Garmin 01060 LOW POWER COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTER User Manual nuvi 610 660 OM 0A indd

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USERS MANUAL 2

nüvi™ 610/660Owner’s Manual
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nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  iiiPREFACEPREFACEThank you for purchasing the Garmin® nüvi™. This manual includes information for nüvi 610 and nüvi 660 products.Manual ConventionsWhen you are instructed to “touch” something, use your finger to touch an item on the screen. Small arrows (>) appear in the text. They indicate that you should touch a series of items on the nüvi screen. For example, if you see “touch Where to > Favorites,” you should touch the Where to button, and then touch the Favorites button. Contact GarminContact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nüvi. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support.In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (UK only).
iv  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSPreface .................................................iiiManual Conventions ............................... iiiContact Garmin ....................................... iiiBasic Operation ....................................3Turning the nüvi On or Off .......................3Charging the nüvi .....................................3Acquiring Satellites ..................................3Changing the Volume, Brightness, and Screen Lock .......................................4Resetting Your nüvi ..................................4Clearing User Information ........................4Using the Anti-Theft Feature .................... 5myGarmin™ ............................................ viTips and Shortcuts .................................. viGetting Started ......................................1What Is in the Box? ..................................1Mounting the nüvi on the Windshield .......2Main Pages ............................................6Understanding the Menu Page ................6Understanding the Map Page  .................7Understanding the Trip  Information Page ................................7Understanding the Turns  Preview Page .....................................8Understanding the Next Turn Page .........8Where to  ...............................................9Finding Your Destination ..........................9Finding an Address ................................10Finding a Place Using Coordinates .......10Finding a Place by Spelling the Name  .. 11Finding a Place Using the Map .............. 11Expanding Your Search .........................12Adding a Stop to Your Route .................13Adding a Detour to Your Route ..............13Stopping Your Route ..............................13Favorites .............................................14Understanding Favorites ........................14Saving Places You Find .........................14Finding Saved Places ............................14Saving Your Current Location ................14Setting a Home Location .......................14Editing Saved Places .............................15Travel Kit  ............................................16Listening to MP3 Files ...........................16Playing Audible Books ...........................17Viewing Pictures  ...................................20Using the World Clock  ..........................21Converting Currency  .............................21Converting Measurements  ....................22Using the Calculator  .............................22
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  vTABLE OF CONTENTSUsing Bluetooth® Technology ...........23Calling a Number ...................................24Calling a Place .......................................25Receiving a Call .....................................25Using Call Waiting ..................................26Transferring Audio to Your Phone ..........26Using the Phone Book ...........................26Using Call History ..................................27Calling Home .........................................27Using Voice Dial .....................................27Using Status ..........................................28Dropping a Connection ..........................28Removing a Phone from the List ...........28Using FM Traffic ..................................29LED Blink Codes ....................................30Viewing Traffic Incidents ........................30Avoiding Traffic ......................................31Purchasing an Additional Traffic  Subscription .....................................32Using the FM Transmitter ..................33Listening to the nüvi on an FM Stereo ...33Switching between the nüvi and an  FM Stereo ........................................33FM Transmitter Tips ...............................34Managing Files on Your nüvi .............35Supported File Types .............................35Loading Items to Your nüvi ....................36Information about Your nüvi Drives ........38Deleting Files from the nüvi ...................38Customizing the nüvi .........................39Restoring Settings .................................39Changing the Map Settings ...................39Changing the System Settings ..............40Changing the Locale Settings ................41Changing the Display Settings ...............42Changing the Navigation Settings .........43Changing the Bluetooth Settings ...........43Changing the Traffic Settings .................44Changing the Proximity Points  Settings ............................................44Appendix .............................................45Updating the nüvi Software ....................45Purchasing and Loading Additional  Map Data ..........................................45Using Safety Cameras ...........................46Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ...........47Optional Accessories .............................48About GPS Satellite Signals ..................52Mounting the nüvi on Your Dashboard ...53Removing the nüvi and the Mount .........53Removing the Cradle from the Mount ....53Caring for Your nüvi  ..............................54Battery Information  ...............................55Troubleshooting .....................................56Declaration of Conformity ......................59Software License Agreement ................. 59Technical Specifications .........................60Index ....................................................61
vi  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualMYGARMIN AND TIPS AND SHORTCUTSmyGarmin™Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. From the myGarmin Web site, you can do the following:•  Register your Garmin unit.•  Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see page 46).•  Unlock optional maps.Return to myGarmin often for new Garmin product services. Tips and Shortcuts•  To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back.•  Touch   and   to see more choices. Touch and hold to scroll faster.•  To learn more about the nüvi Bluetooth® technology or Travel Kit features, touch Help on the appropriate screen. •  To extend the battery life, close the GPS antenna when you do not need to use the nüvi for navigation. If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is off. •  To adjust the audio or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the   Power button. You can also touch   on the Menu page.  •  To adjust the volume or brightness, touch   or  .  •  To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock, press the     Power button. •  To switch the audio output between the nüvi and an FM stereo (where available), quickly press the   Power button twice.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  1GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDWhat Is in the Box?•  nüvi unit•  Vehicle suction cup mount to mount the nüvi on your windshield.•  Carrying case to protect your nüvi from scratches and accidental screen taps.•  12/24-Volt adapter to get power in your vehicle; or traffic receiver.•  AC charger (included with nuvi 660) to receive power from a wall outlet.•  USB cable to connect the nüvi to your computer. •  Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard instead.•  Yellow sheet that contains your unit’s serial number, registration number for registering on Garmin’s Web site, and unlock code for future reference.•  Quick reference guide to help you get started.•  Owner’s manual (on CD-ROM) for more detailed product information.Microphone Suction cup mountGPS antennaSD card slotUSB connector Power buttonHeadphone jack
2  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualGETTING STARTEDMounting the nüvi on the WindshieldCheck your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Currently, state laws in California and Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide for more details.If you want to mount the nüvi on your dashboard instead, see page 53.To mount the nüvi using the suction cup mount:1.  Plug the power cable into the bottom of the mount. Plug the other end into a 12/24-Volt receptacle in your vehicle.2.  Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. Place the suction cup on the windshield. 3.  Flip the lever back, toward the windshield. 4.  Flip up the GPS antenna. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.5.  Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place.6.  If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, secure the traffic antenna and suction cups to the windshield. ➌➋Windshield➍Microphone jack➎➊To remove your nüvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle up, and tilt the nüvi forward.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  3BASIC OPERATIONBASIC OPERATIONTurning the nüvi On or OffPress and hold the   Power button on the top of the nüvi. Charging the nüviTo charge the nüvi, use one of the following methods:●  Connect the nüvi to the suction mount and the  12/24-Volt car adapter.●  Connect the USB cable to the nüvi and your computer.●  Connect the AC adapter to the nüvi and wall outlet (included with the nüvi 660). Acquiring SatellitesBefore the nüvi can find your current location and navigate a route, you must do the following:1.  Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees.2.  Flip up the GPS antenna on the back of the nüvi, so that it is parallel to the ground.3.  Turn on the nüvi. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. The   bars indicate satellite signal strength. When the bars are green, the nüvi has acquired satellite signals; now you can select a destination and navigate to it. To use the nüvi indoors, close the GPS antenna. GPS Antenna Up (Parallel to the Ground)
4  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATIONChanging the Volume, Brightness, and Screen Lock1.  Press and quickly release the   Power button, or on the Menu page, touch . 2.  Touch   or   to adjust the volume and brightness. To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock the screen, press the   Power button. Resetting Your nüviIf the nüvi screen stops functioning, turn the nüvi off and on again. If this does not help, do the following:1.  Disconnect the nüvi from external power. ➌➋2.  Flip up the GPS antenna.3.  Press the Reset button.4.  Connect the nüvi to a power source. The nüvi  should automatically turn back on and operate  normally.Clearing User Information CAUTION: This procedure deletes all information that you have entered.1.  Hold your finger on the lower-right corner of the nüvi screen while you turn on the nüvi. Keep your finger pressed until the pop-up window appears. 2.  Touch Yes. All factory settings are restored. Your Favorites and audio bookmarks are also deleted.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  5BASIC OPERATIONUsing the Anti-Theft FeatureGarmin Lock™ is an anti-theft feature. You can set a four-digit PIN (personal identification number) and a security location; then every time the nüvi is powered on you must enter the PIN or drive to your security location. Select any location, such as your home or office, for your security location. Write down your PIN, and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your PIN, you can go to your security location to unlock the nüvi. To help prevent theft of the nüvi, apply the Garmin Lock™ sticker to the inside of a vehicle window, and do the following:1.  Flip up the GPS antenna.2.  On the Menu page, touch   Settings > System.3.  Touch the button next to Garmin Lock. Touch OK.4.  Enter a four-digit PIN. Touch Yes to accept the PIN.5.  Touch OK. Drive to a security location, and touch Set.6.  Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the four-digit PIN or drive to the security location (with the antenna up). NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked.
6  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGESMAIN PAGESUnderstanding the Menu PageGPS satellite signal status SettingsQuick settingsPhoneTrafficBattery statusMenu Page•  GPS satellite signals—represents the satellite signals being received by your nüvi. When you see green bars, you have a strong signal. •  Battery status—represents the status of the battery charge. The lightening bolt symbol indicates that the nüvi is currently charging.•  Settings—accesses the nüvi settings.•  Quick settings—accesses the settings for volume, brightness, and screen lock.•  Phone—appears when you pair the nüvi with a phone; accesses phone features.•  Traffic—appears when you connect an FM traffic receiver; accesses the traffic incident list.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  7MAIN PAGESUnderstanding the Map Page From the Menu page, touch   View Map to open the Map page. The   vehicle icon shows your current location. Map Page while Navigating a RouteTouch to open the Trip Information page. Touch to open the Next Turn page. Touch to preview the turns in the route.Touch to zoom out.Touch to zoom in.Touch to go to the Menu page. Touch to open the media player.Follow the purple line.Understanding the Trip Information PageThe Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, touch Speed or Arrival on the Map page. Trip Information PageDistance to your final destinationCurrent direction  of travelResetting Trip InformationTouch Reset Trip to reset the Trip Information page before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Touch Reset Max to reset the Maximum Speed.
8  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGESUnderstanding the Turns Preview PageTouch the green text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Turns Preview page. This page displays all turns in the route and the distance between turns. Touch a turn on the list to view the Next Turn page for that turn. Touch Show Map to view the entire route on the map. Turns Preview PageDirection of  the turnDistance to  the turnUnderstanding the Next Turn PageThe Next Turn page displays the upcoming turn on the map and the distance and time remaining before you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch Turn In on the Map page, or touch any turn from the Current Route page. Touch   or   to view other turns in the route. When you are finished viewing the Next Turn page, touch Back.Upcoming turnDistance to this turnApproximate time left until this turnNext Turn Page
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  9WHERE TO? WHERE TO Finding Your DestinationFlip up the antenna on the nüvi to get satellite signals. Then, use the Garmin nüvi to find your destination and navigate to it.1.  On the Menu page, touch   Where to.2.  Select a category. (Touch the arrows to see more categories.) 3.  Select a destination. (Touch the arrows to see more places.) 4.  Touch Go.Following Your RouteFollow the route to your destination using the Map page. As you travel, the nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the Map page. If you depart from the original route, the nüvi recalculates the route and provides new route instructions.  •  The vehicle icon   shows your location.•  Your route is marked with a purple line.•  Follow the arrows as you take turns.•  A checkered flag marks your destination.
10  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualWHERE TO?Finding an Address1.  On the Menu page, touch   Where to >   Address. 2.  Select a country (if necessary), state, and city. If you are not sure of the city, select Search All.3.  Type the address number, and touch Done. 4.  Type the street name until a list of streets appears.5.  Select the street. If more than one matching address is found, select the one that you want.6.  Touch Go. TIP: You can search for a postal code. Enter the postal code instead of the city name. (Not all map data provides postal code searching.) NOTE: Finding an intersection is very similar to finding an address. Touch Intersection, and enter the two street names. Finding a Place Using CoordinatesYou can find a place by entering the location coordinates. This can be helpful if you enjoy geocaching.1.  On the Menu page, touch   Where to >   Coordinates.2.  Enter the coordinates for your destination, and touch Next.3.  Touch Go.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  11WHERE TO?Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 1.  On the Menu page, touch   Where to >   Spell Name.2.  Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters contained in the name. Touch  to enter numbers. Touch   to delete the last character entered; touch and hold   to delete the entire entry. 3.  Then touch Done.4.  Select the place you want to visit.5.  Touch Go. TIP: In a search results list, if you do not see the place you want to visit, or you want to narrow your search results list, touch Spell and enter the name or part of the name. Finding a Place Using the MapTouch   Where to >   Browse Map. Tips for Browsing the Map•  Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map. •  Touch    and   to zoom in and out. •  Touch anywhere on the map. An arrow points to the location.   •  Touch Go to navigate to the selected location.   •  Touch Save to save this location to your   Favorites.   •  If the GPS if turned off, touch Set Loc. to set the location.
12  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualWHERE TO?Viewing Places on the MapYou can view a place you have found on the Map page. 1.  Touch Show Map.2.  Drag the map, and zoom in or out, as necessary. Touch Back when you are finished. Expanding Your Search1.  From the Menu page, touch   Where to > Near.2.  Select an option:Where I Am Now—searches for places near your current location. A Different City—searches for places near the city you enter. My Current Route—searches for places along the route you are currently navigating.My Destination—searches for places near your current route destination.3.  Touch OK. NOTE: Your nüvi automatically searches for places near your current location.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  13WHERE TO?Adding a Stop to Your RouteYou can add one stop to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination. 1.  When navigating a route, touch   Where to on the Menu page.2.  Search for a location at which you want to stop before your final destination.3.  Touch Go.4.  Select whether you want this stop to be the new final destination, or whether you want to insert this stop before your final destination.Adding a Detour to Your RouteIf you want the nüvi to try to calculate a new route to avoid something ahead of you, use the following procedure. 1.  On the Map page, select   to return to the Menu page.2.  Touch Detour, and the nüvi creates a new route, if possible.The nüvi attempts to get you back on your original route, as soon as possible.If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the nüvi might not calculate a detour. Stopping Your RouteIf you want to stop your current route, return to the Menu page and touch Stop.
