Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
Find answers below for this question about Garmin nuvi 50LM.Need a Garmin nuvi 50LM manual? We have 2 online manuals for this item!
Question posted by kosinsgieLLe on October 2nd, 2013
How To Save Data In Garmin Nuvi 50
The person who posted this question about this Garmin product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.
Current Answers
Related Garmin nuvi 50LM Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 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 17 Transferring Files from Your Computer 17
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Deleting Files ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... into place. 7 Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
2
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to acquire satellite signals. ➌
➎➋
➍
➊➏
5 Fit the bottom...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
nüMaps Guarantee™ If 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
3
A list of acquiring satellites while driving, your device is available on -screen instructions.
Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for your device...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... Searching Help Topics Select > Search.
Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Changing the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Select
or
. Status Bar Icons
The ... some icons to view information about features on the device. GPS signal status. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
Owner's Manual - Page 11
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the Name 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell
Name. 2 Enter a business name or a type of business. Saving a Home Location
You can enter "Starbucks" or "Coffee." 3 Select Done. 4 Select a location.
7 The location is saved as "Home" in...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... Found. Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found.
Viewing a List of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recently Found > ...Clear.
8
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device.
1 Select Where To? > Address. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
9
Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where ...
➌
➊
➋
➍
➏
➎
• Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites.
• Select the information balloon ➋ to view different parts of ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK.
10
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 Done. 4 Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... Categories.
• To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. Adding a Category You can add custom...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. 2 Select the Favorite. 3 Select the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...of the map.
As you travel, the device guides 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. 4 Select the ... traffic laws and signs.
A checkered flag marks your destination. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 17
.... 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK. Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to the location.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
13 An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as construction zones.
Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
...If you need to reset the maximum speed.
3 Select OK.
14
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Speed to tell emergency personnel your trip. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am... map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option:
• Select Reset Trip Data to view information about your location.
page to reset the information on so it can accurately measure ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...Data Management
You can view the junctions on your device. File 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)
16
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
From the map, select to view the junction, if...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can purchase memory cards from Your Computer
1 Connect the ...™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
17 Disconnecting the...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...-stops the device from your keyboard. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it .
You need
18
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Your device memory contains important system files that require significant operator attention and could become...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...50 Owner's Manual
• Brightness-changes the brightness of the device storage.
Time Settings
Select Settings > Time. • Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
time format. • Current Time-manually set the time based on your location. Decreasing the brightness can save...update the system software or purchase additional map data. this information when you to take a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24).
20
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Map Settings
Select Settings > Map.
• Map Detail-adjusts the amount of detail ...the maps and the version of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.
• Keyboard-sets the language for your keyboard. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. TIP: To purchase additional ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...saved are restored.
Avoiding Theft • Remove the device and mount from extreme
temperatures. • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. Erasing User Data... Decrease the volume (page 4). 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
22
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 28
.... Safety camera information is not responsible for availability. The data is updated at any questions about this product.
• Go to www.garmin.com/support.
• In the USA, call (913...252;vi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Each region that you always have any time.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps. Safety Cameras
‹ Caution Garmin is available in some ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...; Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. • Dry with a clean, dry cloth. • Mount the suction cup (page 1). nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
25
satellite signals
• Make sure your device is in My Computer. Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
My device is not acquiring • Select Settings...
Similar Questions
Will I Lose My Saved Data When Changing The Garmin Nuvi Battery
(Posted by Dcowaab 10 years ago)
How To Erase All Previous Data On A Garmin Gps Nuvi 2555lm
(Posted by garywhocar 10 years ago)
Put Wrong Country On My Nuvi 50 Lm Gps
I mistakenly put the country of Brazil instead of Canada on my new 50 lm gps. How can I cancel this ...
I mistakenly put the country of Brazil instead of Canada on my new 50 lm gps. How can I cancel this ...
(Posted by cksx20 11 years ago)