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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual StreetPilot ® ™ portable, affordable car navigation...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Manual Conventions

    Thank you for purchasing the Garmin StreetPilot c510 ® ™ Manual Conventions 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    reface Preface...i Manual Conventions ...i c510 Tips and Shortcuts ...i myGarmin ...i ™ Quick Links ...i Caring for Your c510 ... vi Getting Started ...1 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...
  • Page 5 Customising the c510 ...18 Changing the Map Settings ...18 Changing the System Settings ...19 Localising Your c510 ...19 Changing the Navigation Settings ..20 Customising the Display ...21 Adjusting Traffic Settings ...21 Restoring All Settings ...22 Clearing User Data ...22 Appendix ...23 Resetting Your c510 ...23 Avoiding Theft ...24 Battery Information ...24...
  • Page 6 reface Warnings 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 it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Owner’s Manual 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...

  • Page 8: Cleaning The Unit

    reface 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.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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 the DVD-ROM (if included) or for future reference.

  • Page 10: Step 1: Mounting The C510

    ettinG tarted Step 1: Mounting the c510 Select a suitable location to mount the c510 on your windshield. Clean and dry the selected area of your windshield. ➊ 1. Plug the power cable into the power connector on the back of the c510. 2.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Configuring The C510

    Step 2: Configuring the c510 To turn on your c510, press and hold the Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your 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 a few minutes.

  • Page 12: Finding Your Destination

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

  • Page 13: Following Your Route

    Following Your Route After you touch Go, the Map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line. 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.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Brightness

    To unlock your c510 at your security location, the c510 must have acquired satellite signals. notE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send unlocked. > Garmin your c510 to Garmin to get it c510 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Go Page Options

    here to The Where to menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. To learn how to perform a simple search, see page Finding an Address 1. From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Address. 2.

  • Page 16: Go Home

    here 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 > 2. Select an option. Going Home After you set your home location, you can route to it at any time by touching Where to >...

  • Page 17: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to enter it. Use the keyboard to spell words just like computer keyboard. Touch to enter numbers. Touch to delete the last character entered; touch and hold entire entry.

  • Page 18: Favorites

    here to Favorites 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. Saving Places You Find 1. After you have found a place you want to save, touch Save.

  • Page 19: Finding A Place Using The Map

    Finding a Place Using the 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. •...

  • Page 20: Using The Main

    SinG the aGeS Map Page On the Menu page, touch shows your current location. To save your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. Touch to zoom out. Touch Menu to return to the Menu page. Touch Arrival Speed to open the Trip Information page.

  • Page 21: Trip Information Page

    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 the arrival field on the Map page. Resetting Trip Information If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.

  • Page 22: Using Fm Traffic

    FM station transmitting TMC (Traffic Message Channel) 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.

  • Page 23: Traffic Symbols

    Traffic Symbols North Meaning American Road Condition Road Construction Congestion Accident Incident Information Severity Colour 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.

  • Page 24: Managing Files

    This is a common limitation of most USB Mass Storage devices. Supported File Types • JPEG and JPG image files for splash screen (see page • GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader (see page • Maps and waypoints from MapSource ® Loading Files...

  • Page 25: Deleting Files

    1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 2. Highlight the file, and select Copy. 3. Open the “Garmin” drive or the SD card drive. 4. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files on the c510 memory or SD card.

  • Page 26: Customising The C510

    .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. Change to change the www.garmin c510 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Changing The System Settings

    When your vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. garmin lock—turn on Garmin Lock to lock your c510. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set a security location. For more information, see page c510 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Changing The Navigation Settings

    UStoMiSinG the c 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.

  • Page 29: Customising The Display

    Owner’s Manual screen shot—enable Screen Shot mode. Touch the picture of the current screen. The bitmap file is saved in the > on the “Garmin” drive. Adjusting Traffic Settings From the Menu page, touch Traffic. for a for a dark auto—select which provider to use.

  • Page 30: Adding A Subscription

    Touch subscription. Adding a Subscription You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires; go to Garmin’s FM Traffic Web site at www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. notE: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one).

  • Page 31: Appendix

    Then turn the unit back on. If this does not help, reset your c510. To reset the c510: 1. Place your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the faceplate. 2. Gently pull off the faceplate.

  • Page 32: Avoiding Theft

    Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment; thieves know where to look. • Register your product at my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock ™ page Battery Information Your unit contains an internal (non- removable) lithium-ion battery. The battery should last up to 8 hours, depending on usage.

  • Page 33: Changing The Fuse

    4. Eject and unplug your c510 (see Unscrew Unscrew page 36). Additional Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the pece pece maps on your c510’s internal memory slver tp slver tp or on an optional SD card. Also, check...

  • Page 34: Extras And Optional Accessories

    Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to http://shop.garmin .com or www.garmin.com/extras. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Safety Cameras Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin. for availability. For these locations, the c510 includes the locations of hundreds of safety cameras.

  • Page 35: Poi Loader

    POI database or the accuracy of the safety camera or other custom POI database. Garmin TourGuide The Garmin TourGuide allows your c510 to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. These audio tours can take you on a route while playing audio files about locations on the route.

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    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, and click the Specifications link. c510 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem/Question My c510 never gets satellite signals. How do I know my c510 is in USB Mass Storage Mode? My computer never senses that the c510 is connected. I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. I get a message saying “Unsafe Removal of Device”...
  • Page 38 PPendix Problem/Question How do I assign (map) my c510 drives in Windows? The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. My battery gauge does not seem accurate. The touch screen is not responding to my taps properly. Solution/Answer 1. Turn off your c510. 2.

  • Page 39: Important Product Information

    You further acknowledge that the structure, organisation, 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,...

  • Page 40: Industry Canada Compliance

    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. Manuals, and then select the Declaration of Conformity.

  • Page 41: Index

    (Favorites) FM traffic receiver fuse, changing Garmin Lock™ 19, 24 Garmin TourGuide playing files Garmin TourGuide™ Garmin Travel Guide™ going home Go page options home location...
  • Page 42 ndex special characters specifications recently found spelling the name of a locations place deleting stopping the USB finding storing your c510 registering your c510 supported file types removing the mount system settings resetting the max speed the trip data technical your c510 specifications restoring settings...

  • Page 43: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be...
  • Page 44 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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