Owners Manual

nvi 610/660
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PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing the Garmin nvi. This manual includes information for nvi 610 and nvi 660 products.

Manual Conventions

When you are instructed to touch something, use your nger to touch an item on the screen. Small arrows (>) appear in the text. They indicate that you should touch a series of items on the nvi screen. For example, if you see touch Where to > Favorites, you should touch the Where to button, and then touch the Favorites button.

Customizing the nvi..39

Restoring Settings..39 Changing the Map Settings.39 Changing the System Settings.40 Changing the Locale Settings.41 Changing the Display Settings..42 Changing the Navigation Settings.43 Changing the Bluetooth Settings.43 Changing the Trafc Settings..44 Changing the Proximity Points Settings..44 Updating the nvi Software..45 Purchasing and Loading Additional Map Data..45 Using Safety Cameras..46 Custom POIs (Points of Interest).47 Optional Accessories..48 About GPS Satellite Signals.52 Mounting the nvi on Your Dashboard.53 Removing the nvi and the Mount.53 Removing the Cradle from the Mount.53 Caring for Your nvi..54 Battery Information.55 Troubleshooting..56 Declaration of Conformity..59 Software License Agreement..59 Specications...60 v

Appendix..45

Using FM Trafc..29
Using the FM Transmitter.33
Managing Files on Your nvi.35

Index..61

Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. From the myGarmin Web site, you can do the following: Register your Garmin unit. Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see page 46). Unlock optional maps. Return to myGarmin often for new Garmin product services.

myGarmin

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. To learn more about the nvi Bluetooth technology or Travel Kit features, touch Help on the appropriate screen. To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you do not need to use the nvi for navigation. If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is off. To adjust the audio or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power button. You can also touch on the Menu page. To adjust the volume or brightness, touch or. To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock, press the Power button. To switch the audio output between the nvi and an FM stereo (where available), quickly press the Power button twice.

GETTING STARTED

What Is in the Box?
nvi unit Vehicle suction cup mount to mount the nvi on your windshield. Carrying case to protect your nvi from scratches and accidental screen taps. 12/24-Volt adapter to get power in your vehicle; or trafc receiver. AC charger (included with nvi 660) to receive power from a wall outlet. USB cable to connect the nvi to your computer. Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard. Yellow sheet that contains your units serial number, registration number for registering on Garmins Web site, and unlock code for future reference. Quick reference guide to help you get started. Owners manual (on CD-ROM) for more detailed product information.

GPS antenna

Power button
SD card slot USB connector Microphone nvi 610/660 Owners Manual Suction cup mount

Headphone jack

Mounting the nvi on the Windshield
Check your state and local trafc 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.
To mount the nvi on your dashboard, see page 53. To mount the nvi using the suction cup mount:
1. Plug the power cable into the bottom of the mount. Plug the other end into a 12/24-Volt receptacle in your vehicle. 2. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. Place the suction cup on the windshield. 3. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield. 4. Flip up the GPS antenna. Fit the bottom of your nvi into the cradle. 5. Tilt the nvi back until it snaps into place. 6. If you are using a trafc receiver in Europe, secure the trafc antenna and suction cups to the windshield.

Windshield

Microphone jack
To remove your nvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle up, and tilt the nvi forward.

BASIC OPERATION

Turning the nvi On or Off

Press and hold the

Power button on the top of the nvi.

Charging the nvi

To charge the nvi, use one of the following methods:
Connect the nvi to the suction mount and the 12/24-Volt car adapter. Connect the USB cable to the nvi and your computer. Connect the AC adapter to the nvi and wall outlet (included with the nvi 660).

Acquiring Satellites

Before the nvi can nd your current location and navigate a route, you must do the following:
1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Flip up the GPS antenna on the back of the nvi, so that it is parallel to the ground. 3. Turn on the nvi. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes.
GPS Antenna Up (Parallel to the Ground)
bars indicate satellite signal strength. When the bars are green, the nvi has The acquired satellite signals; now you can select a destination and navigate to it. To use the nvi indoors, close the GPS antenna.

