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Preface
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Garmin
StreetPilot® c510™.
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “touch”
something, use your nger 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.
c510 Tips and Shortcuts
To quickly return to the Menu page,
•
touch and hold Back.
Touch and to see more
•
choices.
Use the Volume knob on the right
•
side of the c510 to adjust the volume.
®
myGarmin™
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the
latest services for your Garmin products.
From the myGarmin Web site, you can:
•
•
•
Return to myGarmin often for new
Garmin product services.
Quick Links
Finding an address: page 7
•
Viewing the Map page: page 12
•
Using the Garmin Lock™ anti-
•
theft feature: page 6
Transferring les to your c510:
•
pages 16–17
Adjusting the volume: page 6
•
Register your Garmin unit.
Subscribe to online services for safety
camera information (see page 26).
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Preface
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Preface
Warnings
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 it does not obstruct
the driver’s view of the road or interfere
with vehicle operating controls, such as the
steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission
levers. Do not place in front of or above any
airbag. (See diagram.)
Do not mount
where driver’s
eld of vision
is blocked.
When navigating, carefully compare
•
Do not mount in front of an
airbag eld of deployment.
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 and defer to posted
road signs.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
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. Minimise the amount of
time spent viewing the unit’s screen 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 is designed to provide route
•
suggestions. It is not designed to replace
the need for driver attentiveness regarding
road closures or road conditions, trafc
congestion, weather conditions, or other
factors that may affect safety while driving.
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Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal
lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened
life span or may present a risk of damage to the
GPS unit, re, chemical burn, electrolyte leak,
and/or injury.
Contact your local waste disposal department
•
to properly dispose of the unit/battery.
Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat
•
source or in a high temperature location,
such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle
on a hot day. To prevent damage, remove the
unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct
sunlight, such as in the glove box.
Do not incinerate.
•
When storing the unit for a limited length of
•
time, store within the following temperature
range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). When
storing the unit for an extended time, store
within the following temperature range: 32°
to 77°F (0° to 25°C).
Do not operate the unit outside of the
•
following temperature range: -4° to 131°F
(-20° to 55°C).
Do not remove or attempt to remove the
•
battery.
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 provided in
accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See
www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
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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 some
inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries,
complete and accurate map information is either
not available or is prohibitively expensive.
NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD
MOUNTING; SPECIAL NOTICE TO
DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND
MINNESOTA:
California and Minnesota from using suction
mounts on their windshields while operating
motor vehicles. Check your state and local laws
and ordinances for similar restrictions. Other
Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options
should be used. Garmin does not take any
responsibility for any nes, penalties, or damages
that may be incurred as a result of disregarding
this notice or as a result of any other state or
local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit.
(See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a);
Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.)
The California Electronic Waste Recycling
Act of 2003
electronics. For more information on the
applicability to this product, see www.erecycle.
org.
State law prohibits drivers in
requires the recycling of certain
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Caring for Your c510
Your c510 contains sensitive electronic
components that can be permanently
damaged if exposed to excessive shock
or vibration. To minimise the risk of
damage to your c510, avoid dropping
your unit and operating it in high-shock
and high-vibration environments.
Protecting Your c510
•
•
Cleaning the Unit
The c510 is constructed of high-quality
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.
Do not store the c510 where
prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur (such as in
the boot of a car), because it can
cause permanent damage.
Do not expose the c510 to water.
Contact with water can cause this unit
to malfunction.
Though a PDA stylus can also be
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.
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GettinG Started
GettinG Started
What’s in the Box?
c510 unit and vehicle suction cup mount.
12-Volt adapter
versions only) to provide external power and trafc information.
USB cable
computer as a Mass Storage Device (see pages 16–17).
Dashboard Disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard (see page 23).
DVD-ROM
Yellow Sheet
registering on Garmin’s Web site, and unlock code for the DVD-ROM (if included)
or for future reference.
to provide external power or FM TMC Trafc receiver (Deluxe
to connect the c510 to your computer. Your c510 connects to your
(Deluxe versions only) to use the mapping software on a computer.
that contains your unit’s serial number, registration number for
Looking at Your c510
Ball socket (for attaching
the suction mount)
SD card slot
MCX connector under rubber cap
(for an optional external antenna)
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Power
connector
Volume knob
Mini-USB
connector
Speaker
Power
button
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Step 1: Mounting the c510
Select a suitable location to mount the c510 on your windshield. Clean and dry the
selected area of your windshield.
