nüvi 310/360 ™ personal travel assistant owner’s manual New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying the nuvi 310/360. About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail. This manual is organized into the following chapters. The Introduction contains the Table of Contents. The Getting Started section... The Basic Operation section... The Main Pages contain... The Appendix contains information such as specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance information.
Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the serial number of your nüvi handy, and connect to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com. Click the Product Registration link. Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the box) in case your nüvi is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place, or attach a photocopy inside the manual.
Caring for the Unit The nüvi case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Cleaning the Case Clean the nüvi’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Cleaning the Screen The nüvi screen should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
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Introduction.................................................................................................... iii About This Manual ........................................................................................ iii Product Registration .............................................................................................iv Contact Garmin................................................................................................................iv Caring for the Unit ..................
Changing the Map Symbol .............................................................................................12 Deleting Saved Places ....................................................................................................12 Finding a Place Using the Map ...........................................................................13 Tips for Browsing the Map .............................................................................................13 Viewing Places on the Map ...........
Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The nüvi is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving. Use the nüvi only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the nüvi for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.
Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
Turning Your nüvi On or Off To turn your nüvi on or off, press and hold the Power button on the top of the unit. The first time you turn on your nüvi, follow the on-screen, set-up instructions. Charging Your nüvi To charge the nüvi: Connect your nuvi to the suction mount and the 12/24-volt car adapter. OR Connect your nuvi to the USB cable and your computer. Resetting Your nüvi If your unit locks up (freezes up), press the Power button to turn off the unit, then press again to turn the unit back on.
Clearing User Data Hold your finger on the upper right corner of the nüvi’s screen while turning on the nüvi. Keep your finger pressed until the pop-up window appears. Touch Yes to clear all user data. All original settings are restored. Your Recent Selections and audible bookmarks are also deleted. Adjusting the Volume and Brightness Press and quickly release the Power button or touch on the Menu page to access the Quick Settings. Move the sliders to adjust the volume and brightness.
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts • To quickly return to the Menu page, press and hold Back. • To learn more about the nüvi’s Bluetooth or Travel Kit features, touch the Help button on the appropriate screen. • To jump from any page back to the player page when you are listening to music or an audible book, quickly press the Power button twice. Press Back to return to the previous page you were viewing (such as the map). • To extend the battery life, close the antenna when you do not need to receive GPS signals.
Mounting Your nüvi For a tight grip, clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth before mounting the suction cup. To mount the suction cup mount: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place the suction cup on the windshield. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield. Open the antenna. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps in place. If necessary, rotate the cradle.
➊ ➍ Windshield ➌ ➋ Microphone jack ➎ If you are using the external microphone (optional), plug the microphone into the right side of the nüvi cradle. To remove your nüvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle up, and tilt the nüvi forward. nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Finding Your Destination Flip up the antenna on the nüvi to get satellite signals. Then, use the Garmin nüvi to find your destination and go to it. Touch Where to? Select a category. Touch the arrows to see more categories. Touch . Enjoy the route! Select a destination. Touch the arrows to see more places. 6 New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Following Your Route Follow the route to your destination using the Map page. As you travel, the nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the Map page. If you depart from the original route, the nüvi recalculates the route and provides new route instructions. Your route is marked with a magenta line. Follow the arrows as you take turns. A checkered flag marks your destination. For more information about using the Map page, see pages xx.
Viewing the Map Page From the Menu page, touch View Map to open the Map page. The position icon shows your location. Touch and drag the map to view different areas. Touch Touch the text bar to open the Current Route page. to zoom out. Touch Menu to return to the Menu page. Touch Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Touch Map Page while Navigating a Route to zoom in. Touch Turn In to open the Next Turn page.
