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Garmin StreetPilot 2610 Operating Instructions Manual

Garmin StreetPilot 2610 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Product Registration

    Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Have the serial number of your StreetPilot 2610/2650 handy and connect to our web site (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page. Also, be sure to record your serial number in the right-hand column for a quick reference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents PREFACE...i Product Registration ... i TABLE OF CONTENTS ...ii INTRODUCTION...iii FCC Compliance... iii Warnings and Cautions ... iv-v Software License Agreement ... vi Warranty ... vii Maintenance... viii Packing List... ix Unit Desription ... x Keypad Usage...1 Remote Usage...2 Power/Display Adjustments...3 Touch Screen/Data Entry ...4...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    FCC Compliance The StreetPilot 2610/2650 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” require- ments.

  • Page 6: Warnings And Cautions

    Introduction Warnings and Cautions CAUTION: Use the StreetPilot 2610/2650 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’ s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the StreetPilot 2610/2650 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
  • Page 7 Do not mount the StreetPilot 2610/2650 over air bag panels or in the fi eld of air bag deployment. Air bags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path toward the driver or passengers causing possible injury.

  • Page 8: Software License Agreement

    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 of any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software.

  • Page 9: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    GPS Cleaning The StreetPilot 2610/2650 case and remote are constructed of high quality materials and do not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solu- tion and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components.

  • Page 11: Packing List

    Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the Introduction following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Standard Package: Packing List • StreetPilot 2610 or 2650 •...

  • Page 12: Unit Description

    Introduction Unit Description Internal Patch Antenna Infrared Window Receives signals from GPS Receives signals from satellites to determine remote control. Do position. Do not block. not block. StreetPilot 2650 Front View 8-Bit Color LCD Touch Keypad Screen Display Controls unit On-screen information is operation.

  • Page 13: Keypad Usage

    Keypad Usage Introduction The StreetPilot 2610/2650 keypad allows you to perform more than one function using a single key. The key’ s primary function appears in larger text above the secondary function. Always press and release a key to perform its primary function. Pressing and holding a key activates its secondary function (if avail- Keypad Usage able).

  • Page 14: Remote Usage

    WXYZ Alphanumeric Remote Control Usage The StreetPilot 2610/2650’ s alphanumeric remote control allows you to perform functions similar to the unit’ s touch screen and keypad controls. The key’ s primary function appears on the key and the secondary functions (same as keys on unit) for the PAGE, MENU, FIND, and SPEAK can be activated by holding the key for more than 2 seconds (then release).

  • Page 15: Power/Display Adjustments

    Once again, press IN on the THUMB STICK or TOUCH ‘OK’ or wait until the Map Page appears. Adjusting the Backlight, Contrast, and Speaker Volume The StreetPilot 2610/2650 display and keys can be illuminated for operation at night or in bright sun- light. Backlight intensity and screen contrast are adjustable. When operating the StreetPilot 2610/2650 at extreme temperatures, you may fi...

  • Page 16: Touch Screen Control

    Entering Data 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.

  • Page 17: Data Entry/Selecting

    press fi ves times for the number on the 7 and 9 keys.) When you have the correct letter or number selected, pause and the unit advances the cursor to the next character automatically. Move the cursor all the way to the left position, then once more to clear the entire data fi eld. 3.

  • Page 18: Unit Pages

    Map Page Unit Pages at a Glance All of the information needed to operate the StreetPilot 2610/2650 is found on ‘pages’—display screens. There are three main pages, the Map, Trip Information, and Current Route. A fourth page is available during navigation, the Next Turn page. Press the remote PAGE or QUIT key to switch back and forth between pages or press the PAGE key on the GPS to cycle forward.

  • Page 19: Reference

    This is the ‘ accuracy circle’. The StreetPilot 2610/2650 uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defi ning your location to a point within this “accuracy circle”. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location. More detailed map features as well as information about those features can be displayed using a CF data card containing map data trans- ferred from a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM.

  • Page 20: Zooming, Panning And Pointing

    Reference Map Page Select ‘+’ to zoom in and ‘-’ to zoom out. Drag to create a box around the zoom area. Zooming, Panning and Pointing There are three main actions you can perform on the Map page: zooming, panning, and pointing. The map display has 24 map scales (from 120 feet to 800 miles) that are selected by pressing the remote IN and OUT zoom keys or TOUCH the current map scale in the lower left corner of the map display.
  • Page 21 When zoomed in to smaller map areas, ‘overzoom’ appears directly below the map scale. This indicates the current scale exceeds the optimum resolution of available map detail. Extra caution should be used in ‘overzoom’ since some detail, such as roads, are drawn using widely spaced points and the actual layout of these details may differ from the map presentation.
  • Page 22 2. Select ‘Go To’. 3. The ‘ Route Preference’ window appears. Select ‘Faster Time’, ‘Shorter Distance’, or ‘Off Road’. The StreetPilot 2610/2650 routes you to the selected destination using turn-by-turn navigation and voice prompting. See pages 27-30 for more on Routes.

  • Page 23: Map Page Options

    Map Page Options Like each of the main pages, the Map page is menu driven. With the Map page displayed, pressing the remote or unit MENU key displays an options menu, allowing you to customize the page to your preferences and/or select special features that specifi cally relate to the Map page. (See page 5 for how to select menu icons.) The following options are available : ‘Use Indoors’, ‘Measure Distance’, ‘Map Setup’,‘...
  • Page 24 Reference Map Page Options The Options menu on the Map page allows you to customize the Map page. Common Settings Text Size — Specifi es the text size that a map item display. Selecting ‘None’ turns off the text display for that item.
  • Page 25 City Tab — Controls the display of different size cities on the map. Area Tab — Controls the display of rivers, lakes, parks, and other areas (airports, shopping malls, hospi- tals, etc.). Some map data is only visible at certain zoom scale ranges. For example, you may set ‘Street Label’ Max Zoom to 200 miles, but they would not show above a 0.8 mile zoom scale.
  • Page 26 Reference Map Page Options Tab Setup Menu Customizing the Tabs To show/hide all data tabs: 1. From the Map page, press MENU on the unit or remote. Select ‘Hide Tabs’ or ‘Show Tabs’ (depending on the current setting). To setup data tab sizes: 1.
  • Page 27 Map Page Navigation Information Reference The following types of navigational data can be displayed on the ‘Mapping’ data tabs: Address – Destination address when navigating to a route. Map Page Options Heading – Current direction of travel. Next Turn – Shows GPS status when stationary, the next intersection when driving, and driving instructions for the next turn when navigating a route.

  • Page 28: Next Turn Page

    Reference Next Turn Page You can select when the Next Turn page appears, or you can turn it off completely (see page 33). This page appears automatically when you are navigating a route. Next Turn Page Map Orientation Map Scale The Next Turn page displays in detailed format the features of the next turn in the route.

  • Page 29: Current Route

    Direction of Turn Distance to Go When the StreetPilot 2610/2650 is navigating a Route, the Current Route page is displayed between the Map page and the Trip Information page (the Current Route page is only available during navigation). The page shows a pointer that indicates the direction of travel from your current location to the destination, a list of the next three turns and the destination (turn direction arrow, turn description, distance and time for each).It is often desirable to view the Next Turn page from the Current Route page.

  • Page 30: Trip Information

    Be certain to reset the Trip Computer before beginning a trip (see next page). If you make frequent stops, leave the StreetPilot 2610/2650 powered on and receiving satellites. This allows the unit to accu- rately measure elapsed time during the trip. However, some vehicles disconnect power to the cigarette lighter when the ignition is turned off.

  • Page 31: Trip Information Page

    StreetPilot has been tracking your location since the Trip Computer was last reset. Total Time The total length of time that the StreetPilot 2610/2650 has been tracking your location since – the Trip Computer was last reset. This is always equal to Driving Time plus Stopped Time.

  • Page 32: Marking Your Location As A Waypoint

    Waypoint in the upper-left portion of the page. The StreetPilot 2610/2650 captures the location from the instant you release PAGE, so you do not need to be concerned about moving around or losing satellite reception, your Waypoint is safely stored.

  • Page 33: Using The Find Menu

    You can use the unit or remote FIND key to search for Waypoints, Cities, or Exits that are included in the StreetPilot 2610/2650 basemap. In addition, if you are using City Navigator map data, you can search for Points of Interest, Addresses, or Intersections (you must have the CF data card with map data loaded inserted in the unit to use these functions).

