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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual a nüvi ® 2405/2505 series owner ’s manual January 2012 190-01355-00_0C Printed in T aiwan[...]

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    © 201 1 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of su[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual i T able of Contents Getting Started ����������������������������������������� 1 Connecting the Device to V ehicle Power ........... 1 About myDashboard .......................................... 2 About Sleep Mode .............[...]

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    ii nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Using In-Call Options ...................................... 33 Saving a Home Phone Number ....................... 34 Using the Apps �������������������������������������� 34 Using Help .............................................[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual iii Bluetooth Settings ........................................... 60 T rafc Settings ................................................. 61 Units and T ime Settings................................... 62 Language and Keyboard Settings ................... 62 Proximity Alerts Settings .........................[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 1 Getting Started  W ARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 1 Connect the device to vehicle power ( page 1 ). 2 Mount the device ( page 1 ). 3 Register the device ( page 3 ). 4 Check for updates. • Software up[...]

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    2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual ➊ ➋ ➍ ➌ ➎ 6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 7 If necessary , connect the external antenna to the trafc receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device, check for softwar[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 3 Registering the Device 1 Open myDashboard ( page 2 ). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard ( page 2 ). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. nüMaps Guarantee ™ If you register through myDashboard, your device could be el[...]

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    4 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 2 Select Off . Resetting the Device Y ou can reset your device if it stops functioning. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. About Sleep Mode Use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is not in use. Sleep mode uses very little power , and a battery charge lasts for weeks when your device is in[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 5 About Automatic V olume NOTE : Automatic volume is not available on all models. Y our device can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of background noise. Enabling Automatic V olume 1 Select V olume > > Automatic V olume . 2 Select Enabled . Status Bar Icons The status bar [...]

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    6 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Satellite Signals After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to www .garmin.com/aboutGPS[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 7 Battery Information After the device is connected to power , it begins to charge. in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery . T o increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, you should fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the device until it is fully charg[...]

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    8 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual About Shortcuts Y ou can add shortcuts to the Where T o? menu. A shortcut can point to a location, a category , or a search tool. Adding a Shortcut Icon The Where T o? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons. 1 Select Where T o? > Add Shortcut . 2 Select an item. Removing a Shortcut 1 Select Where T o &[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 9 About Locations The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Y ou can use the Categories function to browse for nearby businesses and attractions. Finding a Location by Category 1 Select Where T o? . 2 Select a category , or select Categories . 3[...]

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    10 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual • T o search for a business by name, enter all or part of the name. • T o search for an address near you, enter the street number and street name. • T o search for an address in another city , enter the street number , street name, city , and state. • T o search for a city , enter the city and stat[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 1 1 This information is sent to Garmin when you connect to Smartphone Link or when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer ( page 35 ). Editing Location Information Y ou can change the address or phone number for a location that appears in the search results. 1 Find a location ( page 8 ). 2 Se[...]

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    12 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 2 If necessary , select > Fuel T ype , select a fuel type, and select Save . 3 Select a fuel station. Finding an Address NOTE : The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where T o? > Address . 2 Enter information as prompted by the on- screen instruct[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 13 Finding a Location Using Coordinates Y ou can nd a location using latitude and longitude coordinates. This method can be helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where T o? > Categories > Coordinates . 2 If necessary , select > Format , select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are [...]

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    14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you selected. 1 Select Where T o? . 2 Select a category , or select Categories . 3 If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list. 4 If necessary , select the appropriate destination. Saving a Home Location Y ou can set your home lo[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 15 Finding Parking Y ou can nd detailed parking information and pricing information. 1 Select Where T o? > Categories > Parking . 2 Select a parking location. Using Photo Navigation Y ou can upload pictures onto your device or memory card that include location information and create routes to the pic[...]

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    16 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Saving Locations Y ou can save locations so you can quickly nd them and create routes to them. Saving a Location 1 Find a location ( page 9 ). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Save . 5 If necessary , enter a name, and select Done . Saving Y our Current Location 1 From the map,[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 17 • T o change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol . 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done . Assigning Categories to a Saved Location Y ou can add custom categories to organize your saved locations. NOTE : Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have save[...]

