Garmin nuvi 2405 series User manual

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual a
nüvi® 2405/2505 series
owner’s manual
models: 2405, 2415, 2445, 2455, 2475, 2495, 2515, 2545, 2555, 2565, 2595
October 2011 190-01355-00_0B Printed in Taiwan

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Table of Contents
Getting Started ����������������������������������������� 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ...........1
About myDashboard .......................................... 2
About Sleep Mode .............................................4
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ....................... 4
Adjusting the Volume .........................................4
About Automatic Volume ...................................5
Status Bar Icons ................................................ 5
Satellite Signals ................................................. 6
Using the On-screen Buttons ............................ 7
Using the On-screen Keyboard .........................7
About Shortcuts ................................................. 8
Finding Locations ������������������������������������ 8
About Locations ................................................. 9
About Search Tools ......................................... 11
Saving a Home Location ................................. 14
Finding Recently Found Places ....................... 14
Finding Parking ................................................ 14
Using Photo Navigation ................................... 15
Setting a Simulated Location ........................... 15
Saving Locations ............................................. 16
Voice Command ������������������������������������� 18
About Voice Commands ..................................18
Navigation ���������������������������������������������� 21
Starting a Route ............................................... 21
Following an Automobile Route .......................22
About Exit Services ......................................... 23
Avoiding Road Features .................................. 24
Pedestrian Routes ........................................... 24
Map Pages ���������������������������������������������� 26
Customizing the Map ....................................... 26
Viewing Turns ..................................................27
Viewing Current Location Information .............30
Hands-Free Phone Calls ����������������������� 30
About Hands-Free Calling ...............................30
Placing a Call ................................................... 32
Using In-Call Options ...................................... 33

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Saving a Home Phone Number ....................... 34
Using the Apps �������������������������������������� 34
Using Help ....................................................... 34
About ecoRoute .............................................. 34
About Audiobooks ............................................38
Planning a Trip .................................................40
Viewing Pictures .............................................. 41
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations ..... 42
Using the World Clock ....................................42
Finding Your Last Parking Spot .......................42
Converting Units ............................................. 43
About Offers .................................................... 43
Using the Language Guide .............................. 44
Trafc ������������������������������������������������������ 45
Disabling Live Trafc .......................................46
Trafc Data ...................................................... 46
Trafc Receiver ...............................................46
Trafc on Your Route .......................................47
Trafc in Your Area ..........................................48
Understanding Trafc Data ..............................48
Trafc Subscriptions ........................................ 49
Data Management ���������������������������������� 50
File Types ........................................................50
About Memory Cards ....................................... 50
Transferring Files from Your Computer ........... 50
Deleting Files .................................................. 51
Customizing the Device ������������������������ 51
Map and Vehicle Settings ................................52
Navigation Settings .......................................... 52
Display Settings ............................................... 53
Bluetooth Settings ........................................... 54
Trafc Settings .................................................55
Units and Time Settings...................................56
Language and Keyboard Settings ................... 56
Proximity Alerts Settings ..................................56
Device Settings ................................................ 56
Restoring Settings ........................................... 57
Appendix ������������������������������������������������ 57
Power Cables .................................................. 57

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Caring for Your Device .....................................57
Erasing User Data ...........................................58
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
Cable ............................................................... 59
Mounting on Your Dashboard ..........................60
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount ....... 60
Updating Maps ............................................... 61
Purchasing Additional Maps ............................61
Safety Cameras ............................................... 61
Custom Points of Interest ................................62
Purchasing Accessories ..................................62
Troubleshooting ..............................................63
Index ������������������������������������������������������� 65

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Getting Started
 WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for product
warnings and other important information.
1 Connect the device to vehicle power
(page 1).
2 Mount the device (page 1).
3 Register the device (page 3).
4 Check for updates.
• Software updates (page 3).
• Free map update (page 3).
Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power
 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.
Before you use your device on battery power,
you should charge it.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the
USB port on the device ➋.
2 Snap the mount ➌ onto the suction cup ➍.
3 Press the suction cup to the windshield, and
ip the lever ➎ back toward the windshield.
4 Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.
5 Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.

