Garmin nuvi 50LM Owner'S Manual Download

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Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM

Owner’s Manual

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Page 1: ...Garmin DriveSmart 50LM Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ion of Garmin Garmin DriveSmart Garmin Express myTrends n Maps Guarantee and n Maps Lifetime are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permi...

Page 3: ...ice in front of or above any airbag 3 The windshield mount may not stay attached to the windshield in all circumstances Do not place the mount where it will become a distraction if it should become de...

Page 4: ...ent for driver attentiveness and good judgement Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest an illegal maneuver or would place the vehicle in an unsafe situation Battery Warnings A lithium ion bat...

Page 5: ...range from 0 to 25 C from 32 to 77 F Do not remove or attempt to remove the non user replaceable battery Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the device batteries in accordance...

Page 6: ...t all times Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs Product Environmental Programs Informatio...

Page 7: ...equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there...

Page 8: ...ement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not apply to i cosmetic damage such as...

Page 9: ...TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL Garmin BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE...

Page 10: ...ates depending on the country If applicable this warranty is provided by the local in country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your device Distributor warranties are only va...

Page 11: ...the Device On or Off 21 Acquiring GPS Signals 21 Status Bar Icons 22 Using the On Screen Buttons 23 Adjusting the Volume 23 Enabling Automatic Volume 23 Using the Audio Mixer 24 Adjusting the Screen...

Page 12: ...our Route 29 Shaping Your Route 30 Taking a Detour 30 Stopping the Route 31 Changing the Route Calculation Mode 31 Trip Planner 31 Planning a Trip 31 Navigating to a Saved Trip 32 Optimizing the Order...

Page 13: ...ions 37 Finding a Location Using the Search Bar 38 Viewing Search Results on the Map 39 Changing the Search Area 39 Points of Interest 39 Finding a Location by Category 39 Searching Within a Category...

Page 14: ...43 Getting Directions to Your Current Location 44 Adding a Shortcut 44 Removing a Shortcut 44 Saving Locations 44 Saving a Location 44 Saving Your Current Location 45 Editing a Saved Location 45 Assig...

Page 15: ...49 Resetting Trip Information 49 Customizing the Map 50 Customizing the Map Layers 50 Changing the Map Data Field 50 Changing the Map Perspective 50 Voice Command 51 Setting the Wakeup Phrase 51 Activ...

Page 16: ...Your Apple Device 56 Disabling Smartphone Link Data and Smart Notifications for Your Apple Device 57 Setting Up Bluetooth Features for Your Smartphone with Android 58 Connecting to the Smartphone Lin...

Page 17: ...64 Deleting a Paired Phone 64 Using the Apps 65 Using Help 65 Searching Help Topics 65 Viewing the Weather Forecast 65 Viewing Weather Near a Different City 66 Viewing Previous Routes and Destination...

Page 18: ...Time 70 Language and Keyboard Settings 71 Proximity Alerts Settings 71 Device and Privacy Settings 71 Restoring Settings 72 Device Information 72 Specifications 72 Charging the Device 73 Device Maint...

Page 19: ...Power Cable 75 Troubleshooting 76 The suction cup will not stay on my windshield 76 My device is not acquiring satellite signals 76 The device does not charge in my vehicle 76 My battery does not sta...

Page 20: ...ume on 78 78 Appendix 79 Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data 79 Data Management 79 About Memory Cards 79 Connecting the Device to Your Computer 79 Transferring Data From Your Computer 80 Viewin...

Page 21: ...nd data port Map and data memory card slot Microphone for Voice Command or hands free calling Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power WARNING This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent the...

Page 22: ...ce On or Off To turn the device on press the power key or connect the device to power To put the device in power saving mode press the power key while the device is on While in power saving mode the s...

Page 23: ...while the device locates satellites 3 If necessary go outdoors to an open area away from tall buildings and trees When turns green the device has acquired satellite signals and is ready for navigatio...

Page 24: ...ons allow you to navigate the pages menus and menu options on your device Select to return to the previous menu screen Hold to quickly return to the main menu Select or to scroll through lists or menu...

Page 25: ...o use safe driving judgment at all times Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs Your device provides featu...

Page 26: ...upcoming railroad crossing Animal crossing The device plays a tone and displays the distance to an upcoming animal crossing area Curve The device plays a tone and displays the distance to a curve in t...

Page 27: ...re specific roads you need to use or avoid you can customize the route Shaping Your Route page 30 You can add multiple destinations to a route Adding a Location to Your Route page 29 Starting a Route...

Page 28: ...search 3 If necessary select to filter the displayed points of interest by category Location markers or a blue dot appear on the map 4 Select an option Select a location marker Select a point such as...

Page 29: ...travel on major roadways This feature is not available in all areas Next action in the route with distance reminder Name of the street or exit associated with the next action Route highlighted on the...

Page 30: ...oadways if available Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating a route select anywhere on the map 2 Select Adding a Location to Your Route Before you can add a location to your route you...

Page 31: ...a destination to the route 1 Touch anywhere on the map 2 Select The device enters route shaping mode 3 Select a location on the map TIP You can select to zoom in on the map and select a more precise l...

Page 32: ...in distance Select Off Road to calculate point to point routes without roads Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive Trip Planner You...

Page 33: ...to add more locations optional 7 After you have added all the necessary locations select Next Save 8 Enter a name and select Done Navigating to a Saved Trip 1 Select Apps Trip Planner 2 Select a save...

Page 34: ...ave your route as a trip 1 Select Apps Trip Planner My Active Route 2 Edit your route using any of the trip planner features The route recalculates each time you make a change 3 Select Save to save yo...

Page 35: ...mation for additional locations 6 When finished select Save When you navigate the trip you should depart by the time shown under the starting point to reach your stops and destinations by the schedule...

Page 36: ...u changes based on your area and the map data on your device Select Toll Roads Select Tolls and Fees Toll Roads 3 Select an option To be asked each time before routing through a toll area select Alway...

Page 37: ...he lower right corner 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 Se...

Page 38: ...ation The Where To menu helps you find your destination by providing several methods to browse search and save this information Enter search terms to quickly search all location information Finding a...

Page 39: ...search bar 3 Enter all or part of the search term Suggested search terms appear below the search bar 4 Select an option To search for a type of business enter a category name for example movie theater...

Page 40: ...tes for the selected location select the location description at the bottom of the map To start navigation to the selected location select Go Changing the Search Area By default the device searches ne...

Page 41: ...ination Foursquare Foursquare is a location based social network Your device includes pre loaded Foursquare points of interest which are indicated by the Foursquare logo in your location search result...

Page 42: ...oursquare Location Details Before you can view Foursquare location details you must connect to a supported phone running Smartphone Link and log in to your Foursquare account You can view detailed Fou...

Page 43: ...ys or other roads 1 Select Where To Categories Intersections 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter street information 3 Select the intersection Finding a City 1 Select Where To Categories Citie...

Page 44: ...er while the device is on your current location is saved as a parking spot Select Apps Last Spot Viewing Current Location Information You can use the Where Am I page to view information about your cur...

Page 45: ...Select Adding a Shortcut You can add shortcuts to the Where To menu A shortcut can point to a location a category or a search tool The Where To menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons 1 Select Where...

Page 46: ...tegories to assign categories to the saved location Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used to mark the saved location on a map 7 Edit the information 8 Select Done Assigning Categories to...

Page 47: ...navigate a route Your Route on the Map page 27 or to view a map of your surroundings when no route is active 1 Select View Map 2 Touch anywhere on the map 3 Select an option Drag the map to pan left...

Page 48: ...rections page 28 Trip Data Displays customizable trip data such as speed or mileage Viewing Trip Data from the Map page 48 Volume Adjusts the master audio volume Brightness Adjusts the screen brightne...

Page 49: ...lect a point of interest on the map Customizing the Up Ahead Categories You can change the location categories that appear in the Up Ahead tool 1 From the map select Up Ahead 2 Select a category 3 Sel...

Page 50: ...provides statistics about your trip NOTE If you make frequent stops leave the device turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip From the map select Speed Viewing the Trip Log...

Page 51: ...select Save Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map select a data field NOTE You cannot customize Speed 2 Select a type of data to display Changing the Map Perspective 1 Select Settings Map Vehicl...

Page 52: ...ce by saying words and commands The voice command menu provides voice prompts and a list of available commands Setting the Wakeup Phrase The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate v...

Page 53: ...f your wakeup phrase to reduce the chance of accidental voice command activation Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and exits voice command Starting a Route Using Voice Command You...

