Garmin Zumo 450/550

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550 switches off soon after booting

by ianchapp » 18 Feb 2020 18:24

Got a problem with my 550 :cry:

The unit powers on initially, splash screen shows, and then it switches off at approx the time the splash screen...

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Last post by ianchapp
19 Feb 2020 09:19
550 re-routing

by BillL » 10 Feb 2020 20:41
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The experience described below may be related to other posts:
Might this be related to the discussion here?:
Or here?:

I have been experiencing...
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Last post by rbentnail
11 Feb 2020 20:34
550 taking strange route

by Pockets » 02 Feb 2020 12:25

Hi again, Just a small issue I’ve now got with my 550, i was out on a little run yesterday (Doncaster to Nottingham) i know the way to Nottingham but...

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Last post by jfheath
06 Feb 2020 04:33
What use is the Trip Log?

by OldEssexMan » 29 Jan 2020 20:38

I have been using my 550 since 2007 for finding my way around UK. I don't create routes, I just ask the unit to take me from A to B. When loading new...

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Last post by jfheath
30 Jan 2020 22:49
Gamin 2020.30 Map Update

by carolinarider09 » 04 Nov 2019 03:26

Just updated my Zumo 550 with the new 2020.30 Map release using Garmin Express and the SD Card clone process. Seems to have worked with no issues.

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Last post by carolinarider09
04 Nov 2019 03:26
Data or Map Corruption

by BillL » 04 Oct 2019 14:35

Hi,
Has anyone experienced a corrupt map or map database? This seems to me to be a Zumo issue and not a BaseCamp issue. Long post to follow.

I was...

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Last post by BillL
06 Oct 2019 12:18
Maps not showing on device after copying to SD card

by whistler » 09 Oct 2018 00:44
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Hey, Everyone. Have a small problem that is really frustrating me at the moment.

1. Decided to update my maps for my 550. Removed the SD card and...
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Last post by BillL
04 Oct 2019 16:02
550 Repairs

by BillL » 30 Jul 2018 21:31

Hi,

I went looking for zumoforums today to find reference to a guy in Mankato, Minnesota that repairs and replaces the buttons and rubber...

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Last post by BillL
04 Oct 2019 14:32
Security Screw

by Pockets » 04 Sep 2019 18:59

Hi again, Can anyone help me understand how the little security screw works on my motorcycle mount, I was under the impression that if I screwed it...

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Last post by Fallguy67
08 Sep 2019 11:17
Low audio volume

by Florida Red Wing » 20 Aug 2019 23:02

I just purchased my third Zumo 550. I have my maps and music all stored on an SD card in the Zumo. Both of the other Zumo's will blast music so loud...

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Last post by carolinarider09
07 Sep 2019 00:00
Download POIs from Zumo

by Fallguy67 » 01 Aug 2019 15:11

On a previous forum (no defunct) there was a How to on downloading POIs (Favorites) from the Zumo. I am needing to do this and can't remember how. I...

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Last post by Fallguy67
01 Aug 2019 20:48
Scroll Buttons

by Pockets » 20 Jul 2019 16:46

Hi, Your expertises is required once again, just connected my sumo to the computer and updated all the maps, put it back on the bike and have lost...

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Last post by kernowing
31 Jul 2019 18:21
zumo 550 charging issues

by 911dude » 15 Jul 2019 22:00

Hi all
Don't know if anyone can help me with this problem.
When i plug my 550 into the usb charging port on my motorcycle it goes straight into pc...

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Last post by 911dude
17 Jul 2019 17:52
Saving a location

by Pockets » 31 May 2019 21:35

Hi lads, just a quick one, is it possible to save a location on the 550. If I find myself at a location I might want to visit again can i save it as...

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Last post by carolinarider09
06 Jun 2019 23:50
anything special about SD cards in Garmin Zumos?

by TwoUpTourer » 20 Apr 2019 03:57
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I have been trying to transfer the files off a 2Gb SD card in my Garmin Zumo 550 onto a 4GB SD card, that has been formatted and has identical files...
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Last post by sussamb
28 May 2019 17:48
Bluetooth Headphones

by Pockets » 11 May 2019 17:07

Hi again, getting on quite well with my 550 but now I fancy using the Bluetooth facilitie but I’m a bit lost with what I need. I just need a simple...

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Last post by Pockets
12 May 2019 18:06
Screen?

by Pockets » 08 May 2019 18:13

Hi, I’ve just become the proud owner of my first satnav, (Garmin 550) but I’m a little confused about one or two display settings. I have noticed...

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Last post by kernowing
09 May 2019 17:32
My 550 thinks it has left home!

by Seagoon » 23 Apr 2019 14:57

Ever since I went to Germany a couple of years ago my 550 thinks it lives there so I have to change the country before I can enter a destination. I...

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Last post by Moose
27 Apr 2019 12:54
BMW Motorrad 550

by Chromehead » 11 Apr 2019 17:12

My BMW 550 Zumo has music which is not loaded onto the Sd card and is found under the Genre section,please, please help me to get rid of it!
I've...

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Last post by Chromehead
11 Apr 2019 17:12
GPS week number rollover event

by Florida Red Wing » 06 Mar 2019 13:02

I was just reading about an event that is going to happen on April 6th 2019 that may have negative consequences on our beloved older Zumo's. Does...

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Last post by Florida Red Wing
06 Mar 2019 17:54
Zumo 550 micro power switch

by Summerbreeze » 12 Nov 2018 15:22

Hello everyone ! Can anyone help please ? The outside rubber power button on my Zumo 550 has been damaged for a while, so I used a sharp object...

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Last post by carolinarider09
14 Nov 2018 14:13
Garmin ZUmo 550 Extra Icons?

by BrickHead » 13 Nov 2018 15:56

Have rebuilt my Zumo 550 recently and uploaded the Garmin speed camera free 30 day trial and noticed it only pops up when close to the box by the...

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Last post by BrickHead
14 Nov 2018 10:18
Formatted Garmin Zumo 550

by BrickHead » 05 Nov 2018 23:21
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Whilst updating my maps on a SDHC card I managed to format my Zumo 550 which of course cleaned out all the files on it. :oops:
Now I cannot get it...
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Last post by carolinarider09
09 Nov 2018 21:26
550 Screen Problem

by kernowing » 19 Sep 2018 10:32

I have an old(ish) 550 to which I fitted a new screen/digitizer. It worked OK for a while then it wouldn't react to touch screen instructions. I've...

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Last post by kernowing
17 Oct 2018 15:41
Unit asking if I want to delete all data

by bi4tom » 30 Sep 2018 11:06

Unit Powers up and asks if I want to delete all user data, when I say yes or no it takes me to the same screen asking me to select local but won't...

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Last post by Moose
30 Sep 2018 20:04

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