Adding Stops to Your Route You can add a stop (via point) to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the via point and then to your final destination. With a route active, touch Menu > Where to? ➊ ➋ ➌ With a route active, touch Search for the extra stop. Touch Menu > . Where to? ➍ Touch Yes to add this stop before your destination. nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Setting a Home Location You can set a Home location for the place you return to most often. After you have set your Home, you can easily Go Home. Touch Where to? > My Locations. Touch Set Home. Select an option. Going Home Once your Home location is set, you can route to it at any time by touching My Locations and then Go Home. Changing Your Home Location Change your Home location by repeating the steps above. 10 New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Editing Saved Places After you save a place, you can change the name of the place and its symbol on the map. From the Menu page, touch Where to? > My Locations. ➊ ➋ ➌ Touch Favorites. Select the place you want to edit. Touch the Edit button. The Edit window opens. ➍ Touch a button to change the name or the map symbol, or to delete the item. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Changing the Name To change the name, touch Change Name. Enter the new name using the on-screen keyboard. Touch Done. Changing the Map Symbol To change the symbol used on the map, touch Change Map Symbol and select a symbol from the list. Deleting Saved Places To delete this saved place, touch Delete. Then touch Yes. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Finding a Place Using the Map Touch and drag anywhere on the Map page to browse the map and view different parts of the map. You can also touch Where to? > Browse Map. Tips for Browsing the Map • Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map. and icons to zoom in and out. • Use the • Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears pointing at the object you selected. • Touch Go to navigate to the selected location. • Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites.
Viewing Places on the Map You can view a place you have found on the Map page. ➊ ➋ Touch Show Map. Drag the map and zoom in or out as necessary. Touch Back when you are done. 14 New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Expanding Your Search ➊ ➋ From the Menu page, touch Where to? Then touch Near. Select an option. Touch OK. Where I Am Now—searches for places near your current location. A Different City—searches for places near the city you enter. My Current Route—searches for places along the route you are currently navigating. My Destination—searches for places near your route destination. NOTE: Your nüvi automatically searches for places near your current location.
Saving Places You Find After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save. Touch OK in the pop-up window. The place is saved in My Locations > Favorites. Finding Saved Places From the Menu page, touch Where to? > My Locations > Favorites. Select a place. Touch . 16 New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
WHERE TO? To learn how to perform a simple search using the Where To menu, see page x. Finding a Place by Spelling the Name From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Spell Name. ➊ ➋ Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters contained in the name. Then touch Done. Select the place you want to visit. Touch touch and hold Touch . to enter numbers. Touch to delete the last character entered; to delete the entire entry.
Go! Page Options Touch to create a turn-by-turn route to this location. Touch Show Map to view this location on the map. Touch Save to save this location as one of your Favorites. See pages 9 through 12 for more information. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
MY LOCATIONS Saving Places You Find ➊ ➋ After you have found a place, touch Save. Touch OK. Finding Saved Places From the Menu page, touch Where to? > My Locations. ➊ ➋ Touch Favorites. Select the place you want to visit. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Understanding My Locations You can save all of your favorite places in My Locations. You can also save your home location in My Locations. Saving Your Current Location Touch anywhere on the Map. An arrow points to your current location. Touch Save. Your current location is saved in your Favorites. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Trip Information Page The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, select Speed or Arrival on the Map page. Distance to your final destination Current direction of travel Distance traveled (Odometer) Trip Information Page Resetting Trip Information If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.
Current Route Page The Current Route page displays turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route. Touch the green text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Current Route page. This page displays all turns in the route and the distance between turns. Select a turn on the list to view the Next Turn page for that turn. Touch Map to view the entire route on the map.
Next Turn Page The Next Turn page shows the turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, select Turn In on the Map page, or select any turn from the Current Route page. Use the up and down arrows to view other turns in the route. When you are finished viewing the Next Turn page, select Back. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Adding a Detour to a Route If you need to take a detour from your current route, select Detour from the Menu page of the nüvi. The unit calculates a new route and provides you with new instructions. The nüvi attempts to get you back on your original route as soon as possible. ➊ ➋ Select Menu to return to the Menu page. Select Stop to end navigation. Select Detour and your unit creates a new route if possible. On some routes, the route you are currently taking might be the only reasonable option.
Finding an Address From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Address. ➊ ➋ ➌ Select a state. Then select Search All. Type the address number and touch Done. Type the street name until a list of streets appears, or touch Done. ➍ ➎ ➏ Select the street. Select a city, if necessary. Select the address, if necessary. Touch . New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
NOTE: Finding an intersection is very similar to finding an address. Touch Intersection and enter the two street names. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Using BlueTooth® Technology To use the Bluetooth technology of the nüvi, you must confirm that your Bluetooth phone is supported by the nüvi. (See www.garmin.com/bluetooth/.) Then you must follow these steps to pair your phone with this nüvi. On the Menu page, touch Settings Select your phone and touch OK, or touch Add Device and OK. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.indd 27 Touch , and then touch Bluetooth. Touch Add (or Change if you already added).