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Changing the Volume, Brightness, and Screen Lock
1. Press and quickly release the.
Power button, or on the Menu page, touch
2. Touch or to adjust the volume and brightness. To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock the screen, press the Power button.

Resetting Your nvi

1. 2. 3. 4.
If the nvi screen stops functioning, turn the nvi off and on again. If this does not help, do the following:
Disconnect the nvi from external power. Flip up the GPS antenna. Press the Reset button. Connect the nvi to a power source. The nvi should automatically turn back on and operate normally.
Clearing User Information
CAUTION: This procedure deletes all information that you have entered. 1. Hold your nger on the lower-right corner of the nvi screen while you turn on the nvi. Keep your nger pressed until the pop-up window appears. 2. Touch Yes. All factory settings are restored. Your Favorites and audio bookmarks are also deleted.
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Using the Anti-Theft Feature
Garmin Lock is an anti-theft feature. You can set a four-digit PIN (personal identication number) and a security location; then every time the nvi is powered on you must enter the PIN or drive to your security location. Select any location, such as your home or ofce, for your security location. Write down your PIN, and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your PIN, you can go to your security location to unlock the nvi. To help prevent theft of the nvi, apply the Garmin Lock sticker to the inside of a vehicle window, and do the following:
1. Flip up the GPS antenna. 2. On the Menu page, touch 3. 4. 5. 6. Settings > System. Touch the button next to Garmin Lock. Touch OK. Enter a four-digit PIN. Touch Yes to accept the PIN. Touch OK. Drive to a security location, and touch Set. Each time you turn on the nvi, enter the four-digit PIN or drive to the security location (with the antenna up). NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nvi to Garmin to get it unlocked.

MAIN PAGES

Understanding the Menu Page
GPS satellite signal status Battery status Settings Quick settings Phone Menu Page Trafc
GPS satellite signalsrepresents the satellite signals being received by your nvi. When you see green bars, you have a strong signal. Battery statusrepresents the status of the battery charge. The lightening bolt symbol indicates that the nvi is currently charging. Settingsaccesses the nvi settings. Quick settingsaccesses the settings for volume, brightness, and screen lock. Phoneappears when you pair the nvi with a phone; accesses phone features. Trafcappears when you connect an FM trafc receiver; accesses the trafc incident list.
Understanding the Map Page

Touch to zoom out.

From the Menu page, touch View Map to open the Map page. The icon shows your current location.

Follow the purple line.

Touch to go to the Menu page.

vehicle

Touch to preview the turns in the route. Touch to zoom in.
Touch to open the media player.
Touch to open the Trip Touch to open the Next Information page. Turn page. Map Page while Navigating a Route
Understanding the Trip Information Page
The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, touch Speed or Arrival on the Map page.
Current direction of travel Distance to your nal destination

Trip Information Page

Resetting Trip Information
Touch Reset Trip to reset the Trip Information page before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the nvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Touch Reset Max to reset the Maximum Speed.
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Understanding the Turns Preview Page
Touch the green text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Turns Preview page. This page displays all turns in the route and the distance between turns. 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.
Direction of the turn Distance to the turn

Turns Preview Page

Understanding the Next Turn Page
The Next Turn page displays the upcoming turn on the map and the distance and time remaining before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch Turn In on the Map page, or touch any turn from the Current Route page. Touch or to view other turns in the route. When you are nished viewing the Next Turn page, touch Back.
Upcoming turn Distance to this turn Next Turn Page 8 Approximate time left until this turn

WHERE TO?

WHERE TO

Finding Your Destination

Flip up the antenna on the nvi to get satellite signals. Then, use the Garmin nvi to nd your destination and navigate to it.
On the Menu page, touch Where to. Select a category. (Touch the arrows to see more categories.) Select a destination. (Touch the arrows to see more places.) Touch Go.

Following Your Route

Follow the route to your destination using the Map page. As you travel, the nvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the Map page. If you depart from the original route, the nvi recalculates the route and provides new route instructions. The vehicle icon shows your location. Your route is marked with a purple line. Follow the arrows as you take turns. A checkered ag marks your destination.

