Owner???s Manual
ZUMO??? 500/550
the personal motorcycle navigator
Owner???s Manual
ZUMO??? 500/550
the personal motorcycle navigator
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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the Garmin?? z??mo???.
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to ???touch??? something, use your ???nger 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. For example, if you see ???touch Where to > Favorites,??? you should touch the Where to button, and then touch Favorites.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your z??mo. In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020,
PREFACE
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (UK only).
myGarmin???
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. From the myGarmin Web site, you can:
???Register your Garmin unit.
???Subscribe to online services for safety camera information (see page 52).
???Unlock optional maps.
Return to myGarmin often for new Garmin product services.
About Google Earth???
Go to http://earth.google.com to download the Google Earth application. With Google Earth installed on your computer, you can view waypoints, tracks, and routes saved in MapSource??. From the View menu, select View in
Google Earth.
PREFACE
Important Information
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide for product warnings and legal information.
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. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. For available accessories, refer to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Also, refer to the owner???s manual for instructions on using the included mounting disk with the suction cup mount. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any ???nes, 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)
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/zumo. Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of Conformity.
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Looking at Your z??mo
A.
Power button
B.
Zoom in, raise volume, or increase brightness.
C.
Zoom out, lower volume, or decrease brightness.
D.
Page
B
E. 
Speak
level. Press and hold to announce voice directions.
Battery pack 
(see page 54)
MCX connector under weather cap (see page 55)
GETTING STARTED
z??mo Tips and Shortcuts
??? Touch and hold to quickly return to the Menu page.
??? Press 
to return to the Map page.
???Touch 
to adjust settings such as volume, brightness, language, and keyboard.
Adjusting the Volume
Press 
, and then use 
and 
to adjust the volume. For advanced volume settings, touch 
> 
Volume.
Adjusting the Brightness
Press and hold 
, and then use 
and 
to adjust the brightness. See page 44 for additional display settings.
Quick Links
???Finding an address: page 11
???Viewing the Map page: page 20
???Using
???Using the Garmin Lock??? anti- theft feature: page 10
???Listening to MP3 ???les: page 37
???Transferring ???les to your z??mo: pages
???z??mo audio options, see page 46
???Cleaning and storing your z??mo: page 55
???Mounting the z??mo in your automobile: page 47
Fill out the Product Documentation Survey. Go to www.garmin.com/ contactUs, and click Product Documentation Survey.
GETTING STARTED
Mounting the z??mo 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.
1: Connect Power to the Mount
Select a suitable and secure location to mount the z??mo on your motorcycle based on available power sources and safe cable routing.
Bare wires with inline fuse for power connection
Power connector
About Connecting Audio
Standard jacks for microphone (2.5 mm) and audio out (3.5 mm) are located on the left side of the mount (under a weather cap). When connecting your audio system to the z??mo, be sure to consider the pathways needed to route the necessary cables. For information about
2: Install the Handlebar Base
The z??mo includes parts for two handlebar installation solutions. Custom mounts can require additional hardware
GETTING STARTED
A) To install the
1.Place the
2.Tighten the nuts to secure the base. Do not overtighten.
Handlebar
base
Handlebar
B) To install the handlebar base to the clutch/brake clamp bracket:
NOTE: Both 1/4??? standard and M6 bolts are included. Match the size of the factory bolts on your clutch/brake clamp bracket.
1.Remove the two factory bolts on your clutch/brake clamp bracket.
2.Thread the new bolts through the handlebar base, spacers, and clamp bracket.
3.Tighten the bolts to secure the base.
Spacers
3: Attach the Base Plate to the z??mo Mount
GETTING STARTED
z??mo mount
Base plate
Base plate
z??mo mount
Double- socket arm
Power
socket
Knob
Weather cap
Handlebar base 
4: Attach the Base Plate to the Handlebar Base
1.Align the ball of the handlebar base and the ball of the base plate with the
2.Tighten the knob slightly.
3.Adjust for better viewing and operation.
4.Tighten the knob to secure the mount.
GETTING STARTED
5: Install the z??mo in the Mount
1.Plug the power cable into the z??mo 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).
4.Place the z??mo into the mount, and ???ip the lever down.
5.Tighten the security screw.
Power
cable
About the Security Screwdriver
Use the security screw to better secure the z??mo to the mount. You can connect the screwdriver to your key chain for easy access.
Security screwdriver
GETTING STARTED
Con???guring Your z??mo
To turn on your z??mo, press and hold 
. Follow the
Acquiring Satellites
Go outdoors to an open area, out of garages, and away from tall buildings. Turn on the z??mo. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes.
The 
bars indicate GPS satellite strength. When the bars are green, your z??mo has acquired satellite signals, and you can start navigating.
Using Your z??mo
A Displays satellite strength.
BDisplays phone and headset connection status.
C Displays battery status.
D Touch to ???nd a destination.
E Touch to view the map.
