Garmin nuvi 50LM User manual

Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LM
Owner’s Manual

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Important Safety and
Product Information
WARNING
Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or
serious injury.
Vehicle Installation Warnings
• When installing the device in a vehicle,
place the device securely so it does not
obstruct the driver’s view of the road 1or
interfere with vehicle operating controls,
such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or
transmission levers. Do not place unsecured
on the vehicle dashboard 2. Do not place
the device in front of or above any airbag
3.
• The windshield mount may not stay
attached to the windshield in all
circumstances. Do not place the mount
where it will become a distraction if it
should become detached. Keep your
windshield clean to help ensure that the
mount stays on the windshield.
Street Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin®device accepts street maps
and suggests routes that follow roads, follow
these guidelines to ensure safe on-road
navigation.
• Always use your best judgment, and
operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do
not become distracted by the device while
driving, and always be fully aware of all
driving conditions. Minimize the amount of
time spent viewing the device screen while
driving.
• Do not input destinations, change settings,

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• The windshield mount may not stay
attached to the windshield in all
circumstances. Do not place the mount
where it will become a distraction if it
should become detached. Keep your
windshield clean to help ensure that the
mount stays on the windshield.
Street Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin®device accepts street maps
and suggests routes that follow roads, follow
these guidelines to ensure safe on-road
navigation.
• Always use your best judgment, and
operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do
not become distracted by the device while
driving, and always be fully aware of all
driving conditions. Minimize the amount of
time spent viewing the device screen while
driving.
• Do not input destinations, change settings,
or access any functions requiring prolonged
use of the device controls while driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting such operations.
• When navigating, carefully compare
information displayed on the device to all
available navigation sources, including road
signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic
congestion, weather conditions, and other
factors that may affect safety while driving.
For safety, always resolve any discrepancies
before continuing navigation, and defer to
posted signs and conditions.
• The device is designed to provide route
suggestions. It is not a replacement for
driver attentiveness and good judgement.
Do not follow route suggestions if they
suggest an illegal maneuver or would place
the vehicle in an unsafe situation.
Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery can be used in this
device.
If these guidelines are not followed, batteries
may experience a shortened life span or may
present a risk of damage to the device, fire,
chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the device exposed to a heat
source or in a high- temperature location,
such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle.
To prevent the possibility of damage,
remove the device from the vehicle or
store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the
glove box.
• Do not disassemble, modify,
remanufacture, puncture or damage the
device or batteries.
• Do not immerse or expose the device or
batteries to water or other liquids, fire,
explosion, or other hazard.
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the

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removable batteries.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• Do not use a power and/or data cable that
is not approved or supplied by Garmin.
• If using an external battery charger, only
use the Garmin accessory approved for
your product.
• Only replace batteries with correct
replacement batteries. Using other
batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion.
To purchase replacement batteries, see
your Garmin dealer or the Garmin website.
• Do not operate the device outside of the
following temperature range: from -20° to
55°C (from -4° to 131°F).
• When storing the device for an extended
time period, store within the following
temperature range: from 0° to 25°C (from
32° to 77°F).
• Do not remove or attempt to remove the
non-user-replaceable battery.
• Contact your local waste disposal
department to dispose of the device/
batteries in accordance with applicable
local laws and regulations.
NOTICE
Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions
Before using the suction cup mount on your
windshield, check the state and local laws and
ordinances where you drive. Some state laws
prohibit drivers from using suction mounts
on their windshields while operating motor
vehicles. Other state laws allow the suction
mount to be located only in specific locations
on the windshield. Many other states
have enacted restrictions against placing
objects on the windshield in locations that
obstruct the driver’s vision. IT IS THE USER’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO MOUNT THE DEVICE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS

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non-user-replaceable battery.
• Contact your local waste disposal
department to dispose of the device/
batteries in accordance with applicable
local laws and regulations.
NOTICE
Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions
Before using the suction cup mount on your
windshield, check the state and local laws and
ordinances where you drive. Some state laws
prohibit drivers from using suction mounts
on their windshields while operating motor
vehicles. Other state laws allow the suction
mount to be located only in specific locations
on the windshield. Many other states
have enacted restrictions against placing
objects on the windshield in locations that
obstruct the driver’s vision. IT IS THE USER’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO MOUNT THE DEVICE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS
AND ORDINANCES. Where required, other
Garmin dashboard or friction mount options
should be used. Always mount your Garmin
device 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 any state or local law or ordinance
relating to the use of your Garmin device.
Speed Limit Notice
The speed limit feature is for information
only and does not replace the driver’s
responsibility to abide by all posted speed
limit signs and to use safe driving judgment
at all times. Garmin will not be responsible
for any traffic fines or citations that you may
receive for failing to follow all applicable
traffic laws and signs.
Product Environmental Programs
Information about the Garmin product
recycling program and WEEE, RoHS, REACH,
and other compliance programs can be found
at Garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is
in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of
Conformity, go to Garmin.com/compliance.
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radiocommunication devices
comply with Industry Canada Standard
RSS-210. Category II radiocommunication
devices comply with IndustryCanada Standard
RSS-Gen. This device complies with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two

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conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet that
is on a different circuit from the GPS device.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
This product does not contain any user-
serviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorized Garmin service
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communications if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet that
is on a different circuit from the GPS device.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
This product does not contain any user-
serviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorized Garmin service
center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications
could result in permanent damage to the
equipment, and void your warranty and your
authority to operate this device under Part 15
regulations.
Map Data Information
Garmin uses a combination of governmental
and private data sources. Virtually all
data sources contain some inaccurate or
incomplete data. In some countries, complete
and accurate map information is either not
available or is prohibitively expensive.
Limited Warranty
This Garmin product is warranted to be free
from defects in materials or workmanship for
one year from the date of purchase. Within
this period, Garmin will, at its sole option,
repair or replace any componentsthat fail in
normal use. Such repairs or replacement will
be made at no charge to the customer for
parts or labor, provided that the customer
shall be responsible for any transportation
cost. This warranty does not apply to: (i)
cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and
dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as batteries,
unless product damage has occurred due to
a defect in materials or workmanship; (iii)
damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse,
water, flood, fire, or other acts of nature
or external causes; (iv) damage caused by
service performed by anyone who is not an
authorized service provider of Garmin; or (v)
damage to a product that has been modified
or altered without the written permission of
Garmin, or (vi) damage to a product that has
been connected to power and/or data cables
that are not supplied by Garmin. In addition,
Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty
claims against products or services that are
obtained and/or used in contravention of the
laws of any country.
Our navigation products are intended to
be used only as a travel aid and must not

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be used for any purpose requiring precise
measurement of direction, distance, location
or topography. Garmin makes no warranty as
to the accuracy or completeness of map data.
Repairs have a 90 day warranty. If the unit
sent in is still under its original warranty, then
the new warranty is 90 days or to the end of
the original 1 year warranty, depending upon
which is longer.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS,
IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY
LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL Garmin BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM
DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair
or replace (with a new or newly- overhauled
replacement product) the device or software
or offer a full refund of the purchase price at
its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local
Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin
Product Support forshipping instructions and
an RMA tracking number. Securely pack the
device and a copy of the original sales receipt,
which is required as the proof of purchase for
warranty repairs. Write the tracking number

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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM
DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair
or replace (with a new or newly- overhauled
replacement product) the device or software
or offer a full refund of the purchase price at
its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local
Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin
Product Support forshipping instructions and
an RMA tracking number. Securely pack the
device and a copy of the original sales receipt,
which is required as the proof of purchase for
warranty repairs. Write the tracking number
clearly on the outside of the package. Send
the device, freight charges prepaid, to any
Garmin warranty service station.
Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased
through online auctions are not eligible
for rebates or other special offers from
Garmin warranty coverage. Online auction
confirmations are not accepted for warranty
verification. To obtain warranty service, an
original or copy of the sales receipt from
the original retailer is required. Garmin
will not replace missing components from
any package purchased through an online
auction.
International Purchases: A separate
warranty may be provided by international
distributors for devices purchased outside
the United States depending on the country.
If applicable, this warranty is provided by
the local in-country distributor and this
distributor provides local service for your
device. Distributor warranties are only valid
in the area of intended distribution. Devices
purchased in the United States or Canada
must be returned to the Garmin service
center in the United Kingdom, the United
States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.
Australian Purchases: Our goods come with
guarantees that cannot be excluded under
the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and for compensation for any
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure. The benefits under
our Limited Warranty are in addition to other
rights and remedies under applicable law in
relation to the products. Garmin Australasia,
30 Clay Place, Eastern Creek, NSW, Australia,
2766. Phone: [phone].