54 GPSMAP
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500 Series Owner’s Manual
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Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today! Connect to our Web site at http://mygarmin.com.
Use this area to record the serial number (9-digit number located on
the back of the product) in case your product needs service. Keep
the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your unit. In
the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200
or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or
go to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241
(outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).
Caring for the Unit
The case is constructed of high-quality materials and does not
require user maintenance, except cleaning.
Cleaning the Case
Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth
dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid
chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components.
Cleaning the Screen
Theunit’slensiscoatedwithaspecialanti-reectivecoatingthat
is sensitive to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. Cleaners
containing ammonia, alcohol, abrasives, or anti-grease detergents
willharmtheanti-reectivecoating.Itisimportanttocleanthelens
usinganeyeglasslenscleaner(thatisspeciedassafeforanti-
reectivecoatings)andaclean,lint-freecloth.
Water Immersion
The unit is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can
withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged
submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be
certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse.