Garmin Drivesmart 51/61/7: Owner's Manual
Garmin Drivesmart 51/61/7: Owner's Manual
Owner’s manual
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Table of contents Foursquare ................................................................................. 8
Connecting to your Foursquare account ................................ 8
Getting started................................................................ 1 Searching Foursquare points of interest ................................ 8
Device overview .......................................................................... 1 Viewing Foursquare location details ...................................... 8
Garmin DriveSmart 51 device overview ................................. 1 Checking in with Foursquare ................................................. 8
Garmin DriveSmart 61 device overview ................................. 1 TripAdvisor® ............................................................................... 8
Mounting and powering the Garmin DriveSmart device in your Finding TripAdvisor points of interest ..................................... 8
vehicle .........................................................................................1 Viewing history ............................................................................ 8
Turning the device on or off ........................................................ 1 Clearing the list of recently found places ............................... 8
Acquiring GPS signals ................................................................ 1 Viewing current location information ........................................... 8
Status bar icons .......................................................................... 1 Finding emergency services and fuel .................................... 8
Using the on-screen buttons ....................................................... 2 Getting directions to your current location ............................. 9
Adjusting the volume .................................................................. 2 Adding a shortcut ........................................................................ 9
Enabling automatic volume .................................................... 2 Removing a shortcut .............................................................. 9
Using the audio mixer ............................................................ 2 Saving Locations ........................................................................ 9
Adjusting the screen brightness ................................................. 2 Saving a location .................................................................... 9
Saving your current location .................................................. 9
Driver awareness features and alerts ........................... 2 Editing a favourite location ..................................................... 9
Enabling or disabling audible driver alerts .................................. 2 Assigning categories to a saved location ............................... 9
Red light and speed cameras ..................................................... 2 Deleting a favourite location ................................................... 9
Navigating to your destination...................................... 3 Using the Map................................................................. 9
Routes ........................................................................................ 3 Map Tools ................................................................................... 9
Starting a route ........................................................................... 3 Viewing a map tool ............................................................... 10
Starting a route by using the map .......................................... 3 Enabling map tools .............................................................. 10
Going home ........................................................................... 3 Up ahead .................................................................................. 10
Your route on the map ................................................................ 3 Viewing upcoming locations ................................................. 10
Active lane guidance .............................................................. 3 Customising the up ahead categories ................................. 10
Viewing turns and directions .................................................. 3 Trip information ......................................................................... 10
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map .................................... 4 Viewing trip data from the map ............................................ 10
Arriving at Your Destination ........................................................ 4 Viewing the trip information page ........................................ 10
Parking Near Your Destination .............................................. 4 Viewing the trip log ............................................................... 10
Finding Your Destination Using Your Garmin Watch ............. 4 Resetting trip information ..................................................... 10
Finding your last parking spot ................................................ 4 Viewing upcoming traffic ........................................................... 10
Changing Your Active Route ...................................................... 4 Viewing traffic on the map .................................................... 10
Adding a location to your route .............................................. 4 Searching for traffic incidents ............................................... 10
Shaping your route ................................................................. 5 Customising the map ................................................................ 10
Taking a Detour ..................................................................... 5 Customising the map layers ................................................. 10
Changing the route calculation mode .................................... 5 Changing the map data field ................................................ 10
Stopping the route ...................................................................... 5 Changing the map perspective ............................................ 11
Using Suggested Routes ............................................................ 5
Avoiding Delays, Tolls and Areas ............................................... 5 Live services, traffic and smartphone features ......... 11
Avoiding traffic delays on your route ...................................... 5 Pairing with your phone and connecting to Smartphone Link .. 11
Avoiding toll roads .................................................................. 5 Bluetooth Feature status icons ................................................. 11
Avoiding toll stickers .............................................................. 5 Garmin Live Services ................................................................ 11
Avoiding road features ........................................................... 5 Subscribing to Garmin Live Services ................................... 11
Avoiding environmental zones ............................................... 5 Sending a Location from Your Smartphone to Your Device ..... 12
Custom avoidances ............................................................... 6 Smart notifications .................................................................... 12
Navigating off road ...................................................................... 6 Receiving notifications ......................................................... 12
Viewing the list of notifications ............................................. 12
Finding and saving locations........................................ 6 Hands-free calling ..................................................................... 12
Points of Interest ......................................................................... 6 Placing a call ........................................................................ 12
Finding a location using the search bar ...................................... 6 Receiving a call .................................................................... 13
Finding a location by category .................................................... 6 Using the call history ............................................................ 13
Searching within a category ................................................... 6 Using in-call options ............................................................. 13
Navigating to points of interest within a venue ...................... 7 Saving a home phone number ............................................. 13
Location Search Results ............................................................. 7 Setting up Bluetooth features for your Apple device ................ 13
Location Search Results on the Map ..................................... 7 Connecting to the Smartphone Link app on your Apple
Changing the search area .......................................................... 7 device ................................................................................... 13
Parking ........................................................................................7 Disabling hands-free calling for your Apple device .............. 13
Finding Parking Near Your Current Location ......................... 7 Disabling Smartphone Link data and smart notifications for
Finding Parking Near a Specified Location ............................ 7 your Apple device ................................................................ 13
