Garmin 500 Guida Utente

Appendix

If the aera stops functioning, turn off the 

aera, and then turn on the aera. 
You can also remove and then reinstall the 

battery to reset the aera. 

If the touchscreen is not responding properly, 

calibrate the touchscreen. 

1.  Touch 

 > 

 > 

.

2.  Under Touchscreen, touch 

.

3.  Follow the on‑screen instructions.

Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent system that 

locks your aera. Each time you turn on the 

aera, enter the PIN or drive to the security 

location. 

1.  Touch 

 > 

> 

. 

2.  Touch the button below 

. 

3.  Enter a 4‑digit PIN, and drive to a security 

location.

Select a location you return to often, such as 

your home, for your security location. If the 

aera has satellite signals and you are at the 

security location, you do not need to enter 

the PIN.
NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your 

security location, you must send your aera 

to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also 

send a valid product registration or proof of 

purchase. 

To receive one free map update (if available), 

 within 60 days of acquiring satellites 

and navigating with your aera. You are 

not eligible for the free map update if you 

register by phone or wait longer than 60 days 

after the first time you navigate with your 

aera.
NOTE: The nüMaps Guarantee only applies 

to the automotive maps loaded on your aera. 

For more information on aviation databases, 

go to 

You can purchase additional maps for 

your aera. To see a list of maps that are 

compatible with your aera, go to your aera 

product page on the Garmin Web site  

), and click the 

 tab.