Garmin nuvi 3550LM Instruction manual

nüvi 3500 Quick Start Manual 1
nüvi® 3500 series
quick start manual
December 2011 190-01387-01_0B Printed in Taiwan

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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.
When using your device for the rst time,
complete these tasks.
1 Mount the device (page 2).
2 Register the device (page 3).
3 Check for updates.
• Software updates (page 3).
• Free map update (page 4).
4 Download the full owner’s manual (page 4).
Mounting the Device
 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, remove the device from the
vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct
sunlight.
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Before mounting the device, see the Important
Safety and Product Information guide for
information about laws pertaining to windshield
mounting.
Before you use your device on battery power,
you should charge it.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the
USB port on the mount ➋.
2 Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➌.
➊
➋
➍
➌

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3 Press the suction cup to the windshield.
4 While pressing, ip the lever ➍ back toward
the windshield.
5 Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.
6 Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.
7 Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
8 If necessary, connect the external antenna
to the trafc receiver and secure it to the
windshield using the suction cups.
About myDashboard
You can use myDashboard to register your
device, check for software and map updates,
access product manuals and support, and more.
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1 Connect the micro-USB cable ➊ to the
micro-USB port ➋ on the device.
➋
➊
2 Connect the micro-USB cable to the USB
port on your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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1 From myDashboard, click Register Now.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
3 Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.

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If you register the device at http://my.garmin
.com within 90 days of acquiring satellites while
driving, your device could be eligible for one free
map update. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for
terms and conditions.
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1 Open myDashboard (page 3).
2 Select an option:
• To update the software, click Update
Now under Software Updates.
• To update the maps, click Update Now
under Map Updates.
• To download the owner’s manual, click
Manuals, and click Download next to
the manual you want.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning Off the Device
1 Hold the Power key ➊ for 3 seconds.
➊
2 Select Off.
About Sleep Mode
Use sleep mode to conserve battery power
when your device is not in use. Sleep mode
uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts
for weeks when your device is in sleep mode.
Entering Sleep Mode
Press the Power key.
Exiting Sleep Mode
While the device is in sleep mode, press the
Power key and double-tap .

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Finding a Location Using the
Search Bar
You can use the search bar to search for
locations by entering a category, brand name,
address, or city name.
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select Enter Search in the search bar.
3 Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the
search bar.
4 Select an option:
• To search for a type of business, enter
a category name (for example, “movie
theaters”).
• To search for a business by name, enter
all or part of the name.
• To search for an address near you, enter
the street number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city,
enter the street number, street name,
city, and state.
• To search for a city, enter the city and
state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude
and longitude coordinates.
5 Select an option:
• To search using a suggested search
term, select the term.
• To search using the text you entered,
select .
6 If necessary, select a location.
Searching Near Another Location
1 From the main menu, select Where To?.
2 Select Searching Near.
3 Select an option.

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Your Route on the Map
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The speed limit icon 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.
Your route is marked with a magenta line on the
map. If you depart from the original route, your
device recalculates the route. A speed limit icon
could appear as you travel on major roadways.
➍
➌
➊ ➋
• Select ➊ to view the next turn.
• Select ➋ to view the turn list.
• Select ➌ to stop the route you are
currently navigating.
• Select ➍ to view the Where Am I? page.
Adding a Stop
Before you can add a stop, you must be
navigating a route.
1 From the map, select > Where To?.
2 Search for the extra stop.
3 Select the stop from the search results.
4 Select Go!.
5 Select Add to Active Route.
Taking a Detour
While navigating an automobile route, you can
use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of you,
such as construction zones.

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While navigating, select > Detour.
About Trafc
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Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or
timeliness of the trafc information.
Trafc information may not be available in all
areas or countries.
A trafc receiver is included in some packages.
It is built into the vehicle power cable. The trafc
receiver and device must be powered and in
data range of a station transmitting trafc data
to receive trafc information. You do not need
to activate the subscription included with your
trafc receiver.
The trafc icon ( ) changes color to indicate
the severity of trafc conditions on your route or
on the road you are currently traveling.
Go to www.garmin.com/trafc for more
information.
Positioning the Trafc Receiver
You can position the trafc receiver power cable
for optimal trafc reception.
1 Uncoil the cable.
2 Place the middle of the cable in a location
with an unobstructed view of the sky, such
as the dash.
NOTE: Do not rest the cable on the cable
plug that connects to the vehicle power
source.
Do not place the cable on the oor or
underneath other objects.

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