Garmin nuvi 250W User manual

owner’s manual
nüvi
®
200 and 200W Series
for use with these nüvi models:
200, 200W, 250, 250W, 260, 260W, 270

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October 2008 Part Number 190-00752-10 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual i
Introduction
Introduction
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “touch”
something, use your nger to touch
an item on the screen.
The small arrows (>) used in the
text indicate that you should touch a
series of items. For example, if you
see “touch Where to? > Favorites”
you should touch Where to?, and
then touch Favorites.
On some nüvi units, some buttons
are not labeled. For example, your
nüvi might have a button, but
this manual will use the word Tools.
Software on your nüvi could
differ from the screen shots and
instructions in this manual.
nüvi®Tips and
Shortcuts
To quickly return to the Menu
page, touch and hold Back.
Touch and to see
more choices. Touch and hold
these buttons to scroll faster.
myGarmin™
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access
the latest services for your Garmin
products:
Register your Garmin unit.
Subscribe to online services for
safety camera information (see
page 32).
Unlock optional maps.
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Introduction
Introduction.......................... i
Manual Conventions....................i
nüvi®Tips and Shortcuts..............i
myGarmin™.................................i
Caring for Your nüvi ..................iv
Getting Started.................... 1
Step 1: Mount Your nüvi ............ 2
Step 2: Congure Your nüvi....... 3
Step 3: Acquire Satellites........... 3
Step 4: Use Your nüvi................ 3
Finding Your Destination............ 4
Adding a Stop............................ 5
Taking a Detour ......................... 5
Stopping the Route.................... 5
Adjusting the Volume................. 5
Locking the Screen.................... 5
Where to?............................ 6
Go! Page Options...................... 6
Finding an Address.................... 6
Setting a Home Location ........... 7
Finding a Place by Spelling the
Name ..................................... 7
Finding Recently Found
Places ..................................... 8
Favorites.................................... 9
Finding a Place Using
the Map ................................. 10
Entering Coordinates............... 10
Searching Near Another
Location .................................11
Navigating Off Road .................11
Walking to a Destination...........11
Using the Map................... 12
Trip Computer.......................... 13
Turn List................................... 13
Next Turn ................................. 13
Managing Files.................. 14
Supported File Types............... 14
Loading Files ........................... 14
Deleting Files .......................... 15
Using the Tools................. 16
Settings.................................... 16
Help ......................................... 16

nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual iii
Introduction
Picture Viewer ......................... 16
Calculator ............................... 17
Currency Converter ................. 17
Unit Converter ........................ 18
World Clock ............................ 19
Customizing the nüvi ....... 20
Changing the System
Settings ................................. 20
Adjusting the Display
Settings ................................. 21
Changing the Navigation
Settings ................................. 21
Updating the Time Settings ..... 22
Setting the Languages............. 22
Changing Security Settings ..... 23
Changing the Map Settings ..... 23
Changing the Proximity Points
Settings ................................. 24
Restoring All Settings .............. 24
Appendix ........................... 25
Avoiding Theft.......................... 25
Locking Your nüvi .................... 25
Calibrating the Screen............. 26
Resetting Your nüvi.................. 26
Updating the Software............. 27
Clearing User Data.................. 27
Battery Information ................. 28
Charging Your nüvi .................. 28
Changing the Fuse .................. 29
Removing the nüvi and
Mount .................................... 29
Mounting on Your
Dashboard ............................ 30
Additional Maps ....................... 30
About GPS Satellite Signals.... 31
Extras and Optional
Accessories........................... 31
Garmin Travel Guide ............... 33
Contact Garmin ....................... 33
Specications .......................... 34
Declaration of Conformity........ 36
Software License Agreement... 36
Troubleshooting ...................... 37
Index .................................. 40

iv nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual
Introduction
Caring for Your nüvi
Your nüvi contains sensitive
electronic components that can be
permanently damaged if exposed
to excessive shock or vibration. To
minimize the risk of damage to your
nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and
operating it in high-shock and high-
vibration environments.
Cleaning the Unit
The nüvi is constructed of high-
quality materials and does not
require user maintenance other than
cleaning. Clean the outer casing
of the unit (not the touch screen)
using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution, and then wipe
it 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 alcohol, or eyeglass
cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid
to the cloth, and then gently wipe the
touch screen.
Protecting Your nüvi
Do not store the nüvi where
prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because
it can cause permanent damage.
Do not expose the nüvi to water.
Contact with water can cause this
unit to malfunction.
Although a PDA stylus can
be used to operate the touch
screen, never attempt this while
operating a vehicle. Never use a
hard or sharp object to operate
the touch screen because damage
might result.
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nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
See the product documentation in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
RESET
Ì Ï 02
17 W 000000
N9
CAN 310
Designed in USA
Made in Taiwan
255w
BLK
Reset button. See page 26.
Speaker
Mini-USB connector
Memory card
slot (equipped
for either an
SD
™
card or a
microSD
™
card)
Power key:
Slide to the left to turn the nüvi on/off;
slide to the right to lock the screen.
Button Locations
The nüvi 200W series unit is shown in the image above. The nüvi 200 series
units have the Power key on the right. The nüvi 200W series units have the
Power key on the left.
The nüvi 200 series units may have the Reset button on the left, if present. The
nüvi 200W series units may have the Reset button on the right, if present. See
page 26 for more information about resetting your nüvi.

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Getting Started
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.
Before mounting the nüvi, see the product documentation for information about laws pertaining
to windshield mounting.
Step 1: Mount Your nüvi
1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nüvi.
2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.
3. Remove the clear plastic from the suction
cup. Clean and dry your windshield and the
suction cup with a lint-free cloth. Press the
suction cup rmly on the windshield.
4. Flip the lever back toward the windshield.
5. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.
6. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place.
7. 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.
Lever
Suction cup mount
Cradle
Lever
Suction cup mount
Cradle
Vehicle power
cable
Vehicle power
cable

nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual 3
Getting Started
Step 2: Congure Your
nüvi
To turn your nüvi on, slide the
Power key to the left. Follow the
on-screen instructions. To turn your
nüvi off, slide the Power key to
the left.
Step 3: Acquire
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. Now you
can select a destination and navigate
to it.
Step 4: Use Your nüvi
NOTE: Software on your nüvi
could differ from the screen
shots in this manual.
➊ ➋ ➌
➍ ➎
➏ ➐
➊ GPS satellite strength
➋ Battery status
➌ Current time. Touch to change
time settings.
➍ Touch to nd a destination.
➎ Touch to view the map.
➏ Touch to use the tools such as
settings and Help.
➐ Touch to adjust the volume.

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Getting Started
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.
1. Touch Where to?.
2. Select a category.
3. Select a subcategory.
4. Select a destination.
5. Touch Go!.
TIP: Touch and to
see more choices.