[. . . ] Owner's Manual nüvi 5000 ® GPS navigator © 2007 Garmin Ltd. (913) 397. 8200 or (800) 800. 1020 Fax (913) 397. 8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Tel. +44 (0) 870. 8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870. 8501251 Garmin Corporation No. [. . . ] See pages 25­27 for more details about traffic information. Help Touch Help to get information about using your nüvi. nüvi 5000 Owner's Manual USinG the toolS MSN® Direct With an optional MSN Direct Receiver, you can access MSN Direct content. For more information, see www. garmin. com/traffic or http://garmin. msndirect. com. Touch the arrows to view all the images. Viewing a Slide Show Games Touch Slide Show to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few moments. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show. Touch games to access multiple games available for your nüvi. For game instructions and purchasing information, see www. garmin. com/games. My Data Picture Viewer Using the Picture Viewer, view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi. Use this tool to manage and delete your saved data, such as your Favorites. If you have transferred a route from MapSource, touch tools > My Data > import route(s) From File to use that route in your nüvi. nüvi 5000 Owner's Manual USinG fM traffic UsinG fM Traffic Use an FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver to receive traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. For information about FM traffic receivers and coverage areas, see www. garmin. com/traffic. note: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM traffic receiver receives signals from the traffic service provider and shows that information on your nüvi. note: The FM traffic receiver and nüvi must be in data range of an FM station transmitting TMC data to receive traffic information. note: The nüvi must be connected to the optional FM traffic receiver to access traffic information. To the power outlet in the vehicle Power LED To the power connector on the nüvi cradle Status LED note: If your FM TMC traffic receiver has an antenna with suction cups on it, route the antenna on your windshield vertically using the suction cups. LED Blink Codes The green Power LED lights when connected to external power. The Status LED indicates the signal reception: · Yellow dot-dash flashes: determining which country you are currently in. · Green solid: normal traffic data. 5 nüvi 5000 Owner's Manual USinG fM traffic Touch tools > Traffic to display traffic incidents in your area. Touch View by road to see the incidents on each road in the area. Traffic In Your Area Traffic on Your Route Traffic on Your Road When you are not navigating a route and there is traffic on your road, the Map page displays a traffic icon, such as or . Touch the icon to view information about the traffic delay. tip: The locale you selected at initial startup determines which type of traffic icon is used: diamond-shaped icons ( ) for North America, triangular icons ( ) for Europe. When calculating your route, the nüvi examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. You might still be routed through traffic if no alternative roads exist. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, the nüvi automatically recalculates the route. The number in the icon represents the number of minutes the traffic has added to your route, which has been automatically calculated into the arrival time shown on the map. 1. Touch Avoid to avoid this delay. nüvi 5000 Owner's Manual To avoid traffic on your route: USinG fM traffic Traffic Icons North American Meaning Road Condition Road Construction Road Closed SlowTraffic Accident Incident Travel Information International Traffic Subscriptions See pages 34­36 for information about adding a traffic subscription. For more information about traffic subscriptions, go to www. garmin. com/fmtraffic. note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. Severity Color Code Green = Low severity; traffic is flowing normally. Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. nüvi 5000 Owner's Manual PlayinG aUdio throUGh the Vehicle'S SPeakerS PlayinG aUdio ThroUGh The Vehicle's sPeakers Before using the FM transmitter in your area, see the FM transmitter legal notice on page 43. Manually Tuning the FM Transmitter If you are not using an FM traffic receiver, select an FM channel for the FM transmitter. The FM transmitter on your nüvi lets you listen to your nüvi audio on an FM stereo. Auto Tuning the FM Transmitter 1. From the Menu page, touch Volume > Audio Output > FM Transmitter. [. . . ] Though a PDA stylus can be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt this while operating a vehicle. Avoiding Theft Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the touch screen. Protecting Your nüvi · Carry and store your nüvi in the optional carrying case. · Do not store the nüvi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage. · To avoid theft, remove the unit and the mount from sight when not in use. See page 37. nüvi 5000 Owner's Manual aPPendix Important Legal Notice Regarding Your FM Transmitter Your nüvi product contains an FM transmitter. [. . . ]