Troubleshooting - Garmin nuvi 500-series Quick Start Manual

Troubleshooting
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Problem/Question Solution/Answer
My nUvi never gets Take your nUvi out of parking garages and away from tall
satellite signals. buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes.
The suction cup will not
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry
with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on
stay on my windshield.
page 2.
Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (see page 41).
Ensure the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the
My nUvi does not charge
power outlet.
in my vehicle.
Your nUvi can only charge between 32°F and 104°F (O°C
and 40°C). If the nUvi is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot
environment, it cannot charge.
To maximize the time between charges, turn down the backlight.
My battery does not stay
Touch
Tools> Settings> Display> Brightness.
charged for very long.
To avoid draining the battery, remove the battery when your nUvi
is not in use.
My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without
seem accurate. interrupting the charge cycle).
How do I clear all my user
Hold your finger on the lower-right corner of the nUvi screen
while it is turning on. Keep your finger pressed until the message
data?
appears. Touch
Yes
to clear all user data.
If the nUvi stops functioning, turn the nUvi off and on again. If
The nuvi is locked this does not help, press and hold
<.!)
for 10 seconds. The nuvi
up/frozen. should operate normally. You can also remove the battery, and
then reinstall it.
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