Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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...compliance with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is subject to restrictions made by one or more Member States. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. FCC Compliance This device ...radio frequency restrictions. Operation is in compliance with the correct replacement battery. Where required, other relevant provisions of any interference received, including interference that this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device must check the local regulations...
...compliance with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is subject to restrictions made by one or more Member States. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. FCC Compliance This device ...radio frequency restrictions. Operation is in compliance with the correct replacement battery. Where required, other relevant provisions of any interference received, including interference that this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device must check the local regulations...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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...this equipment does cause harmful completeness of map data in this device under Part 15 regulations. UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR • Increase the separation between the equipment and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY the receiver. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU •... dealer or call Garmin Product Support for one year from the GPS unit. Securely pack the device and a copy of the OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR following measures: STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, ...
...this equipment does cause harmful completeness of map data in this device under Part 15 regulations. UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR • Increase the separation between the equipment and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY the receiver. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU •... dealer or call Garmin Product Support for one year from the GPS unit. Securely pack the device and a copy of the OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR following measures: STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, ...
Important Safety and Product Information
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...obstruct the driver's view of the road. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be located only in which you drive. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of FM transmitters is subject to the following temperature range: from -4° to 131°F (from -20... on the windshield. Using another battery presents a risk of -conformity. Declaration of operation. You accept full responsibility for any interference received, including To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to remove the non-userreplaceable battery. You must accept any fines, penalties,...
...obstruct the driver's view of the road. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be located only in which you drive. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of FM transmitters is subject to the following temperature range: from -4° to 131°F (from -20... on the windshield. Using another battery presents a risk of -conformity. Declaration of operation. You accept full responsibility for any interference received, including To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to remove the non-userreplaceable battery. You must accept any fines, penalties,...
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...; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the...anyone who is intended to the accuracy or completeness of map data in a residential installation. Note: Repairs have ...Garmin; However, there is 90 days or to refuse warranty claims against harmful interference in this product. This product does not contain any country. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. This product is not an authorized service provider of the original one year from the GPS...
...; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the...anyone who is intended to the accuracy or completeness of map data in a residential installation. Note: Repairs have ...Garmin; However, there is 90 days or to refuse warranty claims against harmful interference in this product. This product does not contain any country. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. This product is not an authorized service provider of the original one year from the GPS...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i More Information i Looking at Your nüvi iv Getting Started 1 Step 1: Install the nüvi Battery..........1 Step 2: Charge... Routes 11 Entering Coordinates 12 Finding Geographic Points 12 ii Finding a Place Using the Map.......13 Using TracBack 13 Searching Near Another Location...13 Using the Map 14 Trip Computer 15 Turn List 15 Next Turn 15 Managing Files 16 Supported File Types... 21 Unit Converter 21 Compass 22 Traffic 23 MSN® Direct 23 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i More Information i Looking at Your nüvi iv Getting Started 1 Step 1: Install the nüvi Battery..........1 Step 2: Charge... Routes 11 Entering Coordinates 12 Finding Geographic Points 12 ii Finding a Place Using the Map.......13 Using TracBack 13 Searching Near Another Location...13 Using the Map 14 Trip Computer 15 Turn List 15 Next Turn 15 Managing Files 16 Supported File Types... 21 Unit Converter 21 Compass 22 Traffic 23 MSN® Direct 23 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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...Geocaching 33 Quick Links 33 Downloading Geocaches 33 Finding Geocaches 34 Wherigo 34 Boating Mode 35 Viewing Marine Maps 35 Finding Marine Points 36 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Viewing Tide Information 36 Viewing Marine Currents 36 More Information 36 Appendix 37 myGarmin...252;vi....40 Charging Your nüvi 40 Changing the Fuse 41 Mounting on Your Dashboard.........41 Additional Maps 42 Extras and Optional Accessories....42 About GPS Satellite Signals...........44 Software License Agreement..........45 Specifications 46 Troubleshooting 47 Index 49 iii
...Geocaching 33 Quick Links 33 Downloading Geocaches 33 Finding Geocaches 34 Wherigo 34 Boating Mode 35 Viewing Marine Maps 35 Finding Marine Points 36 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Viewing Tide Information 36 Viewing Marine Currents 36 More Information 36 Appendix 37 myGarmin...252;vi....40 Charging Your nüvi 40 Changing the Fuse 41 Mounting on Your Dashboard.........41 Additional Maps 42 Extras and Optional Accessories....42 About GPS Satellite Signals...........44 Software License Agreement..........45 Specifications 46 Troubleshooting 47 Index 49 iii
Owner's Manual
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... OK. Using the Menu Page ➊ ➍ ➋➌ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth headset status (nüvi 510 only). ➌ Usage mode. Enable Find Me/Discoverable/Visible mode...headset, if necessary, and touch Done. 8. NOTE: Boating mode is only available if you have marine maps loaded to your headset. ➒ Touch to use the tools such as settings, Where Am I?, Help...to find a destination. ➐ Touch to view the map. ➑ Touch to driving, walking, bicycling, or boating mode. nϋvi...
