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... Part Number 190-01117-00 Rev. or its subsidiaries. myGarmin™, aera™, ecoRoute™, Garmin Lock™, and nüMaps Guarantee™ are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA...notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this document is subject to download a single copy of Garmin Ltd. C Printed in this manual or any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Audible, Inc. © ...
... Part Number 190-01117-00 Rev. or its subsidiaries. myGarmin™, aera™, ecoRoute™, Garmin Lock™, and nüMaps Guarantee™ are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA...notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this document is subject to download a single copy of Garmin Ltd. C Printed in this manual or any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Audible, Inc. © ...
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... (see page 34). • Unlock optional maps. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the aera. Introduction myGarmin™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products: • Register your Garmin unit. • Subscribe to online services for...
... (see page 34). • Unlock optional maps. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the aera. Introduction myGarmin™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products: • Register your Garmin unit. • Subscribe to online services for...
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...Guide 26 Calculator 27 Unit Converter 27 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i aera Tips and Shortcuts i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i aera 500 Series Models iv Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery 2 Charging Your aera 2 Mounting Your aera in Your Area 18 Severity Color ...Playing Music 20 Listening to Audible Books 21 Managing Files 22 Supported File Types 22 Connecting Your aera to XM Radio 16 Weather 17 Using FM TMC Traffic 18 Receiving Traffic Information 18 Traffic in an Automobile.......2 Configuring ...
...Guide 26 Calculator 27 Unit Converter 27 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i aera Tips and Shortcuts i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i aera 500 Series Models iv Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery 2 Charging Your aera 2 Mounting Your aera in Your Area 18 Severity Color ...Playing Music 20 Listening to Audible Books 21 Managing Files 22 Supported File Types 22 Connecting Your aera to XM Radio 16 Weather 17 Using FM TMC Traffic 18 Receiving Traffic Information 18 Traffic in an Automobile.......2 Configuring ...
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...Changing the Proximity Points Settings...32 Restoring All Settings 32 Clearing User Data 32 Appendix 33 Resetting the aera 33 Calibrating the Screen 33 Locking Your aera 33 nüMaps Guarantee 33 Additional Maps 33 Updating the Software 34 Extras and Optional Accessories 34 ... 35 Maximizing the Battery Life 35 Changing the Fuse 36 About GPS Satellite Signals 36 Removing the aera and Mount 36 Caring for Your aera 37 Registering Your aera 37 Software License Agreement 38 Specifications 39 Troubleshooting 40 Index 42 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction iii
...Changing the Proximity Points Settings...32 Restoring All Settings 32 Clearing User Data 32 Appendix 33 Resetting the aera 33 Calibrating the Screen 33 Locking Your aera 33 nüMaps Guarantee 33 Additional Maps 33 Updating the Software 34 Extras and Optional Accessories 34 ... 35 Maximizing the Battery Life 35 Changing the Fuse 36 About GPS Satellite Signals 36 Removing the aera and Mount 36 Caring for Your aera 37 Registering Your aera 37 Software License Agreement 38 Specifications 39 Troubleshooting 40 Index 42 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction iii
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aera 500 Series Models aera 500 Series Models Features XM® Compatible Lane Assist Speed Limits On FM TMC Traffic map Page Compatible 500 510 ✓ 550 ✓ ✓ ✓ 560 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NOTE: Go to www.garmin.com or see the packaging contents on your product box for more information. iv aera 500 Series Owner's Manual
aera 500 Series Models aera 500 Series Models Features XM® Compatible Lane Assist Speed Limits On FM TMC Traffic map Page Compatible 500 510 ✓ 550 ✓ ✓ ✓ 560 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NOTE: Go to www.garmin.com or see the packaging contents on your product box for more information. iv aera 500 Series Owner's Manual
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...™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to turn the aera on/off. Press quickly to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness.
...™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to turn the aera on/off. Press quickly to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness.
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... Vehicle power cable 2. Remove the battery cover. 4. Slide the top of direct sunlight. Plug the vehicle power cable into the cradle. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Lift the arm up . 3. Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the back of the cradle. Locate the metal... contacts on the right side of the aera opens up . Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Mount arm Friction mount 5. Remove the ...
... Vehicle power cable 2. Remove the battery cover. 4. Slide the top of direct sunlight. Plug the vehicle power cable into the cradle. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Lift the arm up . 3. Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the back of the cradle. Locate the metal... contacts on the right side of the aera opens up . Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Mount arm Friction mount 5. Remove the ...