14  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualFAVORITES FAVORITESUnderstanding FavoritesYou can save 500 of your favorite places in   Favorites. Saving Places You Find1.  After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save. 2.  Touch OK. The place is saved in   Favorites. Finding Saved Places1.  On the Menu page, touch   Where to >   Favorites. 2.  Select a place.3.  Touch Go.Saving Your Current Location1.  On the Map page, touch the vehicle icon  .2.  Touch Save. The place is saved in   Favorites.Setting a Home LocationYou can set a home location for the place you return to most often. Your home location is saved in   Favorites.1.  On the Menu page, touch   Where to > Go Home.2.  Select an option.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  15FAVORITESIf you want to change your home location after you have already set it, follow the procedure for “Editing Saved Places” below.Going HomeAfter you set your home location, you can route to it at any time.  Touch   Where to > Go Home.Editing Saved PlacesYou can change the name, symbol, or phone number of a saved place. 1.  On the Menu page, touch   Where to >   Favorites. 2.  Select the place you want to edit.3.  Touch Edit.4.  Touch the appropriate option, and make the changes.Deleting Saved Places1.  On the Menu page, touch   Where to >   Favorites. 2.  Select the place you want to delete.3.  Touch Edit > Delete > Yes.
16  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualTRAVEL KIT TRAVEL KIT The Travel Kit provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. Touch Help to learn more about the nüvi Travel Kit. 1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit. 2.  Touch the item you want to open. To purchase a Travel Kit accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610/ or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660/, and click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories.Listening to MP3 Files1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit >   MP3 Player > Browse.2.  Select a category. 3.  To play the entire category from the beginning of the list, touch Play All. To play starting with a specific song, touch the title. 4.  Touch Back to exit the MP3 page. Touch   to adjust the volume. Tap   to go to the beginning of the song; touch and hold to rewind the song. Tap   to skip to the next song; touch and hold to fast forward the song. Touch   to pause the song. Touch   to repeat. Touch   to shuffle.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  17TRAVEL KITTo switch the audio output between the nüvi and an FM stereo (where available), quickly press the   Power button twice.  NOTE: The nüvi plays MP3 files only; it does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files. Playing Audible BooksYour nüvi provides sample Audible books, which are only portions of the book. Purchase full books from Audible.com at www.garmin.audible.com. 1.  On the Menu page, touch    Travel Kit >   Audible Book Player.2.  Touch Browse.3.  Touch a category, and then touch a book title.Touch   to adjust the volume. Tap   to jump back. Tap   to skip ahead. Touch and hold to move more quickly. Touch   to pause the book. Touch the book cover art to view book information. To switch the audio output between the nüvi and an FM stereo (where available), quickly press the   Power button twice. Using BookmarksTo create a bookmark, touch   and Bookmark. To view bookmarks, touch   and then touch a bookmark. Touch Play to listen to the book from the bookmark.
18  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualTRAVEL KITLoading Audible Books to Your nüviTo purchase a book, go to www.garmin.audible.com, and create an Audible.com account. After you create an account, download AudibleManager to your personal computer. Then you can purchase a book and download it to your nüvi. Step 1: Activate Your nüvi with AudibleManagerBefore you can listen to a book you have downloaded from Audible.com, you must activate your nüvi. This is a one-time process.  1.  Disconnect your nüvi from your computer: double-click the Unplug or Eject  icon in your system tray. Select USB Mass Storage Device, and click Stop. Select the nüvi drives, and click OK. Unplug the USB cable from your nüvi. 2.  From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager icon to open AudibleManager. 3.  In the “Choose your device” window, click the box next to “Garmin - nüvi” to place a check mark in the box. Click Next.4.  Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next.5.  Connect your nüvi to your computer using the USB cable. Wait a few moments for AudibleManager to detect your nüvi. 6.  Select Activate my player(s), and click Next.7.  Please wait while AudibleManager attempts to activate your nüvi. Upon completion, you will receive a message saying the process has been successful. Click Finish.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  19TRAVEL KIT NOTE: If you are unable to connect to the Internet or have any other problems activating your nüvi, refer to the AudibleManager Help file. Select Help from the menu, and then click Help. Step 2: Download the book to your computerRefer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi. 1.  Connect the nüvi to your computer.2.  From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager icon to open AudibleManager. 3.  Click the Go to My Library Online   button on the top center of the window. Your Audible.com library opens, displaying the books you have purchased.4.  Click Get it Now to download the book to your computer. 5.  Select a format, and click Download.Step 3: Transfer the book to your nüviRefer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi. You must first activate your nüvi before transferring books.1.  Connect the nüvi to your computer.2.  Open AudibleManager. 3.  Select the Internal Drive or External Drive (SD card) in the lower portion of the window. (Insert an SD card into your nüvi, if loading books onto an SD card.)
20  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualTRAVEL KIT4.  Select the book title. Click the Add to Garmin - nüvi   button in the top left corner.5.  Select how much of the book you want to load. You can load small sections at a time to save memory. Click OK. AudibleManager transfers the book to your nüvi. 6.  When you are finished, double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon  . Click Stop, and then click OK.Viewing Pictures You can view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi using the Picture Viewer. See page 35 for more information about loading pictures onto your nüvi.1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit >   Picture Viewer.2.  Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. TIP: Touch Rotate to rotate the image 90°. Viewing a Slide ShowTouch Slide Show to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few moments and then displays the next image. You can zoom in or out and pan by dragging the picture with your finger. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  21TRAVEL KITUsing the World Clock 1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit >   World Clock.2.  To change a city listed, touch the city. 3.  Select a new time zone (or city). Touch OK when done. 4.  Touch World Map to view a map.5.  Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. Touch World Clock to view the clocks again, or Back to exit.Converting Currency 1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit >   Currency Converter. 2.  Touch a currency button to change the currency.3.  Select a currency, and touch OK. 4.  Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert.5.  Enter the number. Touch Done. 6.  Touch Clear to convert a different value.Updating Conversion RatesThe nüvi allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the most current rates. 1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit >   Currency Converter. 2.  Touch Update.3.  Touch the rate you want to update.
