Garmin Nuvi 200W Series Instruction manual

GETTING STARTED
What Is in the Box?
• niivi unit
• Suction cup mount to mount the nii\ i to your \\ indshield.
• Vehicle power cable to charge/power your nihi using a vehiclc pO\'icr outlet.
• Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard instead.
Power and mini-
USB connector
.-_ Speaker
Reset button
<9 Power key:
Slide to the left to turn the
unit on/off: slide to the
right to lock the screen
SO card slot

Check your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Currently. state laws in California and Minnesota
prohibit drivers rromusing suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other
Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See page 12 for more details.
Vehicle power
cable
Step 1: Mount the nuvi
Select a suitable location to mount the nUvi on your windshield. Clean and dry the
suction cup and the selected area of your windshield.
1. Plug the power cable into the back of the nuvi.
2. Fit the ball on the end of the mount into the Suction cup mount
round socket on the cradle and press firmly
until it snaps together.
3. Place the suction cup on the windshield, and
flip the lever back toward the windshield.
4. Press the bottom of the nuvi into the cradle,
and snap the top of the nuvi into place.
5. Plug the power cable into a power outlet
in your vehicle. Your unit should turn on
automatically if it is plugged in and your
vehicle key is turned to ON/ACC.
Ways to Charge the niivi
• Connect the vehicle power cable to the nUvi
and to a power outlet in your vehicle.
• Connect an AC adapter (optional accessory)
to the nUvi and a wall outlet.
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Step 4: Use the nuvi
View map
Touch to view
the map.
Touch to adjust
the volume.
Where to?
Touch to open
the Tool Kit.
Touch to find a
destination.
Help When You Need It
To get Illore inforlllation \\hen and
~
where you need it. use the nih i's built-
in Help system. Touch a> Help.
Touch a topic to \ ie\\ information
about it.
For help about the niivi's settings,
touch a> Settings. Select a setting
category, and then touch
Step 2: Configure the nuvi
To tum on your niivi, slide the 6
Power key to the left. Folio\\' the
on-screen instructions.
To tum off your nii\i, slide the 6
Power key to the left.
Step 3: Acquire Satellites
Before the nih i can find your current
location and navigate a route, you IllUst
do the follo\\ ing:
~
1. Go outdoors to an open area, away
from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on the nuvi. Acquiring satellite
signals can take a few minutes.
Thc bars indicate satellite strength.
When at least one of the bars are green.
the nih i has acquired satellite signals.
0\\ you can select a destination and
na\ igate to it.

Expanding Your Search
Your nUvi automatically searches for
places near your current location. To
search in a different area, touch Where
to> Near. Select an option. Touch OK.
FINDING ADESTINATION
Go Page Options
Touch an item in the search results list
to view the Go page.
Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn route
to this location.
Touch Show Map to view this location
on the map.
Touch Save to save this location
in Favorites.
Finding a Restaurant
1. Touch Where to >.!1 Points
of Interest> Food.
2. Select a category. Touch D and
a to see more choices.
3. Select a destination, and touch Go.
Finding an Address
1. Touch Where to > :: Address.
2. Select a country and state/province,
if necessary.
3. Touch Spell City. Enter the city/
postal code, touch Done, and select
the city/postal code in the list.
4. Enter the number of the address,
and touch Done.
5. Enter the street name, touch Done,
and select the street in the list.
6. Touch the address, if necessary.

Spelling the Name
You can spell the name or part of the
name of the location you arc looking
for using the on-screen keyboard.
1. Touch Where to > Points of
Interest.
2. Touch Spell Name.
3. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter
letters in the name. Touch Done.
4. Touch the place you are looking for,
and touch Go.
Go Home
Set your home location for the place
you return to most often. Touch Where
to >Favorites> /1. Go Home.
Select an option to set your home
location.
After you set your home location, route
to it at any time by touching Where to
> Favorites> Go Home.
Adding a Stop to the Route
You can add one via point (stop) to the
route. The nlivi routes you to the via
point and then to your destination.
1. With a route active, touch Menu
> Where to, and search for the via
point.
2. Touch the place you are looking for,
and touch Go.
3. Select Add as Via Point.
Taking aDetour
If you need to take a detour when you
are navigating a route, touch Menu>
Detour. The nlivi attempts to get you
back on your original route, as soon as
possible. If the route you are currently
taking is the only reasonable option, the
nlivi might not calculate a detour.
Stopping the Route
To stop navigating a route, touch Menu
> Stop.