Understanding Parking Colours and Symbols ....................... 8 Setting up Bluetooth features for your smartphone with
Search tools ................................................................................ 8 Android™ .................................................................................. 13
Finding an address ................................................................ 8 Connecting to the Smartphone Link app on your Android
Finding a junction ................................................................... 8 smartphone .......................................................................... 13
Finding a town ........................................................................ 8 Disabling Bluetooth features for your smartphone with
Finding a location using coordinates ..................................... 8 Android ................................................................................. 13
Table of contents i
Disconnecting a Bluetooth device ............................................ 14 Specifications ............................................................................ 20
Deleting a paired phone ........................................................... 14 Charging the Device ................................................................. 20
Traffic ............................................................................ 14 Device maintenance ..................................................... 20
Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link ........................ 14 Garmin Support Centre ............................................................. 20
Receiving traffic data using a traffic receiver ............................ 14 Map and Software Updates ...................................................... 20
Traffic Receiver Subscriptions ............................................. 14 Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network ............................................ 20
Enabling traffic .......................................................................... 14 Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network .......... 20
Viewing traffic on the map ........................................................ 15 Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express ............ 20
Searching for traffic incidents ............................................... 15 Device Care .............................................................................. 21
Voice Command........................................................... 15 Cleaning the outer casing .................................................... 21
Setting the wake-up phrase ...................................................... 15 Cleaning the Touchscreen ................................................... 21
Activating voice command ........................................................ 15 Avoiding theft ....................................................................... 21
Voice Command tips ................................................................. 15 Resetting the device ................................................................. 21
Starting a route using Voice command ..................................... 15 Removing the Device, Mount and Suction Cup ........................ 21
Muting Instructions .................................................................... 15 Removing the Device from the Mount .................................. 21
Voice Control ............................................................................ 15 Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup ......................... 21
Configuring Voice Control .................................................... 15 Removing the Suction Cup from the Windscreen ................ 21
Using Voice Control ............................................................. 15 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable ....................... 21
Voice control tips .................................................................. 15 Troubleshooting........................................................... 22
Using the apps.............................................................. 15 The suction cup will not stay on my windscreen ....................... 22
Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device ........................... 15 My device is not acquiring satellite signals ............................... 22
Watch Link ................................................................................ 15 The device does not charge in my vehicle ............................... 22
Setting up Watch Link .......................................................... 16 My battery does not stay charged for very long ........................ 22
Receiving Driver Alerts on Your Watch ................................ 16 My device does not connect to my phone or Smartphone
LiveTrack .................................................................................. 16 Link ........................................................................................... 22
Setting Up LiveTrack Sharing and Inviting Viewers ............. 16 The Smartphone Link app affects the battery charge level on my
Starting LiveTrack Sharing ................................................... 16 smartphone ............................................................................... 22
Viewing the weather forecast ................................................... 16 Appendix ....................................................................... 22
Viewing weather near a different town ................................. 16 Installing a memory card for maps and data ............................ 22
Viewing the weather radar ................................................... 17 Data management .................................................................... 22
Viewing weather alerts ......................................................... 17 About Memory Cards ........................................................... 22
Checking road conditions ..................................................... 17 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ........................... 22
Trip planner ............................................................................... 17 Transferring data from your computer ................................. 23
Planning a trip ...................................................................... 17 Disconnecting the USB cable .............................................. 23
Editing and reordering locations in a trip ............................. 17 Viewing GPS signal status ........................................................ 23
Discovering Attractions Along Your Trip .............................. 17 Purchasing additional maps ..................................................... 23
Changing routing options for a trip ....................................... 17 Purchasing accessories ............................................................ 23
Navigating to a favourite trip ................................................ 17 Index.............................................................................. 24
Editing and saving your active route .................................... 17
photoLive traffic cameras .......................................................... 17
Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras .................. 17
Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on the Map .................. 18
Saving a traffic camera ........................................................ 18
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations .............................. 18
Garmin DriveSmart settings ........................................ 18
Map and vehicle settings .......................................................... 18
Enabling maps ..................................................................... 18
Navigation settings ................................................................... 18
Calculation Mode Settings ................................................... 18
Setting a simulated location ................................................. 18
Wireless network settings ......................................................... 18
Driver Assistance Settings ........................................................ 18
Backup camera settings ........................................................... 19
babyCam settings ..................................................................... 19
Display settings ......................................................................... 19
Traffic Settings .......................................................................... 19
Units and time settings ............................................................. 19
Setting the Time ................................................................... 19
Language and Keyboard Settings ............................................ 19
Proximity alerts settings ............................................................ 19
Device and Privacy Settings ..................................................... 19
Restoring settings ..................................................................... 19
Device information....................................................... 20
Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information ..................... 20
ii Table of contents
Getting started battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
WARNING
Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the it.
product box for product warnings and other important
information. 1 Plug the vehicle power cable À into the USB port on the
device.
