nvi 1200 series

quick start manual
for use with these nvi models: 1200, 1210, 1240, 1245, 1250, 1255, 1260

October 2009

2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries 190-01041-01 Rev. C

Printed in Taiwan

Looking at Your nvi
S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Using the Main Menu

Power button: Press to turn the nvi on and off.
Mini-USB connector Speaker

microSD card slot

Microphone
GPS satellite strength. Bluetooth technology status. Touch to select a usage mode. Current time. Touch to change time settings. Battery status. Touch to find a destination. Touch to view the map. Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. Touch to adjust the volume. Touch to use the tools such as settings and Help.
nvi 1200 Series Quick Start Manual

Setting Up Your nvi

Before mounting the nvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.
1. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on the Suction cup mount windshield. 2. Flip the lever back toward the windshield. 3. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 4. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nvi. Cradle 5. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running. Follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Fit the bottom of your nvi into the cradle. 7. Tilt your nvi back until it snaps into place. 8. If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using Vehicle power the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included cable in some nvi packages.)
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.

Mounting your nvi

1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn on your nvi.

Acquiring Satellites

Resetting Your nvi
Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. The bars indicate satellite strength. When at least one of the bars is green, your nvi has acquired satellite signals.
If your nvi stops functioning, reset your nvi by pressing and holding the Power button for 10 seconds.
1. Touch Where To? > Points of Interest. 2. Select a category and a subcategory. 3. Select a destination, and touch Go!. 4. If necessary, touch Start to navigate the route.
Finding Points of Interest

Using the Power Button

Press and quickly release the Power button to view additional options: Touch and to adjust the screen brightness. Touch Lock Screen to prevent accidental screen touches. Touch Turn Off to turn off your nvi. You can also turn off the nvi by holding the Power button for 8 seconds.
To enter letters contained in the name, touch Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. To search for a location in a different area, touch Where To? > Near.

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. If you depart from the original route, your nvi recalculates the route. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways.

Touch to view the Turn List
page. Touch to view the Where Am I? page. Touch and to zoom in and out. Touch to return to the Main menu. Touch to view the Trip Computer. Touch to change data field.
1. While navigating a route, touch > Where To?. 2. Search for the extra stop. 3. Touch Go!. 4. Touch Add as Via Point to add this stop before your final destination.

Adding a Stop

Touch to view the Next Turn

Taking a Detour

1. While navigating a route, touch 2. Touch or.

Using FM TMC Traffic

Note: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information.
If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, the nvi 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.
Note: Heated (metallized) windows could degrade the performance of the traffic receiver.
The FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic receiver is included in some nvi packages. The traffic receiver and the nvi must be in data range of an FM station transmitting TMC data to receive traffic information. You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically after your nvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic or www.garmin.com for more information.
Viewing Advertisements (North America Only) If your nvi package includes a traffic receiver, you could receive locationrelevant advertisements and coupons. Touch the advertisement on the screen to view more information.
caution: Do not attempt to write down the coupon codes while driving.
Using Hands-Free Features

Calling a Number

Bluetooth wireless technology is available on some nvi models. To use the hands-free features, you must pair your phone and your nvi. To pair and connect, your device and the nvi must be turned on and near each other.
1. Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone. 2. On your nvi, touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Touch the button below Bluetooth, and touch Enabled > OK. 4. Touch Add Device > OK. 5. Select your phone, and touch OK. 6. Enter the Bluetooth PIN (1234) for your nvi in your phone.

1. Select Phone > Dial. 2. Enter the number, and touch Dial. 3. To end a call, touch > End Call.
Receiving a Call When you receive a call, the Incoming Call window opens. Touch Answer to answer the call. Touch Ignore to ignore the call and stop your phone from ringing.

Pairing Your Phone

Charging Your nvi
Charge your nvi for at least 4 hours before using on battery power. Connect the vehicle power cable. Connect the USB cable (included in some packages). Connect an AC adapter (optional accessory).
for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 60 days 1. Ensure that you are at your security location and that your nvi after the first time your nvi acquires satellites while driving. For more is receiving satellite signals. information, go to 2. Touch Tools > Settings > www.garmin.com/numaps. Security.
3. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 4. Enter a four-digit PIN. 5. Touch Set. 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.

Securing Your nvi

More Information
For more information about your nvi, select Tools > Help. Download the latest version of the owners manual from www.garmin.com. For information on accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.
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nMaps Guarantee

To receive one free map update (if available), register your nvi at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of acquiring satellites while driving with your nvi. You are not eligible