nüvi®

610/660/670

personal travel assistant

GPS signalGPS antenna
strengthPower button

 

 

SD card slot
Getting Started

This guide provides short instructions for various nüvi operations. Fold and keep this guide in the pocket of your nüvi carrying case.

WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Turning the nüvi On or Off
Press and hold thePower button on the top of the nüvi.
Charging the nüvi
Connect the nüvi to the suction mount and the 12/24-Volt vehicle adapter.Connect the USB cable to the nüvi and your computer.

Connect the AC adapter to the nüvi and a wall outlet (included with the nüvi 660 and 670).

Acquiring Satellites

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
Mounting
Mounting on the Windshield

Check 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.

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 your power cable has an antenna with suction cups attached, use the suction cups to route the antenna vertically on the windshield.

Windshield

Finding Places

Do not leave your GPS unit exposed in an unattended vehicle on a hot day. To prevent damage, remove it from the vehicle; or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box. See the specifications in the owner’s manual. For more information, see www.garmin.com/safety.

Finding Your Destination
On the Menu Search for your When you select
page, touchdestination.

your destination,

Where to.Touch the arrowstouch Go.

 

for more.

 

Following Your Route
Follow the route to your destination using the Map page.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.
Saving Places
Saving Your Current Location

1.

On the Map page, touch the vehicle icon .

2.

Touch Save. The place is saved inFavorites.
Saving Places That You Search For
1.After you search for a place you want to save, touch Save.2. Touch OK. The place is saved in Favorites.
Finding Saved Places
1.On the Menu page, touch Where to > Favorites.2.Select a place.3.Touch Go.
Adding a Stop to Your Route
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.

Taking a Detour

 

mini-USB

 

connector
MicrophoneHeadphone

 

jack
parallel to the ground.
3. Turn on the nüvi. Acquiring
satellite signals can take a few
minutes.
The bars indicate satellite

 

Microphone

 

 

 

jack

 

 

 

Touch to zoom out. Follow the purple line.

Touch to go to the Menu page.

Touch to open the Trip Information page.

Touch to preview the turns in the route.

Touch to zoom in.Touch to open the MP3 page.Touch to open the Next Turn page.
1.When navigating a route, touch on the Map page.2.Touch Detour.
Stopping the Route

1.

When navigating a route, touchon the Map page.

2.

Touch Stop.

 

quick reference guide
December 2006190-00773-01 Rev. A

Printed in Taiwan

strength. When the bars are green,

the nüvi has acquired satellite signals; now you can select a destination and navigate to it.

To remove the nüvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle up, and tilt the top of the nüvi forward.

Map Page while Navigating a Route

On the Menu page, you can touch View Map to open the Map page. Touch and drag the map to view different areas.