Garmin NUVI 1490TV User manual

nüvi
®
1490TV
owner’s manual

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nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 1
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started.................... 4
Looking at Your nüvi .................. 4
Using the Main Menu................. 5
Setting Up Your nüvi.................. 5
Charging Your nüvi .................... 6
Using the Power Button............. 8
Adjusting the Volume................. 8
Navigating the Screens ............. 8
Finding Your Destination............ 9
Navigating in Pedestrian
Usage Mode.......................... 10
Adding a Stop...........................11
Changing Destinations .............11
Stopping the Route...................11
Where To? ......................... 12
Finding an Address.................. 12
Setting a Home Location ......... 12
Using the Go! Page ................. 13
Providing Feedback on Points
of Interest .............................. 14
Finding a Place by Spelling
the Name ............................. 14
Searching Near Another
Location ................................ 15
Finding Recently Found
Places ................................... 16
Finding a Place Using the
Map ....................................... 17
Entering Coordinates............... 18
Using Photo Navigation........... 18
Using the Map Pages ....... 19
Viewing the Trip Computer ..... 20
Viewing the Turn List .............. 20
Viewing the Next Turn Page .... 21
Viewing the Junction View
Page...................................... 21
Using the Pedestrian Map
Page...................................... 22
Making Hands-free Phone
Calls................................... 23
Pairing Your Phone.................. 23
Receiving a Call ...................... 24

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In a Call .................................. 25
Accessing the Phone Menu..... 25
Watching Digital TV.......... 28
Using the TV Menu.................. 29
Hiding Channels ...................... 30
Changing the Channel Order... 31
Changing the Channel
Language .............................. 31
Adding Subtitles....................... 31
Adjusting Screen Brightness ... 31
Adjusting the Screen Size ....... 32
Using a Reverse Camera ........ 32
Managing Files.................. 33
Supported File Types............... 33
Connecting Your nüvi to Your
Computer .............................. 33
Transferring Files .................... 34
Deleting Files .......................... 34
Using the Tools................. 35
Accessing the Settings ............ 35
Using the Where Am I?
Page...................................... 35
Accessing Help........................ 35
Using the Picture Viewer ......... 36
Accessing My Data.................. 37
Using the World Clock ............ 37
Using the Calculator ................ 37
Using the Unit Converter ........ 37
Using ecoRoute™.................... 38
Resetting ecoRoute Data ........ 41
Using FM TMC Trafc....... 42
Understanding FM TMC
Trafc .................................... 42
Adding or Renewing Trafc
Subscriptions ........................ 43
Receiving Trafc Information ... 43
Trafc in Your Area .................. 43
Trafc on Your Route............... 44
Viewing the Trafc Map ........... 45
Viewing Trafc Delays ............. 45

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Customizing the nüvi ....... 46
Changing the System
Settings ................................. 46
Changing the Navigation
Settings ................................. 47
Adjusting the Display Settings. 47
Updating the Time Settings ..... 48
Setting the Languages............. 48
Changing the Map Settings ..... 49
Changing Security Settings ..... 49
Setting the Bluetooth
Technology Options .............. 50
Changing the Proximity Points
Settings ................................. 51
Viewing Trafc Subscription
Information ............................ 51
Restoring All Settings .............. 52
Appendix ........................... 53
Caring for Your nüvi ................ 53
Locking Your nüvi .................... 54
Calibrating the Screen............. 55
Updating the Software............. 55
Clearing User Data.................. 55
Battery Information ................. 56
Changing the Fuse .................. 56
Removing the nüvi and
Mount .................................... 56
Mounting on Your
Dashboard ............................ 57
nüMaps Guarantee™................ 57
nüMaps Lifetime™.................... 58
Additional Maps ....................... 58
About GPS Satellite Signals.... 58
Extras and Optional
Accessories........................... 58
Garmin Travel Guide ............... 60
Contact Garmin ....................... 60
Registering Your nüvi............... 60
Specications .......................... 61
Declaration of Conformity........ 62
Software License Agreement... 62
Troubleshooting ...................... 63
Index .................................. 66

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Looking at Your nüvi
‹ WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
microSD
™
card slot
Microphone
Video in
(no audio)
See page 32.
Headphone out
Mini-USB connector
Speakers
Power button:
Press to turn the nüvi on and off.
External TV antenna
connectors
TV antenna

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 5
Getting Started
Using the Main Menu
➊➋➌➍➎
➏ ➐
➑➒ ➓ Ô
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.
➒ Touch to use the TV feature.
➓ Touch to adjust the volume.
Ô
 Touch to use the tools.
Setting Up Your nüvi
‹ WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion
battery. To prevent serious bodily
injury or damage to the unit or
vehicle, remove the unit from the
vehicle when exiting or store it out
of direct sunlight.
Mounting Your nüvi
1. Remove the clear plastic from the
suction cup. Place the suction
cup on the windshield.
Cradle
Suction cup mount
Cradle
Suction cup mount

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Getting Started
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. To expand the signal range,
connect the external antenna to
the trafc receiver and secure it to
the windshield using the suction
cups.
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.
Charging Your nüvi
Charge your nüvi for at least 4 hours
before using it on battery power.
Connect the vehicle power cable.
Connect the USB cable.
Connect an AC adapter.
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Vehicle power cableVehicle power cable

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Getting Started
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 mode with cityXplorer™
maps loaded, a route is calculated
using 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 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 for 2 seconds.
If your nüvi stops functioning,
reset your nüvi by pressing and
holding for 10 seconds.
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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.
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.
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