Garmin 3750 User manual

nüvi®3700 series
owner’s manual
for use with these nüvi models:
3750, 3760, 3790

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nüvi 3700 Series Owner’s Manual i
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started.................... 1
Setting Up Your Device.............. 1
Powering the Device.................. 1
Mounting Your Device................ 2
Conguring The Device............. 3
Front Cover................................ 3
Acquiring Satellites ................... 4
Rotating the Screen................... 4
About the Automatic Screen
Lock ........................................ 4
Main Menu................................. 5
Using the On-screen Buttons .... 5
Adjusting the Master Volume..... 6
Transportation Modes................ 6
Finding a Point of Interest.......... 6
Using the On-screen
Keyboard................................. 7
Adding Points to the Active
Route ...................................... 8
Changing the Destination of the
Active Route............................ 9
Taking a Detour ......................... 9
Stopping the Route.................... 9
Navigating Off Road .................. 9
Finding Locations............. 10
Finding an Address.................. 10
Using the Go! Page ..................11
Setting a Home Location ......... 12
Viewing a List of Recently Found
Locations............................... 12
About Favorites ....................... 13
Finding Parking........................ 14
Planning a Trip......................... 15
Using the Map Buttons ............ 16
Browsing the Map by Touching
the Screen............................. 16
Entering Coordinates............... 18
Using Photo Navigation........... 18

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Speaking Commands....... 19
About Voice Commands.......... 19
Setting your Wakeup Phrase... 19
Activating Voice Command...... 19
Tips for Using Voice
Commands............................ 20
Navigating to a Popular Location
Using Voice Commands........ 20
Speaking an Address............... 21
About Icons and Tones ............ 21
About the Map Pages....... 22
Viewing the Map While
Navigating ............................. 22
About myTrends™.................... 23
Viewing Trip Information ......... 23
Viewing the Turn List .............. 24
Viewing the Next Turn ............. 25
Viewing the Junction View....... 25
Using the Pedestrian Navigation
Map ....................................... 26
Hands-free Phone Calls ... 27
Pairing Your Devices ............... 27
Receiving a Call ...................... 29
Using the Device During a
Call ....................................... 29
Dialing a Point of Interest ........ 30
Dialing a Number..................... 30
Entering Your Phone
Number ................................. 30
Placing Calls Using Voice
Dial........................................ 31
Checking the Phone Status..... 31
Using the Tools................. 32
Viewing Current Location
Information ............................ 32
Using Help ............................... 32
About ecoRoute™..................... 32
Maximizing Your Fuel
Economy ............................... 33
Viewing Fuel Economy
Information ............................ 34
Using the Picture Viewer ......... 36

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Using the World Clock ............ 36
Using the Calculator ................ 37
Capturing Screen Shots .......... 37
Using the Unit Converter ........ 37
Trafc................................. 39
Trafc Receiver ....................... 39
Subscription Activation ............ 39
Receiving Trafc Information... 40
About the Trafc Icon............... 40
Trafc on Your Route............... 41
Viewing the Trafc Map ........... 41
Searching for Trafc Delays .... 41
About Offers ............................ 42
Data Management............. 44
File Types ................................ 44
Connecting Your device to Your
Computer .............................. 45
Transferring Files To Your
Computer ............................. 45
Deleting Files .......................... 46
Customizing the Device... 47
System Settings....................... 47
Automobile Navigation
Settings ................................. 48
Pedestrian Navigation
Settings ................................. 49
Route Preferences................... 50
Display Settings....................... 51
Language Settings................... 52
Viewing Map Information ........ 52
Bluetooth Settings ................... 52
Enabling Trafc........................ 53
About Trafc Subscriptions...... 53
Restoring All Original
Settings ................................. 54

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Appendix ........................... 55
About GPS Satellite Signals.... 55
Caring for Your Device............. 55
Locking Your Device ................ 57
Updating the Software............. 58
Clearing User Data.................. 58
Battery Information ................. 58
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle
Power Cable ......................... 59
Mounting on Your
Dashboard ............................ 60
Removing the Device, Cradle,
and Mount ............................. 60
nüMaps Guarantee™................ 61
nüMaps Lifetime™.................... 61
Purchasing Additional Maps .... 61
About Extras ............................ 62
Contacting Garmin Product
Support ................................. 63
Registering Your Device .......... 63
Specications .......................... 64
Troubleshooting ...................... 65
Index .................................. 67

