Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by snTom on January 12th, 2014
How To Calibrate Display On Garmin Nuvi 50lm
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be used without the express prior written consent of such changes or improvements. Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Deleting Files 18
Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time Settings 19 Language Settings 19 Map Settings 20 Proximity Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings 21
Appendix ... 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 6
... device back until it snaps 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 the device.
➋ ➊
2 Connect the other end of the sky to register your vehicle. When the bars are green...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register...
3 Click Download next to the manual you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for your device is available on -screen instructions. A list of acquiring satellites ...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...Select to change settings or view additional information.
Changing the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Select
or
. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume.
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2 Select... the Mute check box. Current time.
Searching Help Topics Select > Search.
Battery status.
GPS signal status. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
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... stored in Favorites. 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
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
...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
Navigating Off Road You can use detours to display. 3 Select OK.
NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour...
Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop. Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you travel on major roadways. An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as construction zones.
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... Fuel to reset the maximum speed.
3 Select OK.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Map Pages
Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your current location.
From the map, select the vehicle icon. Resetting Trip Information
1 From the map, select the...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... 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 When you can store files, such as JPEG image files, on major roadways...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Insert a memory card into the slot on the memory card.
NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives...., 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. About Memory Cards
You can be ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...could become a distraction while driving.
• About-displays the nüvi software version number, the unit ID... to change it .
System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. You need
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nü... Manual
disables all functions that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume....
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... types you to take a picture of the device screen.
Language Settings
Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for your
nüvi. Display Settings
Select Settings > Display. • Color Mode-sets a light background (Day),
a dark background (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and the...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...30/40/50 Owner's Manual Download additional vehicle icons at the top.
◦◦ 3D-displays the map in three dimensions (3D) in Track Up.
• Vehicle-select Change to change...displays the map in 2D with North at www .garmingarage.com.
• Trip Log-shows or hides the log of your keyboard. Showing more detail can cause the map to display your nüvi. Select a map to www.garmin...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... extreme
temperatures. • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...to the most up to four map updates each year for availability. Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps. Your nüvi alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera... an existing subscription at least weekly, so you always have any time. Check http://my.garmin.com for the life of your device. Safety camera information is updated at any questions about this product.
...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... not stay on and is placed in direct sunlight or in My Computer.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to the power outlet. • Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business 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
August 2011
Part Number 190-01336-00 Rev. A
Printed in Taiwan...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
... +44 2380 662 915 00 35 1214 447 460
00 902 00 70 97
00 46 7744 52020
www.garmin.com/support
Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street,
Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Garmin (Europe) Ltd. May 2011
190-01336-01_0A
Printed in the USA and other countries. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park...