Placing a Direct Call Ensure that your phone is paired with your nüvi. Touch Phone. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.indd 28 Touch Dial. Dial the number, and touch Dial. To end the call, touch , and then touch .
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. Touch during the call, and then touch . New Nuvi 310,360 OM.indd 29 Enter the required information. Touch Back when you are finished. To end the call, touch , and then touch .
Placing a POI Call Ensure that your phone is paired with your nüvi. You can call a phone number for any POI (Point of Interest) that is listed on the nuvi. Touch Phone. Select a category. Touch POI Dial. Touch the POI function that you want to use. Select a POI from the list. Touch to call the POI. To end the call, touch New Nuvi 310,360 OM.indd 30 .
Receiving a Call Ensure that your phone is paired with your nuvi. When you receive a call, an “Incoming Call” message appears on the nuvi. Touch Answer. To end the call, touch and then touch . New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Loading Items to Your nüvi Connect the mini-USB connector to the side of the nüvi. Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer. Double-click the My Computer icon on your computer’s desktop. Two new Removable Disk drives appear in your list of drives: “nuvi” and “nuvi sd.” “nuvi” is the available storage in the nüvi’s internal memory. “nuvi sd” is the SD card inserted in your nüvi.
Using an FM TMC Traffic Receiver Using a Garmin GTM 10 or GTM 11 FM TMC Traffic Receiver, the nüvi can receive and use traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. For more information about these Garmin FM TMC Traffic Receivers, visit http://www.garmin. com/. Connecting the FM TMC Traffic Receiver to Your nüvi Place your nüvi into the mount, and plug it into the 12/24-volt adapter.
More Information For more detailed information about the nüvi functions, connect your nuvi to your computer and refer to the owner’s manual located on your “nuvi” drive. The manual is also available on the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/products/nüvi/. Click the Manuals link, and then select Download. You must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to view this manual. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
MANAGING FILES ON YOUR NÜVI Your nüvi is able to store files, such as JPEG images and MP3 music files. You can store files in the nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD Card. After you connect your nüvi to your computer, you can copy and paste files to the memory or an optional SD Card. Follow the four steps described below and on the next page. Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional) The SD card slot is located on the side of the nüvi. To insert or remove the card, press it in until it clicks.
Step 2: Connect the USB Cable 1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the connector located on the side of your nüvi. 2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. Connecting the USB Cable New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Step 3: Transfer Files to Your nüvi 1. Connect the nüvi to your computer as described on the previous page. 2. Double-click the My Computer icon 3. 4. 5. 6. on your computer’s desktop. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. Highlight the file and select Edit > Copy. Open the “nuvi” or “nuvi sd” drive (see the next page for information). Select Edit > Paste. The file then appears in the list of files on the nüvi memory or SD card.
Information about Your nüvi Drives After you connect your nüvi to your computer, one or two additional drives appear in your computer’s list of drives: “nuvi” and possibly “nuvi sd.” “nuvi” is the available storage in the nüvi’s internal memory. “nuvi sd” is the SD card inserted in your nüvi. If you do not have an SD card inserted in your nüvi, the “nuvi sd” drive does not appear in the list.
Additional Help For troubleshooting tips for using the nüvi with your computer to transfer files, see page 55. Deleting Files from Your nüvi You can delete files from your nüvi just as you would delete files from your computer. With the nüvi connected to your computer, open My Computer. Open your “nuvi” or “nuvi sd” drive. Highlight the file that you want to delete from your nüvi and press the Delete key on your computer’s keyboard.
USING THE TRAVEL KIT The travel kit provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across town or across the globe. Touch Help to learn more about the nüvi Travel Kit. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.indd 40 Touch the arrows to view all items in the Travel Kit. Touch the item you want to open.
Using the Language Guide The Garmin Language Guide puts data from Oxford’s multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand. A sample version of the Garmin Language Guide is provided. To purchase the Garmin Language Guide accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi/ and click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories. ➊ ➋ From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit.
data on your nüvi. Follow the directions on the package or in the nüvi help file to learn how to load the data into your unit. TIP: After you load the Garmin Language Guide onto your nüvi, you can use the SD card for other data, such as MP3s or Audible Books. All Dictionary, Word and Phrase content is © Oxford University Press. Voice files are © Scansoft. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Translating Words and Phrases From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Language Guide. ➊ ➋ ➌ Touch Words and Phrases. Touch Language. Select the From and To languages and touch Back. ➍ ➎ ➏ Select a category. Search for a phrase and touch it. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.indd 43 Touch to hear the translation.
