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Question posted by Lilmopeep on May 6th, 2012

Blank Screen Says 'press Dot'

I updated maps and now I have a blank screen that says "press dot" and the dot just moves around  

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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

... of the device controls while driving. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change...Warning This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

... mount the Garmin device in compliance with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and .../battery in accordance with the correct replacement battery. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of the device is present on their windshields while operating motor...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

...(iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts of map data in normal use. Garmin retains the exclusive right to be free from defects in materials or ...occur in contravention of the laws of Garmin. interference will be made by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any interference, including...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

...Garmin. or its products and to make changes in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. or its subsidiaries All rights.... Information in this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other Garmin ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

... 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 ... 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time Settings 19 Language Settings 19 Map Settings 20 Proximity Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings 21 Appendix 21 Caring for ...
Owner's Manual - Page 5

...and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to the windshield. 3 While pressing, flip the lever ➍ back toward the windshield. 4 Snap the mount ...2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3). To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight. nüvi 30/40/50 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

...10122; 2 Connect the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in 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. About myDashboard ...may require an open view of the sky to the mini-USB port ➋ on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 7

...://my.garmin.com within 90 days of the product manuals in a safe place. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for one free map update. Go to your device is available on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... 4 2 Select an option: • Select or . • Select the Mute check box. GPS signal status. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Resetting the Device You can select some icons ... bar is located at the top of the main menu. Current time. Battery status. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . Hold the Power key for 10...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

...Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks. Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). ...space. • Select to change the character case. • Select and to move the cursor. • Select to delete a character. • Select and hold...Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10) nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

... 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 Done. About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Go!. Searching Within a Category To narrow your current...
Owner's Manual - Page 11

... You can enter "Starbucks" or "Coffee." 3 Select Done. 4 Select a location. 7 Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes. For example, you return to most often. 1 Select Where...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

... Recently Found. Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 If necessary, change...All to find the location. 3 Select the location. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 1 Select Where To? > Browse Map. 2 Drag the map to search all cities in the state or province. 4 Enter the address number, and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

... the location to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to view different parts of map you select a location from the Where To? Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when ...the previous page. • Select ➏ 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

Saving Your Location 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 area on the Map 1 From the location map, select the information balloon. 2 Select the route information box. The location is also stored in Favorites. Favorites You can save locations...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

...Manual Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not delete it . 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not...Layout-sets the keyboard layout. • Safe Mode- System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. disables all functions that should not be deleted. 1 Open...
Owner's Manual - Page 23

.... • Route Preference-select a preference for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on-screen text to the selected language. 19 Time Settings Select Settings > Time. • Time Format-select ... to avoid on your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you update the system software or purchase additional map data. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual • Brightness-...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

...'s Manual Avoiding Theft • Remove the device and mount from extreme temperatures. • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device in direct sunlight. • Decrease the ...glove compartment. • Register your finger pressed until the pop-up window appears. 4 Select Yes to the cloth. 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth. All original settings are ...
Owner's Manual - Page 27

nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the top of the vehicle adapter. 1 Unscrew the end piece. Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable notice When ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29

If the device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot...8226; Make sure your device is in My Computer. The suction cup will not stay on the device screen. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's...

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