zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual PREFACE PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Garmin ® zūmo ™ . Manual Conventions When you are instructed to “touch” something, use your finger to touch an item on the screen. You will see arrows (>) used in the text. They indicate that you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see “touch Where to > Favorites,” you should touch the Where to button, and then touch Favorites. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your zūmo. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www .garmin.com/support, and click Product Support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). myGarmin ™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. From the myGarmin Web site, you can: • Register your Garmin unit. • Subscribe to online services (see page 55). • Unlock optional maps. Return to myGarmin often for new Garmin product services. About Google Earth ™ Go to http://earth.google.com to download the Google Earth application. With Google Earth installed on your computer, you can view waypoints, tracks, and routes saved in MapSource ® . From the View menu, select View in Google Earth.
zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual PREFACE Preface............................................. i Manual Conventions.......................... i Contact Garmin ................................. i myGarmin .......................................... i About Google Earth ........................... i Important Information ...................... iv Getting Started............................... 1 Looking at Your zūmo ....................... 1 Quick Links ....................................... 2 zūmo Tips and Shortcuts .................. 2 Adjusting the Volume........................ 2 Adjusting the Brightness................... 2 Mounting the zūmo on Your Motorcycle ................................... 3 Configuring Your zūmo ..................... 7 Acquiring Satellites ........................... 7 Using Your zūmo .............................. 7 Finding Your Destination ................. 8 Following Your Route ....................... 9 Adding a Stop ................................... 9 Adding a Detour ............................. 10 Stopping the Route......................... 10 Locking Your zūmo ......................... 10 Where to ....................................... 11 Finding an Address......................... 11 Go Page Options ............................ 11 Go Home ........................................ 12 Finding Points of Interest................ 12 Recently Found Locations .............. 14 Favorites......................................... 14 Creating a Saved Route ................. 16 Finding a Location Using the Map ........................................... 18 Entering Coordinates...................... 19 Expanding Your Search .................. 19 Using the Main Pages ................. 20 Map Page ....................................... 20 Trip Information Page ..................... 21 Turn List Page ................................ 22 Next Turn Page .............................. 22 Compass Page ............................... 22 Using Hands-free Features ......... 23 Pairing Your Device ........................ 23 Getting a Call .................................. 25 Phone Menu ................................... 26 Traffic Information ....................... 30 Traffic in Your Area ......................... 30 Traffic on Your Route ...................... 30 Traffic Codes and Symbols ............ 31 Purchasing Traffic Subscriptions .... 32
zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual PREFACE Using XM ...................................... 33 Listening to XM Radio .................... 33 Managing Files on Your zūmo .... 35 Supported File Types...................... 35 Deleting zūmo Files ........................ 37 Using the Media Player ............... 38 Listening to MP3 Files ................... 38 Listening to Audible Books ............. 39 Customizing the zūmo ................ 41 Changing the Map Settings ............ 41 Changing the System Settings ....... 42 Localizing Your zūmo ..................... 42 Managing User Data ...................... 43 Bluetooth Technology Settings ....... 45 Changing the Navigation Settings ..................................... 46 Customizing the Display ................. 47 Changing the Keyboard.................. 48 Managing Traffic Settings ............... 48 Restoring All Settings ..................... 48 Clearing All User Data .................... 48 Appendix ...................................... 49 zūmo Audio Options ....................... 49 Installing the zūmo in Your Automobile ................................ 50 Charging the zūmo ......................... 52 Resetting the zūmo ........................ 52 Calibrating the Screen ................... 52 Updating the zūmo Software .......... 52 Purchasing and Loading Additional Map Data .................. 53 Optional Accessories ...................... 53 Battery Information ........................ 57 Using a Remote Antenna ............... 58 Caring for Your zūmo ..................... 58 About GPS Satellite Signals ........... 60 Specifications ................................. 60 zūmo Troubleshooting .................... 62 USB Interface Troubleshooting ...... 63 Index ............................................. 65
v zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual PREFACE Product Warnings When your zūmo is not in the motorcycle mount, use the weather cap to prevent damage to the connector. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/zumo500 or www.garmin.com/products/zumo550. Click Manuals, and then click Declaration of Conformity. Important Information Weather cap Connector
zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Looking at Your zūmo A. Power button B. Zoom in, raise volume, or increase brightness. C. Zoom out, lower volume, or decrease brightness. D. Page button—scroll through the Map, Compass, Trip Information, Media Player, and Phone Menu pages. Press and hold to adjust brightness. E. Speak button— press to adjust volume level. Press and hold to announce voice directions. SD card slot Mn-USB port for AC power, USB Mass Storage mode, and updatng software A B C D E MCX connector under weather cap (see page 58) Battery pack (see page 57)
zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED zūmo Tips and Shortcuts • Touch and hold to quickly return to the Menu page. • Press to return to the map. • Touch and to see more choices. • Touch to adjust settings such as volume, brightness, language, and keyboard. Adjusting the Volume Press , and then use and to adjust the volume. For advanced volume settings, touch > Volume. Adjusting the Brightness Press and hold , and then use and to adjust the brightness. See page 47 for additional display settings. Quick Links • Finding an address: page 11 • Viewing the map: page 20 • Using hands-free mobile phone features: page 23 • Using the Garmin Lock ™ anti-theft feature: page 10 • Listening to MP3 files: page 38 • Transferring files to your zūmo: pages 35–37 • zūmo audio options, see page 49 • Cleaning and storing your zūmo: page 58 • Mounting the zūmo in your automobile: page 50 Fill out the product documentation survey. Go to www.garmin.com/ contactUs, and click Product Documentation Survey.
zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED Mounting the zūmo on Your Motorcycle WARNING: The terms of the Garmin warranty require that the power cable with bare wire leads be installed by experienced installers having the proper knowledge of automotive electrical systems and skill in the use of special tools or hardware required for installation. 1: Connect Power to the Mount Select a suitable and secure location to mount the zūmo on your motorcycle based on available power sources and safe cable routing. Bare wres wth nlne fuse for power connecton Power connector About Connecting Audio Standard jacks for microphone (2.5 mm) and audio out (3.5 mm) are located on the left side of the mount (under a weather cap). When connecting your audio system to the zūmo, be sure to consider the pathways needed to route the necessary cables. For information about hands-free audio and phone options, see page 23. For additional audio configurations, see page 49. 2: Install the Handlebar Base The zūmo includes parts for two handlebar installation solutions. Custom mounts can require additional hardware (www.ram-mount.com).
zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED A) To install the U-bolt and handlebar base: 1. Place the U-bolt around the handlebar, and thread the ends through the handlebar base. 2. Tighten the nuts to secure the base. Do not overtighten. NOTE: The recommended torque is 50in-lb. Do not exceed maximum torque of 80in-lb. B) To install the handlebar base to the clutch/brake clamp bracket: NOTE: Both 1/4” standard and M6 bolts are included. Match the size of the factory bolts on your clutch/brake clamp bracket. 1. Remove the two factory bolts on your clutch/brake clamp bracket. 2. Thread the new bolts through the handlebar base, spacers, and clamp bracket. 3. Tighten the bolts to secure the base. Handlebar base Handlebar U-bolt Clutch/brake clamp bracket Handlebar base Spacers
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