Removing the nüvi and mount, About gps satellite signals, Caring for your nüvi – Garmin Nuvi 5000 User Manual

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nüvi 5000 Owner’s Manual



Appendix

Removing the nüvi and

Mount

To remove the nüvi from the cradle,

press the button on the bottom of the

cradle, and tilt the nüvi forward.
To remove the cradle from the mount,

turn the cradle to the right or left. Apply

pressure in that direction until the cradle

snaps off the mount.
To remove the suction cup mount from

the windshield, flip the lever toward you.

Pull the tab on the suction cup toward

you.

About GPS Satellite

Signals

Your nüvi must acquire GPS (Global

Positioning System) satellite signals to

navigate. If you are indoors, near tall

buildings or trees, or in a parking garage,

your nüvi cannot acquire satellites.

Go outside to an area free from tall

obstructions to use your nüvi.

When your nüvi has acquired satellite

signals, the signal strength bars on the

Menu page are green

. When it

loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or

are empty

.

For more information about GPS, go to

www.garmin.com/aboutGPS

.

Caring for Your nüvi

Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic

components that can be permanently

damaged if exposed to excessive shock

or vibration. To minimize the risk of

damage to your nüvi, avoid dropping

your unit and operating it in high-shock

and high-vibration environments.

Cleaning the nüvi

The nüvi is constructed of high-quality

materials and does not require user

maintenance other than cleaning. Clean

the outer casing of the nüvi (not the

touch screen) using a cloth dampened

with a mild detergent solution, and then

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