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Owner's Manual - Page 1

nüvi® 30/40/50 owner's manual August 2011 190-01336-00_0A Printed in Taiwan

Owner's Manual - Page 2

... supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other Garmin products. Windows® is strictly prohibited. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a registered trademarks of this manual or any purpose without notice...

Owner's Manual - Page 3

...File Types 16 About Memory Cards 17 Transferring Files from Your Computer 17 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Files 18 Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display... Your Device 21 Erasing User Data 22 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety ...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

... the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB port ➋ on the device. 2 Press the suction cup ➌ to windshield mounting. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Mounting ... guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 1 Connect the device to vehicle power (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for information...

Owner's Manual - Page 6

... myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. ➌ ...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 vehicle. ...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

... could be eligible for terms and conditions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. Go to your device is available on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. Registering the Device...

Owner's Manual - Page 8

GPS signal status. Battery status. nüvi 30/40/50 ... Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . ... time. Turning Off the Device 1 Tap the Power key ➊. ➊ 2 Select Power Off. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Searching Help Topics Select ...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

...• Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10) nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 5 Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). 1 Select Where To? > ...Select to delete a character. • Select and hold and to scroll faster. Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu. • Select and to see ...

Owner's Manual - Page 10

... a subcategory. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Go!. Finding a Point of Interest by Category 1 Select Where To? > Points of interest, such as a Via Point. 6 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. The location is also... map, select Save > OK. 10 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Saving Locations to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu, select ...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Favorites NOTE: Deleted Favorites cannot be responsible for any traffic...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 ...

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) 16 nüvi 30/40...

Owner's Manual - Page 21

...on the device. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • ...For Windows computers, click the eject icon in the device memory or on the memory card. nüvi 30/40/50...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

... 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...50 Owner's Manual Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of measure used for distances. • Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout. • Safe Mode- 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power...

Owner's Manual - Page 23

...road types 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. Time Settings Select ... to have the device set the time on -screen text to take a picture of the device screen. Decreasing the brightness can save battery power. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. •...

Owner's Manual - Page 24

Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to enable or disable that map. Proximity Points Settings Select Settings > Proximity Points. • Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24). 20 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual NOTE: Changing the text language does...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

... saved are restored. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data. 22 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Erasing User Data 1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by...on the lower-right corner of the device screen. 3 Keep your finger pressed until the pop-up window appears. 4 Select Yes to the cloth. 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Avoiding Theft • Remove...

Owner's Manual - Page 27

...they are put back in your device does not charge in the proper position. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Mount 1 Turn the ...A fast-blow fuse. 4 Place the metal tip in the end piece. 5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable. If your vehicle, you . 23 TIP: You may need to use a coin to the right or left. 2...

Owner's Manual - Page 28

... For a one-time payment, you can receive up -to www.garmin.com/support. • In the USA, call (913) 397.8200. • In the UK, call 0808 2380000. • In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241. 24 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Each region that you have access to the most...

Owner's Manual - Page 29

...acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. Also, you should ...a is in USB mass storage computer is shown on the device screen. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 25 My battery does not stay To maximize the ... minutes. How do I know my device When your device is supplying power to the power outlet. • Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°...