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... updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the content without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change without the express permission of Garmin. Go to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the...
... updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the content without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change without the express permission of Garmin. Go to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the...
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... 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... in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25 i
... 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... in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25 i
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Mounting the Device ‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power. 1 Plug the ...
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Mounting the Device ‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power. 1 Plug the ...
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Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. When the bars are green, ... device back until it snaps into place. 7 Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of the sky to acquire satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to...
Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. When the bars are green, ... device back until it snaps into place. 7 Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of the sky to acquire satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to...
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... a safe place. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 ... your device could be eligible for your computer. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for one free map update. Go to your device is available on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates...
... a safe place. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 ... your device could be eligible for your computer. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for one free map update. Go to your device is available on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates...
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... view information about features on the device. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. GPS signal status. Current time. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main...
... view information about features on the device. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. GPS signal status. Current time. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main...
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... (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 Finding Locations There are many ways to scroll faster.
... (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 Finding Locations There are many ways to scroll faster.
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..., select a location. About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point. 6 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
..., select a location. About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point. 6 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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.... 4 Select a location. 7 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes. Deleting Your Home Location 1. nüvi 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...
.... 4 Select a location. 7 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes. Deleting Your Home Location 1. nüvi 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...
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... location. 4 Select the information balloon. Viewing a List of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recently Found > Clear. 8 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 1 Select Where To? > Browse Map. 2 Drag the map to search all cities in the state or province. ...7 If necessary, select the address. Select Where To? > Recently Found. Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1...
... location. 4 Select the information balloon. Viewing a List of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recently Found > Clear. 8 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 1 Select Where To? > Browse Map. 2 Drag the map to search all cities in the state or province. ...7 If necessary, select the address. Select Where To? > Recently Found. Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1...
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... the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9 menu. ➌ ➊ ➋ ➍ ➏ ➎ • Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to...
... the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9 menu. ➌ ➊ ➋ ➍ ➏ ➎ • Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to...
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... can save locations in Favorites. An information balloon appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK. 10 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Saving Your Location to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu, select Where To? > Browse Map...
... can save locations in Favorites. An information balloon appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK. 10 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Saving Your Location to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu, select Where To? > Browse Map...
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. Finding Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a saved location. Editing Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If ...
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. Finding Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a saved location. Editing Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If ...
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Garmin will not be recovered. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select the Favorite. 4 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Delete > Yes. 12 Map Pages .... As you travel, the device guides you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual If you to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. A checkered flag marks your destination.
Garmin will not be recovered. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select the Favorite. 4 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Delete > Yes. 12 Map Pages .... As you travel, the device guides you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual If you to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. A checkered flag marks your destination.
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NOTE: If the route you travel on major roadways. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 13 Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop. Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to display. 3 Select ...
NOTE: If the route you travel on major roadways. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 13 Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop. Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to display. 3 Select ...
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...: If you need to view the nearest locations in that category. page to reset the maximum speed. 3 Select OK. 14 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Speed to view information about your location. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer. • Select...
...: If you need to view the nearest locations in that category. page to reset the maximum speed. 3 Select OK. 14 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Speed to view information about your location. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer. • Select...
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... next turn or maneuver and the lane in the upper-left corner of the junction appears for junctions on major roadways. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 15 Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you should be traveling, if available. From the map, select . 2 Select a turn appear. The...
... next turn or maneuver and the lane in the upper-left corner of the junction appears for junctions on major roadways. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 15 Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you should be traveling, if available. From the map, select . 2 Select a turn appear. The...
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... following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 24) • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24) 16 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual When you can store files, such as JPEG image files, on major roadways. Data Management You can view the junctions...
... following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 24) • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24) 16 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual When you can store files, such as JPEG image files, on major roadways. Data Management You can view the junctions...
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... card. See your operating system Help file to learn how 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. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in... can be used to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. In addition to the Trash . nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards.
... card. See your operating system Help file to learn how 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. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in... can be used to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. In addition to the Trash . nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards.