Owners Manual

nvi 700 Series

personal travel assistant
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Garmin nvi 700 Series navigation device.

myGarmin

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 46). Unlock optional maps.

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

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.
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nvi. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, MondayFriday, 8 AM5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or (within the UK).
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Table of Contents

Step 2: Configure the nvi

Step 4: Use the nvi

A E B F C D
To turn on your nvi, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 3: Acquire Satellites
Go outdoors to an open area, out of garages, and away from tall buildings. Stop your vehicle, and turn on the nvi. 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. For more information about GPS, see page 50 and visit www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS.
A GPS satellite strength. B Bluetooth technology status. C Battery status. D urrent time; touch to change time C settings. E Touch to find a destination. F Touch to view the map. G ouch to make a call when connected T to a compatible mobile phone (nvi 710, 760, and 770 only). H Touch to adjust the volume. I ouch to use the tools such as media T 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.

Select a category.

Select a sub-category.

Select a destination.

Touch Go.

Enjoy the route!

Tip: Touch

to see more choices.

Following Your Route

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 and provides new directions.

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.
TIP: If you want to add more than one stop to the route, edit the current route. See page 12.
Your route is marked with a magenta line. Follow the arrows as you take turns.
1. With a route active, touch Menu > Where to. 2. Search for the extra stop. 3. Touch Go. 4. Touch Add as Via Point to add this stop before your destination. Touch Set as new Destination to make this your new final destination.
A checkered flag marks your destination.

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

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.
From the Menu page, touch Volume. Touch and to adjust the master volume. Touch Mute to mute all audio. To set up the FM transmitter, see pages 3536.

Editing Routes

1. Touch Where to (or Tools) > Routes. 2. Select the route you want to edit. 3. Touch Edit. 4. Touch an option to edit the route: Touch Change Name. Enter a new name, and touch Done. Touch Add/Remove Points to add new start, via, or end points to the route. Touch Manually Reorder Points to change the order of points along your route. Touch Optimally Reorder Points to automatically order the points.
Where To Touch Recalculate to change the route preference to calculate by faster time, shorter distance, or off road. Touch Delete to remove this item. Note: Your changes are automatically saved when you exit any of the route edit pages.
Touch Save to save this location. Touch Go to navigate to the location. If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your location to the selected location. (See page 37.)

Entering Coordinates

Finding a Place Using the Map
Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. Touch Where to > Browse Map.
If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your nvi to navigate to any location using its latitude and longitude coordinates. This can be especially helpful when geocaching. Touch Where to > Coordinates. To change the type of coordinates, touch Format. Because different maps and charts use different position formats, the nvi allows you to choose the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using. Enter the coordinates, and then touch Next. Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn
Tips for Browsing the Map
Touch the map, and drag to view different parts of the map. Touch and to zoom in and out. Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears pointing at the object.
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route to the coordinates.

Navigating Off Road

Searching Near Another Location
Note: Your nvi automatically searches for places near your current location.
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, use Off Road mode. Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Route Preference > Off Road > OK. Select a destination and touch Go to navigate off road to the destination.
1. Touch Where to > Near. 2. Select an option: Where I Am Nowsearch near your current location. A Different Citysearch near the city you enter. My Current Routesearch along your route. My Destinationsearch near your current destination. 3. Touch OK.

Walking to a Destination

If you are walking to your destination, use Pedestrian mode to optimize your route for walking. Touch Tools > Settings > System > Usage Mode > Pedestrian > OK.

Using the Main Pages

Map Page
Touch View map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your current location. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map (see page 13).

Note: You might have to set your device to connect to the nvi automatically when it is turned on.

Pairing Your Phone

To pair and connect, your phone and the nvi must be turned on and be within 10 meters of each other. Initiate pairing from your nvi or from your mobile phone. Refer to your phones instructions. To pair using the phone settings:
1. Enable the phones Bluetooth component. 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 the nvis Bluetooth PIN (1234) into your phone.
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Using Hands-free Calling 1. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth > Add. 2. Enable your phones Bluetooth component and enable Find Me/ Discoverable/Visible mode. These settings might be in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 3. Touch OK on the nvi. 4. Select your phone, and touch OK. 5. Enter the nvis Bluetooth PIN (1234) in your phone.
To pair using the nvi settings:

Receiving a Call

When you get a call, the Incoming Call window opens. Touch Answer to answer the call. Touch Ignore to ignore the call and stop the phone from ringing. The internal microphone is in the front of the nvi; speak normally.

