Garmin GPS systems provide accurate navigation to even the most directionally challenged users. Using a Garmin GPS system while traveling can take the stress and hassle out of a family or business trip. Learning to use a Garmin GPS system is quick and easy, leaving you more time to enjoy the open road.
Instructions
1. Make sure your Garmin GPS unit contains maps of the area where you will be traveling. Garmin GPS units purchased in the United States contain maps of North America. If you will be traveling outside of North America, you can purchase and download additional maps from the official Garmin website.
2. Plan your travel route. Make a list of each city in which you will be stopping, as well as the addresses of any important places where you will be stopping, such as hotels, convention centers or theme parks. List your cities and destinations in order so that it's easy for you to program them into your Garmin GPS system.
3. Mount your Garmin GPS system in your vehicle. Garmin GPS units can be mounted to either the vehicle's windshield or dashboard using the included mounting hardware. Assemble the mounting hardware by snapping the cradle onto the suction mount and then snapping the GPS unit into the cradle. To mount the Garmin GPS to the windshield, flip up the lever at the base of the suction mount, position the mount on the windshield, then push the lever all the way down until you hear the suction mount click into place. To mount the Garmin GPS to your dashboard, attach an adhesive disk to the bottom of the suction mount and press it firmly against the dashboard to allow the adhesive to properly adhere.
4. Program your travel route into your Garmin GPS unit. Touch the "Where To?" button on the Garmin main screen, then select "Address." Use the on-screen keypad to enter the destination city, house or business number, and street name. When the full address is displayed, press the green "Go" button to begin navigating to your destination. Repeat the same procedure to add additional stops to your route, selecting the "Add as Via Point" option to add the stop before your final destination. To change your final destination, select the "Set as New Destination" option.
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