact Garmin..i myGarmin..i
Finding a Place Using the Map.14 Entering Coordinates..15.

GPS antenna

Speaker
Warning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. Before mounting the nvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting. nvi 705 Series Owners Manual

Step 1: Mount the nvi

1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the right side of the cradle.
Cradle Vehicle power cable
5. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 6. Fit the bottom of your nvi into the cradle. 7. Tilt the nvi back until it snaps into place.
2. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. 3. Place the suction cup on the windshield. 4. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield.

Suction cup mount

8. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 9. If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, secure the antenna on the traffic receiver to the windshield using the suction cups. (The traffic receiver is included in some nvi packages.)
Step 2: Configure the nvi

Step 4: Use the nvi

Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle is running. To manually turn on your nvi, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the on-screen instructions.
1. Go outdoors to an open area, out of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. Stop your vehicle, and turn on the nvi.
Step 3: Acquire Satellites
Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. When one bar is green, the nvi has acquired satellite signals. Now you can select a destination and navigate to it.
GPS satellite strength. Bluetooth technology status. Battery status. Current time. Touch to find a destination. Touch to view the map. Touch to make a call when
Touch to adjust the volume.
connected to a compatible mobile phone (not available on nvi 755).
Touch to use the tools such as media players, settings, and Help.

Finding Your Destination

The Where To? menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed map loaded in your nvi contains millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services.

Touch Where To?.

elect a category. S

elect a subcategory. S

Select a destination.

ouch Go!. T

njoy the route! E

Following Your Route

Your route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. The upper-left corner indicates the distance to your next maneuver and the lane you should be in for the maneuver. If you depart from the original route, your nvi recalculates the route and provides new directions. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways.

Adding a Via Point

You can add a stop (Via Point) to your route. The nvi gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination.
1. With a route active, touch Menu > Where To?. 2. Search for the extra stop. 3. Touch Go!. 4. Touch Add As a Via Point to add this stop before your destination.
If you want to add more than one stop to the route, edit the current route. See page 13.

Taking a Detour

If a road on your route is closed, you can take a detour.
1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Touch Detour.

Adjusting the Volume

From the Menu page, touch Volume. Touch and to adjust the master volume. Touch Mute to mute all audio. To adjust the volume levels for the voice prompts, the media player, and the phone, touch Mixer. Adjust the levels as needed. Touch Restore to return the volume settings to the original levels. Touch Audio Output to set up the FM transmitter. See pages 3940.
The nvi attempts to get you back on your original route as quickly as possible. If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the nvi might not calculate a detour.
1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Touch Stop.

Stopping the Route

Where To?
The Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To learn how to perform a standard search, see page 4.

Touch to switch between a 3D (three-dimensional) map and a 2D (two-dimensional) map. to rotate the viewing angle Touch in 3D view. As you zoom out, the map changes to a digital elevation map showing the contours of the area. Zoom far out to view a globe. Touch and spin the globe to quickly find different areas of the world.
Note: You can only see detailed map information for areas that you have maps loaded on your nvi.

Entering Coordinates

If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your nvi to navigate to your destination using the latitude and longitude coordinates (or other coordinate formats). This can be especially helpful when geocaching.
1. Touch Where To? > Coordinates. 2. Touch Format to select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using. 3. Touch a direction field to select a new direction. 4. Touch a numeric field to enter the coordinates, and touch Done. 5. After you have entered the proper coordinates, touch Next.
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Using the Main Pages

Map Page
Touch page. View Map to view the Map
Touch to view the Turn List page. Touch to zoom in and out. Touch to view the Where Am I? page. Touch to view the Trip Computer. Touch to return to the Menu page. Touch to customize this data field.
vehicle icon shows your The current location. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map (see page 14). A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways.

Changing the Data Field

You can display different information when you are driving and routing.
1. While navigating a route, touch the data field in the lower right corner of the Map page. 2. Select the data you want to appear. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 while not navigating a route.
Touch to view the Next Turn page or the Lane Assist page (if available).

