nüvi 3700 series ® owner’s manual for use with these nüvi models: 3750, 3760, 3790
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started..................... 1 Setting Up Your Device.............. 1 Powering the Device.................. 1 Mounting Your Device................ 2 Configuring The Device.............. 3 Front Cover................................ 3 Acquiring Satellites . .................. 4 Rotating the Screen.................... 4 About the Automatic Screen Lock......................................... 4 Main Menu..................................
Table of Contents Speaking Commands........ 19 About Voice Commands........... 19 Setting your Wakeup Phrase.... 19 Activating Voice Command...... 19 Tips for Using Voice Commands............................. 20 Navigating to a Popular Location Using Voice Commands......... 20 Speaking an Address............... 21 About Icons and Tones............. 21 About the Map Pages........ 22 Viewing the Map While Navigating.............................. 22 About myTrends™.....................
Table of Contents Using the World Clock ............. 36 Using the Calculator................. 37 Capturing Screen Shots........... 37 Using the Unit Converter ......... 37 Traffic.................................. 39 Traffic Receiver........................ 39 Subscription Activation............. 39 Receiving Traffic Information.... 40 About the Traffic Icon............... 40 Traffic on Your Route................ 41 Viewing the Traffic Map............ 41 Searching for Traffic Delays.....
Table of Contents Appendix............................ 55 About GPS Satellite Signals..... 55 Caring for Your Device............. 55 Locking Your Device................. 57 Updating the Software.............. 58 Clearing User Data................... 58 Battery Information .................. 58 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable.......................... 59 Mounting on Your Dashboard............................. 60 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount..............................
Getting Started Getting Started ‹ WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Setting Up Your Device When using your device for the first time, complete the following tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. Power your device (page 1). Mount your device (page 2). Configure your device (page 3). Turn the device on and off (page 3). 5. Acquire satellites (page 4). 6. Understand the main menu (page 5).
Getting Started Mounting The Device ‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, remove the device from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. Notice Before mounting the device, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting. 1. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. 2.
Getting Started Configuring The Device 1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the mount. 2. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. The device should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. 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.
Getting Started Acquiring Satellites The bars indicate satellite strength. 1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. If necessary, turn on your device. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. Rotating the Screen Rotate your device to view in horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) mode. About the Automatic Screen Lock The device automatically locks if you do not use it for a specified amount of time.
Getting Started Main Menu ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐➑ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ Touch to select a transportation mode. Touch to find a destination. Touch to view the map. Touch to stop a route. Touch to detour a route. Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth for information. Touch to adjust the volume. Touch to open the menu of tools and settings. nüvi 3700 Series Owner’s Manual Using the On-screen Buttons • Touch and hold to quickly return to the main menu.
Getting Started Transportation Modes Pedestrian Bicycle Automobile The device offers several transportation modes for navigation methods. Routing is calculated differently based on your mode. Changing Your Transportation Mode 1. Touch the transportation mode icon on the upper-left corner. 2. Select a mode. 3. Touch Save. Finding a Point of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1.
Getting Started Using the On-screen Keyboard • Touch a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. • Touch to add a space. • Touch and to move the cursor. • Touch to delete a character. • Touch and hold to erase the entire entry. • Touch to select the keyboard language mode. • Touch to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks. See “Changing the System Settings” to change the keyboard layout (page 47).
Getting Started Adding Points to the Active Route 1. While navigating a route, touch to return to the main menu. 2. From the main menu, touch Where To?. 3. Select a category. 4. If necessary, select a subcategory. 5. Select a destination. 6. Touch Go!. 7. Touch Add to Current Route. Changing the Destination of the Active Route Before you can change destinations, you must be navigating a route. 1. Touch to return to the main menu. 2. Touch Where To?. 3. Search for the location. 4. Touch Go!. 5.
Getting Started Taking a Detour Navigating Off Road NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Automobile > Route Preference. 2. Touch Off Road. 3. Touch Save. While navigating a route, you can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of you, such as construction zones. 1. While navigating a route, touch . 2. From the main menu, touch Detour or Recalculate.
