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USER MANUAL nüvi 600 GARMIN

personal travel assistant

© 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 ^st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282

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SaversGuide ^® is a registered trademark of Entertainment Publications, Inc.

March 2007 Part Number 190-00809-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan

PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing the Garmin® nüvi® 600/650 navigation device.

Manual Conventions

When you are instructed to “touch” something, use your finger to touch an item on the screen.

The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see “touch Where to > Favorites” you should touch Where to, and then touch Favorites.

myGarmin™

Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products:

  • Register your Garmin unit.
  • Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see page 34).
  • Unlock optional maps.

nüvi Tips and Shortcuts

  • To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back.
  • Touch and to see more choices. Touch and hold to scroll faster.
  • To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you are not navigating. If the antenna is closed, the GPS mode is off.
  • To adjust the volume or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power button.
    • To lock the screen, touch >Lock.
  • On the Map page, touch to open the media player. Touch Source to switch between the MP3 player and the audible book player.
  • To learn more about the Travel Kit, touch Travel Kit > Help.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface......i

Manual Conventions ......i

myGarmin™ ......i

nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ......i

Caring for Your nüvi ...... iv

Getting Started ....1

What's in the Box? 1

Step 1: Mounting the nüvi ......2

Step 2: Configuring the nüvi .....3

Step 3: Acquiring Satellites ....3

Step 4: Using the nüvi ....3

Finding Your Destination......4

Following Your Route....5

Adding a Stop to the Route .....5

Taking a Detour 5

Stopping the Route 5

Locking Your nüvi 6

Locking the Screen 6

Adjusting the Volume and Brightness ....6

Ways to Charge Your nüvi ......6

Where To 7

Go Page Options ......7

Finding an Address 7

Go Home 8

Finding Points of Interest 8

Finding Recently Found Places .....9

Favorites 10

Finding a Place Using the Map......10

Entering Coordinates .....11

Expanding Your Search ....11

Using the Main Pages ......12

Map Page 12

Trip Information Page 13

Turn List Page 13

Next Turn Page....13

Travel Kit 14

MP3 Player 14

Audible Book Player 15

Picture Viewer 16

Calculator 16

Language Guide 17

Garmin Travel Guide™ 18

SaversGuide ^® 18

World Clock 18

Currency Converter 19

Unit Converter 19

Managing Files ......20

Supported File Types ......20

Loading Files ....20

Deleting Files 21

Using FM Traffic ......22

LED Blink Codes 22

Traffic In Your Area 23

Traffic on Your Road 23

Traffic on Your Route 23

Traffic Icons 24

Severity Color Code ......24

Customizing the nüvi .....25

Changing the Map Settings .....25

Changing the System Settings .....26

Localizing Your nüvi 27

Customizing the Display 28

Changing the Navigation Settings .....29

Changing the Proximity Points Settings ....30

Adjusting the Volume Levels ....30

Viewing and Adding Traffic Subscriptions ....31

Restoring All Settings ....32

Clearing User Data 32

Appendix ......33

Updating the Software ....33

Additional Maps ......33

Resetting the nüvi 34

Extras and Optional Accessories .....34

Battery Information 36

About the GPS Page 36

Changing the Fuse ....37

Removing the nüvi and Mount .....38

Contact Garmin 38

Declaration of Conformity .....38

Specifications 39

Troubleshooting 40

Index 41

Caring for Your nüvi

Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments.

Cleaning the Unit

The nüvi is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit's outer casing (not the touch screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.

Cleaning the Touch Screen

Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the touch screen.

Protecting Your nüvi

  • Do not store the nüvi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.
  • Do not expose the nüvi to water. Contact with water can cause this unit to malfunction.
  • Though a PDA stylus can be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt this while operating a vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen, or damage may result.

Avoiding Theft

  • To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup.
  • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.
  • Register your product at http://my.garmin.com.
  • Use the Garmin Lock feature. See page 6.

GETTING STARTED

What's in the Box?

nüvi unit and vehicle suction cup mount.

Vehicle power cable to provide external power.

USB cable to connect the nüvi to your computer. Your nüvi connects to your computer as a Mass Storage Device. See pages 20–21.

Dashboard Disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard. See page 37.

Yellow Sheet that contains your unit's serial number, registration number for registering on Garmin's Web site, and unlock code for future reference.

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text_image GPS antenna Power button SD card slot Suction cup mount mini-USB connector Headphone jack

TIP: Raise the GPS antenna to acquire satellite signals and navigate to a destination.

Step 1: Mounting the nüvi

Check your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Currently, state laws in California and Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See page 37.

Mounting the nüvi on Your Windshield

  1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the back of the cradle.
  2. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. Place the suction cup on the windshield.
  3. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield.
  4. Flip up the GPS antenna. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.
  5. Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place.
  6. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle is running.
  7. If you are using an optional GMT 21 FM TMC Traffic Receiver, secure the traffic antenna to the windshield using the suction cups.

