nüvi® 1200/1300/1400 series
owner’s manual
for use with these nüvi models:
1200, 1210, 1240, 1245, 1250, 1255, 1260
1300, 1310, 1340, 1350, 1370, 1390
1410, 1440, 1450, 1490
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
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October 2009
Part Number 190-01041-00 Rev. B
Printed in Taiwan
Table of Contents
nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series
Models ................................ iv
Getting Started .................... 1
Looking at Your nüvi .................. 1
Using the Main Menu................. 1
Setting Up Your nüvi .................. 2
Using the Power Button ............. 4
Adjusting the Volume ................. 4
Navigating the Screens ............. 4
Finding Your Destination............ 4
Navigating in Pedestrian
Usage Mode ............................ 6
Adding a Stop ............................ 7
Changing Destinations .............. 7
Taking a Detour ......................... 7
Stopping the Route .................... 7
Where To? ........................... 8
Finding an Address .................... 8
Setting a Home Location ........... 8
Using the Go! Page ................... 9
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Providing Feedback on
Points of Interest ................... 10
Finding a Place by Spelling
the Name ............................. 10
Searching Near Another
Location .................................11
Finding Recently Found
Places ................................... 12
Finding a Place Using the
Map ....................................... 13
Entering Coordinates ............... 14
Using Photo Navigation ........... 14
Using the Map Pages ....... 15
Viewing the Trip Computer ..... 16
Viewing the Turn List .............. 16
Viewing the Next Turn Page .... 17
Viewing the Junction View
Page ...................................... 17
Using the Pedestrian Map
Page ...................................... 18
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Making Hands-Free Phone
Calls ................................... 19
Pairing Your Phone .................. 19
Receiving a Call ...................... 20
In a Call .................................. 21
Accessing the Phone Menu ..... 21
Managing Files .................. 24
Supported File Types ............... 24
Connecting Your nüvi to Your
Computer .............................. 24
Transferring Files .................... 25
Deleting Files .......................... 25
Using the Tools ................. 26
Accessing the Settings ............ 26
Using the Where Am I?
Page ...................................... 26
Accessing Help ........................ 26
Using MSN® Direct ................... 26
Using the Picture Viewer ......... 27
Accessing My Data .................. 28
Using the World Clock ............ 28
Using the Calculator ................ 28
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Using the Unit Converter ........ 28
Using ecoRoute™ ..................... 29
Resetting ecoRoute Data ........ 32
Viewing Offers ......................... 33
Using Traffic ...................... 34
Understanding FM TMC
Traffic .................................... 34
Understanding MSN® Direct
Traffic .................................... 35
Adding or Renewing Traffic
Subscriptions ........................ 35
Receiving Traffic Information ... 35
Traffic in Your Area .................. 36
Traffic on Your Route ............... 36
Viewing the Traffic Map ........... 37
Viewing Traffic Delays ............. 37
Viewing Offers ......................... 37
Customizing the nüvi ....... 38
Changing the System
Settings ................................. 38
Changing the Navigation
Settings ................................. 39
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Removing the nüvi and
Mount .................................... 48
Mounting on Your
Dashboard ............................ 49
nüMaps Guarantee™ ................ 49
Additional Maps ....................... 50
About GPS Satellite Signals .... 50
Extras and Optional
Accessories ........................... 50
Garmin Travel Guide ............... 52
Contact Garmin ....................... 52
Registering Your nüvi............... 52
Specifications .......................... 53
Declaration of Conformity ........ 56
Software License Agreement... 56
Troubleshooting ...................... 57
Index .................................. 60
Adjusting the Display
Settings ................................. 39
Updating the Time Settings ..... 40
Setting the Languages............. 40
Changing the Map Settings ..... 41
Changing Security Settings ..... 41
Setting the Bluetooth
Technology Options .............. 42
Changing the Proximity Points
Settings ................................. 43
Viewing Traffic Subscription
Information ............................ 43
Restoring All Settings .............. 44
Appendix ........................... 45
Caring for Your nüvi ................ 45
Locking Your nüvi .................... 46
Calibrating the Screen ............. 47
Updating the Software ............. 47
Clearing User Data .................. 47
Battery Information ................. 47
Charging Your nüvi .................. 48
Changing the Fuse .................. 48
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nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Models
nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Models
Model
1200
1210/1260/
1410
1240/1250
1245/1255/
1350
1300
1310
1340
1370
1440/1450
1390/1490
Bluetooth®
Technology
Lane
Assist
Junction
View
Speaks
Street Names
Speed Limits
on Map
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Europe
only
Europe
only
Europe
only
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Europe only
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Note: Go to www.garmin.com or see the packaging contents on your product
box for more information.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Looking at Your nüvi
Power button:
Press to turn the nüvi on and off.
Using the Main Menu
➌ ➍
➎
➊ ➋
➏
➐
➑ ➒ ➓
Speaker
Mini-USB connector
microSD™
card slot
Microphone
Note: Depending on your nüvi
model, some images and screen
shots could look different.
➊ GPS satellite strength.
➋ Bluetooth technology status.
➌ Touch to select a usage mode.
➍ Current time. Touch to change
time settings.
➎ Battery status.
➏ Touch to find a destination.
➐ Touch to view the map.
➑ Touch to make a call when
connected to a compatible
mobile phone on some models.
➒ Touch to adjust the volume.
➓ Touch to use the tools such as
settings and Help.
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Getting Started
Setting Up Your nüvi
Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information
about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.
Mounting Your nüvi
1. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on the
Suction cup mount
Suction cup mount
windshield.
2. Flip the lever back toward the windshield.
3. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.
4. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of
your nüvi.
5. Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
Your unit should turn on automatically if it is
plugged in and the vehicle is running. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Cradle
Cradle
6. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.
7. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place.
8. If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe,
connect the external antenna to the traffic
receiver and secure it to the windshield using
the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included
in some nüvi packages. See page iv.)
Vehicle power
Vehicle power
cable
cable
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.
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