Words and Phrases Tips • Use Keywords in Phrases to find all of the phrases that contain a specific word. • Touch Search to spell the word. • Touch an underlined word to replace the word. • Touch More Variations to change words in the phrase or get a different translation. • If you cannot find what you are looking for in Words and Phrases, look in the Bilingual Dictionaries.
Using the Bilingual Dictionaries The Garmin Language Guide provides five bilingual dictionaries. You can easily translate words and hear their pronunciation using the Bilingual Dictionaries. 1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Language Guide. 2. On the Oxford page, touch Bilingual Dictionaries. 3. On the Select a dictionary page, touch a translation option. If necessary, touch To English. 4. On the Select Word page, search for the word and touch it. 5.
Using the Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. Your nüvi comes with a few sample travel guide points; to purchase the Travel Guide accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi/ and click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Touch Travel Guide.
Listening to MP3 Files From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. Touch Select a category. To play the entire category, touch Play All. To play one song, touch the title. Touch Tap MP3 Player. Touch Browse. Touch Back to exit the MP3 page to view other pages, such as the map. to adjust the volume. to go to the beginning of the song; touch and hold to skip back. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Tap to skip to the end of the song; touch and hold to skip ahead. Touch to pause the song. Touch to repeat. Touch to shuffle. When you are listening to music or an audible book, quickly press the Power button twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Press Back to return to the previous page you were viewing (such as the map). NOTE: The nüvi plays MP3 files only: it does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files.
When you are listening to music or an audible book, quickly press the Power button twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Press Back to return to the previous page you were viewing (such as the map). Using Bookmarks To create a bookmark, touch and Bookmark. To view your bookmarks, touch and then touch a bookmark. Touch to listen to the book from the bookmark. Moving around the Book Touch to skip a section and Press and hold and to jump back. to move forward or backward through the book.
transfer the book to your nüvi. Step 1: Connect your nüvi to the computer 1. Connect the mini-USB connector to the side of the nüvi. 2. Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. If you want to load the book on your SD card, insert the SD card in the slot in your nüvi. Step 2: Download the book to your computer Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi. 1.
2. Select the Internal Drive or External Drive (SD card) in the lower portion of the window. 3. Select the book title. Click the Add to Garmin - nüvi top left corner. button in the 4. Select how much of the book you want to load. You can load small sections at a time to save memory. Click OK. AudibleManager transfers the book to your nüvi. 5. When you are finished, double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon Click Stop and then OK. Add to Garmin nüvi icon .
1. Disconnect your nüvi from your computer: double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in your system tray. Select “USB Mass Storage Device” and click Stop. Select the nüvi drives and click OK. Unplug the USB cable from your nüvi. 2. From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager icon to open AudibleManager. 3. In the “Choose your device” window, click the box next to “Garmin - nüvi” to place a check mark in the box. Click Next. 4. Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next. 5.
Viewing Pictures You can view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi using the Picture Viewer. 1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. and then Picture Viewer. 2. Touch 3. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. 4. Touch and to scroll through the images. Viewing a Slide Show Touch Slide Show to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few moments and then displays the next image. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show. TIP: Touch Rotate to rotate the image 90°.
Converting Currency 1. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. Touch and then Currency Converter. 2. Touch to change the currency. 3. Select a currency and touch OK. 4. Touch to change the currency. 5. Select a currency and touch OK. 6. Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert. 7. Enter the number. Touch Done. 8. Touch Clear to convert a different value.
TIP: Touch and hold to erase the entire entry. Converting Measurements 1. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. Touch Measurement Converter. 2. Touch the button. 3. Select a type of measurement and touch OK. 4. Touch From or To. 5. Select a unit of measure and touch OK. 6. Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value. 7. Enter a value and touch Done. 8. Touch Clear to enter another measurement. Using the Calculator 1. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. Touch Calculator. 2.
