Garmin StreetPilot III Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 StreetPilot portable GPS with auto-routing and voice ™ quick reference guide...
  • Page 2: Unit Features

    Please take a few moments now to review the features of your StreetPilot III, as illustrated below. After reading through this guide, if you have additional questions regarding a particular feature, please refer to the Owner’ s Manual.
  • Page 3: Keypad Usage

    Keypad Usage POWER (Red Bulb Symbol) – Press and hold to turn the StreetPilot III on and off. Press momentarily while power is on to display the backlight/contrast adjustment window. PAGE – Switches between main pages and returns display from an option window back to a main page.
  • Page 4: Features/Data Entry

    Quick Start Features/Data Entry An example of an on-screen button—the ‘Route to It’ button on the Waypoint Marked Page. When viewing a list of items too long to display on a single page, a scroll bar will appear along the right-hand side of the list.
  • Page 5 When you are ready to turn the unit off, press and hold the POWER key. Adjusting the Backlight, Contrast, and Speaker Volume The StreetPilot III display and keys can be illuminated for operation at night or in bright sunlight. Backlight intensity and screen contrast are adjustable.
  • Page 6: Main Page Sequence

    PAGE Virtual Tour Let’ s use the StreetPilot III’ s built-in simulator to select a destination, plan a route, and see how the unit would operate in actual use. This simulated trip will involve the use of the how the StreetPilot III guides you through every turn with audible directions. First, if you haven’t already done so, take the StreetPilot III outside and let it determine your current location.
  • Page 7: Finding A Destination

    Your StreetPilot III includes a built-in database of cities and interstate highway exits. If you’ve already programmed the data card using your City Navigator CD, or if your StreetPilot III came with a preprogrammed data card, you’ll also have access to a second database that includes Points of Interest, Address lookup and road Intersections (the data card must be in the unit in order to search for addresses, points of interest, and some intersections).
  • Page 8 Quick Start Map Page If you just want to view the route on the map without the unit simulating navigation, select “No” and press ENTER The map can be displayed in a square, wide or full screen confi guration for custom viewing. The square con- fi...
  • Page 9: Current Route Page

    Current Route Page When the StreetPilot III is navigating a route, the Current Route Page is displayed between the Map Page and the Trip Information Page. The Current Route Page shows pointers which indicate the next three turns, and the destination (turn direction arrow, turn description, distance and time for each).
  • Page 10: Trip Information Page

    Current Direction and Time— Displayed to the right of the speed and odometer. Power/Battery— Displayed to the left of the odometer. If the StreetPilot III is using internal AA batteries, a battery strength bar is shown (and labeled “Battery Power”). Notice the shaded area of the bar.
  • Page 11: Points Of Interest

    In such cases, leave a fresh set of batteries in the StreetPilot III. When external power is lost, a pop-up window will appear asking if you wish to continue operating from battery power.
  • Page 12 (page 41). If you need more help with any of the features of the StreetPilot III, visit the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com), where you’ll fi nd answers to many frequently-asked questions, or talk to a GARMIN dealer or technical support representative.

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