Decided I should balance out previous rants on here with some hopefully useful user tips. And not all my own work I might add!!
It occurred to me that it may be useful to read the PDF manual to see if there was anything I didn't know about the 590 as it turns out there was plenty.
If you are upgrading from a Zumo 550 to a 590 there are differences in functionality. in trying to explain apols if there is repetition or confusing droning.
Zumo 590 Tips
Zumo 550 & 590 differences
Zumo 550 routes = where to? - Routes
Activate a route on 550 it will ask if you want to navigate to beginning of route if you are not near it. Once on the route if you pass a waypoint, after a few attempts of sending you back, it will give up and then direct you to the next.
Zumo 590 routes = Apps - Trip planner - Unscheduled trips.
Activate a route on 590 it will give the option of navigating to the first waypoint or destination if you select the first it will take you there then onto the route. If you select the destination it will take you there also, but depending on route preference i.e. faster time, shorter distance it may ignore your preferred route.
If you pass a waypoint on a 590 it will advise a u turn or recalculate a loop back, then cease any further directions till you either go back and pass directly over the waypoint or manually "skip" it. see skipping a point in your route.
Unscheduled trips (Routes)
If you have built a route from Basecamp and transferred it , look in Apps - Trip planner - Unscheduled trips to find it and activate it, when you hit the "go" button an option appears of the route waypoints inc first and the last/destination waypoint, depending on how many you have used.
The last/destination waypoint seems to be automatically selected, so if at this stage you press start (regardless of route built and waypoint/shaping points within that route) the device will take you straight to that destination with its own route (fastest time if that's the opted routing). Great if you want to get there fast, not so great and annoying if you wanted to ride your planned route.
This is more apparent if you are not on, or near the route (beginning waypoint) when you start.
However if you select the first waypoint (start) offered the GPS will take you to that point then along your desired route.
Be careful though, if you are past the start or halfway along a planned route, you will then need to select the destination waypoint or skip a waypoint otherwise the device will try to take you back to the start/first waypoint.
Skipping a point in your route
If you pass a waypoint and the device did not announce it (no route directions given until you either go back to it or skip it), you can skip it by (in the map view) tap 3 bars in the lower RH corner select skip, it will then direct you to the next waypoint/shaping point. This prevents the device attempting to route you back to the missed point.
Detour function.
If you are on a route and come across a road closure blockage or whatever. you can use the detour function tap 3 bars in the lower RH corner select Change route - Detour then select preferred option.
Next Junction
At the top LHS of the screen (whilst there is an active route) you will see a small arrow directing you left or right depending on your next turn with distance next to it. if you touch this it will display your next junction and give more detail instructions.
Tracks (tracks are a representation of intended route that never alters)
Before you set off on your route It's worth laying a track for reference.
Track settings go to Apps - Tracks select track (that's been sent from Basecamp). (Convert a route to a track in Basecamp on your PC right click on the route's name in the left hand listing and select "Create Track from (Selected) Route) tap wrench icon tap "Show on Map" tap "select colour" I use black.
What you'll see on the Map page when the route is activated is the magenta route path of your Trip with a black line in the middle that is the track (if your GPS is capable) so whenever the device re-calculates (auto or you click yes if prompted) you will see how and where it changes your route.
You will notice if the device re-calculates off the track, If you ignore this and stay on the track (black line), not on the Magenta route, there will be no route directions given until you re-enter the magenta route. Actually route directions are only given on the magenta regardless.
In Tracks - Wrench Icon You can alsouse the "Convert to Trip" option if all you have is a track. This is an excellent feature for those of us that travel on roads or trails that may not be on the map. Converting the Track will create a new Trip (route) of the same name in the Trip Planner that is usually a complete representation of the original Track. Now when I want to navigate the Track I go to the Trip Planner and select my "converted-track" and press GO.
I used the theme editor at the following address to modify the theme on the unit and double the width of the track. Makes it much easier to see. http://www.javawa.nl/zumocolors.html
Fuel gauge
In the home page (Where to? - View map) above view map there is a petrol pump tap it and you enter fuel gauge settings or Apps - Fuel Gauge.
Make sure your units (Units and Time) are set to miles before setting the gauge. Then set accordingly, this is only useful when away on a trip or if you keep the GPS permanently on the bike.
Telemetry window.
Tap the speedo in the lower LH Map screen this takes you to a telemetry screen speed direction elevation and averages. Worth checking max speed here before PC plod has a look, reset it if its high. Touch 3 bars - reset fields - reset max speed.
Co-ordinates
Tap apps - compass in top RHS you will find your co-ordinates
Simulator
Test your new found knowledge at home using the simulator, the Zumo will realise you are indoors and ask to stop searching for satellites. This puts the device into simulator. you can build a shortish route with multiple waypoints and shaping points also a track and start it, while the set simulates the route you can test the skip and detour function. see if the device keeps the route and track together?
Make sure that your SD card is formatted FAT32.
