Garmin 01074 Users Manual

zumo

Owner’s Manual

™

500/550

DRAFT: INTERNAL USE ONLY

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PREFACE

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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 small 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.

zūmo Tips and Shortcuts

• To quickly return to the Menu page,
touch and hold .

• Touch and to see more
choices.

• Press the page button to scroll
to other pages? This doesn’t work on
my unit.

®

Fill out the Product Documentation
Survey. Go to

www.garmin.com/

contactUs/, and click Product

Documentation Survey.

Quick Links

• Mounting the zūmo on your
motorcycle: page ##

• Finding an address: page 7

• Viewing the Map page: page 12

• Using hands-free mobile phone
features: page 14

• Using the Garmin Lock™ anti­theft feature: page 6

• Listening to MP3 files: page 24

• Transferring files to your zūmo:

pages 22–23

• Adjusting the volume: page 6

• Adjusting the brightness: page 6

• Cleaning and storing your zūmo:

page 31

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Preface ............................................i

Manual Conventions ..........................i

zūmo Tips and Shortcuts ...................i

Quick Links ........................................ i

Important Information ....................... v

Product Registration ........................ vi

Contact Garmin ............................... vi

Software License Agreement .......... vi

Getting Started ...............................1

What’s in the Box? ...........................1

Looking at Your zūmo .......................1

Step 1: Connecting Power to the

Mount ..........................................2

Step 2: Mounting the zūmo ..............2

Step 3: Configuring the zūmo ...........6

Step 4: Acquiring Satellites ...............6

Step 5: Using the zūmo ....................6

Finding Your Destination .................7

Following Your Route .......................8

Adding a Stop to Your Route ............8

Adding a Detour ...............................9

Stopping the Route ...........................9

Taking a Better Route .......................9

Adjusting the Volume ........................9

Adjusting the Brightness ...................9

Locking Your zūmo ...........................9

Where to .......................................10

Finding an Address .........................10

Entering Coordinates ......................10

Go Page Options ............................ 11

Go Home ........................................11

Finding Points of Interest ................12

Finding Recently Found Places ......13

Favorites .........................................13

Finding a Place Using the Map ......14

Expanding Your Search ..................15

Using the Main Pages .................16

Map Page .......................................16

Trip Information Page .....................17

Turn List Page ................................17

Next Turn Page ..............................17

Using Hands-free Features .........18

Understanding Bluetooth

Technology ................................18

Pairing Your Device ........................18

Paired and Ready ...........................19

Getting a Call ..................................20

In a Call ..........................................20

Phone Menu ...................................21

Using FM Traffic ...........................25

Viewing Traffic Incidents .................25

Avoiding Traffic ...............................26

Purchasing an Additional Traffic

Subscription ...............................26

Managing Files on Your zūmo ....28

Supported File Types .....................28

Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional) .

28

Step 2: Connect the USB Cable .....28

Step 3: Transfer Files to Your zūmo 29
Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB

Cable .........................................29

Deleting Files from Your zūmo .......29

Listening to MP3 files .................30

Customizing the zūmo ................31

Changing the Map Settings ............31

Changing the System Settings .......32

Localizing Your zūmo .....................32

Customizing the Display .................33

Changing the Navigation Settings ..34

Bluetooth Technology Settings .......34

Restoring All Settings .....................35

Clearing User Data .........................35

Appendix ......................................36

Resetting Your zūmo ......................36

Caring for Your zūmo .....................37

Changing the Fuse .........................38

Charging the zūmo .........................38

Calibrating the Screen ...................38

Using a Remote Antenna ...............38

Updating the zūmo Software ..........39

Purchasing and Loading Additional

MapSource Maps ......................39

Using the Garmin Travel Guide™ ...40

Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ....40

Battery Information ........................41

About Satellite Signals ...................42

Technical Specifications .................43

Troubleshooting ..............................44

FCC Compliance ............................46

Declaration of Conformity ...............46

Index .............................................47

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Warning

Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or
serious injury.

When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the
unit securely so that it does not interfere with
vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver’s
view of the road (see diagram).

Do not mount

where driver’s

field of vision

is blocked.

Do not mount in front of an
airbag field of deployment.

When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on the unit to all available navigation
sources, including information from street signs,
visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always
resolve any discrepancies or questions before
continuing navigation.

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided
in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional
information, please refer to our Web site at

Do not place

unsecured on

the vehicle

dash.

http://www.garmin.com/prop65.

Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not become distracted by the unit while
driving, and always be fully aware of all driving
conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent
viewing the screen of the unit while driving and
use voice prompts when possible. Do not input
destinations, change settings, or access any
functions requiring prolonged use of the unit’s
controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and
legal manner before attempting such operations.

The unit contains a non-user-replaceable,
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery
may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if
mistreated.

• Do not remove from the unit, heat unit above
140°F (60°C), or incinerate.

• Dispose of unit properly. Contact your local
waste disposal department for information on
properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries.

Caution

Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations may result in injury or
property damage.

The unit is designed to provide you with route
suggestions. It does not reflect road closures
or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather
conditions, or other factors that may affect safety
or timing while driving.

Use the unit only as a navigational aid. Do not
attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring
precise measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography. This product should

not be used to determine ground proximity for
aircraft navigation.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is
operated by the United States government,
which is solely responsible for its accuracy
and maintenance. The government’s system
is subject to changes which could affect the
accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment,
including the unit. Although the unit is a
precision navigation device, any navigation
device can be misused or misinterpreted and,
therefore, become unsafe.

Important Information

MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most
complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of
governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages
displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some
degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is
either not available or prohibitively expensive.

NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA

California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor
vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. For available accessories,
refer to the Garmin Web site at
using the included mounting disk with the suction cup mount. Garmin does not take any responsibility
for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See
California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)

NOTICE: This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

www.garmin.com. Also, refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions on

: State law prohibits drivers in

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Product Registration

Help us better support you by
completing our online registration today!
Connect to our Web site at

.com/registration/.

Use this area to record the serial number
(8-digit number located on the back
of the zūmo) in case your zūmo needs
service. Keep the original sales receipt,
or a photocopy, in a safe place.

Serial Number: ____ ____ ____ ____

____ ____ ____ ____

www.garmin

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin if you have any
questions while using your zūmo. In
the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product
Support by phone: [phone] 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 44/0870.8501241.

