Garmin 715 Series manual

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nüvi 715 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 T o? > Favourites ” you should tou[...]

ii nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Introduction T able of Contents Introduction ..................................... i Manual Conventions .......................... i nüvi T ips and Shortcuts ..................... i Contact Garmin ................................. i myGarmin ™ ....................................... i Getting Started .......[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual iii Introduction Where Am I? ................................... 27 Help ................................................ 27 Media Player .................................. 27 Picture Viewer ................................ 28 Custom Routes ............................... 28 My Data ...............................[...]

iv nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Introduction Aviation ........................................... 52 Environment .................................. 52 Ground T ransportation ................... 52 Marine ............................................ 52 Military ............................................ 53 Public Safety .....................[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started Speaker GPS antenna Mini-USB connector Serial number (remove cradle to view serial number) External antenna connector SD ™ card slot Headphone/ audio out jack Microphone Power key: slide to the left to turn on/off the unit; slide to the right to lock the screen W ARNING : This p[...]

2 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Getting Started Step 1: Mount the nüvi 1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the right side of the cradle. Cradle V ehicle power cable 2. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. 3. Place the suction cup on the[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started Step 2: Congure the nüvi Y our unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle is running. T o manually turn on your nüvi, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the on-screen instructions. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Go outdoors to an open area, out of garages, and[...]

4 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Getting Started Finding Y our Destination The Where T o? menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed map loaded in your nüvi contains millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. ➍ Select a[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 5 Getting Started 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. The upper -left corner indicates the distance to your next maneuver and the lane you should be in [...]

6 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Getting Started T aking a Detour If a road on your route is closed, you can take a detour . 1. With a route active, touch Menu . 2. T ouch Detour . The nüvi attempts to get you back on your original route as quickly as possible. If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the nüvi migh[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 7 Where T o? Where T o? The Where T o? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. T o learn how to perform a standard search, see page 4 . Searching Near Another Location Y our nüvi automatically searches for places near your current location. 1. T ouch Where T o? > Near . [...]

8 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Where T o? Finding an Address The steps to nd an address can vary depending on the maps that are loaded on your nüvi. 1. T ouch Where T o? > Address . 2. T ouch Change State or Province , if necessary . 3. T ouch Search All . OR T ouch Spell City , enter the city , and touch Done . Select the correct city[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 9 Where T o? 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 • and to move the cursor . T ouch • to delete the character . T ouch • to select words you have recently typed and selected. T ouch • Mode to change the keyb[...]

10 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Where T o? Finding Recently Found Places Y our nüvi stores the last 50 of your recent  nds in the Recently Found list. The most-recently viewed places appear at the top of the list. T ouch Where T o? > Recently Found to view your recently found items. Clearing Recently Found Places T o remove all places [...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 1 1 Where T o? Finding Y our Last Position Y our Last Position is automatically saved each time you remove the nüvi from the cradle when the cradle is receiving power . Use this feature to nd your car in a parking lot. 1. T ouch Where T o? . 2. T ouch Favourites > All Favourites > Last Position . Y our L[...]

12 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Where T o? Using Custom Routes T ouch Wher e T o? > Custom Routes . Select the route you want to take, and touch Go! . Creating a Custom Route Use your nüvi to create and save routes before your next trip. Y ou can save up to 10 routes. 1. T ouch Where T o? (or T ools ) > Custom Routes > New . 2. T ou[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 13 Where T o? Finding a Place Using the Map T o  nd a location on the map, touch Where T o? > Browse Map or touch anywhere on the map. T ouch and drag to view dif ferent • parts of the map. T ouch • and to zoom in and out. T ouch anywhere on the map. An • arrow points to the location. T ouch • Save t[...]

14 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Where T o? Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your nüvi to navigate to your destination using the latitude and longitude coordinates (or other coordinate formats). This can be especially helpful when geocaching. 1. T ouch Where T o? > Coordinates . 2[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 15 Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages Map Page T ouch Map Page V iew Map to view the Map page. The • vehicle icon shows your current location. T ouch and drag the map to view a • different area of the map (see page 13 ). ➍ ➌ ➋ ➊ ➐ ➏ ➎ ➊ T ouch to view the Next T urn page. ➋ T ouch to v[...]

16 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages Resetting T rip Information If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. T ouch Reset T rip to reset the information on the T rip Computer page. T ouch Reset Max to reset the maximum speed. T urn List Page When you are navigating a route, the T [...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 17 Using Hands-free Calling Using Hands-free Calling Using Bluetooth technology , your nüvi can connect to your mobile phone to become a hands-free device. T o see if your device with Bluetooth technology is compatible with the nüvi, go to www .garmin.com/bluetooth. Pairing Y our Devices Bluetooth wireless techn[...]

