Garmin c580 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

StreetPilot

®

c580

™

navigation and communication

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Preface

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Garmin
StreetPilot® c580™ navigation and
communication device with MSN®
Direct content.

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.

c580 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 c580 to adjust the volume.

®

myGarmin™

Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the
latest services for your Garmin products:

•

•

•

Return to myGarmin often for updates.

Quick Links

Finding an address: page 7

•

Viewing the Map page: page 12

•

Using hands-free mobile phone

•
features: pages 14–17

Using MSN Direct content: pages

•

19–22

Using the Garmin Lock™ anti-

•
theft feature: page 6

Listening to MP3 les: page 25

•

Transferring les to your c580:

•

pages 23–24

Adjusting the volume: page 5

•

Register your Garmin unit.

Subscribe to online services for safety
camera information (see page 32).

Unlock optional maps.

c580 Owner’s Manual i

Preface

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

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

c580 Tips and Shortcuts .................... i

myGarmin™ .......................................i

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

Contact Garmin ............................... iii

Warnings ......................................... iv

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

Caring for Your c580 ....................... vi

Avoiding Theft .................................. vi

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

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

Looking at Your c580 ........................1

Step 1: Mount the c580 ....................2

Step 2: Congure the c580 ...............3

Step 3: Acquire Satellites .................3

Step 4: Use the c580 ........................3

Finding Your Destination ..................4

Following Your Route .......................5

Adding a Stop to Your Route ............5

Taking a Detour ................................5

Stopping the Route ...........................5

Adjusting the Volume ........................5

Adjusting the Brightness ...................5

Locking Your c580 ............................6

Ways to Charge the c580 .................6

Activating Your MSN® Direct

Receiver ......................................6

Where To ........................................7

Finding an Address ...........................7

Go Page Options ..............................7

Go Home ..........................................8

Finding Points of Interest ..................8

Finding Recently Found Places ........9

Favorites .........................................10

Finding MSN® Direct Locations ......11

Finding a Place Using the Map ......11

Changing the Search Area ............. 11

Using the Main Pages .................12

Map Page .......................................12

Trip Information Page .....................13

Turn List Page ................................13

Next Turn Page ..............................13

Using Hands-free Features .........14

Understanding Bluetooth

Technology ................................14

Pairing Your Phone .........................14

Getting a Call ..................................15

In a Call ......................................... 15

Phone Menu ...................................16

Using SMS/Text Messaging ...........18

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Using MSN® Direct ....................... 19

Activating Your MSN Direct

Receiver ....................................19

Receiving Content ..........................20

MSN Direct Menu ...........................20

Trafc Information ...........................20

Weather ..........................................21

Gas Prices ......................................22

Movie Times ...................................22

Managing Files .............................23

Supported File Types......................23

Loading Files ..................................23

Deleting Files .................................24

Listening to MP3 les .................25

Customizing the c580..................26

Changing the Map Settings ............26

Changing the System Settings .......27

Localizing Your c580 ......................27

Customizing the Display .................28

Changing the Navigation Settings ..29

Bluetooth Technology Settings .......29

Adjusting the Volume Levels ..........30

Restoring All Settings .....................30

Clearing User Data .........................30

Appendix ......................................31

Updating the Software ....................31

Extras and Optional Accessories ....31

Additional Maps ..............................33

Battery Information ........................34

Mounting on Your Dashboard .........34

Resetting Your c580 .......................35

Changing the Fuse .........................35

Technical Specications .................36

Troubleshooting ..............................37

Important Product Information ........38

Index .............................................41

Contact Garmin

In the USA, 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 (0)

870.8501241 (outside the UK) or
0808 2380000 (within the UK).

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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.

Do not place

unsecured on

the vehicle

dashboard.

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.

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 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, trafc congestion,

weather conditions, or other factors that may
affect safety while driving.

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Preface

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.

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

c580 Owner’s Manual v

Preface

Caring for Your c580

Your c580 contains sensitive electronic
components that can be permanently
damaged if exposed to excessive shock or
vibration. To minimize the risk of damage
to your c580, avoid dropping your unit
and operating it in high-shock and high­vibration environments.

Cleaning the Unit

The c580 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.

Protecting Your c580

•

•

•

Avoiding Theft

•

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 c580 where prolonged
exposure to extreme temperatures can
occur (such as in the trunk of a car),
because it can cause permanent damage.

Do not expose the c580 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.

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.

vi c580 Owner’s Manual

GettinG Started

GettinG Started

What’s in the Box?

c580 unit and vehicle suction cup mount.

