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Garmin DRIVE 61 User Manual

Garmin DRIVE 61
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GARMIN DRIVE™ 51/61
Owner’s Manual
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Garmin DRIVE 61 Specifications

General IconGeneral
AutoYes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)No
Routes quantity1000
Languages support-
Spoken street namesKeep your eyes on the road while your GPS announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.
Map coverageAll Europe
Lifetime map updatesRoads change, but with Lifetime Map Updates your map will always be up to date. Start fresh every few months by downloading a new edition of the industry's most accurate map. New editions are issued four times per year.
Display diagonal6.1 \
Display resolution800 x 480 pixels
Placement supportedHorizontal
Storage media typeFlash, SSD
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Form factorFixed
Product colorBlack
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (max)1 h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth21 mm
Width170 mm
Height94 mm
Weight241 g

Summary

Getting Started

Mounting and Powering the Garmin Drive Device in Your Vehicle

Instructions for mounting and powering the device in a vehicle.

Turning the Device On or Off

Procedures for turning the device on, off, and entering power saving mode.

Acquiring GPS Signals

Steps for the device to acquire satellite signals for location services.

Navigating to Your Destination

Starting a Route

Steps to begin navigating to a destination.

Garmin Drive Settings

Navigation Settings

Settings for route calculation, avoidances, and preferences.

Driver Assistance Settings

Configuring driver alerts and warnings.

Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas

Finding and Saving Locations

Finding Emergency Services and Fuel

Finding nearby emergency services and fuel stations.

Finding a Location Using the Search Bar

How to search for locations using keywords.

Saving Locations

How to save locations for future use.

Saving a Location

Steps to save a specific location.

Parking

Using the Map

Viewing Upcoming Traffic

Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features

Connecting to Smartphone Link

Pairing the device with a smartphone for live data.

Traffic

Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link

How to get free traffic data via Smartphone Link.

Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver

Using an accessory to receive traffic data.

Using the Apps

Setting Up LiveTrack Sharing and Inviting Viewers

Initial setup for sharing trips and inviting viewers.

Setting Up Watch Link

Steps to set up the Watch Link feature.

Starting LiveTrack Sharing

How to begin sharing your trip with LiveTrack.

LiveTrack

Sharing your trip in real-time with others.

Trip Planner

Planning a Trip

Steps to create a new trip with multiple destinations.

Device Maintenance

Support and Updates

How to get support and update the device.

Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express

Using Garmin Express to update maps and software.

Resetting the Device

How to reset the device if it stops functioning.

Troubleshooting

My device is not acquiring satellite signals

Solutions for issues with GPS signal acquisition.

My device does not connect to my phone or Smartphone Link

Solutions for connectivity problems with phones.

The device does not charge in my vehicle

How to resolve vehicle charging issues.

My battery does not stay charged for very long

Tips for improving battery life.

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