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nüvi® 2707/2708 Series Owner's Manual March 2013 190-01589-00_0A Printed in Taiwan
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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 supplemental information concerning the use of this product
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1 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power 1 Support and Updates 1 Setting Up Garmin Express 1 nüMaps Guarantee 1 Lifetime Subscriptions 1 Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode 1 Turning Off the Device 1 Resetting the Device 1 Acquiring GPS Signals 1 Adjusting the Screen Brightness 1 Adjusting
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While Connected to Smartphone Link ........ 10 Garmin Live Services 10 Subscribing to Garmin Live Services 10 About ecoRoute 10 ecoRoute HD Accessory the Windshield 14 Purchasing Additional Maps 14 Purchasing Accessories 14 Troubleshooting 14 The suction cup will not stay on my windshield 14
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guide garmin.com/ express. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions Support and Updates Garmin Express provides easy access to these services for your device. • Product registration • Software and map updates • Product manuals • Vehicles, voices, and other extras Setting Up Garmin Acquiring GPS Signals
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can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. GPS signal status Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is enabled in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street information. You can use categories to browse
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Changing the Search Area 1 From the main menu, select Where To?. 2 Select Searching Near. 3 Select an option. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map Before you can find places included in the map data, such as restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the map layer for places
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can use the GPS to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator. 2 From Go to http: / / www .garmin .com / extras. 2 Click Services > POI Loader. 3 Install the marks your destination. As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with voice prompts, arrows
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, select and drag an arrow on the right up or down. • To change the services displayed, select a service, and select a different service. • To search for a specific business or category, select a service, select Custom Search, and enter the name of the business or category. 5 Select Done. Trip
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if you need to tell emergency personnel your location. From the map, select the vehicle. Finding Nearby Services You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services, such as fuel, hospitals or police stations. 1 From the map, select the vehicle. 2 Select a category. Getting Directions
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at the top. • Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at the top. • Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions. Safety Cameras NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
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automatically, you can manually start an alternate route cameras that you want to view regularly. Saving a Traffic Camera Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the photoLive service, and your device must be connected to a supported ID. 4 Go to www.garmin.com/ fmtraffic to purchase
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device. 1 Select Apps > Voice Command > . 2 Select Mute Instructions > Enabled. Disabling Voice Command You can disable voice command, which www.garmin.com/ bluetooth. Your phone may not support all of the hands-free phone features your device provides. Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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using your phone data connection. Your device transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless technology. Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live Services. Garmin Live Services provides free and subscriptionbased plans to view live data on your device, such as
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1 Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile. 2 Select > Reset. Viewing myGarmin Messages Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 10). This feature is not available in all areas. You can view messages from myGarmin, such as
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mapping software (www.garmin.com/ trip _ planning). In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory cards. 1 Insert
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and could become a distraction while driving. GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. Route to enter a friendly name that identifies your devices with Bluetooth wireless technology. Disabling Bluetooth 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select
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Additional Maps 1 Go to your device product page on the Garmin web site (http: / / www .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
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as a removable drive. MTP mode is supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows XP Service Pack 3 with Windows Media Player 10. My wireless technology on your phone and bring your phone within 33 feet (10 m) of the device. • Go to www.garmin.com/ bluetooth for more help. Troubleshooting
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, 14 maximizing 14 problems 14, 15 Bluetooth technology 4 safety cameras 7 F files supported types 12 Garmin Express 1 registering the device 1 updating software 1 Garmin Live Services 10 subscribing to 10 geocaching 3 going home 3 GPS 1, 2 H hands-free phone calls 9 help. 10 See also product support
