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Garmin Nuvi 5000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual nüvi 5000 ® GPS navigator...
  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto,...

  • Page 3: Nüvi Tips And Shortcuts

    Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see • Unlock optional maps. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your nüvi. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020; or go to www.garmin.com/support.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface...i Manual Conventions nüvi Tips and Shortcuts...i myGarmin ...i ™ Contact Garmin ...i Getting Started ...1 Your nüvi Unit ...1 Step 1: Mount the nüvi Step 2: Acquire Satellites Step 3: Use the nüvi ...3 Finding Your Destination...
  • Page 5 Using the Tools ...23 Settings ...23 Where Am I? ...23 Help ...23 Routes ...23 Music Player ...23 Audible Player ...23 Traffic ...23 Direct ...23 ® Games ...24 Picture Viewer ...24 My Data ...24 Using FM Traffic ...25 LED Blink Codes ...25 Traffic In Your Area ...26...
  • Page 6 Changing the Fuse ...40 Removing the nüvi and Mount About GPS Satellite Signals Caring for Your nüvi ...41 Specifications ...44 Index ...45 ...41 ...41 nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Remember to always mount your Garmin unit in a location that does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a result of any other state or local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit.

  • Page 8: Step 1: Mount The Nüvi

    Step 1: Mount the nüvi To mount the nüvi using the suction cup mount: 1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the right side of the cradle. Cradle 2. Clean and dry your windshield with a lint-free cloth. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Acquire Satellites

    5000 Owner’s Manual bars indicate GPS satellite strength. When one bar is green, the nüvi has acquired satellite signals. Now you can select a destination and navigate to it. For more information about GPS, see page 41 and visit www.garmin.com /aboutGPS.

  • Page 10: Finding Your Destination

    Finding Your Destination The Where to? menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed map loaded in your nüvi contains millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services.

  • Page 11: Following Your Route

    Following Your Route 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. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route and provides new directions. Your route is marked with a magenta line.

  • Page 12: Taking A Detour

    Taking a Detour If a road on your route is closed, you can take a detour. 1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Touch Detour. The nuvi attempts to find an alternate route that avoids the road directly ahead, and then returns to your original route.

  • Page 13: Where To

    5000 Owner’s Manual 7. Touch to navigate to this location. Go! Page Options Touch Show Map to view this location on the map. If the GPS mode is off, Set Location touch to set your current location here. Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites.

  • Page 14: Favorites

    Going Home After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching Where to? Home. > Changing Your Home Location Your home location is stored in Favorites. To change your home location, you must first delete it from your Favorites.

  • Page 15: Using Picture Navigation

    Editing Your Favorites If your favorite locations are not categorized, touch Where to? Favorites. Touch a location you want to edit, and touch Edit. Touch a button to edit the location. If your favorite locations are categorized, touch Where to? >...

  • Page 16: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    Finding a Place by Spelling the Name If you know the name of the location you are looking for, you can spell it using the on-screen keyboard. You can also enter letters contained in the name to narrow the search. Where to? Points of 1.

  • Page 17: Finding Recently-Found Places

    Finding Recently-Found Places Your nüvi stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. The most-recently viewed places appear at the top of the list. Touch recently Found to view items recently found. Deleting Recently-Found Places To remove all places from the Recently clear >...

  • Page 18: Creating And Navigating Routes

    Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Touch Where to? > Routes. 2. Select the route you want to navigate, and touch Go!. Creating a Saved Route Use your nüvi to create and save routes before your next trip. You can save up to 10 routes.

  • Page 19: Finding A Place Using The Map

    Save to save this location. • Touch to navigate to this location. • If the GPS Mode is off, touch Location to set your location to the selected location. (See 30.) nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your nüvi to navigate to any location using its...

  • Page 20: Using The Main Pages

    Using the Main Pages Map Page Touch View map to open the Map page. The location. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map (see Touch the text bar to open the Turn List page. Touch to zoom out.

  • Page 21: Trip Information Page

    Trip Information Page The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, touch the arrival field on the Map page. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

  • Page 22: Using The Media Players

    Using the Media Players Playing Music Load music files to the internal memory or SD card. See pages 21–22. 1. Touch Tools > Music 2. Touch Browse. 3. Touch a category. 4. To play the entire category from the beginning of the list, touch the first song listed. To play a specific song, touch the title.
  • Page 23 Creating and Listening to Playlists Using your nüvi, you can listen to playlists created on your computer. You can also save playlists using your nüvi. To save your current playlist: 1. While listening to music, touch Browse > Playlists > Playlist >...

  • Page 24: Listening To Audible Books

    OK. • Delete Playlist—delete the selected playlist. Listening to Audible Books To purchase books from Audible.com, go to http://garmin.audible.com. Listening to a Book 1. Touch Tools > Audible 2. Touch Browse. 3. Touch a category, and then touch a book title.

  • Page 25: Playing Video

    Your nüvi accepts NTSC composite ® video. You need an A/V adapter cable available from Garmin or an electronics store. Your video device may require an additional adapter cable. For more information, go to or contact your Garmin dealer.
  • Page 26 A/V IN connector 3. Apply external power to the video device, if necessary. Turn on the video device. 4. Touch to switch to the video. To automatically switch to the video, open the Menu page and touch > Settings >Video Input.

  • Page 27: Managing Files

    • OGG and FLAC music files: see pages 16–17 • GPI custom POI files from the nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual Garmin POI Loader: see • Maps, routes, and waypoints from MapSource Loading Files Step 1: Insert an SD card (optional) ®...

  • Page 28: Loading Geotagged Pictures On Your Nüvi

    Copy and paste files from your computer into the nüvi drives or volumes. 1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. Highlight the file, and select Edit Copy. 3. Open the “Garmin” or SD card drive or volume. 4. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files on the nüvi memory or SD card.

  • Page 29: Using The Tools

    FM traffic receiver. See pages 25–27 details about traffic information. Direct ® With an optional MSN Direct Receiver, you can access MSN Direct content. For more information, see www.garmin .com/traffic http://garmin.msndirect .com. pages for more...

  • Page 30: Games

    Some of the games are trial versions only. For game instructions and purchasing information, see www.garmin.com/games. Picture Viewer Using the Picture Viewer, view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi or on an SD card.

  • Page 31: Using Fm Traffic

    FM Radio Data System. For information about FM traffic receivers and coverage areas, see www.garmin.com/traffic. notE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM traffic receiver receives signals from the traffic service provider and shows that information on your nüvi.

  • Page 32: Traffic In Your Area

    Traffic In Your Area Touch tools > Traffic to display traffic incidents in your area. Touch road to see the incidents on each road in the area. Traffic on Your Road When you are not navigating a route and there is traffic on your road, the Map page displays a traffic icon, such .

  • Page 33: Traffic Icons

    Traffic Subscriptions pages 34–35 International adding a traffic subscription. For more information about traffic subscriptions, go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. notE: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your nüvi acquires...

  • Page 34: Playing Audio Through The Vehicle's Speakers

    Playing Audio Through the Vehicle’s Speakers Before using the FM transmitter in your area, see the FM transmitter legal notice on The FM transmitter on your nüvi lets you listen to your nüvi audio on an FM stereo. Auto Tuning the FM Transmitter If you are using an FM traffic receiver, the nüvi can select a channel for you.

  • Page 35: Fm Transmitter Information

    As you travel, you might need to change the frequency for the FM transmitter. A frequency not used by a radio station in your area might be used by a station elsewhere. FM Transmitter Information The FM transmitter is intended to transmit the audio from your nüvi to your FM stereo.

  • Page 36: Customizing Your Nüvi

    Changing the System Settings Touch tools > Settings > System. gpS Simulator—enable the simulator to turn off the GPS mode to simulate navigation. units—change units of measure to miles or kilometers. Keyboard—select QWErtY layout similar to a typewriter, or select aBcDE for an alphabetical layout.