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Plug the other end of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. The bars indicate GPS signal. 7. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. Turn on your aera. Touch to change settings. ➏ Touch to find a destination. ➐ Touch to view the map. ➑ Touch ... automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. When one bar is running. Touch a mode icon. 2. To manually turn on -screen instructions. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. Now you can select a destination and navigate to an open area,...
Plug the other end of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. The bars indicate GPS signal. 7. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. Turn on your aera. Touch to change settings. ➏ Touch to find a destination. ➐ Touch to view the map. ➑ Touch ... automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. When one bar is running. Touch a mode icon. 2. To manually turn on -screen instructions. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. Now you can select a destination and navigate to an open area,...
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Select a subcategory. 4. menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. Select a category. 3. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual The detailed map loaded in your aera contains millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Getting Started Finding Your Destination The Where To? Touch Go!. 6. Follow the navigation instructions. Touch Where To?. 2. Select a destination. 5.
Select a subcategory. 4. menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. Select a category. 3. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual The detailed map loaded in your aera contains millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Getting Started Finding Your Destination The Where To? Touch Go!. 6. Follow the navigation instructions. Touch Where To?. 2. Select a destination. 5.
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... the route and provides new directions. If the route you back on major roadways. Touch and to mute all audio. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Stopping the Route 1. Touch Add As a Via Point to add this stop (Via Point) to the ...route, edit the current route. Adjust the levels as you travel , your aera guides you to get you are currently taking is paired with ...
... the route and provides new directions. If the route you back on major roadways. Touch and to mute all audio. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Stopping the Route 1. Touch Add As a Via Point to add this stop (Via Point) to the ...route, edit the current route. Adjust the levels as you travel , your aera guides you to get you are currently taking is paired with ...
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... Done. 5. Enter the number of the city, touch Search All. 4. Touch the address, if necessary. Searching Near Another Location Your aera automatically searches for locations. menu provides several different categories you are loaded on the map. ➎ Touch to your current location. 1. ..., or province, if necessary. 3. Select the correct street in the list, if necessary. 8. Touch OK. Where To? See page 8. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Where To? To learn how to search for places near your Favorites. Select an option: • Where I Am Now • A ...
... Done. 5. Enter the number of the city, touch Search All. 4. Touch the address, if necessary. Searching Near Another Location Your aera automatically searches for locations. menu provides several different categories you are loaded on the map. ➎ Touch to your current location. 1. ..., or province, if necessary. 3. Select the correct street in the list, if necessary. 8. Touch OK. Where To? See page 8. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Where To? To learn how to search for places near your Favorites. Select an option: • Where I Am Now • A ...
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... it . Touch Done. Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on -screen keyboard, enter letters in the Recently Found list. Finding Recently Found Places Your aera stores the last 50 of the list. The mostrecently viewed places appear at any time. Select an option. Changing Your Home Location To set your... If you have recently typed and selected. • Touch Lang. Where To? • Touch to most often. 1. Touch Where To? > Recently Found to view your aera. • Touch to add a space. • Touch to enter special characters...
... it . Touch Done. Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on -screen keyboard, enter letters in the Recently Found list. Finding Recently Found Places Your aera stores the last 50 of the list. The mostrecently viewed places appear at any time. Select an option. Changing Your Home Location To set your... If you have recently typed and selected. • Touch Lang. Where To? • Touch to most often. 1. Touch Where To? > Recently Found to view your aera. • Touch to add a space. • Touch to enter special characters...
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...Where To?. 2. Your saved locations are listed. 4. Pictures with location information. 2. Using Extras For information about extras such as safety camera information and Garmin Travel Guide, see page 22. • Change Map Symbol-touch a new symbol. • Change Phone Number-enter a phone number, and touch Done... location is saved in your Favorites so you can load pictures that include location information onto your aera or memory card, see pages 34-35. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Saving Your Current Location From the Map page, touch . Touch Save Location to them and create...
...Where To?. 2. Your saved locations are listed. 4. Pictures with location information. 2. Using Extras For information about extras such as safety camera information and Garmin Travel Guide, see page 22. • Change Map Symbol-touch a new symbol. • Change Phone Number-enter a phone number, and touch Done... location is saved in your Favorites so you can load pictures that include location information onto your aera or memory card, see pages 34-35. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Saving Your Current Location From the Map page, touch . Touch Save Location to them and create...