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text_image Windshield ① ② ③ ④ ⑤

Step 2: Configuring the nüvi

To turn on your nüvi, press and hold the Power button on the top of the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your nüvi.

Step 3: Acquiring Satellites

  1. Turn on the nüvi.
  2. Flip up the GPS antenna on the back of the nüvi, so that it is parallel to the ground.
  3. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees.

Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. When the nüvi has acquired satellites, at least one of the satellite signal strength bars in the upper-left corner of the Menu page are green. When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or hollow more information about GPS, see page 36.

Step 4: Using the nüvi

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text_image Where to? View Map Travel Kit

A Touch to find a destination.
B Touch to view the map.
C Touch to open the Travel Kit to use features like the media player and world clock.
D Touch to adjust the nüvi's settings.
E Touch to adjust the volume, screen brightness, and screen lock.
F Touch to view traffic information when an optional GTM FM TMC Traffic Receiver is connected.

Finding Your Destination

The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for locations.

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text_image Where to? View Map Travel Kit

① Touch Where to.

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text_image Address Go Home Food, roding Recently Found Favorites Extras Intersections Cities Back Near

② Select a category.

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text_image Spell Name Food Feel Bank/ATM Lodging Shopping Parking Entertainment Back Near...

③ Select a sub-category.

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text_image Candlewood Suites Oakmont St 6.3" NE Extended Stayamerica 1075# Ouiyira Rd 6.7" NE Doubletree-Corporate Woods 1010# College Blvd 7.2" NE Guest House Suites By Exten 9775 Lenexa Dr 7.4" NE Back Spell ↑ ↓

4 Select a destination.

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text_image Doubletree-Corporate Woo 10100 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66210 913-451-6100 Go! Back Show Map Save

⑤ Touch Go.

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text_image Right on Ridgeview Rd MONT BELL WIRE S RIDGEVIEW RD Arrival 1:21 p m Turn In 400 t

⑥ Enjoy the route!

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text_image TIP: Touch and to see more choices.

Following Your Route

After you touch Go, the Map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the Map page. A checkered flag marks your destination. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route and provides new directions.

Adding a Stop to the Route

You can add one stop (via point) to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination.

  1. With a route active, touch on the Map page.
  2. Touch Where to, and then search for the extra stop.
  3. Touch Go.
  4. Select an option.

Taking a Detour

If a road on your route is closed, you can take a detour.

  1. With a route active, touch

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  1. Touch Detour.

The nüvi attempts to get you back on your original route, as quickly as possible. If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the nüvi might not calculate a detour.

Stopping the Route

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  1. With a route active, touch
  2. Touch Stop.

Locking Your nüvi

  1. Touch 📋 System.
  2. Touch the button next to Garmin Lock. Touch OK.
  3. Enter a 4-digit PIN. Touch Yes to accept the PIN.
  4. Touch OK. Drive to a security location, and touch Set.

Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the PIN or drive to the security location.

What is a Security Location?

You can select any location, such as your home or office, for your security location. If you are at your security location, you do not need to enter a PIN, but the nüvi must have acquired satellite signals.

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NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase.

Locking the Screen

To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock to lock the screen. To unlock the screen, tap the Power button.

Adjusting the Volume and Brightness

Touch Touch to lower the volume/brightness and +to raise it. Touch Back when you are done.

To adjust the volume levels for the media player and navigation prompts, touch Volume.

Ways to Charge Your nüvi

  • Connect the nüvi to the suction mount and the vehicle suction mount.
  • Connect the USB cable to the nüvi and your computer.
  • Connect an optional AC adapter to the nüvi and a wall outlet.

WHERE TO

The Where to menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To learn how to perform a simple search, see page 4.

Go Page Options

Touch an item in the search results list to view the Go page.

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text_image Doubletree-Corporate Woo 10100 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66210 913-451-6100 Go! Back Show Map Save

Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn route to this location.

Touch Show Map to view this location on the map. If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your current location here.

Touch Save to save this location. See page 10.

Finding an Address

  1. Touch Where to > Address.
  2. Select a country and state/province, if necessary.
  3. Touch Spell City. Enter the city/postal code, and touch Done.
  4. Select the city/postal code in the list.
  5. Enter the number of the address, and touch Done.
  6. Enter the street name, and touch Done.
  7. Select the correct street in the list.
  8. Touch the address, if necessary.

Search Tips

  • Touch Near to change the search area. See page 11.
  • Not all map data provides postal code searching.

Go Home

You can set a home location for the place you return to most often.

  1. Touch Where to > Go Home.
  2. Select an option.

Going Home

After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching Where to > Go Home.

Changing Your Home Location

To change your home location, you must first delete it from Favorites:

  1. Touch Where to > Favorites.
  2. Touch Home > Edit > Delete > Yes.

After you delete your home location, reset it by following the steps in the “Go Home” section above.

Finding Points of Interest

  1. Touch Where to > Food, Lodging.
  2. Select a category and a sub-category, if necessary. Touch the arrows to see more categories.
  3. Select a destination.

