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    nüvi® 3500 series owner's manual April 2012 190-01387-00_0C Printed in Taiwan
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    this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin .com for current updates and cityXplorer™, ecoRoute™, myTrends™, nüMaps Guarantee™, nüMaps Lifetime™, myGarmin™, and trafficTrends™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
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    14 Finding Parking 14 nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Setting a Simulated Location 14 Saving Locations 15 Voice Command 17 About Voice Command 17 Navigation 20 Starting a Route 20 Following an Automobile Route 20 About Exit Services 23 Avoiding Road Features 24 About Custom Avoidances
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    35 About Garmin Live Services 37 About Routes and Destinations 46 Using the World Clock 46 Using the Media Player 47 Playing a Video 48 iv Setting an Alarm 48 Finding Parking 49 Finding Your Last Parking Spot 49 Using the Calculator 49 Converting Units 49 Using the Language Guide Manual
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    for Your Device 69 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 70 Mounting on Your Dashboard 71 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 71 Updating Maps 72 Purchasing Additional Maps 72 Safety Cameras 72 Custom Points of Interest 73 Purchasing Accessories 73 Troubleshooting 74 Index 76 v
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    . 1 Mount the device (page 1). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Check for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3). Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power  WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage
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    for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port ➋ on your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi
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    information, go to www.garmin.com /numaps. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Select an option: • Under Map Updates, click Update Now. • If a free map update is no longer available, click Buy Now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Turning Off the Device
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    sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is not in use. Sleep mode uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts for weeks > Audio Mixer and use the slider bars to adjust the volume for navigation prompts, phone, and media. About Automatic Volume On devices with hands-free Manual
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    view additional information. GPS signal status. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when connected to a compatible device). Transportation mode indicator. Current time. Battery status. Smartphone Link status green, your device has acquired satellite signals. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 5
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    Signals For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Hold . Transportation Modes Automobile mode Pedestrian mode Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your transportation mode. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated
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    . 2 Select an item. Removing a Shortcut 1 Select Where To > > Remove Shortcut(s). 2 Select the shortcut to remove. 3 Select the shortcut again to confirm. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 7
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    12) • Using the map (page 13) • Using saved locations (page 15) 8 About Locations The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. You can use categories all or part of the name in the search bar (page 9). nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    : • To search using a suggested search term, select the term. • To search using the text you entered, select . 6 If necessary, select a location. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 9
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    Select > Edit. 5 Select Report as Closed or Report as Missing. 10 This information is sent to Garmin when you connect to Smartphone Link (see page 36) or when you connect your device to myDashboard using your (page 8). 2 From the search results, select a location. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    keyboard or by entering the location's address or coordinates. Finding Fuel Stations and Prices Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Fuel Price service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 36). This feature is not available in
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    when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select > Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using, and select Save. 3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate
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    specific category of places. Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map. 4 Select an option: • Select a location marker. • Select a point, street, intersection, or address location. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 5 If necessary, select the location description to view additional
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    Parking 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking. 2 Select a parking location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Starting a Route to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, select
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    To change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. Assigning Categories is not in the map data, you can share the location with Garmin so that it can be added to future map updates and shared with the Garmin community. 1 Select
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    and select Done. 7 Select Share. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect to Smartphone Link or when you connect your the saved locations to delete, and select Delete. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Voice Command About Voice Command NOTE: Voice Command is not available for all
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    reduce the chance of accidental Voice Command activation. • Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and exits Voice Command mode. Starting a Route Using Voice Command You can say the names of popular, well-known locations. 1 Say your wakeup phrase (page 17). 2 Say Find Place. 3 Listen
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    A list of locations appears. 4 Say the line number. 5 Say Navigate. Finding an Address 1 Say Voice Command. 2 Say Find Address. 3 Speak the entire address. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Muting Instructions You can disable the voice prompts for Voice Command without muting the device. 1 Select
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    Select Walk. • Select Public Transit to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking. NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps loaded to navigate using public transit (page 31). 5 If necessary, select a route. Previewing Multiple Routes 1 Search for a location (page 9). 2 From the search
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    views, select . • To add or remove map layers, select . nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual • To view specific location categories, select and select a category icon. • To center the map on your current location, select . • To view shortcuts for map and navigation features, select . Using Multi-touch
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    of you, such as construction zones. NOTE: If the route you are currently navigating is the only reasonable option, your device might not calculate a detour. From the map, select > Detour. Stopping the Route From the map, select . Updating Speed Limits notice The speed limit icon feature is for
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    several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on the map, along with the estimated time of travel, and traffic information. Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the location. About Exit Services While you navigate a route, you can find gas, food, lodging, and rest
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    Exit 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Go!. > Exit Services > Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select Save. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are loaded (page 31