22  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualTRAVEL KIT4.  Touch   to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate, and touch Done. 5.  Touch Save to finish.  TIP: Touch Restore to use the original conversion rate.  TIP: Touch and hold   to erase the entire entry.Converting Measurements 1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit >   Measurement Converter. 2.  Select a type of measurement, and touch OK.3.  Touch a unit of measure that you want to change. 4.  Select a unit of measure, and touch OK. Repeat, if necessary.5.  Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value. 6  Enter a value, and touch Done.7.  Touch Clear to enter another measurement.Using the Calculator 1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit >   Calculator. 2.  Enter the first number of your calculation. 3.  Touch an operator (÷, x, -, or +). 4.  Enter the second number of your calculation. 5.  Touch =. 6.  Touch   to make a new calculation.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  23USING BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGYUSING BLUETOOTH® TECHNOLOGYIf you have a phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, and your phone is supported by the nüvi (see www.garmin.com/bluetooth/), you can use your nüvi as a hands-free device. Hands-free phone features on the nüvi are only available if your phone supports that feature using Bluetooth technology (for example, phone book, voice dial, and call waiting). You can speak into the front of the nüvi, and listen to the conversation over the nüvi speaker (or FM stereo, if available). To use this hands-free feature, you must pair (connect) your phone with the nüvi. You can initiate this pairing from the phone settings or from the nüvi settings. Refer to your phone’s documentation for more information.To pair using the phone settings:1.  Access the phone’s Settings menu.2.  Access the phone’s Bluetooth technology settings. Sometimes these are in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu.3.  Search for devices. The nüvi must be 10 meters or closer and turned on.4.  Select the nüvi from the list of devices.5.  Enter the nüvi PIN (personal identification number), 1234, into your phone.To pair using the nüvi settings:1.  Confirm that your phone is supported by the nüvi.  (See www.garmin.com/bluetooth/.)2.  On the Menu page, touch   Settings > Bluetooth. 3.  Ensure that the Bluetooth button is set to Enabled.
24  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualUSING BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY4.  Touch Add (or Change, if you already added). 5.  If adding, set your phone to Find Me/Discoverable mode, and touch OK on the nüvi. Select your phone on the list. Enter passkey 1234 on your phone, when prompted.  OR  If changing, select your phone and touch OK, or touch Add Device and OK. 6.  If the pairing is successful, the   Phone icon appears on the nüvi Menu page.When you turn on the nüvi, it tries to pair with the last phone with which it paired. After the initial pairing, you can set some phones to automatically attempt pairing with a designated device when the phone is turned on.To enable or disable the Bluetooth technology:1.  On the Menu page, touch   Settings > Bluetooth. 2.  Set the Bluetooth field to Enabled to turn on the Bluetooth technology of your nüvi. The   Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the nüvi is enabled.  To disconnect your nüvi from your phone, or to prevent a phone from automatically pairing, touch Disabled.Calling a Number1.  Ensure that your phone is paired with the nüvi.2.  On the Menu page, touch   Phone >   Dial. 3.  Enter the number, and touch Dial. 4.  To end the call, touch  , and then touch End Call.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  25USING BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGYIf you are calling a number that requires that you enter information using a keypad during the call (for example, entering a password for your voicemail), do the following:1  During the call, touch   > Call Options > Touch Tones. 2.  Enter the information. Touch Back twice, when finished.3.  To end the call, touch End Call.Calling a Place1.  Ensure that your phone is paired with the nüvi.2.  On the Menu page, touch   Phone >   Food, Hotels. 3.  Search for the place that you want to call.4.  Touch Dial.5.  To end the call, touch  , and then touch End Call. NOTE: You can also call a place that you find using the Where to menu.Receiving a Call1.  Ensure that your phone is paired with the nüvi.2.  When you receive a call, a message appears on the nüvi. Touch Answer. 3.  To end the call, touch  , and then touch End Call.
26  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualUSING BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGYUsing Call WaitingIf you get a call waiting call, the nüvi displays the Incoming Call window. Touch Answer. The first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls:1.  Touch   to open the In Call menu. 2.  Touch Switch To. 3.  Touch End Call to hang up; this does not disconnect the call on hold. Transferring Audio to Your PhoneThis feature can be helpful if you are using the hands-free features of the nüvi, and you want to get out of a vehicle without disconnecting your call.To transfer audio to your phone:1.  During the call, touch   > Call Options > Transfer Audio to Phone. 2.  Continue your call using your mobile phone.Using the Phone BookIf your phone supports phone book transfer, when your phone pairs with the nüvi, the phone book automatically loads into the nüvi. After pairing, it might take a few minutes for the phone book to be available. You can then place a call using your phone book entries. On the Menu page, touch   Phone > Phone Book.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  27USING BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGYUsing Call HistoryTouch Call History to access information about the phone numbers that you last dialed, last received calls from, and those calls that you missed.Calling Home1.  Touch Call Home to set up or change your home information, so that you can quickly call home. The first time that you use this function, follow the prompts to enter your home information, and then touch Save. 2.  If you want to set your phone number, follow the prompts, and then touch Done. The nüvi calls your home phone number.Changing Your Home Phone NumberIf you want to change your home phone number after you have previously set it, use the following procedure:1.  On the Menu page, touch   Where to >   Favorites. 2.  Touch Home.3.  Touch Edit.4.  Touch Change Phone Number.Using Voice DialTo use the Voice Dial function of the nüvi, your phone must support voice dial and must be set up properly to take voice commands. On the Menu page,  touch   Phone > Voice Dial.
28  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualUSING BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGYUsing StatusTo access information about the phone signal, battery status, and carrier name of your phone service, on the Menu page, touch   Phone > Status.Dropping a Connection1.  On the Menu page, touch   Settings > Bluetooth. 2.  Touch Change.3.  Touch the device name that you want to drop, and then touch Drop. 4.  To confirm, touch Yes. If you want to use hands-free functions with this dropped phone again, you do not have to pair this phone and the nüvi again.Removing a Phone from the List1.  On the Menu page, touch   Settings > Bluetooth. 2.  Touch Change.3.  Touch the device name that you want to remove, and then touch Delete. 4.  To confirm, touch Yes. If you want to use hands-free functions with this removed phone again, you must pair this phone and the nüvi again.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  29USING FM TRAFFICUSING FM TRAFFICIf you are using a traffic receiver, you can view traffic information on your nüvi. When a traffic message is received, your nüvi displays the incident on the map, and you can change your route to avoid the traffic incident. For traffic data coverage areas, refer to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.  NOTE: The FM traffic receiver and nüvi must be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic data to receive traffic information.  NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM traffic receiver simply receives signals from the traffic service provider and displays that information on your nüvi.  NOTE: You can only access the traffic information if the nüvi is connected to an FM traffic receiver.
30  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualUSING FM TRAFFICLED Blink CodesThe green Power LED lights when connected to external power. The Status LED indicates the status of the traffic receiver.To the power connector on the nüviTo the 12-Volt receptacle in the vehiclePower LED Status LED Yellow dot-dash flashes: determining which country you are currently in. Yellow solid light: searching for signal. Red solid light: momentary sync loss. Green solid light: normal traffic data.Viewing Traffic Incidents1.  On the Menu page, touch   to display a list of traffic incidents.2.  Select an item to view details.3.  Select an option.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  31USING FM TRAFFICTraffic SymbolsNorth American Meaning InternationalRoad ConditionRoad ConstructionCongestionAccidentIncidentInformationSeverity Color CodeThe bars to the left of the traffic symbols indicate the traffic incident’s severity: Green =  Low severity; traffic is flowing normally. Yellow =  Medium severity; traffic is a bit congested. Red =  High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. Avoiding TrafficThe Map page displays   in the lower-right corner when there is a traffic incident on your current route or on the road on which you are traveling. 1.  From the Map page, touch   or  .2.  Select an item to view details.3.  Touch Avoid.