Finding Locations Finding Locations The Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To perform a simple search, see page 6. Finding an Address NOTE: Depending on the version of the built in map data on your device, the button names and the order of steps could be different than the steps below. 6. If necessary, select the city/postal code. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 7. Enter the number of the address. 8. Touch Done. 9.
Finding Locations Using the Go! Page The Go! page opens when you select a location to navigate to. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➏ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➎ ➍ ➐ Touch to call the selected location when your device is connected to phone, or to save the location to your favorites. Touch to switch between 2-D and 3-D view. Touch to rotate the view. Touch to view more information for the location. Touch to zoom in and out. Touch to return to the previous page. Touch and hold to return to the main menu.
Finding Locations Setting a Home Location You can set your home location for the location you return to most often. 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? > Go Home. 2. Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Recently Found. Going Home Before you can navigate to home, you must set a home location. From the main menu, touch Where To? > Go Home. Resetting Your Home Location 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? > > Set Home Location. 2. Select an option to change your address.
Finding Locations Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations From the main menu, touch Where To? > Recently Found > > Clear > Yes. Saving Locations to Favorites 1. Search for the location (page 6). 2. From the Go! page, touch > Save > OK. About Fa��������� vorites Finding Favorites 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? > Favorites. 2. If necessary, select a category. 3. Select a saved location. You can save locations in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them.
Finding Locations Editing Favorites 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? > Favorites. 2. Select a category. 3. Select a favorite. 4. Touch the information box. 5. Touch > Edit. 6. Select an option: • Name • Phone Number • Categories • Assign Photo—touch to select a saved photo (page 36). • Change Map Symbol 7. Edit the information. 8. Touch Done. 14 Finding Parking 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? > Parking > Find Parking. 2. Select a parking location. 3. Touch Go!.
Finding Locations Planning a Trip You can use Trip Planner to create and save a trip with multiple destinations. 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? > Trip Planner. 2. Touch . 3. Touch Select Start Location. 4. Search for a location (page 6). 5. Touch Select. 6. Touch to add an additional location. 7. Touch Select. 8. Repeat steps 4–6 to add additional locations to your trip. 9. Touch Next. 10. Enter a name. 11. Touch Done. Navigating to a Saved Trip 1.
Finding Locations Using the Map Buttons 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? > Browse Map. 2. Touch anywhere on the map. • Touch and to zoom in and out. • Touch to switch between 2D and 3D views. • Touch to rotate the view. Browsing the Map by Touching the Screen • Touch an area on the map to select a location. An information box appears next to the location. • Touch and drag the map to view different parts of the map. • Tap the map twice to zoom in and center on a location.
Finding Locations Finding a Location Using the Map 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? > Browse Map. 2. Touch a location. An information box appears next to the location. 3. Touch the information box. 4. Select an option: • Touch > Save. 5. Touch Go!. Setting a Simulated Location You can use the GPS simulator to select another location, near which you can search for and save points of interest. This may be helpful when planning trips. 1.
Finding Locations Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your device to navigate to the destination using the latitude and longitude coordinates. This can be especially helpful when geocaching. 1. From the main menu, touch Where To? > Coordinates. 2. Touch a field to enter the latitude and longitude data. 3. Touch View on Map. 4. Touch Go!. Changing the Map Coordinate Format 1. From the Home Screen, touch Where To? > Coordinates > Format. 2.
Speaking Commands Speaking Commands Setting your Wakeup About Voice Commands NOTE: The voice command feature is not available for all languages or regions. The voice command feature is available on some device models. The voice commands allow you to use your device by speaking the words you see on the screen or by speaking certain commands. The voice command menu provides a list of available commands to use. Phrase The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate voice command.
Speaking Commands Tips for Using Voice Commands • Speak in a normal voice directed at the device. • Speak commands as they appear on the screen. • Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed. • To reduce the number of accidental Voice Command wake-ups, increase the length of your Wakeup Phrase. • Speak Exit to exit voice command. Navigating to a Popular Location Using Voice Commands You can speak the names of very popular, well-known locations. 2. Speak Find by Name. 3.
Speaking Commands • Speak Call to call the location when connected to a compatible mobile phone. • Wait until the icon is green to speak your command. Speaking an Address 1. Speak Voice Command. 2. Speak Find Address. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts. About Icons and Tones • The device sounds two tones when it enters and exits voice recognition mode. • A red icon appears in the upper-right corner of the screen when the device is not ready for your command.
