Garmin GPS III User manual

owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
portable GPS with
auto-routing and voice
StreetPilot™ III
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© 2001 GARMIN Corporation
GARMIN International, Inc.
1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 0 2 U.S.A.
Tel. [phone] or 800/800.1020
Fax. [phone]
GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate,Romsey, SO51 9AQ U.K.
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
GARMIN Corp.
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Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. GARMIN Corporation 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. Visit the GARMIN web site for downloadable upgrades to
the operating software and the Owner’s Manual. The web site also contains information concerning the use and operation of other GARMIN products.
Web site address: www.garmin.com
GARMIN®, AutoLocate®, MapSource® and TracBack® are registered trademarks and StreetPilotTM is a trademark of GARMIN Corporation and may not
be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation.
June 2001 Part Number 190-0020 -00 Rev. B
Printed in Taiwan
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the GARMIN StreetPilot III. The StreetPilot III offers true turn-by-turn
navigation with its auto-routing feature. At the touch of a button, you now have access to the shortest
and fastest routes, turn directions, and estimated time of arrival at your intended destination. Along the
way, the StreetPilot III provides automated voice prompts, alerting you to necessary turns, distance to
upcoming turns, route deviation, and distance to the fi nal destination.
The StreetPilot III is compact and portable. This dash-mounted unit can be operated by your
vehicle’s battery using the included 12-volt power adapter, or by six AA batteries. Voice commands
are clearly heard through a speaker which is built into the power adapter cable. The StreetPilot III
can easily be viewed in any lighting condition, due to its 4-inch, high resolution, 1 -color display.
The unit’s built-in basemap provides detail for interstates, interstate exit data, highways, rivers and
lakes in the United States, Canada and Mexico (no exit data for Mexico), plus commonly used streets
in metropolitan areas. With the press of a button, the built-in basemap will provide turn-by-turn
guidance to a destination via interstates and highways. With downloaded maps from the MapSource
City Navigator CD-ROM, StreetPilot III provides turn-by-turn guidance down to residential street-level
detail.
About This Manual
Make sure you take the time to read the Quick Start Guide fi rst to get acquainted with all of the
basic features of the StreetPilot III. After you have read the Quick Start Guide, you can read through this
owner’s manual in order to understand the operating features of the StreetPilot III in detail. This manual
is organized into three sections for your convenience. The Introduction Section provides FCC and
safety information and the table of contents. The Reference Section provides details about all of the
features of the StreetPilot III, organized by topic. The Appendices contain information on items such as
accessories, specifi cations, and an index organized by subject.
Introduction
Welcome
The StreetPilot III uses GPS technology in order to
fi nd your precise location. GPS stands for Global
Positioning System, a group of 24 satellites, cir-
cling the earth t ice a day, at an altitude of
about 12,000 miles. The satellites transmit very
lo po er radio signals containing position
and time information, allo ing anyone ith
a GPS receiver to determine their location
on the earth ithin 100 meters or better.
For more detailed information regarding GPS,
e have prepared a booklet called “GPS
Guide for Beginners” hich is available
to you from our eb site at .garmin.com.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Table Of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Features/Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Unit Pages at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Reference Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The Map Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Map Page Nav Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Zooming, Panning, and Pointing . . . . . . .15
Routing to a Map Feature or Location . . . .17
Map Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Next Turn Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Current Route Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Trip Information Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Marking Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Find Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Finding Items by Name or by Nearest . . . .27
Finding a Waypoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Finding a City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Finding an Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Finding a Point of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Finding an Address or Intersection . . . . . .31
Recently Found Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using the Routes Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
GPS Information Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Sky View and Signal Strength Bars . . . . . .35
Receiver Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
GPS Info Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Map Source Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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Introduction
Table of Contents
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
System Setup Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Guidance Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Routing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Time Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Track Log Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Language Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Interface Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Appendix A: Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . .50
Appendix B: Wiring and Interfacing . . . . . . . .52
Appendix C: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Appendix D: Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Appendix E: Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Appendix F: Time Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Appendix G: Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First!
WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the
StreetPilot III to place and secure the GPS unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating
controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or
personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the StreetPilot III over airbag panels or
in the fi eld of airbag deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their
path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions
contained in the vehicle owner’s manual. Do not mount the StreetPilot III in a place where the driver
or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or collision. The mounting hardware provided by
GARMIN is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof.
WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to
operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times,
and not become distracted by the StreetPilot III to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is unsafe
to operate the controls of the StreetPilot III while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle
equipped with a StreetPilot III to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions
while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage and
personal injury.
Introduction
Warnings and Cautions
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 Deplo ment
Do Not Mount in Front of
Airbag Panels
Your StreetPilot III is equipped ith a ‘Safe Mode’
feature to improve driver safety. By default, this
feature is enabled, but can be turned off to
allo a passenger to operate the unit. When
your vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables
certain StreetPilot III functions hich require
signifi cant operator attention and may become a
distraction to use hile driving. See page 46 for details.
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CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United
States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes
that could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the StreetPilot III is
a precision NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore,
become unsafe.
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 combina-
tion of governmental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature
and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or
incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and
accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS
PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR
ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION,
OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIM-
ITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.
Because the map data may not be perfect, it ill help
at times to cross-check the unit’s map ith your actual
surroundings to confi rm that you are arriving at the exact
destination.
Map ata
Introduction
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Software License Agreement
BY USING THE STREETPILOT III, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREE-
MENT CAREFULLY.
GARMIN Corporation (“GARMIN”) grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in
this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title,
ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in GARMIN.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of GARMIN and is protected under the United
States of 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 or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree
not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the
United States of America.
Introduction
Software License
Agreement
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FCC Com liance
The GARMIN StreetPilot III has been tested to comply with FCC Standards for home and offi ce
use. It complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) limits for Class
B digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
device does cause harmful interference to other equipment, which can be determined by turning this
device off and on, you are encouraged to try and correct the interference by increasing the separation
between this device and other equipment or reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
Consult an authorized dealer or other qualifi ed service technician for additional help if these
remedies do not correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Specifi cally when operating inside an automobile,
interference is possible from AM/FM radios, cassette or CD players, or mobile telephones, among other
electronic devices. If you suspect the unit is experiencing harmful interference (as evidenced by poor
satellite reception), try relocating the StreetPilot III in the automobile to remedy the situation.
The StreetPilot III does not contain
any user-serviceable parts. Repairs
should only be made by an autho-
rized GARMIN service center. Unau-
thorized repairs or modifi cations
could void your arranty and your
authority to operate this device
under Part 15 regulations.
Introduction
FCC Compliance
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Limited Warranty
GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture
for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any
components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the
customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This
warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY
ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY
TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To obtain warranty service, contact your GARMIN dealer or call the GARMIN Customer Service
department (913-397-8200) for a returned merchandise tracking number. The unit should be securely
packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight
prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is
required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. 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 WAR-
RANTY.
Introduction
Limited Warranty
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Introduction
Unit escription
StreetPilot III Descri tion
Power/Data Connector
(Back Side) Connections for
Power, Ground, Serial Data
In and Serial Data Out.
16-Color LCD Displa
On-screen information is
referred to as a “page”.
Press PAGE ke to select
a different screen.
Detachable Antenna
Rotate upright for best
satellite reception.
Power/Backlight Ke
Press and hold to turn
on/off. Press momentaril
to adjust screen backlight
and contrast.
Batter Door
(Back Side) To open, turn metal D-ring
counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pull
batter door awa from unit.
Cartridge Door
(Bottom) Insert programmed card
for increased map detail and
information lookup capabilit .
Rocker Ke pad
Moves the cursor, pans
the Map Page and
enters data.
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POWER (Red Bulb Symbol)- Press and hold to turn the StreetPilot III on and off. Press momentarily while
power is on to display the backlight/contrast adjustment window.
PAGE- Switches between main pages and returns display from an option window back to a main page.
QUIT- Returns display to a previous page. When entering data, restores the previous value (cancels
data entry).
