Garmin Nuvi 255W Support Question
Garmin Nuvi 255W Support Question
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Question posted by spuddud77 on April 25th, 2011
Why Are There So Many Voices To Choose From On The Gps Units?
Why are there so many voices to choose from on the GPS units?
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Related Garmin Nuvi 255W Manual Pages
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 2
... conditions. Keep your windshield clean to help ensure that may present a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the ...driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible.
• Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions ...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4
... must not be
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED
determined by one year from the GPS unit. interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the ...; Increase the separation between the equipment and
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY
the receiver.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a
Garmin makes no guarantee that...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 1
...driving, and always be fully aware of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible.
• Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions ... they suggest an unsafe or illegal maneuver or would place the vehicle in front of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the device...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
... the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet that ... in materials or workmanship for one of any components that interference will be free from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Removing the nüvi and Mount 44 Mounting on Your Dashboard 44 nüMaps Guarantee 45 Additional Maps 45
About GPS Satellite Signals 45 Extras and Optional Accessories 46 Garmin Travel Guide...........47 Specifications 48 Declaration of Conformity...50 Software License Agreement 50 Troubleshooting 51
Index...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your nüvi into place.
7. Your unit should turn on the windshield.
4. Plug the other end of your vehicle. Remove the clear plastic... for information about laws pertaining to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are using a traffic receiver in and the vehicle is running.
8. Tilt your nüvi back until it...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
...;vi 215, 215W, 265, 265W, 275, and 285W.)
➌ Battery status ➍ Current time. Step 4: Use Your nüvi
➎➏
➐➑ ➒
➊ GPS satellite strength ➋ Bluetooth® technology status
(Available on -screen instructions.
Owner's Manual - Page 16
.... Editing Saved Places
1. Select the category and the location you have loaded on your location to edit.
3. to navigate to the location.
• If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your nüvi or on a memory card to assign to the location.
• Change Map Symbol-touch...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... Touch Answer to open the Phone menu.
Using Call Waiting When you are on the call, or if you receive a second call (call .
Phone Menu
From the Menu page, touch Phone to answer the call waiting), the... the nüvi but remain on a call is helpful if you can use automated systems, such as voice mail.
• Transfer Audio To Phone-this is placed on your nüvi, the In Call icon...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
.... Viewing Advertisements
If your nüvi package includes a traffic receiver, you must be in North America. The traffic receiver must be connected to external power and you will receive location-relevant advertisements and coupons. The unit is only available in a coverage area to change.
4.
Touch Tools > Unit Converter.
2. Repeat if necessary.
5. Enter a value, and touch...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... the audio version number.
Usage Mode-specify how you update the system software or purchase additional map data (see page 45). Units-change it.
Touch Tools > Settings.
GPS Simulator-turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and to a computer keyboard, or touch ABC for an alphabetical layout. You need this information when...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
.... Touch Auto to use . Note: You do not need to add a subscription. For non-North American units, touch Subscriptions > Add. Touch Add to activate the subscription included with your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider.
1. Find More-search for the area, or select a specific provider...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Appendix
About GPS Satellite Signals
Your nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in ...a parking garage, your nüvi has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Garmin Web site (www.garmin .com), and click the Maps tab. nüMaps Guarantee™
To receive...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
... power cable or AC power using an optional accessory
Usage: 5 W max. Battery life: Up to 4 hours
Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery
GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix
Acquisition times*: Warm: Data stored indefinitely. bright QVGA TFT landscape display; Appendix
Specifications
nüvi 205 Series Physical size: W × H ×...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
...: 5.93 oz. (168.3 g)
Display: 4.3" diagonal, 480 × 272 pixels; 64K colors; Battery life: Up to 4 hours
Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery
GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix
Acquisition times*: Warm: touch screen
Case: Not waterproof (IPXO)
Operating temperature range: 32°F-140°F (0°C-60°C)
Charging temperature...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
page options 7 go home 6 GPS
about GPS 3, 45 off/on 33
K
keyboard 8 language mode 8, 35 layout 33
kilometers 33
L
language settings 35 lithium... name 8 by postal code 6 near another location
8 recent selections 9 saved places
(Favorites) 9 using photos 11-12 FM traffic receiver 29 free map update 45 fuel cost, entering 23 fuel report 22 fuse, changing 43
H
hands-free phone features 14-18
Help 21...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
turn list 13
U
unit converter 27 unit ID 33 updating
maps 45 software 41 usage mode 33 USB 52 eject 20 mass-storage mode
19 user data, delete 42
Where Am I? 21 Where to? 6 world clock 26
Z
zoom 10
V
vehicle icon 36 vehicle profile 24 via point, adding 5 voice dial 18 voice language 35 voice mail 16
W
walking route 11, 33 WebUpdater 42
nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual
Index 57
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
... from tall buildings and trees. 2. Your unit should turn your nüvi off, slide the Power key to the left . If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included in and the vehicle...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
When at least one of Interest. 2.
Step 4: Use Your nüvi
➎➏
➐➑ ➒
➊ GPS satellite strength ➋ Bluetooth® technology status
(Bluetooth technology is green, your nüvi has acquired satellite signals.
Select a destination, and touch Go!. To search ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
...is receiving satellite signals.
2. Select Ignore to answer the call , touch > End Call.
Ensure that your nüvi with a ballpoint pen or other sharp object, which can damage the unit or...about your nüvi. For information on your phone from www.garmin.com.
location and that you receive a call and stop your nüvi. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. 3.
If this ...
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