Garmin StreetPilot ColorMap User Manual

StreetPilotTM GPS

owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide

© 1999-2000 GARMIN Corporation

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June 2000 Part Number 190-00161-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan

SECTION 1

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the GARMIN StreetPilot ColorMap. This version of the StreetPilot
represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide quality navigation information in a versatile
and user-friendly design you will enjoy for years. To get the most value from your new GPS, please take
time to read through this owner’s manual in order to understand the operating features of the
StreetPilot. This manual is organized into four sections for your convenience.

The Introduction section provides FCC and safety information and the Table of Contents.
The Quick-Start introduces you to the basic features of the unit and provides a quick-start

orientation to the StreetPilot.
The Reference provides details about the complete feature setup of the StreetPilot by topic.
The Appendices section contains information on items such as accessories, specifications, a

trouble shooting guide and an index by subject.

Before getting started with your GPS, check to see that your GARMIN StreetPilot package
includes the following items. If you are missing any parts, please contact your GARMIN dealer
immediately.

Standard Package:

!

StreetPilot ColorMap Unit with Detachable Antenna

!

Owner’s Manual

!

Quick Start Guide

!

Dash Mount Kit with Installation Instructions

!

Vehicle Power Cable

! Data transfer Cable

About This Manual

Warnings, Notes and Additional Information

Throughout the manual you will find
statements containing important information
about using the StreetPilot.

Warnings - provide you with information
about safe use of the StreetPilot.

Notes - provide you with information for

better understanding and efficient use of the
StreetPilot features.

Additional Information - provides you with
easy methods of operation once you have
become familiar with the StreetPilot’s operating
features.

i

Introduction

Cautions and Warnings

Do Not Mount Where Drivers
Field of Vision is Blocked

Do Not Place Unsecured
on the Vehicle Dash

Do Not Mount Over
Airbag Panels

NOTE: The StreetPilot Bean Bag Dash Mount

Accessory is designed to stabilize the unit during normal
operation of a vehicle. It will not, however, secure the unit
to the vehicle dash in the event of emergency braking or
sharp turns. If you desire the added safety of a secure
mount, use the StreetPilot Dash Mount Bracket and
permanent adhesive supplied with the bracket.

ii

Do Not Mount
in Front of an
Airbag Field
of Deployment

CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United

States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes
that could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the StreetPilot is a
precision NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore,
become unsafe.

WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the StreetPilot

to place and secure the GPS unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating controls and
safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in
the event of an accident. Do not mount the StreetPilot over airbag panels or in the field of airbag
deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle
driver or passengers causing possible injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle
owner’s manual. Do not mount the StreetPilot in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to
impact it in an accident or collision. The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted
against collision damage or the consequences thereof.

WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to

operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and
not become distracted by the StreetPilot to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is unsafe to operate
the controls of the StreetPilot while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a
StreetPilot to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in
motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury.

Introduction

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 as required in product literature and
copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incom­plete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and
accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.

CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS
PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED 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.

BY USING THE STREETPILOT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDI­TIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREE­MENT CAREFULLY.

GARMIN Corporation (“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 acknowledged 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.

Software License Agreement

Cautions

iii

Introduction

FCC Compliance

iv

The GARMIN StreetPilot has been tested to comply with FCC Standards for home and office
use. It complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) limits for Class B
digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications.

There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device
does cause harmful interference to other equipment, which can be determined by turning this device
off and on, you are encouraged to try and correct the interference by increasing the separation
between this device and other equipment or reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.

Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified service technician for additional help if these
remedies do not correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Specifically when operating inside an automobile, interference is possible from AM/FM radios,
cassette or CD players, or mobile telephones, among other electronic devices. If you suspect the unit is
experiencing harmful interference (as evidenced by poor satellite reception), try relocating the
StreetPilot in the automobile to remedy the situation.

