Frequently Asked Questions Below, you will find the most frequently asked questions about the Garmin StreetPilot What is the weight of the Garmin StreetPilot ? The Garmin StreetPilot has a weight of g. Do I need internet for GPS? No, no internet is required to receive GPS. What does the abbreviation GPS stand for?
What is GPS? GPS is a system that can be used all over the globe to determine your location by means of satellites. Can I update the maps of my navigation system? With most navigation systems it is possible to update maps. Most brands periodically update the maps. The Garmin StreetPilot c has a weight of g. Do I need internet for GPS? No, no internet is required to receive GPS. What does the abbreviation GPS stand for? What is GPS? GPS is a system that can be used all over the globe to determine your location by means of satellites.
Can I update the maps of my navigation system? With most navigation systems it is possible to update maps. Most brands periodically update the maps. What is the height of the Garmin StreetPilot c? The Garmin StreetPilot c has a height of 82 mm. If there is an optional Map Data Card installed in the StreetPilot, a page showing the mapping region and the effective date is displayed on the screen bottom right picture.
Once the self-test is complete, a Warning Page is displayed. The StreetPilot screen lighting may set to a variety of levels for different lighting conditions and personal preferences. A window appears on the screen with a brightness control and a Contrast control picture at left. Contrast allows you to adjust the screen for optimum viewing in all lighting conditions. Moving the control to the left causes the screen to appear more faint, while moving the control to the right causes all areas of the screen including pixels that are intended to be off to appear darker.
When operating the StreetPilot at extreme temperatures, you may find that minor adjustments are needed to obtain the best screen clarity. Your StreetPilot is designed to be portable, allowing you to easily transport the unit from vehicle to vehicle or take it with you once you reach your destination. A Dash Mount Kit consisting of a mounting bracket, mounting base, required hardware and adhesive pads is included in the StreetPilot package. This provides a semi-permanent method of installing the unit at the best viewing location for the driver or passenger s.
The dash mount bracket may be either permanently or temporarily mounted using the included adhesive materials. Follow instructions for installing the mounting bracket on the StreetPilot as explained in the instruction sheet provided with the Dash Mount Kit which also includes specific instructions for installation of all kit components.
General instructions are included here for your convenience. Carefully choose the placement of the base on the dash and install using either the temporary or permanent adhesive. Slide the StreetPilot and mounting bracket into the base until it snaps into place. Slide the locking lever to the right to lock the unit, preventing it from sliding off the base.
To install the cigarette lighter adapter, locate the connector on the rear of the StreetPilot unit behind the rubber weather cap. Mate the plug on the cigarette lighter adapter to this connector by aligning the notches and pushing the plug into the connector until fully seated picture at right. Use care when routing the adapter cable being certain that it does not interfere with vehicle operation in any way.
The first time you use your StreetPilot to navigate, take it outside or properly mount it on the dashboard of a vehicle in an open area with a clear view of the sky. Make certain the antenna is pointing up. Refer to page 8. When stationary, your Street Pilot should be able to calculate your position within five 5 minutes after being turned on with a clear view of the sky. The Global Positioning System GPS is a system of 24 satellites that circle the Earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit information to Earth.
The StreetPilot must continuously receive signals from at least three of these satellites to calculate your location and track your movement. At times, additional satellites may be needed to determine your location.
Your GPS receiver can only receive signals from satellites which are above the horizon, so it needs to know what satellites to look for at any given time. Once you initialize the unit to a location, it will typically compute a position within a few minutes.
The first time you use your StreetPilot new from the factory. After the StreetPilot has been moved more than miles with the power off since the last time you used it. Once the StreetPilot has calculated your location, you will have anywhere from three to twelve satellites in view. The receiver will then continuously select the best satellites in view to update your location.
The Simulator Mode starts, and the StreetPilot returns to the page it was showing beforehand. The StreetPilot will return to the page is was showing beforehand.
If you chose Set New Location , a new box appears asking what method you would like to use for aiding the StreetPilot in determining your location. If you know the general area of the continent where you are located, you can speed up the calculation of your location by pointing to that area on a map. The StreetPilot will determine where you are located. This process is fully automatic and under normal circumstances will calculate your position in minutes when the unit has a good view of the sky and is stationary.
If you choose Use Map , a continental map is displayed with an arrow pointer on it lower right picture. Remember, you do not need to be exact. The StreetPilot only needs an idea where you are within a few hundred miles. It is useful to do this when planning a trip or finding cities, and if using MetroGuide Map Data addresses, intersections, or businesses. The StreetPilot displays the System Setup menu. The diagram below shows the relationship between the main pages when this is the case.
Once the StreetPilot calculates your location, you may find it enjoyable just to view the Map Page and watch your movement along roads and streets. If the StreetPilot is still trying to determine your position, there will be a flashing question mark? Otherwise, the StreetPilot is ready to follow as you drive. Notice that the further you zoom in, the more map features that are shown, to the point where every street in the memory is displayed. If you zoom out to some of the larger views of the map, it is possible to view most of a continent at one time bottom left picture.
Press the IN key to see a smaller area with more detail. Press the OUT key to see a larger area with less detail. When you are finished panning, press the QUIT key.
The panning arrow disappears. Now, try taking a look at the Trip Computer by pressing the PAGE key until you see the steering wheel and a dashboard top right picture. The page shows your speed, an odometer, and other valuable information. Refer to page 26 for additional information. As an example, reset the Trip Computer, as you would at the beginning of a trip using the StreetPilot.
All information on the Trip Computer is reset to zero. Changing between pages and zooming the map in and out are not the only functions of the keypad. The keypad is also used for finding and entering information. There are street addresses, points of interest, and city names to find. Personal Waypoints and Routes to give meaningful names to, and menu options to select. The following is an example of a typical keypad entry. The first digit of the waypoint name is highlighted.
Keep in mind that it may be fastest to use the DOWN key to go backwards through letters and numbers to get the one you are looking for. Press the RIGHT area of the keypad to move on to the next digit, or press the LEFT area of the keypad to move back to the left and change a digit that you have already entered. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the desired information is shown on the screen bottom right picture.
As an example, imagine that you are driving in Denver, Colorado while looking at the Map Page. You are on your way to an appointment in Castle Rock and you want to know what direction to go, the distance away, and how much time is required to drive there.
Press FIND. A window will appear, asking what kind of location to find. A list of the 25 nearest cities is displayed on the screen, including the direction and approximate distance. Keep in mind that the specified cities shown will vary depending on your actual location. An information page is displayed for Castle Rock. The screen returns to the Map Page, which now informs you of the direction, distance and time to go before arrival right picture below.
At the center of StreetPilot features is the Map Page top right picture , which shows where you are, where you have been, and where you are going. The Map Page shows your current location on the background of highways, major thoroughfares, lakes, rivers and coastlines.
If you are using optional MetroGuide map data, most city streets for that area will also be available for display. An on-screen cursor allows you to pan around to different areas of the map to view roads and geographic features. The map portion of the page displays your current location as a pointer icon.
Nearby Personal Waypoints are shown with names and symbols. At the middle of the Map Page is the vehicle pointer, which is in the shape of a vehicle or an arrow point. The vehicle pointer points in the direction you are moving. Generally, the more satellite symbols that are filled-in, the closer the unit is to establishing your location. This screen shows the vehicle pointer according to its position calculations and a circle that shows the estimated accuracy at that moment.
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