Garmin 715 User manual

Owner’s Manual
nüvi®705 Series
personal travel assistant

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July 2008 Part Number 190-00955-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

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Preface
Preface
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.
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts
To quickly return to the Menu page,
touch and hold Back.
Touch and to see more
choices. Touch and hold to scroll
faster.
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Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any
questions while using your nüvi. In the
USA, go to www.garmin.com/support,
or contact Garmin USA by phone at
[phone] or [phone].
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/
support and click Contact Support
for in-country support information,
or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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 46).
Unlock optional maps.
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Preface
Table of Contents
Preface.............................................i
Manual Conventions..........................i
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts .....................i
myGarmin™.......................................i
Contact Garmin .................................i
Getting Started...............................1
What’s in the Box?............................1
nüvi 705 Series Features .................1
Where To ........................................8
Go Page Options..............................8
Finding an Address...........................8
Finding a Place by Spelling the Name ...
9
Setting a Home Location ................10
Finding Recently Found Places......10
Favorites......................................... 11
Creating and Taking Routes ...........12
Finding a Place Using the Map ......13
Entering Coordinates......................14
Searching Near Another Location ..14
Navigating Off Road ...........................
Walking to a Destination.....................
Using the Main Pages .................15
Map Page .......................................15
Trip Computer Page .......................16
Turn List Page ................................16
Next Turn Page ..............................16
Using Hands-free Calling............17
Pairing Your Phone.........................17
Receiving a Call ............................18
In a Call .........................................18
Phone Menu ...................................19
SMS/Text Messaging......................20
Using the Media Players .............22
Playing Music .................................22
Listening to Audible Books .............24
Managing Files.............................25
Supported File Types......................25
Loading Files ..................................25
Deleting Files .................................26
Using the Tools............................27
Settings ..........................................27
Where Am I.....................................27
Help ................................................27
Media Player ..................................27
Picture Viewer ................................27
Trafc..............................................28
MSN®Direct....................................28
Routes ............................................28

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My Data ..........................................28
World Clock ...................................28
Language Guide.............................29
Calculator ......................................30
Currency Converter ........................31
Unit Converter ...............................31
Using FM Trafc...........................32
LED Blink Codes ............................32
Trafc In Your Area .........................33
Trafc on Your Road.......................33
Trafc on Your Route......................33
Trafc Icons ....................................34
Severity Color Code .......................34
Playing Audio Through the
Vehicle’s Speakers ......................35
Manually Tuning the FM Transmitter ..
35
Auto Tuning the FM Transmitter .....35
Frequency Selection Tips ...............36
FM Transmitter Information ............36
Customizing the nüvi ..................37
Changing the System Settings .......37
Changing the Navigation Settings ..37
Setting the Languages ...................39
Changing the Map Settings ............39
Adding Security Settings ................40
Viewing Trafc Subscription
Information .....................................40
Bluetooth Technology Settings .......41
Changing the Proximity Points
Settings ..........................................42
Adjusting the Volume Levels ..........43
Restoring All Settings .....................43
Clearing User Data.........................43
Appendix ......................................44
Ways to Charge Your nüvi ..............44
Calibrating the Screen....................44
Resetting the nüvi...........................44
Locking Your nüvi ...........................44
Additional Maps..............................45
Updating the Software....................45
Extras and Optional Accessories....46
Battery Information ........................48
Changing the Fuse .........................48
Removing the nüvi and Mount........48
Mounting on Your Dashboard.........49
About GPS Satellite Signals...........50
Caring for Your nüvi .......................50
Declaration of Conformity...............51
Important Legal Notice Regarding
Your FM Transmitter .......................52
Software License Agreement .........53
Specications .................................54

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Troubleshooting..............................55
Index .............................................57

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nüvi 705 Series Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
What’s in the Box?
nüvi GPS device and vehicle suction
cup mount.
Vehicle power cable to provide external
power, or an FM TMC trafc receiver
to provide external power and trafc
information. See the table on the right.
USB cable to connect the nüvi to your
computer. Your nüvi connects to your
computer as a mass storage device. See
pages 25–26.
Dashboard disk to mount the suction
cup mount on your dashboard. See page
49.
nüvi 705 Series Features
Features 715 755 755T 765 775 785
FM
transmitter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Speaks
street
names
No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hands-
free calling Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
FM Trafc
compatible Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes Yes**
Lanes and
buildings No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
*the trafc receiver is included in some
nüvi 715, 755T, 765, and 775 packages.
**the MSN Direct Reciever is included
in the nüvi 785 package. The 785 is also
compatible with FM trafc
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.

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Getting Started
Your nüvi Unit
SD card
slot
Headphone/
audio out
jack
Microphone
Power key:
slide to the left to turn the unit on/off;
slide to the right to lock the screen
External antenna
connector
SpeakerGPS antenna
Mini-USB connector
Serial number
WARNING: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage,
remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight.
Check local trafc laws before mounting. Currently, some state laws prohibit
drivers from using suction mounts or other devices on their windshields that
could obstruct the driver’s vision while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin
dashboard or friction mounting options should be used.

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Getting Started
Step 1: Mount the nüvi
1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power
connector on the right side of the cradle.
2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.
3. Clean and dry your windshield and the
suction cup with a lint-free cloth. Remove the
clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the
suction cup on the windshield.
4. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield.
5. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.
6. Tilt the 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 your vehicle is running.
8. If you are using a trafc receiver in Europe,
secure the trafc receiver’s antenna to the
windshield using the suction cups. (The trafc
receiver is included in some nüvi 715, 755T, 765, and 775 packages.)
Charging Your nüvi
Use the vehicle power cable.
Use the USB cable.
Use the AC adapter cable.
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Cradle
Power cable
Suction cup mount

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Getting Started
Step 2: Congure the
nüvi
To turn on your nüvi, slide the Power
key to the left. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Step 3: Acquire Satellites
Go outdoors to an open area, out of
garages, and away from tall buildings.
Stop your vehicle, and turn on the nüvi.
Acquiring satellite signals may take a
few minutes.
The bars indicate GPS satellite
strength. When one bar is green, the nüvi
has acquired satellite signals. Now you
can select a destination and navigate to
it. For more information about GPS, see
page 50 and visit www.garmin.com/
aboutGPS.
Step 4: Use the nüvi
➊ ➋ ➌ ➍
➎
➏➐➑
➒
➊ GPS satellite strength.
➋ Bluetooth
®
technology status.
➌ Battery status.
➍ Current time; touch to change time
settings.
➎ Touch to nd a destination.
➏ Touch to use the tools such as media
players, settings, and Help.
➐ Touch to adjust the volume.
➑ Touch to make a call when connected
to a compatible mobile phone (nüvi
715, 765, and 775 only).
➒ Touch to view the map.