Managing Files; Supported File Types; Loading Files - Garmin nuvi 500-series Quick Start Manual

Step 1: Insert a microSD Card
(Optional)
1. Slide the release key up to open the
battery cover on the back of the nOvi.
2. Remove the battery.
3. To insert or remove the card, press it
in until it clicks.
4. Replace the battery.
5. Slide the battery cover back on until it
clicks into place.
Managing F.iles ...
Managing Files
You can store files, such as JPEGimage
files and GPX route files, in the internal
nlemory on the niivi or on a microSD
card.
• NOTE: The ntivi is not compatible
with Windows
J
(
95, 98, Nle. or
'Windows NTR). It is also not compatible
with I\1ac"t OS I OJ and earlier. This
is a common limitation of most USB
mass storage devices.
Supported File Types
• JPEG, lPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF
ilnage files: see page
18
• Maps, routes, and waypoints files
fi'om I\1apSource
CR
':
see page 42
• GPX and GPW files: see pages 3334
• GPI CllSt0111 POI files from the
Garmin POI Loader: see page 43
Loading Files
microSD
card slot
~nderthe
.~
battery
Release
key: Slide
/,up to open
the battery
cover.
Mini-USB
connector
under the
weather
cap
16