• Update the maps and software on your device (Map and
Software Updates, page 20).
• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power
(Mounting and powering the Garmin DriveSmart device in
your vehicle, page 1).
• Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS signals, page 1).
• Adjust the volume (Adjusting the volume, page 2) and
display brightness (Adjusting the screen brightness,
page 2).
• Navigate to your destination (Starting a route, page 3).
Device overview 2 Press the mount Á onto the suction cup  until it snaps into
Garmin DriveSmart 51 device overview place.
3 Press the suction cup to the windscreen, and flip the lever Ã
back toward the windscreen.
4 Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
the device.
5 Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle.
Garmin DriveSmart 61 device overview When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver
must collect satellite data and establish the current location. The
time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several
factors, including how far you are from the location where you
last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view
of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your
navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation
device, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.
1 Turn on the device.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
power key
3 If necessary, go to an open area away from tall buildings and
À
Á USB power and data port trees.
Map and data memory card slot
 in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. When
à Microphone for voice command or hands-free calling at least half of the bars are filled, the device is ready for
navigation.
Mounting and powering the Garmin
DriveSmart device in your vehicle Status bar icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status
WARNING bar icons display information about features on the device. You
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the can select some icons to change settings or view additional
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by information.
Getting started 1
GPS signal status. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired that you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and
satellite information (Viewing GPS signal status, page 23). signs.
Bluetooth technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth
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settings (Wireless network settings, page 18). Your device provides features that can help encourage safer
driving and increase efficiency, even when you are driving in a
Wi-Fi signal strength. Select to change the Wi-Fi settings
(Wireless network settings, page 18).
familiar area. The device plays an audible tone or message and
displays information for each alert. You can enable or disable
Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call the audible tone for some types of driver alerts. Not all alerts are
(Hands-free calling, page 12).
available in all areas.
Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time,
page 19). School zone or nearby school: the device plays a tone and
displays the distance to and speed limit (if available) for an
Battery charge level. upcoming school or school zone.
Sharing LiveTrack data. The number of invited viewers Speed limit reduction: the device plays a tone and displays the
appears on the icon. Select to open the LiveTrack app upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be prepared to
(LiveTrack, page 16). reduce your speed.
Smartphone Link status. Select to connect to the Speed limit exceeded: the device plays a tone and displays a
Smartphone Link app and receive live traffic data and other red border on the speed limit icon when you exceed the
live services (Pairing with your phone and connecting to
Smartphone Link, page 11).
posted speed limit for the current road.
Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewing Wrong way on a one-way street: the device plays a message
the weather forecast, page 16). and displays a full-screen warning if you travel the wrong way
on a one-way street. The edges of the screen appear red and
an alert remains at the top of the screen until you leave the
Using the on-screen buttons one-way street or correct your direction of travel.
On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus and
Level crossing: the device plays a tone and displays the
menu options on your device.
distance to an upcoming level crossing.
• Select to return to the previous menu screen.
Animal crossing: the device plays a tone and displays the
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu. distance to an upcoming animal crossing area.
• Select or to scroll through lists or menus. Curve: the device plays a tone and displays the distance to a
• Hold or to scroll faster. curve in the road.
• Select to see a context-based menu of options for the Slower traffic: the device plays a tone and displays the
current screen. distance to slower traffic when you approach slower traffic at
a higher speed. Your device must be receiving traffic
Adjusting the volume information to use this feature (Traffic, page 14).
1 Select Volume. Fatigue warning: the device plays a tone and suggests
upcoming rest stops after you have been driving for more
2 Select an option: than two hours without stopping.
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device. Enabling or disabling audible driver alerts
• Select for additional options. You can enable or disable the audible tone for some types of
driver alerts. The visual alert appears even when the tone is
Enabling automatic volume disabled.
Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
1 Select Settings > Driver Assistance > Audible Driver
based on the level of background noise.
Alerts.
1 Select Volume > . 2 Select or clear the tick box next to each alert.
2 Select Automatic Volume.
Using the audio mixer Red light and speed cameras
You can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels for NOTICE
different audio types, such as navigation prompts or phone calls.
