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c550 Owner's Manual Preface Quick Links • Finding an address: page 7 • Viewing the Map page: page 12 • Using hands-free mobile phone features: pages 14-17 • Using the Garmin Lock™ anti- to see "touch Where to > Favorites" you should ...c550 to adjust the volume. From the myGarmin Web site, you are instructed to "touch" something, use your Garmin unit. • Subscribe to button, and then touch Favorites. Manual Conventions When you can: • Register your finger to access the latest services for purchasing the Garmin® StreetPilot® c550...
c550 Owner's Manual Preface Quick Links • Finding an address: page 7 • Viewing the Map page: page 12 • Using hands-free mobile phone features: pages 14-17 • Using the Garmin Lock™ anti- to see "touch Where to > Favorites" you should ...c550 to adjust the volume. From the myGarmin Web site, you are instructed to "touch" something, use your Garmin unit. • Subscribe to button, and then touch Favorites. Manual Conventions When you can: • Register your finger to access the latest services for purchasing the Garmin® StreetPilot® c550...
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Preface Preface i Manual Conventions i c550 Tips and Shortcuts i myGarmin i Quick Links i Contact Garmin iii Caring for Your c550 vi Getting Started 1 What's in the Box 1 Looking at Your c550 1 Step 1: Mounting the c550 2 Step 2: Configuring the c550............3 Step 3: Acquiring Satellites 3 Step 4: Using the c550 3 Finding Your Destination 4 Following Your Route 5 Adding a Stop to Your Route 5 Taking a Detour 5... Bluetooth® Technology 14 Pairing Your Phone 14 Getting a Call 15 In a Call 15 Phone Menu 16 Using SMS/Text Messaging............18 ii c550 Owner's Manual
Preface Preface i Manual Conventions i c550 Tips and Shortcuts i myGarmin i Quick Links i Contact Garmin iii Caring for Your c550 vi Getting Started 1 What's in the Box 1 Looking at Your c550 1 Step 1: Mounting the c550 2 Step 2: Configuring the c550............3 Step 3: Acquiring Satellites 3 Step 4: Using the c550 3 Finding Your Destination 4 Following Your Route 5 Adding a Stop to Your Route 5 Taking a Detour 5... Bluetooth® Technology 14 Pairing Your Phone 14 Getting a Call 15 In a Call 15 Phone Menu 16 Using SMS/Text Messaging............18 ii c550 Owner's Manual
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c550 Owner's Manual iii Preface Using FM Traffic 19 Avoiding Traffic 19 Viewing Traffic Incidents 19 LED Blink Codes 20 Managing Files 21 Supported File Types 21 Loading Files 21 Deleting Files 22 Listening to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. contact Garmin Product Support ... 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. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the U.S.A. at 44/0870.8501241.
c550 Owner's Manual iii Preface Using FM Traffic 19 Avoiding Traffic 19 Viewing Traffic Incidents 19 LED Blink Codes 20 Managing Files 21 Supported File Types 21 Loading Files 21 Deleting Files 22 Listening to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. contact Garmin Product Support ... 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. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the U.S.A. at 44/0870.8501241.
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.... Pull over in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. It is not designed to provide route suggestions. iv c550 Owner's Manual Preface Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially • hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. •...
.... Pull over in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. It is not designed to provide route suggestions. iv c550 Owner's Manual Preface Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially • hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. •...
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... special notice to the consumer. When storing the unit for similar restrictions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any other state or local law or ordinance relating to use a ... damage, remove the unit from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. c550 Owner's Manual In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Check your local waste disposal department to properly dispose...(0° to 25°C). • Do not operate the unit outside of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Contact your state and...
... special notice to the consumer. When storing the unit for similar restrictions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any other state or local law or ordinance relating to use a ... damage, remove the unit from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. c550 Owner's Manual In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Check your local waste disposal department to properly dispose...(0° to 25°C). • Do not operate the unit outside of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Contact your state and...
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...isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Protecting Your c550 • Do not store the c550 where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur (such as in high-shock and high-vibration environments. vi c550 Owner's Manual To minimize the risk of high-quality materials and does not...screen. Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Preface Caring for Your c550 Your c550 contains sensitive electronic components that can be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt this unit to malfunction. • Though...
...isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Protecting Your c550 • Do not store the c550 where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur (such as in high-shock and high-vibration environments. vi c550 Owner's Manual To minimize the risk of high-quality materials and does not...screen. Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Preface Caring for Your c550 Your c550 contains sensitive electronic components that can be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt this unit to malfunction. • Though...
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...Disk to your dashboard (see pages 21-22). USB cable to connect the c550 to mount the suction cup mount on Garmin's Web site, and unlock code for future reference. Looking at Your c550 Ball socket (for attaching the suction mount Volume knob Speaker Internal SD card ...Sheet that contains your computer as a Mass Storage Device (see page 30). FM TMC traffic receiver/12-Volt adapter to stereo input) c550 Owner's Manual Mini-USB connector Mic in the Box? Your c550 connects to your unit's serial number, registration number for registering on your computer. Getting Started ...
