Garmin DriveSmart 50 Owner's Manual

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Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time,page 17).Battery charge level.Connected to the Smartphone Link app. Select to viewconnected device and subscription information (Pairing withYour Phone and Connecting to Smartphone Link,page 12).Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewingthe Weather Forecast, page 15).Using the On-Screen ButtonsOn-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, andmenu options on your device.• Select to return to the previous menu screen.• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.• Select or to scroll through lists or menus.• Hold or to scroll faster.• Select to see a context-based menu of options for thecurrent screen.Adjusting the Volume1 Select Volume.2 Select an option:• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.• Select to mute the device.• Select for additional options.Enabling Automatic VolumeYour device can increase or decrease the volume automaticallybased on the level of background noise.1 Select Volume > .2 Select Automatic Volume.Using the Audio MixerYou can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels fordifferent audio types, such as navigation prompts or phone calls.The level for each audio type is a percentage of the mastervolume.1 Select Volume.2 Select > Audio Mixer.3 Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.Adjusting the Screen Brightness1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.Driver Awareness Features and AlertsNOTICEThe driver alerts and speed limit features are for informationonly and do not replace your responsibility to abide by all postedspeed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times.Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations youreceive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.Your device provides features that can help encourage saferdriving and increase efficiency, even when you are driving in afamiliar area. The device plays an audible tone or message anddisplays information for each alert. You can enable or disablethe audible tone or message for each type of alert. Not all alertsare available in all areas.School zone or nearby school: The device plays a tone anddisplays the distance to and speed limit (if available) for anupcoming school or school zone.Speed limit reduction: The device plays a tone and displaysthe upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be prepared toreduce your speed.Speed limit exceeded: The device plays a tone and displays ared border on the speed limit icon when you exceed theposted speed limit for the current road.Wrong way on a one-way street: The device plays a messageand displays a full-screen warning if you travel the wrong wayon a one-way street. The edges of the screen appear red andan alert remains at the top of the screen until you leave theone-way street or correct your direction of travel.Railroad crossing: The device plays a tone and displays thedistance to an upcoming railroad crossing.Animal crossing: The device plays a tone and displays thedistance to an upcoming animal crossing area.Curve: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to acurve in the road.Slower traffic: The device plays a tone and displays thedistance to slower traffic when you approach slower traffic ata higher speed. Your device must be receiving trafficinformation to use this feature (Receiving Traffic Data Usinga Traffic Receiver, page 11).Fatigue warning: The device plays a tone and suggestsupcoming rest stops after you have been driving for morethan two hours without stopping.Enabling or Disabling Audible Driver AlertsYou can turn off individual audible driver alerts. The visual alertappears even when the audible alert is disabled.1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Audible Driver Alerts.2 Select or clear the check box next to each alert.Red Light and Speed CamerasNOTICEGarmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or theconsequences of using a red light or speed camera database.NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or productmodels.Information about red light and speed camera locations isavailable in some areas for some product models. Go togarmin.com/speedcameras to check availability andcompatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time update.You can purchase a new region or extend an existingsubscription at any time.You can go to mygarmin.com to update the camera database onyour device. You should update your device frequently toreceive the most up-to-date camera information.For some devices and regions, basic red light or speed cameradata may be included with your device. Included data does notinclude updates or a subscription.Navigating to Your DestinationRoutesA route is a path from your current location to one or moredestinations.• The device calculates a recommended route to yourdestination based on the preferences you set, including theroute calculation mode (Changing the Route CalculationMode, page 5) and avoidances (Avoiding Delays, Tolls,and Areas, page 6).• You can start navigating to your destination quickly using therecommended route, or you can select an alternate route(Starting a Route, page 4).Driver Awareness Features and Alerts 3