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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2
... should become distracted by the device while driving, and always be fully aware of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the... sun in an unattended vehicle. Do not place the device in a safe manner. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement.
Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
... operation. However, there is prohibitively expensive. To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin device in a location that obstruct the driver's vision. Where required, other states have...the windshield. In some inaccurate or incomplete data.
Always mount your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.
Garmin does not
assume any responsibility for your windshield, check the ...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4
...not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any user... Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to the customer for parts or labor, provided that may not cause interference...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... be viewed and to notify any person or organization of this document is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. Mac® is subject to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a registered trademarks of Garmin. or its subsidiaries
All rights reserved. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...14
Data Management 16 File Types 16 About Memory Cards 17 Transferring Files from Your Computer 17
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Deleting Files 18
Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19... 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
... the USB port ➋ on the device.
2 Press the suction cup ➌ to windshield mounting.
To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
Owner's Manual - Page 6
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your device, check for software and map updates,... into place. 7 Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on -screen instructions.
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Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on the device.
...
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...in several languages appears.
3 Click Download next to the manual you register the device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of the product manuals in
a safe place.
Updating the Software 1 Open ...could be eligible for one free map update. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 Go to your device is available on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... using the device. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Battery status. Searching Help Topics Select > Search.
Hold the Power key for ...Mute check box. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. GPS signal status. Current time.
Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... view more information for the type of the map. Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select Format, select the correct
coordinate format for... Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
9 Using the Location Map
The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK.
Favorites
You can use the GPS simulator to 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 ... for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK.
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Owner's Manual - Page 16
... marks your destination. As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with a magenta line.
Garmin will not be recovered. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. ...the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The route is for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
.... NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. File Types
The device supports the following file types:
• Maps and... from MapSource® (page 24)
• GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24)
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When you can store files, such as JPEG image files, on...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints,... your system tray.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to map the drives.
...an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning).
Installing a Memory Card The ...Garmin or memory card drive or
volume.
6 Select Edit > Paste. Your device and memory card appear as mounted volumes on Mac...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... 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. You need
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Your device memory contains...-sets the keyboard layout.
• Safe Mode- System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard.
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...entered data or map data, such as street names.
• Keyboard-sets the language for your keyboard. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to enable or disable that map.
NOTE: Changing the text language does ...> Proximity Points.
• Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24).
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Owner's Manual - Page 26
...8226; Do not leave your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when
not in use. ... the volume (page 4). 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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Any items that you have saved are restored.
Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...not responsible for availability. The data is updated at any questions about this product.
• Go to www.garmin.com/support.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200.
• In the UK, call...870.8501241.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Contacting Garmin Product Support
You can warn you if you purchase has an expiration date.
Check http://my.garmin.com for the accuracy of, or the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
seem accurate. Also, you should see one or two new removable disk
mode? nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
25 The suction cup will not stay on my windshield.
• Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. ...charge cycle). If the
device is placed in direct sunlight or in USB mass storage computer is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
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