In a Call

When your phone is connected to your nvi, you are ready to make phone calls. Touch Phone to access the Phone menu. When you turn on the nvi, it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was connected.
Note: Not all phones support all features of the nvi Phone Menu.
During a call, the In Call icon appears. Touch > End Call to hang up. 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 Call Waiting

When you are on a call and you receive a second call (call waiting), the nvi displays the Incoming Call window. Touch Answer to answer the call. The first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls:

1. Touch > Switch To. 2. Touch End Call to hang up; this does not disconnect the call on hold.

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, or touch Compose to send an SMS/text message.

Phone Menu

From the Menu page, touch Phone to open the Phone menu. Press Status to view the connected phones signal strength, battery level, and name.
Dialing a Point of Interest
1. Touch Phone > Points of Interest. 2. Search for the point of interest you want to call. 3. Touch Dial or. 1. Touch Phone > Dial. 2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.

Dialing a Number

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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; the most recent calls are at the top of the list. 3. Touch an entry, and touch Dial.
3. Touch Done > Yes. The nvi dials your home phone number. NOTE: To edit home location or phone number, touch Where to > Favorites > Home > Edit. 1. Touch Phone > Call Home. 2. The nvi dials your home phone number.

To call home:

Placing Calls Using Voice Dial
You can place calls by speaking the contacts name.
1. Touch Phone > Voice Dial. 2. Speak the contact name. NOTE: You may need to train your mobile phone to recognize your voice dial commands. Refer to your phones instructions.

Calling Home

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

Unit Converter

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 > Currency Converter > Update. 2. Touch the rate you want to update.
1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Touch Conversion, select a type of measurement, 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 the blank rectangle to enter a value. 6. Enter a value, and touch Done. The unit is converted. 7. Touch Clear to enter another measurement.
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Using FM Traffic

The traffic receiver is included in some nvi 710, 750T, 760, and 770 packages. Use an FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver to receive traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. For information about FM traffic receivers and coverage areas, see www.garmin.com/traffic.
Note: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM traffic receiver simply receives signals from the traffic service provider and shows that information on your nvi. Note: The FM traffic receiver and nvi must be in data range of an FM station transmitting TMC data to receive traffic information.
Note: You can only access the traffic information if the nvi is connected to an FM traffic receiver.
To power outlet in vehicle Power LED Status LED To power connector on nvi cradle
Note: If your FM TMC traffic receiver has an antenna with suction cups on it, route the antenna on your windshield vertically using the suction cups.

LED Blink Codes

The green Power LED lights when connected to external power. The Status LED indicates the signal reception: Yellow dot-dash flashes: determining which country you are currently in.
Yellow solid: searching for signal. Red solid: momentary sync loss. Green solid: normal traffic data. Touch Tools > Traffic to display traffic incidents in your area. Touch View by Road to see the incidents on each road in the area. If there is traffic on your route, touch On My Route to view details.

Traffic on Your Route

Traffic In Your Area
When calculating your route, the nvi examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. You might still be routed through traffic if no alternative roads exist. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, the nvi automatically recalculates the route. The Map page displays or when there is traffic on your route. The number in the icon represents the number of minutes the traffic has added to your route, which has been automatically calculated into the arrival time shown on the map. To avoid traffic on your route:

1. On the Map page, touch. or 2. Touch to view traffic delays. 3. Touch Avoid.

Traffic on Your Road

When you are not navigating a route and there is traffic on your road, the Map page displays a traffic icon, such as or. Touch the icon to view information about the traffic delay.
Tip: The locale you selected at initial startup determines which type of traffic icons are used: diamond-shaped icons ( ) for the United States, triangular icons ( ) for Europe.
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Traffic Icons

North American Meaning Road Condition Road Construction Road Closed Slow Traffic Accident Incident Travel Information International

Traffic Subscriptions

See pages 4041 for information about adding a traffic subscription. For more information about traffic subscriptions, go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.
Note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider.

