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Garmin Zumo TM 500/550 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual 500/550 zumo ™ the personal motorcycle navigator...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Manual Conventions

    Thank you for purchasing the Garmin zūmo ™ Manual Conventions When you are instructed to “touch” something, use your finger 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface...i Manual Conventions ...i Contact Garmin ...i myGarmin ...i About Google Earth ...i Important Information ... Getting Started ...1 Looking at Your zūmo ...1 Quick Links ...2 zūmo Tips and Shortcuts Adjusting the Volume ...2 Adjusting the Brightness Mounting the zūmo on Your Motorcycle ...3...
  • Page 5 Using XM ...33 Listening to XM Radio Managing Files on Your zūmo Supported File Types...35 Deleting zūmo Files ...37 Using the Media Player Listening to MP3 Files Listening to Audible Books Customizing the zūmo Changing the Map Settings Changing the System Settings Localizing Your zūmo ...42 Managing User Data...

  • Page 6: 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 www.garmin.com/products/zumo550.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Looking at Your zūmo Power button Zoom in, raise volume, or increase brightness. Zoom out, lower volume, or decrease brightness. Page button—scroll through the Map, Compass, Trip Information, Media Player, and Phone Menu pages. Press and hold to adjust brightness. Speak button—...

  • Page 8: Quick Links

    • Finding an address: • Viewing the map: • Using hands-free mobile phone features: • Using the Garmin Lock theft feature: • Listening to MP3 files: • Transferring files to your zūmo: pages 35–37 • zūmo audio options, see •...

  • Page 9: Mounting The Zūmo On Your Motorcycle

    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.
  • Page 10 ettinG tarted 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.
  • Page 11 3: Attach the Base Plate to the zūmo Mount 1. Thread the M4 x 40 mm flathead bolts and nuts to attach the base plate to the zūmo mount. 2. Tighten the nuts to secure the base plate. zūmo mount Mn-USB port Weather cap...
  • Page 12 ettinG tarted 5: Install the zūmo 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).

  • Page 13: Configuring Your Zūmo

    Configuring Your zūmo To turn on your zūmo, press and hold configure 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. bars indicate GPS satellite strength.

  • Page 14: Finding Your Destination

    ettinG tarted Finding Your Destination Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations. ➊ Touch Where ➍ Select a destination. tiP: Touch ➋ Select a category. ➎ Touch Go. to see more choices. ➌...

  • Page 15: Following Your Route

    Following Your Route As you travel, your zūmo guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. If you depart from the original route, your zūmo recalculates the route and provides new directions. Your route s marked wth a purple lne.

  • Page 16: Adding A Detour

    > 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. zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Where To

    here 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 Finding an Address 1. Touch Where to > 2. Select a country, state/province, and city/postal code, if necessary.

  • Page 18: Go Home

    here Touch to create a turn-by-turn route to this location. Show Map Touch to view this location on the map. If the GPS is off, touch Set Loc. to set this as your current location. Save Touch to save this location as one of your Favorites.
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Recently Found Locations

    here Recently Found Locations Your zūmo stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. The most recently viewed locations appear at the top of the list. Touch Where to > recently Found view your recently found items. Save Touch >...

  • Page 21: Saving Your Current Location

    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 import the shared locations. 8. Touch Favorites, and then touch the location you want to import.

  • Page 22: Creating A Saved Route

    here Touch Change Phone a phone number, and touch Done. Delete Touch 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 Use your zūmo to create and save routes before your next trip.

  • Page 23: Sharing Routes

    4. To edit the route: • Touch Change Name. Enter a new name, and touch Done. • Touch Add/Remove Points new start, via, or end points to the route. • Touch Manual Reorder the order of points along your route. •...

  • Page 24: Map

    here 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 using Google Earth. Go to http://earth.google.com. Finding a Location Using the Map Touch...

  • Page 25: Entering Coordinates

    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. Format Touch 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...

  • Page 26: Using The Main

    SinG the aGeS Map Page On the Menu page, touch your current location. Touch the vehcle con to vew your current coordnates and elevaton. Then touch Touch to zoom out. Touch Menu to return to the Menu page. Touch Speed to open the Trp Informaton page.

  • Page 27: Trip Information Page

    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 the map. Resetting Trip Information If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.

  • Page 28: Turn List Page

    SinG the aGeS 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 Show Map that turn.