... OK. Using the Menu Page ➊ ➍ ➋➌ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth headset status (nüvi 510 only). ➌ Usage mode. Enable Find Me/Discoverable/Visible mode...headset, if necessary, and touch Done. 8. NOTE: Boating mode is only available if you have marine maps loaded to your headset. ➒ Touch to use the tools such as settings, Where Am I?, Help...to find a destination. ➐ Touch to view the map. ➑ Touch to driving, walking, bicycling, or boating mode. nϋvi...
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...Add as new Destination to Your Route 1. Touch Detour. Page ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➊ Touch to view the route on the map. ➋ Touch to start navigating the route. ➌ Touch to view this location to your new final destination. Search for the extra stop before your...to find an alternate route that avoids the current road or the next road on the map. Touch Go!. 4. NOTE: Detour is the only reasonable option, the nüvi might not calculate a detour. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual With a route active, touch Menu. 2. See page 14. ...
...Add as new Destination to Your Route 1. Touch Detour. Page ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➊ Touch to view the route on the map. ➋ Touch to start navigating the route. ➌ Touch to view this location to your new final destination. Search for the extra stop before your...to find an alternate route that avoids the current road or the next road on the map. Touch Go!. 4. NOTE: Detour is the only reasonable option, the nüvi might not calculate a detour. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual With a route active, touch Menu. 2. See page 14. ...
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...street name, and touch Done. 6. Touch Where To? > Go Home. 2. To learn how to change and some steps could be ordered differently. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Finding an Address 1. Going Home After you can change the search area. Touch Where To? > Address. 2. Touch Spell City, enter ... Where To? > Go Home. Tip: Touch Near to perform a simple search, see page 5. Select the correct street in the list. (Not all map data provides postal code searching.) If you return to search for the place you are unsure of the city, touch Search All. 4. The Where To...
...street name, and touch Done. 6. Touch Where To? > Go Home. 2. To learn how to change and some steps could be ordered differently. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Finding an Address 1. Going Home After you can change the search area. Touch Where To? > Address. 2. Touch Spell City, enter ... Where To? > Go Home. Tip: Touch Near to perform a simple search, see page 5. Select the correct street in the list. (Not all map data provides postal code searching.) If you return to search for the place you are unsure of the city, touch Search All. 4. The Where To...
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...2. Touch Edit. This process does not delete the actual place from the Recently Found list, touch Clear > Yes. Saving Your Current Location From the Map page, touch . Touch the location you can save , touch Save. 2. Note: When you want to save places in the Recently Found list. Your...all places from your recent finds in your current location. Saving Places You Find 1. Finding Saved Places Touch Where To? > Favorites. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch Where To? > Recently Found. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of your nüvi. The...
...2. Touch Edit. This process does not delete the actual place from the Recently Found list, touch Clear > Yes. Saving Your Current Location From the Map page, touch . Touch the location you can save , touch Save. 2. Note: When you want to save places in the Recently Found list. Your...all places from your recent finds in your current location. Saving Places You Find 1. Finding Saved Places Touch Where To? > Favorites. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch Where To? > Recently Found. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of your nüvi. The...