Finding an Address

1. On the Menu page, touch Where to > Address. 2. Select a country (if necessary), state, and city. If you are not sure of the city, select Search All. 3. Type the address number, and touch Done. 4. Type the street name until a list of streets appears. 5. Select the street. If more than one matching address is found, select the one that you want. 6. Touch Go. TIP: You can search for a postal code. Enter the postal code instead of the city name. (Not all map data provides postal code searching.) TIP: Finding an intersection is very similar to nding an address. Touch Intersection, and enter the two street names.

Finding a Place Using Coordinates
You can nd a place by entering the location coordinates. This can be helpful if you enjoy geocaching.
1. On the Menu page, touch Where to > Coordinates. 2. Enter the coordinates for your destination, and touch Next. 3. Touch Go.
Finding a Place by Spelling the Name
1. On the Menu page, touch Where to > Spell Name. 2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters contained in the name. Touch to enter numbers. Touch to delete the last character entered; touch and hold to delete the entire entry. 3. Touch Done. 4. Select the place you want to visit. 5. Touch Go. TIP: In a search results list, if you do not see the place you want to visit, or you want to narrow your search results list, touch Spell and enter the name or part of the name.
Finding a Place Using the Map
Touch Where to > Browse Map.
Tips for Browsing the Map
Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map. and to zoom in and out. Touch Touch anywhere on the map. An arrow points to the location. Touch Go to navigate to the selected location. Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites. If the GPS if turned off, touch Set Loc. to set the location.
Viewing Places on the Map
1. Touch Show Map. 2. Drag the map, and zoom in or out, as necessary. Touch Back when you are nished.

Expanding Your Search

1. From the Menu page, touch Where to > Near. 2. Select an option: Where I Am Nowsearches for places near your current location. A Different Citysearches for places near the city you enter. My Current Routesearches for places along the route you are currently navigating. My Destinationsearches for places near your current route destination. 3. Touch OK. NOTE: Your nvi automatically searches for places near your current location.
Adding a Stop to Your Route
You can add one stop to your route. The nvi gives you directions to the stop and then to your nal destination.
When navigating a route, touch Where to on the Menu page. Search for a location at which you want to stop before your nal destination. Touch Go. Select whether you want this stop to be the new nal destination, or whether you want to insert this stop before your nal destination.
Adding a Detour to Your Route
If you want the nvi to try to calculate a new route to avoid something ahead of you, use the following procedure.

1. On the Map page, select to return to the Menu page. 2. Touch Detour, and the nvi creates a new route, if possible.
The nvi attempts to get you back on your original route, as soon as possible. If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the nvi might not calculate a detour.

Stopping Your Route

If you want to stop your current route, return to the Menu page and touch Stop.

FAVORITES

Understanding Favorites Saving Places You Find Finding Saved Places
1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select a place. 3. Touch Go.
You can save 500 of your favorite places in

Favorites.

1. After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save. 2. Touch OK. The place is saved in Favorites. Where to > Favorites.
Saving Your Current Location Setting a Home Location
1. On the Menu page, touch 2. Select an option.
1. On the Map page, touch the vehicle icon. 2. Touch Save. The place is saved in Favorites.
You can set a home location for the place you return to most often. Your home location is saved in Favorites.

Where to > Go Home.

If you want to change your home location after you have already set it, follow the procedure for Editing Saved Places below. After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time. Touch Where to > Go Home.

Going Home

Editing Saved Places
You can change the name, symbol, or phone number of a saved place.
On the Menu page, touch Where to > Favorites. Select the place you want to edit. Touch Edit. Touch the appropriate option, and make the changes. Favorites.

Deleting Saved Places

1. On the Menu page, touch Where to > 2. Select the place you want to delete. 3. Touch Edit > Delete > Yes.

TRAVEL KIT

The Travel Kit provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. Touch Help to learn more about the nvi Travel Kit.
1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. 2. Touch the item you want to open.
To purchase a Travel Kit accessory, go to www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610 or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660, and click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nvi accessories.

Listening to MP3 Files

1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > MP3 Player > Browse. 2. Select a category. 3. To play the entire category from the beginning of the list, touch Play All. To play starting with a specic song, touch the title. 4. Touch Back to exit the MP3 page.

