Garmin STREET PILOT 7200 User manual

Owner’s Manual
portable car navigation
StreetPilot 7200/7500

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StreetPilot 7200/7500 Owner’s Manual i
PREFACE
Quick Links
PREFACE
Contact Garmin
If you encounter any difficulty while using your Garmin®
StreetPilot® 7200/7500, or if you have any questions, in
the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at
913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday,
8 AM–5 PM Central Time. You can also visit the Garmin
Web site at www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
44/0870.8501241.
Serial Number
Record the serial number (8-digit number located on the
back of the unit, under the auto mount cradle) in case
your StreetPilot 7200/7500 needs service or you would
like to buy additional maps.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Tell us how you like this manual! Fill out the Product
Documentation Survey. Go to www.garmin.com
/contactUs/ and click Product Documentation Survey.
• Finding an address: page 3
• Viewing the map page: page 12
• Listening to MP3 files: page 26
• Listening to an audible book: page 28
• Watching a video: page 33
• Transferring files: pages 21–24, page 57
• Adjusting the volume: page 39
• Adjusting the brightness: page 46
• Cleaning and storing your unit: page vi
• Turning off the GPS to use indoors: page 14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ......................................... i
Contact Garmin .....................................i
Serial Number .......................................i
Quick Links ...........................................i
Warning ...............................................iv
Caution .................................................v
Caring for Your StreetPilot ..................vi
Find It and Go! ............................ 1
Finding a Restaurant ........................... 1
Following Your Route .......................... 2
Where To? ................................... 3
Finding an Address ............................. 3
Finding a Place Using the Map ........... 4
Understanding the Information Page .. 5
Finding Recently Found Places ......... 5
Finding Places in a Different Area ....... 6
Narrowing Your Search ....................... 6
My Locations ............................... 7
Saving Places You Find ...................... 7
Saving Your Current Location ............. 7
Saving Coordinates ............................. 8
Setting a Home Location ..................... 9
Finding Saved Places ......................... 9
Editing Saved Places ........................ 10
Deleting a Saved Place ......................11
Viewing the Map and Using
the Tools .................................. 12
Viewing the Map Page ...................... 12
Trip Computer ................................... 13
Turn List ............................................ 13
GPS Info Page .................................. 14
Traffic Info Page ................................ 14
Creating and Editing Routes ... 15
Creating a New Saved Route ........... 15
Editing a Saved Route ...................... 16
Adding Midpoints (Stops) to Your
Route .............................................. 17
Saving the Active Route .................... 18
Navigating a Saved Route ................ 18
Recalculating the Route .................... 18
Deleting All Saved Routes ................ 18
Stopping Your Route ......................... 18
Adding a Detour to a Route .............. 18
Adding Avoidances ............................ 19
Using The Logs ......................... 20
Adjusting the Track Log .................... 20
Using the Mileage Logs .................... 20
Loading Files on Your
StreetPilot ............................... 21
Step 1: Load the USB Drivers ........... 21
Step 2: Connect AC Power ............... 21
Step 3: Insert an SD Card
(Optional) ........................................ 21
Step 4: Connect the USB Cable ....... 22
Step 5: Select USB Mass Storage .... 22
Step 6: Transfer Files ........................ 23
Step 7: Eject and Unplug the USB
Cable .............................................. 24

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Information about the Drives ............. 24
Using xImage to Customize Your
Splash Screen ................................ 25
Listening to Music and Audible
Books ...................................... 26
Playing MP3 Files ............................. 26
Playing Music from an External
Device (Line In) .............................. 27
Listening to Audible Books ................ 28
Watching Videos ....................... 33
Watching a Video .............................. 33
Using a Backup Camera ................... 34
Traffic Information .................... 35
Connecting the FM Traffic Receiver .. 35
Viewing Traffic Events ....................... 35
Avoiding Traffic .................................. 36
Severity Color Code .......................... 36
Traffic Symbols ................................. 37
Changing the Traffic Settings ............ 37
Adding an FM Traffic Receiver
Subscription .................................... 38
Customizing Your StreetPilot .. 39
Adjusting the Volume ........................ 39
Customizing the General Settings .... 39
Changing the Map Settings ............... 43
Changing the Navigation Settings ..... 45
Adjusting the Traffic Settings ............ 45
Changing the Screen Settings .......... 46
Viewing Unit Information (About) ...... 46
Restoring the Settings ....................... 46
Appendix ................................... 47
Using the Remote Control ................. 47
Looking at the StreetPilot .................. 48
Installing the StreetPilot .................... 49
DR Cable Wiring ............................... 51
Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ...... 52
Using the Garmin Travel Guide™ ...... 53
Technical Specifications .................... 54
Changing the Fuse ............................ 54
Updating the Software ...................... 55
Adding MapSource Maps .................. 55
Using an External GPS Antenna ....... 55
FCC Compliance ............................... 56
Software License Agreement ............ 56
Declaration of Conformity ................. 56
USB Interface Troubleshooting ......... 57
StreetPilot Troubleshooting ............... 59
Customizing the Map Data Fields ..... 60
Limited Warranty ............................... 61
Index .......................................... 62

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Warning
This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it
does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver’s
view of the road (see diagram).
Do not mount
where driver’s
field of vision is
blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dash.
Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment.
When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to
all available navigation sources, including information from street signs,
visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or
questions before continuing navigation.
Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted
by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving
conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of the
unit while driving and use voice prompts when possible.
Do not enter destinations, change settings, or access any functions
requiring prolonged use of the unit’s controls while driving. Pull over in
a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations.

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Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may
result in injury or property damage.
The unit is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not
reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather
conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while
driving.
Use the unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit
for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine
ground proximity for aircraft navigation.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United
States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. The government’s system is subject to changes which
could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment,
including the unit. Although the unit is a precision navigation device,
any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore,
become unsafe.
The unit has no user-serviceable parts. If you ever have a problem with
your unit, take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.
The unit is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to
change or modify the unit in any way voids your warranty and may
result in permanent damage to the equipment.
Caution
This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It
may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices.
Important Information
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to
us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages
displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map
information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
NOTICE: This Category II radio communication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

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Caring for Your StreetPilot
The StreetPilot 7200/7500 is constructed of high quality
materials and does not require user maintenance other
than cleaning.
Cleaning the Unit
Clean the unit’s outer casing using a cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid
chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
Caring for the Touch Screen
The touch screen is intended to be operated with a finger.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch
screen or damage may result. Though a PDA stylus can
also be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt
this while operating a vehicle.
Clean the touch screen using a soft, clean, lint-free
cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner
if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently
wipe the touch screen.
Protecting Your StreetPilot
• Do not expose the unit to water or other forms
of moisture; the Street Pilot 7200/7500 is not
waterproof.
• Do not store the unit where prolonged exposure to
extreme temperatures can occur (such as in the trunk
of a car), as permanent damage may result.
• To avoid theft, do not leave your StreetPilot in plain
sight when you leave your vehicle.
• Do not store alkaline batteries in the remote control
for extended periods of time. To reduce the chance for
battery leakage in the battery compartment, remove
the batteries when storing the remote control for more
than six months.

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FIND IT AND GO!
FIND IT AND GO!
Use the StreetPilot 7200/7500 to find your destination and go to it.
Finding a Restaurant
➋
Touch Food, Hotel….
➌
Touch Food & Drink.
➊
Touch Where To?
➍
Touch a food category.
➏
Touch Go To.
➎
Touch the place.

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FIND IT AND GO!
Following Your Route
Follow the route to your destination using the map. As you travel, your StreetPilot guides you to your destination with
voice prompts, arrows, and directions along the top of the map. If you depart from the original route, your StreetPilot
recalculates the route and provides new route instructions.
Your route is marked
with a magenta line.
Follow the arrows. A checkered flag marks
your destination.
For more information about using the map and the other tools, see pages 13–15.
Taking a Better Route
The map page displays a when the StreetPilot has found a better route than the one you are currently taking.
Touch the to take the better route. See page 45 for more information.

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WHERE TO?
WHERE TO?
Finding an Address
From the Menu page, touch Where To? Touch Address.
➏
Select the address, if
necessary. Touch Go To.
➊
Touch a country.
➋
Touch Select City/Postal
Code.
➎
Enter the address number
and touch Done.
➍
Touch the correct city or
postal code.
➌
Enter the city or postal code
and then touch Done.

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WHERE TO?
Finding a Place Using the Map
From the Menu page, touch View Map. You can
also touch Where to? > Browse Map. Touch and
drag anywhere on the map to browse the map (view
different parts of the map).
➋
Touch Go To or Advanced.
➊
Touch any object on the map. Touch Review.
Tips for Browsing the Map
• Touch the map and drag to view different parts of
the map.
• Use the and icons to zoom in and out.
• Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears
pointing at the object you selected.
• Touch Review to open the location’s information
page; for more information, see the next page.
• Touch Save As Favorite to save the location
selected by the pointer to your Favorites.
• Touch Back to return to the previous screen.

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WHERE TO?
Understanding the Information Page
When you find a location, select it in the search results
list to open the item’s information page.
Information Page
Touch Go To to create and follow a route to this location.
Touch Advanced to view other options for this location:
• Insert in Current Route—add this point as the next
stop in your route.
• Add As Favorite—add this location to your
Favorites. For more information, see page 7.
• Find Near Point—find a location near this point.
• Browse Map—view this location on the map.
Finding Recently Found Places
Your StreetPilot stores the last 50 places you have found
in Recent Finds.
➋
Select an item from the search results list.
➊
Touch Where To? > Recent Finds.
Touch Category to display recent finds of a certain
category, such as Food, Hotel….

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WHERE TO?
Finding Places in a Different Area
You can search for locations in a different area, such as a
different city or near your destination.
➊
From the search results list, touch Near….
➋
Select one of the search options.
Narrowing Your Search
To narrow your search, you can spell part of the name of
the location you are searching for.
➋
Enter part of the name and touch Done.
➊
From the search results list, touch Spell.

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MY LOCATIONS
Saving Places You Find
After you have found a place you want to save, select it
in the results list.
➊
Touch Advanced.
➋
Touch Add As Favorite.
Saving Your Current Location
From the Menu page, touch View Map.
➊
Touch anywhere on the map.
➋
Touch Save As Favorite.
MY LOCATIONS

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MY LOCATIONS
Saving Coordinates
If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your StreetPilot to navigate to any location
using its latitude and longitude coordinates. From the Menu page, touch Where To? > My Locations > Coordinates.
Entering the Coordinates
Browsing the Map for Coordinates
➋
Touch the location on the map,
and touch Save As Favorite.
➊
Touch Browse Map.
➌
Touch Go To.
➋
Enter the coordinates, and
touch Next.
➊
Touch Enter Position.
➌
Touch Go To.

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MY LOCATIONS
Setting a Home Location
You can set a Home Location for the place you return to most often. From the Menu page, touch Where To?
➌
Touch Save Home.
➋
Select an option.
➊
Touch Go Home.
After you set your Home Location, touch Where To? and then touch Go Home.
Finding Saved Places
From the Menu page, touch Where To?
➊
Touch My Locations.
➋
Touch Favorites.
➌
Touch a saved place.

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Editing Saved Places
From the Menu page, touch Tools > My Data > Favorites.
➌
Touch Edit.
➊
Touch Edit/Review Favorites.
➋
Touch the item you want to edit.
➍
Touch the item you want to edit. Name—enter a new name for the location using the on-screen keyboard.
Location—edit the location of the place; you can use the map or enter
new coordinates using the keyboard.
Elevation—enter the elevation of the saved place.
Category—assign this place to a category; touch to view the
categories.
Symbol—select a symbol to be shown on the map for this location.

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MY LOCATIONS
Deleting a Saved Place
From the Menu page, touch Tools > My Data > Favorites.
➍
Touch Delete.
➊
Touch Delete Favorites.
➋
Touch By Selection.
➌
Touch a saved location.
By Selection—touch each location and delete them each individually.
By Category—select one category to delete all of the locations assigned
to that category.
Delete All—removes all saved places from your Favorites.

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VIEWING THE MAP AND USING THE TOOLS
VIEWING THE MAP AND USING THE TOOLS
Viewing the Map Page
From the Menu page, touch View Map to open the map. Touch an area of the map to see additional information, as
shown below. The position icon shows your current location.
Map Page while Navigating a Route
Touch the Speed or Arrival
data field to open the Trip
Computer. See page 13.
While navigating a route, touch the blue text
bar to open the Turn List. See page 13.
Touch to zoom out. Touch to zoom in.
Touch the map to view and
browse a 2-D map.