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    owner’ s manual nüvi ® 200 and 200W Series for use with these nüvi models: 200, 200W , 250, 250W , 260, 260W , 270[...]

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    © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA T el. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK T el. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual i Introduction 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 sho[...]

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    ii nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Introduction Introduction .......................... i Manual Conventions .................... i nüvi ® T ips and Shortcuts .............. i myGarmin ™ ................................. i Caring for Y our nüvi .................. iv Getting Started .................... 1 Step 1: Mount Y our nüvi .[...]

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

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    iv nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Introduction Caring for Y our nüvi Y our nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. T o minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high- vibration environments. C[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started See the product documentation in the product box for product warnings and other important information. RESET Ì Ï 02 17 W 000000 N9 CAN 310 Designed in USA Made in T aiwan 255w BLK Reset button. See page 26 . Speaker Mini-USB connector Memory card slot (equipped for eith[...]

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    2 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Getting Started W ARNING : This product contains a lithium-ion battery . T o 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: Mo[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 3 Getting Started Step 2: Congure Y our nüvi T o turn your nüvi on, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the on-screen instructions. T o 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 y[...]

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    4 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Getting Started Finding Y our Y our 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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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 5 Getting Started Adding a Stop Y ou can add a stop (called a V ia Point) to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the V ia Point and then to your nal destination. 1. With a route active, touch Menu > Where to? . 2. Search for the extra stop. 3. T ouch Go! . 4. T ouch Add as Via Point to add[...]

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    6 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Where to? Where to? The Where to? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. T o learn how to perform a simple search, see page 4 . Go! Page Options ➊ ➋ ➌ ➊ T ouch to start navigating the route. ➋ T ouch to view this location and surrounding areas on the ma[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 7 Where to? NOTE: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your nüvi, the button names can change and some steps could be ordered differently . Setting a Home Location Set your home location for the place you return to most often. 1. T o set your home location, touch Where to? > ( Favorites >[...]

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    8 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Where to? Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to enter it. T ouch to add a space. T ouch to delete a character . T ouch and hold to erase the entire entry . T ouch Mode to select the keyboard language mode. T ouch 123 to enter numbers and special cha[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 9 Where to? Favorites vorites Y ou can save places in your Favorites so you can quickly nd them and create routes to them. Y our home location is also stored in Favorites . Saving Y our Current Location From the Map page, touch . Saving Places Y ou Find 1. From the Go! page, touch Save . 2. T ouch OK .[...]

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    10 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Where to? Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. T ouch Where to? > Br owse Map . Tips for Browsing the Map T ouch the map, and drag to view different parts of the map. T ouch and to zoom in and out. T ouch any object on the map. An arrow appears po[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 1 1 Where to? Searching Near Near Another Location 1. T ouch Where to? > Near… . 2. Select an option: Where I Am Now —search near your current location. A Different City —search near the city you enter . My Current Route — search along your active route. My Destination —search near your curre[...]

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    12 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Using the Map Using the Map Y our route is marked with a magenta line. 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. A checkered ag marks your destination. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalc[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 13 Using the Map T rip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. T o view the trip computer , touch the Speed eld on the map. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Re[...]

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    14 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Managing Files Managing Files Y ou can store les, such as JPEG image les, in the internal memory on the nüvi or on a memory card. NOTE: The nüvi is not compatible with W indows ® 95, 98, Me, or W indows NT ® . It is also not compatible with Mac ® OS 10.3 and earlier . This is a common limita[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 15 Managing Files NOTE: Some operating systems or computers with multiple network drives can not display the nüvi drives. See your operating system Help le to learn how to map the drives. Step 3: T ransfer Files to Y our nüvi Copy and paste les from your computer into the nüvi drives/ volumes. 1.[...]

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    16 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Using the T ools Using the T ools The T ools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. From the Menu page, touch T ools (or ) to access the T ools menu. Settings For information about the settings, see pages 20–24 . Help T ouch Help to get information about using your nüvi[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 17 Using the T ools Calculator 1. T ouch T ools > Calculator . 2. Enter the rst number of your calculation. 3. T ouch an operator ( ÷ , × , - , or + ). 4. Enter the second number of your calculation. T ouch . to add a decimal. T ouch ± to make the number negative or positive. T ouch % to make the[...]

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    18 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Using the T ools Updating Conversion Rates The nüvi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates. 1. T ouch T ools > Currency Converter > Update . 2. T ouch the rate you want to update. 3. T ouch to erase the current rate. Enter [...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 19 Using the T ools World Clock 1. T ouch T ools > World Clock . 2. T o change a city listed, touch the city . 3. Select a new time zone (or city). T ouch OK when done. 4. T ouch World Map to view a map. 5. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. T ouch World Clock to view the clocks again, or Ba[...]

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    20 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Customizing the nüvi Customizing the nüvi 1. T ouch T ools > Settings . 2. T ouch the setting you want to change. 3. T ouch the button next to the setting name to change it. Changing the System Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > System . GPS Simulator —turn on the simulator to turn off th[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 21 Customizing the nüvi Adjusting the Display Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > Display . Color Mode —select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two. Screen Shot —turn on Screen Shot mode. T ouch to take a screen shot. T[...]