Finding a Place by Spelling the Name

If you know the name of the location you are looking for, you can spell it using the on-screen keyboard. You can also enter letters contained in the name to narrow the search.

  1. Touch Where to > Food, Lodging.
  2. Touch Spell Name.
  3. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters in the name. Touch Done.
  4. Select a destination.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to enter it. Use the keyboard to spell words just like a computer keyboard.

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text_image A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Space Back Mode 1 2 3 Done

Touch Mode to change the keyboard mode to use diacritical characters or special characters.

Touch 123 ter numbers.

Touch to delete the last character entered; touch and hold to delete the entire entry.

Finding Recently Found Places

Your nüvi stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of the list. Touch Where to >Recently Found to view your recently found items.

Deleting Recently Found Places

To remove all places from the Recently Found list, touch Clear. Then touch Yes.

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NOTE: When you touch Clear, all items from the list are removed. It does not delete the actual place from your unit.

Favorites

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 Places You Find

  1. After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save.
  2. Touch OK. The place is saved in Favorites.

Finding Saved Places

  1. Touch Where to.
  2. Touch Favorites. Your saved locations are listed.

Saving Your Current Location

From the Map page, touch 📄 Touch Yes to save your current location.

Editing Saved Places

  1. Touch Where to > Favorites.
  2. Touch the location you want to edit.
  3. Touch Edit.

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text_image Doubletree-Corporate Woods Change Name Change Map Symbol Change Phone Number Cancel Delete OK
  1. Touch a button to edit the location:

  2. Change Name—enter a new name, and touch Done.

  3. Change Map Symbol—touch a new symbol.
  4. Change Phone Number—enter a phone number, and touch Done.
  5. Delete—removes this item from the Favorites list. Touch Yes.

Finding a 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 to zoom in and out.
  • Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears pointing at the object.
  • Touch Save to save this location.
  • Touch Go to navigate to the location.
  • If the GPS Mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your location to the selected location.
  • Touch Back to return to the previous screen.

Entering Coordinates

If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your nüvi to navigate to any location using its latitude and longitude coordinates. This can be especially helpful when geocaching.

Touch Where to > Coordinates.

To change the type of coordinates, touch Format. Because different maps and

charts use different position formats, the nüvi allows you to choose the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using.

Enter the coordinates, and then touch Next. Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn route to the coordinates.

  1. Touch Where to > Near.
  2. Select an option:

- Where I Am Now—search near your current location.

• A Different City—search near the city you enter.

- My Current Route—search along your route.

• My Destination—search near your current destination.

  1. Touch OK.

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NOTE: Your nüvi automatically searches for places near your current location.

USING THE MAIN PAGES

Map Page

Touch View map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your current location. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map (see page 10).

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text_image To save your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. Touch the text bar to open the Turn List page. Touch to zoom out. Touch to zoom out on Ridgeview Rd Touch to return to the Menu page. Touch Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Information page. Touch turn in to open the Next Turn page. Map Page while Navigating a Route 1:21 p 400 t

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text_image N 0.0 mph 1356.2T 00015.47m Overall Avg 18.5 m h Moving Avg 38.8 m h Max Speed 75.0 m h Total Time 50:17 Moving Time 23:56 Stoped 26:21 Back Reset Trip Reset Max

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text_image 400: Right on Ridgeview Rd 0.2" Right on 151st St 0.9" Right onto I-35 N/US-169 N/US- 50 E/US-56 E to Kansas City Back Show Map

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text_image Right on Ridgeview Rd 400! 00:15 Back

Turn List Page Next Turn PageTrip Information Page

Trip Information Page

The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, touch the Speed or Arrival field on the Map page.

Resetting Trip Information

If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

Touch Reset Trip to reset the information on the Trip Information page. Touch Reset Max to reset the maximum speed.

Turn List Page

When you are navigating a route, the Turn List page displays turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns. Touch the green text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Turn List page. Touch a turn on the list to view the Next Turn page for that turn. Touch Show Map to view the entire route on the Browse Map.

Next Turn Page

When you are navigating a route, the Next Turn page shows the turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch the Turn In field on the Map page, or touch any turn from the Turn List page.

Touch and to view other

turns in the route. When you are finished viewing the Next Turn page, touch Back.

TRAVEL KIT

The Travel Kit provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across town or across the globe. Touch Travel Kit. Touch Help to learn about the Travel Kit features.

MP3 Player

Load MP3 files to the internal memory or SD card. See pages 20–21.

  1. Touch Travel Kit > MP3 Player. On the Map page, touch and touch Source, if necessary.
  2. Touch Browse and a category.
  3. To play the entire category from the beginning of the list, touch Play All. To play a specific song, touch the title.
  4. Touch Back to exit the music page to view other pages, such as the map.

Touch 📄 to adjust the volume. Tap 📋 to go to the beginning of the song; touch and hold to skip back. Tap 📋 to skip to the end of the song; touch and

hold to skip ahead. Touch to pause the song. Touch to repeat. Touch to shuffle. Touch the album art to view details about the MP3 file.

