nvi 700 Series Features

Features 750T 760 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 770 Yes Yes Yes FM Yes transmitter Speaks street names No

HandsYes free calling

Includes traffic Yes** No* Yes** Yes** Yes receiver
* compatible with traffic receiver. ** traffic receiver included in North America and European regions only.
Warning: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
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Your nvi Unit

GPS antenna Speaker 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 External antenna Mini-USB connector connector Serial number Microphone
Warning: This product contains a non-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 page 49.

Step 1: Mount the nvi

1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the Cradle power connector on the right side of the Power cable 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 Suction cup mount 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.)
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.

1. Touch Where to > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters in the name. Touch Done.
Touch to add a space. Touch and to move the cursor. Touch to delete the character. Touch to select words you have recently typed and selected. Touch Mode to select the keyboard language mode. Touch to enter numbers and special characters.
Tip: You can change the keyboard layout to QWERTY, which is like a standard computer keyboard layout. See page 37.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to enter it.

Setting a Home Location

1. Touch Where to > Go Home. 2. Select an option.
You can set a home location for the place you return to most often.

Going Home

After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching Where to > Go Home.
Changing Your Home Location
To change your home location, you must first delete it from Favorites.
1. Touch Where to > Favorites. 2. Touch Home > Edit > Delete > Yes.
Deleting Recently Found Places
To remove all places from the Recently Found list, touch Clear > Yes.
Note: When you touch Clear, all items from the list are removed. It does not delete the actual place from your unit.
After you delete your home location, reset it by following the steps in the Setting a Home Location section above.

Favorites

Finding Recently Found Places
You can save places in your Favorites, so you can quickly find them and create routes to them. Your home location is also stored in Favorites.
Your nvi stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of the list. Touch Where to > Recently Found to view your recently found items.
Saving Your Current Location
From the Map page, touch. Touch Save Location to save your current location.

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).
Touch the text bar to open the Turn List page. 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 page.
To save your current location, touch the vehicle icon. Touch Turn In to open the Next Turn page.
Map Page while Navigating a Route

Trip Information Page

Turn List Page

Next Turn Page

Tip: A speed limit icon may appear as you travel on major roadways. This icon displays the current speed limit of the roadway.
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The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, touch the Speed or Arrival 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 green text bar on the top of the Map page to open 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 Browse 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 Information page. Touch Reset Max to reset the maximum speed.
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 Turn In field on the Map page, or touch any turn from the Turn List page.

Using Hands-free Calling

Bluetooth is available only in the nvi 710, 760, and 770. Using Bluetooth wireless 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, visit www.garmin.com/bluetooth. 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.
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.

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

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.
Bluetooth is available only in the nvi 710, 760, and 770. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. Connectionsselect Add > OK to pair with a mobile phone that has Bluetooth wireless technology. See pages 1721. Select Change to connect with a different device.
Note: The nvis PIN code (or passkey) is 1234.
Dropselect the phone you want to disconnect, and touch Yes. Removeselect the phone you want to delete from the nvis memory, and touch Yes. Bluetoothenable and disable the Bluetooth component. The Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the Bluetooth component is enabled. To
Changing the Proximity Points Settings
You must have proximity points (such as custom POIs, a safety camera database, or a TourGuide) loaded to adjust the proximity point settings. See page 47. Touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points.
Proximity Alertstouch Change to turn on or off the alerts when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras. TourGuideset how you want the audio for TourGuide to be activated. Select Auto Play to hear the complete tour as programmed, Prompted to show the speaker icon on the map when tour information is available during your route, or Off. Restorerestore the proximity points settings.

Restoring All Settings

1. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch Restore. 3. Touch Yes.

Clearing User Data

Caution: This deletes all userentered information.

Updating the Software

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 on-screen instructions.
After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your nvi.
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.
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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 open it.

Safety Cameras

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.

SaversGuide

With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your nvi is a digital coupon book. To purchase an accessory, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. To use the SaversGuide, insert the SD card into your nvi. Touch Where to > Extras > SaversGuide.
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 open 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.

Caution: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk. 2. Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the disk. 3. Place the disk on the dashboard. 4. Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk. 5. Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk. Flip the lever down (toward the disk).
To remove the cradle from the mount, turn the cradle to the right or left. Apply pressure in that direction until the cradle snaps off the mount. To remove the suction cup mount from the windshield, flip the lever toward you. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
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About GPS Satellite Signals

Caring for Your nvi

Your nvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to navigate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, your nvi cannot acquire satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your nvi. When your nvi has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are green. When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear. For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Your nvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your nvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments.

Cleaning the Unit

The nvi is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the units outer casing (not the touch screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.
Cleaning the Touch Screen
Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the touch screen.

Avoiding Theft

Protecting Your nvi
Do not store the nvi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Do not expose the nvi to water. Contact with water can cause this unit to malfunction. Though a PDA stylus can be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt this while operating a vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen, or damage may result.
To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup. Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. Register your product at http://my.garmin.com. Use the Garmin Lock feature. See page 44.

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
mini-USB connector 2 mounting 3 on dashboard 49 removing from mount 49 MP3 music files loading 25 playing 22 music 22 mute audio 7 phone call 19 My Data 28 myGarmin i
navigation 6 mode 37 settings 37 Next Turn page 16
pairing a mobile phone 17, 18 pedestrian navigation mode 14, 37 phone book 19 pictures 27 PIN Bluetooth 42 Garmin Lock 44 playlist 22 creating 23 editing 23 from computer 23 playing 23 saving current 23 position icon 15, 39 Power key 2 proximity alerts 43

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

Garmin and nvi are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.

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.