Garmin DriveAssist™ 50 Owner’s Manual June 2016 190-01923-00_0B
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Table of Contents Getting Started............................................................... 1 Support and Updates .................................................................. 1 Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express .............. 1 Garmin DriveAssist Device Overview ......................................... 1 Installing the Dash Camera Memory Card .................................. 2 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ...................................
Voice Control Tips ................................................................ 14 Bluetooth Connected Features................................... 14 Pairing with Your Phone and Connecting to Smartphone Link ........................................................................................... 14 Bluetooth Feature Status Icons ................................................ 14 Setting Up Bluetooth Features for Your Apple Device .............
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. • Install the camera memory card (Installing the Dash Camera Memory Card, page 2). • Update the maps and software on your device (Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express, page 1). • Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power, page 2). • Align the dash camera (Aligning the Camera, page 3).
Installing the Dash Camera Memory Card Before the device can record video from the integrated dash camera, you must install a camera memory card. The camera requires a microSD™ memory card from 4 to 64 GB with a speed rating of class 10 or higher. You can use the included memory card, or you can purchase a compatible memory card from an electronics supplier. 1 Insert a memory card À into the camera memory card slot Á.
Enabling Automatic Volume Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of background noise. 1 Select Volume > . 2 Select Automatic Volume. Using the Audio Mixer You can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels for different audio types, such as navigation prompts or phone calls. The level for each audio type is a percentage of the master volume. 1 Select Volume. 2 Select > Audio Mixer. 3 Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.
an alert remains at the top of the screen until you leave the one-way street or correct your direction of travel. Railroad crossing: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to an upcoming railroad crossing. Animal crossing: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to an upcoming animal crossing area. Curve: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to a curve in the road.
64 km/h (40 mph). The alert appears on the left or right side of the screen to indicate which lane boundary you crossed. Starting a Route 1 Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations, page 8). 2 Select a location. 3 Select an option: NOTE: For the best LDWS performance, you should set the Camera Placement option to indicate the location of your device in the vehicle.
Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç Name of the street or exit associated with the next action. Route highlighted on the map. Next action in the route. Arrows on the map indicate the location of upcoming actions. Vehicle speed. Name of the road on which you are traveling. Estimated arrival time. TIP: You can touch this field to change the information it shows (Changing the Map Data Field, page 12).
2 Select an option: • Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without roads). • Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. Trip Planner You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip, which you can navigate later. This can be useful for planning a delivery route, a vacation, or a road trip.
1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic. 2 Select Alternate Route, if available. 3 Select Go!. 4 Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next. 5 Select Done. Avoiding Toll Roads 1 2 3 4 Your device can avoid routing you through areas that require tolls, such as toll roads, toll bridges, or congestion areas. The device may still include a toll area in your route if no other reasonable routes are available. 1 Select Settings > Navigation.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar. 4 Select an option: • To search for a type of business, enter a category name (for example, "movie theaters"). • To search for a business name, enter all or part of the name. • To search for an address near you, enter the house number and street name. • To search for an address in another city, enter the house number, street name, city, and state. • To search for a city, enter the city and state.
Checking in with Foursquare Before you can check in with Foursquare, you must connect to a supported phone running Smartphone Link and log in to your Foursquare account. 1 Select Apps > Foursquare® > Check In. 2 Select a point of interest. 3 Select > Check In. Search Tools Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations by responding to on-screen prompts. Finding an Address NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To?.
4 Select . 5 Select > Edit. 6 Select an option: • Select Name. • Select Phone Number. • Select Categories to assign categories to the saved location. • Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used to mark the saved location on a map. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done. Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can add custom categories to organize your saved locations. NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have saved at least 12 locations. 1 Select Where To? > Saved.
• To create a custom category, select a category, select Custom Search, and enter the name of a business or category. 5 Select Done. Trip Information Viewing Trip Data from the Map Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool to the map tools menu (Enabling Map Tools, page 11). From the map, select > Trip Data.
