Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product nüvi 250W Garmin
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owner’ s manual nüvi ® 200 and 200W Series for use with these nüvi models: 200, 200W , 250, 250W , 260, 260W , 270.
© 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA T el. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK T el.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual i Introduction Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to “touch” something, use your nger to touch an item on the screen. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should touch a series of items.
ii nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Introduction Introduction .......................... i Manual Conventions .................... i nüvi ® T ips and Shortcuts .............. i myGarmin ™ ................................. i Caring for Y our nüvi .
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual iii Introduction Picture Viewer ......................... 16 Calculator ............................... 17 Currency Converter ................. 17 Unit Converter ........................ 18 World Clock .....
iv nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Introduction Caring for Y our nüvi Y our nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. T o minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high- vibration environments.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started See the product documentation in the product box for product warnings and other important information. RESET Ì Ï 02 17 W 000000 N9 CAN 310 Designed in USA Made in T aiwan 255w BLK Reset button.
2 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Getting Started W ARNING : This product contains a lithium-ion battery . T o prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. Before mounting the nüvi, see the product documentation for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 3 Getting Started Step 2: Congure Y our nüvi T o turn your nüvi on, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the on-screen instructions. T o turn your nüvi off, slide the Power key to the left. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1.
4 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Getting Started Finding Y our Y our Destination The Where to? menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 5 Getting Started Adding a Stop Y ou can add a stop (called a V ia Point) to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the V ia Point and then to your nal destination. 1. With a route active, touch Menu > Where to? .
6 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Where to? Where to? The Where to? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. T o learn how to perform a simple search, see page 4 . Go! Page Options ➊ ➋ ➌ ➊ T ouch to start navigating the route.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 7 Where to? NOTE: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your nüvi, the button names can change and some steps could be ordered differently . Setting a Home Location Set your home location for the place you return to most often.
8 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Where to? Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to enter it. T ouch to add a space. T ouch to delete a character . T ouch and hold to erase the entire entry .
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 9 Where to? Favorites vorites Y ou can save places in your Favorites so you can quickly nd them and create routes to them. Y our home location is also stored in Favorites . Saving Y our Current Location From the Map page, touch .
10 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Where to? Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. T ouch Where to? > Br owse Map . Tips for Browsing the Map T ouch the map, and drag to view different parts of the map.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 1 1 Where to? Searching Near Near Another Location 1. T ouch Where to? > Near… . 2. Select an option: Where I Am Now —search near your current location. A Different City —search near the city you enter .
12 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Using the Map Using the Map Y our route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 13 Using the Map T rip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. T o view the trip computer , touch the Speed eld on the map. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
14 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Managing Files Managing Files Y ou can store les, such as JPEG image les, in the internal memory on the nüvi or on a memory card. NOTE: The nüvi is not compatible with W indows ® 95, 98, Me, or W indows NT ® .
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 15 Managing Files NOTE: Some operating systems or computers with multiple network drives can not display the nüvi drives. See your operating system Help le to learn how to map the drives. Step 3: T ransfer Files to Y our nüvi Copy and paste les from your computer into the nüvi drives/ volumes.
16 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Using the T ools Using the T ools The T ools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. From the Menu page, touch T ools (or ) to access the T ools menu. Settings For information about the settings, see pages 20–24 .
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 17 Using the T ools Calculator 1. T ouch T ools > Calculator . 2. Enter the rst number of your calculation. 3. T ouch an operator ( ÷ , × , - , or + ). 4. Enter the second number of your calculation.
18 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Using the T ools Updating Conversion Rates The nüvi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates. 1. T ouch T ools > Currency Converter > Update .
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 19 Using the T ools World Clock 1. T ouch T ools > World Clock . 2. T o change a city listed, touch the city . 3. Select a new time zone (or city). T ouch OK when done. 4. T ouch World Map to view a map. 5.
20 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Customizing the nüvi Customizing the nüvi 1. T ouch T ools > Settings . 2. T ouch the setting you want to change. 3. T ouch the button next to the setting name to change it. Changing the System Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > System .
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 21 Customizing the nüvi Adjusting the Display Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > Display . Color Mode —select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two.
22 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Customizing the nüvi Updating the Time Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > Time . Time Format —select a 12-hour , 24-hour , or UTC time format. Time Zone —select a time zone or nearby city from the list.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 23 Customizing the nüvi Changing Security Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > Security . Garmin Lock —turn on Garmin Lock ™ to lock your nüvi. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page 25 .
24 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Customizing the nüvi V ehicle —touch Change to change the icon used to display your position on the map. T ouch the icon you want to use, and then touch OK . Download additional vehicle icons at www .garmin.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 25 Appendix Appendix A voiding Theft T o avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup. Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.
26 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. Y ou must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. Calibrating the Screen If the touch screen is not responding properly , calibrate the touch screen.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 27 Appendix Updating the Software 1. Go to www .garmin.com /products/webupdater , and download WebUpdater to your computer . 2. Connect the nüvi to your computer using the mini-USB cable. 3. Run WebUpdater , and follow the on-screen instructions.
28 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Battery Information T o maximize the lifetime of the battery , do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. The battery icon in the corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the nüvi battery .
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 29 Appendix Changing the Fuse CAUTION: When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper place. If your unit will not charge in your vehicle, you might need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter .
30 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Mounting on Y our Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. CAUTION: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difcult to remove after it is installed.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 31 Appendix drive or memory card drive. Refer to the MapSource Help le for more information. About GPS Satellite Signals Y our nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in order to navigate.
32 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix T o view your Custom POIs, touch Where to? > Extras > Custom POIs . T o change the proximity alert settings, touch T ools > Settings > Proximity Points > Pr oximity Alerts . T o delete the Custom POIs from your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your computer .
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 33 Appendix Garmin T ravel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin T ravel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. T o purchase an accessory , go to http://buy .
34 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Specications nüvi 200 Series Physical size W × H × D: 3.8 × 2.8 × 0.8 in. (97 × 71 × 20 mm) W eight: 5.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 35 Appendix nüvi 200W Series Physical size W × H × D: 4.8 × 2.9 × 0.8 in. (122 × 74 × 20 mm) W eight: 6.
36 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Declaration of Conformity Hereby , Garmin declares that this nüvi product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. T o view the full Declaration of Conformity , go to the W eb site for your Garmin product at www .
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 37 Appendix T roubleshooting Problem/Question Solution/Answer My nüvi never gets satellite signals. T ake your nüvi out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes.
38 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Problem/Question Solution/Answer My battery gauge does not seem accurate. Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle). The touch screen is not responding to my touches.
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 39 Appendix Problem/Question Solution/Answer How can I nd restaurants near the hotel I will be staying at in the future? 1. T ouch Where T o? > Near > A Different City (and enter your vacation destination).
Index 40 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 23 A accessories 31, 32 additional maps 30 addresses 6 alarm clock 33 alerts safety camera 32 anti-theft feature 23.
Index nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 41 by name 7 near another location 1 1 recent selections 8 saved places (Favorites) 9 fuse, changing 29 G Garmin Lock 23, 25 Garmin T ravel Guide 33 g.
Index 42 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual mounting 2, 30 protecting iv resetting 26 O off road, routing 1 1, 21 on-screen keyboard 8 on-unit Help 16 output, audio 5 P pedestrian navigation .
Index nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 43 T text language 22 time settings 22 time zone 22 tools 16–19 touch screen calibrating 26, 38 cleaning iv settings 21 T rack Up 23 transferring .
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 . © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
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