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Question posted by Anonymous-53965 on March 17th, 2012

My Computer Cannot Detect My Garmin Nuvi 50 Lm

i am trying to update my maps but my computer cannot detect my device

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Answer #1: Posted by ernest318 on July 15th, 2012 11:26 AM
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The Gps should update automatic once is connected to your vehicle. Is life time mapping  update should do it automatic.

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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 2

...or other Garmin products. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd.... the content without notice. Go to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

... 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 Settings 19 Time Settings 19 Language Settings 19 Map Settings 20 Proximity Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings 21 Appendix 21 Caring for Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 5

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

... Use myDashboard to register your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. Acquiring Satellites...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

...252;vi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to your device is available on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for one free map update. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... > Brightness. 2 Select or . Searching Help Topics Select > Search. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about using the device. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. GPS signal status. Battery status.
Owner's Manual - Page 9

... location (page 6) • By spelling the name (page 7) • By 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

...Enter all or part 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... Go!. 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 Adding a Stop to your search...
Owner's Manual - Page 11

.... 7 Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the...5 Select Done. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

.... 4 Select the information balloon. Select Where To? > Recently Found. Viewing a List of Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 1 Select Where To? > Browse Map. 2 Drag the map to search all cities in the state or province. 4 Enter the address number, and select Done...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

... location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK. 10 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 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. 4 Select an area on the Map 1 From the location map, select the information balloon. 2 Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

...the top of the map. As you travel, the device guides you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. Garmin will not be ...map, and directions at all posted speed limit signs and to abide by all times. A checkered flag marks your destination. The route is for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. nüvi 30/40/50...
Owner's Manual - Page 20

... 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 The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. From the map, select to view the junction, if available. Data Management You can view the junctions...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

... supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can purchase memory cards from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to the Trash . Installing...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

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 . 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file...
Owner's Manual - Page 24

... you approach custom safety cameras (page 24). 20 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to display your keyboard. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Map Settings Select Settings > Map. • Map Detail-adjusts the amount of travel at the top. ◦◦ North Up...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

...the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave 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 on the windshield by the ...saved are restored. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when not in use. • Remove the residue left on the lower-right corner ...
Owner's Manual - Page 28

... nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at least weekly, so you always have any time. Safety Cameras ‹ Caution Garmin is available in some locations. Each region that you have access to the most up to four map updates each year for availability...
Owner's Manual - Page 29

... acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. How do I know my device When your device is out of a device connected to a is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for very long. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 25 seem accurate...

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