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  • Page 1 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Garmin. owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any Garmin reserves the right to change or use of such word mark or logo by Garmin is improve its products and to make changes in under license. Foursquare is a trademark of ®...

  • Page 3: Product Information

    . Do not place driving conditions. Minimize the amount of the device in front of or above any airbag time spent viewing the device screen while driving. • Do not input destinations, change settings, Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 4 • Do not immerse or expose the device or the vehicle in an unsafe situation. batteries to water or other liquids, fire, explosion, or other hazard. • Do not use a sharp object to remove the Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 5 • Do not use a power and/or data cable that batteries in accordance with applicable is not approved or supplied by Garmin. local laws and regulations. • If using an external battery charger, only...
  • Page 6 WEEE, RoHS, REACH, device in a location that does not obstruct and other compliance programs can be found the driver’s view of the road. Garmin does at Garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment. not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as...
  • Page 7 This product does not contain any user- interference in a residential installation. serviceable parts. Repairs should only be This equipment generates, uses, and made by an authorized Garmin service can radiate radio frequency energy and center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications may cause harmful interference to radio...
  • Page 8 Garmin, or (vi) damage to a product that has Limited Warranty been connected to power and/or data cables This Garmin product is warranted to be free that are not supplied by Garmin.
  • Page 9 FROM STATE TO STATE. an RMA tracking number. Securely pack the device and a copy of the original sales receipt, IN NO EVENT SHALL Garmin BE LIABLE FOR which is required as the proof of purchase for ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR warranty repairs.
  • Page 10 United States or Canada Garmin warranty service station. must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ....................20 Device Overviews ........................20 Garmin DriveSmart 50LM Device Overview ..............20 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ................20 Turning the Device On or Off ....................21 Acquiring GPS Signals ......................21 Status Bar Icons ........................22 Using the On-Screen Buttons ....................
  • Page 12 Optimizing the Order of Destinations in a Trip ..............32 Editing and Reordering Locations in a Trip ............... 33 Editing and Saving Your Active Route................33 Changing Routing Options for a Trip ................33 Scheduling a Trip ........................ 34 Using Suggested Routes ......................34 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 13 Searching Within a Category ..................... 40 Foursquare .......................... 40 Search Tools..........................41 Finding an Address ......................42 Finding an Intersection....................... 42 Finding a City ........................42 Finding a Location Using Coordinates ................42 Viewing Recently Found Locations ..................43 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 14 Assigning Categories to a Saved Location ................. 45 Deleting a Saved Location....................46 Using the Map ....................46 Map Tools ..........................47 Viewing a Map Tool ......................47 Enabling Map Tools ......................47 Up Ahead ..........................48 Viewing Upcoming points of interest................48 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 15 Setting the Wakeup Phrase ....................51 Activating Voice Command ..................... 52 Voice Command Tips ....................... 52 Starting a Route Using Voice Command ................52 Muting Instructions ......................... 52 Voice Control ..........................53 Configuring Voice Control ....................53 Using Voice Control ......................53 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 16 Downloading Smartphone Link ..................59 Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device ............60 Smart Notifications ........................60 Receiving Notifications ....................... 60 Viewing the List of Notifications ..................62 Hands-Free Calling ........................62 Placing a Call ........................63 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 17 Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations ................66 Customizing the Device ................. 67 Map and Vehicle Settings ....................... 67 Enabling Maps ........................67 Navigation Settings ......................... 68 Calculation Mode Settings ....................68 Setting a Simulated Location ..................... 69 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 18 Specifications ........................... 72 Charging the Device ......................73 Device Maintenance ..................73 Support and Updates ......................73 Registering the Device ....................... 73 Updating the Software and Maps ..................73 Device Care ..........................73 Cleaning the Outer Casing ....................74 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 19 My device does not appear as a portable device on my computer ........77 My device does not appear as either a portable device or a removable drive or volume on my computer ..........................78 My phone will not connect to the device ................78 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 20 Data Management ........................79 About Memory Cards ......................79 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ................ 79 Transferring Data From Your Computer ................80 Viewing GPS Signal Status ...................... 81 Purchasing Additional Maps ....................81 Purchasing Accessories ......................81 Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Connecting the Device to Vehicle Device Overviews Power Garmin DriveSmart 50LM Device WARNING Overview This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 22: Turning The Device On Or Off