Trip Computer

Turn List Page
The Trip Computer displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Computer, touch the Speed field on the Map page. If you make frequent stops, leave the nvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
When you are navigating a route, the Turn List page displays turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns. Touch the text bar on the top of the Map page to view the Turn List page. Touch a turn on the list to view the Next Turn page for that turn. Touch Show Map to view the entire route on the map.
Resetting Trip Information
If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Touch Reset Trip to reset the information on the Trip Computer page. Touch Reset Max to reset the maximum speed.
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Next Turn Page

Lane Assist Page
When you are navigating a route, the Next Turn page shows the turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch the upper-left corner of the Map page, or touch any turn on the Turn List page. When available, touch Lane Assist on the Next Turn page to view the Lane Assist page for this turn.
When available, the Lane Assist page may display a view of the upcoming junction and in which lane you should be driving. To view the Lane Assist page touch the upper-left corner of the Map page. You can also access the Lane Assist page from the Next Turn page.

Using Hands-free Calling

Using Bluetooth technology, your nvi can connect to your mobile phone to become a hands-free device. To see if your device with Bluetooth technology is compatible with the nvi, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on the nvi 755.
To pair and connect, your device and the nvi must be turned on and be within 10 meters of each other. The nvi can be connected to a phone and a headset at the same time. Initiate pairing from your nvi or from your device. Refer to the instructions for your devices. When you turn on the nvi, it tries to connect to the last device to which it was connected. You might have to set your device to connect to the nvi automatically when it is turned on. When your phone is connected to your nvi, you are ready to make phone calls. From the Menu page, touch Phone to access the Phone menu.

Pairing Your Devices

Bluetooth wireless technology establishes a wireless link between devices, such as a mobile phone and the nvi. The first time you use two devices together you must pair them by establishing a relationship using a PIN/passkey. After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on.
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1. Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone. This might be in a menu called Settings, Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free. 2. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 3. Select the nvi from the list of devices. 4. Enter 1234 into your phone.
Pairing Your Phone Using the Phone
1. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Under Phone, touch Add (or Change). 3. Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone. Enable Find Me/ Discoverable/Visible mode. These settings might be in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 4. Touch OK on the nvi. 5. Select your phone, and touch OK. 6. Enter 1234 into your phone.

Pairing Your Phone Using the nvi

Receiving a Call

When you receive a call, the Incoming Call window appears. Touch Answer to answer the call. Touch Ignore to ignore the call and silence the ring. The internal microphone is in the front of the nvi.

Phone Menu

From the Menu page, touch Phone to view the Phone menu. Touch Status to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the connected phone.
Note: Not all phones support all features of the nvi Phone menu.

In a Call

To end a call, touch > End Call. Touch > Call Options for the following options: Touch Tonesdisplays a keypad page so you can use automated systems, such as voice mail. Transfer Audio To Phonethis is helpful if you want to turn off the nvi but stay on the call, or if you need privacy. To switch back, touch Transfer Audio To Device. Mute Microphone.

Using Your Phone Book

Each time your mobile phone connects with the nvi, the phone book is automatically loaded into the nvi. It may take a few minutes for the phone book to be available.
1. Touch Phone > Phone Book. 2. Touch the phone book entry (contact) you want to call. 3. Touch Dial to call the contact.
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1. Touch Phone > Points of Interest. 2. Search for the point of interest you want to call. 3. Touch Dial or.
Dialing a Point of Interest

Calling Home

Enter a phone number for your Home location, so you can quickly call home.
To enter your phone number: 1. Touch Phone > Call Home. 2. Touch Enter Phone Number to use the keypad page, or touch Select From Phonebook (only available if your phone supports phone book transfer). 3. Touch Done > Yes. The nvi dials your home phone number. To call home: 1. Touch Phone > Call Home. 2. The nvi dials your home phone number.

Dialing a Number

1. Touch Phone > Dial. 2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.
Viewing Your Call History
Each time your phone connects to the nvi, your call history is automatically transferred to the nvi. It may take a few minutes to transfer this data to the nvi.
1. Touch Phone > Call History. 2. Touch a category to view those calls. The calls are listed in chronological order, with the most recent calls at the top of the list. 3. Touch an entry, and touch Dial.