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    18 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 7 Select Share . Deleting a Saved Location NOTE : Deleted locations cannot be recovered. 1 Select Where T o? > Saved . 2 Select > Delete Saved Places . 3 Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and select Delete . V oice Command About V oice Commands NOTE: V oice Command is not availabl[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 19 V oice Command Tips • Speak in a normal voice directed at the device. • Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the voice recognition. • Speak commands as they appear on the screen. • Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed. • Increase the leng[...]

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    20 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 4 Say the line number . 5 Say Navigate . Finding an Address 1 Say V oice Command . 2 Say Find Address . 3 Speak the entire address. Muting Instructions Y ou can disable the voice prompts for V oice Command without muting the device. 1 Select Apps > V oice Command > . 2 Select Mute Instructions > E[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 21 Navigation Starting a Route 1 Search for a location ( page 8 ). 2 Select a location. 3 Select Go! . 4 If necessary , select an option. • Select Drive . • Select W alk . • Select Public T ransit to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking. NOTE : Y ou must have cityXplorer ™ maps l[...]

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    22 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Following an Automobile Route The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered ag marks your destination. As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. If you depart from the original route, the device recalculate[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 23 • T o view shortcuts for map and navigation features, select . Adding a Point to a Route Before you can add a stop to a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode. 1 While navigating a route, select to return to the main menu. 2 Select Where T o? . 3 Search for the location ( page 9 ). 4 Se[...]

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    24 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual • T o view nearby gas stations, select . • T o view nearby restaurants, select . • T o view nearby lodging, select . • T o view nearby restrooms, select . 4 Select a point of interest. A voiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > A voidances . 2 Select the road features to avoid o[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 25 NOTE : cityXplorer maps are not included with the device. Go to http://my .garmin.com to purchase cityXplorer maps. NOTE : Y ou can change the types of public transit and limit the distance spent walking during a pedestrian route ( page 59 ). Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map See page 22 for more map fun[...]

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    26 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 2 Select the transit type to include in your routes, and select Save . Map Pages Customizing the Map Customizing the Map Layers Y ou can customize which data appear on the map, such as icons for points of interest and road conditions. 1 From the map, select . 2 Select Map Layers . 3 Select which layers you[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 27 • Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions. Changing the T ools on the Map Map tools appear as buttons on the map, which provide quick access to device functions. For example, you can add a button to take a detour , adjust the brightness, or view exit services. Y ou can select up to three tools [...]

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    28 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual The details for the turn appear . If available, an image of the junction appears for junctions on major roadways. Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route, select the navigation bar at the top of the map. 2 Select > Map . Viewing the Next T urn While navigating an autom[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 29 Viewing T rafc Alerts While you navigate an automobile route, a trafc alert may appear in the navigation bar . Select the alert to view more information. Viewing T rip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your trip. TIP : If you make frequent[...]

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    30 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? page to view information about your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location. From the map, select > Where Am I? . Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where Am I? . 2 Select Ho[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 31 Pairing Y our Phone Before you can use hands-free calling, you must pair your device with a compatible mobile phone. Pairing your phone with your device allows your phone and device to recognize each other and connect quickly . 1 Place your phone and your device within 33 ft. (10 m) of each other . 2 On yo[...]

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    32 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual • When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was connected. • Y ou might need to set your mobile phone to connect to the device automatically when it is turned on. Receiving a Call When you receive a call, select an option: • Select Answer . • Select Ignore to ig[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 33 Using the Call History Y our call history is loaded from your phone to the device each time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not support this feature. 1 Select Phone > Call History . 2 Select a category . A list of calls ap[...]

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    34 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Saving a Home Phone Number TIP : After you save a home number , you can edit the home number by editing “Home” in your list of saved locations ( page 16 ). Select Phone > > Set Home Number , enter your phone number , and select Done . Calling Home Before you can call home using the Call Home butt[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 35 Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone Link. Downloading Smartphone Link Smartphone Link supports phones running Android ™ operating system version 2.1 or newer . Download Smartphone Link from the application market on yo[...]

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    36 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Sending a Location from Y our Phone to Y our Device Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on your phone. 1 From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a location (see the owner's manual for your phone). 2 Select Smartphone Link from the application menu. The next time[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 37 symbol and appear only when the device is connected to Smartphone Link. Subscribing to Garmin Live Services Y ou must subscribe to Garmin Live Services using the Smartphone Link app on your phone. 1 Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone ( page 35 ). 2 Select Garmin Live Services . A list of services [...]

