Adding Keyboard Languages to Assist with Address and Location Searches

It may be necessary to add a second or additional keyboard languages when entering addresses or names for better search results in some cases.

By default, your automotive device uses the QWERTY format for its on-screen keyboard. This is a layout that is commonly used on English-language computer keyboards.

If you have your device set to a different language, you may need to change the keyboard language or add another language to have more keyboard options.

To Change or Add a Keyboard Language:

1. Touch Settings
2. Touch Language and Keyboard or System
3. Touch Keyboard Language
4. Select the desired keyboard language(s)
5. Touch Save

If you do not see your desired keyboard language, you may install additional languages to your device using Garmin Express.

To Install Additional Language Files:

1. Download and install the Garmin Express application
   • For instructions to install Garmin Express, see  How Do I Install Garmin Express?.
2. Connect the device to your computer
3. Click Tools & Content
4. Click the Utilities tab
5. Scroll down to Optional Updates
6. Click Language Files
7. Select the desired language(s)
8. Scroll down and click Install Now

Once the language file is installed, you can select the keyboard language on your device.

Keyboard Buttons and Functions:

Address Entry and Location Search Tips:

When using Garmin navigation devices, you generally do not need to type special characters when searching for an address. Garmin devices are designed to recognize and process addresses even if you omit special characters like accents or umlauts. For example, you can type "Turkiye" instead of "Türkiye" or "San Jose" instead of "San José".

However, if you encounter issues with address recognition, you can try the following tips:

• Try alternative searches: Try different variations of the address without directional definitions such as North, SE, etc., as well as Street, Road, and so forth.
• Check language settings: Ensure your device's language settings match the country you're searching in.  See your device owner's manual for Voice Language and Text Language settings.  Garmin Manuals
• Update maps: Make sure your device's maps are up-to-date to improve address recognition.