Manual Garmin Nuvi 1490t
Jun 27th, 2010 by Leendert
As a bluetooth headset for my new car was far too expensive and my current navigation system was getting outdated, I decided to buy a new GPS with an integrated bluetooth hands-free set.
Multiple GPS navigators have an integrated bluetooth handsfree set. The Garmin Nuvi 1490T stands out by
- its large 5″ screen
- free FM traffic updates
Manuals
Download the English manuals below:
- User Guide: Garmin Nuvi 1490T Manual
- Quick Start Guide: Garmin Nuvi 1490T Quickstart Guide
Specifications
Physical & Performance: |
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| Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 5.4″W x 3.4″H x .6″D (13.7 x 8.6 x 1.6 cm) |
| Display size, WxH: | 4.4″W x 2.5″H (11.1 x 6.3 cm); 5.0″ diag (12.7 cm) |
| Display resolution, WxH: | 480 x 272 pixels |
| Display type: | WQVGA color TFT with white backlight |
| Weight: | 7.8 ounces (221.1 g) |
| Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life: | up to 3 hours |
| Waterproof: | no |
| High-sensitivity receiver: | yes |
Maps & Memory: |
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| Basemap: | yes |
| Preloaded street maps: | yes |
| Ability to add maps: | yes |
| Built-in memory: | internal solid state |
| Accepts data cards: | microSD™ card (not included) |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 1000 |
| Routes: | 10 |
Features: |
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| Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”): | yes (internal speaker) |
| Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”): | yes |
| Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): | no |
| Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): | yes (with junction view) |
| trafficTrends™ (calculates routes based on predicted traffic flow): | no |
| myTrends™ (predicts routes based on user’s navigation behavior): | no |
| 3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): | no |
| Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): | yes |
| Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): | yes |
| Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): | yes |
| Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): | yes |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology: | yes |
| Garmin nüLink! Services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): | no |
| FM traffic compatible: | yes (receiver and lifetime traffic included) |
| MSN® Direct compatible: | yes |
| XM® compatible for U.S: | no |
| Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe): | yes |
| Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): | yes |
| Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): | no |
| ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : | yes |
| Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): | yes |
| Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): | yes |
| Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): | yes |
| Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): | yes |
| Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): | yes |
| World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: | yes |
| Picture viewer: | yes |
| MP3 player: | no |
| Audio book player: | no |
| FM transmitter: | no |
| Headphone jack/audio line-out: | no |
| Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): | yes |
| Touchscreen: | yes |
| Dead reckoning: | no |
| Motorcycle-friendly: | no |
| Trucking-friendly: | no |
| Geocaching-friendly: | no |
| Marine-friendly: | no |
| Additional: | This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later. |
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