Garmin nuvi 55, nuvi 55LM, nuvi 55LMT, nuvi 55LT, nuvi 56 Owners Manual

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nüvi® 55/56/65/66

Owner’s Manual

August 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01654-00_0B

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™

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, myGarmin™,

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™

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

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power................................... 1

Support and Updates.................................................................. 1

Setting Up Garmin Express................................................... 1

nüMaps Guarantee™.............................................................1

Lifetime Subscriptions............................................................ 1

Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express.............. 1

Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode............................................... 2

Turning Off the Device................................................................ 2

Resetting the Device.............................................................. 2

Acquiring GPS Signals............................................................... 2

Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 2

Adjusting the Volume.................................................................. 2

Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 2

Viewing GPS Signal Status....................................................2

Battery Information.................................................................2

Setting the Time..................................................................... 2

Using the On-Screen Buttons..................................................... 2

Using the On-Screen Keyboard.................................................. 2

Locations........................................................................ 2

Finding Locations........................................................................2

Finding a Location by Category............................................. 2

Finding a Location Using the Search Bar.............................. 3

Changing the Search Area.................................................... 3

Finding a Location by Browsing the Map............................... 3

Finding an Address................................................................ 3

Finding Recently Found Destinations.................................... 3

Finding Parking...................................................................... 3

Search Tools.......................................................................... 3

Saving Locations........................................................................ 3

Saving a Location.................................................................. 3

Saving Your Current Location................................................ 3

Saving a Home Location........................................................ 4

Editing a Saved Location....................................................... 4

Assigning Categories to a Saved Location............................ 4

Deleting a Saved Location..................................................... 4

Setting a Simulated Location...................................................... 4

Adding a Shortcut....................................................................... 4

Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 4

Custom Points of Interest........................................................... 4

Installing POI Loader............................................................. 4

Using the POI Loader Help Files........................................... 4

Finding Custom POIs............................................................. 4

Navigation....................................................................... 4

Starting a Route.......................................................................... 4

Previewing Multiple Routes....................................................4

Changing the Route Calculation Mode.................................. 4

Starting a Route to a Saved Location.................................... 5

Your Route on the Map...............................................................5

Using the Map........................................................................ 5

Adding a Point to a Route...................................................... 5

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

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

Viewing Route Activity................................................................ 5

Viewing a List of Turns...........................................................5

Viewing the Next Turn............................................................5

Viewing Junctions.................................................................. 5

Up Ahead.................................................................................... 5

Finding Upcoming Points of Interest...................................... 5

Customizing the Up Ahead Categories.................................. 5

Trip Information...........................................................................6

Viewing Trip Data from the Map............................................ 6

Viewing the Trip Information Page......................................... 6

Viewing the Trip Log.............................................................. 6

Resetting Trip Information......................................................6

Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 6

Finding Nearby Services........................................................ 6

Getting Directions to Your Current Location.......................... 6

Avoiding Road Features............................................................. 6

About Custom Avoidances......................................................... 6

Avoiding an Area....................................................................6

Avoiding a Road.....................................................................6

Disabling a Custom Avoidance.............................................. 6

Deleting Custom Avoidances................................................. 6

Customizing the Map.................................................................. 6

Customizing the Map Tools................................................... 6

Customizing the Map Layers................................................. 6

Changing the Map Data Field................................................ 6

Changing the Map Perspective.............................................. 7

Customizing the Vehicle........................................................ 7

Safety Cameras.......................................................................... 7

Traffic.............................................................................. 7

Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver......................... 7

Viewing Upcoming Traffic........................................................... 7

Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................... 7

Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................... 7

Traffic on Your Route..................................................................7

Taking an Alternate Route..................................................... 7

About Traffic Subscriptions......................................................... 7

Subscription Activation...........................................................7

Viewing Traffic Subscriptions................................................. 7

Adding a Subscription............................................................ 8

Using the Apps............................................................... 8

Using Help.................................................................................. 8

Searching Help Topics........................................................... 8

About ecoRoute™...................................................................... 8

Setting Up the Vehicle........................................................... 8

Changing the Fuel Price........................................................ 8

Calibrating the Fuel Economy................................................ 8

About ecoChallenge...............................................................8

Viewing Fuel Economy Information....................................... 8

Mileage Reports..................................................................... 8

Resetting ecoRoute Information............................................ 8

Driving Tips............................................................................ 8

Planning a Trip............................................................................9

Scheduling a Trip................................................................... 9

Navigating to a Saved Trip.....................................................9

Editing a Saved Trip...............................................................9

Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations................................ 9

Data Management........................................................... 9

File Types................................................................................... 9

About Memory Cards.................................................................. 9

Installing a Memory Card....................................................... 9

Connecting the Device to Your Computer.................................. 9

Transferring Data From Your Computer..................................... 9

Customizing the Device................................................. 9

Map and Vehicle Settings........................................................... 9

Enabling Maps..................................................................... 10

Navigation Settings................................................................... 10

Calculation Mode................................................................. 10

Display Settings........................................................................ 10

Traffic Settings.......................................................................... 10

Units and Time Settings............................................................10

Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 10

Device and Privacy Settings..................................................... 10

Restoring Settings.................................................................... 10

Appendix....................................................................... 10

Table of Contents i

Power Cables........................................................................... 10

Charging the Device............................................................ 10

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable.................. 11

Device Care.............................................................................. 11

Cleaning the Outer Casing...................................................11

Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 11

Avoiding Theft...................................................................... 11

Mounting on Your Dashboard................................................... 11

Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup....................... 11

Removing the Device from the Mount..................................11

Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup......................... 11

Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield................. 11

Purchasing Additional Maps..................................................... 11

Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 11

Specifications............................................................................11

Troubleshooting........................................................... 11

The suction cup will not stay on my windshield........................ 11

My device is not acquiring satellite signals............................... 12

The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 12

My battery does not stay charged for very long........................ 12

My device does not appear as a removable drive on my

computer................................................................................... 12

My device does not appear as a portable device on my

computer................................................................................... 12

My device does not appear as either a portable device or a

removable drive or volume on my computer.............................12

Index.............................................................................. 13

ii Table of Contents

Getting Started

WARNING

See the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight.

Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge it.

Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

WARNING

Plug the vehicle power cable À into the USB port on the

device.

Lifetime Subscriptions

Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/lmt.

: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a

traffic receiver.

: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of your device. For terms and conditions go to www.garmin.com/us

/maps/numaps_lifetime.

LMT

: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,

lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.

Activating Lifetime Maps

Go to www.garmin.com/express

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

notifications when a map update is available.

If you register the device, you can receive e-mail

™

subscription, which

Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express

You can use the latest map and software updates for your device. Map updates provide the latest available mapping data to ensure your device continues to calculate accurate and efficient routes to your destinations. Garmin Express is available for Windows and

Mac

On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express

Select an option:

• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for

• To install on a Mac computer, select

Garmin Express software to download and install

computers.

Windows

Mac Version.

Press the mount Á onto the suction cup Â until it snaps into

place. Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever

back toward the windshield. Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of

the device. Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.

Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power

outlet in your vehicle.

Support and Updates

Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for Garmin® devices. Some services may not be available for your device.

• Product registration

• Product manuals

• Software updates

• Map updates

• Vehicles, voices, and other extras

Setting Up

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the

device. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB

port on your computer. Go to www.garmin.com/express.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

nüMaps Guarantee

Your device may be eligible for a free map update within 90 days of first acquiring satellites while driving. Go to

www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions.

Garmin Express

™

Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the installation. Start Garmin Express.

Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB

cable.

Garmin Express software detects your device.

The Enter an email address for product registration (optional).

save device.

Click

Click check for updates

A list of available map and software updates appears. Select the updates to install.

Install Now.

Click

Getting Started 1

Garmin Express software downloads and installs the

The updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.

Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode

You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very little power and can wake instantly for use.

You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep

TIP:

mode while charging the battery.

Press the power key À.

Turning Off the Device

Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.

The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the power key before the prompt appears, the device enters sleep mode.

Off.

Select

Resetting the Device

You can reset your device if it stops functioning.

Hold the power key for 12 seconds.

Acquiring GPS Signals

To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. Acquiring satellites can take several minutes.

Turn on the device.

Wait while the device locates satellites.

If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall

buildings and trees.

Status Bar Icons

The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about features on the device. You can select some icons to change settings or view additional information.

GPS signal status

Current time

Battery status

Viewing GPS Signal Status

Hold for three seconds.

Battery Information

After the device is connected to power, it begins to charge.

in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery.

Setting the Time

From the main menu, select the time.

Select an option:

• To set the time automatically using GPS information,

select Automatic.

• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.

Using the On-Screen Buttons

• Select to return to the previous menu screen.

• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.

• Select or to see more choices.

• Hold or to scroll faster.

• Select to see a menu of options for the current screen.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard layout (Language and Keyboard Settings, page 10).

• Select to delete a search entry.

• Select to delete a character.

• Select to change the keyboard language mode.

• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation marks.

• Select to change character capitalization.

Locations

The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street information. You can use categories to browse for nearby businesses and attractions. You can also search for addresses, coordinates, cities, and intersections.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Select Settings > Display > Brightness.

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

Adjusting the Volume

Volume.

Select

Select an option:

• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.

• Select to mute the device.

• Select for additional options.

2 Locations

Finding Locations

Finding a Location by Category

Select Where To?.

Select a category, or select Categories.

If necessary, select a subcategory.

Select a location.

Searching Within a Category

After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last three destinations you selected.

Select Where To?.

Select a category, or select Categories.

Select a category.

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