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...person or organization of Microsoft Corporation in Taiwan Garmin®, MapSource®, and StreetPilot® are trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc..., downloaded or stored in the USA and other countries. c550™, myGarmin™, and Garmin Lock™ are owned by Garmin is subject to change without the express prior written consent ... its subsidiaries, registered in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this document is under license. Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street, Unit 5, The Quadrangle, No...
...person or organization of Microsoft Corporation in Taiwan Garmin®, MapSource®, and StreetPilot® are trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc..., downloaded or stored in the USA and other countries. c550™, myGarmin™, and Garmin Lock™ are owned by Garmin is subject to change without the express prior written consent ... its subsidiaries, registered in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this document is under license. Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street, Unit 5, The Quadrangle, No...
Owner's Manual
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... 20 Managing Files 21 Supported File Types 21 Loading Files 21 Deleting Files 22 Listening to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. c550 Owner's Manual iii contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM... Your c550 30 Clearing User Data 31 Avoiding Theft 31 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...
... 20 Managing Files 21 Supported File Types 21 Loading Files 21 Deleting Files 22 Listening to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. c550 Owner's Manual iii contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM... Your c550 30 Clearing User Data 31 Avoiding Theft 31 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...
Owner's Manual
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...the System Settings From the Menu page, touch > System. GPS Mode-enable and disable GPS and WAAS/EGNOS. Restore-restore the system settings. To change a setting, touch the button next to the icon. Locale-select your c550's software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number.... You need this information when you want, and then touch Next. Localizing Your c550 From the Menu page, touch > Locale. When your c550. Garmin Lock-turn on Garmin Lock™ to the setting you update the system software (see page 33) or purchase additional map data (see page ...
...the System Settings From the Menu page, touch > System. GPS Mode-enable and disable GPS and WAAS/EGNOS. Restore-restore the system settings. To change a setting, touch the button next to the icon. Locale-select your c550's software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number.... You need this information when you want, and then touch Next. Localizing Your c550 From the Menu page, touch > Locale. When your c550. Garmin Lock-turn on Garmin Lock™ to the setting you update the system software (see page 33) or purchase additional map data (see page ...
Owner's Manual
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...for information about updating the software. Suction Flip the cup mount lever down (toward the Lever disk). If this does not help, reset your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the faceplate. 2. Gently Reset button pull off the unit. c550 Owner's Manual... Caution: The permanent mounting adhesive is installed. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you need to reset your unit often, update the system software. Connect the c550 to remove after it is extremely difficult to a power source using the power cable. Then turn back on and operate normally...
...for information about updating the software. Suction Flip the cup mount lever down (toward the Lever disk). If this does not help, reset your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the faceplate. 2. Gently Reset button pull off the unit. c550 Owner's Manual... Caution: The permanent mounting adhesive is installed. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you need to reset your unit often, update the system software. Connect the c550 to remove after it is extremely difficult to a power source using the power cable. Then turn back on and operate normally...
Owner's Manual
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... > Map > Map Info. c550 Owner's Manual 33 After confirming that are loaded on your c550's internal memory or on your c550 (see if an update for your map software is available. Appendix Additional Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on your...file for more information about using the mini-USB cable. 3. Connect the c550 to your c550. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock/ update.jsp to your c550 memory or SD card, select the name for your c550 drive or SD card drive. Run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts....
... > Map > Map Info. c550 Owner's Manual 33 After confirming that are loaded on your c550's internal memory or on your c550 (see if an update for your map software is available. Appendix Additional Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on your...file for more information about using the mini-USB cable. 3. Connect the c550 to your c550. Also, check www.garmin.com/unlock/ update.jsp to your c550 memory or SD card, select the name for your c550 drive or SD card drive. Run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts....
Owner's Manual
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...garmin. The data is updated at any time. You will receive a warning if you are c550 Owner's Manual Your c550 alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are driving too fast. With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your c550...of safety cameras. Some custom databases contain alert information for availability. For these locations, the c550 includes the locations of hundreds of interest (POIs) onto your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. SaversGuide The SaversGuide® is an optional accessory that you are ...
...garmin. The data is updated at any time. You will receive a warning if you are c550 Owner's Manual Your c550 alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are driving too fast. With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your c550...of safety cameras. Some custom databases contain alert information for availability. For these locations, the c550 includes the locations of hundreds of interest (POIs) onto your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. SaversGuide The SaversGuide® is an optional accessory that you are ...
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...13.8 VDC Battery life: up to 60°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. GPS Performance Specifications Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition times*: Warm: Data stored indefinitely. bright, 16-bit 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. Appendix Technical Specifications Physical size...
...13.8 VDC Battery life: up to 60°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. GPS Performance Specifications Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition times*: Warm: Data stored indefinitely. bright, 16-bit 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. Appendix Technical Specifications Physical size...
Owner's Manual
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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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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. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00642-00 Rev. B
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. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00642-00 Rev. B