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What Do I Do If My Garmin Gps Says Press Dot On The Screen

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

...in the content without obligation to make changes in the United States and/or other Garmin products. Windows® is subject to change or improve its products and to ...of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of Garmin. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd....
Owner's Manual - Page 3

... in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25 i
Owner's Manual - Page 5

... exiting or store it on battery power. 1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB port ➋ on the device. 2 Press the suction cup ➌ to the windshield. 3 While pressing, flip the lever ➍ back toward the windshield. 4 Snap the mount ➎ onto the suction cup. 1 Getting Started ‹ WARNING S ee...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

... it snaps 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 the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power... Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to the mini-USB port ➋ on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 7

...'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. A list of acquiring satellites while driving, your device is available 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... status bar is located at the top of the main menu. GPS signal status. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 4 2 Select an option: • Select or . • Select the Mute check box. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . Using Help Select to...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

...Locations There are many ways to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks. Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). 1 Select Where ... • 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 more choices. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

... to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Favorites You can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3...select Done. 4 Select OK. Saving Your Location to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu, select Where To? > Browse Map. 4 Select an area ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

... safe driving judgment at the top of the map. If 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. 12 Map Pages...
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 30/40/50 Owner's Manual From the map, select to view the junction, if available. NOTE: The device...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

... the Trash . Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Your device and memory card appear as removable drives in My ...to 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

... 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 computer. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do...
Owner's Manual - Page 23

... time based on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you to take a picture of the device screen. Language Settings Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for calculating your route. • Avoidances-select the road types you update the system...
Owner's Manual - Page 24

... your nüvi. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to display your position on the map. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Showing more detail can cause the map to redraw slower. • Map View-sets a map perspective. ◦◦ Track Up-displays the map...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

...extreme temperatures. • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. Any items that you have ... suction cup. • Do not keep your finger pressed until the pop-up window appears. 4 Select Yes to the cloth. 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth. 3 Apply the liquid to clear...
Owner's Manual - Page 27

... vehicle adapter. 1 Unscrew the end piece. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the suction cup toward you . 23
Owner's Manual - Page 28

... a safety camera and can warn you if you purchase has an expiration date. Purchasing Accessories Go to www.garmin.com/support. • In the USA, call (913) 397.8200. • In the UK, call...the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of your device. Safety Cameras ‹ Caution Garmin is available in some locations. For more information on nüMaps Lifetime and complete terms and...
Owner's Manual - Page 29

... My device is in My Computer. The suction cup will not stay on the device screen. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C).... (page 1). satellite signals • Make sure your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. seem accurate. drives listed in USB mass storage mode, a picture of parking garages and away ...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

.... A 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...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4

... 190-01336-01_0A Printed in the USA and other countries. or its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan or its subsidiaries Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and nüvi® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. www.garmin.com 913-397-8200 1-800-800-1020 0808 2380000 +44 (0) 870.8501241 1-866-429-9296 43 (0) 3133 3181 0 00...

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