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Garmin Nuvi 2599LMT, Garmin Nuvi 2599LMTHD
Trouble Shooting
If you are having difficulties with the Garmin Nuvi 2599, try referring to the troubleshooting page.
Background
The Garmin nuvi 2599 (often seen as 2599LMTHD or 2599LMT) is a mid-range portable GPS navigator introduced by Garmin as part of its nuvi series. It features a 5-inch, pinch-to-zoom capacitive touchscreen that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientations, voice-activated navigation, and built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling. It also includes lifetime North American map updates and HD traffic meaning users receive traffic updates without a subscription. Despite its solid feature set, reviews noted that its voice recognition can be unreliable and that Garmin’s map interface isn’t as polished as some competitors. Over time, some users have reported difficulties installing new map updates due to limited internal memory on the device.
Identification
This piece of Garmin Technology can be identified by the brand name below the screen of the device. The make and model number can be found on the back of the device.
Technical Specifications
Physical specifications
- Dimensions: 5.5" W x 3.3" H x 0.7" D
- Weight: 6.5 ounces
- Display: 5.0" multi-touch, capacitive, dual-orientation WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
- Display Resolution: 480 x 272 pixels
- Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion with up to 2 hours of life
- Expansion: MicroSD card slot
- Interfaces: Bluetooth, USB
Navigation features
- Voice command
- Garmin Real Directions and Active Lane Guidance
- HD Digital Traffic and Lifetime Maps for North America
- Junction view (photoReal and Bird's Eye)
- Foursquare POIs and Up Ahead service displays
- Direct Access for navigating large destinations
- Speed limit indicator
Connectivity and compatibility
- Bluetooth for hands-free calling
- Smartphone Link app for weather and traffic info
- Compatible with Garmin BC 30 backup camera (sold separately)
Source: https://www.garmin.com/en-CA/p/138331/