Garmin STREET PILOT 7500 GXM30 User Manual

GXM 30

XM Smart Antenna for Automotive

owner’s manual

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October 2005 Part Number 190-00597-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

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PREFACE

PREFACE

Unit Overview

GXM 30 XM Smart Antenna

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USB Connector

Mounting Holes

Magnetic Base

Antenna Care

Cleaning—The antenna’s case does not require user
maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the antenna
housing using a lightly-dampened cloth with a mild
detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical
cleaners and solvents that might damage plastic
components. Do not apply cleaner to the electrical
contacts on the front of the antenna.

Storage—Do not store the GXM 30 where exposure
to temperature extremes might occur, because this can
damage the GXM 30.

Servicing Your Antenna

The GXM 30 has no user-serviceable parts. If you
encounter a problem with your unit, take it to an
authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.

The GXM 30 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt
to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way
voids the warranty and can cause permanent damage to
the equipment.

PREFACE

Made in Taiwan

XM RADIO ID:

GXM30

010-00423-00

28400000

B99U70CU

XM Radio ID

Serial Number

Contact Garmin

If you have difficulty while using your Garmin product,
or if you have 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 visit our Web
site at www.garmin.com/contactUs.

Serial Number for the GXM 30

Record the serial number (an 8-digit number located on
the bottom of your antenna). Be sure to keep your original
sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside this
manual.

Serial Number:

Garmin Product Registration

Help us better support your Garmin equipment purchase
by completing our online registration today!

serial number of your Garmin GXM 30 ready, connect to

www.garmin.com, and click the Product Registration link

on the Home page. Record your serial number for a quick
reference.

Have the

XM Satellite Radio ID

Record the XM Radio ID (an 8-digit alphanumeric ID
located on the bottom of your antenna). XM Radio can
deactivate these radio codes when you call, if necessary.

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XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic

www.garmin.com

XM Satellite Radio ID:

www.XMradio.com

1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Unit Overview ........................................................................ i

Contact Garmin .................................................................... ii

Garmin Product Registration .............................................. ii

XM Satellite Radio ID ........................................................... ii

Getting Started ............................................................1

Connecting the GXM 30 to a Garmin Unit .......................... 1

Activating Your

Using XM Weather ......................................................3

Getting Current Conditions ................................................. 3

Viewing Your

Checking for County Warnings .......................................... 4

Viewing Weather on the Map ..............................................

Subscription .............................................. 2

Forecast ......................................................... 4

Using Traffic Information ........................................... 9

Viewing Traffic ...................................................................... 9

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

Traffic Symbols .................................................................. 11

Changing the Traffic Settings ........................................... 11

Appendix ................................................................... 12

Technical Specifications ................................................... 12

FCC Compliance ................................................................ 12

Software License Agreement ............................................ 13

Limited Warranty ................................................................ 14

XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ............................ 15

Weather Data Warranty ......................................................

Index .......................................................................... 18

5

10

16

Viewing Stocks ........................................................... 5

Using XM Radio .......................................................... 6

Using Presets ....................................................................... 7

Saving Your Favorite Arti

Scanning for Artists .............................................................

Saving Your Favorite Channels as

sts ............................................... 7

7

Presets ....................... 8

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WARNING AND CAUTION

Warning

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

When installing the GXM 30 in a vehicle, place the antenna
securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating
controls or obstruct the driver’s view of the road (see diagram).

This antenna contains magnets which can cause compass
deviation.

Do not mount

where driver’s

field of vision is

blocked.

Do not place

unsecured on

the vehicle dash.

Do not mount in front

of an airbag field of

deployment.

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, please refer to our Web site at

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

Caution

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

Use the GXM 30 only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GXM 30 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.

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

After you purchase a GXM 30 XM Smart Antenna, you must connect it to your Garmin unit and activate an XM subscription.

Connecting the GXM 30 to a Garmin Unit

Position the GXM 30 where it has a clear view of the sky. This can be on the outside of the vehicle, behind the windshield of
the vehicle, or near a window. Connect the GXM 30 to the USB port on your Garmin unit. The USB port might be on the side,
on the back, or under a weather cap. See your Garmin unit documentation for details.

To disconnect the GXM 30 from your Garmin unit, grasp the top of the plug where it connects to the Garmin unit, and pull
straight out. Do not pull on the cable.

Grasp

Here

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GETTING STARTED

Activating Your Subscription

You must purchase and activate your XM service before you can use the XM features. Connect the GXM 30 to your Garmin
unit and turn on the unit. From the Menu page, touch Settings > About.

➌

➋

➊

Touch XM.

➍

Use the + and - to change

the channel. Touch Next.

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Touch Subscribe.

➎

Touch Power Off XM to save

your XM subscriptions.

Call XM. Then touch Next.

If your XM service is not activated
within an hour, you can refresh the
activation signal. Call XM customer
care at 800-967-2346; or go to

www.xmradio.com/refresh, enter

your radio ID where requested, and
refresh the activation signal.