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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... the USA and other electronic storage medium to change without obligation to notify any person or organization of Garmin.
Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin. Go to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other...
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 7 Location Searches 7 Using the Location Map 9 ... the Device, Cradle, 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 6
... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals.
Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for your device is...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
GPS signal status. Battery status.
Searching Help Topics Select > Search.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume.
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2 Select an option:
• Select
or
.
• Select the Mute check box.
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. Turning Off the Device
1 Tap...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... Owner's Manual
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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.
• Select ➎ to return...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 ... Done. 4 Select OK. 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... destination with a magenta line. If 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 Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select the Favorite. 4 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Delete > Yes.
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Map Pages...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. TIP: If you need to tell emergency personnel your current location. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max.
Map Pages
Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
.... Viewing the Entire Route on the top of the map. The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and the lane in the upper-left corner of the junction appears for the turn . The details for junctions on major roadways.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
15 Viewing a List...
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 The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. When you can...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...volumes on Mac computers.
Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). The file appears in the list of files in your system tray.... on the device. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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See your operating system Help file to learn how to the Trash .
About Memory Cards
You can be used to your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...-stops the device from your keyboard. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file... unit ID number, and information about several other software features. disables all functions that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Map Settings
Select Settings > Map.
• Map Detail-adjusts the amount of each map loaded on your position on the map. Download additional ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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not in use. • Remove the residue left on the lower-right corner of the
device screen. 3 Keep your device at http://my.garmin.com. Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in direct sunlight. •...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... vehicle adapter.
1 Unscrew the end piece. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount
Removing the Device from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to replace the fuse located at the tip of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...are driving too fast.
For more information on nüMaps Lifetime and complete terms and conditions, go to www.garmin.com/support.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200.
• In the UK, call ...Safety camera information is updated at any questions about this product.
• Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps. About nüMaps Lifetime
For a one-time payment, you can receive up...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
.... • Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between charges, turn down the backlight (page 19). The suction cup will not stay on the device screen. drives ...How do I know my device When your device 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
...computer, Windows can have trouble
removable drives in my list assigning drive letters to your operating system Help file to learn
of drives. The device is connected to the computer, but it will not go... into mass storage mode.
1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. 2 Turn off the device. 3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into USB mass ...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
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Printed in Taiwan or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK
Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
www.garmin.com
August 2011
Part Number 190-01336-00 Rev...
