Garmin Nuvi 550 Owner's Manual - Page 30

Customizing the nüvi Customizing the nüvi 1. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch the setting you want to change. 3. Touch the button beside the setting name to change it. NOTE: Some menus and settings change based on your usage mode. Look for a usage mode icon next to the setting. Not all settings are available for all usage modes. System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. Usage Mode-specify how you will be navigating to optimize routes: Driving, Walking, Bicycling, or Boating. See page 5. GPS Simulator-turn on the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and/or to save battery power. Units-change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles. About-display the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, the audio version number and the GPS software version number. You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data. See page 42. Restore-restore the system settings. Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Route Preference-select a preference for calculating your route: • Faster Time-to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. • Off Road-to calculate point‑to‑point routes (without roads). 24 nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual