nüvi 300 - Gps GARMIN - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Car navigation GPS
Brand	Garmin
Model	nüvi 300
Dimensions (approx.)	10,2 x 7,6 x 2 cm
Weight (approx.)	150 g
Screen type	Color touch screen
Power supply	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter (12 V)
Battery life	Up to several hours depending on use
Main functions	GPS navigation, address search, points of interest, routes with voice instructions, favorites management, detours
Multimedia functions	MP3 player, audiobook player (Audible format)
Traffic information	Compatible with FM TMC receiver (optional)
Connectivity	Mini-USB port, SD card slot
Mounting support	Windshield suction cup, swivel mount
Update	Via USB connection to computer
Care and cleaning	Clean the screen with a soft cloth, avoid prolonged exposure to sun
Safety	Lithium-ion battery: do not expose to high temperatures, remove from vehicle if left in sun
Spare parts / repairability	Mount, USB cable, AC adapter, suction cup available
General information	User manual available for download; website: www.garmin.com

Frequently Asked Questions - nüvi 300 GARMIN

How to install the suction cup mount on the windshield?

Clean the windshield, attach the suction cup, lower the lever. Then, click the mount into place and insert the nüvi.

How to charge the battery of the nüvi 300?

Connect the nüvi to the mount in the car, or plug the USB cable into a computer, or use the AC adapter (included with nüvi 350 only).

How to set the home location?

Touch 'Where to?' > 'My positions' > 'Set home', then choose an option to set your home.

How to add a stop on an active route?

When the route is active, go to the 'Where to?' menu, search for the stop, touch 'Go', then confirm the addition before the final destination.

How to listen to MP3 music on the nüvi?

Download MP3 files to the device via USB, then from the menu 'Travel kit' > 'MP3 player' > 'Browse', select a category and touch 'All' or a song.

How to reset the nüvi if it freezes?

Disconnect the power, deploy the antenna, press the Reset button for about 3 seconds, then reconnect the power.

Does the nüvi support iTunes files?

No, it supports MP3 and M3U files, but not M4A/M4P files from iTunes.

How to display traffic issues?

You need to connect an FM TMC receiver (sold separately). Then, in the menu, touch the dedicated icon to display issues.

How to save a found place as a favorite?

After finding a place, touch 'Save', then 'OK'. The place is saved in 'My positions' > 'My favorites'.

How to update the nüvi software?

Connect the nüvi to a computer via USB, then visit the Garmin website to download any updates.

USER MANUAL nüvi 300 GARMIN

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February 2007 Part Number 190-00627-91 Rev. C Printed in Taiwan

nüvi® 300/350

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WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

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 the Important Safety and Product Information guide for more details.

Mounting Your nüvi

For a tight grip, clean and dry your windshield before mounting the suction cup.

1. Plug the power cable into the back of the cradle.
2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.
3. Place the suction cup on the windshield.
4. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield.
5. Flip up the GPS antenna, and then fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.
6. Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place.
7. Plug the power cable into a power receptacle in your vehicle. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle is running.

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WARNING: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage and risk of fire due to high temperatures, remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box. For more information, see www.garmin.com/safety.

Charging Your nüvi

• Connect the nüvi to the mount, and start your vehicle.
• Connect the USB cable to the nüvi and your computer.
• Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet and the mini-USB connector on the side of the nüvi. The AC adapter is included with the nüvi 350 only.

Turning On the nüvi

Press and hold the Power button on the top of the unit to turn it on. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your nüvi; you only have to do this once. To turn your nüvi off, press and hold the Power button.

Acquiring Satellites

Before the nüvi can find your current location and navigate a route, you must do the following:

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

Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. The _ears indicate satellite strength.

More Information

Download the English owner's manual from www.garmin.com/products/nuvi. Click the Manuals link, and then click Download.

nüvi 350 users: You can access a PDF file of the owner's manual on the nüvi's internal memory. See page 7 for more information.

Finding Your Destination

1. From the Menu page, touch Where to.

1. Select a category, and a sub-category, if necessary. Touch and to more choices.
2. Select a destination.
3. Touch Go.
4. Enjoy the route!

