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Garmin Nuvi 50 Gps Simulator Won't Turn Off
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
..., Inc. or its subsidiaries. Go to notify any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are trademarks of such changes...any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...Contents
Getting Started 1 Mounting the Device 1 About myDashboard 2 Turning Off the Device 4
Finding Locations 5 About Points of Interest...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... Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
...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...Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on -screen instructions.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. ➌
➎➋
➍
...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... 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.
Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's...1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click ...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... check box. GPS signal status. Battery status.
Turning Off the Device...
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off.
The status bar icons display information about using the device.
Searching Help Topics Select > Search.
Changing the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Select
or
. Current time. nüvi 30/40/50...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... 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 more information... Map
The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
... appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 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 select...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
The route is for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with a magenta line. 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
...Police Stations, or Fuel to reset the maximum speed.
3 Select OK.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Resetting Trip Information
1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an...tell emergency personnel your location. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max.
Viewing Current Location Information Use the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
...turn . 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 the top of the junction appears for the turn... a turn or maneuver...of the next turn appear. Viewing the Next Turn
While navigating an...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... 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.
Data Management
You can view the...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...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. Installing a Memory Card The device supports ... to learn how to map the drives.
2 On your computer (page 2).
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, click...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
.../40/50 Owner's Manual 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. Customizing the Device
1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Download additional vehicle icons at the top.
◦◦ 3D-displays the map in three dimensions... > Proximity Points.
• Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24).
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to display your position on the map. Showing more ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...; Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device at http://my.garmin.com. Any items that you have 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 the
suction cup. • Do...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... fuse located at the tip of the 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... toward
you. 2 Pull the tab on the mount. Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to the right or left. 2 Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle
releases the ball...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...www.garmin.com/support.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner...includes the locations of hundreds of your device.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps.
Contacting Garmin Product Support
You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...to a
is shown on the device screen. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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charged for several minutes. Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My ...turn down the backlight (page 19). seem accurate. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C).
The suction cup will not stay on and is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... assign drive letters.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub. The device automatically turns on your computer and into your device drives.
how ... 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 and goes into USB mass storage ...