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Question posted by Ace532000 on December 26th, 2009

My Nuvi 255 W After Updating Shows System Software Missing, How Do I Fix This??!

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Declaration of Conformity - Page 1

..., Kansas 66062 U.S.A GARMIN Corporation No.68, Jangshu 2nd Rd., Shijr, Taipei County, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Type of Equipment: Model Number(s): Information Technology Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) NUVI 2X5 W The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22) Information Technology Equipment - Authorised...
ecoRoute Supplement - Page 2

... expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin Ltd. Information in the content without notice. or its products and to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this document is a trademark of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. © 2009...
ecoRoute Supplement - Page 3

...feature. 1. Connect your specific vehicle and driving habits, calibrate the fuel economy. To receive more accurate fuel reports for improving fuel efficiency. Set Up ecoRoute The first time ... See page 2. After confirming that you will be asked to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on ‑screen instructions. The data is not actually ...
ecoRoute Supplement - Page 8

For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. A or its ...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4

...with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of purchase for any transportation cost. ... the equipment and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY the receiver. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU • Connect the equipment into ... the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. OR OTHERWISE. Repairs should only be made at ...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

...right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. ..., or Taiwan for service. © 2006-2009 Garmin Ltd. Garmin will not replace missing components from the original retailer is required. International Purchases: A separate warranty may be returned...
Owner's Manual - Page 1

nüvi® 205 and 205W series owner's manual for use with these nüvi models: 205, 205W, 215, 215W, 255, 255W, 265, 265W, 275, and 285W
Owner's Manual - Page 2

...™, ecoRoute™ and nüMaps Guarantee™ are trademarks of SanDisk or its subsidiaries. or its subsidiaries, registered in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of such name by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use and operation of this manual may not be...
Owner's Manual - Page 5

... Delays.........31 Traffic Subscriptions............32 Customizing the nüvi........ 33 Changing the System Settings 33 Changing the Navigation Settings 33 Adjusting the Display Settings 34 Updating the Time Settings 34 Setting the Languages........35 Changing the Map Settings 35 Changing Security Settings 36 Setting the Bluetooth Technology Options............36 nüvi...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

...nüvi 41 Calibrating the Screen........41 Resetting Your nüvi 42 Updating the Software........42 Clearing User Data 42 Battery Information 43 Charging Your nüvi 43...Additional Maps 45 About GPS Satellite Signals 45 Extras and Optional Accessories 46 Garmin Travel Guide...........47 Specifications 48 Declaration of Conformity...50 Software License Agreement 50 Troubleshooting...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

... to reset the maximum speed. Touch Reset Max to reset the information on the trip computer. Touch a turn list. Touch Show Map to open the turn indicator on the map. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about...elapsed time during the trip. Using the Map Turn List When you are navigating a route, the next turn shows the turn .
Owner's Manual - Page 31

... folder on your nüvi or on your nüvi. Viewing a Slide Show Touch Slide Show to view pictures that you stop the slide show. Touch Stop to return to a destination. To reset the data, touch Reset....and then displays the next image. You can view up to resume the slide show , which displays each image for the distance you have stored in . Picture Viewer Use the picture viewer to...
Owner's Manual - Page 33

... always using the most current rates. 1. Touch the blank rectangle to save the new rates. Touch Update. 4. Viewing Advertisements If your nüvi package includes a traffic receiver, you must be connected to external power and you will receive location-relevant advertisements and coupons. Select a unit of measurement, and touch OK. 3. The unit is...
Owner's Manual - Page 37

...the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Using FM Traffic Viewing the Traffic Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on a map. To return to view a list of traffic delays.... Traffic Search to the normal map from the traffic map, touch the traffic icon, and then touch Show Normal Map. To manually avoid traffic on your estimated arrival time. Touch Avoid to your route: ...
Owner's Manual - Page 39

...;vi 205 and 205W series owner's manual33 Usage Mode-specify how you update the system software or purchase additional map data (see page 45). Route Preference-select a preference... for an alphabetical layout. Units-change it. This option is only available on the simulator to turn off the GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 40

.... • Less Fuel- The picture bitmap file is based on the nüvi drive. to calculate routes that could use less fuel than other routes. Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Time. The route calculation is saved in distance but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate...
Owner's Manual - Page 48

... your nüvi with "Press dot" appears. caution: Do not reset your nüvi. Updating the Software 1. After confirming that you can damage the unit or the battery. Touch Yes to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it for 30 seconds until the pop-up window appears. 3. Connect the nü...
Owner's Manual - Page 62

... shots 34 SD card 1 search area 8 security location 41 settings 36 settings 33-38 restoring 39 setting your location 10 simulating a route 33 software license agreement 50 updating 42 version 33 specifications 205 series 48 205W series 49 speed limit icon 12 speed score 24 storing the nüvi 40 supported file...
Owner's Manual - Page 63

turn list 13 U unit converter 27 unit ID 33 updating maps 45 software 41 usage mode 33 USB 52 eject 20 mass-storage mode 19 user data, delete 42 Where Am I? 21 Where to? 6 world clock 26 Z zoom 10 V vehicle icon 36 vehicle profile 24 via point, adding 5 voice dial 18 voice language 35 voice mail 16 W walking route 11, 33 WebUpdater 42 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Index 57
Owner's Manual - Page 64

D For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008-2009 Garmin Ltd. ...

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