Garmin NUVI 1490TV, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...n vi 1490TV owner s manual...

Page 2: ...rovided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reser...

Page 3: ...11 Where To 12 Finding an Address 12 Setting a Home Location 12 Using the Go Page 13 Providing Feedback on Points of Interest 14 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 14 Searching Near Another Locatio...

Page 4: ...g Your n vi to Your Computer 33 Transferring Files 34 Deleting Files 34 Using the Tools 35 Accessing the Settings 35 Using the Where Am I Page 35 Accessing Help 35 Using the Picture Viewer 36 Accessin...

Page 5: ...c Subscription Information 51 Restoring All Settings 52 Appendix 53 Caring for Your n vi 53 Locking Your n vi 54 Calibrating the Screen 55 Updating the Software 55 Clearing User Data 55 Battery Inform...

Page 6: ...ant Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information microSD card slot Microphone Video in no audio See page 32 Headphone out Mini USB conne...

Page 7: ...d to a compatible mobile phone Touch to use the TV feature Touch to adjust the volume Touch to use the tools Setting Up Your n vi Warning This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent serious...

Page 8: ...vi back until it snaps into place 8 To expand the signal range connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups Acquiring Satellites 1 Go ou...

Page 9: ...f public transit options such as riding a bus or subway and walking cityXplorer maps are not included with your n vi See www garmin com to purchase cityXplorer maps To change your usage mode 1 From th...

Page 10: ...ff to turn off your n vi You can also turn off the n vi by holding for 2 seconds If your n vi stops functioning reset your n vi by pressing and holding for 10 seconds Adjusting the Volume From the Mai...

Page 11: ...fferent categories for you to use when searching for addresses cities and other locations The detailed maps loaded in your n vi contain millions of points of interest such as restaurants hotels and au...

Page 12: ...ouch Start to create a route Using the Route Options Page In Pedestrian usage mode the Route Options page appears after you touch Go if you have cityXplorer maps for the current metropolitan area load...

Page 13: ...ion Changing Destinations 1 While navigating a route touch Where To 2 Search for the extra stop 3 Touch Go 4 Touch Set as New Destination to make this your final destination Taking a Detour 1 While na...

Page 14: ...city touch Spell City enter the city postal code and touch Done Select the city postal code in the list Not all map data provides postal code searching 4 Enter the number of the address and touch Don...

Page 15: ...your changes and touch Done If you delete your home location you can reset it by following the steps on page 12 Using the Go Page After you have selected a location to navigate to the Go page opens T...

Page 16: ...m will be removed from future searches Reports will be sent to Garmin when your n vi is connected to a computer See page 33 Edit Phone Number use the keyboard to change the phone number Finding a Plac...

Page 17: ...nguage mode Touch to enter special characters such as punctuation marks To change the keyboard layout see page 46 Searching Near Another Location 1 Touch Where To Near 2 Select an option Where I Am No...

Page 18: ...r n vi Using Fa vorites You can save places in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them Your home location is also stored in Favorites Saving Your Current Location From th...

Page 19: ...Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map Touch Where To Browse Map Tips for Browsing the Map Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map Touch and t...

Page 20: ...adjust 3 Touch Format to select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using 4 Enter the coordinates and touch Next Using Photo Navigation You can load pictures with location inform...

Page 21: ...ulates the route and provides new directions A speed limit icon may appear as you travel on major roadways This icon displays the current speed limit of the roadway The turn indicator also includes La...

Page 22: ...ormation From the map touch the Speed field Touch Reset Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip computer Touch Reset Reset Max to reset the maximum speed Touch Reset Reset Fuel Price to r...

Page 23: ...an upcoming turn on the map touch the turn indicator in the top left corner of the map or touch any turn from the turn list Viewing the Junction View Page The Junction View page displays a view of so...

Page 24: ...vigation method for that section of the route For example when you see board a bus at that point in the route Touch to move back and forth between legs of the route The n vi zooms in and out on each l...

Page 25: ...tablishing a relationship using a PIN or passkey After the initial pairing the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on NOTE You might have to set your mobile phone to connect...

Page 26: ...a Bluetooth a Connections or a Hands free menu 3 Touch OK on the n vi 4 Select your phone and touch OK 5 Enter the n vi Bluetooth PIN 1234 in your phone When your phone is connected to your n vi you a...

Page 27: ...o switch back touch Transfer Audio To Device Mute Microphone NOTE Depending on the screen that appears on your n vi the In Call icon could look different Using Call Waiting When you are on a call and...

Page 28: ...the point of interest you want to call 3 Touch Call or touch the phone number Dialing a Number 1 Touch Phone Dial 2 Enter the number and touch Dial Viewing Your Call History Each time your phone conn...

Page 29: ...The n vi dials your home phone number To edit your home location or phone number touch Where To Favorites Home Edit Placing Calls Using Voice Dial You can place calls by speaking the contact name You...

Page 30: ...perpendicular angle to each other NOTE The external antennas are intended to improve the TV reception They will not increase the number of channels available Selecting Your Region and Time Zone 1 Tou...

Page 31: ...t the frequency 3 Touch twice to view the TV page Using the TV Menu warning Do not attempt to view the television function or other video input while driving Failure to pay full attention to the opera...

Page 32: ...l strength and system messages are displayed in the status bar in the upper left corner of the screen Hiding Channels After a channel scan has been run you can choose to hide selected channels 1 Touch...

Page 33: ...ster you may be able to change the language in which a channel is broadcast 1 Touch TV Options TV Settings 2 Touch Language to select a broadcast language NOTE Garmin is not responsible for the broadc...

Page 34: ...V Settings Aspect Ratio 2 Select an option Keep Ratio to maintain the aspect ratio in which the channel is broadcast Full Screen to stretch the picture to fill the screen Using a Reverse Camera If a r...

Page 35: ...vi to Your Computer When you connect your n vi to your computer you will see an option to install myGarmin Agent which monitors your computer USB ports and allows you to easily check for available up...

Page 36: ...vi memory or on the memory card 5 When you are finished transferring files click in your toolbar system tray or drag the volume icon to the Trash on Mac computers 6 Unplug your n vi from your compute...

Page 37: ...se the Where Am I page to view current location information including hospitals police stations and fuel This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location 1 From the Main m...

Page 38: ...the map and drag to view different parts of the map Touch to hide the menu bar 3 Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the screen to change how many pictures appear on the screen Viewing a Slide Show 1...

Page 39: ...the correct city if necessary 5 Touch World Map to view a map Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area 6 Touch to view the clocks again Using the Calculator Touch Tools Calculator to activate the...

Page 40: ...to save the new rates Touch Restore to use the original rates Using ecoRoute Touch Tools ecoRoute The ecoRoute feature calculates your vehicle fuel economy carbon footprint and the fuel price of navig...

Page 41: ...data is always recorded keep your n vi turned on while driving Calibrating the Fuel Economy Calibrate the fuel economy to receive more accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habit...

Page 42: ...eaf color on the ecoChallenge icon changes depending on your performance in the challenge Your overall score is the average of three scores Acceleration score gain points for gradual acceleration lose...

Page 43: ...e fuel economy and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination A mileage report is created for every route that you drive If you stop a route on your n vi a mileage report is created for the distance...

Page 44: ...Data System For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas go to www garmin com traffic Understanding FM TMC Traffic The FM Traffic Message Channel TMC traffic receiver which is integrate...

Page 45: ...eceive traffic information the following conditions must be met The traffic receiver must be connected to the n vi The traffic receiver and n vi must be connected to an external power source The traff...

Page 46: ...e n vi examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating the n vi automatically recalcula...

Page 47: ...map shows color coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads 1 On the Map page touch the traffic icon 2 Touch Show Traffic Map to view the traffic incidents on a map To return to the normal map from...

Page 48: ...e Mode specify how you will be navigating to optimize routes Automobile Pedestrian or Bicycle Keyboard touch QWERTY for a layout similar to a computer keyboard or touch ABCDE for an alphabetical layou...

