Garmin nuvi 55 Owner's Manual

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Driving Tips• Drive the speed limit. In most vehicles, you will achieveoptimal fuel economy between 45 mph and 60 mph.• Drive a consistent speed.• Brake and accelerate gradually and consistently.• Avoid stop-and-go traffic and rush hour.• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal.• Use the cruise control.• Turn your vehicle off instead of idling for temporary stops.• Combine small trips into one longer trip with multiple stops.• Turn off the air conditioner and open your windows, unlessyou are traveling at high speeds on the highway.• Tighten your gas cap.• Park in the shade or in the garage.• Unload excess weight. Remove unneeded items from yourvehicle.• Avoid carrying items on your roof. Remove rooftop carriersand removable racks when not in use.• Maintain the recommended tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly and before long trips.• Keep your vehicle well-tuned, and follow the vehiclemanufacturer’s recommended maintenance intervals.• Change your oil, oil filters, and air filters regularly.• Use the lowest recommended suitable grade of fuel. Usebiofuels when feasible, such as E85 and biodiesel.Planning a TripYou can use the trip planner to create and save a trip withmultiple destinations.1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.2 Select New Trip.3 Select Select Start Location.4 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category).5 Select Select.6 To add additional locations, select .7 Select Next.8 Enter a name, and select Done.Scheduling a TripYou can use the trip planner to create and save a trip withmultiple destinations.1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.2 Select a trip.3 Select a location.4 Select an option:• Select Departure Time.• Select Arrival Time.5 Select a date and time, and select Save.6 Select Duration.7 Select the amount of time you will spend at the location, andselect Save.8 If necessary, repeat steps 3–7 for each location.Navigating to a Saved Trip1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.2 Select a saved trip.3 Select Go!.4 If prompted, select a route (Your Route on the Map).Editing a Saved Trip1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.2 Select a saved trip.3 Select .4 Select an option:• Select Rename Trip.• Select Edit Destinations to add and delete a location, orto change the order of locations.• Select Delete Trip.• Select Optimize Order to arrange the stops on your tripin the most-efficient order.Viewing Previous Routes and DestinationsBefore you can use this feature, you must enable the travelhistory feature (Device and Privacy Settings).You can view your previous routes and places you havestopped on the map.Select Apps > Where I've Been.Data ManagementYou can store files on your device. The device has a memorycard slot for additional data storage.NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,Windows NT®, and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.File TypesThe device supports these file types.• Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin™ mappingsoftware, including MapSource®, BaseCamp™, andHomePort™ (Custom Points of Interest).• GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (Installing POILoader).About Memory CardsYou can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software(www.garmin.com). In addition to map and data storage, thememory card can be used to store files such as maps, images,geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.Installing a Memory CardThe device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory cards.1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.2 Press it in until it clicks.Connecting the Device to Your ComputerYou can connect the device to your computer using a USBcable.1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on thedevice.2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on yourcomputer.A picture of your device connected to a computer appears onthe device screen.Depending on your computer operating system, the deviceappears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or aremovable volume.Transferring Data From Your Computer1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Deviceto Your Computer).Data Management 9