in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. The timerequired to acquire satellite signals varies based on severalfactors, including how far you are from the location where youlast used your navigation device, whether you have a clear viewof the sky, and how long it has been since you last used yournavigation device. The first time you turn on your navigationdevice, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.1 Turn on the device.2 Wait while the device locates satellites.3 If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tallbuildings and trees.When turns green, the device has acquired satellite signalsand is ready for navigation.Status Bar IconsThe status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The statusbar icons display information about features on the device. Youcan select some icons to change settings or view additionalinformation.GPS signal status. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquiredsatellite information (Viewing GPS Signal Status, page 23).Bluetooth technology status. Select to view the Bluetoothsettings (Bluetooth Settings, page 20).Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call(Hands-Free Calling, page 16).Active vehicle profile. Select to view the vehicle profilesettings.Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time,page 21).Battery charge level.Connected to the Smartphone Link app. Select to viewconnected device and subscription information (Pairing YourPhone and Headset, page 13).Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewingthe Weather Forecast, page 19).Fuel status. Select to view fuel tracking information.Using the On-Screen ButtonsOn-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, andmenu options on your device.• Select to return to the previous menu screen.• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.• Select or to scroll through lists or menus.• Hold or to scroll faster.• Select to see a context-based menu of options for thecurrent screen.Adjusting the VolumeBefore you can adjust the volume, you must connect yourdevice to a powered mount or a headset using Bluetoothwireless technology.1 Select Volume.2 Select an option:• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.• Select to mute the device.• Select for additional options.Adjusting the Screen Brightness1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.Transportation ModesRouting and navigation are calculated differently based on yourtransportation mode. The current transportation mode isindicated by an icon in the status bar.Automobile modeMotorcycle modeOff-road modeChoosing a Transportation ModeSelect .Using the On-Screen KeyboardSee "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboardlayout (Language and Keyboard Settings, page 21).• Select to delete a search entry.• Select to delete a character.• Select to change the keyboard language mode.• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuationmarks.• Select to change character capitalization.Using the Large Button KeyboardYou can enable additional keyboard languages or layouts in thelanguage and keyboard settings (Language and KeyboardSettings, page 21).• Select or to view more characters.• Select to switch to other keyboard languages and layouts.Rider Awareness Features and AlertsNOTICEThe rider alerts and speed limit features are for information onlyand do not replace your responsibility to abide by all postedspeed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times.Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations youreceive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.Your device provides features that can help encourage saferriding and increase efficiency, even when you are riding in afamiliar area. The device plays an audible tone or message anddisplays information for each alert. You can enable or disablethe audible tone or message for each type of alert. Not all alertsare available in all areas.School zone or nearby school: The device plays a tone anddisplays the distance to and speed limit (if available) for anupcoming school or school zone.Speed limit reduction: The device plays a tone and displaysthe upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be prepared toreduce your speed.Speed limit exceeded: The device plays a tone and displays ared border on the speed limit icon when you exceed theposted speed limit for the current road.Railroad crossing: The device plays a tone and displays thedistance to an upcoming railroad crossing.Animal crossing: The device plays a tone and displays thedistance to an upcoming animal crossing area.Curve: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to acurve in the road.Slower traffic: The device plays a tone and displays thedistance to slower traffic when you approach slower traffic ata higher speed. Your device must be receiving trafficinformation to use this feature (Receiving Traffic Data UsingSmartphone Link, page 16).4 Rider Awareness Features and Alerts