The Trip Computer - Garmin StreetPilot GPS Owner's Manual

Trip Computer View
If you are making a trip, in particular a long trip, you will find the Trip Computer very useful.
It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about your trip. The following are useful
suggestions to aid in maximizing the use of the Trip Computer:
Be certain to reset the Trip Computer before beginning the trip. Instruction on resetting
will follow.
. If you make frequent stops, leave the StreetPilot powered on and receiving satellites. This
will allow the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. However, some
vehicles disconnect power to the cigarette lighter when the ignition is turned off. In order
to continure receiving satellites, use batteries and the cigarette lighter adapter for your
trip. The unit will then ask, with a screen prompt, if it can use the batteries when vehicle
power is not available.
Driving Status
Power Source
Battery gauge or
external power
indication
Trip Computer Information
Speed
Miles/kilometers/hour
Trip Odometer
Since Trip Computer
Note:
reset
The driving status shown on the Dashboard
Page displays driving directions (as well as a
Backlight On
street and nearby city in some instances) all
Indication
the time, even when the StreetPilot is
navigating to a destination.
Reference

The Trip Computer

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