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Owner's Manual - Page 2
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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... Searches 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 Files...17
nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Deleting Files 18
Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time... Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
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Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your computer.
3 Go to acquire satellite signals. About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your vehicle....
2 Connect the other end of the vehicle power cable into
a power outlet in your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more.
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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...2 Follow the on -screen instructions. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you register the device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days of the product manuals in
a safe place. Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page ... appears.
3 Click Download next to the manual you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for one free map update. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for your...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
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... necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select Spell.
5 Enter all or part of the name. 6 Select Done. Adding a Stop to your device finds locations closest to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select
Where To?. 2 Search for the location (page 6). 3 Select Go!. 4 Select Add as restaurants, hotels, and auto services.
Searching Within a Category
To narrow...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
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... Format, select the correct
coordinate format for the location.
• 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.
• Select ➏ to view more information for the type of the map.
Owner's Manual - Page 14
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Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can quickly find them and create routes 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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• To assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories.
• To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites.
Adding a Category You can add custom categories to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. NOTE: Categories appear in the Favorites menu after you have saved more than 12...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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...;vi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual A checkered flag marks your destination. 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
Following an Automobile Route
notice The speed limit icon feature is marked with voice prompts...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
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... > OK.
Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to the location.
The route will be calculated as a straight line to display. 3 Select OK. NOTE: If the route you , such as you travel on major roadways. An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as construction...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
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...Select the text bar on the top of the map. Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route, select the
navigation bar at the top of the map.
The preview ...15
Viewing a List of Turns
When you are navigating a route, you should be traveling, if available. Viewing the Next Turn
While navigating an automobile route, a preview of the next turn or maneuver and the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
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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. When you can...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 The device has a memory card...
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). NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives ... to your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or
volume.
6 Select Edit > Paste.
About Memory Cards
You can be used to store files...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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Customizing the Device
1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it . System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator-stops the device from...the keyboard layout.
• Safe Mode- 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
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...set the time based on your location. Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for voice
prompts. • Text Language-sets all on-screen... Settings
Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for
calculating your routes. Display Settings
Select Settings > Display. • Color Mode-sets a light background (Day),...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
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... disable that map. Proximity Points Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Points.
• Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24).
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Download additional vehicle icons at the top.
◦◦ 3D-displays the map in three...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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... User Data
1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the
suction cup. • Do not keep your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Owner's Manual - Page 28
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... of hundreds of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. Contacting Garmin Product Support
You can warn you if you are approaching a safety camera and can contact Garmin Product Support if you purchase has... an expiration date. The data is available in some locations. Each region that you have access to the most up ...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
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Quick Start Manual - Page 4
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