32  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualUSING FM TRAFFICPurchasing an Additional Traffic SubscriptionTo renew or add traffic subscriptions, go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.  NOTE: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. Adding a Subscription1.  On the Menu page, touch   Settings >   Traffic > Add. 2.  Write down the FM traffic receiver’s unit ID. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a code.3.  After you receive the 25-character code, touch Next on the nüvi, and enter the code. 4.  Touch Done. You must obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new code for each receiver.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  33USING THE FM TRANSMITTERUSING THE FM TRANSMITTERIf an FM transmitter is available on your nüvi 660, you can listen to your nüvi audio on an FM stereo. NOTE: When using the FM transmitter function on the nüvi, any phone calls that you place or receive through the nüvi might be overheard by adjacent vehicles through the FM stereo.Listening to the nüvi on an FM Stereo1.  On the Menu page, touch   > Audio Output > FM Transmitter > OK.2.  If you are using a traffic receiver, touch Auto Tune. Then tune your stereo to the selected channel. OR  Tune your stereo to an FM channel that has a lot of static and has a low FM frequency number. Then select that same channel on the nüvi.Switching between the nüvi and an FM Stereo1.  On the Menu page, touch   > Audio Output.2.  Touch an output mode, and touch OK.To switch the audio output between the nüvi and an FM stereo (where available), quickly press the   Power button twice.
34  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualUSING THE FM TRANSMITTERFM Transmitter TipsThe FM transmitter is intended to transmit your nüvi’s audio to your FM stereo.Do not adjust your FM settings while you are driving your vehicle. When searching for an appropriate FM frequency on your FM stereo, look for an unused frequency that has steady, consistent static. If you hear slight noises and sounds in the background of the static, choose a different frequency.As you travel, you might need to change the frequency for the FM transmitter. A frequency not used by a radio station in your area might be used by a station elsewhere. As you drive, you may notice changes in the background static even though there is no FM station using that channel. You may notice this as you drive through intersections where certain kinds of traffic lights or other municipal electronic systems are operating. You might also notice this effect when the terrain changes, allowing distant stations to be received by your car stereo that were not received when you made your initial frequency selection. These and other sources of electrical interference may make it necessary to look for another frequency. The distance between the 12-Volt adapter, the nüvi, and the FM stereo antenna may also affect the noise level. Vehicles with antennas located far away, such as a rear-mounted antenna, may experience more interference from outside noise sources than vehicles with front-mounted antennas.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  35MANAGING FILES ON YOUR NÜVIMANAGING FILES ON YOUR NÜVIYou can store files (such as JPEG images and MP3 music files) in the nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card.  NOTE: The nüvi is not compatible with Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me. This is a common limitation of most USB Mass Storage devices. Supported File Types•  MP3 music files•  JPG image files•  AA audio book files•  GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader•  GPX waypoint files from MapSource•  Maps from MapSource NOTE: The nüvi does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files.
36  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualMANAGING FILES ON YOUR NÜVILoading Items to Your nüviStep 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional)The SD card slot is located on the side of the nüvi. To insert the card, press it in until it clicks. Inserting an SD Card                  Connecting the USB CableStep 2: Connect the USB Cable1.  Plug the small end of the USB cable into the connector on the side of the nüvi. 2.  Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. After you connect your nüvi to your computer, one or two additional drives appear in your computer’s list of drives: “nuvi” and “nuvi sd.” “nuvi” is the available storage in the nüvi’s internal memory. “nuvi sd” appears if an SD card is inserted into the nüvi. NOTE: On some operating systems, the nüvi drives may not be named automatically. See your Help file to learn how to rename the drives.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  37MANAGING FILES ON YOUR NÜVIStep 3: Transfer Files to the nüvi On a Windows PC:1.  Connect the nüvi to your computer. 2.  Double-click the   My Computer icon on your computer’s desktop. 3.  Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 4.  Highlight the file and select Edit > Copy. 5.  Open the “nuvi” or “nuvi sd” drive.6.  Select Edit > Paste. The file then appears in the list of files on the nüvi memory or SD card. On a Macintosh:1.  Connect the nüvi to your computer as described on the previous page. Your drive should mount onto your Mac Desktop as two mounted volumes (drives); the “nuvi” and “nuvi sd” volumes.2.  To copy files to your nuvi or SD card, drag and drop any file or folder onto the volume icon. Double-click the volume to open it. To help manage the files, add folders (press the Command + Shift + N keys). Step 4: DisconnectFrom a Windows PC:1.  When you are finished transferring files, double-click the Unplug or Eject   icon in your system tray. 2.  Select “USB Mass Storage Device,” and click Stop. 3.  Select the nüvi drives, and click OK. You can disconnect your nüvi from your computer now.
38  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualMANAGING FILES ON YOUR NÜVIFrom a Macintosh:1.  When you are finished transferring files, drag the volume icon to the Trash   (it turns into an Eject   icon) to unmount the device. 2.  Disconnect your nüvi from your computer now.Information about Your nüvi DrivesFor files that you manually load onto your nüvi, like your MP3 or JPEG files, you can paste them anywhere in the “nuvi” and “nuvi sd” drives. If another program, such as POI Loader, places a file in a specific folder, keep that file in that specific folder.Deleting Files from the nüviYou can delete files from your nüvi just as you would delete files from your computer.Select the file that you want to delete from your nüvi, and press the Delete key on your computer’s keyboard.  CAUTION: If you are not sure about a file’s purpose, do NOT delete it. Your nüvi memory contains important system files that should NOT be deleted. Be especially cautious of files located in folders entitled “Garmin.”
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  39CUSTOMIZING THE NÜVICUSTOMIZING THE NÜVIRestoring SettingsTo restore all settings you have changed, touch   Settings > Restore. To restore settings for an individual category, touch Restore on that particular page. Changing the Map SettingsTo change the map settings, on the Menu page, touch   Settings > Map. Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail shown on the map. Displaying more detail causes the map to redraw more slowly. Map View—change the perspective of the Map page. •  Track Up—display the map in two dimensions (2D) with your direction of travel at the top.•   North Up—display the map in 2D with North at the top.•  3D View—display the map in three dimensions (3D), Track Up orientation. This is the default map view.Vehicle—provides choices of vehicles for your map. The default is  . For more vehicles, go to www.garmin.com/vehicles.Map outlines—turn on this setting if you load supplemental maps onto your nüvi and you want to see what areas the supplemental maps cover.Map Info—view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their versions.
