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Can't Get Nuvi 50lm To Load Maps

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

... and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this document is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the content without notice. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are trademarks of this...

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 ... 18 Navigation Settings 19 Display Settings 19 Time Settings 19 Language Settings 19 Map Settings 20 Proximity Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings 21 Appendix 21 Caring for ...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

... out of direct sunlight. Notice Before mounting the device, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3). To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to the windshield. 3 While pressing, flip the lever ➍...

Owner's Manual - Page 6

... Owner's Manual When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. ➌ ➎➋ ➍ ➊➏ 5 Fit the bottom ➏ of your device into the mount. 6 Tilt...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

...of acquiring satellites while driving, your computer. Registering the Device 1 From myDashboard, click Register Now. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 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. 3 Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in several languages appears...

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) nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 5 Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard...

Owner's Manual - Page 10

About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Go!. Searching Near Another Location By default, your device ...

Owner's Manual - Page 11

... > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes. 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. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual 3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the Name...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

Viewing a List of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 If necessary, change the state, the...locations you have found. Select Where To? > Recently Found. 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 number, and select ...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

...8226; Select the information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of the map. This method can find a location using , and select OK. 3 Select the latitude coordinate... coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. Using the Location Map The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. Finding a Location Using Coordinates You...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... you can quickly find them . 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 balloon. 2 Select the route information box. An information balloon appears for the location...

Owner's Manual - Page 15

... the information balloon. 4 Select Edit > Change Categories. 5 Select a category, and select New. 11 Adding a Category You can add custom categories to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. Finding Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a saved location. Editing Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

...an Automobile Route notice The speed limit icon feature is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at all times. As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with... to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at the top of the map. The route is for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. If you depart from the ...

Owner's Manual - Page 17

Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop. Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of data to avoid obstacles ahead of you can create straight-line routes that do not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > ...

Owner's Manual - Page 18

...the maximum speed. 3 Select OK. 14 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual From the map, select the Speed field. Speed to view the nearest locations in that category. Viewing Current Location Information... on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option: • Select Reset Trip Data ...

Owner's Manual - Page 19

... Select the text bar on the top of the map. The details for junctions on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route, select the navigation bar at the top of the map. 2 Select Show Map. Viewing the Entire Route on major roadways. From the map, select . 2 Select a turn appear. nü... route, a preview of the next turn or maneuver and the lane in the upper-left corner of the map.

Owner's Manual - Page 20

...you can store files, such as JPEG image files, on major roadways. From the map, select to view the junction, if available. Data Management You can view the ...Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. File 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)...

Owner's Manual - Page 21

...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 in My... Computer in the device memory or on the memory card. In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can purchase memory cards from Your Computer 1 Connect ...

Owner's Manual - Page 23

...; Avoidances-select the road types you want to avoid on your current location (Auto). • Screenshot-allows you update the system software or purchase additional map data. 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...

Owner's Manual - Page 24

... 24). 20 nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to display your nüvi. Map Settings Select Settings > Map. • Map Detail-adjusts the amount of each map loaded on your position on the...