Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
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Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are trademarks of Garmin.
Information in the content without obligation to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. or its products and to make changes in this and other...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 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 Favorites 10
Map Pages 12 Following an Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 14
Data Management 16 File Types ... nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
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Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight.
Charge your device as you drive before using 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 extreme...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...end of the vehicle power cable into
a power outlet in your vehicle. About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your computer.
3 Go to acquire satellite signals. Acquiring Satellites The device ...may require an open view of the sky to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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..., click Update Now. 3 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.
Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 nüMaps Guarantee™ If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... the Power key for 10 seconds. Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. GPS signal status.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume.
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2 Select an option:...Search.
Battery status.
The status bar icons display information about using the device. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information.
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... to select the keyboard language mode.
• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks.
Finding Locations
There are many ways to scroll faster. Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell
Name. 2 Select an option...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. Deleting Your Home Location ... you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > Go Home. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current
Location, or Choose from Recently Found.
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. Using the Location Map
The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select Format, select the...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... quickly find them and create routes 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 ...
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual The location is also stored in Favorites.
Favorites
You can use the GPS simulator to them. Saving Locations to Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select ...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... option:
• Select Change Name.
• Select Change Phone Number.
• To assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories.
• To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites.
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... route is for failing to follow all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map.
As you travel,... for any traffic fines or citations that 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. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK. The route will be calculated as construction zones.
Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to display. 3 Select OK.
NOTE: If the route you travel on major roadways. An icon displaying the current...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... reset the information on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. From the map, select the vehicle icon. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? From the map, select the Speed field.
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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When you can store files, such as JPEG image files, on major roadways.
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...used to store files such as mounted volumes on the device. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin... Computer
1 Connect the device to your operating system Help file to learn how to the Trash . The file appears in the list of files ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file, do not know the purpose of measure used for distances.
• Keyboard Layout-sets the... about several other software features.
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. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to display your position on the map. Map Settings
Select Settings > Map....displays the map in three dimensions (3D) in two dimensions (2D) with your nüvi.
Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Proximity Points Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Points.
• Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when
not in use. • Remove the residue left on the lower-right corner of the
device screen. 3 ... on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your device at http://my.garmin.com. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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Each region that you purchase has an expiration date.
Check http://my.garmin.com for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. For more information on nüMaps Lifetime and complete terms and conditions, go to...
