Garmin 010-01232-01 Owner’s Manual
zūmo® 590
Owner’s Manual
Models: 010-01232-01
August 2020 Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
Installing the Battery................................................................... 1
Mounting Your Device in a Motorcycle....................................... 1
About the Powered Mount Cables......................................... 1
Installing the Handlebar Base................................................ 1
Attaching the Base Plate to the Motorcycle Mount................ 1
Attaching the Base Plate to the Handlebar Base................... 2
Installing Your Device in the Motorcycle Mount..................... 2
Mounting Your Device in an Automobile.................................... 2
Removing Your Device from the Motorcycle Mount................... 2
Support and Updates.................................................................. 2
Setting Up Garmin Express................................................... 2
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express.............. 2
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode............................................... 3
Turning Off the Device................................................................ 3
Resetting the Device.............................................................. 3
Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 3
Adjusting the Volume.................................................................. 3
Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 3
Acquiring GPS Signals...........................................................3
Transportation Modes............................................................ 4
Battery Information.................................................................4
Setting the Time..................................................................... 4
Using the On-Screen Buttons..................................................... 4
Using the On-Screen Keyboard.................................................. 4
About Shortcuts.......................................................................... 4
Adding a Shortcut.................................................................. 4
Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 4
Finding Locations...........................................................4
Locations.................................................................................... 4
Finding a Location by Category............................................. 4
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar.............................. 4
Changing the Search Area.................................................... 4
Search Tools...............................................................................4
Finding an Address................................................................ 4
Finding an Intersection...........................................................5
Finding a City......................................................................... 5
Finding a Location Using Coordinates................................... 5
Starting a Route by Using the Map........................................ 5
Saving a Home Location.............................................................5
Going Home........................................................................... 5
Editing Your Home Location Information............................... 5
Finding Recently Found Destinations......................................... 5
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations...................... 5
Finding Parking........................................................................... 5
Setting a Simulated Location...................................................... 5
Saving Locations........................................................................ 5
Saving a Location.................................................................. 5
Saving Your Current Location................................................ 5
Starting a Route to a Saved Location.................................... 5
Editing a Saved Location....................................................... 5
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location............................ 5
Sharing a Saved Location...................................................... 6
Deleting a Saved Location..................................................... 6
Navigation....................................................................... 6
Starting a Route.......................................................................... 6
Changing the Route Calculation Mode.................................. 6
Previewing Multiple Routes....................................................6
Starting a Route to a Saved Location.................................... 6
Taking a Route Using Curvy Roads.......................................6
Your Route on the Map...............................................................6
Using the Map........................................................................ 6
Adding a Point to a Route...................................................... 6
Skipping a Point in Your Route
Taking a Detour..................................................................... 7
Stopping the Route................................................................ 7
Using Suggested Routes....................................................... 7
About Up Ahead......................................................................... 7
Finding Upcoming Points of Interest...................................... 7
Avoiding Road Features............................................................. 7
About Custom Avoidances......................................................... 7
Avoiding an Area....................................................................7
Avoiding a Road.....................................................................7
Disabling a Custom Avoidance.............................................. 7
Deleting Custom Avoidances................................................. 7
Navigating Off Road................................................................... 7
Fuel Tracking.............................................................................. 7
Enabling Fuel Tracking.......................................................... 7
Setting a Low Fuel Warning................................................... 7
Resetting the Fuel Tank Mileage........................................... 8
Enabling Dynamic Fuel Stops................................................ 8
.............................................. 6
Map Pages....................................................................... 8
Customizing the Map.................................................................. 8
Customizing the Map Layers................................................. 8
Viewing the Trip Log.............................................................. 8
Changing the Map Data Field................................................ 8
Changing the Map Perspective.............................................. 8
Viewing Route Activity................................................................ 8
Viewing a List of Turns...........................................................8
Viewing the Next Turn............................................................8
Viewing Junctions.................................................................. 8
Viewing Traffic Alerts............................................................. 8
Viewing the Trip Information Page......................................... 8
Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 8
Finding Nearby Services........................................................ 8
Getting Directions to Your Current Location.......................... 8
Hands-Free Features...................................................... 9
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology................................... 9
About Wireless Headsets........................................................... 9
Pairing a Wireless Headset....................................................9
About Hands-Free Calling.......................................................... 9
Pairing Your Phone................................................................ 9
Placing a Call......................................................................... 9
Receiving a Call..................................................................... 9
Using the Call History............................................................ 9
Using In-Call Options............................................................. 9
Saving a Home Phone Number............................................. 9
Pairing Additional Bluetooth Devices........................................ 10
Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device.......................................... 10
Using the Apps............................................................. 10
Using Help................................................................................ 10
Searching Help Topics......................................................... 10
Smartphone Link.......................................................................10
Downloading Smartphone Link............................................ 10
Connecting to Smartphone Link.......................................... 10
Garmin Live Services........................................................... 10