  • Page 34: Finding A Waypoint

    Finding a Waypoint Waypoints that you have created and stored in the StreetPilot 2610/2650 can be found by selecting the ‘Waypoints’ option of the Find menu. You can fi nd a waypoint from a list of waypoints using the Finding items procedure explained on the previous page.

  • Page 35: Finding An Exit

    To fi nd a city in MapSource data or built-in basemap data: 1. Follow the steps on pages 21-22 to fi nd an item. 2. While viewing a list of cities, press the remote or unit MENU key to view an options window. Select ‘Select Map’.

  • Page 36: Finding A Point Of Interest

    POI Search Options Finding a Point of Interest You must have a data card in the StreetPilot 2610/2650 with MapSource City Navigator or other MapSource POI ( Points of Interest) map data to search for points of interest, otherwise this option is unavailable.
  • Page 37 Finding an Address or an Intersection You must be using MapSource City Navigator (included) or other optional MapSource data which provides this type of map information, otherwise these options are not selectable. To locate an address: 1. Press the unit or remote FIND key to display the Find Feature menu. Select the ‘Addresses’ option to display the ‘Find Address’...
  • Page 38 Reference Using the Find Menu The most recently reviewed item is at the top of the recently found list and they are listed in reverse chronological order. The ‘Routes’ menu Recently Found Places Each recent list holds up to 30 items. The last 30 businesses are listed in the POI list, the last 15 cities are in the cities list, etc.

  • Page 39: Using The Routes Menu

    Using the Routes Menu The Routes menu gives you nine options to manage the StreetPilot 2610/2650 Routes feature. To access the Routes menu, press and hold the unit or remote MENU (ROUTE) key for two seconds or press MENU, then select ROUTE. The nine options are as follows: Recalculate Recalculates the active route for faster time or shorter distance.
  • Page 40 Reference Using the Routes Menu The StreetPilot 2610/2650 lets you select a specifi c detour distance and calculates a new route based on this information. Via points are intermediary points that can be added to your route using the ‘Add Via Point’ option under the ‘Via Point’...
  • Page 41 Again’). See pages 33-34 for a description of these options. 5. The unit is now ready to navigate the newly altered route. Note that the StreetPilot 2610/2650 remem- bers the detour each time the route is recalculated (whether manually or automatically); the list of roads to be avoided are only cleared from memory once you stop navigation or turn off the unit.
  • Page 42 Selecting ‘Yes’ automatically removes the last via point entered and allow the route to be recalculated to refl ect the change. Deleting and Renaming Routes You can delete a single route or all of the routes that exist in the StreetPilot 2610/2650. You can also rename a route. To delete a single Route: 1.

  • Page 43: Main Menu

    At some point in time, you may desire to restore the default settings for each tab on the Options menu of the StreetPilot 2610/2650 . This can be done by selecting the option called ‘Reset Settings’. To restore the original settings: 1.

  • Page 44: System Setup

    ‘Metric’ shows speed in kilometers per hour and elevation in meters. Voice This setting determines when the voice (and chime, if enabled) sounds. The StreetPilot 2610/2650 – “speaks” status messages (if enabled), such as “external power lost”, and route navigation messages, such as “drive point eight miles west and turn right”.

  • Page 45: Guidance Tab

    Controls when the Next Turn page is displayed (‘Off’, ‘SPEAK Key Only’, – ‘Automatic Only’, ‘Both’). ‘Routing’ Tab The Routing Tab allows you to customize the routing features of the StreetPilot 2610/2650. Route Preference Determines which criteria are used for fi nding the route to your destination. The fol- –...
  • Page 46 • No: this setting skips the Route Preference page before route calculations. The StreetPilot 2610/2650 uses your current Route Preference for all route calculations. This setting is recommended if you usu- ally have the same preference for your routes.
  • Page 47 Likewise, the StreetPilot 2610/2650 may give you access to roads or turns that wouldn’t be available to normal traffi c. The following options are available: •...

  • Page 48: Time Tab

    ‘Safety’ Tab The StreetPilot 2610/2650 is equipped with a ‘ Safe Mode’ feature to improve driver safety. By default, this feature is enabled, but can be turned off to allow a passenger to operate the unit. When your vehicle is moving, ‘Safe Mode’...

  • Page 49: Track Log Tab

    ‘Track Log’ Tab The StreetPilot 2610/2650 automatically records a history of your locations in the ‘Track Log’, creating an electronic ‘bread crumb’ trail of the path you have traveled. Once the log is full, new track points replace the oldest track points. The beginning of the track contains the earliest point while the end contains the most recent ones.

  • Page 50: Interface Tab (2650 Only)

    The Interface tab only appears on the StreetPilot 2650 with Dead Reckoning (DR) sensors. The StreetPilot 2650 must be installed by an qualifi ed Garmin dealer (see page 48). It is recommended that you record these settings down in case the unit needs service or the tab is reset to defaults. The ‘Interface’ fi le tab provides the following input/output format settings: Odometer (Vehicle Speed Sensor) Wave Type –...

  • Page 51: Info Pages

    (solid green signal strength bar). Once a fi x has been calculated, the StreetPilot 2610/2650 then updates your position, ground track, and ground speed by selecting and using the best satellites in view.

  • Page 52: Gps Info Page

    Receiver Status As soon as the StreetPilot 2610/2650 has collected the necessary data to calculate a fi x, the status fi eld indicates a 2D or 3D status (for ‘2D’, you may need to enter your elevation). Receiver status is indicated at the top left corner of the page.
  • Page 53 500 miles with the unit turned off. If the unit has been stored for a few months and the displayed date is incorrect, the StreetPilot 2610/2650 does not know the current positions of the GPS satellites.
  • Page 54 This option is useful if you’ve relocated a long distance (greater than 500 miles) away from the last location where the StreetPilot 2610/2650 was used. In such instances, without initialization, the StreetPilot 2610/2650 may be looking for the wrong group of satellites.

  • Page 55: Map Info

    To turn individual MapSource maps on or off: 1. MapSource data must fi rst be uploaded to a CF data card and installed in your StreetPilot 2610/2650. 2. Select the ‘MapSource Info’ option from the Info menu, then scroll through the list of available maps.

  • Page 56: Appendices

    The StreepPilot 2650, with DR ( Dead Reckoning), continues to work as a GPS navigation unit (the same as the StreetPilot 2610) without the DR cable attached. It is possible to use the StreetPilot 2650 as a portable, non-DR unit in multiple vehicles, without the DR cable installed in those vehicles.
  • Page 57 Installing the Mounting Base with Disk Adhesive 1. To secure the mounting base to the dash of the vehicle you may choose either the permanent (hole in disk) or repositionable adhesive options (no hole in disk). 2. Carefully clean the area where the base is to be placed using an alcohol dampened cloth. Wipe the area dry with a clean, dry cloth.
  • Page 58 Attaching the External Speaker System with 12/24v DC Adapter to the StreetPilot 2610/2650 1. Locate the power connector on the rear of the StreetPilot 2610/2650. The connector is “keyed” with a notch located towards the bottom of the plug. 2. Mate the power plug on the External Speaker System with 12/24v DC Adapter to this connector by aligning the notches and sliding the plug into the connector until fully seated.
  • Page 59 (lock) to secure the StreetPilot to the base. Adjusting the StreetPilot’s Viewing Angle 1. Tilt the StreetPilot 2610/2650 forwards or backwards as needed. The mounting bracket clicks as you adjust the tilt. 2. Rotate the entire StreetPilot by sliding the locking lever to the left (unlocked position).

  • Page 60: Dr Cable Wiring (2650 Only)

    Set to ‘High’ (most common) if a positive, high voltage is detected. Set to ‘Low’ if no or a low voltage is detected. WARNING: the terms of the Garmin Warranty require that the DR (Dead Reckoning) Cable with bare wire leads be installed by experienced installers at a qualifi ed installation facility (i.e., auto electrical accessory installation center).

  • Page 61: Appendix A: Time Offsets

    3. Select the desired time zone and press ENTER. If the desired time zone is not pre-programmed into the StreetPilot 2610/2650, you’ll need to enter the time offset manually. To do this, select ‘Other’ as the time zone. Once selected, a ‘UTC Offset’ fi eld appears directly adjacent to ‘Other’, allowing you to manually enter the difference between UTC and the local time...

  • Page 62: Appendix A: Using Diacritical Marks

    Letters with diacritical marks are sorted together with those without diacritics. For example, the “Ç” is sorted in the StreetPilot 2610/2650’ s alphabet as a “C”, and the “Д is sorted as a “D”. This means that sorted lists may contain a mix of diacritic marks for a given letter. Also note that the “Þ” character appears at the end of the alphabet on the StreetPilot 2610/2650.

  • Page 63: Data Cards

    Meißen, Germany (appears as “MEISSEN” in your StreetPilot 2610/2650). If you wish to save a city/POI as a waypoint, the StreetPilot 2610/2650 assigns a waypoint name to this location. Keep in mind that, although diacritical marks appear when using the FIND key, they are not supported in most other StreetPilot 2610/2650 functions.

  • Page 64: Appendix A: Compactflash

    1. Slide UP on the top portion of the CF card door, then open the door away from the unit. 2. Insert the CompactFlash card into the slot with the top facing toward the front of the StreetPilot 2610/ 2650. Gently push the card in until the eject button extends out to about the end of the CF card. Do not apply excessive force as this may damage the CF card and/or result in internal damage to the unit! When properly inserted, the CF card protrudes slightly from the slot (not fl...

  • Page 65: Using Mapsource

    City Navigator data in your StreetPilot 2610/2650, simply enter an address or intersection, or search for a point of interest using the unit or remote FIND key and the StreetPilot 2610/2650 automatically plans a route and provides turn-by-turn directions to that location. You may also view the address, phone number and map location of services or points of interest.

  • Page 66: Appendix A: Messages

    Messages Appendix E The StreetPilot 2610/2650 uses an on-screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteris- tics. Press the remote IN key or TOUCH the message to acknowledge. Messages Antenna Shorted To Ground – Check antenna wiring or antenna placement.
  • Page 67 Processor Failed – The unit has detected a fault in its internal processor. If this message persists, the unit is unusable: return it to Garmin for service. Route Data Transfer Complete – Route data has successfully been transferred to the unit.

  • Page 68: Appendix B: Specifi Cations

    Appendix F Specifi cations Physical Specifi cations Size: 5.6”W x 3.2”H x 2.0”D (14.3 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm) Weight: .93 pounds (420 g) Display: 3.3”W x 1.7”H (8.4 x 4.4 cm), (305 x 160 pixels), automotive-grade 8-bit, 256-color LCD w/automatic dimming backlight and touch screen;...
  • Page 69 CompactFlash® data cards are widely available over the counter, and you may purchase additional cards at many different retailers. Because Garmin does not manufacture these cards, it is possible that CompactFlash cards by certain manufacturers may generate radio frequency signals that interfere with the operation of your StreetPilot. These circumstances are beyond Garmin’...

  • Page 70: Appendix C: Index

    Appendix G Index Accuracy 41 Accuracy circle 7 Address 15, 25 ALPHANUMERIC KEYS 2 Antenna 44, x Area Tab 13 Arrival Distance 15 Arrival Time 15 Ask Me My Preference 34 Attention Tone 33 Auto-brightness 31 AutoZoom 12 Avoid 35 Backlight 3 Brightness 31 Calculate Routes for 35...
  • Page 71 Keypad Usage 1 Keypress Tone 33 Language Tab 37 Maintenance viii Main Menu 31 MapSource City Navigator 53 Map Detail 12 Map Info 31 Map Info Page 39, 43 Map Page 7, 8, 9, 10, 16 Map Page Options 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Map Scale 8 Map Setup 11 Marking Waypoints 20...
  • Page 72 Appendix G Index Scroll Bar 5 Selecting 5 Serial Number i Show On Map 20, 23, 24, 25, 26 Sky View 40 Software License Agreement vi Software Version 43 SPEAK/VOLUME Key 1 Speaker Volume 3 Specifi cations 56, 57 Speed 15, 18 Stopped Time 19 Stop Route 27 Storage viii...
  • Page 74 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin web site at www.garmin.com. Copyright 2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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