Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by ahmedmast on September 30th, 2013
How To Save Current Location In Garmin Nuvi 50 Gps
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...manual or of any revision hereto, provided that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. nü... current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change without the express permission of Apple Computer, Inc. Garmin®, the Garmin logo...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...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 17 Transferring Files from Your Computer 17
nüvi 30/40/50... nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
... device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into
a power outlet in your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on the device.
➋...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... next to the manual you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update.
Go to your computer.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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Updating Maps 1 Open...for terms and conditions. A list of acquiring satellites while driving, your device is available on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals.
Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... an option:
• Select
or
.
• Select the Mute check box. Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. Current time. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
GPS signal status.
Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information.
Searching Help Topics Select > Search.
Battery...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... 6) • By spelling the name (page 7) • By address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10)
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu. •...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
Searching Within a Category
To narrow your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Adding a Stop to your current location.
You can search within some categories. 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select Spell.
5 Enter all or part of ...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... Home. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current
Location, or Choose from Recently Found. Editing Your 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. Saving a Home Location
You can set your changes. 5 Select Done.
Owner's Manual - Page 12
Finding an Address NOTE: The order of Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found.
Viewing a List of the steps may change ... To? > Recently Found > Clear.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select the information balloon.
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 1 Select Where To? > Browse Map. 2...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
...Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites.
• Select the information balloon ➋ to view different parts of map you select a location from the Where To? Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can ... Location Map
The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
9 This method can find a location using...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...(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 them. Saving Your Location to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Favorites
You can save locations in Favorites.
Saving Locations to Favorites 1 From the...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... Change Categories.
• To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites. Finding Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a saved location. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done.
Adding a Category You can add custom categories to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 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.
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Map...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to display. 3 Select OK. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
13 Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop.
NOTE: If the route you , such... > Off Road > OK.
The route will be calculated as you travel on major roadways. An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as a straight line to the location.
Owner's Manual - Page 18
...speed and provides statistics about your current location. TIP: If you need to view information about your location. From the map, select ...50 Owner's Manual Speed to reset the information on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max. Viewing Current Location...
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 Data Management
You can view the junctions on your device.
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows®...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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 ..., and information about several other software features.
You need
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...take a picture of the device screen. Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the screen. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
• Brightness-changes the brightness...12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
time format. • Current Time-manually set the time based on your location. Decreasing the brightness can save battery power. Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. • Route...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...liquid to clear all user data.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Any items that you have saved are restored. 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 Keep your device at http://my.garmin...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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Contacting Garmin Product Support
You can warn you if you purchase has an expiration date. For more information on .... The data is available in some locations. For these locations, the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of your device. Check http://my.garmin.com for availability.
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