About the Map Pages About the Map Pages Viewing the Map While Navigating notice In no event shall Garmin be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages, including, without limitation, damages for any traffic fines or citations, whether resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use the product or from defects in the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
About the Map Pages ➋ Touch to view the turn list. ➌ Touch to zoom in and zoom out. ➍ Touch to return to the main ➎ ➏ ➐ menu. Touch to display a different data field. Touch to view information for the location. Touch to view trip information. About myTrends™ When the myTrends feature is enabled, your estimate time of arrival and traffic information for your frequent destinations, like your workplace, automatically appear in the navigation bar at the top of the map.
About the Map Pages Resetting Trip Information 1. From the map, touch the Speed field. 2. Touch . 3. Select an option: • Touch Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip computer, • Touch Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed. • Touch Reset Trip B to reset the odometer. Viewing the Turn List When you are navigating a route, you can view all of the turns for your entire route and the distance between turns. 1. From the map, touch the text bar on the top of the map. 2.
About the Map Pages Viewing the Next Turn Before you can view the next turn, you must be navigating a route. The next turn shows the turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach the turn. Touch the turn indicator in the top left corner of the map. Viewing the Junction View Before you can view the junction view, you must be navigating a route. On some device models, the junction view displays a view of some upcoming junctions and in which lane you should be driving.
About the Map Pages Using the Pedestrian Navigation Map ➊ ➌ ➋ ➊ ➍ In Pedestrian mode, your route is displayed on a two-dimensional map. ➊ Touch to switch between legs of ➋ ➌ ➍ 26 the route. Touch to view the route itinerary. Touch to center the map on your current location. Touch to zoom in and zoom out. Public Transit Options If you have cityXplorer maps installed, your device calculates a route that uses a combination of public transit options, such as riding a bus or subway, and walking.
Hands-free Phone Calls Hands-free Phone Calls Bluetooth wireless technology establishes a wireless link between two devices, such as a mobile phone and your device. To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with the device, go to www.garmin .com/bluetooth. ® Pairing Your Devices The first time you use two devices together, you must pair them by establishing a relationship using a PIN or passkey. Your phone and the device must be turned on and be within 33 ft.
Hands-free Phone Calls Pairing Using the Device Settings 1. From the main menu of the device, touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth > Enabled. 2. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth > Add Phone. 3. Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone. 4. Enable Find Me/Discoverable/ Visible mode on your phone. NOTE: This might be in a menu called Settings, Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free. 5. Touch OK on the device. 6. Select your phone from the list of devices. 7. Touch Save. 8.
Hands-free Phone Calls Receiving a Call • Touch Answer. The internal microphone is in the front of the device. Speak normally. • Touch Ignore to ignore the call. Using the Device During a Call During a call, appears. Depending on the screen shown on your device, the In Call icon could look different. 1. From the main menu, touch > End Call. 2. Select an option: • Touch Keypad to view a keypad page for using automated systems such as voice mail.
Hands-free Phone Calls Dialing a Point of Interest 1. From the main menu, touch Phone > Points of Interest. 2. Search for a point of interest. 3. Touch Call. Dialing a Number 1. From the main menu, touch Phone > Dial. 2. Enter the number. 3. Touch Dial. 30 Entering Your Phone Number You can enter the phone number you want the device to call when you touch Call Home. 1. From the main menu, touch Phone > Call Home. 2. Touch Enter Phone Number. 3. Enter the phone number. 4. Touch Done > Yes.
Hands-free Phone Calls Calling Home Before you can call home using the Call Home button, you must enter a phone number for your home location. (page 30). From the main menu, touch Phone > Call Home. Checking the Phone Status You can check the battery level and signal strength for your phone. From the main menu, touch Phone > Phone Status. Placing Calls Using Voice Dial Before you can place calls using voice dial, you may need to train your phone to recognize your voice dial commands.
Using the Tools Using the Tools Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? page to view information about your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location. From the main menu, touch Tools > Where Am I?. Finding Nearby Services 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Where Am I? 2. Touch Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to view the nearest locations in that category.
