Garmin nuvi 40LM Support Question
Garmin nuvi 40LM Support Question
Find answers below for this question about Garmin nuvi 40LM.Need a Garmin nuvi 40LM manual? We have 3 online manuals for this item!
Question posted by innotqual on March 16th, 2014
My Nuvi 40 Wont Turn On
The person who posted this question about this Garmin product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on March 17th, 2014 9:51 AM
waelsaidani1
Member since:
May 12th, 2013 Points: 19,501,787
Member since:
May 12th, 2013 Points: 19,501,787
We've discovered a problem with the nuvi 30, 40, and 50 products that in some cases will prevent them from booting up successfully. A software fix has been released that will resolve this issue, please follow the steps below.
Things you'll need
- A PC running Windows XP or newer (This process will not work on a Macintosh OS)
- Your nuvi 30, 40, or 50 device
- mini USB cable to connect your device to your computer
- Access to your vehicle and power cable once you have completed the recovery process
- Download and install the Garmin USB Drivers
- Download the Recovery Application and corresponding recovery file for your device, and save them some place easily found, like your Desktop:
More information available here: http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId=%7B4a78cf80-fce4-11e1-e8a7-000000000000%7D
Related Garmin nuvi 40LM Manual Pages
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4
..., repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. This product is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to...
Owner's Manual - Page 1
nüvi® 30/40/50
owner's manual
August 2011
190-01336-00_0A
Printed in Taiwan
Owner's Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents
Getting Started 1 Mounting the Device 1 About myDashboard 2 Turning Off the Device 4
Finding Locations 5 About Points of Interest 6 Saving a Home Location ... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... power (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for updates.
• Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3).
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... signals.
Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky 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.
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... Now. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions.
Go to your device is available on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3
nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions. Registering the Device...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...Volume.
4
2 Select an option:
• Select
or
.
• Select the Mute check box. GPS signal status. Current time. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Changing the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Select
or
. You...view information about features on the device. Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off.
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... address (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
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... name. 6 Select Done.
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 Finding a Point of Interest by Category 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Go...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... Choose from Recently Found. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... Using the Location Map
The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
9 menu.
➌
➊
➋
➍
➏
➎
•...8226; Select ➌ to zoom in and out.
• Select ➍ to create a turn-by-turn route to this location.
• Select ➎ to return to the previous page.
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... for the location. 5 Select Set Location.
Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select... for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK.
10
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... Favorites. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 Select the Favorite. 3 Select the information balloon. 4 Select Edit > Change Categories. 5 Select a category, and select New.
11 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.
Owner's Manual - Page 18
..., Police Stations, or Fuel to reset the maximum speed.
3 Select OK.
14
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? From the map, select the vehicle ... elapsed time during the trip.
This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max.
From the map, select the Speed field...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... maneuver appears in which you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.
1 Select the text bar on the top of the next turn appear.
Viewing the Next Turn
While navigating an automobile route, a preview of the map. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
15
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...stops the device from your keyboard. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of... 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . You need
18
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Your device memory contains important system files that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
.... • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Any items that you have saved are restored.
Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in direct...wipe the screen with the cloth. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
22
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
All original settings are erased.
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... the end piece. 5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power
cable. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount
Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press... up on the tab on the suction cup toward
you .
23 Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to remove the end piece.
2 Remove the end piece, the metal tip, and the fuse (glass and...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... screen. If the
device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
25
satellite signals
• Make sure your device is in...• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (page 23). • Verify the vehicle is turned on my windshield.
• Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. • Dry with ...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
...system Help file to map or assign drive letters.
26
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The device automatically turns on your computer, Windows can have trouble
removable drives in my list assigning ..., but it will not go into mass storage mode.
1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. 2 Turn off the device. 3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into USB mass ...
Similar Questions
