Step 1: mount your nüvi, Step 2: configure your nüvi, Step 3: acquire satellites – Garmin nuvi 285W User Manual

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nüvi 285W quick start manual

Step 1: Mount Your nüvi

1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of your nüvi.
2. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.
3. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup

with a lint-free cloth. Remove the clear plastic from the

suction cup. Place the suction cup on the windshield.

4. Flip the lever back toward the windshield.
5. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.
6. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place.
7. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into

a power outlet in your vehicle. Your unit should turn

on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is

running.

Step 2: Configure Your nüvi

To turn your nüvi on, slide the

Power

key to the left.

Follow the on-screen instructions. To turn your nüvi off, slide the

Power

key to

the left.

Step 3: Acquire Satellites

1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on your nüvi.

Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. The

bars indicate satellite

strength. When at least one of the bars is green, your nüvi has acquired satellite

signals. Now you can select a destination and navigate to it.

Suction cup mount

Cradle

Suction cup mount

Cradle

Vehicle power

cable

Vehicle power

cable

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