Garmin Nuvi 2508lmtd User Guide

•Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.
Safety Cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the 
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety 
camera database.
Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check www.garmin.com/safetycameras for availability. For these locations, you can purchase a subscription for safety camera information. The subscription includes the locations of hundreds of safety cameras. Your device alerts you when you are...

About Traffic Subscriptions
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic.
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.
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.
Adding a Subscription
You...

1Place your phone and your Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10 
m) of each other.
2On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
3Select an option:
•Select Settings > Bluetooth > Add Phone.
•If you have already paired a different phone, select Settings > Bluetooth > Phone > .
4On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
5On your device, select OK.
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.
6Select your phone from the list, and select OK.
7If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the...

See your phone owner's manual for information on 
downloading and installing applications.
Connecting to Smartphone Link
Before you can connect to Smartphone Link, you must 
download and install the Smartphone Link application on your 
phone.
1Start Smartphone Link on your phone.
2From your device, select Settings > Bluetooth, and select 
the Bluetooth check box.
3From your phone, select Bluetooth Settings.
4From your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and 
scan for nearby Bluetooth...

2Select  > Reset.
Viewing Fuel Economy Information
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.
2Select a section of the graph to zoom in.
Mileage Reports
Mileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fuel economy, and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination.
A mileage report is created for every route that you drive. If you stop a route on your device, a mileage report is created for the distance you traveled.
Viewing a Mileage ReportYou can view saved mileage reports on the device.
TIP:...

Data Management
You can store 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 these file types.
•Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin™ mapping 
software, including MapSource®, BaseCamp™, and HomePort™ (page 4).
•GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 4).
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an...

Bluetooth Settings
To open the Bluetooth settings, from the main menu, select Settings > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
Add Phone: Manages connection between your device and 
wireless headsets with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that 
identifies your devices with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Disabling Bluetooth
1Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2Select Bluetooth.
Traffic Settings
To open the traffic settings page, from the...

NOTICE
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result.
Cleaning the Outer Casing
NOTICE
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.
1Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2Wipe the device dry.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
1Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2If necessary, apply liquid to the cloth.
You can use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner.
3Gently...

3Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and 
into your device.
TIP: Your device should be connected directly to a USB port on your computer and not to a USB hub.
The device automatically turns on and goes into MTP mode or USB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to a computer appears on the device screen.
My phone will not connect to the device
•Select Settings > Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth field must be set to Enabled.
•Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and...

Index
Symbols2-D map view 63-D map view 6
Aaccessories 14active lane guidance 5adding stops 5addresses, finding 3
alertsaudio 13proximity points 13safety cameras 13
answering calls 9audio, proximity points 13
automatic volume 1enabling 2avoidancesarea 6customizing 6deleting 6disabling 6road 6road features 6
B
batterycharging 1, 2, 13, 14maximizing 14problems 14
Bluetooth technology 8, 15disabling 13enabling 8
Bluetoothtechnology, settings 13brightness 1
Ccables, power 13calibrating fuel economy 10
calls...