    5 Press the bottom of the mount into the saving mode. device until it clicks. Acquiring GPS Signals 6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. When you turn on your navigation device, Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 23: Status Bar Icons

    Select to place a phone call (Hands- When turns green, the device has Free Calling, page 62) acquired satellite signals and is ready for Current time. Select to set the time navigation. (Setting the Time, page 70) Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 24: Using The On-Screen Buttons

    • Select to return to the previous menu background noise. screen. 1 Select Volume > • Hold to quickly return to the main 2 Select Automatic Volume. menu. • Select to scroll through lists or Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 25: Using The Audio Mixer

    Using the Audio Mixer limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin is not responsible for any You can use the audio mixer to set the traffic fines or citations you receive for failing volume levels for different audio types, such to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

  • Page 26: Enabling Or Disabling Audible Driver Alerts

    Curve: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to a curve in the road. Slower traffic: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to slower traffic when you approach slower traffic at a higher Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 27: Navigating To Your Destination

    • If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can customize the route and guides you using voice prompts and (Shaping Your Route, page 30) information on the map (Your Route on the Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 28: Starting A Route By Using The Map

    The speed limit feature is for information • Select a location marker. only and does not replace your responsibility • Select a point, such as a street, to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 29: Viewing Turns And Directions

    ① use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin Next action in the route with distance will not be responsible for any traffic fines or reminder. ② citations you receive for failing to follow all Name of the street or exit associated with applicable traffic laws and signs.

  • Page 30: Viewing The Entire Route On The Map

    Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 5 Select an option: 1 While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map. • To add the location as the next destination in your route, select Add As 2 Select Next Stop. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 31: Shaping Your Route

    1 Touch anywhere on the map. conditions. 2 Select 1 From the map, select > Change Route. The device enters route shaping mode. TIP: If the Change Route tool is not in the Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 32: Stopping The Route

    A trip can include many destinations, and it that are faster to drive but can be longer must include at least a starting location and in distance. one destination. The starting location is the • Select Off Road to calculate point-to- Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 33: Navigating To A Saved Trip

    7 After you have added all the necessary changed when you optimize the order. locations, select Next > Save. While editing a trip, select > Optimize 8 Enter a name, and select Done. Order. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 34: Editing And Reordering Locations In A Trip

    1 Select Apps > Trip Planner > My Active • To change the calculation mode for the Route. trip, select Route Preference (Changing 2 Edit your route using any of the trip the Route Calculation Mode, page 31) Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 35: Scheduling A Trip

    5 Repeat step 4 to enter schedule the estimated time of travel, and traffic information for additional locations. information. 6 When finished, select Save. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 36: Avoiding Tolls, Road, And Areas

    • Select Tolls and Fees > Toll Roads. Avoiding a Road 3 Select an option: 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. • To be asked each time before routing through a toll area, select Always Ask. 2 Select Add Avoid Road. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 37: Navigating Off Road

    Next. avoidance, and select >Delete. The selected area is shaded on the map. Navigating Off Road 6 Select Done. If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use Off Road mode. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 38: Finding And Saving Locations

    39) • Search and check into Foursquare points ® (Searching Foursquare Points of of interest Interest, page 40) • Use search tools to find specific locations, such as addresses, intersections, or (Search Tools, page geographic coordinates Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 39: Finding A Location Using The Search Bar

    3 Enter all or part of the search term. • To search using a suggested search term, select the term. Suggested search terms appear below the search bar. • To search using the text you entered, select Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 40: Viewing Search Results On The Map

    • To start navigation to the selected Finding a Location by Category location, select Go!. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select a category, or select Categories. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 41: Searching Within A Category

    You can search for Foursquare points of interest loaded on your device. When you • Select a subcategory, if necessary, and connect to your Foursquare account using select a destination. Smartphone Link, the search provides the most up-to-date results from the online Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 42: Search Tools

    Before you can view Foursquare location details, you must connect to a supported Search tools allow you to search for specific phone running Smartphone Link and log in to types of locations by responding to on-screen your Foursquare account. prompts. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 43: Finding An Address

    1 Select Where To? > Categories > 1 Select Where To? > Categories Coordinates. >Intersections. 2 If necessary, select , and change the 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 44: Viewing Recently Found Locations

