Garmin Nuvi 500 Owner's Manual
Garmin nuvi 500: user guide
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- Page 1 nüvi 500 series ® owner’s manual...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
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Page 3: Product Registration
In the USA, go to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. ® In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ...i Product Registration ...i Contact Garmin ...i More Information ...i Looking at Your nüvi ... Getting Started ...1 Step 1: Install the nüvi Battery Step 2: Charge Your nüvi Step 3: Mount Your nüvi Step 4: Configure the nüvi... - Page 5 Replacing the Battery in the nüvi Charging Your nüvi Changing the Fuse Mounting on Your Dashboard Additional Maps ...32 Extras and Optional Accessories ...32 About GPS Satellite Signals Declaration of Conformity Software License Agreement Specifications ...33 Troubleshooting Index ...36 ...36 ...36...
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Page 6: Looking At Your Nüvi
Looking at Your nüvi GPS antenna Battery contacts Mini‑USB connector under the weather cap Power button: Press and hold to turn on/off the nüvi. Press quickly to adjust the backlight brightness. Speaker Serial number under the battery Release key: Slide up to open the battery cover. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Warning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting. -
Page 8: Step 2: Charge Your Nüvi
Use the vehicle power cable to charge your nüvi. To purchase an optional USB cable or AC adapter cable, go to http://buy.garmin.com. Step 3: Mount Your nüvi 1. Pull back the weather cap from the mini‑USB connector located on the back of your nüvi. -
Page 9: Step 4: Configure The Nüvi
8. Tilt the nüvi back until it snaps into place. 9. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Your nüvi should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running. -
Page 10: Using The Menu Page
Using the Menu Page ➊ ➋ ➌ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth headset status (nüvi 510 only). ➌ Usage mode. Touch to change to driving, walking, bicycling, or boating mode. nOTE: Boating mode is only available if you have marine maps loaded to your nüvi. -
Page 11: Finding Points Of Interest
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts • To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back. • Touch to see more choices. Touch and hold these buttons to scroll faster. • Pages appear differently based on your usage mode and settings. Selecting a Usage Mode Driving Walking... -
Page 12: Taking A Detour
Using the Go! Page ➊ ➌ ➊ Touch to view the route on the map. ➋ Touch to start navigating the route. ➌ Touch to view this location and surrounding areas on the map. page ➍ Save Touch to save this location to your Favorites. -
Page 13: Where To
Where To? Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To learn how to perform a simple search, see TiP: Touch near to change the search area. See page Finding an Address 1. Touch Where To? >... -
Page 14: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name
Changing Your Home Location To change your home location, you must first delete it from Favorites. 1. Touch Where To? > Favorites Favorites. 2. Touch Home > Edit > After you delete your home location, reset it by following the steps on Finding a Place by Spelling the Name If you know the name of the location you... -
Page 15: Finding Recently Found Places
Finding Recently Found Places Your nüvi stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. Touch Where To? > recently The most recently viewed places appear at the top of the list. Deleting Recently Found Places To remove all places from the Recently Found list, touch Clear... -
Page 16: Extras
2. Touch a photo. 3. Touch to navigate to the location. Touch to view the location on the map. Extras For information about extras such as safety camera information and Garmin Travel Guide, see pages 42–44. nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual >... -
Page 17: Using Custom Routes
Using Custom Routes Touch Where To? > Custom Select the route you want to take, and touch go!. Creating a Custom Route Use your nüvi to create and save custom routes before your next trip. You can save up to 10 custom routes. 1. -
Page 18: Entering Coordinates
• Recalculate—change the route preference to calculate by faster time, shorter distance, or off road. • Delete—remove this route. Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your nüvi to navigate to your destination using the latitude and longitude coordinates (or other coordinate formats). -
Page 19: Finding A Place Using The Map
• Touch Save to save this location. • Touch to navigate to the location. If the GPS mode is off, touch Location to set your location to the selected location. See page Using TracBack ® Touch Where To? >... -
Page 20: Using The Map
Using the Map Your route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. A checkered flag marks your destination. -
Page 21: Trip Computer
Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the trip computer, touch on the map. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. -