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
The level for each audio type is a percentage of the master
consequences of using a red light or speed camera database.
volume.
1 Select Volume. NOTE: this feature is not available for all regions or product
2 Select > Audio Mixer. models.
Information about red light and speed camera locations is
3 Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.
available in some areas for some product models. The device
alerts you when you approach a reported speed or red light
Adjusting the screen brightness camera.
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. • Live red light and safety camera data is available as a
2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness. subscription from Garmin Live Services using the
Smartphone Link app (Garmin Live Services, page 11).
• To maintain an updated database of red light and speed
Driver awareness features and alerts camera locations, your device must have an active
NOTICE subscription to download and store safety camera data. Go to
The driver alerts and speed limit features are for information [Link]/speedcameras to check availability and
only. They do not replace your responsibility to abide by all compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time
posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgement at all update. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
times. Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations
® subscription at any time.
• To be asked each time before routing through an (Searching Foursquare points of interest, page 8).
environmental zone, select Always Ask. • Use search tools to find specific locations, such as
• To always avoid environmental zones, select Avoid. addresses, junctions, or geographic coordinates (Search
tools, page 8).
• To always allow environmental zones, select Allow.
• Search near a different town or area (Changing the search
3 Select Save. area, page 7).
Custom avoidances • Save your favourite locations to find them quickly in the future
Custom avoidances allow you select specific areas or sections (Saving Locations, page 9).
of road to avoid. When the device calculates a route, it avoids • Return to recently found locations (Viewing history,
these areas and roads unless no other reasonable route is page 8).
available.
Avoiding a road Points of Interest
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. A point of interest is a place that you may find useful or
2 Select Add Avoid Road. interesting. Points of interest are organised by category and can
include popular travel destinations such as petrol stations,
3 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid and restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.
select Next.
4 Select the ending point of the road section and select Next. Finding a location using the search bar
5 Select Done. You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a
Avoiding an area category, brand name, address or town name.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 1 Select Where To?.
2 If necessary, select Add Avoidance. 2 Select Enter Search in the search bar.
3 Select Add Avoid Area. 3 Enter all or part of the search term.
4 Select the upper left corner of the area to avoid and select Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Next. 4 Select an option:
5 Select the lower right corner of the area to avoid and select • To search for a type of business, enter a category name
Next. (for example, "cinemas").
The selected area is shaded on the map. • To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
6 Select Done. name.
• To search for an address near you, enter the house
Disabling a custom avoidance
number and street name.
You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.
• To search for an address in another town, enter the house
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. number, street name, town and county.
2 Select a created avoidance. • To search for a town, enter the town and county.
3 Select > Disable. • To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude
Deleting custom avoidances coordinates.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 5 Select an option:
2 Select an option: • To search using a suggested search term, select the term.
• To delete all custom avoidances, select . • To search using the text you entered, select .
• To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance 6 If necessary, select a location.
and select > Delete.
Finding a location by category
Navigating off road 1 Select Where To?.
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use 2 Select a category or select Categories.
Off Road mode.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory.
1 Select Settings > Navigation.
4 Select a location.
2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.
The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the Searching within a category
location. After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
four destinations you selected.
Finding and saving locations 1 Select Where To? > Categories.
The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as 2 Select a category.
restaurants, hotels, vehicle services, and detailed street 3 Select an option:
information. The Where To? menu helps you find your
destination by providing several methods to browse, search, and • Select a destination from the quick search list on the right
save this information. side of the screen.
• Enter search terms to quickly search all location information The quick search list provides a list of recently found
(Finding a location using the search bar, page 6). locations in the selected category.
• Browse or search pre-loaded points of interest by category • Select a subcategory, if necessary, and select a
(Points of Interest, page 6). destination.
Finding a town Your device includes TripAdvisor points of interest and ratings.
1 Select Where To? > Categories > Towns. TripAdvisor ratings appear automatically in the search results list
2 Select an option: for applicable points of interest. You can also search for nearby
TripAdvisor points of interest and sort by distance or popularity.
• Select a town from the list of nearby towns.
• To search near another location, select Searching Finding TripAdvisor points of interest
near: (Changing the search area, page 7). 1 Select Where To? > Categories > TripAdvisor.
• To search for a town by name, select Enter Search, enter 2 Select a category.
a town name, and select . A list of nearbyTripAdvisor points of interest for the category
appears.
Finding a location using coordinates
You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates. 3 Select Sort Results to sort the search results by distance or
This can be helpful when geocaching. popularity (optional).
1 Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.
Viewing history
2 If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or Your device stores a history of the last 50 locations you have
datum. found.
3 Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates. Select Where To? > History.
4 Select View on Map.
Clearing the list of recently found places
Foursquare Select Where To? > History > > Clear > Yes.
Foursquare is a location-based social network. Your device
includes pre-loaded Foursquare points of interest, which are Viewing current location information
indicated by the Foursquare logo in your location search results. You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about
For additional features, you can connect to your Foursquare your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell
account using Smartphone Link on your compatible smartphone. emergency personnel your location.
When you connect to your Foursquare account using From the map, select the vehicle.
Smartphone Link, you can view Foursquare location details,
check in to a location, and search for points of interest in the Finding emergency services and fuel
online Foursquare database. You can use the Where Am I? page to find the nearest
hospitals, police stations, and fuel stations.
Connecting to your Foursquare account 1 From the map, select the vehicle.
1 Connect your device to Smartphone Link (Pairing with your
phone and connecting to Smartphone Link, page 11). 2 Select Hospitals, Police Station, Petrol Stations or
Roadside Assist..
2 On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app. NOTE: some service categories are not available in all areas.
14 Traffic
Viewing traffic on the map Muting Instructions
The traffic map shows colour-coded traffic flow and delays on You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without
nearby roads. muting the device.
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic. 1 Select Apps > Voice Command > .
2 If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the 2 Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
traffic map.
Voice Control
Searching for traffic incidents
For regions where the Voice Command feature is unavailable,
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic. the Voice Control feature is activated. Voice Control allows you
2 Select > Incidents. to use your voice to control the device. Before you can use the
3 Select an item in the list. Voice Control feature, you must configure it for your voice.
4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view Configuring Voice Control
additional incidents. The Voice Control feature must be configured for a single user's
voice and does not work for other users.
Voice Command 1 Select Apps > Voice Control.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to record commands for
NOTE: voice command is not available for all languages and each voice control phrase.
regions, and may not be available on all models.
NOTE: you do not have to read the exact phrase on the
NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired screen. You may say an alternative command with the same
performance when in a noisy environment. meaning based on your preference.
Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words To use a voice control feature, you must say the command you
and commands. The voice command menu provides voice recorded for the feature.
prompts and a list of available commands.
Using Voice Control
Setting the wake-up phrase 1 Say the command you recorded for the Voice Control
The wake-up phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate phrase.
voice command. The default wake-up phrase is Voice The voice control menu appears.
Command. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
TIP: you can reduce the chance of accidental voice command
activation by using a strong wake-up phrase. Voice control tips
1 Select Apps > Voice Command > > Wake-Up Phrase. • Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to
2 Enter a new wake-up phrase.
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
The device indicates the strength of the wake-up phrase as
you enter the phrase. • Say commands as they appear on the screen.
• Listen for a tone to confirm when the device successfully
3 Select Done.
receives a command.
Activating voice command
Say your wake-up phrase. Using the apps
The voice command menu appears.
Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device
Voice Command tips You can view the complete owner's manual on the device
• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device. screen in many languages.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to 1 Select Apps > Owner's Manual.
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition. The owner's manual appears in the same language as the
• Say commands as they appear on the screen. software text (Language and Keyboard Settings, page 19).
• Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed. 2 Select to search the owner's manual (optional).
• Increase the length of your wake-up phrase to reduce the
chance of accidental voice command activation. Watch Link
• Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and The Watch Link app extends navigation features of your Garmin
exits voice command. DriveSmart device to a compatible Garmin watch with Connect
IQ.
Starting a route using Voice command NOTE: this feature requires a Garmin watch capable of running
You can say the names of popular, well known locations. Connect IQ apps, and a smartphone.
Find My Destination: guides you to your destination using the
1 Say your wake-up phrase (Setting the wake-up phrase,
page 15). watch screen. This feature is especially useful when you
must park away from your destination and finish navigating
2 Say Find Place. on foot (Finding Your Destination Using Your Garmin Watch,
3 Listen for the voice prompt and say the name of the location. page 4).
4 Say the line number. Find My Car: guides you to the last recorded parking spot for
5 Say Navigate. your vehicle (Finding your last parking spot, page 4).
Driver Warnings: vibrates the watch when the device displays a
driver alert, and shows an alert icon on the watch screen
(Receiving Driver Alerts on Your Watch, page 16).
Voice Command 15
Setting up Watch Link 5 Select Start LiveTrack.
Before you can set up Watch Link, you must complete these The app starts sharing your LiveTrack data. Invited viewers
tasks: receive an email with a link to view your LiveTrack data.
• Pair your Garmin DriveSmart device with the Smartphone 6 Select to share the LiveTrack link using a social network,
Link app on your smartphone (Pairing with your phone and messaging app, or other sharing app (optional).
connecting to Smartphone Link, page 11).
• Pair your compatible Garmin watch with the Garmin Starting LiveTrack Sharing
Connect™ Mobile app on your smartphone. For more
NOTICE
information, see the owner's manual for your watch.