FTouch to open the Phone menu (when connected to a mobile phone with Bluetooth?? wireless technology).
GTouch to view traf???c incidents (requires antenna or receiver and subscription).
A B C
DE
F G H I
HTouch to open the Media Player. You can listen to MP3 ???les and XM radio (requires antenna and subscription).
ITouch to adjust the z??mo???s settings.
GETTING STARTED
Finding Your Destination
The 
Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations.
TIP: Touch 
and 
to see more choices.
GETTING STARTED
Following Your Route
As you travel, your z??mo 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 z??mo recalculates the route and provides new directions.
Your route is marked with a purple line.
Follow the arrows as you take turns.
A checkered ???ag marks your destination.
Adding a Stop to Your Route
You can add a stop to your route. The z??mo gives you directions to the stop and then to your ???nal destination.
1.With a route active, touch Menu on the Map page, and touch 
Where to.
2.Search for the extra stop.
3.Touch Go.
4.Touch Add as Via Point to add this stop before your destination. Touch Set as new Destination to make this your new ???nal destination.
GETTING STARTED
Adding a Detour
If a road on your route is closed, you can take a detour.
1.With a route active, touch Menu.
2.Touch Detour.
Stopping the Route
1.With a route active, touch Menu.
2.Touch Stop.
Taking a Better Route
As you approach your destination, the z??mo evaluates road options, to ???nd a better route. If the z??mo ???nds a better route, 
or 
appears in the right corner of the map. Touch 
or 
to take the better route.
Locking Your z??mo
2.Touch OK, and enter a
3.
4.Touch OK.
5.Drive to a security location, and touch
Set.
Each time you turn on the z??mo, enter the
What is a Security Location?
You can select any location, such as your home or of???ce, 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 z??mo.
NOTE: To unlock your z??mo at your security location, the z??mo must have acquired satellite signals.
WHERE 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 8.
Finding an Address
1.Touch 
Where to > 
Address.
2.Select a country, state/province, and city/postal code, if necessary.
3.Enter the address number, and touch
Done.
4.Enter the street name until a list of streets appears, or touch Done.
5.Select the street and city, if necessary.
6.Select the address, if necessary. The Go page opens.
7.Touch Go to create a route to this address.
WHERE TO
TIP: Do not enter the street pre???x or suf???x. For example, to ???nd North Main Street enter Main, and to ???nd Highway 7 enter 7.
About Postal Codes
You can search for a postal code. Enter the postal code instead of the city name. Not all map data provides postal code searching.
Intersections
Finding an intersection is very similar to ???nding an address. Touch 
Intersection, and enter the two street names.
Go Page Options
Touch an item in the search results list to view the Go page.
WHERE TO
Touch Go to create a
Touch Show Map to view this location on the map. If the GPS is off, touch Set Loc. to set this as your current location.
Touch Save to save this location as one of your Favorites. See page 14.
If a mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology is connected, touch
to call this location.
Go Home
You can set a home location for the place you return to most often.
1.Touch 
Where to > 
Go Home.
2.Select an option.
Going Home
After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching
Where to > 
Go Home.
Changing Your Home
Location
Home Location.
2.Select Yes, enter my Address or Yes, use my current location.
Finding Points of Interest
2.Select a category and a
3.Select a destination.
4.Touch Go.
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
1.Touch 
Where to > 
Food, Hotels.
2.Touch Spell Name.
3.Using the
4.Touch the location you are looking for, and touch Go.
WHERE TO
Using the
Keyboard
When an
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.
Touch 
to enter numbers.
To change the keyboard display, see page 44.
WHERE TO
Recently Found Locations
Your z??mo stores the last 50 of your recent ???nds in the Recently Found list. The most recently viewed locations appear at the top of the list. Touch 
Where to > Recently Found to
view your recently found items.
Touch Save > OK to add a recently found location to your 
Favorites.
Touch Clear > Yes to delete all locations from the Recently Found list.
NOTE: When you delete recently found locations, all items are removed from the list. It does not delete the actual location from your unit.
Favorites
You can save up to 500 locations in your Favorites, so you can quickly ???nd them and create routes to them. Your home location is also stored in Favorites.
Saving Locations You Find
1.After you have found a location you want to save, touch Save.
2.Touch OK. The location is saved in
Favorites.
Sharing Locations
Share your Favorites with other z??mo owners. You must have an SD card inserted with available storage space.
1.Touch 
Where to > 
Favorites.
2.Select the location you want to share.
3.Touch Share.
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 z??mo.
7.A message appears. Touch Yes to import the shared locations.
8.Touch Favorites, and then touch the location you want to import.
9.Touch Import, and then touch OK.
10.Touch Done to go back to the Menu page.
Finding Saved Locations
Touch Where to > Favorites.
The locations are listed by distance from your current location. Touch Spell to narrow your search.
WHERE TO
Saving Your Current Location
From the Map page, touch the vehicle icon. Touch Yes to save your current location as a Favorite.
Editing Saved Locations
1.Touch 
Where to > 
Favorites.
2.Touch the location you want to edit.
3.Touch Edit.
4.To edit the location:
Touch Change Name. Enter a name, and touch Done.
Touch Change Map Symbol. Touch a symbol.
WHERE TO
Touch Change Phone Number. Enter a phone number, and touch Done.
Touch Delete 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 z??mo to create and save routes before your next trip. You can save up to 50 routes.
1. Touch 
Where to > Routes > New.
2.Touch Add New Start Point.
3.Find a location as your starting point, and touch Select.
4.Touch Add New End Point.
5.Find a location as your ending point, and touch Select.
6. Touch to add another location to your route. TIP: Use the Near button to narrow your search, see page 19. Touch 
to remove a location.
7.Touch Map to calculate your route, and view it on the map.
8.Touch Back to exit and save the route.
Editing Saved Routes
1.Touch 
Where to > 
Routes.
2.Select the route you want to edit.
3.Touch Edit.
4. To edit the route:
Touch Change Name. Enter a new name, and touch Done.
Touch Add/Remove Points to add new start, stop, or end points to the route.
Touch Manual Reorder to change the order of points along your route.
Touch Optimal Reorder to automatically order the points according to straight line distance between your start and end points.
Touch Recalculate to change the route preference to calculate by faster time, shorter distance, or off road.
Touch Delete to remove this item. A list of all your routes appears. Touch the item you want to delete. Touch
Delete > Yes.
NOTE: Your changes are automatically saved when you exit any of the route edit pages.
WHERE TO
Sharing Routes
Share your saved routes with other z??mo owners. You must have an SD card inserted with available storage space.
1.Touch 
Where to > 
Routes.
2.Select the route you want to share.
3.Touch Share.
4.Verify that the correct route is selected, and then touch Export.
5.Touch OK.
6.Eject your SD card, and insert it into another z??mo.
7.A message appears. Touch Yes to import the shared route.
8.Touch Routes, and then touch the route you want to import.
WHERE TO
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
Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. Touch
Where to > >
Browse Map.
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 create a
???If the GPS is off, touch Set Loc. to set the arrow location as your current location.
Entering Coordinates
If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your z??mo to navigate to any location using its latitude and longitude coordinates.
Touch Format to change the type of coordinates. Because different maps and charts use different position formats, the z??mo allows you to choose the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using.
Touch Next for more options:
???Touch Go to create a
???Touch Show Map to view this location on the map.
WHERE TO
???Touch Save to save this location to your 
Favorites.
Expanding Your Search
1.Touch 
Where to > Near.
2.Select an option:
Where I Am
A Different
My Current
My
3.Touch OK.
NOTE: Your z??mo automatically searches near your current location.
USING THE MAIN PAGES
USING THE MAIN PAGES
Map Page
On the Menu page, touch View map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your current location.
To save your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes.
Touch the directions bar to open the Turn List page.
Touch 
to zoom out.
Touch Menu to return to the Menu page.
Touch Speed to open the Trip Information page.
Touch 
to zoom in.
Touch Turn In to open
the Next Turn page.
Map Page while Navigating a Route
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 Speed on the Map page.
Resetting Trip Information
If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the z??mo turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
Touch Reset > Trip Data to reset the odometer and time information.
Touch Reset > Max Speed to reset the maximum speed.
Touch More to view total time, moving time, and stopped time.
USING THE MAIN PAGES
Using the Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge is for motorcycle use only. You can track your fuel usage when the z??mo is in the motorcycle mount. The fuel gauge is only as accurate as the data you enter.
1.On the Map page, touch Speed to open the Trip Information page.
2.Touch Reset > Miles Per Tank.
3.Enter an amount, and touch Done.
4.A message appears when you have 30 miles (~48.3 km) remaining.
5.On the Map page, touch the 
icon to search for a nearby fuel station.
6.To reset the fuel gauge, go to the Trip Information page, and touch the fuel gauge >
Yes.
USING THE MAIN PAGES
Turn List Page
When you are navigating a route, the Turn List page shows
Next Turn Page
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 ???nished viewing the Next Turn page, touch Back.
USING
FEATURES
Using Bluetooth?? wireless technology, your z??mo can connect to your mobile phone and wireless headset to become a
Bluetooth wireless technology establishes a wireless link between devices, such as a mobile phone, wireless headset, and the z??mo. The ???rst time you use two devices together you must ???pair??? them by establishing a relationship using a PIN/ passkey. After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on.
NOTE: You might have to set your device to connect automatically when the z??mo is turned on.
USING
Why should I pair my phone and headset with my z??mo?
To get the full features of the z??mo, you should pair your phone to the z??mo and also pair your headset to the z??mo. In addition to
For additional z??mo audio options, see page 46.
