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Question posted by foe1120 on October 3rd, 2012

My Nuvi 255w System Software Is Missing How Do I Replace The Software

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Declaration of Conformity - Page 1

... (Europe) Ltd Date: 30th April 2008 Radio Disturbance Characteristics EN 60950-1:2001+A11:2004 Safety of Equipment: Model Number(s): Information Technology Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) NUVI 2X5 W The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22) Information Technology Equipment - Generic Immunity...
ecoRoute Supplement - Page 8

..., UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00955-03 Rev. A For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 2

... before attempting such operations. death or serious injury. • The device is not a replacement for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not become detached. Minimize the amount of time... airbag field of deployment. • The windshield mount may present a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the ...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 3

...fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must check... in a residential installation. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. To purchase a replacement battery, see www.garmin.com/fm-notice. Where required, other states have enacted...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4

...INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with... accordance with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of the ..., provided that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. and can be THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 1

... not mount in all circumstances. Do not place the mount where it out of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the ... collision resulting in death or serious injury. Minimize the amount of vision the vehicle is not a replacement for more information. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations. •...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

...Garmin device in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. You must accept any interference received, including Operation is subject to remove the battery. • Keep the battery away ... of the following two conditions: (1) this device may be used. To purchase a replacement battery, see www.garmin.com/fm-notice. Declaration of FM transmitters is currently illegal in...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

.... Within this device under its sole option, repair or replace any purpose requiring precise measurement of Garmin. In addition, ... to correct the interference by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced...8226; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment ...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

... A separate warranty may be returned to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of purchase for shipping instructions...this warranty is provided by international distributors for warranty coverage. Garmin will not replace missing components from the original retailer is required as the proof of the purchase ...
Owner's Manual - Page 1

nüvi® 205 and 205W series owner's manual for use with these nüvi models: 205, 205W, 215, 215W, 255, 255W, 265, 265W, 275, and 285W
Owner's Manual - Page 6

...;vi 41 Calibrating the Screen........41 Resetting Your nüvi 42 Updating the Software........42 Clearing User Data 42 Battery Information 43 Charging Your nüvi 43 ...45 Additional Maps 45 About GPS Satellite Signals 45 Extras and Optional Accessories 46 Garmin Travel Guide...........47 Specifications 48 Declaration of Conformity...50 Software License Agreement 50 Troubleshooting ...
Owner's Manual - Page 39

... the button under the setting name to Kilometers or Miles. About-display the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, and the audio version number. Customizing the nü...you will be navigating to save battery power. Touch Tools > Settings. GPS Simulator-turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and to optimize routes: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 48

... the touch screen for 8 seconds. Resetting Your nüvi Depending on the bottom of the nüvi screen while turning on -screen instructions. Updating the Software 1. After confirming that you want to clear all userentered information. 1. Keep your nüvi by pushing the RESET button on your nüvi model, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 50

... mounting disk to mount your unit to the right or left. Flip the lever down (toward you. Remove the fuse (glass and silver cylinder), and replace it is placed in that the silver tip is installed. 1. To remove the suction cup mount from the windshield, flip the lever toward you are...
Owner's Manual - Page 54

bright QVGA TFT landscape display; Battery life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times*: Warm: Appendix Specifications nüvi 205 Series Physical size: W × H ×D: 3.86 × 2.93 × .768 in. (98 × ...
Owner's Manual - Page 55

... using an optional accessory Usage: 5 W max. Data stored indefinitely. bright WQVGA TFT landscape display; Battery life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times*: Warm: Appendix nüvi 205W Series Physical size: W × H × D: 4.76 × 2.93 × .768 in. (120...
Owner's Manual - Page 56

... compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to use the software embedded in this nüvi product is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and 50 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner...
Owner's Manual - Page 62

... lock 5 screen shots 34 SD card 1 search area 8 security location 41 settings 36 settings 33-38 restoring 39 setting your location 10 simulating a route 33 software license agreement 50 updating 42 version 33 specifications 205 series 48 205W series 49 speed limit icon 12 speed score 24 storing the nüvi...
Owner's Manual - Page 63

turn list 13 U unit converter 27 unit ID 33 updating maps 45 software 41 usage mode 33 USB 52 eject 20 mass-storage mode 19 user data, delete 42 Where Am I? 21 Where to? 6 world clock 26 Z zoom 10 V vehicle icon 36 vehicle profile 24 via point, adding 5 voice dial 18 voice language 35 voice mail 16 W walking route 11, 33 WebUpdater 42 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Index 57
Owner's Manual - Page 64

For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008-2009 Garmin ...

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