Garmin Nuvi 50lm 5 Manual

							nüvi
®
 30/40/50 
owner’s manual
August 2011 190-01336-00_0A   Printed in Taiwan 
						

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Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................................ 1
Mounting the Device ................................................. 1
About myDashboard  ................................................. 2
Turning Off the Device  .............................................. 4
Finding Locations ........................................... 5
About Points of Interest ............................................ 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  ..................17Deleting 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  ........................................ 20
Restoring Settings  .................................................. 21
Appendix ....................................................... 21
Caring for Your Device ............................................ 21
Erasing User Data  .................................................. 22
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable  .....23
Removing 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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Getting Started
‹ WARNING
   See the Important Safety and Product Information  
guide in the product box for product warnings and 
other important information.
1 Connect the device to vehicle power ( page 1).
2 Mount the device (page 1).
3 Register the device ( page 3).
4 Check for updates.
• Software updates (page 3).
•  Free map update ( page 3).
Mounting the Device
‹ WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent 
the possibility of personal injury or product damage 
caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, remove 
the device from the vehicle when exiting or store it 
out of direct sunlight. 
Notice
Before mounting the device, see the  Important Safety 
and Product Information  guide for information about 
laws pertaining to windshield mounting. 
Charge your device as you drive before using it on 
battery power. 
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB port ➋ on the device.  
2 Press the suction cup ➌ to the windshield.  
3 While pressing, flip the lever ➍ back toward the 
windshield.   
4 Snap the mount ➎ onto the suction cup. 
						

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➊
➋
➍
➌➎
➏
5 Fit the bottom ➏ of your device into the mount. 
6 Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.
7 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into 
a power outlet in your vehicle.
Acquiring Satellites
The device may require an open view of the sky to 
acquire satellite signals. 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.
Setting Up myDashboard
1 
Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ 
on the device.
➊
➋
2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the 
USB port on your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard .
4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 
						

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Registering the Device
1 
From myDashboard, click Register Now.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
3 Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in 
a safe place.
Updating the Software
1 
Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Under Software Updates, click  Update Now.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
nüMaps Guarantee™
If you register the device at http://my.garmin.com 
within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving, 
your device could be eligible for one free map 
update. Go to  www.garmin.com/numaps  for terms 
and conditions.
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 device is available on 
the Garmin web site.
1 Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Click Manuals.
A list of the product manuals in several languages 
appears.
3 Click Download next to the manual you want.
4 Save the file to your computer. 
						

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Turning Off the Device
1 Tap the Power key ➊.
➊
2 Select Power Off.
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.  
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
Changing the Screen Brightness
1 
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Select  or .
Adjusting the Volume
1 
Select Volume. 
2 Select an option:
• Select 
 or . 
•  Select the Mute check box.
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main 
menu. The status bar icons display information about 
features on the device. You can select some icons to 
change settings or view additional information.
GPS signal status. 
Current time. 
Battery status.
Using Help
Select  to view information about using the 
device. 
Searching Help t opics
Select 
 > Search. 
						

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Using the On-Screen Buttons
• Hold  to quickly return to the main menu.
•  Select 
 and  to see more choices. 
•  Select and hold 
 and  to scroll faster. 
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 enter a 
letter or number.
•  Select 
 to add a space. 
•  Select 
 to change the character case.
•  Select 
 and  to move the cursor.
•  Select 
 to delete a character. 
•  Select and hold 
 to erase the entire entry. • 
Select Mode to select the  keyboard language 
mode. 
•  Select 
 to enter special characters, such 
as punctuation marks. 
Finding Locations
There are many ways to find locations.
•  By category (page 6)
•  Near another 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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About Points of Interest
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain 
points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and 
auto services. 
Finding a Point of Interest by Category
1 
Select Where To? > Points of Interest.
2 Select a category.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory.
4 Select a location.
5 Select Go!.
Searching Within a category
To narrow your search results, you can search within 
some categories.
1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest.
2 Select a category.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory.
4 Select Spell.
5 Enter all or part of the name.
6 Select Done.
Searching Near Another Location
By default, your device finds locations closest to your 
current location. 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. 
Adding a Stop 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 a Via Point.