Automotive Owner's Manual
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... Near Another Location 6 Go! Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i aera Tips and Shortcuts i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i aera 500 Series Models iv Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery 2 Charging Your aera 2 Mounting Your aera in Your Area 18 Severity Color Code 18 Traffic on Your Route 19 Viewing the... Wireless Headset 20 Playing Music 20 Listening to Audible Books 21 Managing Files 22 Supported File Types 22 Connecting Your aera to Your Computer..22 Transferring Files 22 Deleting Files 22 Using the Tools 23 Settings 23 Where Am I 23 Help...
... Near Another Location 6 Go! Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i aera Tips and Shortcuts i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i aera 500 Series Models iv Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery 2 Charging Your aera 2 Mounting Your aera in Your Area 18 Severity Color Code 18 Traffic on Your Route 19 Viewing the... Wireless Headset 20 Playing Music 20 Listening to Audible Books 21 Managing Files 22 Supported File Types 22 Connecting Your aera to Your Computer..22 Transferring Files 22 Deleting Files 22 Using the Tools 23 Settings 23 Where Am I 23 Help...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... Data 32 Appendix 33 Resetting the aera 33 Calibrating the Screen 33 Locking Your aera 33 nüMaps Guarantee 33 Additional Maps 33 Updating the Software 34 Extras and Optional Accessories 34 Battery Information 35 Maximizing the Battery Life 35 Changing the Fuse 36 ...About GPS Satellite Signals 36 Removing the aera and Mount 36 Caring for Your aera 37 Registering Your aera 37 Software License Agreement 38 Specifications 39 Troubleshooting 40 Index 42 aera 500 Series Owner's...
... Data 32 Appendix 33 Resetting the aera 33 Calibrating the Screen 33 Locking Your aera 33 nüMaps Guarantee 33 Additional Maps 33 Updating the Software 34 Extras and Optional Accessories 34 Battery Information 35 Maximizing the Battery Life 35 Changing the Fuse 36 ...About GPS Satellite Signals 36 Removing the aera and Mount 36 Caring for Your aera 37 Registering Your aera 37 Software License Agreement 38 Specifications 39 Troubleshooting 40 Index 42 aera 500 Series Owner's...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... Started Power button: Press and hold to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather cap) microSD™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for...
... Started Power button: Press and hold to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather cap) microSD™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... inside of the lithium‑ion battery. 5. Place the friction mount on your dashboard so it to your aera into the cradle. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the end of the battery compartment, and press down. Warning:... This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the ...
... inside of the lithium‑ion battery. 5. Place the friction mount on your dashboard so it to your aera into the cradle. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the end of the battery compartment, and press down. Warning:... This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the ...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... unit should turn on your vehicle is green, the aera has acquired satellite signals. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. Turn on your vehicle. The bars indicate GPS signal. To manually turn on -screen instructions. Touch a mode... to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. ➒ Touch to adjust the volume. ➓ Touch to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. When one bar is running. Getting Started Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS signal...
... unit should turn on your vehicle is green, the aera has acquired satellite signals. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. Turn on your vehicle. The bars indicate GPS signal. To manually turn on -screen instructions. Touch a mode... to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. ➒ Touch to adjust the volume. ➓ Touch to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. When one bar is running. Getting Started Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS signal...
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...the Incoming Call window appears. In a Call To end a call the contact. 14 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Select your phone. Using the Phone Menu From the Menu page, touch Phone to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the connected phone. Touch Phone > Phone Book. 2. Touch... Status to view the Phone menu. Touch Dial to turn off the aera but stay on your mobile phone connects with the aera, the phone book is helpful if you...
...the Incoming Call window appears. In a Call To end a call the contact. 14 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Select your phone. Using the Phone Menu From the Menu page, touch Phone to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the connected phone. Touch Phone > Phone Book. 2. Touch... Status to view the Phone menu. Touch Dial to turn off the aera but stay on your mobile phone connects with the aera, the phone book is helpful if you...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... as MP3s and JPEG image files, in the aera memory or on an optional memory card. Unplug your aera from MapSource® 22 Connecting Your aera to copy. 2. Deleting Files 1. Highlight the file you want to the connector under the battery cover. 3. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Insert a memory card into ...how to the trash can store files, such as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy. 3. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4. When you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it clicks. 2. Press the Delete key...
... as MP3s and JPEG image files, in the aera memory or on an optional memory card. Unplug your aera from MapSource® 22 Connecting Your aera to copy. 2. Deleting Files 1. Highlight the file you want to the connector under the battery cover. 3. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Insert a memory card into ...how to the trash can store files, such as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy. 3. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4. When you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it clicks. 2. Press the Delete key...