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. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route and provides new route instructions.

Adding a Stop to the Route

You can add a stop to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination. Note: You can add only one stop to your route.

1. While navigating a route, go to the Menu page, and touch Where to.
2. Search for the extra stop.
3. Touch Go.
4. Touch Yes to add this stop before your destination. Or, touch No to make this your new final destination.

Taking a Detour

When navigating a route, touch Menu > Detour.

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

Stopping the Route

When navigating a route, touch Menu > Stop.

Viewing the Map Page

From the Menu page, touch View map to open the Map page. The position icon 📋 shows your current location. Touch buttons on the Map page to see additional information.

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    A["74th St to Ward Pky"] -->|Touch the directions bar to open the Current Route page.| B["Menu"]
    A -->|Touch to zoom out.| C["Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Information page."]
    A -->|Touch to zoom in.| D["Turn In to open the Next Turn page."]
    A -->|Touch Menu to open the Menu page.| E["Stop"]
    A -->|Touch to exit| F["Return Path"]

Finding an Address

1. From the Menu page, touch Where to >Address.
2. Select the country (if necessary) and the state/region.
3. Select or enter the city/postal code.
4. Type the address number. Touch Done.
5. Type the street name until a list of streets appears, or touch Done.
6. Select the street.
7. Select a city, if necessary.
8. Select the address. Touch Go.

Saving Your Current Location

1. From the Menu page, touch Where to.
2. Touch My Locations > My Current Location.
3. Touch Save > Yes.

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 My Locations > Favorites.

Finding Saved Places

1. From the Menu page, touch Where to.
2. Touch My Locations > Favorites.

Setting a Home Location

1. Touch Where to > My Locations.
2. Touch Set Home.
3. Select an option to find and set your home location.

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

Adjusting the Volume and Brightness

To access the Quick Settings, quickly press and release the Power button. Move the sliders to adjust the volume and brightness. You can also touch on the Menu page to adjust the levels.

Touch Lock to prevent accidental screen taps. To unlock the screen, press the Power button and touch Unlock.

Loading Files on Your nüvi

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.

Your nüvi internal memory and SD card appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows® computers, and as mounted volumes on Mac® computers. Copy and paste files from your computer into the nüvi drives/volumes. When you are finished transferring files, click the Eject icon in your system tray on Windows computers, or drag the volume icon to the Trash on Mac computers. Unplug your nüvi.

Listening to MP3 Files

From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > MP3 Player > Browse. Select a category. To play the entire category, touch Play All. To play one song, touch the title.

NOTE: The nüvi supports MP3 and M3U file; it does not support iTunes® M4A/M4P files.

Playing Audible Books

From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Audible Book Player > Browse. Select a category and a book.

Controlling Music and Books

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

Traffic Information with an FM TMC Traffic Receiver

To access FM TMC traffic data, connect a GTM traffic receiver to the mini-USB connector on the side of the nüvi. For more information about Garmin FM traffic receivers, visit www.garmin.com/traffic.

Viewing Traffic Incidents

From the Menu page, touch to display traffic incidents in your area.

Avoiding Traffic

The Map page displays △ when there is a traffic incident on your current route or on the road on which you are traveling. To avoid a traffic incident, touch △, select a traffic incident, and touch Avoid.

Resetting Your nüvi

If your nüvi locks up (freezes up), turn off the nüvi and then back on. If this does not help, reset your nüvi:

1. Unplug the power and USB cables to remove external power.
2. Raise the antenna.
3. Press the Reset button for about 3 seconds.
4. Connect the nüvi to a power source using the power cable. The nüvi should automatically turn back on and operate normally.

Garmin ^® and nüvi ^® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.

Windows ^® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac ^® and iTunes ^® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.

© 2005–2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

Garmin International, Inc.

1200 East 151 ^st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

Liberty House, Houndown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK

Garmin Corporation

No. 68, Jangshu 2 ^nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan

www.garmin.com

Part Number 190-00627-91 Rev. C