➋
➊
➌
Windshield
1. Plug the power cable into the power connector on the back of the c510.
2. Place the suction cup on the windshield. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield.
3. Snap the socket on the back of the c510 onto the ball on the end of the suction cup
mount.
4. Plug the power cable into a power receptacle in your vehicle. Your unit should turn
on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle is running.
5. If your power cable has an antenna with suction cups attached, use the suction
cups to route the antenna vertically on the windshield.
To remove the c510 from the mount, turn the c510 as far as you can to the right or left.
Apply pressure in that direction until the c510 snaps off the mount.
To remove the suction cup mount from the windshield, ip the lever toward you. Pull
the tab on the suction cup toward you.
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Step 2: Conguring the c510
To turn on your c510, press and hold the Power button on the side of the unit.
Follow the on-screen instructions to congure your c510.
Step 3: Acquiring Satellites
Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Turn on the c510.
Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes.
The bars in the upper-left corner indicate satellite strength. When the bars are
green, your c510 has acquired satellite signals; you can nd a destination and go to it.
Step 4: Using the c510
A
Touch to nd a destination.
B
Touch to view the map.
C
Touch to view trafc incidents, when an
FM trafc receiver is connected.
D
Touch to adjust the c510’s settings.
E
Touch to adjust the brightness of the
screen.
A
B
CDE
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GettinG Started
Finding Your Destination
The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you
search for locations.
Touch Where to.
➊
Select a destination.
➍
TIP: Touch and to see more choices.
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Select a category.
➋
Touch Go.
➎
Select a sub-
➌
category.
Enjoy the route!
➏
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Following Your Route
After you touch Go, the Map page opens
with your route marked with a magenta
line. As you travel, your c510 guides you
to your destination with voice prompts,
arrows on the map, and directions at the
top of the Map page. A checkered ag
marks your destination. If you depart
from the original route, your c510
recalculates the route and provides new
directions.
Adding a Stop to Your
Route
You can add one stop to your route. The
c510 gives you directions to the stop and
then to your nal destination.
1. With a route active, touch Menu on
the Map page.
2. Touch Where to, and then search
for the extra stop.
3. Touch Go.
4. Touch Yes to add this stop before
your destination. Or, touch No to
make this your new nal destination.
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Taking 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.
The c510 attempts to get you back on
your original route, as soon as possible.
If the route you are currently taking is
the only reasonable option, the c510
might not calculate a detour.
Stopping the Route
1. With a route active, touch Menu.
2. Touch Stop.
Taking a Better Route
As you approach your destination, the
c510 evaluates road options, which may
result in a better route. When the c510
nds a better route, appears in the
right corner of the map. Touch to
take the better route.
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Adjusting the Brightness
On the Menu page, touch . Touch
to lower the brightness and to raise it.
Touch OK when you are done.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the volume knob on the right side
of the unit to adjust the volume.
Charging Your c510
Connect the power cable to the c510
•
and a power outlet in your vehicle.
You may need to start your vehicle.
Connect the USB cable to the c510
•
and your computer.
Connect an optional AC adapter to a
•
wall outlet and the power connector
on the back of the c510. Purchase
accessories at http://shop.garmin.com
or contact your Garmin Dealer.
Locking Your c510ocking Your c510
1. On the Menu page, touch >
System.
2. Touch the button next to Garmin
Lock. Touch OK.
3. Enter a 4-digit PIN. Touch Yes to
accept the PIN.
4. Touch OK. Drive to a security
location, and touch Set.
Each time you turn on the c510, enter the
PIN or drive to the security location.
What is a Security Location?
You can select any location, such as
your home or ofce, for your security
location. If you are at your security
location, you do not need to enter a PIN.
NOTE: To unlock your c510 at your
security location, the c510 must have
acquired satellite signals.
NOTE: If you forget your PIN and
your security location, you must
send your c510 to Garmin to get it
unlocked.
