Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by vipTlg on February 11th, 2014
My New Nuvi 50 Does Not Go To Directions When Powered
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Related Garmin nuvi 50LM Manual Pages
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
...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 ...Appendix 21 Caring for Your Device 21 Erasing User Data 22 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...as you drive before using it out of direct sunlight.
Notice Before mounting the device, see...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 in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 1 Connect the device to vehicle power...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...the mini-USB port ➋
on the device.
➋ ➊
2 Connect the other end of the vehicle power cable into place. 7 Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on 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 Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to register your device...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... 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. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 A list of the product manuals in
a safe place.
Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features on the device. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Status... additional information.
Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off.
GPS signal status. Battery status. Changing the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness...
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)
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
...
To narrow your current location.
Finding a Point of Interest by Category 1 Select Where To? > Points of interest, such as a Via Point.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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 for...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
..., and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. 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
• Select ➊ to...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...252;vi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The location is also stored in Favorites. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to them. ... can quickly find 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 15
... Number.
• To assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories.
• To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. NOTE: Categories appear in the Favorites menu after you have saved more than 12 Favorites. 1 Select Where To...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... for failing to the destination with a magenta line. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual If you to follow all times. As you travel, the device guides you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. A checkered flag marks your destination.
Garmin will not be recovered. 1 Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...50 Owner's Manual Your device memory contains important system files that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving.
• About-displays the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, and information about several other software features. System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS... a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
&#...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for your routes. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
• Brightness-changes the brightness of the device storage.
this information when you to take a ... to the
selected language.
19 Decreasing the brightness can save battery power. Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the screen.
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...8226; Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24).
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Select a map to display your position on the map. Showing more detail can cause the ...sets a map perspective.
◦◦ Track Up-displays the map in two dimensions (2D) with your direction of travel at the top.
◦◦ North Up-displays the map in 2D with North at www...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in direct sunlight. • Decrease the volume (page 4).
Any items that you have saved are restored. All original... with the cloth. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when
not in use. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount
Removing the Device from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on...Unscrew the end piece. Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the mount.
The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly.
Removing the Cradle from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to remove the end piece...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Each region that you purchase has an expiration date. Check http://my.garmin.com for the life... of your device. About nüMaps Lifetime
For a one-time payment, you can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at least weekly, so you always have any time. You can...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...is in USB mass storage computer is supplying power to the power outlet. • Your device can only ... device is in the vehicle power cable (page 23). • Verify the vehicle is placed in direct sunlight or in My Computer.... is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
25 Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My device is...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device.
I cannot see any new
If you have several network drives mapped on and goes into USB mass storage mode.
4 Verify your ...device is connected to map or assign drive letters.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The device automatically turns on your computer, Windows can have trouble
removable drives in...
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