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Owner's Manual - Page 3

...the Device 4 Finding Locations 5 About Points of Interest 6 Saving a Home Location 7 Location Searches 7 Using the Location Map 9 Favorites 10 Map Pages 12 Following an Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 14 Data ...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 ...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

Charge your device as you drive before using it out of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat...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 battery. To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight. ...

Owner's Manual - Page 6

... cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual About myDashboard Use myDashboard to acquire satellite signals. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. ➌ ➎➋ ➍ ➊➏ 5 Fit...

Owner's Manual - Page 8

.... 4 2 Select an option: • Select or . • Select the Mute check box. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. Resetting the Device You can select some icons to ...it stops functioning. Current time. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Searching Help Topics Select > Search. GPS signal status. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located ...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

...special characters, such as punctuation marks. Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System ...delete a character. • Select and hold and to scroll faster. Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main... 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 11

...return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > Go Home. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Choose from Recently Found. Deleting Your Home Location 1. Location Searches You ... a location. 7 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 Edit. 4 Enter...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

...to view different parts of map you select a location from the Where To? Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If ...the map. Using the Location Map The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9 This method can find a location using , and ...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... route information box. Setting a 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. Favorites You can save locations in ...the location map, select Save > OK. 10 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The location is also stored in Favorites. Viewing a Route on the map.

Owner's Manual - Page 15

nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. Finding Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a saved location. NOTE: ... Select Change Name. • Select Change Phone Number. • To assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories. • To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites.

Owner's Manual - Page 16

If you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Garmin will not be recovered. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select the Favorite. 4...not replace the driver's responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map.

Owner's Manual - Page 17

... Road > OK. The route will be calculated as a straight line to the location. Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to display. 3 Select OK. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 13 Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you , such as construction zones. An icon displaying the...

Owner's Manual - Page 18

Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? From the map, select the Speed field. TIP: If you need to tell ... Select an option: • Select Reset Trip Data to reset the maximum speed. 3 Select OK. 14 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual From the map, select the vehicle icon. Speed to reset the information on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during...

Owner's Manual - Page 21

..., drag the volume icon to your computer (page 2). Insert a memory card into the slot on Mac computers. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 About Memory Cards You can be used to map the drives. 2 On your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

...key on your computer. Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of measure used for distances. • Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout. • Safe Mode- Your... nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 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

... Settings > Map. • Map Detail-adjusts the amount of each map loaded on your keyboard. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to display your position on the map. Proximity Points Settings Select Settings > Proximity Points. • Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page...

Owner's Manual - Page 25

... store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it in highshock and high-vibration environments. Never use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 21 Appendix Caring for Your Device notice Avoid dropping your device and operating it can restore a category...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

...are erased. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when not in use. • Remove the residue left on the lower-right corner of the device screen. 3... at http://my.garmin.com. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data. 22 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Any items that you have saved are restored. Avoiding Theft • Remove the device and mount from ...

Owner's Manual - Page 27

If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may ... piece. 5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press... cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly. TIP: You may need to use a coin to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. 1...

Owner's Manual - Page 28

...call 0808 2380000. • In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241. 24 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at least weekly, so you ... of safety cameras. For these locations, the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. For more information on nüMaps Lifetime and ...

Owner's Manual - Page 29

... device screen. If the device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. charged for several minutes. How do I know my device When your device is supplying power to...nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 25 Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it (without interrupting the charge cycle). Also, you should...