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Owner's Manual - Page 2
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... manual may not be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Information in any revision hereto is subject to make changes in the...are trademarks of such changes or improvements.
Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Mac® is a registered trademarks...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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...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 16 About Memory Cards 17 ... 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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... of the vehicle power cable into place. 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-screen instructions.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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... Manuals. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you register the device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of the product manuals in
a safe place. Downloading the ...in several languages appears.
3 Click Download next to the manual you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click ...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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... Select an option.
• Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number.
• Select to add a space. • Select to change the character case. • Select and to move the cursor. • Select... (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10)
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
5 Finding Locations
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
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... 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.
Searching Within a Category
To narrow your search results, you can find a location near another city or location. 1 Select Where...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
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... or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10). Deleting Your Home Location 1. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon.
Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes.
For example, you return...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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• Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites.
• Select the information balloon ➋ to view different parts of map you select a location from the Where To? Using the Location Map
The location ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
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... for the location. 5 Select Set Location. 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 select Done. 4 Select OK.
Saving Your Location to set a simulated location. 1 Select ...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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• To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites. Adding a Category You can add custom categories to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. NOTE: Categories appear in the Favorites menu after you have saved more than 12 Favorites. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 Select the Favorite. 3 Select the information balloon. 4 Select Edit > Change Categories...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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... recalculates the route and provides new directions.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual A checkered flag marks your destination.
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 speed limit...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
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... Types
The device supports 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 The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. NOTE: The device...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
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...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. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's ...memory or data cards.
Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning).
See your operating system Help file to learn how to map the ...
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 24
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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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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.
All original settings are erased. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 28
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.... For more information on nüMaps Lifetime and complete terms and conditions, go to http://buy.garmin.com. Safety camera information is not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, ... you always have any time.
Each region that you are driving too fast. Check http://my.garmin.com for availability. About nüMaps Lifetime
For a one-time payment, you can receive up...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
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... for several minutes. seem accurate. satellite signals
• Make sure your device is in USB mass storage computer is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. The suction cup will not stay on the device screen.
Owner's Manual - Page 32
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... Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK
Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
www.garmin.com
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Part Number 190-01336-00 Rev. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
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Quick Start Manual - Page 4
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... No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist. New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
© 2011 Garmin Ltd.
or its subsidiaries
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and nüvi® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries,
registered in Taiwan www.garmin.com
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