Garmin nuvi 40LM Support Question
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Question posted by razieto on October 7th, 2013
Cannot Turn Off Gps Simulator Off A Garmin Nuvi 50lm
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on October 7th, 2013 1:53 AM
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Greetings. The Simulator Mode is an automated mode when the GPS is not receiving a signal. You you can turn on and off if you have the GPS signal.
Related Garmin nuvi 40LM Manual Pages
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2
...with vehicle operating controls, such as in the sun in an unsafe situation. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed...the road ➊ or interfere with California's Proposition 65. Minimize the amount of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
...with the limits for your product. • Only replace the battery with the instructions. Garmin does not
assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be ... reasonable protection against placing objects on the windshield in specific locations on your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.
To purchase a replacement battery, see your device, this device...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4
... warranty claims against products or services that is warranted to be made 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.
Limited Warranty This Garmin product is on , the user is not an authorized service provider of...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
...further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any purpose without notice. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental ... download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin reserves the right to change without the express prior written consent of Microsoft Corporation in...
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 7 Location Searches 7 Using the Location Map 9 ... the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your computer.
3 Go to acquire satellite signals. Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
...terms and conditions. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you register the device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of the product manuals in
a safe place.
A list of ..., in several languages appears.
3 Click Download next to the manual you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page ...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...You can reset your device if it stops functioning. Battery status.
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. GPS signal status.
Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features on the device. ...change settings or view additional information.
Current time. Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off. Searching Help...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... necessary, select Format, select the correct
coordinate format for the location.
• 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.
• Select ➏ to view more information for the type of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK.
Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to them and create routes 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. 4 Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
Garmin will not be recovered. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select the Favorite. 4 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Delete > Yes.
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Map Pages
...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... an option:
• Select Reset Trip Data to view information about your current location.
This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max.
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... the text bar on the top of the map. The preview includes the distance to the turn . Viewing the Entire Route on major roadways.
From the map, select .
2 Select a turn or maneuver and the lane in the upper-left corner of the map.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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The...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... Types
The device supports the following file types:
• Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 24)
• GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24)
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual From the map, select to view the junction, if available.
Viewing an Upcoming...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...nüvi drives. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Your device and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer ...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. Installing a Memory Card The device ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... . disables all functions that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. ...GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file, do not know the purpose of measure used for distances.
• Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout.
• Safe Mode- System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... amount of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.
• Keyboard-sets the language for your nüvi.
Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Proximity Points Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Points.
• Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24).
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nüvi 30...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
All original settings are erased.
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 finger pressed until the...; Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... the cradle. 2 Tilt the device forward. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount
Removing the Device from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to the right or left. 2 Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle
releases the ball on the suction cup toward
you. 2 Pull...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... the unit to the power outlet. • Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between charges, turn down the backlight (page 19). drives listed in the vehicle power cable (page 23). • Verify the vehicle is...?
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
25 Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
