Garmin nuvi 40LM Support Question
Garmin nuvi 40LM Support Question
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Question posted by Ronellehill on June 5th, 2014
How Do I Insert Memory Card For Garmin Nuvi 40lm To Update Maps?
Can't update the Nuvi 40LM without more memory. Don't see a slot for a memory card. Please advise.
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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on June 27th, 2014 9:06 PM
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Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. 2 Press it in until it clicks. 2 3 4 5 6 Transferring Files from Your Computer NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives. See your operating system help file to learn how to map the drives. On your computer, open the file browser. Select the file. Select Edit > Copy. Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the memory card. 1 Connect the device to your computer (page 2). Your device and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • • For Windows computers, double-click the eject icon in your system tray. For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the Trash .
Related Garmin nuvi 40LM Manual Pages
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2
...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... in all circumstances. This notice is not a replacement for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
... a replacement battery, see your device, this device must accept any state or local law or ordinance relating to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of Conformity, go to provide reasonable protection against placing objects on the windshield in a residential installation.
To view the full Declaration of...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4
...devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Operation is on a different circuit from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any country. ... Garmin service center. This warranty does
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not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as to the accuracy or completeness of map data...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... electronic storage medium to be viewed and to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this document is strictly prohibited. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd.
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...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... 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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‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
Notice Before mounting the device, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for updates.
• Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3). To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight. Charge your device as you drive before using it out of personal injury or product...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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nüvi...Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. ➌
➎➋
➍
➊➏
5 Fit the bottom ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... days of the product manuals in
a safe place. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions.
nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for your device is available on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. nü...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... 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)
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... Interest by Category 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Go!. 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
... Interest > Spell
Name. 2 Enter a business name or a type of business.
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.
For example, you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > Go Home. 2 Select Enter My Address...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... last 50 locations you have found.
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... Select the information balloon.
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 the state,...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
...the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!.
Using the Location Map
The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates.
menu.
➌
➊
➋... Select the information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of the map. Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...'s responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. As you travel, the device guides you to follow all times. 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... a memory card slot for additional data storage. 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.
When you can store files, such as JPEG image files, on major roadways. File Types
The device supports the following file types:
• Maps...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... to store files such as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Insert a memory card into the slot on the memory card. Your device and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in 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. Disconnecting the USB Cable...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power...setting to change 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...You need
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Your device memory contains important system files that require significant operator attention and could become a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... on your location. Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you update the system software or purchase additional map data.
Select Automatic to take a picture of the device screen.
Display Settings
Select Settings > Display. • Color Mode-sets a light background (Day...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... not change the icon used to display your position on the map. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to enable or disable that map.
Map Settings
Select Settings > Map.
• Map Detail-adjusts the amount of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.
• Keyboard-sets the language for...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... any questions about this product.
• Go to four map updates each year for the life of safety cameras.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps. Safety Cameras
‹ Caution Garmin is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or...
