Garmin TM 500, TM 550 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
zumo
the personal motorcycle navigator
500/550
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Preface

Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Garmin
zūmo™.

Manual Conventions

When you are instructed to “touch”
something, use your nger to touch an
item on the screen. You will see 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.

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin if you have any
questions while using your zūmo. In
the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 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).

myGarmin™

Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. From the myGarmin Web site, you can:
• Register your Garmin unit.
• Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see page 55).
• Unlock optional maps.
Return to myGarmin often for new Garmin product services.

About Google Earth™

Go to http://earth.google.com to download the Google Earth application. With Google Earth installed on your computer, you can view waypoints, tracks, and routes saved in MapSource®. From the View menu, select View in
Google Earth.
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Preface
Preface.............................................i
Manual Conventions .......................... i
Contact Garmin ................................. i
myGarmin ..........................................i
About Google Earth ...........................i
Important Information ...................... iv
Getting Started ...............................1
Looking at Your zūmo .......................1
Quick Links .......................................2
zūmo Tips and Shortcuts ..................2
Adjusting the Volume ........................2
Adjusting the Brightness ...................2
Mounting the zūmo on Your
Motorcycle ...................................3
Conguring Your zūmo .....................7
Acquiring Satellites ...........................7
Using Your zūmo ..............................7
Finding Your Destination .................8
Following Your Route .......................9
Adding a Stop ...................................9
Adding a Detour .............................10
Stopping the Route .........................10
Locking Your zūmo .........................10
Where to ....................................... 11
Finding an Address ......................... 11
Go Page Options ............................11
Go Home ........................................12
Finding Points of Interest ................12
Recently Found Locations ..............14
Favorites .........................................14
Creating a Saved Route .................16
Finding a Location Using the
Map ...........................................18
Entering Coordinates ......................19
Expanding Your Search ..................19
Using the Main Pages .................20
Map Page .......................................20
Trip Information Page .....................21
Turn List Page ................................22
Next Turn Page ..............................22
Compass Page ...............................22
Using Hands-free Features ......... 23
Pairing Your Device ........................23
Getting a Call ..................................25
Phone Menu ...................................26
Trafc Information ....................... 30
Trafc in Your Area .........................30
Trafc on Your Route ......................30
Trafc Codes and Symbols ............31
Purchasing Trafc Subscriptions ....32
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Using XM ......................................33
Listening to XM Radio ....................33
Managing Files on Your zūmo .... 35
Supported File Types......................35
Deleting zūmo Files ........................37
Using the Media Player ...............38
Listening to MP3 Files ...................38
Listening to Audible Books .............39
Customizing the zūmo ................41
Changing the Map Settings ............41
Changing the System Settings .......42
Localizing Your zūmo .....................42
Managing User Data ......................43
Bluetooth Technology Settings .......45
Changing the Navigation
Settings .....................................46
Customizing the Display .................47
Changing the Keyboard ..................48
Managing Trafc Settings ...............48
Restoring All Settings .....................48
Clearing All User Data ....................48
Appendix ......................................49
zūmo Audio Options .......................49
Installing the zūmo in Your
Automobile ................................50
Charging the zūmo .........................52
Resetting the zūmo ........................52
Calibrating the Screen ...................52
Updating the zūmo Software ..........52
Purchasing and Loading
Additional Map Data ..................53
Optional Accessories ......................53
Battery Information ........................57
Using a Remote Antenna ...............58
Caring for Your zūmo .....................58
About GPS Satellite Signals ...........60
Specications .................................60
zūmo Troubleshooting ....................62
USB Interface Troubleshooting ......63
Index .............................................65
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Preface

Important Information

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/zumo500 or
www.garmin.com/products/zumo550. Click Manuals, and then click Declaration
of Conformity.
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GettinG Started

Looking at Your zūmo

A. Power button
B. Zoom in, raise volume, or
increase brightness.
C. Zoom out, lower volume, or
decrease brightness.
D. Page button—scroll
through the Map, Compass, Trip Information, Media Player, and Phone Menu pages. Press and hold to adjust brightness.
E. Speak button—
press to adjust volume level. Press and hold to announce voice directions.
B
C
D
E
Mn-USB port for AC power,
USB Mass Storage mode, and
updatng software
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A
SD card
slot
Battery pack
(see page 57)
MCX connector
under weather cap (see page
58)
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zūmo Tips and Shortcuts

• Touch and hold to quickly return to the Menu page.
• Press
• Touch choices.
• Touch as volume, brightness, language, and keyboard.
to return to the map.
and to see more
to adjust settings such

Adjusting the Volume

Press , and then use and to adjust the volume. For advanced volume settings, touch > Volume.

Adjusting the Brightness

Press and hold , and then use and to adjust the brightness. See
page 47 for additional display settings.

Quick Links

• Finding an address: page 11
• Viewing the map: page 20
• Using hands-free mobile phone features: page 23
• Using the Garmin Lock™ anti­theft feature: page 10
• Listening to MP3 les: page 38
• Transferring les to your zūmo:
pages 35–37
zūmo audio options, see page 49
• Cleaning and storing your zūmo:
page 58
• Mounting the zūmo in your
automobile: page 50
Fill out the product documentation survey. Go to www.garmin.com/
contactUs, and click Product
Documentation Survey.
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Mounting the zūmo on Your Motorcycle

WARNING: The terms of the Garmin warranty require that the power cable with bare wire leads be installed by experienced installers having the proper knowledge of automotive electrical systems and skill in the use of special tools or hardware required for installation.
1: Connect Power to the Mount
Select a suitable and secure location to mount the zūmo on your motorcycle based on
available power sources and safe cable routing.
Bare wres
wth nlne
fuse for power
connecton
Power connector
About Connecting Audio
Standard jacks for microphone (2.5 mm) and audio out (3.5 mm) are located on the left side of the mount (under a weather cap). When connecting your audio system to
the zūmo, be sure to consider the pathways needed to route the necessary cables. For
information about hands-free audio and phone options, see page 23. For additional
audio congurations, see page 49.
2: Install the Handlebar Base
The zūmo includes parts for two handlebar installation solutions. Custom mounts can
require additional hardware (www.ram-mount.com).
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A) To install the U-bolt and handlebar base:
1. Place the U-bolt around the handlebar, and thread the ends through the handlebar
base.
2. Tighten the nuts to secure the base. Do
not overtighten.
NOTE: The recommended torque is 50in-lb. Do not exceed maximum
Handlebar
base
Handlebar
torque of 80in-lb.
B) To install the handlebar base to the clutch/brake clamp bracket:
NOTE: Both 1/4” standard and M6 bolts are included. Match the size of the
Handlebar
base
Clutch/brake
clamp bracket
factory bolts on your clutch/brake clamp bracket.
1. Remove the two factory bolts on your clutch/brake clamp bracket.
2. Thread the new bolts through the handlebar base, spacers, and clamp bracket.
3. Tighten the bolts to secure the base.
Spacers
U-bolt
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3: Attach the Base Plate
to the zūmo Mount
1. Thread the M4 x 40 mm athead bolts and nuts to
attach the base plate to the
zūmo mount.
2. Tighten the nuts to secure the
base plate.
Base plate
zūmo mount
Power socket
Mn-USB
port
Weather cap
Handlebar base
Weather cap
Double-
socket arm
Knob
zūmo mount
Base plate
4: Attach the Base Plate to the Handlebar Base
1. Align the ball of the
handlebar base and the
ball of the base plate
with the double-socket
arm.
2. Tighten the knob slightly.
3. Adjust for better viewing and operation.
4. Tighten the knob to
secure the mount.
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5: Install the zūmo
zūmo mount
in the Mount
1. Plug the power cable
into the zūmo mount. For a better seal,
tighten the screws on the power connector.
2. Flip the lever up.
3. Flip the weather cap
down and under
(magnetic).
4. Place the zūmo into the mount, and ip the lever down.
5. Tighten the security
screw.
About the Security Screwdriver
Use the security screw to better secure
the zūmo to the mount. You can connect
the screwdriver to your key chain for easy access.
Lever
Securty screw
Power
cable
Securty screwdrver
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Conguring Your zūmo
To turn on your zūmo, press and hold . Follow the on-screen instructions to congure your zūmo.

Acquiring Satellites

Go outdoors to an open area, out of garages, and away from tall buildings. Stop your vehicle, and turn on the zūmo. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes.
The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. When the bars are green, your zūmo has acquired satellite signals, and you can start navigating.
A B C

Using Your zūmo

Displays satellite strength.
A
Displays phone and headset connection
B
status.
C
Displays battery status.
Touch to nd a destination.
D
E
Touch to view the map.
Touch to open the Phone menu (when
F
connected to a mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology).
Touch to view trafc incidents (requires
G
antenna or receiver and subscription).
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D E
F G H I J
Touch to view XM weather and
H
radio tuner (requires antenna and subscription).
Touch to open the Media
I
Player.
J
Touch to adjust the zūmo’s
settings.
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Finding Your Destination

The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations.
Touch Where to.
Select a destination. Enjoy the route!
TIP: Touch and to see more choices.
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Select a category.
Touch Go.
Select a sub-
➌
category.
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Following Your Route

As you travel, your zūmo guides you
to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the

Adding a Stop

You can add a stop (via point) to your
route. The zūmo gives you directions to the stop and then to your nal destination.
top of the map. If you depart from the
original route, your zūmo recalculates
the route and provides new directions.
Your route s marked wth a purple lne.
Follow the arrows as you take turns.
A checkered ag marks your destnaton.
1. With a route active, touch Menu on
2. Search for the extra stop.
3. Touch Go.
4. Touch Add as Via Point to add this
TIP: If you want to add more
than one stop to the route, consider editing the active route. See page 16.
the map, and touch Where to.
stop before your destination. Touch
Set as new Destination to make this
your new nal destination.
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Adding a DetourDetour

If a road on your route is closed, you can take a detour.
1. With a route active, touch Menu.
2. Touch Detour.

Stopping the Route

1. With a route active, touch Menu.
2. Touch Stop.
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, you do not need to enter a PIN. If you forget your PIN, drive to your
security location to unlock the zūmo.

Locking Your zūmoocking Your zūmo

1. Touch > System >
Garmin Lock.
2. Touch OK, and enter a four-digit PIN.
3. Re-enter your four-digit PIN.
4. Touch OK.
5. Drive to a security location, and touch
Set.
Each time you turn on the zūmo, enter
the four-digit PIN or drive to the security location.
NOTE: To unlock your zūmo at your security location, the zūmo
must have acquired satellite signals.
NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you
must send your zūmo to Garmin
to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase.
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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 8.

Finding an Address

1. Touch Where to > Address.
2. Select a country, state/province, and city/postal code, if necessary.
3. Enter the address number, and touch
Done.
4. Enter the street name until a list of
streets appears, or touch Done.
5. Select the street and city, if
necessary.
6. Select the address, if necessary. The
Go page opens.
7. Touch Go to create a route to this address.
TIP: Do not enter the street prex or sufx. For example, to nd North Main Street enter Main, and to nd
Highway 7 enter 7.
About Postal Codes
You can search for a postal code. Enter the postal code instead of the city name. Not all map data provides postal code searching.
Intersections
Finding an intersection is very similar to nding an address. Touch
Intersection, and enter the two street
names.

Go Page Options

Touch an item in the search results list to view the Go page.
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Where to
Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn route to this location.
Touch Show Map to view this location
Changing Your Home Location
1. Touch > User Data > Set
on the map. If the GPS is off, touch
Set Loc. to set this as your current
2. Select Yes, enter my Address or
location.
Touch Save to save this location as one of your Favorites. See page 14.

Finding Points of Interest

1. Touch Where to > Food,
If a mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology is connected, touch
to call this location.

Go Home

You can set a home location for the place you return to most often.
1. Touch Where to > Go Home.
2. Select an option.
2. Select a category and a sub-category,
3. Select a destination.
4. Touch Go.
Going Home
After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching
Where to > Go Home.
Home Location.
Yes, use my current location.
Hotels.
if necessary. (Touch the arrows to see
more categories.)
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Finding a Location 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. Touch Where to > Food,
Hotels.
2. Touch Spell Name.
3. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters in the name. Touch Done.
4. Touch the location you are looking for, and touch Go.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Touch and slide the yellow box to view the characters. Touch a character button to enter it.
Where to
TIP: Tap anywhere on the alphabet row to quckly move the yellow box.
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.
Touch to enter numbers.
To change the keyboard display, see
page 48.
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Where to

Recently Found Locations

Your zūmo stores the last 50 of your recent nds in the Recently Found list.
The most recently viewed locations appear at the top of the list. Touch
Where to > Recently Found to
view your recently found items.
Touch Save > OK to add a recently found location to your Favorites.
Touch Clear > Yes to delete all locations from the Recently Found list.
NOTE: When you delete recently found locations, all items are removed from the list. It does not delete the actual location from your unit.

Favorites

You can save up to 500 locations in your
Favorites, so you can quickly nd them
and create routes to them. Your home location is also stored in Favorites.
Saving Locations You Find
1. After you have found a location you
want to save, touch Save.
2. Touch OK. The location is saved in
Favorites.
Sharing Locations
Share your Favorites with other zūmo owners. You must insert an SD card with available storage space.
1. Touch Where to > Favorites.
2. Select the location you want to share.
3. Touch
Share.
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4. Verify that the correct location is selected, and then touch Export.
5. Touch OK.
6. Eject your SD card, and insert it into another zūmo.
7. A message appears. Touch Yes to import the shared locations.
8. Touch Favorites, and then touch the
location you want to import.
9. Touch Import, and then touch OK.
10. Touch Done to go back to the Menu
page.
Saving Your Current Location
From the map, touch the vehicle icon. Touch Yes to save your current location as a Favorite.
Editing Saved Locations
1. Touch Where to > Favorites.
2. Touch the location you want to edit.
3. Touch Edit.
4. To edit the location:
Finding Saved Locations
Touch Where to > Favorites. The locations are listed by distance from your current location. Touch Spell to narrow your search.
Touch Change Name. Enter a name, and touch Done.
Touch Change Map Symbol. Touch
a symbol.
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Touch Change Phone Number. Enter a phone number, and touch Done.
Touch Delete to remove this item.
A list of all your Favorites appears.
Touch the item you want to delete. Touch Delete > Yes.

Creating a Saved Route

6. Touch to add another location to
7. Touch Map to calculate your route,
8. Touch Back to exit and save the
Use your zūmo to create and save routes before your next trip. You can save up to 50 routes.
1. Touch Where to > Routes >
New.
2. Touch Add New Start Point.
3. Find a location as your starting point, and touch Select.
4. Touch Add New End Point.
5. Find a location as your ending point, and touch Select.
Editing Saved Routes
1. Touch Where to > Routes.
2. Select the route you want to edit.
3. Touch Edit.
your route. TIP: Touch Near to narrow your search, see page 19. Touch
to remove a location.
and view it on the map.
route.
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4. To edit the route:
• Touch Change Name. Enter a new name, and touch Done.
• Touch Add/Remove Points to add new start, via, or end points to the
route.
• Touch Manual Reorder to change the order of points along your route.
• Touch Optimal Reorder to automatically order the points according to straight line distance between your start and end points.
• Touch Recalculate to change the
route preference to calculate by faster
time, shorter distance, or off road.
• Touch Delete to remove this item. A list of all your routes appears. Touch the item you want to delete. Touch
Delete > Yes.
NOTE: Your changes are automatically saved when you exit any of the route edit pages.
Sharing Routes
Share your saved routes with other zūmo
owners. You must insert an SD card with available storage space.
1. Touch Where to > Routes.
2. Select the route you want to share.
3. Touch Share.
4. Verify that the correct route is
selected, and then touch Export.
5. Touch OK.
6. Eject your SD card, and insert it into another zūmo.
7. A message appears. Touch Yes to import the shared route.
8. Touch Routes, and then touch the
route you want to import.
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Tips for Browsing the Map
• Touch the map and drag to view
• Touch
• Touch any object on the map. An
9. Touch Import, and then touch OK.
10. Touch Done to go back to the Menu
page. To view your imported routes,
touch Where to > Routes.
NOTE: You can also share routes
• Touch
• Touch
using Google Earth. Go to
http://earth.google.com.
Finding a Location UsingUsing
• Touch
• If the GPS is off, touch
the Map
Touch View map to open the map. Touch and drag anywhere on the map to browse and view different parts of the map. You can also touch Where to >
> Browse Map.
different parts of the map.
and to zoom in and out.
arrow appears pointing at the object you selected.
Back to return to the previous
screen.
Save to save this location to
your Favorites.
Go to create a turn-by-turn
route to the location.
Set Loc. to
set the arrow location as your current location.
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Entering Coordinates

If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your
zūmo to navigate to any location using
its latitude and longitude coordinates.
Touch Where to > >
Coordinates.
Touch Format to change the type of coordinates. Because different maps and charts use different position formats, the
zūmo allows you to choose the correct
coordinate format for the type of map you are using.
Touch Next for more options:
• Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn route to the coordinates.
• Touch
Show Map to view this
location on the map.
• Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites.

Expanding Your Search

1. Touch Where to > Near.
2. Select an option:
Where I Am Now—searches near
your current location.
A Different City—searches near the
city you specify.
My Current Route—searches along
the route you are currently navigating.
My Destination—searches for
locations near your current route
destination.
3. Touch OK.
NOTE: Your zūmo automatically
searches near your current location.
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USinG the Main PaGeS

USinG the Main PaGeS

Map Page

On the Menu page, touch View map to open the map. The vehicle icon shows your current location.
Touch the vehcle con to vew your current coordnates and
elevaton. Then touch
Yes to save ths locaton.
Touch to zoom out.
Touch Menu to return
to the Menu page.
Touch Speed to open
the Trp Informaton
page.
Map Page while Navigating a Route
Turn List Page Next Turn PageTrip Information Page
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Touch the drectons bar to open the Turn Lst page.
Touch to zoom n.
Touch Turn In to open the Next Turn page.
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Trip Information Page

The Trip Information page shows your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, touch Speed on the map.
Resetting Trip Information
Using the Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge is for motorcycle use only. You can track your fuel usage when
the zūmo is in the motorcycle mount.
The fuel gauge is only as accurate as the data you enter.
1. On the map, touch Speed to open
If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. If you make frequent
stops, leave the zūmo turned on so it can
2. Touch Reset > Miles Per Tank.
3. Enter an amount, and touch Done.
4. A message appears when you have
accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
5. On the map, touch the
Touch Reset to reset the odometer, maximum speed, trip data, fuel gauge, and miles per tank.
6. To reset the fuel gauge, go
Touch More to view speed data and travel time data.
the Trip Information page.
30 miles (~48.3 km) remaining.
icon to
search for a nearby fuel station.
Touch OK.
to the Trip Information page, and touch the fuel gauge >
Yes.
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USinG the Main PaGeS

Turn List Page

When you are navigating a route, the Turn List page shows turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns. Touch the directions bar on the top of the map 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 map.

Next Turn PageTurn Page

To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch Turn In on the map, or touch any turn from the Turn List 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. Touch and to view other turns in the route.

Compass Page

To view the Compass page, touchCompass page, touch
Driving on the map or press .
Bug
ndcator
Bearng
ponter
When you are navigating a route, the compass rotates and the bug indicator shows the direction you should be travelling to stay on the route. The bearing pointer indicates your current direction. If the arrow points up, you are going directly to the destination. If the arrow points any other direction, navigate the direction of the bug indicator until the arrow points up. Touch More to see additional data elds.
Data elds
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USinG handS-free featUreS

USinG handS-free
featUreS
Using Bluetooth® wireless technology,
your zūmo can connect to your mobile
phone and wireless headset to become a hands-free device. To see if your device with Bluetooth technology is compatible
with the zūmo, visit www.garmin.com/
bluetooth.
Bluetooth wireless technology establishes a wireless link between devices, such as a mobile phone,
wireless headset, and the zūmo. 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 device to connect
automatically when the zūmo is
turned on.

Pairing Your Device

To pair and connect, your device and the
zūmo must be turned on and be within
10 meters of each other.
Initiate pairing from your zūmo or
from your mobile phone. Refer to your
phone’s instructions.
Why should I pair my phone and headset with
my zūmo?
To get the full features of the zūmo,
you should pair your phone to the
zūmo and also pair your headset to the zūmo. In addition to hands-free phone use, you can also hear zūmo
navigation prompts through your headset.
For additional zūmo audio options, see page 49.
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To pair using the zūmo settings:
1. On the zūmo’s Menu page, touch
> Bluetooth.
2. Touch the Add button next to the
“Connect Phone” or “Connect
Headset” option.
3. Enable your device’s Bluetooth component and enable Find Me/ Discoverable/Visible mode. These settings might be in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu.
4. Touch OK on the zūmo.
5. Select your device, and touch OK.
6. Enter the zūmo’s Bluetooth PIN (1234) in your phone, if necessary.
7. On the zūmo, touch and hold Back to
return to the Menu page.
To pair using the phone settings:
1. Enable the phone’s Bluetooth component. This might be in a menu called Settings, Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free.
2. Initiate a search for Bluetooth
devices. This might be located in a menu called Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free.
3. Select the zūmo from the list of devices.
4. Enter the zūmo’s Bluetooth PIN
(1234) into your phone.
5. On the zūmo, touch and hold Back to return to the Menu page.
NOTE: Each time you turn on
the zūmo, it tries to connect to
the last device with which it was connected.
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Getting a Call

When your phone is connected with the zūmo, the icon appears in the upper-left corner. When your headset is connected with the zūmo, the icon appears in the upper-left corner. 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.
In a Call
After you have made or answered a call, the In Call icon appears on the screen. Touch for more options:
USinG handS-free featUreS
Touch End Call to hang up.
Touch Call Options view the following in call settings:
Touch Tones—displays a keypad page so you can use automated systems, such as voice mail.
Transfer Audio To Phone—to switch audio to your phone. This is helpful if
you plan to turn off the zūmo, but want
to stay on the call. You can also transfer a call to your phone if you need privacy or your headset is malfunctioning. To switch back, touch Transfer Audio To
Device.
Mute Microphone—to mute the
microphone during a call. It mutes a wired microphone, wireless headset microphone, or the internal microphone on the automotive mount.
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Using Call Waiting
NOTE: If your phone does not
support call waiting through Bluetooth, this feature will not work.
If you get a call during a call, the Incoming Call window appears. Touch
Answer to answer the call. The 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. Not all phones support
all features of the zūmo Phone menu. Refer to your phone’s instructions.
Press Status to view the connected
phone’s signal strength, battery level,
carrier, and name.
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Using Your Phone Book
NOTE: The phone book feature
is only available if your phone
Dialing a Point of Interest
1. Touch > Food, Hotels.
2. Search for the point of interest you
supports phone book transfer.
Each time your mobile phone connects
with the zūmo, the phone book is automatically loaded into the zūmo. It
may take a few minutes for the phone book to be available.
1. Touch > Phone Book.
3. Touch Dial or .
Dialing a Number
1. Touch > Dial.
2. Touch the phone book entry you want
to call.
3. Touch Dial.
2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.
want to call.
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USinG handS-free featUreS
Viewing Your Call History
NOTE: Call history is only
available if your phone supports call history transfer.
Each time your phone connects to the
Calling Home
Enter a phone number for your home location, so you can quickly call home.
Enter a Home Phone Number
1. Touch > Call Home.
zūmo, your call history is automatically transferred to the zūmo. It may take a
few minutes to transfer this data to the
zūmo.
1. Touch > Call History.
2. Touch Missed, Dialed, or Received
to view those calls. The calls are listed in chronological order; the most
recent calls are at the top of the list.
3. Touch an entry, and touch Dial.
2. Touch Enter Phone Number to use
3. Touch Done > Yes. The zūmo dials
the keypad page or Select From
Phonebook (only available if your
phone supports phone book transfer).
your home phone number.
NOTE: To edit home location or phone number, touch Where
to > Favorites > Home > Edit.
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Call Your Home
Touch > Call Home. The
zūmo dials your home phone number.
Placing Calls Using Voice Dial
NOTE: Voice dial is only
available if your phone supports voice dialing.
You can place calls by speaking the
contact’s name into the microphone.
1. Touch > Voice Dial.
2. Speak the contact name.
NOTE: You may need to “train” your mobile phone to recognize your voice commands. Refer to
your phone’s instructions.
USinG handS-free featUreS
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traffic inforMation

traffic inforMation
Your zūmo can receive and use trafc
information using an optional FM TMC (Trafc Message Channel) trafc receiver (such as the GTM™ 20) or an XM smart antenna (such as the GXM™
30). When a trafc message is received, your zūmo displays the incident on the
map and can change your route to avoid
the trafc incident.
NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy
of the trafc information. The trafc receiver or antenna simply receives signals from the trafc
service provider and displays that
information on your zūmo.
NOTE: You can only access the
trafc information if the zūmo is connected to a trafc receiver or
antenna (see page 54).
Trafc in Your Area
On the Menu page, touch or > Trafc.
Trafc on Your Route
The map displays or when
there is a trafc delay on your route.
The number in the icon represents the delay time in minutes. The delay time is automatically calculated into the arrival time shown on the map.
1. Touch or to view a map and
2. Touch the yellow text bar for more
more information.
information. If there is more than one delay, touch Details.
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3. Touch Avoid to recalculate your route
to avoid this delay.
Trafc Codes and Symbols
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.
North
American
Meaning International
Road
condition
Road
construction
Road closed
Slow trafc
Accident
Incident
Information
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traffic inforMation
Purchasing Trafc
Subscriptions
You can renew and purchase new subscriptions at www.garmin.com/
trafc.
Adding a Subscription
1. Touch > > Services
or Trafc.
2. Touch FM Trafc or XM
Subscriptions.
3. Touch Add or Subscribe.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: Additional documentation is included with
your Garmin trafc receiver or
antenna.
FM Trafc
For more information about an FM
trafc receiver, go to www.garmin
.com/trafc. For participating FM trafc
subscription providers and coverage cities, go to www.garmin.com/fmtrafc.
NOTE: The FM trafc receiver and zūmo must be in data range
of an FM station transmitting
TMC data to receive trafc
information.
XM Trafc
For more information about an XM smart antenna, go to www.garmin
.com/xm. For subscription information
and coverage cities for XM NavTrafc, go to www.xmnavtrafc.com.
NOTE: XM subscriptions are available for North America only.
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USinG XM

Your zūmo can receive XM radio and
XM weather using an optional XM smart antenna (such as the GXM™ 30). For
more information about an XM smart antenna and XM subscriptions, go to
www.garmin.com/xm.
NOTE: You must purchase and

Listening to XM Radio

1. Connect the antenna to the zūmo
activate your XM service before you can use the XM features.
On the Menu page, touch .
2. On the Menu page, touch to
3. Touch Source to view the XM tuner.
XM Radio—opens the XM tuner.
Local Weather—displays current weather conditions based on your present location. Touch Forecast to
view a ve-day weather forecast for
this area.
USinG XM
Weather Map—displays current weather conditions on the map. See
page 18 for tips on browsing the map.
Trafc—displays a list of current
trafc events. Touch an item for more
details.
mount (see pages 3 and 54). External power is required.
open the Media Player.
See page 38, to learn about the MP3
player.
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USinG XM
XM sgnal
strength
Now
playng
Browse
category
Touch to go to the next channel in the browse category.
Touch to go to the previous channel in the browse category.
Touch Browse to search a category, such as Recent Channels, Kids, or Urban. Next to each channel is the current program information. Touch a channel to listen to that channel.
Touch 123 to enter an XM channel. Then touch Done to listen to that channel.
Touch Save to save a channel to Presets (maximum of 20).
Touch to remove the current channel from your Presets. To delete more than one channel from Presets, touch Browse > Presets > Delete. A list of all your Presets appears. Touch the items you want to delete. Touch Delete > Yes.
Removing
Channels From
Presets
Adjusting the Volume
Press , and then use and to adjust the volume. For advanced volume settings, touch > Volume. For zūmo audio options, see page 49.
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Managing Files on Your zūMo

ManaGinG fileS on
Your zūmo
You can load les to the internal memory or an optional SD card.
NOTE: The zūmo is not
compatible with Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me operating systems. This is a common limitation of most USB Mass Storage Devices.

Supported File Types

• MP3 music les
• M3U playlist les
• JPEG and JPG image les for splash
screen or picture viewer
• GPI custom POI les from Garmin’s
POI Loader
• GPX waypoint les and maps from
MapSource
NOTE: The zūmo does not
support iTunes® M4A/M4P les.
Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional)
To insert or remove the card, press it in until it clicks.
Mn-USB port for AC
power, USB Mass Storage
mode, and updatng
software
SD card
slot
Step 2: Connect the USBUSB Cable
1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on
your computer.
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Two additional drives appear in your
6. Select Edit > Paste. The le appears
computer’s list of drives. “Garmin” is the available storage in the zūmo’s
internal memory. The other removable disk drive is the SD card.
NOTE: If the drive is not named
automatically, see your Help le
or page 63 to rename the drive.
For Mac
1. Connect the zūmo to your
Step 3: Transfer Files to
Your zūmo
For Windows
1. Connect the zūmo to your computer.
2. Double-click My Computer.
3. Browse your computer for the le you
want to copy.
4. Highlight the le, and select Edit >
Copy.
5. Open the Garmin drive or the SD card drive.
2. To copy les to your Garmin or SD
in the list of les on the Garmin or SD card drive.
NOTE: You can also drag and
drop les to and from your
drives.
®
computer. Your Garmin
and SD card drives should
mount onto your Mac
desktop as two mounted
volumes.
card drive, drag and drop any le or folder onto the volume icon.
Volume
icon
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Step 4: Eject and Unplug
For Windows
When you are nished transferring les,
double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in your Windows system tray. Select USB Mass Storage Device, and click Stop. Select the drive, and click
OK. You can unplug the USB cable from
your zūmo now.

Deleting zūmo Files

You can delete les from your zūmo just as you would delete les from your
computer.
Connect the zūmo to your computer,
and open your Garmin or SD card
drive. Select the le that you want to
delete, and press the Delete key on your
computer’s keyboard.
For Mac
When you are nished transferring les, drag the volume icon to the Trash
(it turns into an Eject icon) to
unmount the device. You can unplug the
USB cable from your zūmo now.
CAUTION: If you are not sure
about a le’s purpose, do not delete it. Your zūmo memory contains important system les
that should not be deleted. Be
cautious of les located in folders
entitled “Garmin.”
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USinG the Media Player

USinG the Media
Player

Listening to MP3 Files

Load MP3 les to the internal memory
or an optional SD card. See pages 35–37 for more information.
1. On the Menu page, touch to open the Media Player.
2. Touch Source to view the MP3
player.
3. Touch Browse.
4. Touch a category.
5. To play the entire category from the beginning of the list, touch Play All. To play all starting with a specic song, touch the title.
Album art
Touch the album art to view details
about the MP3 le.
Touch to adjust the volume. For zūmo audio options, see page 49.
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 pause the song.
Touch to repeat.
Touch to shufe.
NOTE: The zūmo plays MP3
les only; it does not support
iTunes® M4A/M4P les.
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USinG the Media Player
Using a Playlist
This feature involves managing les on your zūmo (see pages 35–37).
1. Using your computer and an audio
program such as Winamp™, create a
playlist of MP3 les.
2. 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 (location) to the MP3. The M3U
le should only list the MP3 les
in your playlist, not their location.
Refer to the audio program’s Help le for instructions.
3. Transfer the playlist and the associated MP3 les to the Garmin or SD card drive. The M3U le must be in the same location as the MP3 les.
4. On the zūmo, touch > Source
to open the MP3 player.
5. Touch Browse > Import Playlist.
The available playlists appear.
6. Touch a playlist to start playing the MP3 les.
NOTE: You cannot change the
order of the playlist from your zūmo.

Listening to Audible Books

To purchase books from Audible .com, go to http://garmin.audible.com. See page 40 to load books to your zūmo.
1. On the Menu page, touch >
Source to open the audible book
player.
2. Touch Browse, and touch a category.
3. To play a book, touch the title.
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USinG the Media Player
Loading Audible Books to
Book
cover art
Your zūmo
1. Create an Audible.com account at
2. Purchase a book.
3. Download AudibleManager to your
Moving Around the Book
Touch to adjust the volume.
Touch the book cover art to view more detailed information about the book.
Touch to skip a section and to jump back. Press and hold those buttons to move forward or backward through the book.
Touch to pause the book.
4. Activate your zūmo. The rst time you
5. Connect the zūmo to your computer.
6. Download the book to your computer.
7. Open AudibleManager and use it to
Using Bookmarks
To create a bookmark, touch and Bookmark. To view your bookmarks, touch and then touch a bookmark. Touch Play to listen to the book from the bookmark.
http://garmin.audible.com.
computer.
open AudibleManager, you are led through the activation process. This is
a one-time process.
transfer the book to your Garmin or
SD card drive.
TIP: Refer to AudibleManager’s
Help le for detailed instructions.
Select Help from the menu, and click Help.
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CustoMizing the zūMo

cUStoMizinG the zūmo
1. From the Menu page, touch .
2. Touch the setting you want to change.
Each setting contains a submenu or a list.

Changing the Map Settings

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—change the perspective of the map.
Track Up—display the map in 2
North Up
Vehicle—touch Change to change the icon used to show your position on the map. Touch the icon you want to use, and then touch OK. Download additional vehicle icons at www.garmin
.com/vehicles.
Trip Log—touch Show to display your current trip log on the map as a thin blue line. To manage your trip log data, touch
Map Info—view the maps loaded on
your zūmo and their version. Touch a
map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map.
dimensions (2D) with your direction of travel at the top.
—display the map in 2D
with North at the top.
3D—display the map in 3 dimensions (3D) in Track Up.
> User Data > Manage Trip Log.
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Restore—restore the default map settings.

Changing the System Settings

Touch > System.
GPS Mode—enable and disable GPS and WAAS/EGNOS. Turning on the WAAS/EGNOS setting might improve GPS accuracy, but it consumes more battery power. Go to www.garmin.com/
aboutGPS/waas.html for information
about WAAS/EGNOS.
Safe Mode—turn Safe Mode on or off. 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—turn on Garmin Lock
to lock your zūmo. Enter a 4-digit PIN,
and set a security location. For more information, see page 10.
About—display your zūmo’s software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number. You need this information when you update the system software (see page 49) or purchase additional map data (see page 53).
Restore—restore the default system settings.

Localizing Your zūmo

Touch > Locale.
To change a setting, touch the button next to the icon.
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To change all settings, touch Change
All
. In each screen, select the setting,
and then touch OK.
Locale—select your location.
Text Language—set 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—set the language
for voice prompts. Languages noted
with a person’s name are text-to-
speech (TTS) voices, which have an extensive vocabulary and pronounce the street names as you approach turns. The prerecorded 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—select a time zone or nearby city from the list.
Daylight Saving—set to On, Off , or
Auto, if it is available.
Units—set units of measure to
Kilometers or Miles.

Managing User Data

Touch > User Data.
Set Home Location—enter or change your home location. See page 12.
Import Data—load Favorites, routes, trip logs, and pictures from your Garmin drive or SD card.
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Manage Trip Log—view the current trip log usage. This is shown as a percent of the total available space. You can manage the most current 10,000 points
of trip data on your zūmo. Beyond 10,000 points, the zūmo moves the
oldest trip data from the current log to
an archive le on the zūmo’s internal memory. Archive les can store up
to 1 MB each, and a maximum of
20 archive les can be stored on the
internal memory, depending on the space
available. Using this method, the zūmo
can store as many as 200,000 points of trip data for very long rides.
Clear Trip Log before your next big trip. Clearing a large trip log may take a few minutes.
Save As Route recent trip log as a route. This allows you to reuse recent trip data. For more information about routes, see
page 16.
To view your trip log on the map, touch
> Map > Trip Log > Show.
View Pictures—view pictures saved to your Garmin drive or SD card. Touch a thumbnail to view the image. Touch the image again to zoom using and
—reset the trip log
—select and save a
. Touch the picture and drag to view
NOTE: Archived trip logs are
different parts of the picture. intended to be used on your computer with MapSource, Google Earth, or myGarmin Web site. Archived trip logs are not
visible on the zūmo.
To share pictures with another
zūmo user:
1. Touch a thumbnail.
2. Touch Share.
To view available space in your Garmin drive, connect the zūmo to your computer, and select the Garmin drive. See page 35.
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3. Eject your SD card, and insert it into another zūmo.
4. A message appears. Touch Yes to import the shared picture.
5. Touch Pictures > touch a thumbnail
> Import.
Touch Slide Show to display each image for a few seconds and then display the next image. During the slide show, touch the screen at any time to stop and see more options.
CustoMizing the zūMo

Bluetooth Technology Settings

Touch > Bluetooth.
Connect Phone—select Add Device > OK to pair with a mobile phone that has Bluetooth® wireless technology. See
pages 23–29.
NOTE: The zūmo’s PIN code (or passkey) is 1234.
Drop—select the phone you want to
• disconnect, and touch Yes.
Remove
to delete from the zūmo’s memory,
and touch Yes.
Phone Help—scroll through the list containing compatible devices. If your phone is not in this list, go to
—select the phone you want
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www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more
information.
Connect Headset—connect to a headset that has already been paired, or select
Add Device.
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.
Friendly Name—touch Edit to enter a
friendly name that identies your zūmo
on devices with Bluetooth technology. Touch Done.
Audio—specify which types of audio are sent to the Bluetooth headset.
Restore—restore the default Bluetooth settings. Restoring the Bluetooth settings does not clear the pairing information.

Changing the Navigation Settings

Touch > Navigation.
Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route:
Faster Time—to calculate routes that
are faster to drive but can be longer in distance.
Shorter Distance—to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
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Off Road—to calculate point-to­point routes (without roads). On the

Customizing the Display

Touch > Display.
map, touch or press to scroll to the Compass page.
Color Mode—select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark
Vehicle Type—specify your vehicle type to optimize routes.
Avoidances—select the road types you
want to avoid on your routes. The zūmo
uses these road types only if alternative
background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two.
Splash Screen—select an image to be
shown when you turn on the zūmo. First,
load JPEG images. See pages 35–37.
routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available. If you
have a trafc receiver or antenna, you can also avoid trafc incidents.
Attention Tone—turn on or off the attention tone.
Brightness— raise and lower the backlight brightness using and .
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
Restore—restore the default navigation
on the Garmin drive.
settings.
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CustoMizing the zūMo

Changing the Keyboard

Touch > Keyboard.
Standard—displays a full alphabetic keyboard.
Managing Trafc Settings
Touch > > Services or
Trafc to view optional FM and XM
subscription information and settings.
Trafc Source—select Auto, FM, or
XM based on which optional trafc
accessory is connected.

Restoring All Settings

Touch > Restore > Yes. This
Large Buttons—displays a large button touch-screen keyboard. This option is suited for motorcyclists wearing gloves. See page 13.
Auto—select to automatically switch between the standard keyboard when
using the zūmo in the automotive mount
and the large button keyboard when
using the zūmo in the motorcycle mount.
restores all of the factory default settings.

Clearing All User Data

1. Hold your nger on the lower-right
2. Keep your nger pressed until a
3. Touch Yes.
CAUTION: This deletes all user-entered information including Favorites, routes, trip
logs, settings, and recent nds.
corner of the zūmo’s screen while turning on the zūmo.
message appears.
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zūmo Audio Options

NOTE: Audio from MP3s and XM radio is stopped during phone calls and navigation prompts. Navigation prompts are muted during phone calls.
Power
Source
Motorcycle mount with external power
Automotive mount with external power
(included with zūmo 550)
Battery power Bluetooth headset Fully charged battery lasts
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Audio Option
Wired headset
or helmet with microphone
Bluetooth headset
Internal speaker
and microphone
Wired headset or headphones with wired microphone
Bluetooth headset and
internal speaker○●○●○●●-
● Audio available, ○ No audio available, - Not applicable
MP3
Prompts
Navigation
XM Radio
Phone
Adjust volume on headset.
Adjust volume on zūmo.
up to 4 hours.
Notes
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Installing the zūmo in Your Automobile

Your zūmo 550 includes an additional mount for your automobile so you can easily
transfer the unit. Select a suitable location in your vehicle for safe cable routing and safe operation. Clean and dry the selected area of your windshield.
Mounting on Your Windshield
1. Place the suction cup on the
windshield. Flip the suction lever back, toward the windshield.
2. Plug the power cable into the
side of the mount.
3. Place the zūmo into the automotive mount, and ip the lever down.
4. Plug the power cable into a power receptacle in your
vehicle. Your zūmo should
turn on automatically if the vehicle is running.
Sucton
cup
Lever
Wndsheld
Sucton
lever
Power cable
Automotve
mount
Sucton cup arm,
lever back
Lever
Mn-USB
.5 mm audo out jack
.5 mm mcrophone jack
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Mounting on Your Dashboard
Use the enclosed mounting disk to
mount your zūmo on the dashboard and
to comply with state regulations.
NOTE: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely
difcult to remove after it is
installed.
1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you want to place 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 part of the
automotive mount on top of the disk.
6. Flip the suction lever down (toward the disk).
7. Follow steps 2–4 on page 50.
Removing the zūmo from the
Mount
To remove the zūmo from the mount, ip up the lever on the mount. Lift out the zūmo.
You can separate the suction cup from the automotive mount. Turn the mount as far as you can to the right or left. Apply pressure in that direction until the mount snaps off the arm.
To remove the suction cup from the
windshield or mounting disk, ip the
suction lever up. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
NOTE: Reconnecting the suction cup to the automotive
mount requires signicant force. Press the ball end rmly into the
socket.
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Charging the zūmo

1. Connect the power cable to a mount
and a power source.
2. Place the zūmo in the mount, and ip the lever down.
OR
1. Charge the zūmo with the AC power cable. Plug the small end of the AC power cable into the mini-USB port on the bottom of the zūmo.
2. Plug the other end into a standard
wall outlet.
pdating the zūmopdating the zūmo
Software
1. Go to www.garmin.com/products/
webupdater to download the
WebUpdater program to your
computer.
2. Connect the zūmo to your computer using the mini-USB cable.

Resetting the zūmo

If your unit freezes up, press and hold
and press .

Calibrating the Screen

If the touch screen is not responding properly, calibrate the touch screen. Turn the unit off. Press and hold for about one minute until the calibration screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Mn-USB port for AC power, USB Mass
Storage mode, and updatng software
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 zūmo.
4. Eject and unplug your zūmo (see
page 37).
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Register your zūmo to receive notication of software and map
updates. To register your zūmo, go to
http://my.garmin.com.
You can also download software updates from www.garmin.com/products/
zumo500 or www.garmin.com/ products/zumo550. Click Updates and
Downloads, and follow the instructions.
You can also purchase additional map data from Garmin and load the maps to the internal memory or an optional SD card.
Refer to the MapSource Help le
for more information about using MapSource and loading maps and
waypoints on your zūmo.

Optional Accessories

Purchasing and Loading Additional Map Data

To nd out the version of the maps that are loaded on your zūmo, touch
> Map > Map Info. To unlock additional maps, you need your unit ID and serial number.
Check www.garmin.com/unlock/update
.jsp to see if an update for your map
software is available.
For more information about optional accessories, go to www.garmin.com/
products/zumo500 or www .garmin.com/products/zumo550,
and click Accessories. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Optional accessories include:
• Trafc receiver or
• External remote antenna
• External microphone
• Extras (see
antenna
pages 54–56)
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Connecting Accessories to
Your zūmo
Some Garmin trafc receivers and
XM antennas must be plugged into a mini-USB port on the zūmo mount. The microphone and audio out jacks
are located on the left side of the zūmo
mount.
Mcrophone
and audo
out jacks
Mn-USB
port
zūmo Motorcycle Mount Shown
TIP: Carefully connect and disconnect cables. To disconnect, do not pull on the cable (cord), pull on the plug.
To see the automotive mount connections, see page 50.
Garmin Travel Guide™
Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about locations, such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase the Travel Guide accessory, go to
www.garmin.com/extras.
To use the Travel Guide:
1. Insert the SD card into your zūmo.
2. Touch Where to > Extras.
3. Touch the Travel Guide.
4. Touch a category. Touch a sub­category, if necessary.
5. Touch a location in the list.
6. Do one of the following:
Touch Go to go to the location.
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Touch Map to view this item on the map.
Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites.
Touch More to view more information about the location.
Safety Cameras
Safety camera information is available in some locations. (Check www.garmin
.com/accessories/safetycamera for
availability.) For these locations, your
zūmo includes the locations of hundreds of safety cameras. Your zūmo 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.
To get updated safety camera information:
1. Go to http://my.garmin.com.
2. Sign up for a subscription.
You can purchase a new region at any time, and you can extend existing subscriptions at any time. Each region that you purchase has its own expiration date.
Custom POIs �Points ofPOIs �Points of Interest)
Load custom points of interest (POIs)
onto your zūmo. POI databases are
available from various companies on the Internet. Some custom databases contain alert information for points, such as school zones. A warning appears if you are traveling too fast near these custom POIs.
Use the Garmin POI Loader to load POIs on your Garmin drive or SD card. Download the POI Loader from
www.garmin.com/extras.
Refer to the POI Loader Help le for
more information; press F1 to open the
Help le.
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To view your custom POIs, touch
Where to > Extras >
Custom POIs.
To turn on or off custom POIs, touch
> Proximity Points >
Proximity Alerts.
To delete the custom POIs from your
zūmo, connect your zūmo to your
computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder in the Garmin or SD card drive. Delete the le entitled poi.gpi.
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
CAUTION: Garmin is not
responsible for the consequences of using a custom POI database or the accuracy of the safety camera or other custom POI database.
information is available during your route, or Off.
SaversGuide
®
The SaversGuide is an optional accessory that is available only in North America (www.garmin.com/extras).
Garmin TourGuide™
The Garmin TourGuide allows your
zūmo 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
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With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card,
your zūmo is 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, and movie theaters.
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Battery Information

NOTE: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide for additional battery information and warnings.
Your zūmo contains an internal lithium-
ion battery. The battery lasts up to 4 hours, depending on usage.
The battery icon on the Menu page indicates the status of the internal battery. If the icon is not present, your
zūmo is connected to external power. For information about charging your zūmo,
see page 52.
Maximizing the Battery Life
• Turn off GPS ( > System > GPS Mode > GPS Off) when you do not need to receive GPS signals, or use Normal mode when WAAS or EGNOS is not available.
• Turn the backlight brightness down. Press and hold , and then use and to adjust the brightness.
• Do not leave your zūmo in direct
sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat or cold.
Replacing the Battery
To purchase a replacement lithium-ion battery pack, go to www.garmin.com/
products/zumo500 or www.garmin .com/products/zumo550, and click
Accessories.
Unscrew the battery pack and replace the battery. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the battery.
Screw
Battery
pack
MCX
connector
under
weather cap
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Using a Remote Antenna

You can use an optional external remote antenna (Garmin GA 25MCX). To purchase, go to www.garmin.com/
products/zumo500 or www.garmin .com/products/zumo550, and click
Accessories.
Pull back the weather cap from the MCX connector located on the back of the
zūmo, and connect the antenna.
Cleaning the Unit
The zūmo is constructed of high-
quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning.
Clean the unit’s outer casing (not the
touch screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.
Cleaning the Touch Screen

Caring for Your zūmo

Your zūmo contains sensitive electronic
components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration outside normal motorcycle or automobile use. To minimize the
risk of damage to your zūmo, avoid
dropping your unit and operating it in extreme high-shock and high-vibration environments.
Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the touch screen.
Protecting Your zūmo
• Carry and store your zūmo in the
• Do not
included carrying case.
store your zūmo where
prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur (such as in the trunk of a car), because it can cause permanent damage.
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• 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.
Avoiding Theft
• To avoid theft, remove the zūmo and
mount from sight when not in use.
• Use the
Garmin Lock™ feature. See
page 10.
Changing the Fuse
If your unit will not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
CAUTION: When replacing the
fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces, and make sure they are put back in the proper place.
1. Unscrew the black (or silver), round end piece and remove it.
Unscrew
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.
End pece
Slver tp
Fuse
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About GPS Satellite SignalsSatellite Signals

Your zūmo must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to operate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage,
your zūmo cannot acquire satellites.
Go outside to an area free from tall
obstructions to use your zūmo.
When your zūmo has acquired satellite
signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are green . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear .
For more information about GPS, go to
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Specications
Physical size: 4.4” W x 3.2” H x
2.87” D (11.3 x 8.2 x 7.2 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: IPX7 waterproof
Temperature range: 32°F to 140°F
(0°C to 60°C)
Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. Data stored
indenitely.
Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play
Charge time: Approximately 6 hours
Power input: DC vehicle power cable or
AC power cable.
Usage: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC
Battery life: up to 4 hours depending on
usage
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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: 1/sec, continuous
GPS accuracy:
Position: < 10 meters, typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS
GPS (WAAS) accuracy: Position: < 5 meters, typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS
For a complete list of specications, go
to www.garmin.com/products/zumo500 or www.garmin.com/products/zumo550, and click Specications.
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zūmo Troubleshooting

Problem/Question Solution/Answer
It can take a few minutes to acquire satellite signals. Go to an
The zūmo does not
acquire satellite
signals.
open area, out of garages, and away from tall buildings. Stop your vehicle, and position the zūmo where there is a clear view of the sky. The bars in the upper-left corner indicate
satellite strength.
How do I clear all my
user data?
The zūmo is locked
up/frozen.
The suction cup will not
stay on my windshield.
My battery gauge does
not seem accurate.
The touch screen is not
responding to my taps
properly.
My Bluetooth device
will not connect to the
zūmo.
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Hold your nger on the lower-right corner of the zūmo’s screen while turning on the zūmo. Keep your nger pressed until the message appears. Touch Yes to clear all user data.
To reset your zūmo, press and hold and press .
Clean the suction cup and windshield. Dry with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on page 50.
Allow the unit to fully discharge, and then fully charge it (without
interrupting the charge cycle).
Calibrate the touch screen. Turn the unit off. Press and hold for about one minute until the Calibration page appears.
the on-screen instructions.
Verify that the Bluetooth eld is set to Enabled. Make sure your Bluetooth device is turned on and is less than 10 meters (about 33 feet) away from your zūmo. Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for a list of compatible phones and headsets.
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SB Interface Troubleshooting
Problem/Question Solution/Answer
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How do I know my
zūmo is in USB Mass
Storage Mode?
My computer never
senses that the zūmo is
connected.
I cannot nd any drives
named “Garmin” in my
list of drives.
I get a message saying
“Unsafe Removal of
Device” when I unplug
the USB cable.
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When your zūmo is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a zūmo connected to a computer is shown. Also, you should see a new removable disk drive listed in My Computer (Windows) or a new volume (drive) on your desktop (Mac).
1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer.
2. Turn the zūmo off.
3. Plug the USB cable into your computer and your zūmo. The zūmo automatically turns on and goes into USB Mass Storage Mode.
If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin or SD drives. Follow the steps on the next page to assign (map) your drive letters.
Windows: Double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in your system tray. Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop. Select the Garmin drive and click OK. You can unplug your zūmo now.
Mac: Drag the volume icon to the Trash. The Trash icon changes to an Eject icon. You can unplug your zūmo now.
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Problem/Question Solution/Answer
How can I rename
my Garmin drives in
Windows?
How do I assign (map)
my Garmin drives in
drives in
Windows?
1. Open
2. Select the drive you want to rename.
3. Right-click your mouse, and select
4. Type the new name, and press the
1. Turn off your zūmo.
2. Plug the USB cable into the zūmo and your computer. Your
3. Click
4. Click a zūmo removable disk drive (either the internal
5. Select
My Computer.
Rename.
Enter key on your
computer’s keyboard.
zūmo automatically turns on.
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management.
memory or your SD card drive). Right-click your mouse, and
select Change Drive Letter and Path.
Edit, select a drive letter from the drop-down list, and
click OK.
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2-D, 3-D map view 41
A
About button 42 accessories 53 address 11 add a stop 9 alerts, safety camera 55 antennas 30, 33, 53, 58 anti-theft feature 10, 42 audio
jacks
3, 50, 54
options 49 version 42
avoiding
road types
trafc 47
B
battery 57, 60 Bluetooth technology 23–29
PIN 24 settings 45–48
brightness 2, 47 browsing the map 18
C
calibrating the touch screen 52 calling home 28 call history 28
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call waiting 26
caring for your zūmo 58
car installation 50
charging the zūmo 52
clearing user data 48 Compass page 22, 47 computer connection 35 contact Garmin i coordinates 19, 20 current location, saving 15
customizing your zūmo 41–48
Custom POIs 55
D
data storage drives 35, 60 daylight saving 43 Declaration of Conformity iv deleting
all user data character 13 custom POIs 56 Favorites 16, 17
les 37
detail maps 41 detours 10 diacritical characters 13 display settings 47 drives, Garmin 36 driving directions 22
48
E
editing saved places 15 EGNOS 42
ejecting the USB 37 elevation 20 ending a call 25 expanding your search 19 Extras 54–55
F
Favorites 14
editing 15
nding 15
saving 14 sharing 14
FCC compliance iv
les
deleting
37
managing 35, 43 supported types 37 transferring 35–37
nding places
by address by coordinates 19 by name 13 by postal code 11 intersection 11 item on the map 18 near another location 19 saved places (Favorites) 15
FM trafc 32
fuel gauge 21 fuse, changing 59
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Garmin Lock 10, 42, 59 Garmin TourGuide
playing les
Garmin Travel Guide 54 going home 12–19 Google Earth i Go page 11 GPS 7, 60
56
H
hands-free features 23–29 headsets 23, 49 home location 12
I
importing data 43 intersection 11
K
keyboard 13, 48 kilometers 43
L
languages 43 loading additional maps 53
locking your zūmo 10
M
managing les 35–37
map
browse
18
customize 41 Map Info button 41
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moving 18 update maps 52 using the Map page 18, 20 version 41 view 18, 41
zoom 18 MapSource i, 35, 53 menu page 7 miles 43 mini-USB. See USB motorcycle installation
mounting the zūmo
in a car
50, 51
on a motorcycle 3
MP3 les
loading
35
playing 38 mute a call 25 myGarmin i, 53, 55
3
N
navigation settings 46 Near button 19 Next Turn page 22 North Up map view 41
O
off road, routing 17, 47
P
pairing a headset 24 pairing a mobile phone 24 phone book 27 phone calls 25
picture viewer 44 PIN
Bluetooth
Garmin Lock 10 playing music 38 POIs, custom 55 position icon 20, 41 postal code 11
45
R
recently found location 14
registering your zūmo 53
remote antenna 58 removable disk drive 36 removing/deleting a phone 45 removing the mount 51 resetting
the trip data
your zūmo 52
restoring settings 48 routes 16–18 routing preferences 46
21
S
safety cameras 55 Safe Mode 42 satellite signals 7, 60 SaversGuide 56 saving
places you nd
routes 16
your current location 15, 18 school zone database 55
12, 14
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Screen Shot mode 47 SD card 1, 35, 60
sharing 14, 17 security location 10 settings 41–48 setting your location 12, 18 show map 12, 22 slide show 45 software
updating
version 42 special characters 13
specications 60
spelling the name of a place 13 splash screen 47
storing your zūmo 58 supported le types 35
system settings 42
52
T
text language 43 time format 43 time zone 43 tones 47 touch screen
aligning
52
cleaning 58 Track Up map view 41
trafc
avoiding
incidents 30
settings 48
subscriptions 32
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transferring les 35–37
Trip Information page 21 trip log 44 troubleshooting 62–64 turn-by-turn directions 22 Turn List page 22
U
unit ID 42 updating
maps
53
zūmo software 52
USB
mass storage mode ports 1, 35, 50, 52, 54 troubleshooting 62
user data 43
35–37
V
vehicle icon 20, 41 vehicle type 47 view pictures 44 voice dial 29 voice language 43 volume 2, 34
W
WAAS 42 WebUpdater 52
X
XM NavTrafc 32
XM radio 33
Z
zoom 18, 20, 44
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data)
throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin
Web site at www.garmin.com.
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