Owner’s Manual
nüvi® 680
personal travel assistant
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June 2007
Part Number 190-00775-00 Rev. C
Printed in Taiwan
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Garmin®
nüvi® 680 navigation and communication
device with MSN® Direct content.
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.
myGarmin™
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the
latest services for your Garmin products:
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Register your Garmin unit.
Subscribe to online services for safety
camera information (see page 39).
Unlock optional maps.
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Return to myGarmin often for new
Garmin product services.
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and
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts
To quickly return to the Menu page,
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touch and hold Back.
Touch
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 navigate. If the antenna is closed,
the GPS receiver is off.
To adjust the volume or the screen
brightness, quickly press and release
the
touch
To switch the audio output between
the nüvi and an FM stereo, quickly
press the
Power button. You can also
Power button twice.
on the Menu page.
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Preface.............................................i
Manual Conventions ...............................i
myGarmin™ ............................................i
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ..........................i
Warnings .............................................. iv
Contact Garmin .................................... iv
Important Information ............................v
Caring for Your nüvi ............................. vi
Avoiding Theft ....................................... vi
Getting Started ...............................1
What’s in the Box? .................................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
Adding a Stop to Your Route .................5
Taking a Detour .....................................5
Stopping the Route ................................5
Adjusting the Volume and Brightness ....5
Locking Your nüvi ..................................6
Charging Your nüvi ................................6
Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver ...6
Where To ........................................7
Finding an Address ................................7
Go Page Options ...................................7
Go Home ...............................................8
Finding Points of Interest .......................8
Finding Recently Found Places .............9
Favorites ..............................................10
Finding MSN® Direct Locations ...........10
Finding a Place Using the Map............11
Entering Location Coordinates ............11
Expanding Your Search .......................11
Using the Main Pages .................12
Map Page ............................................12
Trip Information Page ..........................13
Turn List Page .....................................13
Next Turn Page....................................13
Travel Kit ......................................14
MP3 Player ..........................................14
Audible Book Player ............................15
Picture Viewer .....................................16
Calculator ...........................................16
Language Guide ..................................16
Garmin Travel Guide™ ........................18
SaversGuide® .....................................18
World Clock ........................................18
Currency Converter .............................18
Unit Converter ....................................19
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Using Hands-free Features .........20
Understanding Bluetooth Technology ..20
Pairing Your Phone ..............................20
Getting a Call .......................................21
In a Call ...............................................21
Phone Menu ........................................22
Using SMS/Text Messaging.................24
Using MSN® Direct .......................25
Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver ..25
Receiving Content ...............................26
MSN Direct Menu ................................26
Traffic Information ................................26
Weather ...............................................28
Gas Prices ...........................................28
Movie Times ........................................28
Using the FM Transmitter ...........29
Listening to the nüvi on an FM Stereo .29
Frequency Selection Tips ....................29
Switching between the nüvi and an FM
Stereo .............................................29
FM Transmitter Information .................30
Managing Files .............................31
Supported File Types ...........................31
Loading Files .......................................31
Deleting Files ......................................32
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Customizing the nüvi ..................33
Changing the Map Settings .................33
Changing the System Settings ............34
Localizing Your nüvi .............................34
Customizing the Display ......................35
Changing the Navigation Settings .......36
Bluetooth Technology Settings ............37
Changing the Proximity Points Settings ..
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Adjusting the Volume Levels ...............38
Restoring All Settings ..........................38
Clearing User Data ..............................38
Appendix ......................................39
Updating the Software .........................39
Extras and Optional Accessories .........39
Additional Maps ...................................41
About the GPS Page ...........................41
Battery Information .............................42
Resetting the nüvi ................................42
Mounting on Your Dashboard ..............43
Changing the Fuse ..............................43
Technical Specifications ......................44
Troubleshooting ...................................45
Important Product Information .............46
Index .............................................49
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Contact Garmin
Contact 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.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or
0808 2380000 (within the UK).
Warnings
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and maps. For safety, always resolve any
discrepancies or questions before continuing
navigation and defer to posted road signs.
Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not become distracted by the unit while
driving, and always be fully aware of all
driving conditions. Minimize the amount
of time spent viewing the unit’s screen while
driving and use voice prompts when possible.
Do not input destinations, change settings, or
access any functions requiring prolonged use of
the unit’s controls while driving. Pull over in a
safe and legal manner before attempting such
operations.
The unit is designed to provide route
suggestions. It is not designed to replace the
need for driver attentiveness regarding road
closures or road conditions, traffic congestion,
weather conditions, or other factors that may
affect safety while driving.
Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations could result in an accident
or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
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When installing the unit in a vehicle, place
the unit securely so it does not obstruct the
driver’s view of the road or interfere with
vehicle operating controls, such as the steering
wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do
not place in front of or above any airbag. (See
diagram.)
Do not mount
where driver’s
field of vision
is blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an
airbag field of deployment.
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When navigating, carefully compare
information displayed on the unit to all
available navigation sources, including
information from street signs, visual sightings,
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Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the
internal, non-removable lithium-ion battery may
experience a shortened life span or may present
a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical
burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
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Do not remove or attempt to remove the
battery.
Contact your local waste disposal department
to properly dispose of the unit/battery.
Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source
or in a high temperature location, such as in
the sun in an unattended vehicle on a hot day.
To prevent damage, remove the unit from the
vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight.
Do not incinerate.
When storing the unit for a limited length of
time, store within the following temperature
range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). When
storing the unit for an extended time, store
within the following temperature range: 32° to
77°F (0° to 25°C).
Do not operate the unit outside of the following
temperature range: -4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C).
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Warning: This product, its packaging, and
its components contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or reproductive harm. This notice is provided in
accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See
www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
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Important Information
MaP Data inForMation: One of the goals
of Garmin is to provide customers with the most
complete and accurate cartography that is available
to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination
of governmental and private data sources, which
we identify in product literature and copyright
messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all
data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete
data. In some countries, complete and accurate
map information is either not available or is
prohibitively expensive.
notiCE rEgarDing WinDsHiElD
Mounting; sPECial notiCE to
DrivErs in CaliFornia anD
MinnEsota: State law prohibits drivers in
California and Minnesota from using suction
mounts on their windshields while operating motor
vehicles. Check your state and local laws and
ordinances for similar restrictions. Other Garmin
dashboard or friction mounting options should
be used. Garmin does not take any responsibility
for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be
incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as
a result of any other state or local law or ordinance
relating to use of the unit. (See California Vehicle
Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005,
Section 169.71.)
The California Electronic Waste recycling
act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain
electronics. For more information on the
applicability to this product, see www.erecycle.org.
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Caring 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 unit
and operating it in high-shock and high-
vibration environments.
Cleaning the Unit
The nüvi is constructed of high-quality
materials and does not require user
maintenance other than cleaning. Clean
the unit’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 Screen
Clean 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.
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Protecting Your nüvi
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Do not store the nüvi where prolonged
exposure to extreme temperatures can
occur (such as in the trunk of a car),
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 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 or damage may result.
Avoiding Theft
To avoid theft, remove the unit and
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mount from sight when not in use.
Remove the residue on the windshield
left by the suction cup.
Do not keep your unit in the glove
compartment; thieves know where to
look.
Register your product at
http://my.garmin.com.
Use the Garmin Lock feature. See
page 6.
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