Garmin StreetPilot 2730 User manual

StreetPilot® 2730
owner’s manual

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StreetPilot 2730 Owner’s Manual i
PREFACE
PREFACE
Congratulations on purchasing the Garmin® StreetPilot®
2730.
Quick Tips
• To find an address, see page 3.
• To learn about the map, see page 8.
• To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 16.
• To clean and store your StreetPilot, see page 24.
• To turn off the GPS receiver to use indoors, see page
10.
Manual Conventions
Serial Number
Record the serial number (8-digit number located on the
back of the unit, under the Auto Mount bracket) in case
your StreetPilot 2730 needs service or you want to buy
additional maps.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Contact Garmin
If you encounter any difficulty while using your
StreetPilot 2730, 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; or by e-mail at
[email protected]. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface .......................................i
Quick Tips ..........................................i
Manual Conventions ..........................i
Serial Number ....................................i
Contact Garmin ..................................i
Caring for Your StreetPilot 2730 ...... 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
Finding Recently Found Places ........4
Changing Your Search Area ..............5
Narrowing Your Search .....................5
My Locations .............................6
Saving Places You Find ....................6
Finding Saved Places .......................6
Editing Saved Places ........................6
Deleting a Saved Place .....................7
Setting a Home Location ...................8
Going Home ......................................8
Viewing the Map and Other
Pages .......................................9
Viewing the Map Page ......................9
Trip Computer .................................10
Turn List ..........................................10
GPS Info .........................................11
Creating and Editing Routes .12
Creating a New Route .....................12
Editing a Saved Route ....................13
Saving the Active Route ..................13
Navigating a Saved Route ..............13
Recalculating the Route ..................13
Adding a Detour to a Route ............13
Stopping Your Route .......................13
Adding Avoidances ..........................14
Using The Logs .......................15
Adjusting the Track Log ..................15
Using the Mileage Logs ..................15
Listening to XM Radio ............16
XM Radio ID ....................................20
Listening to Music Over the
Vehicle’s Speakers ...............21
Customizing the StreetPilot 2730
22
Customizing the General Settings ..22
Changing the Map Settings .............25
Changing the Navigation Settings ...26
Adjusting the Traffic Settings ..........26
Changing the Screen Settings ........26
Viewing Unit Information (About) ....27
Restoring the Settings .....................27

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Adjusting the Volume ......................27
XM Traffic ................................28
Appendices .............................30
Using the Remote Control ...............30
Installing the StreetPilot in Your Vehicle ..
31
Connecting the GXM 30 ..................32
Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ....33
Technical Specifications ..................34
Changing the Fuse ..........................34
Not waterproof? ..............................34
Using a Remote Antenna ................35
Updating the Software and Map Data .
35
Software License Agreement ..........35
Weather Data Warranty ..................36
XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ...
37
FCC Compliance .............................38
DoC Here .................................39
Index ........................................40

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PREFACE
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.
The unit contains a non-user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-
ion battery. The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical
burn if mistreated.
• Do not remove from the unit, heat unit above 158°F (70°C), or
incinerate.
• Dispose of unit properly. Contact your local waste disposal
department for information on properly disposing of lithium-
ion batteries.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or
would like additional information, refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.

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PREFACE
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.
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. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively
expensive.

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Caring for Your StreetPilot 2730
The StreetPilot 2730 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. If these are used, apply the liquid to the cloth
and then gently wipe the touch screen.
Protecting Your StreetPilot 2730
• 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.
• Do not leave your unit in plain sight when you leave
your vehicle to avoid theft.
• Do not store alkaline batteries in the remote control
for extended periods. 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 Garmin® StreetPilot® 2730 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, see pages 8–10.

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WHERE TO?
WHERE TO?
Finding an Address
➊
From the Menu page, touch
Where To?. Touch Address.
➍
Enter the street name and
touch Done.
➌
Enter the address number
and touch Done.
➎
Select the street and then
select the city.
➏
Select the address, if
necessary. Touch Go To.
➋
Touch a state.

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WHERE TO?
Finding a Place Using the Map
From the Menu page, touch Where To? >
Browse Map to find a place on the map. Touch
and drag the map to move it. Touch and to
zoom in and out.
➋
Touch Go To or Advanced.
➊
Touch any object on the map. Touch Review.
Finding Recently Found Places
Your StreetPilot stores the last 50 places you
have found in Recent Finds.
➋
Select an item from the 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?
Changing Your Search Area
You can change the search parameters to find places in a different area.
➊
From the search results list, touch Near….
➋
Select one of the search options.
Narrowing Your Search
➋
Enter part of the name and touch Done.
➊
From the search results list, touch Spell.

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MY LOCATIONS
MY LOCATIONS
Saving Places You Find
After you have found a place you want to save, select it
on the results list. The information page opens.
➊
From the information page, touch Advanced.
➋
Touch Add As Favorite.
Finding Saved Places
Your saved places are stored in the Favorites category
in My Locations. From the Find Menu, touch My
Locations > Favorites.
Editing Saved Places
From the Menu page, touch Tools > My Data >
Favorites.
➊
Touch Edit/Review Favorites

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MY LOCATIONS
➋
Touch the location to edit.
➌
Touch Edit.
➍
Touch an item to edit it.
Deleting a Saved Place
From the Menu page, touch Tools > My Data >
Favorites > Delete Favorites.
➊
Touch By Selection.
➋
Touch a saved location.

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MY LOCATIONS
➌
Touch Delete.
Setting a Home Location
You can set a Home Location for the place you return to
most often. Open the Find Menu.
➊
Touch Go Home.
➋
Select an option.
➌
Touch Save Home.
Going Home
After you set your
Home Location, open
the Find Menu and
touch Go Home.

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VIEWING THE MAP AND OTHER PAGES
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 9.
While navigating a route, touch the green
text bar to open the Turn List. See page 9.
Touch to zoom out. Touch to zoom in.
Touch the map to view
and browse a 2-D map.
VIEWING THE MAP AND OTHER PAGES

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VIEWING THE MAP AND OTHER PAGES
Trip Computer
The Trip Computer indicates your current speed and
provides helpful statistics about your trip.
To view the Trip Computer, select Speed or Arrival on
the map. Or, from the Menu page, touch Tools > Trip
Computer.
Total
distance
traveled
(odometer)
Current
direction
of travel
Current speed Distance to your final
destination
Touch Reset Trip to reset all information on the Trip
Computer. To reset the Maximum Speed, touch Reset
Max.
Turn List
The Turn List displays a list of turn-by-turn instructions
for your entire route as well as arrival information.
While navigating a route, touch the green text bar to
open the Turn List. Or, from the Menu page, touch Tools
> Turn List.
Direction of this turn
Distance to this turn
Turn directions
Touch a turn to see the turn on a map (the Next Turn
page).

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VIEWING THE MAP AND OTHER PAGES
GPS Info
The GPS Info page displays the GPS receiver status,
including current satellite coverage, receiver status, and
position accuracy. To access this page, open the Menu
page and touch Tools > GPS Info. From the map, you
can touch the signal strength bars while the receiver is
establishing a fix to view the GPS Info page.
Sky view
Satellite signal
strength bars
The sky view provides an overhead view of each satellite
position relative to your unit’s last known location. The
outer circle represents the horizon. The inner circle
represents an elevation of 45° above the horizon. Any
satellite depicted near the center is directly overhead.
A signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view.
A hollow bar indicates the GPS receiver has found the
satellite and is collecting data. A solid bar indicates the
GPS receiver has collected the necessary data, and the
satellite is ready for use.
GPS Settings
From the Menu page, touch Tools > GPS Info > GPS
Settings. You can also access the GPS Settings by
touching the GPS Settings button on the GPS Info page.
Use Indoors—touch Yes to turn the GPS receiver off
and use the unit indoors.
Set Position—if the GPS receiver has not established a
fix on your location, you can enter your current location.
From the GPS Settings page, touch Set Position. Select
your location using the map and touch OK.
WAAS/EGNOS—disable and enable WAAS/EGNOS.
To learn about WAAS, visit http://www.garmin.com/
aboutGPS/waas.html.

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CREATING AND EDITING ROUTES
CREATING AND EDITING ROUTES
Creating a New Route
From the Menu page, touch Tools > My Data > Routes.
➊
Touch Create New
Saved Route.
➋
Select a starting
point
and touch Next.
➌
Select an ending
point
and touch Next.
➍
To add a point,
select
Yes and touch Next.
➎
Select a midpoint
and touch Next.
➏
Select an option
and touch Next.
➐
Select your
preference
and touch Next.
➑
Touch Finish.