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nüvi® 2509/2609 Series Owner's Manual July 2014 Printed in Taiwan 190-01707-00_0B
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whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and
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Power 1 Support and Updates 1 Setting Up Garmin Express 1 nüMaps Guarantee 1 Lifetime Subscriptions 1 Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express 1 Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode 2 Turning Off the Device 2 Resetting the Device 2 Acquiring GPS Signals 2 Adjusting the Screen Brightness
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11 Subscribing to Garmin Live Services 11 About ecoRoute 11 ecoRoute HD Accessory 11 Setting Up the Vehicle 11 Changing the Fuel Price 11 Calibrating the Fuel Economy 11 About ecoChallenge 11 Viewing Fuel Economy Information 12 Mileage Reports 12 Resetting ecoRoute Information 12 Driving
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• Product registration • Product manuals • Software updates • Map updates • Vehicles, voices, and other extras Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/ express. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. nüMaps Guarantee™ Your device may
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10Click Install Now. The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this process may take a long time on slower Internet connections. Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device
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maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, auto services or part of map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To?. 2 If necessary, select Searching Near to change the search area (Changing the Search Area). 3 Select Address. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions
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Navigation > GPS Simulator. 2 From the main menu, select View Map. 3 Tap the map twice to select an area. The address of the location appears at the bottom of the screen POI Loader software. 1 Go to www.garmin.com/ poiloader. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the POI Loader Help Files
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a venue. NOTICE The speed limit feature is for information only and does not replace your responsibility to abide by all North Up and 3-D views, select . • To view specific categories, select . Adding a Point to a Route Before you can add a point, you must be navigating a route. 1 From the map
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. 1 From the map, select > Up Ahead. 2 Select a service icon. 3 Select Map & Vehicle > Map Layers. 2 Select the Trip Log check box. Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map, select Speed. 2 Select > Reset Field(s). 3 Select an option: • When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset
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to display the map in 2-D with north at the top. • Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions. 3 Select Save. Safety Cameras NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety camera database. NOTE: This feature is not
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Garmin traffic receiver accessory. Go to www.garmin map manually start an alternate route to avoid a traffic delay. 1 While navigating feature, you must subscribe to the photoLive service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (Smartphone Link). This feature
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must configure it for your voice. Configuring Voice Control The Voice Control feature must be configured for a single user's voice and does not work for other users. 1 Select Apps > Voice Control. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to record commands for each voice control phrase. NOTE: You do
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. Some phones do not support this feature. 1 Select Apps > Phone map. • To transfer audio to your phone, select . TIP: You can use this feature Bluetooth wireless technology. Live information is available through free and subscription-based plans from Garmin Live Services (Garmin Live Services
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of services and subscription prices appears. 3 Select a service. 4 Select the price. 5 Select Subscribe. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. About ecoRoute In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute™ features, you must purchase an unlock code or an ecoRoute HD accessory. Go to www.garmin.com
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, your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (Connecting to Smartphone Link). This feature is not available in all areas. You can view messages from myGarmin, such as notifications for software and map updates. 1 Select Apps > myGarmin. If you have unread messages
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Radar. Viewing Weather Alerts Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced Weather service using Smartphone Link. While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts near your current location or near a selected
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to http: / / buy .garmin .com. 1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps. 2 Select a map. Navigation Settings To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu, select Settings > Navigation. Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method. Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on
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on several other software features. EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements. NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Position Reporting: Shares your position information with Garmin to improve content. Travel History
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.garmin.com). 2 Click the Maps tab. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Purchasing Accessories Go to http: / / buy .garmin .com. Troubleshooting The suction cup will not stay on my windshield 1 Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. 2 Dry with a clean, dry cloth. 3 Mount
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My phone will not connect to the device • Select Settings > Bluetooth. The Bluetooth field must be set to Enabled. • Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and bring your phone within 33 ft. (10 m) of the device. • Go to www.garmin.com/ bluetooth for more help. Troubleshooting 17
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3-D map view 7 A accessories 16 active lane guidance 6 addresses, finding 3 answering calls 10 audio, proximity points 15 automatic volume 2 enabling 2 avoidances 14 area 7 customizing 7 deleting 7 disabling 7 road 7 road features 7 B battery charging 1, 2, 15, 16 maximizing 16 problems 16 Bluetooth
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6 resetting 6 viewing 6 trip log, viewing 6 trip planner 13 editing a trip 13 troubleshooting 16, 17 turn list 6 U unit ID 15 up ahead customizing 6 finding services 6 updating maps 1 software 1 USB, disconnecting 14 V vehicle power cable 1 vehicle profile 11 voice command 9 activating 9 navigating