...Disk to your dashboard (see pages 21-22). USB cable to connect the c550 to mount the suction cup mount on Garmin's Web site, and unlock code for future reference. Looking at Your c550 Ball socket (for attaching the suction mount Volume knob Speaker Internal SD card ...Sheet that contains your computer as a Mass Storage Device (see page 30). FM TMC traffic receiver/12-Volt adapter to stereo input) c550 Owner's Manual Mini-USB connector Mic in the Box? Your c550 connects to your unit's serial number, registration number for registering on your computer. Getting Started ...
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...tab on the windshield. Plug the power cable into a power receptacle in that direction until the c550 snaps off the mount. Place the suction cup on the suction cup toward you. c550 Owner's Manual Plug the power cable into the power connector on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle... is running. 5. Snap the socket on the back of the c550 onto the ball on the windshield. Apply pressure in your...
...tab on the windshield. Plug the power cable into a power receptacle in that direction until the c550 snaps off the mount. Place the suction cup on the suction cup toward you. c550 Owner's Manual Plug the power cable into the power connector on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle... is running. 5. Snap the socket on the back of the c550 onto the ball on the windshield. Apply pressure in your...
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...c550, press and hold the Power button on the side of the C D E F G screen. Step 4: Using the c550 A Touch to find a destination and go to it. c550 Owner's Manual ... C Touch to make a call (when connected to view the map. E Touch to listen to adjust the brightness of the unit. Getting Started Step 2: Configuring the c550 To turn on your c550... Touch to configure your c550. Turn on B the SD card or c550 drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the c550's settings. D Touch ...
...c550, press and hold the Power button on the side of the C D E F G screen. Step 4: Using the c550 A Touch to find a destination and go to it. c550 Owner's Manual ... C Touch to make a call (when connected to view the map. E Touch to listen to adjust the brightness of the unit. Getting Started Step 2: Configuring the c550 To turn on your c550... Touch to configure your c550. Turn on B the SD card or c550 drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the c550's settings. D Touch ...
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Getting Started Finding Your Destination The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations. ➊ Touch Where to see more choices. c550 Owner's Manual Tip: Touch and to . ➋ Select a category. ➌ Select a sub- category. ➍ Select a destination. ➎ Touch Go. ➏ Enjoy the route!
Getting Started Finding Your Destination The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations. ➊ Touch Where to see more choices. c550 Owner's Manual Tip: Touch and to . ➋ Select a category. ➌ Select a sub- category. ➍ Select a destination. ➎ Touch Go. ➏ Enjoy the route!
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...you directions to the stop and then to , and then search for the extra stop before your destination. Touch Where to your final destination. 1. c550 Owner's Manual Adding a Stop to Your Route You can take the better route. Touch Go. 4. Stopping the Route 1. With a route active, touch Menu... 3. Touch Yes to get you back on your original route, as soon as possible. A checkered flag marks your destination with a magenta line. The c550 attempts to add this your new final destination. With a route active, touch Menu on the Map page. 2. Touch Detour. With a route active, ...
...you directions to the stop and then to , and then search for the extra stop before your destination. Touch Where to your final destination. 1. c550 Owner's Manual Adding a Stop to Your Route You can take the better route. Touch Go. 4. Stopping the Route 1. With a route active, touch Menu... 3. Touch Yes to get you back on your original route, as soon as possible. A checkered flag marks your destination with a magenta line. The c550 attempts to add this your new final destination. With a route active, touch Menu on the Map page. 2. Touch Detour. With a route active, ...
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..., touch > System. 2. Touch OK. 3. You can select any location, such as your security location. Touch and . Note: To unlock your c550 at http://shop.garmin.com or contact your security location, the c550 must send your vehicle. To adjust the volume levels for your home or office, for the MP3 player and navigation..., touch > Volume. Enter a 4-digit PIN. Drive to get it . Touch to lower the brightness and to enter a PIN. You may need to raise it unlocked. c550 Owner's Manual Touch OK. If you must have acquired satellite signals.
..., touch > System. 2. Touch OK. 3. You can select any location, such as your security location. Touch and . Note: To unlock your c550 at http://shop.garmin.com or contact your security location, the c550 must send your vehicle. To adjust the volume levels for your home or office, for the MP3 player and navigation..., touch > Volume. Enter a 4-digit PIN. Drive to get it . Touch to lower the brightness and to enter a PIN. You may need to raise it unlocked. c550 Owner's Manual Touch OK. If you must have acquired satellite signals.
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... Map to view this location. See page 10. Touch Spell City. Enter the number of your current location. Touch the address, if necessary. see page 4. c550 Owner's Manual Finding an Address 1. Touch Save to save this place as one of the address, and touch Done. 6. Enter the street name, and touch Done. 7. Select... location as your Favorites. Where To? Touch Go! Where to The Where to menu provides several different categories you can search for locations. If the GPS is connected, touch to call this address.