Touch ± to make the number negative or positive. Touch % to make the number a percent (0.01). Touch to clear the entry. CUSTOMIZING THE NÜVI To change nüvi settings, touch more information. 1. On the Menu page, touch from the Menu page. See the following pages for . 2. Select the setting you want to change. Restoring Settings To restore all settings you have changed, press the Restore Settings button, as shown below. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
To restore settings for an individual category, such as Map, touch the Restore Settings button on that particular page. Changing the Map Settings Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail shown on the map. Displaying more detail causes the map to redraw slowly. Map View—change the perspective of the Map page. • Track Up—display the map in 2 dimensions (2D) with your direction of travel at the top. • North Up—display the map in 2D with North at the top.
operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. Touch Tones—disable or enable the tone that sounds each time you touch the screen. Proximity Alarms—disable or enable the alerts when you approach Custom POIs. This option is only visible if you have loaded Custom POIs. See page 51 for more information about Custom POIs. About—display your nüvi’s software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number.
power is removed. Reducing the time the backlight stays on increases your battery life. Touch Screen—recalibrates (or realigns) the touch screen to respond properly. Touch Recalibrate and then follow the directions. PictureIt—enables you to take a screen shot when you quickly press and release the Power button. The screen shots are saved in the “PictureIt” folder on your “nuvi” drive. NOTE: When PictureIt is On, the Quick Settings screen does not open when you press the Power button.
Voice Prompts—select when you want to nüvi to announce route navigation and system status. Restore Settings—restore the original navigation settings. Changing the Language Settings Text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language. Changing the Text Language does not change the language of map data, such as street names and places or user-entered data. Voice Language—change the language for all voice prompts and messages.
FM TMC TRAFFIC INFORMATION Using an optional Garmin FM TMC Traffic Receiver, your nüvi can receive and use traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System (RDS). When a traffic message is received, your unit displays the event on the map and can change your route to avoid the traffic incident. For more information about the FM TMC Traffic Receiver, visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). For participating subscription providers, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.
Viewing Traffic Events 1. From the Menu page, touch 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Select an option. . Avoiding Traffic The map page displays a when there is a traffic event on your current route or on to avoid the the road you are driving. When you are following a route, touch the traffic. 1. From the map page, touch . 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Touch Avoid. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Traffic Symbols North American Symbols Meaning International Symbols Road Condition Road Construction Congestion Accident Incident Information Color Code The bars to the left of the traffic symbols indicate the severity of the traffic incident: = Low severity; traffic is still flowing. = Medium severity; traffic is a bit congested. = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
Color code Traffic Symbol Traffic Events List Adding a Subscription Your FM TMC Traffic Receiver may have a trial subscription, or you may be in an area with free service. You can also add subscriptions to expand your service area. You will need your FM TMC Traffic Receiver’s Unit ID; see below for directions. Go to http://www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a traffic subscription and obtain a 25-character traffic subscription code. 1. From the Menu page, touch . 2. Touch Setup. 3. Touch Add. 4. Touch Next. 5.
APPENDIX Mounting the nüvi on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard. California drivers, use the enclosed disk to comply with California regulations: see the nüvi Product Information Sheet that came in the box for more information. Important: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. To install the mounting disk: 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you will place the disk. 2.
Suction cup mount Suction lever Disk Removing the Unit and the Mount 1. To remove the unit from the mount, press the tab on the bottom of the cradle up. 2. Lift the unit off of the mount. 3. To remove the suction cup from the windshield, flip the lever toward you. 4. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you. Removing the Cradle from the Mount To remove the cradle from the mount arm, turn the cradle to one side. The cradle will snap off the ball socket.
Custom POIs (Points of Interest) Your nüvi accepts custom points of interest (POI) databases, available from various companies on the Internet. Some custom POI databases contain alert information for points such as safety cameras and school zones. Your nüvi can notify you with a proximity alarm when you approach one of these points. After downloading your POI database, use the Garmin POI Loader to install the POIs into your unit. The POI Loader is available at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi.
When the Proximity Alarms are on, your nüvi chimes when you approach a Custom POI. CAUTION: Garmin is not responsible for the consequences of using a custom POI database or the accuracy of the safety camera or other custom POI database. Caring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration.
Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the touch screen. Protecting Your nüvi Follow the cautions below to protect your nüvi from damage: • Do not store the nüvi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur (such as in the trunk of a car), as permanent damage may result. • Do not expose the nüvi to water.
(in the window) heating system, which can block GPS signals. Connect the antenna to the connector located on the back of the nüvi. To purchase, go to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi and select the Accessories link. Changing the Fuse An AGC/3AG 2 Amp, high-breaking capacity, 1500 A-rated fuse is located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. Periodically, you may need to change the fuse. Unscrew the black, round end piece and replace the fuse.
select Software Updates. To see if an update for your map software is available, go to http://www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp. Purchasing Additional MapSource Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on your nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. Follow the instructions that came with the new map data to properly install the maps to your computer and nüvi.
