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nüvi® 30/40/50 owner's manual August 2011 190-01336-00_0A Printed in Taiwan
nüvi® 30/40/50 owner's manual August 2011 190-01336-00_0A Printed in Taiwan
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... Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 14 Data Management 16 File Types 16 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 Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time Settings 19 Language Settings 19 Map Settings... in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25 i
... Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 14 Data Management 16 File Types 16 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 Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time Settings 19 Language Settings 19 Map Settings... in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25 i
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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. Notice Before mounting the device, see the ...
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. Notice Before mounting the device, see the ...
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... 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. 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... vehicle. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more.
... 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. 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... vehicle. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more.
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...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. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for your device is available on -screen instructions. A list of acquiring satellites while driving, your computer. ...; If you want. 4 Save the file to your device could be eligible for terms and conditions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3...
...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. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for your device is available on -screen instructions. A list of acquiring satellites while driving, your computer. ...; If you want. 4 Save the file to your device could be eligible for terms and conditions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3...
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... about features on the device. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. Current time. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. GPS signal status. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 4 2 Select an option: • Select or . • Select the...
... about features on the device. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. Current time. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. GPS signal status. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 4 2 Select an option: • Select or . • Select the...
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... address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10) nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 5
... address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10) nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 5
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... Location By default, your current location. Searching Within a Category To narrow your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point. 6 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your search results, you can find a location near another city or location. 1 Select Where To? > Near...
... Location By default, your current location. Searching Within a Category To narrow your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point. 6 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your search results, you can find a location near another city or location. 1 Select Where To? > Near...
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... keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10). nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the Name 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Enter a business name or...
... keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10). nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the Name 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Enter a business name or...
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Finding an Address NOTE: The order of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recently Found > Clear. 8 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 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, change the ...
Finding an Address NOTE: The order of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recently Found > Clear. 8 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 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, change the ...
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... save the location to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of the map. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9 This method can find a location using , and select OK. 3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate...
... save the location to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of the map. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9 This method can find a location using , and select OK. 3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate...
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... is also stored in Favorites. An information balloon appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK. 10 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Your home location is saved in Favorites. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator...
... is also stored in Favorites. An information balloon appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK. 10 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Your home location is saved in Favorites. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator...
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.... 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. Adding a Category You can add custom categories to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. Editing Favorites 1 Select...
.... 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. Adding a Category You can add custom categories to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. Editing Favorites 1 Select...
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... you travel, the device guides you to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. A checkered flag marks your destination. 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 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Delete > Yes. 12 Map...
... you travel, the device guides you to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. A checkered flag marks your destination. 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 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Delete > Yes. 12 Map...
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Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you , such as construction zones. NOTE: If the route you travel on major roadways. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 13 An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a ...
Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you , such as construction zones. NOTE: If the route you travel on major roadways. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 13 An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a ...
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... Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to reset the maximum speed. 3 Select OK. 14 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual page to tell emergency personnel your trip. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I?
... Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to reset the maximum speed. 3 Select OK. 14 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual page to tell emergency personnel your trip. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I?
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 15 From the map, select . 2 Select a turn , lane change, or other maneuver appears in which you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for ...
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 15 From the map, select . 2 Select a turn , lane change, or other maneuver appears in which you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for ...
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... following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 24) • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24) 16 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Viewing an Upcoming Junction While navigating an automobile route, you approach a junction in a route, the image of that junction appears briefly...
... following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 24) • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24) 16 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Viewing an Upcoming Junction While navigating an automobile route, you approach a junction in a route, the image of that junction appears briefly...
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Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). See your operating system Help file to learn how to map the drives. 2 On your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the ... the slot on the memory card. The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the device. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in Windows and as maps, images, geocaches, routes...
Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). See your operating system Help file to learn how to map the drives. 2 On your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the ... the slot on the memory card. The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the device. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in Windows and as maps, images, geocaches, routes...
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... the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on your computer. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it . You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Your...
... the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on your computer. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it . You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Your...