Page 22: Managing Files
: see ® • GPX and GPW files: see • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader: see Loading Files Step 1: Insert a microSD Card (Optional) 1. Slide the release key up to open the page 42 battery cover on the back of the nüvi. -
Page 23: Usb Cable
1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 2. Select the file, and touch Copy. 3. Open the “Garmin” or microSD card drive/volume. 4. Click Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files in the nüvi memory or on the microSD card. -
Page 24: Loading Photos For Photo Navigation
Loading Photos for Photo Navigation Download photos with location information to your nüvi or microSD card for photo navigation. Visit http://connect.garmin.com/photos more information. 1. Connect your nüvi to your computer. 2. Go to http://connect.garmin.com /photos, and sign in. 3. Select a photo. -
Page 25: Using The Tools
Using the Tools The Tools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. From the Menu page, touch access the Tools menu. Settings For information about the settings, see pages 24–29. Where Am I? Touch Where am i? to view current location information. -
Page 26: Custom Routes
Viewing a Slide Show Slide Show Touch to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few seconds and then displays the next image. Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show. Navigating to a Picture If a picture contains location information, touch info... -
Page 27: Calculator
Calculator 1. Touch Tools > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number of your calculation. 3. Touch an operator (÷, ×, ‑, or +). 4. Enter the second number of your calculation. • Touch to add a decimal. • Touch ± to make the number negative or positive. -
Page 28: Compass
Your heading is also shown in degrees in the center of the compass. The information fields display the speed, the elevation, the time of day, and the GPS signal accuracy. nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual Information... -
Page 29: Traffic
FM traffic receiver. For more information, see www.garmin.com/traffic. Direct ® You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com Distance www.garmin.com/traffic. To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com. destination pages 30–32... -
Page 30: Customizing The Nüvi
Mode—specify how you will be navigating to optimize routes: Driving, Walking, Bicycling, or Boating. See page gPS Simulator—turn on the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and/or to save battery power. units—change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles. -
Page 31: Display Settings
avoidances—select the road types you want to avoid on your routes. restore—restore the original navigation settings. Display Settings Tools Settings > Display. Touch > Color Mode—select light background, night for a dark auto background, or to automatically switch between the two. Screen Shot—turn on screen shot mode. -
Page 32: Map Settings
Touch a map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map. restore—restore the original map settings. Change to change the www.garmin.com My Data > Clear Trip Log. nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 33: Security Settings
Note that restoring the security settings will not clear your Garmin Lock PIN or security location. nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth headset voice guidance is a feature of the nüvi 510 only. -
Page 34: Traffic Subscription Information
The subscription activates automatically after your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. 1. From the Menu page, touch Settings > Traffic. nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual to clear the provider www.garmin Tools >... -
Page 35: Proximity Points Settings
500 Series Owner’s Manual Proximity Points Settings You must have proximity points (such as custom POIs, a safety camera database, or a Garmin TourGuide to adjust the proximity points settings. page 43. Touch Proximity Points. -
Page 36: Using Fm Traffic
For more information, go to www.garmin .com/traffic. nOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The traffic receiver receives signals from the traffic service provider and displays that information on your nüvi. -
Page 37: Severity Color Code
Severity Color Code The color of the traffic icon indicates the severity of the traffic delay. Color Description Traffic is flowing Low severity Green Medium Traffic is slightly severity congested. Yellow Traffic is heavily High congested or severity Traffic on Your Route When calculating your route, the nüvi examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for... -
Page 38: Viewing The Traffic Map
Viewing the Traffic Map The Traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads. 1. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Touch Show Traffic Map traffic incidents on a map. To return to the normal map from the Traffic map, touch the traffic icon, and touch Show normal... -
Page 39: Geocaching
4. Use a USB cable (not included) to connect your nüvi to an available USB port on your computer. nOTE: In order to download geocaches to your nüvi, you must first download and install the Garmin page 5 Communicator plug-in. 5. Click page 12 on‑screen instructions. -
