nüvi 1690 ® quick start manual 0110229
Looking at Your nüvi Using the Main Menu See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Power button: Press to turn the nüvi on and off. microSD™ card slot Microphone Mini-USB connector ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ Touch to find a destination. Touch to view the map. Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. Touch to adjust the volume. Touch to use tools such as settings, help, and weather.
Using the Main Menu Toolbar ➊ ➋➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➊ GPS signal status. Touch ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ and hold to view satellite information. Bluetooth® technology status. Touch to change Bluetooth settings. Usage mode indicator. Touch to select a usage mode. Current time. Touch to change time settings. Current temperature. Touch and hold to view weather information. nüinfo service signal status. Battery status.
5. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 6. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 7. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running. Follow the on-screen instructions. Acquiring Satellites 1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn on your nüvi. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes.
To search for a location in a different area, touch Where To? > Near. Following Your Route Your route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways.
Taking a Detour 1. While navigating a route, touch 2. Touch Detour or Recalculate. . Using nüinfo Service Your nüvi comes with a subscription to nüinfo service, which allow you to receive current information on weather, fuel prices, flight times, and more. For more information on nüinfo service, touch Tools > Help, or refer to the nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual at www.garmin.com. NOTE: You may not be able to receive current data when you are in a remote location.
Using Traffic NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. NOTE: Not available in all areas. Your nüvi can receive traffic information through your nüinfo service subscription. Your device must be receiving a signal from nüinfo service to receive traffic information. The traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions on your route or on the road you are currently traveling.
Calling a Number 1. Select Phone > Dial. 2. Enter the number, and touch Dial. 3. To end a call, touch > End Call. Receiving a Call When you receive a call, the Incoming Call window opens. • Touch Answer to answer the call. • Touch Ignore to ignore the call. Options for Charging Your nüvi • Connect the vehicle power cable to the mount while the nüvi is in the mount. • Connect the USB cable. • Connect an AC adapter (available on some nüvi models). nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual Using the Power Button 1.
Resetting Your nüvi If your nüvi stops functioning, reset your nüvi by pressing and holding the Power button for 10 seconds. Securing Your nüvi 1. Ensure that you are at your security location and that your nüvi is receiving satellite signals. 2. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. 3. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 4. Enter a four-digit PIN. 5. Touch Set. Registering Your nüvi Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products.
Updating the Software 1. Connect the nüvi to your computer using the mini-USB cable. The AutoPlay menu opens. 2. Double-click to open the myGarmin Agent Web page. If the AutoPlay menu does not open, or you are on a Mac™ computer, go to www.garmin.com/agent. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. After you have installed myGarmin Agent, you will be prompted to open myDashboard each time you connect your nüvi to your computer.
Radio Frequency Exposure To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 8 inches (20 cm) during normal operation. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support 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 (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. In Europe, go to www.garmin.
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and nüvi are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Lock™, myGarmin Agent™, nüinfo™, nüMaps Guarantee™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such name by Garmin is under license. microSD™ is a trademark of SanDisk or its subsidiaries.