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    22 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Customizing the nüvi Updating the Time Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > Time . Time Format —select a 12-hour , 24-hour , or UTC time format. Time Zone —select a time zone or nearby city from the list. Daylight Saving —set to On , Off , or Auto , if it is available. Restore —restore th[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 23 Customizing the nüvi Changing Security Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > Security . Garmin Lock —turn on Garmin Lock ™ to lock your nüvi. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page 25 . Safe Mode —turn safe mode on or off. When your vehicle is movin[...]

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    24 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Customizing the nüvi V ehicle —touch Change to change the icon used to display your position on the map. T ouch the icon you want to use, and then touch OK . Download additional vehicle icons at www .garmin.com/vehicles . Map Info —view the maps and the version of each map loaded on your nüvi. T [...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 25 Appendix Appendix A voiding Theft T o avoid theft, remove the unit 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 product at http://my .garmin.com . Use the Garmin Lock feature. • • ?[...]

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    26 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. Y ou must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. Calibrating the Screen If the touch screen is not responding properly , calibrate the touch screen. 1. Turn of [...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 27 Appendix Updating the Software 1. Go to www .garmin.com /products/webupdater , and download WebUpdater to your computer . 2. Connect the nüvi to your computer using the mini-USB cable. 3. Run WebUpdater , and follow the on-screen instructions. After conrming that you want to perform an update, W eb[...]

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    28 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Battery Information T o maximize the lifetime of the battery , do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. The battery icon in the corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the nüvi battery . T o increase the accuracy of the battery gauge,[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 29 Appendix Changing the Fuse  CAUTION: When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper place. If your unit will not charge in your vehicle, you might need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter . 1. Unscrew the black, ro[...]

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    30 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Mounting on Y our Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations.  CAUTION: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difcult to remove after it is installed. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing t[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 31 Appendix drive or memory card drive. Refer to the MapSource Help le for more information. About GPS Satellite Signals Y our nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in order to navigate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, your nüvi [...]

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    32 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix T o view your Custom POIs, touch Where to? > Extras > Custom POIs . T o change the proximity alert settings, touch T ools > Settings > Proximity Points > Pr oximity Alerts . T o delete the Custom POIs from your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your computer . Open the Garmin poi fo[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 33 Appendix Garmin T ravel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin T ravel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. T o purchase an accessory , go to http://buy .garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer . T o use the travel guide, insert the memory card in[...]

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    34 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Specications nüvi 200 Series Physical size W × H × D: 3.8 × 2.8 × 0.8 in. (97 × 71 × 20 mm) W eight: 5.2 oz. (147.42 g) Display: 3.5" diagonal, 320 × 240 pixels; 64K colors; bright QVGA TFT landscape display; white backlight; touch screen Case : Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating [...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 35 Appendix nüvi 200W Series Physical size W × H × D: 4.8 × 2.9 × 0.8 in. (122 × 74 × 20 mm) W eight: 6.1 oz. (172.9 g) Display: 4.3" diagonal, 480 × 272 pixels; 64K colors; bright WQVGA TFT landscape display; white backlight; touch screen Case : Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating temperature ra[...]

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    36 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Declaration of Conformity Hereby , Garmin declares that this nüvi product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. T o view the full Declaration of Conformity , go to the W eb site for your Garmin product at www .garmin.com. Softwa[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 37 Appendix T roubleshooting Problem/Question Solution/Answer My nüvi never gets satellite signals. T ake your nüvi out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. Clean the suction cup and windshield w[...]

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    38 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Appendix Problem/Question Solution/Answer My battery gauge does not seem accurate. Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle). The touch screen is not responding to my touches. Calibrate the touch screen as described on page 26 . How do I know my nüv[...]

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    nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 39 Appendix Problem/Question Solution/Answer How can I nd restaurants near the hotel I will be staying at in the future? 1. T ouch Where T o? > Near > A Different City (and enter your vacation destination). 2. Find the hotel, and touch Go! . 3. T ouch Menu > Where T o? > Near > My Destin[...]

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    Index 40 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 23 A accessories 31, 32 additional maps 30 addresses 6 alarm clock 33 alerts safety camera 32 anti-theft feature 23, 25 audio version 20 avoiding road types 21 theft 25 B background color 21 battery 28, 37 status 3 battery information 28 bicycle navigation 20 brigh[...]

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    Index nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 41 by name 7 near another location 1 1 recent selections 8 saved places (Favorites) 9 fuse, changing 29 G Garmin Lock 23, 25 Garmin T ravel Guide 33 geocaching 10 Go! page options 6 go home 7 GPS about GPS 3, 31 off/on 20 H Help 16 home setting a location 7 J JPEG image les 14 K keyboard 8 langua[...]

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    Index 42 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual mounting 2, 30 protecting iv resetting 26 O off road, routing 1 1, 21 on-screen keyboard 8 on-unit Help 16 output, audio 5 P pedestrian navigation mode 1 1, 20 PIN Garmin Lock 25 points of interest 7 custom 31 POI loader 14 position icon 24 proximity alerts 24 proximity points alerts 24 settings [...]

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    Index nüvi 200 and 200W series owner ’s manual 43 T text language 22 time settings 22 time zone 22 tools 16–19 touch screen calibrating 26, 38 cleaning iv settings 21 T rack Up 23 transferring les 15 trip computer 13 trip data, reset 13 troubleshooting 37 turn-by-turn directions 13 turn list 13 U unit ID 20 units, convert 18 updating maps 3[...]

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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 . © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshir[...]