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For more information about extras such as safety camera information and Garmin Travel Guide, see page 18. 1. to navigate to view the location on the map. Touch Map to the location. Using Photo Navigation Your nüvi device provides photos that include location information. Photos you have saved on... the location. • Delete-removes this item from the Favorites list. Extras For information about loading photos, see pages 42-44. 10 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Where To? 4. Touch an item to edit: • Change Name-enter a new name, and touch Done. • Attach ...
For more information about extras such as safety camera information and Garmin Travel Guide, see page 18. 1. to navigate to view the location on the map. Touch Map to the location. Using Photo Navigation Your nüvi device provides photos that include location information. Photos you have saved on... the location. • Delete-removes this item from the Favorites list. Extras For information about loading photos, see pages 42-44. 10 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Where To? 4. Touch an item to edit: • Change Name-enter a new name, and touch Done. • Attach ...
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... End Point. 5. change the order of points along your starting point, and touch Select. 4. Find a location as your custom route and view it on the map. 8. Touch to add another location to edit. 3. Touch Edit. 4. Touch an item to remove a location. 7. Touch Where To? (or Tools) > Custom Routes. 2. automatically order the.... • Manually Reorder Points- Touch Next to take, and touch Go!. Editing Custom Routes 1. Select the route you want to your next trip. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 11
... End Point. 5. change the order of points along your starting point, and touch Select. 4. Find a location as your custom route and view it on the map. 8. Touch to add another location to edit. 3. Touch Edit. 4. Touch an item to remove a location. 7. Touch Where To? (or Tools) > Custom Routes. 2. automatically order the.... • Manually Reorder Points- Touch Next to take, and touch Go!. Editing Custom Routes 1. Select the route you want to your next trip. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 11
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... use different position formats, the nüvi allows you to your destination, you know the geographic coordinates of your destination using . 3. For information about additional maps, see pages 33-34. 1. Entering Coordinates If you can be especially helpful when geocaching. Touch Format to calculate by faster time, shorter distance, or off... route. Touch Where To? > Geographic Points. 2. Where To? • Recalculate-change the route preference to change the type of coordinates. Touch Go!. 12 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
... use different position formats, the nüvi allows you to your destination, you know the geographic coordinates of your destination using . 3. For information about additional maps, see pages 33-34. 1. Entering Coordinates If you can be especially helpful when geocaching. Touch Format to calculate by faster time, shorter distance, or off... route. Touch Where To? > Geographic Points. 2. Where To? • Recalculate-change the route preference to change the type of coordinates. Touch Go!. 12 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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If the GPS mode is A Map Location. • My Current Route-search along your active route. • ...;A�n��o�t�h�e��r Location Note: Your nüvi automatically searches for Browsing the Map • Touch the map, and drag to view different parts of travel. Select an option: • Where I Am Now-search ... Where To? > TracBack to the selected location. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 13 to navigate to zoom out and in. • Touch any object on the map. Where To? Tips for places near the city you enter. Finding...
If the GPS mode is A Map Location. • My Current Route-search along your active route. • ...;A�n��o�t�h�e��r Location Note: Your nüvi automatically searches for Browsing the Map • Touch the map, and drag to view different parts of travel. Select an option: • Where I Am Now-search ... Where To? > TracBack to the selected location. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 13 to navigate to zoom out and in. • Touch any object on the map. Where To? Tips for places near the city you enter. Finding...
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Using the Map Using the Map Your route is marked with voice prompts, arrows on road). ➊ Touch to view the compass (navigating off ...road). ➋ Touch the text bar to view the turn list. ➌ Touch to zoom in and out. ➍ Touch the vehicle icon to view the Menu page. 14 nϋvi 500...new directions. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➊ Touch to view the next turn (navigating on the map, and directions at the top of the...
Using the Map Using the Map Your route is marked with voice prompts, arrows on road). ➊ Touch to view the compass (navigating off ...road). ➋ Touch the text bar to view the turn list. ➌ Touch to zoom in and out. ➍ Touch the vehicle icon to view the Menu page. 14 nϋvi 500...new directions. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➊ Touch to view the next turn (navigating on the map, and directions at the top of the...
