Garmin DriveSmart 51, Owner'S Manual

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5
Connect your Garmin DriveSmart device to your computer
using a USB cable.
6
When your Garmin DriveSmart device prompts you to enter
file transfer mode, select Yes .
7 On your computer, click Add a Device .
The Garmin Express software detects your device.
8 Click Add Device .
9 Follow the on-screen instructions to register your device and
add it to the Garmin Express software.
When setup is complete, the Garmin Express software
searches for map and software updates for your device.
10 Select an option:
• To install all available updates, click
Install All .
• To install a single update, click View Details and select an
update.
NOTE: If a map update is too large for the internal storage of
the device, the software may prompt you to install a microSD ®
card in your device to add storage space ( Installing a
Memory Card for Maps and Data , page 22 ).
The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this
process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid dropping your device.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
damage may result.
Do not expose the device to water.
Cleaning the Outer Casing
NOTICE
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
1
Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen)
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2
Wipe the device dry.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
1
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2
If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.
3
If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect
the device from power.
4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
Avoiding Theft
• Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.
• Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup.
• Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.
• Register your device using the Garmin Express software
( garmin.com/express ).
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the power key for 12 seconds.
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction
Cup
Removing the Device from the Mount
1
Press the release tab or button on the mount.
2
Tilt the bottom of the device upward, and lift the device from
the mount.
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup
1
Turn the device mount to the right or left.
2
Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the
ball on the suction cup.
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield
1
Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.
2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
Cable
NOTICE
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces
and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The
vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled
correctly.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
1 Rotate the end piece
À
counter clockwise to unlock it.
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
2
Remove the end piece, the silver tip
Á
, and the fuse
Â
.
3
Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the same current, such
as 1 A or 2 A.
4 Place the silver tip in the end piece.
5
Push in the end piece and rotate it clockwise to lock it back
into the vehicle power cable
Ã
.
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