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The device shows the live image from the nearest traffic

camera on the road ahead, along with the distance to the

camera. When you pass the camera, the device loads the

live image of the next camera on the road.

If no cameras are found for the road, select Find Cameras to

view or save nearby traffic cameras (optional).

Saving a Traffic Camera

Select Apps > photoLive.

Select Touch to Add.

Select a road.

Select an intersection.

Select Save.

Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations

Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel

history feature (Device and Privacy Settings, page 19).

You can view your previous routes and places you have stopped

on the map.

Select Apps > Where I've Been.

Garmin DriveSmart Settings

Map and Vehicle Settings

Select Settings > Map & Vehicle.

Vehicle: Sets the icon that represents your position on the map.

Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map.

Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may

cause the map to draw slower.

Map Theme: Changes the color of the map data.

Map Tools: Sets the shortcuts that appear in the map tools

menu.

Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page

(Customizing the Map Layers, page 10).

Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal

use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out

manually.

myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses.

Enabling Maps

You can enable map products installed on your device.

TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to

http://buy.garmin.com.

Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.

Select a map.

Navigation Settings

Select Settings > Navigation.

Route Preview: Shows a preview of the major roads in your

route when you start navigation.

Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method.

Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.

Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or

areas.

Toll Roads: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads.

Tolls and Fees: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll

stickers.

NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.

Environmental Zones: Sets the avoidance preferences for

areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may

apply to your vehicle.

Restricted Mode: Disables all functions that require significant

operator attention.

GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,

and saves battery power.

Calculation Mode Settings

Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.

The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle

acceleration data for a given route.

Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can

be longer in distance.

Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are shorter in distance

but can take more time to drive.

Off Road: Calculates a direct line from your location to your

destination.

Setting a Simulated Location

If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use

the GPS simulator to plan routes from a simulated location.

Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.

From the main menu, select View Map.

Tap the map twice to select an area.

The address of the location appears at the bottom of the

screen.

Select the location description.

Select Set Location.

Wireless Network Settings

The wireless network settings allow you to manage Wi‑Fi

networks, paired Bluetooth devices, and Bluetooth features.

Select Settings > Wireless Networks.

Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.

Paired Device Name: The names of paired Bluetooth devices

appear in the menu. You can select a device name to change

Bluetooth feature settings for that device.

Search for Devices: Searches for nearby Bluetooth devices.

Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that

identifies your device on other devices with Bluetooth

wireless technology.

Wi-Fi: Enables the Wi‑Fi radio.

Saved Networks: Allows you to edit or remove saved networks.

Search for Networks: Searches for nearby Wi‑Fi networks

(Connecting to a Wi

‑

Fi Network, page 20).

Driver Assistance Settings

Select Settings > Driver Assistance.

Audible Driver Alerts: Enables an audible alert for each type of

driver alert (Driver Awareness Features and Alerts, page 2).

Fatigue Warning: Alerts you when you have been driving for a

long period without a break.

Proximity Alerts: Alerts you when you are near custom points

of interest or red light cameras.

NOTE: You must have custom points of interest (POIs)

loaded for proximity points alerts to display. This feature is

not available in all areas.

Backup Camera Settings

The backup camera settings allow you to manage paired

Garmin backup cameras and camera settings. This menu

appears on your navigation device only when the device is

connected to a wireless camera receiver cable. See the owner's

manual for your backup camera for detailed information about

pairing cameras and camera settings. Go to garmin.com

/backupcamera to purchase a Garmin backup camera.

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