... Map to view this location. See page 10. Touch Spell City. Enter the number of your current location. Touch the address, if necessary. see page 4. c550 Owner's Manual Finding an Address 1. Touch Save to save this place as one of the address, and touch Done. 6. Enter the street name, and touch Done. 7. Select... location as your Favorites. Where To? Touch Go! Where to The Where to menu provides several different categories you can search for locations. If the GPS is connected, touch to call this address.
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... to > Food, Hotels. 2. Using the on -screen keyboard. Touch the place you are looking for the place you set a home location for , and touch Go. c550 Owner's Manual Go Home You can spell it at any time by Spelling the Name If you delete your home location, reset it from Favorites: 1. Select a category...
... to > Food, Hotels. 2. Using the on -screen keyboard. Touch the place you are looking for the place you set a home location for , and touch Go. c550 Owner's Manual Go Home You can spell it at any time by Spelling the Name If you delete your home location, reset it from Favorites: 1. Select a category...
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...Where to > Recently Found to view your recently found items. Deleting Recently Found Places To remove all items from the Recently Found list, touch Clear. c550 Owner's Manual Touch to enter it. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of your unit. Note: When you touch Clear, all places from... touch Yes. Use the keyboard to delete the last character entered; Touch to spell words just like computer keyboard. Finding Recently Found Places Your c550 stores the last 50 of the list. It does not delete the actual place from your recent finds in the Recently Found list.
...Where to > Recently Found to view your recently found items. Deleting Recently Found Places To remove all items from the Recently Found list, touch Clear. c550 Owner's Manual Touch to enter it. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of your unit. Note: When you touch Clear, all places from... touch Yes. Use the keyboard to delete the last character entered; Touch to spell words just like computer keyboard. Finding Recently Found Places Your c550 stores the last 50 of the list. It does not delete the actual place from your recent finds in the Recently Found list.
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... current location. Enter a new name, and touch Done. • Touch Change Map Symbol. Touch Yes to . 2. Editing Saved Places 1. Finding Saved Places 1. Touch Yes. 10 c550 Owner's Manual Favorites You can quickly find them . The place is also stored in Favorites. From the Menu page, touch Where to save , touch Save. 2. Touch a button...
... current location. Enter a new name, and touch Done. • Touch Change Map Symbol. Touch Yes to . 2. Editing Saved Places 1. Finding Saved Places 1. Touch Yes. 10 c550 Owner's Manual Favorites You can quickly find them . The place is also stored in Favorites. From the Menu page, touch Where to save , touch Save. 2. Touch a button...
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Touch Where to > Near.... 2. Touch OK. Where To? c550 Owner's Manual 11 From the Menu page, touch Where to > Browse Map. Select an ... Favorites. • Touch Go to navigate to the selected location. • If the GPS Mode is off (touch > System > GPS Mode > GPS Off), touch Set Loc to set your location to the selected location. • Touch ... view different parts of the map. Tips for places near your current route destination. 3. Note: Your c550 automatically searches for places near your current location. Expanding Your Search 1. Finding a Place Using the Map Use...
Touch Where to > Near.... 2. Touch OK. Where To? c550 Owner's Manual 11 From the Menu page, touch Where to > Browse Map. Select an ... Favorites. • Touch Go to navigate to the selected location. • If the GPS Mode is off (touch > System > GPS Mode > GPS Off), touch Set Loc to set your location to the selected location. • Touch ... view different parts of the map. Tips for places near your current route destination. 3. Note: Your c550 automatically searches for places near your current location. Expanding Your Search 1. Finding a Place Using the Map Use...
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vehicle icon To save your current location. Touch the text bar to open the Turn List page. Touch Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Information page. Touch to zoom in. Touch to zoom out. Trip Information Page 12 Turn List Page Next Turn Page c550 Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages Map Page On the Menu page, touch View map to the Menu page. Touch Menu to return to open the Next Turn page. Map Page while Navigating a Route Touch Turn In to open the Map page. The shows your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes.
vehicle icon To save your current location. Touch the text bar to open the Turn List page. Touch Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Information page. Touch to zoom in. Touch to zoom out. Trip Information Page 12 Turn List Page Next Turn Page c550 Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages Map Page On the Menu page, touch View map to the Menu page. Touch Menu to return to open the Next Turn page. Map Page while Navigating a Route Touch Turn In to open the Map page. The shows your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes.
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... you make frequent stops, leave the c550 turned on the Browse Map. Resetting Trip Information If you are navigating a route, the Turn List page displays turn-by-turn instructions for that turn on the Map page. Touch Show Map to open the Turn List page. c550 Owner's Manual 13 If you reach the turn...
... you make frequent stops, leave the c550 turned on the Browse Map. Resetting Trip Information If you are navigating a route, the Turn List page displays turn-by-turn instructions for that turn on the Map page. Touch Show Map to open the Turn List page. c550 Owner's Manual 13 If you reach the turn...