Garmin nüvi® 2580TV Quick start guide

Brand: Garmin

Model: nüvi® 2580TV

Category: Navigators

Type: Quick start guide

nüvi

2580TV

Quick Start Manual

February 2012 190-01473-01_0A Printed in Taiwan

2 nüvi 2580TV Quick Start Manual

Getting Started

‹ WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information

guide in the product box for product warnings and

other important information.

When using your device for the rst time, complete

the following tasks.

Mount the device (page 2).

Check for updates.

• Software updates (page 3).

• Free map update (page 3).

Download the full owner’s manual (page 3).

Mounting the Device

‹ WARNING

This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To

prevent the possibility of personal injury or product

damage caused by battery exposure to extreme

heat, remove the device from the vehicle when

exiting or store it out of direct sunlight.

Charge your device as you drive before using it on

battery power.

Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port

➊ on the device.

➊

➋

➌

➍

Press the suction cup ➋ to the windshield.

While pressing, ip the lever ➌ back toward

the windshield.

Snap the mount ➍ onto the suction cup.

Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.

Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.

Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable

into a power outlet in your vehicle.

If necessary, connect the external antenna to

the vehicle power cable and secure it to the

windshield using the suction cups.

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About myDashboard

Use myDashboard to register your device, check

for software and map updates, access product

manuals and support, and more.

Setting Up myDashboard

Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the

device.

Connect the USB cable to the USB port on

your computer.

Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Registering the Device

From myDashboard, click Register Now.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Updating the Software

Open myDashboard (page 3).

Under Software Updates, click Update Now.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

nüMaps Guarantee

If you register the device at http://my.garmin.com

within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving,

your device could be eligible for one free map

update. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for terms

and conditions.

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Open myDashboard (page 3).

Under Map Updates, click Update Now.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading the Owner’s Manual

The owner’s manual for your device is available on

the Garmin website.

Open myDashboard (page 3).

Click Manuals.

Click Download next to the manual you want.

Click to save the le to your computer.

Device Overview

➊

➋

➊

Power key

➋

microSD

™

card slot

Turning Off the Device

Hold the Power key.

Select Off:

Resetting the Device

You can reset the device if it stops functioning.

Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Select Settings > Display > Brightness.

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

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Finding Points of Interest

The detailed maps loaded in your device contain

points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and

auto services.

Select Where To? > Points of Interest.

Select a category.

If necessary, select a subcategory.

Select a destination.

Select Go!.

Select

> Save on this page to save the

location to a Favorites folder on the device.

Use the Favorites folder to save the location

of your workspace, home, and other common

destinations.

If necessary, select an option:

• Select Drive to calculate a route you will

navigate by driving.

• Select Walk to calculate a route you will

navigate by walking.

• Select Public Transit to calculate a route

that combines public transit and walking.

NOTE: You must have cityXplorer

™

maps

loaded to navigate using public transit. Go

to www.garmin.com to purchase cityXplorer

maps.

Using the Main Menu

➊

➋ ➌

➍ ➐ ➑➎ ➏ ➒

• Select ➊ to select a transportation mode.

• Select

➋ to nd a destination.

• Select

➌ to view the map.

• Select

➍ to stop a route.

• Select

➎ to detour a route.

• On some models, select

➏ to make a call

when connected to a compatible mobile phone.

See www.garmin.com/bluetooth for

information.

• Select

➐ to watch TV.

• Select

➑ to adjust the volume.

• Select

➒ to open the menu of tools and

settings.

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Your Route on the Map

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The speed limit icon feature is for information only

and does not replace the driver’s responsibility to

abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use

safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will not

be responsible for any trafc nes or citations that

you may receive for failing to follow all applicable

trafc laws and signs.

Your route is marked with a magenta line on the

map. If you depart from the original route, your

device recalculates the route. A speed limit icon

could appear as you travel on major roadways.

Using the Map Functions

➊ ➋

➌

➍

➎

➏

➐

➑

➒

• Select ➊ to view the next turn.

If a view of a junction exists, the junction

view appears.

• Select

➋ to view the turn list.

• Select

➌ to zoom in and out.

• Select

➍ to return to the main menu.

• Select and hold

➍ from any screen to

return to the main menu.

• Select ➎ to change the data eld.

• Select

➏ to view the Where Am I? page.

• Select and drag

➐ to view a different area

of the map.

• Select

➑ to view trip information.

• Select

➒ to change the speed limit if the

speed limit shown on the map is incorrect.