The StreetPilot does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an
authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty
and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

Introduction

GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufac­ture for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any
components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the
customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This
warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, improper installation, or unauthorized

alteration or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABIL­ITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY
TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

To obtain warranty service, call the GARMIN Customer Service department (913-397-8200) for
a returned merchandise tracking number. The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking
number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a
GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of
purchase for warranty repairs. GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or
software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

Limited Warranty

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Introduction

Table of Contents

Section One - INTRODUCTION

About This Manual..............................i

Cautions & Warnings........................ii

Software License Agreement...............iii

FCC Compliance.................................iv

Limited Warranty................................v

“How To” Index.................................vii

StreetPilot Unit...............................viii

Section Two - QUICK-START

Battery/Card Installation...............1

Keypad Usage........................................2

Turning the Unit On and Off.................3

Screen Brightness/Contrast...................4

Dash Mounting and External Power....5

Finding Your Location......................6

Using the Simulator ...........................8

Main Page Sequence............................9

Map Zooming and Panning.................10

Trip Computer Option Key................11

Making Keypad Entries.....................12

Using Find and Goto...........................14

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Section Three - REFERENCE

The Map Page...................................15

Zooming.............................16

Driving Status.....................17

Navigation Information..........17

Map Panning....................18

Personal Waypoints..............19

Goto a Waypoint....................20

Map Page Options...............21

Customizing the Map ...........22

The Dashboard Page..........................26

The Trip Computer...............27

Satellite Status.....................30

System Setup....................................32

‘General’ File Tab.................34

‘Alarms’ File Tab..................35

‘Time’ File Tab.....................36

‘Comm Port’ File Tab...........37

Marking Your Location ..............39

Find Functions.................................41

Finding a City.....................41

Finding a Personal Waypoint..44

Deleting Personal Waypoints..45

Finding a Point of Interest......46

Finding an Address................48

Finding an Intersection..........51

Navigating on a Direct Goto....52

Routes.................................................54

Creating a Route....................54

Editing an Existing Route.......56

Selecting/Deleting a Route.....58

Copying a Route....................59

Driving on a Route..............................60

Section Four - APPENDICES

A Accessories....................................63

B Specifications................................65

C Wiring/Interfaces.............................67

D Maintenance.................................69

E Messages...............................70

F Navigation Terms.............................71

G UTC Offset Tables...........................72

H Index.........................................73

Introduction

The list below is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important

procedures you will use on your new StreetPilot.

TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S):

Access the System Setup Menu..........................................................................................................32

Adjust screen contrast or brightness..................................................................................................4

Change the displayed time...............................................................................................................12

Change the Map Page display...............................................................................................................20

Create and use a route......................................................................................................54

Find an address or intersection.........................................................................................................48-51

Find nearest cities or waypoints......................................................................................14, 41-44

Initialize the GPS receiver (first time use)..........................................................................................................6

Install batteries.........................................................................................................................1

Learn about the Map Page...................................................................................................................15-25

Learn how to operate the unit’s function keys.......................................................................................2-12

Load Map Data Cards................................................................................................................................1

Mark your present location as a waypoint....................................................................13, 39

Pan using the map arrow............................................................................................10, 18

Select a destination (Goto)....................................................................................................52

Turn the unit on or off......................................................................................................................3

Zoom in or out on the Map Page......................................................................................................10, 16

“How To” Index

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Introduction

viii

StreetPilot Unit

LCD Display

16 Color DSTN LCD

with Backlighting

(Map Page shown)

Compartment Door

Insert AA Batteries and optional

Map Data Cards here.

Antenna

Rotate upright for best

satellite reception

Keypad

Refer to Page 2 for

Key descriptions

SECTION 2

Quick-Start

Battery/Map Data Card Installation

The StreetPilot operates on six (6) AA batteries, which are installed from the left end of the unit,
as viewed from the front. Alkaline, rechargeable NiCad, or Lithium batteries may be used. For extended
operation, use the cigarette lighter adapter to conserve batteries. The on-screen battery level indicator
may be calibrated for Alkaline or NiCad batteries, but will not be totally accurate when using lithium
batteries.

To install batteries and a map data card:

1. Lift up the metal D-ring at the end of the unit rotating ¼ turn anti-clockwise to open the
compartment door.

2. Install the batteries (picture at right). It is very important to install ALL batteries with the proper
polarity, positive (+) and negative (-) orientation, as indicated by the markings molded into the
rubber base of the unit and inside the battery compartment door. Do not mix new batteries with
used batteries. Do not mix Alkaline with Lithium or NiCad rechargeable batteries.

