Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by MarieMathews on September 24th, 2012
Unable To Register Device Although Connected To Pc With Compatible Usb Cable
I'm unable to register my Garmin Nuvi 50LM although I connect it to my PC with a compatible USB cable. Message says "Unable to detect device". I've downloaded the necessary plug-ins and updated media player. Any advice on how to proceed?
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Related Garmin nuvi 50LM Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... this document is a registered trademarks of Garmin. Go to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any purpose without the express permission of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. or its subsidiaries. Information in the USA and other electronic storage medium to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...
Getting Started 1 Mounting the Device 1 About myDashboard 2 Turning Off the Device 4
Finding Locations 5 About...30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Deleting Files 18
Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time ... Caring for Your Device 21 Erasing User Data 22 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable...... 23 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...power.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB port ➋ on the device.
2 Press the suction cup ➌ to extreme heat, remove the device from the ... vehicle power (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for product warnings and other important information. 1 Connect the device to windshield mounting. Getting Started
‹ WARNING...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
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Use myDashboard to register your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
2
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more.
Acquiring Satellites The device may require...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
...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 (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. A list...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... menu. Current time.
Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off. Adjusting the Volume 1... Mute check box. GPS signal status. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
The status bar icons display information about using the device.
Hold the Power ...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... Manual
Searching Near Another Location By default, your current location. Adding a Stop to your device finds locations closest to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select
Where To?. ...by Category 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Go!. You can search within some categories. 1 Select Where ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... locations you have found. 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. 2 If necessary, change the state, the country, or the
province.
3 Select an option: • Select Spell City, enter the city, and select Done.
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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
notice The speed limit icon feature is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at all times. As you travel, the device...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... map, select the vehicle icon. TIP: If you need to tell emergency personnel your trip.
This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max. Map Pages
Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... 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
The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac®...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...memory cards from Your Computer
1 Connect the device to store files such as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC ...the Garmin or memory card drive or
volume.
6 Select Edit > Paste. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, click the eject icon in the device memory or on the device....
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... Owner's Manual
Customizing the Device
1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . 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 Press the Delete key on your computer.
2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...Preference-select a preference for your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Decreasing the brightness can save battery ...saved in the Screenshot folder of the screen. Select Automatic to take a picture of the device screen.
Display Settings
Select Settings > Display. • Color Mode-sets a light background...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
... a settings category. 3.
Cleaning the Touchscreen 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2 If necessary, use a hard or sharp object to malfunction. Select Settings. 2. Appendix
Caring for Your Device
notice Avoid dropping your device and operating it can cause this device to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result.
Restoring Settings
You can damage plastic components...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
.... 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Extending the Battery Life • Keep your finger pressed until the pop-up window
appears. 4 Select Yes to the cloth. 4 Gently wipe the screen...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle. 2 Tilt the device forward.
The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable
notice When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the vehicle adapter.
1 Unscrew the end...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. For these locations, the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of your device. You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have access to the most up to four map updates each year for the life of safety cameras. Purchasing Accessories
Go to www...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...device When your device is out of a device connected to a
is in USB mass storage computer is shown on the device screen.
The device does not charge in my vehicle.
• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable... charge cycle). satellite signals
• Make sure your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. My battery gauge does not Allow the unit...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... a USB port and not a USB hub.
The device automatically turns on your computer and into USB mass storage mode.
4 Verify your device is connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode.
1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. 2 Turn off the device. 3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on and goes into your device. The device is connected to your device...
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