Vehicle power cable

and MSN Direct content.

USB cable

to connect the c580 to your computer. Your c580 connects to your

computer as a Mass Storage Device (see pages 23–24).

Dashboard Disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard (see page 34).

with built-in MSN® Direct Receiver to provide external power

Looking at Your c580

Ball socket (for attaching

the suction mount

SD card slot

MCX connector

under rubber cap

(for an optional

external antenna)

c580 Owner’s Manual 1

Internal

microphone

Power connector

for vehicle power

cable/MSN Direct

Receiver

Audio out

(for optional

headphones or line
out to stereo input)

Volume knob

Mini-USB
connector

Mic in (for an

optional external

microphone)

Speaker

Power
button

GettinG Started

Step 1: Mount the c580

Select a suitable location to mount the c580 on your windshield. Clean and dry the
selected area of your windshield.

➋

➊

➌

Windshield

1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the back of the c580.

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

3. Snap the socket on the back of the c580 onto the ball on the end of the suction cup

mount.

4. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.

The green LED on the vehicle power cable lights when connected to power. Your
unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle is running.

To remove the c580 from the mount, turn the c580 as far as you can to the right or left.
Apply pressure in that direction until the c580 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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GettinG Started

Step 2: Congure the c580

To turn on your c580, press and hold the Power button on the side of the unit.

Follow the on-screen instructions to congure your c580.

Step 3: Acquire Satellites

Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Turn on the c580.
Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes.

When the c580 has acquired satellite signals, the satellite signal strength bars on the in
the upper-left corner of the Menu page are green . When it loses satellite signals,
the bars turn red or hollow .

For more information about GPS, visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

Step 4: Use the c580

A

Touch to nd a destination.

B

Touch to view the map.

C

Touch to make a call (when connected

A

to a compatible mobile phone with
Bluetooth® wireless technology).

D

Touch to open the MSN® Direct menu,



when the MSN Direct Receiver is
connected.

E

Touch to listen to MP3 les loaded on



the SD card or c580 drive.

F

Touch to adjust the c580’s settings.

G

Touch to adjust the brightness of the screen.

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A

B

B

C D E F G

C D E F G

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

GettinG Started

Following Your Route

After you touch Go, the Map page opens
with your route marked with a magenta
line. As you travel, your c580 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 c580
recalculates the route and provides new
directions.

Adding a Stop to Your Route

You can add one stop to your route. The
c580 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 c580 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 c580
might not calculate a detour.

Stopping the Route

1. With a route active, touch Menu.

2. Touch Stop.

Adjusting the Volume

Turn the volume knob on the right side
of the unit to adjust the master volume
level. To adjust the volume levels, see

page 30.

Adjusting the Brightness

On the Menu page, touch . Touch
to lower the brightness and to raise it.
Touch OK when you are done.

GettinG Started

Locking Your c580ocking Your c580

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.

Ways to Charge the c580

•

•

•

Each time you turn on the c580, enter the
PIN or drive to the security location.

What is a Security Location?

You can select any location, such as

your home or ofce, for your security

location. If you are at your security
location and your c580 has acquired
satellite signals, you do not need to enter
the 4-digit PIN.



NOTE: If you forget your PIN and
your security location, you must
send your c580 to Garmin to get
your unlocked. You must also send a
valid product registration or proof of
purchase.

Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver

To receive MSN Direct content, rst

you must activate your service (1-year
free service included). See page 19 for

specic information on activating the

service.

Connect the vehicle power cable to
the c580 and a power outlet in your
vehicle. You may need to start your
vehicle.

Connect the USB cable to the c580
and your computer.

Connect an optional AC adapter to a
wall outlet and the power connector
on the back of the c580. Purchase
accessories at http://shop.garmin.com
or contact your Garmin Dealer.

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Where to

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. On the Menu page, touch

Where to > Address.

2. Select a country and state/province, if

necessary.

3. Touch Spell City. Enter the city, and

touch Done.

4. Select the city in the list.

5. Enter the number of the address, and

touch Done.

6. 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.

Search Tips

Touch Near to change the search area;

•
see page 11.

You can search for a postal code.

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

Go Page Options

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

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

Touch Show

Map to view

this location on the map. If the GPS is
off, touch Set 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.

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Where to

Go Home

You can set a home location for the place

Finding Points of Interest

1. On the Menu page, touch

you return to most often.

1. On 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. On 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. On 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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Where to

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 c580 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. On 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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Where to

Favorites

You can save places in your Favorites,

Editing Saved Places

1. On 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. On 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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Where to

Finding MSN® Direct Locations

To navigate to gas stations and movie
theaters with MSN Direct content, touch

Where to > MSN Direct. For more

location to the selected location.