Using the Tools Using ecoRoute 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > ecoRoute. 2. If prompted, enter fuel and mileage information. The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter vehicle information. Calibrating the Fuel Economy Calibrate the fuel economy to receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits. Calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > ecoRoute > At the Pump. 2. Enter the current fuel price. 3.
Using the Tools About Your ecoChallenge Score The leaf color on the ecoChallenge icon changes depending on your performance in the challenge. Overall—displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and braking score. Speed—displays your score for driving at your vehicle’s optimal speed for conserving fuel (45-60 mph for most vehicles). Acceleration—displays your score for smooth and gradual acceleration. You lose points for rapid acceleration.
Using the Tools Adjusting Your Vehicle Profile 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile. 2. Select an option to manually adjust your fuel settings. • Fuel Type • City Fuel Economy • Hwy. Fuel Economy • Fuel Price TIP: For best results, calibrate your fuel economy (page 33) instead of adjusting the city and highway fuel efficiency. About the Mileage Report Mileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fuel economy, and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination.
Using the Tools Using the Picture Viewer Setting a Picture as Wallpaper 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Picture Viewer. 2. Touch a picture. 3. Touch > Set as Wallpaper. From the main menu, touch Tools > Picture Viewer. • Touch the arrows to scroll through the images. • Touch a picture to view a larger image of it. • Touch to view a slide show of the pictures. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show. Deleting Pictures 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Picture Viewer. 2.
Using the Tools Viewing the World Map From the main menu, touch Tools > World Clock > . Nighttime hours appear in the shaded area. Using the Calculator From the main menu, touch Tools > Calculator. Capturing Screen Shots 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Display > Screenshot. 2. Touch Enabled. 3. Touch to take a screen shot. The picture bitmap file is saved in the screenshots folder on the device drive (page 45). nüvi 3700 Series Owner’s Manual Using the Unit Converter 1.
Using the Tools Setting Currency Conversion Rates Manually You can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always using the mostcurrent rates. 10. Touch Done. 11. Repeat steps 8–9, if necessary. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Touch the box with a currency listed. 3. Select Currency. 4. Touch Save. 5. Touch a currency box. 6. Select the currency you want to update. 7. Repeat steps 3–6 to select a currency to conver to, if necessary. 8.
Traffic Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. Your device can receive FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic content. For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/traffic. The FM TMC traffic receiver, which is integrated in the vehicle power cable, is included in some packages and is an optional accessory for all series models.
Traffic Receiving Traffic Information About the Traffic Icon 1. Connect the traffic receiver to an external power source. 2. Connect the traffic receiver to the device. NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance of the traffic receiver. Color Description Meaning Green Low severity Traffic is flowing freely. Yellow Medium Traffic is moving severity but there is a delay. There is moderate traffic congestion. Red High severity Traffic is not moving or moving very slowly.
Traffic Traffic on Your Route When calculating your route, the device examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, the device automatically recalculates the route. You might still be routed through traffic if no better alternative routes exist. Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route 1. From the map, touch the . 2. Touch Traffic On Route. 3.
Traffic Adding a Subscription 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. 2. Select an option: • For non-North American units, touch Subscriptions > . • For North American units, touch . 3. Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. 4. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. 5. Touch Next on the device. 6. Enter the code. 7. Touch Done. The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must obtain a new code each time you renew your service.
Traffic Viewing Offers ‹ CAUTION Do not attempt to write down the coupon codes while driving. 1. Touch an offer that appears on the screen to search for the nearest location related to that offer. 2. If the offer includes an icon, touch the icon on the Go! page to receive a coupon code. 3. Write down this code and present it when you arrive at the location. Viewing a Offer List From the main menu, touch Tools > Offers. Disabling Traffic and Offers Before you can disable offers, you must disable traffic.
Data Management Data Management You can store files, such as JPEG image files, on your device. The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. File Types The device supports the following file types: • JPEG and JPG image files (page 36). • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 61). • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 62).
Data Management Connecting Your device to Your Computer 1. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the micro-B connector to the device. An option to install myGarmin Agent™ appears. This service monitors your computer USB ports and allows you to easily check for available updates (page 63). micro-B connector 3. Connect the larger end of the cable to a USB port on your computer.
