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Question posted by Anonymous-138937 on June 26th, 2014

Setting Location On Nuvi 52lm

I need to reset home location on my Nuvi 52LM. I can set my home location under favorites, but it keeps going back to a starting point in Illinois, I live in Colorado. I cannot figure out how to change that.

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on June 26th, 2014 9:23 AM

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Touch Where to?
Touch Favorites
Touch the favorite named Home1
Touch the "bubble" pointing at Home (usually says "Press for More")
Touch Delete and confirm by touching Yes
Touch the back button to exit the favorites list
Touch Go Home
Select the desired option for setting the new home location

The home location has now been changed. Repeat these steps as needed.

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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 Favorites 10 Map Pages 12 Following an Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 14 Data Management 16 File Types 16 About Memory Cards 17 Transferring Files from ...

Owner's Manual - Page 6

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Owner's Manual - Page 8

... status bar is located at the top of the main menu. GPS signal status. Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features on the device. The status bar icons display information about using the device. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Using Help Select to change settings or view...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

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Owner's Manual - Page 10

... to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select Where To?. 2 Search for the location (page 6). 3 Select Go!. 4 Select Add as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. You can search within some categories. 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select Spell. 5 Enter all or part of the name. 6 Select...

Owner's Manual - Page 11

... Location, or Choose from Recently Found. Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10). Location Searches You can search for the location you can set your changes...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

... Select Where To? > Recently Found > Clear. 8 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select the information balloon. Select Where To? > Recently Found. Clearing the List of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 If necessary...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

... If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can quickly find them . Favorites You can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Your home location is saved in Favorites. 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...

Owner's Manual - Page 15

.... 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a saved location. NOTE: Categories appear in the Favorites menu after you have saved more than 12 Favorites. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 Select the Favorite. 3 Select the information balloon. 4 Select Edit > Change Categories. 5 Select a category, and select New. 11 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done...

Owner's Manual - Page 17

... a Detour While navigating a route, you can create straight-line routes that do not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK. Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of you are ...such as construction zones. An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as a straight line to the location.

Owner's Manual - Page 18

... trip. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer. • Select Reset Max. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? TIP: If you need to reset the maximum speed. 3 Select OK. 14 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual From the map, select the vehicle...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

...for distances. • Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout. • Safe Mode- Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . Your device memory contains... key on your computer. You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard.

Owner's Manual - Page 23

...set the time on your nüvi. Language Settings Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on your current location... Manual • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device storage. Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the screen. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • ...

Owner's Manual - Page 24

...; Map Data Layout-changes the amount of data visible on the map. • Info-view the maps and the version of detail shown on your nüvi. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to enable or disable that map. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Proximity Points Settings Select Settings > Proximity Points. • Alerts...

Owner's Manual - Page 25

... Restore. Cleaning the Outer Casing notice Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. 1 Clean the outer casing of settings or all settings to water. Contact with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe the device dry. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 21 Appendix Caring for Your Device notice ...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

...compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. All original settings 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 Keep your unit in direct sunlight. • Decrease the volume (page 4). 3 Apply the liquid to...

Owner's Manual - Page 27

... 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the small pieces and make sure they are ...put back in the proper position. TIP: You may need to use a coin to the right or left. 2 Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle releases the ball on the mount. Changing...

Owner's Manual - Page 28

... least weekly, so you always have any time. About nüMaps Lifetime For a one-time payment, you can receive up -to-date information. Purchasing Accessories Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps. The data is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com for availability.

Owner's Manual - Page 29

... discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. drives listed in My Computer. How do I know my device When your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. If the device is shown on the device screen. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 25 satellite signals • Make sure...