Operation Manual
nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual iii
Introduction
Customizing the nüvi ..................24
System Settings .............................24
Navigation Settings ........................24
Display Settings ..............................25
Time Settings ..................................25
Language Settings .........................25
Map Settings ..................................26
Security Settings ............................27
Bluetooth Settings ..........................27
Trafc Subscription Information ......28
Proximity Points Settings ................29
Restoring All Settings .....................29
Using FM Trafc ..........................30
Trafc in Your Area .........................30
Severity Color Code .......................31
Trafc on Your Route ......................31
Viewing the Trafc Map ..................32
Viewing Trafc Delays ....................32
Trafc Subscriptions .......................32
Geocaching ..................................33
Quick Links .....................................33
Downloading Geocaches ...............33
Finding Geocaches ........................34
Wherigo ..........................................34
Boating Mode ...............................35
Viewing Marine Maps .....................35
Finding Marine Points .....................36
Viewing Tide Information ................36
Viewing Marine Currents ................36
More Information ............................36
Appendix ......................................37
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Caring for Your nüvi .......................37
Locking Your nüvi ...........................38
Calibrating the Screen ....................39
Resetting the nüvi ...........................39
Updating the Software ....................39
Clearing User Data .........................40
Battery Information ........................40
Replacing the Battery in the nüvi ....40
Charging Your nüvi .........................40
Changing the Fuse .........................41
Mounting on Your Dashboard .........41
Additional Maps ..............................42
Extras and Optional Accessories ....42
About GPS Satellite Signals ...........44
Software License Agreement .........45
Specications .................................46
Troubleshooting ..............................47
Index .............................................49