Use caution when sharing your location information with others.
The Watch Link feature uses your smartphone to send
information from your Garmin DriveSmart device to the Watch Before you can start sharing, you must set up the LiveTrack
Link app on your compatible Connect IQ watch. feature (Setting Up LiveTrack Sharing and Inviting Viewers,
1 On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app. page 16).
2 Select or to open the menu, depending on your You can start sharing your LiveTrack data using your Garmin
smartphone operating system. DriveSmart device or the Smartphone Link app.
3 Select Connect IQ Store. • On your Garmin DriveSmart device, select Apps >
LiveTrack > Start LiveTrack.
4 Search for the Watch Link app, and select Download.
• On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app, and
The Connect IQ Watch Link app installs onto your watch. select LiveTrack > Start LiveTrack.
5 On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app. A link to view your LiveTrack data is posted to your enabled
6 Select Watch Link. social network accounts, and an email with the link is sent to
TIP: you may have to swipe left or right to find the Watch Link your invited contacts. While you are sharing, viewers can click
option. the link to track your current location, recently visited locations
and the path of your recent travels in real time.
7 Select your watch from the list, and select Continue.
appears in the Garmin DriveSmart status bar while
8 When the setup is complete, select OK. LiveTrack sharing is active. The number of invited viewers also
When your phone connects to your Garmin DriveSmart device, appears.
the Watch Link app starts on your watch automatically.
TIP: by default, the LiveTrack sharing session ends
Receiving Driver Alerts on Your Watch automatically after 24 hours. In the Smartphone Link app, you
Before you can use this feature, you must set up Watch Link can select LiveTrack > Extend LiveTrack to extend the
(Setting up Watch Link, page 16). duration of the LiveTrack sharing session, or you can stop
sharing at any time.
Your compatible Garmin watch can display specified driver
alerts from your Garmin DriveSmart device. You can choose Stopping LiveTrack Sharing
which alerts appear on your watch. You can stop LiveTrack sharing at any time using your Garmin
1 On your Garmin DriveSmart device, select Apps > Watch DriveSmart device or the Smartphone Link app.
Link. • On your Garmin DriveSmart device, select Apps >
2 Select each type of alert you want to receive on your watch. LiveTrack > Stop LiveTrack.
3 On your watch, start the Watch Link app, and select Driver • On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app, and
Warnings. select LiveTrack > Stop LiveTrack.
While you are navigating with your Garmin DriveSmart Viewers receive a message that the LiveTrack session has
device, the watch vibrates and displays the specified driver ended, and they can no longer track your location.
alerts as they occur.
Viewing the weather forecast
LiveTrack Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving
weather data. You can connect your device to the Smartphone
NOTICE Link app to receive weather data (Pairing with your phone and
Use caution when sharing your location information with others. connecting to Smartphone Link, page 11). In some areas,
product models that include a digital traffic receiver can receive
The LiveTrack feature lets you share your trip with contacts from area weather information from FM radio stations using HD Radio
your smartphone and your social networking accounts, such as technology (Traffic, page 14). Weather forecasts are not
Facebook and Twitter. While you are sharing, viewers can track available in all areas.
your current location, recently visited locations, and the path of
1 Select Apps > Weather.
your recent travels in real time.
The device shows the current weather conditions and a
This feature requires a smartphone running the Smartphone forecast for the next several days.
Link app.
2 Select a day.
Setting Up LiveTrack Sharing and Inviting Viewers The detailed forecast for that day appears.
The first time you use the LiveTrack feature, you must set up the
feature and invite viewers. Viewing weather near a different town
1 Connect to Smartphone Link (Pairing with your phone and 1 Select Apps > Weather > Current Location.
connecting to Smartphone Link, page 11). 2 Select an option:
2 On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app, and • To view weather for a favourite town, select a town in the
select LiveTrack. list.
3 Enter a user name, and select Next. • To add a favourite town, select Add Town, and enter a
4 Enter one or more contacts to invite. town name.
You can enter either the contact name or email address.
20 Device information
The small end of the cable connects to the mini-USB port À Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen as
on your Garmin DriveSmart device and the large end this may result in damage.
connects to an available USB port on your computer. Do not expose the device to water.
Mac computers.
® 2 Pull the tab on the suction cup towards you.
1 On your computer, go to [Link]/express. Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
2 Select an option: Cable
• To view the system requirements and verify the Garmin
Express application is compatible with your computer, NOTICE
select System Requirements. When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces
• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The
Windows. vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled
correctly.
• To install on a Mac computer, select Download for Mac.
3 Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to
instructions to complete the installation. replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
1 Rotate the end piece À anti-clockwise to unlock it.
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid dropping your device.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, as it can cause permanent damage.