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➊➋
➍
➌
➎
6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
7 If necessary, connect the external antenna
to the trafc receiver and secure it to the
windshield using the suction cups.
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your device, check
for software and map updates, access product
manuals and support, and more.
Setting Up myDashboard
1 Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port
➋ on the device.
➊➋
2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on
your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Registering the Device
1 Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating the Software
1 Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
nüMaps Guarantee™
If you register through myDashboard, your
device could be eligible for one free map update
within 90 days of rst acquiring satellites while
you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for
details and terms and conditions.
Updating Maps
1 Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Register the device (page 3).
3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning Off the Device
You can power off the device completely.
1 Hold the Power key ➊ for 3 seconds.
➊
NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less
than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep
mode (page 4).
2 Select Off.

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Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
About Sleep Mode
Use sleep mode to conserve battery power
when your device is not in use. Sleep mode
uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts
for weeks when your device is in sleep mode.
Entering Sleep Mode
Press the Power key.
Exiting Sleep Mode
While the device is in sleep mode, Press the
power key and double-tap .
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Adjusting the Volume
1 Select Volume.
2 Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select > Audio Mixer and use the
slider bars to adjust the volume for
navigation prompts, phone, and media.

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About Automatic Volume
NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on all
models.
Your device can increase or decrease the
volume automatically based on the level of
background noise.
Enabling Automatic Volume
1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume.
2 Select Enabled.
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main
menu. The status bar icons display information
about features on the device. You can select
some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
GPS signal status.
Bluetooth® technology status (appears
when Bluetooth is enabled). See (page 30)
Transportation mode indicator.
Current time.
Battery status.

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Satellite Signals
After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring
satellite signals. The device may need a clear
view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When
at least one of the bars is green, your
device has acquired satellite signals.
For more information about GPS, go to
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold for three seconds.
Transportation Modes
Automobile mode
Pedestrian mode
Routing and navigation are calculated differently
based on your transportation mode.
For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated
time of arrival is calculated using the speed
limit of the roads on the route. Pedestrian mode
calculates time of arrival based on walking
speed.
NOTE: Pedestrian routes do not include
highways. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded
on your device, pedestrian routes may include
public transit (page 25).
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select or .

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Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins
to charge.
in the status bar indicates the status of the
internal battery. To increase the accuracy of the
battery gauge, you should fully discharge the
battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug
the device until it is fully charged.
Using the On-screen Buttons
• Select to return to the previous screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to see more choices.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select to see a menu of options for the
current screen.
Using the On-screen Keyboard
See “Language and Keyboard Settings” to
change the keyboard layout (page 56).
• Select a character on the keyboard to enter
a letter or number.
• Select to add a space.
• Select to delete an entry.
• Select to delete a character.
• Select to select the keyboard language
mode.
• Select to enter special characters,
such as punctuation marks.
• Select to change character
capitalization.

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About Shortcuts
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu.
A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or
a search tool.
Adding a Shortcut Icon
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36
shortcut icons.
1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
2 Select an item.
Removing a Shortcut
1 Select Where To > > Remove
Shortcut(s).
2 Select the shortcut to remove.
3 Select the shortcut again to conrm.
Finding Locations
The device offers many methods for nding
locations.
• By category (page 9)
• Near another location (page 10)
• By spelling the name (page 11)
• By address (page 11)
• Using the map (page 13)
• Using recently found locations (page 14)
• Using coordinates (page 12)
• Using photos (page 15)
• Using saved locations (page 16)

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About Locations
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain
locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto
services. You can use the Categories function to
browse for nearby businesses and attractions.
Finding a Location by Category
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select a category, or select Categories.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory.
4 Select a location.
Searching Within a Category
To narrow your search results, you can search
within some categories.
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select a category, or select Categories.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory.
4 Select the search bar ➊.
➊
5 Enter all or part of the name.
6 Select .
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
You can use the search bar to search for
locations by entering a category, brand name,
address, or city name.
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select the search bar.
3 Enter a search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the
search bar as you type.
• To search for a type of business, enter a
category name, such as “movie theaters”
or “coffee shops.”

