Garmin 2569lmtd Manual

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Receiving Traffic Data Using a 
Traffic Receiver
When the receiver is within a traffic coverage 
area, your device will begin displaying traffic 
information.
The traffic receiver and the device may need to 
be in data range of an FM station transmitting 
traffic information.
1 Connect the traffic receiver to an external 
power source.
2 Connect the traffic receiver to the device.
NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields could 
degrade the performance of the traffic receiver.
Traffic Receiver
➊➋
➌➍➎
➊Mini-USB connector
➋External antenna connector
➌Internal antenna
➍Power LED
➎Vehicle power adapter 
						

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Receiving Traffic Data Using 
Smartphone Link
You can purchase a traffic subscription to 
receive traffic data using Smartphone Link. 
When your device is connected to Smartphone 
Link and within a traffic coverage area, your 
device will begin displaying traffic information. 
Traffic data is not available in all areas.
1 From your phone, purchase a traffic 
subscription from Garmin Live Services 
(page 37).
2 Connect your device to Smartphone Link 
(page 35).
About the Traffic Icon
When you are receiving traffic information, a 
traffic icon appears on the map. The traffic icon 
changes color to indicate the severity of traffic 
conditions. 
ColorSeverity Meaning
Green  Low Traffic is flowing freely.
Yellow Medium Traffic is moving but there is 
a delay. There is moderate 
traffic congestion.
Red High Traffic is not moving or 
moving slowly. There is a 
severe delay.
Gray No Signal Traffic information is not 
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Traffic on Your Route
When calculating your route, the device 
examines the current traffic and automatically 
optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a 
severe traffic delay occurs on your route while 
you are navigating, your device automatically 
recalculates the route. 
The traffic icon 
 changes color to indicate the 
severity of traffic conditions on your route or on 
the road you are currently traveling.
Your device may route you through a traffic 
delay if a better alternative route does not exist. 
The delay time is added into your estimated time 
of arrival automatically.
Viewing Traffic on Your Route
1 
While navigating a route, select .
2 Select Traffic on Route.
A list of traffic events appears, organized by 
their location on the route.
3 Select an event.
Manually  Avoiding Traffic on Your Route
1 
From the map, select .
2 Select Traffic On Route. 
3 If necessary, use the arrows to view other 
traffic delays on your route.
4 Select  > Avoid. 
Taking an Alternate Route
1 
While navigating an automobile route, select .
2 Select Alternate Route . 
3 Select a route. 
Viewing Traffic on the Map
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow 
and delays on nearby roads. 
1 From the map, select .
2 Select Traffic Conditions.  
						

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Traffic in Your Area
Searching for Traffic Delays
1 
From the map, select .
2 Select Traffic Conditions > . 
3 Select an item in the list.
4 If there is more than one delay, use the 
arrows to view additional delays.
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map
1 
From the map, select .
2 Select Traffic Conditions.
3 Select a traffic icon.
Understanding Traffic Data
The traffic legend explains the icons and colors 
used on the traffic map.
1 From the map, select .
2 Select Traffic Legend.
About Traffic Cameras
Before you can use this feature, you must 
subscribe to the PhotoLive service, and your 
device must be connected to a supported phone 
running Smartphone Link (page 35). This feature 
is not available in all areas.
Traffic cameras provide live images of traffic 
conditions on major roadways and intersections. 
You can save cameras that you want to view 
regularly.
Saving a Traffic Camera
1 
Select Apps > MyCameras.
2 Select Add Camera.
3 Select a road.
4 Select an intersection.
5 Select Save. 
						

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Viewing a Traffic Camera
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must 
save a traffic camera. 
1 Select Apps > myCameras.
2 Select a camera.
Traffic Subscriptions
Subscription Activation
You do not need to activate the subscription 
included with your FM traffic receiver. The 
subscription activates automatically after your 
device acquires satellite signals while receiving 
traffic signals from the pay service provider. Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime 
features.
LT
This model includes a lifetime traffic 
subscription and a traffic receiver.
LMT This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime
™ 
subscription, lifetime traffic subscription 
(page 72), and a traffic receiver.
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other 
regions or countries.
NOTE: You can also purchase a traffic 
subscription using Garmin Live Services 
(page 37). Traffic subscriptions purchased 
through Garmin Live Services require a 
connection to Smartphone Link, but do not 
require a traffic receiver ( page 35).
1 From the main menu, select  Settings > 
Traffic.  
						

