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5550PRO_MANL.indd 1 1/11/11 1:32 PM[...]
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S ta rt Up IMPORT ANT! It is the user’ s responsibility to account for the vehicle’ s height, width, length, HAZMA T , and other restrictions while driving. Always follow posted road signs and be aware of road conditions when making driving decisions. Please read the “ Important Safety Information ” included with your unit. Power Key Earpho[...]
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Map S cr een Scroll/Zoom T ab Quick Info T ab Routing T ab V olume/Brightness Control Speed/T ime T oggle Basic Map Screen Log T imers Status T oggle Zoom In Zoom Out Scroll Map Next Mile Marker Distance to next Rest Area Distance to next T ravel Center Distance to next Weigh Station Stop Route Program Detour View T urn List Change Multi- Route Set[...]
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Page 4
Ma i n Men u Navigate T o: • Enter Address • Points of Interest • Home • City Center • Recent Destination • Intersection • Offi ce • Find on Map T ools: • Address Book • Multi-Route • T rip Computer • Calculator • Hour Log • Mileage Log • GPS Status • Backup/Restore Settings: • My T ruck • Map • Device • Vol[...]
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E nte r T ru ck I n fo • Under the Settings tab in the main menu, tap the My T r uck icon to input your truck type. • Choose your axel confi guration and press • T ap each box to enter your truck name and customize your vehicle’ s specifi cations. • When fi nished, press Sav e . Now you are ready to navigate. F i nd a n A ddr es s • [...]
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Page 6
R out e O ption • The Route Option Page allows you to view and customize your route. • Press Simulation for the unit to run a real time simulation of your route including turn instructions and warnings. • Press Route Options to Customize your route. This page allows you to avoid tollways and freeways, give preference to ST AA routes, avoid sp[...]
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Am en i t y F i lt er • When searching for T ruck Stops the 5550 PRO gives you the ability to fi lter your results based on the amenities of the travel center . • Enter a Point of Interest search, tap ProMiles ® / TruckDo wn ® Truck Specifi c POI , press the down arrow , select Truck Stops , then press the Amenities button. • Select each [...]
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Co nfi gura tio n O pt ions • T o reset unit to factor y settings , go to the Settings T ab in the main menu, press Device , and scroll down to Reset . • T o toggle between the T r uck, Car , RV , or Arro w icon go to the Settings T ab in the main menu, press Map , and scrolldown to V ehicle . • If you are having trouble with touch screen ac[...]