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Using the Tools

The Tools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across town or across the globe.

Settings

Touch Tools > Help to get information about using your nvi. Touch a category to view information about a topic. To search the topics for a keyword, touch Search.
For information about the settings, see pages 4147.

Media Player

Where Am I?
For information about the media player see pages 2831.
Touch Tools > Where Am I? to view information about your current location. This is a helpful feature if you need to tell emergency personnel your location. Touch a button on the right to view the nearest locations in that category. Touch Save Location to save your current location.

MSN Direct

With an optional MSN Direct Receiver, you can access MSN Direct content. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/traffic or http://garmin.msndirect.com. To purchase an accessory, go to http://buy.garmin.com. For information about activating MSN Direct service or using MSN Direct, refer to the MSN Direct Owners Manual Supplement at www.garmin.com.

Picture Viewer

View pictures that you have stored in your nvi.
1. Touch Tools > Picture Viewer. 2. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. Touch Info to view file information and view this photo when you turn on the nvi. Touch Back. 3. Touch the arrows to view all the images. 1. Touch Tools > Picture Viewer > Slide Show to start a slide show. 2. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show.

My Data

Touch Tools > My Data to manage and delete your saved data, such as your Favorites. If you have transferred a route from MapSource, touch Import Route from File to use the route in your nvi.

World Clock

Viewing a Slide Show
Touch Tools > World Clock to view the current time for different cities around the world. Touch World Map to view a map.
To change a city: 1. Touch Tools > World Clock. 2. Touch the city you want to change. 3. Enter the new city and touch Done. 4. Touch the new city in the list, and touch Save.

Custom Routes

For information about routes, see pages 1213.
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Language Guide

Words and Phrases Tips
The Garmin Language Guide puts data from Oxfords multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand. To purchase an accessory, go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.
1. Touch Tools > Language Guide > Words and Phrases. 2. Touch Language, select the From and To languages, and touch Back. 3. Select a category, and search for a phrase. 4. Touch Search to spell the word or phrase, if necessary. Touch a phrase to view the translation. to hear the translation. 5. Touch

Words and Phrases

Use Search for Keywords in Phrases to find all of the phrases that contain a specific word. Touch an underlined word to use a different word. Touch More Variations to change words in the phrase or get a different translation.

Bilingual Dictionaries

The Garmin Language Guide provides five bilingual dictionaries.
1. Touch Tools > Language Guide. 2. Touch Bilingual Dictionaries. 3. Touch a translation option. If necessary, touch To English. 4. Search for the word, and touch it. to hear the translation. 5. Touch

Bilingual Tips

Touch Search to spell the word or the beginning of the word. Touch Legend to view information on abbreviations, labels, and pronunciation symbols for the selected language.
All Dictionary, Word and Phrase content is Oxford University Press. Voice files are Scansoft. Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary Oxford University Press 2005. Pocket Oxford Italian Dictionary Oxford University Press 2004. Oxford Portuguese Minidictionary Oxford University Press 2002. Multilingual Wordbank Oxford University Press 2001. Multilingual Phrasebank Oxford University Press 2001. Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary Oxford University Press and Hachette Livre 2005. Pocket Oxford-Duden German Dictionary Oxford University Press and Bibliographisches Institut & F.A. Brockhaus 2003.
1. Touch Tools > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number of your calculation. 3. Touch an operator (, x, -, or +). 4. Enter the second number of your calculation. 5. Touch =. 6. Touch C to perform a new calculation. 1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Touch Conversion, select a unit to convert, and touch OK. 3. Touch a unit of measure that you want to change. 4. Select a unit of measure, and touch OK. Repeat if necessary. 5. Touch a blank rectangle. 6. Enter a value, and touch Done. The unit is converted. 7. Touch Clear to enter another value.