Touch Go to navigate to the selected

•
location.

Touch Back to return to the previous

•
screen.

information, see pages 19–22.

Changing the Search

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 Save to save this location to

•
your Favorites.

If the GPS Mode is off (touch

•
> System > GPS Mode > GPS

Off

), touch Set Loc to set your

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Area

1. On the Menu page, touch

Where to > Near.

2. Select an option:

Where I Am Now—search for

•

places near your current location.

A Different City—search for places

•

near the city you enter.

My Current Route—search for

•

places along the route you are
currently navigating.

My Destination—search for places

•

near your destination.

3. Touch OK.



NOTE: Your c580 automatically
searches for places near your current
location.

USinG the Main PaGeS

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.

Touch Menu to return

to the Menu page.

Touch the text bar to open

the Turn List page.

Touch Arrival or

Speed to open the

Trip Information page.

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Map Page while Navigating a Route

Turn List Page Next Turn PageTrip Information Page

Touch Turn In to open
the Next Turn page.

USinG the Main PaGeS

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 c580 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 handS-free featUreS

USinG handS-free

Pairing Your Phone

To pair and connect, your phone and the

featUreS

Using Bluetooth® wireless technology,
your c580 can connect to your mobile
phone and become a hands-free device.
To see if your phone with Bluetooth

c580 must be turned on and be within 10
meters of each other.

Initiate pairing from your c580 or from
your phone. Refer to your phone’s
documentation.

technology is compatible with the c580,
visit www.garmin.com/bluetooth.

To pair using the phone settings:

1. Enable the phone’s Bluetooth

Understanding Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth® wireless technology
establishes a wireless link between two
devices, such as your phone and the

c580. The rst 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

phone to connect automatically when
the c580 is turned on.

2. Initiate a search for Bluetooth

3. Select the StreetPilot c580 from the

4. Enter the c580’s Bluetooth PIN

5. On the c580, touch and hold Back to

component. This might be in a
menu called Settings, Bluetooth,
Connections, or Hands-free.

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

list of devices.

(1234) into your phone.

return to the Menu page.

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To pair using the c580 settings:

1. On the Menu page, touch >

Bluetooth.

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

3. Enable your phone’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 c580.

5. Select your phone, and touch OK.

6. Enter the c580’s Bluetooth PIN
(1234) in your phone.

When your phone is connected to your
c580, you are ready to make phone calls.
Touch to access the Phone menu.

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 c580; speak normally. Adjust the
volume using the volume knob.

In a Call

After you have
made or answered a
call, the In Call

icon appears. Touch
When you turn on the c580, it tries to
connect to the last phone to which it was
connected.

NOTE: Not all phones support all

features of the c580 Phone Menu.

Call page.

Touch End Call to hang up. Touch Call

Options

•

to open the In

for the following options:

Touch Tones

—displays a keypad
page so you can use automated
systems, such as voice mail.

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Transfer Audio To Phone—switch

•

audio to your phone. This is helpful
if you plan to turn off the c580, but
want to stay on the call or if you
need privacy. To switch back, touch

Transfer Audio To Device.

Mute Microphone—mute the

•
microphone.

Using Call Waiting

When you are on a call and you receive
a second call (call waiting), the c580
displays the Incoming Call window.
Touch Answer to answer the call. The

rst 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 c580 Phone Menu.

Using Your Phone Book

It may take a few minutes for your phone
book to be available.

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Phone Book.

3. Touch the phone book entry (contact)
you want to call.

4. Touch Dial to call the contact, or
touch Compose to send an SMS/text
message.

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Dialing a Point of Interest

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Food, Hotels.

3. Search for the
location you want
to call. Open the

Go page.

4. Touch

Dial or .

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

Dialing a Number

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Dial.

3. Enter the number, and touch Dial.

4. Touch Yes to enter a phone number.

5. Enter the phone number, and then

Viewing Your Call History

Each time your phone connects to the
c580, your call history is automatically
transferred to the c580. It may take a few
minutes to transfer this data to the c580.

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Call History.

3. Touch Missed, Dialed, or Received.

4. The most recent calls are at the top.
Touch a number to call to it.

Calling Your Home

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Call Home.

3. The c580 dials your home phone

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

Save.

touch Done. The c580 dials your
home phone number.

number.

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Placing Calls Using Voice Dial

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 documentation.

