Garmin GTM 12 TMC manual

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    The Garmin ® GTM ™ 12 FM TMC T raffic Receiver receives T raffic Message Channel (TMC) information broadcast over the FM radio data system. When a traffic message is received, your Garmin GPS device displays the incident on the map and can change your route to avoid the traffic incident. For coverage areas, refer to the Garmin W eb site at w[...]

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    Connecting Y our GTM 12 1. Connect your Garmin GPS device to external power. 2. Connect the mini-USB plug on the GTM 12 to the mini-USB connector on your Garmin GPS device. Antenna: route on windshield using the suction cups Mini-USB plug: connect to the mini-USB connector on your Garmin GPS device 3. Use the suction cups to position the antenna on[...]

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    Traffic Symbols United States Meaning Int ernati onal Road Condition Road Construction Congestion Accident Incident Information Changing the Traffic Settings Some Garmin GPS devices allow you to change the T raffic settings. The settings are often found near other software settings. For example, from the Menu page, touch Settings > T raffic [...]

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    Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our W eb site at www .garmin.com/registration/. Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the product packaging) in case your GTM 12 needs service. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy , in a safe place. Ser [...]