Data Management 6. Repeat steps 1–5 to transfer additional files. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1. Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the Trash . 2. Disconnect the cable from your computer. 46 Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 2.
Customizing the Device Customizing the Device 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch a setting category. 3. Touch the setting to change it. System Settings From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > System. • GPS Simulator—stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units—allows you to change the units of measure for distance. • Time Format—allows you to selet a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Current Time—allows you to manually change the time.
Customizing the Device Restoring the System Settings From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > System > > Restore. Automobile Navigation Settings From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Automobile. • nüRoute™ (page 50) • Map Detail—sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may result in slower map drawing. 48 • Map View—sets the perspective on the Map page (page 49). • Map Theme—changes the color of the map data.
Customizing the Device Changing the Map Perspective 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Automobile > Map View. 2. Select an option: • Touch Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-D), with your direction of travel at the top. • Touch North Up to display the map in 2-D with North at the top. • Touch 3-D to display the map in three dimensions. Pedestrian Navigation Settings From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Pedestrian.
Customizing the Device Route Preferences From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Automobile > nüRoute > Calculation Mode. The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle acceleration data for a given route. • Faster Time—calculates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance—calculates routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. • Less Fuel—calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes.
Customizing the Device Restoring the Original Navigation Settings From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > > Restore. Display Settings From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Display. • Color Mode—sets a light background (Day), a dark background (Night), or automatically swithces between the two based on the sunrise btime and the sunset time for your current location (Auto). • Brightness—changes the brightness of the screen. Decreasing the brightness can save battery power.
Customizing the Device Language Settings Viewing Map Information • Voice Language—sets the language for voice prompts. • Text Language—sets all on-screen text to the selected language. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Keyboard Language—sets the language for your keyboard. • Keyboard Layout—sets the keyboard layout. Enabling Maps 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > myMaps. 2. Touch a map.
Customizing the Device • Friendly Name—allows you to enter a friendly name that identifies your nüvi on devices with Bluetooth technology. Managing the Bluetooth Device List You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that your device detects while Bluetooth is enabled. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth > Phone. 2. Select an option: • Select a phone for your device to connect with. • Touch to add a phone to the menu. • Touch to delete a phone from the device memory.
Customizing the Device Viewing Traffic Subscriptions From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions. Restoring the Original Traffic Settings From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic > > Restore. Restoring All Original Settings From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > > Restore > Yes.
Appendix Appendix About GPS Satellite Signals The device must acquire satellite signals in order to navigate. When the device has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the main menu are green . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear . For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Caring for Your Device • Avoid dropping your device and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments. • Do not expose the device to water.
Appendix Cleaning the Outer Casing notice Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. 1. Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2. Wipe the device dry. Cleaning the Touchscreen 1. Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2. If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 3. Apply the liquid to the cloth. 4. Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
Appendix Locking Your Device Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent system that locks your device. Each time you turn on the device, you must enter the PIN or drive to the security location. 1. From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > System > Garmin Lock > Lock Device. The Garmin Lock menu appears. 2. Touch Enabled. 3. Enter a 4-digit PIN twice. 4. Drive to a security location. 5. Touch Set. Changing Your Garmin Lock PIN 1. From the Garmin Lock menu, touch Change PIN. 2. Enter a new 4-digit PIN twice.
Appendix Updating the Software 1. Connect the device to your computer using the micro-B cable (page 45). The AutoPlay menu opens. 2. Selct an option: • If you are using a PC, doubleclick to open the myGarmin Agent download page. • If you are on a Mac computer, go to www.garmin.com/agent. • If the AutoPlay menu does not open go to www.garmin .com/agent. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Appendix To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the device until it is fully charged. Maximizing the Battery Life • Press and quickly release the power key to lock the screen and put the device in sleep mode. • From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness to turn down the backlight. • From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > Display > Display Timeout to reduce the timeout length.
Appendix 3. Install a 2 A fast-blow fuse. 4. Verify that the silver tip is located in the end piece. Using a coin, replace the end piece. Mounting on Your Dashboard Notice The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your device to the dashboard and comply with certain state regulations. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk. 2. Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the disk. 60 3.