Device maintenance 21
TIP: you may need to use a coin to remove the end piece. The Smartphone Link app affects the battery
2 Remove the end piece, the silver tip Á, and the fuse Â. charge level on my smartphone
3 Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the same current, such The Smartphone Link app uses Bluetooth wireless technology to
as 1 A or 2 A. send data to and receive data from your device. It is normal for
4 Place the silver tip in the end piece. an active Bluetooth connection to consume some battery power.
The app also periodically checks for updates to available
5 Push in the end piece and rotate it clockwise to lock it back services, which may consume additional battery power.
into the vehicle power cable Ã.
You can change the battery usage settings in the Smartphone
Link app to reduce the amount of battery power the app uses.
Troubleshooting 1 From the Smartphone Link app on your smartphone, select
.
The suction cup will not stay on my 2 Scroll to the Battery Usage section, and select Settings.
windscreen 3 Select one or more options:
1 Clean the suction cup and windscreen with surgical spirit. • Clear the Bluetooth Auto-Connect tick box.
2 Dry with a clean, dry cloth. Disabling this option may save a small amount of battery
3 Mount the suction cup (Mounting and powering the Garmin power, but it prevents the app from connecting to your
DriveSmart device in your vehicle, page 1). Garmin DriveSmart device automatically. While this option
is disabled, you must select from the Smartphone Link
My device is not acquiring satellite signals main menu each time you want to connect your device to
Smartphone Link.
• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (Navigation settings,
page 18). • Clear the Live Services Check tick box.
• Take your device out of multi-storey car parks and away from On some smartphones, disabling this option may
tall buildings and trees. significantly reduce the battery power used by the app.
While this option is disabled, you must manually refresh
• Remain stationary for several minutes.
the Smartphone Link main menu to receive updated
information about available live services.
The device does not charge in my vehicle
• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (Changing the
Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable, page 21). Appendix
• Verify that the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to
the power outlet. Installing a memory card for maps and data
• Verify that the interior temperature of the vehicle is within the You can install a memory card to increase the storage space for
charging temperature range indicated in the specifications. maps and other data on your device. You can purchase memory
• Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power socket. cards from an electronics supplier, or go to [Link]
/maps to purchase a memory card with pre-loaded Garmin
mapping software. The device supports microSD memory cards
My battery does not stay charged for very from 4 to 32 GB.
long 1 Locate the map and data memory card slot on your device
• Decrease the screen brightness (Display settings, page 19). (Device overview, page 1).
• Shorten the display timeout (Display settings, page 19). 2 Insert a memory card into the slot.
• Decrease the volume (Adjusting the volume, page 2). 3 Press it in until it clicks.
• Turn off the wi-fi radio when it is not in use (Wireless network
settings, page 18). Data management
• Put the device in power saving mode when not in use You can store files on your device. The device has a memory
(Turning the device on or off, page 1). card slot for additional data storage.
• Keep your device away from extreme temperatures. NOTE: the device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,
Windows NT and Mac OS 10.3 or earlier.
®
• Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
About Memory Cards
My device does not connect to my phone or You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
Smartphone Link or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
• Select Settings > Wireless Networks. ([Link]). In addition to map and data storage, the
The Bluetooth option must be enabled. memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images,
geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
• Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and
bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device. Connecting the Device to Your Computer
• On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app, and You can connect the device to your computer using a USB
select > to restart the Smartphone Link background cable.
services. 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
• Verify your phone is compatible. device.
Go to [Link]/bluetooth for more information. 2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
• Complete the pairing process again.
To repeat the pairing process, you must unpair your phone
3 When your Garmin DriveSmart device prompts you to enter
file transfer mode, select Yes.
and device (Deleting a paired phone, page 14), and complete
the pairing process (Pairing with your phone and connecting A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
to Smartphone Link, page 11). the device screen.
22 Troubleshooting
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
Transferring data from your computer
1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device
to Your Computer, page 22).
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive or a
removable volume.
2 On your computer, open the file browser.
3 Select a file.
4 Select Edit > Copy.
5 Browse to a folder on the device.
NOTE: for a removable drive or volume, you should not place
files in the Garmin folder.
6 Select Edit > Paste.
Disconnecting the USB cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect.
1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray and select your device.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the rubbish
bin.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Purchasing accessories
Go to [Link]/accessories.