VIEWING THE MAP PAGE
Touch' View map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon show your
current location. Touch to sa\'e your current location. Touch the map and drag
to view different parts of the map, Touch any object on the map; an alTOW appears
pointing at the object.
After you touch Go. the Map page opens with your route marked with a magenta
line. As you traveL your nUvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts,
alTOW on the map, and directions at the top of the Map page. A checkered
ftag marks your destination. If you depart from the original route, your nUvi
recalculate the route and provides new direction .
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OO:n
Right on RldgevleN
Rd
+
Touch + to zoom in.
Touch Turn In to open
the Next Turn page.
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Touch the text bar to
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Touch - to zoom out.
Touch Menu to return .,.. ..... c:::::;...
to the Menu page.
Touch Arrival or
Speed to open the
Trip Information page.
Trip Information
Turn List Next Turn Page

CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOVI
Locking Your nOvi
1. Touch D>Settings> Security.
2. Touch the button next to Garmin
lock. Touch OK.
3. Enter a four-digit PIN. Touch Yes to
accept the PIN.
4. Touch OK. Drive to a security
location (any location to which you
return frequently, such as your home
or office). Touch Set.
Each time you tum on the niivi, enter
the four-digit PIN or drivc to thc
security location. To unlock your n[ivi
at your security location, the niivi must
have acquired satellite signals.
oNOTE: If you forget your PIN and
your security location, you must
send your niivi to Gannin to get
it unlocked. You must also send a
val id product registration or proof
of purchase.
Adjusting the Volume
Touch . Touch Il to lower the
volume or III to raise the volume.
Adjusting the Screen
Brightness
Touch D>Settings> Display>
Brightness. Touch - to lower the
brightness and + to raise it.
Locking the Screen
To prevent accidental screen taps, sl idc
the 6 Power key to the right (ITI). To
unlock the screen, lide the Power key
to the center position.
myGarmin™
Go to htlp:/lmy.garmin.com to access
the latest services for your Garmin
products and to registcr your Garmin
un i t.

ApPENDIX
Resetting Your nuvi
If your unit stops responding, tum off
the unit, and then turn it back on. If this
does not help, reset your nuvi.
1. Disconnect the nuvi from external
power.
2. Press the Reset button on the
bottom of the nuvi.
3. Connect the nuvi to a power source.
Contact Garmin
In the USA, contact Garmin Product
Support by phone: [phone]
or [phone], Monday-Friday,
8 AM-5 PM Central Time; or go to
www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside
the UK) or 08082380000 (in the UK).
Clearing User Data
CAUTION: This deletes all user-
entered information.
1. Hold your finger on the lower-right
corner of the nuvi's screen while
turning on the nuvi.
2. Keep your finger pressed until the
pop-up window appears.
3. Touch Yes to clear all user data.
All original settings are restored. Any
items that you have saved are erased.
Extras and Optional
Accessories
For more information about optional
accessories, go to http: 'shop.garmin
.com or www.garmin.com/extras. or
~
contact your Garmin dealer.

Unscrew
JPoo"silver tip
fuse
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Changing the Fuse
CAUTION: When replacing the
fuse, do not lose any of the small
pieces and make sure they are put
back in the proper place.
If your unit will not charge in your
vehicle, you may need to replace the
fuse located at the tip of the vehicle
adapter.
1. Unscrew and
remove the silver
or black, round end
piece.
2. Remove the fuse (glass and silver
cylinder) and replace with a 1A fast
blow fuse.
3. Ensure that the
silver tip is placed
in the end piece.
Screw on the end
piece.
1. Clean and dry the dashboard where
you are placing the disk.
2. Remove the backing from the
permanent mounting adhesive on the
bottom of the disk.
3. Place the disk on the dashboard.
4. Place the suction cup mount on
top of the disk. Flip the lever down
(toward the disk).
Mounting on Your
Dashboard
Use the enclosed mounting disk to
mount your unit to the dashboard
and to comply with certain state
regulations.
o IMPORTANT: The permanent
mounting adhesive is extremely
difficult to remove after it is
installed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
o Warnings (E
and maps. For safety. always resolve any
discrepancies or questions before continuing
navigation and defer to posted road signs.
• Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do Dot become distracted by the unit while
driving, and always be fully a"are of all
driving conditions. Minimize the amount
of time spent viewing the unit's screen while
driving and use voice prompts when possible.
Do not input destinations. change settings. or
access any functions requiring prolonged use of
the unit's controls while driving. Pull over In a
safe and legal manner before attempting such
operations.
• The unit is designed to provide route
suggestions. It is not designed to replace the
need for driver attentiveness regarding road
closures or road conditions. traffic congestion.
weather conditions. or other factors that may
affect safety while driving.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations
could result in an accident
or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
•
When installing the unit in a vehicle. place the
unit securely so it docs not obstruct the driver's
liew of
the road or interfere with vehicle
operating controls. such as the steering wheel.
foot pedals. or transmission !cIers. Do not place
in front of or above any airbag.
Do not mount
where driver's
field of vision
IS blocked.
Do not mount In front of an
aJrbag field of deployment.
• When navigating. carefully compare
information displayed on the unit to all
available navigation sources. including
infonnation from street signs. visual sightings.
Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed. the intemal.
non-user-replaceable. rechargeable lithium-ion
battery may e\perienee a shortened life span or
may presem a risk of damage to the GPS unit. fire.
chemical bum. electrolyte leak. and or injury.
• Do not inCinerate.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to
properly dispose of the unitbattery.
• Do not leale the unit exposed to a heat source
or in a high temperature location. such as in
the sun in an unattended I'ehicle on a hot day.
To prevent damage. remove the unit from thc
vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight.

• When storing the unit for a limited length of
time. store \\ ithin the following temperature
range: _4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). When storing
the unit for an extended time. store \\ ithin the
1'0110\\ ing temperature range: 32° to nOF (0°
,-oC')
to _) .
•
Do not operate the unit outside of the following
temperature range: -4 to 131°F (-20° to 55°Cl
• Do not remO\e or attempt to remO\'e the battery.
WARNII"G: This product. its packaging. and
its eomponents contain chemicals known to the
State ofCalifolllia to cause cancer. birth defects.
or reproductive hann. This notice is providcd in
accordancl' with Califomia 's Proposition 65. See
W\\ w.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
Important Information
i\!AP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals
of Gar min is to provide customers with the most
complete and accurate cartography that is a\'ailable
to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination
of go\ernmental and private data sources. which
we identify in product literature and eopyright
messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all
data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete
data. In some countries, complete and accurate map
information is either not a\ailable or is prohibiti\ ely
expensl\e.
NOTICE REGARDING \\oINDSHIELD
MOUNTING; SPECIAL NOTICE TO
DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND
MINNESOTA: State law prohibits dri\ers in
Califomia and Minnesota from using suction
mounts on their \\ indshields while operating motor
\ chicles. Check your state and local laws and
ordinances for similar restrictions. Other Gannin
dashboard or ti'iction mounting options should
be used. Garmin does not take any responsibility
lor any fines. penalties. or damages that may be
incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as
a result of any other state or local 13\\ or ordinance
relating to usc of the unit. (See California Vehicle
Codc Section 26708(a): Minnesota Statutes 2005.
Section 169.71.)
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of
2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics.
For more information on the applicability to this
product. sec \\ ww.erecycle.org
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby. Garmin declares that this niivi product is
in compliance with the essential requirements and
other rebant provisions of Directi\ e 1999 5 EC.
To \ iew the full Declaration ofConlormity. see the
Garmin Web site tor your Garmin product
W\\'w. ga rill 111.C0I11.
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radiocommunication de\'ices comply
with Industry Canada Standard RSS-21 O. Category
II radiocommunication devices comply with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
FCC Compliance
This product has been tested and found to comply
with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits lor
Class B digital devices FOR IIOME OR OFFICE
USE. These limits are designed to provide more

