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Question posted by dbelmarsh on February 19th, 2012

Press 'dot Message' On Nuvi50lm

A message appears on screen when Iturn on my gps; "press Dot"   And two lines appear on screen. How do I get rid of this message so I canthe use my gps?

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Answer #1: Posted by Anonymous-52993 on March 5th, 2012 2:38 PM
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Press the dot using pencil or pointed plastic object instead of finger. After 5-6 tries it will calibrate. But when it happened to me I lost the 50 or so Favorites that I had programmed into memory.  

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

... of this manual or any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this document is a registered trademark of Garmin. These trademarks may be...strictly prohibited. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be used without obligation to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Mounting the Device 1 About myDashboard 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 16 About Memory Cards ...
Owner's Manual - Page 5

...(page 3). • Free map update (page 3). Charge your device as you drive before using it out of direct sunlight. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

...10123; ➊ 2 Connect the other 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. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals...place. 7 Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 7

... list of acquiring satellites while driving, your device is available on -screen instructions. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the ...screen instructions. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. 3 Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in several languages appears...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . The status bar icons display information about using the device. Battery status. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual You can reset your device if it stops functioning. GPS signal status. Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information about features...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu. • Select and to see more... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 11

... map, and more. For example, you can search for the 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. Location Searches You can enter "Starbucks" or "Coffee." 3 Select Done. 4 Select a location. 7 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

... address number, and select Done. 5 Enter the street name, and select Done. 6 If necessary, select the street. 7 If necessary, select the address. An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select the information balloon. Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

... the new coordinate, and 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. menu. ➌ ➊ ➋ ➍ ➏ ➎ • Select ➊ to save the location to your...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

...Saving Your Location to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. An information balloon appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK. 10 n&#... Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to them. The location is also stored in your Favorites so you can quickly ...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

...You can add custom categories to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. NOTE: Categories appear in the Favorites menu after you have saved more than 12 Favorites. 1 Select Where To? > Favorites.... to the Favorite, select Change Categories. • To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done.
Owner's Manual - Page 16

...speed limit icon feature is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. If you may receive for information only and does not replace the driver's ... route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. The route is for failing to the destination with a magenta line.
Owner's Manual - Page 17

...appear as you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. 1 While navigating a route, select to return to the main menu. 2 Select Detour. Navigating Off Road You can use... detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to the location. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 13 Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you , such as a straight line ...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to reset the maximum speed. 3 Select ...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

...of the next turn . From the map, select . 2 Select a turn , lane change, or other maneuver appears in which you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns. 1...bar at the top of the map. 2 Select Show Map. If available, an image of the junction appears for the turn or maneuver and the lane in the upper-left corner of the map. Viewing a List ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

... a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on your computer. System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. You need 18...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 26

...your finger pressed until the pop-up window appears. 4 Select Yes to the cloth. 4 Gently wipe the screen with ...the cloth. All original settings are erased. 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 27

.... 4 Place the metal tip in the proper position. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly. TIP: You may need to use a coin to replace the fuse located at the tip of the cradle. 2 Tilt the device forward. If your device does not charge in your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 29

... very long. My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). The suction cup will not stay on the device screen. charged for several minutes. How do I know my device When your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System...

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