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nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual a nüvi ® 2405/2505 series owner ’s manual models: 2405, 2415, 2445, 2455, 2475, 2495, 2515, 2545, 2555, 2565, 2595 October 201 1 190-01355-00_0B Printed in T aiwan[...]

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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 .............[...]

ii nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Saving a Home Phone Number ....................... 34 Using the Apps �������������������������������������� 34 Using Help ....................................................... 34 About ecoRoute ...................................[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual iii Caring for Y our Device ..................................... 57 Erasing User Data ........................................... 58 Changing the Fuse in the V ehicle Power Cable ............................................................... 59 Mounting on Y our Dashboard .......................... 60 Remov[...]

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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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

4 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 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 sleep mode. En[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 &[...]

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[...]

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[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 1 1 This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myGarmin™ using your computer . 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 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Sel[...]

12 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 4 If necessary , select the address. Finding a City Before you can nd a city , you must add the city search tool to the Where T o? menu ( page 8 ). 1 Select Where T o? > Cities . 2 Select Enter Search . 3 Enter a city name, and select . 4 Select a city . Finding an Intersection Before you can nd a[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 13 Finding a Location by Browsing the Map Before you can nd places included in the map data, such as restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the map layer for places along the road ( page 26 ). 1 Select View Map . 2 Select the screen. 3 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search[...]

14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Saving a Home Location Y ou can set your home location for the location you return to most often. 1 Select Where T o? > > Set Home Location . 2 Select Enter My Address , Use My Current Location , or Recently Found . The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved folder ( page 16 ). Going Home Selec[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 15 Using Photo Navigation Y ou can upload pictures onto your device or memory card that include location information and create routes to the pictured locations. 1 Connect your device to your computer ( page 50 ). 2 Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos . 3 Follow the instructions on the Web site to select a[...]

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,[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 17 Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where T o? > Saved . 2 If necessary , select a category . 3 Select a location. 4 Select . 5 Select > Edit . 6 Select an option: • Select Name . • Select Phone Number . • T o assign categories to the Favorite, select Categories . • T o save a photo with the Fa[...]

18 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 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 available on all models, [...]

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[...]

20 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 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 > Enabled . Disabling V oic[...]

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[...]

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[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 23 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 Select Go! . 5 Select Add to Active Route . T aking a Detour While [...]

24 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual • 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 on your routes, and select Save . A voiding [...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 25 NOTE : cityXplorer maps are not included with the device. See 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 53 ). Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map ➋ ➊ • Select ➊ to swit[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

28 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 2 Select a turn. 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 na[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 have 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[...]

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[...]

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 Saved ( 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 button, you must enter a pho[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 35 ecoRoute HD Accessory When connected to the ecoRoute HD accessory , your device can receive real-time vehicle information, such as error messages, RPM, and battery voltage. Y our device includes data read from the vehicle by the ecoRoute HD accessory when calculating ecoRoute data. Go to www .garmin.com/ec[...]

36 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual About the ecoChallenge ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle fuel economy by scoring your driving habits. The higher your ecoChallenge scores, the more fuel you have saved. The ecoChallenge collects data and calculates a score whenever your device is moving and in Automobile mode. Viewing ecoChalleng[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 37 Viewing Fuel Economy Information Y ou can view your fuel consumption, your total fuel cost, and your average fuel economy . 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy . 2 Select a section of the graph to zoom in. Mileage Reports Mileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fuel economy , [...]

38 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[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 39 • 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[...]

40 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, [...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 41 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[...]

42 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 57 ). [...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 43 Converting Units 1 Select Apps > Unit Converter . 2 If necessary , select the button next to Convert , select a measurement category , and select Save . 3 If necessary , select a unit button, select a unit of measurement, and select Save . 4 Select the eld below the unit you want to convert. 5 Enter [...]

44 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Viewing Offers  CAUTION Do not attempt to write down the coupon codes while driving. 1 Select an offer that appears on the screen to search for the nearest location related to that offer . 2 If available, select to view a coupon code. 3 Write down this code and present it when you arrive at the location[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 45 T ranslating Words and Phrases 1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Words and Phrases . 2 Select a category and subcategories. 3 If necessary , select , enter a keyword, and select Done . 4 Select a word or a phrase. 5 Select to listen to the translation. Using the Bilingual Dictionary 1 Select Apps >[...]

46 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Disabling Live T rafc 1 Select Settings . 2 Clear the Live T rafc check box. The device no longer receives live trafc data, but automobile routes still avoid potentially congested areas using trafcT rends, if enabled ( page 55 ). T rafc Data When the receiver is within a trafc coverage ar[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 47 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 . [...]

