The Map Page - Garmin StreetPilot GPS StreetPilot GPS Reference Manual

SECTION 3
Reference

The Map Page

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
Map Page
arrow point. The vehicle pointer points in the direction you are moving. If the map is set to 'North Up'
Vehicle Pointer
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
Satellite Icons
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
Map Page while the StreetPilot is finding your
your location is within the Accuracy Circle. A smaller circle indicates a more accurate location.
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