Using SMS/Text Messaging

If your phone supports SMS/text
messaging using Bluetooth technology,
you can send and receive text messages
on the c580.

Getting a Text Message

When you get a text message, the
Incoming Text window opens. Touch

Listen to play the text message, Review

to open your inbox, or Ignore to close
the window.

Sending a Text Message

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Text Message.

3. Touch Compose.

4. Select an option to select the text
message recipient.

5. Enter the message, and touch Done.



NOTE: Messages sent from your
c580 do not appear in your phone’s
outbox.

Viewing Your Messages

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Text Message.

3. Touch Inbox, Outbox, or Drafts.

4. Touch a message.

5. Select an option:

Touch to listen to the message.

•

Touch Forward to send this

•

message to another recipient or

Reply to reply to this contact.

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USinG MSn direct

USinG MSn® direct

The MSN Direct Receiver, which is
integrated in the vehicle power cable,
receives MSN Direct content such as

trafc, weather, gas prices, and movie

times. For more information about MSN
Direct, see http://garmin.msndirect.com.

The MSN Direct Receiver and c580
must be in range of an MSN Direct
coverage area. For coverage areas, see

http://garmin.msndirect.com/coverage.

Your c580 must be connected to the
MSN Direct Receiver (vehicle power
cable) to receive MSN Direct content.

Power LED

To vehicle

power outlet

Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver

To receive MSN Direct content, rst you

must activate your service (1-year free
service included).

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To c580 power

connector

1. Connect the vehicle power cable to
your c580 and your vehicle’s power
outlet. Turn your vehicle’s key to the
ON/ACC position, if necessary, to
power the c580.

2. On the Menu page, touch

3. Write down the product key.

4. Call [phone] or go to

http://garmin.msndirect.com/activate
and follow the directions.

5. Within two days of completing step 4
above, complete the following steps:

Connect the vehicle power cable,

•

and turn the key to ON/ACC.

Make sure that you are in a

•

coverage area.

On the Menu page, touch .

•

If the Subscription Inactive page
appears, verify that at least one
signal bar in the upper right corner
is green . It may take up to 20
minutes for your subscription to be
activated. After it is activated, the
MSN Direct Menu (see page 20) is
accessible.

.

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Receiving Content

It can take several hours to receive all

the content the rst time you use it, after

you have traveled long distances, or after
you have not used your c580 and MSN
Direct Receiver for several days.

There is a (non-user replaceable)
rechargeable battery in the MSN Direct
Receiver that allows it to receive and
store updates for several days, even
when not connected to external power.

NOTE: Garmin is not responsible

for the accuracy of the MSN Direct
content.

MSN Direct Menu

On the Menu page, touch . If your
subscription is inactive, see page 19. If

appears, you are not in a coverage

area or you may be in a signal shadow.

Touch Service Status to view the MSN
Direct signal strength and battery level.
Touch Subscription for instructions on
how to renew your MSN Direct service
(1-year free service included).

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®

Trafc Information

To view trafc in your area, on the Menu

page, touch > Trafc. Touch

Details to view details of the trafc

delays.

Trafc on Your Road

When you are not navigating a route and

there is a trafc delay on the road you

are driving on, the Map page displays a
trafc icon, such as . See the list of
icons on the next page. Touch the icon to

view information about the trafc delays

on the road ahead.

Trafc on Your Route

When calculating your route, the c580

examines the current trafc delays and

automatically optimizes the route for the
shortest time. You might still be routed

through trafc if it is the best route

USinG MSn direct

available or no alternative roads exist.

Trafc Icons

If a severe trafc delay occurs on your

route while you are navigating, the c580
automatically recalculates the route to
avoid the severe delay.

The Map page displays when there is

a trafc delay on your route. The number

in the icon represents the time this delay
added to your route. The delay time has
been automatically calculated into the
arrival time shown on the map.

To avoid trafc on your route:

1. On the Map page, touch .

2. Touch the text bar for more
information. If there is more than one
delay, touch Details.

3. Touch Avoid to avoid this delay.

Trafc Flow Color Code

The colored roads on the map indicate

trafc ow.

Weather

On the Menu page, touch >

Weather to view today’s forecast and

current conditions. Touch Forecast to
view the forecast for the next three days.

Icon Meaning

Road Condition

Road Construction

Road Closed

Slow Trafc

Accident

Incident

Travel Information

Green = Low severity; trafc is owing

normally.

Yellow = Medium severity; trafc is a

bit congested.

Red = High severity; trafc is heavily

congested or stopped.

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Touch Other City to view the weather
information for another city.