18 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Using Hands-free Calling Pairing Y our Phone Using the Phone 1. Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone. This might be in a menu called Settings, Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free. 2. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 3. Select the nüvi from the list of devices. 4. Enter 1234 into your phone. P[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 19 Using Hands-free Calling Phone Menu From the Menu page, touch Phone to view the Phone menu. T ouch Status to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the connected phone. NOTE: Not all phones support all features of the nüvi Phone menu. Using Y our Phone Book Each time your mobile phone con[...]

20 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Using Hands-free Calling Calling Home Enter a phone number for your Home location, so you can quickly call home. T o enter your phone number: 1. T ouch Phone > Call Home . 2. T ouch Enter Phone Number to use the keypad page, or touch Select From Phonebook (only available if your phone supports phone book tra[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 21 Using Media Players Using the Media Players Using a Wireless Headset T o listen to high-quality audio, you can connect an Advanced Audio Distribution Prole (A2DP) Bluetooth headset. For more information about Bluetooth technology , see page 17. T o pair and connect, your device and the nüvi must be turned o[...]

22 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Using Media Players Album art Playlist T ouch the playlist to add songs, • remove songs, and skip to another song in the playlist. T ouch • to adjust the volume. T ouch • to play the current song from the beginning; touch again to play the previous song on the playlist. T ouch and hold to rewind through t[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 23 Using Media Players T o save your current playlist: 1. While listening to music, in the music player , touch Browse > Playlist > Save Current Playlist . 2. Enter a name, and touch Done . T o create a new playlist: 1. In the music player , touch Browse > Playlist > Create New Playlist . 2. Select son[...]

24 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Using Media Players Listening to Audible Books T o purchase books from Audible.com ® , go to http://garmin.audible.com. Listening to a Book 1. T ouch T ools > Media Player . 2. T ouch Source to view the audible book player . 3. T ouch Browse . 4. T ouch a category , and then touch a book title. Book cover a[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 25 Managing Files Managing Files Y ou can store les, such as MP3s and JPEG image les, in the nüvi internal memory or on an optional SD card. NOTE: The nüvi is not compatible with W indows ® 95, 98, Me, or NT . It is also not compatible with Mac ® OS 10.3 and earlier . This is a common limitation of most [...]

26 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Managing Files NOTE: On some operating systems or computers with multiple network drives, the nüvi drives may not appear . See the 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. Brow[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 27 Using the T ools Using the T ools The T ools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across town or across the globe. Settings For information about the settings, see pages 33–37. Where Am I? T ouch T ools > Where Am I? to view information about your current location. This is a [...]

28 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the T ools Picture V iewer V iew pictures that you have stored in your nüvi. 1. T ouch T ools > Picture Viewer . 2. T ouch a picture to view a larger image of it. T ouch Info to view le information and view this photo when you turn on the nüvi. T ouch Back . 3. T ouch the arrows to view all the im[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 29 Using the T ools Words and Phrases 1. T ouch T ools > Language Guide > Words and Phrases . 2. T ouch Language , select the From and T o languages, and touch Back . 3. Select a category , and search for a phrase. 4. T ouch Search to spell the word or phrase, if necessary . T ouch a phrase to view the trans[...]

30 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the T ools University Press 2002. Multilingual W ordbank © Oxford University Press 2001. Multilingual Phrasebank © Oxford University Press 2001. Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary © Oxford University Press and Hachette Livre 2005. Pocket Oxford-Duden German Dictionary © Oxford University Press a[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 31 Playing Audio Through Y our V ehicle Speakers Playing Audio Through Y our V ehicle Speakers Check local laws before using the FM transmitter in your area. If an FM transmitter is available on your nüvi, you can listen to the nüvi audio on an FM stereo. NOTE: When using the FM transmitter function on the nüvi[...]

32 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Playing Audio Through Y our V ehicle Speakers The distance between the vehicle power cable, the nüvi, and the FM stereo antenna may also affect the noise level. V ehicles with antennas located far away , such as a rear-mounted antenna, may experience more interference from outside noise sources than vehicles w[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 33 Customizing the nüvi Customising the nüvi 1. T ouch T ools > Settings . 2. T ouch the setting you want to change. 3. T ouch the button below the setting name to change it. Changing the System Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > System . GPS Mode —enable the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and si[...]

34 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing the nüvi Changing the Navigation Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > Navigation . Route Prefer ence —select a preference for calculating your route: Faster T ime • —to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. Shorter Distance • —to calculate routes th[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 35 Customizing the nüvi Updating the T ime Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > Time . Time Format —select a 12-hour , 24- hour , or UTC time format. Current T ime —select Automatic to update the time automatically . When Automatic is not selected, you can adjust the time in 15-minute increments. Restore[...]

36 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing the nüvi the map. T ouch the icon you want to use, and then touch OK . Download additional vehicle icons at www .garmingarage.com. T rip Log —show or hide the log of your travels. T o clear your trip log, touch T ools > My Data > Clear T rip Log . Map Info —view the maps loaded on your n?[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 37 Customizing the nüvi to delete from the nüvi memory , and touch Ye s . Bluetooth —enable and disable the Bluetooth component. The Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the Bluetooth component is enabled. T o prevent a device from automatically connecting, select Disabled . Friendly Name — enter a fri[...]