Viewing Your Saved Locations in MapSource You can also view the locations you have saved in your nüvi using the MapSource program. In MapSource, select File > Open. Select GPS eXchange Format (*.gpx) for Files of Type. Browse to find the Garmin\Waypoints folder on your “nuvi” drive. Select Waypoints.gpx and click Open. USB Interface Troubleshooting Problem/Question How do I know my nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode? My computer never senses that the nüvi is connected.
Try the solution listed above. I cannot find any drives named “nuvi” in my list of drives. I keep getting a message saying “Unsafe Removal of Device” when I unplug the USB cable. How can I rename my nüvi drives? If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your nüvi drives. Follow the steps on the following page to assign your drive letters.
How do I map my nüvi drives in Windows? 1. Turn off your nüvi. 2. Plug in the USB cable to the nüvi and your computer. Your nüvi automatically turns on. 3. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management. 4. Click a nüvi removable disk drive (either the internal memory or your SD Card drive). Right-click your mouse and select Change Drive Letter and Path…. 5. Select Change…, select a drive letter from the drop-down list, and click OK.
Battery Information Your unit contains an internal (non-removable) lithium-ion battery. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the unit. Battery Tips • Your nüvi’s battery should last 4 to 8 hours depending on usage. The battery gauge indicates the status of the battery. • To extend the battery life, reduce the time the backlight stays on. From the Menu page, select Settings > Display > Backlight Timeout to change the setting. See page 40.
Battery charging or connected to external power Full battery Battery 3/4 full Battery 1/2 full Battery 1/4 full Periodically, you might notice that the battery gauge is not completely accurate. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it without interrupting the charging. For best results, do not unplug the nüvi until it is totally charged. About Satellite Signals Your nüvi must acquire satellite signals to operate.
turn off GPS and use it indoors. When the nüvi has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are green disappear . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or . Touch the signals strength bars in the upper left corner of the Menu page to view GPS information. Touch any where on the screen to return to the Menu page. Speed Direction of travel Sky view GPS Status Elevation Satellite signal strength bars The sky view shows the satellites you are receiving.
Technical Specifications Size: 3.87” W x 2.91” H x 0.87” D (98.3 x 73.9 x 22.1 cm) Weight: 5.1 oz. (144.6 g) Display: 3.5” (8.89 cm), 2.8” W x 2.1” H (7.2 cm x 5.4 cm); 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and anti-glare touch screen Case: Not waterproof or IPXO Temperature range: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional Removable SD card. Data stored indefinitely PC interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play Power Input: 12/24 VDC Usage: 15 W max.
Receiver: GPS Performance Specifications WAAS enabled Acquisition times*: Warm: <1 sec Cold: <38 sec Factory Reset: <45 sec *On average for a stationary receiver with an open sky view Update rate: 1/sec, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: <10 meters, typical Velocity: 0.5 meter/sec RMS GPS (WAAS) Accuracy: Position: <5 meters, typical Velocity: 0.5 meter/sec RMS New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
FCC Compliance The nüvi complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The nüvi does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
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INDEX Index Symbols 2 Dimensional 60 3 Dimensional 60 A About Button 61 Attention Tone 62 Audible Books transferring 53 Audio version 61 Avoiding road types 62 Avoiding Traffic 62, 65 B Backlight Timeout 61 Bilingual Dictionaries 48 Brightness 2 Browse the Map 13 C Calculator 58 Caring for your nüvi 71 Changing the settings 59 Charging the nüvi 73 Clearing User Data 2 Computer connection 38 Connecting the USB Cable 38 Converting Currency 57 updating conversion rates 57 Currency 57 Current Location,
INDEX Green bars 8 H Help 42 K Keyboard 17 L Language Guide 43, 45, 48 Language settings 63 Legend, Bilingual Dictionary 48 Locking the Screen 2 M M4A/M4P 51 Map 14 browse 13 customize 60 zoom 13 MapSource 74 Map Info Button 60 Map software update 73 version 60 Map symbol 12 Map view 60 Measurements 58 Metric units 60 MP3 51 nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00671-00 Rev. A New Nuvi 310,360 OM.
