The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you
own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new
code for each receiver.
5
Select
Next
on the device.
6
Enter the code.
7
Select
Done
.
Disabling Traffic
1
Select
Settings
>
Traffic
.
2
Clear the
Traffic
check box.
The device no longer receives live traffic data, but will still avoid
potentially congested areas using trafficTrends, if enabled
).
Data Management
About Data Management
You can store files, such as JPEG image files, on your device.
The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage.
NOTE:
The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98,
Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.
File Types
The device supports these file types.
• Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin™ mapping
software, includingMapSource®, BaseCamp™, and
HomePort™ (
• GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
http://www.garmin.com/trip_planning
data storage, the memory card can be used to store files such
as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom
POIs.
Installing a Memory Card
The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory cards.
1
Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.
2
Press it in until it clicks.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using the USB
cable included with your device.
NOTE:
The first time you connect your device to your Windows
computer, you will be prompted to install the myGarmin Agent
for more
information.
1
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
2
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB
port on your computer.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
the device screen.
On a Windows computer, your device appears in My Computer
as either a portable device or as two removable drives
representing the device and the memory card.
Transferring Data From Your Computer
1
Connect the device to your computer (
Your device and memory card appear as removable drives in
My Computer in Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac
computers.
NOTE:
Some computers with multiple network drives cannot
display device drives. See your operating system Help file to
learn how to map the drive.
2
On your computer, open the file browser.
3
Select the file.
4
Select
Edit
>
Copy
.
5
Open the
Garmin
or memory card drive or volume.
6
Select
Edit
>
Paste
.
The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on
the memory card.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not
necessary to safely disconnect.
1
Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the
Safely Remove
Hardware
icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the
Trash
.
2
Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Deleting Files
NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.
1
Open the
Garmin
drive or volume.
2
If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3
Select a file.
4
Press the
Delete
key on your keyboard.
Customizing the Device
Map and Vehicle Settings
Select
Settings
>
Map & Vehicle
.
Vehicle
: Changes the icon to represent your position on the
map. Go to
for more icons.
Driving Map View
: Sets the perspective on the map.
Map Detail
: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may
cause the map to draw slower.
Map Theme
: Changes the color of the map data.
Map Buttons
: Sets which icons are included on the map. Up to
two icons can be included on the map.
Map Layers
: Sets the data that appears on the map page
(
).
Dashboards
: Sets the map dashboard layout.
myMaps
: Sets which installed maps the device uses.
Enabling Maps
You can enable map products that are installed on your device.
TIP:
To purchase additional map products, go to
.
1
Select
Settings
>
Map & Vehicle
>
myMaps
.
2
Select a map.
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