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How To Get Canada Maps On Garmin Nuvi 40lm
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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2
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• 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 device exposed...direct sunlight, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers.
See www.garmin.com/prop65 for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from 32°F...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
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... using the suction cup mount on the windshield. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin, declares that obstruct the driver's vision. Additional... and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Always mount your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.
Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances.
To view the...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4
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...to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Operation...an authorized Garmin service center. Garmin retains the exclusive right to be determined by one year from the date of map data in normal use. This device complies with Industry Canada Standard ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
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... any revision hereto is subject to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the content without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Garmin. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be used without obligation to download a single...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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...Device 18 System Settings 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 Your Device 21 ... the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... sunlight. Getting Started
‹ WARNING S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for updates.
• Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3). Notice Before mounting the device, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to vehicle power (page 1). 2 Mount...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
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... 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...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.
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to acquire satellite signals....
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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... 1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow the on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals.
nüMaps Guarantee™ If you register the device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of the product manuals in
a safe place....languages appears.
3 Click Download next to the manual you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update.
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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... location (page 6) • By spelling the name (page 7) • By address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10)
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
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... route, select
Where To?. 2 Search for the location (page 6). 3 Select Go!. 4 Select Add as restaurants, hotels, and auto services.
About Points of Interest
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point.
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Owner's Manual - Page 11
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... Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more.
Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Deleting Your Home Location 1. Location Searches
You can search for the location you can set your...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
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...the last 50 locations you have found. Viewing a 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 ...for the location. 4 Select the information balloon. 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,...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
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... can quickly find them and create routes 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. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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Finding Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a saved location. Adding a Category You can add custom categories to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. NOTE: Categories appear in the Favorites menu after you have saved...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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...'s responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. Garmin will not be recovered. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select the Favorite....notice The speed limit icon feature is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at all applicable traffic laws and signs.
As you travel, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
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... Types
The device supports the following file types:
• Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 24)
• GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24)
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From the map, select to view the junction, if available. NOTE: The device...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
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... Computer
1 Connect the device to your system tray.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to map the drives.
2 On your computer, open the file 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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...If you do not delete it . 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 ...
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System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. Customizing the Device
1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
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... Layout-changes the amount of data visible on the map.
• Info-view the maps and the version of detail shown on your keyboard. 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-notifies you when you...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
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... that you can warn you if you have access to the most up to -date information. About nüMaps Lifetime
For a one-time payment, you purchase has an expiration date. Check http://my.garmin.com for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. Your nü...
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