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE zūmo, YOU AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

Garmin grants you a limited license to use
the software embedded in this device (the
“Software”) in binary executable form in the
normal operation of the product. Title, ownership
rights, and intellectual property rights in and to
the Software remain in Garmin.

You acknowledge that the Software is the
property of Garmin and is protected under the
United States of America copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. You further
acknowledge that the structure, organization, and
code of the Software are valuable trade secrets
of Garmin and that the Software in source code
form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin.
You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify,
reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to
human readable form the Software or any part
thereof or create any derivative works based on
the Software. You agree not to export or re-export
the Software to any country in violation of
the export control laws of the United States of
America.

GETTING STARTED

Looking at Your zūmo

A

Power button

B

Zoom in, increase volume,

scroll through MP3s

C

Zoom out, decrease volume,

scroll through MP3s

D

Page button–scroll through
the Map page, Trip Computer,
Music Player

E

Volume level–use the
and buttons to adjust the
volume.

B

C

D

E

Mini-USB
connector

Battery pack

To replace the

battery pack, see

page ??

MCX connector

under rubber

cap (for an

optional external

antenna)

A

SD card

slot

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Step 1: Connecting Power to the Mount

Select a suitable location to mount the zūmo on your motorcycle based on available
power sources and safe power cable routing.

Power connector

Bare wires with inline fuse for

power connection

Step 2: Mounting the zūmo

This section illustrates two possible installation solutions: A) install the U-bolt on the
handlebar and B) install the handlebar base to the clutch/brake clamp bracket. Custom
mounts may require additional hardware (xref to Ram Web site?).

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.

Handlebar

base

U-bolt

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 braket.

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.

To attach the base plate to the
zūmo cradle mount:

1 Thread the M4 x 40mm flathead

bolts and nuts to attach the base
plate to the zūmo cradle mount.

2. Tighten the nuts to secure the
base plate.

Handlebar

base

Clutch/brake

clamp bracket

Spacers

zūmo cradle

mount

Handlebar

Base plate

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To attach the base plate to the handlebar base

1. Align the ball of the handlebar base and the ball of the base plate with the double­socket arm (shown on clutch/brake clamp bracket; same for U-clamp).

2. Tighten the
knob slightly.

3. Adjust for better
viewing and
operation.

4. Tighten the
knob to secure
the mount.

zūmo cradle

mount

Base plate

Double-socket

arm

Handlebar base

Knob

To install the zūmo into the cradle mount:

1. Plug the power
connector into the side
of the zūmo cradle
mount.

2. Flip the lever up.

3. Place the zūmo into the
cradle mount, and flip
the lever down.

4. Tighten the security
screw.

About the Security Screwdriver

The security screwdriver is need to secure the zūmo to
the motorcycle mount. You can connect the screwdriver
to your key chain for easy access.

zūmo cradle

mount

Power

connector

Lever

security screw

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Step 3: Configuring the zūmo

To turn on your zūmo, press and hold the

Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your zūmo.

Power button on the side of the unit.

Step 4: Acquiring Satellites

Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Turn on the zūmo.
Acquiring satellite signals may take 30–60 seconds.

The bars in the upper-left corner indicate GPS satellite strength. When the bars
are green, your zūmo has acquired satellite signals, you can start navigating.

Step 5: Using the zūmo

A

Touch to find a destination.

B

Touch to view the map.

C

Touch to make a call (when connected

to a mobile phone with Bluetooth®
wireless technology).

D

Touch to view traffic incidents, when
an FM traffic receiver is connected.

E

Touch to listen to MP3 files loaded on
the SD card or “Garmin” drive.

F

Touch to adjust the zūmo’s settings.

G

Touch to adjust the brightness of the screen.

C D E F G

A

B

Finding Your Destination

The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you
search for locations.

Touch Where to.

Select a destination.

➍

Touch the arrows to
see more places.

TIP: Touch and to see more choices.

Select a category.

➋➊

Touch Go.

➎

Select a sub-

➌

category.

Enjoy the route!

➏

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Following Your Route

As you travel, your zūmo guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows
on the map, and directions at the top of the Map page. If you depart from the original
route, your zūmo recalculates the route and provides new directions.

Your route is marked with a
magenta line.

Follow the arrows as you
take turns.

A checkered flag marks your
destination.

Adding a Stop to Your Route

You can add a stop to your route. The zūmo gives you directions to the stop and then to
your final destination.

1. With a route active, touch Menu on the Map page,
and touch Where to.

2. Search for the extra stop.

3. Touch Go.

4. Touch Add as Via Point to add this stop before your
destination. Or, touch Set as new Destination to
make this your new final destination.

NOTE: You can add only one stop to your route.

Adding a Detour

If a road on your route is closed, you can
take a detour.

1. With a route active, touch Menu.

2. Touch Detour.

Stopping the Route

1. With a route active, touch Menu.

2. Touch Stop.

Taking a Better Route

As you approach your destination, the
zūmo evaluates road options, to find a
better route. If the zūmo finds a better
route, or appears in the right
corner of the map. Touch
take the better route.

or to

Adjusting the Volume

Press the button, and then use
the and buttons to adjust the
volume.

Adjusting the Brightness

On the Menu page, touch >

Display > Brightness. Touch to lower

the brightness and to raise it. Touch

OK when you are done.

Locking Your zūmo

1. On the Menu page, touch >

2. Touch OK, and enter a 4-digit PIN.

3. Touch Yes to accept the PIN.

4. Touch OK. Drive to a security

Each time you turn on the zūmo, enter
the 4-digit PIN or drive to the security
location.

What is a Security Location?

You can select any location, such as your
home or office, for your security location.
If you are at your security location, you
do not need to enter a PIN. If you forget
your PIN, drive to your security location
to unlock the zūmo.

System > Garmin Lock.

location, and touch Set.

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WHERE TO

The Where to menu provides several
different categories you can use to search
for locations. To learn how to perform a
simple search, see page 4.

Finding an Address

1. From the Menu page, touch

Where to > Address.

2. Select a state and city, if necessary.

3. Type the address number. Touch

Done.

4. Type the street name until a list of
streets appears, or touch Done.

5. Select the street.

6. Select a city, if necessary.

7. Select the address, if necessary. The
Go page opens.

8. Touch Go to create a route to this
address.

TIP: You can search for a postal

code. Enter the postal code instead

of the city name. (Not all map data
provides postal code searching.)

TIP: Finding an intersection is very
similar to finding an address. Touch

Intersection, and enter the two

street names.

Entering Coordinates

If you know the geographic coordinates
of your destination, you can use your
zūmo to navigate to any location using
its latitude and longitude coordinates.

From the Menu page, touch Where

to > > Coordinates.

Touch Format to change the appearance
of coordinates. Because different maps
and charts use different position formats,
the zūmo allows you to choose the
correct coordinate system for the type of
map you are using.

Go Page Options

Touch an item in the search results list to
view the Go page.

Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn route
to this location.

Touch Show Map to view this location
on the map. If the GPS is off, touch

Loc. to select this place as your current

location.

Touch Save to save this location as one
of your Favorites. See page 10.

If a mobile phone with Bluetooth
wireless technology is connected, touch

to call this location.

Set

Go Home

You can set a home location for the place
you return to most often.

1. From the Menu page, touch

2. Select an option.

Going Home

After you set your home location, you
can route to it at any time by touching

Changing Your Home
Location

1. From the Menu page, touch

2. Select Yes, enter my Address or

Where to > Go Home.

Where to > Go Home.

> User Data > Set Home

Location.

Yes, use my current location.

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Finding Points of Interest

1. From the Menu page, touch

Where to > Food, Hotels.

2. Select a category and a sub-category,
if necessary. (Touch the arrows to see
more categories.)

3. Select a destination.

4. Touch Go.

Finding a Place by Spelling
the Name

If you know the name of the location you
are looking for, you can spell it using the
on-screen keyboard. You can also enter
letters contained in the name to narrow
the search.

1. From the Menu page, touch

Where to > Food, Hotels.

2. Touch Spell Name.

3. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter
letters in the name. Touch Done.

4. Touch the place you are looking for,
and touch Go.

Using the On-Screen
Keyboard

When an on-screen keyboard appears,
touch a character to enter it. Touch and

slide the yellow box to scroll through the
characters.

Touch to enter numbers.

Touch to delete the last character
entered; touch and hold to delete the
entire entry.

Touch
mode to use diacritical characters or
special characters.

to change the keyboard

Finding Recently Found Places

Your zūmo stores the last 50 of your
recent finds in the Recently Found list.
The most recently viewed places appear
at the top of the list. From the Menu
page, touch Where to >

Recently Found to view your

recently found items.

Deleting Recently Found
Places

To remove all places from the Recently
Found list, touch Clear. Then touch Yes.

NOTE: When you delete recently
found places, all items from the list
are removed. It does not delete the
actual place from your unit.

Favorites

You can save places in your Favorites,
so you can quickly find them and create
routes to them. Your home location is
also stored in Favorites.

Saving Places You Find

1. After you have found a place you

2. Touch OK. The place is saved in

Finding Saved Places

1. From the Menu page, touch

2. Touch Favorites. Your saved

Saving Your Current Location

From the Map page, touch the vehicle
icon. Touch
location.

want to save, touch Save.

Favorites.

Where to.

locations are listed.

Yes to save your current

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Editing Saved Places

1. From the Menu page, touch

Where to > Favorites.

2. Touch the location you want to edit.

3. Touch Edit.

4. Touch a button to edit the location:
Touch Change Name. Enter a new

name, and touch Done.
Touch Change Map Symbol. Touch

a new symbol.
Touch Change Phone Number.

Enter a phone number, and touch

Done.

Touch Delete to remove this item
from the Favorites list. Touch Yes.

Finding a Place Using the Map

Use the Browse Map page to view
different parts of the map. Touch

Where to > >

Browse Map.

Tips for Browsing the Map

• Touch the map and drag to view
different parts of the map.

• Touch

• Touch any object on the map. An
arrow appears pointing at the object
you selected.

• Touch Back to return to the previous
screen.

• Touch Save to save this location to
your Favorites.

• Touch Go to navigate to the selected
location.

• If the GPS is off, touch Set Loc.
to set your location to the selected
location.

and to zoom in and out.

Expanding Your Search

1. From the Menu page, touch

Where to > Near….

2. Select an option:

Where I Am Now—searches for

places near your current location.

A Different City—searches for places

near the city you enter.

My Current Route—searches for

places along the route you are
currently navigating.

My Destination—searches for places

near your current route destination.

3. Touch OK.

NOTE: Your zūmo automatically
searches for places near your current
location.

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USING THE MAIN PAGES

Map Page

On the Menu page, touch View map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon
shows your current location.

To save your current location, touch

the vehicle icon, and touch Yes.

Touch to zoom out. Touch to zoom in.

Menu to return

Touch

to the Menu page.

Touch Arrival or

Speed to open the

Trip Information page.

Map Page while Navigating a Route

Turn List Page Next Turn PageTrip Information Page

Touch the text bar to open

the Turn List page.

Touch Turn In to open
the Next Turn page.

Trip Information Page

The Trip Information page shows your
current speed and provides helpful
statistics about your trip. To view the
Trip Information page, touch

Arrival on the Map page.

Resetting Trip Information

If you want accurate trip information,
reset the trip information before
beginning a trip. If you make frequent
stops, leave the zūmo turned on so it can
accurately measure elapsed time during
the trip.

Touch Reset Trip to reset the
information on the Trip Information
page. Touch
maximum speed.

Touch More to view total time, moving
time, and stopped time

Touch the fuel guage to set/reset
the fuel gauge. Warning:
Garmin is not to blame if you run out of
gas!!

Reset Max to reset the

Speed or

Turn List Page

When you are navigating a route, the
Turn List page shows
instructions for your entire route and the
distance between turns. Touch the green
text bar on the top of the Map page to
open the Turn List page. Touch a turn on
the list to view the Next Turn page for
that turn. Touch
entire route on the Browse Map.

Next Turn Page

When you are navigating a route, the
Next Turn page shows the turn on the
map and the distance and time left before
you reach the turn. To view an upcoming
turn on the map, touch Turn In on the
Map page, or touch any turn from the
Turn List page.

Touch
turns in the route. When you are finished
viewing the Next Turn page, touch

turn-by-turn

Show Map to view the

and to view other

Back.

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USING HANDS-FREE

FEATURES

Using Bluetooth® wireless technology,
your zūmo can connect to your mobile
phone and become a hands-free device.
To see if your device with Bluetooth
technology is compatible with the zūmo,
visit www.garmin.com/bluetooth/.

