Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Garmin Nuvi 50 Wont Soft Reset
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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
... prior written consent of this and other electronic storage medium to notify any revision hereto is a registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Garmin.
Windows® is strictly prohibited.
or its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and/or other countries. or...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... Management 16 File Types 16 About Memory Cards 17 Transferring Files from Your Computer 17
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Deleting Files 18
Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time...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 5
... the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for product warnings and other important information. 1 Connect the device to windshield mounting. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Getting Started
‹ WARNING S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
..., your computer. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device... Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals.
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3 Go to your device could be eligible for...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... Volume 1 Select Volume.
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2 Select an option:
• Select
or
.
• Select the Mute check box. GPS signal status. Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Using Help Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10)
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
...? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select Spell.
5 Enter all or part of interest, such as a Via Point.
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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 14
.... 5 Select Set Location.
Saving Locations 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... (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK.
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The location is also stored in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes...
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... times. As you travel, the device guides you to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
If you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. A checkered flag...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to reset the maximum speed.
3 Select OK.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Resetting Trip Information
1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option:
• Select Reset Trip Data to tell emergency personnel your current location. TIP: If you...
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 When you can store files, such as JPEG image files, on major roadways.
Owner's Manual - Page 21
..., 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 Insert...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.
About Memory Cards
You can be ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
.../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 ...System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...
• Keyboard-sets the language for your position on the map. 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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Download additional vehicle icons at the top.
◦◦ 3D-displays the map ...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
..., isopropyl alcohol, or
eyeglass lens cleaner. Contact with a mild detergent solution.
2 Wipe the device dry. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
21 If necessary, select a settings category. 3.
Cleaning the Touchscreen 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2 If necessary, use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your device at http://my.garmin.com. All original settings are erased. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when
not in use. •... sunlight. • Decrease the volume (page 4). 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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Owner's Manual - Page 28
...life of safety cameras.
The data is updated at any questions about this product.
• Go to www.garmin.com/support.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200.
• In the UK, call....
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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Check http://my.garmin.com for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
..., you should see one or two new removable disk
mode? The suction cup will not stay on and is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. seem accurate. Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My device is supplying power to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. nüvi 30/40...