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Loading Audible Books to Your nvi
TRAVEL KIT NOTE: If you are unable to connect to the Internet or have any other problems activating your nvi, refer to the AudibleManager Help le. Select Help from the menu, and then click Help.
Step 2: Download the book to your computer Refer to AudibleManagers Help le for detailed instructions about downloading books to your computer and loading them on your nvi.
1. Connect the nvi to your computer. 2. From your computers desktop, double-click the AudibleManager icon to open AudibleManager. 3. Click the Go to My Library Online button on the top center of the window. Your Audible.com library opens, displaying the books you have purchased. 4. Click Get it Now to download the book to your computer. 5. Select a format, and click Download.
Step 3: Transfer the book to your nvi Refer to AudibleManagers Help le for detailed instructions about downloading books to your computer and loading them on your nvi. You must rst activate your nvi before transferring books.
1. Connect the nvi to your computer. 2. Open AudibleManager. 3. Select the Internal Drive or External Drive (SD card) in the lower portion of the window. (Insert an SD card into your nvi, if loading books onto an SD card.)
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TRAVEL KIT button in the top 4. Select the book title. Click the Add to Garmin - nvi left corner. 5. Select how much of the book you want to load. You can load small sections at a time to save memory. Click OK. AudibleManager transfers the book to your nvi. 6. When you are nished, double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon Click Stop, and then click OK.

Viewing Pictures

You can view pictures that you have stored in your nvi using the Picture Viewer. See page 35 for more information about loading pictures onto your nvi.
1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > 2. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. TIP: Touch Rotate to rotate the image 90. Picture Viewer.
Touch Slide Show to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few moments and then displays the next image. You can zoom in or out and pan by dragging the picture with your nger. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show.

Viewing a Slide Show

Using the World Clock

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > World Clock. To change a city listed, touch the city. Select a new time zone (or city). Touch OK when done. Touch World Map to view a map. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. Touch World Clock to view the clocks again, or Back to exit.

Converting Currency

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Currency Converter. Touch a currency button to change the currency. Select a currency, and touch OK. Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert. Enter the number. Touch Done. Touch Clear to convert a different value.
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. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > 2. Touch Update. 3. Touch the rate you want to update.

Currency Converter.

TRAVEL KIT 4. Touch to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate, and touch Done. 5. Touch Save to nish. TIP: Touch Restore to use the original conversion rate. TIP: Touch and hold to erase the entire entry.

Converting Measurements

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Measurement Converter. Select a type of measurement, and touch OK. Touch a unit of measure that you want to change. Select a unit of measure, and touch OK. Repeat, if necessary. Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value. Enter a value, and touch Done. Touch Clear to enter another measurement. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Enter the rst number of your calculation. Touch an operator (, x, -, or +). Enter the second number of your calculation. Touch =. Touch to make a new calculation. Calculator.

Using the Calculator

USING BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY
If you have a phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, and your phone is supported by the nvi (see www.garmin.com/bluetooth), you can use your nvi as a handsfree device. Hands-free phone features on the nvi are only available if your phone supports that feature using Bluetooth technology (for example, phone book, voice dial, and call waiting). You can speak into the front of the nvi, and listen to the conversation over the nvi speaker (or FM stereo, if available). To use this handsfree feature, you must pair (connect) your phone with the nvi. You can initiate this pairing from the phone settings or from the nvi settings. Refer to your phones documentation for more information.