Pairing Your Device
To pair and connect, your device and the z??mo must be turned on and be within 10 meters of each other.
Initiate pairing from your z??mo or from your mobile phone. Refer to your phone???s instructions.
USING
To pair using the z??mo settings:
1.On the z??mo???s Menu page, touch 
> 
Bluetooth.
2.Touch the Add button next to the ???Connect Phone??? or ???Connect Headset??? option.
3.Enable your device???s Bluetooth component and enable Find Me/ Discoverable/Visible mode. These settings might be in a Bluetooth, Connections, or
4.Touch OK on the z??mo.
5.Select your device, and touch OK.
6.Enter the z??mo???s Bluetooth PIN (1234) in your phone, if necessary.
7.On the z??mo, touch and hold Back to return to the Menu page.
To pair using the phone settings:
1.Enable the phone???s Bluetooth component. This might be in a menu called Settings, Bluetooth, Connections, or
2.Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. This might be located in a menu called Bluetooth, Connections, or
3.Select the z??mo from the list of devices.
4.Enter the z??mo???s Bluetooth PIN (1234) into your phone.
5.On the z??mo, touch and hold Back to return to the Menu page.
NOTE: Each time you turn on the z??mo, it tries to connect to the last device with which it was connected.
Getting a Call
When your phone is connected with the z??mo, the 
icon appears in the 
icon appears in the
Touch Answer to answer the call. Touch Ignore to ignore the call and stop the phone from ringing.
In a Call
After you have made or answered a call, the In Call icon appears on the screen. Touch 
for more options:
USING
Touch End Call to hang up.
Touch Call Options view the following in call settings:
Touch
Transfer Audio To
Mute
USING
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 ???rst call is placed on hold.
To switch between calls:
1.Touch 
to open the In Call menu.
2.Touch Switch To.
3.Touch End Call to hang up; this does not disconnect the call on hold.
Phone Menu
the Phone menu. Not all phones support all features of the z??mo Phone menu.
Refer to your phone???s instructions.
Press Status to view the connected phone???s signal strength, battery level, carrier, and name.
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 z??mo, the phone book is automatically loaded into the z??mo. It may take a few minutes for the phone book to be available.
1. Touch 
> 
Phone Book.
USING
Dialing a Point of Interest
1.Touch 
> 
Food, Hotels.
2.Search for the point of interest you want to call.
3.Touch Dial or 
.
Dialing a Number
1. Touch 
> 
Dial.
2.Touch the phone book entry you want to call.
USING
Viewing Your Call History
NOTE: Call history is only available if your phone supports call history transfer.
Each time your phone connects to the z??mo, your call history is automatically transferred to the z??mo. It may take a few minutes to transfer this data to the z??mo.
1.Touch 
> 
Call History.
2.Touch Missed, Dialed, or Received to view those calls. The calls are listed in chronological order; the most recent calls are at the top of the list.
3.Touch an entry, and touch Dial.
Calling Home
Enter a phone number for your home location, so you can quickly call home.
Enter a Home Phone Number
1.Touch 
> 
Call Home.
2.Touch Enter Phone Number to use the keypad page or Select From Phonebook (only available if your phone supports phone book transfer).
3.Touch Done > Yes. The z??mo dials your home phone number.
NOTE: To edit home location or phone number, touch Where to > Favorites > Home > Edit.
USING
Call Your Home
Touch 
> Call Home. The z??mo 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.Touch 
> 
Voice Dial.
2.Speak the contact name.
NOTE: You may need to ???train??? your mobile phone to recognize your voice commands. Refer to your phone???s instructions.
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
Your z??mo can receive and use traf???c information using an optional FM TMC (Traf???c Message Channel) traf???c receiver (such as the GTM??? 20) or an XM smart antenna (such as the GXM??? 30). When a traf???c message is received, your z??mo displays the incident on the map and can change your route to avoid the traf???c incident.
NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traf???c information. The traf???c receiver or antenna simply receives signals from the traf???c service provider and displays that information on your z??mo.
Traf???c icon for North America 
Traf???c icon for Europe
Viewing Traf???c Incidents
NOTE: You can only access the traf???c information if the z??mo is connected to a traf???c receiver or antenna (see page 51).
1.On the Menu page, touch 
to show a list of traf???c incidents.
2.Select an item to view details.
3.Select an option.
Avoiding Traf???c
The Map page displays or when there is a traf???c incident on your current route or on the road on which you are traveling.
2.Select an item to view details.
3.Touch Avoid.
Purchasing Traf???c
Subscriptions
You can renew and purchase new subscriptions at www.garmin.com/ traf???c.
Adding a Subscription
1.Touch 
> 
> 
Services.
2.Touch FM Traf???c or XM Subscriptions.
3.Touch Add or Subscribe.
4.Follow the
NOTE: Additional documentation is included with your Garmin traf???c receiver or antenna.
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
FM Traf???c
For more information about an FM traf???c receiver, go to www.garmin
.com/traf???c. For participating FM traf???c subscription providers and coverage cities, go to www.garmin.com/fmtraf???c.
NOTE: The FM traf???c receiver and z??mo must be in data range of an FM station transmitting TMC data to receive traf???c information.
XM Traf???c
For more information about an XM smart antenna, go to www.garmin
.com/traf???c. For subscription information and coverage cities for XM NavTraf???c, go to www.xmnavtraf???c. com.
NOTE: XM subscriptions are available for North America only.
USING XM RADIO
USING XM RADIO
Your z??mo can receive XM radio using an optional XM smart antenna (such as the GXM??? 30). To purchase an XM smart antenna, go to www.garmin.com. For subscription information, go to www.xmradio.com or call
Listening to XM Radio
NOTE: You must purchase and activate your XM service before you can use the XM features.
1.Connect the antenna to the z??mo mount (see pages 3 and 51). External power is required.
2.On the Menu page, touch 
to open the Media Player.
3.Touch Source to view the XM tuner. See page 37, to learn about the MP3 player.
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. Touch a channel to listen to that channel.
USING XM RADIO
Touch 123 to enter an XM channel. Then touch Done to listen to that channel. Touch Save to save a channel to Presets (maximum of 20).
Touch to remove the current channel from your Presets. To delete more than one channel from Presets, touch Browse > Presets > Delete. A list of all your Presets appears. Touch the items you want to delete. Touch Delete > Yes.
Adjusting the Volume
NOTE: Additional documentation is included with your Garmin XM smart antenna.
MANAGING FILES ON YOUR Z??MO
MANAGING FILES ON
YOUR Z??MO
You can load ???les to the internal memory or an optional SD card.
NOTE: The z??mo is not compatible with Windows?? 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me operating systems. This is a common limitation of most USB Mass Storage Devices.
Supported File Types
???MP3 music ???les
???JPEG and JPG image ???les for splash screen or picture viewer
???GPI custom POI ???les from Garmin???s POI Loader
???GPX waypoint ???les and maps from MapSource
NOTE: The z??mo does not support M4A/M4P ???les.
Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional)
To insert or remove the card, press it in until it clicks.
Step 2: Connect the USB
Cable
1.Plug the small end of the USB cable into the
2.Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
Two additional drives appear in your computer???s list of drives. ???Garmin??? is the available storage in the z??mo???s internal memory. The other removable disk drive is the SD card.
NOTE: If the drive is not named automatically, see your operating system???s Help ???le or page 58 to rename the drive.
Step 3: Transfer Files to Your z??mo
For Windows
1.Connect the z??mo to your computer.
2.
My Computer.
3.Browse your computer for the ???le you want to copy.
4.Highlight the ???le, and select Edit >
Copy.
5.Open the Garmin drive or the SD card drive.
MANAGING FILES ON YOUR Z??MO
6.Select Edit > Paste. The ???le appears in the list of ???les on the Garmin or SD card drive.
NOTE: You can also drag and drop ???les to and from your drives.
For Mac??
2.To copy ???les to your Garmin or SD card drive, drag and drop any ???le or folder onto the volume icon.
MANAGING FILES ON YOUR Z??MO
Step 4: Eject and Unplug
For Windows
When you are ???nished transferring ???les, 
Unplug or Eject icon in your Windows system tray. Select USB Mass Storage Device, and click Stop. Select the drive, and click OK. You can unplug the USB cable from your z??mo now.
For Mac
When you are ???nished transferring ???les, drag the volume icon to the Trash
(it turns into an Eject 
icon) to unmount the device. You can unplug the USB cable from your z??mo now.
Deleting z??mo Files
You can delete ???les from your z??mo just as you would delete ???les from your computer.
Connect the z??mo to your computer, and open your Garmin or SD card drive. Select the ???le that you want to delete, and press the Delete key on your computer???s keyboard.
CAUTION: If you are not sure about a ???le???s purpose, do not delete it. Your z??mo memory contains important system ???les that should not be deleted. Be cautious of ???les located in folders entitled ???Garmin.???
LISTENING TO MP3
FILES
Load MP3 ???les to the internal memory or an optional SD card. See pages
1.On the Menu page, touch 
to open the Media Player.
2.Touch Source to view the MP3 player.
3.Touch Browse.
4.Touch a category.
5.To play the entire category from the beginning of the list, touch Play All. To play all starting with a speci???c song, touch the title.
Album art
LISTENING TO MP3 FILES
Touch the album art to view details about the MP3 ???le.
and hold to skip ahead. Touch 
to stop the song. Touch 
to pause the song.
Touch 
to repeat. Touch 
to shuf???e.
NOTE: The z??mo plays MP3 ???les only; it does not support M4A/M4P ???les.
Press 
, and then use 
and 
to adjust the volume. For advanced volume settings, touch 
> Volume. For z??mo audio options, see page 46.
CUSTOMIZING THE Z??MO
CUSTOMIZING THE Z??MO
1.From the Menu page, touch 
.
2.Touch the setting you want to change. Each setting contains a submenu or a list.
Changing the Map Settings
Touch 
> 
Map.
Map
Map
???Track
???North
???
(3D) in Track Up.
Map
Changing the System
Settings
Touch 
> 
System.
GPS
Safe
CUSTOMIZING THE Z??MO
Garmin
CUSTOMIZING THE Z??MO
Localizing Your z??mo
Touch 
> 
Locale.
To change a setting, touch the button next to the icon.
To change all settings, touch Change All. In each screen, select the setting, and then touch OK.
Text
Voice
Time
Time
Daylight
Auto, if it is available. 
Kilometers or Miles.
Managing User Data
Touch 
> 
User Data.
Set Home
Import
Manage Trip
CUSTOMIZING THE Z??MO
View 
and 
. Touch the picture and drag to view different parts of the picture.
To share pictures with another z??mo user:
1.Touch a thumbnail.
2.Touch Share.
3.Verify that the correct picture is selected, and then touch Export.
4.Eject your SD card, and insert it into another z??mo.
5.A message appears. Touch Yes to import the shared picture.
6.Touch Pictures > touch a thumbnail > Import.
CUSTOMIZING THE Z??MO
7.Verify that the correct picture is selected, and then touch Import.
Touch Slide Show to display each image for a few seconds and then display the next image. During the slide show, touch the screen at any time to stop and see more options.
Bluetooth Technology
Settings
Touch 
> 
Bluetooth.
Connect
> OK to pair with a mobile phone that has Bluetooth?? wireless technology. See pages
NOTE: The z??mo???s PIN code (or passkey) is 1234.
???
disconnect, and touch Yes.
???
Phone
Connect
Add Device.
Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the Bluetooth component is enabled. To prevent a phone from automatically connecting, select Disabled.
Friendly
Changing the Navigation
Settings
Touch 
> 
Navigation.
Route
???Faster
???Shorter
CUSTOMIZING THE Z??MO
???Off
Vehicle
Attention
CUSTOMIZING THE Z??MO
Color
Splash
Brightness??? raise and lower the backlight brightness using and 
.
Screen 
camera icon to take a picture of the screen. The picture bitmap ???le is saved in the Garmin\scrn folder on the Garmin drive.
Large
CUSTOMIZING THE Z??MO
Restoring All Settings
1.From the Menu page, touch 
.
2.Touch Restore, and then touch Yes. This restores all of your z??mo settings to the factory defaults.
Clearing All User Data
CAUTION: This deletes all
1.Hold your ???nger on the
2.Keep your ???nger pressed until the
3.Touch Yes to clear all user data.
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
z??mo Audio Options
NOTE: Audio from MP3s and XM radio is stopped during phone calls and navigation prompts. Navigation prompts are muted during phone calls.
APPENDIX
Installing the z??mo in Your Automobile
Your z??mo 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.Place the suction cup on the windshield. Flip the suction lever back, toward the windshield.
2.Plug the power cable into the side of the mount.
3.Place the z??mo into the automotive mount, and ???ip the lever down.
4.Plug the power cable into a power receptacle in your vehicle. Your z??mo should turn on automatically if the vehicle is running.
Lever
3.5 mm audio out jack
2.5 mm microphone jack
APPENDIX
Mounting on Your Dashboard
Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your z??mo on the dashboard and to comply with state regulations.
NOTE: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely dif???cult to remove after it is installed.
1.Clean and dry the dashboard where you want to place 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 part of the automotive mount on top of the disk.
5.Flip the suction lever down (toward the disk).
6.Follow steps
Removing the z??mo from the Mount
To remove the z??mo from the mount, ???ip up the lever on the mount. Lift out the z??mo.
You can separate the suction cup from the automotive mount. Turn the mount as far as you can to the right or left. Apply pressure in that direction until the mount snaps off the arm.
NOTE: Reconnecting the suction cup to the automotive mount requires signi???cant force. Press the ball end ???rmly into the socket.
To remove the suction cup from the windshield or mounting disk, ???ip the suction lever up. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
Charging the z??mo
1.Connect the power cable to a mount and a power source.
2.Place the z??mo in the mount, and ???ip the lever down.
OR
1.Charge the z??mo with the AC adapter. Plug the small end of the AC adapter into the
2.Plug the other end into a standard wall outlet.
Resetting the z??mo
If your unit freezes up, press and hold 
and press 
.
Calibrating the Screen
If the touch screen is not responding properly, calibrate the touch screen. Turn the unit off. Press and hold 
for about one minute until the Calibration screen appears. Follow the
APPENDIX
Updating the z??mo
Software
1.Go to www.garmin.com/products/ webupdater/ to download the WebUpdater program to your computer.
2.Connect the z??mo to your computer using the
3.Run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts. After con???rming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your z??mo.
