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Do You Need To Charge Garmin 40lm Before Using

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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

...the amount of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, ...or may present a risk of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access... • When storing the device for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for an extended time, store within the following potentially hazardous...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

... correct replacement battery. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device uses frequency bands that may cause undesired operation. Garmin does not  assume any responsibility for your device, this device must accept any interference received, including interference that are designed to provide...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

...and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Repairs should only be used for one of the following two conditions...FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. This product does not contain any purpose requiring precise measurement of Garmin; Garmin makes no charge to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

... other countries. or its subsidiaries. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Apple Computer, Inc. Go to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may not be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

... 2 Turning Off the Device 4 Finding Locations 5 About Points of Interest 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 ... nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25 i
Owner's Manual - Page 5

To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight. Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power. 1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB port ➋ on the device. 2 Press the suction cup ➌ to extreme ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

... the 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 About myDashboard Use myDashboard to acquire satellite signals. ➌ ➎➋ ➍ ➊➏ 5 Fit the bottom ➏ of your...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

... instructions. 3 Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, 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. Go to your device is available on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... Select or . • Select the Mute check box. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at... the top of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about using the device. Battery status. Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

... to change the character case. • Select and to move the cursor. • Select to delete a character. • Select and hold and to scroll faster. Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu. • Select and to see more choices. • Select and hold to...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

...in Favorites. 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. ...Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

... provides new directions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual A checkered flag marks your destination. The route is for failing 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. 4 Select the information balloon. 5 Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

... field. Map Pages Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your current location. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? TIP: If you need to tell emergency personnel your trip.
Owner's Manual - Page 21

... 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. See your operating system Help file to learn... 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 your computer (page 2). In addition to map...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

...setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Files ...all functions that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. ...from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not know the purpose of measure used for distances. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24

NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to display your position on the map. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Download additional vehicle icons at www .garmingarage.com. • Trip Log-shows or hides the log of your travels. • Map Data Layout-...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

.... • 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 the glove compartment. • Register your device in use. • Remove the residue left on the lower-right corner of the device screen. 3 Keep your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 27

... the proper position. Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the mount. TIP: You may need to use a coin to the right or left. 2 Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle releases the ball on the top of the cradle...replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the vehicle adapter. 1 Unscrew the end piece. If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you . 23
Owner's Manual - Page 28

... data is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. For more information on nüMaps Lifetime and complete terms and conditions, go to http://buy.garmin.com. You can warn you if you are driving too...
Owner's Manual - Page 29

... device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 25 The device does not charge in my vehicle. • Check the fuse in the vehicle... device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it (without interrupting the charge cycle). seem accurate. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and...

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