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Question posted by jukewoodys on December 22nd, 2012

Speed Camera Alerts Nuv50 Km?

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ecoRoute Supplement - Page 4

Tip: To ensure fuel data is based on estimates for speed and acceleration for your nüvi turned on while driving. Touch Calibrate. 3.... + and - Touch Reset to enter the result from step 1. 4. Calibrate the Fuel Economy Calibrate the fuel economy to receive more accurate fuel reports for an average vehicle. To view the fuel report, touch Tools > ecoRoute > Fuel Report. Calculate...

ecoRoute Supplement - Page 5

... rapid acceleration. ecoRoute™ Owner's Manual Supplement This information is used to view details about your overall score for gradual acceleration; Speed score-gain points for driving at the best speed for conserving fuel, which is the average of routes and used to stop the current challenge. To reset your best scores...

ecoRoute Supplement - Page 7

... the estimated cost of a Route If you have entered your vehicle profile and fuel cost, the Go! The Less Fuel route is calculated based on speed limit and acceleration data. Select Less Fuel. View the Estimated Cost of the route. ecoRoute™ Owner's Manual Supplement View the Overall Fuel Cost The...

Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 3

... applicable laws and ordinances. Declaration of Directive 1999/5/EC. CE Mark If the CE Alert mark is subject to part 15 of -conformity. This equipment has been tested and..., go to remove the non-userreplaceable battery. You accept full responsibility for any interference received, including interference that currently require you intend to use the Garmin accessory approved for your...

Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4

...HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL encouraged to try to be free from the GPS unit. Some states do not allow the exclusion of the purchase price at its sole ... IMPLIED, OR following measures: STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This warranty does not cover failures due to repair or replace (with the instructions. SUCH...

Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

... following two conditions: (1) this device may be incurred as a result of any interference received, including Some state laws prohibit drivers from using the suction cup mount on your particular ...European countries in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. CE Mark If the CE Alert mark is present on the windshield in locations that currently require you intend to use a...

Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

...equipment has been tested and found to the end of the original one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any purpose requiring... of 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 is intended...

Owner's Manual - Page 28

To receive more accurate fuel reports for your vehicle. To view the fuel report, touch Tools > ecoRoute > Fuel Report. Touch... feature are estimates only. Using the Tools ecoRoute™ The ecoRoute feature calculates your nüvi turned on estimates for speed and acceleration for improving fuel efficiency. View the Fuel Report If you will be asked to enter fuel and mileage information ...

Owner's Manual - Page 30

... challenge. Using the Tools Acceleration score-gain points for hard braking. lose points for gradual braking; Deceleration score-gain points for rapid acceleration. Speed score-gain points for driving at the best speed for conserving fuel, which is 45-60 mph for most vehicles. Touch on your vehicle's average city fuel economy.

Owner's Manual - Page 40

... that could use less fuel than other routes. Restore-restore the original display settings. Avoidances-select the road types you want to avoid on road speeds and vehicle acceleration data for a dark background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two. Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display. Screen Shot...

Owner's Manual - Page 43

... Proximity Points Settings You must have proximity points (such as custom POIs or a safety camera database) loaded to delete from automatically connecting, touch Disabled. Touch Tools > Settings > ...clear the pairing information. Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is turned on and off the alerts when you want to adjust the proximity points settings. ...

Owner's Manual - Page 51

...area free from tall obstructions to use your nüvi. nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your nüvi at http://my.garmin.com ... If you acquire satellites while driving with your nüvi. Appendix About GPS Satellite Signals Your nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in a parking garage, your nü...

Owner's Manual - Page 52

... the nüvi drive or the memory card drive. Check http://my.garmin.com for points, such as safety cameras and school zones. Your nüvi alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are available from your nüvi, connect your nüvi to load custom...

Owner's Manual - Page 53

... guide, insert the memory card into your Garmin dealer. caution: Garmin is updated at any time. Touch the name of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. too fast.

Owner's Manual - Page 54

...; 240 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: white backlight; Computer interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage Operating system: Garmin Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or...

Owner's Manual - Page 55

... 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: Appendix nüvi 205W Series Physical size: W × H × D: 4.76 × 2.93 × .768 in. (120.9 × 74...

Owner's Manual - Page 59

Index Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 35 A acceleration score 24 accessories 46 additional maps 45 addresses 6 advertisements disabling 28 viewing 27 alarm clock 47 alerts safety camera 46 anti-theft feature 36, 41 attaching a photo to a location 10 audio version 33 avoiding road types 34 theft 41 B background color 34 battery 43, ...

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 61

...level 35 enabling detail maps 36 Map Info button 36 settings 35 version 36 viewing 35 zooming 10 MapSource 19, 45 max speed, reset 13 measurements, converting 27 memory card 19 Menu page 3 microSD card 1 mileage report 25 miles 33 mounting on dashboard... 15 Garmin Lock 41 points of interest 8 custom 46 POI loader 19 position icon 36 proximity alerts 37 proximity points alerts 37 settings 37 55

Owner's Manual - Page 62

...44 resetting the max speed 13 the trip data 13 your nüvi 42 routes adding a stop 5 mode 33 off road 34 preferences 33 simulating 33 stopping 5 S safe mode 36 safety camera database 46 satellite ...software license agreement 50 updating 42 version 33 specifications 205 series 48 205W series 49 speed limit icon 12 speed score 24 storing the nüvi 40 supported file types 19 system settings 33 ...