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Lifetime Subscriptions

Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features. For 

more information, go to 

www.garmin.com/lmt

.

LT

: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a 

traffic receiver.

LM

: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime

 subscription, which 

provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of your 

device. For terms and conditions go to 

www.garmin.com/us

/maps/numaps_lifetime

.

LMT

: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription, 

lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.

LMTHD or LMT-D

: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime 

subscription, lifetime digital traffic subscription, and a digital 

traffic receiver.

Activating Lifetime Maps

NOTE: 

Lifetime Maps are not applicable to products that do not 

have pre-loaded maps.

NOTE: 

Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map updates when 

and as such updates are made available by Garmin during the 

useful life of one compatible Garmin product or as long as 

Garmin receives map data from a third party supplier, whichever 

is shorter. For the meaning of a product’s “useful life” and for 

other important terms and conditions, go to 

www.garmin.com

/numapslifetime

.

1

Go to 

www.garmin.com/express

.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: 

If you register the device, you can receive e-mail 

notifications when a map update is available.

Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode

You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your 

device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very 

little power and can wake instantly for use.

TIP: 

You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep 

mode while charging the battery.

Press the power key  .

Turning Off the Device

1

Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the 

power key before the prompt appears, the device enters 

sleep mode.

2

Select 

Off

.

Resetting the Device

You can reset your device if it stops functioning.

Hold the power key for 12 seconds.

Acquiring GPS Signals

When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver 

must collect satellite data and establish 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 have a clear view 

of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your 

navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation 

device, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.

1

Turn on the device.

2

Wait while the device locates satellites.

3

If necessary, go to an open area, away from tall buildings and 

trees.

 in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. When 

at least half the bars are filled, the device is ready for navigation.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Display

 > 

Brightness

.

2

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

Adjusting the Volume

1

Select 

Volume

.

2

Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select   to mute the device.
• Select   for additional options.

About Automatic Volume

On devices with hands-free calling, automatic volume allows the 

device to adjust the volume level based on the background 

noise in the vehicle (

Hands-Free Phone Calls

, page 10

).

Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the device when 

background noise is low and raises the volume level when 

background noise increases.

Enabling Automatic Volume

Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically 

based on the level of background noise.

1

Select 

Volume

 >  .

2

If necessary, select 

Automatic Volume

.

3

Select 

Enabled

.

Status Bar Icons

The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status 

bar icons display information about features on the device. You 

can select some icons to change settings or view additional 

information.

GPS signal status
Bluetooth

®

 technology status (appears when Bluetooth is 

enabled)
Current time
Battery status
Connected to Smartphone Link
Temperature

Viewing GPS Signal Status

Hold 

 for three seconds.

Battery Information

After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.

 in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.

Setting the Time

1

From the main menu, select the time.

2

Select an option:
• To set the time automatically using GPS information, 

select 

Automatic

.

• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.

2

Getting Started

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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