Garmin Streetpilot 3 Manual

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Screen Features / Data Entry
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.
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...

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Turning On/Off 
Adjusting Backlighting, 
Contrast and Volume
Turning the StreetPilot III On and Off
Press and hold the 
POWER 
key to turn the unit on (a power tone will momentarily sound). The 
Welcome Page appears briefl y, followed by the MapSource Copyright Page. Press 
ENTER
 to acknowledge 
the copyright, or wait briefl y until the Safe Driving Warning Message appears. Once again, press 
ENTER
 
to acknowledge the warning or wait until the Warning Page is replaced by the Map Page. When...

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Quick Start
Main Page Sequence
Unit Pages at a Glance
There are three main pages on the StreetPilot III: the Map Page, Trip Information Page, and Current 
Route Page. Press the 
PA G E
 or 
QUIT
 key to sequence through these pages. 
Virtual Tour
Let’s use the StreetPilot III’s built-in simulator to select a destination, plan a route, and see how 
the unit would operate in actual use. This simulated trip will involve the use of the
 FIND
 key to show 
you how the StreetPilot III guides you through...

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To use the StreetPilot III indoors or simulate a trip:1.  With the StreetPilot III turned on, press the MENU Key.
2.  Select ‘Use Indoors’ using the ROCKER KEYPAD and press ENTER.
3.   Press ENTER again to acknowledge the “GPS turned off” message banner. The StreetPilot III is now 
in a simulated operation mode.
NOTE: In normal use you WILL NOT follow the steps above to enable the built-in simulator. 
Simply turn the StreetPilot III on, select a destination (see steps below) and drive!...

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5.   To select this city as a destination, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight “Route To It” and press 
ENTER. (Otherwise, press QUIT to return to the nearest city list and repeat step #4.)
6.   A pop-up window will appear for you to indicate a route preference. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD 
to select “Faster Time”  (higher speed roads) or “Shorter Distance” according to your driving 
preferences. Press ENTER.
7.   SIMULATED OPERATION ONLY: A second pop-up window will appear asking if you wish to...

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When the StreetPilot III is navigating a route, the Current Route Page is displayed between the 
Map Page and the Trip Information Page. The Current Route Page shows a pointer which indicates 
the next three turns, and the destination (turn direction arrow, turn description, distance and time 
for each).If the Current Route Page is not currently displayed, press PAGE (repeatedly) until the 
Current Route Page appears.The time displayed on the Current Route Page can be time to reach each...

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If the Trip Information Page is not currently displayed, press PAGE (repeatedly) until 
the Trip Information Page appears.The last of the main pages is the Trip Information Page. On long trips, you will fi nd the Trip 
Information Page very useful. This page indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about 
your trip including:
Driving Status Information - Displayed at the top of the page. Shows the next intersection (the 
crossroad name) or interstate exit if one is...

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Quick Start
Be certain to reset the Trip Computer before beginning your trip. Instructions can be found in 
the Owners Manual on page 25. If you make frequent stops, leave the StreetPilot III powered on and 
receiving satellites. This will allow the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Some 
vehicles disconnect power to the cigarette lighter when the ignition is turned off. In such cases, leave a 
fresh set of batteries in the StreetPilot III. When external power is lost, a pop-up...

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7.   To select this restaurant as a destination, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight “Route To It” and 
press ENTER. (Otherwise, press QUIT to return to the nearby restaurant list and repeat step #6.)
8.   A pop-up window will appear for you to indicate a route preference. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD 
to select “Faster Time”  (higher speed roads) or “Shorter Distance” according to your driving 
preferences. Press ENTER.
9.   SIMULATED OPERATION ONLY: A second pop-up window will appear asking if...

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