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    nüvi ® 42/52 Series Owner ’ s Manual December 2012 190-01530-00_0A Printed in T aiwan[...]

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    © 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of t[...]

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    T able of Contents Getting Started ����������������������������������������� 1 Mounting the Device .......................................... 1 About myDashboard .......................................... 2 About Garmin Express ...................................... 3[...]

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    Purchasing Accessories .................................. 23 Contacting Garmin Product Support ................ 23 T roubleshooting .............................................. 24[...]

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    Getting Started 1 Getting Started ‹ W ARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 1 Connect the device to vehicle power ( page 1 ). 2 Mount the device ( page 1 ). 3 Register the device ( page 3 ). 4 Check for updates. • Software updates ( page 3 ). • Fr[...]

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    2 Getting Started Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power . 1 Press the suction cup ➊ to the windshield. ➊ ➌ ➎ ➏ ➋ ➍ 2 While pressing, ip the lever ➋ back toward the windshield. 3 Press the mount ➌ up and into the opening on the back of the device until it snaps into place. 4 Plug the vehicle power cabl[...]

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    Getting Started 3 About Garmin Express Use Garmin Express to register your device, check for software and map updates, access 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. ➊ ➋ 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer . 3 Go to w[...]

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    4 Getting Started T urning Off the Device 1 T ap the Power key ➊ . ➊ 2 Select Power Off . Resetting the Device Y ou can reset your device if it stops functioning. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness . 2 Select or . Adjusting the V olume 1 Select V olume . 2 Select an o[...]

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    Finding Locations 5 Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu. • Select and to see more choices. • Select and hold and to scroll faster . Using the On-Screen Keyboard See “System Settings” to change the keyboard layout ( page 17 ). 1 Select Where T o? > Points of Interest > Spell Name . 2 Select an option[...]

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    6 Finding Locations About Points of Interest The detailed maps loaded in your device contain points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Finding a Point of Interest by Category 1 Select Where T o ? > Points of Interest . 2 Select a category . 3 If necessary , select a subcategory . 4 Select a location. 5 Select Go! . ?[...]

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    Finding Locations 7 Saving a Home Location Y ou can set your home location for the location you return to most often. 1 Select Where T o? > 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 T o? > Go Home . Delet[...]

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    8 Finding Locations Finding an Address NOTE : The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where T o? > Address . 2 If necessary , change the state, the country , or the province. 3 Select an option: • Select Spell City , enter the city , and select Done . • Select Search All to search all citie[...]

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    Finding Locations 9 Finding a Location Using Coordinates Y ou can nd a location using latitude and longitude coordinates. This method can be helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where T o? > Coordinates . 2 If necessary , select Format , select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using, and select OK . 3 Select the latitude[...]

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    10 Finding Locations • Select ➐ to view different parts of the map. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, 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 T o? > Browse Map . 4 Se[...]

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    Finding Locations 1 1 3 Select a Favorite. 4 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Edit . 6 Select an option: • Select Change Name . • T o change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol . • Select Change Phone Number . • T o assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories . 7 Edit the informati[...]

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    12 Map Pages Map Pages Following an Automobile Route  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 trafc nes or citations that you may rece[...]

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    Map Pages 13 Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select > Stop . Navigating Off Road Y ou can create straight-line routes that do not follow roadways. 1 Select Settings > Navigation . 2 Select Route Preference > Off Road > OK . The route will be calculated as a straight line to the location. Changing the Map Data Field 1 From t[...]

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    14 Map Pages   1 From the map, select the Speed eld > Reset . 2 Select an option: • Select Reset T rip Data to reset the information on the trip computer . • Select Reset Max� Speed to reset the maximum speed. 3 Select OK . Viewing a List of T urns When you ar[...]

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    Data Management 15 Viewing the Next T urn While navigating an automobile route, a preview of the next turn, lane change, or other maneuver appears in the upper-left corner of the map. The preview 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 Junc[...]

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    16 Data Management File T ypes The device supports the following le types: • Maps and GPX waypoint les from MapSource ® • GPI custom POI les from Garmin POI Loader . About Memory Cards Y ou can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier , or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software ( www .garmin.com /trip_planning ). In add[...]

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    Customzing the Device 17 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste . The le appears in the list of les in the device memory or on the memory card. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your system tray . • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon [...]

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    18 Customzing the Device • Keyboard Layout —sets the keyboard layout. • Safe Mode — disables all functions that require signicant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • About —displays the nüvi software version number , the unit ID number , and information about several other software features. Y ou need [...]

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    Customzing the Device 19 • Current Time —manually set the time on your nüvi. Select Automatic to have the device set the time based on your location. Language Settings Select Settings > Language . • V oice Language —sets the language for voice prompts. • T ext Language —sets all on-screen text to the selected language. NOTE : Changi[...]

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    20 Appendix • Info —view the maps and the version of each map loaded on your nüvi. Select a map to enable or disable that map. TIP : T o purchase additional map products, go to www .garmin.com/us/maps . Proximity Points Settings Select Settings > Proximity Points� • Alerts —noties you when you approach custom safety cameras ( page [...]

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    Appendix 21 Cleaning the Outer Casing  Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. 1 Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe the device dry . Cleaning the T ouchscreen 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2 If necessary ,[...]

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    22 Appendix • Decrease the screen brightness ( page 4 ). • Do not leave your device in direct sunlight. • Decrease the volume ( page 4 ). Changing the Fuse in the V ehicle Power Cable  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 [...]

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    Appendix 23 go to www .garmin.com , and click Maps & Accessories . Safety Cameras ‹ CAUTION Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check www .garmin.com/safetycamera for availability . For these locations, th[...]

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    24 Appendix T roubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring satellite signals • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off . • Make sure your device is out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. • Clean the [...]

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    Appendix 25 The device is connected to the computer , but it will not go into mass storage mode. 1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer . 2 Turn of f the device. 3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device. The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode. 4 V erify your device is connected[...]

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    www �garmin�com/support Garmin International, Inc 1200 East 151st Street, 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 T aipei City , 221, T aiwan (R.O.C.) 815 69 555 00 46 7744 52020 00 331 55 69 33 99 43[...]