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...®, and StreetPilot® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. c550™, myGarmin™, and Garmin Lock™ are trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are those of ...expressly provided herein, no part of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this manual or any revision hereto is under license....
...®, and StreetPilot® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. c550™, myGarmin™, and Garmin Lock™ are trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are those of ...expressly provided herein, no part of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this manual or any revision hereto is under license....
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... Changing the Fuse 31 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. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. c550 Owner's Manual iii In the U.S.A.
... Changing the Fuse 31 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. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. c550 Owner's Manual iii In the U.S.A.
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...the button next to the setting you update the system software (see page 33) or purchase additional map data (see page 6. c550 Owner's Manual 25 You need this information when you want, and then touch Next. Customizing the c550 About-display your vehicle is moving, ...change all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. GPS Mode-enable and disable GPS and WAAS/EGNOS. Garmin Lock-turn on Garmin Lock™ to the icon. When your c550's software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number. Localizing Your...
...the button next to the setting you update the system software (see page 33) or purchase additional map data (see page 6. c550 Owner's Manual 25 You need this information when you want, and then touch Next. Customizing the c550 About-display your vehicle is moving, ...change all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. GPS Mode-enable and disable GPS and WAAS/EGNOS. Garmin Lock-turn on Garmin Lock™ to the icon. When your c550's software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number. Localizing Your...
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... button 4. If this does not help, reset your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the faceplate. 2. Place your c550. 1. Caution: The permanent mounting adhesive is installed. 1. Connect the c550 to remove after it is extremely difficult to a power source using the power cable...lever down (toward the Lever disk). Appendix Appendix Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit often, update the system software. Clean and dry the dashboard where you need to turn off the faceplate. 3. Remove the backing from the top...
... button 4. If this does not help, reset your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the faceplate. 2. Place your c550. 1. Caution: The permanent mounting adhesive is installed. 1. Connect the c550 to remove after it is extremely difficult to a power source using the power cable...lever down (toward the Lever disk). Appendix Appendix Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit often, update the system software. Clean and dry the dashboard where you need to turn off the faceplate. 3. Remove the backing from the top...
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...about using MapSource and loading maps and waypoints on your c550. 4. Eject and unplug your c550 drive or SD card drive. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock/ update.jsp to your c550 memory or SD card, select the name for your c550 (see page 25) and serial number (located near...). To enable additional maps, you want to your c550, open the Menu page. Go to www.garmin.com/products/ webupdater to download the WebUpdater program to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your c550's internal memory or on your computer. 2. To ...
...about using MapSource and loading maps and waypoints on your c550. 4. Eject and unplug your c550 drive or SD card drive. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock/ update.jsp to your c550 memory or SD card, select the name for your c550 (see page 25) and serial number (located near...). To enable additional maps, you want to your c550, open the Menu page. Go to www.garmin.com/products/ webupdater to download the WebUpdater program to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your c550's internal memory or on your computer. 2. To ...
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...updated at any time. Custom P��O��Is��(�P��o�i�n�t�s��o��f Interest) Load custom points of interest (POIs) onto your Garmin dealer to http://shop.garmin. With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your c550... becomes a digital coupon book that notifies you of safety cameras. You will receive a warning if...
...updated at any time. Custom P��O��Is��(�P��o�i�n�t�s��o��f Interest) Load custom points of interest (POIs) onto your Garmin dealer to http://shop.garmin. With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your c550... becomes a digital coupon book that notifies you of safety cameras. You will receive a warning if...
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Data stored indefinitely. GPS Performance Specifications Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition times*: Warm: Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: 12/24 VDC Usage: 15 W max. @ ... LCD, with white backlight and touch screen Case: Not waterproof Temperature range: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 8 hours depending on usage Caution: The c550 is not waterproof.
Data stored indefinitely. GPS Performance Specifications Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition times*: Warm: Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: 12/24 VDC Usage: 15 W max. @ ... LCD, with white backlight and touch screen Case: Not waterproof Temperature range: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 8 hours depending on usage Caution: The c550 is not waterproof.
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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. 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. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.
Garmin (Europe) Ltd. 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. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.