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... it will become a distraction if the mount should become distracted by the device while driving, and always be fully aware of 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 voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag ➌...
... it will become a distraction if the mount should become distracted by the device while driving, and always be fully aware of 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 voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag ➌...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use of the device/battery in compliance with part 15 of any fines, penalties, or damages that may cause undesired operation. Notice Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions Before using suction mounts on the windshield in specific locations on your Garmin device. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be located only in locations that 2 does not obstruct the driver's view of Directive 1999/5/EC. Garmin...
... User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use of the device/battery in compliance with part 15 of any fines, penalties, or damages that may cause undesired operation. Notice Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions Before using suction mounts on the windshield in specific locations on your Garmin device. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be located only in locations that 2 does not obstruct the driver's view of Directive 1999/5/EC. Garmin...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with the instructions. or (v) damage to radio communications if not installed and used in normal use. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE...
... other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with the instructions. or (v) damage to radio communications if not installed and used in normal use. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for devices purchased outside of intended distribution. To obtain warranty service, contact your device. Garmin will not replace missing components from the original retailer is required. Distributor warranties are not accepted for warranty coverage. Securely pack the device and a copy of purchase for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. If applicable...
... in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for devices purchased outside of intended distribution. To obtain warranty service, contact your device. Garmin will not replace missing components from the original retailer is required. Distributor warranties are not accepted for warranty coverage. Securely pack the device and a copy of purchase for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. If applicable...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... judgement, and operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use your local waste disposal department to dispose of or above any discrepancies before attempting such operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to the windshield...
... judgement, and operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use your local waste disposal department to dispose of or above any discrepancies before attempting such operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to the windshield...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. CE Mark If the CE Alert mark is subject to be located only in specific locations on your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. Using another battery presents a risk of governmental and private data sources. Other state laws allow the suction mount to restrictions made by one or more Member States. device/battery in...
... to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. CE Mark If the CE Alert mark is subject to be located only in specific locations on your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. Using another battery presents a risk of governmental and private data sources. Other state laws allow the suction mount to restrictions made by one or more Member States. device/battery in...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... one of direction, distance, location or topography. Operation is not an authorized service provider of Garmin. Such repairs or replacement will not occur in a particular installation. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to the following two conditions: (1) this device may...
... one of direction, distance, location or topography. Operation is not an authorized service provider of Garmin. Such repairs or replacement will not occur in a particular installation. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to the following two conditions: (1) this device may...
Owner's Manual
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...Saving a Home Location 7 Location Searches 7 Using the Location Map 9 Favorites 10 Map Pages 12 Following an Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 14 Data Management 16 File Types 16 About Memory Cards 17 Transferring Files from Your Computer 17 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Files 18 Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time Settings 19 Language Settings 19 Map Settings 20 Proximity Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings 21 Appendix 21 Caring for Your Device 21 Erasing User Data 22 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle...
...Saving a Home Location 7 Location Searches 7 Using the Location Map 9 Favorites 10 Map Pages 12 Following an Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 14 Data Management 16 File Types 16 About Memory Cards 17 Transferring Files from Your Computer 17 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Files 18 Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time Settings 19 Language Settings 19 Map Settings 20 Proximity Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings 21 Appendix 21 Caring for Your Device 21 Erasing User Data 22 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3 Go to acquire satellite signals. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into place. 7 Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. ➌...
.... 3 Go to acquire satellite signals. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into place. 7 Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. ➌...
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...Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features on the device. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 4 2 Select an option: • Select or . • Select the Mute check box. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . The status bar icons display information about using the device. Current time. Turning Off the Device 1 Tap the Power key ➊. ➊ 2 Select Power Off. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. Using Help Select to change settings...
...Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features on the device. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 4 2 Select an option: • Select or . • Select the Mute check box. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . The status bar icons display information about using the device. Current time. Turning Off the Device 1 Tap the Power key ➊. ➊ 2 Select Power Off. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. Using Help Select to change settings...
