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Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4

... charges prepaid, to any user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in this device under Part 15 regulations. and can be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that interference will , at its sole option, repair or replace any purpose requiring precise and used in a Garmin makes no guarantee that the...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 1

...where driver's unsecured on the device to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that the mount stays on the windshield. • Always use of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

... for warranty repairs. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the package. Securely pack the device and a copy of the original sales receipt, which is provided by international distributors for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. If applicable, this distributor provides local service for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

...; are those of Garmin Ltd. and other countries. Use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any revision hereto is subject to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of geocaching. C Printed in this manual or any use and operation of Apple...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

... Garmin® nüvi® 500series GPS‑enabled navigator. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for in a safe place. Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your nüvi, touch Tools > Help. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in ‑country support information, or contact Garmin...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... a lint‑free cloth. 5. To purchase an optional USB cable or AC adapter cable, go to charge your nüvi. 2. Place the suction cup on until it clicks into the cradle.  nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Press the battery into the mini-USB connector. 3. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield. 7. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. Clean and dry...
Owner's Manual - Page 29

...;vi 500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Navigating Off Road When navigating an off‑road route, the red arrow indicates the direction you are going directly to the destination. Direction Bug arrow indicator Distance to destination Using the Tools Traffic You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com...
Owner's Manual - Page 35

... POIs, a safety camera database, or a Garmin TourGuide® file) loaded to purchase a subscription and get a 25‑character code. 5. Proximity Alerts-turn on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. Write down the traffic receiver unit ID. 4. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 29 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to adjust the proximity points settings. You must obtain a new code...
Owner's Manual - Page 39

... 16-18. Search for a free basic membership. 3. Geocaching Geocaching is a high‑tech version of the cache. Use a USB cable (not included) to connect your nüvi to the optional microSD card. Follow the on your nüvi, you can also download geocaches to an available USB port on ‑screen instructions. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 33 The nüvi accepts...
Owner's Manual - Page 40

...Geocaches 1. to navigate to this location. • Touch Map to view this location to save your nüvi, touch Tools > Wherigo. 34 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Go to build and play a cartridge on ‑screen instructions. 6. Use a USB cable (not included) to connect your nüvi. Touch Log Attempt to save this location and surrounding areas on your Favorites. For more...
Owner's Manual - Page 45

...screen appears (white screen with "Touch dot"). 4. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to http://buy .garmin.com or www.garmin.com /extras, or contact your nüvi. 2. After confirming that you must have the optional USB cable. Continue to hold for about accessories, go to your computer using the optional USB cable. 3. Appendix Updating the Software...
Owner's Manual - Page 46

...to clear all user‑entered information. 1. Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy.garmin.com. The battery icon in the nüvi, use a Garmin lithium‑ion battery 010‑11143‑00. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Clearing User Data Caution: This deletes all user data. Turn off your finger on the touch screen, turn on the touch screen until the message...
Owner's Manual - Page 54

... map or assign drive letters. 1. How can also use the GPS simulator (Tools > Settings > System). 48 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch Menu > Where To? > Near > My Destination. 4. My computer never senses that your nüvi is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of drives. Touch Where To? > Near > Different City (and enter your nüvi. Plug the USB cable into a USB...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4

...;vi Use the vehicle power cable to charge your nüvi. 2. Plug the vehicle power cable into place. 6. To purchase an optional USB cable or AC adapter cable, go to open the battery cover on the back of your nüvi. Step 3: Mount Your nüvi 1. Press the battery into the mini-USB connector. 3. Insert the battery so that came in the product box. 2. Clean...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8

... not available when navigating off road. 1. Touch Tools > Settings > Security > Garmin Lock. 2. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of their respective owners. NOTE: Detour is closed, you can take a detour. If the route you must also send a valid product registration or proof of Garmin Ltd. Touch Save to save the track to your nü...

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