Digital TV

You can stream digital TV on your device.

Before you can watch digital mobile TV, the device

must be in a Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão

Digital (ISDB-T) coverage area. For more

information, go to www.dibeg.org.

Setting up the Antennas

NOTE: External antennas are included with the

device. The external antennas are intended to

improve the TV reception.

You may need to extend the internal antenna or

attach external antennas to receive channels.

Pull out the TV antenna ➊.

➊

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For the best reception, attach the external

antennas to the mount and arrange them in a

perpendicular angle to each other.

Watching TV

Select TV.

If necessary, select Agree.

If necessary, select > Channel Scan.

Using the TV

 WARNING

Do not attempt to view the TV function or other

video input while driving. Failure to pay full

attention to the operation of your vehicle could

result in death, serious injury, or property damage.

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Before using the TV feature in a vehicle, check

the local laws and ordinances where you drive.

Some laws prohibit drivers from watching TV

while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not

assume any responsibility for any nes, penalties,

or damages that may be incurred as a result of

any law or ordinance relating to the use of your

Garmin device.

TV signal strength and system messages display

in the status bar of the screen.

• To toggle channels, select

and .

• To select a channel from a list of available

channels, select

> TV Guide.

• To view the TV program schedule for available

channels, select

> TV Guide > Schedule.

• To adjust the volume, select

and .

• To mute TV audio, select

• To view subtitles, select

> TV Settings >

Subtitle.

• To return to the TV, select

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Before you can change the TV channel, you must

be receiving channels.

While watching TV, touch anywhere on the

screen.

From the menu, select .

Enter a channel number.

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While watching TV, select the screen.

Select .

Select an option:

• To keep the audio on while you use the

device, select Keep Audio On.

• To turn off the TV when you leave the TV

menu, select Turn Off TV.

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While watching TV, select

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Select

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Using myTrends

NOTE: myTrends only works for locations that are

saved as Favorites.

When myTrends is activated, the destination

and estimated time of travel will appear in the

navigation bar on the map. If a trafc receiver is

connected, trafc information may also appear in

the navigation bar.

When myTrends information appears in the

navigation bar, select the navigation bar to

view route information.

About the Transportation Modes

Automobile mode

Bicycle mode

Routes are calculated differently based on your

transportation mode.

For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated

time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit

of the roads on the route. Bicycle mode calculates

time of arrival based on cycling speed.

Pairing Your Phone

Hands-free calling is available on some nüvi

models. Before you can pair, your phone and the

device must be turned on and within 33 ft. (10 m)

of each other.

Enable the Bluetooth

component on your

phone.

Select Tools > Settings > Bluetooth.

Select Bluetooth > Enabled > Save.

Select Add Phone > .

Select your phone, and select OK.

Enter the Bluetooth PIN (1234) for your device

in your phone.

About Trafc



Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or

timeliness of the trafc information.

NOTE: The trafc receiver is an optional

accessory. For information about trafc receivers

and coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/trafc.

When and trafc receiver is connected, some

models can receive FM Trafc Message Channel

(TMC) trafc content. The FM TMC trafc

subscription is automatically enabled and does

not require an additional subscription purchase to

activate.

Manually Avoiding Trafc on Your Route

Select .

Select Trafc On Route.

If necessary, select the arrows to view other

trafc delays on your route.

Select Avoid.

Viewing the Trafc Map

The trafc map shows color-coded trafc ow and

delays on nearby roads.

From the map, select .

Select Trafc Map to view the trafc incidents

on a map.

Power Cables

Your device can be powered by the following

ways:

• Vehicle power cable

• USB cable (optional accessory)

• AC adapter (optional accessory)

Finding More Information

You can nd more information about this product

on the Garmin Web site.

• Go to www.garmin.com/ontheroad.

• Go to http://buy.garmin.com to purchase

accessories.

• Select Tools > Help.

Contacting Garmin Product

Support

• Go to www.garmin.com/support and click

Contact Support for in-country support

information.

Garmin

, the Garmin logo, and nüvi

are trademarks of

Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and

other countries. cityXplorer

™

, and nüMaps Guarantee

™

are

trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks

may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. The

Bluetooth

word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth

SIG, Inc., and any use of such name by Garmin is under license.

registered in the U.S. and other countries. microSD

™

is a

trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

Garmin nüvi® 2580TV Quick start guide

Brand: Garmin

Model: nüvi® 2580TV

Category: Navigators

Type: Quick start guide

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