Garmin Nuvi 550 Support Question
Garmin Nuvi 550 Support Question
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Question posted by fer63vang on September 14th, 2014
Garmin Nuvi 2595 Will Not Acquire Satellite
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Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 2
...blocked. airbag field of deployment.
• The windshield mount may present a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the device ...Do not place the mount where it out of an dashboard. Do not become detached. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from 32° to 77...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 3
...received, including interference that may be incurred as a result of any fines, penalties, or damages that obstruct the driver's vision.
To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to www.garmin... B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of operation. Virtually all such laws and regulations applicable in specific locations...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4
...of direction, distance, location or topography.
Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from the GPS unit. OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion...8226; Increase the separation between the equipment and
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY
the receiver.
However,
measurement of the package.
Securely pack the device and a copy of the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... USA, go to our Web site at (913) 397‑8200 or (800) 800‑1020. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Garmin® nüvi® 500‑series GPS‑enabled navigator.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a safe place. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i More Information i Looking at Your nüvi iv
Getting Started 1 Step 1: Install the nüvi Battery..........1 Step 2: Charge Your nüvi 2 Step 3: Mount Your nüvi 2 Step 4: Configure the nüvi 3 Step 5: Acquire Satellites 3 Step 6: Pair your Bluetooth® Headset 3 Using the Menu ...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...;vi....40 Charging Your nüvi 40 Changing the Fuse 41 Mounting on Your Dashboard.........41 Additional Maps 42 Extras and Optional Accessories....42 About GPS Satellite Signals...........44 Software License Agreement..........45 Specifications 46 Troubleshooting 47 Index 49
iii
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... time you must be turned on automatically if it snaps into a power outlet in and the vehicle is running. Under connections, touch Add or Change.
Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes.
8. Stop your vehicle, and turn on ‑screen instructions. Follow the on your nüvi, press and hold . Getting Started...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... your headset.
➒ Touch to
driving, walking, bicycling, or boating mode.
Using the Menu Page
➊
➍
➋➌
➎
➏
➐
➑➒
➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth headset status (nüvi 510
only).
➌ Usage mode. NOTE: If you have a Bluetooth headset paired with your nüvi 510, adjust...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. MSN® Direct
You can only access the traffic information if your destination.
GPS Compass While Navigating an Off‑Road
...Route
nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 23
To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com. For more information, see pages 30-32 and www.garmin...
Owner's Manual - Page 31
... language.
Restore-restore the original display settings.
Time Format-select a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC time format.
The picture bitmap file is receiving satellite signals. Touch the to take a screen shot.
Language Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Language.
Owner's Manual - Page 34
...acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider.
1. North American Options Your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates are listed. Search-search for the area. Touch Add to add a subscription. The subscription activates automatically after your traffic receiver...increase the search time, touch Yes to www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. Note: You do not need...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... be reused.
Restore-restore the proximity points settings.
You must obtain a new code each receiver. Touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. For North American units, touch Add.
3. Write down the traffic receiver unit ID.
4.
2. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to adjust the proximity points settings. If you own multiple traffic...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... of the Map page. For more information, go to vehicle power, and you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in Your Area
When you are currently driving on the nüvi FM TMC Traffic Receiver
Note: Garmin is broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. Traffic in the upper‑left corner...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
...see pages 16-18. Using your nüvi, you must first download and install the Garmin Communicator plug‑in.
5. Geocaching
Geocaching is a high‑tech version of the cache....Entering coordinates: page 12 • Finding geographic points: page 12 • Finding a place using GPS coordinates posted on ‑screen instructions. Note: In order to download geocaches to find the hiding ...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
If the nüvi has satellite signals and you are at http://my.garmin.com.
• Use the Garmin Lock™ feature. Locking Your nüvi
Garmin Lock is a Security Location? Touch Tools > Settings > Security.
2. Touch the button below Garmin Lock.
3. You must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. NOTE: If you forget...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
...GPS‑guided audio tours.
POI databases are available from your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your nüvi. Delete the file titled poi.gpi. For more information, refer to open the Help file. Garmin TourGuide The Garmin TourGuide allows your Garmin.... nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader to install the POI Loader onto...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... the microSD card into your nüvi.
About GPS Satellite Signals
Your nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in a parking garage, your travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about GPS, go to open it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear .
Appendix
Garmin Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... 104°F (from 0°C to 8 hours
Battery type: User‑replaceable rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
Replacement battery for nüvi: Garmin lithium‑ion battery 010‑11143‑00
GPS receiver: High‑sensitivity, WAAS‑enabled
Acquisition times*: Warm:
Computer interface: USB 2.0 full speed (12 Mbit) mass storage, plug‑...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
...nüvi 37 charging your nüvi 2, 40, 47 compass 22 computer connection 17 configuring 3 contacting Garmin i converting units 21 coordinates 12 current location, saving 9 customizing the nüvi 24-29 custom POIs ...the compass 22 using the map 13 using TracBack 13 FM traffic receiver 30-32 fuse, changing 41
G
Garmin Lock 27, 38 Garmin Product Support i
nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 49
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... until it is running. For more information about GPS, go to it .
If this does not help, press and hold . The bars indicate satellite strength. You can select a destination and navigate to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
8. Stop your vehicle. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. Step 5: Acquire Satellites Go outdoors to an open area, out of...
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