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March 2006 Part Number 190-00559-00 Rev. B
PREFACE
PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the StreetPilot
®
i2™, i3, or i5!
Serial Number
Record the serial number (8-digit number under the battery door)
in case your StreetPilot needs service or you want to buy more
maps.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions about using your
StreetPilot i2/i3/i5.
In the U.S.A, contact Garmin Product Support by phone at
Quick Links
• To find an address, see page 4.
• To adjust the volume or screen
brightness, see page 15.
NOTE: All information
in this manual applies to
the i2, i3, and i5 unless
otherwise noted. All
screens shown are from
the i3.
913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Central Time. You can also visit the Garmin Web site at
www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.
External Power .........................................
Battery Information ................................. 27
Software
Your StreetPilot .......................... 26
License Agreement ...................... 28
Index ................................................29
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GETTING STARTED
Buttons and Pages
GETTING STARTED
➊
Press to go back or to exit a page.
Press and hold to view the main page.
Press to switch between the main page and the map.
Wheel
➋
Roll up or down to highlight items on the screen.
Press in to select an item.
Roll to zoom in or out on the map.
Press and hold to save your current location (
Power
➌
Press and hold to turn on and off.
microSD™ card slot
➍
To insert or remove a card, press it in until it clicks.
page 9).
➊
➎
➍
➌
➋
Note: microSD was formerly known as TransFlash. You can use any card
Follow the route to your destination using the map. As you travel, your StreetPilot guides you to your
destination with vocal prompts, text directions, and turn arrows. If you depart from the original route, the
StreetPilot recalculates the route and provides new instructions.
Your route is marked
with a red or black
line.
Follow the white
arrows as you take
turns.
A checkered flag marks
your destination.
To return to the main page, press .
To view the map at any time, select View Map from the main page.
You can set a Home location for the place you return to most often. After you set it, you can easily
navigate Home.
➊➋➌
Select Where To? >
Go Home.
Select Yes. Then
enter the address.
See page 4 for
instructions.
Press the Wheel
to acknowledge the
message.
Going Home
After you set your Home location, you can easily navigate home by selecting
Where To? > Go Home.
Changing Your Home Location
To change your Home location, you must delete your current Home
location, which is stored in My Favorites. See page 10 to learn how to delete
a saved place from My Favorites. Then set your Home location again by
following the steps above.
Delete Home from My
Favorites. Then set your
Home location again.
Your StreetPilot stores the last 25 places you have found in Recent
Finds. The most recently viewed places appear at the top of
the list.
Why can’t I find a
➋➊
Select Where To? >
Recent Finds.
Finding an Intersection
Finding an intersection is very similar to finding an address. From
the main page, select Where To? > Intersections and enter the
two street names.
Select an item from
the list.
place in my i2/i3?
When you set up your i2 or i3, you
loaded detailed maps. Your i2/i3
can only search for places located
within those detailed maps. For
example, to search for a place in
New York City, you must load
detailed maps for New York City.
For more information on loading
detailed maps to your i2/i3, see
page 23.
If you own an i5, your StreetPilot
already contains detailed maps.
When you are following a route on the map, press and select Review Turns from the main page
to view turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route. This page displays all turns in the route and the
distance between turns. To view details about any turn, highlight the turn and press the Wheel.
Direction of
the turn
Upcoming turn
Distance to the
Distance to
the turn
Review Turns Page
Viewing Turn Details
upcoming turn
Approximate time
left until this turn
Viewing Turn Details
From the Review Turns page, you can view a specific turn in detail, including the distance and time left
before you reach the turn. To view a turn in detail, select any turn from the Review Turns page.
Roll the Wheel to view other turns in the route. When you are finished viewing turn details,
press .
If you want to stop your current route, return to the main page and
select Stop Navigation.
➊
Adding a Detour to a Route
If you need to take a detour from your current route, return to the
main page and select Detour. The StreetPilot calculates a new
route and provides you with new instructions. The StreetPilot also
attempts to get you back on your original route as soon as possible.
Press to return to
On some routes, the route you are currently taking might be
the only reasonable option. In this case, the StreetPilot cannot
To create a route that has more than one stop, you can add a via
point to your route. Your StreetPilot gives you directions to the via
point and then to your final destination.
➊➋
Search for your
destination. Select
Start Navigating.
➌
➍
Search for the extra
stop you want to add
to your route.
NOTE: You can add only
one via point at a time
to your route. After you
drive past a via point, you
can add another point to
your route.
