Owner’s Manual
StreetPilot® c580™
navigation and communication
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February 2007 
Part Number 190-00774-00 Rev. B 
Printed in Taiwan
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Garmin® 
StreetPilot® c580™ navigation and 
communication device with MSN® 
Direct content. 
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “touch” 
something, use your finger to touch an 
item on the screen. 
You will see small arrows (>) used in the 
text. They indicate that you should touch 
a series of items. For example, if you 
see “touch Where to > Favorites” you 
should touch the Where to button, and 
then touch Favorites. 
c580 Tips and Shortcuts
To quickly return to the Menu page, 
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touch and hold Back.
Touch 
choices.
Use the Volume knob on the right 
side of the c580 to adjust the volume.
 to see more 
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Quick Links
Finding an address: page 7
Viewing the Map page: page 12
Using hands-free mobile phone 
features: pages 14–17
Using MSN Direct content: pages 
19–22
Using the Garmin Lock™ anti-
theft feature: page 6
Listening to MP3 files: page 25 
Transferring files to your c580: 
pages 23–24
Adjusting the volume: page 5
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myGarmin™ 
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the 
latest services for your Garmin products: 
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Register your Garmin unit.
Subscribe to online services for safety 
camera information (see page 32).
Unlock optional maps.
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Return to myGarmin often for updates.
c580 Owner’s Manual 
Preface
Preface.............................................i
Manual Conventions ..........................i
c580 Tips and Shortcuts ....................i
myGarmin™  .......................................i
Quick Links ........................................i
Contact Garmin ............................... iii
Warnings ......................................... iv
Important Information .......................v
Caring for Your c580  ....................... vi
Avoiding Theft .................................. vi
Getting Started ...............................1
What’s in the Box?............................1
Looking at Your c580 ........................1
Step 1: Mount the c580 ....................2
Step 2: Configure the c580 ...............3
Step 3: Acquire Satellites .................3
Step 4: Use the c580 ........................3
Finding Your Destination ..................4
Following Your Route .......................5
Adding a Stop to Your Route ............5
Taking a Detour ................................5
Stopping the Route ...........................5
Adjusting the Volume ........................5
Adjusting the Brightness ...................5
Locking Your c580 ............................6
Ways to Charge the c580 .................6
Activating Your MSN® Direct  
Receiver ......................................6
Where To ........................................7
Finding an Address ...........................7
Go Page Options ..............................7
Go Home ..........................................8
Finding Points of Interest ..................8
Finding Recently Found Places ........9
Favorites .........................................10
Finding MSN® Direct Locations ......11
Finding a Place Using the Map ......11
Changing the Search Area .............11
Using the Main Pages .................12
Map Page .......................................12
Trip Information Page .....................13
Turn List Page ................................13
Next Turn Page ..............................13
Using Hands-free Features .........14
Understanding Bluetooth  
Technology ................................14
Pairing Your Phone .........................14
Getting a Call ..................................15
In a Call  ......................................... 15
Phone Menu ...................................16
Using SMS/Text Messaging ...........18
 
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Using MSN® Direct .......................19
Activating Your MSN Direct  
Receiver ....................................19
Receiving Content ..........................20
MSN Direct Menu ...........................20
Traffic Information ...........................20
Weather ..........................................21
Gas Prices ......................................22
Movie Times ...................................22
Managing Files .............................23
Supported File Types......................23
Loading Files ..................................23
Deleting Files  .................................24
Listening to MP3 files  .................25
Customizing the c580..................26
Changing the Map Settings ............26
Changing the System Settings .......27
Localizing Your c580 ......................27
Customizing the Display .................28
Changing the Navigation Settings ..29
Bluetooth Technology Settings .......29
Adjusting the Volume Levels ..........30
Restoring All Settings .....................30
Clearing User Data .........................30
Preface
Appendix ......................................31
Updating the Software ....................31
Extras and Optional Accessories ....31
Additional Maps ..............................33
Battery Information  ........................34
Mounting on Your Dashboard .........34
Resetting Your c580 .......................35
Changing the Fuse .........................35
Technical Specifications .................36
Troubleshooting ..............................37
Important Product Information ........38
Index .............................................41
Contact Garmin
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).
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Preface
 Warnings
Failure to avoid the following potentially 
hazardous situations could result in an 
accident or collision resulting in death or 
serious injury.
