Garmin Nuvi 52lm 5 Manual

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5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or 
volume.
6 Select Edit > Paste. 
The file appears in the list of files in the 
device memory or on the memory card.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
1 
Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, click the eject 
icon 
 in your system tray.
•  For Mac computers, drag the volume 
icon to the  Trash 
 . 
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Deleting Files 
Notice
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not  
delete it. Your device memory contains important 
system files that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3 Select the file.
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Customizing the Device
1 Select Settings.
2 Select a setting category. 
3 Select the setting to change it. 
System Settings
Select Settings > System. 
•  GPS Simulator—stops the device from 
receiving a  GPS signal, and saves battery 
power.
•  Units—sets the unit of measure used for 
distances. 
						

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• Keyboard Layout—sets the keyboard 
layout.
•  Safe Mode— disables all functions that 
require significant operator attention and 
could become a distraction while driving.
•  About—displays the nüvi  software version 
number, the unit ID number, and information 
about several other software features. You 
need this information when you update the 
system software or purchase additional map 
data.
Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation. 
•  Route Preference—select a preference for 
calculating your route.
•  Avoidances—select the road types you 
want to avoid on your routes. 
Display Settings
Select Settings > Display. 
• Color Mode—sets a light background ( Day), 
a dark background ( Night), or automatically 
switches between the two based on the 
sunrise time and the sunset time for your 
current location ( Auto).
•  Screenshot—allows you to take a picture of 
the device screen. Screenshots are saved in 
the Screenshot folder of the device storage.
•  Brightness—changes the brightness of the 
screen. Decreasing the brightness can save 
battery power.
Time Settings
Select Settings > Time. 
• Time Format—select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or 
UTC time format. 
						

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• Current Time—manually set the time on 
your nüvi. Select  Automatic to have the 
device set the time based on your location. 
Language Settings
Select Settings > Language. 
•  Voice Language—sets the language for 
voice prompts.
•  Text Language—sets all on-screen text to 
the selected language.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not 
change the language of user-entered data or 
map data, such as street names.
•  Keyboard—sets the language for your 
keyboard.
Map Settings
Select Settings > Map.  • 
Map Detail—adjusts the amount of detail 
shown on the map. Showing more detail can 
cause the map to redraw slower. 
•  Map View—sets a map perspective. 
 
◦ Track Up—displays the map in  two 
dimensions (2D) with your direction of 
travel at the top.
 
◦ North Up —displays the map in  2D with 
North at the top.
 
◦ 3D—displays the map in three 
dimensions (3D) in Track Up. 
•  Vehicle—select Change to change the  icon 
used to display your position on the map. 
Download additional vehicle icons at  www
.garmingarage.com .
•  Trip Log—shows or hides the log of your 
travels.
•  Map Data Layout—changes the amount of 
data visible on the map. 
						

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• Info—view the maps and the version of each 
map loaded on your nüvi. Select a map to 
enable or disable that map.
TIP: To purchase additional map products, 
go to www.garmin.com/us/maps .
Proximity Points Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Points�
• Alerts—notifies you when you approach 
custom safety cameras ( page 23). See 
www.garmin.com/safetycamera  for more 
information.
Restoring Settings
You can restore a category of settings or all 
settings to the factory defaults.
1 Select Settings.
2 If necessary, select a settings category.
3 Select Restore.
Appendix
Caring for Your Device
Notice
Avoid dropping your device and operating it in 
high-shock and high-vibration environments.
Do not expose the device to water. 
Contact with water can cause this device to 
malfunction.
Do not store the device where prolonged 
exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, 
because it can cause permanent damage.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the 
touchscreen, or damage may result. 
						

							Appendix 21 
Cleaning the Outer Casing
Notice
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can 
damage plastic components.
1 Clean the outer casing of the device (not the 
touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a 
mild detergent solution. 
2 Wipe the device dry.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
1 
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2 If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or 
eyeglass lens cleaner.
3 Apply the liquid to the cloth.
4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
Avoiding Theft
•  Remove the device and mount from sight 
when not in use.  • 
Remove the residue left on the windshield by 
the suction cup. 
•  Do not keep your unit in the glove 
compartment. 
•  Register your device at  http://my.garmin
.com. 
Erasing User Data
1 Turn the device on.
2 Hold your finger on the lower-right corner of 
the device screen.
3 Keep your finger pressed until the pop-up 
window appears. 
4 Select Yes to clear all user data.
All original settings are restored. Any items that 
you have saved are erased.
Extending the Battery Life
•  Keep your device away from extreme 
temperatures.  
						

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• Decrease the screen brightness ( page 4).
•  Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
•  Decrease the volume ( page 4).
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle 
Power Cable
Notice
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the 
small pieces and make sure they are put back 
in the proper position. The vehicle power cable 
does not work unless it is assembled correctly.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, 
you may need to replace the fuse located at the 
tip of the vehicle adapter. 
1 Unscrew the end piece.
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove 
the end piece.
2 Remove the end piece, the metal tip, and the 
fuse (glass and metal cylinder).
3 Install a 1 A fast-blow fuse.
4 Place the metal tip in the end piece. 
5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle 
power cable.
Removing Suction Cup  Mount 
from the Windshield
Removing the Suction Cup Mount from 
the Windshield
1 
Flip the lever on the suction cup mount 
toward you.
2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
About nüMaps Lifetime 
For a one-time payment, you can receive up 
to four map updates each year for the life of 
your device. For more information on nüMaps 
Lifetime
 and complete terms and conditions,  
						

							Appendix 23 
go to www.garmin.com, and click Maps & 
Accessories.
Safety Cameras
‹ CAUTION
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, 
or the consequences of using, a custom POI or 
safety camera database. 
Safety camera information is available in some 
locations. Check  www.garmin.com/safetycamera  
for availability. For these locations, the nüvi 
includes the locations of hundreds of safety 
cameras. Your nüvi alerts you when you are 
approaching a safety camera and can warn you 
if you are driving too fast. The data is updated at 
least weekly, so you always have access to the 
most up-to-date information.
You can purchase a new region or extend an 
existing subscription at any time. Each region 
that you purchase has an expiration date.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Contacting Garmin Product 
Support
You can contact  Garmin Product Support if you 
have any questions about this product. 
• Go to www.garmin.com/support .
•  In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or   
1-800-800-1020.
•  In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
•  In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241. 
						

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Troubleshooting 
ProblemSolution
My device is not acquiring 
satellite signals • 
Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. 
•  Make sure your device is out of parking garages and away from tall buildings 
and trees. 
•  Remain stationary for several minutes.
The suction cup will not 
stay on my windshield. • 
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. 
•  Dry with a clean, dry cloth. 
•  Mount the suction cup ( page 1).
The device does not 
charge in my vehicle. • 
Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable ( page 22).
•  Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet.
•  Your device can only charge between 32° and 113°F (between 0° and 45°C). If 
the device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it cannot charge. 
My battery does not stay 
charged for very long. To maximize the time between charges, turn down the backlight (
page 18).
My battery gauge does not 
seem accurate. Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge 
cycle).
How do I know my device 
is in USB mass storage 
mode? When your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a device connected 
to a computer is shown on the device screen. Also, you should see one or two new 
removable disk drives listed in 
My Computer.  
						

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The device is connected 
to the computer, but it will 
not go into mass storage 
mode.1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer. 
2 Turn off the device. 
3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device. 
 The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode. 
4 Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub. 
I cannot see any new 
removable drives in my list 
of drives. If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows can have 
trouble assigning drive letters to your device drives. Refer to your operating system 
Help file to learn how to map or assign drive letters.