Garmin Street Pilot 2720 User Manual

StreetPilot® 2720

owner’s manual

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PREFACE

PREFACE

Contact Garmin

If you encounter any difficulty while using your Garmin
StreetPilot® 2720, or if you have any questions, in
the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at
913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday,
8 AM–5 PM Central Time. You can also go to the
Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/contactUs/.
Click Technical Product Support and fill out the form.

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
44/0870.8501241.

Serial Number

®

Record the serial number (8-digit number located on
the back of the unit) in case your StreetPilot 2720 needs
service or you would like to buy additional maps.

Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Quick Links

• Finding an address: page 9

• Viewing the Map page: page 16

• Creating a new saved route: page 20

• Saving a location you have found: page 12

• Using the mileage logs: page 25

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• Turning off the GPS to use indoors: page 19

• Adjusting the volume: page 29

• Adjusting the brightness: page 35

• Loading the USB drivers: page 36

• Cleaning and storing your unit: page 39

PREFACE

Preface ................................................... i

Contact Garmin ............................................i

Warnings & Cautions .................................iii

Getting Ready ....................................... 1

Looking at the StreetPilot 2720 .................. 1

Installing the 2720 in Your Vehicle ............. 2

Using the Remote Control ......................... 4

Using the 2720 ........................................... 5

Manual Conventions .................................. 5

Find It and Go! ...................................... 6

Finding a Restaurant ................................. 6

Following Your Route .................................

Where To? ............................................. 8

Using the Where To? Menu ....................... 8

Understanding the Search Results ............ 8

Finding an Address .................................... 9

Understanding the Information Page ....... 10

Finding Recently Found Locations ......... 10

Finding Locations in a Different Area ........11

Narrowing Your Search .............................

11

My Locations ....................................... 12

Saving Locations ..................................... 12

Saving Your Current Location ..................

12

Setting a Home Location ......................... 13

Finding Saved Locations ......................... 13

Editing Saved Locations .......................... 14

Deleting a Saved Location ....................... 15

Viewing the Map & Using the Tools .. 16

Viewing the Map Page ............................. 16

Browsing the Map .................................... 17

Trip Computer .......................................... 18

Turn

List ................................................... 18

GPS Info Page ......................................... 19

Creating and Editing Routes ............. 20

Creating a New Saved Route .................. 20

7

Editing a Saved Route ............................. 21

Adding Multiple Destinations to a

Saved Route ......................................... 22

Saving the Active Route ........................... 23

Navigating a Saved Route ....................... 23

Recalculating the Route ........................... 23

Stopping Your Route ................................

Adding a Detour to a Route ..................... 23

Adding Avoidances .................................. 24

Using the Logs .................................... 25

Adjusting the Track Log ........................... 25

Using the Mileage Logs ........................... 25

Traffic Information .............................. 26

Connecting the FM Traffic Receiver ........ 26

Avoiding Traffic ........................................

Changing the Traffic Settings ................... 27

Adding an FM Traffic Subscription ........... 28

Customizing the StreetPilot 2720 .... 29

Adjusting the Volume ............................... 29

Customizing the General Settings ........... 29

Changing the Map Settings ..................... 31

Customizing the Map Data Fields ............ 33

Changing the Navigation Settings ........... 34

Adjusting the Traffic Settings ...................

Changing the Screen Settings ................. 35

Viewing

Restoring the Settings ............................. 35

Unit Information (About) ............. 35

Appendix ............................................. 36

Loading USB Drivers ............................... 36

Updating the Software and Map Data ...... 37

23

Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ............. 38

Caring for Your StreetPilot 2720 .............. 39

Technical Specifications ...........................

2720 Troubleshooting .............................. 42

Index .................................................... 43

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Warning

This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

PREFACE

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.

When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it
does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver’s
view of the road (see diagram).

Do not mount

where driver’s

field of vision is

blocked.

Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment.

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 being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional
information, refer to our Web site at

StreetPilot 2720 Owner’s Manual iii

http://www.garmin.com/prop65.

Do not place

unsecured on

the vehicle

dash.

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.

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 screen of the
unit while driving and use voice prompts when possible.

Do not enter 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.

PREFACE

Caution

This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It
may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices.

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may
result in injury or property damage.

The unit is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not
reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather
conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while
driving.

Use the unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit
for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine
ground proximity for aircraft navigation.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United

States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. The government’s system is subject to changes which
could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment,
including the unit. Although the unit is a precision navigation device,
any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore,
become unsafe.

The unit has no user-serviceable parts. If you ever have a problem with
your unit, take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.

The unit 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.

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 inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map
information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.

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GETTING READY

Looking at the StreetPilot 2720

IR window

(aim the remote here)

Touch screen

Power Switch

Light sensor

GETTING READY

Power connector

(for 12-Volt or AC adapter)

➊

➋

➌

➍

Front

MCX connector

(for remote

antenna)

Weather Cap

Mini-USB

connector

Back

2720 Keys

Find—opens the Where To? menu. Press twice to

➊

Go Home. Press and hold to open Recent Finds.

Menu—opens the Main menu. Press repeatedly to

➋

open the Main menu, Tools menu, and Settings menu.

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Map—opens the Map page. Press repeatedly to open

➌

the Map page, Trip Computer, and Turn List.

Speak—announces status and voice directions.

➍

GETTING READY

Installing the 2720 in Your Vehicle

You can use the permanent or temporary adhesive disks,
or the non-skid friction mount, to mount the StreetPilot
in your vehicle.

Permanent

adhesive disk

Temporary

adhesive disk

To attach the mounting disk to your dashboard:

1. Clean and dry the area where you want to place
the mount.

2. Remove one side of the backing from the
adhesive and place the adhesive on the bottom
of the mounting base. Remove the backing from
the bottom of the adhesive.

3. Place the mounting base so the locking lever
is facing you and then position the base on the
cleaned area. Apply pressure to adhere the base
to the dashboard.

mount your StreetPilot 2720:

To

1. Align the power plug on the vehicle adapter
to the connector and slide the plug into the
connector until fully seated.

2. Slide the locking lever on the mounting base to
the left, in the unlocked position

NOTE: The permanent adhesive disk is extremely

difficult to remove. Only install it if you are sure
you want to leave the mount in that location.

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GETTING READY

3. Slide the bottom of the StreetPilot into the
mounting base until it clicks into place.

4. Slide the base’s locking lever to the right, in the
locked position.

Locking lever

5. Plug the power adapter into an available 12-Volt
receptacle in your vehicle.

6. Route the cable so it does not interfere with
vehicle operation.

Removing the 2720 from the Mount

1. Slide the locking lever to the left, to the unlocked
position.

2. Press the release tab down.

Release tab

3. Slide the 2720 out of the mounting base.

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GETTING READY

Using the Remote Control

The remote control operates using two AAA batteries. To use the remote, aim it toward the IR window on the front
left of the StreetPilot.

(Zoom) In—zooms into the map.

(Zoom) Out—zooms out of the map.

Menu—opens the Main menu. Press repeatedly

to scroll through the Main menu, the Tools
menu, and Settings menu.

Map—opens the Map page. Press repeatedly

to scroll through the Map, Trip Computer, and
Turn List.

Back—returns to the previous page and cancels

Speak—announces the next turn or the GPS

status.

Thumb Stick—highlights options and moves the

map arrow. Press in to make a selection.

Page ▲ and ▼—scrolls through lists and pages.

Vol + and - —raises and lowers the volume.

Alphanumeric Keys—enters numbers and

letters. To enter letters or numbers, press the key
repeatedly until the correct character appears.

data entry.

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GETTING READY

Using the 2720

Here a some helpful tips for using your 2720.

• Use your finger to touch the screen and select objects.
You can also press the keys on the front of the unit or
on the remote control to operate your 2720.

• Touch the
previous screen.