Hope this is useful, bet you all read the manual any way eh??
It occurred to me that it may be useful to read the PDF manual to see if there was anything I didn't know about the 590 as it turns out there was plenty.
If you are upgrading from a Zumo 550 to a 590 there are differences in functionality. in trying to explain apols if there is repetition or confusing droning.
Zumo 590 Tips
Zumo 550 & 590 differences
Zumo 550 routes = where to? - Routes
Activate a route on 550 it will ask if you want to navigate to beginning of route if you are not near it. Once on the route if you pass a waypoint, after a few attempts of sending you back, it will give up and then direct you to the next.
Zumo 590 routes = Apps - Trip planner - Unscheduled trips.
Activate a route on 590 it will give the option of navigating to the first waypoint or destination if you select the first it will take you there then onto the route. If you select the destination it will take you there also, but depending on route preference i.e. faster time, shorter distance it may ignore your preferred route.
If you pass a waypoint on a 590 it will advise a u turn or recalculate a loop back, then cease any further directions till you either go back and pass directly over the waypoint or manually "skip" it. see skipping a point in your route.
Unscheduled trips (Routes)
If you have built a route from Basecamp and transferred it , look in Apps - Trip planner - Unscheduled trips to find it and activate it, when you hit the "go" button an option appears of the route waypoints inc first and the last/destination waypoint, depending on how many you have used.
The last/destination waypoint seems to be automatically selected, so if at this stage you press start (regardless of route built and waypoint/shaping points within that route) the device will take you straight to that destination with its own route (fastest time if that's the opted routing). Great if you want to get there fast, not so great and annoying if you wanted to ride your planned route.
This is more apparent if you are not on, or near the route (beginning waypoint) when you start.
However if you select the first waypoint (start) offered the GPS will take you to that point then along your desired route.
Be careful though, if you are past the start or halfway along a planned route, you will then need to select the destination waypoint or skip a waypoint otherwise the device will try to take you back to the start/first waypoint.
Skipping a point in your route
If you pass a waypoint and the device did not announce it (no route directions given until you either go back to it or skip it), you can skip it by (in the map view) tap 3 bars in the lower RH corner select skip, it will then direct you to the next waypoint/shaping point. This prevents the device attempting to route you back to the missed point.
Detour function.
If you are on a route and come across a road closure blockage or whatever. you can use the detour function tap 3 bars in the lower RH corner select Change route - Detour then select preferred option.
Next Junction
At the top LHS of the screen (whilst there is an active route) you will see a small arrow directing you left or right depending on your next turn with distance next to it. if you touch this it will display your next junction and give more detail instructions.
Tracks (tracks are a representation of intended route that never alters)
Before you set off on your route It's worth laying a track for reference.
Track settings go to Apps - Tracks select track (that's been sent from Basecamp). (Convert a route to a track in Basecamp on your PC right click on the route's name in the left hand listing and select "Create Track from (Selected) Route) tap wrench icon tap "Show on Map" tap "select colour" I use black.
What you'll see on the Map page when the route is activated is the magenta route path of your Trip with a black line in the middle that is the track (if your GPS is capable) so whenever the device re-calculates (auto or you click yes if prompted) you will see how and where it changes your route.
You will notice if the device re-calculates off the track, If you ignore this and stay on the track (black line), not on the Magenta route, there will be no route directions given until you re-enter the magenta route. Actually route directions are only given on the magenta regardless.
In Tracks - Wrench Icon You can alsouse the "Convert to Trip" option if all you have is a track. This is an excellent feature for those of us that travel on roads or trails that may not be on the map. Converting the Track will create a new Trip (route) of the same name in the Trip Planner that is usually a complete representation of the original Track. Now when I want to navigate the Track I go to the Trip Planner and select my "converted-track" and press GO.
I used the theme editor at the following address to modify the theme on the unit and double the width of the track. Makes it much easier to see. http://www.javawa.nl/zumocolors.html
Fuel gauge
In the home page (Where to? - View map) above view map there is a petrol pump tap it and you enter fuel gauge settings or Apps - Fuel Gauge.
Make sure your units (Units and Time) are set to miles before setting the gauge. Then set accordingly, this is only useful when away on a trip or if you keep the GPS permanently on the bike.
Telemetry window.
Tap the speedo in the lower LH Map screen this takes you to a telemetry screen speed direction elevation and averages. Worth checking max speed here before PC plod has a look, reset it if its high. Touch 3 bars - reset fields - reset max speed.
Co-ordinates
Tap apps - compass in top RHS you will find your co-ordinates
Simulator
Test your new found knowledge at home using the simulator, the Zumo will realise you are indoors and ask to stop searching for satellites. This puts the device into simulator. you can build a shortish route with multiple waypoints and shaping points also a track and start it, while the set simulates the route you can test the skip and detour function. see if the device keeps the route and track together?
Make sure that your SD card is formatted FAT32.
Hope this is useful, bet you all read the manual any way eh??
and well timed 
).
