Garmin 500 Guida Utente

Appendix

CaUTiON: When replacing the fuse, do 

not lose any of the small pieces, and ensure 

they are put back in the proper place. 

If your unit does not charge in your vehicle, 

you may need to replace the fuse located at 

the tip of the automotive adapter.

1.  Unscrew the round end piece, and 

remove it. 

2.  Remove the fuse (glass 

and silver cylinder), and 

replace with a 3A fast‑

blow fuse. 

3.  Ensure that the silver 

tip is placed in the end 

piece. Screw on the end 

piece. 

Your aera 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 aera cannot acquire satellites. Go 

outside to an area free from tall obstructions 

to use your aera. 
When your aera has acquired satellite 

signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu 

page are green 

. When it loses satellite 

signals, the bars turn red or clear 

. 

For more information about GPS, go to 

To remove the aera from the cradle, press the 

button on the side of the cradle, and tilt the 

aera forward. 
To remove the cradle from the friction 

mount, turn the cradle to the right or the left. 

Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle 

releases the ball on the mount. 
NOTE: Reconnecting the cradle to the 

friction mount requires significant force. 

Press the ball firmly into the socket.