• Touch

• When a keyboard appears on the screen, type the
name or numbers using your finger. To enter a space,

Back button on any screen to return to the

and to view all of the items in a list.

Manual Conventions

When you are instructed to “touch” something, use your
finger to touch an item on the screen. When you are
instructed to “press” something, press a key on the front
of the unit or on the remote control.

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 Tools > GPS Info > GPS

Settings” you should touch the Tools button, then touch
GPS Info, and then touch GPS Settings.

touch . Touch to enter numbers or special
characters. To delete the last character you entered,
touch .

• You can look at other areas of the map by touching the
map and pulling your finger across the screen. See

page

17 for more information.

• To adjust the volume, touch

Volume on the Main menu.

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FIND IT AND GO!

FIND IT AND GO!

As soon as you turn on your Garmin StreetPilot 2720, it begins acquiring GPS satellite signals. The bars in the upper­left corner indicate satellite strength. Touch the bars to view more information about the GPS signals.

Finding a Restaurant

Touch Where To?

➊

Touch a food category.

➍

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Touch Food, Hotel….

➋

Touch a location.

➎

Touch Food & Drink.

➌

Touch Go To.

➏

FIND IT AND GO!

Following Your Route

Follow the route to your destination using the map and the voice prompts. As you travel, your StreetPilot guides
you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows, and directions along the top of the map. If you depart from the
original route, your StreetPilot recalculates the route and provides new route instructions.

Your route is marked

with a magenta line.

Follow the arrows. A checkered flag marks

your destination.

For more information about using the map and other tools, see pages 16–19.

Taking a Better Route

The Map page displays a yellow diamond with a road in it in the lower-left corner when the StreetPilot has found
a better route. Touch

If you need to take a detour, press the Menu key and touch Detour. For more information about taking detours, see

page 23.

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to take the better route. For more information about continuous auto routing, see page 34.

WHERE TO?

WHERE TO?

Using the Where To? Menu

The Where To? menu
(Find menu) provides
several categories to
search for locations.
Press the Find key, or
touch Where To? on
the Main menu.

Address—enter the house number and street name to

find a specific address. See page 9.

Food, Hotel…—search for locations, such as schools,

shopping centers, and hospitals.

Streets & Cities—find a city, street, intersection, or exit.

Browse Map—use the map to find the location you are

looking for, which can be helpful when you know where
the location is, but do not know the name. See page 17.

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Where To? menu

My Locations—save your favorite locations in My

Locations. For example, you can save the hotel where
you will be staying while on vacation. See page 12.

Recent Finds—find locations you have recently selected

from the search result list.

Understanding the Search Results

Your StreetPilot sorts the search results list by distance
from your current location; the closest locations are
listed first.

Touch the

to view all of the

results.

See page 11 to narrow
your search or search
in different areas.

and

Search Results

Finding an Address

WHERE TO?

From the Main menu, touch

➊

Where To? Touch Address.

Enter the street name and

➍

touch Done.

Searching for a city, street, intersection, or exit is very similar to searching for an address.
From the Main menu, touch Where To? > Streets & Cities.

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Touch a state. Touch Search

➋

All Cities or select a city.

Select the street and then

➎

select the city.

Enter the address number

➌

and touch Done.

Select the address, if

➏

necessary. Touch Go To.

WHERE TO?

Understanding the Information Page

When you select a location from the search results list,
the location’s information page opens, as shown below.

Touch Go To to create a route to this location.

Advanced to view other options for this location:

Touch

• Insert in Current Route—add this location as the

next stop (point) in your route.

• Add As Favorite—add this location to your

Favorites. For more information, see page 12.

• Find Near Point—find a different location near this

location.

• Browse Map—view this location on the map.

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Finding Recently Found Locations

Your StreetPilot stores the last 50 locations you have
found in Recent Finds.

Touch Where To? > Recent Finds.

➊

Select a location from the list.

➋

Touch Category to display recent finds of a specific
category, such as Food, Hotel….