Garmin nuvi 150 series, Owner'S Manual

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to your destinations. Garmin Express is available for Windows
and Mac computers.
1
On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express .
2
Select an option:
• To install on a Windows computer, select
Download for
Windows .
• To install on a Mac computer, select Mac Version .
3 Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
4
Start Garmin Express.
5
Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB
cable.
The Garmin Express software detects your device.
6
Enter an email address for product registration (optional).
7
Click Save Device .
8
Click Check for Updates .
A list of available map and software updates appears.
9
Select the updates to install.
10
Click Install Now .
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.
Purchasing Additional Maps
1
Go to your device product page at ( www.garmin.com ).
2
Click the Maps tab.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Safety Cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
camera database.
Information about safety camera locations and speed limits is
available in some areas. Go to www.garmin.com/safetycameras
to check availability or to purchase a subscription or one-time
update. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time.
You can update safety cameras for an existing safety camera
subscription by going to http://my.garmin.com . You should
update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date
safety camera information.
For some devices and regions, basic safety camera data may
be included with your device. Included data does not include
updates or a subscription.
Custom Points of Interest
Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can
contain alerts that let you know if you are near a designated
point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed.
Installing POI Loader
You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer
and install them on your device using POI Loader software.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/poiloader .
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the POI Loader Help Files
For more information on the POI loader, refer to the Help file.
With the POI loader open, click Help .
Finding Custom POIs
Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs
on your device using the POI Loader software ( Installing POI
Loader ).
1 Select Where To? > Categories .
2 Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com .
Troubleshooting
My device is not acquiring satellite signals
• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off ( Navigation Settings ).
• Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for several minutes.
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield
1
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
2
Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
3
Mount the suction cup ( Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power ).
The device does not charge in my vehicle
• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable ( Changing the
Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable ).
• Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the
power outlet.
• Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 32°
and 113°F (between 0° and 45°C).
• Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.
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