Garmin nuvi 2457LMT Owner's Manual

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1 Select Where To? > Saved.2 Select a location.3 Select .4 Select > Edit > Categories.5 Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.6 If necessary, select a suggested category.7 Select Done.Deleting a Saved LocationNOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.1 Select Where To? > Saved.2 Select > Delete Saved Places.3 Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, andselect Delete.Setting a Simulated LocationIf you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can usethe GPS to set a simulated location.1 Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.2 From the main menu, select View Map.3 Tap the map twice to select an area.The address of the location appears at the bottom of thescreen.4 Select the location description.5 Select Set Location.Adding a ShortcutYou can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut canpoint to a location, a category, or a search tool.The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.2 Select an item.Removing a Shortcut1 Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).2 Select the shortcut to remove.3 Select the shortcut again to confirm.Custom Points of InterestCustom POIs are customized points on the map. They cancontain alerts that let you know if you are near a designatedpoint or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed.Installing POI Loader SoftwareYou can create or download custom POI lists on your computerand install them on your device using POI Loader software.1 Go to http://www.garmin.com/extras.2 Click Services > POI Loader.3 Install the POI Loader onto your computer.Using the POI Loader Help FilesFor more information on the POI loader, refer to the Help file.With the POI loader open, click Help.Finding Custom POIsBefore you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIson your device using the POI Loader software (page 4).1 Select Where To? > Categories.2 Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.NavigationStarting a Route1 Search for a location (page 2).2 Select a location.3 Select Go!.Previewing Multiple Routes1 Search for a location (page 2).2 From the search results, select a location.3 Select Routes.4 Select a route.Changing the Route Calculation ModeThe route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicleacceleration data for a given route. The calculation mode affectsonly automobile routes.Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.• Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster todrive but can be longer in distance.• Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that areshorter in distance but can take more time to drive.• Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (withoutroads).Navigating Off RoadIf you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can useOff Road mode.1 Select Settings > Navigation.2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.The next route will be calculated as a straight line to thelocation.Starting a Route to a Saved Location1 Select Where To? > Saved.2 If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.3 Select a location.4 Select Go!.Your Route on the MapNOTICEThe speed limit feature is for information only and does notreplace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limitsigns and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin willnot be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receivefor failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flagmarks your destination.As you travel, the device guides you to the destination withvoice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top ofthe map. If you depart from the original route, the devicerecalculates the route and provides new directions.A data field displaying the current speed limit may appear asyou travel on major roadways.4 Navigation