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How to Change the Backlight Setting on a nuvi 300 or 600 Series Device

To Adjust the Backlight Settings on a nuvi 300 or 600 Series Device:


  1. Power the device on
  2. Touch Settings (the wrench icon)
  3. Touch Display
  4. Touch the button next to Backlight Timeout
  5. Select the desired length of time
  6. Touch OK to save the change
  7. Touch and hold Back to return to the main menu

When the device is on battery power, the backlight will now stay on for selected period of time. When the screen is touched or a navigation prompt is given, the backlight will turn on for the amount of time that was selected.
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