Garmin nuvi 55 manual

nüvi ® 55/56/65/66 Owner’s Manual January 2014 190-01654-00_0A Printed in Taiwan[...]

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Table of Contents Getting Started ............................................................... 1 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ................................... 1 Support and Updates ................................................................. 1 Setting Up Garmin Express ................................................... 1 nüMa[...]

Appendix ....................................................................... 11 Power Cables ........................................................................... 11 Charging the Device ............................................................ 11 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable .................. 11 Device Care ...........[...]

Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat[...]

The Garmin Express software downloads and installs 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 an[...]

4 If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list. 5 If necessary, select the appropriate destination. Finding a Location Using the Search Bar You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name. 1 Select Where To? . 2 Select Enter Search in the search bar. 3 Enter all or part [...]

5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done . Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save . 3 Enter a name, and select Done . 4 Select OK . Saving a Home Location You can set your home location for the location you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location . 2 Select Enter My Addr[...]

Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode . • Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. • Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without roads). Navigating Of[...]

Customizing the Up Ahead Categories You can change the categories you search for, rearrange the order of the categories, and search for a specific business or category. 1 From the map, select > Up Ahead . 2 Select a service icon. 3 Select . 4 Select an option: • To move a category up or down in the list, select and drag the arrow to the right [...]

Customizing the Map Customizing the Map Tools You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu. 1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools . 2 Select the map tools to include in the menu. 3 Select Save . Customizing the Map Layers You can customize which data appear on the map, such as icons for points of interest and roa[...]

Taking an Alternate Route If you do not have your device set to use alternate routes automatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoid a traffic delay. 1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic . 2 Select Alternate Route . NOTE: If a better alternative route does not exist, this option is not available, and On Fastest Route ap[...]

Driving Tips • Drive the speed limit. In most vehicles, you will achieve optimal fuel economy between 45 mph and 60 mph. • Drive a consistent speed. • Brake and accelerate gradually and consistently. • Avoid stop-and-go traffic and rush hour. • Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal. • Use the cruise control. • Turn your vehicle off[...]

Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a removable volume. 2 On your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select a file. 4 Select Edit > Copy . 5 Browse to a folder on the device. NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder. 6 Sel[...]

About : Displays the software version number, the unit ID number, and information on several other software features. EULAs : Displays the end-user license agreements that apply to your choice. NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Travel History : Allows the device to record informatio[...]

Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you. 2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you. Purchasing Additional Maps 1 Go to your device product page at ( www.garmin.com ). 2 Click the Maps tab. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Purchasing Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com . Specifications O[...]

Index Symbols 2-D map view  7 3-D map view  7 A accessories  12 addresses, finding  3 avoidances area  6 customizing  6 deleting  6 disabling  6 road  6 road features  6 B battery charging  1, 2, 11, 12 maximizing  12 problems  12 brightness  2 C cables, power  11 calibrating fuel economy  8 cameras, safety  7 chan[...]

receiver  7 searching for delays  7 travel history  10 trip computer  6 resetting information  6 trip data, resetting  6 trip information  6 viewing  6 trip log, viewing  6 trip planner  9 editing a trip  9 troubleshooting  12 turn list  5 U unit ID  10 up ahead customizing  6 finding services  5 up ahead services [...]

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