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Whereto
Whereto
The Where to menu provides several
different categories you can use to search
Go Page Options
Touch an item in the search results list to
view the Go page.
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 country and state/province, if
necessary.
3. Touch Spell City/Postal Code. Enter
the city/postal code, and touch Done.
4. Select the city/postal code in the list.
5. Enter the number of the address, and
touch Done.
6. If necessary, enter the street name,
and touch Done.
7. Select the correct street in the list.
8. Touch the address, if necessary.
Touch Go! to create a route to this
address.
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 Set
Loc
location.
Touch Save to save this location as one
of your Favorites. See page 10.
to select this place as your current
TIP: Touch Near to change the
search area; see page 11.
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Whereto
Go Home
You can set a home location for the place
Finding Points of Interest
1. From the Menu page, touch
you return to most often.
1. From the Menu page, touch
Where to > Go Home.
2. Select an option.
Going Home
After you set your home location, you
can route to it at any time by touching
Where to > Go Home.
Changing Your Home
Location
To change your home location, you must
rst delete it from Favorites:
1. From the Menu page, touch
Where to > Favorites.
2. Touch HOME > Edit > Delete > Yes.
After you delete your home location,
reset it by following the steps in the “Go
2. Select a category and a sub-category,
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
2. Touch Spell Name.
3. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter
Home” section above.
4. Touch the place you are looking for,
Where to > Food, Hotels.
if necessary. (Touch the arrows to see
more categories.)
Where to > Food, Hotels.
letters in the name. Touch Done.
and touch Go.
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Whereto
Using the On-Screen
Keyboard
When an on-screen keyboard appears,
touch a letter or number to enter it. Use
the keyboard to spell words just like
computer keyboard.
Touch to enter numbers.
Touch to delete the last character
entered; touch and hold to delete the
entire entry.
Touch to change the keyboard
mode to use diacritical characters or
special characters.
Finding Recently Found
Places
Your c510 stores the last 50 of your
recent nds 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 touch Clear, all
items from the list are removed. It
does not delete the actual place from
your unit.
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Whereto
Favorites
You can save places in your Favorites,
Editing Saved Places
1. From the Menu page, touch
so you can quickly nd them and create
routes to them. Your home location is
also stored in Favorites.
2. Touch the location you want to edit.
3. Touch Edit.
Saving Places You Find
1. After you have found a place you
want to save, touch Save.
2. Touch OK. The place is saved in
Favorites.
Finding Saved Places
1. From the Menu page, touch
Where to.
2. Touch Favorites. Your saved
locations are listed.
4. Touch a button to edit the location:
Saving Your Current Location
From the Map page, touch the
vehicle icon. Touch Yes to save your
current location.
Where to > Favorites.
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.
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Whereto
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 and to zoom in and out.
•
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 Mode is off (touch
•
> System > GPS Mode > GPS
Off
), touch Set Loc to set your
location to the selected location.
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 c510 automatically
searches for places near your current
location.
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USinGthe Main PaGeS
USinGthe 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.
Touch Menu to return
to the Menu page.
Touch Arrival or
Speed to open the
Trip Information page.
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Map Page while Navigating a Route
Turn List PageNext Turn PageTrip Information Page
Touch the text bar to open
the Turn List page.
Touch Turn In to open
the Next Turn page.
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Trip Information Page
The Trip Information page displays
your current speed and provides helpful
statistics about your trip. To view the
Trip Information page, touch the Speed
or Arrival eld 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 c510 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 Reset Max to reset the
maximum speed.
Turn List Page
When you are navigating a route, the
Turn List page displays turn-by-turn
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 Show Map to view the
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 the Turn In eld
on the Map page, or touch any turn from
the Turn List page.
Touch and to view other
turns in the route. When you are nished
viewing the Next Turn page, touch Back.
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USinG fM traffic
USinG fM traffic
Use an FM TMC trafc receiver to
receive trafc information broadcast
over the FM Radio Data System. When
Avoiding Trafc
The Map page displays when there is
a trafc incident on your current route or
on the road on which you are traveling.
a trafc message is received, your c510
displays the incident on the map and can
change your route to avoid the trafc
incident. For coverage areas, refer to
the Garmin Web site at www.garmin
.com/fmtrafc.
