Garmin fleet 670V Owner s Manual - Page 17

About Memory Cards You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com). 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 a memory card into the slot on the device. 2 Press it in until it clicks. Connecting the Device to Your Computer You can connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the device. 2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your computer. A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on the device screen. Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a removable volume. Transferring Data From Your Computer 1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device to Your Computer, page 13). Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a removable volume. 2 On your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select a file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Browse to a folder on the device. NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder. 6 Select Edit > Paste. Disconnecting the USB Cable If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect. 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash. 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer. Customizing the Device Adding Truck or RV Profiles WARNING Entering your vehicle profile does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions. It is your responsibility to account for your vehicle's height, length, weight, and other relevant restrictions when driving. Always defer to all posted road signs and road conditions when making driving decisions. 1 Select Settings > Truck Profile. 2 Select a profile type: • Select Truck to add a truck profile. • Select RV to add an RV profile. 3 Select . 4 If necessary, select Units to change the units of measurement. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Activating Truck or RV Profiles Before you can activate a profile, you must add the profile (Adding Truck or RV Profiles, page 13). The device calculates routes based on the width, length, height, weight, and other settings for the active profile. 1 Select Settings > Truck Profile. 2 Select a profile type: • Select Truck to activate a truck profile. • Select RV to activate an RV profile. 3 Select the profile. 4 Select Select Profile. Editing Truck or RV Profiles Before you can delete a profile, you must activate a different profile (Activating Truck or RV Profiles, page 13). 1 Select Settings > Truck Profile. 2 Select a profile, and select . 3 Select Edit or Delete. Map and Vehicle Settings To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu, select Settings > Map & Vehicle. Vehicle: Sets the icon that represents your position on the map. Go to www.garmingarage.com for more icons. Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map. Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may cause the map to draw slower. Map Theme: Changes the color of the map data. Map Tools: Sets the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu. Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page (Customizing the Map Layers, page 7). myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses. Enabling Maps You can enable map products installed on your device. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go 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 a route. Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas. Environmental Zones: Sets the avoidance preferences for areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may apply to your vehicle. Safe Mode: Disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. Customizing the Device 13