nüvi 3700 Series Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
‹ WARNING
See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings
and other important information.
Setting Up Your Device
When using your device for the rst
time, complete the following tasks.
1. Power your device (page 1).
2. Mount your device (page 2).
3. Congure your device (page 3).
4. Turn the device on and off
(page 3).
5. Acquire satellites (page 4).
6. Understand the main menu
(page 5).
Powering the Device
Connect your device to the
vehicle power cable while it is
plugged into your vehicle.
Your nüvi charges as you drive.
Power Cables
Your device can be powered three
ways.
Vehicle power cable
USB cable (page 58)
AC adapter (optional accessory)
If you do not plan to use your device
while it is connected to a power
source, press the Power button to
lock the device. For more on locking
the device, see page 4.
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Getting Started
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.
1. Remove the clear plastic from the
suction cup.
2. Place the suction cup on the
windshield.
3. Flip the lever back toward the
windshield.
4. Snap the mount onto the suction
cup arm.
Suction cup
Vehicle power
cable
Mount
Speaker
5. Fit the bottom of your device into
the mount.
6. Tilt your device back until it
snaps into place.
Vehicle power
cable connector

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Getting Started
Conguring The Device
1. Plug the vehicle power cable into
the mount.
2. Plug the other end of the vehicle
power cable into a power outlet in
your vehicle.
The device should turn on
automatically if it is plugged in
and the vehicle is running.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. If you are using a trafc receiver
in Europe, connect the external
antenna to the trafc receiver and
secure it to the windshield using
the suction cups.
Front Cover
micro-B connector
Power key
Speaker
(on back cover)
Microphone
Memory card
slot
Turning the Device On and
Off
Press and hold the Power key.
Resetting Your Device
You can reset your device if it stops
functioning.
Press and hold the Power key for
10 seconds.

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Getting Started
Acquiring Satellites
The bars indicate satellite
strength.
1. Go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and
trees.
2. If necessary, turn on your device.
Acquiring satellite signals can take a
few minutes.
Rotating the Screen
Rotate your device to view in
horizontal (landscape) or vertical
(portrait) mode.
About the Automatic
Screen Lock
The device automatically locks if
you do not use it for a specied
amount of time.
If the device is in the mount with
external power, the screen will not
automatically lock.
Manually Locking the Device
Press the Power key.
Unlocking the Device
1. Quickly press the Power key, if
necessary.
2. Double-tap .

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Getting Started
Main Menu
➊
➋ ➌
➍ ➐ ➑➎ ➏
➊ Touch to select a transportation
mode.
➋ Touch to nd a destination.
➌ Touch to view the map.
➍ Touch to stop a route.
➎ Touch to detour a route.
➏ Touch to make a call when
connected to a compatible
mobile phone.
See www.garmin.com/bluetooth
for information.
➐ Touch to adjust the volume.
➑ Touch to open the menu of
tools and settings.
Using the On-screen
Buttons
Touch and hold to quickly
return to the main menu.
Touch and to see more
choices.
Touch and hold and to
scroll faster.
Adjusting the Master
Volume
1. Touch Volume.
2. Adjust the slider left to right.
Muting the Audio
1. Touch Volume > .
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Getting Started
Transportation Modes
Automobile
Pedestrian
Bicycle
The device offers several
transportation modes for navigation
methods. Routing is calculated
differently based on your mode.
Changing Your
Transportation Mode
1. Touch the transportation mode
icon on the upper-left corner.
2. Select a mode.
3. Touch Save.
Finding a Point of
Interest
The detailed maps loaded in your
device contain points of interest,
such as restaurants, hotels, and auto
services.
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Points of Interest.
2. Select a category.
3. If necessary, select a subcategory.
4. Select a destination.
5. Touch Go!.
Finding a Location by
Spelling the Name
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Points of Interest
> Spell Name.
2. Enter all or part of the name.
3. Touch Done.
4. Select a destination.
5. Touch Go!.

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Getting Started
Using the On-screen
Keyboard
Touch a character on the
keyboard to enter a letter or
number.
Touch to add a space.
Touch and to move the
cursor.
Touch to delete a character.
Touch and hold to erase the
entire entry.
Touch to select the keyboard
language mode.
Touch to enter special
characters, such as punctuation
marks.
See “Changing the System Settings”
to change the keyboard layout (page
47).
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Finding Points of Interest in
Pedestrian Mode
While in pedestrian mode in certain
cities, you may use cityXplorer™
maps to navigate using public transit.
Go to www.garmin.com for more
information on cityXplorer maps.
1. Select Pedestrian transportation
mode (page 6).
2. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Points of Interest.
3. Select a category.
4. If necessary, select a subcategory.
5. Select a destination.
6. Select an option:
Touch Walk to calculate a
route you will navigate by
walking.
Touch Public Transit to
calculate a route that uses
public transit and walking.
7. Touch Go!.
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Getting Started
Adding Points to the
Active Route
1. While navigating a route, touch
to return to the main menu.
2. From the main menu, touch
Where To?.
3. Select a category.
4. If necessary, select a subcategory.
5. Select a destination.
6. Touch Go!.
7. Touch Add to Current Route.
Changing the
Destination of the Active
Route
Before you can change destinations,
you must be navigating a route.
1. Touch to return to the main
menu.
2. Touch Where To?.
3. Search for the location.
4. Touch Go!.
5. Touch Start New Route.