4.Eject and unplug your z??mo (see page 36).
APPENDIX
Register your z??mo to receive noti???cation of software and map updates. To register your z??mo, go to http://my.garmin.com.
You can also download software updates from www.garmin.com/products/zumo. Click Updates and Downloads, and follow the instructions.
Purchasing and Loading
Additional Map Data
To ???nd out the version of the maps that are loaded on your z??mo, touch 
> Map > Map Info. To unlock additional maps, you need your unit ID and serial number.
Check www.garmin.com/unlock/update
.jsp to see if an update for your map software is available.
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 ???le for more information about using MapSource and loading maps and waypoints on your z??mo.
Optional Accessories
For more information about optional accessories, go to www.garmin.com/ products/zumo and click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Optional accessories include:
???Traf???c receiver or antenna
???External remote antenna
???External microphone
???Extras (see pages
Connecting Accessories to Your z??mo
Some Garmin traf???c receivers and XM antennas must be plugged into a
Microphone and audio out jacks
port 
z??mo Motorcycle Mount Shown
To see the automotive mount connections, see page 47.
APPENDIX
Garmin Travel Guide??? Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed information about locations, such as restaurants and hotels. To purchase the Travel Guide accessory, go to www.garmin.com/extras.
To use the Travel Guide:
1.Insert the SD card into your z??mo.
2.Touch 
Where to > 
Extras.
3.Touch the Travel Guide.
4.Touch a category. Touch a sub- category, if necessary.
5.Touch a location in the list.
6.Do one of the following: Touch Go to go to the location.
Touch Map to view this item on the map.
Touch Save to save this location to your 
Favorites.
Touch More to view more information about the location.
APPENDIX
Safety Cameras
Safety camera information is available in some locations. (Check www.garmin
.com/accessories/safetycamera for availability.) For these locations, your z??mo includes the locations of hundreds of safety cameras. Your z??mo alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are driving too fast. The data is updated at least weekly, so you always have access to the most
To get updated safety camera information:
1.Go to http://my.garmin.com.
2.Sign up for a subscription.
You can purchase a new region at any time, and you can extend existing subscriptions at any time. Each region that you purchase has its own expiration date.
Custom POIs (Points of
Interest)
Load custom points of interest (POIs) onto your z??mo. POI databases are available from various companies on the Internet. Some custom databases contain alert information for points, such as school zones. 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 ???le for more information; press F1 to open the Help ???le.
To view your custom POIs, touch
Where to > Extras >
Custom POIs.
To turn on or off custom POIs, touch 
> Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts.
To delete the custom POIs from your z??mo, connect your z??mo to your computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder in the Garmin or SD card drive. Delete the ???le 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 database.
Garmin TourGuide???
The Garmin TourGuide allows your z??mo to play
is triggered by GPS signals. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/ extras and click POI Loader.
APPENDIX
To view your Garmin TourGuide ???les, touch 
Where to > Extras > Custom POIs.
To change the Garmin TourGuide
information is available during your route, or Off.
SaversGuide??
The SaversGuide is an optional accessory that is available only in North America (www.garmin.com/extras). With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your z??mo is a digital coupon book that noti???es you of merchants near your current location where you are eligible for a discount, such as restaurants, hotels, and movie theaters.
APPENDIX
Battery Information
Your z??mo contains an internal lithium- ion battery. The battery lasts up to 4 hours, depending on usage.
The 
battery icon on the Menu page indicates the status of the internal battery. If the icon is not present, your z??mo is connected to external power. For information about charging your z??mo, see page 49.
Maximizing the Battery Life
??? Turn off GPS ( > System
> GPS Mode > GPS Off) when you do not need to receive GPS signals, or use Normal mode when WAAS or EGNOS is not available.
???Turn the backlight brightness down.
Press and hold 
, and then use 
and 
to adjust the brightness.
???Do not leave your z??mo in direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat or cold.
Replacing the Battery
To purchase a replacement
.com/products/zumo, and click the
Accessories link.
Unscrew the battery pack and replace the battery. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the battery.
Screw
Battery
pack
MCX connector under weather cap
Using a Remote Antenna
You can use an optional external remote antenna (Garmin GA 25MCX). To purchase, go to www.garmin.com/ products/zumo, and click the
Accessories link.
Pull back the weather cap from the MCX connector located on the back of the z??mo, and connect the antenna.
Caring for Your z??mo
Your z??mo contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration outside normal motorcycle or automobile use. To minimize the risk of damage to your z??mo, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in extreme
APPENDIX
Cleaning the Unit
The z??mo 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.
Cleaning the Touch Screen
Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean,
Protecting Your z??mo
???Carry and store your z??mo in the included carrying case.
???Do not store your z??mo where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur (such as in the trunk of a car), because it can cause permanent damage.
APPENDIX
???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 or damage may result.
