Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by geraldharvey55 on July 7th, 2012
How Do I Get Started For The First Time?
how do i get device to register my correct address or to simply get started where the gps will work.
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... of this document is strictly prohibited. or its subsidiaries, registered in this manual or any revision hereto is subject to...252;Maps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
or its subsidiaries
All rights reserved. Windows® is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Information in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may be ...
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... 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... 3). nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Notice Before mounting the device, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to vehicle power (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for product warnings and other important...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on the device.
➋ ➊
2 Connect the other end of the vehicle power cable into place....40/50 Owner's Manual
Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to register your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your device, check for software and map updates, access...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... in several languages appears.
3 Click Download next to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 Registering the Device 1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow the on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for your...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...select some icons to view information about features on the device.
GPS signal status.
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located...1 Select Volume.
4
2 Select an option:
• Select
or
.
• Select the Mute check box. Current time. Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off. Changing the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... keyboard language mode.
• Select to find locations. • By category (page 6) • Near another 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
...Category
To narrow your current location. Searching Near Another Location By default, your device finds locations closest to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select
..., and select OK. 3 If necessary, select a location. About Points of Interest
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Finding a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > Go Home. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current
Location, or Choose from Recently Found. The location is saved as "Home" ...information balloon.
Deleting Your Home Location 1. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
.../50 Owner's Manual An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select the information balloon. Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device.
1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 If necessary, change the state, the country, or the
province.
3 Select an option: • Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
9 Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location.
An information balloon appears ...30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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 an...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... the route and provides new directions. As you travel, the device guides you to follow all times. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual A checkered flag marks your destination.
The route is for failing to the destination with a magenta line. Garmin will ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... menu. 2 Select Detour.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
13 NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. 1 While navigating a route, select to return to avoid obstacles ahead of data to the location.
Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... the nearest locations in that category. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max.
Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map... Police Stations, or Fuel to reset the information on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Map Pages
Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...Manual From the map, select to view the junction, if available.
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3... as JPEG image files, on major roadways. Data Management
You can view the junctions on your device. Viewing an Upcoming Junction
While navigating an automobile route, you approach a junction in a route, the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on your computer. System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard.
Your device memory contains important system files that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving.
• About-displays the nüvi...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... language.
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• Brightness-changes the brightness of the device storage.
Time Settings
Select Settings > Time. • Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
time format. • Current Time-manually set the time based on your location. Display Settings
Select Settings > Display. • Color Mode-sets a light background...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... and can warn you if you purchase has an expiration date. About nüMaps Lifetime
For a one-time payment, you can receive up -to-date information. Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin .com, and click...about this product.
• Go to four map updates each year for the life of your device.
Check http://my.garmin.com for the accuracy of, or the consequences of safety cameras. For...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. How do I know my device When your device is out of a device connected to a
is in USB mass ..., dry cloth. • Mount the suction cup (page 1).
My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C).
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