    When you disconnect the device from vehicle top. power while the device is on, your current 3 Select a location. location is saved as a parking spot. 4 Select an option: Select Apps > Last Spot. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 45: Getting Directions To Your Current Location

    A shortcut can point to a location, a 3 Select category, or a search tool. 4 Select Save. The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 5 If necessary, enter a name, and select shortcut icons. Done. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 46: Saving Your Current Location

    5 Enter one or more category names, separated by commas. • Select Categories to assign categories to the saved location. 6 If necessary, select a suggested category. • Select Change Map Symbol to change 7 Select Done. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 47: Deleting A Saved Location

    • To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select . • To filter the displayed points of interest by category,select • To start a route, select a location on the map, and select Go! (Starting a Route by Using the Map, page 27) Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 48: Map Tools

    Volume: Adjusts the master audio volume. menu. You can add up to 12 tools to the Brightness: Adjusts the screen brightness. menu. Phone: Displays a list of recent phone calls Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 49: Up Ahead

    3 Select a point of interest on the map. Before you can view trip data on the map, Customizing the Up Ahead Categories you must add the tool to the map tools menu You can change the location categories that (Enabling Map Tools, page 47) Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 50: Viewing The Trip Information Page

    • Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the device turned on, so it can accurately measure maximum speed. elapsed time during the trip. • Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer. From the map, select Speed. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 51: Customizing The Map

    1 From the map, select a data field. NOTE: You cannot customize Speed. 2 Select a type of data to display. Changing the Map Perspective 1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View. 2 Select an option: Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 52: Voice Command

    The default wakeup phrase is Voice Command. TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental voice command activation by using a strong wakeup phrase. 1 Select Apps > Voice Command > > Wake Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 53: Activating Voice Command

    1 Select Apps > Voice Command > command activation. 2 Select Mute Instructions >Enabled. • Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and exits voice command. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 54: Voice Control

    You may say an • Listen for a tone to confirm when the alternative command with the same device successfully receives a command. meaning based on your preference. To use a voice control feature, you must say Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 55: Bluetooth Connected Features

    Connecting to Smartphone Link Hands-Free Calling: Allows you to place and You must pair your Garmin DriveSmart device receive phone calls using your device, and with your phone to use Bluetooth features. allows you to use the device as ahands-free After the devices are paired, they connect speaker phone.

  • Page 56: Bluetooth Feature Status Icons

    3 m (10 ft.) of each 8 On your phone, confirm the pairing other. request. 3 On the Garmin DriveSmart device, select 9 On your phone, open the Smartphone Link Settings > Bluetooth, and fill the Bluetooth app(optional).

  • Page 57: Setting Up Bluetooth Features For Your Apple Device

    By default, all compatible Bluetooth features app. are enabled when you pair your phone. You can enable, disable, or customize certain A security code appears on the Garmin features. Drive Smart device screen. 3 On your phone, enter the code.

  • Page 58: Disabling Smartphone Link Data And Smart Notifications For Your Apple Device

    Smartphone Link data and notifications. 3 Select Smart Notifications. TIP: Your phone may connect to hands- 4 Select the check box next to each free calling and data using two different notification to show. names. appear blue next to Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 59: Setting Up Bluetooth Features For Your Smartphone With Android

    • To disable Smartphone Link data and Link app, you must pair and connect your smart notifications, clear the Smartphone Garmin DriveSmart device with your phone. Link check box. If you did not connect to the Smartphone • To disable specific app notifications, use Link app during the pairing process, you the settings in the Smartphone Link app.

  • Page 60: Smartphone Link

    Smartphone Link app. using Bluetooth wireless technology. Live information is available through free and 2 Select subscription-based plans from Garmin Live 3 Verify the Smart Notifications check box is Services . selected. Saved locations and recently found locations...

  • Page 61: Sending A Location From Your Phone To Your Device

    Do not read or reply to notifications while your phone, the location is transferred to the driving. recently found items on your device. Before your Garmin DriveSmart device can Smart Notifications receive notifications, you must connect it to your smartphone and to the Smartphone Link While your device is connected to the app.
  • Page 62 Do not read or reply to notifications while remains active on your phone. driving. • To view a notification, select View. Before your Garmin DriveSmart device can • To listen to the notification, select View > receive notifications, you must connect it to Play.

