Garmin StreetPilot ColorMap User Manual

owner’smanualandreferenceguideStreetPilotTM GPS

viiiIntroductionStreetPilot UnitLCD Display16 Color DSTN LCDwith Backlighting(Map Page shown)Compartment DoorInsert AA Batteries and optionalMap Data

Quick-Start1Battery/Map CardInstallationBattery/Map Data Card Installation The StreetPilot operates on six (6) AA batteries, which are installed

2Quick-StartKeypad UsageThe POWER KeyTurns the unit on and off. A momentary press while the power is on activates the backlight/contrastadjustment win

Quick-Start3Turning the Unit On and OffTurning the StreetPilot On and OffTo turn the StreetPilot on:1. Press and hold the red POWER key until the powe

4Quick-StartScreen Brightness/ContrastAdjusting Screen Brightness and Contrast The StreetPilot screen lighting may set to a variety of levels for

Quick-Start5Dash Mounting andExternal Power Connection Your StreetPilot is designed to be portable, allowing you to easily transport the unit from

6Quick-StartFinding Your LocationFinding Your Location The first time you use your StreetPilot to navigate, take it outside or properly mount it on

Quick-Start7If the StreetPilot is unable to calculate your location after a few minutes:1. A ‘Poor Satellite Reception’ box appears on the screen (top

8Quick-Start You can start the Simulator Mode if you are indoors where the StreetPilot is unable to receivesignals from GPS satellites. It is usefu

Quick-Start9Main Page SequenceRoad Sign Page (If Navigating)Dashboard PageMap PageQUITPAGE The StreetPilot features two main pages, the Map Page a

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10Quick-StartMap Zooming and PanningSmall Area - More DetailLarge Area - Less Detail Once the StreetPilot calculates your location, you may find i

Quick-Start11Trip Computer OPTION Key Now, try taking a look at the Trip Computer by pressing the PAGE key until you see thesteering wheel and a d

12Quick-StartMaking Keypad Entries Changing between pages and zooming the map in and out are not the only functions of thekeypad. The keypad is

Quick-Start13Making Keypad EntriesMaking a character entry to name a Personal Waypoint:1. Press the MENU key to display the ‘Mark Personal Waypoint’ p

14Quick-StartUsing Find and Goto As an example, imagine that you are driving in Denver, Colorado while looking at the MapPage. You are on your w

Reference15The Map Page At the center of StreetPilot features is the Map Page (top right picture), which shows where youare, where you have been,

16ReferenceZooming If you are driving along a road which is shown on the map, the vehicle pointer will often beshown moving down the road. This o

Reference17 The top of the Map Page indicates your Driving Status:The direction you are driving; one of eight possible directions - North (N),

18ReferenceMap PanningArrow Pointer PanningSaving a Selected Map Feature as a Waypoint The pan function, allows you to identify features on

Reference19Personal Waypoints You may see an area or features on the map that you would like to go to. For example, you canpan to a city, road, la

IntroductioniAbout This ManualWarnings, Notes and Additional InformationThroughout the manual you will findstatements containing important information

20ReferenceMap Page OptionsTo go to a highlighted Personal Waypoint1. Use Steps 1 through 3 of the previous page to create a Personal Waypoint on the

Reference21Map Page OptionsMeasuring the Distance Between Two PointsMeasure Distance - Allows you to compute the distance between any two points you c

22ReferenceCustomizing the Map When you select Customize Map from the Map Page options, a page is displayed with three filetabs, ‘General Settings

Reference23Customizing the MapMap Page with Lat/Lon DisplayTrack Log - The StreetPilot records your location and stores it in internal memory. When th

24ReferenceCustomizing the Map‘Points’ File Tab (top left picture)Waypoints - Allows you to determine which map scales (if any) show Personal Waypoin

Reference25Customizing the MapExcluding Points from theMap DisplayTo modify the display of Points of Interest:1. Use Steps 1 - 6 from the previous pag

26ReferenceThe Dashboard PageSatellite Status ViewTrip Computer View To view the Dashboard Page, press the PAGE key until you see the page resemb

Reference27The Trip ComputerNote:The driving status shown on the DashboardPage displays driving directions (as well as astreet and nearby city in some

28ReferenceThe Trip ComputerTrip Computer InformationSpeed - (Displayed at the top of the dashboard area) The current speed atwhich you are traveling.

