Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by stazzyvs on November 15th, 2013
Why Does My Garmin Nuvi 50lm Take Routes With Traffic Lights
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... grants permission to download a single copy of this manual may not be viewed and to change without the express permission of Apple Computer, Inc. Garmin reserves the right to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...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 17
nüvi...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
... 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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5 Fit the bottom ➏ of...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... be eligible for terms and conditions. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. Registering the Device 1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions.
Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... device. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. The status bar icons display information about using the device.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
GPS signal status. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information.
Current time. Battery status. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume.
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2 Select an option:
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
.... 4 Select Spell.
5 Enter all or part of the name. 6 Select Done. Searching Near Another Location 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.
Finding a Point of Interest by...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... Format, select the correct
coordinate format for the location.
• Select ➌ to zoom in and out.
• Select ➍ to create a turn-by-turn route to this location.
• Select ➎ to return to the previous page.
• Select ➏ to view different parts of map you select a location from...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
.... 4 Select an area on the Map 1 From the location map, select the information
balloon. 2 Select the route information box. 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
... signs and to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. The route is for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. A checkered flag marks your destination. If you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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 display. 3 Select OK. NOTE: If the route you , such as construction zones.
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The route will be calculated as you travel on major roadways. Navigating Off Road You...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
...available.
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15 Viewing the Next Turn
While navigating an automobile route, a preview of the map.
The details for the turn . From the map, select .
2 Select...Show Map. Viewing a List of Turns
When you are navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.
1 Select the text bar on major ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... a junction in a route, the image of that junction appears briefly, if available.
From the map, select to view the junction, if available.
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...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Your device and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in Windows and as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and... 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 Manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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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... about several other software features. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it .
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...picture of the device screen.
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 ...Auto). • Screenshot-allows you to have the device set the time on your routes. Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the screen. this information when you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
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
... residue left on the lower-right corner of the
device screen. 3 Keep your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...safety camera and can warn you if you purchase has an expiration date. Contacting Garmin Product Support
You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have access to the most up to four map updates... each year for the life of safety cameras.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin.com/support.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200.
• In the UK, call ...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
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Printed in Taiwan 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...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
.... May 2011
190-01336-01_0A
Printed in the USA and other countries. or its subsidiaries,
registered in Taiwan www.garmin.com
913-397-8200 1-800-800-1020 0808 2380000 +44 (0) 870.8501241 1-866-429-9296
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