Calculator

Unit Converter
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Updating Conversion Rates
The nvi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates.
1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter > Conversion > Currency > OK > Update. 2. Touch the rate you want to update. 3. Touch to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate, and touch Done. 4. Touch Save to finish.
In North America, if your nvi package includes an FM TMC traffic receiver, you will receive advertisements and coupons. The advertisements and coupons are stored so that you can access them when convenient.
1. Touch Tools > Advertisements. 2. Touch an advertisement and a location, if necessary. 3. Touch to view the coupon. Caution: Do not attempt to write down the coupon codes while driving.
Touch Restore to use the original rate.
Playing Audio Through Your Vehicle Speakers
Check local laws before using the FM transmitter in your area. Use of FM transmitters is currently illegal in certain European countries due to specific radio frequency restrictions. See page 56 for more information.
1. From the Menu page, touch Volume > Audio Output > FM Transmitter > OK > Auto Tune. 2. Tune your stereo to the selected channel.
Manually Tuning the FM Transmitter
If an FM transmitter is available on your nvi, you can listen to the nvi audio on an FM stereo.
Note: When using the FM transmitter function on the nvi, hands-free phone calls through the nvi might be overheard by adjacent vehicles through the FM stereo.
If you are not using an FM traffic receiver or you are using an MSN Direct receiver, select an FM channel for the FM transmitter.
1. From the Menu page, touch Volume > Audio Output > FM Transmitter > OK. 2. Tune your stereo to an FM channel that has a lot of static and has a low FM frequency number. 3. Touch the Current FM Frequency button. 4. Touch and to select the same frequency to which your stereo is tuned.
Auto Tuning the FM Transmitter
If you are using an FM traffic receiver, the nvi can select a channel for you.
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Frequency Selection Tips

For best results, select a frequency below 90.1 FM. When searching for an appropriate FM frequency on your FM stereo, look for an unused frequency that has steady, consistent static. If you hear slight noises and sounds in the background of the static, select a different frequency. As you travel, you might need to change the frequency for the FM transmitter. A frequency not used by a radio station in your area might be used by a station elsewhere.

All original settings are restored. Any items that you have saved are erased.

Restoring All Settings

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Appendix

Ways to Charge Your nvi

Calibrating the Screen

If the touchscreen is not responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen.
1. Turn off the nvi. 2. Hold your finger on the middle of the screen. 3. Turn on the nvi, and immediately slide the power button to the right (lock). 4. Continue to hold your finger on the screen for about one minute until the calibration screen appears. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Slide the power button to the middle to unlock the screen.
Use the vehicle power cable. Use the USB cable. Use an optional AC adapter cable.

Resetting the nvi

If the nvi stops functioning, turn off the nvi, and then turn on the nvi. If this does not help, slide the Power key to the left and hold it for 8 seconds. Turn on the nvi again. The nvi should operate normally.

Locking Your nvi

Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent system that locks your nvi. Each time you turn on the nvi, enter the PIN or drive to the security location.
1. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. 2. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 3. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and drive to a security location.

nMaps Guarantee

To receive one free map update, register your nvi at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of acquiring satellites. You are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 60 days after the first time your nvi acquires satellites. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/numaps.
What is a Security Location?
Select a location you return to often, such as your home, for your security location. If the nvi has satellite signals and you are at the security location, you do not need to enter the PIN.
NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase.
You can purchase additional maps for your nvi. To see a list of maps that are compatible with your nvi, go to your nvi product page on the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com), and click the Maps tab.

Additional Maps

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1. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to your computer. 2. Connect the nvi to your computer using the mini-USB cable. 3. Run WebUpdater, and follow the onscreen instructions.

Updating the Software

Safety Cameras
After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your nvi.

Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com for availability. For these locations, the nvi includes the locations of hundreds of safety cameras. Your nvi alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are driving too fast. The data is updated at least weekly, so you always have access to the most up-to-date information. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at any time. Each region that you purchase has its own expiration date.
Caution: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera database.
Extras and Optional Accessories
For more information about optional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com, www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your Garmin dealer.
Custom Points of Interest
Use the POI Loader to load custom points of interest (POIs) onto your nvi. POI databases are available from various companies on the Internet. Some custom databases contain alert information for points, such as safety cameras and school zones. Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader to install the POI Loader onto your computer. For more information, refer to the POI Loader Help file. Press F1 to view the Help file. To view your Custom POIs, touch Where To? > Extras > Custom POIs. To change the proximity alert settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts.
To delete the Custom POIs from your nvi, connect your nvi to your computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder in the nvi drive or the SD card drive. Delete the file entitled poi.gpi.

