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  • Garmin Nuvi 500 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    nüvi® 500 series owner's manual
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    provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, nüvi®, MapSource®, BlueChart® g2, g2 Vision®, Garmin
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    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Garmin® nüvi® 500‑series GPS‑enabled navigator. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online
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    Finding a Place Using the Map.......13 Using TracBack 13 Searching Near Another Location...13 Using the Map 14 Trip Computer 15 Turn List 15 Next Turn 15 Managing Files 16 Supported File Types 16 Loading Files 16 Loading Photos for Photo Navigation 18 Deleting Files 18 Using the Tools 19
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    40 Replacing the Battery in the nüvi....40 Charging Your nüvi 40 Changing the Fuse 41 Mounting on Your Dashboard.........41 Additional Maps 42 Extras and Optional Accessories....42 About GPS Satellite Signals...........44 Software License Agreement..........45 Specifications 46 Troubleshooting
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    off the nüvi. Press quickly to adjust the backlight brightness. Battery contacts Mini‑USB connector under the weather cap iv Speaker Battery cover Serial number under the battery Release key: Slide up to open the battery cover. microSD™ card slot under the battery nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    release key up to open the battery cover on the back of the nüvi. 3. Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium‑ion battery. 4. Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery match up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 
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    4. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint‑free cloth. 5. Place the suction cup on the windshield. 6. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield. 7. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.  nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running. Step 4: Configure the nüvi To turn on your nüvi, press and hold . Follow the on‑screen instructions. Step 6: Pair your Bluetooth® on your nüvi. 3. Under connections, touch Add or Change. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 
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    . ➏ Touch to find a destination. ➐ Touch to view the map. ➑ Touch to adjust the volume. NOTE: If you have a Bluetooth headset paired with your nüvi 510, adjust the volume from your headset. ➒ Touch to use the tools such as settings, Where Am I?, Help, and routes. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    for different modes of transportation. Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your usage , and touch OK. 3. Touch Yes, and follow the on‑screen instructions to configure your usage mode settings. For more information about custom settings, Near. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 
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    Getting Started Using the Go! Page ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➊ Touch to view the route on the map. ➋ Touch to start navigating the route. ➌ Touch to view this location and surrounding areas on the map. See page 14. ➍ Touch to save this location to your Favorites. Adding a Stop to Your Route 1. With a route
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    City, enter the city/postal code, and touch Done. Select the city/ postal code in the list. (Not all map data provides postal code searching.) If you are unsure of the city, touch Search All. 4. Enter the number of the it at any time by touching Where To? > Go Home. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 
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    it from Favorites. 1. Touch Where To? > Favorites > All Favorites. 2. Touch Home > Edit > Delete > Yes. After you delete your home location, reset it by following the steps on page 7. Using the On‑ • Touch 123 to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    Favorites. Where To? Saving Your Current Location From the Map Favorites. Finding Saved Places Touch Where To? > Favorites. Your saved locations are listed. Editing Saved Places 1. Touch Where To? > Favorites. 2. Touch the location you want to edit. 3. Touch Edit. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    the nüvi drive or on the microSD card are listed. 2. Touch a photo. 3. Touch Go! to navigate to the location. Touch Map to view the location on the map. Extras For information about extras such as safety camera information and Garmin Travel Guide, see pages 42-44. 10 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    and touch Go!. Creating a Custom Route Use your nüvi to create and save custom routes Next to calculate your custom route and view it on the map. 8. Touch Save to save the custom route and exit. or remove points from the route. • Manually Reorder Points- change the order of points along your route.
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    geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your nüvi to navigate to your destination using the latitude and longitude coordinates (or maps, see page 42. 1. Touch Where To? > Geographic Points. 2. Select a geographic point from the list. 3. Touch Go!. 12 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    location. • Touch Go! to navigate to the location. If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Location to set your location to the selected location. See page 24. Using TracBack® Touch Where To? > TracBack to view your recent track. Touch Save to save the track to your Favorites. Touch Go! to retrace your
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    on road). ➊ Touch to view the compass (navigating off road). ➋ Touch the text bar to view the turn list. ➌ Touch to zoom in and out. ➍ Touch the vehicle icon to view the Where Am I? page. ➎ Touch to view the trip computer. ➏ Touch to view the Menu page. 14 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    you reach the turn. To view the next turn, touch the top left corner on the map, or touch any turn from the turn list. Turn List When you are navigating a route, the turn list displays turn‑by‑turn instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 15
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    (Optional) 1. Slide the release key up to open the battery cover on the back of the nüvi. 2. Remove the battery. 3. To insert or remove the card, press it in until it clicks. 4. Replace the battery. 5. Slide the battery cover back on until it clicks into place. 16 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Note: system Help file to learn how to map the drives. Managing Files Step 3: Transfer the file, and touch Edit > Copy. 3. Open the "Garmin" or microSD card drive/volume. 4. Click Edit > Paste. 500 Series Owner's Manual 17
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    your nüvi to your computer. 2. Go to http://connect.garmin.com /photos, and sign in. 3. Select a photo. 4. Follow the on‑screen instructions. Deleting Files Connect the nüvi to your computer, and open contains important system files that should not be deleted. 18 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    touch Tools to access the Tools menu. Using the Tools in that category. Touch Save Location . Help Touch Help to get information about using your nüvi. Settings For information about the the right to view the nearest locations Picture Viewer Use the picture viewer to view pictures that you have
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    , touch the city. 3. Enter a city name, and touch Done. 4. Select the correct city, if necessary. 5. Touch Save. 6. Touch World Map to view a map. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. 7. Touch World Clock to view the clocks again, or touch Back to exit. 20 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    ). • Touch C to clear the entry. 5. Touch =. 6. Touch C to make a new calculation. Using the Tools Unit Converter 1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Touch Conversion, select a type of measurement, unit is converted. 7. Touch Clear to perform another conversion. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 21
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    you want to update. 3. Touch Update. 4. Touch the boxes next to the currencies to enter new rates. 5. Touch Save to save the new rates. Touch Restore to use the original rates. Compass Heading in Bug degrees indicator Information fields GPS Compass You can navigate using a GPS compass. No
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    You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com. GPS Compass While Navigating an Off‑Road Route nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 23
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    GPS software version number. You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data. See page 42. Restore-restore the system settings. Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation ‑to‑point routes (without roads). 24 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    avoid on your routes. Restore-restore the original navigation settings. Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > level. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your battery life. Restore-restore the original display settings. map data, such as street names. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 25
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    your travels. To clear your trip log, touch Tools > My Data > Clear Trip Log. Map Info-view the maps and the version of each map loaded on your nüvi. Touch a map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map. Restore-restore the original map settings. 26 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    the original security settings. Note that restoring the security settings will not clear your Garmin Lock PIN or security location. Customizing the nüvi Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth headset voice Bluetooth settings. This does not clear the pairing information. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 27
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    to use the best provider for receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. 1. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. 28 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a 25‑character code. 5. Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you own multiple traffic receivers, you must
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    road you are currently driving on. Traffic icon If the nüvi is connected to the traffic receiver and connected to vehicle power, and you are in a coverage area, the nüvi can receive traffic delay information. For more information, go to www.garmin .com/traffic. 30 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    on your route while you are navigating, the nüvi automatically recalculates the route. traffic if no better alternative routes exist. Using FM Traffic If a non‑severe traffic in your estimated arrival time. To manually avoid traffic on your route: 1. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2.
