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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2
...internal 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 .... Do not place the mount where it does not obstruct the driver's view of the See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not place the device in a safe manner....
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
... Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warning: • Do not remove or attempt to www .garmin.com/compliance. Many other states have enacted restrictions against harmful interference in a residential installation...not use a sharp object to part 15 of the road.
Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin, declares that does not obstruct the driver's view of the FCC rules.
This equipment...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4
...that may not cause interference, and (2) this device under Part 15 regulations. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is subject to the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
...should only 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 help. Industry...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
...be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any person or organization of Garmin.
Information in the United States and/or other countries. or its products and to make... changes in the USA and other countries. Windows® is a registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. 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
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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
... ➌ to the windshield. 3 While pressing, flip the lever ➍ back toward the
windshield.
4 Snap the mount ➎ onto the suction cup.
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Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
Notice Before mounting the device, see the Important Safety and Product...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on -screen instructions.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. ➌
➎...7 Plug 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 the device.
➋ ➊
2 Connect the other end of the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... in
a safe place. Registering the Device 1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow the on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2...the on -screen instructions.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update.
Updating...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... icons display information about using the device. Current time.
Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... 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
5 Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... 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 ...Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to them. Your home location is saved in Favorites.
An information balloon appears for the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...travel, the device guides you to the destination with a magenta line. A checkered flag marks your destination.
Garmin will not be recovered. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3...with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at all times. 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
... 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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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Viewing an Upcoming Junction
While navigating an automobile route, you approach a junction in a route, the image of that...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... . Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning).
Your device and memory card appear as maps, images..., geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Insert a memory card into the slot on the memory card.
nüvi 30/40...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
....
• Safe Mode- 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 Press the Delete key on your computer. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file, do...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... the maps and the version of each map loaded on the map. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps.
Proximity Points Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Points.
• Alerts-notifies you when you... approach custom safety cameras (page 24).
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Download additional vehicle icons at the top.
◦◦ 3D-displays the map ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...All original settings are erased. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by ... left on the lower-right corner of the
device screen. 3 Keep your device at http://my.garmin.com. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when
not in the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... (913) 397.8200.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Safety Cameras
‹ Caution Garmin is available in some locations. For these locations, the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of using, a custom POI or safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...a device connected to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to a
is ... If the
device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
drives listed in My Computer.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot ...
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