ENTER/MARK- Confi rms a selected menu option. When entering data, it allows you to initiate entry, and
then to accept the selected value(s). Press and hold to capture your present position and save it as a
waypoint. ENTER/MARK can also capture the location of the panning arrow on the Map Page.
ROCKER KEYPA - Selects menu options and enters data. Also controls movement of the panning cursor
on the Map Page.
Zoom IN and OUT- Adjusts map scale to show a smaller area (more detail) or a larger area (less detail).
FIN - Searches the database for Cities, Interstate Exits, Waypoints, and Recently found places. If an
optional MapSource City Navigator or MetroGuide map data card is installed, it also searches for Points
of Interest, Addresses, or Intersections. Allows the listed items to be viewed on a map or selected as a
destination (Note: MetroGuide will not provide turn-by-turn navigation or voice commands).
MENU- Displays a menu of options for the current page. Press twice to display System Setup options.
ROUTE- Displays a pop-up window of route navigation features.
VOL/SPEAK- Adjusts the speaker volume. Press and hold until the controller appears on the left side
of the screen. To hear the volume count (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, , 7, 8) press up or down on the rocker
keypad. Each press will activate the audio number. Pressing VOL SPEAK also triggers the voice repeat
function when navigating.
Introduction
Keypad Usage
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Introduction
Features/ ata Entry
Features/Data Entry
The following features and data entry procedures are referred to throughout this manual.
CURSOR- A highlighted area on the screen which can be moved up/down/left/right with the
ROCKER KEYPAD to select individual fi elds on the display. Moving the cursor to a given location
allows you to begin data entry or scroll through a list.
FIELD- The location on a page where a group of characters or an option is entered and displayed.
The cursor is placed on a fi eld (using the ROCKER KEYPAD) to begin data entry or selection of
options.
To enter data in a data fi eld:
1. Use the ROCKER KEYPA to highlight the desired data fi eld. Press ENTER to begin data entr .
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPA to enter the desired data. UP/ OWN to select the desired character and
RIGHT to move to the next character fi eld. LEFT allows ou to back up to the previous character
fi eld or, when at the left most character fi eld, to clear the entire data fi eld.
3. Once the desired data has been entered, press ENTER to confi rm.
ON-SCREEN BUTTON- Similar to “Field”. Place the cursor on a button and press ENTER to
select the action corresponding to that button. An example of an on-screen button is the ‘Route to It’
button appearing at the bottom of the Waypoint Marked Page.
SCROLL BAR- When viewing a list of items too long to display on a single page, a scroll bar will
appear along the right-hand side of the list. The position of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the
list is currently being displayed. The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of items in the list. To
scroll through a list of items, use the UP DOWN portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD.
DEFAULT- A system-selected format, built into the operating software or the unit’s memory, that
will be followed unless the user chooses a different setting. For example, the default setting for speed
readings is ‘miles per hour’ or but can be changed to ‘kilometers per hour’. Once a setting is changed,
the new setting is retained until another change is made or a ‘Restore Original Settings’ menu option
is selected.
An example of a “button”—the ‘Route to It’ button on the
Waypoint Marked Page.
When vie ing a list of items too long to display on a
single page, a scroll bar ill appear along the right-hand
side of the list. Also, using the Left/Right portion of the
Rocker Keypad ill scroll information one full screen at
a time.
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Unit Pages at a Glance
All of the information needed to operate the StreetPilot III is found on ‘pages’—display screens.
There are three main pages, the Map, Trip Information, and Current Route. A fourth screen is available
during navigation, the Next Turn Page. Press the PAGE or QUIT key to switch back and forth between
pages. The Reference Section describes in detail what each page does and how they are confi gured.
Introduction
Unit Pages
Map Page Trip Information Page
Next Turn Page—Available
only during navigation
PAGE
KEY
Current Route Page—Available
only during navigation
QUIT
KEY
SPEAK
KEY
(Or can be set
to automatically
appear for 10
seconds)
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The Ma Page
The Map Page is the main operating page of the StreetPilot III. It graphically shows you map details,
your current location, and marks your route to a destination with a magenta colored route line. It tells
you what direction to go or the direction you are traveling. It tells you your speed, the distance you
have traveled, or the distance to the next turn, and the time remaining before reaching the next turn. If
the StreetPilot III has yet to calculate your location, there is a fl ashing question mark over the vehicle
pointer and the status text displays, ‘Acquiring Satellites’.
