Device Maintenance; Garmin Support Center - Garmin DRIVE 51 Owner's Manual

• Connect the device to vehicle power.
• Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory,
such as a wall power adapter.
You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter
suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or
www.garmin.com. The device may charge slowly when
connected to a third-party adapter.

Device Maintenance

Garmin Support Center

Go to support.garmin.com
product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, and
customer support.
Map and Software Updates
For the best navigation experience, you should keep the maps
and software on your device up to date.
Map updates provide the newest available changes to roads and
locations in the maps used by your device. Keeping maps up to
date helps your device find recently added locations and
calculate more accurate routes. Map updates are large and may
take several hours to complete.
Software updates provide changes and improvements to the
device features and operation. Software updates are small and
take a few minutes to complete.
You can connect the device to a computer and update it using
the Garmin Express application (garmin.com/express).
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express
You can use the Garmin Express application to download and
install the latest map and software updates for your device.
1
If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed
on your computer, go to
on-screen instructions to install it.
2
Open the Garmin Express application.
3
Connect your device to your computer using a mini-
USB cable.
The small end of the cable connects to the mini-USB port
on your Garmin Drive device, and the large end connects to
an available USB port on your computer.
4
In the Garmin Express application, click Add a Device.
The Garmin Express application searches for your device
and displays the device name and serial number.
5 Click Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions to
add your device to the Garmin Express application.
When setup is complete, the Garmin Express application
displays the updates available for your device.
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Select an option:
Device Maintenance
for help and information, such as
garmin.com/express and follow the
• To install all available updates, click Install All.
• To install a specific update, click View Details, and click
Install next to the update you want.
The Garmin Express application downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and
this process may take a long time on slower internet
connections.
NOTE: If a map update is too large for the internal storage of
the device, the software may prompt you to install a microSD
card in your device to add storage space
Memory Card for Maps and Data, page
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Follow the on-screen instructions during the update process
to finish installing updates.
For example, during the update process, the Garmin Express
application may instruct you to disconnect and reconnect
your device.
Installing Garmin Express
The Garmin Express application is available for Windows
Mac computers.
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1
On your computer, go to garmin.com/express.
2
Select an option:
• To view the system requirements and verify the Garmin
Express application is compatible with your computer,
select System Requirements.
• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for
Windows.
• To install on a Mac computer, select Download for Mac.
3
Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
Device Care
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 Outer Casing
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, lightly dampen the cloth with water.
3 If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect
the device from power.
4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
Avoiding Theft
• Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.
• Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup.
• Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.
• Register your device using the Garmin Express software
(garmin.com/express).
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