Understanding Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth® wireless technology
establishes a wireless link between
devices, such as a mobile phone,
wireless headset, or helmet, and the
zūmo. The first time you use two devices
together you must “pair” them by
establishing a relationship using a PIN/
passkey. After the initial pairing, the two
devices can connect automatically each
time you turn them on.

NOTE: You might have to set your

device to connect automatically
when the zūmo is turned on.

Pairing Your Device

To pair and connect, your device and the
zūmo must be turned on and be within
10 meters of each other.

Initiate pairing from your zūmo or
from your mobile phone. Refer to your
device’s instructions.

To

pair using the zūmo settings:

1. On the zūmo’s Menu page, touch

> Bluetooth.

2. Touch the Add button next to the
“Connections” heading.

3. Enable your device’s Bluetooth
component and enable Find Me/
Discoverable/Visible mode. These
settings might be in a Bluetooth,
Connections, or Hands-free menu.

4. Touch OK on the zūmo.

5. Select your device, and touch OK.

6. Enter the zūmo’s Bluetooth PIN
(1234) in your phone.

7. On the zūmo, touch and hold Back to
return to the Menu page.

To pair using the phone settings:

1. Enable the phone’s Bluetooth
component. This might be in a
menu called Settings, Bluetooth,
Connections, or Hands-free.

2. Initiate a search for Bluetooth
devices. This might be located in a
menu called Bluetooth, Connections,
or Hands-free.

3. Select the zūmo from the list of
devices.

4. Enter the zūmo’s Bluetooth PIN
(1234) into your phone.

5. On the zūmo, touch and hold Back to
return to the Menu page.

Paired and Ready

When your phone is connected to your
zūmo, you are ready to make phone
calls. Touch
menu.

When you turn on the zūmo, it tries to
connect to the last phone with which it
was connected.

to access the Phone

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Getting a Call

When you get a call, the Incoming Call
window opens.

Touch Answer to answer the call. Touch

Ignore to ignore the call and stop the

phone from ringing.

The internal microphone is in the front
of the zūmo; speak normally when on a
call. Adjust the volume using the volume
knob.

In a Call

After you have made or answered a call,
the In Call icon floats in the upper­right corner of the screen. Touch

Touch End Call to hang up.

Touch Call Options view the following
in call settings:

Mute Microphone to mute the

microphone.

Touch Tones displays the __ page so
you can use automated systems, such
as voice mail, touch . Enter the
required information. Touch

Back.

Using Call Waiting

NOTE: If your phone does not

.

support call waiting through
Bluetooth, this feature will not work.

If you get a call during a call, the
Incoming Call window appears. Touch

Answer to answer the call. The first call

is placed on hold.

To switch between calls:

1. Touch to open the In Call menu.

2. Touch Switch To.

3. Touch End Call to hang up; this does
not disconnect the call on hold.

Phone Menu

On the Menu page, touch to open
the Phone menu. Press Status to view
the connected phone’s signal strength,
battery level, and name.

NOTE: Not all phones support all

features of the zūmo Phone menu.
For example, your phone might not
support voice dialing or phone book
transfer.

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Using Your Phone Book

NOTE: The phone book feature is

only available if your phone supports
phone book transfer.

Each time your mobile phone connects
with the zūmo, the phone book is
automatically loaded into the zūmo. It
may take a few minutes for the phone
book to be available.

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Phone Book.

3. Touch the phone book entry you want
to call.

Dialing a Point of Interest

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Food, Hotels.

3. Search for the point of interest you

4. Touch Dial or .

Dialing a Number

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Dial.

3. Enter the number, and touch Dial.

want to call. Open the Go page.

Viewing Your Call History

NOTE: Call History is only

available if your phone supports call
history transfer.

Each time your phone connects to the
zūmo, your call history is automatically
transferred to the zūmo. It may take a
few minutes to transfer this data to the
zūmo.

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Call History.

3. Touch Missed, Dialed, or Received

to view those calls. The calls are
listed in chronological order; the most
recent calls are at the top of the list.

4. Touch an entry to place a call to it.

Calling Home

Enter a phone number for your home
location, so you can quickly call home.

Entering Your Home Location
and Phone Number

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Call Home.

3. If you have not set your home

4. Touch Yes to enter a phone number.

5. Enter the phone number, and then

Calling Your Home

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Call Home.

3. The zūmo dials your home phone

location (page 8), follow the prompts
to set your home location. Touch

Save.

touch Done. The zūmo dials your
home phone number.

number.

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Placing Calls Using Voice Dial

NOTE: Voice dial is only available

if your phone supports voice dialing.

You can place calls by speaking the
contact’s name.

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Voice Dial.

3. Speak the contact name.

NOTE: You may need to “train”
your mobile phone to recognize
your voice commands. Refer to your
phone’s instructions.

USING FM TRAFFIC

Your zūmo can receive and use traffic
information using an optional FM TMC
traffic receiver (such as the GTM 20
or an XM Smart Antenna (such as the
GXM 30™ XM Smart Antenna). When
a traffic message is received, your zūmo
displays the incident on the map and can
change your route to avoid the traffic
incident. [Add XM info]

To purchase an FM TMC traffic receiver,
go to www.garmin.com/products/

zumo500 or www.garmin.com/products/
zumo550, and then click Accessories.

For coverage areas, refer to at www.

garmin.com/fmtraffic.

NOTE: The FM traffic receiver and
zūmo must be in data range of an FM
station transmitting TMC (Traffic
Message Channel) data to receive
traffic information.

NOTE: Garmin is not responsible
for the accuracy of the traffic
information. The FM traffic receiver

™

)

Viewing Traffic Incidents

1. On the Menu page, touch to

2. Select an item to view details.

3. Select an option.

Traffic Symbols

American

simply receives signals from the
traffic service provider and shows
that information on your zūmo.

NOTE: You can only access the
traffic information if the zūmo is
connected to an FM traffic receiver.

show a list of traffic incidents.

North

Meaning International

Road condition

Road construction

Congestion

Accident

Incident

Information

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Severity Color Code

The bars to the left of the traffic symbols
indicate the traffic incident’s severity:

Green = Low severity; traffic is flowing

normally.

Yellow = Medium severity; traffic is a

bit congested.

Red = High severity; traffic is heavily

congested or stopped.

Avoiding Traffic

The Map page displays when there
is a traffic incident on your current
route or on the road on which you are
traveling.

