®
nüvi
3500 series
quick start manual
n
üvi models: 3540, 3550, 3590
September 2011 190-01387-01_0A Printed in Taiwan
Getting Started
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for product
warnings and other important information.
Setting Up Your Device
When using your device for the rst time,
complete the following tasks.
Mount the device
1
(page 2).
Register the device (page 3).
2
Check for updates.
3
• Software updates (page 3).
• Free map update (page 4).
Download the full owner’s manual (page 4).
4
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WARNING
Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power
This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
To prevent the possibility of personal injury or
product damage caused by battery exposure
to extreme heat, remove the device from the
vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct
sunlight.
Before mounting the device, see the Important
Safety and Product Information guide for
information about laws pertaining to windshield
mounting.
Charge your device as you drive before using it
on battery power.
Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the
1
USB port on the mount
Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➌.
2
WARNING
Notice
➋.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and
3
ip the lever
Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.
4
Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.
5
➍ back toward the windshield.
Setting Up myDashboard
Connect the micro-USB ➊ cable to the
1
micro-USB port
➋ on the device.
➋
➌
➋
➊
Plug the other end of the vehicle power
6
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
If necessary, connect the external antenna
7
to the trafc receiver and secure it to the
windshield using the suction cups.
About myDashboard
You can use myDashboard to register your
device, check for software and map updates,
access product manuals and support, and more.
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➍
Connect the micro-USB cable to the USB
2
port on your computer.
Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Registering your Device
From myDashboard, click Register Now.
1
Follow the on-screen instructions.
2
Keep the original sales receipt, or a
3
photocopy, in a safe place.
➊