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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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

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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.

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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)

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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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