NOTE: If you select No
in step 4, this via point
becomes your new route
destination.
Attention Tone—turn on or off the attention tone, which sounds
before voice prompts.
Avoidances—select the road types you want to avoid on your
routes. Your StreetPilot uses these road types only if alternative
routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are
available.
Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your
route. Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
drive but can be longer in distance. Select Shorter Distance
to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more
Navigation Settings
time to drive.
Vehicle—specify your vehicle type to optimize routes.
Daylight Saving—set to On, Off, or Auto, if it is available.
Time Format—choose a 12- or 24-hour time format or UTC time.
Time Zone—select a time zone from a list of zones all over the
world.
Changing Language
Text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected
language. Changing the Text Language does not change the
language of map data, such as street names and places or userentered data.
Voice Language—change the language for all voice prompts and
messages to the selected language. *US Versions: to change your
voice language, you must install the new voice language from your
Setup disk. Connect your StreetPilot to your PC and insert the
Setup disk into the disk drive. Follow the instructions to load voice
languages to your StreetPilot.
About
Select About to view the software version number, unit ID
You can mount your i2/i3/i5 to the windshield or the dashboard of your vehicle. To mount to your
windshield, see the Set Up and Go! instructions that came in your StreetPilot’s box. To mount to your
dashboard, use the mounting disk that came in the box. California drivers, mount the StreetPilot to your
dashboard to comply with California regulations. See the Product Information Sheet that came in the box
for more information.
IMPORTANT: The mounting disk sticks to your dashboard with permanent mounting
adhesive and is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed.
To mount to your dashboard:
1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you
want to mount the StreetPilot.
2. Locate the mounting disk that came in
the box. Remove the backing from the
permanent mounting adhesive on the
bottom of the disk, and place the disk on
the dashboard.
3. Place the mount on top of the disk with the
lever up. Flip the lever down, as shown, to
secure the suction cup.
The i2/i3/i5 and the mount snap apart and together. To remove the mount from the StreetPilot, turn the
mount as far as you can to the right or left. Apply pressure in that direction until the mount pops out of the
ball socket.
To remove the mount from the windshield or dashboard, pull the lever toward you. Then pull the tab on
the suction cup toward you.
Your StreetPilot is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other
than cleaning. Clean the outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution. Wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Clean the
screen using 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 screen.
Avoiding Damage
Your StreetPilot contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to
excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage, avoid dropping your StreetPilot or operating
it in high shock/vibration environments.
Follow the cautions below to protect your StreetPilot from damage:
• Do not
store it where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur (such as in the trunk of a
car), because permanent damage may result.
• Do not expose it to water. Contact with water can cause it to malfunction.
• Do not leave it in plain sight when you leave your vehicle. Take it with you or remove it from view to
avoid theft.
• Remove the batteries if you are storing it for more than a month without using it. Otherwise, keep
batteries installed at all times to ensure that it acquires satellite signals quickly each time you turn
it on.
The i5 comes preloaded with detailed maps for North America or Europe. You cannot change or delete
these maps, but you can add additional maps using a microSD card.
You can change the maps that are loaded on your i2 or i3. Use the Garmin USB cable to connect your i2/
i3 to your computer. Then open MapInstall on your personal computer and use it to select and load new
maps. If you need to reload MapInstall on your computer, use the i2/i3 Setup DVD.
You can purchase additional map data from Garmin. To load these additional maps, you need your unit ID
(see page 19) and serial number (see page i).
Loading Maps for Other Countries
You can purchase maps for other countries directly from Garmin dealers. Maps for European countries
may come preloaded on a microSD card. Contact your Garmin dealer for more information.
Updating Software and Map Data
Garmin periodically updates its software and map data. If you register your StreetPilot, you will be notified
about software and map updates.
Check the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp to see if an update for your
map software is available. Also check http://www.garmin.com/products/spi2, spi3, or spi5 and select the
Software Updates link to see if an update for your StreetPilot’s internal software is available.
See page 16 for instructions on how to determine your current map software and version number.
Your StreetPilot must acquire satellite signals to operate. If you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees,
or in a parking garage, the StreetPilot cannot acquire satellites. Go outside to an area free from tall
obstructions to use your StreetPilot, or turn off GPS and use it indoors (see page 17). Keep batteries
installed in your StreetPilot to ensure that it acquires satellite signals quickly each time you turn it on.