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    Deleting Custom Avoidances 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 Select an option: nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual • To delete all custom avoidances ! (page 8). 2 From the map, select > Detour 3 Select Next .5mi on Route, Next 2mi on Route, Next 5mi on Route, or Detour by Road(s) on
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    are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. The route will be calculated as a straight line to the location. Map Pages Customizing the Map Customizing the Map Layers You can customize which data
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    The dashboard displays trip information at the bottom of the map. You can select different dashboards to change the style and layout of the information. 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. 2 Use the arrows to select a dashboard. 3 Select Save. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 27
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    the junction appears for junction on major roadways. Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route, select the navigation bar at the top of the map. 28 Viewing Junctions While navigating an automobile route, you can view the junctions on major roadways. When nüvi 3500
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    speed and provides statistics about your trip. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map, select > Trip Computer. 2 Select > Reset Field(s). 3 Select an option: • When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset every data field, except the speedometer
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    cityXplorer maps installed, the device calculates a route that uses a combination of public transit options, such as riding a bus or subway, and walking. NOTE: cityXplorer maps are not included with the device. Go to http://my.garmin.com to purchase cityXplorer maps. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    page 64). Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map See page 21 for more map functions. ➊ ➋ • Select ➊ to switch between sections of the route. • Select ➋ to view the route itinerary. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual About Map Icons • When you are navigating in Pedestrian mode, indicates your approximate
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    device. To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with your device, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Your phone may not support all of the handsfree phone features your device provides. Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select
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    your phone is connected to your device, you are ready to make phone calls. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual • When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was the phone book to be available. Some phones do not support this feature. 1. Select Phone > Phone Book. 33
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    may take a few minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not support this feature. 1 Select Phone > Call History. 2 Select a category. 34 A list Keypad. TIP: You can use this feature to use automated systems, such as voice mail. • To mute the microphone, select Mute. • To hang
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    . nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Apps Using Help Select download live data 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
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    Smartphone Link. Downloading Smartphone Link Smartphone Link supports phones running Android™ operating system version 2.1 or newer. Download Smartphone Link from the application market on your supported phone. See your phone owner's manual for information on downloading and installing applications
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    Link. 2 Select your phone. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 3 Clear the Hands-Free Calling check box. About Garmin Live Services NOTE: Smartphone Link supports phones running Android operating system version 2.1 or newer. Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be connected to
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    Garmin Live Services. A list of services and subscription prices appears. 3 Select a service. 4 Select the price. 5 Select Subscribe. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions -time vehicle information, such as error messages, RPM, and battery voltage. Your device includes data read from the vehicle by the
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    driving habits. You should calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank. 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 2 Enter the current fuel price. 3 Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last time the fuel tank was filled. 4 Enter the distance you have
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    in the ecoChallenge icon on the map. • Select to view detailed hard braking. 40 Removing the ecoChallenge Score From the Map Select > > Settings > Hide > Save. Resetting the cost of navigating to a destination. A mileage report is created for every route that you drive. If you stop a route on the
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    can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 36). 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, the
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    , color-coded radar map of current weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map. The weather icon changes device, weather alerts may appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts near your current location or garmin to activate a free 30-day trial subscription. 42
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    Go to www.audible.com/garmin for more information. 1 Connect your device to your computer (page 2). 2 On your computer, log in to your Audible.com account. 3 Follow the instructions from Audible.com. Playing an While playing an audiobook, select > Add Bookmark. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 43
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    Apps > Trip Planner. 2 Select a saved trip. 3 Select an option: • To change the arrival or departure time, select a location in the trip. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    Duration. • To change the transportation mode or route preference for a trip leg, select a leg, and select Transportation Mode. • To view the trip on the map, select Map. Navigating to a Saved Trip 1 Select Apps > scroll through the images. 3 Select a picture. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 45
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    Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel history feature (page 66). You can view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map. Select Apps > Where I've Been. Using the World Clock 1 Select Apps > World Clock. 2 If necessary, select a city, enter a city name
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    current playlist, select the title of the playing song. • To repeat the playlist, select . • To repeat a song, select . nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Browsing Music Files You can browse to find other songs you have loaded on the device. 1 Select Apps > Media Player. 2 Select Browse. 3 Select
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    Follow the on-screen prompts. 3. Select the screen to view the playback controls. Supported Video Formats The video player supports these video file formats. • AVI file containing h.264 video and AAC audio. Clock. 2 Set a time. 3 Select the Alarm On check box. 48 nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    Dynamic Parking service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 36). This feature is not available in all areas. You can find detailed parking information, in cluding parking availability in nearby garages, and pricing Manual 49
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    device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 36). This feature is not available in all areas. You can update the currency conversion rates for the . Translating Words and Phrases 1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Words and Phrases. 50 nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    Dictionary 1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Bilingual Dictionaries. 2 Select a to a supported smartphone Garmin GPS devices and as an application for select mobile phones. Setting Up Tracker 1 Select Apps > Tracker > Get Started. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    your device uniquely to other Tracker users. Other users can use your Tracker ID to address, that person must follow you using the Garmin website. If you invite a follower using selected person appears on the map. Viewing Followers You can view a list of users who are currently following you.