3. If you are using an optional Map Data Card with detailed map data or if you plan to
transfer map data from a MapSource® CD-ROM, plug a blank card into the slot next to
the battery compartment, with the label facing toward the front of the StreetPilot (picture at right).

4. Close the battery compartment door and lock in place by turning the D-ring ¼ turn clockwise,
then return the ring to the flush position.

Battery life may vary due to a variety of factors, including ambient temperature and use of
backlighting. You may find that Lithium batteries provide longer life in colder conditions. Data is
retained in memory by an internal Lithium battery when the AA batteries are removed.

Map Data Cards may be purchased from your GARMIN dealer or directly from GARMIN. Up to 50
maps may be downloaded to a blank card using a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM and following instructions
provided with the MapSource CD-ROM. Refer to Appendix A for Card and MapSource ordering information.

Map Data
Card

Warning

Improper battery installation may cause
personal injury or property damage and/or
battery leakage.

Caution

Make certain the connector end of the Data
Card is inserted into the cartridge slot, NOT the
extractor handle end. Improper installation can
result in internal damage to your StreetPilot
Unit. When properly inserted, the cartridge will
protrude slightly from the slot (not flush).

Battery/Map Card

Installation

Compartment Door

AA Batteries

1

Quick-Start

PAGE Key

QUIT Key

OUT Key

FIND Key

ROUTE Key

2

Keypad Usage

IN Key

POWER Key

ENTER Key

ROCKER

Keypad

OPTION Key

MARK Key

The POWER Key

Turns the unit on and off. A momentary press while the power is on activates the backlight/contrast
adjustment window. Press and hold to turn the StreetPilot off.

The PAGE Key

Changes between the main pages and returns the display from an option window back to a main page.

The QUIT Key

Returns the display to a previous page. When entering data, restores the previous value (cancels data entry).

The ENTER Key

Confirms a highlighted menu option. When entering data, it allows you to initiate entry, and then to
accept the selected value(s). It also marks the location of the panning arrow on the Map Page.

The ROCKER Keypad

Used to select (highlight) menu options and enter data. Also controls movement of cursor on the Map Page.

The Zoom OUT Key

Adjusts the map scale to show a larger area with less detail.

The Zoom IN Key

Adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail.

The FIND Key

Searches database for nearby Cities, Interstate Exits, and Personal Waypoints. If an optional MetroGuide
map data card is installed, it also searches for Points of Interest, Addresses, or Intersections. Allows
listed items to be viewed on a map or selected as a destination.

The OPTION Key

Displays a menu of available options for the current page. Press twice to display System Setup options.

The ROUTE Key

Used to create a new route or edit an existing route. Also provides a selection to start or stop navigating a route.

The MARK Key

Captures your present location and saves it as a Personal Waypoint.

Quick-Start

Turning the StreetPilot On and Off

To turn the StreetPilot on:

1. Press and hold the red POWER key until the power tone sounds.

2. The Title Page will be displayed for a few seconds while the unit conducts a self-test (top right
picture).

3. If there is an optional Map Data Card installed in the StreetPilot, a page showing the
mapping region and the effective date is displayed on the screen (bottom right picture).
Press the ENTER key to acknowledge this page.

4. Once the self-test is complete, a Warning Page is displayed. Read the warning and press the

ENTER key to acknowledge it.

To turn the StreetPilot off:

Press and hold the red POWER key until the screen goes blank.

Turning the Unit On and Off

Title Page

Map Data Page

3

Quick-Start

Screen Brightness/Contrast

Screen Brightness/Contrast Adjustment

4

Adjusting Screen Brightness and Contrast

The StreetPilot screen lighting may set to a variety of levels for different lighting conditions and

personal preferences.

To adjust the screen brightness:

1. Press the POWER key for a moment. A window appears on the screen with a brightness control

and a Contrast control (picture at left).

2. Press the UP or DOWN areas of the ROCKER keypad to adjust the screen brighter or dimmer as

desired.

Contrast allows you to adjust the screen for optimum viewing in all lighting conditions. Moving
the control to the left causes the screen to appear more faint, while moving the control to the right
causes all areas of the screen (including pixels that are intended to be off) to appear darker. When
operating the StreetPilot at extreme temperatures, you may find that minor adjustments are needed to
obtain the best screen clarity.

