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Table of Contents

Getting Started............................................................... 1

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ................................... 1
Support and Updates .................................................................. 1

Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express .............. 1
nüMaps Guarantee™ .............................................................1
Lifetime Subscriptions ............................................................ 2

Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode ............................................... 2
Turning Off the Device................................................................ 2

Resetting the Device .............................................................. 2

Acquiring GPS Signals ............................................................... 2
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ................................................ 2
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................. 2

About Automatic Volume ....................................................... 2

Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 2

Viewing GPS Signal Status ....................................................2
Battery Information.................................................................2
Setting the Time..................................................................... 2

Using the On-Screen Buttons ..................................................... 3
Using the On-Screen Keyboard .................................................. 3

Locations........................................................................ 3

Finding Locations ........................................................................3

Finding a Location by Category ............................................. 3
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar .............................. 3
Changing the Search Area .................................................... 3
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map ............................... 3
Finding an Address ................................................................ 3
Finding Recently Found Destinations .................................... 3
Finding Parking ...................................................................... 3
Search Tools .......................................................................... 4

Saving Locations ........................................................................ 4

Saving a Location .................................................................. 4
Saving Your Current Location ................................................ 4
Saving a Home Location ........................................................ 4
Editing a Saved Location ....................................................... 4
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location ............................ 4
Deleting a Saved Location ..................................................... 4

Setting a Simulated Location ...................................................... 4
Adding a Shortcut....................................................................... 4

Removing a Shortcut ............................................................. 4

Custom Points of Interest........................................................... 5

Installing POI Loader ............................................................. 5
Using the POI Loader Help Files ........................................... 5
Finding Custom POIs ............................................................. 5

Navigation....................................................................... 5

Starting a Route.......................................................................... 5

Previewing Multiple Routes ....................................................5
Changing the Route Calculation Mode .................................. 5
Starting a Route to a Saved Location .................................... 5

Navigating to Locations Within a Venue ..................................... 5

Exploring a Venue ..................................................................5

Your Route on the Map ...............................................................5

Using the Map ........................................................................ 5
Adding a Point to a Route ...................................................... 5
Taking a Detour ..................................................................... 6
Stopping the Route ................................................................ 6

Viewing Route Activity ................................................................ 6

Viewing a List of Turns ...........................................................6
Viewing the Next Turn ............................................................6
Viewing Junctions .................................................................. 6

Up Ahead .................................................................................... 6

Finding Upcoming Points of Interest ...................................... 6
Customizing 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
Viewing Current Location Information ........................................ 7

Finding Nearby Services ........................................................ 7
Getting Directions to Your Current Location .......................... 7

Avoiding Road Features ............................................................. 7
About Custom Avoidances ......................................................... 7

Avoiding an Area ....................................................................7
Avoiding a Road .....................................................................7
Disabling a Custom Avoidance .............................................. 7
Deleting Custom Avoidances ................................................. 7

Customizing the Map .................................................................. 7

Customizing the Map Tools ................................................... 7
Customizing the Map Layers ................................................. 7
Changing the Map Data Field ................................................ 7
Changing the Map Perspective .............................................. 7

Safety Cameras .......................................................................... 7

Traffic.............................................................................. 8

Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver ......................... 8
Traffic Receiver ...........................................................................8

Positioning the Traffic Receiver ............................................. 8

Viewing Upcoming Traffic ........................................................... 8

Viewing Traffic on the Map .................................................... 8
Searching for Traffic Incidents ............................................... 8

Traffic on Your Route..................................................................8

Taking an Alternate Route ..................................................... 8

About Traffic Cameras ................................................................ 8

Saving a Traffic Camera ........................................................ 8
Viewing a Traffic Camera .......................................................9

About Traffic Subscriptions ......................................................... 9

Subscription Activation ...........................................................9
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions ................................................. 9
Adding a Subscription ............................................................ 9

trafficTrends™............................................................................ 9

Disabling trafficTrends ........................................................... 9

Enabling Traffic ........................................................................... 9

Voice Command............................................................. 9

Setting the Wakeup Phrase ........................................................ 9
Activating Voice Command .........................................................9
Voice Command Tips ................................................................. 9
Starting a Route Using Voice Command .................................... 9
Muting Instructions ......................................................................9
Disabling Voice Command ......................................................... 9

Voice Control.................................................................. 9

Configuring Voice Control ......................................................... 10
Using Voice Control .................................................................. 10
Voice Control Tips .................................................................... 10

Hands-Free Phone Calls.............................................. 10

About Hands-Free Calling ........................................................ 10

Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology ............................ 10

Pairing Your Phone ...................................................................10

Tips After Pairing the Devices ..............................................10
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device ....................................... 10
Deleting a Paired Phone ...................................................... 10

Placing a Call ............................................................................ 10

Dialing a Number ................................................................. 10
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book ................................ 10
Calling a Location ................................................................ 10

Receiving a Call ........................................................................ 10
Using the Call History ............................................................... 10
Using In-Call Options ................................................................ 10
Saving a Home Phone Number ................................................ 11

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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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