1. From the Map page, touch .

2. Select an item to view details.

3. Touch Avoid.

Purchasing an Additional
Traffic Subscription

If your subscription expires, you can
renew it at Garmin’s FM Traffic Web
site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. You
can purchase additional subscriptions at

www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.

NOTE: You do not need to activate
the subscription included with your
FM traffic receiver (if it came with
one). The subscription activates
automatically after your zūmo
acquires satellite signals while
receiving traffic signals from the pay
service provider.

Adding a Subscription

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch

3. Touch Add.

4. Write down the FM traffic receiver’s
unit ID. Go to www.garmin.com/

fmtraffic to purchase a subscription

and get a code.

> Services.

5. After you receive the 25-character

code, touch Next on the zūmo, and
enter the code.

6. Touch Done.

The traffic subscription code cannot be
reused. You must obtain a new code each
time you renew your service. If you own
multiple FM traffic receivers, you must
obtain a new code for each receiver.

USING XM RADIO

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MANAGING FILES ON YOUR

ZŪMO

You can store files, such as MP3s and
JPEG image files, in the zūmo’s internal
memory or on an optional SD card.

NOTE: The zūmo is not compatible
with Windows® 95, Windows 98,
or Windows Me operating systems.
This is a common limitation of most
USB mass storage devices.

Supported File Types

• MP3 music files (see page 24)

• JPEG and JPG image files for splash
screen (see page 27)

• GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s
POI Loader (see page 35)

• Waypoint files and Maps from
MapSource®

NOTE: The zūmo does not support

M4A/M4P files.

Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional)

To insert or remove the card, press it in
until it clicks.

Step 2: Connect the USB Cable

1. Plug the small end of the USB cable
into the mini-USB connector.

mini-USB
connector

2. Connect the larger end of the USB
cable to an available USB port on
your computer.

SD card

Two additional drives appear in your
computer’s list of drives. “Garmin”
is the available storage in the zūmo’s
internal memory. The other
disk drive is the SD card.

NOTE: On some operating systems,
the zūmo drives may not be named
automatically. See your operating
system’s Help file or page 39 to learn
how to rename the drives.

removable

Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable

When you are finished transferring files,
double-click the Unplug or Eject
icon in your Windows system tray.
Select USB Mass Storage Device, and
click Stop. Select the zūmo drives, and
click OK. You can unplug the USB cable
from your zūmo now.

Deleting Files from Your

Step 3: Transfer Files to Your zūmo

1. Connect the zūmo to your computer.

2. Double-click My Computer.

3. Browse your computer for the file you
want to copy.

4. Highlight the file, and select Edit >

Copy.

5. Open the “Garmin” drive or the SD
card drive.

6. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears
in the list of files on the zūmo memory
or SD card.

zūmo

With the zūmo connected to your
computer, open
Open the “Garmin” or SD card drive.
Highlight the file that you want to
delete, and press the Delete key on your
computer’s keyboard.

My Computer.

CAUTION: If you are not sure
about a file’s purpose, do NOT
delete it. Your zūmo memory
contains important system files
that should NOT be deleted. Be
especially cautious of files located in
folders entitled “Garmin.”

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LISTENING TO MP3 FILES

Load MP3 files to the internal memory
or SD card using USB Mass Storage.
See pages 22–23 for more information.

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Browse.

3. Touch a category.

4. To play the entire category from the

beginning of the list, touch Play All.
To play starting with a specific song,
touch the title.

5. Touch Back to exit the music page to

view other pages, such as the map.

Tap to go to the beginning of the
song; touch and hold to skip back.

Tap to skip to the next song; touch
and hold to skip ahead.

Touch to stop the song.

Touch to pause the song.

Touch to repeat. Touch to
shuffle.

Touch the album art to view details
about the MP3 file.

NOTE: The zūmo plays MP3 files

only; it does not support M4A/M4P
files.

Tip about volume.

CUSTOMIZING THE ZŪMO

1. From the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch the setting you want to change.

3. Touch the button next to the setting
name to change it.

Changing the Map Settings

From the Menu page, touch >

Map.

Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail
shown on the map. Showing more detail
may cause the map to redraw slower.

Map View

the map.

• Track Up—display the map in 2

• North Up—display the map in 2D

• 3D—display the map in 3 dimensions

Vehicle

the icon used to show your position
on the map. Touch the icon you want
to use, and then touch OK. Download
additional vehicle icons at www.garmin

.com/vehicles.

Map Info—view the maps loaded on
your zūmo and their version. Touch a
map to enable (check mark) or disable
(no check mark) that map.

Restore—restore the original map
settings.

—change the perspective of

dimensions (2D) with your direction
of travel at the top.

with North at the top.

(3D) in Track Up.

—touch Change to change

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Changing the System Settings

From the Menu page, touch >

System.

GPS Mode—enable and disable GPS
and WAAS/

.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html for

information about WAAS/EGNOS.

Safe Mode—turn on or off Safe Mode.
When your vehicle is moving, Safe
Mode disables all functions that require
significant operator attention and could
become a distraction while driving.

Garmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock™
to lock your zūmo. Enter a 4-digit PIN,
and set a security location. For more
information, see page 6.

Proximity Alarms—turn on or off the

EGNOS. See www

alerts when you approach Custom POIs.
This option is only visible if you have
loaded Custom POIs. See page 35 for
more information about Custom POIs.

About—display your zūmo’s software
version number, unit ID number, and
audio version number. You need this
information when you update the system
software (see page 33) or purchase
additional map data (see page 33).

Restore—restore the system settings.

Localizing Your zūmo

From the Menu page, touch >

Locale.

To change a setting, touch the button
next to the icon.

To change all settings, touch Change

All. In each screen, touch the button next

to the setting you want, and then touch

Next.

Locale—select your location.

Text Language—change all

on-screen text to the selected language.
Changing the text language does not
change the language of user-entered data
or map data, such as street names.

Voice Language—change the
language for voice prompts. Languages
noted with a person’s name are text­to-speech (TTS) voices, which have an
extensive vocabulary and pronounce
the street names as you approach
turns. The pre-recorded voices (those
without a person’s name) have a limited
vocabulary and do not speak names of
locations or streets.

Time Format—choose a 12-hour,
24-hour, or UTC time format.

Time Zone

nearby city from the list.

Daylight Saving—set to On, Off , or

Auto, if it is available.

Kilometers or Miles.

