Garmin StreetPilot 2730 User Manual

StreetPilot® 2730

owner’s manual

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PREFACE

PREFACE

Contact Garmin

If you encounter any difficulty while using your Garmin
StreetPilot® 2730, 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; or by e-mail at

[e-mail].

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, under the auto mount cradle) in case
your StreetPilot 2730 needs service or you would like to
buy additional maps.

Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Quick Links

• Finding an address: page 3

• Viewing the map page: page 12

• Listening to MP3 files: page 25

• Listening to an audible book: page 27

• Turning off the GPS to use indoors: page 14

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• Transferring files: pages 21–24, page 51

• Adjusting the volume: page 36

• Adjusting the brightness: page 42

• Cleaning and storing your unit: page vi

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Serial Number .......................................i

Quick Links ...........................................i

Caring for Your StreetPilot 2730 ......... vi

Find It and Go! ............................ 1

Finding a Restaurant .......................... 1

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

Where To? ................................... 3

Finding an Address ............................ 3

Using the Where To? Menu ................. 4

Finding a Place Using the Map ........... 5

Understanding the Information Page .. 6

Finding Recently Found Places ......... 6

Finding Places in a Different Area ....... 7

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

My Locations .............................. 8

Saving Places You Find ...................... 8

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

Setting a Home Location ..................... 9

Finding Saved Places ......................... 9

Editing Saved Places ........................ 10

Deleting a Saved Place ......................11

Viewing the Map and Using

the Tools ..................................

Viewing the Map Page ...................... 12

Trip Computer ................................... 13

2

Turn

List ............................................ 13

GPS Info Page .................................. 14

Weather, Stocks, and Traffic ............. 14

Creating and Editing Routes ... 15

Creating a New Saved Route ........... 15

Editing a Saved Route ...................... 16

Adding Midpoints (Stops) to Your

Route .............................................. 17

7

Saving the Active Route .................... 18

Navigating a Saved Route ................ 18

Recalculating the Route .................... 18

8

Deleting All Saved Routes ................ 18

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

Adding a Detour to a Route .............. 18

Adding Avoidances ............................ 19

Using The Logs ......................... 20

Adjusting the Track Log .................... 20

12

Using the Mileage Logs .................... 20

Loading Files on Your 2730 .... 21

Step 1: Load the USB Drivers ........... 21

Step 2: Connect AC Power ...............

Step 3: Connect the USB Cable ....... 21

Step 4: Select USB Mass Storage .... 22

Step 5: Transfer Files ........................ 22

Step 6: Eject and Unplug the USB

Cable .............................................. 23

Information about the Drive ............... 24

Listening to Music and

Audible Books ........................ 25

Playing MP3 Files ............................. 25

Listening to Audible Books ................ 27

18

21

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Listening to Audio Over the

Vehicle’s Speakers .................

FM Transmitter Tips .......................... 33

32

Traffic Information .................... 34

Connecting the GXM 30 to Your

StreetPilot ....................................... 34

Viewing Traffic

Changing the Traffic Settings ............ 35

Adding an XM Traffic Subscription ....

Events ....................... 34

35

Customizing the StreetPilot

2730 ........................................ 36

Adjusting the Volume ........................ 36

Customizing the General Settings .... 36

Changing the Map Settings ............... 39

Changing the Navigation Settings ..... 41

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

Changing the Screen Settings .......... 42

Viewing

Restoring the Settings ....................... 42

Unit Information (About) ...... 42

41

Using the Remote Control ................. 43

Looking at the StreetPilot 2730 ......... 44

Using the 2730 Unit Keys ................. 45

Installing the 2730 in Your Vehicle .... 45

Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ...... 47

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

Changing the Fuse ............................ 48

Updating the Software and Map

Data ................................................ 49

Using a Remote GPS Antenna ......... 49

FCC Compliance ............................... 50

Software License Agreement ............ 50

USB Interface Troubleshooting ......... 51

2730 Troubleshooting ....................... 53

48

Index .......................................... 54

Appendix ................................... 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.

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

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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.

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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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Caring for Your StreetPilot 2730

The StreetPilot 2730 is constructed of high quality
materials and does not require user maintenance other
than cleaning.

Cleaning the Unit

Clean the unit’s outer casing using a cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid
chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.

Clean the touch 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 touch screen.

Protecting Your StreetPilot 2730

• Do not store the unit where prolonged exposure to
extreme temperatures can occur (such as in the trunk
of a car), as permanent damage may result.

• To avoid theft, do not leave your StreetPilot in plain
sight when you leave your vehicle.

Caring for the Touch Screen

The touch screen is intended to be operated with a finger.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch
screen or damage may result. Though a PDA stylus can
also be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt

• Do not store alkaline batteries in the
for extended periods of time. To reduce the chance for
battery leakage in the battery compartment, remove
the batteries when storing the remote control for more
than six months.

this while operating a vehicle.

remote control

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FIND IT AND GO!

