Garmin nuvi 50LM Support Question
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Question posted by alitaSures on December 28th, 2013
Nuvi 50lm Cannot Set Location
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 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 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
Deleting Files 18
Customizing the Device 18 System Settings 18 Navigation Settings...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... 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. Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋
on -screen instructions.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual About myDashboard
Use...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
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You can reset your device if it stops functioning. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information.
The status bar icons display information about using the device. Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu.
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Resetting...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
Finding Locations
There are many ways to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 18). 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell
Name. 2 Select an option.
• Select a character on the keyboard to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... Done. Searching Within a Category
To narrow your current location. Adding a Stop to your search results, you can find a location near another city or location. 1 Select Where To? > Near. 2 Select an option, and select OK. 3 If necessary, select a location. Searching Near Another Location By default, your device finds locations closest to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
.... 2 Enter a business name or a type of business.
Deleting Your Home Location 1.
Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10).
Location Searches
You can search for the location you can set your changes. 5 Select Done. For example, you return to most...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
...street. 7 If necessary, select the address.
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. Viewing a List of Recently Found Places Select Where To? >...> Clear.
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An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select the information balloon. Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
9 Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select Format, select the...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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... an area on the Map 1 From the location map, select the information
balloon. 2 Select the route information box. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location.
Favorites
You can save locations in your Favorites so you can quickly find...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual
7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. 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 a category. 3 Select a Favorite. 4 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Edit. 6 Select an option:
• Select Change Name...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... Detour While navigating a route, you can create straight-line routes that do not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK.
Changing the Map Data Field 1 From ...device might not calculate a detour. 1 While navigating a route, select to return to the location. An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as a straight line to
the main...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
...on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Speed to
view the nearest locations in that category.
Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2...; Select Reset Trip Data to tell emergency personnel your current location.
From the map, select the Speed field. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I?
This is helpful if you...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
System Settings
Select Settings > System.
• GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. Your device memory contains ... purpose of measure used for distances.
• Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout.
• Safe Mode-
2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.
• Units-sets the unit of a file, do not delete it . Customizing...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
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avoid on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your routes.
Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference-select a preference for voice
prompts. • Text Language-sets all on your location.
Decreasing the brightness can save battery power.
Time Settings
Select Settings > Time. • Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
time...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to redraw slower.
• Map View-sets a map perspective.
◦◦ Track Up-displays the map in two dimensions (2D) with your...visible on the map.
Showing more detail can cause the map to display your nüvi. Map Settings
Select Settings > Map.
• Map Detail-adjusts the amount of travel at the top.
◦◦ ...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
... dropping your device and operating it can cause this device to malfunction.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to the factory defaults. 1.
Select Settings. 2. Do not expose the device to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. Contact with a mild detergent solution.
2 Wipe the device dry.
Never use water...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... your device at http://my.garmin.com. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data.
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nüvi 30/40/50 Owner's Manual All original settings are erased. Any items that you have saved are restored. Extending the Battery Life • Keep your device away from sight when
not in use...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... end piece. 5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power
cable. Removing the Cradle from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
1 Unscrew the end piece.
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... to http://buy.garmin.com. Each region that you are driving too fast. Safety Cameras
‹ Caution Garmin is available in some locations. For these locations, the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of using, a custom POI or safety camera database.
Check http://my.garmin.com for the accuracy of, or the...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... and trees.
• Remain stationary for very long. charged for several minutes. How do I know my device When your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C).
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