nüvi® 705 series
owner’s manual
for use with these nüvi models:
715, 755, 765, 775, 785
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January 2009
Part Number 190-00955-00 Rev. B
Printed in Taiwan
Introduction
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “touch”
something, use your finger to touch an
item on the screen.
The small arrows (>) used in the text
indicate that you should touch a series
of items. For example, if you see “touch
Where To? > Favorites” you should
touch Where To?, and then touch
Favorites.
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts
•
To quickly return to the Menu page,
touch and hold Back.
Touch
to see more
choices. Touch and hold to scroll
faster.
and
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Introduction
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any
questions while using your nüvi. In the
USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or
contact Garmin USA by phone at (913)
397-8200 or (800) 800-1020.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
/support and click Contact Support
for in-country support information, or
contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone
at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
myGarmin™
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the
latest services for your Garmin products:
•
•
Register your Garmin unit.
Subscribe to online services for safety
camera information (see page 53).
Unlock optional maps.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................i
Manual Conventions ..........................i
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts .....................i
Contact Garmin .................................i
myGarmin™ .......................................i
Getting Started ...............................1
Step 1: Mount the nüvi .....................2
Step 2: Configure the nüvi ................3
Step 3: Acquire Satellites .................3
Step 4: Use the nüvi .........................3
Finding Your Destination ..................4
Following Your Route .......................5
Adjusting the Volume ........................6
Where To? ......................................7
Searching Near Another Location ....7
Go! Page Options .............................7
Finding an Address ...........................8
Finding a Place by Spelling the
Name ...............................................8
Setting a Home Location ..................9
Finding Recently Found Places ......10
Favorites .........................................10
Using Custom Routes ....................13
Finding a Place Using the Map ......14
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Entering Coordinates ......................15
Using the Main Pages .................16
Map Page .......................................16
Trip Computer .................................17
Turn List Page ................................17
Next Turn Page ..............................18
Using Hands-free Calling ............19
Pairing Your Devices ......................19
Pairing Your Phone Using the
Phone .............................................20
Pairing Your Phone Using the
nüvi .................................................20
Receiving a Call ............................21
In a Call .........................................21
Phone Menu ...................................21
Using Traffic Information ............24
Understanding FM TMC Traffic ......24
Understanding MSN® Direct
Traffic ..............................................24
Receiving Traffic Information ..........25
Traffic in Your Area .........................25
Severity Color Code .......................25
Traffic on Your Route ......................26
Viewing the Traffic Map ..................26
Viewing Traffic Delays ....................27
Advertisements ...............................27
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FM TMC Receiver LED Blink
Codes .............................................27
Using the Media Players .............28
Using a Wireless Headset ..............28
Playing Music .................................28
Listening to Audible Books .............31
Managing Files .............................32
Supported File Types......................32
Loading Files ..................................32
Deleting Files .................................33
Using the Tools ............................34
Settings ..........................................34
Where Am I? ...................................34
Help ................................................34
Media Player ..................................34
MSN® Direct....................................34
ecoRoute™ ......................................35
Picture Viewer ................................38
Custom Routes ...............................38
My Data ..........................................38
World Clock ...................................38
Language Guide .............................39
Calculator ......................................40
Unit Converter ...............................40
Advertisements ...............................41
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Playing Audio Through Your
Vehicle Speakers .........................42
Auto Tuning the FM Transmitter .....42
Manually Tuning the FM
Transmitter .....................................42
Frequency Selection Tips ...............43
FM Transmitter Information ............43
Customizing the nüvi ..................44
Changing the System Settings .......44
Changing the Navigation Settings ..45
Adjusting the Display Settings ........45
Updating the Time Settings ............46
Setting the Languages ...................46
Changing the Map Settings ............46
Adding Security ..............................47
Viewing FM TMC Traffic
Subscription Information .................48
Bluetooth Technology Settings .......48
Changing the Proximity Points
Settings ..........................................49
Restoring All Settings .....................50
Appendix ......................................51
Ways to Charge Your nüvi ..............51
Resetting the nüvi ...........................51
Calibrating the Screen ....................51
Locking Your nüvi ...........................52
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Introduction
nüMaps Guarantee™ ......................52
Additional Maps ..............................52
Updating the Software ....................53
Extras and Optional Accessories ....53
Battery Information ........................55
Changing the Fuse .........................56
About GPS Satellite Signals ...........56
Mounting on Your Dashboard .........57
Removing the nüvi and Mount ........57
Caring for Your nüvi .......................57
Important Legal Notice Regarding
Your FM Transmitter .......................59
Declaration of Conformity ...............60
Software License Agreement .........60
Specifications .................................61
Troubleshooting ..............................62
Index .............................................65
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nüvi 705 Series Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Getting Started
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings
and other important information.
Power key:
slide to the left to turn on/off the unit;
slide to the right to lock the screen
GPS antenna
Speaker
Headphone/
audio out jack
SD™ card
slot
Microphone
Mini-USB
connector
Serial number (remove
cradle to view serial number)
External antenna
connector
Warning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the
vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight.
Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information for information about
laws pertaining to windshield mounting.
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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
Vehicle 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
windshield.
4. Flip the lever back, toward the
windshield.
Suction cup mount
Microphone jack
5. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup
arm.
6. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the
cradle.
7. Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into
place.
8. Plug the other end of the vehicle
power cable into a power outlet in
your vehicle.
9. If you are using a traffic receiver in
Europe, secure the antenna on the
traffic receiver to the windshield using
the suction cups. (The traffic receiver
is included in some nüvi packages.)
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