1. Access the phones Settings menu. 2. Access the phones Bluetooth technology settings. Sometimes these are in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 3. Search for devices. The nvi must be 10 meters or closer and turned on. 4. Select the nvi from the list of devices. 5. Enter the nvi PIN (personal identication number), 1234, into your phone.
To pair using the phone settings:
To pair using the nvi settings:
2. On the Menu page, touch
1. Conrm that your phone is supported by the nvi. (See www.garmin.com/bluetooth.) Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Ensure that the Bluetooth button is set to Enabled.
USING BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY 4. Touch Add (or Change, if you already added). 5. If adding, set your phone to Find Me/Discoverable mode, and touch OK on the nvi. Select your phone on the list. Enter passkey 1234 on your phone, when prompted. OR If changing, select your phone and touch OK, or touch Add Device and OK. 6. If the pairing is successful, the Phone icon appears on the nvi Menu page.
When you turn on the nvi, it tries to pair with the last phone with which it paired. After the initial pairing, you can set some phones to automatically attempt pairing with a designated device when the phone is turned on. To enable or disable the Bluetooth technology:
1. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Set the Bluetooth eld to Enabled to turn on the Bluetooth technology of your nvi. The Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the nvi is enabled. To disconnect your nvi from your phone, or to prevent a phone from automatically pairing, touch Disabled.

Calling a Number

Ensure that your phone is paired with the nvi. On the Menu page, touch Phone > Dial. Enter the number, and touch Dial. To end the call, touch , and then touch End Call.
If you are calling a number that requires that you enter information using a keypad during the call (for example, entering a password for your voicemail), do the following:
1 During the call, touch > Call Options > Touch Tones. 2. Enter the information. Touch Back twice, when nished. 3. To end the call, touch End Call.

Calling a Place

2. 3. 4. 5.
1. Ensure that your phone is paired with the nvi. Food, Hotels. On the Menu page, touch Phone > Search for the place that you want to call. Touch Dial. To end the call, touch , and then touch End Call. NOTE: You can also call a place that you nd using the Where to menu.

Receiving a Call

1. Ensure that your phone is paired with the nvi. 2. When you receive a call, a message appears on the nvi. Touch Answer. 3. To end the call, touch , and then touch End Call.

MANAGING FILES ON YOUR NVI
You can store les (such as JPEG images and MP3 music les) in the nvis internal memory or on an optional SD card.
NOTE: The nvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me. This is a common limitation of most USB Mass Storage devices.

Supported File Types

MP3 music les JPG image les AA audio book les GPI custom POI les from Garmins POI Loader GPX waypoint les from MapSource Maps from MapSource
NOTE: The nvi does not support M4A/M4P les.
Loading Items to Your nvi
Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional)
The SD card slot is located on the side of the nvi. To insert the card, press it in until it clicks.

Inserting an SD Card

Connecting the USB Cable
Step 2: Connect the USB Cable
1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the connector on the side of the nvi. 2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. After you connect your nvi to your computer, one or two additional drives appear in your computers list of drives: nuvi and nuvi sd. nuvi is the available storage in the nvis internal memory. nuvi sd appears if an SD card is inserted into the nvi. NOTE: On some operating systems, the nvi drives may not be named automatically. See your Help le to learn how to rename the drives.
Step 3: Transfer Files to the nvi

On a Windows PC:

2. Double-click the 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. Connect the nvi to your computer. My Computer icon on your computers desktop. Browse your computer for the le you want to copy. Highlight the le and select Edit > Copy. Open the nuvi or nuvi sd drive. Select Edit > Paste. The le then appears in the list of les on the nvi memory or SD card.
1. Connect the nvi to your computer as described on the previous page. Your drive should mount onto your Mac Desktop as two mounted volumes (drives); the nuvi and nuvi sd volumes. 2. To copy les to your nuvi or SD card, drag and drop any le or folder onto the volume icon. Double-click the volume to open it. To help manage the les, add folders (press the Command + Shift + N keys).

On a Macintosh:

Step 4: Disconnect
1. When you are nished transferring les, double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in your system tray. 2. Select USB Mass Storage Device, and click Stop. 3. Select the nvi drives, and click OK. You can disconnect your nvi from your computer now.

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From a Windows PC:

MANAGING FILES ON YOUR NVI 1. When you are nished transferring les, drag the volume icon to the Trash (it turns into an Eject icon) to unmount the device. 2. Disconnect your nvi from your computer now.