  • Page 29: Using Hands-Free Features

    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.
  • Page 30 SinG andS free eatUreS To pair using the zūmo settings: 1. On the zūmo’s Menu page, touch > Bluetooth. 2. Touch the button next to the “Connect Phone” or “Connect Headset” option. 3. Enable your device’s Bluetooth component and enable Find Me/ Discoverable/Visible mode.

  • Page 31: Getting A Call

    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.

  • Page 32: Phone Menu

    SinG andS free eatUreS 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 first call is placed on hold.

  • Page 33: Dialing A Number

    Using Your Phone Book notE: The phone book feature is only available if your phone 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.

  • Page 34: Calling Home

    SinG andS free eatUreS Viewing Your Call History notE: Call history is only available if your phone supports call history transfer. Each time your phone connects to the zūmo, your call history is automatically transferred to the zūmo. It may take a few minutes to transfer this data to the zūmo.

  • Page 35: Placing Calls Using Voice Dial

    Call Your Home Touch > Call 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.

  • Page 36: Traffic Information

    30). When a traffic message is received, your zūmo displays the incident on the map and can change your route to avoid the traffic incident. notE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The traffic receiver or antenna simply...

  • Page 37: Traffic Codes And Symbols

    3. Touch Avoid to recalculate your route to avoid this delay. Traffic Codes and Symbols Green = Low severity; traffic is flowing normally. Yellow = Medium severity; traffic is a bit congested. Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual raffic North...

  • Page 38: Purchasing Traffic Subscriptions

    Subscriptions. or Subscribe. 3. Touch 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. notE: Additional documentation is included with your Garmin traffic receiver or antenna. FM Traffic For more information about an FM traffic receiver, go to .com/traffic. For participating FM traffic subscription providers and coverage cities, go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.

  • Page 39: Using Xm

    XM weather using an optional XM smart antenna (such as the GXM more information about an XM smart antenna and XM subscriptions, go to www.garmin.com/xm. notE: You must purchase and activate your XM service before you can use the XM features.
  • Page 40 SinG XM sgnal strength playng 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.

  • Page 41: Managing Files On Your Zūmo

    • MP3 music files • M3U playlist files • JPEG and JPG image files for splash screen or picture viewer • GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader • GPX waypoint files and maps from MapSource notE: The zūmo does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files.
  • Page 42 Copy. 5. Open the Garmin drive or the SD card drive. 6. Select Edit in the list of files on the Garmin or SD card drive. notE: You can also drag and drop files to and from your drives. For Mac ®...

  • Page 43: Deleting Zūmo Files

    Connect the zūmo to your computer, Device, and and open your Garmin or SD card drive. Select the file that you want to delete, and press the computer’s keyboard. CaUtion: If you are not sure about a file’s purpose, do not...

  • Page 44: Using The Media Player

    SinG the edia layer SinG the layer Listening to MP3 Files Load MP3 files to the internal memory or an optional SD card. See for more information. 1. On the Menu page, touch open the Media Player. 2. Touch Source to view the MP3 player.

  • Page 45: Listening To Audible Books

    Refer to the audio program’s Help file for instructions. 3. Transfer the playlist and the associated MP3 files to the Garmin or SD card drive. The M3U file must be in the same location as the MP3 files. 4. On the zūmo, touch to open the MP3 player.
  • Page 46 5. Connect the zūmo to your computer. 6. Download the book to your computer. 7. Open AudibleManager and use it to transfer the book to your Garmin or SD card drive. tiP: Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions.

  • Page 47: Customizing The Zūmo

    User Data 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. ustoMizing the zūMo to change www.garmin Show to display your > Manage trip Log.

  • Page 48: Changing The System Settings

    When your vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables all functions that require significant 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 about—display your zūmo’s software...

  • Page 49: Managing User Data

    Units—set units of measure to Kilometers Managing User Data Touch Set Home Location—enter or change your home location. See import Data—load Favorites, routes, trip logs, and pictures from your Garmin drive or SD card. ustoMizing the zūMo , or or Miles. > User Data.
  • Page 50 MapSource, Google Earth, or myGarmin Web site. Archived trip logs are not visible on the zūmo. To view available space in your Garmin drive, connect the zūmo to your computer, and select the Garmin drive. page • Clear trip Log—reset the trip log before your next big trip.

  • Page 51: Bluetooth Technology Settings

    3. Eject your SD card, and insert it into another zūmo. 4. A message appears. Touch 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.

  • Page 52: Changing The Navigation Settings

    Connect Headset—connect to a headset that has already been paired, or select Device. Bluetooth—enable and disable the Bluetooth component. The icon appears on the Menu page if the Bluetooth component is enabled. To prevent a phone from automatically connecting, select Disabled.

  • Page 53: Customizing The Display

    Brightness— raise and lower the backlight brightness using and . Screen Shot—enable Screen Shot mode. Touch the picture of the screen. The picture bitmap file is saved in the on the Garmin drive. ustoMizing the zūMo Display. > Daytime for a...

  • Page 54: Changing The Keyboard

    ustoMizing the zūMo Changing the Keyboard Keyboard. Touch > Standard—displays a full alphabetic keyboard. Large Buttons—displays a large button touch-screen keyboard. This option is suited for motorcyclists wearing gloves. page 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.

  • Page 55: Appendix

    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 Audio Option Source Motorcycle Wired headset mount with or helmet with external power microphone Bluetooth headset Automotive Internal speaker...

  • Page 56: Installing The Zūmo In Your Automobile

    PPendiX 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.

  • Page 57: Mounting On Your Dashboard

    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 difficult to remove after it is installed. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you want to place the disk.

  • Page 58: Charging The Zūmo

    Follow the on-screen instructions. U�pdating the zūmo pdating 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.

  • Page 59: Purchasing And Loading Additional Map Data

    500/550 Owner’s Manual 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 file...

  • Page 60: Garmin Travel Guide

    PPendiX Connecting Accessories to Your zūmo Some Garmin traffic 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.

  • Page 61: Safety Cameras

    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 file for more information;...
  • Page 62 To delete the custom POIs from your zūmo, connect your zūmo to your Garmin\poi computer. Open the in the Garmin or SD card drive. Delete the file entitled poi.gpi. CaUtion: Garmin is not responsible for the consequences of using a custom POI database...

  • Page 63: Battery Information

    .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. System PPendiX www.garmin.com/ www.garmin Screw Battery pack connector under weather cap...

  • Page 64: Using A Remote Antenna

    PPendiX Using a Remote Antenna You can use an optional external remote antenna (Garmin GA 25MCX). To purchase, go to www.garmin.com/ products/zumo500 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.

  • Page 65: Avoiding Theft

    Avoiding Theft • To avoid theft, remove the zūmo and mount from sight when not in use. • Use the Garmin Lock ™ page 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.

  • Page 66: About Gps Satellite Signals

    Menu page are green loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Specifications 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”...

  • Page 67: Gps Performance

    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 specifications, go www.garmin.com/products/zumo500 or www.garmin.com/products/zumo550, and click Specifications. zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Zūmo Troubleshooting

    Bluetooth device is turned on and is less than 10 meters (about 33 feet) away from your zūmo. Go to for a list of compatible phones and headsets. indicate to clear all user data. and press page www.garmin.com/bluetooth zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Usb Interface Troubleshooting

    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 system tray.
  • Page 70 PPendiX Problem/Question How can I rename my Garmin drives in Windows? How do I assign (map) my Garmin drives in drives in Windows? Solution/Answer 1. Open Computer. 2. Select the drive you want to rename. 3. Right-click your mouse, and select Rename.

  • Page 71: Index

    500/550 Owner’s Manual call waiting caring for your zūmo car installation charging the zūmo clearing user data Compass page 22, 47 computer connection contact Garmin coordinates 19, 20 current location, saving customizing your zūmo 41–48 Custom POIs data storage drives 35, 60...
  • Page 72 Garmin Lock 10, 42, 59 Garmin TourGuide playing files Garmin Travel Guide going home 12–19 Google Earth Go page 7, 60 hands-free features 23–29 headsets 23, 49 home location importing data intersection keyboard 13, 48 kilometers languages loading additional maps locking your zūmo...
  • Page 73 Screen Shot mode SD card 1, 35, 60 sharing 14, 17 security location settings 41–48 setting your location 12, 18 show map 12, 22 slide show software updating version special characters specifications spelling the name of a place splash screen storing your zūmo supported file types system settings...
  • Page 74 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. © 2006–2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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