Page 40: Finding Geocaches
Finding Geocaches 1. Touch Where To? > Geocaches. 2. Select a geocache from the list. • Touch to navigate to this location. • Touch to view this location and surrounding areas on the map. • Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites. -
Page 41: Boating Mode
Boating Mode You must have BlueChart Vision maps loaded on your nüvi to use ™ boating mode. Visit www.garmin .com/cartography for more information about BlueChart maps. To change to boating mode: 1. Touch the usage mode icon. 2. Touch Boating >... -
Page 42: Finding Marine Points
Finding Marine Points Using your nüvi, you can navigate to marine points, such as marine services, anchorages, and wrecks. 1. Touch Where To? > Marine 2. Select a subcategory. 3. Select a marine point from the list, and touch Go!. Viewing Tide Information BlueChart maps include information about daily high-tide and low-tide depths,... -
Page 43: Appendix
Appendix myGarmin ™ Go to http://my.garmin.com latest services for your Garmin products: • Register your Garmin unit. • Download myExtras including safety camera databases and geocaches. • Unlock optional maps. Caring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. -
Page 44: Locking Your Nüvi
PIN. feature. nOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. Tools >... -
Page 45: Calibrating The Screen
In order to connect the nüvi to your computer, you must have the optional USB cable. For information about accessories, go to .garmin.com www.garmin.com /extras, or contact your Garmin dealer. 1. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to your computer. -
Page 46: Clearing User Data
Replacing the Battery in the nüvi If you need to replace the battery in the nüvi, use a Garmin lithium-ion battery 010-11143-00. Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy.garmin.com. Contact your local waste disposal department for information about properly disposing of the battery. -
Page 47: Changing The Fuse
Changing the Fuse CauTiOn: When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper place. If your unit will not charge in your vehicle, you might need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. -
Page 48: Additional Maps
Additional Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps in your nüvi internal memory or on an optional microSD card. To determine the versions of the maps that are loaded on your nüvi, open the Tools Menu page. -
Page 49: Custom Points Of Interest
Delete the file titled poi.gpi. Garmin TourGuide The Garmin TourGuide allows your nüvi to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. These audio tours can take you on a route while playing interesting facts about historical sites along the way. -
Page 50: About Gps Satellite Signals
Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. To use the Garmin Travel Guide, insert the microSD card into your nüvi. Touch Where To? > Extras. Touch the name of your travel guide to open it. -
Page 51: Software License Agreement
CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin. -
Page 52: Specifications
Power input: Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable usage: 5 W max. Battery life: up to 8 hours Battery type: User-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery replacement battery for nüvi: Garmin lithium-ion battery 010-11143-00 gPS receiver: High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled acquisition times*: Warm: <1 sec. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem/Question My nüvi never gets satellite signals. The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. My nüvi does not charge in my vehicle. My battery does not stay charged for very long. My battery gauge does not seem accurate. How do I clear all my user data? The nüvi is locked... - Page 54 2. Find the hotel, and touch Go!. Menu Where To? 3. Touch > 4. Search for a restaurant. Restaurants nearest your hotel are listed first. You can also use the GPS simulator System). page Computer. > Different City (and enter your Near Destination.
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Page 55: Index
500 Series Owner’s Manual brightness browsing the map calculator caring for your nüvi charging your nüvi 2, 40, compass computer connection configuring contacting Garmin converting units coordinates current location, saving customizing the nüvi 24–29 custom POIs custom routes Declaration of Conformity... - Page 56 Garmin Lock 27, Garmin Product Support Garmin TourGuide Garmin Travel Guide geocaching 12, 33–34 geographic points Go! page go home about GPS off/on Help i, home location keyboard language mode 8, language settings lithium-ion battery 40, locking the nüvi adding...
- Page 57 custom detours importing off road 23, on the map preferences simulating traffic safe mode safety camera database satellite signals 3, SaversGuide saving places you find your current location 9, school zone database screen brightness screen shots security location settings serial number settings 24–29 setting your location...
- Page 58 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.