  • Page 63: Viewing The List Of Notifications

    While You can view a list of all active notifications. connected, you can place or receive calls using 1 Select Apps > Smart Notifications. your device. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 64: Placing A Call

    3 Select Call. 3 Select a call. Calling a Location Using In-Call Options 1 Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories. While on a call, you can select in-call options 2 Select a point of interest. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 65: Saving A Home Phone Number

    • To mute the microphone, select devices list. The Bluetooth device can connect to your Garmin DriveSmart device • To hang up, select automatically in the future. Saving a Home Phone Number 1 Select Settings >...

  • Page 66: Using The Apps

    Link, page 54) . In some areas, product models that include a digital traffic receiver can receive area weather information from an over-the-air digital traffic signal. Weather forecasts are not available in all areas. 1 Select Apps > Weather. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 67: Viewing Weather Near A Different City

    Select Apps > Where I’ve Been. 2 Select an option: • To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list. • To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city name. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 68: Customizing The Device

    Map Tools: Sets the shortcuts that appear in Garmin.com.sg the map tools menu. 1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle >my Maps. Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the 2 Select a map. (Customizing the Map Layers, map page page 50) Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 69: Navigation Settings

    Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster specific roads or areas. to drive but can be longer in distance. Toll Roads: Sets preferences for avoiding toll Shorter Distance: Calculates routes that are roads. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 70: Setting A Simulated Location

    (vertical) or landscape (horizontal). 5 Select Set Location. Color Mode: Allows you to select day or night color mode. If you select the Auto option, Bluetooth Settings the device automatically switches to day or Select Settings > Bluetooth. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 71: Units And Time Settings

    Setting the Time 1 From the main menu, select the time. 2 Select an option: • To set the time automatically using GPS information, select Automatic. • To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 72: Language And Keyboard Settings

    NOTE: You must have custom points of Position Reporting: Shares your position interest (POIs) loaded for proximity points information with Garmin to improve alerts to display. content. NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.

  • Page 73: Restoring Settings

    2 If necessary, select a settings category. (for home and office use 3 Select > Restore. only). Battery type Rechargeable lithium- Power Cables Your device can be powered various ways. • Vehicle power cable • USB cable • AC adapter (optional accessory) Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 74: Charging The Device

    Do not store the device where prolonged You can purchase an approved Garmin AC- exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, DC adapter suitable for home or office use because it can cause permanent damage.

  • Page 75: Cleaning The Outer Casing

    3 If using a dampened cloth, turn off the Suction Cup device and disconnect the device from power. Removing the Device from the Mount 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth. 1 Press the release tab or button on the Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 76: Removing The Mount From The Suction Cup

    3 Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the NOTICE same current, such as 1 A or 2A. When replacing the fuse, do not lose any 4 Place the silver tip in the end piece. of the small pieces and make sure they are Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    • Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (Navigation Settings, page 68) • Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for several minutes. The device does not charge in my Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 78: My Battery Does Not Stay Charged For Very Long

    ,and Windows XP Service Pack ® (Display • Shorten the display timeout 3 with Windows Media Player 10. Settings, page 69) My device does not appear as a • Decrease the volume (Adjusting the Volume, page 23) Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...

  • Page 79: My Device Does Not Appear As Either A Portable Device Or A Removable Drive Or Volume On My Computer

    Garmin drives. For information about Windows versions prior to Windows XP assigning drive letters, see the help file for Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.

  • Page 80: Appendix

    In addition to map and data storage, the loaded Garmin mapping software. The device memory card can be used to store files such as supports micro SD™ and micro SDHC memory maps, images, geocaches, routes, way points, cards.

  • Page 81: Transferring Data From Your Computer

    A picture of your device connected to a you should not place files in the Garmin computer appears on the device screen. folder. Depending on your computer operating 6 Select Edit > Paste. system, the device appears as either a...

  • Page 82: Viewing Gps Signal Status

    Viewing GPS Signal Status on the upper-left corner of the screen. Purchasing Additional Maps 1 Go to your device product page at Garmin. com.sg. 2 Click the Maps tab. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Purchasing Accessories Go to Garmin.com.sg. Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM...
  • Page 83 Garmin.com.sg Garmin.com.my e-mail marketing.asia@garmin.com, or call Garmin Asia at +886-2-26429199 ext 2 © 2016 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin.com.sg Garmin.com.my Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street,Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No.

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