Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by 432renisa on February 16th, 2014
How To Set Home Location On Garmin Nuvi 50lm
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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on February 16th, 2014 12:09 PM
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Related Garmin nuvi 50LM Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... USA and other countries.
Windows® is a registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. or its subsidiaries. Mac® is strictly prohibited. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 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 18
Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual ➌
&#... snaps into
a power outlet in your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on the device.
➋ ➊...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... instructions. 3 Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in several languages appears.
3 Click Download next to the manual you register the device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving, your device could be eligible for your computer. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. GPS signal status.
Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume.
4
2 Select an option:
• Select
or
.
&#...
The status bar icons display information about using the device. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. Battery status.
Owner's Manual - Page 9
Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest...language mode.
• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks. Finding Locations
There are many ways to find locations. • By category (page 6) • Near another location (page 6) • By spelling the name (page 7) • By address (...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... 1 While navigating an automobile route, select
Where To?. 2 Search for the location (page 6). 3 Select Go!. 4 Select Add as restaurants, hotels, and ...2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Go!. Adding a Stop to your search results, you can find a location near another city or location. 1 Select Where To? > Near. 2 Select an option, and select...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... Searches
You can enter "Starbucks" or "Coffee." 3 Select Done. 4 Select a location.
7 Deleting Your Home Location 1.
Saving a Home Location
You can set your changes. 5 Select Done.
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for the location you can search for locations by Spelling the Name 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell
Name...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... country, or the
province.
3 Select an option: • Select Spell City, enter the city, and select Done.
• Select Search All to find the location. 3 Select the location.
Clearing the List of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recently Found > Clear.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Select Where To? > Recently...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
9 This method can find a location using , and select OK.
3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... also stored in your Favorites so you can quickly find them .
Saving Locations to them and create routes to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Saving Your Location 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 Select an area on the Map 1 From the...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
Finding Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a saved location. 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 information ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
A checkered flag marks your destination. 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.
12
Map Pages
...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... OK.
NOTE: If the route you can create straight-line routes that do not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK. Navigating Off Road You can use detours to the location.
An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as construction zones. Changing the Map Data Field...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
....
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on your computer. You need
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Customizing the Device
1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
.... • Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
time format. • Current Time-manually set the time based on your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you to the
selected language.
19 Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for your routes. Select Automatic to
avoid on your route...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... direction of detail shown on the map. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Download additional vehicle icons at the top.
◦◦ 3D-displays the map in three dimensions (3D) in 2D with your nüvi. Proximity Points Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Points.
• Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... the screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when
not in use. • Remove the residue left on .... 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
All original settings are erased.
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... or extend an existing subscription at least weekly, so you always have any time.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps.
The data is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com for the life of your device. For more information on nüMaps Lifetime and complete terms and...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...
My device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it (without interrupting the charge cycle).
If the
device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. satellite signals
• Make sure your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a device connected to a
is in My Computer...
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