r~asonable prOl~CtIOn against hartnful intcrfer~ncc In
a r~"llentialllhlaliatIon. and ar~ mor~ ,trIngentlhan
"outdoor" rcqUlrcm~nh.
Op~ralion of this d~1 icc is suhj~ct 10 th~ folloll Ing.
condlllolh (I) th" d~1 ICC ma) nOI cau,~ hartnful
II1lcrkr~nc~. and (~) Ih" d~1 IC~ must acc~pl an)
Inlerferenc~ r~C~11 ~d. Including. int~rfer~nc~ lhalma)
cau,~ unde'lred op~ration.
Thi, cquipmcnt g~n~ralc,. u,e,. and can radiate radio
fr~qu~nC) encrg) and ma) cau,e hamltlil int~rlerenc~
W radiO commUlllcatIons if nOlllhtalled and u,ed
In aceordane~ II ith the instructIons. HOll el er. ther~
i, no guarantee Ihat mtcrferenc~ II ill not occur In a
particular InslaliatIon. If 11m ~qutpm~nl doe, causc
hamlfulllll~rfcrence 10 radiO or tC1e1 Ision reception.
II hlch can be dctertnmed b) IUrtllng lh~ cqulpment
ofT and on. Ihe user IS cncouraged 10 tf) 10 correclthe
int~rference by one of Ihe flllltl\\ mg m~asures:
• Rconent or rclocale Ihe rccell mg antenna.
• Incrcase the separation bellleenthe equipment
and the reccile!.
• Conn~ct the eqlllpm~nt mlO an oUllcl lhal " on a
diO"crcnt circtlll frOmlhe GPS unll.
• Consult Ihe dealer or an nperienced radiO TV
techlllcian fllr help.
TillS product doc, nOI contain an) us~r-sell Iccable
part,. Repairs should onll b~ made b) an anthon/cd
Gartmn sell ice center. LnauthoriLed r~pair, or
modificatlllns could r~,ult in penmnenl damag~
wlhe eqlllpmeni. and I oid your II arrant) and
) our aUlhorll) [0 op~rate lh" del ICC under Part 15
regulatlOn~.
Limited Warranty
Th" (Jarmm pwduct I' II arrant~d W be Iree fwm
dcfech In mat~nab or II orkmanship for one ycar
from the datc of purcha,e. \\ithln this period.
Garmin II ill. allis sole optIon. repaIr or replace
an) components Ihal fail in nOrtllal us~. Such
r~palr, or replacem~nl II ill b~ mad~ at no charge
10 the CU'lOm~r lor part, or labor. prOllded thai the
cuslOm~r shall be rcspon,ibl~ for an) lran,portalion
Cll'1. Th" II arrant) doc, not COl ~r failur~, du~ 10
abu,~. mlsusc. accld~nl. or unauthoriLed altcratIon
or rcpalr,.
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CO\T\It'sED HEREI\ ARE EXCLI.SI\E A '<D 1\
L1EI. OF ALL OTHER \\"ARRA\TIES EXPRESS.
1\IPLIrD. OR STATlJTORY. I\CLLDI\G A's \
LIABILITY ARISING LNDER A:-sY \\\RRANT\
OF I!ERCII.\\T\BILITY OR FIT\ESS FOR
\ PARTICULAR PURPOSE. STATUTORY OR
OTIIER\\ ISE. TillS \\'.\RRA1\TY GI\TS YOL
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGIITS. WHICH MAY VARY
mOM STATE TO STATE.
1"sI 1\0 EVENT SIIALL GARMI'! BE LIABLE
FOR .\\Y It'sCIDENTAL. SPECIAL.I;s,DIRFCT.
OR CONSEQLE;>;TIAL D\MAGES. \\IIETHER
RE LLTING FRO\l TilE eSE. \IISeSE. OR
I\ABILITY TO LSE TIllS PRODLCT OR FRO\l
DEFECTS 1\ TIlE PRODCCT Somc statc, do IIllI
alloll the c\cluslOn of inCidental or con,equcntlal
damage,. so Ihc ablll c Iimitalion, ma) nOI appl) 10
\OU,
Gartmn rctaln, Ihe C\clUSlle nghl to repaIr or replac~
th~ unll or soll11 ar~ or oller a full refund of Ihe

purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY
SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local
Gannin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product
Support for shipping instructions and an RMA
tracking number. Securely pack the unit and a copy
of the original sales receipt, which is required as
the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Write
the tracking number clearly on the outside of the
package. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to
any Garmin warranty service station.
Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through
online auctions are not eligible for rebates or
other special otTers from Garmin. Online auction
confirnlations are not accepted for warranty
verification. To obtain warranty service, an original
or copy of the sales receipt from the original
retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing
components from any package purchased through an
online auction.
International Purchases: A separate warranty
is provided by international distributors for units
purchased outside the United States. This warranty
is provided by the local in-country distributor and
this distributor provides local service for your unit
Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of
intended distribution. Units purchased in the United
States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin
service center in the United Kingdom, the United
States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.
Caring for Your nuvi
Your ntivi contains sensitive electronic components
that can be permanently damaged if exposed to
excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk
of damage to your ntivi, avoid dropping your unit
and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration
environments.
• Do not store the ntivi where prolonged exposure
to extreme temperatures can occur, because it
can cause pernlanent damage.
• Do not expose the ntivi to water. Contact with
water can cause this unit to malfunction.
• ever use a hard or sharp object to operate the
touch screen or damage may result
Cleaning the Unit
The ntivi is constructed of high-quality materials
and does not require user maintenance other
than cleaning. Clean the unit's outer casing (not
the touch screen) using a cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoid
chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage
plastic components.
Cleaning the Touch Screen
Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free
cloth. Use water, isopropyl aleohol, or eyeglass
cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and
then gently wipe the touch screen.
Avoiding Theft
• To avoid theft, remove the ntivi and mount from
sight when not in use. Remove the residue on
the windshield left by the suction cup.
1I
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• Do not keep your unit In the glO\e compartment.
• Use the Garmin Lock'" feature.
Software License Agreement
BY LJSI'4G THE nUll. YOl \GREE TO BE
BOL\D BY TIlE TERMS A'4D CO:\DITIO'4S
OF THE FOLLO\\T\G SOFT\i ARE LlCE;-":SE
AGRED1E\T PLEASE READ THIS
AGREE:vtEt\T CAREFLLLY,
uannin granh you a limited licensl' to use the
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in binary executable form in the normal operation of
Ihe product. Tille, Oil nershlp nghts, and intellectual
propertl righh In and to the Solhlare remain in
G m'lll Ill.
You acknolliedge that the SOthl are I> the property of
Garmln and ts protected under the lniled States of
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treaties. You jtmher acknlll\ ledge that the strl;ctu~re,
organizatIOn. and code of the s~rl\l are are laluable
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Sofillare. You agree not to export or re-export the
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Specifications
Size: ~.76" \\ x ~.9" Hx 0.76" D
(I~.I x 7.h 1.95 cml
\\'eight: I 7C.5 g
Display' ~.3 diagonal (IU.9 cm). ~XU x 272 pl.\els.
WQVGA TFT landscape display IIlth
II hite backlight and touch screen
Temperature: see page I ~
Data storage: Intemal memory and optional
remolable SD card.
Computer interface: LSB mass SlOrage
POller IIlput: DC I'ehlcle pOller using included
I ehicle pOller cable
l sage: 5\\' max.
Charge tnne: .ApprO\nnatell ~ hours
Ballery life: up 10 5 hours
eHTIO': The nih I IS not lIalerproof.
For a complete list of speclncatlolb. see
your product's page on the Ganllll1 \\eb sile
(\\\\ \\ .garmin.com).

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