Garmin nuvi 1200 User manual

nüvi®1200/1300/1400 series
owner’s manual
for use with these nüvi models:
1200, 1210, 1240, 1250, 1260
1300, 1310, 1340, 1350, 1370, 1390
1410, 1490

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nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual i
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series
Models ................................ iv
Getting Started.................... 1
Looking at Your nüvi .................. 1
Using the Main Menu................. 1
Setting Up Your nüvi.................. 2
Using the Power Button............. 4
Adjusting the Volume................. 4
Navigating the Screens ............. 4
Finding Your Destination............ 4
Navigating in Pedestrian
Usage Mode............................ 6
Adding a Stop............................ 7
Changing Destinations .............. 7
Taking a Detour ......................... 7
Stopping the Route.................... 7
Where To? ........................... 8
Finding an Address.................... 8
Setting a Home Location ........... 8
Using the Go! Page ................... 9
Providing Feedback on
Points of Interest ................... 10
Finding a Place by Spelling
the Name ............................. 10
Searching Near Another
Location .................................11
Finding Recently Found
Places ................................... 12
Finding a Place Using the
Map ....................................... 13
Entering Coordinates............... 14
Using Photo Navigation........... 14
Using the Map Pages ....... 15
Viewing the Trip Computer ..... 16
Viewing the Turn List .............. 16
Viewing the Next Turn Page.... 17
Viewing the Junction View
Page...................................... 17
Using the Pedestrian Map
Page...................................... 18

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Making Hands-Free Phone
Calls................................... 19
Pairing Your Phone.................. 19
Receiving a Call ...................... 20
In a Call .................................. 21
Accessing the Phone Menu..... 21
Managing Files.................. 24
Supported File Types............... 24
Connecting Your nüvi to Your
Computer .............................. 24
Transferring Files .................... 25
Deleting Files .......................... 25
Using the Tools................. 26
Accessing the Settings ............ 26
Using the Where Am I?
Page...................................... 26
Accessing Help........................ 26
Using MSN® Direct................... 26
Using the Picture Viewer ......... 27
Accessing My Data.................. 28
Using the World Clock ............ 28
Using the Calculator ................ 28
Using the Unit Converter ........ 28
Using ecoRoute™..................... 29
Resetting ecoRoute Data ........ 32
Viewing Offers ......................... 33
Using Trafc...................... 34
Understanding FM TMC
Trafc .................................... 34
Understanding MSN®Direct
Trafc .................................... 35
Adding or Renewing Trafc
Subscriptions ........................ 35
Receiving Trafc Information ... 35
Trafc in Your Area .................. 36
Trafc on Your Route............... 36
Viewing the Trafc Map ........... 37
Viewing Trafc Delays ............. 37
Viewing Offers ......................... 37
Customizing the nüvi ....... 38
Changing the System
Settings ................................. 38
Changing the Navigation
Settings ................................. 39

nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual iii
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Adjusting the Display
Settings ................................. 39
Updating the Time Settings ..... 40
Setting the Languages............. 40
Changing the Map Settings ..... 41
Changing Security Settings ..... 41
Setting the Bluetooth
Technology Options .............. 42
Changing the Proximity Points
Settings ................................. 43
Viewing Trafc Subscription
Information ............................ 43
Restoring All Settings .............. 44
Appendix ........................... 45
Caring for Your nüvi ................ 45
Locking Your nüvi .................... 46
Calibrating the Screen............. 47
Updating the Software............. 47
Clearing User Data.................. 47
Battery Information ................. 47
Charging Your nüvi .................. 48
Changing the Fuse .................. 48
Removing the nüvi and
Mount .................................... 48
Mounting on Your
Dashboard ............................ 49
nüMaps Guarantee™................ 49
Additional Maps ....................... 50
About GPS Satellite Signals.... 50
Extras and Optional
Accessories........................... 50
Garmin Travel Guide ............... 52
Contact Garmin ....................... 52
Registering Your nüvi............... 52
Specications .......................... 53
Declaration of Conformity........ 56
Software License Agreement... 56
Troubleshooting ...................... 57
Index .................................. 60

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nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Models
nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Models
Bluetooth®Lane Assist Junction
View
Speed Limits
on Map page
1200
1210 ✓ ✓
1240 ✓
1250 ✓
1260 ✓ ✓
1300 Europe only Europe only
1310 ✓Europe only ✓
1340 Europe only ✓
1350 ✓ ✓
1370 ✓ ✓ ✓
1390 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1410 ✓ ✓
1490 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
NOTE: Go to www.garmin.com or see the packaging contents on your product
box for more information.

nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Looking at Your nüvi
Mini-USB connector
Speaker
microSD
™
card slot
Power button:
Press to turn the nüvi on and off.
Microphone
NOTE: Depending on your nüvi
model, some images and screen
shots could look different.
Using the Main Menu
➊➋➌ ➍ ➎
➏➐
➑➒➓
➊ GPS satellite strength.
➋ Bluetooth technology status.
➌ Touch to select a usage mode.
➍ Current time. Touch to change
time settings.
➎ Battery status.
➏  Touchtondadestination.
➐ Touch to view the map.
➑ Touch to make a call when
connected to a compatible
mobile phone on some models.
➒ Touch to adjust the volume.
➓ Touch to use the tools such as
settings and Help.

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Getting Started
Setting Up Your nüvi
Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information
about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.
Mounting Your nüvi
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
your nüvi.
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 nüvi into the cradle.
7. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place.
8. 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. (Trafc receivers are included
in some nüvi packages. See page iv.)
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.
Suction cup mount
Cradle
Suction cup mount
Cradle
Vehicle power
cable
Vehicle power
cable

nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
Acquiring Satellites
1. Go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on your nüvi.
Acquiring satellite signals can take a
few minutes. The bars indicate
satellite strength. When at least one
of the bars is green, your nüvi has
acquired satellite signals.
Selecting a Usage Mode
Automobile
Pedestrian
Bicycle
Your nüvi offers several usage
modes for navigation methods.
Routing is calculated differently
based on your usage mode. For
example, in Pedestrian usage mode
with cityXplorer™maps loaded, your
nüvi calculates a route that uses a
combination of public transit options,
such as riding a bus or subway, and
walking. cityXplorer maps are not
included with your nüvi. See
www.garmin.com to purchase
cityXplorer maps.
To change your usage mode:
1. From the Main menu, touch the
usage mode icon on the upper-
left corner.
2. Select a mode, and touch OK.
3. Touch Yes, and follow the
on-screen instructions to
congure your settings.
Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways
as you navigate, use Off Road
mode. Touch Tools > Settings >
Navigation > Route Preference >
Off Road > OK.

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Getting Started
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 Power Off to turn off your
nüvi. You can also turn off the
nüvi by holding the power button
for approximately three seconds.
Resetting Your nüvi
If your nüvi stops functioning, reset
your nüvi by pressing and holding
the Power button.
Adjusting the Volume
From the Main menu, touch Volume.
Touch and to adjust the
volume. Touch the box next to Mute
to mute all audio.
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Navigating the Screens
To quickly return to the Main
menu, touch and hold .
Touch and to see more
choices. Touch and hold to scroll
faster.
Finding YourYour Destination
The Where To? menu provides
several different categories for you
to use when searching for addresses,
cities, and other locations. The
detailed maps loaded in your nüvi
contain millions of points of interest,
such as restaurants, hotels, and auto
services.
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