Garmin 295W User manual

nüvi®295W
owner’s manual

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Introduction
nüvi 295W Owner’s Manual i
Introduction
The nüvi 295W is a multi-media device
with integrated navigation and services.
Contacting Garmin
Product Support®
Contact Garmin Product Support if you
have any questions while using your
device. Go to www.garmin
.com/support, or call [phone] or
[phone].
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by
completing our online registration
today:
Go to http://my.garmin.com.
Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
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Updating the Software
Go to www.garmin.com/support.
nüMaps Guarantee™
To receive one free map update (if
available), register your device at
www.garmin.com/support within
60 days of acquiring satellites while
driving with your device. You are not
eligible for the free map update if you
register by phone or wait longer than
60 days after the rst time you acquire
satellites while driving with your
device. For more information, go to
www.garmin.com/numaps.
Buying Additional Maps
1. Go to www.garmin.com.
2. Click Maps.

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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................... i
Contacting Garmin Product
Support®....................................i
Registering Your Device ..............i
Updating the Software.................i
nüMaps Guarantee™....................i
Buying Additional Maps ...............i
Getting Started.................... 1
Device Features ........................ 1
Setting Up the Device................ 2
Using the Home Screen ............ 6
Orienting the Screen.................. 6
Status and Notication Icons..... 7
Turning the Device On and
Off ........................................... 8
Tips and Shortcuts..................... 8
Using the Touchscreen .............. 8
Arranging Shortcuts................... 8
Using the On-screen
Keyboard................................. 9
About the Headphones.............. 9
Acquiring Satellites .................. 10
Changing Audio Settings ......... 10
About the Automatic Screen
Lock .......................................11
Getting Help..............................11
Finding Destinations ........ 12
Finding Your Present
Location ................................ 12
Changing the Search Area ...... 13
About Points of Interest ........... 13
Working with Found
Locations............................... 14
Setting a Home Location ......... 15
Finding Local Businesses........ 15
Finding an Address.................. 16
About Saved Locations............ 16
Viewing Recently Found
Locations............................... 18
Finding Cities........................... 19
Navigating with Photos............ 19
Entering Coordinates............... 19

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Finding Intersections ............... 20
About Extras ............................ 20
About the Map Pages....... 21
Browsing the Map.................... 21
Navigating in Driving Mode...... 22
Viewing Trip Information .......... 24
Navigating in Walking Mode .... 25
About Custom Routes ............. 25
Viewing Your Trip Log.............. 27
Using E-mail...................... 28
Adding an E-mail Account ....... 28
Viewing an E-mail Message .... 28
Sending an E-mail Message.... 29
Searching a Folder .................. 31
Managing E-mail Settings........ 31
Managing Your Contacts ......... 32
Browsing the Web ............ 35
Using the Web Browser........... 35
Setting Your Browser Home
Page...................................... 36
Adding a Web Page as a
Bookmark.............................. 36
Viewing Your Web Page
History................................... 36
Changing Browser Settings..... 37
Playing Music.................... 38
Music Player File Types........... 38
Playing a Song ........................ 38
Changing the Music Player
View ...................................... 39
About Playlists ......................... 39
Searching the Music Player..... 40
Taking and Viewing
Pictures ............................. 41
Taking a Picture....................... 41
About Picture File Types.......... 41
Viewing Pictures ...................... 42
Viewing a Slideshow................ 42
Deleting Pictures ..................... 42
Sharing Pictures ...................... 42
Setting the Wallpaper .............. 43

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Starting a Route to a Picture ... 43
Organizing Your Life ........ 44
Using the Calendar.................. 44
Checking the Weather
Forecast ................................ 45
Using the Clock ....................... 46
Using the Converter................. 48
Using the Calculator ................ 49
Using Notes ............................. 49
About the Checklist.................. 50
Connecting with Other
Devices.............................. 52
About File Transfer Mode ........ 52
About Wi-Fi.............................. 52
Customizing Your
Device................................ 54
General Device Settings.......... 54
Security Settings...................... 54
Date and Time Settings ........... 55
Audio Settings ......................... 55
Navigation Settings.................. 56
Application Settings ................. 57
Display Settings....................... 57
Viewing Software
Information ............................ 58
Restoring Settings ................... 58
Clearing All User Data ............. 58
Appendix ........................... 59
About Satellite Signals............. 59
Battery Information .................. 59
Mounting on Your
Dashboard ............................ 60
Removing the Device,
Cradle, and Mount ................ 61
Resetting the Device ............... 61
Caring for Your Device............. 62
Specications .......................... 62
Troubleshooting....................... 64
Index .................................. 65

Getting Started
nüvi 295W Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
‹ WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
Device Features
➊ microSD™card slot
(under cap)
➋ Contacts (for the cradle)
➌ Mini-USB connector
➍ Power key
➎ Headphone/audio out
connector
➏ Volume up/down keys
➐ Camera key
NOTE: The headphone/audio
out connector must be used
with either the Garmin 2.5
mm to 3.5 mm adapter or the Garmin stereo headset with microphone.
➍
➎
➏
➐
➌
➊
➋
➍
➎
➏
➐
➌
➊
➋

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Setting Up the Device
1. Install the memory card (optional)
(page 2).
2. Install the battery (page 2).
3. Charge the battery (page 3).
4. Mount the device (page 4).
5. Acquire satellites (page 10).
6. Add an e-mail account (optional)
(page 28).
Installing the Memory Card
You can store les, such as MP3s and
JPEGs, on a memory card in your
device (optional).
1. Open the cap over the memory card
slot.
2. Insert the memory card in the
memory slot with the gold contacts
facing toward the device screen.
Installing the Battery
1. Press down rmly on the battery
cover.
2. Slide the battery cover off the back
of the device.
Battery cover
3. Locate the lithium-ion battery that
came in the product box.
4. Locate the metal contacts on the
end of the lithium-ion battery.

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5. Insert the battery so that the metal
contacts on the battery match up
with the metal contacts inside the
battery compartment.
Battery
6. Slide the battery cover onto the
back of the device.
Charging the Battery
Notice
Your device will not charge if the
temperature has exceeded 113°F
(45°C). If the device is mounted in the
windshield, remove it from the mount
and place it somewhere out of direct
sunlight to allow the battery to charge.
NOTE: To ensure optimal
performance, you should charge the
battery for at least four hours before
using the device on battery power
for the rst time. If you completely
discharge the battery, recharge it for at
least 20 minutes before turning on your
device.

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Use the vehicle power cable
connected to the cradle, with the
device in the cradle (preferred)
(page 4).
Use the vehicle power cable
connected directly to the device.
Use the USB cable connected to a
computer.
Use the battery charger accessory
Use the AC power adapter
accessory.
TIP: For more information about
accessories, go to http://buy.garmin
.com.
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Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion
battery. To prevent the possibility of
personal injury or product damage
caused by battery exposure to extreme
heat, remove the device from the
vehicle when exiting or store it out of
direct sunlight.
Notice
Before mounting the device, see
the Important Safety and Product
Information guide for information
about laws pertaining to windshield
mounting.
TIP: For information about removing
the device from the mount, see
page 61.