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General| Resolution | 480 x 272 pixels |
|---|---|
| Display Type | WQVGA color TFT with white backlight |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 1 hour |
| High-Sensitivity Receiver | Yes |
| Preloaded Maps | Yes |
| Lifetime Map Updates | Yes |
| Traffic Updates | No |
| Lane Assist | Yes |
| Junction View | Yes |
| Accepts Data Cards | microSD card (not included) |
| Custom POIs | Yes |
| Trip Planner | Yes |
| Trip Log | Yes |
| Speed Limit Indicator | Yes |
| Dimensions | 5.5" W x 3.4" H x 0.8" D (13.9 x 8.6 x 2.0 cm) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Voice-activated Navigation | No |
| Screen Size | 5.0 inches |
Connect the device to the vehicle's power adapter for charging and operation.
Access services like product registration, manuals, and software updates via Garmin Express.
Download and install the latest map and software updates for the device.
Steps to acquire satellite signals for navigation, indicated by the status bar icon.
Search for locations by entering category, brand name, address, or city name.
Utilize Foursquare data to search for locations by category, brand, address, or city.
Enter specific address details, including house number, street, city, and state, to find a location.
Set a primary home location for quick navigation back.
Add custom points with alerts for specific locations or speed limits.
Use POI Loader software to create and install custom points of interest on the device.
Initiate navigation to a selected destination by tapping 'Go!'.
View and select from different route options calculated by the device.
Select calculation methods like 'Faster Time', 'Less Fuel', or 'Shorter Distance'.
Navigate to a destination that has been previously saved in the device's memory.
Insert an additional destination into an active route.
Reroute around specific distances or roads to avoid obstacles or closures.
Find upcoming businesses and services along your route, categorized by type.
Utilize predicted routes based on your travel history and time of day.
Locate services like fuel, hospitals, or police stations using the 'Where Am I?' page.
Learn how to avoid specific areas or sections of road by creating custom avoidances.
Define an area on the map to be avoided during route calculation.
Specify a section of a road to be avoided in route planning.
Control which data, like points of interest, appears on the map.
Details on how the device receives traffic data via a traffic receiver.
See traffic incidents appearing along your route or nearby roads.
Display color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads.
How the device alerts you to traffic delays and calculates alternate routes.
Manually select an alternate route to avoid traffic delays.
Learn about the ecoRoute feature for calculating fuel economy and efficiency.
Enter vehicle information the first time you use ecoRoute features.
Improve fuel economy reports by calibrating the device based on actual usage.
Maximize fuel economy by scoring driving habits like acceleration and braking.
Check your scores for acceleration, braking, speed, and overall driving efficiency.
View reports detailing distance, time, fuel economy, and cost for routes driven.
Create and save multi-destination trips using the trip planner.
Set departure or arrival times and durations for saved trips.
Start navigation for a previously planned and saved trip.
Adjust map perspective, detail, theme, and vehicle icon.
Configure route calculation, avoidances, toll preferences, and safe mode.
Set route calculation preferences like faster time, shorter distance, or less fuel.
Instructions on how to replace the fuse in the vehicle power cable.
Steps to resolve issues with the device failing to acquire GPS signals.
Troubleshooting steps if the device is not charging while connected to the vehicle.
Troubleshooting steps for when the device is not recognized by the computer.
Safety precautions for installing the device in a vehicle to avoid obstruction or airbag interference.
Guidelines for safe on-road navigation, emphasizing driver attentiveness and comparison with road signs.
Precautions regarding the lithium-ion battery, including heat exposure, disassembly, and water immersion.
User responsibility to comply with state/local laws regarding windshield mounting.
Details the one-year warranty, what it covers, and common exclusions like cosmetic damage.
Steps to contact Garmin support, pack the device, and send it for repair or replacement.
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