Reference29The Trip ComputerTotal Time - The total length of time that the StreetPilot has been tracking your location, since the TripComputer was las

iiIntroductionCautions and WarningsCAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the UnitedStates, which is solely res

30ReferenceSatellite StatusSatellite Status View The Satellite Status view of the Dashboard Page shows you status information that helps youunder

Reference31Satellite Status If you have moved the StreetPilot several hundred miles since the last time it navigated usingsatellite signals, you

32ReferenceSystem Setup The System Setup Pages (top left picture) can be accessed in two ways. All option menusinclude System Setup as a choice.

Reference33System SetupRestoring Factory SettingsTo restore the factory settings:1. Use the ROCKER keypad to move the cursor to the file tab for which

34Reference‘General’ File Tab‘General’ File Tab‘General’ File Tab (see top left picture)Simulator - Allows you to operate the StreetPilot indoors to

Reference35‘Alarms’ File TabSetting the Speed Alarm‘Alarms’ File Tab‘Alarms’ File Tab (top right picture)Approaching Waypoint Alarm - Provides an ala

36Reference‘Time’ File Tab‘Time’ File Tab‘Time’ File Tab (see top left picture)Time Format - Allows the current time to be displayed using a 12 or 24

Reference37‘Comm Port’ File Tab‘Comm Port’ File Tab (top right picture)Serial Data Format - Allows you to control the input/output format used when

38Reference‘Comm Port’ File TabTo select a ‘Transfer Mode’ :If the GARMIN format is selected, highlight the ‘Transfer Mode’ field and press the ENTER

Reference39Marking Your LocationMarking Your Location as a Personal Waypoint It is useful to mark a location, so that you can drive to it again la

IntroductioniiiCautionsMAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN is to provide customers with the mostcomplete and accurate cartography that is

40ReferenceMarking Your LocationTo change the Personal Waypoint symbol:1. Highlight the Personal Waypoint symbol (immediately to the right of the wayp

Reference41Find Functions You can search for Personal Waypoints, Cities or Exits that are included in the StreetPilotbasemap. In addition, if you

42ReferenceFinding a CityTo find a City by Name:1. If the ‘Nearest Cities’ list is on the screen, press the OPTION key, select Find by Name andpress t

Reference43Finding a CityTo find a City using the Last Used list:1. From anywhere in the StreetPilot programming, press the FIND key and then the OPTI

44ReferenceFinding a Personal WaypointViewing Waypoint Information PageMove On Map Option Finding a Personal Waypoint is very similar to finding a

Reference45Deleting Personal WaypointsTo delete Personal Waypoints:1. Use one of the previously described methods of highlighting a Personal Waypoint

46ReferenceFinding a Point of InterestSelecting a Point of Interest Major CategoryFind By Name OptionFinding a Point of Interest (within a MetroGuide

Reference47Finding a Point of InterestPoint of Interest Displayed with NavigationDirections and DistancePoint of Interest Information Page3. Use the R

48ReferenceFinding an AddressEditing a NumberFinding an Address (within a MetroGuide map data coverage area ) The procedure for finding Addresse

Reference49Finding an Address9. Once you see the Street you are looking for on the screen, or can see that you are getting closeto it (top right pictu

ivIntroductionFCC Compliance The GARMIN StreetPilot has been tested to comply with FCC Standards for home and officeuse. It complies with Part 15

