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Garmin Nuvi 50 Ml Maps Wont Load Or Update
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
.... Go to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this document is strictly prohibited.
or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd.
Windows®...
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...nüvi 30/40/50 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... the Device, Cradle, and Mount 23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
... back toward the
windshield.
4 Snap the mount ➎ onto the suction cup.
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Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
Charge your device as ...Important Safety and Product Information guide for updates.
• Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3). To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight.
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...USB port on your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to acquire ...satellite signals. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to register your device, check for software and map updates,...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
Go to your device is available on the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. 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. Downloading the Owner's Manual The owner's manual for your computer. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
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A list of the product manuals...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... location (page 6) • By spelling the name (page 7) • By 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 10
... option, and select OK. 3 If necessary, select a location. Adding a Stop to your device contain points of interest, such as a Via Point.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual About Points of Interest
The detailed maps loaded in your current location.
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... > Home. 2 Select the information balloon.
Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more.
Deleting Your Home Location 1.
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3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the Name 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
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 ... Where To? > Recently Found > Clear.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 1 Select Where To? > Browse Map. 2 Drag the map to search all cities in the state or province.
4 Enter the address ...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
...8226; Select the information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of the map. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
9 Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching.
...➎ to return to the previous page.
• Select ➏ to view different parts of map you select a location from the Where To? This method can find a location using , and select...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...balloon appears for the location (page 6). 2 From the location map, select Save > OK.
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Your home location is saved in Favorites. The...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 Favorites 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 ...
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• To change the symbol used to organize your Favorites. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done.
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
...to abide by all posted speed limit signs and 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...on the map, and directions at all applicable traffic laws and signs. A checkered flag marks your destination. The route is for failing to follow all times. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... ahead of data to
the main menu. 2 Select Detour. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
13 Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop.
Taking a Detour... While navigating a route, you , such as construction zones. Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of you can create straight-line routes that do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
..., or Fuel to reset the maximum speed.
3 Select OK.
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Resetting Trip Information
1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option:
• Select Reset Trip Data ...device turned on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max. From the map, select the Speed field. Speed to
view the nearest locations in that category. Viewing Current Location Information...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... 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 From the map, select to view the junction, if available.
Data Management
You can view the junctions on your device. NOTE: The device is not compatible...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
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Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action:
• ... the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or
volume.
6 Select Edit > Paste. Transferring Files from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com/trip_planning). Your device and memory card appear as removable drives...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... road types you want to
avoid on your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the screen.
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• Brightness-changes the brightness of the device storage. Decreasing the brightness...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... the amount of data visible on the map.
• Info-view the maps and the version of each map loaded on your keyboard. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to enable or disable that map. Map Settings
Select Settings > Map.
• Map Detail-adjusts the amount of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.
• Keyboard...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... payment, you can receive up -to-date information.
Safety camera information is updated at any questions about this product.
• Go to four map updates each year for the life of safety cameras. Purchasing Accessories
Go to www.garmin .com, and click Maps. For these locations, the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of...