• Spread two fingers apart to zoom in. Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness using either the notification panel or the settings menu. 1 Select an option: • Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to expand the quick settings in the notification panel. • Select > > > Display > Brightness Level . 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness. Vehicle Profiles WARNING Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions in all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road conditions when making driving decisions. Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your vehicle profile. The activated vehicle profile is indicated by an icon in the status bar. The navigation and map settings on your device can be customized separately for each vehicle type. When you activate a camper vehicle profile, the device avoids including restricted or impassable areas in routes based on the dimensions, weight, and other characteristics you entered for your vehicle. Adding a Vehicle Profile You should add a vehicle profile for each camper to be used with your device. 1 Select > > Vehicle Profile > . 2 Select your vehicle type: • To add a motorhome with a permanently attached camper, select Motorhome . • To add a motorhome pulling a trailer, select Motorhome with Trailer . • To add a camper pulled behind a passenger vehicle, select Vehicle with Trailer . 3 If necessary, select your trailer type: • To add a camper pulled using a standard hitch, select Travel Trailer . • To add a camper pulled using a fifth-wheel hitch, select Fifth Wheel . NOTE: This trailer type is not available in all areas. • To add a boat trailer pulled using a standard hitch, select Boat Trailer . • To add a trailer pulled using a standard hitch, select Trailer . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the vehicle characteristics. After you add a vehicle profile, you can edit the profile to enter additional detailed information ( Editing a Vehicle Profile , page 3). Car Profile The car profile is a preloaded vehicle profile intended for use in an automobile without a trailer. While using the car profile, the device calculates standard automobile routes, and routing for large vehicles is not available. Some features and settings specific to large vehicles are not available while using the car profile.
Select to open the app drawer. The app drawer contains shortcuts to all of the apps installed on your device. Select media controls to turn the stereo on or off, change stations, change volume, and mute the stereo ( Playback Controls , page 13). Opening an App The home screen contains shortcuts for frequently used apps. The app drawer contains all the apps installed on your device, organized into two tabs. The Navigation tab contains Garmin ® apps useful for navigation. The Tools tab contains apps useful for communication, document viewing, and other tasks. Select an option to start an app: • Select an app shortcut from the home screen. • Select , select a tab, and select an app. Adding Shortcuts to the Home Screen 1 Select . 2 Select an app tab to view additional applications. 3 Hold an application, and drag it to a location on the home screen. Viewing Notifications 1 Swipe down from the top of the screen. The list of notifications appears. 2 Select an option: • To launch the action or app mentioned in the notification, select the notification. • To dismiss a notification, swipe the notification to the right. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about features on the device. Location services is enabled ( Enabling or Disabling Location Services , page 26). Bluetooth ® technology is enabled. Connected to a Bluetooth device. Connected to a Wi ‑ Fi ® network ( Connecting to a Wireless Network , page 25). Active vehicle profile. Swipe down twice and select to view the vehicle profile settings ( Vehicle Profiles , page 2). Battery charge level. Acquiring GPS Signals 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 Verify appears in the status bar, and enable location services if it does not ( Enabling or Disabling Location Services , page 26). 3 If necessary, go to an open area with a clear view of the sky, away from tall buildings and trees. Acquiring Satellites appears at the top of the navigation map until the device determines your location. Using the Touchscreen • Tap the screen to select an item. • Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll. • Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
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