NOTE: The FM trafc receiver and
c510 must be in data range of an FM
station transmitting TMC (Trafc
Message Channel) data to receive
trafc information.
NOTE: Garmin is not responsible
for the accuracy of the trafc
information. The FM trafc receiver
simply receives signals from the
trafc service provider and shows
that information on your c510.
NOTE: You can only access the
trafc information if the c510 is
connected to an FM trafc receiver.
1. From the Map page, touch .
2. Select an item to view details.
3. Touch Avoid.
Viewing Trafc Incidents
1. On the Menu page, touch to
2. Select an item to view details.
3. Select an option.
display trafc incidents in your area.
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USinG fM traffic
Trafc Symbols
North
American
MeaningInternational
Road Condition
Road
Construction
Congestion
Accident
Incident
Information
LED Blink Codes
The green Power LED lights when
connected to external power. The Status
LED
•
•
•
•
Severity Colour Code
The bars to the left of the trafc symbols
indicate the trafc incident’s severity:
Green = Low severity; trafc is owing
normally.
Yellow = Medium severity; trafc is a
bit congested.
Red = High severity; trafc is heavily
congested or stopped.
Yellow dot-dash ashes: determining
which country you are currently in.
Yellow solid: searching for signal.
Red solid: momentary sync loss.
Green solid: normal trafc data.
To 12-Volt receptacle
Power
LED
in vehicle
Status
LED
To power
connector on
c510
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ManaGinG fileSon YoUrc510
ManaGinG fileS
You can store les, such as JPEG image
les, in the c510’s internal memory or on
an optional SD card.
NOTE: The c510 is not compatible
with Windows® 95, Windows 98,
or Windows Me operating systems.
This is a common limitation of most
USB Mass Storage devices.
Loading Files
Step 1: Insert an SD Card
(Optional)
To insert or remove the card, press it in
until it clicks.
Supported File Types
JPEG and JPG image les for splash
•
screen (see page 21)
GPI custom POI les from Garmin’s
•
POI Loader (see page 26)
Maps and waypoints from
•
MapSource
®
Step 2: Connect the USB
Cable
Connect the mini-USB connector to the
side of the c510 Connect the larger end
of the cable to an available USB port on
your computer.
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ManaGinG fileSon YoUrc510
Your c510 and SD card appear as
removable drives in My Computer on
Windows® computers, and as mounted
volumes on Mac® computers.
NOTE: On some operating systems
or computers with multiple network
drives, the c510 drives may not
be displayed. See your operating
system’s Help le or page 30 to learn
how to map the drives.
Step 3: Transfer Files to Your
c510
Copy and paste les from your computer
into the c510 drives/volumes.
1. Browse your computer for the le you
want to copy.
2. Highlight the le, and select Edit >
Copy.
3. Open the “Garmin” drive or the SD
card drive.
4. Select Edit > Paste. The le appears
in the list of les on the c510 memory
or SD card.
Step 4: Eject and Unplug the
USB Cable
When you are nished transferring les,
click the Eject icon in your system
tray, or drag the volume icon to the
Trash on Mac® computers. Unplug
your c510 from your computer.
Deleting Files
With the c510 connected to your
computer, open c510 or SD card drive/
volume. Highlight the le that you want
to delete, and press the Delete key on
your computer’s keyboard.
CAUTION: If you are not sure
about a le’s purpose, do NOT
delete it. Your c510 memory contains
important system les that should
NOT be deleted. Be especially
cautious of les located in folders
entitled “Garmin.”
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cUStoMiSinGthec510
cUStoMiSinGthec510
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.
•
•
•
Vehicle
icon used to display 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
your c510 and their version. Touch a
map to enable (check mark) or disable
(no check mark) that map.
Restore
settings.
—change the perspective of
Track Up
dimensions (2D) with your direction
of travel at the top.
North Up
with North at the top.
3D—display the map in 3 dimensions
(3D) in Track Up.
—display the map in 2
—display the map in 2D
—touch Change to change the
—view the maps loaded on
—restore the original map
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Changing the System
Settings
From the Menu page, touch >
System.
GPS Mode—enable and disable GPS
and WAAS/EGNOS. See www
.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html for
information about WAAS/EGNOS.
Safe Mode
When your vehicle is moving, Safe
Mode disables all functions that require
signicant operator attention and could
become a distraction while driving.
Garmin Lock
to lock your c510. Enter a 4-digit PIN,
and set a security location. For more
information, see page 6.
—turn on or off Safe Mode.
—turn on Garmin Lock™
cUStoMiSinGthec510
—display your c510’s software
About
version number, unit ID number, and
audio version number. You need this
information when you update the system
software (see page 25) or purchase
additional map data (see page 25).
Restore
—restore the system settings.
Localising Your c510
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.
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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.
Time Format—choose a 12-hour,
24-hour, or UTC time format.
Time Zone
nearby city from the list.
Daylight Saving
Auto, if it is available.
Units—change units of measure to
Kilometers or Miles.
—select a time zone or
—set to On, Off , or
Changing the Navigation
Settings
From the Menu page, touch >
Navigation.
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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.
Vehicle Type
to optimise routes.
Avoidances
by) the road types you want to avoid on
your routes. The c510 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
trafc receiver, you can also avoid trafc
incidents.
Attention Tone
attention tone.
—specify your vehicle type
—select (place a check mark
—turn on or off the
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Restore—restore the original navigation
settings.
Screen Shot—enable Screen Shot mode.
Touch the camera icon to take a
picture of the current screen. The bitmap
Customising the Display
From the Menu page, touch >
le is saved in the Garmin\scrn folder
on the “Garmin” drive.
Display.
Adjusting Trafc Settings
From the Menu page, touch >
Trafc.
NOTE: You can only access the
trafc settings if your c510 is
connected to external power and an
Colour Mode—select Daytime for a
light background, Nighttime for a dark
background, or Auto to automatically
switch between nighttime and daytime.
Splash Screen
—select an image to be
shown when you turn on the c510. First,
load JPEG images using USB Mass
Storage Mode (see pages 16–17).
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FM TMC trafc receiver.
NOTE: If your trafc receiver has a
trial subscription, it does not need to
be activated and you do not need to
purchase a subscription until the trial
subscription expires.
Auto—select which provider to use.
Select Auto to use the best provider for
the area, or select a specic provider to
use always.
Search
—search for additional TMC
trafc providers. To increase the search
time, touch Yes to clear provider table.
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Subscriptions—view the FM trafc
subscriptions that you have and the
expiration dates. Touch Add to add a
subscription.
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase additional
subscriptions or a renewal if your
subscription expires; go to Garmin’s
FM Trafc Web site at www.garmin
.com/fmtrafc.
NOTE: You do not need to activate
the subscription included with your
FM trafc receiver (if it came with
one). The subscription activates
automatically after your c510
acquires satellite signals while
receiving trafc signals from the pay
service provider.
1. From the Menu page, touch >
Trafc.
2. Touch Subscriptions > Add.
3. Write down the FM trafc receiver’s
unit ID. Go to www.garmin.com/
fmtrafc to purchase a subscription
and get a 25-character code.
4. After you receive the 25-character
code, touch Next on the c510, enter
the code, and touch Done.
The trafc subscription code cannot be
reused. You must obtain a new code each
time you renew your service. If you own
multiple FM trafc receivers, you must
obtain a new code for each receiver.
Restoring All Settings
1. From the Menu page, touch .
2. Touch Restore.
Clearing User Data
CAUTION: This deletes all userentered information.
1. Hold your nger on the lower-right
corner of the c510’s screen while
turning on the c510.
2. Keep your nger 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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Resetting Your c510
If your unit locks up (freezes up), press
Mounting on Your Dashboard
Use the enclosed mounting disk to
mount your unit to the dashboard and to
and hold the Power button to turn off
the unit. Then turn the unit back on. If
this does not help, reset your c510.
comply with certain state regulations.
To reset the c510:
CAUTION: The permanent
mounting adhesive is extremely
difcult to remove after it is installed.
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. Remove the clear plastic cover from
the top of the disk.
5. Place the suction cup mount on top
of the
disk. Flip
the lever
down
(toward
the disk)..
Disk
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Suction
cup
mount
Lever
1. Place your thumb nail in the groove
located under the Garmin logo on the
faceplate.
2. Gently pull off
the faceplate.
3. Press the
Reset button.
4. Connect the
c510 to a
power source using the power cable.
The c510 should automatically turn
back on and operate normally.
NOTE: If you need to reset your unit
often, update the system software.
See page 25 for information about
updating the software.
Reset button
Power buttonFaceplate
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Avoiding Theft
To avoid theft, remove the unit
•
and mount from sight when not
in use. Remove the residue 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 http://
•
my.garmin.com.
Use the Garmin Lock™ feature. See
•
page 6.
Battery Information
Your unit contains an internal (nonremovable) lithium-ion battery. The
battery should last up to 8 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 c510 is connected to external power.
Contact your local waste disposal
department for information on properly
disposing of the unit.
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Maximising the Battery Life
Turn off the GPS Mode ( >
•
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 ).
Do not leave your c510 in direct
•
sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure
to excessive heat.
About Satellite Signals
Your c510 must acquire satellite signals
to operate. If you are indoors, near tall
buildings or trees, or in a parking garage,
the c510 cannot acquire satellites.
Go outside to an area free from tall
obstructions to use your c510.
When the c510 has acquired satellite
signals, the signal strength bars on the
Menu page are green . When it
loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or
disappear .
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For more information about GPS, visit
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Changing the Fuse
CAUTION: When replacing the
fuse, do not lose any of the small
pieces and make sure they are put
back in the proper place.
1. Unscrew the black
(or silver), round end
piece and remove it.
2. Remove the fuse
(glass and silver
cylinder) and replace
with a 1A, 3AG,
standard blow fuse.
3. Ensure that the silver
tip is placed in the
black end piece. Screw
on the black end piece.
UnscrewUnscrew
end
end
piece
piece
silver tip
silver tip
fuse
fuse
2. Connect the c510 to your computer
using the mini-USB cable.
3. Run WebUpdater, and follow the
screen prompts. After conrming
that you want to perform an update,
WebUpdater automatically downloads
the update and installs it on your
c510.
4. Eject and unplug your c510 (see
page 36).
Additional Maps
You can purchase additional MapSource
map data from Garmin and load the
maps on your c510’s internal memory
or on an optional SD card. Also, check
www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp to
see if an update for your map software is
available.
To nd out the version of the maps that
are loaded on your c510, open the Menu
Updating thepdating the Software
1. Go to www.garmin.com/products/
webupdater to download the
WebUpdater program to your
computer.
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page. Touch > Map > Map
Info
. To enable additional maps, you
need your unit ID (see page 19) and
serial number (located near the power
connector).
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To load maps or waypoints to your c510
memory or SD card, select the name for
your c510 drive or SD card drive. Refer
to the MapSource Help le for more
information about using MapSource and
loading maps and waypoints on your
c510.
have access to the most up-to-date
information.
You can purchase a new region or extend
an existing subscription at any time.
Each region that you purchase has its
own expiration date.
Garmin Travel Guide™
Extras and Optional
Accessories
For more information about optional
accessories, go to http://shop.garmin
.com or www.garmin.com/extras. You
can also contact your Garmin dealer to
purchase accessories.
Safety Cameras
Safety camera information is available in
some locations. Check http://my.garmin.
com for availability. For these locations,
the c510 includes the locations of
hundreds of safety cameras. Your c510
alerts you when you are approaching
a safety camera and can warn you if
you are driving too fast. The data is
updated at least weekly, so you always
Much like a paper travel guide, the
Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed
information about places, such as
restaurants and hotels.
SaversGuide
The SaversGuide® is an optional
accessory that is available only in
North America. With the SaversGuide
preprogrammed SD data card and
membership card, your c510 becomes
a digital coupon book that noties you
of merchants near your current location
where you are eligible for a discount,
such as restaurants, hotels, movie
theaters, and auto repair shops.