Planning a Trip..........................................................................10
Scheduling a Trip................................................................. 10
Changing Transportation Modes in a Trip........................... 11
Navigating to a Saved Trip...................................................11
Editing a Saved Trip.............................................................11
Sharing Trips........................................................................11
Creating a Round-Trip Route....................................................11
Media Player............................................................................. 11
Changing the Media Source................................................ 11
Pandora Service....................................................................... 11
Downloading the Pandora Application................................. 11
Using Pandora..................................................................... 11
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Changing Stations................................................................11
Tracks....................................................................................... 11
Viewing Track Information................................................... 12
TracBack®................................................................................ 12
Following Your Recent Track............................................... 12
Saving Your Recent Track as a Trip.................................... 12
Tire Pressure............................................................................ 12
Setting Up the Tire Pressure Sensors................................. 12
Installing the Sensors on Your Tires.................................... 12
Tire Pressure Alerts............................................................. 13
Tire Pressure Sensor Sleep Mode....................................... 13
Using the Compass.................................................................. 13
VIRB Remote............................................................................ 13
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera.......................................13
Finding Your Last Parking Spot................................................ 13
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations.............................. 13
Logging Service History............................................................ 13
Adding Service Categories.................................................. 13
Deleting Service Categories................................................ 13
Renaming Service Categories............................................. 13
Deleting Service Records.................................................... 13
Editing a Service Record..................................................... 13
Viewing the Weather Forecast..................................................13
Viewing Weather Near a Different City................................ 14
Viewing the Weather Radar................................................. 14
Viewing Weather Alerts........................................................14
Checking Road Conditions.................................................. 14
Viewing myGarmin Messages.................................................. 14
Traffic............................................................................ 14
Traffic on Your Route................................................................14
Viewing Upcoming Traffic.................................................... 14
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route................................ 14
Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................. 14
Traffic in Your Area................................................................... 14
Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................. 14
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map.................................. 14
Understanding Traffic Data....................................................... 14
About Traffic Cameras.............................................................. 14
Saving a Traffic Camera...................................................... 14
Viewing a Traffic Camera.....................................................15
trafficTrends™.......................................................................... 15
Disabling trafficTrends......................................................... 15
Enabling Traffic.................................................................... 15
Data Management......................................................... 15
Data Management.................................................................... 15
File Types................................................................................. 15
About Memory Cards................................................................ 15
Installing a Memory Card..................................................... 15
Connecting the Device to Your Computer................................ 15
Transferring Data From Your Computer................................... 15
Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................15
Deleting Files............................................................................ 15
Customizing the Device............................................... 15
Map and Vehicle Settings......................................................... 15
Enabling Maps..................................................................... 16
Customizing the Map Tools................................................. 16
Navigation Settings................................................................... 16
Calculation Mode Settings................................................... 16
Avoiding Toll Roads............................................................. 16
Avoiding Toll Stickers...........................................................16
Display Settings........................................................................ 16
Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................16
Disabling Bluetooth.............................................................. 16
Traffic Settings.......................................................................... 16
Units and Time Settings............................................................16
Language and Keyboard Settings
Device and Privacy Settings..................................................... 17
Proximity Alerts Settings........................................................... 17
Restoring Settings.................................................................... 17
............................................ 17
Appendix....................................................................... 17
Power Cables........................................................................... 17
Charging the Device............................................................ 17
Device Care.............................................................................. 17
Cleaning the Outer Casing...................................................17
Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 17
Avoiding Theft...................................................................... 17
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable....................... 17
Mounting on Your Dashboard................................................... 17
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup....................... 18
Removing the Device from the Mount..................................18
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup......................... 18
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield................. 18
Purchasing Additional Maps..................................................... 18
Safety Cameras........................................................................ 18
Custom Points of Interest......................................................... 18
Installing POI Loader........................................................... 18
Using the POI Loader Help Files......................................... 18
Finding Custom POIs........................................................... 18
Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 18
Device Information....................................................... 18
Specifications............................................................................18
Troubleshooting........................................................... 18
My device is not acquiring satellite signals............................... 18
The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 18
My battery does not stay charged for very long........................ 18
The battery gauge does not seem accurate............................. 19
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
computer................................................................................... 19
My device does not appear as a portable device on my
computer................................................................................... 19
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
removable drive or volume on my computer.............................19
Index.............................................................................. 20
ii Table of Contents
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Installing the Battery
Rotate the battery cover D-ring counter-clockwise and
1
remove the battery cover.