Customizing the Display

From the Menu page, touch >

Color Mode—select Daytime for a
light background, Nighttime for a dark
background, or Auto to automatically
switch between the two.

Splash Screen—select an image to be
shown when you turn on the zūmo. First,
load JPEG images. See pages 22–23.

—select a time zone or

Units—change units of measure to

Display.

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Screen Shot—enable Screen Shot mode.
Touch the
picture of the screen. The picture bitmap
file is saved in the
on the “Garmin” drive.

camera icon to take a

Garmin\scrn folder

Changing the Navigation Settings

From the Menu page, touch >

Navigation.

Vehicle Type—specify your vehicle type
to optimize routes.

Avoidances—select the road types you
want to avoid on your routes. The zūmo
uses these road types only if alternative
routes take you too far out of your way
or if no other roads are available. If you
have an FM traffic receiver, you can also
avoid traffic incidents.

Attention Tone—turn on or off the
attention tone.

Restore—restore the original navigation
settings.

Bluetooth Technology

Route Preference—select a preference
for calculating your route. Select Faster

Time

to calculate routes that are faster
to drive but can be longer in distance.
Select Shorter Distance to calculate
routes that are shorter in distance but can
take more time to drive.

Settings

From the Menu page, touch >

Connections—select a device to connect
to. Select Add Device to pair with
a mobile phone that has Bluetooth®
wireless technology. See

Bluetooth.

pages 14–17.

Touch Change if you want to connect to
a different phone in the list. Select your
phone, and touch OK.

NOTE: The zūmo’s PIN code (or
passkey) is 1234.

Drop—select the phone you want to
disconnect, and touch Yes.

Remove—select the phone you want
to delete from the zūmo’s memory,
and touch Yes.

Bluetooth—enable and disable the
Bluetooth component. The
icon appears on the Menu page if the
Bluetooth compnent is enabled. To
prevent a phone from automatically
connecting, select Disabled.

Bluetooth

Friendly Name—touch Edit to enter
a friendly name that identifies your
zūmo on mobile phones with Bluetooth
technology. Touch

Restore—restore the original Bluetooth
settings. Restoring the Bluetooth settings
does not clear the pairing information.

Done.

Restoring All Settings

1. From the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Restore.

Clearing User Data

CAUTION: This deletes all user­entered information.

1. Hold your finger on the lower-right
corner of the zūmo’s screen while
turning on the zūmo.

2. Keep your finger pressed until the
pop-up window appears.

3. Touch Yes to clear all user data.

All original settings are restored. Any
items that you have saved are erased.

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APPENDIX

Installing the zūmo in
your automobile

Your zūmo 550 includes an additional
cradle mount for your automobile so
you can easily transfer the unit. Select a
suitable location in your vehicle for safe
power cord routing and safe operation.

To install the zūmo into the auto
mount:

1. Place the suction cup on the
windshield. Flip the lever back,
toward the windshield.

2. Place zūmo into the cradle mount

3. Plug the power cable into the side of
the zūmo cradle mount.

4. Snap the socket on the back of the

5. Plug the power cable into a power

To remove the zūmo from the mount,
turn the zūmo as far as you can to the
right or left. Apply pressure in that
direction until the zūmo snaps off the
mount.

To remove the suction cup from the
windshield, flip the lever toward you.
Pull the tab on the suction cup toward
you.

➋

➊

zūmo onto the ball on the end of the
suction cup arm.

receptacle in your vehicle. Your
unit should turn on automatically if
it is plugged in and your vehicle is
running.

➌

Mounting on Your Dashboard

Use the enclosed mounting disk to
mount your unit to the dashboard and to
comply with certain state regulations.

Important: The permanent mounting
adhesive is extremely difficult to remove
after it is installed.

To install the

1. Clean and dry the dashboard where
you are placing the disk.

2. Remove the backing from the
permanent mounting adhesive on the
bottom of the disk.

3. Place the disk on the dashboard.

4. Place the suction cup mount on top of
the disk. Flip the lever down (toward
the disk).

mounting disk:

Suction

cup

Lever

Resetting Your zūmo

If your unit locks up (freezes up), press
and hold the Power button and tap
the Page key.

NOTE: If you need to reset your unit
often, update the system software.
See page 33 for information about
updating the software.

Windshield

Disk

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Caring for Your zūmo

Your zūmo contains sensitive electronic
components that can be permanently
damaged if exposed to excessive shock
or vibration. To minimize the risk of
damage to your zūmo, avoid dropping
your unit and operating it in high-shock
and high-vibration environments.

Cleaning the Unit

The zūmo is constructed of high­quality materials and does not require
user maintenance other than cleaning.
Clean the unit’s outer casing (not the
touch screen) using a cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution, and
then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners
and solvents that can damage plastic
components.

Cleaning the Touch Screen

Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean,
lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl
alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed.
Apply the liquid to the cloth, and then
gently wipe the touch screen.

Protecting Your zūmo

• Carry and store your zūmo in the

• Do not store the zūmo where

• Do not expose the zūmo to water.

• Though a PDA stylus can also be

included carrying case.

prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur (such as in
the trunk of a car), because it can
cause permanent damage.

Contact with water can cause this unit
to malfunction.

used to operate the touch screen,
never attempt this while operating
a vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp
object to operate the touch screen or
damage may result.

Avoiding Theft

• To avoid theft, remove the zūmo and
mount from sight when not in use.
Remove the mark on the windshield
left by the suction cup.

• Do not keep your unit in the glove
compartment; thieves know where to
look.

• Register your product at www

.garmin.com/registration. This may

help if your unit is stolen.

• Use the Garmin Lock

page 6.

™

feature. See

Changing the Fuse

An AGC/3AG 2-Amp, high-breaking
capacity, 1500 A-rated fuse is located
at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
Periodically, you may need to change
the fuse. Unscrew the black, round end
piece, and replace the fuse.

Unscrew

Charging the zūmo

To charge the zūmo, connect the power
cable to the zūmo and a power source.

Calibrating the Screen

If the touch screen is not responding
properly, calibrate the touch screen.
Turn the unit off. Press and hold the

Power button for about one minute until

the Calibration screen appears. Follow
the on-screen instructions.

Using a Remote Antenna

You can use an optional external remote
antenna (Garmin GA 25MCX). To
purchase, go to the Garmin Web site at

www.garmin.com/products/sp550, and

click the Accessories link.