  • Page 37: Adding Security Settings

    5000 Owner’s Manual restore—restore the original security settings. Note that restoring the security Detour settings will not clear your Garmin Lock PIN or Security Location. Updating the Time Settings Touch time Format—choose a 12-hour, 24- hour, or UTC time format.

  • Page 38: Changing The Map Settings

    Show pois—enable points of interest (POIs) to appear on the map. trip Log—show or hide the log of your travels. To clear your trip log, touch tools > www.garmin My Data > clear trip Log. nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Setting The Languages

    Map info—view the maps (and map versions) loaded on your nüvi. Touch a map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map. restore—restore the original map settings. Setting the Languages tools Settings > Language. Touch > text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language.

  • Page 40: Changing The Proximity Points Settings

    • always—to automatically switch to video mode. • prompt—to prompt you to switch to video mode. When the prompt appears, touch to play your video. • ignore—to ignore an external video device connected to your nüvi. This option requires you to select Video on the Video Input page to view video input.

  • Page 41: Adding A Subscription

    Touch to add a subscription. Adding a Subscription You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to the Garmin FM Traffic Web site at www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual notE: You do not need to activate...

  • Page 42: Restoring All Settings

    Restoring All Settings 1. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch Restore. 3. Touch Yes. Clearing User Data caution: This deletes all user- entered information. 1. Hold your finger on the lower-right corner of the nüvi’s screen while turning on the nüvi. 2. Keep your finger pressed until the prompt appears. 3. Touch to clear all user data. All original settings are restored.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    5000 Owner’s Manual 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. Calibrating the Screen If the touch screen is not responding properly, calibrate the touch screen.

  • Page 44: Updating The Software

    Garmin dealer. Garmin Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase a Garmin Travel Guide, go to .garmin.com dealer.

  • Page 45: Custom Points Of Interest

    You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at any time. Each region that you purchase has its own expiration date. caution: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom point of interest (POI) or safety camera database.

  • Page 46: Changing The Fuse

    > alerts. To delete the Custom POIs from your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your computer. Open the garmin\poi folder in the nüvi drive or the SD card drive. Delete the file entitled poi.gpi. TourGuide The TourGuide allows your nüvi to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours.

  • Page 47: Removing The Nüvi And Mount

    Menu page are green loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or are empty For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Caring for Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration.

  • Page 48: Avoiding Theft

    Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. • Register your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature. See page nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 49 FM transmitter to ensure its legality. You accept full responsibility for complying with all such laws and regulations applicable in your particular country of operation. Garmin disclaims all responsibility for your failure to follow local laws and regulations. See www.garmin.com /fm-notice for more information.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    12/24 V DC vehicle power using the included vehicle power cable or AC power using the optional accessory. usage: 4.2 W at 12.0 V, Typical gpS receiver: High-sensitivity acquisition times*: Warm: <1 sec Cold: <38 sec Factory Reset: <48 sec...

  • Page 51: Index

    Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view about GPS accessories 38–40 acquiring satellites additional maps 37–38 alerts proximity safety camera anti-theft feature 31, 37 audible books 18–19 audio output 28–29 audio version auto tune avoiding road types theft 37, 42 traffic...
  • Page 52 30–31 with geotagged pictures Next Turn page off road, routing 13, 30 on-screen keyboard 10–11 on-unit Help output, audio headphone jack vehicle speakers picture navigation loading geotagged pictures pictures PIN, Garmin Lock playing video 19–20 nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 playlist creating editing from a computer playing saving current Points of Interest (POIs) finding loading viewing position icon Power button prompted detour QWERTY keyboard recently-found locations registering removing the mount resetting maximum speed trip data routes 12–13 adding a stop detour editing following...
  • Page 54 ndex Travel Guide trip data, reset Trip Information page trip log turn-by-turn directions Turn List page unit ID updating maps 37–38 software ejecting mass storage mode 21–22 user data, delete vehicle icon 14, 32 via point, adding video input 19–20, 33–34 voice personality volume i, 3, 6, 36...

  • Page 55: Software License

    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 56 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. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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