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.... Restore-restore the original system settings. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to aviation mode. This also saves battery power. Units-change it. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. See page 3 to switch to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation. Route Preference-select a preference for.... Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. This setting does not apply to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual
.... Restore-restore the original system settings. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to aviation mode. This also saves battery power. Units-change it. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. See page 3 to switch to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation. Route Preference-select a preference for.... Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. This setting does not apply to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...hour, or UTC time format. You can adjust the time in the Garmin\Screenshot folder on your routes. Restore-restore the original time settings. Customizing the aera Setting the Languages Touch Tools > Settings > Language. Restore-restore the original languages. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual29 The picture bitmap file is not selected, you... names. Avoidances-select the road types that you want to calibrate the touchscreen. Color Mode-select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for your battery life. Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Time.
...hour, or UTC time format. You can adjust the time in the Garmin\Screenshot folder on your routes. Restore-restore the original time settings. Customizing the aera Setting the Languages Touch Tools > Settings > Language. Restore-restore the original languages. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual29 The picture bitmap file is not selected, you... names. Avoidances-select the road types that you want to calibrate the touchscreen. Color Mode-select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for your battery life. Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Time.
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... aera. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 3. What is not responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Appendix nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your aera at the security location, you navigate with your aera. aera 500 ...aera If the aera stops functioning, turn off the aera, and then turn on the aera, enter the PIN or drive to the security location. 1. Under Touchscreen, touch Calibrate. 3. You must send your security location. Additional Maps You can also remove and then reinstall the battery to http://fly.garmin...
... aera. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 3. What is not responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Appendix nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your aera at the security location, you navigate with your aera. aera 500 ...aera If the aera stops functioning, turn off the aera, and then turn on the aera, enter the PIN or drive to the security location. 1. Under Touchscreen, touch Calibrate. 3. You must send your security location. Additional Maps You can also remove and then reinstall the battery to http://fly.garmin...
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... places, such as restaurants and hotels. These audio tours can take you need to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader. To increase the accuracy of the aera battery. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual35 Avoid prolonged exposure to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours.... To use a Garmin lithium‑ion battery 010‑11143‑00. Replacing the Battery in the aera, use the Travel Guide, insert the ...
... places, such as restaurants and hotels. These audio tours can take you need to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader. To increase the accuracy of the aera battery. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual35 Avoid prolonged exposure to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours.... To use a Garmin lithium‑ion battery 010‑11143‑00. Replacing the Battery in the aera, use the Travel Guide, insert the ...
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Data stored indefinitely. Battery life: up to 45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable memory card. WQVGA ...176;C) Charging Temperature range: from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours depending on usage and settings Battery type: Removable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm: Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm ...× D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270 g) Display: 4.3 in some aera packages) Usage: 10 W max.
Data stored indefinitely. Battery life: up to 45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable memory card. WQVGA ...176;C) Charging Temperature range: from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours depending on usage and settings Battery type: Removable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm: Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm ...× D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270 g) Display: 4.3 in some aera packages) Usage: 10 W max.
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...do I clear all user data. Touch Yes to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for several minutes. If this does not help . The aera should see two new removable disk drives listed in USB.... 40 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual When your finger on the lower-right corner of an aera connected to the aera. The aera is turning on -screen instructions. Turn off the aera, and then... Troubleshooting Problem/Question Solution/Answer My aera never gets satellite signals. Remain stationary for more help , remove the battery and then reinstall the battery. My battery gauge does not seem accurate.
...do I clear all user data. Touch Yes to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for several minutes. If this does not help . The aera should see two new removable disk drives listed in USB.... 40 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual When your finger on the lower-right corner of an aera connected to the aera. The aera is turning on -screen instructions. Turn off the aera, and then... Troubleshooting Problem/Question Solution/Answer My aera never gets satellite signals. Remain stationary for more help , remove the battery and then reinstall the battery. My battery gauge does not seem accurate.
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...8-9 fuel price, adjusting 24 fuel report 23 fuse, changing 36 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual page 6 hanging up 14 history 15 home 15 muting 14 caring for your aera 37 charging your aera 2, 36, 40 clock for the world 26 contacting Garmin i converting currency 27 units 27 coordinates 10 cradle 2 currency, ... 34 anti-theft feature 30, 33 audible books 21 audio version 28 avoiding road types 29 theft 37 traffic 18 B background color 29 battery information 35 bilingual dictionaries 26 42 Bluetooth technology 13-15 headset 20 pairing with phone 13, 31 removing a phone 31 settings 31 bookmarks...