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• To search for a business by name, enter
all or part of the name.
• To search for an address near you, enter
the street number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city,
enter the street number, street name,
city, and state.
• To search for a city, enter the city and
state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude
and longitude coordinates.
4 Select an option:
• To search using a suggested search
term, select the term.
• To search using the text you entered,
select .
5 If necessary, select a location.
Changing the Search Area
By default, your device nds locations closest
to your current location. You can nd a location
near another city or location.
1 Select Where To? > Searching Near.
2 Select an option.
3 If necessary, select a location.
Reporting a Closed or Missing Location
If your search results include an outdated or
incorrect location, you can report the error to
Garmin and remove the location from future
searches.
1 Find a location (page 8).
2 Select a location from the list.
3 Select .
4 Select > Edit.
5 Select Report as Closed or Report as
Missing.

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This information is sent to Garmin when you
connect your device to myGarmin™ using your
computer.
Editing Location Information
You can change the address or phone number
for a location that appears in the search results.
1 Find a location (page 8).
2 Select a location from the list.
3 Select .
4 Select > Edit.
5 Select Address or Phone Number, and
enter the new information.
Rating a Point of Interest
You can assign a star rating to a point of
interest.
1 Find a location (page 8).
2 Select > .
3 Select the stars to rate the point of interest.
The star rating updates on your device.
About Search Tools
Search tools allow you to search for cities,
addresses, intersections, or coordinates. By
default, the address search tool appears in
the Where To? menu. To search for cities,
intersections, and coordinates, you must add
those search tools to the Where To? menu
(page 8).
Finding an Address
NOTE: The order of the steps may change
depending on the map data loaded on your
device.
1 Select Where To? > Address.
2 Enter information as prompted by the on-
screen instructions.
3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and
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4 If necessary, select the address.
Finding a City
Before you can nd a city, you must add the city
search tool to the Where To? menu (page 8).
1 Select Where To? > Cities.
2 Select Enter Search.
3 Enter a city name, and select .
4 Select a city.
Finding an Intersection
Before you can nd an intersection, you must
add a shortcut to the intersection search tool
(page 8).
1 Select Where To? > Intersections.
2 Select a state or province.
NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country
to change the country, state, or province.
3 Enter the rst street name, and select Next.
4 If necessary, select the street.
5 Enter the second street name, and select
Next.
6 If necessary, select the street.
7 If necessary, select the intersection.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
You can nd a location using latitude and
longitude coordinates. This method can be
helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To? > Categories >
Coordinates.
2 If necessary, select > Format, select the
correct coordinate format for the type of map
you are using, and select Save.
3 Select the latitude coordinate.
4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
5 Select the longitude coordinate.
6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
7 Select View on Map.

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Finding a Location by Browsing the Map
Before you can nd places included in the map
data, such as restaurants, hospitals, and fuel
stations, you must enable the map layer for
places along the road (page 26).
1 Select View Map.
2 Select the screen.
3 Drag and zoom the map to display the area
to search.
Location markers appear on the map for
places along the road.
4 If necessary, select , and select a
category icon to view only a specic
category of places.
5 Select an option:
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street,
intersection, or address location.
6 If necessary, select the location description
to view additional information.
Finding a Location Using Quick Search
After you have performed a search for a point
of interest, certain categories may display a
Quick Search list that displays the last four
destinations you selected.
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select a category, or select Categories.
3 If applicable, select a destination from the
Quick Search list.
4 If necessary, select the appropriate
destination.

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Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location
you return to most often.
1 Select Where To? > > Set Home
Location.
2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current
Location, or Recently Found.
The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved
folder (page 16).
Going Home
Select Where To? > Go Home.
Editing Your Home Location Information
1 Select Where To? > Saved > Home.
2 Select > Edit.
3 Enter your changes.
4 Select Done.
Finding Recently Found Places
Your device stores the last 50 locations you
have found.
1 Select Where To? > Recent.
2 Select a location.
Clearing the List of Recently Found Places
Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear
> Yes.
Finding Parking
You can nd detailed parking information and
pricing information.
1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
2 Select an option.
3 Select a parking location.