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Locking Your nüvi, Avoiding Theft, What is a Security Location?

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Appendix • Although a PDA stylus can be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt this while operating a vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen because damage might 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. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. • Register your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock™ feature. Locking Your nüvi Garmin Lock is a theft‑deterrent system that locks your nüvi. Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the PIN or drive to the security location. 1. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. 2. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 3. Enter a 4‑digit PIN, and drive to a security location. What is a Security Location? Your security location should be a location you return to often, such as your home. If the nüvi has satellite signals and you are at the security location, you do not need to enter the PIN. NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your 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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nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual
Appendix
Although a PDA stylus can be used
to operate the touch screen, never
attempt this while operating a vehicle.
Never use a hard or sharp object to
operate the touch screen because
damage might 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.
Do not keep your unit in the glove
compartment.
Register your product at
.
Use the Garmin Lock
™
feature.
•
•
•
•
•
Locking Your nüvi
Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent system
that locks your nüvi. Each time you turn
on the nüvi, enter the PIN or drive to the
security location.
1. Touch
Tools
>
Settings
>
Security
.
2. Touch the button below
Garmin
Lock
.
3. Enter a 4‑digit PIN, and drive to a
security location.
What is a Security Location?
Your security location should be a
location you return to often, such as your
home. If the nüvi has satellite signals
and you are at the security location, you
do not need to enter the PIN.
NOTE:
If you forget your PIN and
your security location, you must send
your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked.
You must also send a valid product
registration or proof of purchase.