The power cable included with your device includes an antenna for the traffic receiver. When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device can display traffic information and help you avoid traffic delays. Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link The Live Traffic service provides real-time traffic data. 1 Download Smartphone Link onto your compatible phone (Downloading Smartphone Link, page 15). 2 Subscribe to the Live Traffic service (Subscribing to Garmin Live Services, page 15).
The voice control menu appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Voice Control Tips • Speak in a normal voice directed at the device. • Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the voice recognition. • Speak commands as they appear on the screen. • Listen for a tone to confirm when the device successfully receives a command. Bluetooth Feature Status Icons Status icons appear in the Bluetooth settings next to each paired phone. Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select the phone name connected to Smartphone Link data and notifications. TIP: Your phone may connect to hands-free calling and data using two different names. and appear colored next to the phone name used for data and notifications. 3 Select Smart Notifications. 4 Select the check box next to each notification to show. Setting Up Bluetooth Features for Your Smartphone with Android™ By default, all compatible Bluetooth features are enabled when you pair your phone.
From most pages, a popup appears when the device receives a notification from your smartphone. If the device is moving, you must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you can view notifications. NOTE: If you are viewing the map, notifications appear in a map tool. • To ignore a notification, select OK. The popup closes, but the notification remains active on your phone. • To view a notification, select View. • To listen to the notification, select View > Play.
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device You can temporarily disconnect a Bluetooth device without deleting it from the paired devices list. The Bluetooth device can connect to your Garmin DriveAssist device automatically in the future. 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select the device to disconnect. 3 Clear the check box next to the name of your paired device. Deleting a Paired Phone You can delete a paired phone to prevent it from automatically connecting to your device in the future.
2 Select a map. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. Route Preview: Shows a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation. Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method. Fatigue Warning: Alerts you when you have been driving for a long period without a break. Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route. Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas.
Display Settings Select Settings > Display. Orientation: Allows you to set the display to portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal). Color Mode: Allows you to select day or night color mode. If you select the Auto option, the device automatically switches to day or night colors based on the time of day. Brightness: Allows you to adjust the display brightness. Display Timeout: Allows you to set the amount of idle time before your device enters sleep mode while using battery power.
Device Maintenance Device Care NOTICE Avoid dropping your device. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. Do not expose the device to water. Cleaning the Camera Lens NOTICE Do not use a dry cloth to clean the lens. Use of a dry cloth may damage the lens. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.
If your device is not connected to an ignition-switched vehicle power outlet, you should turn off the device when your vehicle is not in use to prevent the dash camera from recording unneeded footage. • Transfer saved video footage to a computer. The memory card lasts longer when more free space is available on the card. • Use a high-quality memory card with a speed rating of class 10 or higher. Purchase your replacement memory card from a high-quality manufacturer and a reputable vendor.
Transferring Data From Your Computer 1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device 2 3 4 5 6 to Your Computer, page 21). Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a removable volume. On your computer, open the file browser. Select a file. Select Edit > Copy. Browse to a folder on the device. NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder. Select Edit > Paste.
Index Symbols 2-D map view 12 3-D map view 12 A accessories 22 active lane guidance 6 addresses, finding 10 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) 4, 5 advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) 4 alerts 3, 4 answering calls 16 audio, proximity points 19 automatic volume, enabling 3 avoidances 8 area 8 deleting 8 disabling 8 road 8 road features 8 tolls 8 B backup camera 18 battery charging 2, 19, 21 maximizing 21 problems 21 Bluetooth technology 14, 16, 21 disabling 18 disconnecting a device 17 pairing
saved locations 7 categories 11 deleting 11 editing 10 saving, current location 10 screen, brightness 3 screenshots 19 search bar 8 settings 18, 19 shaping a route 6 shortcuts adding 10 deleting 10 simulated locations 18 sleep mode 2 Smartphone Link 14, 15 connecting 14, 15 disabling calls 14, 15 Garmin Live Services 15 software updating 1 version 19 specifications 19 speech recognition 13 speed cameras 4 subscriptions, Garmin Live Services 15 suction cup 20 W weather 17 radar 17 road conditions 17 Where A
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