Garmin Nuvi 250W User manual

owner’s manual

nüvi

200 and 200W Series

for use with these nüvi models:

200, 200W, 250, 250W, 260, 260W, 270

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

9RB 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

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October 2008 Part Number 190-00752-10 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual i

Introduction

Manual Conventions

When you are instructed to “touch”

something, use your nger 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.

On some nüvi units, some buttons

are not labeled. For example, your

nüvi might have a button, but

this manual will use the word Tools.

Software on your nüvi could

differ from the screen shots and

instructions in this manual.

nüvi®Tips and

Shortcuts

To quickly return to the Menu

page, touch and hold Back.

Touch and to see

more choices. Touch and hold

these buttons to scroll faster.

myGarmin™

Go to http://my.garmin.com to access

the latest services for your Garmin

products:

Subscribe to online services for

safety camera information (see

page 32).

Unlock optional maps.

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ii nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual

Introduction

Introduction.......................... i

Manual Conventions....................i

nüvi®Tips and Shortcuts..............i

myGarmin™.................................i

Caring for Your nüvi ..................iv

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

Step 1: Mount Your nüvi ............ 2

Step 2: Congure Your nüvi....... 3

Step 3: Acquire Satellites........... 3

Step 4: Use Your nüvi................ 3

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

Adding a Stop............................ 5

Taking a Detour ......................... 5

Stopping the Route.................... 5

Adjusting the Volume................. 5

Locking the Screen.................... 5

Where to?............................ 6

Go! Page Options...................... 6

Finding an Address.................... 6

Setting a Home Location ........... 7

Finding a Place by Spelling the

Name ..................................... 7

Finding Recently Found

Places ..................................... 8

Favorites.................................... 9

Finding a Place Using

the Map ................................. 10

Entering Coordinates............... 10

Searching Near Another

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

Navigating Off Road .................11

Walking to a Destination...........11

Using the Map................... 12

Trip Computer.......................... 13

Turn List................................... 13

Next Turn ................................. 13

Managing Files.................. 14

Supported File Types............... 14

Loading Files ........................... 14

Deleting Files .......................... 15

Using the Tools................. 16

Settings.................................... 16

Help ......................................... 16

nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual iii

Introduction

Picture Viewer ......................... 16

Calculator ............................... 17

Currency Converter ................. 17

Unit Converter ........................ 18

World Clock ............................ 19

Customizing the nüvi ....... 20

Changing the System

Settings ................................. 20

Adjusting the Display

Settings ................................. 21

Changing the Navigation

Settings ................................. 21

Updating the Time Settings ..... 22

Setting the Languages............. 22

Changing Security Settings ..... 23

Changing the Map Settings ..... 23

Changing the Proximity Points

Settings ................................. 24

Restoring All Settings .............. 24

Appendix ........................... 25

Avoiding Theft.......................... 25

Locking Your nüvi .................... 25

Calibrating the Screen............. 26

Resetting Your nüvi.................. 26

Updating the Software............. 27

Clearing User Data.................. 27

Battery Information ................. 28

Charging Your nüvi .................. 28

Changing the Fuse .................. 29

Removing the nüvi and

Mount .................................... 29

Mounting on Your

Dashboard ............................ 30

Additional Maps ....................... 30

About GPS Satellite Signals.... 31

Extras and Optional

Accessories........................... 31

Garmin Travel Guide ............... 33

Contact Garmin ....................... 33

Specications .......................... 34

Declaration of Conformity........ 36

Software License Agreement... 36

Troubleshooting ...................... 37

Index .................................. 40

iv nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual

Introduction

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 outer casing

of the unit (not the touch screen)

using a cloth dampened with a mild

detergent solution, and then wipe

it 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.

Although 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 because damage

might result.

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nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual 1

Getting Started

See the product documentation in the product box for product warnings and other

important information.

RESET

Ì Ï 02

000000

CAN 310

Designed in USA

Made in Taiwan

255w

BLK

Reset button. See page 26.

Speaker

Mini-USB connector

Memory card

slot (equipped

for either an

™

card or a

microSD

™

card)

Power key:

Slide to the left to turn the nüvi on/off;

slide to the right to lock the screen.

Button Locations

The nüvi 200W series unit is shown in the image above. The nüvi 200 series

units have the Power key on the right. The nüvi 200W series units have the

Power key on the left.

The nüvi 200 series units may have the Reset button on the left, if present. The

nüvi 200W series units may have the Reset button on the right, if present. See

page 26 for more information about resetting your nüvi.

2 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual

Getting Started

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.

Before mounting the nüvi, see the product documentation for information about laws pertaining

to windshield mounting.

Step 1: Mount Your nüvi

1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nüvi.

2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.

3. Remove the clear plastic from the suction

cup. Clean and dry your windshield and the

suction cup with a lint-free cloth. Press the

suction cup rmly on the windshield.

4. Flip the lever back toward the windshield.

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

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

7. 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.

Lever

Suction cup mount

Cradle

Lever

Suction cup mount

Cradle

Vehicle power

cable

Vehicle power

cable

nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual 3

Getting Started

Step 2: Congure Your

nüvi

To turn your nüvi on, slide the

Power key to the left. Follow the

on-screen instructions. To turn your

nüvi off, slide the Power key to

the left.

Step 3: Acquire

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. Now you

can select a destination and navigate

to it.

Step 4: Use Your nüvi

NOTE: Software on your nüvi

could differ from the screen

shots in this manual.

➊ ➋ ➌

➍ ➎

➏ ➐

➊

GPS satellite strength

➋

Battery status

➌

Current time. Touch to change

time settings.

➍

Touch to nd a destination.

➎

Touch to view the map.

➏

Touch to use the tools such as

settings and Help.

➐

Touch to adjust the volume.

4 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner’s manual

Getting Started

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.

1. Touch Where to?.

2. Select a category.

3. Select a subcategory.

4. Select a destination.

5. Touch Go!.

TIP: Touch and to

see more choices.

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