To adjust the screen contrast:

1. Press the POWER key for a moment.

2. Press the UP or DOWN areas of the ROCKER keypad to adjust the screen contrast lighter or

darker as desired.

Additional Information

After adjusting the screen brightness or contrast, you may press the PAGE, QUIT, or ENTER key
to remove the screen adjustment window immediately.

Quick-Start

Your StreetPilot is designed to be portable, allowing you to easily transport the unit from vehicle

to vehicle or take it with you once you reach your destination. A Dash Mount Kit consisting of a

External Power Connection

mounting bracket, mounting base, required hardware and adhesive pads is included in the StreetPilot
package. This provides a semi-permanent method of installing the unit at the best viewing location for
the driver or passenger(s). The dash mount bracket may be either permanently or temporarily
mounted using the included adhesive materials. Follow instructions for installing the mounting
bracket on the StreetPilot as explained in the instruction sheet provided with the Dash Mount Kit
which also includes specific instructions for installation of all kit components. General instructions are
included here for your convenience.

To remove the unit from the base, slide the
lever to the left, depress

Carefully choose the placement
of the base on the dash and
install using either the temporary
or permanent adhesive.

Slide the StreetPilot and
mounting bracket into the
base until it snaps into
place.

Slide the locking lever to the right to lock
the unit, preventing it from sliding off
the base.

the release tab, slide the unit to
the right, and lift from the base.

To install the cigarette lighter adapter, locate the connector on the rear of the StreetPilot unit
(behind the rubber weather cap). The connector is “keyed” with a notch located between two pins.
Mate the plug on the cigarette lighter adapter to this connector by aligning the notches and pushing
the plug into the connector until fully seated (picture at right). Use care when routing the adapter

Cigarette
Lighter
Adapter

cable being certain that it does not interfere with vehicle operation in any way.

Dash Mounting and

Rubber
Weather
Cap

5

Quick-Start

Finding Your Location

6

Finding Your Location

The first time you use your StreetPilot to navigate, take it outside or properly mount it on the
dashboard of a vehicle in an open area with a clear view of the sky. Make certain the antenna is pointing
up. The StreetPilot also has the option of using a Simulator Mode which does not require reception of
GPS satellite signals. Refer to page 8.

When stationary, your Street Pilot should be able to calculate your position within five (5)
minutes after being turned on with a clear view of the sky.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system of 24 satellites that circle the Earth twice a day
in a very precise orbit and transmit information to Earth. The StreetPilot must continuously receive
signals from at least three of these satellites to calculate your location and track your movement. At
times, additional satellites may be needed to determine your location.

Your GPS receiver can only receive signals from satellites which are above the horizon, so it
needs to know what satellites to look for at any given time. In order to determine which satellites are
above the horizon, your GPS needs to either be told its general location (“initialized”) or given the
opportunity to find itself. Once you initialize the unit to a location, it will typically compute a position
within a few minutes.

Initialization is only necessary under the following conditions:

! The first time you use your StreetPilot (new from the factory).
! After the StreetPilot has been moved more than 500 miles (with the power off) since the

last time you used it.
! If the StreetPilot’s memory has been cleared and all internally stored data has been lost.

Once the StreetPilot has calculated your location, you will have anywhere from three to twelve

satellites in view. The receiver will then continuously select the best satellites in view to update your location.

Quick-Start

If the StreetPilot is unable to calculate your location after a few minutes:

1. A ‘Poor Satellite Reception’ box appears on the screen (top right picture).

2. If you are indoors, or would otherwise like to simulate GPS location and motion, use the

ROCKER keypad to highlight Start Simulator and press the ENTER key. The Simulator Mode
starts, and the StreetPilot returns to the page it was showing beforehand.

If the StreetPilot is brand new, or if the StreetPilot unit has been moved hundreds of miles since
the last time it tracked a GPS location, use the ROCKER keypad to highlight Set New
Location and press the ENTER key.

If neither of the above applies, and you would like the StreetPilot to continue looking for GPS
satellites, use the ROCKER keypad to highlight Continue Acquiring and press the ENTER key.
The StreetPilot will return to the page is was showing beforehand.

