Garmin Nuvi 550 Support Question
Garmin Nuvi 550 Support Question
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Question posted by alekous on September 2nd, 2012
My Nuvi 550 Won't Acquire Satellites
Hello,
I bought a new nuvi 550 and the first time I switched it on it was requiring a pin. I read something about going out to the fields to acquire satellites. I tried first in the city and then one day I stayed for half an hour to the fields without any tall buildings around and it didn't work. If I leave it switched on from time to time a message that it cannot acquire satellites appears. I am wondering if I am doing something wrong or if my nuvi is defected.
Thank you
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Related Garmin Nuvi 550 Manual Pages
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 2
... while driving. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use of California to 25°C).
•... become detached. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from 32° ...all driving conditions. airbag field of deployment.
• The windshield mount may present a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical ...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4
..., repair or replace any purpose requiring precise
and used for help. ...made by one year from the GPS unit. Some states do not ...IN LIEU OF ALL
encouraged to try to correct the interference by an...
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY
the receiver.
Within this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL... will not occur in accordance with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... if you by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
In Europe, go to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin USA by completing our...Garmin (Europe) Ltd. More Information
For more information about accessories, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for product ...about your Garmin dealer. In the USA, go to our Web site at 0808 2380000. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... 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 Page 4
Where To 7 Finding an Address 7 Setting a Home Location 7 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 8 Finding...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...the nüvi 24 System Settings 24 Navigation Settings 24 Display Settings 25 Time Settings 25 Language Settings 25 Map Settings 26 Security Settings 27 Bluetooth Settings...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
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
... Series Owner's Manual microSD™ card slot under the battery
Release key: Slide up to open the battery cover. Introduction
Looking at Your nüvi
GPS antenna
Power button: Press and hold to adjust the backlight brightness.
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... of garages, and away from tall buildings. The first time you use two devices together, you turn on your vehicle. Your nüvi should turn on automatically if it snaps into a power outlet in and the vehicle is running.
Getting Started
Step 5: Acquire Satellites
Go outdoors to nüvi audio with your vehicle, and...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
...headset.
5.
Touch OK.
Touch to change time
settings.
➏ Touch to find a destination...nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual Enter the Bluetooth PIN for your headset owner's manual. Touch OK on your ...10125;
➋➌
➎
➏
➐
➑➒
➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth headset status (nüvi 510
only).
➌ Usage...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... mode, this location.
• Touch Go! Tips for places near your current location.
• A Different City-search near the city you enter. Touch Where To? > Near.... 2.
to navigate to your recent track.
Select an option:
• Where I Am Now-search near your current destination.
See page 24. Where To? If the GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
System Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > System. GPS Simulator-turn on your route:
• Faster Time-to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be ... usage mode. See page 42.
Usage Mode-specify how you will be longer in distance but can take more time to drive.
• Off Road-to calculate point‑to optimize routes: Driving, Walking, Bicycling, or Boating...
Owner's Manual - Page 31
...Language.
The picture bitmap file is receiving satellite signals. Restore-restore the original display settings. Customizing the nüvi
Time Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Time.
Color Mode-select Day for a... switch between the two. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 25 Restore-restore the original navigation settings. Check Automatic to automatically set the time in...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
Search-search for the area. To increase the search time, touch Yes to add a subscription.
Subscriptions-view your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider.
1. Touch Add to clear the provider table.
From the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic.
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nϋvi 500 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
...8226; Entering coordinates: page 12 • Finding geographic points: page 12 • Finding a place using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 33 Search for a free basic ...vi, you can also download geocaches to an available USB port on ‑screen instructions. Go to GPS. The nüvi
accepts *.GPX files. 4. Use a USB cable (not included) to...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
....
• Register your home. Touch the button below Garmin Lock.
3. If the nüvi has satellite signals and you are at http://my.garmin.com.
• Use the Garmin Lock™ feature. Touch Tools >... location.
1. You must send your unit in use a hard or sharp object to enter the PIN. Each time you turn on the windshield by the suction cup.
• Do not keep your nüvi...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
... about historical sites along the way. Delete the file titled poi.gpi. Press F1 to play third‑party, GPS‑guided audio tours.
Some custom databases contain alert information for points, such as safety cameras and school zones.
...to the POI Loader Help file. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 43
Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader to your nüvi.
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... 500 Series Owner's Manual To use the SaversGuide, insert the microSD card into your nüvi cannot acquire satellites.
About GPS Satellite Signals
Your nüvi must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in a parking garage, your nüvi. Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use the Garmin Travel Guide, insert the microSD...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
...
My nüvi never gets satellite signals. Remain stationary for 10 seconds. Clean the suction cup and windshield with a clean, dry cloth. Dry with rubbing alcohol.
My nüvi does not charge in use. If the nüvi is not in my vehicle.
To maximize the time between 0°C and 40°...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... map 14 preferences 24 simulating 24 traffic 31
S
safe mode 27 safety camera database 42 satellite signals 3, 44 SaversGuide 44 saving
places you find 9 your current location 9,
13, 19...252;vi 37 subscriptions
traffic 28 supported file types 16 system settings 24
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text language 26 time settings 25 time zone 25 tools 19-23 touch screen
calibrating 39, 48 cleaning 37 settings 25 TourGuide 43 TracBack...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... the bottom of your vehicle.
Step 5: Acquire Satellites Go outdoors to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
8. The bars indicate satellite strength. For more information about GPS, go to an open area, out of the ..., and then reinstall it .
You can select a destination and navigate to it .
Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. The nüvi should turn on again. Plug the ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
...
Using the Go! Using the Menu Page
➎
➏
➐➑
➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Usage mode. Touch Where To? > Points of Interest
1. Select a destination, and touch Go!. Finding Points...to use the tools such as settings,
Where Am I?, Help, and routes. Touch to change time
settings.
➎ Touch to find a destination. ➏ Touch to view the map. &#...
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