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    Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Touch Show Traffic Map to view the traffic incidents on a map. To return to the normal map from the Traffic map, touch the traffic icon, and touch Show Normal Map. Viewing Traffic Delays 1. On the Map subscription, see page 28. 32 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    download geocaches to your nüvi, you must first download and install the Garmin Communicator plug‑in. 5. Click Send to GPS. Follow the on‑screen instructions. Note: You can also download geocaches to the optional microSD card. For more information, see pages 16-18. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 33
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    for a cartridge. The nüvi accepts *.GWC files. 4. Use a USB cable (not included) to connect your nüvi to an available USB port on your computer. 5. Click Download. Follow the on‑screen instructions. 6. To play a cartridge on your nüvi, touch Tools > Wherigo. 34 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    between fishing charts and navigation charts. Touch the scan icon to look for points of interest near your map cursor. Changing Units for Boating Mode 1. Touch Tools > Settings > System > Units. 2. Select Miles, Kilometers, Nautical Statute, or Nautical Metric. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 35
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    Spell to enter a location name. • Touch Map to view the tide location on the map. • Touch Save to save the location in Favorites. More Information For more information on BlueChart g2 map data and symbols, refer to the manual included with your BlueChart g2 maps. 36 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    cleaning. Clean the outer casing of the unit (not the touch screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint‑free cloth. Use
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    result. Avoiding Theft • To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup. nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. 38 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    computer. 2. Connect the nüvi to your computer using the optional USB cable. 3. Run WebUpdater, and follow the on‑screen instructions. After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your nüvi. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 39
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    a replacement battery at http://buy.garmin.com. Contact your local waste disposal department for information about properly disposing of the battery. Charging Your nüvi • Use the vehicle power cable. • Use the optional USB cable. • Use an optional AC adapter cable. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    will not charge in your vehicle, you might need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. mount on top of the disk. Flip the lever down (toward the disk). 3. Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the black end piece. Screw on the black end piece. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    . Check www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp to see if an update for your map software is available. To enable additional maps, you need your unit ID (see page 24) and serial number (located under the battery). Refer to the MapSource Help file for more information. Extras and Optional Accessories For
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    to open the Help file. Garmin TourGuide The Garmin TourGuide allows your nüvi to play third‑party, GPS‑guided audio tours. These audio tours can your computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder in the nüvi drive or the microSD card drive. Delete the file titled poi.gpi. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 43
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    free from tall obstructions to use your nüvi. When your nüvi has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are green . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear . For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 44 nϋvi 500 Series Owner
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    the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 45
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    battery Replacement battery for nüvi: Garmin lithium‑ion battery 010‑11143‑00 GPS receiver: High‑sensitivity, WAAS‑enabled Acquisition times*: Warm:
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    off and on again. If this does not help, press and hold for 10 seconds. The nüvi should operate normally. You can also remove the battery, and then reinstall it. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 47
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    Problem from your computer. 2. Turn the nüvi off. 3. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows can have trouble assigning drive letters to your nü use the GPS simulator (Tools > Settings > System). 48 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual
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    9 geographic points 12 home 7 near another location 5, 13 recent selections 9 saved places (Favorites) 9 spell name 5 using the compass 22 using the map 13 using TracBack 13 FM traffic receiver 30-32 fuse, changing 41 G Garmin Lock 27, 38 Garmin Product Support i nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 49
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    24 settings 24 next turn 15 nüvi case iv cleaning 37 mount 2, 41 O off road, routing 12, 23, 24 on-screen keyboard 8 P photo navigation 10 loading photos 18 pictures 19 types 16 PIN Garmin Lock 38 POI Loader 43 points of interest 5 custom 43 product support i proximity points settings 29 R recently
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    adding subscriptions 28 transferring files 16-18 Travel Guide 42 trip computer 15 trip data, reset 15 trip log 26 troubleshooting 47 turn-by-turn directions 15 turn list 15 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Index U unit converter 21 unit ID 24 updating maps 42 software 39 usage mode 4, 5, 24 USB 17
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    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008-2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty
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