Locate the lithium-ion battery in the product box.
2
If necessary, insert a microSD™ card into the device.
3
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
The device must be mounted in a suitable and secure location
on your motorcycle, based on available power sources and safe
cable routing.
Motorcycle cradle
Bare wires with inline fuse for power connection (to motorcycle
power)
Installing the Handlebar Base
The device includes parts for two handlebar installation
solutions. Custom mounts can require additional hardware
(http://www.ram-mount.com).
Installing the U-bolt and Handlebar Base
Place the U-bolt around the handlebar , and thread the
1
ends through the handlebar base .
Insert the battery with its cable on top.
4
Insert the battery connector into the battery port .
5
Close the battery cover and secure the battery cover D-ring.
6
Mounting Your Device in a Motorcycle
About the Powered Mount Cables
WARNING
Garmin® strongly recommends having an experienced installer
with the proper knowledge of electrical systems install the
device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage
to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.
Tighten the nuts to secure the base.
2
NOTE: The recommended torque is 50 lbf-in (5.65 N-m). Do
not exceed torque of 80 lbf-in (9.04 N-m).
Installing the Handlebar Base to the Clutch-Clamp or BrakeClamp Brackets
Remove the two factory bolts on your clutch-clamp or brake-
1
clamp bracket .
NOTE: Both 1/4 in. standard and M6 bolts are included.
Match the size of the factory bolts on your clutch-clamp or
brake-clamp bracket.
Thread the new bolts through the handlebar base, spacers
2
, and clutch-clamp or brake-clamp bracket.
Tighten the bolts to secure the base.
3
Attaching the Base Plate to the Motorcycle Mount
NOTICE
Direct, sustained contact with the base plate, or any part of the
motorcycle, may damage the mount over time. To prevent this
kind of damage, you must place the mounting spacers between
Getting Started 1
the mount and base plate, and make sure that no part of the
device or mount touches the motorcycle.
Thread the M4 x 20 mm panhead screws through the
1
washers , cradle, spacers , and base plate .
Tighten the nuts to secure the base plate.
2
Attaching the Base Plate to the Handlebar Base
Align the ball of the handlebar base and the ball of the
1
base plate with each end of the double-socket arm .
Mounting Your Device in an Automobile
NOTICE
Before mounting the device, check the local laws pertaining to
windshield mounting.
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Do not use the suction cup mount on a motorcycle.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Plug the automotive power cable into the connector on
1
the mount.
Insert each ball into the double-socket arm.
2
Tighten the knob slightly.
3
Adjust for optimal viewing and operation.
4
Tighten the knob to secure the mount.
5
Installing Your Device in the Motorcycle Mount
Fit the bottom of your device into the cradle.
1
Tilt the device back until it snaps into place.
2
If the latch on top of the mount stays up after you insert the
3
device, press it down.
Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup.
2
Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-
3
free cloth.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
4
back toward the windshield.
Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.
5
Fit the bottom of your device into the cradle.
6
Tilt the device back until it snaps into place.
7
Plug the other end of the automotive power cable into a
8
power outlet.
Removing Your Device from the Motorcycle Mount
Press the release button on the side of the mount.
1
Lift out the device.
2
Support and Updates
Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for
Garmin devices. Some services may not be available for your
device.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map, chart, or course updates
• Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Setting Up Garmin Express
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express
You can use Garmin Express software to download and install
the latest map and software updates for your device. Map
updates provide the latest available mapping data to ensure
your device continues to calculate accurate and efficient routes
2 Getting Started
to your destinations. Garmin Express is available for Windows
and Mac® computers.
On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express.
1
Select an option:
2
• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for
Windows.
• To install on a Mac computer, select Download for Mac.
Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen
3
instructions to complete the installation.
Start Garmin Express.
4
Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB
5
cable.
®
TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep
mode while charging the battery.
Press the power key .
Turning Off the Device
Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.
1
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
sleep mode.
Select Off.
2
Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the power key for 12 seconds.
Click Add a Device.
6
The Garmin Express software detects your device.
Click Add Device.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions to add your device to the
8
Garmin Express software.
When setup is complete, the Garmin Express software
searches for map and software updates for your device.
Select an option:
9
• To install all available updates, click Install All.
• To install a single update, click View Details and select an
update.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2
Adjusting the Volume
Before you can adjust the volume, you must connect your
device to a powered mount or a headset using Bluetooth
wireless technology.
Select Volume.
1
Select an option:
2
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select for additional options.
®
Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status
bar icons display information about features on the device. You
can select some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
GPS signal status
Bluetooth technology status (appears when Bluetooth is
enabled)
Transportation mode indicator
Current time
Battery status
Connected to Smartphone Link
Temperature
Fuel status
The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this
process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode
You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your
device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very
little power and can wake instantly for use.
Getting Started 3
Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. Acquiring
satellites can take several minutes.
Turn on the device.
1
Wait while the device locates satellites.
2
If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
3
buildings and trees.
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold for three seconds.
Transportation Modes
Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your
transportation mode. The current transportation mode is
indicated by an icon in the status bar.
Automobile mode
Motorcycle mode
Off-road mode
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select .
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.
in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.
Setting the Time
From the main menu, select the time.
1
Select an option:
2
• To set the time automatically using GPS information,
select Automatic.
• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.
Using the On-Screen Buttons
• Select to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to see more choices.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select to see a menu of options for the current screen.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
layout (Language and Keyboard Settings, page 17).
• Select to delete a search entry.
• Select to delete a character.
• Select to change the keyboard language mode.
• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation
marks.
• Select to change character capitalization.
About Shortcuts
Adding a Shortcut
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.
Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
1
Select an item.
2
Removing a Shortcut
Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
1
Select the shortcut to remove.
2
Select the shortcut again to confirm.
3
Finding Locations
Locations
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street
information. You can use categories to browse for nearby
businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses,
coordinates, cities, and intersections.
Finding a Location by Category
Select Where To?.
1
Select a category, or select Categories.
2
If necessary, select a subcategory.
3
Select a location.
4
Searching Within a Category
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
four destinations you selected.
Select Where To?.
1
Select a category, or select Categories.
2
Select a category.
3
If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.
4
If necessary, select the appropriate destination.
5
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a
category, brand name, address, or city name.
Select Where To?.
1
Select Enter Search in the search bar.
2
Enter all or part of the search term.
3
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Select an option:
4
• To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").
• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
name.
• To search for an address near you, enter the house
number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city, enter the house
number, street name, city, and state.
• To search for a city, enter the city and state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude
coordinates.
Select an option:
5
• To search using a suggested search term, select the term.
• To search using the text you entered, select .
If necessary, select a location.
6
Changing the Search Area
From the main menu, select Where To?.
1
Select Searching Near.
2
Select an option.
3
Search Tools
Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations
by responding to on-screen prompts.
Finding an Address
NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the
map data loaded on your device.
Select Where To?.
1
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