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... 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 20... 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
... 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 20... 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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... the windshield. 3 While pressing, flip the lever ➍ back toward the windshield. 4 Snap the mount ➎ onto the suction cup. 1 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Mounting the Device ‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Getting Started ‹ WARNING S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the...
... the windshield. 3 While pressing, flip the lever ➍ back toward the windshield. 4 Snap the mount ➎ onto the suction cup. 1 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Mounting the Device ‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Getting Started ‹ WARNING S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the...
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...to the mini-USB port ➋ on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into a power... your vehicle. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. ➌ ...USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of the ...
...to the mini-USB port ➋ on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into a power... your vehicle. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. ➌ ...USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of the ...
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... 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 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. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to your computer. Go...
... 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 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. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to your computer. Go...
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... . • Select the Mute check box. Current time. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. GPS signal status. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features on the device. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at...
... . • Select the Mute check box. Current time. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. GPS signal status. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features on the device. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at...
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... 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
... 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. About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point. 6 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Searching Near Another Location By default, your device finds locations closest to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select Where To?. 2 Search for the location...
... location. About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point. 6 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Searching Near Another Location By default, your device finds locations closest to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select Where To?. 2 Search for the location...
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..., and more. Deleting Your Home Location 1. Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes. 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 a type...
..., and more. Deleting Your Home Location 1. Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes. 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 a type...
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... the street. 7 If necessary, select the address. Clearing the List of Recently Found Places 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.
... the street. 7 If necessary, select the address. Clearing the List of Recently Found Places 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.
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... new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9
... new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9
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... 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 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. 4 Select an...
... 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 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. 4 Select an...
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.... • To assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories. • To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites. 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. NOTE: Categories appear...
.... • To assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories. • To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites. 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. NOTE: Categories appear...
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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 Pages ... a magenta line. A checkered flag marks your destination. The route is for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Favorites NOTE: Deleted Favorites cannot be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may receive for information only and does not replace...
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 Pages ... a magenta line. A checkered flag marks your destination. The route is for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Favorites NOTE: Deleted Favorites cannot be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may receive for information only and does not replace...
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... not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK. Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 13 Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you travel on major roadways. NOTE: If the route you , such as construction zones. Changing the Map Data Field...
... not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK. Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 13 Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you travel on major roadways. NOTE: If the route you , such as construction zones. Changing the Map Data Field...
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... 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 Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option: • Select Reset Trip Data to tell emergency personnel your current...
... 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 Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option: • Select Reset Trip Data to tell emergency personnel your current...
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... text bar on the top of the map. The details for the turn . Viewing the Entire Route on major roadways. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 15 Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you should be traveling, if available. From the map, select . 2 Select a turn appear. Viewing the...
... text bar on the top of the map. The details for the turn . Viewing the Entire Route on major roadways. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 15 Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you should be traveling, if available. From the map, select . 2 Select a turn appear. Viewing the...
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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...
... 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...
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... and as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Your device and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in your system tray. • For Mac computers...browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. Insert a memory card into the slot on the memory card. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 About Memory Cards You can be used to store files such as...
... and as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Your device and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in your system tray. • For Mac computers...browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. Insert a memory card into the slot on the memory card. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 About Memory Cards You can be used to store files such as...
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... the Device 1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it .... System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. 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 your computer. Deleting Files NOTICE ...
... the Device 1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it .... System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. 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 your computer. Deleting Files NOTICE ...