Use the Garmin StreetPilot 2730 to find your destination and go to it.

Finding a Restaurant

FIND IT AND GO!

Touch Where To?

➊

Touch a food category.

➍

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Touch Food, Hotel….

➋

Touch a place.

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. 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, see pages 12–14.

Taking a Better Route

The map page displays a when the StreetPilot has found a better route than the one you are currently taking.
Touch the

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to take the better route. For more information about Continuous Auto Routing, see page 41.

Finding an Address

WHERE TO?

WHERE TO?

From the Menu page, touch

➊

Where To? Touch Address.

Enter the street name and

➍

touch Done.

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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?

Using the Where To? Menu

The Where To? menu (also called the Find menu),
provides several different categories you can use to
search for locations.

From the Menu page, touch Where To?

Where To? menu

Address—enter the house number and street name to

find a specific address. See page 3.

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

shopping centers, and hostpitals. Use the and

to view all of the categories.

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

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

looking for. See page 5.

My Locations—save your favorite locations in My

Locations. To find the saved places, search in my
Locations. See page 8.

Recent Finds—find places you have recently found.

Food, Hotel… menu

WHERE TO?

Finding a Place Using the Map

From the Menu page, touch View Map. You can also
touch Where to? > Browse Map. Touch and drag
anywhere on the map to browse the map (view different
parts of the map).

Touch any object on the map. Touch Review.

➊

Touch Go To or Advanced.

➋

Tips for Browsing the Map

• Touch the map and drag to view different parts of
the map.

• Use the

• Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears
pointing at the object you selected.

• Touch
page; for more information, see page 6.

• Touch
selected by the pointer to your Favorites.

• Touch

and icons to zoom in and out.

Review to open the location’s information

Save As Favorite to save the location

Back to return to the previous screen.

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WHERE TO?

Understanding the Information Page

When you find a location, select it in the search results
list to open the item’s information page.

Information Page

Touch Go To to create and follow a route to this location.

Touch Advanced to view other options for this location:

• Insert in Current Route—add this point as the next

stop in your route.

• Add As Favorite—add this location to your

Favorites. For more information, see page 8.

• Find Near Point—find a location near this point.

• Browse Map—view this location on the map.

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Finding Recently Found Places

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

Touch Where To? > Recent Finds.

➊

Select an item from the search results list.

➋

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

WHERE TO?

Finding Places in a Different Area

You can search for locations in a different area, such as a
different city or near your destination.

From the search results list, touch Near….

➊

Select one of the search options.

➋

The locations near the option you selected are displayed.

Narrowing Your Search

To narrow your search, you can spell part of the name of
the location you are searching for.

From the search results list, touch Spell.

➊

Enter part of the name and touch Done.

➋

Locations containing the letters you entered are displayed.

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MY LOCATIONS

MY LOCATIONS

Saving Places You Find

After you have found a place you want to save, select it
on the results list.

Touch Advanced.

➊

Touch Add As Favorite.

➋

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Saving Your Current Location

From the Menu page, touch View Map.

Touch anywhere on the map.

➊

Touch Save As Favorite.

➋

MY LOCATIONS

Setting a Home Location

You can set a Home Location for the place you return to most often. From the Menu page, touch Where To?

Touch Go Home.

➊

After you set your Home Location, open the Find menu and touch Go Home.

Select an option.

➋

Touch Save Home.

➌

Finding Saved Places

From the Menu page, touch Where To?

Touch My Locations.

➊

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Touch Favorites.

➋

Touch a saved place.

➌

MY LOCATIONS

Editing Saved Places

From the Menu page, touch Tools > My Data > Favorites.

Touch Edit/Review Favorites.

➊

Touch an item to edit it.

➍

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Touch an item to edit.

➋

Name—enter a new name for the location using the on-screen keyboard.

Location—edit the location of the place; you can use the map or enter

new coordinates using the keyboard.

Elevation—enter the elevation of the saved place.

Category—assign this place to a category; touch to view the

categories.

Symbol—select a symbol to appear on the map for this location.

Touch Edit.

➌

Deleting a Saved Place

From the Menu page, touch Tools > My Data > Favorites.

MY LOCATIONS

Touch Delete Favorites.

➊

Touch Delete.

➍

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Touch By Selection.

➋

By Selection—touch each location and delete them each individually.

By Category—select one category to delete all of the locations assigned

to that category.

Delete All—removes all saved places from your Favorites.

Touch a saved location.

➌

VIEWING THE MAP AND USING THE TOOLS

VIEWING THE MAP AND USING THE TOOLS

Viewing the Map Page

From the Menu page, touch View Map to open the map. Touch an area of the map to see additional information, as
shown below. The position icon shows your current location.

While navigating a route, touch the green

text bar to open the Turn List. See page 13.

Touch to zoom out.

Touch the map to view and

browse a 2-D map.

Map Page while Navigating a Route

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Touch

Touch the Speed or Arrival
data field to open the Trip
Computer. See page 13.

to zoom in.