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2 Select an option:
• For non-North American units, select 
Subscriptions > 
. 
•  For North American units, select 
. 
3 Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. 
4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic  to purchase 
a subscription and get a 25-character code.
The traffic subscription code cannot be 
reused. You must obtain a new code each 
time you renew your service. If you own 
multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain 
a new code for each receiver. 
5 Select Next on the device.
6 Enter the code.
7 Select Done. 
Data Management
You can store files, such as JPEG image files, 
on your device. The device has a memory card 
slot for additional data storage. 
NOTE: The device is not compatible with 
Windows
® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® 
OS 10.3 and earlier.  
File Types
The device supports the following file types:
•  JPEG and JPG image files ( page 45)
•  Maps and GPX waypoint files from Garmin 
mapping software, including MapSource
®, 
BaseCamp™, and HomePort™ (page 72)
•  GPI custom POI files from Garmin  POI 
Loader (page 73) 
						

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About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an 
electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded 
Garmin mapping software. In addition to map 
and data storage, the memory card can be used 
to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, 
routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
Installing a Memory Card
The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC 
memory cards.
1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the 
device.
2 Press it in until it clicks. 
Transferring Files from Your 
Computer 
1 Connect the device to your computer 
(page 2). Your device and memory card appear 
as removable drives in My Computer in 
Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac 
computers. 
NOTE: Some computers with multiple 
network drives cannot display nüvi drives. 
See your operating system help file to learn 
how to map the drives. 
2 On your computer, open the file browser. 
3 Select the file.
4 Select Edit > Copy. 
5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or 
volume.
6 Select Edit > Paste. 
The file appears in the list of files in the 
device memory or on the memory card.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
1 
Complete an action: 
						

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• For Windows computers, double-click the 
eject icon  in your system tray.
•  For Mac computers, drag the volume 
icon to the  Trash 
 . 
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Deleting Files 
noTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not  
delete it. Your device memory contains important 
system files that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3 Select a file.
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard. 
Customizing the Device
1 Select Settings.
2 Select a setting category. 
3 Select the setting to change it. 
Map and Vehicle Settings
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle.
•  Vehicle—changes the icon to represent your 
position on the map. Go to  www
.garmingarage.com  for more icons.
•  Driving Map View—sets the perspective on 
the map. 
•  Pedestrian 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 
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• Map Buttons—sets which buttons are 
included on the map. You can include up to 
three buttons on the map.
•  Map Layers—sets the data that appears on 
the map (page 26).
•  Dashboards—sets the map dashboard 
layout.
•  myMaps—sets which installed maps the 
device uses.
Enabling Maps
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to 
www.garmin.com/maps .
1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > 
myMaps.
2 Select a map.
Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. 
• Calculation Mode—sets route preference.
•  Avoidances—sets road features to avoid on 
a route.
•  Custom Avoidances—allows you to avoid 
specific roads or areas.
•  Advanced Detours—sets the length of a 
detour.
•  Limit Walking—controls the maximum 
walking distance included in a pedestrian 
route.
•  Public Transit—enables or disables transit 
types.
•  Safe Mode—disables all functions that 
require significant operator attention and 
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• GPS Simulator—stops the device from 
receiving a  GPS signal, and saves battery 
power.
Route Preferences
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.
•  Less Fuel—calculates routes that could use 
less fuel than other routes.
•  Off Road—calculates a direct line from your 
location to your destination.
Display Settings
Select Settings > Display. 
• Orientation—changes to landscape or 
portrait mode.
•  Color Mode—sets a light background ( Day), 
a dark background ( Night), or automatically 
switches between the two based on the 
sunrise time and the sunset time for your 
current location ( Auto).
•  Brightness—changes the brightness of the 
screen. Decreasing the brightness can save 
battery power. 
•  Display Timeout—sets the amount of idle 
time before your device enters sleep mode.
•  Screenshot—allows you to take a picture of 
the device screen. Screenshots are saved in 
the screenshot folder of the device storage.