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Garmin nuvi 50 User Manual

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

General IconGeneral
AutoYes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)No
Live service-
Routes quantity0
Number of waypoints1000
Form factorHandheld/Fixed
Product colorBlack
Display diagonal5 \
Display resolution480 x 272 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:9
Display size (HxV) (imperial)2.5 x 4.4 \
Storage media typeSSD
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Power source typeBattery, Cigar lighter
Battery life (max)2 h
Map coverageWestern Europe
Supported radio bandsNot supported
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth18 mm
Width140 mm
Height86 mm
Weight177.2 g

Summary

Getting Started

Mounting the Device

Instructions for attaching the device to a vehicle mount.

Acquiring Satellites

Setting Up myDashboard

Registering the Device

Updating Software and Maps

Device Power and Reset

Display and Volume Settings

Status Bar and Help

Finding Locations

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

How to input text using the virtual keyboard.

About Points of Interest

Finding POIs by Category

Steps to find POIs by selecting a category.

Searching Near Another Location

Saving and Managing Home Location

Finding a Location by Spelling

Finding an Address

Finding a Location by Browsing the Map

Recently Found Locations

Finding a Location Using Coordinates

Using the Location Map Interface

Favorites

Saving Your Location to Favorites

Adding current or found locations to the Favorites list.

Saving Locations to Favorites

Adding searched locations to the Favorites list.

Finding and Editing Favorites

Adding Categories to Favorites

Map Pages

Following an Automobile Route

Guidance on how the device displays and navigates routes.

Route Navigation Features

Map Data Field Customization

Current Location and Nearby Services

Viewing Trip Information

Resetting Trip Information

Viewing Route Turn Details

Viewing Upcoming Junctions

Data Management

Supported File Types

Lists the supported file formats for the device.

About Memory Cards

Transferring Files and Disconnecting

Deleting Files

Customizing the Device

System Settings

Accessing and modifying core device system configurations.

Navigation Settings

Display and Time Settings

Language Settings

Map Settings

Proximity Points Settings

Restoring Settings

Appendix

Caring for Your Device

Guidelines for maintaining and cleaning the device.

Device Care and Battery Life

Erasing User Data

Vehicle Power Cable Fuse

Removing Device Components

About nüMaps Lifetime

Purchasing Accessories and Support

Troubleshooting

Satellite Signal Issues

Solutions for when the device fails to get satellite reception.

Suction Cup and Charging Problems

Troubleshooting tips for a loose suction cup and vehicle charging issues.

Battery and USB Mode Issues

Tips for battery life, gauge accuracy, and identifying USB mass storage mode.

USB Mass Storage Mode Issues

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