40  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualCUSTOMIZING THE NÜVIChanging the System SettingsTo change the system settings, on the Menu page, touch   Settings > System. WAAS/EGNOS—turning on the WAAS/EGNOS setting might improve GPS accuracy, but it consumes more battery power. For information about WAAS/EGNOS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html.Safe Mode—turn on or off the Safe Mode feature. When your vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables all unit functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. Garmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock™ to lock your nüvi. Enter a four-digit PIN and set a security location. Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the four-digit PIN or drive to the security location. Touch Tones—disable or enable the tone that sounds each time you touch the screen.Simulator Mode—turns on or off simulator mode. When simulator mode is On you can simulate driving a route.About—display your nüvi’s software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number. You need this information to update the system software or purchase additional map data.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  41CUSTOMIZING THE NÜVIChanging the Locale SettingsTo change the locale settings, on the Menu page, touch   Settings > Locale. View the location settings, such as language. Touch the setting that you want to change, or touch Change All to adjust the settings based on a selected country. On each screen, touch the setting you want, and then touch OK. Text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language. Changing the Text Language does not change the language of map data, such as street names and places or user-entered data. Voice Language—change the language for all voice prompts and messages. Your nüvi might contain two different types of voice languages: text-to-speech (nüvi 660 only) and pre-recorded. Languages noted with a person’s name are text-to-speech (TTS) voices: for example, American English-Jill is a text-to-speech voice. The text-to-speech voices “read” and “speak” the same words that are displayed on the nüvi. The voices have an extensive vocabulary, and they pronounce the street names as you approach turns. The pre-recorded voices have a limited vocabulary and do not speak names of locations or streets. Time Format—choose a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format.Units—Change units of measure to kilometers (Metric) or miles (Statute).
42  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualCUSTOMIZING THE NÜVIChanging the Display SettingsTo change the display settings, on the Menu page, touch   Settings > Display. Color Mode—touch Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a black background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two. Backlight Timeout—touch the length of time the backlight stays on after external power is removed. Reducing the time the backlight stays on increases your battery life. Touch Screen—recalibrates (or realigns) the touch screen to respond properly. Touch Recalibrate and then follow the directions. Screenshot—enables you to take a picture of the screen when you quickly press and release the   Power button. The pictures are saved in your “nüvi” drive.  NOTE: When Screenshot is On, the Quick Settings screen does not open when you press the   Power button. Splash Screen—select an image to be shown when you turn on the nüvi. You can load JPEG images on your nüvi or SD card using USB Mass Storage Mode.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  43CUSTOMIZING THE NÜVIChanging the Navigation SettingsTo change the navigation settings, on the Menu page, touch   Settings > Navigation. Route Preference—touch a preference for calculating your route.Vehicle—touch your vehicle type to optimize routes. Avoidances—touch Enabled to access the road types. Select the road types you want to avoid on your routes. The nüvi uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available. If you have an FM traffic receiver, you can also avoid traffic incidents.Attention Tone—turn on or off the attention tone.Voice Prompts—select when you want the nüvi to announce route navigation and system status. Changing the Bluetooth SettingsTo change the Bluetooth settings, on the Menu page, touch   Settings > Bluetooth. Connections—select a device to connect to. Select Add Device to search the area for mobile phones with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Set your mobile phone to Find Me, Discoverable, or Visible, and then touch OK. The nüvi searches for all Bluetooth wireless devices in the area and lists them. Select your phone, and then touch OK. Enter the nüvi’s PIN in your phone.  NOTE: The nüvi’s PIN code (or passkey) is 1234.
44  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualCUSTOMIZING THE NÜVI  Drop—disconnect the nüvi from your phone.   Delete—remove a device from the device list. Touch the device, then touch Remove.Bluetooth—enable and disable the Bluetooth component. Friendly Name—select to enter a friendly name that identifies your nüvi on devices that are Bluetooth enabled. Touch Done after you have entered the name. Restore—restore the original Bluetooth settings. Restoring the Bluetooth settings does not clear the pairing information. Changing the Traffic SettingsTo view the traffic settings, on the Menu page, touch   Settings >   Traffic. Changing the Proximity Points SettingsTo change the proximity points settings, on the Menu page, touch   Settings > Proximity Points. Only those items that you have loaded onto your nüvi can be changed with these settings.Alerts—touch Change to turn on or off the alerts when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras. Touch Audio to set the type of audio notification that you want to hear, and touch OK. TourGuide—set how you want the audio for Garmin TourGuide™ to be activated.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  45APPENDIXAPPENDIXUpdating the nüvi SoftwareUse WebUpdater to update your nüvi software. Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater/ to download the WebUpdater program. After downloading WebUpdater to your computer, connect your nüvi to your computer, run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts. After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your nüvi. Register your nüvi to receive notification of software and map updates. To register your nüvi, go to http://my.garmin.com. You can also download software updates from www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610 or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660. Click Software Updates. Click Download next to the unit software. Read and agree to the terms. Click Download. Select Run (or Open). Your software is updated.Purchasing and Loading Additional Map DataTo find out the version of the maps that are loaded on your nüvi, open the Menu page. Touch   Settings >   Map > Map Info. To unlock additional maps, you need your unit ID and serial number. Check www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp to see if an update for your map software is available.
46  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualAPPENDIXYou can also purchase additional map data from Garmin and load the maps on your nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. To load maps or waypoints to your nüvi memory or SD card, select the name for your Garmin drive or SD card drive. Refer to the MapSource Help file for more information about using MapSource and loading maps and waypoints on your nüvi. The waypoints you create in MapSource are displayed in    Where to >   Favorites. Using Safety CamerasSafety 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. Your nüvi alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are driving too fast. The data is updated at least weekly, so you always have access to the most up-to-date information.To get updated safety camera information:1.  Go the http://my.garmin.com.2.  Sign up for a subscription.You can purchase a new region at any time, and you can extend existing subscriptions at any time. Each region that you purchase has its own expiration date.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  47APPENDIXCustom POIs (Points of Interest)Your nüvi accepts custom POI databases, available from various companies on the Internet. Some custom POI databases contain alert information for points such as school zones. Your nüvi can notify you with a proximity alarm when you approach one of these points.After downloading your POI database, use the Garmin POI Loader to install the POIs into your nüvi. The POI Loader is available at www.garmin.com/poiloader. Select Updates and Downloads. Using the POI Loader program, you can store the Custom POIs on your “nüvi” drive or your SD card. You can also customize the proximity alert settings for each POI using the POI Loader. Refer to the POI Loader Help file for more information; press F1 to open the Help file. To view your Custom POIs, touch   Where to >   Extras > Custom POIs.  CAUTION: Garmin is not responsible for the consequences of using a custom POI database or the accuracy of the safety camera or other custom POI database.