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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	5
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power	5
Support and Updates	5
Setting Up Garmin Express	5
nüMaps Guarantee™	5
Lifetime Subscriptions	5
Activating Lifetime Maps	5
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express	5
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode	6
Turning Off the Device	6
Resetting the Device	6
Acquiring GPS Signals	6
Adjusting the Screen Brightness	6
Adjusting the Volume	6
About Automatic Volume	6
Enabling Automatic Volume	6
Status Bar Icons	6
Viewing GPS Signal Status	6
Battery Information	6
Setting the Time	6
Using the On-Screen Buttons	6
Using the On-Screen Keyboard	6
Locations	7
Finding Locations	7
Finding a Location by Category	7
Searching Within a Category	7
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar	7
Changing the Search Area	7
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map	7
Finding an Address	7
Finding Recently Found Destinations	7
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations	7
Finding Parking	7
Finding Your Last Parking Spot	7
Search Tools	7
Finding an Intersection	7
Finding a City	7
Finding a Location Using Coordinates	8
Saving Locations	8
Saving a Location	8
Saving Your Current Location	8
Saving a Home Location	8
Going Home	8
Editing Your Home Location Information	8
Editing a Saved Location	8
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location	8
Deleting a Saved Location	8
Setting a Simulated Location	8
Adding a Shortcut	8
Removing a Shortcut	8
Custom Points of Interest	8
Installing POI Loader	8
Using the POI Loader Help Files	8
Finding Custom POIs	9
Navigation	9
Starting a Route	9
Previewing Multiple Routes	9
Changing the Route Calculation Mode	9
Navigating Off Road	9
Starting a Route to a Saved Location	9
Navigating to Locations Within a Venue	9
Exploring a Venue	9
Your Route on the Map	9
Using the Map	9
Adding a Point to a Route	9
Taking a Detour	9
Stopping the Route	9
Viewing Route Activity	10
Viewing a List of Turns	10
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map	10
Viewing the Next Turn	10
Active Lane Guidance	10
Viewing Junctions	10
About Up Ahead	10
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest	10
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories	10
Trip Information	10
Viewing Trip Data from the Map	10
Customizing the Trip Data Fields	10
Viewing the Trip Information Page	10
Viewing the Trip Log	10
Resetting Trip Information	10
Using Suggested Routes	10
Viewing Current Location Information	11
Finding Nearby Services	11
Getting Directions to Your Current Location	11
Avoiding Road Features	11
About Custom Avoidances	11
Avoiding an Area	11
Avoiding a Road	11
Disabling a Custom Avoidance	11
Deleting Custom Avoidances	11
Customizing the Map	11
Customizing the Map Tools	11
Customizing the Map Layers	11
Changing the Map Data Field	11
Changing the Map Perspective	11
Safety Cameras	11
Traffic	11
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver	12
Viewing Upcoming Traffic	12
Viewing Traffic on the Map	12
Searching for Traffic Incidents	12
Traffic on Your Route	12
Taking an Alternate Route	12
About Traffic Cameras	12
Saving a Traffic Camera	12
Viewing a Traffic Camera	12
About Traffic Subscriptions	12
Subscription Activation	12
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions	12
Adding a Subscription	12
trafficTrends™	13
Disabling trafficTrends	13
Enabling Traffic	13
Voice Command	13
Setting the Wakeup Phrase	13
Activating Voice Command	13
Voice Command Tips	13
Starting a Route Using Voice Command	13
Muting Instructions	13
Disabling Voice Command	13
Voice Control	13
Configuring Voice Control	13
Using Voice Control	13
Voice Control Tips	13
Hands-Free Phone Calls	13
About Hands-Free Calling	13
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology	14
Pairing Your Phone	14
Tips After Pairing the Devices	14
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device	14
Deleting a Paired Phone	14
Placing a Call	14
Dialing a Number	14
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book	14
Calling a Location	14
Receiving a Call	14
Using the Call History	14
Using In-Call Options	14
Saving a Home Phone Number	14
Calling Home	14
Using the Apps	14
Using Help	14
Searching Help Topics	14
Smartphone Link	14
Downloading Smartphone Link	14
Connecting to Smartphone Link	15
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device	15
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link	15
Garmin Live Services	15
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services	15
About ecoRoute	15
ecoRoute HD Accessory	15
Setting Up the Vehicle	15
Changing the Fuel Price	15
Calibrating the Fuel Economy	15
About ecoChallenge	15
Viewing ecoChallenge Scores	15
About the ecoChallenge Score	15
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores	16
Viewing Fuel Economy Information	16
Mileage Reports	16
Viewing a Mileage Report	16
Resetting ecoRoute Information	16
Driving Tips	16
Foursquare®	16
Checking in with Foursquare	16
Searching Foursquare Points of Interest	16
Viewing myGarmin Messages	16
Viewing the Weather Forecast	16
Viewing Weather Near a Different City	16
Viewing the Weather Radar	16
Viewing Weather Alerts	17
Checking Road Conditions	17
Planning a Trip	17
Scheduling a Trip	17
Navigating to a Saved Trip	17
Editing a Saved Trip	17
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations	17
Data Management	17
File Types	17
About Memory Cards	17
Installing a Memory Card	17
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	17
Transferring Data From Your Computer	17
Disconnecting the USB Cable	18
Customizing the Device	18
Map and Vehicle Settings	18
Enabling Maps	18
Navigation Settings	18
Calculation Mode Settings	18
Avoiding Toll Roads	18
Avoiding Toll Stickers	18
Bluetooth Settings	18
Disabling Bluetooth	18
Display Settings	18
Traffic Settings	18
Units and Time Settings	19
Language and Keyboard Settings	19
Device and Privacy Settings	19
Proximity Alerts Settings	19
Restoring Settings	19
Device Information	19
Specifications	19
Appendix	19
Power Cables	19
Charging the Device	19
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable	19
Device Care	19
Cleaning the Outer Casing	20
Cleaning the Touchscreen	20
Avoiding Theft	20
Mounting on Your Dashboard	20
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup	20
Removing the Device from the Mount	20
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup	20
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield	20
Purchasing Additional Maps	20
Purchasing Accessories	20
Troubleshooting	20
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield	20
My device is not acquiring satellite signals	20
The device does not charge in my vehicle	20
My battery does not stay charged for very long	20
The battery gauge does not seem accurate	20
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my computer	20
My device does not appear as a portable device on my computer	20
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a removable drive or volume on my computer	21
My phone will not connect to the device	21

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nüvi

2509/2609 Series

Owner’s Manual

July 2014

Printed in Taiwan

190-01707-00_0B