50ReferenceFinding an AddressBest Search Matches Displayed12. Press the DOWN area of the ROCKER keypad to highlight Search and press the ENTER key tob

Reference51Finding an IntersectionFinding an Intersection (within a MetroGuide Map Data coverage area) Finding an Intersection is similar to fin

52ReferenceDriving on a Direct Goto After you have used the FIND key to find someplace that you would like to go, one of thethings you can do is

Reference53Navigating on a Direct GotoRoad Sign PageSelecting “Show Time to Go”The Road Sign Page on a Direct Goto The other major difference whe

54ReferenceRoutesCreating a New RoutePointing To a Starting Point To Start a Route Although the StreetPilot does not automatically give turn-by-tu

Reference55Creating a Route5. To have intermediate points on the route, use this same procedure to select the first turn on theroute and press the ENT

56ReferenceEditing an Existing Route7. When all the desired points have been added to the route, press the PAGE key. The ‘New RouteCreated’ box is sh

Reference57Editing an Existing Route5. Press the ENTER key.6. If you selected a route line to insert a new turn, use the ROCKER keypad to “drag” the r

58ReferenceSelecting or Deleting a RouteSelecting Route DirectionDeleting a RouteTo select an existing route for navigation:1. Press the ROUTE key to

Reference59Copying a RouteList of Routes to Copy“Route Copied” Box There are times when you would like to create a route that is similar to one t

IntroductionvLimited Warranty GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufac-ture for one year from th

60ReferenceDriving on a Route Once you have created a route and have selected Start Navigation, the StreetPilot will giveyou progressive guidance

Reference61Driving on a RouteThe Road Sign Page on a Route When the StreetPilot is navigating on a Route, the Road Sign Page may be displayed, as

62ReferenceDriving on a RouteTo display only one route turn at time:1. From the Road Sign Page, press the OPTION key.2. Highlight Show One Turn and pr

63AccessoriesSTANDARD ACCESSORIESOwner’s Manual... Part Numb

64Accessories8MB & 16 MBMap Data CartdsWARNING:GARMIN Accessories have been designed andtested specifically for use with GARMIN products.Accessori

65 PHYSICALCase: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7standardsSize: 3.19”H x 6.81”L x 2.56”D (8.1 x 17.3 x 6.5 cm)Weight:

66SpecificationsPOWERInput: Six 1.5-volt AA batteries1 or 10-32 VDC externalPower Consumption: 4.3 Watts at full backlight intensityBattery Life: Maxi

67Wiring/InterfacesAppendix CWiring/Interfaces Interface formats are selected from the System Setup page next to the “Comm Port” tab,described on

68Appendix CThe StreetPilot may be connected to a PC, beacon receiver, marine autopilot or other compatibledevice using the supplied PC Interface Cabl

69MaintenanceCleaningThe StreetPilot is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance otherthan cleaning. Clean the unit

viIntroductionTable of ContentsSection One - INTRODUCTIONAbout This Manual...iCautions & Warnings...

70Appendix EMessagesThe StreetPilot uses an on-screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Pressthe ENTER key to acknowledge

71Navigation TermsArrival Time - The estimated time of day you will reach a destination, using current speed and track.Direction to Go - The direction

72Appendix GUniversal Time Coordinate(UTC) Offset ChartLongitudinal Zone OffsetW180.0° to W172.5° -12.00W172.5° to W157.5° -11.00W157.5°

73IndexHHighlight...12IInitialization...6, 31InstallationExternal Power...5On Dash

74Appendix HNNavigationInfo...17Starting...53Stopping...21, 56Terms...

75Tu r n sDirection...60, 61UUnit Features...viiUnits of Measure...35UTC Time...36VVe

76Notes: Use this space to record landmarks that you want to retain for future use, but are deleting from the waypoint list contained in the StreetPil

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Introductionvii“How To” IndexThe list below is provided to help you quickly find some of the more importantprocedures you will use on your new StreetP