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    5 Drag Hours and Minutes to select a duration, and select Next. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 6 Select Send. Canceling a Follower When you cancel a follower, that person can no longer view Message You can send a customized location message to another user. 1 Select Apps > Tracker > Here I Am. 53
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    network will be able to view your location. 1 Select Apps > Tracker > Follow Me. 2 Select one or more social networks. 3 Select Next. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    may not be available in all areas or countries. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Your device can receive traffic information using a compatible Garmin traffic receiver or a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services (page 36). A traffic receiver is included in some packages. It is built into
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    traffic receiver to the device. Traffic Receiver ➊ Mini-USB connector ➋ External antenna connector ➌ Internal antenna ➍ Power LED ➎ Vehicle power adapter 56 nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    From your phone, purchase a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services (page 38). 2 Connect your device to Smartphone LInk (page 36). About the Traffic Icon When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears on the map Manual 57
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    Traffic on Your Route 1 While navigating a route, select . 2 Select Traffic on Route. A list of traffic events appears, organized by their location on the route. 58 3 Select an event. Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Traffic On Route. 3 If necessary, use
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    colors used on the traffic map. 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Traffic Legend. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual About Traffic Cameras Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the photoLive service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page
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    This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime™ subscription, lifetime traffic subscription (page 72), and a traffic receiver. Adding a Subscription You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or countries. NOTE: You can also purchase a traffic subscription using Garmin Live Services (page 38
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    receiver unit ID. 4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, supports the following file types: • JPEG and JPG image files (page 45) • Maps and GPX waypoint files from Garmin mapping
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    , or purchase pre-loaded Garmin 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
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    . 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select a file. 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard. Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it. Map and Vehicle Settings
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    while driving. GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. Route Preferences Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode. The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle acceleration data for a given route. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    take more time to drive. Less Fuel: Calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes. Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location (Auto). Brightness: Changes the brightness of the screen. Decreasing the brightness can save battery power. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Display
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    or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic. Viewing Traffic Subscriptions Select Settings > Traffic > records historic traffic data and uses that data to calculate more-efficient routes. When you drive with the trafficTrends feature enabled, your device records
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    NOTE: Different routes may be calculated unit of measure used for distances. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual Language and Keyboard Settings Select Settings > Language & Keyboard. text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Keyboard Language
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    , and information on several other software features. • EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements that apply to your choice. NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data (page 72). • Position Reporting: Allows the device to collect your
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    use. • Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 69
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    • Register your device at http://my.garmin .com. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from extreme temperatures. • Put the device in sleep mode (page 4). • Decrease the piece, the silver tip ➋, and the fuse ➌. 3 Install an 2 A fast-blow fuse. ➍ ➌➋ ➊ nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    state regulations. See www.garmin.com for more information. Owner's Manual 5 Place the suction cup mount on Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press the tab on the bottom of the cradle. 2 Tilt the device forward. Removing the Cradle from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle
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    Updating Maps You can update the maps on your device. For more information, go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. About nüMaps Lifetime Some models include subscriptions nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for the life of your device. For terms and
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    Points of Interest Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can contain alerts that let you know if download custom POI lists and install them on your device using POI Loader software. 1 Go to www.garmin.com/extras. 2 Click Services ://buy.garmin.com. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 73
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    Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (page 64). changes, turn down the backlight (page 65). charged for very long. My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it ( 74 nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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    mapped on your computer, Windows can have removable drives in my list trouble assigning drive letters to your device drives. Refer to your operating system of drives. Help file to learn how to map of the device. • Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help. nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual 75
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    battery 74 Bluetooth technology 32-82 friendly name 65 pairing with phone 32 settings 65 brightness 65 C calculator 49 calls answering 34 hanging up 34 home 35 muting 34 caring for your device 69 category searching within 8 charging your device 1, 74 cityXplorer maps detailed maps 61,
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    on POI's 10 files deleting 63 supported types 61 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 15 fuel prices 11 fuel stations 11 fuse, changing 70 G Garmin Live Services 37 subscribing 38 geocaching 12 go home 14 GPS settings 64 simulator 14
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    windshield 74 removing from mount 71 mute phone call 34 myDashboard 2 myGarmin messages 41 N navigation 20 off road 26 pedestrian 30 nearby services 30 next turn 28 nüMaps Lifetime 72 78 O off-road navigation 26, 65 on-screen buttons 6 P pairing a mobile phone 32 parking 14, 49 last
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    limit icon 22 storing the device 69 system settings 64 T text language 67 time troubleshooting 74 turn-by-turn directions 28 turn list 28 U unit converter 49 unit ID 68 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 74 V video player 48 voice command activating 18 icons and tones 18 navigating
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    W weather 41 radar 42 Where Am I? 30 Where I've Been enabling 68 Where To? customization 7 where to menu 7 customization shortcut icon, adding 7 shortcut icon, removing 7 world clock 46 80 nüvi 3500 Series Owner's Manual
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April 2012
190-01387-00_0C
Printed in Taiwan
nüvi
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3500 series
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