Garmin nuvi 52LM Owner's Manual

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    nüvi® 42/52 Series Owner's Manual December 2012 190-01530-00_0A Printed in Taiwan
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    the USA and other countries. nüMaps Guarantee™ and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Windows® is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries
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    Searches 7 Using the Location Map 9 Favorites 10 Map Pages 12 Following an Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 13 Data Management 15 File Types 16 About Memory Cards 16 Transferring Files from Your Computer 16 Deleting Files 17 Customizing the Device 17 System Settings 17 Navigation Settings
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    Purchasing Accessories 23 Contacting Garmin Product Support 23 Troubleshooting 24
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    (page 1). 2 Mount the device (page 1). 3 Register the device (page 3). 4 Check for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3). Mounting the Device ‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
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    Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power. 1 Press the suction cup ➊ to the windshield. ➌ ➊➏ ➎ ➋ satellite signals. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. 2 Getting
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    product manuals and support, and more. Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Go to www.garmin.com/express. Getting Started 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. nüMaps
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    The status bar icons display information about features on the device. You can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. GPS signal status. Current time. Battery status. Using Help Select to view information about using the device. Searching Help Topics Select > Search
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    hold and to scroll faster. Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard the character case. • Select and to move the cursor. • Select to delete a character. Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites
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    of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Finding a Point . 3 If necessary, select a location. Adding a Stop to a Route 1 While navigating an automobile route, select Where To?. 2 Search for the location (page 6). 3
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    ? > Go Home. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Choose from Recently Found. The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10). Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Deleting Your Home Location 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select
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    Where To? > Browse Map. 2 Drag the map to find the location. 3 Select the location. An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select the information balloon. Viewing a List of Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. Select Where To? > Recently
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    select Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using, and select OK. 3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter Map The location map appears after you select a location from the Where To? menu. ➌ ➊ ➋ ➍ ➐ ➎➏ • Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites.
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    , you can use the GPS simulator to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu, select Where To? > Browse Map. 4 Select an area on the map. An information balloon appears for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Favorites You can save
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    Select Edit. 6 Select an option: • Select Change Name. • To change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. • Select Change Phone Number. • To assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. Adding a Category You can
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    Map Pages Following an Automobile Route notice The speed limit icon feature is for information only and does not replace the driver's responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or
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    OK. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? page to view information about your current location. This is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location. From the map, select the vehicle icon. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select
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    the map. 2 Select a turn. The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the junction appears for junctions on major roadways. Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating an automobile route, select the navigation bar at the top of the map. 2 Select Show Map. 14 Map Pages
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    includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and the lane in which you should be traveling, if available. From the map, select . Viewing an Upcoming Junction While navigating an automobile route, you can view the junctions on major roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image of
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    Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com /trip_planning). In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Installing a Memory Card The device supports operating system Help file to learn how to map the
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    4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard. Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to change it. System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit of
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    unit ID number, and information about several other software features. You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation . Decreasing the brightness can save battery power. Time Settings Select Settings
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    of travel at the top. ◦◦ North Up-displays the map in 2D with North at the top. ◦◦ 3D-displays the map in three dimensions (3D) in Track Up. • Vehicle-select Change to change the icon used to display your position on the map. Download additional vehicle icons at www .garmingarage.com. • Trip Log
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    version of each map loaded on your nüvi. Select a map to enable or disable that map. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps. Proximity Points it can cause permanent damage. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. 20
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    the screen with the cloth. Avoiding Theft • Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use. Appendix • Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin .com. Erasing User Data 1 Turn
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    vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. 1 Unscrew the end piece. TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the on the suction cup toward you. About nüMaps Lifetime For a one-time payment, you can receive up to four map updates each year for the life of your
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    Each region that you purchase has an expiration date. Purchasing Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com. Contacting Garmin Product Support You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product. • Go to www.garmin.com/support. • In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or 1-800
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    Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. satellite signals down the backlight (page 18). charged for very long. My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge
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    . I cannot see any new If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows can have removable drives in my list trouble assigning drive letters to your device drives. Refer to your operating system of drives. Help file to learn how to map or assign drive letters. Appendix 25
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    www.garmin.com/support 913-397-8200 1-800-800-1020 00 32 2 Maps Guarantee™, and nüMaps Lifetime™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Windows® is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
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nüvi
®
42/52 Series
Owner’s Manual
December 2012
190-01530-00_0A
Printed in Taiwan