Owner's Manual
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...; By address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10) nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 5 Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Select an option. • Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. • Select to add a space. • Select to change the...
...; By address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10) nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 5 Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Select an option. • Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. • Select to add a space. • Select to change the...
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... search for the location you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > Go Home. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Choose from Recently Found. Saving a Home Location You can set your changes. 5 Select Done. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. Deleting Your Home Location 1. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Location Searches You can enter "Starbucks" or "Coffee." 3 Select Done. 4 Select a location. 7 The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10).
... search for the location you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > Go Home. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Choose from Recently Found. Saving a Home Location You can set your changes. 5 Select Done. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. Deleting Your Home Location 1. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Location Searches You can enter "Starbucks" or "Coffee." 3 Select Done. 4 Select a location. 7 The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10).
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... longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9 Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select Format, select the correct coordinate format for the location. • Select ➌ to zoom in and out. • Select ➍ to create a turn-by-turn route to this location. • Select ➎ to return to the previous page. • Select ➏ to view more information for the type...
... longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9 Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select Format, select the correct coordinate format for the location. • Select ➌ to zoom in and out. • Select ➍ to create a turn-by-turn route to this location. • Select ➎ to return to the previous page. • Select ➏ to view more information for the type...
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.../50 Owner's Manual Favorites You can save locations in your Favorites so you can quickly find them . Your home location is saved in Favorites. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. The location is also stored in Favorites. Viewing a Route on the map. Saving Your Location to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu...
.../50 Owner's Manual Favorites You can save locations in your Favorites so you can quickly find them . Your home location is saved in Favorites. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. The location is also stored in Favorites. Viewing a Route on the map. Saving Your Location to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu...
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... Memory Cards You can be used to store files such as mounted volumes on the memory card. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in Windows and as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Insert a memory card into the slot on the device...
... Memory Cards You can be used to store files such as mounted volumes on the memory card. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in Windows and as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Insert a memory card into the slot on the device...
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... or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on your computer. Your device memory contains important system files that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • About-displays the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, and information about several other software features. Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not delete it . You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it...
... or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on your computer. Your device memory contains important system files that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • About-displays the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, and information about several other software features. Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not delete it . You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it...
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... battery power. Select Automatic to have the device set the time on your nüvi. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device screen. this information when you want to avoid on your routes. Language Settings Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on the sunrise time and the sunset time for calculating your route. • Avoidances-select the road types you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Time Settings Select Settings > Time...
... battery power. Select Automatic to have the device set the time on your nüvi. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device screen. this information when you want to avoid on your routes. Language Settings Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on the sunrise time and the sunset time for calculating your route. • Avoidances-select the road types you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Time Settings Select Settings > Time...
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...; Vehicle-select Change to change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Keyboard-sets the language for your nüvi. Proximity Points Settings Select Settings > Proximity Points. • Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24). 20 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Showing more detail can cause the map to display your position on the map. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to enable or disable...
...; Vehicle-select Change to change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Keyboard-sets the language for your nüvi. Proximity Points Settings Select Settings > Proximity Points. • Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24). 20 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Showing more detail can cause the map to display your position on the map. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to enable or disable...
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... 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when not in direct sunlight. • Decrease the volume (page 4). Any items that you have saved are restored. Avoiding Theft • Remove the device and mount from extreme temperatures. • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device at http://my.garmin.com. All original settings are erased. Erasing User Data 1 Turn the device...
... 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when not in direct sunlight. • Decrease the volume (page 4). Any items that you have saved are restored. Avoiding Theft • Remove the device and mount from extreme temperatures. • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device at http://my.garmin.com. All original settings are erased. Erasing User Data 1 Turn the device...
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satellite signals • Make sure your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a device connected to a is out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for very long. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to the power outlet. • Your device can only charge between...
satellite signals • Make sure your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a device connected to a is out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for very long. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to the power outlet. • Your device can only charge between...
