Touch Screen/Data Entry - Garmin StreetPilot 2610 Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction

Touch Screen/Data Entry

The StreetPilot 2610/2650 touchscreen is intended
primarily for fi nger operation. Although a PDA stylus
may also be used to operate touchscreen, never
attempt this while operating a vehicle. Never use
a hard or sharp object to operate the touch-
screen or damage may result. The touchscreen
should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner may
be used if needed. If these are used, apply liquid
to cloth and then gently wipe touchscreen with
moistened cloth.
Entering Data
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Touch Screen Control
The StreetPilot 2610/2650' s Touch Screen allows you to make menu selections, position the pointer/
cursor, scroll through menu selections, and enter data with the touch of a fi nger.
To use the touch screen control, TOUCH the desired object on the screen, applying just enough pres-
sure to active the function. It is not necessary to apply excessive pressure to the touch screen. If the
'Touchscreen Tone' setting is 'On', you hear a click from the speaker with every fi nger press. If the touch
screen is not responding properly, it may need to be calibrated (see page 3).
To perform actions such as panning on the map or scrolling through menus, TOUCH and hold on the
screen while sliding your fi nger to the desired map or menu point.
Features and Data Entry
The following features and data entry procedures are referred to throughout this manual.
Cursor — A yellow highlighted area on the screen that can be moved up/down/left/right with the
remote control THUMB STICK or by TOUCH to select individual fi elds on the display. Moving the cursor
to a given location allows you to begin data entry, change settings, or scroll through a list.
Field — The location on a page where a group of characters or an option is entered and displayed. The
cursor is placed on a fi eld (using the THUMB STICK or by TOUCH
options.
To enter data in a data fi eld:
1. Use the THUMB STICK by moving it UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT to highlight the desired data fi eld and
press IN or TOUCH the desired fi eld to begin data entry.
2. For the touch screen, TOUCH the desired letters or numbers. To switch between entering letters and
numbers, TOUCH the 'A-Z' tab for letters and the '0-9' tab for numbers. The unit automatically advances
the cursor to the next position. TOUCH '<' to back up the cursor or '>' to advance. TOUCH 'Space' to
enter a space. TOUCH 'Delete' to delete the highlight character. The unit automatically shows greyed out
predictive text for Find fi elds. TOUCH '>' or press the THUMB STICK RIGHT to use the letters.
For the remote, use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired letter/number or option and press IN or
for entering letters/numbers, use the ALPHANUMERIC keys by pressing the desired key once for the fi rst
letter, twice to select the second letter, three times to select the third letter, or to select the number press
the key four times. (The 1 key only accepts one press and SPACE/0 key only accepts two key presses,
to begin data entry or selection of
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