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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

    (see • Unlock optional maps. > Where to 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. Volume on the In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface... Manual Conventions ... nüvi Tips and Shortcuts... myGarmin ™ ... Contact Garmin ... Getting Started ... Your nüvi Unit ... Step 1: Mount the nüvi ... Step 2: Acquire Satellites ... Step 3: Use the nüvi ... Finding Your Destination ...
  • Page 5 Using the Tools ... Settings ... Where Am I? ... Help ... Routes ... Music Player ... Audible Player ... Traffic ... Direct ... ® Games ... Picture Viewer ... My Data ... Using FM Traffic ... LED Blink Codes ... Traffic In Your Area ...
  • Page 6 reface Updating the Software ... Extras and Optional Accessories ... Changing the Fuse ... Removing the nüvi and Mount ... About GPS Satellite Signals ... Caring for Your nüvi ... Specifications ... Index ... 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

    ettinG tarted 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.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Acquire Satellites

    Now you can select a destination and navigate to it. For more information about GPS, see page 41 and visit www.garmin.com /aboutGPS. Step 3: Use the nüvi GPS satellite strength. Current time; touch to change time settings.

  • Page 10: Finding Your Destination

    ettinG tarted 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

    ettinG tarted 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

    here To Where to menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To learn how to perform a simple search, see page Finding an Address 1. Touch Where to > Address. tip: Touch near search area. See page 2.

  • Page 14: Setting A Home Location

    here to Setting a Home Location You can set a home location for the place you return to most often. 1. Touch Where to > Touch Tools > My Data Home Location. 2. Select an option. Going Home After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching Where to Home.

  • Page 15: Finding A Place By Spelling The Name

    Finding Saved Places Where to > Favorites. Your Touch saved locations are listed. Editing Your Favorites 1. Touch Where to > Favorites. 2. Touch the location you want to edit. 3. Touch Edit. 4. Touch a button to edit the location: •...

  • Page 16: Finding Recently-Found Places

    here to Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to enter it. Touch to add a space. Touch to delete the character. Touch to move the cursor. Touch to switch between uppercase and lowercase characters. Mode Touch to select a keyboard...

  • Page 17: Finding Points Of Interest

    note: When you touch clear, all items from the Recently Found list are removed. This does not delete the actual place from your unit. Finding Points of Interest The detailed maps contained on your nüvi offer many points of interest, including lodging, banks, and shopping.

  • Page 18: Finding A Place Using The Map

    here to 4. Touch Add New End Point. 5. Find a location as your ending point, and touch Select. 6. Touch to add another location to your route. Touch to remove a location. 7. Touch Next to calculate your route and view it on the map.

  • Page 19: Entering Coordinates

    • Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears pointing at the object. • Touch Save to save this location. • Touch to navigate to this location. • If the GPS Mode is off, touch Set Location your location to the selected location.

  • Page 20: Using The Main

    SinG the aGeS 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

    SinG the edia layerS sinG The edia 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 http://garmin or contact your Garmin dealer.
  • Page 26 SinG the edia layerS 2. Connect the red, white, and yellow connectors to the corresponding plugs on your video device. 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.

  • Page 27: Managing Files

    OGG and FLAC music files: see pages 16–17 nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual • GPI custom POI files from the iles Garmin POI Loader: see • Maps, routes, and waypoints from MapSource Loading Files ® Step 1: Insert an SD card (optional) OS 10.3...

  • Page 28: Deleting Files

    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. Step 4: Eject and Unplug the...

  • Page 29: Using The Tools

    sinG The The Tools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across town or across the globe. Settings For information about the settings, see pages 30–36. Where Am I? Touch Where am i to view information about your current location.

  • Page 30: Msn ® Direct

    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. 1. Touch Tools >...

  • 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

    SinG raffic 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

    5000 Owner’s Manual Traffic Subscriptions pages 34–36 International adding a traffic subscription. For more information about traffic subscriptions, go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. note: You do not need to SinG for information about activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one).

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

    layinG Udio hroUGh the layinG Udio ’ ehicle 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,...

  • Page 35: Fm Transmitter Information

    When searching for an appropriate FM frequency on your FM stereo, look for an unused frequency that has steady, consistent static. If you hear slight noises and sounds in the background of the static, choose a different frequency. As you travel, you might need to change the frequency for the FM transmitter.

  • Page 36: Customizing Your Nüvi

    UStoMizinG the nüVi UsToMizinG yoUr nüVi 1. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch the setting you want to change. tip: Touch on any Settings page to view the Help topic for that setting. Changing the System Settings Touch tools > Settings >...

  • Page 37: Adding Security Settings

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

  • Page 38: Changing The Map Settings

    To clear your trip log, touch tools > 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. www.garmin My Data > clear trip Log. nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Setting The Languages

    restore—restore the original map settings. Setting the Languages Touch tools > Settings > Language. text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language. Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Voice personality—change the language for voice prompts.

  • Page 40: Changing The Proximity Points Settings

    UStoMizinG the nüVi • always—to automatically switch to video mode. • prompt—to prompt you to switch to video mode. When the prompt appears, touch video. • ignore—to ignore an external video device connected to your nüvi. This option requires you to View Video select on the Video...

  • Page 41: Adding A Subscription

    5000 Owner’s Manual Adding a Subscription You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to the Garmin FM Traffic Web site at .com/fmtraffic. note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one).

  • Page 42: Restoring All Settings

    UStoMizinG the nüVi 5. Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new code for each receiver.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Follow the on-screen instructions. Additional Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on the internal memory of your nüvi or on an optional SD card. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock /update.jsp...

  • 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

    Internet. Some custom databases contain alert information for points, such as safety cameras and school zones. Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and poi Loader click Loader onto your computer. For more information, refer to the POI Loader Help file;...

  • 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

    ndex 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 background color bookmarks books...
  • Page 52 30–31 Next Turn page off road, routing 13, 30 on-screen keyboard 10–11 on-unit Help output, audio headphone jack vehicle speakers pictures PIN, Garmin Lock playing video 19–20 playlist creating editing from a computer playing saving current nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 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 11–12 adding a stop detour editing following importing 24, 38 off road preferences simulating stopping nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 54 ndex ndex 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 for media player 6, 36 for navigation prompts 6, 36...

  • Page 55: Software License

    “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. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties.
  • 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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