Garmin nuvi 42 Series, nuvi 42LM, nuvi 44, nuvi 44LM, nuvi 52 Series Owners Manual

nüvi® 42/52 Series

Owner’s Manual

December 2012 190-01530-00_0A Printed in Taiwan

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Table of Contents

Getting Started �� 1

Mounting the Device .......................................... 1

About myDashboard .......................................... 2

About Garmin Express ......................................3

Turning Off the Device ....................................... 4

Finding Locations �� 5

About Points of Interest ..................................... 6

Saving a Home Location ...................................7

Location 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 .......................................... 18

Display Settings ............................................... 18

Time Settings ................................................... 18

Language Settings ........................................... 19

Map Settings .................................................... 19

Proximity Points Settings ................................. 20

Restoring Settings ........................................... 20

Appendix �� 20

Caring for Your Device ..................................... 20

Erasing User Data ........................................... 21

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power

Cable ............................................................... 22

Removing Suction Cup Mount from the

Windshield .......................................................22

About nüMaps Lifetime ................................... 22

Safety Cameras ............................................... 23

Purchasing Accessories .................................. 23

Contacting Garmin Product Support ................ 23

Troubleshooting .............................................. 24

Getting Started

See the Important Safety and Product

Information guide in the product box for product

warnings and other important information.

Connect the device to vehicle power (page

1

1).

Mount the device (page 1).

2

Register the device (page 3).

3

Check for updates.

4

• Software updates (page 3).

• Free map update (page 3).

Getting Started 1

‹ WARNING

Mounting the Device

‹ 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.

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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.

Press the suction cup ➊ to the windshield.

1

➌

➊

While pressing, ip the lever ➋ back toward

2

the windshield. Press the mount ➌ up and into the opening

3

on the back of the device until it snaps into place.

Plug the vehicle power cable ➍ into the

4

USB port

2 Getting Started

➏

➋

➎ on the device.

➎

➍

Plug the other end of the vehicle power

5

cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➏

6

arm.

Acquiring Satellites

The device may require an open view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When the bars

are green, the device has acquired satellite

signals.

About myDashboard

Use myDashboard to register your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB

1

port

➋ on the device.

4

nüMaps Guarantee

If you register the device at www.garmin.com

/express within 90 days of acquiring satellites

while driving, your device could be eligible for one free map update. Go to www.garmin.com

/numaps for terms and conditions.

™

Updating Maps

Register the device (page 3).

1

Under Map Updates, click Update Now.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

➋

➊

Connect the other end of the USB cable to

2

the USB port on your computer. Go to www.garmin.com/express.

3

Getting Started 3

Activating Lifetime Maps

Go to www.garmin.com/lifetimeupdater.

1

Follow the on-screen instructions.

2

NOTE: If you register the device, you can

receive e-mail notications when a map update is available.

Turning Off the Device

Tap the Power key ➊.

1

➊

Select Power Off.

2

• Select

• Select the Mute check box.

Status Bar Icons

The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about features on the device. You can select some icons to change settings or view additional information.

Resetting the Device

You can reset your device if it stops functioning.

Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.

Changing the Screen Brightness

Select Settings > Display > Brightness.

1

Select or .

2

Adjusting the Volume

Select Volume.

1

Select an option:

2

4 Getting Started

Using Help

Select to view information about using the device.

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Select

or .

GPS signal status.

Current time.

Battery status.

> Search.

Using the On-Screen Buttons

• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.

• Select

• Select and hold faster.

and to see more choices.

and to scroll

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

See “System Settings” to change the keyboard layout (page 17).

Select Where To? > Points of Interest >

1

Spell Name.

Select an option.

2

• Select a character on the keyboard to

enter a letter or number.

• Select

Finding Locations 5

to add a space.

to change the character case.

and to move the cursor. to delete a character.

• Select and hold entry.

• Select Mode to select the keyboard language mode.

• Select such as punctuation marks.

Finding Locations

There are many ways to nd locations.

• By category (page 6)

• Near another location (page 6)

• By spelling the name (page 7)

• By address (page 8)

• Using recently found locations (page 8)

• Using coordinates (page 9)

• Using the map (page 9)

• Using Favorites (page 10)

to erase the entire

to enter special characters,

Enter all or part of the name.

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

Select Where To? > Points of Interest.

1

Select a category.

2

If necessary, select a subcategory.

3

Select a location.

4

Select Go!.

5

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To narrow your search results, you can search within some categories.

Select Where To? > Points of Interest.

1

Select a category.

2

If necessary, select a subcategory.

3

Select Spell.

4

6 Finding Locations

5

Select Done.

6

Searching Near Another Location

By default, your device nds locations closest to your current location. You can nd a location near another city or location.

Select Where To? > Near.

1

Select an option, and select OK.

2

If necessary, select a location.

3

Adding a Stop to a Route

While navigating an automobile route, select

1

Where To?.

Search for the location (page 6).

2

Select Go!.

3

Select Add as a Via Point.

4