Features & Tips |
Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common Garmin Nuvi 500 features,
along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item. | - Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
- Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : yes
- Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): no
- 3D map view: yes
- Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): yes
- Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
- Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
- Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
- Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
- Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: no
- FM traffic compatible: yes
- XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
- MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: yes
- Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
- Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
- MP3 player: no
- Audio book player: no
- Picture viewer: yes
- Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): yes
- World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: yes
- Touchscreen: yes
- Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
- Remote control: no
- FM transmitter: no
- Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
- Dead reckoning: no
- Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
- Motorcycle-friendly: yes
- Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
Physical & Performance:
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.21"W x 3.35"H x .9"D (10.7 x 8.5 x 2.3 cm)
- Display size, WxH: 2.8"W x 2.1"H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm)
- Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
- Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
- Weight: 7.6 ounces (215 g)
- Battery: user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery life: up to 8 hours
- Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
- High-sensitivity receiver: yes
- RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
- Basemap: yes
- Preloaded maps: yes (regional or 48 states)
- Ability to add maps: yes
- Built-in memory: internal solid state
- Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
- Routes: 10
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