38 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Appendix W ays to Charge Y our nüvi Use the vehicle power cable. • Use the USB cable. • Use an optional AC adapter cable. • Calibrating the Screen If the touchscreen is not responding properly , calibrate the touchscreen. 1. T urn off the nüvi. 2. Hold your nger on the middle of the screen. [...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 39 Appendix do not need to enter the PIN. 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. Additional Maps Y ou can purchase additional maps for your nüvi. T o see a list of maps t[...]

40 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your computer . Open the Garminpoi folder in the nüvi drive or the SD card drive. Delete the  le entitled poi.gpi . Battery Information Y our nüvi contains an internal, non- replaceable, lithium-ion battery . Do not remove or attempt to remove the battery . Doing[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 41 Appendix About GPS Satellite Signals Y our nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to navigate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, your nüvi cannot acquire satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your nüvi. When y[...]

42 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Removing the nüvi and Mount T o remove the nüvi from the cradle, press the button on the bottom of the cradle up, and tilt the nüvi forward. To remove the cradle from the mount, turn the cradle to the right or left. Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle releases the ball on the mount. T o re[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 43 Appendix Protecting Y our nüvi Do not • store the nüvi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur , because it can cause permanent damage. Do not expose the nüvi to water . Contact with water can cause this unit to malfunction. Though a PDA stylus can be used • to operate the touchscreen,[...]

44 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE nüvi, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executab[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 45 Appendix Specications Physical size (W × H × D) : 121.7 × 75.2 × 19.5 mm (4.79 × 2.96 × 0.77 in.) W eight : 175 g (6.17 oz.) Display : (W x H) 4.7 x 5.7 cm , 10.9 cm (4.3”) diagonal, 480 × 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and touchscreen Case : Not waterproof (IPXO) Opera[...]

46 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 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 with rubbi[...]

nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual 47 Appendix Problem/Question Solution/Answer My battery gauge does not seem accurate. Allow the unit to fully discharge, and then fully charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle). My phone will not connect to the nüvi. T ouch T ools > Settings > Bluetooth . V erify that the Bluetooth eld is set to[...]

48 nüvi 715 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Problem/Question Solution/Answer How can I nd my car in a parking lot? T ouch T ools > Settings > Navigation > Route Preference > Off Road > OK to put the nüvi in Off Road mode. T ouch Where T o? > Favourites > Last Position > Go! . Navigate to your car! How can I change the[...]

GPS Beginner ’s Guide 49 GPS Beginner ’ s Guide Introduction Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is changing the way we work and play . Y ou can use GPS technology when you are driving,  ying,  shing, sailing, hiking, running, biking, working, or exploring. W ith a GPS receiver , you have an amazing amount of information at your ?[...]

50 GPS Beginner ’s Guide Space Segment At least 24 GPS satellites orbit the earth twice a day in a specic pattern. They travel at approximately 7,000 miles per hour about 12,000 miles above the earth’ s surface. These satellites are spaced so that a GPS receiver anywhere in the world can receive signals from at least four of them. Each GPS s[...]

GPS Beginner ’s Guide 51 Master Control Station (MCS) The MCS) is located near Colorado Springs in Colorado. The MCS constantly receives GPS satellite orbital and clock information from the monitor stations. The controllers in the MCS make precise corrections to the data as necessary , and send the information (known as ephemeris data) to the GPS[...]

52 GPS Beginner ’s Guide Who Uses GPS? GPS technology has many amazing applications on land, at sea, and in the air . Y ou might be surprised to learn about the following examples of how people or professions are already using GPS technology: Agriculture In precision farming, GPS technology helps monitor the application of fertilizer and pesticid[...]

GPS Beginner ’s Guide 53 Military Military aircraft, ships, submarines, tanks, jeeps, and equipment use GPS technology for many purposes including basic navigation, target designation, close air support, weapon technology , and rendezvous. Public Safety Emergency and other specialty eets use satellite navigation for location and status informa[...]

54 GPS Beginner ’s Guide information throughout their systems. Investment banking  rms rely on this service every day to record international transactions simultaneously . How Accurate Is GPS? GPS technology depends on the accuracy of signals that travel from GPS satellites to a GPS receiver . Y ou can increase accuracy by ensuring that when y[...]

GPS Beginner ’s Guide 55 is available such as North America. No additional equipment or fees are required to take advantage of W AAS. Sources of Errors Errors can affect the accuracy of the GPS signal. T ake your GPS receiver to an area with a wide and unobstructed view of the sky to reduce the possibility and impact of some errors. Here are some[...]

56 GPS Beginner ’s Guide Portability • —do you have a preference between a portable or a built-in unit? Some units mount directly in the dashboard of your boat, car , or aircraft. Mapping Capability • —do you want to know the general direction or street-level details of your chosen path? Map data can include streets, restaurants, tourist [...]

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