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Custom POIs (Points ofPOIs (Points of
Interest)
Load custom points of interest (POIs)
onto your c510. POI databases are
available from various companies on the
Internet. Some databases contain alert
information for points, such as safety
cameras and school zones.
Download the POI Loader at www
.garmin.com/extras, and click POI
Loader
. Refer to the POI Loader Help
le; press F1 to open the Help le.
To view your Custom POIs, touch
Where to > Extras > Custom
POIs
.
To change the proximity alert settings,
touch > Proximity Points
> Proximity Alerts. Turn on or off the
alerts when you approach Custom POIs.
To delete the Custom POIs from
your c510, connect your c510 to your
computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder
in the c510 drive or the SD card drive.
Delete the le entitled poi.gpi.
Garmin TourGuide™
The Garmin TourGuide allows your c510
to play third-party, GPS-guided audio
tours. These audio tours can take you on
a route while playing audio les about
locations on the route. For information,
go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click
POI Loader.
To view your Garmin TourGuide les,
touch Where to > Extras >
Custom POIs.
To change the Garmin TourGuide
settings, touch > Proximity
Points
Play
programmed, Prompted to show the
speaker icon on the map when tour
information is available during your
route, or Off.
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.
> TourGuide. Select Auto
to hear the complete tour as
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Technical Specications
Physical size: 4.4” W x 3.2” H x 2.2” D
(11.2 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm)
Weight: 0.59 pounds (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: Not waterproof
Temperature range
(0°C to 60°C)
Data storage: Internal memory and
optional removable SD card. Data stored
indenitely.
Computer interface: USB mass storage,
plug-and-play
Charge time: Approximately 4 hours
Power input
Usage
: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC
Battery life: up to 8 hours depending on
usage
CAUTION: The c510 is not
waterproof.
: 32°F to 140°F
: 12/24 VDC
GPS Performance
Specications
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
How do I know my c510
is in USB Mass Storage
Mode?
My computer never
senses that the c510 is
connected.
I cannot see any new
removable drives in my
list of drives.
I get a message saying
“Unsafe Removal of
Device” when I unplug
the USB cable.
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Take your c510 outside, away from tall buildings and trees.
Remain stationary for several minutes.
When your c510 is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a
c510 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 c510 off.
3. Plug the USB cable into your computer and your c510.
The c510 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 c510
drives. Follow the steps on the next pageto assign (map) your
drive letters.
When you are ready to disconnect your c510 from your
computer, double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in your
system tray. Select USB Mass Storage Device, and click Stop.
Select the c510 drives, and click OK. You can disconnect your
c510 from your computer now.
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Problem/QuestionSolution/Answer
1. Turn off your c510.
2. Plug in the USB cable to the c510 and your computer. Your
c510 automatically turns on.
How do I assign (map)
my c510 drives in
Windows?
3. Click
4. Click a c510 removable disk drive (either the internal
5. Select
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative
Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk
Management.
memory or your SD card drive). Right-click your mouse, and
select Change Drive Letter and Path….
Edit…, select a drive letter from the drop-down list,
and click OK.
The suction cup will not
stay on my windshield.
My battery gauge does
not seem accurate.
The touch screen is not
responding to my taps
properly.
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Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry
with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on
page 2.
Allow the unit to fully discharge and then fully charge it (without
interrupting the charge cycle).
Calibrate the 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.
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Important Product
Information
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE c510, 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, organisation, 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.
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Trafc Service End User
Subscriber Agreement
The Trafc Service Provider holds the rights to
the trafc incident data and RDS/TMC network
through which it is delivered. You may not
modify, copy, scan, or use any other method
to reproduce, duplicate, republish, transmit,
or distribute in any way any portion of trafc
incident data. You agree to indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless the Trafc Service Provider (and its
afliates) and Garmin Ltd. (and its subsidiaries)
against any and all claims, damages, costs, or
other expenses that arise directly or indirectly out
of (a) your unauthorised use of the trafc incident
data or the RDS/TMC network, (b) your violation
of this End User Subscriber Agreement and/or (c)
any unauthorised or unlawful activities by you in
connection herewith.
The Trafc Service Data is informational only.
