GARMIN SERV™
Owner’s manual
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Getting started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Using the Touchscreen
- Tap the screen to select an item.
- Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll.
- Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
- Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.
Turning Off the Display
1 Select 
to turn off the display.
2 Tap the screen to turn on the display.
Opening an App
The home screen contains shortcuts for frequently used apps. The app drawer contains all of the apps installed on your device.
Select an option:
- Select an app shortcut from the home screen.
- Select
, then select an app.
Changing the Background Image
1 From the home screen, select Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
2 Select an album, then select an image.
Adjusting the screen brightness
You can adjust the brightness using either the notification panel or the settings menu.
1 Select an option:
• Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to expand the quick settings in the notification panel.
• Select 
> Display > Brightness level.
2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Digital Switching
Your Garmin SERV switching display can be used to monitor and control circuits using an EmpirBus™ digital switching system or another compatible digital switching system.
For example, you may be able to control the interior lights in your motorhome.
Opening the Digital Switching Controls
You can access the digital switching controls from the home screen.
Select Motor Home Controls.
Settings
Connecting to a Wireless Network
1 Select Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 If necessary, select the toggle switch to turn on wireless network technology.
3 Select a wireless network.
4 If necessary, enter the encryption key.
The device connects to the wireless network. The device remembers the network information and connects automatically when you return to this location in the future.
Display settings
Select Settings > Display.
Brightness level: sets the display brightness level on your device.
Wallpaper: sets the wallpaper background on your device.
Sleep: sets the amount of idle time before your device turns off the display.
Stay Awake: keeps the screen active.
Font size: increases or decreases the font size on your device.
Setting the Text Language
You can select the language for text in the device software.
1 Select Settings > System > Language & Input > Languages.
2 Select a language.
Date and time settings
Select Settings > System > Date & Time.
Use network-provided time: automatically sets the time zone based on information from the connected network.
Use network-provided time zone: sets the time zone on your device when Use network-provided time is disabled.
Use locale default: enables or disables the 24-hour time format.
Restoring the Original Device Factory Settings
Select Settings > System > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset).
Appendix
Updating Software Using a WiFi® Network
NOTICE
Software updates may require the device to download large files. Regular data limits or charges from your internet service provider apply. Contact your internet service provider for more information about data limits or charges.
You can update the software by connecting your device to a WiFi network that provides access to the Internet.
1 Connect the device to a WiFi network (Connecting to a Wireless Network).
While connected to a WiFi network, the device checks for available updates automatically and displays a notification when an update is available.
2 Select > Software Updates.
The device displays available software updates. When an update is available, Update Available appears.
3 Select Download.
4 If necessary, read the licence agreements, and select Accept all to accept the agreements.
NOTE: if you do not agree with the licence terms, you can select Reject. This stops the update process. You cannot install updates until you accept the licence agreements.
5 Keep the device connected to external power and within range of the WiFi network until the update process is complete.
Cleaning the Screen
NOTICE
Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective coating.
The device is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which is very sensitive to waxes and abrasive cleaners.
1 Apply a glasses lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings to the cloth.
2 Gently wipe the screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
Garmin® Support Centre
Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos and customer support.
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information
Select Settings > About device > Regulatory labels.
Specifications
All Models
| Specifications | Measurement |
| Temperature range | From -10° to 60°C (from 14° to 140°F) |
| Input voltage | From 10 to 32 Vdc |
| Fuse | 5 A |
| Memory card (not included) | 1 microSD® card slot; 2 TB max. card size |
| Wireless frequency and transmit power | 2.4 GHz @ 14.3 dBm maximum |
Seven-inch Models
| Specifications | Measurement |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 209.2 × 123.3 × 38.6 mm (8.24 × 4.85 × 1.52 in.) |
| Display size (W × H) | 153.2 × 90.1 mm (6.03 × 3.55 in.) |
| Weight | 455 g (1.00 lb.) |
| Max. power usage | 5 W |
| Typical current draw at 12 Vdc | 0.25 A |
| Max. current draw at 12 Vdc | 0.5 A |
Ten-inch Models
| Specifications | Measurement |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 281.2 × 176.4 × 38.7 mm (11.07 × 6.94 × 1.52 in.) |
| Display size (W × H) | 217.6 × 136.4 mm (8.57 × 5.37 in.) |
| Weight | 728 g (1.6 lb.) |
| Max. power usage | 7.5 W |
| Typical current draw at 12 Vdc | 0.5 A |
| Max. current draw at 12 Vdc | 0.75 A |
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Documents / Resources
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GARMIN SERV Digital Switching Display [pdf] Owner's Manual SERV Digital Switching Display, SERV, Digital Switching Display, Switching Display |
