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Traffic Alerts

: sets the traffic delay severity for which the device 

displays a traffic alert.

Units and time settings

To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu, 

select 

Settings

 > 

Units & Time

.

Current Time

: sets the device time.

Time Format

: allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour or UTC 

display time.

Units

: sets the unit of measure used for distances.

Position Format

: sets the co-ordinate format and datum used 

for geographical co-ordinates.

Setting the Time

1

From the main menu, select the time.

2

Select an option:
• To set the time automatically using GPS information, 

select 

Automatic

.

• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.

Language and Keyboard Settings

To open the Language and Keyboard settings, from the main 

menu, select 

Settings

 > 

Language & Keyboard

.

Voice Language

: sets the language for voice prompts.

Text Language

: sets all on-screen text to the selected 

language.

NOTE: 

changing the text language does not change the 

language of user-entered data or map data, such as street 

names.

Keyboard Language

: enables keyboard languages.

Proximity alerts settings

NOTE: 

you must have custom points of interest (POIs) loaded 

for proximity points alerts to display.

NOTE: 

this feature is not available in all areas.

Select 

Settings

 > 

Proximity Alerts

.

Audio

: sets the style of alert that plays when you approach 

proximity points.

Alerts

: sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are 

played.

Device and Privacy Settings

Select 

Settings

 > 

Device

.

About

: displays the software version number, the unit ID 

number and information on several other software features.

Regulatory

: displays regulatory markings and information.

EULAs

: displays the end-user licence agreements.

NOTE: 

you need this information when you update the 

system software or purchase additional map data.

Device Data Reporting

: shares anonymous data to improve the 

device.

Position Reporting

: shares your position information with 

Garmin to improve content.

Travel History

: allows the device to record information for the 

myTrends Where I’ve Been and Trip Log features.

Clear Travel History

: clears your travel history for the 

myTrends Where I’ve Been and Trip Log features.

Restoring settings

You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the 

factory default values.

1

Select 

Settings

.

2

If necessary, select a settings category.

3

Select   > 

Restore

.

Device information

Viewing Regulatory and Compliance 

Information

1

From the settings menu, swipe to the bottom of the menu.

2

Select 

Device

 > 

Regulatory

.

Specifications

Operating 
temperature range

From -20° to 55°C (from -4° to 131°F)

Charging 
temperature range

From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F)

Power input

Vehicle power using the included vehicle power 
cable. AC power using an optional accessory 
(for home and office use only).

Battery type

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Charging the Device

NOTE: 

this Class III product shall be powered by an LPS power 

supply.
You can charge the battery in the device using any of these 

methods.
• Connect the device to vehicle power.
• Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory, 

such as a wall power adapter.
You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter 

suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or 

www.garmin.com

. The device may charge slowly when 

connected to a third-party adapter.

Device maintenance

Garmin Support Centre

Go to 

support.garmin.com

 for help and information, such as 

product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos and 

customer support.

Map and Software Updates

For the best navigation experience, you should keep the maps 

and software on your device up to date. Map updates ensure 

your device has the latest available map data. Software updates 

provide improvements to features and performance.
You can update your device using two methods.
• You can connect the device to a Wi

Fi network to update 

directly on the device (recommended). This option allows you 

to update your device conveniently without connecting it to a 

computer.

• You can connect the device to a computer and update it 

using the Garmin Express application. This option allows you 

to install map data onto a memory card if the updated maps 

are too large to fit on the internal storage.

Connecting to a Wi

Fi Network

The first time you turn on the device, it prompts you to connect 

to a Wi

Fi network and register your device. You can also 

connect to a Wi

Fi network using the settings menu.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Wireless Networks

.

2

If necessary, select 

Wi-Fi

 to enable Wi

Fi technology.

3

Select 

Search for Networks

.

The device displays a list of nearby Wi

Fi networks.

Device information

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Summary of Contents for DriveAssist 51

Page 1: ...GARMINDRIVEASSIST 51 Owner smanual...

Page 2: ...These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The...

Page 3: ...tickers 9 Avoiding road features 9 Avoiding environmental zones 9 Custom avoidances 9 Navigating off road 9 Finding and saving locations 9 Points of Interest 9 Finding a location using the search bar...

Page 4: ...eras 21 Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras 21 Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on the Map 21 Saving a traffic camera 21 Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations 21 Garmin DriveAssist settin...

Page 5: ...needs to be replaced page 25 1 Insert a memory card into the camera memory card slot NOTE if you install the memory card into the incorrect slot the camera cannot record video 2 Press it in until it c...

Page 6: ...ain menu Select or to scroll through lists or menus Hold or to scroll faster Select to see a context based menu of options for the current screen Adjusting the volume 1 Select Volume 2 Select an optio...

