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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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...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...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 5
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Charge your device as you drive before using it out of direct sunlight. Getting Started
‹ WARNING S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in... Product Information guide for updates.
• Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3).
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Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
Owner's Manual - Page 6
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Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB ... manuals and support, and more. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to acquire satellite signals.
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5 Fit the bottom ➏...Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Owner's Manual - Page 8
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Changing the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Select
or
. Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located... information about features on the device. GPS signal status. The status bar icons display information about using the device. Current time. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information. Turning Off the...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the...Select to delete a character. • Select and hold and to scroll faster. Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu....address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10)
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Owner's Manual - Page 11
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... Go Home. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 Select Edit. 4...balloon.
Location Searches
You can search for the location you can set your changes. 5 Select Done.
Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select ...information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes.
Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
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...Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!.
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9 Using the Location Map
The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates.
menu.
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... ➋ to view more information for the type of the map. Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
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...the location. 5 Select Set Location.
Viewing a Route on the map. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to them.
Your ... (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Saving Locations to Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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...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.
NOTE: Categories appear in the Favorites menu after you have saved more than... Phone Number.
• To assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories.
• To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites.
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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... original route, the device recalculates the route and provides new directions. As you travel, the device guides you to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual A checkered flag marks your destination. The route is for information only and does not replace the...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
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... a straight line to the location. Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to
the main menu. ...While navigating a route, select to return to display. 3 Select OK.
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NOTE: If the route you travel on major roadways. Taking a Detour ... roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK.
Owner's Manual - Page 18
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...select the Speed field. Speed to
view the nearest locations in that category. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I?
Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 ... Police Stations, or Fuel to reset the maximum speed.
3 Select OK.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Resetting Trip Information
1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
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...• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to your computer (page 2).
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Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, click ...the eject icon in the device memory or on Mac computers. About Memory Cards
You can be used to map the drives.
2 On your operating system Help file to learn how to store files such...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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... unit of a file, do not know the purpose of measure used for distances.
• Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout.
• Safe Mode- System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. You need
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Your device memory contains important system files that require...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
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... you want to take a picture of the device screen. Decreasing the brightness can save battery power.
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• 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
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... cameras (page 24).
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Showing more detail can cause the map to redraw slower.
• Map View-sets a map perspective.
◦◦ Track Up-displays the...keyboard. Map Settings
Select Settings > Map.
• Map Detail-adjusts the amount of each map loaded on your nüvi.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to display ...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
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Select Restore. Contact with water can damage plastic components.
1 Clean the outer casing of settings or all settings to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. If necessary, select 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 the...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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All original settings are erased.
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 in...Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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Owner's Manual - Page 27
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...up on the tab on the top of the cradle. 2 Tilt the device forward.
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Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount
Removing the Device from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever ... The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly. TIP: You may need to use a coin to the right or left. 2 Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle
releases the ball ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
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...see one or two new removable disk
mode? If the
device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
The suction cup will not stay on the device screen. My battery gauge ...battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
25 How do I know my device When your device is shown on my windshield....
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