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I have a Garmin c550. The bluetooth used to pick up the phone book from my Motorola Razr V3m, but quit picking it up a couple of days ago. On the phone screen on the Garmin, there are small telephone icons next to food, hotels, dial, voice dial, and call home,but not on the phone book or call history. The Razr still has both in its memory. Help.. Help!
Switched to a Moto Q 9 C and Garmin will not pick up phone book
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You can download a Operating Manual at http://www.garmin.com but I don't think there will be a parts manual available since Garmin considers their GPS system to be Not User Serviceable. I know that is not what you wanted to hear but that is the way it is.
Maps are available for purchase either at Garmin's web site, or from your local GPS retailer. Garmin now offers a lifetime map update for one price, which allows you up to 4 map updates per year.
Let it sit without plugging it in for 24 to 48 hours. After that, plug it in to the computer with the USB cable. If it doesn't power on in less than 5 seconds, it may need to sit without power more. After you get it to turn on this way, go to garmin.com and download the WebUpdater. This program can help you update the software for your c550.
These steps worked for me and I haven't had any problems since. I hope it helps you.
Hi,
Please do not shoot the messenger (me) but this is a known problem with Garmin GPS units. According to Garmin Tech Support, this only occurs on Garmin units with older firmware. (Personally, I am not convinced this is actually true. I no longer have my Garmin C550, which I personally liked the best out of all the GPS units I have owned or used. I will buy another Garmin, probably a Nuvi, when this silliness sorts itself out.)
Anyway, you have two options, neither of them acceptable to most people, including me.
1)Perform a HARD RESET which will wipe out all data on your unit, including your favorite points, Bluetooth connections, and almanac data (satellite information). Your unit will then need at least 40 minutes, with a clear view of the sky, to update the almanac and reacquire its location.
To HARD RESET, unplug your C550 from the charger and turn it off. With the C550 screen facing you, press the bottom right hand corner of your screen and hold in (relatively firmly) and then press and hold POWER. You need hold both constantly for at least 30 seconds. Follow the instructions on the screen.
See if any of your personal information is still there. If there is none, then you might as well perform Step 2 below.
2)Download and Load New Firmware onto the C550.
Upgrading firmware is relatively easy provided you have a computer. Visit Garmin's website (www.garmin.com). Go to "Support" .. "Updates and Downloads" and then click "Unit Software." Download the software called WebUpdater. Run that and follow its directions.
The new Firmware (Software that is loaded into internal memory that does not need power to remember the information) hopefully will fix the MEMORY FULL problem.
Good Luck and please post back if the fixes helped or not. I really want the new firmware to work so I can buy another Garmin.
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