User manual GARMIN STREETPILOT C510

Owner's Manual StreetPilot ® C510 TM portable, affordable car navigation © 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. 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. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, MapSource®, and StreetPilot® are registered trademarks and c510TM and Garmin LockTM are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. SiRF, SiRFstar and the SiRF logo are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. April 2006 Part Number 190-00602-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan PREFACE PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Garmin StreetPilot® c510TM. ® Manual Conventions Tell us how you like this manual! Fill out the Product Documentation Survey. Go to www.garmin.com/ contactUs/, and click Product Documentation Survey. When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to touch an item on the screen. You will see small 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. c510 Tips and Shortcuts · To quickly return to the Menu page, touch and hold Back. · Touch and to see more choices. · Finding an address: page 7 · Viewing the Map page: page 12 · Using the Garmin LockTM antitheft feature: page 6 · Transferring files to your c510: pages 16­17 · Adjusting the volume: page 6 · Adjusting the brightness: page 6 · Cleaning and storing your unit: page 23 Quick Links c510 Owner's Manual i PREFACE Preface ............................................i Manual Conventions .......................i Quick Links ......................................i Warning ..........................................iv Caution ............................................v Important Information ....................v Product Registration .....................vi Contact Garmin .............................vi Software License Agreement .......vi What's in the Box? .........................1 Looking at Your c510 .....................1 Step 1: Mounting the c510 .............2 Step 2: Configuring the c510.........3 Step 3: Acquiring Satellites ...........3 Step 4: Using the c510 ...................3 Finding Your Destination ...............4 Following Your Route.....................5 Adding a Stop to Your Route.........5 Adding a Detour .............................6 Stopping the Route ........................6 Taking a Better Route ....................6 Adjusting the Volume .....................6 Adjusting the Brightness...............6 Locking Your c510 ..........................6 Where To? ......................................7 Finding an Address ........................7 Go! Page Options ...........................7 Go Home .........................................8 Finding Points of Interest ..............8 Finding Recently Found Places ....9 Favorites .......................................10 Finding a Place Using the Map ...11 Expanding Your Search ...............11 Map Page.......................................12 Trip Information Page ..................13 Turn List Page ...............................13 Next Turn Page .............................13 Viewing Traffic Incidents .............14 Avoiding Traffic ............................15 Purchasing an Additional Traffic Subscription ............................15 Getting Started...............................1 Using the Main Pages .................12 Using FM Traffic...........................14 ii c510 Owner's Manual PREFACE Managing Files on Your c510 .....16 Supported File Types ...................16 Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional) .................................16 Step 2: Connect the USB Cable ................................16 Step 3: Transfer Files to Your c510 .................................17 Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable ................................17 Deleting Files from Your c510 .....17 Changing the Map Settings .........18 Changing the System Settings ...19 Localizing Your c510 ....................19 Changing the Navigation Settings ....................................20 Customizing the Display..............21 Restoring All Settings ..................21 Clearing User Data .......................21 Appendix ......................................22 Customizing the c510 .................18 Resetting Your c510 .....................22 Caring for Your c510 ...................23 Changing the Fuse .......................24 Using a Remote Antenna .............24 About Satellite Signals ................24 Charging the c510 ........................24 Calibrating the Screen ................24 Battery Information .....................25 Updating the c510 Software ........25 Purchasing and Loading Additional MapSource Maps .....................26 Loading MapSource Waypoints on Your c510 ............................26 Custom POIs (Points of Interest)...................27 Troubleshooting ...........................28 Technical Specifications ..............29 FCC Compliance...........................30 Declaration of Conformity ...........30 Index .............................................31 c510 Owner's Manual iii PREFACE Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver's view of the road (see diagram). Do not mount where driver's field of vision is blocked. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment. Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimise the amount of time spent viewing the screen of the unit while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit's controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations. The unit contains a non-user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. · · Do not remove from the unit, heat unit above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate. Dispose of unit properly. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. iv c510 Owner's Manual PREFACE Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The unit is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving. Use the unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government's system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the unit. Although the unit is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Refer to page 22 for instructions on using the included mounting disk with the suction cup mount. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) NOTICE: This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS310. c510 Owner's Manual v PREFACE Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our Web site at www.garmin .com/registration/. Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the c510) in case your c510 needs service. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Serial Number: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your c510. In the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday­Friday, 8 AM­5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241. vi Software License Agreement BY USING THE c510, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America. c510 Owner's Manual Contact Garmin GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED c510 unit and vehicle suction cup mount. 12-Volt adapter to provide external power or FM TMC Traffic receiver (Deluxe versions only) to provide external power and traffic information. USB cable to connect the c510 to your computer. Your c510 connects to your computer as a Mass Storage Device (see pages 16­17). Dashboard Disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard (see page 22). DVD-ROM (Deluxe versions only) to use the mapping software on a computer. Yellow Sheet that contains your unit's serial number, registration number for registering on Garmin's Web site, and unlock code for future reference. What's in the Box? Looking at Your c510 Ball socket (for attaching the suction mount Volume knob Speaker SD card slot MCX connector under rubber cap (for an optional external antenna) c510 Owner's Manual Power connector Mini-USB connector Power button 1 GETTING STARTED Step 1: Mounting the c510 Select a suitable location to mount the c510 on your windscreen. Clean and dry the selected area of your windscreen. Windscreen 1. Plug the power cable into the back of the c510. 2. Place the suction cup on the windscreen. Flip the lever back, toward the windscreen. 3. Snap the socket on the back of the c510 onto the ball at the end of the suction cup mount. 4. Plug the power cable into a power receptacle in your vehicle. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle is running. To remove the c510 from the mount, turn the c510 as far as you can to the right or left. Apply pressure in that direction until the c510 snaps off the mount. To remove the suction cup from the windscreen, flip the lever toward you. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you. 2 c510 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED To turn on your c510, press and hold the Power button on the side of the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your c510. Step 2: Configuring the c510 Step 3: Acquiring Satellites Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Turn on the c510. Acquiring satellite signals may take 30­60 seconds. The bars in the upper-left corner indicate satellite strength. When the bars are green, your c510 has acquired satellite signals; you can find your destination and go to it. Step 4: Using the c510 A Touch to find a destination. B Touch to view the map. C Touch to view traffic incidents, when an A B C D E FM traffic receiver is connected. D Touch to adjust the c510's settings. E Touch to adjust the brightness of the screen. c510 Owner's Manual 3 GETTING STARTED 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 category. Select a sub-category. Select a destination. Touch the arrows to see more places. Touch Go!. Enjoy the route! TIP: Touch 4 and to see more choices. c510 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED Following Your Route As you travel, your c510 guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the Map page. If you depart from the original route, your c510 recalculates the route and provides new directions. Your route is marked with a magenta line. Follow the arrows as you take turns. A checkered flag marks your destination. Adding a Stop to Your Route You can add a stop to your route. The c510 gives you directions to the stop and then to your final destination. 1. With a route active, go to the Menu page, and touch Where to?. 2. Search for the extra stop. 3. Touch Go!. 4. Touch Yes to add this stop before your destination. Or, touch No to make this your new final destination. NOTE: You can add only one stop to your route. c510 Owner's Manual 5 GETTING STARTED Adding a Detour it. Touch OK when you are done. 1. On the Menu page, touch > System. 2. Touch the button next to Garmin Lock. Touch OK. 3. Enter a 4-digit PIN. Touch Yes to accept the PIN. 4. Touch OK. Drive to a security location, and touch Set. If a road on your route is closed, you can take a detour. 