Garmin nuvi 500 - Manual (Page 22)

 nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual
Managing Files
Managing Files
You can store files, such as JPEG image
files and GPX route files, in the internal
memory on the nüvi or on a microSD
card.
nOTE: The nüvi is not compatible
with Windows ® 95, 98, Me, or
Windows NT ® . It is also not compatible
with Mac ® OS 10.3 and earlier. This
is a common limitation of most USB
mass storage devices.
Supported File Types
JPEG, JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF
image files: see page 18
Maps, routes, and waypoints files
from MapSource ® : see page 42
GPX and GPW files: see pages 33–34
GPI custom POI files from the
Garmin POI Loader: see page 43
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Loading Files
Mini‑USB
connector
under the
weather
cap
microSD
card slot
under the
battery
Release
key: Slide
up to open
the battery
cover.
Step 1: Insert a microSD Card
(Optional)
1. Slide the release key up to open the
battery cover on the back of the nüvi.
2. Remove the battery.
3. To insert or remove the card, press it
in until it clicks.
4. Replace the battery.
5. Slide the battery cover back on until it
clicks into place.