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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. or its products and to change without obligation to change or improve its subsidiaries,... such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...Transferring Files from Your Computer 17
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Deleting Files 18
Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time Settings 19 Language Settings 19 Map Settings 20 Proximity ... 23 About 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
To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight.
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Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-..., flip the lever ➍ back toward the
windshield.
4 Snap the mount ➎ onto the suction cup.
1 Charge your device as you drive before using it out of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into place. 7 Plug...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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3 Registering the Device 1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow the on -screen ...device could be eligible for one free map update.
nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for your computer. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for terms and conditions. Updating the Software 1 Open ...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... to view information about features on the device.
Searching Help Topics Select > Search. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select ... the top of the main menu. GPS signal status.
The status bar icons display information about using the device. Battery status.
Current time.
Using Help Select to change settings ...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10)
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
... Select the route information box. Setting 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. Favorites
You can save locations in your Favorites so you ... appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK.
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Owner's Manual - Page 16
... prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at all times. If you depart from the original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions.
As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with a magenta line. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Favorites NOTE: Deleted Favorites cannot...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
...field > Reset. 2 Select an option:
• Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to ... locations in that category.
page to reset the maximum speed.
3 Select OK.
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Owner's Manual - Page 20
... 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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Viewing an Upcoming Junction
While navigating an automobile route, you approach a junction in a route, the image of that...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning).
Insert a memory card into the slot on the memory card.
Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your computer (page 2). nüvi 30/40.... 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or
volume.
6 Select Edit > Paste. In addition...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...sets the keyboard layout.
• Safe Mode-
You need
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Customizing the Device
1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the... cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it . disables all functions that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... brightness can save battery power. Select Automatic to have the device set the time on your
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• Brightness-changes the brightness of the device screen... a preference for voice
prompts. • Text Language-sets all on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your route. • Avoidances-select the road types you update the system ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...-shows or hides the log of your travels.
• Map Data Layout-changes the amount of data visible on your keyboard. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps.
Proximity Points Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Points.
• Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24).
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Owner's Manual - Page 26
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual All original settings are erased.
Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Any items that...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
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Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount
Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab ... adapter.
1 Unscrew the end piece. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly. If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you .
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Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable
notice When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...Go 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.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's ... an existing subscription at least weekly, so you always have any time. You can receive up -to-date information. Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps. For these locations, the nü...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...long. The suction cup will not stay on the device screen. My battery does not stay To maximize the time...charge between 32°F and 113°F (between charges, turn down the backlight (page 19). drives listed in a hot environment, it (without interrupting the charge cycle). charged for several minutes. nüvi 30/40...device does not charge in my vehicle.
• Check the fuse in...