Garmin nuvi 800 User Manual

owner’s manualnüvi® 800 seriespersonal travel assistant

4 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualGetting StartedStep 4: Congure the nüviTo turn on your nüvi, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the on-screen

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 5Getting StartedFinding Your DestinationThe Where to? menu provides several different categories for you to use when s

6 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualGetting StartedFollowing Your RouteAs you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 7Getting StartedTaking a Detour1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Touch Detour. The nüvi attempts to get you bac

8 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualWhere to?Where to?The Where to? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 9Where to? NOTE: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your nüvi, the button names can change and some steps

10 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualWhere to?Going HomeAfter you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching Where to? > Go H

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 11Where to?Saving Places You Find1. After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save. 2. Touch OK. The plac

12 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualWhere to?1. Touch Where to? > Favorites > Panoramio Photos. Pictures you have saved on the nüvi drive or on t

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 13Where to?Creating and Editing RoutesTouch Where to? > Routes. Select the route you want to take and touch Go!.Cre

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14 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualWhere to?Recalculate—change the route preference to calculate by faster time, shorter distance, or off road.Delete—r

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 15Using the Main PagesUsing the Main PagesMap PageTouch View map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your

16 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualUsing the Main PagesTrip Computer PageThe Trip Computer page displays your current speed and provides helpful statis

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 17Speaking CommandsSpeaking CommandsThe speech recognition feature allows you to speak to your nüvi to nd destination

18 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualSpeaking Commands2. Listen for the voice prompt before speaking your next command.To speak shortcut commands:1. Sp

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 19Speaking CommandsAdditional examples of Find Nearest commands include:Find Nearest Gas StationFind Nearest Grocery S

20 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualSpeaking Commands NOTE: You can only speak the names of very popular, well-known locations. Use the Where To? menu

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 21Making Hands-Free Phone CallsMaking Hands Free Phone Calls NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on

22 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualMaking Hands-Free Phone CallsTo pair using the nüvi settings:1. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings >

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 23Making Hands-Free Phone CallsUsing Call WaitingWhen you are on a call and you receive a second call (call waiting),

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual iIntroductionIntroductionManual ConventionsWhen you are instructed to “touch” something, use your nger to touch an it

24 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualMaking Hands-Free Phone CallsViewing Your Call HistoryEach time your phone connects to the nüvi, your call history i

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 25Making Hands-Free Phone CallsSMS/Text MessagingIf your phone supports SMS/text messaging using Bluetooth technology,

26 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualMaking Hands-Free Phone Calls NOTE: Messages sent from your nüvi do not appear in your phone’s outbox.To view your

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 27Using Media PlayersUsing the Media PlayersPlaying MusicLoad music les to the internal memory or microSD card. See p

28 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualUsing Media PlayersSupported File TypesThe nüvi supports MP3 and FLAC music les, and M3U and M3U8 playlist les.Cre

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 29Using Media PlayersTo edit a playlist:1. In the Music Player, touch Browse > Playlists.2. Select the playlist y

30 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualUsing Media PlayersUsing BookmarksTo create a bookmark:1. On the Audible Player, touch Create.2. Touch Save.3. En

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 31Using Media PlayersUsing a Backup CameraWARNING: Do not attempt to operate or watch video input while operating a ve

32 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualManaging FilesManaging FilesYou can store les, such as MP3s and JPEG image les, in the internal memory on the nüvi

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 33Managing FilesStep 3: Transfer Files to Your nüviCopy and paste les from your computer into the nüvi drives/volumes

ii nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction ...iManual Conventions ...

