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Question posted by uramisjoh on May 25th, 2014

Why Won't My Garmin 50lm Connect To Pc

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on May 25th, 2014 5:29 PM
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All current Garmin devices, when connected to a computer, will communicate in either Mass Storage or Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) mode. If the computer is not detecting the Garmin device, there are a few troubleshooting steps that can be done.
  1. Unplug the USB cable from the computer
  2. Turn the device off and then back on again
  3. Plug the USB cable directly into the device and the other end directly into a USB port on the computer and not a hub or docking station

The device should automatically go into Mass Storage or MTP mode, which is indicated by a picture of a GPS device connected to a tower on the Garmin screen.

To check the computer's recognition of the device on a Windows PC click on the Start menu and select (My)Computer. The device will show in this window if the computer recognizes it. On a Mac, the device will show as an icon on the desktop, labeled "GARMIN", or it can be found by selecting Finder from the dock and viewing the device list on the left-hand side menu within the window.

Note: If the computer still does not detect the device, try plugging it into a different USB port. If the problem persists, try another computer, if available. Ensure the USB cable is not connected to a cradle, if one is attached to the GPS.

Ensure the cable is a compatible USB cable. For more information on compatible USB cables

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... stored in the content without notice. Information in the USA and other electronic storage medium to be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to download a single copy of this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved...
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Owner's Manual - Page 6

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