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Question posted by johndiggerhuber on February 11th, 2019

Gps Not Working

I have a 5550 series cobra GPS when I turn it on it boots up but then goes to a blue screen with the picture of a 3 1/2 in floppy in the upper right hand corner what do I need to do to fix this problem

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on February 11th, 2019 11:42 AM

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Try a master reset: see https://www.manualslib.com/manual/468299/Cobra-5550-Pro.html?page=49#manual. If the issue persists or if you require further explanation, you'll have to consult Cobra--use the contact information at:

https://www.contacthelp.com//customer-service.

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Manual - Page 2

... mount your 5550 PRO to the ...the bracket. • Adjust the angle of your unit. NOTE: Turn the unit ON or OFF by pressing the Power Key for the ...cup arm. NOTE: Mounting your CB radio as possible. Mount the 5550 Unit You can view the display and operate the controls safely. ... position your 5550 PRO as far away from your 5550 PRO in close proximity to charge. Please read the "Important...

Manual - Page 4

...ﬁce • Find on Map Tools: • Address Book • Multi-Route • Trip Computer • Calculator • Hour Log • Mileage Log • GPS Status • Backup/Restore Settings: • My Truck • Map • Device • Volume/Brightness • Alerts • Language • Calibration

Manual - Page 6

...your route including turn instructions for your route. • When you to avoid tollways and freeways, give preference to do a keyboard search of Interest. Find a POI • The 5550 PRO has an ...screen it means that you are comfortable with your route, press to begin navigating. Under the Navigate To tab, click the Point of Interest icon. • Choose where you would like the 5550 PRO...

Manual - Page 7

... at the beginning of your work day. Timers and Logs &#...turn off the amenity ﬁlter, press Clear All and then press the button. Amenity Filter • When searching for Truck Stops the 5550 PRO... gives you the ability to SD" button on the mileage log page. Set the maximum times to your preferred limits. • Use the Log Timers Status Toggle in the Quick Info Tab on the Map Screen...

Manual - Page 8

.... Using and Updating Your unit comes with touch screen accuracy, calibrate your screen by tapping Calibration in the settings tab and follow the onscreen instructions. • To backup/restore your Address Book or Mileage Log, press "Backup/Restore" on -screen instructions to update your unit. • For 5550 PRO software updates, visit: www.cobra.com/softwareupdates.

Operating Guide - Page 1

5550 PRO Operating Hints Revision 6

Operating Guide - Page 3

...- What is not working properly 8.7 - Resetting / Customizing the Hour Log SECTION 7: SOFTWARE & DATABASE UPDATES 7.1 - SECTION 5: POINTS OF INTEREST (POI) 5.1 - My unit will not turn on the National Network...hide POI icons on the map screen 8.8 - Poor routing 8.3 - I am receiving satellites? 8.6 - How to do not see POI icons on the map screen 5.2 - Search for POIs 5.3...

Operating Guide - Page 6

... the disk. 1. If you really want to protect your unit. Clean the dash with a rubber bumper to remove the plate, it CANNOT be reused! The GPS antenna is in advance whether you let the unit rest on the dash. 6. During installation, arrange the mounting bracket so that should you ever want...

Operating Guide - Page 27

... on the map screen and then save the location into panning mode Tap on the magnifier icon in the upper right... ...and then tap on the + and - Get into the address book. The zoom level is a valid location, then the street segment will see the GPS coordinates in the lower-left corner. STEP 3 - Adjust the...

Operating Guide - Page 31

... amenity: 1. Lastly, select the desired amenities and then tap on Amenities. 3. At the bottom of the screen, tap on the checkmark . Start a POI search, and for truck stops that offer the selected amenities. The 7750 PRO will list only those truck stops that have certain amenities, such as showers, laundry, internet access...

Operating Guide - Page 36

...the timers, tap on the "i" (information) tab on the map screen: Then tap on the activation field in the upper-right: See the following : On Duty Driving Day: The maximum allowable ...This timer starts at 60 hours and will count down from there. On Duty Week: The maximum allowable work week is a combination of the following page for usage hints. On Duty Day: The maximum allowable workday...

Operating Guide - Page 37

You should choose On Duty Drive when you are still working . NOTE: For the timers to work properly, you stop working (loading, unloading, etc.). If the activation field is set to On Duty Drive • The On Duty Driving Day timer is activated and will count ...

Operating Guide - Page 38

...60:00 hours To customize a timer, tap on allowable work times. When done, tap on the back arrow in the lower-right corner to the factory default. The factory default for these are... at the top. 3. You can reset individual timers, or reset ALL timers. Tapping on the map screen. 2. 6.6) Resetting / Customizing the Hour Log 1. Tap anywhere on the DEFAULT button will reset the ...

Operating Guide - Page 43

... call Cobra Customer Service at least the starting city). You will not route anything into, out of, or through West Virginia. Tap anywhere on TRUCK. b. Tap on these settings, please click . 2. Drive a little towards the destination and try again. b. Recommendations 1. Double-check your truck. For info on CONFIGURE (in the upper-right). Please...

Operating Guide - Page 45

... immediately lose all satellite reception. Tap anywhere on CONFIGURE. 3. Tap on the map screen. 2. The RESET button will be ready to reset the satellite receiver! It may take 5 ...to the next page and choose GPS STATUS. 8.5) Observing satellite lock status 1. Scroll to re-acquire satellites. No Bar: There is in the process of the screen it will reset the satellite receiver....

Operating Guide - Page 46

... Your unit will not know the local time until it locks onto satellites, therefore the auto-brightness will not function until satellite lock is not working properly The 7750 PLT will adjust the display brightness based on the speaker icon in the lower...

Operating Guide - Page 48

... signal to acquire satellites until it does not block the top of your unit. This can also order the optional external antenna, part number EXT GPS ANT. Your unit will be slow to reach the unit. During installation, please arrange the mounting bracket so that , it has locked onto satellites. The...

Operating Guide - Page 52

Tap anywhere on the "i" in the lower-right) 3. 9.3) Current Location To view your GPS coordinates in the upper-left corner: If you will get some street information. Tap on FIND ON MAP You should see your current location: 1. Tap on FIND ON MAP (in the lower-right corner, you tap on the map screen. 2.

Operating Guide - Page 53

... least 4 satellites before it will immediately lose all satellite reception. At the bottom of the screen it will be ready to reset the satellite receiver! You will show individual satellite locks as ...shown above. The RESET button will tell you really want to navigate. Tap on GPS STATUS. Gray Bar: The nav unit is no reception from that satellite. The nav unit must...

Operating Guide - Page 55

.... The status of the GPS. 9.6) Power light status There is a power light at the top left corner of the light is as follows: MAIN POWER Off Off On On On POWER CORD Plugged in Plugged in Plugged in Plugged in Not plugged in the lower-right corner of the map screen: If the unit is...