Garmin nuvi 1200 Instruction manual

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nOvi® 1200 series
quick start manual
for use with these nuvi models:
1200, 1210, 1240, 1250, 1260
February 2009
© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
190-01041-01 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan

See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important
infonnation.
Power button:
Press to turn the nOvi on and off.
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GPS satellite strength.
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Bluetooth® technology status.
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Touch to select a usage mode.
e Current time. Touch to change
time settings.
Mini-USB
Speaker
0 Battery status.
connector
0 Touch to find a destination.
0 Touch to view the map.
0 Touch to make a call when
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connected to a compatible
card slot
mobile phone.
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Touch to adjust the volume.
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Touch to use the tools such as
Microphone
settings and Help.
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Looking at Your nuvi

Setting Up Your nuvi
Before mounting the niivi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information
about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.
Cradle
Vehicle power
cable
Mounting your nuvi
1. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on the
windshield. Suction cup mount
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
your nOvi.
5. Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is
running. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Fit the bottom of your nOvi into the cradle.
7. Tilt your nOvi back until it snaps into place.
8. If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe,
connect the external antenna to the traffic
receiver and secure it to the windshield using
the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included
in some nOvi packages.)
WARNING: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, 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 mJI bars indicate
satellite strength. When at least one
of the bars is green, your niivi has
acquired satellite signals.
Using the Power Button
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 Turn Off to tum off your
niivi. You can also tum off the
niivi by holding the Power button
for 8 seconds.
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Resetting Your nuvi
If your niivi stops functioning, reset
your niivi by pressing and holding the
Power button for 10 seconds.
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> SpeU N arne.
To search for a location in a different
area, touch Where To? > Near.
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Adding a Stop
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.
Following Your Route
Your route is marked with a magenta
line. As you travel, your ntivi 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
ntivi 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.
o Touch to view the Next Tum
page.
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Touch to view the Tum List
page.
Touch to view the Where Am 17
page.
Touch «? and = to zoom in
and out.
Touch to return to the Main
menu.
Touch to view the Trip
Computer.
Touch to change data field.
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Taking a Detour
1. While navigating a route, touch ~.
2. Touch or
Using FM TMC Traffic
• NOTE: Garmin is not responsible
for the accuracy of the traffic
information.
The FM Traffic Message Channel
(TMC) traffic receiver is included in
some ntivi packages.
The traffic receiver and the ntivi must
be in data range of an FM station
transmitting TMC data to receive
traffic information. You do not need
to activate the subscription included
with your FM traffic receiver. The
subscription activates automatically
after your ntivi acquires satellite
signals while receiving traffic signals
from the pay service provider. Go to
www.garmin.comltraffic or www
.garmin.com for more information.
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Ifa severe traffic delay occurs on
your route while you are navigating,
the ntivi automatically recalculates
the route. The traffic icon - changes
color to indicate the severity of traffic
conditions on your route or on the
road you are currently traveling.
• NOTE: Heated (metallized)
windows could degrade the
performance of the traffic receiver.
Viewing Advertisements
(North America Only)
If your ntivi package includes a traffic
receiver, you could receive location-
relevant advertisements and coupons.
Touch the advertisement on the screen
to view more information.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to
write down the coupon codes while
driving.
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Using Hands-Free
Features
Bluetooth wireless technology is
available on some nlivi models.
To use the hands-free features, you
must pair your phone and your niivi.
To pair and connect, your device and
the nlivi must be turned on and near
each other.
Pairing Your Phone
1. Enable the Bluetooth component
on your phone.
2. On your nOvi, 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 nOvi in your phone.
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Calling aNumber
1. Select Phone> Dial.
2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.
3. To end a call, touch &> End
Call.
Receiving aCall
When you receive a call, the
Incoming Call window opens.
• Touch Answer to answer the call.
• Touch Ignore to ignore the call
and stop your phone from ringing.
Charging Your nuvi
• Connect the vehicle power cable.
• Connect the USB cable (included
in some packages).
• Connect an AC adapter (optional
accessory).
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Securing Your nuvi
1. Ensure that you are at your
security location and that your nOvi
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.
nuMaps Guarantee ™
To receive one free map update
(if available), register your niivi at
http://my.gannin.com within 60 days
of acquiring satellites and driving
with your niivi. You are not eligible
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for the free map update if you register
by phone or wait longer than 60 days
after the first time you drive with your
niivi.
More Information
For more infonnation about your
niivi, select Tools> Help. Download
the latest version of the owner's
manual from www.gannin.com. For
infonnation on accessories, go to
http://buy.gannin.com or contact your
Gannin dealer.
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and n(jvi~ are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries,
registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin
Lock'" and niiMaps Guarantee'" are trademarks of
Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks
may not be used without the express permission of
Garmin. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, lnc., and any use of
such name by Garmin is under license. microSD'"
is a trademark of SanDisk or its subsidiaries.
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eligible for a free map upgrade. Within 60 days of first
use, register your device online. If newer maps are available,
you'll get a free upgrade! Full details and terms available
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Visit Garmin's website to download the latest software,
services and other must-have entertainment tools for nuvi.
Here you can learn about new accessories and download
customized vehicle icons. While you're there, don't forget
to register your nuvi and receive 10% off accessory items.
Drivers aren't the only ones who need directions. Get
pedestrian-friendly mapping for nOvi with cityXplorer map
downloads. These special maps make it easier for you
to navigate select tourist destinations in North America
and Europe by foot, taxi, bus, subway and more. Find
out more about cityXplorer maps at www.garmin.com.
190-00895-08 Rev. B
Worrying about getting lost on your vacation to Europe?
Not sure how to find your meeting in Australia? With
optional Garmin maps, nOvi will guide you around the
world. Plug-and-play microSD'· cards loaded with detailed
maps make it easy to add street mapping of your destination.
Just plug in the microSD card for the region you want,
and you're ready to roll.
• City Navigator4 Europe NT
• City Navigator Mexico NT
• City Navigator Australia NT
• More available at www.garmin.com
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Printed in Taiwan.

Suction cup mount
PIN: 010-11305-00
AC adapter cable
PIN: 010-10723-00
Perfect for travelers, this AC adapter cable set includes
adapters for the United States, United Kingdom and Europe.
This kit gives you the ability to charge nuvi when you are
away from home.
USB cable
PIN: 010-10723-01
With a USB cable you can pair nuvi with your PC to further
customize your electronic travel partner. Download new
vehicle icons from www.garmingarage.com or put your
favorite JPEG pictures on nuvi for friends to view.
This accessory comes standard with nuvi, but you can always buy a
replacement or second vehicle mount. Attach nuvi to the windshield
of your car and start enjoying navigation at your fingertips.
The non-skid bottom and pliable base keep
this mount (and nuvi) on your dashboard
while you drive.
Portable mounts
PIN: 010-11280-00
PIN' 010- 10908-00
Secure nuvi in your car with this
portable bean bag mount. No
installation required.
Carrying case
PIN: 010-11302-01 - 3.5" and 4.3" screen
Travel in style while protecting nuvi with this sleek case.
After all, protecting your favorite navigator from damage
and scratches should be a priority. Offered in standard or
widescreen sizes.
Look beyond the basics
Looking for upgraded performance, convenience and
personal customization for nuvi'? Look no further.
You can order Garmin accessories from our online store
at www.garmin.com (U.S. residents) or visit your favorite
Garmin authorized dealer to find what you need to take
nuvi to the next level. Garmin offers a wide variety
of accessories and options. To see which are compatible
with your nuvi please visit our website, www.garmin.com.