Remove the weather cap from the
antenna connector located on the left
side of the zūmo, and connect the
antenna.

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Updating the zūmo
Software

Use WebUpdater to update your zūmo
software. Go to www.garmin.com/

products/webupdater/ to download the

WebUpdater program.

After downloading WebUpdater to your
computer, connect your zūmo to your
computer, run WebUpdater, and follow
the screen prompts. After confirming
that you want to perform an update,
WebUpdater automatically downloads
the update and installs it on your zūmo.

If you register your zūmo, you will
receive notification of software and map
updates. To

www.garmin.com/registration/.

You can also download software
updates from www.garmin.com/

products/zumo550. Click Software

Updates. Click Download next to the

unit software. Read and agree to the
terms. Click Download. Select Run (or

Open). Your software is updated.

register your zūmo, go to

Purchasing and Loading
Additional MapSource
Maps

To find out the version of the maps that
are loaded on your zūmo, open the Menu
page. Touch

Info. To enable additional maps, you

need your unit ID (see page 26) and
serial number (see page vi).

Check www.garmin.com/unlock/update.

jsp to see if an update for your map

software is available.

You can also purchase additional
MapSource map data from Garmin and
load the maps on your zūmo’s internal
memory or on an optional SD card.

To load maps to your zūmo memory
or SD card, select the name for your
“Garmin” drive or SD card drive. Refer
to the MapSource Help file for more
information about using MapSource and
loading maps on your zūmo.

> Map > Map

Using the Garmin Travel Guide™

Much like a paper travel guide, the
Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed
information about places, such as
restaurants and hotels. To purchase
the Travel Guide accessory, go to the
Garmin Web site at

extras. You can also contact your Garmin

dealer to purchase accessories.

To use the Travel Guide:

1. Insert the SD card into your zūmo.

2. Touch Where to > Extras.

3. Touch the Travel Guide.

4. Touch a category. Touch a sub­category, if necessary.

5. Touch a location in the list.

6. Do one of the following:
Touch Go to go to the location.
Touch Map to show this item on a

map.
Touch Save to save this location in

your Favorites.

www.garmin.com/

Custom POIs (Points of Interest)

Load custom points of interest (POIs)
onto your zūmo. POI databases are
available from various companies on
the Internet. Some custom databases
contain alert information for points, such
as safety cameras and school zones.
You will receive a warning if you are
traveling too fast near these custom
POIs.

Use the Garmin POI Loader to load POIs
into your unit. Download the POI Loader
from www.garmin.com/extras.

Touch

More to view more information

about the location.

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Using the POI Loader program, you
can store the Custom POIs on your
“Garmin” drive or your SD card. You
can also customize the proximity alert
settings for each POI using the POI
Loader. Refer to the POI Loader Help
file for more information; press F1 to
open the Help file.

To view your Custom POIs, touch

Where to > Extras >

Custom POIs.

To delete the Custom POIs from your
zūmo, connect your zūmo to your
computer. Open the
in the “Garmin” drive or the SD card
drive. Delete the file entitled

CAUTION: Garmin is not

responsible for the consequences
of using a custom POI database or
the accuracy of the safety camera or
other custom POI database.

Garmin\poi folder

poi.gpi.

Battery Information

Your unit contains an internal lithium­ion battery. The battery should last up to
3 hours, depending on usage.

The battery icon in the corner of
the Menu page indicates the status of the
internal battery. If the icon is not present,
the zūmo is connected to external power.

Contact your local waste disposal
department for information on properly
disposing of the unit.

Replacing the Battery

Insert diagram?

You can purchase a replacement battery
pack

Maximizing the Battery Life

• Turn off GPS ( > System
> GPS Mode > GPS Off) when you
do not need to receive GPS signals,
or use Normal mode when you do
not need to use WAAS or EGNOS.

• Turn the backlight brightness down
(on the Menu page, touch ).

Technical Specifications

Physical size: 4.8” W x 3.9” H x1.6” D
(11.2 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm)

Weight

: 10.6 ounces (269 g)

Display: 2.8” W x 2.1” H (7.2 x 5.4 cm);
320 x 240 pixels; bright, 16-bit LCD,
with white backlight and touch screen

Case: IPX7 waterproof

Temperature range: 32°F to 140°F

(0°C to 60°C)

Data storage: Internal memory and
optional removable SD card. Data stored
indefinitely.

Computer interface

plug-and-play

Charge time: Approximately 4 hours

Power input: 12/24 VDC

Usage: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC

Battery life: up to 3 hours depending on

usage

CAUTION: The zūmo

: USB mass storage,

GPS Performance
Specifications

Receiver: WAAS enabled

Acquisition times*:

Warm: <1 sec
Cold: <38 sec
Factory Reset: <45 sec

*On average for a stationary receiver
with a clear view of the sky

Update rate: 1/sec, continuous

GPS accuracy:

Position: <10 meters, typical
Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS

GPS (WAAS) accuracy

Position: <5 meters, typical
Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS

For a complete list of specifications, see

www.garmin.com/products/zumo550/
spec.html.

:

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Troubleshooting

Problem/Question Solution/Answer

My zūmo never gets
satellite signals.

My phone will not
connect to the zūmo.

How do I know my
zūmo is in USB Mass
Storage Mode?

My computer never
senses that the zūmo
is connected.

I cannot find any
drives named
“Garmin” in my list of
drives.

Take your zūmo outside, away from tall buildings and
trees.

Verify that the Bluetooth field is set to Enabled.
Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10

meters (about 33 feet) away from your zūmo.
See www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.

When your zūmo is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a
picture of a zūmo connected to a computer is shown.
Also, you should see two new removable disk drives
listed in My Computer.

1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer.

2. Turn the zūmo off.

3. Plug the USB cable into your computer and your
zūmo. The zūmo automatically turns on and goes into
USB Mass Storage Mode.

If you have several network drives mapped on your
computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive
letters to your zūmo drives. Follow the steps on the next
page to assign (map) your drive letters.

Problem/Question Solution/Answer

I get a message
saying “Unsafe
Removal of Device”
when I unplug the
USB cable.

How can I rename my
zūmo drives?

How do I assign
(map) my zūmo
drives in Windows?

When you are ready to disconnect your zūmo from your
computer, double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in
your system tray. Select USB Mass Storage Device,
and click Stop. Select the zūmo drives, and click OK.
You can disconnect your zūmo from your computer now.