48  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualAPPENDIXOptional AccessoriesFor more information about optional accessories, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610 or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660, and click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Optional accessories include:•  FM traffic receiver•  External remote antenna•  External microphone•  Travel Kit accessories About the Garmin Travel Guide™ Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase the Travel Guide accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/extras. To use the Travel Guide:1.  Insert the SD card into your nüvi. 2.  Touch   Where to >   Extras. 3.  Touch the Travel Guide. 4.  Touch a category. Touch a sub-category, if necessary.5.  Touch a location in the list.6.  Touch Go to go to the location. Touch Map to display this item on a map. Touch Save to save this location in your   Favorites. Touch More to view more information about the location.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  49APPENDIXAbout SaversGuideThe SaversGuide® is an optional accessory that is available only in North America.With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your nüvi is a digital coupon book that notifies you of merchants near your current location where you are eligible for a discount, such as restaurants, hotels, movie theaters, and auto repair shops.About the Garmin Language GuideThe Garmin Language Guide is an optional accessory. The Language Guide puts data from Oxford’s multilingual resources and five bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand. A sample version of the Garmin Language Guide is provided.   NOTE: Only the nüvi 660 can verbally translate words and phrases in the Language Guide. The nüvi 610 can only display this information.Loading the Garmin Language GuideWhen you receive the Garmin Language Guide SD card, you must load the data on the nüvi. Follow the directions on the package or in the nüvi Help file. All dictionary, word, and phrase content is © Oxford University Press. Voice files are © Scansoft.
50  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualAPPENDIXTranslating Words and Phrases1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit >   Language Guide.2.  Touch Words and Phrases > Language.3.  Select the From and To languages and touch Back.4.  Select a category.5.  Search for a phrase, and touch it.6.  Touch   to hear the translation. Words and Phrases Tips•  Use Keywords in Phrases to find all phrases that contain a specific word. •  Touch Search to spell the word. •  Touch an underlined word to replace the word. •  Touch More Variations to change words in the phrase or to get a different translation.•  If you cannot find what you are looking for in Words and Phrases, look in the Bilingual Dictionaries.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  51APPENDIXUsing the Bilingual DictionariesThe Garmin Language Guide provides five bilingual dictionaries. You can easily translate words and hear their pronunciation using the Bilingual Dictionaries. 1.  On the Menu page, touch   Travel Kit >   Language Guide.2.  Touch Bilingual Dictionaries.3.  Touch a translation option. If necessary, touch To English.4.  Search for the word and touch it.5.  Touch   to hear the word spoken.Bilingual Tips•  Touch Search to spell the word or the beginning of the word. •  Touch Legend to view the legend for the selected language. The Legend contains information on abbreviations, labels, and pronunciation symbols used in each dictionary.About Garmin TourGuide™The Garmin TourGuide allows your nüvi to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. These audio tours, for example, can take you on a route while playing interesting facts about historical sites along the way. As you travel, the audio information is triggered by GPS signals. If you have loaded TourGuide files on your nüvi, go to the Menu page and then touch  Where to >   Extras > Custom POIs.
52  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualAPPENDIXAbout GPS Satellite SignalsYour nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to operate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, the nüvi might not acquire satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your nüvi, or close the antenna to turn off the GPS and use it indoors. When the nüvi acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are green  . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or disappear  . Touch the signals strength bars in the upper-left corner of the Menu page to view GPS information. Touch any where on the screen to return to the Menu page. SpeedSatellite signal strength barsSky viewElevationDirection of travelGPS statusCurrent positionThe sky view shows the satellites from which you are receiving. The satellite signal strength bars indicate the strength of each satellite you are receiving. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  53APPENDIXMounting the nüvi on Your DashboardUse the enclosed mounting disk to mount your nüvi to the dashboard. Important: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. To install the mounting disk:                  DiskSuction cup mountSuction lever1.  Clean and dry the dashboard where you want  to place the disk.2.  Remove the backing from the permanent  mounting adhesive on the bottom of the  disk, and place the disk on the  dashboard.3.  Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.4.  Flip the suction lever down to secure the suction cup mount to the disk.Removing the nüvi and the Mount1.  To remove the nüvi, press up on the tab on the bottom of the cradle. 2.  Lift the nüvi off of the mount.3.  To remove the suction cup from the windshield, flip the lever toward you. 4.  Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.Removing the Cradle from the MountTo remove the cradle from the mount arm, turn the cradle to one side. The cradle snaps off of the ball socket. To replace the cradle, snap the cradle on the ball socket.
54  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualAPPENDIXCaring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping your nüvi and operating it in high shock/vibration environments.Cleaning the nüviThe nüvi is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the nüvi’s outer casing (not the touch screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.Cleaning the Touch ScreenClean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the touch screen.Protecting Your nüvi•  Do not store the nüvi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur (such as in the windshield), as permanent damage may result. •  Do not expose the nüvi to water. Contact with water can cause the nüvi to malfunction.•  Though a PDA stylus can also be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt this while operating a vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen, because it can damage the screen.•  Keep the nüvi in the leather carrying case when not in use.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  55APPENDIXAvoiding Theft•  To avoid theft, remove the nüvi and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the mark on the windshield left by the suction cup. •  Use the Garmin Lock™ feature. Changing the FuseAn AGC/3AG 2 Amp, high-breaking capacity, 1500 A-rated fuse is located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. Periodically, you may need to change the fuse. Unscrew the black, round end piece and replace the fuse.      UnscrewBattery Information Your nüvi contains an internal (non-removable) lithium-ion battery. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the nüvi. Battery Tips•  Your nüvi’s battery should last 3 to 7 hours, depending on usage. •  To extend the battery life, reduce the time the backlight stays on. On the Menu page, select   Settings > Display > Backlight Timeout to change the setting.•  Close the antenna when you do not need to receive GPS signals. •  Do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat.
56  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualAPPENDIXBattery GaugeThe battery icon in the upper-right corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the internal battery. Periodically, you might notice that the battery gauge is not completely accurate. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it without interrupting the charging. For best results, do not unplug the nüvi until it is totally charged. Battery charging or connected to external powerFull batteryTroubleshootingProblem/Question Solution/AnswerMy nüvi never gets satellite signals.Take your nüvi outside, away from tall buildings and trees.My battery gauge does not seem accurate.Allow the nüvi to fully discharge and then fully charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle).The touch screen is not responding to my taps properly.Calibrate the screen. On the Menu page, touch   Settings > Display. Touch the Recalibrate button and follow the on-screen instructions.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  57APPENDIXMy phone will not connect to the nüvi. Verify that the Bluetooth field is set to Enabled.Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters (about 33 feet) away from your nüvi. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.How do I know my nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode?When your nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a nüvi connected to a computer is shown on the nüvi. Also, you should see a new removable disk drive listed in My Computer. My computer never senses that the nüvi is connected.1.  Unplug the USB cable from your computer. 2.  Turn the nüvi off and then back on again. 3.  Plug the USB cable into your computer. The nüvi automatically goes into USB Mass Storage Mode. The nüvi cannot communicate with Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me.I cannot find any drives named “nüvi” in my list of drives.Try the solution listed above. If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your nüvi drives. Follow the steps on the following page to assign your drive letters.