3. If you chose Set New Location, a new box appears asking what method you would like to use

for aiding the StreetPilot in determining your location.

4. If you know the general area of the continent where you are located, you can speed up the

calculation of your location by pointing to that area on a map. Use the ROCKER keypad to
highlight Use Map (top right picture) and press the ENTER key.

Otherwise, use the ROCKER keypad to select AutoLocate and press the ENTER key. The
StreetPilot will determine where you are located. This process is fully automatic and under
normal circumstances will calculate your position in 3-5 minutes when the unit has a good view
of the sky and is stationary.

5. If you choose Use Map, a continental map is displayed with an arrow pointer on it (lower right
picture). Use the ROCKER keypad to move the arrow pointer to your approximate location and
press the ENTER key. Remember, you do not need to be exact. The StreetPilot only needs an idea
where you are within a few hundred miles.

Finding Your Location

Using the Map to Set Location

Choosing ‘Use Map’

7

Quick-Start

Using the Simulator

Simulator “On” Selection

You can start the Simulator Mode if you are indoors where the StreetPilot is unable to receive
signals from GPS satellites. It is useful to do this when planning a trip or finding cities, and (if using
MetroGuide Map Data) addresses, intersections, or businesses.

To start the Simulator Mode:

1. Press the OPTION key twice. The StreetPilot displays the System Setup menu. The ‘General’ file

tab should be displayed, and the cursor should be on the ‘Simulator’ field. If not, use the
ROCKER keypad to select the ‘Simulator’ field (top left picture).

2. Press the ENTER key and use the ROCKER keypad to select On (bottom left picture).

3. Press the ENTER key again to start the Simulator Mode.

4. Press the PAGE key or QUIT key to return to the page the StreetPilot was previously displaying.

8

Quick-Start

The StreetPilot features two main pages, the Map Page and the Dashboard page. Press the

PAGE or QUIT key to switch back and forth between the two main pages.

If the StreetPilot is navigating to a destination, there is a third page called the Road Sign Page.
The diagram below shows the relationship between the main pages when this is the case. You could
say that the Road Sign Page is inserted “between” the Map Page and the Dashboard Page while
navigating to a destination.

QUIT

PAGE

Dashboard PageMap Page

Road Sign Page (If Navigating)

Main Page Sequence

9

Quick-Start

Map Zooming and Panning

Small Area - More Detail

Large Area - Less Detail

Once the StreetPilot calculates your location, you may find it enjoyable just to view the Map Page
and watch your movement along roads and streets. There will be time later to learn about the ‘Find’ and
‘Route’ functions.

If you are not already looking at the Map Page, press the PAGE key until the map is shown on
the screen. If the StreetPilot is still trying to determine your position, there will be a flashing question
mark (?) in the center of the map (top left picture). Otherwise, the StreetPilot is ready to follow as you
drive.

Now, take time to experiment with the Zoom IN and OUT keys. Notice that the further you
zoom in, the more map features that are shown, to the point where every street in the memory is
displayed. If you zoom out to some of the larger views of the map, it is possible to view most of a
continent at one time (bottom left picture). In addition, you can use the ROCKER keypad to pan from
your current location to other places on the map.

To change the map scale:

Press the IN key to see a smaller area with more detail.
Press the OUT key to see a larger area with less detail.

To pan the map:

1. Press the ROCKER keypad anywhere and an arrow appears. Use the ROCKER keypad to move

the arrow around the map, even to areas not currently shown on the map.

2. When you are finished panning, press the QUIT key. The panning arrow disappears.

10

Quick-Start

Now, try taking a look at the Trip Computer by pressing the PAGE key until you see the

steering wheel and a dashboard (top right picture). The page shows your speed, an odometer, and
other valuable information. Refer to page 26 for additional information.

The OPTION Key

The StreetPilot has an OPTION key which you may press at any time to see a menu of options

for the page you are viewing. As an example, reset the Trip Computer, as you would at the beginning of
a trip using the StreetPilot.

To reset the Trip Computer

1. With the Trip Computer view of the Dashboard Page on the screen, press the OPTION key to

display the Trip Computer options.

2. Use the ROCKER keypad to highlight Reset Trip Computer (bottom right picture) and press
ENTER. All information on the Trip Computer is reset to zero.

