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Owner's Manual - Page 3

...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...50 Owner's Manual 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 Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings...

Owner's Manual - Page 6

... view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your vehicle. Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual ➌ ➎➋ ➍ ➊➏ 5 Fit the bottom ➏ of your device...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 A list of acquiring satellites while driving, your computer. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for your device is...

Owner's Manual - Page 8

...Battery status. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual GPS signal status. Resetting the Device You can select some icons to view information...Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . You can reset your device if it stops functioning. The status bar icons display information about using the device. Using Help Select to change settings...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

...select the keyboard language mode. • Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks. Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Select an option... coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10) nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 5

Owner's Manual - Page 10

...Location By default, your device finds locations closest to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select Where To?. 2 Search for the location (page... Adding a Stop to your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point. 6 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Searching Within a Category To narrow your search results, you can find a location near another city or location....

Owner's Manual - Page 11

...enter "Starbucks" or "Coffee." 3 Select Done. 4 Select a location. 7 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for the location you can search for locations... > Spell Name. 2 Enter a business name or a type of business. Saving a Home Location You can set your changes. 5 Select Done. The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10). Editing Your ...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

...information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of the map. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 9 Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where ... ➌ to zoom in and out. • Select ➍ to create a turn-by-turn route to this location. • Select ➎ to return to the previous page. • Select ➏...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

...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 location map, select the information balloon. 2 Select the route... 10 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Viewing a Route on the map. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, ...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

...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 information balloon. 5 Select Delete > Yes. 12 Map Pages Following an Automobile Route... laws and signs. The route is for failing to follow all times. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual As you ...

Owner's Manual - Page 17

.... nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 13 The route will be calculated as construction zones. Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop. Navigating ...type of you can create straight-line routes that do not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK. Taking a Detour While navigating a route, you , such as a straight ...

Owner's Manual - Page 19

...you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for junctions on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route, select the navigation bar at the top of the map. 2 Select Show Map. From the map,... the upper-left corner of the map. Viewing the Entire Route on major roadways. The preview includes the distance to the turn . nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 15 Viewing a List of Turns When you...

Owner's Manual - Page 20

Viewing an Upcoming Junction While navigating an automobile route, you approach a junction in a route, the image of that junction appears briefly, if available. From the map, select to view the junction, if available. The device... 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...

Owner's Manual - Page 21

...the drives. 2 On your computer (page 2). nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 17 Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). About Memory Cards You can be used to store files ...appear as removable drives in My Computer in Windows and as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.

Owner's Manual - Page 22

...GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it . System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. disables all functions that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin.... You need 18 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of measure used for...

Owner's Manual - Page 23

.... Language Settings Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for your nüvi. Display Settings Select Settings > Display. • Color Mode-sets a light...routes. this information when you to the selected language. 19 Time Settings Select Settings > Time. • Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Current Time-manually set...

Owner's Manual - Page 24

...disable that map. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Showing more detail can cause the map to redraw slower. • Map View-sets a map perspective. ◦◦ Track Up-... Proximity Points Settings Select Settings > Proximity Points. • Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24). 20 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Map Settings Select Settings > Map....

Owner's Manual - Page 25

... use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. Restoring Settings You can restore a category of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened ...solvents that can damage plastic components. 1 Clean the outer casing of settings or all settings to water. If necessary, select a settings category. 3. Contact with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe the device...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

... the liquid to clear all user data. 22 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight... 4). • Do not leave your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. All original settings are erased. Erasing User Data 1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the suction...

Owner's Manual - Page 29

... two new removable disk mode? seem accurate. If the device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to the power outlet. •...from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for very long. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 25 The suction cup will not stay on the device screen. satellite signals &#...