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 �������������������������������
Purchasing Accessories ���������������������������������� 23 Contacting Garmin Product Support ���������������� 23 Troubleshooting ���������������������������������������������� 24
Getting Started ‹ WARNING ee the Important Safety and Product S 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). • Free map update (page 3). Getting Started Mounting the Device ‹ WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power. 1 Press the suction cup ➊ to the windshield. ➋ ➏ ➎ ➍ 2 While pressing, flip 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 cable ➍ into the USB port ➎ on the device. 2 cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 6 Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➏ arm.
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 www.garmin.com/express. Getting Started 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you register the device at www.garmin.
Turning Off the Device 1 Tap the Power key ➊. ➊ 2 Select Power Off. • • or . 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. GPS signal status. Resetting the Device Current time. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. Hold the Power key for 10 seconds. Battery status.
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 To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Select an option. • Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. • Select to add a space. • Select to change the character case. • Select and to move the cursor. • Select to delete a character.
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 To? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Go!. Searching Within a Category To narrow your search results, you can search within some categories. 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest. 2 Select a category.
Saving a Home Location You can set your home location for the location you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > 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 To? > Go Home. Deleting Your Home Location 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Delete, and select Yes.
Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To? > 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 cities in the state or province. 4 Enter the address number, and select Done. 5 Enter the street name, and select Done. 6 If necessary, select the street. 7 If necessary, select the address.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates. This method can be helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > 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 coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!.
• 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 To? > Browse Map. 4 Select an area on the map. An information balloon appears for the location. 5 Select Set Location.
3 4 5 6 Select a Favorite. Select the information balloon. Select Edit. Select an option: • Select Change Name. • To change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. • Select Change Phone Number. • To assign categories to the Favorite, select Change Categories. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. 1 2 3 4 5 Select Where To? > Favorites. Select the Favorite. Select the information balloon. Select Edit > Change Categories. Select New.
Map Pages An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as you travel on major roadways. Following an Automobile Route notice 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 traffic fines or citations that you may receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
Stopping the Route While navigating a route, select Navigating Off Road > Stop. You 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 the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of data to display. 3 Select OK.
Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map, select the Speed field > Reset. 2 Select an option: • Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip computer. • Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed. Select OK. 3 Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns. 1 Select the text bar on the top of the map. 14 2 Select a turn. The details for the turn appear.
Viewing the Next Turn 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 Junction While navigating an automobile route, you can view the junctions on major roadways.
File Types The device supports the following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader. About Memory Cards You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com /trip_planning). In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files 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 to the Trash . 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer. Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it.
• • • Keyboard Layout—sets the keyboard layout. Safe Mode— disables all functions that require significant 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. You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. • Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route.
• 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. • Voice Language—sets the language for voice prompts. • Text Language—sets all on-screen text to the selected language. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Keyboard—sets the language for your keyboard. Map Settings Select Settings > Map.
• Info—view the maps and the version of each map loaded on your nüvi. Select a map to enable or disable that map. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps. Proximity Points Settings Select Settings > Proximity Points. • Alerts—notifies you when you approach custom safety cameras (page 23). See www.garmin.com/safetycamera for more information. Restoring Settings You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory defaults. 1 Select Settings.
Cleaning the Outer Casing • notice 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 Touchscreen 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2 If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 3 Apply the liquid to the cloth. 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
• • • Decrease the screen brightness (page 4). Do not leave your device in direct sunlight. Decrease the volume (page 4). Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable notice 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 does not work unless it is assembled correctly. If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
go to www.garmin.com, and click Maps & Accessories. Purchasing Accessories Safety Cameras Contacting Garmin Product Support ‹ 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, the nüvi includes the locations of hundreds of safety cameras.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. satellite signals • 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 • Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. stay on my windshield. • Dry with a clean, dry cloth. • Mount the suction cup (page 1). The device does not • Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (page 22).
The device is connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. 1 2 3 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. Turn off the device. 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 Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub.
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