You assume all risk of use. The Trafc Service
Provider, Garmin Ltd. (and its subsidiaries),
and their suppliers make no representations
about content, trafc and road conditions, route
usability, or speed.
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FCC Compliance
This product has been tested and found to comply
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 may cause
harmful interference to radio communications
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions. 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, the user is 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 that is
•
on a different circuit from the GPS unit.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
•
TV technician for help.
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This product does not contain any userserviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorised Garmin service center.
Unauthorised repairs or modications could result
in permanent damage to the equipment, and void
your warranty and your authority to operate this
device under Part 15 regulations.
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radiocommunication devices comply
with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.
Category II radiocommunication devices comply
with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this StreetPilot
c-series 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/sp510. Click
Manuals, and then select the Declaration of
Conformity.
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index
index
Symbols
2-D, 3-D map view 18
A
About button 19
accessories 26
acquiring satellites 3
alerts, safety camera 26
align the screen 30
anti-theft feature 6, 19
attention tone 20
audio version 19
avoiding road types 20
avoiding trafc 15, 20
B
better route 5
brightness 6
browsing the map 11, 27
C
calibrating the screen 30
caring for your c510 vi
change the time zone 20
clearing user data 22
computer connection 16
conguring the c510 3
current location,
10
saving
customising your
18–22
c510
Custom POIs 27
D
daylight saving 20
Declaration of
Conformity
deleting
all user data
character 9
custom POIs 27
Favorites 10
les 17
recent nds list 9
detail maps 18
diacritical characters 9
disconnecting USB
cable
driving directions 13
32
22
29
E
editing saved places 10
EGNOS 19
ejecting the USB 17
enabling detailed
18
maps
expanding your
11
search
Extras 27
F
Favorites 10
editing 10
nding 10
saving 10
les
17
deleting
managing 16
supported types 17
transferring 16–17
nding places
FM trafc receiver 14–
fuse, changing 25
8
by name
item on the map 11
near another
recent selections 9
saved places
15
location
(Favorites)
11
10
G
Garmin Lock™ 6,
19, 24
Garmin TourGuide
playing les
Garmin TourGuide™ 27
Garmin Travel
Guide™
going home 8–11
Go page options 7
GPS 24
27
26
H
home location 8
K
keyboard 9
kilometers 20
L
language 20
license agreement 31
loading additional
c510 Owner’s Manual 33
24, 25
maps
locked up, c510 is 23
locking your c510 6
M
managing les 16–17
map
11
browse
customise 18
Map Info button 18
moving 11
update maps 25
version 18
view 18
zoom 11
MapSource 25
menu page 3
miles 20
mounting the c510 2, 23
myGarmin i
N
navigation settings 20
Next Turn page 13
O
on-screen keyboard 9
P
picture les, loading 16
PIN
Garmin Lock
POIs, custom 27
position icon 12–13, 18
postal code 7
proximity alarms 27
6
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index
R
recently found
registering your c510 24
removing the mount 2
resetting
school zone database 27
SD card 16, 28
security location 6
settings, adjusting 18–22
setting your location 7,
show map 7
software license
software version 19
27
database
places you nd
your current
11
agreement
location
10, 11
31
special characters 9
specications 28
spelling the name of a
place
stopping the USB 17
storing your c510 vi
supported le types 16
system settings 19
T
technical
specications
text language 20
time zone 20
touch screen
aligning
cleaning vi
TourGuide 27
Track Up 18
trafc 14
add trafc
7, 10
avoid 14, 20
incidents 14
transferring les 16–17
Trip Information
page
troubleshooting 29
turn-by-turn
directions
U
unit ID 19
unit locked up 23
updating the c510
8
30
subscriptions
13
13
28
21
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software
USB 1, 17
25
mass storage
16–17
mode
troubleshooting 29
V
vehicle icon 12–13, 18
vehicle type 20
voice language 20
volume 6
W
WAAS 19
warranty 35
WebUpdater 25
Z
zoom 11
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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 unauthorised
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
authorised 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. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282
online auctions are not eligible for rebates or
other special offers from Garmin. Online auction
conrmations are not accepted for warranty
verication. 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:
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.
Products sold through
A separate warranty
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data)
throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin