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to use your voice to control the device. Before you can use the 

Voice Control feature, you must configure it for your voice.

Configuring Voice Control

The Voice Control feature must be configured for a single user's 

voice and does not work for other users.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Voice Control

.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions to record commands for 

each voice control phrase.

NOTE: 

You do not have to read the exact phrase on the 

screen. You may say an alternative command with the same 

meaning based on your preference.

To use a voice control feature, you must say the command you 

recorded for the feature.

Using Voice Control

1

Say the command you recorded for the 

Voice Control 

phrase.
The voice control menu appears.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Voice Control Tips

• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to 

increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.

• Speak commands as they appear on the screen.
• Listen for a tone to confirm when the device successfully 

receives a command.

Hands-Free Phone Calls

About Hands-Free Calling

NOTE: 

Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on all 

models, or for all languages and regions.
Hands-free calling is available on some models. Using Bluetooth 

wireless technology, your device can connect to your mobile 

phone to become a hands-free device. To determine whether 

your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with 

your device, go to 

www.garmin.com/bluetooth

.

Your phone may not support all of the hands-free phone 

features your device provides.

Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Bluetooth

.

2

Select 

Bluetooth

.

Pairing Your Phone

Before you can use hands-free calling, you must pair your 

device with a compatible mobile phone.

1

Place your phone and your Bluetooth device within 33 ft. 

(10 m) of each other.

2

On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.

3

Select 

Settings

 > 

Bluetooth

 > 

Search for Devices

.

4

On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.

5

On your device, select 

OK

.

A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.

6

Select your phone from the list, and select 

OK

.

7

If necessary, on your phone, confirm the device is allowed to 

connect.

8

If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN into your phone.

Tips After Pairing the Devices

• After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect 

automatically each time you turn them on.

• When your phone is connected to your device, you are ready 

to receive voice calls.

• When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last 

phone to which it was connected.

• You might need to set your phone to connect to the device 

automatically when the device is turned on.

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device

You can temporarily disconnect a Bluetooth device without 

deleting it from the paired devices list. The Bluetooth device can 

still connect to your nüvi device automatically in the future.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Bluetooth

.

2

Select the device you want to disconnect.

3

Clear the device check box.

Deleting a Paired Phone

You can delete a paired phone to prevent it from automatically 

connecting to your device in the future.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Bluetooth

.

2

Select the phone, and select 

Unpair device

.

Placing a Call

Dialing a Number

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Phone

 > 

Dial

.

2

Enter the number.

3

Select 

Dial

.

Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book

Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each 

time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few 

minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do 

not support this feature.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Phone

 > 

Phone Book

.

2

Select a contact.

3

Select 

Call

.

Calling a Location

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Phone

 > 

Browse Categories

.

2

Select a point of interest.

3

Select 

Call

.

Receiving a Call

When you receive a call, select 

Answer

 or 

Ignore

.

Using the Call History

Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each 

time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few 

minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not 

support this feature.

1

Select 

Apps

 > 

Phone

 > 

Call History

.

2

Select a category.
A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.

3

Select a call.

Using In-Call Options

While on a call, you can select in-call options from the map.
• To transfer audio to your phone, select  .

TIP: 

You can use this feature if you want to turn off your 

device and remain on the call, or if you need privacy.

• To use the dial pad, select  .

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Hands-Free Phone Calls

Summary of Contents for nüvi 2709 Series

Page 1: ...n vi 2709 Series Owner s Manual Models 010 01316 00 August 2020 Printed in Taiwan...

Page 2: ...armin BaseCamp Garmin Express HomePort MapSource myGarmin ecoRoute myTrends trafficTrends n Maps Guarantee and n Maps Lifetime are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not...

Page 3: ...mizing the Up Ahead Categories 6 Trip Information 6 Viewing Trip Data from the Map 6 Viewing the Trip Information Page 6 Viewing the Trip Log 6 Resetting Trip Information 6 Using Suggested Routes 7 Vi...

Page 4: ...ce 14 Map and Vehicle Settings 14 Enabling Maps 14 Navigation Settings 14 Calculation Mode Settings 14 Avoiding Toll Roads 14 Avoiding Toll Stickers 14 Bluetooth Settings 15 Disabling Bluetooth 15 Dis...

Page 5: ...stall the latest map and software updates for your device Garmin Express is available for Windows and Mac computers 1 On your computer go to www garmin com express 2 Select an option To install on a W...

Page 6: ...the current location The time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several factors including how far you are from the location where you last used your navigation device whether you h...

Page 7: ...ss name enter all or part of the name To search for an address near you enter the house number and street name To search for an address in another city enter the house number street name city and stat...

Page 8: ...aved menu Going Home Select Where To Go Home Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To Saved Home 2 Select 3 Select Edit 4 Enter your changes 5 Select Done Editing a Saved Location 1 Se...

Page 9: ...oute will be calculated as a straight line to the location Starting a Route to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To Saved 2 If necessary select a category or select All Saved Places 3 Select a location...

Page 10: ...oad on which you are traveling Services are listed by category Gas stations Restaurants Lodging Rest areas Parking Banks and ATMs Finding Upcoming Points of Interest 1 From the map select Up Ahead 2 S...

Page 11: ...t the ending point of the road section and select Next 5 Select Done Disabling a Custom Avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it 1 Select Settings Navigation Custom Avoidances...

Page 12: ...on Traffic Receiver Mini USB connector External antenna connector Internal antenna Power LED Vehicle power adapter Positioning the Traffic Receiver You can position the traffic receiver power cable fo...

Page 13: ...rends feature if enabled trafficTrends page 9 1 Select Settings Traffic 2 Select the Traffic check box Voice Command NOTE Voice command is not available for all languages and regions and may not be av...

Page 14: ...he list and select OK 7 If necessary on your phone confirm the device is allowed to connect 8 If necessary enter the device Bluetooth PIN into your phone Tips After Pairing the Devices After the initi...

Page 15: ...e button to start navigating to a location see the owner s manual for your phone 2 From the application menu select Smartphone Link The next time you connect your device to your phone the location is...

Page 16: ...ts on the device TIP You can connect the device to your computer and access mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device 1 Select Apps ecoRoute Mileage Report 2 Select a report Resetting ecoRou...

Page 17: ...his feature you must purchase Advanced Weather service using Smartphone Link 1 Select Apps Weather 2 If necessary select a city 3 Select Road Conditions Planning a Trip You can use the trip planner to...

Page 18: ...he icon that represents your position on the map Go to www garmingarage com for more icons Driving Map View Sets the perspective on the map Map Detail Sets the level of detail on the map More detail m...

Page 19: ...ice prompts Text Language Sets all on screen text to the selected language NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data such as street names Keyboard L...

Page 20: ...eld by the suction cup Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment Register your device at http my garmin com Mounting on Your Dashboard NOTICE The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficul...

Page 21: ...Player 10 My device does not appear as a portable device on my computer On Mac computers and some Windows computers the device connects using USB mass storage mode In USB mass storage mode the device...

Page 22: ...Garmin Live Services 11 subscribing to 11 geocaching 4 going home 4 GPS 2 H hands free phone calls 10 help 11 See also product support home calling 11 editing location 4 going 4 phone number 11 settin...

Page 23: ...theft avoiding 16 time settings 2 15 traffic 8 9 15 activating a subscription 9 adding subscriptions 9 alternate route 8 cameras 8 9 incidents 8 lifetime subscriptions 2 map 8 receiver 8 searching fo...

Page 24: ...support garmin com GUID 3678F568 6C55 4A0D AA6B BA4BA04141A8 v3 August 2020...

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