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Question posted by rebeccachristi on December 15th, 2012

After The Device Is Turned On, When I Tried To Enter An Address, There Is A Mess

after the device is turned on, when I tried to enter an address, there is a message, "Map data is not available." How should I fix it? I have a garmin nuvi 50lm

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Mounting the Device 1 About myDashboard 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 16 About Memory Cards 17 Transferring Files from Your Computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... settings or view additional information. The status bar icons display information about using the device. GPS signal status. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2... at the top of the main menu. Turning Off the Device 1 Tap the Power key ➊. ➊ 2 Select Power Off. Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

... • Select Mode to select the keyboard language mode. • Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks. Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings...8226; 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) nü...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

...Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your current location. Adding a Stop to your device contain points of interest, such... as a Via Point. 6 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual You can search within some categories. 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select Spell. 5 Enter...
Owner's Manual - Page 11

... of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Enter a business name or a type of business. Deleting Your Home Location 1. Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more.
Owner's Manual - Page 12

... the information balloon. Clearing the List 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, the country, or the province. 3 Select an option: • Select Spell City, enter the city, and select Done. • Select Search All to find the location...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

...-turn route to this location. • Select ➎ to return to the previous page. • Select ➏ to view more information for the type of the map. This method can find a location using , and select OK. 3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

... location is saved 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 select Done. 4 Select OK. An information balloon appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

... is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. 1 While navigating a route, select to return to the location. The route will be calculated as a straight line to the main menu. 2 Select Detour. Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of data to avoid obstacles ahead of you, such...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

From the map, select the Speed field. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer. • Select Reset Max. ...Trip Information 1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option: • Select Reset Trip Data to view information about your current location. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20

... earlier. File 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) 16 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual From the map, select to view the junction, if available. When you can store files...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

... electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). About Memory Cards You can be used to store files such as mounted volumes on Mac computers. In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can purchase memory cards from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to your computer (page 2). Disconnecting the...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

...Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Your device memory contains important system files that require ... • 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. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23

... the time on -screen text to take a picture of the device screen. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a ...information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device storage. Decreasing the brightness can save battery power. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24

... hides the log of your travels. • Map Data Layout-changes the amount of data visible on the map. • Info-view the maps and the version of each map loaded on the map. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to enable or disable that map. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

... are erased. 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 direct sunlight. • Decrease the volume (page 4). Any items that you have saved are restored. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when not...
Owner's Manual - Page 27

nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to the right or left. 2 Apply pressure until the socket on the ...Power Cable notice When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the cradle. 2 Tilt the device forward. Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 28

... Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps. Each region that you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you purchase has an expiration date. Safety camera information is not responsible for availability. For these locations, the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of your device. Check http://my.garmin.com for...
Owner's Manual - Page 29

...• Verify the vehicle is turned on the device screen. If the device is supplying power to fully discharge,...GPS Simulator > Off. seem accurate. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to the power outlet. • Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between charges, turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 30

... Help file to learn of drives. I cannot see any new If you have several network drives mapped on and goes into your device drives. The device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub. The device automatically turns on your computer, Windows can have trouble removable drives in my list assigning drive letters to...

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