Additional Information

At any time, you can press the OPTION key twice to see the System Setup Menu which includes
settings that influence general StreetPilot operation.

Trip Computer OPTION Key

Trip Computer

Trip Computer Options

11

Quick-Start

Making Keypad Entries

‘Time Zone’ Field Highlighted

Time Zone Option Highlighted

12

Changing between pages and zooming the map in and out are not the only functions of the

keypad. The keypad is also used for finding and entering information.

There are street addresses, points of interest, and city names to find. Personal Waypoints and

Routes to give meaningful names to, and menu options to select. Most of these operations can be
accomplished using the ROCKER keypad and the ENTER key.

The “Current Time” and “Arrival Time” readouts on your StreetPilot unit may need to be

adjusted for your local time zone. The following is an example of a typical keypad entry.

Selecting from a list to set the time zone:

1. Press OPTION twice to select the System Setup Page.

2. If the cursor is not on one of the file tabs at the top of the page, use the UP area of the
ROCKER keypad to highlight a file tab.

3. Use the LEFT or RIGHT area of the ROCKER keypad to select the “Time” file tab.

4. Use the DOWN area of the ROCKER keypad to highlight the “Time Zone” field (top left picture).

5. Press ENTER to select from eight U.S. Time Zones or “Other” if not in one of these zones.

6. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT areas of the ROCKER keypad to select the appropriate
time zone.

7. If you chose “Other” a UTC Offset field will appear adjacent to the Time Zone. You must enter
the appropriate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) Offset value. Determine your longitude by
observing the lat/lon field above the map on the Map Page, then refer to the Time Offset Chart
in Appendix G, page 72. Use UP and DOWN to enter the offset numbers, then LEFT and RIGHT
to move to the next character slot.

8. Press ENTER to accept the entry. The ‘Current Time’ field should now display the correct time.

Quick-Start

Making a character entry to name a Personal Waypoint:

1. Press the MENU key to display the ‘Mark Personal Waypoint’ page.

2. Use the ROCKER keypad to highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER. The first digit

of the waypoint name is highlighted.

3. Press the UP and DOWN areas of the ROCKER keypad to select the first character (right top
picture). Keep in mind that it may be fastest to use the DOWN key to go backwards through
letters and numbers to get the one you are looking for.

4. Press the RIGHT area of the keypad to move on to the next digit, or press the LEFT area of the
keypad to move back to the left and change a digit that you have already entered.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the desired information is shown on the screen (bottom right
picture).

6. Press ENTER to accept the new name for the Personal Waypoint.

7. Use the ROCKER keypad to highlight OK and press ENTER to store the Personal Waypoint.

Additional Information

If you wish to clear the entire entry, press the LEFT area of the ROCKER keypad while the first

character of the entry is highlighted.

Making Keypad Entries

Marking a Personal Waypoint

Named Waypoint

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Quick-Start

Using Find and Goto

Nearest Cities

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Find Menu

As an example, imagine that you are driving in Denver, Colorado while looking at the Map
Page. You are on your way to an appointment in Castle Rock and you want to know what direction to
go, the distance away, and how much time is required to drive there.

To find and go to a location:

1. Press FIND. A window will appear, asking what kind of location to find.

2. Use the ROCKER keypad to select Cities (top left picture ) and press ENTER. A list of the 25

nearest cities is displayed on the screen, including the direction and approximate distance. Keep in
mind that the specified cities shown will vary depending on your actual location.

3. Use the ROCKER keypad to scroll through the list and highlight Castle Rock (lower left picture).

4. Press ENTER. An information page is displayed for Castle Rock.

5. Use the ROCKER keypad to highlight Go to it (left picture below) and press ENTER.

6. The screen returns to the Map Page, which now informs you of the direction, distance and time to

go before arrival (right picture below).

Going To a City

Direction, Distance & Time To Go

SECTION 3

Reference

At the center of StreetPilot features is the Map Page (top right picture), which shows where you
are, where you have been, and where you are going. The Map Page shows your current location on the
background of highways, major thoroughfares, lakes, rivers and coastlines. If you are using optional
MetroGuide map data, most city streets for that area will also be available for display. An on-screen
cursor allows you to pan around to different areas of the map to view roads and geographic features.
The StreetPilot also features IN and OUT keys for instant zooming. The map portion of the page
displays your current location as a pointer icon. Nearby Personal Waypoints are shown with names and
symbols. You may select which objects are shown on the Map Page with the ‘Customize Map’ option
(see page 22).

