
Reach your destination with confidence when using this Garmin Drive 51 GPS. Cross-country travel is simple thanks to the maps of Canada and the United States, and you can ensure they're accurate every time you go on a long journey thanks to the map updates. A 5-inch screen on this Garmin Drive 51 GPS produces detailed alerts.
Q: Does it have voice command?
A: No, this model doesn’t include the Voice Command feature. You may want to look at the Garmin DriveSmart™, DriveAssist™ or DriveLuxe™ models for this feature.
A: Yes, this model includes map updates at no additional cost.
Q: What's the difference between Voice Prompts, Voice Commands and Voice Alerts?
A: Voice Prompts audibly tell you where to turn. Voice Command allows for voice activated searching of addresses, points of interest and places.
A: all you do is plug the GPS provided cord into your unit and then into a computer, then use the software to download updated maps from the internet. it has nothing to do with your cell phone, nor does this unit have any live traffic updates
Q: When this is connected to a computer, can you customize your route?
A: Yes, you can use the Garmin BaseCamp program to create multipoint custom routes. Garmin.com/BaseCamp
A: Normally it will take several hours to fully charge the battery. The GPS is designed to be plugged in at all times. Even if the device is fully charged, it may not last on battery power alone for very long and the battery icon could become low fairly quickly. If you need additional assistance, Garmin Product Support is happy to help. Our contact information and hours of operation, can be found on at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
Q: Does this unit show elevation
A: Yes, this model will display the elevation and the coordinates of your location. You can view the elevation in one of the Trip Data fields on the map screen.
A: When a device won’t power on a soft reset often resolves the issue. Connect the device to a power source with a USB cable, vehicle power cable, or an AC adapter. Press and hold the power button for 10 to 15 seconds. Once the device powers on I would suggest fully charging the battery. Here is a Garmin FAQ that gives all of the charging details: https://support.garmin.com/faqSearch/en-US/faq/content/TiDz048p5C6qe2dMv5tNU7