04583 Navigation Device Garmin Forerunner Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Garmin
Table of Contents
04583 Navigation Device Garmin Forerunner
Specifications
- Product Name: Garmin Navigation Device
- Manufacturer: Garmin
- Model Number: [Insert Model Number]
- Dimensions: [Insert Dimensions]
- Weight: [Insert Weight]
- Display: [Insert Display Size and Type]
- Battery Life: [Insert Battery Life]
Product Information:
The Garmin Navigation Device is a portable transmitter and receiver that
provides navigation assistance using GPS technology. It is designed to help
users navigate various routes and locations efficiently.
Product Usage Instructions:
Battery Warnings:
Ensure to follow proper battery handling guidelines to avoid fire, explosion,
or other hazards. Always use batteries in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations.
Device Warnings
Avoid obstructing the driver’s view or interfering with vehicle controls by
placing the device appropriately. Do not place it on the dashboard or in front
of airbags.
Navigation Warnings:
Consider weather conditions, maps, street signs, and local laws when using the
navigation device for accurate guidance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or
collision resulting in death or serious injury.
Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery is used in this device.
If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a shortened
life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical burn,
electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
- Do not expose the device or batteries to fire, explosion, or other hazard.
BATTERIES ARE HAZARDOUS AND MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
NEVER PUT NEW OR USED BATTERIES IN MOUTH OR IN ANY PART OF THE BODY. Severe or fatal injuries can occur within 2 hours if swallowed or placed inside the body. If this occurs or is suspected, seek medical attention immediately.
- Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture, or damage the device or batteries.
- If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin® accessory approved for your product.
- Only replace batteries with correct replacement batteries. Using other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase replacement batteries, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin website.
Device Warnings
- Do not immerse the device or batteries in water or other liquids.
- To avoid possible device damage, do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle.
- Do not operate or store the device for an extended time period outside of the applicable temperature range listed in the printed manual in the product packaging.
- Do not use a power cable, data cable, and/or power adapter that is not supplied by Garmin or is not properly certified.
Vehicle Installation Warnings
When installing the device in a vehicle, do not place the device where it obstructs the driver’s view of the road 1 or interferes with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dashboard 2 . Do not place the device in front of or above any airbag3 .
The windshield mount may not stay attached to the windshield in all circumstances. Do not place the mount where it will become a distraction if it should become detached. Keep your windshield clean to help ensure that the mount stays on the windshield.
Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device uses or accepts map data, follow these guidelines to
ensure safe navigation.
- Always use your best judgment, and operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the device while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving.
- Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the device controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations.
- Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense when making navigational decisions. The device is designed to provide route suggestions only. It is not a replacement for attentiveness and good judgement. Do not follow the route suggestions if they suggest an illegal course or would put you in an unsafe situation.
- Always carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources, including weather conditions, maps, street/trail signs and conditions, waterway restrictions, and other factors that may affect safety. Always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation, and defer to posted signs and conditions.
- Use this device only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the device for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.
- Always be mindful of the effects of the environment and the inherent risks of the activity before embarking on off-road activities, especially the impact that weather and weather-related trail conditions can have on the safety of your activity. Ensure that you have the proper gear and supplies for your activity before navigating unfamiliar paths and trails.
NOTICE
Failure to heed the following notices could result in personal or property
damage, or negatively impact the device functionality.
Battery Notice
Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the
device/batteries in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions
Before using the device on your windshield, check the state and local laws and
ordinances where you drive. Some state laws prohibit or restrict
the placement of objects on the windshield of a motor vehicle. IT IS THE
USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MOUNT THE DEVICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS AND ORDINANCES. Where required, other Garmin dashboard or friction mount
options should be used. Always mount your Garmin device in a location that
does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road. Garmin does not assume any
responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a
result of any state or local law or ordinance relating to the use of your
Garmin device.
GPS Notice
The navigation device may experience degraded performance if you use it in
proximity to any device that uses a terrestrial broadband network operating
close to the frequencies used by any Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS), such as the Global PositioningService (GPS). Use of such devices may
impair reception of GNSS signals.
Product Environmental Programs Information about the Garmin product recycling program and WEEE, RoHS, REACH, and other compliance programs can be found at garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the Directive
2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at
the following internet address:
garmin.com/compliance.