Appendix 23
Index F
favourite locations 17
mount, removing 21
mounting the device
categories 9 removing from mount 21
Symbols deleting 9 suction cup 1, 21
2-D map view 11 editing 9 vehicle 1
3-D map view 11 files, transferring 23 muting, audio 15
finding locations. 6–8, 12 See also locations myTrends, routes 5
A
addresses 8
accessories 23 N
categories 6
active lane guidance 3 navigation 3, 4, 7
coordinates 8
addresses, finding 8 off-road 6
alerts 2 junctions 8
towns 8 settings 18
audio 18 next turn 3
proximity points 18 Foursquare 8
fuel, stations 8 notifications 11–14
answering calls 13
audio, proximity points 18, 19 fuse, changing 21 O
automatic volume, enabling 2 G off-road navigation 6
avoidances 5 Garmin Connect 11 on-screen buttons 2
area 6 Garmin Express 21 owner's manual 15
deleting 6 updating software 20
disabling 6 P
Garmin Live Services 11
road 6 pairing
subscribing 11
road features 5 disconnecting 14
geocaching 8
tolls 5 phone 11, 22
going home 3 watch 16
B GPS 1, 23 parking 4, 7, 8
backup camera 19 H last spot 4
battery hands-free phone calls 11, 13 phone
charging 1, 20, 22 history 8 disconnecting 14
maximising 22 home pairing 11, 22
problems 22 calling 13 phone book 12
Bluetooth technology 11, 12, 22 editing location 3 phone calls 12
disconnecting a device 14 going 3 answering 13
pairing a phone 11 phone number 13 dialling 13
settings 18 muting 13
Bluetooth Technology 11 I voice dial 13
disabling calls 13 icons, status bar 1 photoLive 17, 18
managing phones 13 ID number 19 points of interest (POI) 6, 8
brightness 2 Points of interest (POI) 7, 8
J venues 7
C junctions, finding 8 power cables 20
calls 12, 13 changing the fuse 21
answering 13 K vehicle 1
contacts 12 keyboard power key 1
dialling 12 language 19 product support 15
history 13 layout 19 proximity points alerts, settings 19
home 13
placing 12 L Q
cameras 19 language Quick Search 6
backup 19 keyboard 19
red light 2 voice 19 R
speed 2 latitude and longitude 8 red light cameras 2
changing the search area 7 LiveTrack 16 removing mount 21
charging the device 22 location 7 resetting
charging your device 1, 20 locations 8, 18 device 21
cleaning the device 21 calling 13 trip data 10
cleaning the touchscreen 21 current 8, 9 restoring settings 19
computer, connecting 22 history 8 road conditions, weather 17
connecting 20 saving 9 route summary 3
coordinates 8 searching for 6, 8 routes 3
current location 8 simulated 18 adding a point 4, 17
venues 7 calculating 5
D calculation mode 17, 18
deleting M myTrends 5
paired Bluetooth device 14 map layers, customising 10 shaping 5
trips 17 map view starting 3, 7
destinations 18. See locations 2-D 11 stopping 5
arriving 4 3-D 11 suggested 5
detours 5 maps 3, 9, 10, 18 viewing on the map 3, 4
device care 21 data field 3, 10
dialling 12 detail level 18 S
directions 3 layers 10 satellite signals
disconnecting, Bluetooth device 14 purchasing 23 acquiring 1
display settings 19 symbols 3 viewing 23
driver alerts 2, 16 theme 18 saving, current location 9
driving directions 3 tools 9, 10 screen, brightness 2
updating 20 screenshots 19
E viewing routes 3, 4 search bar 6
editing, favourite trips 17 memory card 1, 22 settings 18, 19
emergency services 8 installing 22 shaping a route 5
EULAs 19 microSD card 1, 22 sharing, LiveTrack 16
24 Index
shortcuts
adding 9
deleting 9
simulated locations 18
sleep mode 1
Smartphone Link 11–14
connecting 11, 13
disabling calls 13
software
updating 20
version 19
specifications 20
speech recognition 15
speed cameras 2
subscriptions, Garmin Live Services 11
suction cup 21
T
theft, avoiding 21
time settings 19
tolls, avoiding 5
tools, maps 9, 10
traffic 10, 14, 19
adding subscriptions 14
alternative route 5
cameras 17, 18
incidents 10, 15
map 10, 15
receiver 14
searching for delays 10, 15
traffic cameras, view 17, 18
travel history 19
trip information 10
resetting 10
viewing 10
trip log, viewing 10
trip planner 17
editing a trip 17
shaping points 17
TripAdvisor 8
troubleshooting 22
U
unit ID 19
up ahead 10
customising 10
updating
maps 20
software 20
USB, disconnecting 23
V
vehicle power cable 1
venues 7
voice command 15
activating 15
navigating with 15
tips for using 15
wake-up phrase 15
voice control 15
tips 15
volume, adjusting 2
W
Watch Link 4, 15, 16
weather 16
radar 17
road conditions 17
Where Am I? 8, 9
Wi‑Fi 18, 20
wireless camera 19
Y
your current location 9
Index 25
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