For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
When the StreetPilot has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the main page are green
. When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or disappear . If the StreetPilot has trouble
acquiring satellite signals, a series of questions appears.
Using a Remote Antenna
You can use an optional external remote antenna (Garmin GA 27C). This is very helpful when operating
the StreetPilot in a vehicle with a coated windshield or an in-screen (in the window) heating system,
which can block GPS satellite signals. Connect the antenna to the connector located on the left side of the
StreetPilot. To purchase, go to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/products/spi2, spi3, or
Install two new AA batteries in your StreetPilot. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of
batteries, because this can prevent the StreetPilot from operating.
My StreetPilot cannot find satellites.
Make sure your StreetPilot has a clear view of the sky. The first time you use your StreetPilot, you must
leave it stationary with a clear view of the sky for up to 40 minutes. See the previous page for more
information on acquiring satellite signals.
If your StreetPilot does not acquire satellite signals within 40 minutes, you may need to reset your
StreetPilot. See “Resetting Your StreetPilot,” page 26.
The StreetPilot cannot acquire satellite signals through a heated or heat-reflective windscreen in your
vehicle. To remedy this problem, you can use a Garmin external antenna. See the previous page for more
information.
My StreetPilot freezes up.
If your StreetPilot stops responding to button presses, reset your StreetPilot by following the instructions
on page 26.
My i2 or i3 is asking me to insert the microSD (TransFlash) card.
Check the microSD card slot on the side of your StreetPilot. Insert the microSD card if it is not in the card
slot. If your StreetPilot did not come with a microSD card, contact your Garmin dealer. If the microSD
card is present, you may need to reset your StreetPilot. Press in on the card to remove it from the slot.
Then follow the instructions on page 26 to reset your StreetPilot. After you reset the StreetPilot, reinsert
the card into the card slot.
Resetting Your StreetPilot
If your StreetPilot freezes (stops responding to button presses), try turning it off and then on again. If this
does not help, remove the batteries and then reinsert them. Disconnect from external power, if necessary.
Clearing all User Data
If resetting does not fix your problem, you may need to clear all user data from your StreetPilot.
IMPORTANT: if you clear all user data, you will delete all saved locations from My Favorites
To clear all user data, press and hold down all buttons in the following order: , Wheel, Power.
Continue holding down all buttons until you see a prompt, “Do you really want to erase all user data?”
Select Yes.
and all settings in your StreetPilot. Be sure you want to clear all user data before proceeding.
APPENDIX
Technical Specifications
Size: 3.00” W x 2.74” H x 2.15” D (7.62 cm x 6.96 cm x 5.46 cm)
Weight: 4.31 oz (122.2 g) without batteries
You can run your StreetPilot
Display: (i2) 4-level grayscale, bright white LED backlight;
(i3/i5) QCIF (220 x 176) transflective TFT, 32K colors
Map Storage: (i2/i3) Included removable microSD card; i3 cards
are preprogrammed in Europe only.
(i5) Internal, full map coverage; additional storage available on
microSD card (not included).
on external power by using the
car adapter or by connecting it
to your computer with the USB
cable.
Battery
Information
Temperature: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)*
Your StreetPilot uses 2 AA
External Power
Battery Life: 6 hours
*The temperature rating for this product may exceed the usable
range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries lose a significant
amount of their capacity as temperature decreases, and they can
rupture at high temperatures.
batteries. Do not mix different
types of batteries or old and new
batteries. To maximize battery
life, limit your StreetPilot’s
prolonged exposure to excessive
heat and direct sunlight. We
For a complete list of specifications, visit the Garmin Web site at
http://www.garmin.com/products/spi2/spec.html,
http://www.garmin.com/products/spi3/spec.html, or
http://www.garmin.com/products/spi5/spec.html.
recommend using high-capacity
NiMH batteries (2300+ mAh) for
the best audio performance on
battery power.
APPENDIX
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE STREETPILOT i2, i3, OR i5, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary
executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property
rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of
America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure,
organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source
code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify,
reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or
create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to
any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.
NOTE: The i2/i3/i5 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with
your unit, take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.
NOTE: The i2/i3/i5 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or
modify the unit in any way voids your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the
equipment.
INDEX
INDEX
Symbols
2 dimensional 16
3 dimensional 16
A
address, finding 4
audio version 19
avoiding water damage 22
avoid roads 18
B
battery information 27
battery type 17
brightness, changing 15
buttons 1
C
cities, finding 8
contact Garmin i
contrast, changing 15
current location 11