Garmin Nuvi 550 Owner's Manual - Page 53

Appendix Troubleshooting Problem/Question Solution/Answer My nüvi never gets satellite signals. Take your nüvi out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on page 2. My nüvi does not charge in my vehicle. Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (see page 41). Ensure that the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet. Your nüvi can only charge between 32°F and 104°F (between 0°C and 40°C). If the nüvi is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it cannot charge. My battery does not stay charged for very long. To maximize the time between charges, turn down the backlight. Touch Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness. To avoid draining the battery, remove the battery when your nüvi is not in use. My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without seem accurate. interrupting the charge cycle). How do I clear all my user data? Hold your finger on the lower‑right corner of the nüvi screen while it is turning on. Keep your finger pressed until the message appears. Touch Yes to clear all user data. The nüvi is locked up/frozen. If the nüvi stops functioning, turn the nüvi off and on again. If this does not help, press and hold for 10 seconds. The nüvi should operate normally. You can also remove the battery, and then reinstall it. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 47