Garmin nuvi 3450 Instruction manual

n üvi models: 3410, 3450, 3460 3490
nüvi® 3400 series
quick start manual
July 2011 190-01357-01_0A Printed in Taiwan

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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.
Setting Up Your Device
When using your device for the rst time,
complete the following tasks.
1 Connect the device to vehicle power
(page 2).
2 Mount the device (page 2).
3 Register the device (page 3).
4 Check for updates.
• Software updates (page 3).
• Free map update (page 4).
5 Download the full owner’s manual (page 4).
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.
Notice
Before mounting the device, see the Important
Safety and Product Information guide for
information about laws pertaining to windshield
mounting.
Charge your device before using it on battery
power.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the
USB port on the mount ➋.

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➊
➋
➍
➌
➎
➏
2 Snap the mount ➌ onto the suction cup ➍.
3 Press the suction cup to the windshield.
4 While pressing, ip the lever ➎ back toward
the windshield.
5 Fit the bottom of your device ➏ 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 micro-USB cable to the micro-
USB port on the device (page 2).
2 Connect the micro-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.

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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 3).
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 then click Download next
to the manual you want.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Power Key
➊
• To turn off the device, hold the Power key
➊ for 4 seconds.
• To reset the device, hold the Power key
for 10 seconds.
• To put the device in sleep mode, quickly
press and release the Power key.
NOTE: Use sleep mode to conserve
battery power when your device is not
in use.
• To bring the device out of sleep mode,
press the Power key and double-tap .

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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 all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the
search bar.
• 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 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.
Searching Near Another Location
1 From the main menu, select Where To?.
2 Select Searching Near.
3 Select an option.

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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.
If a view of a junction exists, the junction
view appears.
• 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 > Points of
Interest.
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.
NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the
only reasonable option, your device might not
calculate a detour.
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 powered and 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.
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.

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