1. Technical Specs
2. Unboxing
3. Powering on the StreetPilot c550 for the First Time
4. Updating the Firmware
5. Mounting the StreetPilot c550 in the car
6. Navigating with the StreetPilot c550
7. Saving Your Current Location
8. Setting Your Home Location
9. Garmin Security
10. Bluetooth Setup
11. Setting the System Options
12. Voice Quality
13. Real-Time Traffic Data
14. Pros
15. Cons
16. Conclusion

1. Technical Specs:

• Storage: Preprogrammed with City Navigator® NT,
  providing street-level detail and addresses,
  plus listings of restaurants, hotels, ATMs, etc.,
  throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
• Map scale: Screen-width scale 640 feet to 4,000 miles
• Navigation features
  • Routes: Automatically calculated with turn-by-turn
    instructions; automatic off-route recalc shows
    how to get back on track if you miss a turn or
    exit; a detour function enables routing
    around traffic problems or road construction
  • Voice: Navigation instructions and warnings.
    c550 provides the addition of TTS
    (text-to-speech) – unit prompts you
    to “turn right on Main street”
  • Traffic: Alerts for traffic, road construction and
    weather-related tie-ups. StreetPilot uses
    data to suggest alternate routes before
    problems are encountered
  • Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol
  • Trip computer: Resettable odometer, timers, average and
    maximum speeds
• Calling options
  • Hands-free calling: When paired with Bluetooth®-enabled cell
    phones, user can simply touch c550 screen
    to answer or disconnect a call. Speak into
    c550’s built-in microphone or accessory mic
    while driving
  • Phone book: Stores contact numbers from paired phones
  • Dialing: One-touch dialing for stored contacts,
    points of interest (POI dial) or home.
    Phones that support voice tags allow handsfree
    (voice recognition) dialing
• Theft prevention
  • Garmin Lock: When enabled, user must input PIN number
    to use device. Backup feature allows user to
    associate a security location, which will unlock
    unit when within 50 meters of that location
• Download options
  • Location-based content: Garmin Travel Guide,™ SaversGuide® and
    custom points of interest (POIs) like safety
    cameras and school zones
• Others: Customized vehicle icons for moving map
• GPS performance
  • Receiver: SiRFstarIII™ high-sensitivity GPS receiver
  • Interfaces: USB 2.0 full-speed
  • Antenna: Built-in patch; MCX-type connector for
    optional external GPS antenna connection
• Physical
  • Size: 4.4"W x 3.2"H x 2.8"D (11.3 x 8.2 x 7.2 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
  • Temp. range: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
  • Data storage: Indefinite; no memory battery required
• Power
  • Input: 12/24v DC
  • Usage: 15w max. @ 13.8v DC
  • Battery life: up to 8 hours
• Accessories
  • Standard:
    • GTM™ 20 FM TMC traffic receiver and 3-month free subscription
    • preprogrammed with detailed U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico maps
    • suction cup mount
    • 12v power adapter
    • dashboard disk
    • USB interface
    • cable carrying case
    • owners manual
  • Optional:
    • external microphone (c550)
    • colored faceplates
    • dash mount
    • preprogrammed City Navigator cards for other regions
    • Travel Guide and Savers Guide