Garmin Streetpilot 3 Manual

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Quick Start
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 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.
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 KEYPAD to highlight the desired data fi eld. Press ENTER to begin data entry.
2.  Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to enter the desired data. UP/DOWN to select the desired character and 
RIGHT to move to the next character fi eld. LEFT allows you 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 (see example at right).
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 (see example at right). 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
.
An example of an on-screen button—the ‘Route to It’ 
button on the Waypoint Marked Page.
The scroll bar appears on the right side of a list too long 
to fi t on a single page.
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Quick Start
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 the 
Map Page appears, the unit is ready for operation.
When you are ready to turn the unit off, press and hold the 
POWER
 key.
Adjusting the Backlight, Contrast, and Speaker Volume
The StreetPilot III display and keys can be illumi-
nated for operation at night or in bright sunlight. Back-
light intensity and screen contrast are adjustable. When 
operating the StreetPilot III at extreme temperatures, 
you may fi nd that minor adjustments are needed to 
obtain the clearest screen. To adjust screen backlighting and contrast:1.  Press the red POWER key momentarily.  An on-screen window appears allowing you to adjust the 
backlight and contrast levels. 
2.  Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the backlight and the contrast to the desired level. (Alterna-
tively, backlighting can be cycled between three settings by repeatedly pressing the red POWER key.) 
The backlight and contrast window will disappear after a few seconds of inactivity.To adjust the external speaker volume:1.  Press and hold the VOL/SPEAK key.  A slider adjustment window appears. 
2.  Adjust the speaker volume by using the ROCKER KEYPAD. The loudest setting is eight, the 
softest is one. (Alternatively, volume can be cycled between three settings by repeatedly pressing 
VOL/SPEAK.)
IN POINT THREE MILE
S 
TURN RIGHT
When the external speaker is connected, your StreetPilot 
III provides audible prompts during route navigation. 
These ‘spoken’ prompts include approaching turn notifi -
cation (direction of turn and distance), off course notifi -
cation, and arrival at destination. 
Spoken messages are also provided for poor GPS cover-
age and low battery power.
Automatic voice prompting can be turned off via a 
system setup option (but can always be triggered by 
pressing the VOL/SPEAK key (see page 40). 
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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 every turn with audible directions. First, if you haven’t 
already done so, take the StreetPilot III outside and let it determine your current location.
To determine your current position:1.  Turn the StreetPIlot III on by pressing the red POWER key. Make sure the antenna is pointing upward 
and you are located in an area with a clear view of the sky.
2.   Press ENTER to acknowledge the power-on pages. The power-on process is complete when the Map 
Page appears (see page 12).
3.   
Observe the message banner at the top of the Map Page. When the message changes from “Acquiring
 
Satellites” to “Ready for Navigation” your StreetPilot III has determined your current position. 
You can now continue the remainder of the Virtual Tour indoors. Find a comfortable chair, sit 
back and enjoy the trip!
Map PageTrip Information Page
Current Route Page
The fi rst time you use your new StreetPilot III, it will 
need to search for GPS satellites and determine its loca-
tion.  This process may take several minutes.StreetPilot III is ready to guide you when the “Ready for 
Navigation” message appears. Appears only when a destination is selected.
PAG EQUIT
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Quick Start
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! 
Your StreetPilot III includes a built-in database of cities and interstate highway exits. If you’ve 
already programmed the data card using your City Navigator CD, you’ll also have access to a second 
database that includes Points of Interest, Address lookup and road Intersections. In this Virtual Tour 
we’ll use examples for cities (built-in) and points of interest (data card). Once you’ve read through these 
examples feel free to experiment on your own with other categories.To fi nd a destination location:1.  Press the FIND key. The Find Window appears asking what type of location you are looking for. 
2.   Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select the desired location type (in this case, Cities) and press 
ENTER.
3.   The StreetPilot III will search its internal database and present a list of nearby cities.
4.  Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight a nearby city on the list and press ENTER. An information 
page will appear showing the city name, size, direction and distance to the city (from present 
position) and several buttons at the bottom of the page.
NOTE: You can fi nd cities by name or from the nearest list. We’ll use the nearest list in this 
demonstration, but experiment on your own later (see Owners Manual page 27). 
FF
Select ‘Use Indoors’ when you want to use simulate 
navigation.Press FIND and select ‘Cities’ to display a list of nearby 
cities and select a destination.
Finding a Destination
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Quick Start
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 “Simulate 
driving this route?” Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the “Yes” button and press ENTER.Your current position is symbolized on the Map Page by a pointer arrow moving along the route 
(a magenta line).