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NOTE: The nüvi plays MP3 files; it does NOT support M4A/M4P files.

Listening to Your Playlists

Your nüvi can play a playlist you have created in an audio program.

  1. Using your computer and an audio program, create a playlist of MP3 files. Save the playlist as an M3U file.

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NOTE: You may need to edit the M3U file with a text editor, such as Notepad, to remove the path (link) to the MP3. The M3U file should only list the MP3 file names. Refer to the audio program's Help file.

  1. Transfer the playlist and the MP3 files to the nüvi or SD drive (see pages 20–21). The M3U file must be in the same location as the MP3 files.

  2. On the nüvi, touch Travel Kit > MP3 Player > Browse > Import Playlist. All available playlists appear.

  3. Touch a playlist to start playing the MP3 files. You cannot change the playlist order from your nüvi.

Audible Book Player

Purchase books from Audible.com.

  1. Touch Travel Kit > Audible Book Player.
  2. Touch Browse.
  3. Touch a category, and then touch a book title.

Moving around the Book

Touch 🔒 adjust the volume. Tap to go to the beginning of the chapter; touch and hold to skip back. Tap 🔒 to skip to the end of the chapter; touch and hold to skip ahead. Touch 🔒 to pause the book.

Touch the book cover art to view more detailed information about the book.

Using Bookmarks

To create a bookmark, touch, and then touch the Bookmark button. To view your bookmarks, touch, and then touch a bookmark. Touch Play to listen to the book from the bookmark.

Loading Audible Books to Your nüvi

  1. Create an Audible.com account at http://garmin.audible.com.
  2. Download AudibleManager ^® to your computer.
  3. Purchase a book and download it to your computer.
  4. Open AudibleManager. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your nüvi (one-time process).
  5. Connect your nüvi to your computer.
  6. Use AudibleManager to transfer the book to your nüvi or SD card.

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TIP: For detailed AudibleManager instructions, select Help from the menu, and click Help.

Picture Viewer

You can view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi using the Picture Viewer.

  1. Touch Travel Kit > Picture Viewer.
  2. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it.
  3. Touch the arrows to view all the images.

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TIP: Touch Rotate to rotate the image 90°.

Viewing a Slide Show

Touch Slide Show to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few moments and then displays the next image.

Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show.

Calculator

  1. Touch Travel Kit > Calculator.
  2. Enter the first number of your calculation.
  3. Touch an operator (÷, x, -, or +).
  4. Enter the second number of your calculation.

  5. Touch . to add a decimal.

  6. Touch ± to make the number negative or positive.
  7. Touch % to make the number a percent (0.01).
  8. Touch to clear the entry.

  9. Touch =.

  10. Touch to make a new calculation.

Language Guide

The Garmin Language Guide puts data from Oxford's multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand. To purchase an accessory, go to http://shop.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.

All Dictionary, Word and Phrase content is © Oxford University Press. Voice files are © Scansoft.

Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary © Oxford University Press 2005. Pocket Oxford Italian Dictionary © Oxford University Press 2004. Oxford Portuguese Minidictionary © Oxford University Press 2002. Multilingual Wordbank © Oxford University Press 2001. Multilingual Phrasebank © Oxford University Press 2001. Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary © Oxford University Press and Hachette Livre 2005. Pocket Oxford-Duden German Dictionary © Oxford University Press and Bibliographisches Institut & F.A. Brockhaus 2003.

Translating Words and Phrases

  1. Touch Travel Kit > Language Guide > Words and Phrases.
  2. Touch Language, select the From and To languages, and touch Back.

  3. Select a category and search for a phrase.

  4. Touch Search to spell the word or phrase, if necessary. Touch a phrase to open the translation.
  5. Touch to hear the translation (650 only).

Words and Phrases Tips

  • Use Search for Keywords in Phrases to find all of the phrases that contain a specific word.
  • Touch an underlined word to replace the word.
  • Touch More Variations to change words in the phrase or get a different translation.
  • If you cannot find what you are looking for in Words and Phrases, look in the Bilingual Dictionaries.

Using the Bilingual Dictionaries

The Garmin Language Guide provides five bilingual dictionaries.

  1. Touch Travel Kit > Language Guide.
  2. Touch Bilingual Dictionaries.
  3. Touch a translation option. If necessary, touch To English.
  4. Search for the word and touch it.
  5. Touch to hear the translation (650 only).

Bilingual Tips

  • Touch Search to spell the word or the beginning of the word.
  • Touch Legend information on abbreviations, labels, and pronunciation symbols for the selected language.

Garmin Travel Guide™

Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase an

accessory, go to http://shop.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.

SaversGuide®

With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your nüvi is a digital coupon book that notifies you of merchants near your current location where you are eligible for a discount, such as restaurants, hotels, movie theaters, and auto repair shops. To purchase an accessory, go to http://shop.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.