Page 49: ...The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle acceleration data for a given route Avoidances select the road types you want to avoid on your routes Transit Types select which mode of publ...

Page 50: ...on your n vi Select Automatic to have the n vi set the time based on your location Restore restore the original time settings Setting the Languages Touch Tools Settings Language Voice Language change...

Page 51: ...p is the only map view Vehicle touch Change to change the icon used to display your position on the map Touch the icon you want to use and then touch OK Download additional vehicle icons at www garmin...

Page 52: ...ch Add OK to pair with a phone that has Bluetooth wireless technology See pages 23 27 Touch Change to connect with a different phone Drop select the phone you want to disconnect and touch Yes Remove s...

Page 53: ...Is or safety cameras Restore restore the proximity points settings Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is included in some n vi packages Touch Tools Settings Traffic Current...

Page 54: ...ur subscription expires Go to www garmin com fmtraffic 1 From the Main menu touch Tools Settings Traffic 2 Touch Subscriptions Add 3 Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID 4 Go to www garmin com f...

Page 55: ...ld detergent solution and then wipe it dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components Cleaning the Touchscreen Clean the touchscreen with a soft clean lint free cloth Use...

Page 56: ...ur n vi Each time you turn on the n vi enter the PIN or drive to the security location 1 Touch Tools Settings Security 2 Touch the button below Garmin Lock 3 Enter a 4 digit PIN and drive to a securit...

Page 57: ...d 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 op...

Page 58: ...fuse do not lose any of the small pieces and ensure they are put back in the proper place If your unit will not charge in your vehicle you might need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehi...

Page 59: ...ain state regulations 1 Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk 2 Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the disk 3 Place the disk on the dashboard 4 Remove the clear...

Page 60: ...re indoors near tall buildings or trees or in a parking garage your n vi may not acquire satellites Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your n vi When your n vi has acquired satel...

Page 61: ...OI folder in the n vi drive or the memory card drive Delete the file titled poi gpi Safety Cameras Caution Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a custom POI or sa...

Page 62: ...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 com support and click Contact Support for in coun...

Page 63: ...Internal memory and optional removable microSD card Data stored indefinitely Computer interface USB 2 0 full speed mass storage Operating system Garmin Charge time Up to 4 hours Power input Vehicle po...

Page 64: ...l operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected...

Page 65: ...vehicle Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable see page 56 Ensure that the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet Your n vi can only charge between 32 F and 113 F between...

Page 66: ...vi is in USB mass storage mode When your n vi is in USB mass storage mode a picture of a n vi connected to a computer is shown Also you should see two new removable disk drives listed in My Computer M...

Page 67: ...el in your Favorites See page 16 for more information on Favorites You can then search near the hotel for restaurants 1 Touch Where To Near 2 Select A Favorite Destination 3 Select a destination 4 Tou...

Page 68: ...deleting a phone 50 pairing with phone 23 settings 50 brightness 48 TV 31 browsing the map 17 C calculator 37 call answering 24 call waiting 25 hanging up 25 history 26 home 26 muting 25 caring for y...

Page 69: ...3 finding places 9 by address 12 by coordinates 18 by name 14 by postal code 12 near another location 15 recent selections 16 saved places Favorites 16 using photos 18 19 fuel price adjusting 39 fuel...

Page 70: ...removing from mount 56 mute audio 8 phone call 25 My Data 37 N navigation 19 mode 46 settings 47 next turn 21 n vi case 4 charging 6 cleaning 53 mounting 57 protecting 53 O off road routing 7 47 on sc...

Page 71: ...47 search area 15 security location 54 settings 49 settings 46 52 restoring 52 setting your location 17 simulating a route 46 software license agreement 62 updating 55 version 46 specifications n vi...

Page 72: ...cking channels 30 menu 29 region 28 time zone 28 watching digital TV 28 U unit converter 37 unit ID 46 updating maps 58 software 55 usage mode 7 46 USB 64 mass storage mode 33 user data delete 55 V ve...

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