Garmin nuvi 310 User manual

This guide provides short instructions for various nüvi operations.
Fold and keep this guide in the pocket of your nüvi carrying case.
WARNING: See the owner’s manual for product warnings and other
important information.
Turning the nüvi On or Off
Press and hold the Power button on the top of the nüvi.
Charging the nüvi
To charge the nüvi, use one of the following methods:
● Connect the nüvi to the suction mount and the
12/24-Volt car adapter.
● Connect the USB cable to the nüvi and your computer.
● Connect the AC adapter to the nüvi and a wall outlet
(included with the nüvi 360).
Acquiring Satellites
Before the nüvi can find your current location and navigate a route,
you must do the following:
1. Go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Flip up the GPS antenna on
the back of the nüvi, so that it is
parallel to the ground.
3. Turn on the nüvi. Acquiring
satellite signals can take a few
minutes.
The bars indicate satellite strength. When the bars are
green, the nüvi has acquired satellite signals; now you can select a
destination and navigate to it.
Mounting on the Windshield
Check your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Currently, state laws
in California and Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on
their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or
friction mounting options should be used. See the owner’s manual for more
details.
1. Plug the power cable into the back of the mount. Plug the
other end into a 12/24-Volt receptacle in your vehicle.
2. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a
lint-free cloth. Place the suction cup on the windshield.
3. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield.
4. Flip up the GPS antenna. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into
the cradle.
5. Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place.
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To remove your nüvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom
of the cradle up, and tilt the nüvi forward.
Do not leave your GPS unit exposed in an unattended vehicle on a hot day.
To prevent damage, remove it from the vehicle; or store it out of direct
sunlight, such as in the glove box. See the specifications in the owner’s
manual.
Finding Your Destination
1. On the Menu page, touch Where to.
2. Search for your destination. Touch the arrows for more
choices.
3. Touch Go.
Following Your Route
Follow the route to your destination using the Map page.
● The vehicle icon shows your location.
● Your route is marked with a purple line.
● Follow the arrows as you take turns.
● A checkered flag marks your destination.
Map Page while Navigating a Route
Touch to open the Trip
Information page.
Touch to open the Next
Turn page.
Touch to preview the
turns in the route.
Touch to zoom out.
Touch to zoom in.
Touch to return to the
Menu page.
On the Menu page, you can touch View Map to open the Map
page. Touch and drag the map to view different areas.
Saving Your Current Location
1. On the Menu page, touch Where to >
My Locations > My Current Location.
2. Touch Save, enter a name, and touch Done. The place is
saved in My Locations > Favorites.
Saving Places That You Search For
1. After you search for a place you want to save, touch
Save.
2. Touch OK. The place is saved in My Locations >
Favorites.
Finding Saved Places
1. On the Menu page, touch Where to >
My Locations > Favorites.
2. Select a place.
3. Touch Go.
Adding a Stop to Your Route
1. When navigating a route, touch Where to on the Menu
page.
2. Search for a location at which you want to stop before
your final destination.
3. Touch Go.
Taking a Detour
When navigating a route, touch Menu > Detour.
Stopping the Route
When navigating a route, touch Menu > Stop.
nüvi™ 310/360
personal travel assistant
quick reference guide
Mounting
Getting Started Finding Places Saving Places
GPS Antenna Up
(Parallel to the Ground)
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Headphone jack
SD card slot
GPS antenna
Microphone
GPS signal
strength Power button
USB connector

Tips and Shortcuts
● To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back.
● To jump from any page back to the player page when you are
listening to music or an audio book, quickly press the Power
button twice.
● To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you do not
need GPS signals. You can also decrease the brightness.
● To access the Quick Settings page, quickly press and release the
Power button. You can also touch on the Menu page.
■ To adjust the volume or brightness, move the sliders.
■ To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock the
screen, press the Power button.
● To learn more about the nüvi Bluetooth® technology or Travel Kit
features, touch the Help button on the appropriate screen.
Locking Your nüvi
To help prevent theft of the nüvi, apply the Garmin Lock™ sticker to
the inside of a vehicle window, and do the following:
1. Flip up the GPS antenna.
2. On the Menu page, touch Settings > System.
3. Touch the button next to Garmin Lock. Touch OK.
4. Enter a four-digit PIN. Touch Yes to accept the PIN.
5. Touch OK. Drive to a security location, and touch Set.
6. Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the four-digit PIN
or drive to the security location (with the antenna up).
NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must
send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked.
Using Hands-Free Features
Hands-free phone features on the nüvi are only available if your phone
supports that feature using Bluetooth technology (for example, phone
book, voice dial, and call waiting). The first time you use the nüvi and
your phone together, you must “pair” them. After the initial pairing,
the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on.
Pairing Your Phone Using the nüvi Settings
1. Confirm that your phone is supported by the nüvi.
(See www.garmin.com/bluetooth.)
2. On the Menu page, touch Settings > Bluetooth.
3. Ensure that the Bluetooth button is set to Enabled.
4. Touch Add (or Change, if you already added).
5. If adding, set your phone to Find Me/Discoverable
mode, and touch OK on the nüvi. Select your phone
on the list. Enter passkey 1234 on your phone, when
prompted.
OR
If changing, select your phone and touch OK, or touch
Add Device and OK.
6. If the pairing is successful, the Phone icon appears on
the nüvi Menu page. This shows that the two devices are
connected.
Calling a Number
1. On the Menu page, touch Phone > Dial.
2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.
3. To end the call, touch , and then touch End Call.
If you are calling a number that requires that you enter information
using a keypad during the call (for example, entering a password for
your voicemail), do the following:
1. During the call, touch > Call Options > Touch Tones.
2. Enter the information. Touch Back twice, when finished.
3. To end the call, touch End Call.
Calling a Place
1. On the Menu page, touch Phone > POI Dial.
2. Search for the point of interest (POI) that you want to call.
3. Touch Dial.
4. To end the call, touch , and then touch End Call.
Receiving a Call
1. When you receive a call, a message appears on the nüvi.
Touch Answer.
2. To end the call, touch , and then touch End Call.
Using Call Waiting
If you get a call waiting call, the nüvi displays a message. Touch
Answer. The first call is put on hold.
To switch between calls:
1. During the call, touch > Switch To.
2. Touch End Call to hang up; this does not disconnect the
call on hold.
Using the Travel Kit
The Travel Kit includes several functions that are helpful when you are
traveling (for example, MP3 Player, Audible Book Player,
and Currency Converter). On the Menu page, touch Travel
Kit. Touch the arrows to view more items. Touch Help to learn more
about each feature.
Using Traffic Features
If you are using a traffic receiver, and you are receiving traffic data,
you can view and avoid traffic incidents. For more information about
Garmin FM traffic receivers, visit www.garmin.com/traffic.
Connecting an FM Traffic Receiver
1. Place your nüvi into the mount, and plug it into the
12/24-Volt adapter.
2. Plug the mini-USB cable from the FM traffic receiver into
the USB connector on the side of the nüvi.
Viewing Traffic Incidents
On the Menu page, touch to display a list of traffic incidents.
Avoiding Traffic
The Map page displays or in the lower-right corner of the
screen when there is a traffic incident on your current route or road.
Touch or , select an item to view details, and then touch
Avoid.
Resetting the nüvi
If the nüvi screen stops functioning, turn the nüvi off and on again.
If this does not help, do the following:
1. Disconnect the nüvi from
external power.
2. Flip up the GPS antenna.
3. Press the Reset button.
4. Connect the nüvi to a power
source. The nüvi should
automatically turn back on and
operate normally.
More Information
For more information about the nüvi, refer to the nüvi 310/360
Owner’s Manual in one of the following locations:
● Included in the box.
● Go to www.garmin.com/products/nuvi310 or www.garmin.
com/products/nuvi360; click Manuals, and then click
Download. You must have Adobe Reader installed on your
computer to view this manual.
For information about accessories, go to the Web sites shown above.
You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories.
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