Severity Color Code

Green = Low severity; traffic is flowing normally. Yellow = Medium severity; traffic is a bit congested. Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped.
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Playing Audio Through the Vehicles Speakers
Before using the FM transmitter in your area, see the FM transmitter legal notice on page 52.
If an FM transmitter is available on your nvi, you can listen to your nvi audio on an FM stereo.
note: When using the FM transmitter function on the nvi, any phone calls that you place or receive through the nvi might be overheard by adjacent vehicles through the FM stereo.
1. From the Menu page, touch Volume > FM Trans > Enable FM Transmitter. 2. Tune your stereo to an FM channel that has a lot of static and has a low FM frequency number. 3. 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.
1. From the Menu page, touch Volume > FM Trans > Enable FM Transmitter. 2. If you are using a traffic receiver, touch Auto Tune. Then tune your stereo to the selected channel.
Manually Tuning the FM Transmitter
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.
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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, choose 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.

The distance between the vehicle power cable, the nvi, and the FM stereo antenna may also affect the noise level. Vehicles with antennas located far away, such as a rear-mounted antenna, may experience more interference from outside noise sources than vehicles with front-mounted antennas. As you drive, you may notice changes in the background static even though there is no FM station using that channel. You may notice this as you drive through intersections where certain kinds of traffic lights or other municipal electronic systems are operating. You might also notice this effect when the terrain changes, allowing distant stations to be received by your car stereo that were not received when you made your initial frequency selection. These and other sources of electrical interference may make it necessary to look for another frequency.
FM Transmitter Information
The FM transmitter is intended to transmit your nvis audio to your FM stereo. Do not adjust your FM settings while you are driving your vehicle.

Customizing the nvi

1. Touch Tools > Settings.
Usage Modespecify how you will be navigating to optimize routes: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. Unitschange units of measure to Kilometers or Miles.
2. Touch the setting you want to change.
Keyboard Layoutselect QWERTY for a layout similar to a typewriter, or select ABCDE for an alphabetical layout. Aboutdisplay your nvis software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number. You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data (see page 45). Restorerestore the system settings.
3. Touch the button below the setting name to change it.
Changing the System Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > System. GPS Simulatorenable the simulator to turn off the GPS mode to simulate navigation and/or to save battery power.
Changing the Navigation Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Route Preferenceselect a preference for calculating your route:
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Faster Timeto calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. Shorter Distanceto calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. Off Roadto calculate point-topoint routes (without roads). Avoidancesselect the road types you want to avoid or you would prefer to take on your routes. Restorerestore the original navigation settings.
Screen Shotenable Screen Shot mode. Touch the to take a screen shot. The picture bitmap file is saved in the Garmin\scrn folder on the nvi drive. Brightnessadjust the backlight brightness level. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your battery life. Restorerestore the original display settings.
Updating the Time Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Time. Time Formatchoose a 12-hour, 24hour, or UTC time format. Time Zoneselect a time zone or nearby city from the list. Daylight Savingset to On, Off , or Auto, if it is available. Restorerestore the original time settings.

Adjusting the Display Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Display. Color Modeselect Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two.

Setting the Languages

Touch Tools > Settings > Language. Voicechange the language for voice prompts. nvi 750, 750T, 760, and 770: Languages noted with a persons name are text-to-speech (TTS) voices, which have an extensive vocabulary and pronounce the street names as you approach turns. The pre-recorded voices (those without a persons name) have a limited vocabulary and do not speak names of locations or streets. Text Languagechange all on-screen text to the selected language. Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Keyboardselect the keyboard for your language. You can also change the keyboard language mode from any keyboard by touching the Mode button.
Changing the Map Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Map. Map Detailadjust the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw slower. Map Viewselect a map perspective. Track Updisplay the map in two dimensions (2D) with your direction of travel at the top. North Updisplay the map in 2D with North at the top. 3Ddisplay the map in three dimensions (3D) in Track Up. Vehicletouch Change to change the icon used to display your position on the map. Touch the icon you want to use, and then touch OK. Download additional vehicle icons at www.garmin.com/vehicles. Trip Logshow or hide the log of your travels. To clear your trip log, touch
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Tools > My Data > Clear Trip Log. Map Infoview the maps loaded on your nvi and their version. Touch a map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map. Restorerestore the original map settings.
PIN or Security Location.
Viewing Traffic Subscription Information
The traffic receiver is included in some nvi 710, 750T, 760, and 770 packages. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic.
Note: You can only access the traffic settings if your nvi is connected to external power and an FM TMC traffic receiver. Note: If your traffic receiver has a trial subscription, it does not need to be activated and you do not need to purchase a subscription until the trial subscription expires.