The map display shows your present position and direction of movement as a triangular ‘Position
Icon’ in the center of the map. The map display also shows the map scale and geographic details
such as lakes, rivers, highways, and towns. You can use the IN and OUT keys to change the map
scale to show more map area with less detail, or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to
zoom the map scale rapidly.
Reference
The Map Page
Map Scale
Vehicle Speed
Route Line
Your Current
Position
Direction to Go
Distance to Go
Time to Go
Driving Instructions
The map can be displayed in a ‘square’ or
‘ ide’ confi guration for custom vie ing. The square
confi guration is sho n to the left, the ide
confi guration is sho n above. Both sho Navigation
Information. For maximum map display, you can select
‘Full Screen Map’. This section of the manual discusses
ho to select bet een the displays.
The ‘Full Screen Map’ confi guration sho ing no
Navigation Information.
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When you are not driving on roads that are present in the maps, you may see a circle drawn
around the position pointer. This is an ‘accuracy circle’. The StreetPilot III 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 data card containing map data transferred from a GARMIN MapSource
CD-ROM. When you zoom into smaller map scales, “MapSource” will appear directly below the map
scale indicating that MapSource data is being used to draw a more detailed map.
Ma Page Navigation Information
The following navigation information can be displayed on the Map Page:
Current Direction (N, S, E, or W) - Cardinal letters indicate the direction you are traveling when
not navigating a route. This is not displayed when you are navigating.
Direction To Go (Arrow) - An arrow that points to the next turn in the route when moving
on an active route.
Speed - Your rate of travel which can be displayed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
Distance To Go - When navigating a Route, the distance remaining to reach the next turn will be
displayed. When not navigating a Route, this fi eld is not displayed.
Time To Go - When navigating a Route, the time to go before reaching the next turn is displayed.
When not navigating a Route, the time for the current time zone is displayed in either 12 or 24
hour format.
Driving Instructions - Given in text format only when you are navigating a route. When you are
not navigating, the next intersection is displayed.
Reference
The Map Page
Clear driving instructions are displayed hen you are
navigating a route.
Your vehicle speed can be displayed in miles per hour or
kilometers per hour.
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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) which are selected by pressing
the IN and OUT zoom keys. The current map scale is indicated in the bottom left corner of the
map display.
To change the map scale:
1. Press the IN zoom ke to see a smaller area with more detail.
2. Press the OUT zoom ke to see a larger area with less detail.
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.
Panning allows you to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current map area.
This provides a ‘look ahead’ capability which is particularly useful with smaller map areas.
To pan, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to move the map in any direction, including diagonally.
Once you are fi nished with panning, you can quickly remove the panning arrow and re-center
the map on your present position by pressing the QUIT key.
As you begin to pan the map, a pointer appears. This map pointer will serve as a target marker
for the map. If you change the scale, the map is redrawn with the pointer at the center. When the
pointer is placed on an object, the name of that object will be highlighted. (If the name wasn’t originally
displayed, it will appear when the pointer is placed on the object.) This feature applies to everything
displayed on the map except route lines and track log data. When a waypoint name is highlighted, you
can review information about the waypoint, list waypoint options, or execute a ‘Route to It’ directly
from the Map Page.
Reference
The Map Page
The Map Page sho ing the panning arro and a
highlighted map feature or point of interest.
The Information Page for the park highlighted
in the screen above.
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To select an on-screen location with the panning pointer:
1. Use the ROCKER KEYPA to highlight the desired item.
2. To view information for the selected item, press ENTER.
3. To exit the information pages, press QUIT.
The ‘Route to It’ function can be used anywhere on the map. If nothing currently exists at the
map pointer position, a new waypoint will be created at the pointer’s location before the ‘Route to
It’ is started. You can also create a waypoint on the Map Page without selecting it as a ‘Route to It’
destination.
To create a new waypoint from the Map Page:
1. Use the ROCKER KEYPA to point to the desired location on the map and press ENTER briefl .
A ‘Wa point Created Page’ will appear, with an auto-assigned name (3-digit number) for the
wa point.
2. You can delete the wa point, show it on the map, or Route to It. Select the desired option and
press ENTER.
Once you are fi nished with panning, you can quickly remove the panning arrow and re-center
the map on your present position by pressing the QUIT key.
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The Map Page
Once the ‘Waypoint Created’ Page appears, the aypoint
is stored in memory.
The ‘Waypoint Created’ Page appears ith a default
three digit number for its name hich can be changed to
something a little more meaningful (up to 10 characters
in length).
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To mark your current location on the Map Page and save as a waypoint:
1. Press and hold the ENTER ke for approximatel two seconds. A ‘ Wa point Marked’ page will
appear with a pre-assigned name, s mbol, position and elevation for the new wa point. When the
‘Wa point Marked Page’ appears, the wa point is marked.
2. The StreetPilot III will automaticall assign a three-digit number as the wa point name, but ou
ma select an name ou want, up to ten characters in length. To change the name, highlight the
identifi er fi eld, press ENTER and use the ROCKER KEYPA to enter the desired wa point name.
Press ENTER once all characters for the wa point name have been entered.
3. To select a different wa point s mbol, which will appear on the map, highlight the s mbol fi eld
and press ENTER. A list of available s mbols will appear. Use the ROCKER KEYPA to select the
desired s mbol and press ENTER.
4. You can route to the wa point, show it on the map page, or delete it. Use the ROCKER KEYPA to
select the option ou desire and press ENTER.
Routing to a Ma Feature or Location
1. Use the ROCKER KEYPA to move the arrow to the desired feature or location on the map.
2. Press ENTER to displa detailed information about the item.
3. To route to the location on the map, select ‘Route to It’ on the information page for that item
and press ENTER. The ROUTE preference window appears. Select Faster Time, Shorter Distance,
or Off Road, and press ENTER. The StreetPilot III will route ou to the selected destination using
turn-b -turn navigation and voice prompting.
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The Map Page
Once you have marked a aypoint, you can route to it,
sho it on the map, or delete it.
You can mark your current position from any page, not
just the Map Page.
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Ma Page O tions
Like each of the main pages, the Map Page is menu driven. With the Map Page displayed, pressing
MENU will display an options menu, allowing you to customize the page to your preferences and/or
select special features which specifi cally relate to the Map Page. To display the Map Page options menu,
press MENU (with the Map Page displayed). The following options are available:
• Show Full Screen Map (or) Show Map and Nav Info
• Use Indoors (or) Use Outdoors
• Measure Distance
• Select Layout
• Map Setup
Show Full Screen Map (or) Show Map and Nav Info—‘Show Full Screen Map’ removes all
screen information for the largest possible map display. ‘Show Map and Nav Info’ shows the map and
the navigation information for the current layout.
Use Indoors (or) Use Outdoors—The ‘Use Indoors’ option stops satellite reception, conserves
power usage, and speeds Map Page drawing. The ‘Use Outdoors’ option listens to satellites for real-time
navigation.
Measure Distance— Allows you to measure the distance between any two points you choose on
the Map Page. Also displays the latitude and longitude of the pointer.
Select Layout—Selects between Square Map and Wide Map. Square Map shows the map on one
half of the display, navigation information on the other half. Navigation information includes direction
to next turn, vehicle speed, distance to next turn, time to next turn, and driving instructions in text
format. Wide map shows the map on three quarters of the screen, the remaining quarter displays
navigation information (direction to next turn, vehicle speed, distance to next turn, time to next turn,
and driving instructions in text format appearing at the top of the display).
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The Map Page
You can adjust the size of the map by using the ‘Select
Layout’ option.
The Options Menu on the Map Page allo s you to cus-
tomize the Map Page.
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