Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by kstesuperd on February 15th, 2014
Does The Garmin Nuvi50 Tell You When You Have Taken Wrong Turn?
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
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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 ... the Device, Cradle, 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 6
When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register 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 Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. Go to the manual you register the device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of the product manuals in
a safe place.
Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... Power key for 10 seconds.
Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information.
GPS signal status. Changing the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Select... Select an option:
• Select
or
.
• Select the Mute check box.
Battery status.
Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off. Status Bar...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... necessary, select 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... top of the map. As you travel, the device guides you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. 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 18
... select the Speed field.
This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max. Resetting Trip Information
1 From the ... Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option:
• Select Reset Trip Data to tell emergency personnel your location.
page to view information about your current location. Viewing Current Location Information...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
....
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
15 The details for your entire route and the distance between turns.
1 Select the text bar on major roadways. The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and the lane in the upper-left corner of the map.
From the map, select .
2 Select...
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
...waypoints, and custom POIs.
Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning).
The file appears in the list of files in 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. In addition to map and data...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...-stops the device from your keyboard. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a... Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... position on the map. Select a map to enable or disable that map. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to www.garmin.com/maps.
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... all user data.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when
not...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... the metal tip in the end piece. 5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power
cable. Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
1 Unscrew the end piece. TIP: You may need to the right...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... the locations of hundreds of using, a custom POI or safety camera database.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin.com/support.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200.
• In the UK, call...camera information is updated at any questions about this product.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
The data is available in some locations. For more information on nüMaps Lifetime...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... from tall buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for very long. If the
device is turned on my windshield.
• Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. • ...I know my device When your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My device is out of a device connected to the power...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
...but it will not go into mass storage mode.
1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. 2 Turn off the device. 3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into USB mass ...is connected to learn
of drives. The device is connected to your device drives.
The device automatically turns on your device. I cannot see any new
If you have several network drives mapped on and goes...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Garmin (Europe) Ltd. A
Printed in Taiwan 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
...
registered in Taiwan New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
© 2011 Garmin Ltd. www.garmin.com
913-397-8200 1-800-800-1020 0808 2380000 +44 (0) 870.... 46 7744 52020
www.garmin.com/support
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,...
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