
n
üvi models: 3540, 3550, 3590
nüvi
®
3500 series
quick start manual
September 2011 190-01387-01_0A Printed in Taiwan

2 nüvi 3500 Series Quick Start Manual
Getting Started
WARNING
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.
1
Mount the device
(page 2).
2
Register the device (page 3).
3
Check for updates.
• Software updates (page 3).
• Free map update (page 4).
4
Download the full owner’s manual (page 4).
Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power
WARNING
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.
Notice
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.
1
Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the
USB port on the mount
➋.
2
Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➌.

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3
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and
ip the lever
➍ back toward the windshield.
4
Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.
5
Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.
➊
➋
➍
➌
6
Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
7
If necessary, connect the external antenna
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.
Setting Up myDashboard
1
Connect the micro-USB ➊ cable to the
micro-USB port
➋ on the device.
➊
➋
2
Connect the micro-USB cable to the USB
port on your computer.
3
Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Registering your Device
1
From myDashboard, click Register Now.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.