14. Bluetooth

Using Bluetooth, the nuvi 1390T can be paired with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to become a hands-free device.

Garmin's website (garmin.com/bluetooth) lets you can check if your phone is officially supported, although many phones that aren't "officially" supported will likely work just fine.

Figure 85: Settings, Page 2

Before you can use the nuvi 1390's bluetooth features, the GPS must be "paired" with a phone by establishing a trusted relationship with a compatible cell phone. After the initial pairing, the nuvi will then be able to connect to your cell phone automatically whenever it is within range.

To pair and connect, the Bluetooth device and nuvi must be within 30 feet of each other.

To begin the one-time pairing process, touch Main Menu > Tools > Settings > Scroll down to page 2 > Bluetooth

Figure 86: Bluetooth Page

Make sure your phone has Bluetooth turned on, and tap Add from the Bluetooth menu.

Figure 87: Set Your Phone To Discoverable Mode

Your phone must be set to discoverable in order for the nuvi to find it.

Figure 88: Searching for Nearby Devices

The nuvi searches for a while, looking for discoverable Bluetooth devices within range.

Figure 89: Nearby Bluetooth Devices

After a brief scan for all Bluetooth discoverable devices within range (10 meters), the nuvi displays a list of all found devices.

Figure 90: Passkey Information

When prompted, enter 1234 as the passkey on your phone. This Bluetooth security measure prevents unauthorized devices from connecting to your phone.

Figure 91: Successfully Paired

The nuvi and phone are now successfully paired.

Figure 92: Connections

Multiple devices can be paired with the nuvi 1390T. However, only one device may be active at any given time.

Figure 93: Main Menu, With Phone Features

Once the nuvi 1390T is paired with a phone, the Phone icon appears on the Main Menu. Touching this icon brings up the Phone page, where you can place phone calls, view your phone's address book, and more.

Figure 94: POI Search, with Bluetooth Active

Most Points of Interest entries contain telephone numbers. When searching for POIs, the nuvi 1390T can dial the phone number directly by tapping Call.

Figure 95: Map Page, With Phone Feature Enabled

The phone icon now also appears on the map screen.

If an incoming phone call is received while navigating to a destination, the nuvi 1390T suppresses audio navigation prompts for the duration of the call.

Figure 96: Call Options

The Call Options page, shown above, allows you to enter touch tones (useful for voicemail systems), take a call off speakerphone and return the call back to your phone, or mute the microphone.

Figure 97: Phone Menu

Touching the Phone icon from the map or Main Menu brings up the Phone menu, shown above. The following functions are supported:

• Phone Book - Access your phone's phone book
• Points of Interest - Search for POIs
• Dial - Use the on-screen number keypad to manually dial a phone number
• Call History - View your phone's call history
• Call Home - Dial the stored Home phone number. If no Home phone number has been specified, the nuvi will prompt you to store one
• Voice Dial - Dial a contact using your voice (if your phone and carrier support it)
• Status - Displays your phone's battery life and cellular signal strength

Figure 98: Call In-Progress

During a phone call, the above page is displayed. Tapping Back returns to the map page, where you can continue using the phone while navigating on the map. End Call hangs up the phone, and Call Options displays the Call Options page, shown below.