Garmin nuvi 1690 Instruction manual

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GARMIN~
nOvi® 1690
quick start manual
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Using the Main Menu
o Touch to find a destination.
8 Touch to view the map.
@) Touch to make a call when
connected to a compatible
mobile phone.
o Touch to adjust the volume.
@) Touch to use tools such as
settings, help, and weather,
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Mini-USB
connector
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See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important
information.
Looking at Your nuvi
Power button:
Press to turn the nuvi on and off.
micro SO"
card slot
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Suction cup arm
Before mounting the nuvi, see the Important
Safety and Product Information guide
for information about laws pertaining to
windshield mounting
Mounting your nuvi
1. Remove the clear plastic from the
suction cup. Place the suction
cup on the windshield.
2. Flip the lever back toward the
windshield.
3. Snap the cradle onto the suction
cup arm.
4. Plug the vehicle power cable into
the back of the cradle.
Setting Up Your nuvi
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Using the Main Menu
Toolbar
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o GPS signal status. Touch
and hold to view satellite
information.
~ Bluetooth® technology status.
Touch to change Bluetooth
settings.
8 Usage mode indicator. Touch to
select a usage mode.
o Current time. Touch to change
time settings.
@) Current temperature. Touch
and hold to view weather
information.
(;) ntiLink! services signal status.
o Battery status.
Vehicle power cable
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5. Plug the other end of the vehicle
power cable into a power outlet in
your vehicle.
6. Fit the bottom of your nOvi into
the cradle.
7. Tilt your nOvi back until it snaps
into place. Your unit should turn
on automatically if it is plugged in
and the vehicle is running. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
WARNING: This product contains a lithium-
ion battery. To prevent injury, remove the unit
from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of
direct sunlight.
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Acquiring Satellites
1. Go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on your nOvi.
Acquiring satellite signals can take a
few minutes. The ~ satellite icon
indicates signal status. When at least
one of the lines is green, your ntivi
has acquired satellite signals.
Finding Points of
Interest
1. Touch Where To? > Points of
Interest.
2. Select a category and a
subcategory.
3. Select a destination, and touch
Go!.
4. If necessary, touch Start to
navigate the route.
To enter letters contained in the
name, touch Where To? > Points of
Interest> Spell arne.
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To search for a location in a different
area, touch Where To? > ear.
Following Your Route
Your route is marked with a magenta
line. As you travel, your niivi 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 niivi recalculates the route.
Touch and drag the map to view a
different area of the map. A speed
limit icon could appear as you travel
on major roadways.
8 Touch to view the Turn List.
8 Touch <0> and = to zoom in
and out.
o Touch to return to the Main
menu.
@) Touch to view the Trip
Computer.
(;) Touch to view the Where Am I?
page.
o Touch to change the data field.
Adding aStop
1. While navigating a route, touch
> Where To?
2. Search for the extra stop.
3. Touch Go!.
4. Touch Add as Via Point to
add this stop before your final
destination.
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Taking a Detour
1. While navigating a route, touch
2. Touch Detour or Recalculate.
Using nuLink! Services
Your ntivi comes with a subscription
to Garmin nliLink! services,
which allow you to receive current
information on weather, fuel prices,
flight times, and more.
F or more information on nliLink!
services, touch Tools> Help, or refer
to the niivi 1690 Owner s Manual at
www.garmm.com.
NOTE: You may not be able to
receive current data when you are in a
remote location.
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Finding a Destination with
Google™ Local
NOTE: Not available in all areas.
Local search enables you to search
for the most up-to-date location
information.
In addition to searching by spelling
the name ofa location, you can also
search for a specific category of
location, like hair salon or art gallery.
1. Touch Where To? > Google
Local.
2. Select a category.
3. Select a subcategory.
4. Select a destination.
5. Touch Go!.
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Using Traffic
NOTE: Garmin is not responsible
for the accuracy of the traffic
information.
NOTE: Not available in all areas.
Your nOvi can receive traffic
information through your nOLink!
subscription. Your device must
be receiving a signal from
nOLink! services to receive traffic
information.
The traffic icon $ changes color
to indicate the severity of traffic
conditions on your route or on the
road you are currently traveling. If
a
severe traffic delay occurs on your
route while you are navigating, the
nOvi automatically recalculates the
route.
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Using Hands-free
Features
To use the hands-free features, you
must pair your phone and your nOvi.
To pair and connect, your phone
and the nOvi must be turned on and
within 33 ft. (10 m) of each other.
Pairing Your Phone
1. Enable the Bluetooth component
on your phone.
2. On your nuvi, touch Tools>
Settings> Bluetooth.
3. Touch the button below
Bluetooth, and touch Enabled>
OK.
4. Touch Add Device> OK.
5. Select your phone, and touch OK.
6. Enter the Bluetooth PIN (1234)
for your nuvi in your phone.
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Calling a Number
1. Select Phone> Dial.
2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.
3. To end a call, touch &> End
Call.
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, the
Incoming Call window opens.
• Touch Answer to answer the call.
• Touch Ignore to ignore the call.
Options for Charging
Your nuvi
• Connect the vehicle power cable
to the mount while the niivi is in
the mount.
• Connect the USB cable.
• Connect an AC adapter (available
on some niivi models).
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Using the Power Button
1. Press and quickly release the
Power button to view additional
options:
• Touch and to adjust
the screen brightness.
• Touch Lock Screen to
prevent accidental screen
touches.
• Touch Power Off to turn off
your nOvi. You can also turn
off the nOvi by holding the
Power button for 2 seconds.
2. Press and quickly release the
power button to exit the menu.
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Resetting Your nuvi
If your ntivi stops functioning, reset
your ntivi by pressing and holding
the Power button for 10 seconds.
Securing Your nuvi
1. Ensure that you are at your
security location and that your
nuvi is receiving satellite signals.
2. Touch Tools> Settings>
Security.
3. Touch the button below Garmin
Lock.
4. Enter a four-digit PIN.
5. Touch Set.
NOTE: If you forget your PIN and
your security location, you must
send your ntivi to Garmin to get
it unlocked. You must also send a
valid product registration or proof of
purchase.
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Registering Your nuvi
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access
the latest services for your Garmin
products. From the myGarmin™ Web
site, you can register your Garmin
device, download the latest map
updates, and subscribe to online
services.
1. Go to http://my.garmin.com, and
click Register.
2. Follow the online instructions
to install myGarmin Agent™ and
register your nuvi.
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Updating the Software
1. Connect the nuvi to your
computer using the mini-USB
cable. The AutoPlay menu opens.
2. Double-click'" to open the
myGarmin Agent Web page. If the
AutoPlay menu does not open, or
you are on a Mac® computer, go
to www.garmin.com/agent.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After you have installed myGarmin
Agent, you wi 11 be prompted to
open ITIyDashboard each time you
connect your nlivi to your computer.
my Dashboard checks for current
software updates and provides
additional information about your
nlivi.
nuMaps Guarantee™
To receive one free map update
(if available), register your nlivi
at http://my.garmin.com within 60
days of acquiring satellites while
driving with your nuvi. You are not
eligible for the free map update if
you register by phone or wait longer
than 60 days after the first time you
acquire satellites while driving with
your nuvi.
More Information
F or more information about your
nlivi, select Tools> Help. Download
the latest version of the owner's
manual from www.garmin.com.
For information on accessories, go
to http://buy.garmin.com or contact
your Garmin dealer.