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    nüvi ® 1690 quick start manual 01 102291[...]

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    2 nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual Looking at Y our nüvi See the Important Safety and Pr oduct Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Mini-USB connector Power button: Press to turn the nüvi on and off. microSD ™ card slot Microphone Using the Main Menu ➊ T ouch to nd a destination. ➋[...]

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    nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 3 Using the Main Menu T oolbar ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➊ ➏ ➐ ➊ GPS signal status. T ouch and hold to view satellite information. ➋ Bluetooth ® technology status. T ouch to change Bluetooth settings. ➌ Usage mode indicator . T ouch to select a usage mode. ➍ Current time. T ouch to change time settings. ➎?[...]

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    4 nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 5. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 6. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 7. T ilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place. Y our unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running. Follow the on-screen instructions. W ARNING[...]

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    nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 5 T o search for a location in a different area, touch Where T o? > Near . Following Y our Route 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. If you depart from the original route, your[...]

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    6 nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual T aking a Detour 1. While navigating a route, touch . 2. T ouch Detour or Recalculate . Using nüLink! Services Y our nüvi comes with a subscription to Garmin nüLink! services, which allow you to receive current information on weather , fuel prices, ight times, and more. For more information on nüLink! services[...]

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    nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 7 Using T rafc NOTE : Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the trafc information. NOTE : Not available in all areas. Y our nüvi can receive trafc information through your nüLink! subscription. Y our device must be receiving a signal from nüLink! services to receive trafc information. The t raf?[...]

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    8 nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual Calling a Number 1. Select Phone > Dial . 2. Enter the number , and touch Dial . 3. T o end a call, touch > End Call . Receiving a Call When you receive a call, the Incoming Call window opens. T ouch Answer to answer the call. T ouch Ignore to ignore the call. Options for Charging Y our nüvi Connect the vehicl[...]

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    nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 9 Resetting Y our nüvi If your nüvi stops functioning, reset your nüvi by pressing and holding the Power button for 10 seconds. Securing Y our nüvi 1. Ensure that you are at your security location and that your nüvi is receiving satellite signals. 2. T ouch T ools > Settings > Security . 3. T ouch the button[...]

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    10 nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual Updating the Software 1. Connect the nüvi to your computer using the mini-USB cable. The AutoPlay menu opens. 2. Double-click to open the myGarmin Agent Web page. If the AutoPlay menu does not open, or you are on a Mac ® computer , go to www .garmin.com/agen t . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. After you have[...]

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    nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 1 1 Radio Frequency Exposure T o comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device should be used in its automobile mount or as a handheld device only . The device should not be used in other congurations. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your nüvi. I[...]

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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 . © 2009 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[...]