What to do if my Garmin c550 Car Navigation system never gets satellite signals?
If your Garmin c550 Car Navigation system is not acquiring satellite signals, go outside, away from tall buildings and trees, and remain stationary for several minutes to allow the device to connect.
What to do if my Garmin StreetPilot c550 Car Navigation system battery gauge does not seem accurate?
If the battery gauge on your Garmin Car Navigation system appears inaccurate, allow the unit to fully discharge completely and then fully charge it without interrupting the charging cycle. This may help to recalibrate the battery gauge.
How to fix Garmin StreetPilot c550 suction cup that will not stay on windshield?
To improve suction, clean both the suction cup and the windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry them with a clean, dry cloth before mounting the suction cup.
What to do if my computer never senses that the Garmin c550 Car Navigation system is connected?
If your computer does not detect your Garmin c550 Car Navigation system, unplug the USB cable from your computer. Turn the c550 off. Then, plug the USB cable back into your computer and your c550. The c550 should automatically turn on and enter USB Mass Storage Mode.
What to do if my phone will not connect to the Garmin c550 Car Navigation system?
If your phone is not connecting to your Garmin c550 Car Navigation system, verify that the Bluetooth field is set to Enabled. Also, ensure that your phone is turned on and is within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of your c550.
What to do if I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives for Garmin c550 Car Navigation system?
If you cannot see new removable drives, it might be because Windows is having trouble assigning drive letters to your c550 drives, especially if you have several network drives mapped on your computer. You can assign (map) your drive letters.
How to assign (map) my Garmin c550 Car Navigation system drives in Windows?
To assign (map) your Garmin c550 drives in Windows: 1. Turn off your c550. 2. Connect the USB cable to both the c550 and your computer; the c550 will turn on automatically. 3. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management. 4. Select a c550 removable disk drive (either the internal memory or your SD card drive). Right-click and select Change Drive Letter and Path…. 5. Click Edit…, choose a drive letter from the list, and click OK.
What to do if Garmin c550 Car Navigation system never gets satellite signals?
If your Garmin c550 is not acquiring satellite signals, take it outside, away from tall buildings and trees.
Why my phone will not connect to the Garmin c550 Car Navigation system?
If your phone isn't connecting to your Garmin c550, make sure that Bluetooth is enabled. Also, ensure your phone is on and within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of your c550.
Why is the touch screen on my Garmin StreetPilot c550 not responding properly?
If the touch screen of your Garmin Car Navigation system is not responding accurately to your taps, calibrate the screen. First, turn the unit off. Then, press and hold the Power button for about one minute until the Calibration screen appears. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration.
General| Auto | Yes |
|---|---|
| Marine (chartplotters, sounders) | No |
| Routes quantity | 0 |
| Number of waypoints | 500 |
| Map view options | 3D |
| Form factor | Fixed |
| Product color | Silver |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Bluetooth version | 2.0+EDR |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Battery life (max) | 8 h |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 57 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 112 mm |
| Height | 81 mm |
| Weight | 255 g |
Step-by-step guide to finding and navigating to a destination.
How the c550 guides you along a route with vocal prompts and turn arrows.
How the c550 offers alternative routes and how to select them.
How to add a via point to an existing route.
How to request a detour from the current route.
Step-by-step instructions for finding a location by its address.
How to set and navigate to your Home location.
How to search for specific types of places like restaurants or attractions.
Using the on-screen keyboard to find places by name.
How to view and delete previously found locations.
How to locate places by browsing the map interface.
Options to refine search results based on current location or route.
How to save favorite locations for quick access later.
How to access previously saved favorite locations.
How to save the current GPS position as a favorite.
How to change the name, map symbol, or phone number of a saved favorite.
How to remove a saved favorite location from the device.
How to use and interpret the main map display.
Detailed steps for copying files from a computer to the c550.
Steps to pair a Bluetooth-enabled phone with the c550.
How the c550 can reroute to avoid traffic incidents.
Instructions for mounting the c550 on a windshield.
How to perform a hard reset if the unit freezes.
Steps to update the unit's software and register the product.
Common problems and solutions for Bluetooth connectivity.
Solutions for issues related to connecting the c550 to a computer via USB.
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