World Clock

  1. Touch Travel Kit > World Clock.
  2. To change a city listed, touch the city.
  3. Select a new time zone (or city). Touch OK when done.
  4. Touch World Map to view a map.
  5. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. Touch World Clock to view the clocks again, or Back to exit.

Currency Converter

  1. Touch Travel Kit > Currency Converter.
  2. Touch a currency button to change the currency.
  3. Select a currency, and touch OK.
  4. Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert.
  5. Enter the number. Touch Done.
  6. Touch Clear to convert a different value.

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TIP: Touch and hold to erase the entire entry.

Updating Conversion Rates

The nüvi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates.

  1. Touch Travel Kit > Currency Converter.
  2. Touch Update.
  3. Touch the rate you want to update.

  4. Touch to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate, and touch Done.

  5. Touch Save to finish.

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TIP: Touch Restore to use the original rate.

Unit Converter

  1. Touch Travel Kit > Unit Converter.
  2. Select a type of measurement, and touch OK.
  3. Touch a unit of measure that you want to change.
  4. Select a unit of measure, and touch OK. Repeat, if necessary.
  5. Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value.
    6 Enter a value, and touch Done.
  6. Touch Clear to enter another measurement.

MANAGING FILES

You can store files, such as MP3s and JPEG image files, in the nüvi's internal memory or on an optional SD card.

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NOTE: The nüvi is not compatible with Windows ^® 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me operating systems. This is a common limitation of most USB Mass Storage devices.

Supported File Types

• MP3 music files: see page 14
• M3U music playlist files: see page 14
• AA audio book files: see page 15
- JPEG and JPG image files for splash screen: see page 28
- GPI custom POI files from Garmin's POI Loader: see page 35
- Maps and waypoints from MapSource®

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NOTE: The nüvi does NOT support M4A/M4P files.

Loading Files

Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional)

To insert or remove the card, press it in until it clicks.

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Step 2: Connect the USB Cable

Connect the mini-USB connector to the side of the nüvi. Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer.

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Your nüvi and SD card appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers, and as mounted volumes on Mac ^® computers.

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NOTE: On some operating systems or computers with multiple network drives, the nüvi drives may not appear. See your operating system's Help file to learn how to map the drives.

Step 3: Transfer Files to Your nüvi

Copy and paste files from your computer into the nüvi drives/volumes.

  1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy.
  2. Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy.
  3. Open the "Garmin" drive or the SD card drive.
  4. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files on the nüvi memory or SD card.

Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable

When you are finished transferring files, click the Eject icon in your system tray, or drag the volume icon to the Trash on Mac computers. Unplug your nüvi from your computer.

Deleting Files

With the nüvi connected to your computer, open nüvi or SD card drive/volume. Highlight the file that you want to delete, and press the Delete key on your computer's keyboard.

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CAUTION: If you are not sure about a file's purpose, do NOT delete it. Your nüvi memory contains important system files that should NOT be deleted. Be especially cautious of files located in folders entitled “Garmin.”

USING FM TRAFFIC

Use an optional FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver to receive traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. For information about FM traffic receivers and coverage areas, see www.garmin.com/traffic.

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NOTE: The FM traffic receiver and nüvi must be in data range of an FM station transmitting TMC data to receive traffic information.

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NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM traffic receiver simply receives signals from the traffic service provider and shows that information on your nüvi.

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NOTE: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). Your nüvi receives traffic data as soon as it acquires satellite signals and receives traffic signals from the traffic service provider.

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NOTE: You can only access the traffic information if the nüvi is connected to an FM traffic receiver.

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NOTE: If your FM TMC traffic receiver has an antenna with suction cups on it, route the antenna on your windshield vertically using the suction cups.

The green Power LED lights when connected to external power. The Status LED indicates the signal reception:

  • Yellow dot-dash flashes: determining which country you are currently in.
    • Yellow solid: searching for signal.
    • Red solid: momentary sync loss.
  • Green solid: normal traffic data.

Traffic In Your Area

  1. Touch to display traffic incidents in your area.
  2. If there is more than one delay, touch Details.

Traffic on Your Road

When you are not navigating a route and there is traffic on your road, the Map page displays a traffic icon, such as Touch the icon to view information about the traffic on the road ahead.

Traffic on Your Route

When calculating your route, the nüvi examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. You might still be routed through traffic if it is the best route available or no alternative roads exist. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, the nüvi automatically recalculates the route.

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The Map page displays for when there is traffic on your route. The number in the icon represents the number of minutes the traffic has added to your route, which has been automatically calculated into the arrival time shown on the map.

To avoid traffic on your route:

  1. On the Map page, touch or . 02
  2. A map displays the traffic delays.
  3. Touch Details > Avoid.

Traffic Icons

North AmericanMeaning International
GARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 1Road ConditionGARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 2
GARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 3Road ConstructionGARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 4
GARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 5Road ClosedGARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 6
GARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 7Slow TrafficGARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 8
GARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 9AccidentGARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 10
GARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 11IncidentGARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 12
GARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 13Travel InformationGARMIN nüvi 600 - Traffic Icons - 14

Severity Color Code

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Green = Low severity; traffic is flowing normally.