...8-9 fuel price, adjusting 24 fuel report 23 fuse, changing 36 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual page 6 hanging up 14 history 15 home 15 muting 14 caring for your aera 37 charging your aera 2, 36, 40 clock for the world 26 contacting Garmin i converting currency 27 units 27 coordinates 10 cradle 2 currency, ... 34 anti-theft feature 30, 33 audible books 21 audio version 28 avoiding road types 29 theft 37 traffic 18 B background color 29 battery information 35 bilingual dictionaries 26 42 Bluetooth technology 13-15 headset 20 pairing with phone 13, 31 removing a phone 31 settings 31 bookmarks...
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... location 7 phone number 15 I incoming call 14 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera 33 M M3U playlist format 21 map additional 33 browse 10 customize 30 detail level 30 enable detail maps 30 Map Info button 30... the max speed 12 the trip data 12 routes adding a stop 5 custom 9-10 detour 5 editing 9 following 5 importing 25 off road 29 preferences 28 simulating 28 Garmin Lock 33 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Index G Garmin Lock 30, 33 geocaching 10 globe view 10 Go!
... location 7 phone number 15 I incoming call 14 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera 33 M M3U playlist format 21 map additional 33 browse 10 customize 30 detail level 30 enable detail maps 30 Map Info button 30... the max speed 12 the trip data 12 routes adding a stop 5 custom 9-10 detour 5 editing 9 following 5 importing 25 off road 29 preferences 28 simulating 28 Garmin Lock 33 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Index G Garmin Lock 30, 33 geocaching 10 globe view 10 Go!
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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...aera on/off. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under weather cap) Microphone Memory card slot Battery... contacts Serial number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover NOTE: Your aera has both automotive and aviation...
...aera on/off. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under weather cap) Microphone Memory card slot Battery... contacts Serial number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover NOTE: Your aera has both automotive and aviation...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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... the friction mount arm. 6. Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the cradle. Insert the battery so that came in an Automobile 1. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. aera 500 series quick start manual WARNING: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent injury or damage, remove the unit from the...
... the friction mount arm. 6. Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the cradle. Insert the battery so that came in an Automobile 1. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. aera 500 series quick start manual WARNING: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent injury or damage, remove the unit from the...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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...make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. ➒ Touch to adjust the volume. ➓ Touch to select automotive or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Select a category and a subcategory. 3. With a route active, touch Menu > Where To?. 2. Go outdoors to add this... few minutes. Finding Points of the vehicle power cable into place. 8. Select a destination, and touch Go!. Touch Go!. 4. aera 500 series quick start manual Turn on your destination. Adding a Stop 1. Plug the other end of Interest 1. To search for the extra stop ...
...make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. ➒ Touch to adjust the volume. ➓ Touch to select automotive or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Select a category and a subcategory. 3. With a route active, touch Menu > Where To?. 2. Go outdoors to add this... few minutes. Finding Points of the vehicle power cable into place. 8. Select a destination, and touch Go!. Touch Go!. 4. aera 500 series quick start manual Turn on your destination. Adding a Stop 1. Plug the other end of Interest 1. To search for the extra stop ...
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...If this purpose requires driving or flying with your Garmin dealer. NOTE: The nüMaps Guarantee only applies to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your aera. Touch and hold Back. • Touch and to http://fly.garmin.com. aera 500 series quick start manual Enter a 4-digit...garmin.com. NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you acquire satellites with the unit over 5 miles per hour for this does not help, remove the battery and then reinstall the battery. You are at http://my.garmin .com within 60 days of acquiring satellites and traveling with your aera...
...If this purpose requires driving or flying with your Garmin dealer. NOTE: The nüMaps Guarantee only applies to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your aera. Touch and hold Back. • Touch and to http://fly.garmin.com. aera 500 series quick start manual Enter a 4-digit...garmin.com. NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you acquire satellites with the unit over 5 miles per hour for this does not help, remove the battery and then reinstall the battery. You are at http://my.garmin .com within 60 days of acquiring satellites and traveling with your aera...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide i Table of Contents Section 1 Overview 1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Changing Modes...3 GPS Receiver Status...3 1.3 Operation...4 Basic Navigation Controls...4 'Home' Screen...5 Selecting a Function...8 Scrolling...9 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 9 Option Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map Displays ...
A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide i Table of Contents Section 1 Overview 1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Changing Modes...3 GPS Receiver Status...3 1.3 Operation...4 Basic Navigation Controls...4 'Home' Screen...5 Selecting a Function...8 Scrolling...9 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 9 Option Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map Displays ...