TourGuide

The TourGuide allows your nvi to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. These audio tours can take you on a route while playing interesting facts about historical sites along the way. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader. To view your TourGuide files, touch Where To? > Extras > Custom POIs. To change the TourGuide settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > TourGuide.

Garmin Travel Guide

Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase an accessory, go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. To use the Travel Guide, insert the SD card into your nvi. Touch Where To? > Extras. Touch the name of your Travel Guide to view it.

text language 43 time settings 43 time zone 43 Tools 3438 touchscreen calibrating 48 cleaning 55 settings 42 TourGuide 47, 51
unit ID 41 units, convert 37 updating maps 49 software 50 usage mode 41 USB 32 eject 33 mass storage mode 3233 troubleshooting 59 user data, delete 47

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August 24, 2010 MR. ANDREW ETKIND VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1200 EAST 151ST STREET OLATHE, KS 66061 NVS-215kjs 10E-039
SUBJECT: PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS DEAR MR. ETKIND: This letter serves to acknowledge Garmin International, Inc.s (Garmin) notification to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety recall campaign which is being conducted pursuant to Federal law for the equipment listed below. Please review the following information to ensure that it conforms to your records as this information is being made available to the public. If the information does not agree with your records, please contact us immediately to discuss your concerns. Mfgs Report Date: August 17, 2010 and amended report dated August 24, 2010 Makes/Models/Model Years: GARMIN/AVIS NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/AVIS/BUDGET NUVI 780/9999 GARMIN/EUROPCAR NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/HERTZ NUVI 765/9999 GARMIN/HONDA NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/LANDROVER NUVI 750/9999 GARMIN/MAZDA NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/MERCEDES NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/MOPAR NUVI 250/9999 GARMIN/NISSAN NUVI 750/9999 GARMIN/NISSAN NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 200W/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 250W/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 260W/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 710/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 715/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 750/9999
GARMIN/NUVI 755/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 755T/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 765/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 765T/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 770/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 775/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 775T/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 780/9999 GARMIN/NUVI 785T/9999 GARMIN/SMART NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/SUZUKI NUVI 750/9999 GARMIN/SUZUKI NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/SUZUKI NUVI 765/9999 GARMIN/VOLKSWAGON NUVI 765/9999 GARMIN/VOLKSWAGON NUVI 765T/9999 GARMIN/VOLVO NUVI 760/9999 GARMIN/VOLVO NUVI 765/9999 NHTSA Campaign Number: 10E-039 Components: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 796,000 Summary: GARMIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN NUVI MODEL PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT AND SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THIRD-PARTY LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES MANUFACTURED IN A CERTAIN DATE RANGE. IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT. Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: GARMIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND TECHNICIANS WILL REPAIR THE GPS UNITS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. GARMIN ALSO PLANS TO LAUNCH A PUBLIC NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN THAT WILL INCLUDE PRESS RELEASES AND WEBSITE POSTINGS, AMONG OTHER MATERIALS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN LATE AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 1-913-397-8200.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. The information in your defect report appears to satisfy the requirements of 49 CFR 573.6. We have reviewed your proposed owner letter and it meets the requirements of 49 CFR Part 577. Copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner). Please provide the following additional information and be reminded of the following requirements: Please provide the name and address of the supplier of the subject batteries. As stated in Part 573.7, submission of the first of six consecutive quarterly status reports is required within 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter in which the campaign was initiated. Thereafter, quarterly reports will be due on or before 30 days after close of the calendar quarter. Your contact for this recall will be Kelly Schuler, who may be reached by phone at 202366-5227, by email at Kelly.Schuler@dot.gov, or through the office email at RMD.ODI@dot.gov. We look forward to working with you for successful completion of this recall campaign. Sincerely,

Jennifer Timian Acting Chief, Recall Management Division Office of Defects Investigation Enforcement