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... aera to save routes before your aera from the route. • Manually Reorder Points-change the route preference to edit. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to send the location to your next trip. Touch Add New End Point. 5. Touch to download and install the Garmin ...your route and view it on your Favorites on a supported Web site. 4. See page 22. 3. Touch Add New Start Point. 3. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using Custom Routes Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Your changes are saved in your computer. 2. Downloaded locations are automatically saved when...
... aera to save routes before your aera from the route. • Manually Reorder Points-change the route preference to edit. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to send the location to your next trip. Touch Add New End Point. 5. Touch to download and install the Garmin ...your route and view it on your Favorites on a supported Web site. 4. See page 22. 3. Touch Add New Start Point. 3. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using Custom Routes Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Your changes are saved in your computer. 2. Downloaded locations are automatically saved when...
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... Format to select the correct coordinate format for which you are using the latitude and longitude coordinates (or other coordinate formats). This can use your aera. Touch a direction field to view a globe. Touch Where To? > Coordinates. 2. Touch a numeric field to save this location. • Touch Go! Where To? Finding... areas of your destination using . 3. An arrow points to the location. • Touch Save to enter the coordinates, and touch Done. 10 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual to navigate to view different parts of map you have maps loaded on the map.
... Format to select the correct coordinate format for which you are using the latitude and longitude coordinates (or other coordinate formats). This can use your aera. Touch a direction field to view a globe. Touch Where To? > Coordinates. 2. Touch a numeric field to save this location. • Touch Go! Where To? Finding... areas of your destination using . 3. An arrow points to the location. • Touch Save to enter the coordinates, and touch Done. 10 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual to navigate to view different parts of map you have maps loaded on the map.
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... navigating a route, touch the data field in and out. ➍ Touch to customize this data field. Touch the text bar on major roadways. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual11 Using the Main Pages Map Page Touch View Map to view the Map page. • The vehicle icon shows your entire route and...
... navigating a route, touch the data field in and out. ➍ Touch to customize this data field. Touch the text bar on major roadways. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual11 Using the Main Pages Map Page Touch View Map to view the Map page. • The vehicle icon shows your entire route and...
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... Trip Information If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before you reach the turn. 1. If you make frequent stops, leave the aera turned on so it can also access the Lane Assist page from the Next Turn page. You can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip... the Lane Assist page touch the upper-left corner of the upcoming junction and in which aera models feature Lane Assist. Touch Reset Trip to reset the maximum speed. 12 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual To view the Trip Computer, touch the Speed field on the Next Turn page to view...
... Trip Information If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before you reach the turn. 1. If you make frequent stops, leave the aera turned on so it can also access the Lane Assist page from the Next Turn page. You can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip... the Lane Assist page touch the upper-left corner of the upcoming junction and in which aera models feature Lane Assist. Touch Reset Trip to reset the maximum speed. 12 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual To view the Trip Computer, touch the Speed field on the Next Turn page to view...
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... the Bluetooth component on . This might have to set your device to connect to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Enter 1234 into your phone. Using Hands-free Calling Using Bluetooth technology, your aera can connect to your mobile phone to which it was connected. After the initial pairing, ... using a PIN/passkey. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 4. To determine whether your device and the aera must "pair" them on your phone. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual13 The aera can connect automatically each other. The first time you use two devices together, you turn on and be ...
... the Bluetooth component on . This might have to set your device to connect to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Enter 1234 into your phone. Using Hands-free Calling Using Bluetooth technology, your aera can connect to your mobile phone to which it was connected. After the initial pairing, ... using a PIN/passkey. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 4. To determine whether your device and the aera must "pair" them on your phone. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual13 The aera can connect automatically each other. The first time you use two devices together, you turn on and be ...
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... want to call . Enable Find Me/Discoverable/ Visible mode. Touch Answer to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the aera Phone menu. Touch Phone > Phone Book. 2. Using Your Phone Book Each time your device. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. In a... . 3. These settings might be available. 1. Select Enabled, and touch OK. 5. Using Hands-free Calling Pairing Your Device Using the aera 1. Select your phone. Touch Status to answer the call the contact. 14 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch Ignore to view the Phone menu.
... want to call . Enable Find Me/Discoverable/ Visible mode. Touch Answer to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the aera Phone menu. Touch Phone > Phone Book. 2. Using Your Phone Book Each time your device. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. In a... . 3. These settings might be available. 1. Select Enabled, and touch OK. 5. Using Hands-free Calling Pairing Your Device Using the aera 1. Select your phone. Touch Status to answer the call the contact. 14 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch Ignore to view the Phone menu.