Adding Security Settings

Touch Tools > Settings > Security. Garmin Lockturn on Garmin Lock to lock your nvi. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page 44. Safe Modeturn on or off Safe mode. When your vehicle is moving, Safe mode disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. Restorerestore the original security settings. Note that restoring the security settings will not clear your Garmin Lock

North American Options

Your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates are listed. Touch Add to add a subscription.
Non-North American Options
Autoselect which provider to use. Select Auto to use the best provider for the area, or select a specific provider to use. Searchsearch for additional TMC traffic providers. To increase the search time, touch Yes to clear provider table. Subscriptionsview your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates. Touch Add to add a subscription.
while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. 1. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. 2. For Non-North American units, touch Subscriptions > Add. For North American units, touch Add. 3. Write down the FM traffic receivers unit ID. 4. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. 5. Touch Next on the nvi, enter the code, and touch Done.

Adding a Subscription

You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to Garmins FM Traffic Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.
Note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nvi acquires satellite signals
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.
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Bluetooth Technology Settings
prevent a phone from automatically connecting, select Disabled. Friendly Nameenter a friendly name that identifies your nvi on devices with Bluetooth technology. Touch Done. Troubleshootscroll through the list containing compatible devices. If your phone is not in this list, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more information. Restorerestore the original Bluetooth settings. This does not clear the pairing information.

Solution/Answer Take your nvi out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes. Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on page 3.
Your nvi can only charge between 32F and 113F (0C and 45C). My nvi does not charge If the nvi is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it cannot in my vehicle. charge. How do I clear all my user data? The nvi is locked up/frozen. The touch screen is not responding to my taps properly. My battery gauge does not seem accurate. Hold your finger on the lower-right corner of the nvis screen while it is turning on. Keep your finger pressed until the message appears. Touch Yes to clear all user data. If the nvi screen stops functioning, turn the nvi off and on again. If this does not help, slide the Power key to the left and hold for 8 seconds. Turn the nvi back on. The nvi should operate normally. Turn the nvi off and then back on. Slide the Power key to the right (lock). Hold your finger on the screen for about 30 seconds until the calibration screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions. Allow the unit to fully discharge, and then fully charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle). Make sure you have a nvi 710, 760, or 770. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. Verify that the Bluetooth field is set to Enabled. Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters (about 33 feet) away from your nvi. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.
My phone will not connect to the nvi.
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Problem/Question How do I know my nvi is in USB mass storage mode? My computer never senses that the nvi is connected. I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. Solution/Answer When your nvi is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a nvi connected to a computer is shown. Also, you should see two new removable disk drives listed in My Computer. 1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer. 2. Turn the nvi off. 3. Plug the USB cable into your computer and your nvi. The nvi automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode. If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your nvi drives. See your operating systems Help file to learn how to map/assign drive letters. Verify that you are in a coverage area. You must be in a coverage area to get the traffic information for that area. Verify that the FM TMC Traffic receiver is connected to the power connector on the cradle and also connected to a power outlet in your vehicle. (The traffic receiver is included in some nvi 710, 750T, 760, and 770 packages.) 1. Touch Where to > Near > Different City (and enter your vacation destination). 2. Find the hotel and touch Go. 3. Touch Menu > Where to > Near > My Destination. 4. Search for a restaurant. Restaurants nearest your hotel are listed first. You can also use the GPS Simulator (Tools > Settings > System). Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Route Preference > Off Road > OK to put the nvi in Off Road mode. Touch Where to > Favorites > Last Position > Go. Navigate to your car!

I cannot get traffic information.
How can I find restaurants near the hotel I will be staying in the future?
How can I find my car in a parking lot?

