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Posted on Jan 21, 2009

Foreign language text on GPS device

I just purchased a Garmin Nuvi 750. The text is in some foreign language. The directions given are in kilometers and meters. How do I change this to English?
Thanks.
originally in Greek got it back to English don't know how..now it's back to Greek Garmin nuvi 750

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Click on the wrench tool button, then the picture of the sprockets which is system, then click the lips/mouth. Once there, you should be able to change the voice and text to English. Just click on one of the boxes to change it to your chosen language.

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