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Yellow = Medium severity; traffic is a bit congested.

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Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped.

CUSTOMIZING THE NÜVI

  1. Touch
  2. Touch the setting you want to change.

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  1. Touch the button next to the setting name to change it.

Changing the Map Settings

Touch Map.

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Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw slower.

Map View—change the map perspective.

  • Track Up—display the map in two dimensions (2D) with your direction of travel at the top.
  • North Up—display the map in 2D with North at the top.
    • 3D—display the map in three dimensions (3D) in Track Up.

Map Outlines—turn on this setting if you load supplemental maps onto your nüvi and you want to see what areas the supplemental maps cover.

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.com/vehicles.

Map Info—view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their version. Touch a map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map.

Restore—restore the original map settings.

Changing the System Settings

Touch ➕ System.

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WAAS/ENGOS—enable and disable WAAS/EGNOS. See www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html for information.

Safe Mode—turn on or off Safe Mode. When your vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving.

Garmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock ^™ to lock your nüvi. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page 6.

Touch Tones—disable or enable the tone that sounds each time you touch the screen.

Simulator—turns on or off simulator mode. When simulator mode is On you can simulate driving a route.

About—display your nüvi's software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number. You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data (see page 33).

Restore—restore the system settings.

Localizing Your nüvi

Touch > Locale.

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To change a setting, touch the button next to the icon.

To change all settings, touch Change All. On each screen, touch the button next to the setting you want, and then touch Next.

Locale—select your location.

Text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language. Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.

Voice Language—change the language for voice prompts.

nüvi 650 only: Languages noted with a person's name are text-to-speech (TTS) voices, which have an extensive vocabulary and pronounce the street names as you approach turns. The pre-recorded voices (those without a person's name) have a limited vocabulary and do not speak names of locations or streets.

Time Format—choose a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format.

Time Zone—select a time zone or nearby city from the list.

Daylight Saving—set to On, Off, or Auto, if it is available.

Units—change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles.

Customizing the Display

Touch ✝ Display.

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Color Mode—select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two.

Backlight Timeout—touch the length of time the backlight stays on after external power is removed. Reducing the time the backlight stays on increases your battery life.

Touch Screen—recalibrates (or realigns) the touch screen to respond properly. Touch Recalibrate and then follow the directions.

Splash Screen—select an image to be shown when you turn on the nüvi. First, load JPEG images. See pages 20–21.

Screenshot—enable Screenshot mode. Quickly press and release the Power button to take a screen shot. The picture bitmap file is saved in the Garmin\scrn folder on the nüvi drive.

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NOTE: When Screenshot is On, the Quick Settings screen does not open when you tap the Power button.

Restore—restore the original display settings.

Changing the Navigation Settings

Touch ⚠ Navigation.

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Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route. Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.

Vehicle—specify your vehicle type to optimize routes.

Avoidances—select (place a check mark by) the road types you want to avoid on your routes. The nüvi uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available. If you have an FM traffic receiver connected, you can also

avoid traffic incidents.

Attention Tone—turn on or off the attention tone.

Voice Prompts—select when you want the nüvi to announce route navigation and system status.

Restore—restore the original navigation settings.

Changing the Proximity Points Settings

You must have proximity points (such as custom POIs, a safety camera database, or a Garmin TourGuide) loaded to adjust the Proximity point settings. See pages 34–35.

Touch Settings > Proximity Points.

Alerts—touch Change to turn on or off the alerts when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras. Touch Audio to set the type of audio notification that you want to hear, and touch OK.

TourGuide—set how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide™ to be activated. Select Auto Play to hear the complete tour as programmed,

Prompted to show the speaker icon on the map when tour information is available during your route, or Off.

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Restore—restore the proximity points settings.

Adjusting the Volume Levels

Touch to adjust the master volume level. To adjust the volume levels for the media player and navigation prompts, touch Volume.

Restore—restore the original volume levels.

Viewing and Adding Traffic Subscriptions

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NOTE: You can only access the traffic settings if your nüvi is connected to external power and an optional FM TMC traffic receiver.

North American Options

The FM traffic services that you have subscriptions to are listed followed by the expiration date of the subscription. Touch Add to add a subscription.

Non-North American Options

Auto—select which provider to use. Select Auto to use the best provider for the area, or select a specific provider to always use.

Search—search for additional TMC traffic providers. To increase the search time, touch Yes to clear provider table.

Subscriptions—view your subscriptions and their the expiration dates. Touch Add to add a subscription.

Adding a Subscription

Purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires; go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.

  1. Touch Traffic.
  2. For Non-North American units, touch Subscriptions > Add. For North American units, touch Add.
  3. Write down the FM traffic receiver's unit ID. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code.
  4. After you receive the 25-character code, touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done.

You must obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new subscription code for each receiver.

Restoring All Settings

CAUTION: This deletes all user-entered information.