The Map Page displays turn-by-turn directions as you “drive”. Along the right-hand side of the page 
you’ll fi nd your speed, distance travelled or distance to next turn, and the time remaining to the next 
turn. The map display also shows the map scale (bottom left corner) and geographic details such as 
lakes, rivers, highways and towns. You can use the IN and OUT keys to change the map scale. To change the map scale:1.  Press the IN zoom key to display more detail for a smaller area. 
2.   Press the OUT zoom key to display a larger area.
Map ScaleVehicle Speed Route Line
Your Current 
PositionVehicle Direction 
Distance to Go
Time to Go
Driving Instructions
The map can be displayed in a square, wide or full 
screeen confi guration for custom viewing. The square
confi guration is shown to the left, the wide
confi guration is shown above. Both square and wide con-
fi gurations show navigation information along the right-
hand side of the page. If you just want to see the route without the unit 
simulating navigation, select “No” and press 
ENTER
. 
Map Page
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Quick Start
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 turn or arrival time 
at each turn.To change the time displayed on the Current Route Page:1. With the Current Route Page displayed, press MENU.
2. Show Times to Go or Show Arrival Time are displayed. Press ENTER.
NOTE: The Current Route Page only appears when a destination has been selected.
You can change the displayed time to show arrival times 
or time to reach each turn.
Scroll Bar
Distance to GoTime to Go Driving Instructions
Direction of TurnF
Current Route Page
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Quick Start
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 approaching. Otherwise, it shows the road you are on.
Speed - This is the current vehicle speed.
Odometer - A running total of distance traveled, based upon the distance between second-by-
second location readings, since the Trip Computer was last reset.
Current Direction - Displayed to the right of the speed.
Power/Battery - Displayed to the left of the odometer. If the StreetPilot III is using internal AA 
batteries, a battery strength bar is shown (and labeled “Battery Power”). Notice the shaded area of 
the bar. The farther right the shading extends, the more battery power remains. When operating on 
batteries, the bar and the label turn red when power is low (20% or less). When operating from 
an external power source, a power plug symbol is shown in place of the bar (and labeled “External 
Power”). 
Battery power is shown in the upper left corner of the 
Trip Information Page. When it turns red, its time to 
replace the batteries.
Trip Speed 
Figures
Trip Timer FIgures Current Driving  
Direction and Time Driving Instructions
Battery Level Indicator
You can reset the trip information by pressing MENU 
and selecting ‘Reset Trip Computer’.
Trip Information Page
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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 window will appear 
asking if you wish to continue operating from battery power.
Once you have reached your destination city, a checkered fl ag replaces the directional arrow telling 
you that the destination has been reached. With the external speaker connected, there is also a voice 
confi rmation that the you have arrived at the destination.
The Virtual Tour thus far has relied on built-in StreetPilot III data. If you’ve programmed the data 
card using the City Navigator CD, you can explore your area in more detail—searching for nearby 
restaurants, lodging, entertainment, shopping, etc. Let’s take a brief look at how this works.To search nearby Points of Interest and fi nd a destination:1.  Press the FIND key. The Find Window appears asking what type of location you are looking for. 
2.   Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select the desired location type (in this case, Points of Interest) and 
press ENTER.
3.   The StreetPilot III will ask for a Points of Interest 
category. Fo r this tour select “Food & Drink” and 
press ENTER.
4.   StreetPilot III even lets you defi ne the type of restau-
rant you’re looking for! For this example, select “All 
Types” and press ENTER.
5.   The StreetPilot III will search its internal database and present a list of nearby restaurants.
6.  Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight a nearby restaurant on the list and press ENTER. An 
information page will appear showing the restaurant name, address, phone number and several 
buttons at the bottom of the page.
Both fl ag and voice (below) confi rm that you have arrived.With the City Navigator CD-ROM, you can program the 
data card and search for Points of Interest.
ARRIVING AT DESTINATION
ON RIGHT
Points of Interest
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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 you wish to “Simulate 
driving this route?” Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the “Yes” button and press ENTER.With your destination restaurant selected, take a few moments to again explore the main pages of 
your StreetPilot III and watch as the simulator drives the selected route.
We’ve covered just some of the most important features of your StreetPilot III in this Quick 
Start Guide. To learn more, be sure to read the information in the Owner’s Manual. Some suggested 
additional reading topics include:
• Searching for cities or points of interest by name (page 27).
• Searching for a particular address (page 31).
• Using the Next Turn Page (page 21).
• Setting speed/distance measurements to metric units (page 39).
If you need more help with any of the features of the StreetPilot III, visit the GARMIN Web site, 
where you’ll fi nd answers to many frequently-asked questions, or feel free to talk to a GARMIN dealer 
or technical support representative. 
By downloading detailed coverage area (DCA) data from 
your City Navigator CD-ROM to a data card, your 
StreetPilot III can quickly provide a list of nearby points 
of interest.Detailed information is available including name, address 
and phone number.
Additional Reading
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