At the middle of the Map Page is the vehicle pointer, which is in the shape of a vehicle or an
arrow point. The vehicle pointer points in the direction you are moving. If the map is set to ‘North Up’
orientation, north is always at the top and the pointer turns different directions as you drive. When
using the ‘Track up” option, the map automatically rotates as you make turns, keeping the current
direction of travel at the top of the map. If the StreetPilot GPS receiver has yet to calculate your
location, there is a flashing question mark over the vehicle pointer and the status line at the top of the
page screen displays, ‘Acquiring Satellites’. The three satellite icons indicate the unit’s progress in getting
information from the GPS satellites (bottom right picture). Generally, the more satellite symbols that are
filled-in, the closer the unit is to establishing your location.

The StreetPilot’s accuracy depends on many factors. In many instances an ‘Accuracy Circle’ is
shown on the screen. This screen shows the vehicle pointer according to its position calculations and a
circle that shows the estimated accuracy at that moment. The StreetPilot has a very high certainty that
your location is within the Accuracy Circle. A smaller circle indicates a more accurate location.

Map Page while the StreetPilot is finding your

The Map Page

Map Page

Vehicle Pointer

Satellite Icons

location

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Reference

The Map Page

Zooming

The distance between

these two tick marks is

1/4 mile.

If you are driving along a road which is shown on the map, the vehicle pointer will often be
shown moving down the road. This occurs when your location and direction you are driving indicate
that you probably are on that street. While the StreetPilot performs at optimum to indicate the correct
street, there are occasions when the Map Page may momentarily indicate that you are on one street
when you are actually driving on another. This is due to the inherent accuracy limitations of GPS and
the mapping information.

At this point, you should be familiar with the Zoom IN and OUT keys, and how they change
the map display. The map scale is shown at the lower left corner of the map display area. In the example
at the left, the map scale is 1/4 mile between the two tick marks. If the map page is displaying
MetroGuide information from the Map Data Card, the word ‘metroguide’ is inserted below the map
scale, as shown to the right.

It is possible to zoom the Map Page to a scale which is too small for the resolution of the stored
map information to be displayed with out sacrificing the quality of the resolution. When this occurs, the
word ‘overzoom’ will be inserted below the map scale, as shown to the left.

When you are driving on city streets or roads that are within a MetroGuide map data coverage
area, more detailed map scales (for example 500 feet or less) may be more helpful, since they provide
you with a good view of all streets, not merely thoroughfares. However, you may find map scales of two
miles or greater, more practical for freeway driving, especially in non-urban areas.

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Reference

The top of the Map Page indicates your Driving Status:

The direction you are driving; one of eight possible directions - North (N),
South (S), East (E), West (W), NE, SE, SW, or NW.

! The name of the road or street you are driving on (if the StreetPilot has

selected a road).

! Often, the name of a nearby city or town is displayed. You may not necessarily be

within the boundaries of this city, and you may even be within the boundary of
another city. Cities are stored in the StreetPilot as points, if a city name is displayed,
it is because it is the nearest reference point to your current location.

Note:

The information displayed for the Driving
Status and the Navigation Information
window changes if the StreetPilot is
navigating to a destination, either on a Direct
GOTO or a Route. There will be more
information on this subject on page 52.

The Navigation Information Window is shown to the right of the map display area. If the
StreetPilot is not navigating to a destination, the Navigation Information area displays a compass
indicating your direction of travel at the top, your speed and the current time of day.

Map Page Information

Driving Status

Driving direction, road

and nearby city name.

Vehicle Pointer

Current location and

driving direction

Driving Direction

The direction you are

driving

Speed

Miles/kilometers/hour

Current Time

For selected time zone

Note:

The driving direction shown on the
StreetPilot may not exactly match a
magnetic compass. This is because the
StreetPilot uses “True North” as a reference
instead of “Magnetic North”.

Driving Status

Navigation Information

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