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How To Create Route On Garmin 40lm
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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2
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...lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the device...a safe manner. Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest an unsafe or illegal maneuver or would place the vehicle in all circumstances.
See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and ...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
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... of any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to www .garmin.com/compliance. Using another battery presents a risk of governmental and private data sources...in specific locations on the windshield in accordance with the essential requirements and other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be incurred as a result of Conformity, ...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4
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... following two conditions: (1) this device must not be made by one year from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for parts or ...with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
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...strictly prohibited. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are trademarks of this manual may not... be viewed and to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd.
Garmin reserves the right to print one copy of this manual or of any revision ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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...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 Transferring Files from Your Computer 17
nüvi...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 6
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... end of the USB cable to the USB port on -screen instructions.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your computer.
3 Go to register your vehicle. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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... Now. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions.
nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions. Go to your device is available on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3
A list of acquiring satellites...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
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... name. 6 Select Done.
Searching Within a Category
To narrow your current location. 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 (page 6). 3 Select Go!. 4 Select Add as restaurants, hotels, and auto services.
Adding a Stop to your search...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
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... necessary, select Format, select the correct
coordinate format for the location.
• Select ➌ to zoom in and out.
• Select ➍ to create a turn-by-turn route to this location.
• Select ➎ to return to the previous page.
• Select ➏ to view more information for the type of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
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... If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Your home location is saved in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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... line. 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.
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Map Pages
Following an Automobile Route
notice The...voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at all times. The route is for information only and does not replace the driver's responsibility to abide ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
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Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of you can create straight-line routes that do not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK. Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you , such as construction zones. Navigating Off Road You can use detours to the location.
nü...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
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... of the next turn, lane change, or other maneuver appears in which you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.
1 Select the text bar on the top of the map. 2 Select Show Map.
From the map, select .
2 Select a turn appear. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
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... and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 24)
• GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24)
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
The device has a ...the junctions on your device. Viewing an Upcoming Junction
While navigating an automobile route, you approach a junction in a route, the image of that junction appears briefly, if available. From the map, select ...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
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...file to learn how to your computer (page 2). Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning).
About Memory Cards
You can be used to the Trash .
NOTE: Some computers with multiple ... For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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...about several other software features. 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... computer. System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard.
2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
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... device screen.
Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the screen. Select Automatic to the
selected language.
19 Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for voice
prompts. • Text Language-sets all on-screen text to have the device set the time on your
nüvi...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
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... detail shown on the map. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to display your nüvi. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps.
Download additional vehicle icons at the top.
◦◦ 3D-displays the map in three dimensions (3D) in 2D with North at www...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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... Theft • Remove the device and mount from extreme
temperatures. • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
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... safety camera database.
About nüMaps Lifetime
For a one-time payment, you can receive up -to www.garmin.com/support.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200.
• In the UK, call 0808... you are driving too fast. Safety camera information is not responsible for availability.
Contacting Garmin Product Support
You can warn you if you purchase has an expiration date. The data...
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