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• To view a notification, select View.

• To listen to the notification, select View > Play.

The device reads the notification using text-to-speech

technology. This feature is not available for all languages.

• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the

notification from your phone, select View, and select an

option.

NOTE: Additional actions are available for only some

notification types and must be supported by the app

generating the notification.

Receiving Notifications while Viewing the Map

WARNING

Do not read or reply to notifications while driving.

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected

to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live

Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 11).

When you are viewing the map, new notifications appear in a

map tool at the edge of the screen. If the device is moving, you

must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you

can view notifications.

• To ignore a notification, select , or wait for popup to expire.

The popup closes, but the notification remains active on your

phone.

• To view a notification, select the notification text.

• To listen to the notification, select Play Message.

The device reads the notification using text-to-speech

technology. This feature is not available for all languages.

• To listen to the notification using a voice command, say Play

Message.

NOTE: This option is available only when the selected

language supports the voice command feature and appears

in the map tool.

• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the

notification from your phone, select View, and select an

option.

NOTE: Additional actions are available for only some

notification types and must be supported by the app

generating the notification.

Viewing the List of Notifications

You can view a list of all active notifications.

Select Apps > Smart Notifications.

The list of notifications appears. Unread notifications appear

black, and previously read notifications appear gray.

Select an option:

• To view a notification, select the notification description.

• To listen to a notification, select .

The device reads the notification using text-to-speech

technology. This feature is not available for all languages.

Going to an Address or Location Using the

Garmin Drive App

You can use the Garmin Drive app to search for an address,

business, or point of interest, and send it to your Garmin

DriveSmart device for navigation.

From the Garmin Drive app, select Where To?.

Select an option:

• To search for an address near you, enter the house

number and street name.

• To search for an address in another city, enter the house

number, street name, city, and state.

• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the

name.

• To search for a city, enter the city and state.

As you type, suggestions appear below the search field.

Select a suggested search result.

The app displays the location on a map.

Select Go! to start a route.

The Garmin DriveSmart device starts navigating to the selected

location, and the location is added to your recent searches in the

Where To? menu.

Hands-Free Calling

NOTE: While most phones are supported and can be used, it

cannot be guaranteed that a particular phone can be used. All

features may not be available for your phone.

Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to

your mobile phone to become a hands-free device (Live

Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 11). While

connected, you can place or receive calls using your device.

Placing a Call

Dialing a Number

Select Apps > Phone > Dial.

Enter the number.

Select Dial.

Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book

Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each

time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few

minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do

not support this feature.

Select Apps > Phone > Phone Book.

Select a contact.

Select Call.

Calling a Location

Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories.

Select a point of interest.

Select Call.

Receiving a Call

When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore.

Using the Call History

Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each

time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few

minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not

support this feature.

Select Apps > Phone > Call History.

Select a category.

A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.

Select a call.

Using In-Call Options

While on a call, you can select in-call options from the map.

• To transfer audio to your phone, select .

TIP: You can use this feature if you want to turn off your

device and remain on the call, or if you need privacy.

• To use the dial pad, select .

TIP: You can use this feature to use automated systems,

such as voice mail.

• To mute the microphone, select .

• To hang up, select .

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