34 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualUsing the ToolsUsing the ToolsThe Tools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. From th

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 35Using the Tools3. Touch the arrows to view all the images. Viewing a Slide ShowTouch Slide Show to start a slide sh

36 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualUsing the Tools2. Enter the rst number of your calculation. 3. Touch an operator. —add a number to an equation.—m

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 37Using the Tools TIP: Touch Restore to use the original rate. Changing the Base CurrencyYou can change the base curr

38 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualUsing the ToolsSetting the Alarm1. Touch Tools > Alarm Clock.2. Touch + and - to adjust the alarm time. 3. Tou

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 39Using FM TrafcUsing FM TrafcThe trafc receiver is included in some nüvi packages. Use an FM TMC (Trafc Message C

40 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualUsing FM TrafcTrafc in Your AreaTouch Tools > Trafc to display trafc incidents in your area. Touch View by Ro

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 41Using FM TrafcTrafc IconsNorth AmericanMeaning InternationalRoad ConditionRoad ConstructionRoad ClosedSlow TrafcA

42 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualPlaying Audio Through the Vehicle’s SpeakersPlaying Audio Through the Vehicle’s SpeakersBefore using the FM transmit

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 43Playing Audio Through the Vehicle’s SpeakersFrequency Selection TipsFor best results, select a frequency below 90.1

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual iiiIntroductionRecognizing Icons and Tones...20Using Speech Recognition Tips ...20Making Hands Free Phone Call

44 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing the nüviCustomizing the nüvi1. Touch Tools > Settings.2. Touch the setting you want to change. 3.

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 45Customizing the nüviFaster Time—to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. Shorter

46 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing the nüviGarmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock™ to lock your nüvi. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set a security loca

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 47Customizing the nüviChanging the Map SettingsTouch Tools > Settings > Map. Map Detail—adjust the amount of det

48 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing the nüviSetting the Bluetooth Technology OptionsTouch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth.Bluetooth—turn

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 49Customizing the nüvi NOTE: Pre-recorded voices are not able to provide speech recognition prompts. Select a voice t

50 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing the nüvi NOTE: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM trafc receiver (if i

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 51Customizing the nüvidetect the video input when connected to the VIB 10 or VIB 11.Reverse Light Polarity—select High

52 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixAppendixCaring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently dama

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 53AppendixAvoiding TheftTo avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the residue left

iv nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualIntroductionFrequency Selection Tips ...43FM Transmitter Information ...43Customizing the nüvi

54 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixResetting the nüviIf the nüvi stops functioning, turn it off and on again. If the problem persists, slide th

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 55Appendixbattery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the nüvi until it is totally charged. You can also use the S

56 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixPerchlorate MaterialReplaceable coin cell batteries can contain perchlorate material. Special handling could

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 57AppendixMounting on Your DashboardUse the enclosed ounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard and comply with

58 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixExtras and Optional AccessoriesFor more information about optional accessories, visit http://buy.garmin .com

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 59AppendixTo delete the Custom POIs from your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder in

60 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixvisit the Web site for your Garmin product at www.garmin.com.Important Legal Notice Regarding Your FM Transm

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 61AppendixSoftware License AgreementBY USING THE nüvi, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOW

62 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixSpecicationsPhysical size: 4.9" × 3.1" × 0.7" (125 mm W × 78.7 mm H × 18 mm D)Weight: 6.2 oz

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 63AppendixTroubleshootingProblem/Question Solution/AnswerMy nüvi never gets satellite signals.Take your nüvi out of pa

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 1Getting StartedGetting StartedSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product w

64 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixProblem/Question Solution/AnswerI cannot get trafc information.Verify that you are in a coverage area. You

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 65AppendixProblem/Question Solution/AnswerMy computer never senses that the nüvi is connected.1. Unplug the USB cable

Index66 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualIndexSymbols2-D, 3-D map view 47Aaccessories 58acquiring satellites 4additional maps 57alarm clock 37alert

Indexnüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 67FFavorites 10, 11les 32–33deleting 33managing 32–33supported types 32transferring 32–33nding places 5b

Index68 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manualmuteaudio 7phone call 22My Data 38myGarmin iNnavigation 6mode 44settings 44Next Turn page 16Ooff road,

Indexnüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 69simulating a route 44SMS 25software license agreement 61software update 54software version 44specications

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2 nüvi 800 Series Owner’s ManualGetting StartedStep 1: Install the Battery1. Locate the rectangular lithium-ion battery that came in the product box

nüvi 800 Series Owner’s Manual 3Getting Started4. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield. 5. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.6. Ti