Garmin RV 660 Owner's Manual

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A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into eitherthe vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optionalaccessory for all models.• Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are trafficincidents along your route or in your area.• You can receive traffic information through a traffic receiveror as a subscription service through Smartphone Link(Garmin Live Services).• The device must be connected to Smartphone Link with anactive traffic subscription to receive traffic information throughSmartphone Link.• The device must be connected to vehicle power to receivetraffic information through a traffic receiver.• The powered traffic receiver and the device may need to bein data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receivetraffic information.• You do not need to activate the subscription included withyour device or traffic receiver.• If your device includes an external traffic antenna, you shouldalways leave the external antenna plugged in for the besttraffic reception.Receiving Traffic Data Using a TrafficReceiverNOTICEHeated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performanceof the traffic receiver.Before you can receive traffic data using a traffic receiver, youmust have a traffic-compatible power cable. If your device modelincludes lifetime traffic, you should use the vehicle power cablepackaged with your device. If your device model does notinclude traffic, you must purchase a Garmin traffic receiveraccessory. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic for more information.Your device can receive traffic signals from a stationbroadcasting traffic data.NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received fromFM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology.1 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an externalpower source.2 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.When you are within a traffic coverage area, your devicedisplays traffic information.Receiving Traffic Data Using SmartphoneLinkThe Live Traffic service provides real-time traffic data.1 Download Smartphone Link onto your compatible phone(Downloading Smartphone Link).2 Subscribe to the Live Traffic service (Subscribing to GarminLive Services).3 Connect the device to the phone running Smartphone Link(Connecting to Smartphone Link).About Traffic SubscriptionsYou can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if yoursubscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic.Subscription ActivationYou do not need to activate the subscription included with yourFM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically afteryour device acquires satellite signals while receiving trafficsignals from the pay service provider.Viewing Traffic SubscriptionsSelect Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.Adding a SubscriptionYou can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions orcountries.1 From the main menu, select Traffic.2 Select Subscriptions > .3 Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscriptionand get a 25-character code.The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You mustobtain a new code each time you renew your service. If youown multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a newcode for each receiver.5 Select Next on the device.6 Enter the code.7 Select Done.Enabling TrafficYou can enable or disable traffic data. When traffic data isdisabled, the device does not receive traffic data, but it stillavoids potentially congested areas in routes using thetrafficTrends™ feature, if enabled.1 Select Settings > Traffic.2 Select the Traffic check box.Voice CommandNOTE: Voice command is not available for all languages andregions, and may not be available on all models.NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desiredperformance when in a noisy environment.Voice command allows you to use your device by saying wordsand commands. The voice command menu provides voiceprompts and a list of available commands.Setting the Wakeup PhraseThe wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activatevoice command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice Command.TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental voice commandactivation by using a strong wakeup phrase.1 Select Apps > Voice Command > > Wake Up Phrase.2 Enter a new wakeup phrase.The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase asyou enter the phrase.3 Select Done.Activating Voice CommandSay your wakeup phrase.The voice command menu appears.Voice Command Tips• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.• Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, toincrease the accuracy of the voice recognition.• Speak commands as they appear on the screen.• Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.• Increase the length of your wakeup phrase to reduce thechance of accidental voice command activation.• Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters andexits voice command.10 Voice Command