Garmin nuvi 1490TV User Manual

nüvi® 1490TV owner’s manual

8 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualGetting StartedUsing the Power ButtonPress and quickly release to view additional options:Touch and to adjust the s

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 9Getting StartedFinding YourYour DestinationThe Where To? menu provides several different categories for you to use when s

10 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualGetting StartedNavigating in Pedestrian Usage ModeUsing the Itinerary PageIn Pedestrian usage mode, the Itinerary page a

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 11Getting StartedAdding a Stop1. While navigating a route, touch > Where To?.2. Search for the extra stop.3. Touch

12 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualWhere To?Where To?The Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To learn

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 13Where To?Changing Your Home Location1. Touch Tools > My Data > Set Home Location.2. Select an option:Enter your

14 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualWhere To?Providing Feedback on Points of Interest1. On the Go! page, touch the whiteGo! page, touch the white box. Deta

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 15Where To?Using the On-Screen KeyboardWhen an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or a number to enter it. Touch

16 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualWhere To?Finding Recently Found PlacesYour nüvi stores the last 50 of your recent nds in the Recently Found list. The m

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 17Where To?Attach Photo—select a picture that you have loaded on your nüvi or on a memory card to assign to the location.

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18 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualWhere To?Entering CoordinatesIf you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your nüvi to naviga

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 19Using the Map PagesUsing the Map PagesYour route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to y

20 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualUsing the Map PagesViewing the Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides statistics about

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 21Using the Map PagesViewing the Next Turn PageWhen you are navigating a route, the next turn shows the turn on the map an

22 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualUsing the Map PagesUsing the Pedestrian Map Page➋➊ ➊➌➍In Pedestrian usage mode, your route is displayed on a two-dimensi

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 23Making Hands-free Phone CallsMaking Hands-free Phone CallsBluetooth wireless technology is available on the nüvi 1490.Bl

24 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualMaking Hands-free Phone Calls4. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 5. Select the nüvi from the list of devices.

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 25Making Hands-free Phone CallsIn a Call During a call, the In Call icon appears. Touch > End Call to hang up. Touc

26 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualMaking Hands-free Phone CallsUsing Your Phone BookEach time your phone connects with the nüvi, the phone book is automat

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 27Making Hands-free Phone CallsEntering Your Phone Number1. Touch Phone > Call Home. 2. Touch Enter Phone Number to u

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 1Table of ContentsTable of ContentsGetting Started ... 4Looking at Your nüvi ... 4Using th

28 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualWatching Digital TVWatching Digital TVTo watch digital mobile television, the nüvi must be in a DVB-T (Digital Video Bro

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 29Watching Digital TVScanning for Channels1. Touch TV > Options > Channel Scan > Scan to locate every available

30 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualWatching Digital TVNoticeYour nüvi will disable the TV function when you are traveling faster than 12 kph.Touch and

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 31Watching Digital TVChanging the Channel Order1. Touch TV > Options > Guide. 2. Touch .3. Select a channel to mo

32 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualWatching Digital TVAdjusting the Screen SizeWhen the TV page is inactive for several seconds, the TV menu will disappear

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 33Managing FilesManaging FilesNoticeThe nüvi is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and

34 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualManaging Filesoperating system Help le to learn how to map the drives. Transferring Files 1. Browse your computer for

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 35Using the ToolsUsing the ToolsThe Tools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. From the Ma

36 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualUsing the ToolsUsing the Picture ViewerUse the picture viewer to view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi or on a

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 37Using the ToolsAccessing My DataUse this tool to manage and delete your saved data, such as your Favorites. 1. Touch To

2 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualTable of ContentsIn a Call ... 25Accessing the Phone Menu ... 25Watching Digital TV ...