  1. Hold your finger on the lower-right corner of the nüvi's screen while turning on the nüvi.
  2. Keep your finger pressed until the message appears.
  3. Touch Yes to clear all user data.
    All original settings are restored. Any items that you have saved are erased.

APPENDIX

Updating the Software

  1. Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater and download WebUpdater to your computer.
  2. Connect the nüvi to your computer using the mini-USB cable.
  3. Run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts.

After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your nüvi.

Additional Maps

You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on your nüvi's internal memory or on an optional SD card. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp to see if an update for your map software is available.

To find out the version of the maps that are loaded on your nüvi, open the Menu page. Touch 📋 Map >Map Info. To enable additional maps, you need your unit ID (see page 26) and serial number (located near the power connector).

To load maps or waypoints to your nüvi memory or SD card, select the name for your nüvi drive or SD card drive. Refer to the MapSource Help file for more information.

Resetting the nüvi

If the nüvi screen stops functioning, turn the nüvi off and on again. If this does not help, do the following:

  1. Disconnect the nüvi from external power.
  2. Flip up the GPS antenna, and press the Reset button.
  3. Connect the nüvi to a power source.

The nüvi should automatically turn back on and operate normally.

Extras and Optional Accessories

For more information about optional accessories, go to http://shop.garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories.

Safety Cameras

Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com for availability. For these locations, the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of safety cameras. Your nüvi alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are driving too fast. The data is updated at least weekly, so you always have access to the most up-to-date information.

You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at any time. Each region that you purchase has its own expiration date.

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CAUTION: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera database.

Garmin TourGuide

The Garmin TourGuide allows your nüvi to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. These audio tours can take you on a route while playing interesting facts about historical sites along the way. As you travel, the audio information is triggered by GPS signals. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader.

To view your Garmin TourGuide files, touch Where to > Extras > Custom POIs. To change the Garmin TourGuide settings, touch ➕ Proximity Points > TourGuide.

Custom Points of InterestPoints of In

Use the POI Loader to load custom points of interest (POIs) onto your nüvi. POI databases are available from various companies on the Internet. Some custom databases contain alert information for points, such as safety cameras and school zones. You will receive a warning if you are traveling too fast near these custom POIs.

Go to www.garmin.com/poiloader to install the POI Loader onto your computer. For more information, refer to the POI Loader Help file; press F1 to open the Help file.

To view your Custom POIs, touch Where to > Extras > Custom POIs. To change the proximity alert settings, touch 📋 > Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts.

To delete the Custom POIs from your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder in the nüvi drive or the SD card drive. Delete the file entitled poi.gpi.

Battery Information

Your nüvi contains an internal (non-removable) lithium-ion battery. The battery should last up to 8 hours, depending on usage.

The battery icon in the corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the internal battery. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it; do not unplug the nüvi until it is totally charged.

Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the unit.

Maximizing the Battery Life

  • Close the GPS antenna when you do not need to navigate.
  • Turn off WAAS/EGNOS when you do not need it.
  • Turn the backlight brightness down (touch 📷)
  • Do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat.

About the GPSGPS Page

Touch the bars in the upper-left corner of the Menu page to view the GPS information page.

The sky view shows the satellites from which you are receiving. The satellite signal strength bars indicate the strength of each satellite you are receiving.

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Touch any where on the screen to return to the Menu page.

For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

Mounting on Your Dashboard

Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations.

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CAUTION: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed.

  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 plastic cover from the top of the disk.
  5. Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk. Flip the lever down (toward the disk).

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Changing the Fuse

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CAUTION: When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper place.

If your unit will not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.

  1. Unscrew the black, round end piece, and remove it.

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UnscrewUnscrew

  1. Remove the fuse (glass and silver cylinder), and replace with a 3A fast blow fuse.

  2. Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the black end piece. Screw on the black end piece.

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Removing the nüvi and Mount

To remove the nüvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle up, and tilt the top of the nüvi forward.

To remove the cradle from the mount, turn the cradle as far as you can to the right or left. Apply pressure in that direction until the cradle snaps off the mount.

To remove the suction cup mount from the windshield, flip the lever toward you. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nüvi. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support, and click Product Support.

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Garmin declares that this nüvi product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/nuvi600 or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi650. Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of Conformity.

Specifications

Physical size: 4.9" W x 2.9" H x 0.9" D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm)

Weight: 6.7 oz (190 g)

Display: 4.3" diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and touch screen

Case: Not waterproof or IPXO

Temperature range: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)

Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. Data stored indefinitely.

Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play

Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm

Charge time: Approximately 4 hours

Power input: DC vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory

Usage: 10 W max.

Battery life: 3 to 7 hours depending on usage

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Battery type: nonreplaceable lithium-ion battery

GPS Performance Specifications

Receiver: High-sensitivity, SiRFstarIII™, WAAS-enabled

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Acquisition times\*:

Warm: <1 sec

Cold: <38 sec

Factory Reset: <45 sec

*On average for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky

Update rate: 1/sec, continuous

GPS accuracy:

Position: <10 meters, typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS

GPS (WAAS) accuracy:

Position: <5 meters, typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS

For a complete list of specifications, see www.garmin.com/products/nuvi600 or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi650.