Symbols A

2-D, 3-D map view 39 accessories 45, 47 acquiring satellites 4 additional maps 45 alerts proximity 43 safety camera 46 announce street names 39 anti-theft feature 40, 44 audible books 24 audio output 2, 3536 audio version 37 auto tune 35 avoiding road types 38 theft 51 traffic 33, 34
Bluetooth technology 1721 pairing with phone 17, 42 removing a phone 42 settings 42 bookmarks 24 books 24 brightness 38 browsing the map 13
coordinates 13 cradle 3 currency, converting 31 current location, save 10 customizing the nvi 3743 custom POIs 47
emergency assistance 27 Extras 45, 46
background color 38 battery information 48 bicycle navigation 37 bilingual dictionaries 29 nvi 700 Series Owners Manual57
calculator 30 call answering 18 call waiting 19 hanging up 18 history 20 home 20 muting 19 caring for your nvi 50 charging your nvi 44, 55 clock for the world 28 computer connection 25 converting currency 31 units 31
dashboard disk 49 daylight savings 38 Declaration of Conformity 51 deleting all user data 43 character 9 custom POIs 47 Favorites 11, 13 files 26 recent finds list 10 route 13 detail maps 40 detour 7 diacritical characters 9 display settings 38 driving directions 16
Favorites 10, 11 files 2526 deleting 26 managing 2526 supported types 25 transferring 2526 finding places 5 address 8 by name 9 by postal code 8 Go page options 8 item on the map 13 near another location 14 recent selections 10 saved places (Favorites) 11 FM traffic receiver FM transmitter 3536 legal information 52 setup 35 fuse, changing 48
Garmin Lock 40, 44 geocaching 13 go home 9 Go page options 8 GPS 4 about GPS 50 off/on 37
legal notice, FM transmitter 52 lithium-ion battery 48, 54 locking screen 2, 7 the nvi 44
hands-free phone features 1721 headphone jack 2, 54 Help 27 home location 9 phone number 20

incoming call 18

keyboard 9 language mode 9, 39 layout 9, 37 kilometers 37
language guide 29 Last Position 11, 56 58
M3U playlist format 23 map additional 45 browse 13 customize 39 detail level 39 enable detail maps 40 Map Info button 40 moving 13 update 45 version 40 view 39 zoom 13 MapSource 45 max speed, reset 16 measurements, converting 31 media player 2224 menu page 4 miles 37

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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.
2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB, UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00859-00 Rev. D

Quick Start Manual

nvi 700 Series
personal travel assistant

August 2007

2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries 190-00859-01 Rev. C

Printed in Taiwan

WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Whats in the Box?

nvi GPS device and vehicle suction cup mount. Vehicle power cable to provide external power, or an FM TMC traffic receiver to provide external power and traffic information. USB cable to connect the nvi to your computer. Your nvi connects to your computer as a mass storage device. Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard.
Power key: slide to the left to turn the unit on/off; slide to the right to lock the screen Headphone/audio out jack

SD card slot

Microphone GPS antenna Speaker

Ways to Charge Your nvi

Use the vehicle power cable. Use the USB cable. Use an optional AC adapter.
Serial number Mini-USB connector External antenna connector
Warning: This product contains a non-user-replaceable lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for important battery safety information. Check your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Currently, state laws in California and Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide for more details.

Step 1: Mount the nvi

1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the right side of the cradle. 2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 3. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on the windshield. 4. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield. 5. Fit the bottom of your nvi into the cradle. 6. Tilt the nvi back until it snaps into place. 7. 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 your vehicle is running. 8. If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, secure the traffic receivers antenna to the windshield using the suction cups. (The traffic receiver is included in some nvi 710, 750T, 760, and 770 packages.)

Cradle Power cable

Suction cup mount
Step 2: Configure the nvi
To turn on your nvi, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 3: Acquire Satellites
Go outdoors to an open area, out of garages, and away from tall buildings. Stop your vehicle, and turn on the nvi. 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.
A GPS satellite strength. B Bluetooth technology status. C Battery status. D urrent time; touch to change time settings. C E Touch to find a destination. F Touch to view the map. G Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone (nvi 710, 760, and 770 only). H Touch to adjust the volume. I Touch to use the tools such as media players, settings, and Help.