38 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualUsing the ToolsUpdating Conversion RatesYou can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you are always usi

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 39Using the ToolsViewing the Fuel ReportIf you have entered your vehicle prole and the current fuel price, your nüvi calc

40 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualUsing the ToolsTaking the ecoChallengeThe ecoChallenge tool helps you maximize your fuel economy by scoring your driving

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 41Using the ToolsCity Fuel Efciency—enter the average city fuel efciency for your vehicle.Hwy Fuel Efciency—enter the a

42 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualUsing FM TMC TrafcUsing FM TMC TrafcNoticeCheck local laws before using the FM transmitter in your area. Use of FM tra

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 43Using FM TMC TrafcAdding or Renewing Trafc SubscriptionsTo add or renew a trafc subscription, touch Tools > Settin

44 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualUsing FM TMC TrafcColor Description MeaningGreen Low severityTrafc is owing normally.YellowMedium severityTrafc is s

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 45Using FM TMC TrafcManually Avoiding Trafc on Your Route1. On the Map page, touch the trafc icon.2. Touch Trafc On

46 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualCustomizing the nüviCustomizing the nüvi1. Touch Tools > Settings.2. Touch the setting you want to change. 3. Touc

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 47Customizing the nüviChanging the Navigation SettingsTouch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Route Preference—select a

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 3Table of ContentsCustomizing the nüvi ... 46Changing the System Settings ... 46Changing

48 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualCustomizing the nüviBrightness—adjust the backlight brightness level. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your b

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 49Customizing the nüviChanging the Map SettingsTouch Tools > Settings > Map. Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail

50 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualCustomizing the nüviSafe Mode—turn safe mode on or off. When your vehicle is moving, Safe mode disables all functions th

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 51Customizing the nüviChanging the Proximity Points SettingsYou must have proximity points (such as custom POIs or a safet

52 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualCustomizing the nüviAdding a SubscriptionNoticeYou do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM trafc

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 53AppendixAppendixCaring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged

54 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualAppendixAvoiding TheftTo avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the residue left on t

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 55AppendixCalibrating the Screen1. Turn off the nüvi.2. Hold the upper-left corner of the screen while turning on the nü

56 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualAppendixBattery Information To maximize the lifetime of the battery, do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight, and avoi

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 57AppendixTo remove the cradle from the mount, turn the cradle to the right or the left. Apply pressure in that direction

4 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualGetting StartedGetting StartedLooking at Your nüvi‹ WARNINGSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

58 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualAppendixnüMaps Lifetime™For a one-time payment, you can receive up to four map updates each year for the life of your un

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 59Appendixcontain alert information for points, such as safety cameras and school zones. Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and

60 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualAppendixGarmin Travel GuideThe Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and h

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 61AppendixSpecicationsnüvi 1490TVPhysical size (W × H × D): 5.4 × 3.4 × 0.70 in. (13.7 × 8.6 × 1.78 cm)Weight: 9.1 oz. (2

62 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualAppendixDeclaration of ConformityHereby, Garmin declares that this nüvi product is in compliance with the essential requ

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 63AppendixTroubleshooting Problem/Question Solution/AnswerMy nüvi never gets satellite signals.Take your nüvi out of parki

64 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualAppendixProblem/Question Solution/AnswerMy battery gauge does not seem accurate.Allow the unit to fully discharge, and f

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 65AppendixProblem/Question Solution/AnswerI cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives.If you have several n

Index66 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualIndexSymbols2-D, 3-D map view 49Aacceleration score 40accessories 58, 59additional maps 58addresses 12alarm cl

Indexnüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 67EecoChallenge 40ecoRoute™ 38–41calibrate fuel economy 39ecoChallenge 40fuel report 39mileage report 41tips 4

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 5Getting StartedUsing the Main Menu➊➋➌➍➎➏ ➐➑➒ ➓Ô➊ GPS satellite strength.➋ Bluetooth® technology status.➌ Touch to sele

Index68 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manuallithium-ion battery 56, 61lockthe nüvi 54longitude 18Mmapadding 58browsing 17detail level 49enabling detail m

Indexnüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 69QQWERTY keyboard 46Rrecently found locations 16registering 54removing the mount 57resettingthe max speed 20tri

Index70 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualTVantennas 28backup camera 32brightness 31broadcast language 31changing picture format 32channel order 31chan

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6 nüvi 1490TV Owner’s ManualGetting Started2. Flip the lever back toward the windshield.3. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.4. Plug the ve

nüvi 1490TV Owner’s Manual 7Getting StartedSelecting a Usage ModeAutomobilePedestrianBicycleYour nüvi offers several usage modes for navigation metho