Appendix Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield 1. Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you. 2. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you. nüMaps Lifetime™ nüMaps Guarantee™ Purchasing Additional Maps To receive one free map update (if available), register your device at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of acquiring satellites while driving with your device.
Appendix About Extras You can download additional content, such as custom POIs, from www.garminasus.com. Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed. You can create or download custom POI lists and install them on your device using POI Loader software available at www.garminasus.com. See the POI Loader Help file for more information. Finding Extras 1.
Appendix Contacting Garmin Product Support You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product. • 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.
Appendix Specifications Physical size 4.79 × 2.85 × .35 in. (13.5 × 8.6 × 1.5 cm) Weight 4.14 oz. (117.5 g) Display 4.3 in. diagonal, 800 × 480 pixels; 16.2 million colors; bright WQVGA TFT landscape display Case Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating 32°F–140°F (0°C–60°C) temperature range Charging 32°F–113°F (0°C–45°C) temperature range Computer USB 2.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Verify that the GPS simulator is turned off. satellite signals • From the main menu, touch Tools > Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. • Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not • Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing stay on my windshield. alcohol. • Dry with a clean, dry cloth. • Mount the suction cup (page 2).
Appendix How do I know my device When your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture is in USB mass storage of a device connected to a computer is shown on the device mode? screen. Also, you should see two new removable disk drives listed in My Computer. The device is connected 1. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. to the computer, but it will 2. Turn off the device. not go into mass storage 3. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer mode. and into your device.
Index Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 49 A accessories 62–63 adding a stop 8 additional maps 61 addresses 10 anti-theft feature 57 audio version 47 avoiding public transit types 49 road types 50 theft 56 traffic 41 B battery maximizing battery life 59 battery information 58, 65 Bluetooth technology 27–31 calling from Go! page 11 friendly name 53 pairing with phone 27 settings 52 brightness 51 browsing the map 16 C calculator 37 calls answering 29 call waiting 29 hanging up 29 home 31 muting 29 caring for
Index E ecoRoute 32–35 calibrate fuel economy 33 ecoChallenge score 33 fuel economy information 34 mileage report 35 tips 35 vehicle profile 32 editing change categories 14 change map symbol 14 destinations 15 favorites 14 home location 12 saved trip 15 end user license agreements 47 extras 62–63 68 F Favorites 13 feedback on POI’s 11 files deleting 46 supported types 44 finding locations by address 10 by coordinates 18 by name 7 by postal code 10 recent selections 12 saved locations (Favorites) 13 usin
Index M main menu 4 map data layout 48 maps 22 adding 61 browsing 16 detail level 48 errors 11 information 52 pedestrian 26 theme 48 view 49 zooming 16 MapSource 44, 61 mass storage mode 44 measurements, converting 37 memory card 44 micro-B connector 45 mileage report 35 mobile phone features 27 modes transportation 6 mounting the device on dashboard 60 on windshield 65 removing from mount 60 mute audio 6 phone call 29 myTrends 23 N navigation 22 off road 9 pedestrian 26 photo 18 settings 48 nearby servic
Index public transit avoidances 49 city maps 26 R recalculating routes 9 recently found locations 12 registering 56 removing the mount 60 renaming trips 15 reporting map errors 11 resetting home location 12 the max speed 24 trip data 24 your device 3 routes calculation 50 off road 9, 50 stopping 9 S safe mode 47 70 safety cameras alerts 62 databse 62 satellite signals 55 acquiring 4 saving found locations 13 your current location 13 school zone database 62 screen brightness 51 orient 4 screenshots 37 se
Index troubleshooting 65 turn-by-turn directions 24 turning on and off the device 3 turn list 24 U unit converter 37 unit ID 47 updating maps 61 USB 66 user data, deleting 58 volume adjusting 6 W WebUpdater 58 Where Am I? 32 world clock 36 Z zoom 16 V vehicle profile 35 voice command activating 19 icons and tones 21 navigating with 20 red icon 21 tips for using 20 wakeup phrase 19 voice dial 31 voice language 52 voice mail 29 nüvi 3700 Series Owner’s Manual 71
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com April 2010 Part Number 190-01157-00 Rev.
