Garmin Nuvi 1200 User manual

nüvi®1200/1300/1400 series

owner’s manual

for use with these nüvi models:

1200, 1210, 1240, 1250, 1260

1300, 1310, 1340, 1350, 1370, 1390

1410, 1490

Garmin International, Inc.

1200 East 151st Street,

Olathe, Kansas 66062,

USA

Tel. (913) 397.8200 or

(800) 800.1020

Fax (913) 397.8282

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

Liberty House

Hounsdown Business Park,

Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK

Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK)

0808 2380000 (within the UK)

Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251

Garmin Corporation

No. 68

Jangshu 2nd Road,

Shijr, Taipei County,

Taiwan

Tel. 886/2.2642.9199

Fax 886/2.2642.9099

April 2009 Part Number 190-01041-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

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nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual i

Table of Contents

nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series

Models ................................ iv

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

Looking at Your nüvi .................. 1

Using the Main Menu................. 1

Setting Up Your nüvi.................. 2

Using the Power Button............. 4

Adjusting the Volume................. 4

Navigating the Screens ............. 4

Finding Your Destination............ 4

Navigating in Pedestrian

Usage Mode............................ 6

Adding a Stop............................ 7

Changing Destinations .............. 7

Taking a Detour ......................... 7

Stopping the Route.................... 7

Where To? ........................... 8

Finding an Address.................... 8

Setting a Home Location ........... 8

Using the Go! Page ................... 9

Providing Feedback on

Points of Interest ................... 10

Finding a Place by Spelling

the Name ............................. 10

Searching Near Another

Location .................................11

Finding Recently Found

Places ................................... 12

Finding a Place Using the

Map ....................................... 13

Entering Coordinates............... 14

Using Photo Navigation........... 14

Using the Map Pages ....... 15

Viewing the Trip Computer ..... 16

Viewing the Turn List .............. 16

Viewing the Next Turn Page.... 17

Viewing the Junction View

Page...................................... 17

Using the Pedestrian Map

Page...................................... 18

ii nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Making Hands-Free Phone

Calls................................... 19

Pairing Your Phone.................. 19

Receiving a Call ...................... 20

In a Call .................................. 21

Accessing the Phone Menu..... 21

Managing Files.................. 24

Supported File Types............... 24

Connecting Your nüvi to Your

Computer .............................. 24

Transferring Files .................... 25

Deleting Files .......................... 25

Using the Tools................. 26

Accessing the Settings ............ 26

Using the Where Am I?

Page...................................... 26

Accessing Help........................ 26

Using MSN® Direct................... 26

Using the Picture Viewer ......... 27

Accessing My Data.................. 28

Using the World Clock ............ 28

Using the Calculator ................ 28

Using the Unit Converter ........ 28

Using ecoRoute™..................... 29

Resetting ecoRoute Data ........ 32

Viewing Offers ......................... 33

Using Trafc...................... 34

Understanding FM TMC

Trafc .................................... 34

Understanding MSN®Direct

Trafc .................................... 35

Adding or Renewing Trafc

Subscriptions ........................ 35

Receiving Trafc Information ... 35

Trafc in Your Area .................. 36

Trafc on Your Route............... 36

Viewing the Trafc Map ........... 37

Viewing Trafc Delays ............. 37

Viewing Offers ......................... 37

Customizing the nüvi ....... 38

Changing the System

Settings ................................. 38

Changing the Navigation

Settings ................................. 39

nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual iii

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Adjusting the Display

Settings ................................. 39

Updating the Time Settings ..... 40

Setting the Languages............. 40

Changing the Map Settings ..... 41

Changing Security Settings ..... 41

Setting the Bluetooth

Technology Options .............. 42

Changing the Proximity Points

Settings ................................. 43

Viewing Trafc Subscription

Information ............................ 43

Restoring All Settings .............. 44

Appendix ........................... 45

Caring for Your nüvi ................ 45

Locking Your nüvi .................... 46

Calibrating the Screen............. 47

Updating the Software............. 47

Clearing User Data.................. 47

Battery Information ................. 47

Charging Your nüvi .................. 48

Changing the Fuse .................. 48

Removing the nüvi and

Mount .................................... 48

Mounting on Your

Dashboard ............................ 49

nüMaps Guarantee™................ 49

Additional Maps ....................... 50

About GPS Satellite Signals.... 50

Extras and Optional

Accessories........................... 50

Garmin Travel Guide ............... 52

Contact Garmin ....................... 52

Registering Your nüvi............... 52

Specications .......................... 53

Declaration of Conformity........ 56

Software License Agreement... 56

Troubleshooting ...................... 57

Index .................................. 60

iv nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual

nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Models

Bluetooth®Lane Assist Junction

View

Speed Limits

on Map page

1200

1210 ✓ ✓

1240 ✓

1250 ✓

1260 ✓ ✓

1300 Europe only Europe only

1310 ✓Europe only ✓

1340 Europe only ✓

1350 ✓ ✓

1370 ✓ ✓ ✓

1390 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

1410 ✓ ✓

1490 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

NOTE: Go to www.garmin.com or see the packaging contents on your product

box for more information.

nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual 1

Getting Started

Looking at Your nüvi

Mini-USB connector

Speaker

microSD

™

card slot

Power button:

Press to turn the nüvi on and off.

Microphone

NOTE: Depending on your nüvi

model, some images and screen

shots could look different.

Using the Main Menu

➊➋➌ ➍ ➎

➏➐

➑➒➓

➊

GPS satellite strength.

➋

Bluetooth technology status.

➌

Touch to select a usage mode.

➍

Current time. Touch to change

time settings.

➎

Battery status.

➏

 Touchtondadestination.

➐

Touch to view the map.

➑

Touch to make a call when

connected to a compatible

mobile phone on some models.

➒

Touch to adjust the volume.

➓

Touch to use the tools such as

settings and Help.

2 nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual

Getting Started

Setting Up Your nüvi

Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information

about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.

Mounting Your nüvi

1. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on the

windshield.

2. Flip the lever back toward the windshield.

3. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.

4. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of

your nüvi.

5. 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 the vehicle is running. Follow the on-screen instructions.

6. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.

7. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place.

8. If you are using a trafc receiver in Europe,

connect the external antenna to the trafc

receiver and secure it to the windshield using

the suction cups. (Trafc receivers are included

in some nüvi packages. See page iv.)

WARNING: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the

vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight.

Suction cup mount

Cradle

Suction cup mount

Cradle

Vehicle power

cable

Vehicle power

cable

nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual 3

Getting Started

Acquiring Satellites

1. Go outdoors to an open area,

away from tall buildings and trees.

2. Turn on your nüvi.

Acquiring satellite signals can take a

few minutes. The bars indicate

satellite strength. When at least one

of the bars is green, your nüvi has

acquired satellite signals.

Selecting a Usage Mode

Automobile

Pedestrian

Bicycle

Your nüvi offers several usage

modes for navigation methods.

Routing is calculated differently

based on your usage mode. For

example, in Pedestrian usage mode

with cityXplorer™maps loaded, your

nüvi calculates a route that uses a

combination of public transit options,

such as riding a bus or subway, and

walking. cityXplorer maps are not

included with your nüvi. See

www.garmin.com to purchase

cityXplorer maps.

To change your usage mode:

1. From the Main menu, touch the

usage mode icon on the upper-

left corner.

2. Select a mode, and touch OK.

3. Touch Yes, and follow the

on-screen instructions to

congure your settings.

Navigating Off Road

If you are not following roadways

as you navigate, use Off Road

mode. Touch Tools > Settings >

Navigation > Route Preference >

Off Road > OK.

4 nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s Manual

Getting Started

Using the Power Button

Press and quickly release the Power

button to view additional options:

Touch and to adjust the

screen brightness.

Touch Lock Screen to prevent

accidental screen touches.

Touch Power Off to turn off your

nüvi. You can also turn off the

nüvi by holding the power button

for approximately three seconds.

Resetting Your nüvi

If your nüvi stops functioning, reset

your nüvi by pressing and holding

the Power button.

Adjusting the Volume

From the Main menu, touch Volume.

Touch and to adjust the

volume. Touch the box next to Mute

to mute all audio.

•

Navigating the Screens

To quickly return to the Main

menu, touch and hold .

Touch and to see more

choices. Touch and hold to scroll

faster.

Finding YourYour Destination

The Where To? menu provides

several different categories for you

to use when searching for addresses,

cities, and other locations. The

detailed maps loaded in your nüvi

contain millions of points of interest,

such as restaurants, hotels, and auto

services.

•

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