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Getting Started
Taking a Detour
While navigating a route, you can use
detours to avoid obstacles ahead of
you, such as construction zones.
NOTE: If the route you are currently
taking is the only reasonable option,
the device might not calculate a
detour.
1. While navigating a route, touch
.
2. From the main menu, touch
Detour or Recalculate.
Stopping the Route
1. While navigating a route, touch
.
2. From the main menu, touch Stop.
Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as
you navigate, use Off Road mode.
1. From the main menu, touch
Tools > Settings > Navigation >
Automobile > Route Preference.
2. Touch Off Road.
3. Touch Save.

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Finding Locations
Finding Locations
The Where To? menu provides
several different categories you
can use to search for locations. To
perform a simple search, see page 6.
Finding an Address
NOTE: Depending on the version of
the built in map data on your device,
the button names and the order of
steps could be different than the steps
below.
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Address.
2. If necessary, change the state, the
country, or the province.
3. Touch Spell City
4. Enter the city/postal code.
TIP: If you are unsure of the city/
postal code, touch Search All.
5. Touch Done.
6. If necessary, select the city/postal
code.
NOTE: Not all map data provides
postal code searching.
7. Enter the number of the address.
8. Touch Done.
9. Enter the street name.
10. Touch Done.
11. If necessary, select the street.
12. If necessary, select the address.

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Finding Locations
Using the Go! Page
The Go! page opens when you select
a location to navigate to.
➍
➋
➌
➊
➎
➏➐
➊ Touch to call the selected
location when your device is
connected to phone, or to save
the location to your favorites.
➋ Touch to switch between 2-D
and 3-D view.
➌ Touch to rotate the view.
➍ Touch to view more
information for the location.
➎ Touch to zoom in and out.
➏ Touch to return to the previous
page. Touch and hold to return
to the main menu.
➐ Touch to create a turn-by-turn
route to this location.
Reporting an Incorrect Point
of Interest
When your search results contain
an outdated or incorrect point of
interest, you can remove the location
from future searches.
1. From the Go! page, touch theGo! page, touch the
information box.
2. Touch > Report Error > Yes.
The location is removed from
future searches.

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Finding Locations
Setting a Home Location
You can set your home location for
the location you return to most often.
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Go Home.
2. Select Enter My Address,
Use My Current Location, or
Recently Found.
Going Home
Before you can navigate to home,
you must set a home location.
From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Go Home.
Resetting Your Home
Location
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > > Set Home
Location.
2. Select an option to change your
address.
Editing Your Home Location
Information
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Favorites >Home.
2. Touch > Edit.
3. Enter your changes
4. Touch Done.
Viewing a List of
Recently Found
Locations
Your device stores the last 50
locations you have found.
From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Recently Found.

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Finding Locations
Clearing the List of Recently
Found Locations
From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Recently Found >
> Clear > Yes.
About Favoritesvorites
You can save locations in your
Favorites so you can quickly nd
them and create routes to them.
Your home location is also stored in
Favorites.
Saving Your Current Location
to Favorites
1. From the map, touch the vehicle
icon.
2. Enter a name.
3. Touch Save.
The location is saved in Favorites.
Saving Locations to
Favorites
1. Search for the location (page 6).
2. From the Go! page, touch >
Save > OK.
Finding Favorites
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Favorites.
2. If necessary, select a category.
3. Select a saved location.

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Finding Locations
Editing Favorites
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Favorites.
2. Select a category.
3. Select a favorite.
4. Touch the information box.
5. Touch > Edit.
6. Select an option:
Name
Phone Number
Categories
Assign Photo—touch to
select a saved photo (page
36).
Change Map Symbol
7. Edit the information.
8. Touch Done.
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Finding Parking
1. From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Parking > Find
Parking.
2. Select a parking location.
3. Touch Go!.
Finding Your Last Parking
Spot
The device saves your parking spot
when you remove the device from
the mount while power is applied
to it.
From the main menu, touch
Where To? > Parking > Last
Spot.