58  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualAPPENDIXI keep getting a message saying “Unsafe Removal of Device” when I unplug the USB cable.To disconnect your nüvi from your computer, double-click the Unplug or Eject   icon in your system tray. Select “USB Mass Storage Device,” and click Stop. Select the nüvi drives, and click OK. Disconnect your nüvi from your computer. How can I rename my nüvi drives?1.  Open My Computer. 2.  Select the drive you want to rename. 3.  Right-click your mouse and select Rename. 4.  Type the new name. Press the Return key. How do I map my nüvi drives in Windows?1.  Turn off your nüvi. 2.  Plug the USB cable into the nüvi and your computer. Your nüvi automatically turns on. 3.  On your computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management. 4.  Click a nüvi removable disk drive (either the internal memory or your SD Card drive). Right-click your mouse and select Change Drive Letter and Path.5.  Select Change, select a drive letter from the drop-down list, and click OK.
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  59APPENDIXDeclaration of ConformityHereby, Garmin declares that this nüvi 610/660 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610/ or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660/. Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of Conformity.Hg  - LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.Software License AgreementBY USING THE nüvi 610/660, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.
60  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualAPPENDIXSpecificationsSize: 4.9” W x 2.9” H x 0.9” D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm)Weight: 6.7 oz (190 g)Display: 4.3” diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and touch screenCase: Not waterproof or IPXOTemperature range: 32°F to 140°F  (0°C to 60°C)Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. Data stored indefinitely.PC interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-playPower input: 12/24 VDCUsage: 10 W max.Battery life: 3 to 7 hours depending on usageBattery type: nonreplaceable lithium-ionHeadphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm For a complete list of specifications, visit the Garmin Web site at  www.garmin.com/products/nuvi610/ or www.garmin.com/products/nuvi660/.GPS PerformanceReceiver: SiRF Star III high-sensitivity GPS receiverAcquisition times*: Warm: < 1 sec Cold: < 38 sec Factory Reset: < 45 sec*On average for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the skyUpdate rate: 1/sec, continuousGPS accuracy:Position: < 10 meters, typicalVelocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMSGPS (WAAS) accuracy:Position: < 5 meters, typicalVelocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  61INDEXINDEXSymbols2 dimensional  393 dimensional  39Aabout button  40accessories  48acquisition times  60AC charger  1adding a device  24alerts  44alerts, safety camera  46answering a call  26anti-theft feature  5attention tone  43AudibleManager  18Audible books  17transferring  19audio, transferring to your phone  26audio output  33audio version  40auto tune  33avoiding road types  43avoiding theft  55avoiding traffic  31, 43Bbacklight timeout  42batterygauge  56information  55life  60status  6type  60bilingual dictionaries  51bilingual tips  51Bluetooth  23enabling or disabling  24Bluetooth settings  43box contents  1brightness, screen  4browsing the map  11, 47,  48, 51Ccable, USB  1calculator  22calibrating the screen  42calling  24–27call waiting  26caring for your nüvi  54carrying case  1channel, audio  33cleaning the nüvi  54color mode  42computer connection  36connecting the USB cable  36connections, Bluetooth  43content, product box  1converting currency  21coordinates  10currency  21current location, saving  14customizing your nüvi  39map  39navigation  43system setup  40custom POIs (points of  interest)  47Ddata storage  60daylight saving  41declaration of conformity  59deletecharacter  11files from the nüvi  38saved places  15user data  4detour, adding  13dialing a number  24disabling Bluetooth  24disconnecting your nüvi  37, 58disk, dashboard  1, 53display  60downloading a book  19
62  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualINDEXdrives  36dropping a connection  28, 44Eediting saved places  (my locations)  15EGNOS  40enabling Bluetooth  24ending a call  24expanding your search  12Extras  47, 48, 51FFavorites  14filesdeleting  38managing  35supported types  38transferring  37finding placesby name  9by postal code  10intersection  10item on the map  11near another location  12finding your destination  9FM stereo  33FM traffic receiver  15, 27, 29–32FM transmitter  33following your route  9fuse, changing the  55GGarmin Lock  5, 55Garmin Travel Guide™  48geocaching  10GPS  6, 55accuracy  60information  52green bars  6Hhands-free  23headphone jack  60Help  16home, calling  27Iincoming call  26Kkeyboard  11LLanguage Guide  49, 50, 51legend, bilingual dictionary  51listening to MP3 files  16lithium-ion battery  60loading additional maps  45loading Audible books  18lock, screen  4MM4A/M4P  17Macintosh  37map  12browse  11customize  39info button  39outlines  39page  7software version  39updates  viupdate maps  45view  39zoom  11MapSource  45measurements  22menu page  6mercury warning  59metric units  41mounting disk  53mounting the nüvi on your  dashboard  53MP3 files  16, 17myGarmin  vi
nüvi 610/660 Owner’s Manual  63INDEXNnarrow your results listspell the name  11navigation settings  43next turn page  8nonreplaceable lithium-ion  60north up  39nuvi drives  36, 37Oon-screen keyboard  11optional accessories  48output, audio  33Ppairing your nüvi  23passkey, pairing  24phone book  26phone number, home  27pictures  20PIN, Garmin Lock  5playing Audible books  17POI (point of interest)  47postal code  10power input  60present location, saving  14protecting your nüvi  54proximity points  44purchasing a traffic  subscription  32Qquick settings  4Rrecalibrate  42receiving a call  25recycling, mercury statement about  59registering your nüvi  45register the nüvi  viremovingthe cradle  53the nüvi and the mount  53removing a phone from  the list  28resettingmax speed  7trip information  7your nüvi  4restoring settings  39route, following your  9routing preferences  43Ssafety cameras  vi, 46safe mode  40satellite signals  6, 52saved placesdelete  15edit  15SaversGuide  49school zone database  47screenshot  42screen lock  4SD card  36, 60disk drive  36, 37settings, Bluetooth  24set your location  11show map  12simulator mode  40slide show  20software version  40sounds, turn on and off  40specifications, technical  60spell the name of a place  11splash screen  42status, phone  28stereo, FM  33stop navigation  13stop USB  37storing your nüvi  54subscribe to safety camera information  visupported file types  35switchingbetween calls  26to call waiting  26system setup  40
64  nüvi 610/660 Owner’s ManualINDEXTtechnical specifications  60temperature range  60text language  41theft prevention  5, 55tones  40touch screencleaning  54recalibrating  42settings  42touch tones  25, 40TourGuide  44, 51playing files  51track up  39traffic  29avoid  31, 43incidents  30settings  44subscription  32symbols  31transferring audio to your phone  26transferring files  37translating words and  phrases  50Travel Guide  48travel kit  16–22trip information page  7troubleshooting  56tune, auto  33Uunits of measure  41unit ID  40unlock code  1unlock optional maps  viupdate rate  60updating software  45USB cable  1USB Mass Storage Mode  42user data, deleting  4Vvehicle type  43viewing places on the map  12voicemail  25voice dial  27voice language  41voice prompts  43volume  4WWAAS  40–44, 60WebUpdater  45words and phrases,  translating  50world clock  21Yyellow sheet  1Zzoom  11
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