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Question posted by brianmarg on November 20th, 2014

Where Can I Buy Usa Maps For My Nuvi 50lm.

Bought City Nav North America NT Micro SD card for my Nuvi 700 in 2009 but now have 50LM and need to buy updated maps but not sure what to buy or where? Slot for disc is much smaller in my new model! Any advice appreciated.

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on November 20th, 2014 2:46 PM

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

...or its products and to make changes in the USA and other electronic storage medium to the Garmin ...disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin..... Mac® is strictly prohibited. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Windows...

Owner's Manual - Page 3

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Owner's Manual - Page 5

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

... a power outlet in your vehicle. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more.

Owner's Manual - Page 7

... the on -screen instructions. Go to your device is available on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. 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. A list of acquiring satellites while driving, your device could be eligible for terms and conditions...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

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Owner's Manual - Page 10

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Owner's Manual - Page 11

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Owner's Manual - Page 12

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Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

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Owner's Manual - Page 15

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Owner's Manual - Page 16

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Owner's Manual - Page 17

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Owner's Manual - Page 18

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Owner's Manual - Page 19

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Owner's Manual - Page 23

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Owner's Manual - Page 28

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Owner's Manual - Page 29

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Owner's Manual - Page 30

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