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    38 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Setting up the V ehicle Prole The rst time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter vehicle information. 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute ™ . 2 Enter fuel and mileage information. Changing the Fuel Price 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute ™ > At the Pump . 2 Enter the current price of fuel, and selec[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 39 • Select to view detailed scores. About the ecoChallenge Score • Current —displays the score for your current driving activity . • Overall —displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and braking score. • Speed —displays your score for driving your vehicle at the optimal speed for conserv[...]

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    40 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Viewing a Mileage Report Y ou can view saved mileage reports on the device. TIP : Y ou can access mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device drive or volume ( page 56 ). 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute ™ > Mileage Report . 2 Select a report. Resetting ecoRoute Information 1 Select Apps > ecoRo[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 41 Viewing W eather Near a Different City 1 Select Apps > Weather > Current Location . 2 Select an option: • T o view weather for a favorite city , select a city in the list. • T o add a favorite city , select Add City , and enter a city name. Viewing the W eather Radar Y ou can view an animated, co[...]

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    42 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual About Audiobooks The device can play audiobooks from Audible .com. This feature requires a subscription to Audible.com. Go to www .audible.com/garmin to activate a free 30-day trial subscription. Loading Audiobooks onto Y our Device Before you can load audiobooks onto your device, you must subscribe to Aud[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 43 • T o fast forward, hold . • T o rewind, hold . Adding a Bookmark When you play an audiobook, the player automatically resumes the audiobook from the point where you last stopped. Y ou can add a bookmark to mark a certain spot in the audiobook. While playing an audiobook, select > Add Bookmark . Res[...]

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    44 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Planning a T rip Y ou can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with multiple destinations. 1 Select Apps > T rip Planner . 2 Select . 3 Select Select Start Location . 4 Search for a location ( page 9 ). 5 Select Select . 6 T o add additional locations, select . 7 Select Next . 8 Enter a name, [...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 45 Navigating to a Saved T rip 1 Select Apps > T rip Planner . 2 Select a saved trip. 3 Select Go! . 4 If prompted, select a route ( page 21 ). Editing a Saved T rip 1 Select Apps > T rip Planner . 2 Select a saved trip. 3 Select . 4 Select an option: • Select Rename T rip . • Select Edit Destinatio[...]

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    46 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 4 Use the on-screen buttons to adjust the wallpaper . 5 Select Save . Deleting Pictures 1 Select Apps > Picture Viewer . 2 Select a picture. 3 Select > Delete > Y es . Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel history feature ( page 63 ). [...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 47 Finding Parking Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Dynamic Parking service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link ( page 35 ). This feature is not available in all areas. Y ou can nd detailed parking information, in cluding parking availab[...]

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    48 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Setting Currency Conversion Rates Manually Y ou can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most- current rates. 1 Select Apps > Unit Converter . 2 Select the button next to Convert . 3 Select Currency , then select Save . 4 If necessary , select a currency button,[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 49 3 Write down the code and present it when you arrive at the location. Viewing an Offer List Select Apps > Offers to view a list of the offers you have received. Disabling T rafc and Offers T o disable offers, you must disable trafc. 1 Select Settings > T rafc . 2 Select the Live T rafc ch[...]

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    50 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Using a Bilingual Dictionary 1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Bilingual Dictionaries . 2 Select a dictionary . 3 If necessary , select , enter a word, and select Done . 4 Select a word. 5 Select to listen to the translation. T rafc NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 51 T rafc Data When the receiver is within a trafc coverage area, your device will begin displaying trafc information. The trafc receiver and the device may need to be in data range of an FM station transmitting trafc information. 1 Connect the trafc receiver to an external power source. 2 C[...]

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    52 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual About the T rafc Icon When you are receiving trafc information, a trafc icon appears on the map. The trafc icon changes color to indicate the severity of trafc conditions. Color Severity Meaning Green Low Trafc is owing freely . Y ellow Medium Trafc is moving but there is a delay . [...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 53 3 Select an event. Manually Avoiding T rafc on Y our Route 1 From the map, select . 2 Select T rafc On Route . 3 If necessary , use the arrows to view other trafc delays on your route. 4 Select > A void . T aking an Alternate Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select . 2 Select Alter[...]