Troubleshooting

Problem/Question SSolution/Answer
My nüvi never gets satellite signals.Take your nüvi outside, away from tall buildings and trees.Remain stationary for several minutes.
How do I know my nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode?When your nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a nüvi connected to a computer is shown. Also, you should see two new removable disk drives listed in My Computer.
My computer never senses that the nüvi is connected.1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer.2. Turn the nüvi off.3. Plug the USB cable into your computer and your nüvi. The nüvi automatically turns on and goes into USB Mass Storage Mode.
I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives.If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your nüvi drives. See your operating system's help file to learn how to map/assign drive letters.
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield.Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on page 2.
The touch screen is not responding to my taps properly.1. Turn the unit off.2. Press and hold the Power button for about one minute until the Calibration screen appears.3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
I cannot get traffic information.Note: You must have a GTM traffic receiver to receive traffic data.Verify that you are in a coverage area. You must be in a coverage area to get the traffic information for that area.Verify that the FM TMC Traffic Receiver is connected to the power connector on the cradle and also connected to a power outlet in your vehicle.

INDEX

Symbols

2-D, 3-D map view 25

A

About button 26

accessories 34

acquire satellites 3

alerts 30

alerts, safety camera 34

align the screen 40

anti-theft feature 6, 26

audible books 15

audio version 26

avoiding traffic 23, 24

avoid road types 29

B

backlight timeout 28

battery 39

bilingual dictionaries 18

bookmarks 15

brightness 6

browse the map 10, 11, 35

C

calculator 16

calibrate the screen 28, 40

care for your nüvi iv

change the settings 25-32

change the time zone 27

clear user data 32

clock for the world 18

computer connection 20

configure the nüvi 3

convert currency 19 update conversion rates 19

convert measurements/units 19

coordinates 11

currency 19

current location, save 10

Custom POIs 35

D

daylight savings 27

delete

all user data 32

character 9

custom POIs 35

Favorites 10

files 21

recent finds list 9

detail maps 25

diacritical characters 9

driving directions 13

E

edit saved places 10

EGNOS 26

eject the USB 21

enable detailed

maps 25

expand your search 11

Extras 35

F

Favorites 10

files

delete 21

manage 20

supported types 21

transfer 20–21

find places

by name 8

by postal code 7

item on the map 10

near another

location 11

recent selections 9

saved places

(Favorites) 10

FM traffic receiver 22–24

fuse, change 37

G

Garmin Lock iv, 6, 26

geocaching 11

go home 8–11

Go page options 8

GPS

information 36

H

headphone jack 39

home location 8

|

import a playlist 15

K

keyboard 9

kilometers 27

L

language guide 17, 18

listen to books 15

lithium-ion battery 39

load additional

maps 33, 36

lock the screen 6

lock your nüvi 6

M

M3U playlist format 14

manage files 20–21

map

browse 10

customize 25

Map Info button 25

moving 10

outlines 25

update maps 33

INDEX

version 25

view 25

zoom 11

MapSource 33

measurements, convert 19

menu page 3

miles 27

mount 2,36

MP3 music files load 20

play 14

myGarmin i

N

navigation settings 29

Next Turn page 13

0

on-screen keyboard 9

P

pictures, view 16

PIN

Garmin Lock 6

play audible books 15

playlist 14

play music 14

position icon 12–13, 25

postal code 7

proximity alarms 30

proximity points 30

R

recalibrate 28

recently found locations 9

delete 9

find 9

register iv

remove the mount 38

reset

the max speed 13

the trip data 13

your nüvi 34

restore settings 32

routing preferences 29

S

safety camera

database 35

Safe Mode 26

satellite signals 3, 36

save

places you find 7, 10

your current

location 10, 11

SaversGuide 18

school zone

database 35

screen lock 6

SD card 20,39

security location 6

settings, adjust 25–32

set your location 7, 11

show map 7

simulator mode 26

software version 26

special characters 9

specifications 39

spell the name of a place 8

stop the USB 21

store iv

supported file types 20

system settings 26

T

text language 27

time zone 27

touch screen

align 40

clean iv

recalibrate 28

settings 28

touch tones 26

TourGuide 30, 35

Track Up 25

traffic 22

avoid 23, 29

incidents 23

settings 31

transfer files 20–21

translate words and phrases 17

Travel Guide 18, 34

Trip Information page 13

troubleshooting 40

turn-by-turn

directions 13

U

unit ID 26

units, convert 19

update the nüvi software 37

USB 21

mass storage mode 20–21

troubleshooting 40

V

vehicle icon 12–13, 25

vehicle type 29

voice language 27

voice prompts 29

volume 6,30

W

WAAS 26

WebUpdater 33

world clock 18

Z

zoom 11

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Brand : GARMIN

Model : nüvi 600

Category : Gps