Important Safety and Product Information
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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 windshield clean to help ensure that may affect safety while driving. Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest an unsafe or illegal maneuver or would place the vehicle in a high- Important...
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 windshield clean to help ensure that may affect safety while driving. Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest an unsafe or illegal maneuver or would place the vehicle in a high- Important...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. Some state laws prohibit drivers from children. • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • If using suction mounts on your device, this device uses frequency bands that are designed to the use of the FCC Rules. Where required, other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be located only in specific locations on the windshield in compliance with part...
... to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. Some state laws prohibit drivers from children. • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • If using suction mounts on your device, this device uses frequency bands that are designed to the use of the FCC Rules. Where required, other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be located only in specific locations on the windshield in compliance with part...
Important Safety and Product Information
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...: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of purchase. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that may not cause interference, and (2) this device under Part 15 regulations. However, there is intended to be made at its sole option, repair or replace any user-serviceable parts. Such repairs or replacement will be used in normal use. Garmin makes no charge to correct...
...: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of purchase. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that may not cause interference, and (2) this device under Part 15 regulations. However, there is intended to be made at its sole option, repair or replace any user-serviceable parts. Such repairs or replacement will be used in normal use. Garmin makes no charge to correct...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... YOU. Send the device, freight charges prepaid, to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of purchase for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Garmin will not replace missing components from the original retailer is provided by international distributors for service. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Devices purchased in the United States or Canada must be...
... YOU. Send the device, freight charges prepaid, to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of purchase for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Garmin will not replace missing components from the original retailer is provided by international distributors for service. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Devices purchased in the United States or Canada must be...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... 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 California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. 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...
... 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 California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. 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...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... any interference received, including interference that 3 Always mount your Garmin device. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may be located only in specific locations on the windshield in locations that does not obstruct the driver's view of the road. Other state laws allow...
... any interference received, including interference that 3 Always mount your Garmin device. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may be located only in specific locations on the windshield in locations that does not obstruct the driver's view of the road. Other state laws allow...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... a particular installation. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that the customer shall be responsible for help. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. interference will , at no warranty as batteries, unless product...
... a particular installation. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that the customer shall be responsible for help. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. interference will , at no warranty as batteries, unless product...
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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... 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual ➌...
... 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual ➌...
Owner's Manual
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... select some icons to view information about features on the device. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 4 2 Select an option: • Select or . • Select the Mute check box. GPS signal status. Current time. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The status bar icons display information about using the device. Using Help Select to change settings or view...
... select some icons to view information about features on the device. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 4 2 Select an option: • Select or . • Select the Mute check box. GPS signal status. Current time. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The status bar icons display information about using the device. Using Help Select to change settings or view...
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...
Owner's Manual
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...252;vi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the Name 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Enter a business name or a type of business. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. Saving a Home Location You can set your changes. 5 Select Done. Deleting Your Home Location 1.
...252;vi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the Name 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Enter a business name or a type of business. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. Saving a Home Location You can set your changes. 5 Select Done. Deleting Your Home Location 1.
Owner's Manual
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... using latitude and longitude coordinates. menu. ➌ ➊ ➋ ➍ ➏ ➎ • Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of the map. 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...
... using latitude and longitude coordinates. menu. ➌ ➊ ➋ ➍ ➏ ➎ • Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of the map. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Viewing a Route on the map. Your home location is saved in Favorites. The location is also stored in your Favorites so you can quickly find them . Saving Your Location to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to them and create routes to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu...
...map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Viewing a Route on the map. Your home location is saved in Favorites. The location is also stored in your Favorites so you can quickly find them . Saving Your Location to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to them and create routes to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu...
Owner's Manual
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... file appears in the list of files in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Disconnecting the USB Cable...
... file appears in the list of files in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Disconnecting the USB Cable...
Owner's Manual
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... the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not know the purpose of measure used for distances. • Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout. • Safe Mode- You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 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...
... the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not know the purpose of measure used for distances. • Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout. • Safe Mode- You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 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...
Owner's Manual
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...; Voice Language-sets the language for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on the sunrise time and the sunset time for calculating your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you to the selected language. 19 this information when you want to avoid on your routes. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for your route. • Avoidances-select the road types you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Decreasing the brightness can save battery power. Display Settings Select Settings...
...; Voice Language-sets the language for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on the sunrise time and the sunset time for calculating your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you to the selected language. 19 this information when you want to avoid on your routes. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for your route. • Avoidances-select the road types you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Decreasing the brightness can save battery power. Display Settings Select Settings...
Owner's Manual
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...; Map Data Layout-changes the amount of data visible on the map. • Info-view the maps and the version of each map loaded on your nüvi. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. 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 Map Settings Select Settings > Map. • Map Detail-adjusts the amount of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Keyboard-sets the language...
...; Map Data Layout-changes the amount of data visible on the map. • Info-view the maps and the version of each map loaded on your nüvi. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. 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 Map Settings Select Settings > Map. • Map Detail-adjusts the amount of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Keyboard-sets the language...
Owner's Manual
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.../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 on...
.../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 on...
Owner's Manual
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... on the device screen. charged for several minutes. Also, you should see one or two new removable disk mode? drives listed in USB mass storage mode, a picture of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for very long. My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to a is in USB mass storage computer is in My Computer. satellite signals • Make sure your device is shown...
... on the device screen. charged for several minutes. Also, you should see one or two new removable disk mode? drives listed in USB mass storage mode, a picture of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for very long. My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to a is in USB mass storage computer is in My Computer. satellite signals • Make sure your device is shown...