1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Touch Detour. Locking Your c510 Stopping the Route 1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. Touch Stop. As you approach your destination, the c510 evaluates road options, which may result in a better route. When the c510 finds a better route, appears in the right corner of the map. Touch to take the better route. Taking a Better Route Each time you turn on the c510, enter the 4-digit PIN or drive to the security location. What is a Security Location? Adjusting the Volume Turn the volume knob on the right side of the unit to adjust the volume. You can select any location, such as your home or office, 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 c510. NOTE: To unlock your c510 at your security location, the c510 must have acquired satellite signals. c510 Owner's Manual Adjusting the Brightness On the Menu page, touch . Touch to lower the brightness and to raise 6 WHERE TO? WHERE TO? The Where to? menu provides several different categories used to search for locations. To learn how to perform a simple search, see page 4. 1. From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Address. 2. Select a country and state, if necessary. 3. Touch Spell City/Postal Code. Enter the city/postal code, and touch Done. 4. Select the city/postal code in the list. 5. Type the number of the address, and touch Done. 6. If necessary, enter the street name, and touch Done. 7. Select the correct street in the list. 8. Touch the address, if necessary. Touch Go! to create a route to this address. TIP: Finding an intersection is very similar to finding an address. Touch Intersection, and enter the two street names. Go! Page Options Finding an Address Touch an item in the search results list to view the Go! page. Touch Go! to create a turn-by-turn route to this location. Touch Show Map to view this location on the map. If the GPS is off, touch Set Loc. to select this as your current location. Touch Save to save this location as one of your Favorites. See page 10. c510 Owner's Manual 7 WHERE TO? Go Home You can set a home location for the place you return to most often. 1. From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Go Home. 2. Select an option. Finding Points of Interest Going Home Once your home location is set, you can route to it at any time by touching Where to? > Go Home. 1. From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Food, Hotels.... 2. Select a category and a sub-category, if necessary. (Touch the arrows to see more categories.) 3. Select a destination. 4. Touch Go!. Changing Your Home Location Finding a Place by Spelling the Name To change your home location, you must first delete it from Favorites: 1. From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Favorites. 2. Touch HOME > Edit > Delete > Yes. 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. From the Menu page, 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 place you are looking for, and touch Go!. After you delete your home location, reset it by following the steps in the "Go Home" section above. 8 c510 Owner's Manual WHERE TO? Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a number or letter to enter it. Use the keyboard to spell words just like computer keyboard. Finding Recently Found Places Your c510 stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of the list. From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Recently Found to view your recently found items. Deleting Recently Found Places Touch to enter numbers. 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. To remove all places from the Recently Found list, touch Clear. Then touch Yes. NOTE: When you touch Clear, all items from the list are removed. It does not delete the actual place from your unit. c510 Owner's Manual 9 WHERE TO? You can save places in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them. Your home location is also stored in Favorites. 1. After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save. 2. Touch OK. The place is saved in Favorites. Favorites 1. From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Favorites. 2. Touch the location you want to edit. 3. Touch Edit. Editing Saved Places Saving Places You Find Finding Saved Places 1. From the Menu page, touch Where to?. 2. Touch Favorites. Your saved locations are listed. From the Map page, touch the vehicle icon. Touch Yes to save your current location. Saving Your Current Location 4. Touch a button to edit the location: Touch Change Name. Enter a new name, and touch Done. Touch Change Map Symbol. Touch a new symbol. Touch Change Phone Number. Enter a phone number, and touch Done. Touch Delete to remove this item from the Favorites list. Touch Yes. 10 c510 Owner's Manual WHERE TO? Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. Touch Where to? > > Browse Map. Expanding Your Search Tips for Browsing the Map · Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map. · Touch and to zoom in and out. · Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears pointing at the object you selected. · Touch Back to return to the previous screen. · Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites. · Touch Go to navigate to the selected location. · If the GPS is off, touch Set Loc. to set your current location to the selected location. c510 Owner's Manual 1. From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Near. 2. Select an option: Where I Am Now--searches for places near your current location. A Different City--searches for places near the city you enter. My Current Route--searches for places along the route you are currently navigating. My Destination--searches for places near your current route destination. 3. Touch OK. NOTE: Your c510 automatically searches for places near your current location. 11 USING THE MAIN PAGES USING THE MAIN PAGES Map Page On the Menu page, touch View map to open the Map page. The shows your current location. To save your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. Touch to zoom out. Touch the text bar to open the Turn List page. Touch to zoom in. vehicle icon Touch Menu to return to the Menu page. Touch Arrival or Speed to open the Trip Information page. Touch Turn In to open the Next Turn page. Map Page while Navigating a Route Trip Information Page 12 Turn List Page Next Turn Page c510 Owner's Manual USING THE MAIN PAGES Trip Information Page The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, touch Speed or Arrival on the Map page. If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the c510 turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Touch Reset Trip to reset the information on the Trip Information page. Touch Reset Max to reset the maximum speed. Turn List Page Resetting Trip Information When you are navigating a route, the Turn List page displays turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route and the distance between turns. Touch the green text bar on the top of the Map page 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 Browse Map. 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. To view an upcoming turn on the map, touch Turn In on the Map page, or touch any turn from the Turn List page. Touch and to view other turns in the route. When you are finished viewing the Next Turn page, touch Back. Next Turn Page c510 Owner's Manual 13 USING FM TRAFFIC USING FM TRAFFIC Use the FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver to receive traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. When a traffic message is received, your c510 displays the incident on the map and can change your route to avoid the traffic incident. For coverage areas, refer to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. NOTE: The FM traffic receiver and c510 must be in data range of an FM station transmitting TMC data to receive traffic information. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM traffic receiver simply receives signals from the traffic service provider and shows that information on your c510. NOTE: You can only access the traffic information if the c510 is connected to an FM traffic receiver. 14 1. On the Menu page, touch to display a list of traffic incidents. 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Select an option. Viewing Traffic Incidents Traffic Symbols International Meaning Road Condition Road Construction Congestion Accident Incident Information North American Severity Color Code The bars to the left of the traffic symbols indicate the traffic incident's severity: Green = Low severity; traffic is flowing normally. Yellow = Medium severity; traffic is a bit congested. Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested or stopped. c510 Owner's Manual USING FM TRAFFIC The Map page displays when there is a traffic incident on your current route or on the road on which you are traveling. Avoiding Traffic NOTE: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). The subscription activates automatically after your c510 acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. 1. 2. 3. 4. Adding a Subscription 1. From the Map page, touch . 2. Select an item to view details. 3. Touch Avoid. Purchasing an Additional Traffic Subscription If your subscription expires, you can renew it at Garmin's FM Traffic Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. You can purchase additional subscriptions at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. On the Menu page, touch . Touch Traffic. Touch Add. Write down the FM traffic receiver's unit ID. Go to www.garmin.com/ fmtraffic to purchase a subscription and get a code. 5. After you have the 25-character code, touch Next on the c510, and enter the code. 6. Touch Done. The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new code for each receiver. 15 c510 Owner's Manual MANAGING FILES ON YOUR C510 MANAGING FILES ON YOUR C510 You can store files, such as JPEG image files, in the c510's internal memory or on an optional SD card. NOTE: The c510 is not compatible with Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me operating systems. This is a common limitation of most USB mass storage devices. Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional) To insert or remove the card, press it in until it clicks. · JPEG and JPG image files for splash screen (see page 21) · GPI custom POI files from Garmin's POI Loader (see page 27) · GPX waypoint files from MapSource (see page 26) · Maps from MapSource® Supported File Types Step 2: Connect the USB Cable 1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB connector. 2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 16 c510 Owner's Manual MANAGING FILES ON YOUR C510 Two additional drives appear in your computer's list of drives. "Garmin" is the available storage in the c510's internal memory. The other removable disk drive is the SD card. NOTE: On some operating systems, the c510 drives may not be named automatically. See your operating system's Help file to learn how to rename the drives. When you are finished transferring files, double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in your Windows system tray. Select USB Mass Storage Device, and click Stop. Select the c510 drives, and click OK. You can unplug the USB cable from your c510 now. Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable 1. Connect the c510 to your computer. 2. Double-click My Computer. 3. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 4. Highlight the file, and select File > Edit > Copy. 5. Open the "Garmin" drive or the SD card drive. 6. Select File > Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files on the c510 memory or SD card. c510 Owner's Manual Step 3: Transfer Files to Your c510 With the c510 connected to your computer, open My Computer. Open the "Garmin" or SD card drive. Highlight the file that you want to delete, and press the Delete key on your computer's keyboard. CAUTION: If you are not sure about a file's purpose, do NOT delete it. Your c510 memory contains important system files that should NOT be deleted. Be especially cautious of files located in folders entitled "Garmin." 17 Deleting Files from Your c510 CUSTOMISING THE C510 CUSTOMIZING THE C510 1. From the Menu page, touch . 2. Touch the setting you want to change. 3. Touch the button next to the setting name to change it. Changing the Map Settings From the Menu page, 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 dimensions (2D) with your direction of travel at the top. · North Up--display the map in 2D with North at the top. · 3D--display the map in 3 dimensions (3D) in Track Up. Vehicle--touch Change to change the icon used to display 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. Map Info--view the maps loaded on your c510 and their version. Touch a map to enable (check mark) or disable (no check mark) that map. Restore--restore the original map settings. c510 Owner's Manual 18 CUSTOMISING THE C510 Changing the System Settings From the Menu page, touch System. > GPS Mode--enable and disable GPS and WAAS/EGNOS. See www .garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html for information about WAAS/EGNOS. Safe Mode--turn on or off Safe Mode. 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 LockTM to lock your c510. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page 6. c510 Owner's Manual Proximity Alarms--turn on or off the alerts when you approach Custom POIs. This option is only visible if you have loaded Custom POIs. See page 27 for more information about Custom POIs. About--display your c510's software version number, unit ID number, and audio version number. You need this information when you update the system software (see page 25) or purchase additional map data (see page 26). Restore--restore the system settings. Localizing Your c510 From the Menu page, touch Locale. > 19 CUSTOMISING THE C510 To change a setting, touch the button next to the icon. To change all settings, touch Change All. In each screen, touch the setting you want, and then touch Next. Locale--select your location. Text Language--change 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--change the language for voice prompts. 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--Change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles. Changing the Navigation Settings From the Menu page, touch Navigation. > Route Preference--select a preference for calculating your route. 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. Vehicle Type--specify your vehicle type to optimize routes. Avoidances--select the road types you want to avoid on your routes. The c510 uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available. If you c510 Owner's Manual 20 CUSTOMISING THE C510 have an FM traffic receiver, you can also avoid traffic incidents. Attention Tone--turn on or off the attention tone. Restore--restore the original navigation settings. Screen Shot--enable Screen Shot mode. Touch the camera icon to take a picture of the current screen. The bitmap file is saved in the Garmin\scrn folder on the "Garmin" drive. Restoring All Settings 1. From the Menu page, touch 2. Touch Restore. Customizing the Display From the Menu page, touch Display. > . Clearing User Data CAUTION: This deletes all userentered information. Color Mode--select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to automatically switch between nighttime and daytime. Splash Screen--select an image to be shown when you turn on the c510. First, load JPEG images using USB Mass Storage Mode (see pages 16­17). c510 Owner's Manual 1. Hold your finger on the lower-right corner of the c510's screen while turning on the c510. 2. Keep your finger pressed until the pop-up window appears. 3. Touch Yes to clear all user data. All original settings are restored. Any items that you have saved are erased. 21 APPENDIX APPENDIX Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard and to comply with certain state regulations. Important: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed. To install the mounting disk: 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing 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. Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk. Flip the lever down (toward the disk). Suction cup mount Lever Disk Mounting on Your Dashboard If your unit locks up (freezes up), press and hold the Power button to turn off the unit. Then turn the unit back on. If this does not help, reset your c510. 1. Place your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the faceplate. Reset button 2. Gently pull off the faceplate. 3. Press the Reset button. 4. Connect the Faceplate Power button c510 to a power source using the power cable. The c510 should automatically turn back on and operate normally. NOTE: If you need to reset your unit often, update the system software. See page 25 for information about updating the software. Resetting Your c510 To reset the c510: 22 c510 Owner's Manual APPENDIX Caring for Your c510 Your c510 contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimise the risk of damage to your c510, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments. Protecting Your c510 Cleaning the Unit The c510 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. · Carry and store your c510 in the included carry case. · Do not store the c510 where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur (such as in the boot of a car), because it can cause permanent damage. · Do not expose the c510 to water. Contact with water can cause this unit to malfunction. · 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; damage may result. Cleaning the Touch Screen Avoiding Theft 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. c510 Owner's Manual · To avoid theft, remove the c510 and mount from visible sight when not in use. Remove the mark on the windscreen left by the suction cup. · Do not keep the c510 in the glove compartment; thieves look there. 23 APPENDIX · Register your product at www.garmin.com/registration. This may help if your unit is stolen. · Use the Garmin LockTM feature. See page 6. About Satellite Signals Changing the Fuse An AGC/3AG 2-Amp, high-breaking capacity, 1500 A-rated fuse is located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. Periodically, you may need to change the fuse. Unscrew Unscrew the black, round end piece, and replace the fuse. You can use an optional external remote antenna (GA 25MCX). To purchase, go to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin .com/products/sp510, and click the Accessories link. Remove the weather cap from the antenna connector located on the left of the c510, and connect the antenna. 24 Your c510 must acquire satellite signals to operate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, the c510 cannot acquire satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your c510. When the c510 has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu page are green . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or disappear . For more information about GPS, visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Charging the c510 Using a Remote Antenna To charge the c510, connect the power cable to the c510 and a power source. 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. c510 Owner's Manual Calibrating the Screen APPENDIX Battery Information Your unit contains an internal (nonremovable) lithium-ion battery. The battery should last up to 8 hours, depending on usage. The battery icon in the corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the internal battery. If the icon is not present, the c510 is connected to external power. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the unit. · Turn off GPS ( > System > GPS Mode > GPS Off) when you do not need to receive GPS signals, or use Normal mode when you do not need to use WAAS or EGNOS. · Turn the backlight brightness down (on the Menu page, touch ). · Do not leave your c510 in direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. c510 Owner's Manual Maximizing the Battery Life Use WebUpdater to update your c510 software. Go to www.garmin.com/ products/webupdater/ to download the WebUpdater program. After downloading WebUpdater to your computer, connect your c510 to your computer, run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts. After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your c510. If you register your c510, you will receive e-mail notification of software and map updates. To register your c510, go to www.garmin.com/registration/. You can also download software updates from www.garmin.com/products/ sp510. Click Software Updates. Click Download next to the unit software. Read and agree to the terms. Click Download. Select Run (or Open). Your software is updated. 25 Updating the c510 Software APPENDIX Purchasing and Loading Additional MapSource Maps Loading MapSource Waypoints on Your c510 To find out the version of the maps that are loaded on your c510, open the Menu page. Touch > Map > Map Info. To enable additional maps, you need your unit ID (see page 19) and serial number (see page vi). Check www.garmin.com/unlock/update .jsp to see if an update for your map software is available. You can also purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on your c510's internal memory or on an optional SD card. To load maps to your c510 memory or SD card, select the name for your "Garmin" drive or SD card drive. Refer to the MapSource Help file for more information about using MapSource and loading maps on your c510. Using MapSource, you can save locations (also called waypoints) and transfer them to your c510. For more information about creating waypoints in MapSource, see the Help file (press F1 to open the Help file). After you have created the waypoints, select File > Save. Select GPS eXchange Format (*.gpx) for the Save as Type. Click the Save button. With your c510 connected to your computer, copy the *.gpx file into the Garmin\gpx folder in the "Garmin" drive. The waypoints you created in MapSource are now in Where to? > Favorites. 26 c510 Owner's Manual APPENDIX Viewing Your Saved Locations in MapSource You can also view the locations you have saved in your c510 using MapSource. In MapSource, select File > Open. Select GPS eXchange Format (*.gpx) for Files of Type. Browse to find the Garmin\gpx folder on your "Garmin" drive. Select Current.gpx, and click Open. Load custom points of interest (POIs) onto your c510. POI databases are available from various companies on the Internet. Some custom databases contain alert information for points, such as safety cameras and school zones. You will receive a warning if you are traveling too fast near these custom POIs. Use the Garmin POI Loader to load POIs into your unit. Download the POI Loader from www.garmin.com/extras. c510 Owner's Manual Custom POIs (Points of Interest) Using the POI Loader program, you can store the Custom POIs on your "Garmin" drive or your SD card. You can also customise the proximity alert settings for each POI using the POI Loader. Refer to the POI Loader Help file for more information; press F1 to open the Help file. To view your Custom POIs, touch Where to? > Extras > Custom POIs. To delete the Custom POIs from your c510, connect your c510 to your computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder in the "Garmin" drive or the SD card drive. Delete the file entitled poi.gpi. 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 databases. 27 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Problem/Question Solution/Answer My c510 never gets satellite signals. How do I know my c510 is in USB Mass Storage Mode? Take your c510 outside, away from tall buildings and trees. When your c510 is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a c510 connected to a computer is shown. Also, you should see two new removable disk drives listed in My Computer. 1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer. 2. Turn the c510 off. 3. Plug the USB cable into your computer and your c510. The c510 automatically turns on and goes into USB Mass Storage Mode. If you have network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your c510 drives. See the operating system's Help file to learn how to rename and assign (map) your drives. When you are ready to disconnect your c510 from your computer, double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in your system tray. Select USB Mass Storage Device, and click Stop. Select the c510 drives, and click OK. You can disconnect your c510 from your computer now. c510 Owner's Manual My computer never shows that the c510 is connected. I cannot find any drives named "Garmin" in my list of drives. I get a message saying "Unsafe Removal of Device" when I unplug the USB cable. 28 APPENDIX Technical Specifications Physical size: 4.4" W x 3.2" H x 2.2" D (11.2 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm) Weight: .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: Not waterproof Temperature range: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. Data stored indefinitely. Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: 12/24 VDC Usage: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC Battery life: up to 8 hours depending on usage CAUTION: The c510 is not waterproof. c510 Owner's Manual 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 specifications, see www.garmin.com/products/sp510/ spec.html. GPS Performance Specifications 29 APPENDIX FCC Compliance · The unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: The Garmin c510 has no userserviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorised Garmin service center. NOTE: Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operated this device under Part 15 regulations. NOTE: The c510 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way voids your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this StreetPilot cseries 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/sp510/. Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of Conformity. c510 Owner's Manual 30 INDEX INDEX Symbols A 2-D, 3-D map view 18 About button 19 acquiring satellites 3 Aligning the touch screen 24 antenna, external 24 anti-theft feature 6, 19 attention tone 21 audio version 19 avoiding road types 20 avoiding traffic 14, 21 deleting all user data 21 character 9 custom POIs 27 Favourites 10 files 17 recent finds list 9 detail maps 18 diacritical characters 9 disconnecting the USB cable 28 driving directions 13 near another location 11 recent selections 9 saved places (Favourites) 10 FM TMC traffic receiver 14­15 fuse, changing 24 G Garmin LockTM 6, 19, 24 Go! page options 7 going home 8­11 GPS 3, 19, 24, 25 E H K L B battery 25 better route 6 brightness 6 browsing the map 11, 27 editing saved places 10 EGNOS 19 ejecting the USB 17 enabling detailed maps 18 expanding your search 11 external antenna 24 Extras 27 home location 8 keyboard 9 kilometers 20 language 20 license agreement vi loading additional maps 26 locked up, c510 is 22 locking your c510 6 C F calibrating the touch screen 24 caring for your c510 23 charging the c510 24 clearing user data 21 computer connection 16 configuring the c510 3 contact Garmin vi current location, saving 10 customising your c510 18­21 Custom POIs 27 D daylight saving 20 Declaration of Conformity 30 Favourites 10 editing 10 finding 10 saving 10 FCC compliance 30 files deleting 17 managing 16 supported types 17 transferring 16­17 finding places by name 8 intersection 7 item on the map 11 M main menu page 3 managing files 16­17 map browse 11 customise 18 moving 11 software version 18 update maps 25 view 18 zoom 11 MapSource 26 c510 Owner's Manual 31 INDEX MapSource waypoints 26 Map Info button 18 menu page 3 miles 20 mounting the c510 2, 22 satellite signals 3, 24 saving places you find 7, 10 your current location 10, 11 school zone database 27 SD card 16, 29 security location 6 serial number vi settings, adjusting 18­21 setting your location 7, 11 show map 7 software license agreement vi software version 19 special characters 9 specifications 29 spelling the name of a place 8 stopping the USB 17 storing your c510 23 supported file types 16 system settings 19 turn-by-turn directions 13 U N navigation settings 20 Near button 11 Next Turn page 13 unit ID 19 unit locked up 22 updating the c510 software 25 USB 1, 17 mass storage mode 16­17 troubleshooting 28 O P V on-screen keyboard 9 POIs, custom 27 position icon 12­13, 18 postal code 7 proximity alarms 19 vehicle icon 12­13, 18 vehicle type 20 voice language 20 volume 6 W