Garmin 670v GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Banks and ATMs
Weigh stations
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest
1
From the map, select > Up Ahead.
2
Select a tab.
3
Select a point of interest.
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories
You can change the categories you search for, rearrange the
order of the categories, and search for a specific business or
category.
1
From the map, select > Up Ahead.
2
Select a service icon.
3
Select .
4
Select an option:
To move a category up or down in the list, select and drag
the arrow next to the category name.
To change a category, select the category.
To create a custom category, select a category, select
Custom Search, and enter the name of a business or
category.
5
Select Done.
Trip Information
Viewing Trip Data from the Map
Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool
to the map tools menu (Customizing the Map Tools, page 7).
From the map, select > Trip Data.
Customizing the Trip Data Fields
Before you can customize the data that appears in the trip data
fields on the map, you must add the Trip Data tool to the map
tools menu (Customizing the Map Tools, page 7).
1
Select View Map.
2
Select > Trip Data.
3
Select a trip data field.
4
Select an option.
The new trip data field appears in the trip data list.
Viewing the Trip Information Page
The trip information page displays your present speed and
provides statistics about your trip.
NOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on,
so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
From the map, select Speed.
Viewing the Trip Log
Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you
have traveled.
1
Select Settings
> Map & Vehicle > Map Layers
.
2
Select the
Trip Log check box.
Resetting Trip Information
1
From the map, select Speed.
2
Select >
Reset Field(s)
.
3
Select an option:
When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset
every data field except the speedometer, on the first page.
Select
Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip
computer.
Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.
Select Reset Trip B
to reset the odometer.
Using Suggested Routes
Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one
location and enable the travel history feature (
Device and
Privacy Settings, page 14)
.
Using the myTrends
feature, your device predicts your
destination based on your travel history, the day of the week,
and the time of day. After you have driven to a saved location
several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on
the map, along with the estimated time of travel, and traffic
information.
Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the
location.
Viewing Current Location Information
You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about
your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell
emergency personnel your location.
From the map, select the vehicle.
Finding Nearby Services
You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services,
such as fuel, hospitals or police stations.
1
From the map, select the vehicle.
2
Select a category.
Getting Directions to Your Current Location
If you need to tell another person how to get to your current
location, your device can give you a list of directions.
1
From the map, select the vehicle.
2
Select >
Directions to Me
.
3
Select a starting location.
4
Select
Select.
Avoiding Road Features
1
Select Settings
> Navigation > Avoidances
.
2
Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select
Save.
About Custom Avoidances
Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and
sections of road. You can enable and disable custom
avoidances as needed.
Avoiding an Area
1
Select Settings
> Navigation > Custom Avoidances
.
2
If necessary, select
Add Avoidance.
3
Select
Add Avoid Area.
4
Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next
.
5
Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next
.
The selected area is shaded on the map.
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