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Question posted by Cowha on December 11th, 2013

Garmin Nuvi 40lm Setup Computer Won't Recognize The Device

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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

... damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to the State of the device controls while driving...device is provided in a vehicle, place the device securely so it will become a distraction if the mount should become distracted by the device while driving, and always be fully aware of all circumstances. See www.garmin...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

... on the windshield in locations that obstruct the driver's vision. Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warning: • Do not remove or attempt to mount the Garmin device in a residential installation. Many other states have enacted restrictions against harmful interference in compliance with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

... damage has occurred due to the accuracy or completeness of map data in this device under Part 15 regulations. Garmin makes no charge to be used in contravention of the laws of direction, distance... option, repair or replace any country. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to correct the interference by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

... is strictly prohibited. or its products and to notify any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this copyright notice and provided further... that any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Garmin reserves the right to print one copy of this manual or of any revision...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

... Getting Started 1 Mounting the Device 1 About myDashboard 2 Turning Off the Device 4 Finding Locations 5 About ... 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Files 18 Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time ... Caring for Your Device 21 Erasing User Data 22 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle, and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 5

... the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to vehicle power (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for product warnings and other important information. 1 Connect the device to windshield mounting. Getting Started ‹ WARNING S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

... computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of...more. Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of the sky to acquire satellite signals. ➌ ➎...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

... Now. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. Registering the Device 1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow the on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... > Brightness. 2 Select or . Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features on the device. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual GPS signal status. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. Current time. Battery status. Hold the Power key for...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

..., select a location. Adding a Stop to your current location. About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of the name. 6 Select Done. Searching Near Another Location By default, your device finds locations closest to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select Where To?. 2 Search for the location (page...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

...50 Owner's Manual 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 Select Where To? > Address. 2 If necessary, change the state, the country, or the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

... the driver's responsibility to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Garmin will not be recovered. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select the Favorite. ... that you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. A checkered flag marks your destination.
Owner's Manual - Page 17

... zones. Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. 1 While navigating a route, select to return to the location. Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

... > Reset. 2 Select an option: • Select Reset Trip Data to tell emergency personnel your trip. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer. • Select Reset Max. Map Pages Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics...
Owner's Manual - Page 20

... earlier. From the map, select to view the junction, if available. File Types The device supports the following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 24) &#...8226; GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24) 16 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. When you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

... drives in My Computer in the device memory or on the memory card. The file appears in the list of files in Windows and as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). nüvi 30...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

...deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on your computer. Your device memory contains important system ...from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it . System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23

...are saved in the Screenshot folder of the screen. Select Automatic to have the device set the time on -screen text to the selected language. 19 Decreasing the... brightness can save battery power. this information when you to take a picture of the device screen. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

...the lower-right corner of the device screen. 3 Keep your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. Erasing User Data 1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger ... user data. 22 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Avoiding Theft • Remove the device and mount from extreme temperatures. • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 28

...time payment, you can receive up -to four map updates each year for the life of your device. Your nüvi alerts you when you are driving too fast. The data is updated at ...252;vi includes the locations of hundreds of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. Contacting Garmin Product Support You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at least weekly, so ...

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