Garmin nuvi 140 series Owner's Manual

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Contents

Select Apps > Last Spot.Using the CalculatorSelect Apps > Calculator.Converting Units1 Select Apps > Unit Converter.2 If necessary, select the button next to Convert, select ameasurement category, and select Save.3 If necessary, select a unit button, select a unit ofmeasurement, and select Save.4 Select the field below the unit you want to convert.5 Enter the number, and select Done.Setting Currency Conversion RatesThis feature is not available in all areas.You can update the currency conversion rates for the unitconverter.1 Select Apps > Unit Converter.2 Select the button next to Convert.3 Select Currency, and select Save.4 If necessary, select a currency button, select a differentcurrency, and select Save.5 Select the button at the bottom of the screen that displaysthe currency conversion rates.6 Select the box next to a currency.7 Enter a value, and select Done.8 Select OK.Using the Language GuideUse the Language Guide to look up and translate words orphrases.Select Apps > Language Guide.Selecting Languages in the Language GuideYou can select the languages you want to use when translatingwords and phrases.1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Words and Phrases.2 Select > Language.3 Select From, select the language to translate from, andselect Save.4 Select To, select the language to translate to, and selectSave.Translating Words and Phrases1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Words and Phrases.2 Select a category and subcategories.3 If necessary, select , enter a keyword, and select Done.4 Select a word or a phrase.5 Select to listen to the translation.Using a Bilingual Dictionary1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Bilingual Dictionaries.2 Select a dictionary.3 If necessary, select , enter a word, and select Done.4 Select a word.5 Select to listen to the translation.TrafficNOTICEGarmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of thetraffic information.Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, goto www.garmin.com/traffic.A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into eitherthe vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optionalaccessory for all models.• Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are trafficincidents along your route or in your area.• The device must be connected to vehicle power to receivetraffic information through a traffic receiver.• The powered traffic receiver and the device may need to bein data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receivetraffic information.• You do not need to activate the subscription included withyour device or traffic receiver.• If your device includes an external traffic antenna, youshould always leave the external antenna plugged in for thebest traffic reception.Disabling Traffic1 Select Settings > Traffic.2 Clear the Traffic check box.About the Traffic IconWhen you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appearson the map. The traffic icon changes color to indicate theseverity of traffic conditions.Gray: Traffic information is not available.Green: Traffic is flowing freely.Red: Traffic is not moving or moving very slowly. There is asevere delay.Yellow: Traffic is moving, but there is a delay. There ismoderate traffic congestion.Traffic on Your RouteWhen a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears onthe map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoidthe delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routesautomatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for moreinformation (Traffic Settings). Your device may route youthrough a traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist.The delay time is added into your estimated time of arrivalautomatically.Viewing Traffic on Your Route1 While navigating a route, select .2 Select Traffic on Route.A list of traffic events appears, organized by their location onthe route.3 Select an event.Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route1 From the map, select .2 Select Traffic on Route.3 If necessary, use the arrows to view other traffic delays onyour route.4 Select > Avoid.8 Traffic