4. Mounting the Garmin nüvi 755T in the Car

Figure 15: Garmin nüvi 755T, Mounted in the Car

Like other Garmin nüvi GPS units, mounting the nüvi 755T in the car quick and simple, and doesn't require any professional installation: attach the windshield mount to the glass, connect the power cable, dock the GPS, and you're ready to start navigating.

It's now legal in every state except Minnesota to mount a GPS in the vehicle's windshield. Most people will likely choose to mount the GPS in the lower-center portion of the windshield, although it's equally acceptable mount the GPS in the lower left or right corners of the windshield.

Figure 16: Attaching the Suction Cup Mount to the Windshield

Locate the area on the windshield where you want to mount the GPS, then press the suction cup mount against the glass and lower the locking lever into place to secure the mount to the windshield.

Figure 17: Suction Cup Mount, Locked into Position

Figure 18: Connecting the 12v Power Adapter

The nüvi 755T's 12v adapter contains an internal traffic receiver that provides both power and traffic data to the GPS.

Figure 19: Connecting the Power Cable to the Cradle

The power cable connects to the right side of the cradle rather than the GPS unit itself -- a nice feature that makes docking and undocking the nüvi 755T from the windshield mount quick and easy; you don't have to hook up any cables -- just snap the GPS into the powered cradle and you're ready to navigate.

Figure 20: Attaching the Cradle to the Windshield Mount

The cradle has a socket in the rear that snaps onto the ball of the suction cup mount. Connecting the cradle to the mount is simply a matter of pressing firmly on the mount until the ball snaps into the socket on the cradle. To remove the cradle, twist the cradle to the right or left until it snaps off the mount.

This ball-and-socket style mount is easy to use, holds up well to wear and tear, and keeps the GPS firmly in place while driving.

Figure 21: Docking the nüvi 755T

Fit the bottom of the nüvi 755T into the cradle, and tilt the GPS back towards the windshield until it snaps into place.

Figure 22: Docking & Undocking the nüvi 755T

To release the nüvi 755T from the cradle, press the release button located on the underside of the cradle, and tilt the nüvi away from the mount.

Figure 23: Garmin nüvi 755T, Mounted in the Car

The nüvi 755T's minimalist design and black finish looks good mounted in the car. A single cable connects the GPS to the combination power / MSN Direct receiver. Garmin's supplied windshield mount is excellent, and makes it easy to quickly dock and adjust the angle of the GPS.

Figure 24: Garmin's Optional Friction Mount

Another excellent option for using the nüvi in the car is Garmin's optional Friction Mount, shown above. Essentially a bean bag with a grip lining on the bottom, and a standard Garmin mount attached on the top, the mount can easily be taken off the dash and hidden under the seat when parking. This a great way to keep your GPS out of sight and protected from would-be thieves.

The friction mount costs around $30 and be purchased HERE from Amazon, and is also available from a number of other retailers.