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Question posted by drbspolston on November 23rd, 2012

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Just got my garmin 40LM. No manual. Can't figure how to set it.

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 23rd, 2012 10:07 AM
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Hi, you can download both the owner's manual and quick start manual here, which should tell you everything you need to know:

http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Garmin/nuvi40LM/119461 

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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

...and use of the device controls while driving. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for an extended time, store within the ...prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. 2 •...components contain chemicals known to the State of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

... remove or attempt to radio communications if not installed and used . Notice Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions Before using suction mounts on the windshield. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be located only in a residential installation. Where required, other states have enacted restrictions against harmful interference in specific locations...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

...products or services that has been modified or altered without the written permission of Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to operate this product. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL ...under Part 15 regulations. Operation is subject to correct the interference by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any user-...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

...; and nüvi® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Windows® is a registered trademark of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Mac® is a registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any revision hereto is subject to change...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

...register your vehicle. 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 When the bars ...are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on the device....
Owner's Manual - Page 7

... eligible for one free map update. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for terms and conditions. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for your device is available on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. Registering the Device 1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow the on...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

...; 2 Select Power Off. Battery status. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . GPS signal status. Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features on the device. Hold ... information about using the device. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 10

Searching Within a Category To narrow your current 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 Searching Near Another Location By default, your device finds locations closest to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

... you have found. Select Where To? > Recently Found. Viewing a List 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 province.... Where To? > Recently Found > Clear. 8 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select the information balloon.
Owner's Manual - Page 14

...Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. 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...find them and create routes to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. An information balloon appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map,...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

... directions. Deleting Favorites NOTE: Deleted Favorites cannot be responsible for failing to the destination with a magenta line. 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... map, and directions at all times. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 20

... 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 Data Management You can view the junctions on your device. Viewing an Upcoming Junction While navigating an automobile route, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

...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. See your operating system Help file to... Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 About Memory Cards You can be used to...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

...about several other software features. System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . disables all functions that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If...
Owner's Manual - Page 24

...in Track Up. • Vehicle-select Change to change the language of each map loaded on the map. Showing more detail can cause the map to display your direction of....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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

...from extreme temperatures. • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device at http://my.garmin.com. Erasing User Data 1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the suction cup....to the cloth. 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth. All original settings are erased. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data. 22 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner...
Owner's Manual - Page 28

...http://buy.garmin.com. Purchasing Accessories Go to www.garmin .com,...any time. Safety Cameras ‹ Caution Garmin is available in some locations. About n&#...to-date information. Check http://my.garmin.com for the life of safety cameras... availability. Contacting Garmin Product Support You can contact Garmin Product Support if...access to the most up to www.garmin.com/support. • In the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

.... A Printed in Taiwan or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) www.garmin.com August 2011 Part Number 190-01336-00...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4

... No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist. May 2011 190-01336-01_0A Printed in the USA and other countries. www.garmin.com 913-397-8200 1-800-800-1020 0808 2380000 +44 (0) 870.8501241 1-866-429-9296 43 (0) 3133 3181 0 00 32 2672 5254 00 45 4810 ...

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