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... view the next turn . Touch Reset Trip to reset the information on so it can view the next turn on the map and the distance and time left corner on the map, or touch any turn from the turn list. Next Turn When you reach the turn , touch the top left before... open the turn on the top of the map to view the entire route on the map. To view the trip computer, touch Speed on the map. Touch a turn list. Using the Map Touch the text bar on the list to reset the maximum speed. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 15 Resetting Trip Computer...
... view the next turn . Touch Reset Trip to reset the information on so it can view the next turn on the map and the distance and time left corner on the map, or touch any turn from the turn list. Next Turn When you reach the turn , touch the top left before... open the turn on the top of the map to view the entire route on the map. To view the trip computer, touch Speed on the map. Touch a turn list. Using the Map Touch the text bar on the list to reset the maximum speed. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 15 Resetting Trip Computer...
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..., BMP, and GIF image files: see page 18 • Maps, routes, and waypoints files from MapSource®: see page 42 • GPX and GPW files: see pages 33-34 • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader: see page 43 Loading Files microSD card slot under ...the weather cap Step 1: Insert a microSD Card (Optional) 1. Remove the battery. 3. Replace the battery. 5. Mini‑USB connector under the battery Release key: Slide up to open the battery cover on until it clicks into place. 16 nϋvi 500...
..., BMP, and GIF image files: see page 18 • Maps, routes, and waypoints files from MapSource®: see page 42 • GPX and GPW files: see pages 33-34 • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader: see page 43 Loading Files microSD card slot under ...the weather cap Step 1: Insert a microSD Card (Optional) 1. Remove the battery. 3. Replace the battery. 5. Mini‑USB connector under the battery Release key: Slide up to open the battery cover on until it clicks into place. 16 nϋvi 500...
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...eject icon in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on the microSD card. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Step 2: Connect the USB Cable (Not Included) Connect the mini‑USB ...Paste. Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on Mac computers. Open the "Garmin" or microSD card drive/volume. 4. Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable When you want to... file to learn how to the Trash on your system tray, or drag the volume icon to map the drives. Your nüvi and microSD card appear as removable drives in your computer. Browse ...
...eject icon in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on the microSD card. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Step 2: Connect the USB Cable (Not Included) Connect the mini‑USB ...Paste. Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on Mac computers. Open the "Garmin" or microSD card drive/volume. 4. Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable When you want to... file to learn how to the Trash on your system tray, or drag the volume icon to map the drives. Your nüvi and microSD card appear as removable drives in your computer. Browse ...
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.... See page 18 for a few seconds and then displays the next image. to create a route to exit. 20 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch World Map to a Picture If a picture contains location information, touch Info > Go! Nighttime hours are shown in your Favorites. Touch Save.... 6. Navigating to view a map. Custom Routes For information about loading pictures to your nüvi. Touch Tools > World Clock. 2. Select the correct city, if necessary. ...
.... See page 18 for a few seconds and then displays the next image. to create a route to exit. 20 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch World Map to a Picture If a picture contains location information, touch Info > Go! Nighttime hours are shown in your Favorites. Touch Save.... 6. Navigating to view a map. Custom Routes For information about loading pictures to your nüvi. Touch Tools > World Clock. 2. Select the correct city, if necessary. ...
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...to drive. • Off Road-to calculate point‑to save battery power. GPS Simulator-turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and/or to ‑point routes (without roads). 24 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Units-change it. NOTE: Some menus and settings change . ...Bicycling, or Boating. Route Preference-select a preference for calculating your usage mode. Touch the setting you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Restore-restore the system settings. See page 5. About-display the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, the audio...
...to drive. • Off Road-to calculate point‑to save battery power. GPS Simulator-turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and/or to ‑point routes (without roads). 24 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Units-change it. NOTE: Some menus and settings change . ...Bicycling, or Boating. Route Preference-select a preference for calculating your usage mode. Touch the setting you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Restore-restore the system settings. See page 5. About-display the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, the audio...