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Question posted by jennysharley on September 21st, 2012
Press Dot...
my garmin when turning it on displays a screen that says press dot & it jumps all over the screen ,,, Help
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
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... concerning the use and operation of this and other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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Getting Started 1 Mounting the Device 1 About myDashboard 2 Turning Off the Device 4
Finding Locations 5 About Points of ...
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...Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... exiting or store it on battery power.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB port ➋ on the device.
2 Press the suction cup ➌ to the windshield. 3 While pressing, flip the lever ➍ back toward the
windshield.
4 Snap the mount ➎ onto the suction cup.
1
To prevent the possibility of...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
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... satellite signals.
Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on -screen instructions.
2
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➎➋
➍
➊➏
5...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 the device.
➋ ➊
2 Connect the other end ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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... for terms and conditions. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions.
A list of acquiring satellites while driving, your device is available on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
3 Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
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...
.
• Select the Mute check box. Current time. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
Battery status.
Searching Help Topics Select > Search.
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Changing the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Select
or
.
GPS signal status.
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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...; Select and hold to erase the entire entry.
• Select Mode to select the keyboard language mode.
• Select to scroll faster.
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.
• Select a character...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
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..., and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select Format, select the correct
coordinate...; Select 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.
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
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... Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location.
Your home location is saved in Favorites. Saving Locations 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 location map, select the information...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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.../50 Owner's Manual The route is for failing to follow all times. If you to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. 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.
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Map Pages...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
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... > OK. The route will be calculated as construction zones.
Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to display. 3 Select OK.
An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. 1 While...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
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... about your current location. Map Pages
Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your trip.
Finding Nearby Services 1 ... personnel your location. From the map, select the Speed field. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max. TIP: If you need...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
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...30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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Viewing the Next Turn
While navigating an automobile route, a preview of the next turn .
If available, an image of the junction appears for the turn or maneuver and the lane in the upper-left ...Entire Route on the top of the map. Viewing a List of Turns
When you are navigating a route, you should be traveling, if available.
The preview includes the distance to...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
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... 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)
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Viewing an Upcoming Junction
While navigating an automobile route, you approach a junction in...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
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...Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). See your operating system Help file to learn how to your system tray.
•...; and microSDHC memory or data cards. NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives.
Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. In ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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...Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on your computer. Your device memory contains important system files that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving.
• About-displays... the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
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Display Settings
Select Settings > Display. • Color Mode-sets a light background (Day),
a dark background (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you to take a picture of the device screen.... Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the screen. Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. • Route...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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... your device in the glove compartment. • Register your finger pressed until the pop-up window
appears. 4 Select Yes to the cloth. 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by ... • Remove the residue left on the lower-right corner of the
device screen. 3 Keep your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Owner's Manual - Page 27
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Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount
Removing the Device from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the mount. Removing the Cradle from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the... make sure they are put back in the proper position. Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to remove the end piece.
2 Remove the end piece, the metal tip, and the fuse ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
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...device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between charges, turn down the backlight (page 19). If the
device is shown on the device screen. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
25 My battery does ...; Make sure your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
drives listed in a hot environment, it (without interrupting the charge cycle).
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