Garmin Drive 40 Owner's Manual

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• 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.Resetting the DeviceYou can reset your device if it stops functioning.Hold the power key for 12 seconds.Removing the Device, Mount, and SuctionCupRemoving the Device from the Mount1 Press the release tab or button on the mount.2 Tilt the device forward.Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup1 Turn the device mount to the right or left.2 Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases theball on the suction cup.Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield1 Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle PowerCableNOTICEWhen replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small piecesand make sure they are put back in the proper position. Thevehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembledcorrectly.If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need toreplace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.1 Rotate the end piece À 90 degrees counter clockwise tounlock it.TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.2 Remove the end piece, the silver tip Á, and the fuse Â.3 Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the same current, suchas 1 A or 2 A.4 Place the silver tip in the end piece.5 Push in the end piece and rotate it 90 degrees clockwise tolock it back into the vehicle power cable Ã.TroubleshootingThe suction cup will not stay on mywindshield1 Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.2 Dry with a clean, dry cloth.3 Mount the suction cup (Connecting the Device to VehiclePower, page 2).My device is not acquiring satellite signals• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (Navigation Settings,page 11).• Take your device out of parking garages and away from tallbuildings and trees.• Remain stationary for several minutes.The device does not charge in my vehicle• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (Changing theFuse in the Vehicle Power Cable, page 13).• Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to thepower outlet.• Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is within thecharging temperature range indicated in the specifications.• Verify the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.My battery does not stay charged for verylong• Decrease the screen brightness (Display Settings, page 11).• Shorten the display timeout (Display Settings, page 11).• Decrease the volume (Adjusting the Volume, page 2).• Put the device in power saving mode when not in use(Turning the Device On or Off, page 2).• Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.• Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.My device does not appear as a removabledrive on my computerOn most Windows computers, the device connects using MediaTransfer Protocol (MTP). In MTP mode, the device appears as aportable device and not as a removable drive. MTP mode issupported by Windows 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows XPService Pack 3 with Windows Media Player 10.My device does not appear as a portabledevice on my computerOn Mac computers and some Windows computers, the deviceconnects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storagemode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, andnot as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows XPService Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.My device does not appear as either aportable device or a removable drive orvolume on my computer1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.2 Turn off the device.3 Connect the USB cable to your device and to a USB port onyour computer.TIP: The USB cable must connect to a USB port on yourcomputer, not to a USB hub.The device turns on automatically and goes into MTP mode orUSB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to acomputer appears on the device screen.NOTE: If you have several network drives mapped on yourcomputer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters toyour Garmin drives. For information about assigning driveletters, see the help file for your operating system.AppendixInstalling a Memory Card for Maps and DataYou can install a memory card to increase the storage space formaps and other data on your device. You can purchase memorycards from an electronics supplier, or go to www.garmin.com/maps to purchase a memory card with pre-loaded GarminTroubleshooting 13

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