Garmin nuvi 2585TV Instruction manual

nüvi 2585TV Quick Start Manual 1
January 2012 190-00784-01_0A Printed in Taiwan
nüvi® 2585TV
quick start manual

2 nüvi 2585TV Quick Start Manual
Getting Started
 WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information
guide in the product box for product warnings and
other important information.
When using your device for the rst time, complete
these tasks.
1 Mount the device (page 2).
2 Register the device (page 3).
3 Check for updates.
• Software updates (page 3).
• Free map update (page 3).
4 Download the full owner’s manual (page 3).
Mounting the Device
 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.
Notice
Before mounting the device, see the Important
Safety and Product Information guide for
information about laws pertaining to windshield
mounting.
Before you use your device on battery power, you
should charge the device.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB
port on the mount ➋.
2 Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➌.
➊
➋
➍
➌
3 Press the suction cup to the windshield.
4 While pressing, ip the lever ➍ back toward
the windshield.
5 Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.
6 Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.
7 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable
into a power outlet in your vehicle.
8 If necessary, connect the external antenna
to the trafc receiver and secure it to the
windshield using the suction cups.
About myDashboard
You can 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 mini-USB cable ➊ to the
mini-USB port ➋ on the device.

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➋
➊
2 Connect the mini-USB cable to the USB port
on your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Registering your Device
1 From myDashboard, click Register Now.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
3 Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy,
in a safe place.
nüMaps Guarantee™
If you register the device at http://my.garmin.com
within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving,
your device could be eligible for one free map
update. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for terms
and conditions.
Using myDashboard Services
1 Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Select an option:
• To update the software, click Update Now
under Software Updates.
• To update the maps, click Update Now
under Map Updates.
• To download the owner’s manual, click
Manuals, and click Download next to the
manual you want.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning Off the Device
1 Hold the Power key ➊ for 3 seconds.
➊
2 Select Power Off.
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 Enter Search in the search bar.
3 Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the
search bar.
4 Select an option:

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• To search for a type of business, enter
a category name (for example, “movie
theaters”).
• 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 country.
• To search for a city, enter the city and state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude
and longitude coordinates.
5 Select an option:
• To search using a suggested search term,
select the term.
• To search using the text you entered,
select .
6 If necessary, select a location.
Searching Near Another Location
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select Searching Near.
3 Select an option.
Your Route on the Map
Notice
The speed limit icon feature is for information only
and does not replace the driver’s responsibility to
abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use
safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will not
be responsible for any trafc nes or citations that
you may receive for failing to follow all applicable
trafc laws and signs.
Your route is marked with a magenta line on the
map. If you depart from the original route, your
device recalculates the route. A speed limit icon
could appear as you travel on major roadways.
➍
➌
➊ ➋
• Select ➊ to view the next turn.
• Select ➋ to view the turn list.
• Select ➌ to stop the route you are
currently navigating.
• Select ➍ to view the Where Am I? page.
Adding a Stop
Before you can add a stop, you must be navigating
a route.
1 From the map, select > Where To?.
2 Search for the extra stop.
3 Select the stop from the search results.
4 Select Go!.
5 Select Add to Active Route.

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Taking a Detour
While navigating an automobile route, you can use
detours to avoid obstacles ahead of you, such as
construction zones.
While navigating, select > Detour.
About Trafc
Notice
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or
timeliness of the trafc information.
Trafc information may not be available in all
areas or countries.
A trafc receiver is included in some packages.
It is built into the vehicle power cable. The trafc
receiver and device must be in data range of a
station transmitting trafc data to receive trafc
information. You do not need to activate the
subscription included with your trafc receiver.
When you are receiving trafc information, a trafc
icon appears on the map page. The trafc icon
() changes color to indicate the severity of
trafc conditions on your route or on the road you
are currently traveling.
Go to www.garmin.com/trafc for more
information.
Positioning the Trafc Receiver
You can position the trafc receiver power cable
for optimal trafc reception.
1 Uncoil the cable.
2 Place the middle of the cable in a location with
an unobstructed view of the sky, such as the
dash.
NOTE: Do not rest the cable on the cable plug
that connects to the vehicle power source.
Do not place the cable on the oor or
underneath other objects.
Digital TV
You can stream digital TV on your device.
Before you can watch digital mobile TV, the
device must be in a Digital Video Broadcasting for
Terrestrial devices (DVB-T) coverage area. For
more information, go to www.dvb.org.
Setting up the Antennas
NOTE: The external antennas are intended to
improve the TV reception. They will not increase
the number of channels available.
You may need to extend the internal antenna or
attach external antennas to receive channels.
1 Pull out the TV antenna ➊.
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2 For the best reception, attach the external
antennas included in the packaging to the
mount and arrange them in a perpendicular
angle to each other.
Watching TV
1 Select TV.
2 If necessary, select Agree.
3 If necessary, select > Channel Scan.
Using the TV Menu
 WARNING
Do not attempt to view the TV function or other
video input while driving. Failure to pay full
attention to the operation of your vehicle could
result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
Notice
Before using the TV feature in a vehicle, check
the local laws and ordinances where you drive.
Some laws prohibit drivers from watching TV
while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not
assume any responsibility for any nes, penalties,
or damages that may be incurred as a result of
any law or ordinance relating to the use of your
Garmin device.
Your device disables the TV function when you are
traveling faster than 12 kph.
TV signal strength and system messages display
in the status bar of the screen.
• To toggle channels, select and .
• To select a channel from a list of available
channels, select > TV Guide.
• To view the TV program schedule for available
channels, select > TV Guide > Schedule.
• To adjust the volume, select and .
• To mute TV audio, select .
• To view subtitles, select > TV Settings >
Subtitle.
• To return to the TV menu, select .
Searching for Specic Channels
You must be receiving channels to search for a
specic channel.
1 From the TV menu, select .
2 Enter a channel number.
Recording TV Footage
1 Select TV.
2 Select to start recording.
3 Select stop recording.
Playing Back Recorded TV Footage
1 From the TV menu, select > Video
Playback.
2 Select the video you want to play back.

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Returning to the Main Menu from the TV
Menu
From the TV menu, select .
• To return to the main menu while TV audio
plays in the background.
• To turn off the TV, select Turn Off TV.
Driving Recorder
Notice
Before using the driver recorder feature in a
vehicle, check the local laws and ordinances
where you drive. Garmin does not assume any
responsibility for any nes, penalties, or damages
that may be incurred as a result of any law or
ordinance relating to the use of your Garmin
device.
You can record audio and video while driving
using the Garmin GDR 20 camera. You can play
recorded footage on the device or on a computer.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com.
NOTE: To play recorded footage on a computer,
you must install the GDR 20 camera software
on the computer. See the nüvi 2585TV Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Viewing the Camera Feed
1 Insert the microSD™ card that came with the
driving recorder kit into the slot found on the
right side of the camera.
2 While the device is mounted, connect the
camera to the micro-USB port on the mount.
3 Snap the camera onto the second suction cup
arm.
4 Press the suction cup arm to the windshield.
5 While pressing, ip the lever back toward the
windshield.
Using Driving Recorder
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Driving
Recorder.
2 Select .
The camera starts recording.
3 Select to stop recording.
The camera stops recording.
Playing a Recorded Video
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Driving
Recorder.
2 Select .
3 Select a video.

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