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    54 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual About T rafc Cameras Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the PhotoLive service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link ( page 35 ). This feature is not available in all areas. T rafc cameras provide live images of trafc conditions on major[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 55 L T This model includes a lifetime trafc subscription and a trafc receiver . LMT This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime ™ subscription, lifetime trafc subscription ( page 67 ), and a trafc receiver . Adding a Subscription Y ou can purchase trafc subscriptions for other regions or countries[...]

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    56 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual File T ypes The device supports the following le types: • JPEG and JPG image les ( page 45 ) • Maps and GPX waypoint les from MapSource ® ( page 68 ) • GPI custom POI les from Garmin POI Loader ( page 69 ) About Memory Cards Y ou can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier , o[...]

  • Page 63

    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 57 3 Select the le. 4 Select Edit > Copy . 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste . The le appears in the list of les in the device memory or on the memory card. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, double-click the eject [...]

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    58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings . 2 Select a setting category . 3 Select the setting to change it. Map and V ehicle Settings Select Settings > Map and V ehicle . • V ehicle —changes the icon to represent your position on the map. Go to www .garmingarage.com for more icons. • Driving Map V[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 59 Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation . • Calculation Mode —sets route preference. • A voidances —sets road features to avoid on a route. • Custom Avoidances —allows you to avoid specic roads or areas. • Advanced Detours —sets the length of a detour . • Limit W alking —[...]

  • Page 66

    60 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Display Settings Select Settings > Display . • Orientation —changes to landscape or portrait mode. • Color Mode —sets a light background ( Day ), a dark background ( Night ), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current location ( Auto [...]

  • Page 67

    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 61 Managing the Bluetooth Device List Y ou can add, disconnect, or delete phones that your device detects while Bluetooth is enabled. 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth > Phone . 2 Select an option: • Select a phone for your device to connect with. • Select to add a phone to the menu. • Select to delet[...]

  • Page 68

    62 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual trafcT rends When the trafcT rends feature is enabled, your device records historic trafc data and uses that data to calculate more-efcient routes. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myGarmin ™ using your computer . NOTE : Different routes may be calculated bas[...]

  • Page 69

    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 63 • Keyboard Layout —sets the keyboard layout. Proximity Alerts Settings Select Settings > Proximity Alerts . • Audio —sets the tone of an alert. • Alerts —alerts you when you approach custom safety cameras. Device Settings Select Settings > Device . • About —displays the software versi[...]

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    64 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Appendix Power Cables Y our device can be powered three ways. • V ehicle power cable • USB cable • AC adapter (optional accessory) Caring for Y our Device NOTICE Avoid dropping your device and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments. Do not expose the device to water . Contact with[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 65 A voiding Theft • Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use. • Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my .garmin .com . Erasing User Data NOTE : This process erases all items you h[...]

  • Page 72

    66 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Changing the Fuse in the V ehicle Power Cable NOTICE When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly . If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to [...]

  • Page 73

    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 67 4 Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk. 5 Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk. 6 Flip the lever down (toward the disk). Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle. 2 Tilt the device forward. Removin[...]

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    68 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Go to www .garmin.com/us/maps/numaps _lifetime for terms and conditions. LM This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription. LMT This model includes a lifetime trafc subscription, nüMaps Lifetime subscription, and a trafc receiver . Purchasing Additional Maps 1 Go to your device product page on [...]

  • Page 75

    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 69 Custom Points of Interest Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated point or if you are traveling faster than a specied speed. Installing a POI Loader Y ou can create or download custom POI lists and install them on your device u[...]

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    70 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual T roubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring satellite signals • V erify the GPS simulator is turned off ( page 59 ). • T ake your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not stay on my windshi[...]

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    nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 71 The device is connected to the computer , but it will not go into mass storage mode. 1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer . 2 T urn off the device. 3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device. The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode. 4 V[...]

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    72 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 27 A accessories 69 adding a stop 23 addresses 12 alerts safety camera 68 audiobook 42 bookmark 43 loading 42 playing 42 automatic volume 5 enabling 5 avoiding public transit types 24 , 25 theft 65 trafc 53 B battery 70 Bluetooth technology 30–76 friendly name 60 pairin[...]

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