UK Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the relevant
statutory requirements. The full text of the declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
garmin.com/compliance.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause interference, and
- this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure This device is a portable transmitter and receiver that uses an internal antenna to send and receive low levels of radio frequency (RF) energy for data communications. The device emits RF energy below the published limits for portable use when operating in its maximum output power mode and when used with Garmin authorized accessories. To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements, the device should be used as described in the manual. The device should not be used in other configurations.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio
communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE
TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries
(“Garmin”) grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this
device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of
the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and
to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its third-party providers.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-
party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright
laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the
structure, organization, and code of
the Software, for which source code is not provided, are valuable trade
secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and that the Software in
source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-
party providers. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse
assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or
any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You
agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of
the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control
laws of any other applicable country.
Map Data Information
Garmin uses a combination of governmental and private data sources. Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
Consumer Limited Warranty
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER
LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE).
GARMIN DOES NOT EXCLUDE, LIMIT OR SUSPEND OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE
UNDER THE LAWS OF YOUR STATE (OR COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). FOR A FULL
UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE LAWS OF YOUR STATE,
COUNTRY OR PROVINCE.
Non-aviation products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin
will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal
use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for
parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any
transportation cost. This Limited Warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic
damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as
batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or
workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood,
fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by
service performed by anyone who is not an authorized service provider of
Garmin;(v) damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the
written permission of Garmin; (vi) damage to a product that has been connected
to power and/or data cables that are not supplied by Garmin or damage to a
product that has been connected to AC adapters and cables that are not
certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and are not labeled as Limited
Power Source (LPS). In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty
claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used in
contravention of the laws of any country. Garmin navigation products are
intended to be used only as a travel aid and must not be used for any purpose
requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography.
Garmin makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of map data. This
Limited Warranty also does not apply to, and Garmin is not responsible for,
any degradation in the performance of any Garmin navigation product resulting
from its use in proximity to any handset or other device that utilizes a
terrestrial broadband network operating on frequencies that are close to the
frequencies used by any Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS) such as the
Global Positioning Service (GPS). Use of such devices may impair reception of
GNSS signals.
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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF, AND GARMIN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY REMEDY OR OTHERWISE. THIS
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LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. IF IMPLIED WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER THE LAWS OF YOUR STATE OR COUNTRY, THEN SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES (AND COUNTRIES
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AND PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE IN A CLAIM FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES (AND COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If during the warranty period you submit a claim for warranty service in accordance with this Limited Warranty, then Garmin will, at its option: (i) repair the device using new parts or previously used parts that satisfy Garmin’s quality standards, (ii) replace the device with a new device or a Garmin Recertified device that meets Garmin’s quality standards, or (iii) exchange the device for a full refund of your purchase price. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. -
Repaired or replaced devices have a 90-day warranty. If the device sent in is still under its original warranty, then the new warranty is 90 days or to the end of the original 1-year warranty, whichever is longer.
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Before seeking warranty service, please access and review the online help resources available on support.garmin.com. If your device is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources, contact a Garmin Authorized service facility in the original country of purchase or follow the instructions on support.garmin.com to obtain warranty service. If you are in the United States, you can also call
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If you seek warranty service outside of the original country of purchase, Garmin cannot guarantee that the parts and products needed to repair or replace your product will be available due to differences in product offerings and applicable standards, laws and regulations. Accordingly, Garmin may, in its sole discretion and subject to applicable laws, repair your product with comparable parts or replace your product with a comparable Garmin product (new or a Garmin Recertified replacement), or require you to ship your product to a Garmin Authorized Service facility in the country of original purchase or to a Garmin Authorized service facility in another country that can service your product, in which case you will be responsible for complying with all applicable import and export laws and regulations and for paying all custom duties, V.A.T., shipping fees and other associated taxes and charges. In some cases, Garmin and its dealers may be unable to service your product in a country outside of the original country of purchase or return a repaired or replaced product to you in that country due to applicable standards, laws or regulations in that country.
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Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin warranty coverage. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.
International Purchases: A separate warranty may be provided by international distributors for devices purchased outside the United States depending on the country. If applicable, this warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your device. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Devices purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service
Australian Purchases: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The benefits under our Limited Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under applicable law in relation to the products. Garmin Australasia, 30 Clay Place, Eastern Creek,
Printed in Taiwan
July 2023
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