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Question posted by jacarrizo on November 22nd, 2011

Reset Aera 500

hi! i have problem with my AERA 500. i Can´t start it. haw can i reset it? thank you

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on November 22nd, 2011 1:21 PM
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Page 32 of the user manual explains this.  Gat a copy here:

http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/3489_AutomotiveOwnersManual.pdf

Hold your finger on the lower right corner of the screen while powering it on. 

Wait for the message, then touch YES.  This resets the unit back to factory.

NOTE:  This reset clears ALL user data.


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