Garmin Zumo 500 Quick Reference Manual

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Part Number 190-00697-01 Rev. A
October 2006
Important
Information
This guide provides short instructions
for various operations of your zūmo.
Fold and keep this guide in your
carrying case pocket.
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide for product warnings
and legal information.
WARNING: Do not leave your GPS unit
exposed in an unattended vehicle on
a hot day. To prevent damage, remove
it from the vehicle; or store it out of
direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.
See the specifications in the owner's
manual.
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 to the Map,
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.
Configuring Your zūmo
To turn on your zūmo, press and hold
the Power button. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

Acquiring Satellites

Go outdoors to an open area, away
from tall buildings and trees. Turn on
the zūmo. Acquiring satellite signals
may take a few minutes.
bars indicate GPS satellite
strength. When the bars are green,
your zūmo has acquired satellite
signals, and you can start navigating.
Printed in Taiwan
Quick Reference Guide
zumo
the personal motorcycle navigator
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
the touch screen, do not place sharp
objects in the carrying case pocket.
Specifications
Water resistance: IPX7 waterproof
(submersible in one meter of water for
up to 30 minutes)
Power: 12/24 VDC
Battery: Rechargeable, replaceable
lithium-ion battery.
Battery life: Fully charged, up to 4 hours
For more information, refer to the
owner's manual on disk.
B
C
D
E
Mini-USB port for AC
adapter, USB Mass Storage
mode, and updating software
Resetting Your zūmo
If your unit freezes up, press and hold
the Power button and press

Charging the Battery

To charge your zūmo, connect it to a
power source using the 12/24 VDC
cable or AC adapter.
Calibrating the Touch
Screen
If the touch screen is not responding
properly, calibrate the touch screen.
Turn the unit off. Press and hold
the Power button for about one
minute until the Calibration screen
appears. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
500/550
™
A
SD card
slot
.