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  • Garmin Nuvi 750 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Owner's Manual nüvi® 700 Series personal travel assistant
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    Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual Entertainment Publications, Inc. RDS-TMC Traffic Information Services France © ViaMichelin 2006. Other trademarks and
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    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. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nüvi. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by
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    Manual Conventions i nüvi Tips and Shortcuts i myGarmin i Contact Garmin i Getting Started 1 What's in the Box 1 nüvi 700 Series Features 1 Your nüvi Unit 2 Step 1: Mount 15 Map Page 15 Trip Information Page 16 Turn List Page 16 Next Turn Page 16 Using Hands-free Calling............
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    25 Supported File Types 25 Loading Files 25 Deleting Files 26 Using the Tools 27 Settings 27 Where Am I 27 Help 27 Media Player 27 Picture Viewer 27 Traffic 28 MSN® Direct 28 Routes 28 My Data 28 nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual Preface World Clock 28 Language Guide 29 Calculator
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    vi 44 Locking Your nüvi 44 Additional Maps 45 Updating the Software 45 Extras and Optional Accessories....45 iv Battery Information 48 Changing the Fuse 48 Removing the nüvi and Mount........49 Mounting on Your Dashboard.........49 About GPS Satellite Signals...........50 Caring for Your nüvi
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    Getting Started What's in the Box? nüvi 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. See the table on the right. USB cable to connect the nüvi to your computer. Your nüvi
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    right to lock the screen Headphone/ audio out jack SD card slot Mini-USB connector External antenna 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
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    Mount the nüvi 1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the right side of the cradle. Cradle Power cable 2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 3. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free 760, and 770 packages.) nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual 
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    to the left. Follow the on-screen instructions. E F Step 3: Acquire Satellites Go garmin.com/ aboutGPS. GH I A GPS satellite strength. B Bluetooth® technology status. C Battery status. D Current time; touch to change time settings. E Touch to find a destination. F Touch to view the map
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    you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed map loaded in your nüvi contains millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. ➊ Touch Where to. ➋ Select a category. ➌ Select a sub-category. ➍ Select a destination. ➎ Touch Go
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    Started Following Your Route 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. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi destination. A checkered flag marks your destination.  nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual
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    screen taps, slide the Power key to the right ( ). To unlock the screen, slide the Power key to the center position. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual 
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    Show Map to view this location on the map. If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Location to set your current location here.  Touch Save to save this location. See page 10. If a mobile phone with Bluetooth code in the list. (Not all map data provides postal code searching.) 4. Enter
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    name. Touch Done. Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to enter it. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual Where To Touch to add a space. Touch and to move the cursor. Touch to delete the character. Touch to select words you have recently typed
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    , so you can quickly find them and create routes to them. Your home location is also stored in Favorites. Saving Your Current Location From the Map page, touch . Touch Save Location to save your current location. 10 nüvi 700 Series Owner
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    time you remove the nüvi from the cradle. Use this feature to find your car in a parking lot. Editing Saved Places Map Symbol-touch a new symbol. • Change Phone Number- enter a phone number, and touch Done. • Delete-removes this item from the Favorites list. Touch Yes. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual
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    to remove a location. 7. Touch Next to calculate your route and view it on the map. 8. Touch Save to save the route and exit. Editing Routes 1. Touch Where 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
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    any of the route edit pages. Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. Touch Where to > Browse Map. • 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
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    to your destination, use Pedestrian mode to optimize your route for walking. Touch Tools > Settings > System > Usage Mode > Pedestrian > OK. 14 nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual
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    in. Touch Menu to return to the Menu page. Touch Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Information page. Map Page while Navigating a Route To save your current location, touch the vehicle icon. Touch Turn In to open displays the current speed limit of the roadway. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual 15
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    or Arrival field on the Map page. If you make instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns. Touch the green text bar on the top of the Map Map to view the entire route on the Browse Map. Next Turn Page When you are navigating a route, the Next Turn page shows the turn on the map
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    or from your mobile phone. Refer to your phone's instructions. To pair using the phone settings: 1. Enable the phone's 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 nüvi from the list of
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    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 nüvi. 4. Select your phone, and touch OK. 5. Enter the nüvi's Bluetooth PIN (1234) in your phone. When your phone is connected to your nüvi, you
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    Status to view the connected phone's signal strength, battery level, and name. Note: Not all phones support all features of the nüvi Phone Menu. Using Hands-free Calling Using Your Phone Book Each time your mobile Phone > Dial. 2. Enter the number, and touch Dial. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual 19
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    free Calling Viewing Your Call History Each time your phone connects to the nüvi, your call history is automatically transferred to the nüvi. It may take a few minutes to transfer this data available if your phone supports phone book transfer). 3. instructions. 20 nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual
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    supports SMS/text messaging using Bluetooth technology, you can send and receive text messages on the nüvi. Getting a Text Message When you get a text message, the Incoming Message window opens. Touch Listen to play the text message, Review outbox. Using Hands-free Calling Viewing Your Manual 21
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    the Media Players Playing Music Load music files to the internal memory or SD card. See pages 25-26. 1. Touch Tools > Media Player. 2. about the music file or to remove the song from the playlist. Supported File Types The nüvi supports MP3 music files, and M3U and M3U8 playlist files. Creating and
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    the audio Using Media Players program's Help file. 2. Transfer the playlist and the music files to the nüvi or SD drive (see pages 25-26). The M3U file must be in the same location as the music files. To play , and then touch Remove to remove it from the playlist. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual 23
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    your nüvi (one-time process). 4. Purchase a book at http://garmin .audible.com, and download the book to your computer. 5. Use AudibleManager to transfer the book to your nüvi or SD card. TIP: Refer to AudibleManager's Help file for detailed instructions. Select Help > Help. nüvi 700 Series Owner
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    custom POI files from Garmin's POI Loader: see page 47 Managing Files • Maps, routes, and waypoints from MapSource®: see page 45 Loading Files Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional) To insert or remove the card, press it in until it clicks. Step 2: Connect the USB Cable Connect the mini-USB connector
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    to copy. 2. Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy. 3. Open the "Garmin" or SD card drive/volume. 4. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files on the nüvi memory or SD card. Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable When you are finished transferring files, click the Eject icon in
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    each image for a few moments and then displays the next image. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual 27
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    garmin.com/ traffic or http://garmin.msndirect.com. To purchase an accessory see http://buy .garmin.com. Routes For information about routes see pages 12-13. My Data Use this tool to manage and delete your saved data OK when done. 4. Touch World Map to view a map. 5. Nighttime hours are shown in
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    Language Guide The Garmin Language Guide puts data from Oxford's multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand. To purchase an accessory, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Translating Words and Phrases 1. Touch Tools > Language Guide > Words
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    or positive. • Touch % to make the number a percent (0.01). • Touch C to clear the entry. 5. Touch =. 6. Touch C to make a new calculation. 30 nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual
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    the number. Touch Done. 6. Touch Clear to convert a different value. Tip: Touch and hold to erase the entire entry. 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. Touch Tools > Currency Converter
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    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
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    solid: normal traffic data. Traffic In Your and there is traffic on your road, the Map page displays a traffic icon, such as or nüvi automatically recalculates the route. The Map page displays or when there is traffic on the map. To avoid traffic on your route: 1. On the Map page, touch or
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    subscription. For more information about traffic subscriptions, go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. Note: You do not need to activate the subscription nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. Severity Color Code Green = Low severity; traffic is
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    nüvi might be overheard by adjacent vehicles through the FM stereo. Manually Tuning the FM Transmitter If you are not using an FM traffic . 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 nüvi
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    Tips For best results, vehicle. The distance between the vehicle power cable, the nüvi, and the FM stereo antenna may also -mounted antenna, may experience more interference from outside noise sources than vehicles with front-mounted stations to be received by your car stereo that were not received when
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    this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data (see page 45). Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to turn off the GPS mode to simulate navigation and/or to save battery power. Restore-restore the
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    The picture bitmap file is saved in the Garmin\scrn folder on the nüvi drive. Brightness-adjust the backlight brightness level. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your battery life. Restore-restore the original display settings. Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Time. Time
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    language for voice prompts. nüvi 750, 750T, 760, and 770: data, such as street names. the map. Touch the icon you want to Keyboard-select the keyboard for your language. You can also change the keyboard language mode from any use, and then touch OK. Download additional vehicle icons at www.garmin
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    > My Data > Clear Trip Log. Map Info-view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their version. Touch a map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map. Restore-restore the original map settings. Adding Security Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Security. Garmin Lock-turn on Garmin Lock™ to
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    to use. Select Auto to use the best provider for the area, or select a specific provider to use. Search-search for additional TMC traffic providers. To increase the search time, touch Yes to clear provider table. Subscriptions-view your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates. Touch Add to
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    Bluetooth technology. Touch Done. Troubleshoot-scroll through the list containing compatible devices. If your phone is not in this list, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more information. Restore-restore the original Bluetooth Tools > Settings > Proximity Points. 42 nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual
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    Auto Play to hear the complete tour as programmed, Prompted to show the speaker icon on the map 2. Touch Restore. 3. Touch Yes. Clearing User Data Caution: This deletes all userentered information. 1. Hold clear all user data. All original settings are restored. Any items that you have saved
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    cable. • Use the USB cable. • Use an optional AC adapter cable Follow the on-screen instructions. Resetting the nüvi If normally. 44 Locking Your nüvi Garmin Lock™ is a theft-deterrent Security. 2. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 3. Enter a 4-digit PIN Garmin to get it unlocked. You
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    You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on your nüvi's internal memory or on an optional SD card. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp to see if an update for your map software is available. To find out the version of the maps that are loaded on your nüvi
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    name of your Travel Guide to open it. SaversGuide® With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your nüvi 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 nüvi
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    zones. TourGuide The TourGuide allows your nüvi to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. These audio tours can take you on a route while nüvi to your computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder in the nüvi drive or the SD card drive. Delete the file entitled poi.gpi. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual 47
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    Battery Life • Turn down the backlight (Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness). • Do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. Changing the Fuse Caution: When replacing may need to replace the fuse located and silver cylinder), and replace with a 3A fast
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    press the button on the bottom of the cradle up, and tilt the nüvi forward. 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
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    free from tall obstructions to use your nüvi. When your nüvi 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 the unit's outer casing (not the touch
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    free and mount from Garmin declares that this nüvi product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual
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    regulations applicable in your particular country of operation. Garmin disclaims all responsibility for your failure to follow local laws and regulations. See www.garmin.com/fmnotice for more information. Using Your nüvi European model nüvi in the United States. 52 nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual
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    SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the "Software") rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the
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    removable SD card. Data stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: DC vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage: 10 W max. Battery life
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    Troubleshooting Problem Mount data? instructions. My battery 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 nüvi. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help. nüvi 700 Series Owner's Manual
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    will be staying in the future? How can I find my car in a parking lot? Solution/Answer When your nüvi is cable into your computer and your nüvi. The nüvi automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode. If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble
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    auto tune 35 avoiding road types 38 theft 51 traffic 33, 34 B background color 38 battery information 48 bicycle navigation 37 bilingual dictionaries 29 Bluetooth all user data 43 character 9 custom POIs 47 Favorites 11, 13 files 26 recent finds list 10 route 13 detail maps 40
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    language guide 29 Last Position 11, 56 58 legal notice, FM transmitter 52 lithium-ion battery 48, 54 locking screen 2, 7 the nüvi 44 M 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
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    33 incidents 33 transferring files 25-26 translating words 29 Travel Guide 46 trip data, reset 16 Trip Information page 16 trip log 39 troubleshooting 55 turn-by-turn directions 16 U unit ID 37 units, convert 31 updating maps 45 software 45 usage mode 37 USB 25 eject 26 mass storage
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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,
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