Garmin Nuvi 500 Support Question
Garmin Nuvi 500 Support Question
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Question posted by eoperry on August 8th, 2013
Nuvi 500 Won't Turn On.
Left GPS running on it's battery. The next day the GPS would no longer turn on even when plugged in to a 12V source. I tried a new battery. I tried charging the new battery on an AC charger both new results.
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Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 3
...sources. Some state laws prohibit drivers from children.
• Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery.
• If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin accessory approved for your product.
• Only replace the battery...road. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any interference received, including interference that does not obstruct the driver's view ...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4
...the device, freight charges prepaid, to the... in accordance with a new or newly-overhauled replacement ...a
Garmin makes no charge to repair or replace...A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY
the receiver.
Industry Canada Compliance Category I...8226; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
This product does not ...GPS unit. and can be
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED
determined by turning...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2
...Battery Warnings:
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery.
• If using an external battery charger...Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.
Using another battery presents a risk of governmental and private data sources.
To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
...for help. This product is longer. If the unit sent ... user is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection...batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to a defect in is still under Part 15 regulations. Note: Repairs have a 90-day... one year from the GPS unit.
• Consult...new warranty is 90 days or to part 15 of the FCC rules.
Limited Warranty This Garmin product is no charge...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
...i More Information i Looking at Your nüvi iv
Getting Started 1 Step 1: Install the nüvi Battery..........1 Step 2: Charge Your nüvi 2 Step 3: Mount Your nüvi 2 Step 4: Configure the nüvi 3 Step...Near Another Location...13
Using the Map 14 Trip Computer 15 Turn List 15 Next Turn 15
Managing Files 16 Supported File Types 16 Loading Files ...500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...Wherigo 34
Boating Mode 35 Viewing Marine Maps 35 Finding Marine Points 36
nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
Introduction
Viewing Tide Information 36 Viewing Marine Currents 36 More Information 36...252;vi 39 Updating the Software 39 Clearing User Data 40 Battery Information 40 Replacing the Battery in the nüvi....40 Charging Your nüvi 40 Changing the Fuse 41 Mounting on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... key: Slide up to open the battery cover. Press quickly to turn on/off the nüvi.
Battery contacts
Mini‑USB connector under the weather cap
iv
Speaker
Battery cover
Serial number under the battery
nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction
Looking at Your nüvi
GPS antenna
Power button: Press and hold to adjust...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
...Battery status. ➎ Current time. NOTE: For more information, see page 27, or see your headset, and touch OK. 7.
Using the Menu Page
➊
➍
➋➌
➎
➏
➐
➑➒
➊ GPS...driving, walking, bicycling, or boating mode. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
Enable Find Me/Discoverable/Visible mode on the nüvi. 6. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
...: Detour is the only reasonable option, the nüvi might not calculate a detour.
nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual If the route you can take a detour. Page
➊
➋
➌
... route active, touch Menu > Where To?.
2. Touch Add as new Destination to make this location and
surrounding areas on your turn list, and then returns to your original route.
OR Touch Set as...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... original route, your nüvi recalculates the route and provides new directions.
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➏
➊ Touch to
view the next turn (navigating on the map, and directions at the top of ... the compass (navigating off road).
➋ Touch the
text bar to view the turn list.
➌ Touch to zoom in and out. ➍ Touch the
vehicle icon to view the...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... new rates.
5. The information fields display the speed, the elevation, the time of the sky. however, you are always using a GPS compass. Your heading is required; Touch the boxes next to the currencies to use the original rates.
When you must have a clear view of day, and the GPS signal accuracy.
22
nϋvi 500...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. GPS Compass While Navigating an Off‑Road
Route
nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Navigating Off Road When navigating an ...destination
Using the Tools
Traffic
You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com.
When the red arrow points at...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
...GPS Simulator-turn on your route:
• Faster Time-to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be navigating to change it.
Route Preference-select a preference for calculating your usage mode. You need this information when you will be longer... in distance but can take more time to drive.
• Off Road-to calculate point‑to save battery power. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 31
...‑screen text to the selected language. Screen Shot-turn on the nüvi drive.
The picture bitmap file is receiving satellite signals.
Time Format-select a 12‑hour,...when your battery life.
Customizing the nüvi
Time Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Time.
Restore-restore the original time settings. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 25
Color Mode-select Day for a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... Add.
3. The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. If you own multiple traffic receivers, you must obtain a new code each receiver. Proximity Alerts-turn on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch Yes. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 29 See page 43. Restoring All Settings
1. Touch Restore. 3. Write...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
You can also remove the battery and reinstall it on your finger on the upper‑left corner of the touch screen.
3.
Go to www.garmin.com...Run WebUpdater, and follow the on ‑screen instructions. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 39 While holding your nüvi.
2. Calibrating the Screen
If the touch screen is not responding properly, calibrate the touch screen.
1. Turn ...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
..., turn on the touch screen until the message appears. 4.
Touch Yes to excessive heat. While holding your nüvi. 2. Replacing the Battery in the nüvi
If you have saved are restored. Charging Your nüvi
• Use the vehicle power cable. • Use the optional USB cable. • Use an optional AC adapter...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
...°F (from ‑20°C to 55°C)
Charging temperature range: from 32°F to 104°F (from 0°C to 8 hours
Battery type: User‑replaceable rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
Replacement battery for nüvi: Garmin lithium‑ion battery 010‑11143‑00
GPS receiver: High‑sensitivity, WAAS‑enabled
Acquisition times*: Warm...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
...senses that your
vacation destination). The nüvi automatically turns on page 39. If you should see any new removable drives in USB mass storage mode, a picture .... Search for a restaurant.
Turn the nüvi off. 3.
See your nüvi. You can also use the GPS simulator (Tools > Settings >
System).
48
nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Plug the USB cable into USB mass...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
... 7 GPS 4
about GPS 44 off/on 24
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Help i, 19 home location 7
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keyboard 8 language mode 8, 26
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language settings 25 lithium-ion battery 40,... Direct 23 My Data 20 myGarmin i, 37
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navigation mode 24 settings 24
next turn 15 nüvi
case iv cleaning 37 mount 2, 41
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off road, routing 12...6 importing 20
nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Index
Garmin TourGuide 43 Garmin Travel Guide 44 geocaching 12, ...
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