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speech recognition 8 stops, adding 5 subscriptions Garmin Live Services 10 nüMaps Lifetime 1 traffic 1 suction cup 14 T theft, avoiding 14 time settings 2, 13 traffic 7, 8, 13 activating a subscription 8 adding subscriptions 8 alternate route 7, 8 cameras 8 incidents 7 lifetime subscriptions 1 map
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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
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode	5
Turning Off the Device	5
Resetting the Device	5
Acquiring GPS Signals	5
Adjusting the Screen Brightness	5
Adjusting the Volume	5
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	6
Finding Locations	6
Finding a Location by Category	6
Searching Within a Category	6
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar	6
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	7
Saving Locations	7
Saving a Location	7
Saving Your Current Location	7
Saving a Home Location	7
Going Home	7
Editing Your Home Location Information	7
Editing a Saved Location	7
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 Software	8
Using the POI Loader Help Files	8
Finding Custom POIs	8
Navigation	8
Starting a Route	8
Previewing Multiple Routes	8
Changing the Route Calculation Mode	8
Navigating Off Road	8
Starting a Route to a Saved Location	8
Your Route on the Map	8
Using the Navigation Map	9
Adding a Point to a Route	9
Taking a Detour	9
Stopping the Route	9
Viewing Route Activity	9
Viewing a List of Turns	9
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map	9
Viewing the Next Turn	9
Active Lane Guidance	9
Viewing Junctions	9
About Up Ahead	9
Finding Up Ahead Services	9
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories	9
Trip Information	9
Viewing Trip Data from the Map	9
Customizing the Trip Data Fields	9
Viewing the Trip Information Page	10
Viewing the Trip Log	10
Resetting Trip Information	10
Using Suggested Routes	10
Viewing Current Location Information	10
Finding Nearby Services	10
Getting Directions to Your Current Location	10
Avoiding Road Features	10
About Custom Avoidances	10
Avoiding an Area	10
Avoiding a Road	10
Disabling a Custom Avoidance	10
Deleting Custom Avoidances	10
Customizing the Map	10
Customizing the Map Tools	10
Customizing the Map Layers	10
Changing the Map Data Field	10
Changing the Map Perspective	10
Safety Cameras	11
Traffic	11
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver	11
Traffic Receiver	11
Positioning the Traffic Receiver	11
Viewing Upcoming Traffic	11
Viewing Traffic on the Map	11
Searching for Traffic Incidents	11
Traffic on Your Route	11
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™	12
Disabling trafficTrends	12
Enabling Traffic	12
Voice Command	12
Setting the Wakeup Phrase	12
Activating Voice Command	12
Voice Command Tips	12
Starting a Route Using Voice Command	12
Muting Instructions	13
Disabling Voice Command	13
Hands-Free Phone Calls	13
About Hands-Free Calling	13
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology	13
Pairing Your Phone	13
Tips After Pairing the Devices	13
Disconnecting Your Phone	13
Deleting a Paired Phone	13
Placing a Call	13
Dialing a Number	13
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book	13
Calling a Location	13
Receiving a Call	13
Using the Call History	13
Using In-Call Options	13
Saving a Home Phone Number	13
Calling Home	13
Using the Apps	14
Using Help	14
Searching Help Topics	14
About Smartphone Link	14
Downloading Smartphone Link	14
Connecting to Smartphone Link	14
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device	14
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link	14
Garmin Live Services	14
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services	14
About ecoRoute	14
ecoRoute HD Accessory	14
Setting Up the Vehicle	14
Changing the Fuel Price	14
Calibrating the Fuel Economy	14
About ecoChallenge	15
Viewing ecoChallenge Scores	15
About the ecoChallenge Score	15
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores	15
Viewing Fuel Economy Information	15
Mileage Reports	15
Viewing a Mileage Report	15
Resetting ecoRoute Information	15
Viewing myGarmin Messages	15
Viewing the Weather Forecast	15
Viewing Weather Near a Different City	15
Viewing the Weather Radar	15
Viewing Weather Alerts	15
Checking Road Conditions	15
Planning a Trip	15
Scheduling a Trip	15
Navigating to a Saved Trip	16
Editing a Saved Trip	16
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations	16
Data Management	16
File Types	16
About Memory Cards	16
Installing a Memory Card	16
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	16
Transferring Data From Your Computer	16
Disconnecting the USB Cable	16
Customizing the Device	16
Map and Vehicle Settings	16
Enabling Maps	16
Navigation Settings	16
Route Preferences	17
Display Settings	17
Bluetooth Settings	17
Disabling Bluetooth	17
Traffic Settings	17
Units and Time Settings	17
Language and Keyboard Settings	17
Device and Privacy Settings	17
Proximity Alerts Settings	17
Restoring Settings	17
Appendix	17
Power Cables	17
Charging the Device	17
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable	18
About Device Care	18
Cleaning the Outer Casing	18
Cleaning the Touchscreen	18
Avoiding Theft	18
Mounting on Your Dashboard	18
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup	18
Removing the Device from the Mount	18
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup	18
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield	18
Purchasing Additional Maps	18
Purchasing Accessories	18
Troubleshooting	18
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield	18
My device is not acquiring satellite signals	18
The device does not charge in my vehicle	18
My battery does not stay charged for very long	18
The battery gauge does not seem accurate	19
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my computer	19
My device does not appear as a portable device on my computer	19
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a removable drive or volume on my computer	19
My phone will not connect to the device	19

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nüvi

2707/2708 Series

Owner’s Manual

March 2013

190-01589-00_0A

Printed in Taiwan