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When installing the unit in a vehicle, place 
the unit securely so it does not obstruct the 
driver’s view of the road or interfere with 
vehicle operating controls, such as the steering 
wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do 
not place in front of or above any airbag. (See 
diagram.)
Do not mount 
where drver’s  
field of vision 
s blocked.
Do not place 
unsecured on 
the vehcle 
dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an 
airbag field of deployment.
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When navigating, carefully compare 
information displayed on the unit to all 
available navigation sources, including 
information from street signs, visual sightings, 
and maps. For safety, always resolve any 
discrepancies or questions before continuing 
navigation and defer to posted road signs.
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Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. 
Do not become distracted by the unit while 
driving, and always be fully aware of all 
driving conditions. Minimize the amount 
of time spent viewing the unit’s screen while 
driving and use voice prompts when possible. 
Do not input destinations, change settings, or 
access any functions requiring prolonged use 
of the unit’s controls while driving. Pull over 
in a safe and legal manner before attempting 
such operations.
The unit is designed to provide route 
suggestions. It is not designed to replace the 
need for driver attentiveness regarding road 
closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, 
weather conditions, or other factors that may 
affect safety while driving.
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Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal 
lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened 
life span or may present a risk of damage to the 
GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, 
and/or injury.
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Contact your local waste disposal department 
to properly dispose of the unit/battery.
Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source 
or in a high temperature location, such as in 
the sun in an unattended vehicle on a hot day. 
To prevent damage, remove the unit from the 
vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as 
in the glove box. 
Do not incinerate. 
When storing the unit for a limited length of 
time, store within the following temperature 
range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). When 
storing the unit for an extended time, store 
within the following temperature range: 32° to 
77°F (0° to 25°C). 
Do not operate the unit outside of the following 
temperature range: -4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C).
Do not remove or attempt to remove the 
battery.
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Warning: This product, its packaging, and 
its components contain chemicals known to the 
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, 
or reproductive harm. This notice is provided in 
accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See  
www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
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Important Information
MaP Data inForMation: One of the 
goals of Garmin is to provide customers with 
the most complete and accurate cartography 
that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We 
use a combination of governmental and private 
data sources, which we identify in product 
literature and copyright messages displayed to the 
consumer. Virtually all data sources contain some 
inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, 
complete and accurate map information is either 
not available or is prohibitively expensive. 
notiCE rEgarDing WinDShiElD 
Mounting; SPECial notiCE to 
DrivErS in CaliFornia anD 
MinnESota: State law prohibits drivers in 
California and Minnesota from using suction 
mounts on their windshields while operating 
motor vehicles. Check your state and local laws 
and ordinances for similar restrictions. Other 
Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options 
should be used. Garmin does not take any 
responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages 
that may be incurred as a result of disregarding 
this notice or as a result of any other state or 
local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit. 
(See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); 
Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 
The California Electronic Waste recycling 
act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain 
electronics. For more information on the 
applicability to this product, see  
www.erecycle.org.
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Caring for Your c580 
Your c580 contains sensitive electronic 
components that can be permanently 
damaged if exposed to excessive shock or 
vibration. To minimize the risk of damage 
to your c580, avoid dropping your unit 
and operating it in high-shock and high-
vibration environments.
Cleaning the Unit
The c580 is constructed of high-quality 
materials and does not require user 
maintenance other than cleaning. Clean 
the unit’s outer casing (not the touch 
screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild 
detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoid 
chemical cleaners and solvents that can 
damage plastic components.
Cleaning the Touch Screen
Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, 
lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, 
or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the 
liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the 
touch screen.
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Protecting Your c580
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Do not store the c580 where prolonged 
exposure to extreme temperatures can 
occur (such as in the trunk of a car), 
because it can cause permanent damage. 
Do not expose the c580 to water. 
Contact with water can cause this unit to 
malfunction.
Though a PDA stylus can also be used to 
operate the touch screen, never attempt 
this while operating a vehicle. Never 
use a hard or sharp object to operate the 
touch screen or damage may result. 
Avoiding Theft
To avoid theft, remove the unit and 
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mount from sight when not in use. 
Remove the residue on the windshield 
left by the suction cup. 
Do not keep your unit in the glove 
compartment; thieves know where to 
look. 
Register your product at  
http://my.garmin.com. 
Use the Garmin Lock™ feature. See  
page 6. 
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