1. Open My Computer.

2. Select the drive you want to rename.

3. Right-click your mouse, and select Rename.

4. Type the new name, and press the Enter key on your

computer’s keyboard.

1. Turn off your zūmo.

2. Plug in the USB cable to the zūmo and your
computer. Your zūmo automatically turns on.

3. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel >

Administrative Tools > Computer Management >
Storage > Disk Management.

4. Click a zūmo removable disk drive (either the internal
memory or your SD card drive). Right-click your
mouse, and select Change Drive Letter and Path….

5. Select Edit…, select a drive letter from the drop-down
list, and click OK.

APPENDIX

FCC Compliance

The unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC
interference limits for Class B digital devices
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are
designed to provide more reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor”
requirements.

Operation of this device is subject to the
following conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

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• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

NOTE: The Garmin zūmo has no user­serviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorized Garmin service
center.

NOTE: Unauthorized repairs or
modifications could result in permanent
damage to the equipment, and void your
warranty and your authority to operated
this device under Part 15 regulations.

NOTE: The zūmo is fastened shut with
screws. Any attempt to open the case to
change or modify the unit in any way
voids your warranty and may result in
permanent damage to the equipment.

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/zumo550/. Click

Manuals, and then select the Declaration of
Conformity.

INDEX

INDEX

Symbols

2-D, 3-D map view 25

A

About button 26
acquiring satellites 3
adding a Bluetooth

device 28

aligning the touch

screen 32
answering a call 15
antenna, external 32
anti-theft feature 6, 26
audio version 26
automated systems 16
avoiding road types 28
avoiding traffic 20, 28

B

battery 36
better route 6
Bluetooth

technology 14–19

settings 28–29
brightness 6
browsing the map 11,

34, 35

C

calibrating the touch

screen 32
calling home 19
call history 18
call waiting 16

zūmo Owner’s Manual 47

caring for your zūmo 31
changing the paired

device 29
charging the zūmo 32
clearing user data 29
computer connection 22
configuring the zūmo 3
contact Garmin vi
current location,

saving 10
customizing your

zūmo 25–29
Custom POIs 35

D

daylight saving 27
Declaration of

Conformity 40
deleting

all user data 29

character 9

custom POIs 35

Favorites 10

files 23

recent finds list 9
detail maps 25
diacritical characters 9
disconnecting USB

D R A F T

cable 39
driving directions 13

E

editing saved places 10
EGNOS 26
ejecting the USB 23

enabling detailed

maps 25
ending a call 16
expanding your

search 11
Extras 34, 35

F

Favorites 10

editing 10

finding 10

saving 10
FCC compliance 40
files

deleting 23

managing 22

supported types 23

transferring 22–23
finding places

by name 8

by postal code 7

intersection 7

item on the map 11

near another

location 11
recent selections 9
saved places

(Favorites) 10

FM traffic receiver 20–

21

fuse, changing 32

G

Garmin Lock™ 6,

26, 32

Garmin Travel

Guide™ 34
getting a phone call 15
Go page options 7
going home 8–11
GPS 36

H

hands-free features 14–

19

hang up 16
home location 8

I

in a call 16

K

keyboard 9
kilometers 27

L

license agreement vi
loading additional

maps 33
locked up, zūmo is 30
locking your zūmo 6

M

managing files 22–23
map

browse 11

customize 25

Map Info button 25

moving 11

update maps 33

version 25

view 25

zoom 11

INDEX

MapSource 33

waypoints 34
menu page 3
miles 27
mounting the zūmo 2, 30
MP3 music files

loading 22

playing 24
mute a call 16

N

navigation settings 28
Next Turn page 13

O

on-screen keyboard 9

P

pairing a mobile

phone 15
phone book 17
PIN

Bluetooth 29

Garmin Lock 6
playing music 24
POIs, custom 35
position icon 12–13, 25
postal code 7
proximity alarms 26

R

recently found

locations 9

deleting 9

finding 9
registering your

zūmo 32, 33

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remote antenna 32
removable disk drive 23
removing/deleting a

phone 29
removing the mount 2
resetting

the max speed 13

the trip data 13

your zūmo 30
restoring settings 29
routing preferences 28

S

safety camera

database 35
Safe Mode 26
satellite signals 36
saving

places you find

your current

location 10, 11
school zone database 35
SD card 22, 37
security location 6
serial number vi
settings, adjusting 25–29
setting your location 7,

D R A F T

11

show map 7
software license

agreement vi
software version 26
special characters 9
specifications 37
spelling the name of a

7, 10

place 8
stopping the USB 23
storing your zūmo 31
supported file types 22
switch to call waiting 16
system settings 26

T

technical

specifications
text language 27
time zone 27
tones 28
touch screen

aligning 32

calibrating 32

cleaning 31
Track Up 25
traffic 20

avoid 21, 28

incidents 20

subscription 21
transferring files 22–23
Trip Information

page 13
troubleshooting 38
turn-by-turn

directions 13

37

U

unit ID 26
unit locked up 30
updating the zūmo

software 33
USB 1, 23

mass storage

mode 22–23

troubleshooting 38

using automated

systems 16

V

vehicle icon 12–13, 25
vehicle type 28
voice dial 19
voice language 27
volume 6

W

WAAS 26
warranty 43
WebUpdater 33

Z

zoom 11

Limited Warranty

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from
defects in materials or workmanship for one year from
the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will
at its sole option repair or replace any components that
fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be
made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor,
provided that the customer shall be responsible for
any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover
failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized
alteration or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY
LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM
DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to
you.

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace
the unit or software or offer a full refund of the
purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY

SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin
authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for
shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number.
The unit should be securely packed with the tracking
number clearly written on the outside of the package.
The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid,
to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of
the original sales receipt is required as the proof of
purchase for warranty repairs.

Garmin International, Inc.
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]

Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through
online auctions are not eligible for rebates or
other special offers from Garmin. Online auction
confirmations are not accepted for warranty
verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or
copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is
required. Garmin will not replace missing components
from any package purchased through an online auction.

International Purchases: A separate warranty
is provided by international distributors for units
purchased outside the United States. This warranty
is provided by the local in-country distributor and
this distributor provides local service for your unit.
Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of
intended distribution. Units purchased in the United
States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin
service center in the United Kingdom, the United
States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.

For the latest free software updates (excluding map data)

throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin

Web site at www.garmin.com.

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