48 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 3 Select an event. Manually A voiding 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 Alte[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 49 T rafc Subscriptions Subscription Activation Y ou do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM trafc receiver . The subscription activates automatically after your device acquires satellite signals while receiving trafc signals from the pay service provider . Lifetime Subscriptio[...]

50 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Data Management Y ou can store les, such as JPEG image les, on your device. The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. NOTE : The device is not compatible with Windows ® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT ® , and Mac ® OS 10.3 and earlier . File T ypes The device supports the following [...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 51 NOTE : Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives. See your operating system help le to learn how to map the drives. 2 On your computer , open the le browser. 3 Select the le. 4 Select Edit > Copy . 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit >[...]

52 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 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 View —sets the perspective on the map. • Pedestrian Map View —sets the perspective on the map. • Map [...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 53 • Limit W alking —controls the maximum walking distance included in a pedestrian route. • Public T ransit —enables or disables transit types. • Safe Mode —disables all functions that require signicant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • GPS Simulator —stops[...]

54 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual • Display Timeout —sets the amount of idle time before your device enters sleep mode. • Screenshot —allows you to take a picture of the device screen. Screenshots are saved in the screenshot folder of the device storage. Capturing Screenshots 1 Select Settings > Display > Screenshot > Enab[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 55 Disabling Bluetooth 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth . 2 Select Bluetooth . T rafc Settings Select Settings > T rafc . • T rafc —enables trafc and offers. • Subscriptions —lists current trafc subscriptions. • trafcT rends ™ Purchasing T rafc Subscriptions Y ou can purcha[...]

56 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Units and Time Settings Select Settings > Units and Time . • Current Time —sets the device time. • Units —sets the unit of measure used for distances. • Time Format —allows you to select a 12-hour , 24-hour, or UTC display time. Language and Keyboard Settings Select Settings > Language . [...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 57 • Keep T ravel History —allows the device to record information for the, Where I’ve Been ( page 42 ), and T rip Log ( page 26 ) features. • Clear T ravel History Restoring Settings Y ou can restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory defaults. 1 Select Settings . 2 If necessary , [...]

58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. Cleaning the Outer Casing NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. 1 Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 [...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 59 All original settings are restored. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from extreme temperatures. • Put the device in sleep mode ( page 4 ). • Decrease the screen brightness ( page 4 ). • Do not leave your device in direct sunlight. • Decrease the volume ( page 4 ). • Disable of[...]

60 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual NOTE : The required fuse for your cable is listed after "output" on the back of the vehicle power adapter . 4 Place the silver tip in the end piece. 5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable. Mounting on Y our Dashboard NOTICE The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difcult [...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 61 Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you. 2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you. Updating Maps Y ou can update the maps on your device. For more information, go to www .garmin.com /mapupdates , and select Map Update User Guide . About n?[...]

62 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 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. Y our nüvi alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are driving too fast. The dat[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 63 T roubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring satellite signals • V erify the GPS simulator is turned off ( page 52 ). • From the main menu, select Settings > System > GPS Simulator . • T ake your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain st[...]

64 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 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[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 65 Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 27 A accessories 62 adding a stop 23 addresses 11 alerts safety camera 62 audiobook 38 bookmark 39 loading 38 playing 38 automatic volume 5 enabling 5 avoiding public transit types 24 , 25 theft 58 trafc 48 B battery 63 Bluetooth technology 30–70 friendly name 54 pairin[...]

66 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual E ecoRoute 34–37 calibrate fuel economy 35 ecoChallenge score 36 fuel economy information 37 mileage report 37 vehicle prole 34 editing change categories 17 change map symbol 17 destinations 41 home location 14 saved locations 17 saved trip 41 extras 62 F feedback on POI's 10 les deleting 51 s[...]

nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual 67 memory card 50 mileage report 37 mounting the device on dashboard 60 on windshield 63 removing from mount 60 mute phone call 33 myDashboard 2 myTrends enabling 57 N navigation 22 off road 24 pedestrian 24 photo 15 nearby services 30 next turn 28 nüMaps Lifetime 61 O offers 43 disabling 44 viewing 44 off-r[...]

68 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner’s Manual school zone database 62 screen brightness 53 screenshots 54 settings 51–70 software version 56 speech recognition 18 storing the device 57 system settings 52 T text language 56 time settings 56 tools 34–39 Track Up 26 trafc 45–70 activating a subscription 49 adding trafc subscriptions 55 icons [...]

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