From a Macintosh:

Information about Your nvi Drives
For les that you manually load onto your nvi, like your MP3 or JPEG les, you can paste them anywhere in the nuvi and nuvi sd drives. If another program, such as POI Loader, places a le in a specic folder, keep that le in that specic folder.
You can delete les from your nvi just as you would delete les from your computer. Select the le that you want to delete from your nvi, and press the Delete key on your computers keyboard.
CAUTION: If you are not sure about a les purpose, do NOT delete it. Your nvi memory contains important system les that should NOT be deleted. Be especially cautious of les located in folders entitled Garmin.
Deleting Files from the nvi

CUSTOMIZING THE NVI

Restoring Settings
To restore all settings you have changed, touch Settings > Restore.
To restore settings for an individual category, touch Restore on that particular page.
Changing the Map Settings
To change the map settings, on the Menu page, touch

Settings > Map.

Map Detailadjust the amount of detail shown on the map. Displaying more detail causes the map to redraw more slowly. Map Viewchange the perspective of the Map page. 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. 3D Viewdisplay the map in three dimensions (3D), Track Up orientation. This is the default map view. Vehicleprovides choices of vehicles for your map. The default is. For more vehicles, go to www.garmin.com/vehicles. Map outlinesturn on this setting if you load supplemental maps onto your nvi and you want to see what areas the supplemental maps cover. Map Infoview the maps loaded on your nvi and their versions.
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Changing the System Settings
To change the system settings, on the Menu page, touch

Settings > System.

WAAS/EGNOSturning on the WAAS/EGNOS setting might improve GPS accuracy, but it consumes more battery power. For information about WAAS/EGNOS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html. Safe Modeturn on or off the Safe Mode feature. When your vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables all unit functions that require signicant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. Garmin Lockturn on Garmin Lock to lock your nvi. Enter a four-digit PIN and set a security location. Each time you turn on the nvi, enter the four-digit PIN or drive to the security location. Touch Tonesdisable or enable the tone that sounds each time you touch the screen. Simulator Modeturns on or off simulator mode. When simulator mode is On you can simulate driving a route. Aboutdisplay your nvis software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number. You need this information to update the system software or purchase additional map data.

Settings > Navigation.
Route Preferencetouch a preference for calculating your route. Avoidancestouch Enabled to access the road types. Select the road types you want to avoid on your routes. The nvi uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available. If you have an FM trafc receiver, you can also avoid trafc incidents. Attention Toneturn on or off the attention tone. Voice Promptsselect when you want the nvi to announce route navigation and system status.
Changing the Bluetooth Settings
To change the Bluetooth settings, on the Menu page, touch

Settings > Bluetooth.

Connectionsselect a device to connect to. Select Add Device to search the area for mobile phones with Bluetooth wireless technology. Set your mobile phone to Find Me, Discoverable, or Visible, and then touch OK. The nvi searches for all Bluetooth wireless devices in the area and lists them. Select your phone, and then touch OK. Enter the nvis PIN in your phone.
NOTE: The nvis PIN code (or passkey) is 1234.
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Dropdisconnect the nvi from your phone. Deleteremove a device from the device list. Touch the device, then touch Remove. Bluetoothenable and disable the Bluetooth component. Friendly Nameselect to enter a friendly name that identies your nvi on devices that are Bluetooth enabled. Touch Done after you have entered the name. Restorerestore the original Bluetooth settings. Restoring the Bluetooth settings does not clear the pairing information.
Changing the Trafc Settings
To view the trafc settings, on the Menu page, touch

Settings >

Trafc.
Changing the Proximity Points Settings
To change the proximity points settings, on the Menu page, touch Settings > Proximity Points. Only those items that you have loaded onto your nvi can be changed with these settings. Alertstouch Change to turn on or off the alerts when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras. Touch Audio to set the type of audio notication that you want to hear, and touch OK. TourGuideset how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide to be activated.

APPENDIX

Updating the nvi Software
Use WebUpdater to update your nvi software. Go to www.garmin.com/products/ webupdater to download the WebUpdater program. After downloading WebUpdater to your computer, connect your nvi to your computer, run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts. After conrming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your nvi. Register your nvi to receive notication of software and map updates. To register your nvi, go to http://my.garmin.com. You can also download software updates from www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610 or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660. Click Software Updates. Click Download next to the unit software. Read and agree to the terms. Click Download. Select Run (or Open). Your software is updated.