Step 4: Use the nvi

A B E F G
Finding Points of Interest
1. Touch Where to > Points of Interest. 2. Select a category and a sub-category. 3. Select a destination, and touch Go.
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.

Viewing the Main Pages

Touch View Map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your current location. Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map. Touch anywhere on the map; an arrow appears pointing at the object. After you touch Go, the Map page opens. 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 page. A checkered flag marks your destination. If you depart from the original route, your nvi recalculates the route and provides new directions.
Touch the text bar to open the Turn List. Touch to zoom out. Touch to zoom in.
Touch Menu to return to the Menu page. Touch Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Information.
Touch to save your current location. Touch Turn In to view the Next Turn.
Map Page while Navigating a Route

Trip Information

Turn List

Next Turn

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Adding a Via Point

1. With a route active, touch Menu on the map, and touch Where to. 2. Search for the via point (extra stop). 3. Touch Go. 4. Touch Add as Via Point to add this stop before your destination.
The Map page displays or when there is traffic on your route. The number in the icon represents the number of minutes the traffic has added to your route, which has been automatically calculated into the arrival time shown on the map.
1. On the Map page, touch or. 2. Touch to view traffic delays. 3. Touch Avoid.
Tip: To add more than one stop, edit the current route. Touch Where to > Routes.

Using FM TMC Traffic

The traffic receiver is included in some nvi 710, 750T, 760, and 770 packages. If the nvi is connected to the FM TMC traffic receiver, connected to vehicle power, and you are in a coverage area, the nvi can receive traffic delay information. For more information, visit www.garmin.com/traffic. When calculating your route, the nvi examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. You might still be routed through traffic if no alternative roads exist. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, the nvi automatically recalculates the route.
Note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider.
Using Hands-Free Features
Bluetooth wireless technology is available in nvi 710, 760, and 770 only. Hands-free phone features are available only if your nvi and your compatible mobile phone have Bluetooth wireless technology. Not all phones support all the hands-free phone features the nvi provides. To use the handsfree features, you must pair your phone and the nvi.
1. Confirm that your phone is supported by the nvi. (See www.garmin.com/bluetooth.) 2. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Touch the Add button. 4. Enable your phones Bluetooth component and enable Find Me/Discoverable/Visible mode. These settings might be in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 5. Touch OK on the nvi. 6. Select your phone, and touch OK. 7. Enter the nvis Bluetooth PIN (1234) in your phone. 1. Touch Phone > Dial. 2. Enter the number, and touch Dial. 3. To end the call, touch > End Call.

Pairing Your Phone

Using Call Waiting
If you get a call waiting call, the nvi displays a message. Touch Answer. The first call is put on hold.
1. During the call, touch > Switch To. 2. Touch End Call to hang up; this does not disconnect the call on hold.

Using the FM Transmitter

Before using the FM transmitter in your area, see the FM transmitter legal notice in the owners manual.

Calling a Number

Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, a message appears on the nvi. Touch Answer.
You can listen to your nvi audio on your vehicles FM stereo speakers. From the Menu page, touch Volume > FM Trans > Enable FM Transmitter. If you are using an FM traffic receiver, touch Auto Tune, and tune your stereo to the same channel. If you are not using an FM traffic receiver or you are using an MSN Direct receiver, select an FM channel with a lot of static, and select the same channel on the nvi.
Loading Files on Your nvi
Connect the USB cable to the mini-USB connector on the nvi and to an available USB port on your computer. Your nvis internal memory and SD card appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers, and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Copy and paste files from your computer into the nvi drives/volumes. When you are finished transferring files, click the Eject icon or drag the volume icon to the Trash. Unplug your nvi.
1. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. 2. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 3. Enter a 4-digit PIN and drive to a security location.

Locking Your nvi

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.

Listening to MP3 Files

Load MP3 files to the internal memory or SD card. Touch Tools > Media Player. Touch Source to open the music player. Touch Browse. Touch a category. To play the entire category from the beginning of the list, touch Play All. To play a specific song, touch the title. To create, edit, and listen to playlists, touch Browse > Playlist.

Resetting the nvi

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

More Information

For more information about your nvi, touch Tools > Help. You can download the latest version of the owners manual from www.garmin.com. For information about accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.