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 the Power button on the top of the nüvi.
Charging the nüvi
To charge the nüvi, use one of the following methods:
● 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).
Acquiring Satellites
Before the nüvi can find your current location and navigate a route,
you must do the following:
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
parallel to the ground.
3. Turn on the nüvi. Acquiring
satellite signals can take a few
minutes.
The bars indicate satellite strength. When the bars are
green, the nüvi has acquired satellite signals; now you can select a
destination and navigate to it.
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 you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, secure the
traffic antenna and suction cups to the windshield.
➌
➋
Windshield
➍
Microphone
jack
➎
➊
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.
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.
Finding Your Destination
When you select your
destination, touch Go.
➌
Search for your destination.
Touch the arrows for more.
➋
On the Menu page, touch
Where to.
➊
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.
Map Page while Navigating a Route
Touch to open the Trip
Information page.
Touch to open the Next
Turn page.
Touch to preview the
turns in the route.
Touch to zoom out.
Touch to zoom in.
Touch to go to the
Menu page.
Touch to open the MP3
page.
Follow the purple line.
On the Menu page, you can touch View Map to open the Map
page. Touch and drag the map to view different areas.
Saving Your Current Location
1. On the Map page, touch the vehicle icon .
2. Touch
Save. The place is saved in Favorites.
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
1. When navigating a route, touch on the Map page.
2. Touch
Detour.
Stopping the Route
1. When navigating a route, touch on the Map page.
2. Touch
Stop.
nüvi
™
610/660
personal travel assistant
quick reference guide
Mounting
Getting Started Finding Places Saving Places
August 2006 190-00668-01 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan
Headphone jack
SD card slot
Microphone
GPS signal
strength
Power button
GPS antenna
USB connector
GPS Antenna Up
(Parallel to the Ground)