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My device does not appear as a portable device on my computer On Mac computers and some Windows computers, the device connects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storage mode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, and not as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows XP Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode. My device does not appear as either a portable device or a removable drive or volume on my computer 1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. 2 Turn off the device. 3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device. TIP: Your device should be connected directly to a USB port on your computer and not to a USB hub. The device automatically turns on and goes into MTP mode or USB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to a computer appears on the device screen. Troubleshooting 13

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	5
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power	5
Support and Updates	5
Setting Up Garmin Express	5
nüMaps Guarantee™	5
Lifetime Subscriptions	5
Activating Lifetime Maps	5
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express	5
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode	6
Turning Off the Device	6
Resetting the Device	6
Acquiring GPS Signals	6
Adjusting the Screen Brightness	6
Adjusting the Volume	6
Status Bar Icons	6
Viewing GPS Signal Status	6
Battery Information	6
Setting the Time	6
Using the On-Screen Buttons	6
Using the On-Screen Keyboard	6
Locations	6
Finding Locations	6
Finding a Location by Category	6
Searching Within a Category	6
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar	7
Searching Foursquare® Points of Interest	7
Changing the Search Area	7
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map	7
Finding an Address	7
Finding Recently Found Destinations	7
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations	7
Finding Parking	7
Finding Your Last Parking Spot	7
Search Tools	7
Finding an Intersection	7
Finding a City	7
Finding a Location Using Coordinates	7
Saving Locations	8
Saving a Location	8
Saving Your Current Location	8
Saving a Home Location	8
Going Home	8
Editing Your Home Location Information	8
Editing a Saved Location	8
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location	8
Deleting a Saved Location	8
Setting a Simulated Location	8
Adding a Shortcut	8
Removing a Shortcut	8
Custom Points of Interest	8
Installing POI Loader	8
Using the POI Loader Help Files	8
Finding Custom POIs	8
Navigation	9
Starting a Route	9
Previewing Multiple Routes	9
Changing the Route Calculation Mode	9
Navigating Off Road	9
Starting a Route to a Saved Location	9
Navigating to Locations Within a Venue	9
Exploring a Venue	9
Your Route on the Map	9
Using the Map	9
Adding a Point to a Route	9
Taking a Detour	9
Stopping the Route	9
Viewing Route Activity	9
Viewing a List of Turns	9
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map	10
Viewing the Next Turn	10
Viewing Junctions	10
Up Ahead	10
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest	10
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories	10
Trip Information	10
Viewing Trip Data from the Map	10
Customizing the Trip Data Fields	10
Viewing the Trip Information Page	10
Viewing the Trip Log	10
Resetting Trip Information	10
Using Suggested Routes	10
Viewing Current Location Information	10
Finding Nearby Services	10
Getting Directions to Your Current Location	10
Avoiding Road Features	11
About Custom Avoidances	11
Avoiding an Area	11
Avoiding a Road	11
Disabling a Custom Avoidance	11
Deleting Custom Avoidances	11
Customizing the Map	11
Customizing the Map Tools	11
Customizing the Map Layers	11
Changing the Map Data Field	11
Changing the Map Perspective	11
Safety Cameras	11
Traffic	11
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver	11
Viewing Upcoming Traffic	12
Viewing Traffic on the Map	12
Searching for Traffic Incidents	12
Traffic on Your Route	12
Taking an Alternate Route	12
About Traffic Subscriptions	12
Subscription Activation	12
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions	12
Adding a Subscription	12
Enabling Traffic	12
Using the Apps	12
Using Help	12
Searching Help Topics	12
About ecoRoute™	12
Setting Up the Vehicle	12
Changing the Fuel Price	12
Calibrating the Fuel Economy	12
About ecoChallenge	13
Viewing ecoChallenge Scores	13
About the ecoChallenge Score	13
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores	13
Viewing Fuel Economy Information	13
Mileage Reports	13
Viewing a Mileage Report	13
Resetting ecoRoute Information	13
Driving Tips	13
Planning a Trip	13
Scheduling a Trip	13
Navigating to a Saved Trip	13
Editing a Saved Trip	13
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations	13
Data Management	14
File Types	14
About Memory Cards	14
Installing a Memory Card	14
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	14
Transferring Data From Your Computer	14
Disconnecting the USB Cable	14
Customizing the Device	14
Map and Vehicle Settings	14
Enabling Maps	14
Navigation Settings	14
Calculation Mode Settings	14
Display Settings	14
Traffic Settings	15
Units and Time Settings	15
Language and Keyboard Settings	15
Device and Privacy Settings	15
Proximity Alerts Settings	15
Restoring Settings	15
Device Information	15
Specifications	15
Appendix	15
Power Cables	15
Charging the Device	15
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable	15
Device Care	16
Cleaning the Outer Casing	16
Cleaning the Touchscreen	16
Avoiding Theft	16
Mounting on Your Dashboard	16
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup	16
Removing the Device from the Mount	16
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup	16
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield	16
Purchasing Additional Maps	16
Purchasing Accessories	16
Troubleshooting	16
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield	16
My device is not acquiring satellite signals	16
The device does not charge in my vehicle	16
My battery does not stay charged for very long	16
The battery gauge does not seem accurate	16
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my computer	16
My device does not appear as a portable device on my computer	17
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a removable drive or volume on my computer	17