Gas Prices



NOTE: It can take up to 24 hours
to download all of the gas prices for

your current area the rst time you

use the MSN® Direct Receiver, after
you have traveled long distances,
and after you have not used the MSN
Direct Receiver for several days.

1. On the Menu page, touch >

Gas Prices.

2. The gas stations nearest you are
listed. Prices in green are considered
low prices; red prices are high. Touch
a gas station to view details.

3. Touch Go to navigate to this location.

Movie Times



NOTE: It can take up to 6 hours
to download movie information for

your area the rst time you use the

MSN Direct Receiver, after you have
traveled long distances, and after
you have not used the MSN Direct
Receiver for several days.

1. On the Menu page, touch >

Movie Times.

2. Select how you want to search for the
movie (by title or by theater).

3. Current movies/nearby theaters are
listed.

4. Touch the movie title or theater.

5. Touch the theater or movie title.

5. Movie times and theater information
are listed. Touch Go to navigate to
this location.

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ManaGinG fileS on YoUr c580

ManaGinG fileS

You can store les, such as MP3s and
JPEG image les, in the c580’s internal

memory or on an optional SD card.



NOTE: The c580 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 les (see page 25)

•

M3U music playlist les (see page

•

25)

JPEG and JPG image les for splash

•
screen (see page 28)

GPI custom POI les from Garmin’s

•
POI Loader (see page 32)

Maps and waypoints from

•
MapSource

NOTE: The c580 does NOT support

®

M4A/M4P les.

Loading 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

Connect the mini-USB connector to the
side of the c580 Connect the larger end
of the cable to an available USB port on
your computer.

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Your c580 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 c580 drives may not
be displayed. See your operating

system’s Help le to learn how to

map the drives.

Step 3: Transfer Files to Your
c580

Copy and paste les from your computer

into the c580 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 c580 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 c580 from your computer.

Deleting Files

With the c580 connected to your
computer, open c580 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 c580 memory contains

important system les that should

NOT be deleted. Be especially

cautious of les located in folders

entitled “Garmin.”

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liSteninG to MP3 fileS

liSteninG to MP3 fileS

NOTE: The c580 plays MP3 les; it

does NOT support M4A/M4P les.

Load MP3 les to the internal memory

or SD card; see pages 23–24.

1. On the Menu page, touch .

2. Touch Browse and a category.

3. To play
the entire
category
from the
beginning
of the
list, touch

Play All. To play a specic song,

touch the title.

4. 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

shufe. Touch the album art to view
details about the MP3 le.

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Listening to Your Playlists

Your c580 can play a playlist you have
created in an audio program.

1. Using your computer and an audio
program, create a playlist of MP3

les. Save the playlist as an M3U le.

NOTE: You may need to edit the

M3U le with a text editor, such as

Notepad, to remove the path (link)

to the MP3. The M3U le should
only list the MP3 le names. Refer
to the audio program’s Help le for

instructions.

2. Transfer the playlist and the MP3 les

to the c580 or SD drive (see pages

23–24). The M3U le must be in the

same le location as the MP3 les.

3. On the c580, touch > Browse
> Import Playlist. All available
playlists appear.

4. Touch a playlist to start playing the

MP3 les. You cannot change the

playlist order from your c580.

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1. On 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

On 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 c580 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

On 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—turn on or off Safe Mode.
When your vehicle is moving, Safe
Mode disables all functions that require

signicant operator attention and could

become a distraction while driving.

Garmin Lock

to lock your c580. Enter a 4-digit PIN,
and set a security location. For more
information, see page 6.

—turn on Garmin Lock™

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About

—display your c580’s software
version number, unit ID number, and
audio version number. You need this
information when you update the system
software (see page 31) or purchase
additional map data (see page 33).

Restore

—restore the system settings.

Localizing Your c580

On 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. 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.

Units—change units of measure to

Kilometers or Miles.

—select a time zone or

Customizing the Display

On the Menu page, touch >

Display.

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 c580. First,
load JPEG images. See pages 23–24.

Screen Shot—enable Screen Shot mode.
Touch the camera icon to take a
picture of the screen. The picture bitmap
le is saved in the Garmin\scrn folder
on the c580 drive.

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Changing the Navigation Settings

On the Menu page, touch >

Navigation.

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 optimize routes.

—specify your vehicle type

Avoidances

by) the road types you want to avoid on
your routes. The c580 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 a MSN
Direct Receiver connected, you can also
avoid trafc delays.

Attention Tone

attention tone.

Restore

settings.

Bluetooth Technology Settings

On 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 pages 14–17.
Touch Change if you want to connect to
a different phone in the list. Select your
phone, and touch OK.

—select (place a check mark

—turn on or off the

—restore the original navigation

Bluetooth.

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

NOTE: The c580’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 c580’s memory,
and touch Yes.

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

Troubleshoot

—scroll through the
list containing compatible devices.
If your phone is not in this list, go to

www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more

information.

Restore

—restore the original Bluetooth
settings. This will not clear the pairing
information.

Adjusting the Volume Levels

Turn the volume knob on the right side
of the unit to adjust the master volume
level. To adjust the volume levels for
the MP3 player and navigation prompts,
on the Menu page, touch >

Volume. Touch and .

Restoring All Settings

1. On 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 c580’s screen while
turning on the c580.

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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aPPendix

aPPendix

Updating thepdating the Software

1. Go to www.garmin.com/products/

webupdater and download

WebUpdater to your computer.

2. Connect the c580 to your computer

using the mini-USB cable.

3. Run WebUpdater, and follow the

screen prompts. After conrming

that you want to perform an update,
WebUpdater automatically downloads
the update and installs it on your
c580.

Extras and Optional Accessories

For 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.

Garmin Travel Guide™

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 c580 becomes

a digital coupon book that noties 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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aPPendix

Safety Cameras

Safety camera information is available in
some locations. Check http://my.garmin.

com for availability. For these locations,

the c580 includes the locations of
hundreds of safety cameras. Your c580
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
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.

Custom POIs (Points ofPOIs (Points of
Interest)

traveling too fast near these custom
POIs.

Download the POI Loader at www

.garmin.com/extras, and click POI

Loader

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 c580, connect your c580 to your
computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder
in the c580 drive or the SD card drive.

Delete the le entitled poi.gpi.
Load custom points of interest (POIs)
onto your c580. 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

. Refer to the POI Loader Help

.

CAUTION: Garmin is not

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

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Garmin TourGuide™

The Garmin TourGuide allows your
c580 to play third-party, GPS-guided
audio tours. These audio tours can take
you on a route while playing interesting
facts about historical sites along the way.
As you travel, the audio information
is triggered by GPS signals. For more
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 > TourGuide. Select Auto
Play to hear the complete tour as

programmed, Prompted to show the
speaker icon on the map when tour
information is available during your
route, or Off.

Additional Maps

You can purchase additional MapSource

map data from Garmin and load the

maps on your c580’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 c580, open the Menu

page. Touch > Map > Map

Info

need your unit ID (see page 27) and

serial number (located near the power

connector).

To load maps or waypoints to your c580

memory or SD card, select the name for

your c580 drive or SD card drive. Refer

to the MapSource Help le for more

information about using MapSource and

loading maps and waypoints on your

c580.

. To enable additional maps, you

c580 Owner’s Manual 33

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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,

Mounting on Your

Dashboard

Use the enclosed mounting disk to

mount your unit to the dashboard and

comply with certain state regulations.



CAUTION: The permanent
mounting adhesive is extremely

difcult to remove after it is installed.

the c580 is connected to external power.

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

Maximizing the Battery Life

Turn off 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 c580 in direct

•

sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure
to excessive heat.

34 c580 Owner’s Manual

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).

Suction

Suction

cup mount

cup mount

Lever

Lever

Disk

Disk

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Resetting Your c580

If your unit locks up (freezes up), press
and hold the Power button to turn off
the unit. Then turn the unit back on. If
this does not help, reset your c580.

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 c580 to an external
power source. The c580 should
automatically turn back on and
operate normally.



NOTE: If you need to reset your unit
often, update the system software.
See page 31 for information about
updating the software.

Reset button

Reset button

Power buttonFaceplate

Power buttonFaceplate

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.

If your unit will not charge in your
vehicle, you may need to replace the
fuse located at the tip of the vehicle
adapter.

1. Unscrew the black
(or silver), round end
piece and remove it.

2. Remove the fuse
(glass and silver
cylinder) and replace
with a 3A fast 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

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Specications

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

indenitely.

Computer interface: USB mass storage,
plug-and-play

Charge time: Approximately 4 hours

Power input: DC vehicle power using

included vehicle power cable or AC
power using an optional accessory

Usage

: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC

Battery life: up to 8 hours depending on
usage

: 32°F to 140°F



CAUTION: The c580 is not
waterproof.

GPS Performance

Specications

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

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 specications, see

www.garmin.com/products/sp580.

*:

: 1/sec, continuous

:

:

36 c580 Owner’s Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem/Question Solution/Answer

My c580 never gets
satellite signals.

My phone will not connect
to the c580.

How do I know my c580
is in USB Mass Storage
Mode?

My computer never
senses that the c580 is
connected.

I cannot see any new
removable drives in my
list of drives.

The suction cup will not
stay on my windshield.

The touch screen is not
responding to my taps
properly.

Take your c580 outside, away from tall buildings and trees.
Remain stationary for several minutes.

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

(about 30 feet) away from your c580.
See www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.
When your c580 is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a

c580 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 c580 off.

3. Plug the USB cable into your computer and your c580. The
c580 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 c580

drives. See your operating’s system’s help le to learn how to

map/assign drive letters.
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry

with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on

page 2.

1. Turn the unit off.

2. Press and hold the
until the Calibration screen appears.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Power button for about one minute

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Important Product Information

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE c580, 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.

38 c580 Owner’s Manual

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.

This product does not contain any user­serviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorized Garmin service center.

Unauthorized repairs or modications 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/sp580. Click

Manuals, and then select the Declaration of
Conformity.

Customer Terms and
Conditions for MSN® Direct
Service

“Coverage Area” means the areas of the United States
and Canada (exclusive of U.S. Territories and Puerto
Rico) in which the Service is available using the analog
subcarrier broadcast of the Microsoft® DirectBand™
network – these areas may change from time to time
and coverage in a given geographic region may become
unavailable. Coverage details are available at the
following Web site (which may be updated from time to
time): http://garmin.msndirect.com/coverage.

“Device” means the product you have purchased.

“DirectBand network” means the wide-area datacast
network operated by Microsoft that uses FM radio
broadcasts to deliver information within Coverage
Area, and which will be available until at least January
1, 2012.

“Service” means the content and information provided
via the Device pursuant to this Agreement. The Service
and the DirectBand network may change from time
to time. Such changes include, but are not limited to,
removal of, additions to or changes to content delivered
as part of the Service and Coverage Area. We do not
promise that the Service or the DirectBand network will
be available all the time. The Device should show text
and other content provided over the DirectBand network

if the Device is appropriately produced and congured

by the Device manufacturer. The Service does not
include sending data from Devices. The entire Service
is subject to the disclaimers and limitations contained
in this Agreement. Data is not necessarily real-time
data. Certain elements of the Service may become

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c580 Owner’s Manual 39

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unavailable.

Reception Limitations: Receipt of data is affected
by the interruption of FM transmission, the relative
strength of the signal, and reception limitations of the
DirectBand™ network, as well as other factors such as
your location within certain structures that may block
FM signals (e.g., when you are in a garage). The Service
is only for use by the individual making use of the
Device and is not for retransmission for commercial
purposes. You will not use the Service in any way that is
unlawful. You may not use the Service in any way that
breaches any code of conduct or other notice applicable
to the Service.

NO WARRANTY: WE PROVIDE THE SERVICE “AS
IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,”
AND THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND
EFFORT IS WITH YOU. WE, OUR AFFILIATES,
RESELLERS, DISTRIBUTORS, SERVICE
PROVIDERS AND/OR SUPPLIERS, INCLUDING
ENTITIES IN THE DIRECTBAND NETWORK
(COLLECTIVELY, “GARMIN”) MAKE NO
WARRANTIES. GARMIN DISCLAIMS ANY AND
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY AND
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION (1)
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WORKMANLIKE
EFFORT, ACCURACY, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT,
NO ENCUMBRANCES, NO LIENS AND NON­INFRINGEMENT, (2) WARRANTIES ARISING
THROUGH COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE
OF TRADE, AND (3) WARRANTIES THAT
ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. THERE ARE
NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE

40 c580 Owner’s Manual

FACE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN YOUR
JURISDICTION, IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF, BASED ON, OR RESULTING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT OR YOUR USE OF
THE SERVICE, EVEN IF GARMIN HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. THE EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
UNDER THIS SECTION IS INDEPENDENT OF
ANY OTHER REMEDY AND SURVIVES IN
THE EVENT ANY SUCH REMEDY FAILS OF
ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR IS OTHERWISE
DEEMED UNENFORCEABLE. THE LIMITATIONS
AND EXCLUSIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY
WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER THE
DAMAGES ARISE FROM (1) BREACH OF
CONTRACT, (2) BREACH OF WARRANTY, (3)
NEGLIGENCE, MISREPRESENTATION OR OTHER
TORT, (4) PRODUCTS LIABILITY, OR (5) ANY
OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION TO THE EXTENT NOT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. CHANGES
TO THE SERVICE GARMIN MAY CHANGE THE
SERVICE OR DELETE FEATURES IN ANY WAY, AT
ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON.

Garmin may terminate or suspend the Service at any
time, with or without cause, with or without notice.
Upon termination of the Service, your right to use the
Service will immediately cease, and Garmin will have
no obligation to provide the Service to you.

index

Symbols

2-D, 3-D map view 26

A

accessories 6, 31
acquire satellites 3
activate your MSN®

6, 19

service

add a Bluetooth

29

device
alerts, safety camera 32
align the screen 37
answer a call 15
anti-theft feature 6, 27
audio version 27
avoid road types 29

avoid trafc 20, 29

B

Bluetooth

technology

settings 29–30
brightness 5
browse the map 11, 32

C

calibrate the screen 37
call history 17
call home 17
call waiting 16
care for your c580 vi
change the time zone 28

14–18

clear user data 30
computer connection 23

congure the c580 3

current location, save 10
customize your

26–30

c580

Custom POIs 32

D

daylight savings 28
Declaration of

Conformity

delete

all user data
character 9
custom POIs 32
Favorites 10

les 24
recent nds list 9

detail maps 26
diacritical characters 9
driving directions 13

39

30

E

edit saved places 10
EGNOS 27
eject the USB 24
enable detailed maps 26
end a call 15
expand your search 11
Extras 32

F

Favorites 10

les

24

delete
manage 23
supported types 24
transfer 23–24

nd places

forecast, weather 21
fuel prices; See gas

fuse, change 35

8

by name
by postal code 7
item on the map 11
near another

recent selections 9
saved places

prices

location

(Favorites)

11

10

G

Garmin Lock vi, 6, 27
Garmin Travel Guide 31
gas prices 22
getting a phone call 15
go home 8
Go page options 7
GPS 34

H

hands-free features 14–

18

hang up 15
home location 8

I

import a playlist 25

index

in a call 15

K

keyboard 9
kilometers 28

L

license agreement 38
load additional maps 33,

34

locked up, c580 is 35
lock your c580 6

M

M3U playlist format 25

manage les 23–24

map

MapSource 33
menu page 3
miles 28
mount the c580 2, 34
movie times 22

MP3 music les

MSN® Direct 6, 19,

11

browse

customize 26

Map Info button 26

moving 11

update maps 31

version 26

view 26

zoom 11

23

load

play 25

19–22

c580 Owner’s Manual 41

index

coverage areas 19
MSN Direct menu 20

service 6, 19, 20
mute a call 16
myGarmin i

N

navigation settings 29
Next Turn page 13

O

on-screen keyboard 9

P

pair a mobile phone 15
phone book 16
PIN

Bluetooth

Garmin Lock 6
playlist 25
play music 25
POIs, custom 32
position icon 12, 26
postal code 7
proximity alarms 32

30

R

recently found

register your c580 vi
remove the mount 2
renew MSN

reset

9

locations

delete 9

nd 9

subscription

20

the max speed
the trip data 13

your c580 35
restore settings 30
routing preferences 29

S

safety camera

database
Safe Mode 27
safety cameras 32
satellite signals 3
save

places you nd

your current

location
SaversGuide 31
school zone database 32
SD card 23, 36
security location 6
service for MSN Direct

activate

renew 20
settings, adjust 26–30
set your location 7, 11
show map 7
SMS 18
software license

agreement
software version 27
special characters 9

specications 36

spell the name of a

place

13

stop the USB 24
store your c580 vi

supported le types 23

switch to call waiting 16
system settings 27

T

7, 10

technical

specications

text language 28
text message 18
theaters, movies 22
time zone 28
tones 29
touch screen

align

clean vi
TourGuide 33
Track Up 26

trafc 20

avoid 20, 29

delay 20

ow 21

in your area 20

transfer les 23–24

Trip Information

page
troubleshooting 37
turn-by-turn

directions

36

37

13

13

32

10, 11

6, 19

38

U

unit ID 27

8

unit locked up 35
update the c580

42 c580 Owner’s Manual

software

USB 1, 24

31

mass storage

23–24

mode

troubleshooting 37

V

vehicle icon 12, 26
vehicle type 29
voice dial 18
voice language 28
voice mail 15
volume 5, 30

W

WAAS 27
warranty 43
weather 21
WebUpdater 31

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:

online auctions are not eligible for rebates or
other special offers from Garmin. Online auction

conrmations are not accepted for warranty
verication. 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

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.

© 2006–2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

Garmin International, Inc.

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