Avoiding Theft
???To avoid theft, remove the z??mo and mount from sight when not in use.
???Use the Garmin Lock??? feature. See page 10.
Changing the Fuse
An AGC/3AG
Periodically, you may need to change the fuse. Unscrew the black, round end piece, and replace the fuse.
Unscrew
About GPS Satellite Signals
Your z??mo must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to operate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, your z??mo cannot acquire satellites.
Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your z??mo.
When your z??mo 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, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Speci???cations
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??? W x 2.1??? H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 320 x 240 pixels; bright,
Case: IPX7 waterproof
Temperature range: 32??F to 140??F (0??C to 60??C)
Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. Data stored inde???nitely.
Computer interface: USB mass storage,
Charge time: Approximately 6 hours
Power input: 12/24 VDC
Usage: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC
Battery life: up to 4 hours depending on usage
APPENDIX
GPS Performance
Speci???cations
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 speci???cations, go to www.garmin.com/products/zumo/ spec.html.
APPENDIX
USB Interface Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
z??mo Troubleshooting
INDEX
Symbols
A
About button 39 accessories 50 address 11
add a stop 9
alerts, safety camera 52 antennas 30, 32, 50, 55
jacks 3, 47, 51 options 46 version 39
avoiding
road types 43 traf???c 43
B
battery 54, 57 better route 10
Bluetooth technology
settings
C
calibrating the touch screen 49 calling home 28
call history 28 call waiting 26
caring for your z??mo 55 car installation 47 charging the z??mo 49 clearing user data 45 Compass page 43 computer connection 34 contact Garmin i coordinates 19
current location, saving 15 customizing your z??mo
D
data storage drives 34, 57 daylight saving 40 Declaration of Conformity iv deleting
all user data 45 character 13 custom POIs 53 Favorites 16, 17 ???les 36
detail maps 38 detours 10
diacritical characters 13 display settings 44 drives, Garmin 35 driving directions 22
INDEX
E
editing saved places 15 EGNOS 39
ejecting the USB 36 ending a call 25 expanding your search 19 Extras
F
Favorites 14 editing 15 ???nding 15 saving 14 sharing 14
FCC compliance iv ???les
deleting 36 managing 34, 41 supported types 36 transferring
???nding places by address 11
by coordinates 19 by name 13
by postal code 11 intersection 11 item on the map 18
near another location 19 saved places (Favorites) 15
FM traf???c 31 fuel gauge 21 fuse, changing 56
INDEX
G
Garmin Lock 10, 39, 56 Garmin TourGuide
playing ???les 53 Garmin Travel Guide 51 going home
Go page 11 GPS 7, 56
H
home location 12
I
importing data 41 intersection 11
K
keyboard 13, 44 kilometers 40
L
languages 40
loading additional maps 50 locking your z??mo 10
M
managing ???les
browse 18 customize 38
Map Info button 38
moving 18 update maps 49
using the Map page 20 version 38
view 18, 38 zoom 18
MapSource i, 34, 50 menu page 7
miles 40
motorcycle installation 3 mounting the z??mo
in a car 47, 48 on a motorcycle 3
MP3 ???les loading 34 playing 37
mute a call 25 myGarmin i, 50, 52
N
navigation settings 43 Near button 19
Next Turn page 22 North Up map view 38
O
off road, routing 17, 43
P
pairing a headset 24 pairing a mobile phone 24 phone book 27
phone calls 25
picture viewer 41
PIN
Bluetooth 42 Garmin Lock 10
playing music 37 POIs, custom 52 position icon 20, 38 postal code 11
R
recently found location 14 registering your z??mo 50 remote antenna 55 removable disk drive 35 removing/deleting a phone 42 removing the mount 48 resetting
the max speed 21 the trip data 21 your z??mo 49
restoring settings 45 routes
routing preferences 43
S
safety cameras 52 Safe Mode 39 satellite signals 7, 56 SaversGuide 53 saving
places you ???nd 12, 14 routes 16
your current location 15, 18
school zone database 52 Screen Shot mode 44 SD card 1, 34, 57
sharing 14, 17 security location 10 settings
setting your location 12, 18 show map 12, 22
slide show 42 software
updating 49 version 39
special characters 13 speci???cations 57
spelling the name of a place 13 splash screen 44
storing your z??mo 55 supported ???le types 34 system settings 39
T
text language 40 time format 40 time zone 40 tones 43
touch screen aligning 49 cleaning 55
Track Up map view 38 traf???c
avoiding 30, 43 incidents 30 subscriptions 31
transferring ???les
U
unit ID 39 updating maps 50
z??mo software 49
USB
mass storage mode
user data 41
V
vehicle icon 20, 38 vehicle type 43 view pictures 41 voice dial 29 voice language 40 volume 2, 33, 37
W
WAAS 39
WebUpdater 49
X
XM NavTraf???c 31
XM radio 32
INDEX
Z
zoom 18, 20, 41
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.
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