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...or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan Garmin®, MapSource®, and StreetPilot® are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. SiRF, SiRFstar and the SiRF logo are trademarks ...Garmin. © 2006 Garmin Ltd. Mac® and iTunes® are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. B Printed in the USA and other Garmin products. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Garmin is strictly prohibited. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. c550...
...or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan Garmin®, MapSource®, and StreetPilot® are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. SiRF, SiRFstar and the SiRF logo are trademarks ...Garmin. © 2006 Garmin Ltd. Mac® and iTunes® are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. B Printed in the USA and other Garmin products. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Garmin is strictly prohibited. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. c550...
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... Battery Information 32 About Satellite Signals 32 Updating the Software 33 Extras and Optional Accessories....34 Technical Specifications 36 Troubleshooting 37 Important Product Information........39 Index 41 Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your c550. at 44/0870.8501241. In the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200...
... Battery Information 32 About Satellite Signals 32 Updating the Software 33 Extras and Optional Accessories....34 Technical Specifications 36 Troubleshooting 37 Important Product Information........39 Index 41 Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your c550. at 44/0870.8501241. In the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200...
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... is moving, Safe Mode disables all settings, touch Change All. Locale-select your c550. Safe Mode-turn on or off Safe Mode. Garmin Lock-turn on Garmin Lock™ to the setting you update the system software (see page 33) or purchase additional map data (see page ... to lock your location. GPS Mode-enable and disable GPS and WAAS/EGNOS. To change all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. Changing the System Settings From the Menu page, touch > System. See www .garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html for...
... is moving, Safe Mode disables all settings, touch Change All. Locale-select your c550. Safe Mode-turn on or off Safe Mode. Garmin Lock-turn on Garmin Lock™ to the setting you update the system software (see page 33) or purchase additional map data (see page ... to lock your location. GPS Mode-enable and disable GPS and WAAS/EGNOS. To change all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. Changing the System Settings From the Menu page, touch > System. See www .garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html for...
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... off the faceplate. 3. Place your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the dashboard. 4. Gently Reset button pull off the unit. Faceplate Power button 4. See page 33 for information about updating the software. Appendix Appendix Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to... and dry the dashboard where you need to a power source using the power cable. Place the suction cup mount on and operate normally. The c550 should automatically turn the unit back on the bottom of the disk. 3. Note: If you are placing the disk. 2. Suction Flip the cup...
... off the faceplate. 3. Place your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the dashboard. 4. Gently Reset button pull off the unit. Faceplate Power button 4. See page 33 for information about updating the software. Appendix Appendix Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to... and dry the dashboard where you need to a power source using the power cable. Place the suction cup mount on and operate normally. The c550 should automatically turn the unit back on the bottom of the disk. 3. Note: If you are placing the disk. 2. Suction Flip the cup...
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...are loaded on your computer using MapSource and loading maps and waypoints on your computer. 2. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock/ update.jsp to your c550 memory or SD card, select the name for your c550, open the Menu page. Touch > Map > Map Info. To find out the version of the maps ...Appendix Additional Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on an optional SD card. To enable additional maps, you want to your c550. 4. To load maps or waypoints to see if an update for your c550 (see page 25) and serial number (located near the ...
...are loaded on your computer using MapSource and loading maps and waypoints on your computer. 2. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock/ update.jsp to your c550 memory or SD card, select the name for your c550, open the Menu page. Touch > Map > Map Info. To find out the version of the maps ...Appendix Additional Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on an optional SD card. To enable additional maps, you want to your c550. 4. To load maps or waypoints to see if an update for your c550 (see page 25) and serial number (located near the ...
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... hundreds of merchants near your c550. You can warn you if you purchase has its own expiration date. 34 Garmin Travel Guide™ Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about optional accessories, go to http://shop.garmin. Each region that you are... You will receive a warning if you always have access to the most up-to purchase accessories. com or www.garmin.com/extras. Safety Cameras Safety camera information is updated at any time. Check http://my.garmin. com for points, such as restaurants and hotels. Your c550 alerts you when...
... hundreds of merchants near your c550. You can warn you if you purchase has its own expiration date. 34 Garmin Travel Guide™ Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about optional accessories, go to http://shop.garmin. Each region that you are... You will receive a warning if you always have access to the most up-to purchase accessories. com or www.garmin.com/extras. Safety Cameras Safety camera information is updated at any time. Check http://my.garmin. com for points, such as restaurants and hotels. Your c550 alerts you when...
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...: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 8 hours depending on usage Caution: The c550 is not waterproof. Data stored indefinitely. Appendix Technical Specifications Physical size: 4.4" W x 3.2" H x 2.2" D (11.2 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm) Weight: 0.59 pounds (269 g) Display: 2.8" W x 2.1" H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 320 x 240 pixels; GPS Performance Specifications Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition times*: Warm: Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play...
...: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 8 hours depending on usage Caution: The c550 is not waterproof. Data stored indefinitely. Appendix Technical Specifications Physical size: 4.4" W x 3.2" H x 2.2" D (11.2 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm) Weight: 0.59 pounds (269 g) Display: 2.8" W x 2.1" H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 320 x 240 pixels; GPS Performance Specifications Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition times*: Warm: Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play...
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...selections 9 saved places (Favorites) 10 FM traffic receiver 19- 20 fuse, changing 31 G Garmin Lock™ 6, 25, 31 Garmin TourGuide playing files 35 Garmin TourGuide™ 35 Garmin Travel Guide™ 34 getting a phone call 15 going home 8-11 Go page options 7 GPS 32 H hands-free features 14- 18 home location...c550 is 30 locking your c550 6 M M3U playlist format 23 managing files 21-22 map browse 11 customize 24 Map Info button 24 moving 11 update maps 33 version 24 view 24 zoom 11 MapSource 33 menu page 3 miles 26 mounting the c550 2, 30 MP3 music files c550 ...
...selections 9 saved places (Favorites) 10 FM traffic receiver 19- 20 fuse, changing 31 G Garmin Lock™ 6, 25, 31 Garmin TourGuide playing files 35 Garmin TourGuide™ 35 Garmin Travel Guide™ 34 getting a phone call 15 going home 8-11 Go page options 7 GPS 32 H hands-free features 14- 18 home location...c550 is 30 locking your c550 6 M M3U playlist format 23 managing files 21-22 map browse 11 customize 24 Map Info button 24 moving 11 update maps 33 version 24 view 24 zoom 11 MapSource 33 menu page 3 miles 26 mounting the c550 2, 30 MP3 music files c550 ...
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... call 16 myGarmin i N navigation settings 27 Next Turn page 13 O on-screen keyboard 9 P pairing a cellular phone 15 phone book 16 PIN Bluetooth 28 Garmin Lock 6 playing music 23 playlist 23 POIs, custom 34 position icon 12-13, 24 postal code 7 proximity alarms 35 R recently found locations 9 deleting 9 ...19 transferring files 21-22 Trip Information page 13 troubleshooting 37 turn-by-turn directions 13 U unit ID 25 unit locked up 30 updating the c550 software 33 USB 1, 22 mass storage mode 21-22 troubleshooting 37 V vehicle icon 12-13, 24 vehicle type 27 voice dial ...
... call 16 myGarmin i N navigation settings 27 Next Turn page 13 O on-screen keyboard 9 P pairing a cellular phone 15 phone book 16 PIN Bluetooth 28 Garmin Lock 6 playing music 23 playlist 23 POIs, custom 34 position icon 12-13, 24 postal code 7 proximity alarms 35 R recently found locations 9 deleting 9 ...19 transferring files 21-22 Trip Information page 13 troubleshooting 37 turn-by-turn directions 13 U unit ID 25 unit locked up 30 updating the c550 software 33 USB 1, 22 mass storage mode 21-22 troubleshooting 37 V vehicle icon 12-13, 24 vehicle type 27 voice dial ...
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Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. B Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00642-00 Rev. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. B Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00642-00 Rev. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.