Page 7: ...he video or photo includes location information a map shows the location Garmin VIRB App The free Garmin VIRB app allows you to view and share recorded dash cam videos and photos on your smartphone To...

Page 8: ...pdate the camera database stored on your device You should update your device frequently to receive the most up to date camera information Incident Detection and Notifications Your Garmin DriveAssist...

Page 9: ...or closer than 5 m 16 ft The FCWS feature may not function properly if the camera placement settings do not correctly indicate your vehicle height or the placement of your device in the vehicle Aligni...

Page 10: ...option Select a location marker Select a point such as a street junction or address location 5 Select Go Going home The first time you start a route home the device prompts you to enter your home loc...

Page 11: ...s to search for nearby parking If the device does not prompt you select Where To Categories Parking and select My Destination 2 Select Filter Parking and select one or more categories to filter parkin...

Page 12: ...When you are finished shaping the route select Go Taking a Detour You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route or detour around specific roads This is useful if you encounter constr...

Page 13: ...orner of the area to avoid and select Next The selected area is shaded on the map 6 Select Done Disabling a custom avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it 1 Select Settings Na...

Page 14: ...OI and select Go The device creates a route to the parking area or venue entrance closest to the POI When you arrive at the destination a chequered flag indicates the recommended parking area A labell...

Page 15: ...wn from the list of nearby towns To search near another location select Searching near Changing the search area page 10 To search for a town by name select Enter Search enter a town name and select Fi...

Page 16: ...point to a location a category or a search tool The Where To menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons 1 Select Where To Personalise 2 Select an item Removing a shortcut 1 Select Where To Remove Short...

Page 17: ...ng your route or the road on which you are travelling You can view upcoming points of interest such as restaurants petrol stations or roadside service When travelling on a motorway you can also view i...

Page 18: ...e weather forecast page 20 LiveTrack allows you to share your trip with selected contacts in real time LiveTrack page 19 Smart Notifications displays phone notifications and messages on your device Th...

Page 19: ...rmin DriveAssist device such as text messages incoming calls and calendar appointments NOTE you may need to wait a few minutes to receive notifications on your navigation device after it connects to t...

Page 20: ...list of favourite locations Editing a favourite location page 12 1 Select Apps Phone Set Home Number 2 Enter your phone number 3 Select Done Calling home Before you can call home you must enter a pho...

Page 21: ...eless Networks 2 Select the phone and select Unpair device Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information Your device can provide information about...

Page 22: ...p phrase The device indicates the strength of the wake up phrase as you enter the phrase 3 Select Done Activating voice command Say your wake up phrase The voice command menu appears Voice Command tip...

Page 23: ...k 2 Select each type of alert you want to receive on your watch 3 On your watch start the Watch Link app and select Driver Warnings While you are navigating with your Garmin DriveAssist device the wat...

Page 24: ...ng reordering locations optimising the order of stops adding suggested attractions and adding shaping points You can also use the trip planner to edit and save your active route Planning a trip A trip...

Page 25: ...e you have stopped on the map Select Apps Where I ve Been Garmin DriveAssist settings Map and vehicle settings Select Settings Map Vehicle Vehicle sets the icon that represents your position on the ma...

Page 26: ...cam Destination Arrival with Garmin Real Vision page 7 Go Alert alerts you when stopped traffic starts moving Go Alert page 5 Lane Departure Warning enables an alert when the device detects you may b...

Page 27: ...restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory default values 1 Select Settings 2 If necessary select a settings category 3 Select Restore Device information Viewing Regulatory and Com...

Page 28: ...min Express application to download and install the latest map and software updates for your device 1 If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer go to garmin com expr...

Page 29: ...e to lock it back into the vehicle power cable Troubleshooting My video recordings are blurry Clean the camera lens Cleaning the camera lens page 24 Clean the windscreen in front of the camera Verify...

Page 30: ...is option is disabled you must select from the Smartphone Link main menu each time you want to connect your device to Smartphone Link Clear the Live Services Check tick box On some smartphones disabli...

Page 31: ...2 Click the Maps tab 3 Follow the on screen instructions Purchasing accessories Go to garmin com accessories Appendix 27...

Page 32: ...forward collision warning system FCWS 3 5 Foursquare 11 fuel stations 12 fuse changing 25 G Garmin Connect 14 Garmin Express updating software 24 Garmin Live Services 15 subscribing 15 Garmin Real Vis...

Page 33: ...s avoiding 8 tools maps 13 traffic 14 17 18 22 adding subscriptions 18 alternative route 8 cameras 21 incidents 14 18 map 14 18 receiver 17 searching for delays 14 18 traffic cameras view 21 travel hi...

Page 34: ...support garmin com September 2018 190 02120 00_0C...

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