Page 54: ...record commands for each voice control phrase NOTE You do not have to read the exact phrase on the screen You may say an alternative command with the same meaning based on your preference To use a voi...

Page 55: ...s feature is not available for all languages Send Locations to Device Allows you to send locations from your smartphone to your navigation device Foursquare Check In Allows you to check into Foursquar...

Page 56: ...Bluetooth devices and a list of Bluetooth devices appears It may take up to a minute for your phone to appear in the list 7 Select your phone from the list and select OK 8 On your phone confirm the p...

Page 57: ...rtphone Link app during the pairing process you can connect to it for additional Bluetooth features The Smartphone Link app communicates with your phone using Bluetooth Smart technology The first time...

Page 58: ...e phone name connected to Smartphone Link data and notifications TIP Your phone may connect to hands free calling and data using two different names and appear blue next to the phone name used for dat...

Page 59: ...1 From the app store on your phone install the Smartphone Link app 2 On your phone open the Smartphone Link app Disabling Bluetooth Features for Your Smartphone with Android You can disable specific B...

Page 60: ...th your phone and access live information using your phone data connection Your device transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless technology Live information is available through fre...

Page 61: ...DriveSmart 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 the Sma...

Page 62: ...ct an option NOTE Additional actions are available for only some notification types and must be supported by the app generating the notification Receiving Notifications while Viewing the Map NOTICE Do...

Page 63: ...List of Notifications You can view a list of all active notifications 1 Select Apps Smart Notifications The list of notifications appears Unread notifications appear black and previously read notifica...

Page 64: ...Phone Book 2 Select a contact 3 Select Call Calling a Location 1 Select Apps Phone Browse Categories 2 Select a point of interest 3 Select Call Receiving a Call When you receive a call select Answer o...

Page 65: ...Location page 45 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 phone number for your home location Select Apps Pho...

Page 66: ...s Help Viewing the Weather Forecast Before you can use this feature your device must be receiving weather data You can connect your device to the Smartphone Link app to receive weather data Pairing wi...

Page 67: ...ps Weather Current Location 2 Select an option To view weather for a favorite city select a city in the list To add a favorite city select Add City and enter a city name Viewing Previous Routes and De...

Page 68: ...the map tools menu Map Layers Sets the data that appears on the map page Customizing the Map Layers page 50 Audible Driver Alerts Enables an audible alert for each type of driver alert Driver Awarene...

Page 69: ...llows you to avoid specific roads or areas Toll Roads Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads Tolls and Fees Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll stickers NOTE This feature is not availa...

Page 70: ...tion appears at the bottom of the screen 4 Select the location description 5 Select Set Location Bluetooth Settings Select Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth Enables Bluetooth wireless technology Search for...

Page 71: ...ce storage 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 2...

Page 72: ...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 proximit...

Page 73: ...ct Settings 2 If necessary select a settings category 3 Select Restore Device Information Specifications Operating temperature range From 20 to 55 C from 4 to 131 F Charging temperature range From 0 t...

Page 74: ...evice 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 G...

Page 75: ...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...

Page 76: ...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 ass...

Page 77: ...ction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol 2 Dry with a clean dry cloth 3 Mount the suction cup Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power page 20 My device is not acquiring satellite signals Verify th...

Page 78: ...tings page 69 Shorten the display timeout Display Settings page 69 Decrease the volume Adjusting the Volume page 23 Disable Bluetooth wireless technology Disabling Bluetooth page 69 Put the device in...

Page 79: ...a USB port on your computer TIP The USB cable must connect to a USB port on your computer not to a USB hub The device turns on automatically and goes into MTP mode or USB mass storage mode A picture o...

Page 80: ...Press it in until it clicks Data Management You can store files on your device The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage NOTE The device is not compatible with Windows 95 98 Me Win...

Page 81: ...en the file browser 3 Select a file 4 Select Edit Copy 5 Browse to a folder on the device NOTE For a removable drive or volume you should not place files in the Garmin folder 6 Select Edit Paste Disco...

Page 82: ...e Safely tem me icon mputer Viewing GPS Signal Status Tap on the upper left corner of the screen Purchasing Additional Maps 1 Go to your device product page at Garmin com sg 2 Click the Maps tab 3 Fo...

Page 83: ...Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Zhangshu 2nd Road Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 221 Taiwan Garm...

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