Garmin NUVI 57LM User manual

July 2015 190-01654-26_0A Printed in Taiwan
nüvi®57LM / 67LM
Quick Start 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 À or interfere with vehicle operating
controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or
transmission levers. Do not place unsecured on the
vehicle dashboard ➊ . Do not place the device in front
of or above any airbag ➋ .
• 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, trafc 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.

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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, re, 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, re, explosion, or other hazard.
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the 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 re
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.
Magnet Warning
Both the device and its mount may contain magnets.
Under certain circumstances, magnets may cause
interference with some internal medical devices,
including pacemakers and insulin pumps. Devices and
mounts that contain magnets should be kept away from
such medical devices.
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

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located only in specic 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 nes,
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.
Magnet Notice
Both the device and its mount may contain
magnets. Under certain circumstances, magnets
may cause damage to some electronic devices,
including hard drives in laptop computers. Use
caution when devices and mounts that contain
magnets are near electronic devices.
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 trafc nes or
citations that you may receive for failing to follow
all applicable trafc 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 www.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 www.garmin.com/
compliance.
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radiocommunication devices comply with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Category II
radiocommunication devices comply with Industry

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Canada Standard RSS-Gen. This device complies with
Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two 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 center. Unauthorized repairs or
modications 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,
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that 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, ood, re, 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 modied 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 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 for

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shipping 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 conrmations are not accepted for warranty
verication. 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 benets 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].

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Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for product
warnings and other important information.
Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power
WARNING
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.
Before you use your device on battery power,
you should charge it.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊into the USB
port on the device.
2 Press the mount ➋onto the suction cup ➌
until it snaps into place.
3 Press the suction cup to the windshield, and
ip the lever ➍back toward the windshield.
4 Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the
slot on the back of the device.
5 Press the bottom of the mount into the
device until it clicks.
6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.

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Support and Updates
Registering the Device
Go to www.my.garmin.com for registration.
Updating the Software and Maps
Go to www.garmin.com.sg for software and map
updates.
FREE lifetime map updates
Lifetime Maps entitle you to receive map
updates when and as such updates are made
available by Garmin during the useful life of
one compatible Garmin product or as long as
Garmin receives map data from a third party
supplier, whichever is shorter. Not transferable
to another Garmin product. See www.garmin.
com/numapslifetime for complete program terms
and conditions. Additional memory (purchase
required) may be necessary for future map
updates.updates.
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode
You can use sleep mode to conserve battery
power when your device is not in use. While in
sleep mode, your device uses very little power
and can wake instantly for use.
TIP: You can charge your device faster by
putting it in sleep mode while charging the
battery.
Press the power key ➊.
Turning Off the Device
1 Hold the power key until a prompt appears
on the screen.
The prompt appears after ve seconds. If
you release the power key before the prompt
appears, the device enters sleep mode.

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2 Select Off.
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the power key for 12 seconds.
Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire
satellites. in the status bar indicates the
satellite signal strength. Acquiring satellites can
take several minutes.
1 Turn on the device.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
3 If necessary, go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Adjusting the Volume
1 Select Volume.
2 Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select for additional options.
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main
menu. The status bar icons display information
about features on the device. You can select
some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
GPS signal status
Current time
Battery status