Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by gercituda on November 3rd, 2013
How To Do A Factory Data Reset On A Garmin Nuvi 50lm
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on November 3rd, 2013 2:43 AM
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Greetings To perform a master reset on nuvi 30, 40, or 50 series devices:
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
Start with the device OFF and unplugged from power
Press and hold the lower right hand corner of the display portion of the touchscreen
Power on the device while continuing to hold the display
Remove your finger from the touchscreen when "Erase all user data?" appears
Touch Yes
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
The device will now reset. Follow the on-screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
Start with the device OFF and unplugged from power
Press and hold the lower right hand corner of the display portion of the touchscreen
Power on the device while continuing to hold the display
Remove your finger from the touchscreen when "Erase all user data?" appears
Touch Yes
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
The device will now reset. Follow the on-screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... such changes or improvements. Mac® is strictly prohibited. or its products and to make changes in this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this document is a registered trademarks of this and other countries. Except as expressly provided herein, no part...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...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 ... Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings 21
Appendix 21 Caring for Your Device 21 Erasing User Data 22 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle,...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... your vehicle.
Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view 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 vehicle power cable into
a power outlet in your device, check...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
...nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to the manual you register the device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of the product manuals in
a safe place. A list of acquiring satellites while driving, your computer.....
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1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals.
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...Volume.
4
2 Select an option:
• Select
or
.
• Select the Mute check box.
GPS signal status.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
Current time... Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Select
or
.
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The status bar icons display information about using the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
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1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 If necessary, change the state, the country, or the
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3 Select an option: • Select Spell City...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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Map Pages...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
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13
Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
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• Select Reset Max.
From the map, select the Speed field. TIP: If you need to tell ...to reset the information on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Resetting Trip Information
1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option:
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Owner's Manual - Page 20
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Owner's Manual - Page 21
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volume.
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Owner's Manual - Page 22
.../50 Owner's Manual System Settings
Select Settings > System.
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2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
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Owner's Manual - Page 24
...Map Settings
Select Settings > Map.
• Map Detail-adjusts the amount of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.
• Keyboard-sets the language for your keyboard. Download ... hides the log of your travels.
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Owner's Manual - Page 25
....
1 Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with water can restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory defaults. 1.
Cleaning the Touchscreen 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2 If necessary, use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... corner of the
device screen. 3 Keep your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep ...have saved are restored.
All original settings are erased.
3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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Owner's Manual - Page 28
...to-date information. Each region that you are driving too fast.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps. Safety camera information is not responsible for the accuracy of, or..., a custom POI or safety camera database.
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Owner's Manual - Page 29
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Also, you should see one or two new removable disk
mode?
My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
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Quick Start Manual - Page 4
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