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How Do I Make A Route On My Garmin 50lm

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

... any purpose without notice. Mac® is strictly prohibited. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are trademarks of this copyright notice and provided further that any revision hereto is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its products and to make changes in this manual may not be used without...

Owner's Manual - Page 3

...6 Saving a Home Location 7 Location 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 from Your Computer 17 nüvi...23 About nüMaps Lifetime 24 Safety Cameras 24 Purchasing Accessories 24 Contacting Garmin Product Support 24 Troubleshooting 25 i

Owner's Manual - Page 6

... into a power outlet in your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your computer. 3 Go to register your vehicle. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the sky to...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

...languages appears. 3 Click Download next to the manual you want. 4 Save the file to www.garmin.com/numaps for your device could be eligible for one free map update. A list of acquiring... (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on the Garmin web site. 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Click Manuals. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 nü...

Owner's Manual - Page 10

... by Category 1 Select Where To? > Points of the name. 6 Select Done. Searching Near Another Location By default, 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. Adding a Stop to your search...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

... 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 different parts of map you select a location from...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

..., select Save > OK. 10 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Saving Locations to them. 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 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

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. 12 Map Pages Following an Automobile Route notice The speed limit icon feature is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at all times. If you depart...

Owner's Manual - Page 17

.../50 Owner's Manual 13 Navigating Off Road You can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of data to display. 3 Select OK. Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop. The route will be calculated as construction zones. Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of you, such...

Owner's Manual - Page 18

... Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to tell emergency personnel your location. This is helpful if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on the trip computer. • Select Reset Max. Map Pages Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your...

Owner's Manual - Page 19

...-left corner of the map. 2 Select Show Map. If available, an image of the junction appears for junctions on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route, select the navigation bar at the top of the map. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 15

Owner's Manual - Page 20

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. Data Management... types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® (page 24) • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 24) 16 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual NOTE: The device is not compatible with...

Owner's Manual - Page 21

...Mac computers. 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 cannot display ...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. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete ...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

... Select the setting to change it . 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... features. System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets ...

Owner's Manual - Page 23

... Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for calculating your route. • Avoidances-select the road types you want to take a picture of the device ...screen. this information when you to avoid on your routes. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets ...

Owner's Manual - Page 24

... of data visible on the map. • Info-view the maps and the version of each map loaded on the map. Select a map to www.garmin.com/maps. Proximity Points Settings Select Settings > Proximity Points. • Alerts-notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 24). 20 nüvi 30...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

... residue left on the lower-right corner of the device screen. 3 Keep your device in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin.com. All original settings are erased. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data. 22 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual Erasing User Data...

Owner's Manual - Page 27

.... 2 Tilt the device forward. Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the top of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly. nüvi 30/40...

Owner's Manual - Page 28

... nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. Safety Cameras ‹ Caution Garmin is not responsible for availability. Contacting Garmin Product Support You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have access to the most up to four map updates each year for the life of...

Owner's Manual - Page 29

satellite signals • Make sure your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for very ... power to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. How do I know my device When your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.