My Battery Does Not Stay Charged For Very Long - Garmin DRIVE 52 Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for DRIVE 52:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

• Verify that the interior temperature of the vehicle is within the
charging temperature range indicated in the specifications.
• Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power socket.
My battery does not stay charged for very
long
• Decrease the screen brightness
• Shorten the display timeout
• Decrease the volume
(Adjusting the volume, page
• Put the device in power saving mode when not in use
(Turning the device on or off, page
• Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.
• Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
Appendix
Installing a memory card for maps and data
You can install a memory card to increase the storage space for
maps and other data on your device. You can purchase memory
cards from an electronics supplier, or go to
/maps
to purchase a memory card with pre-loaded Garmin
mapping software. The device supports microSD memory cards
from 4 to 32 GB.
1
Locate the map and data memory card slot on your device
(Garmin Drive 52 device overview, page
2
Insert a memory card into the slot.
3
Press it in until it clicks.
Data management
You can store files on your device. The device has a memory
card slot for additional data storage.
NOTE: the device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,
Windows NT
®
and Mac OS 10.3 or earlier.
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
(www.garmin.com). 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.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.
1
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
2
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
3
When your Garmin Drive device prompts you to enter file
transfer mode, select Yes.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
the device screen.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
Transferring data from your computer
1
Connect the device to your computer
to Your Computer, page
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive or a
removable volume.
2
On your computer, open the file browser.
3
Select a file.
16
(Display settings, page
(Display settings, page
2).
1).
www.garmin.com
1).
(Connecting the Device
16).
4
Select Edit > Copy.
5
Browse to a folder on the device.
NOTE: for a removable drive or volume, you should not place
files in the Garmin folder.
6
Select Edit > Paste.
Disconnecting the USB cable
13).
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
13).
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect the device.
1
Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray and select your device.
• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File >
Eject.
2
Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Viewing GPS signal status
Hold
for three seconds.
Purchasing additional maps
1
Go to your device product page at garmin.com.
2
Click the Maps tab.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Purchasing accessories
Go to garmin.com/accessories.
Appendix

Hide quick links:

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents