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Garmin 2610/2650 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Garmin StreetPilot Portable Car Navigation Owner's Manual

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    Streetpilot ® 2610/2650 portable car navigation owner’s manual streetpilot 2610 pictured streetpilot 2650 not shown.

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    © copyright 2004, 2005 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, u.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 fax 913/397.8282 garmin (europe) ltd. Unit 5, the quadrangle, abbey park industrial estate, romsey, so51 9dl, u.K. Tel. 44/1794.51...

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    Introduction i preface congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced gps navigation systems available! The garmin streetpilot 2610/2650 utilizes the proven performance of garmin gps and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed mobile navigation system. This manual covers instructions fo...

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    Introduction ii packing list before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your garmin dealer immediately. Standard package: • streetpilot 2610 or 2650 • mapsource city navigator cd-r...

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    Introduction iii table of contents preface ....................................................................I customer service product registration ...................I packing list ...........................................................Ii table of contents ......................................

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    Introduction iv where do i begin? In order to begin using the streetpilot efficiently and quickly, follow these steps: step 1: check the packing list on page ii to make certain all of your items are included in your streetpilot package. Step 2: add maps to your streetpilot so you can view thousands o...

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    Introduction v getting started garmin usb cable do not connect the garmin usb cable to your computer until you have followed the instructions in the setup guide. Garmin-specific drivers must be installed on your computer before you connect the usb cable to your computer. Note: this manual assumes tha...

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    Introduction • to learn how to attach your vehicle adapter to your streetpilot, see page 64. • learn how to create and customize routes, beginning on page 28. • learn more about gps navigation beginning on page 56. • to find a city, address, intersection, park, or other point of interest, see finding...

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    Introduction scroll bar arrow step 4: scroll down the list of restaurants by tapping the down arrow on the scroll bar, shown above. When you see a restaurant you like, touch its name. Information about the restaurant will appear on a food/drink page similar to the one shown below: step 3: touch the ...

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    Introduction your streetpilot is equipped with a ‘safe mode’ feature to improve driver safety. By default, this fea- ture is enabled, but it can be turned off to allow a passenger to operate the unit. When your vehicle is moving, safe mode disables certain streetpilot func- tions which require signi...

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    Introduction 1 introducing the streetpilot 2610/2650 page mark menu route find recent speak volume streetpilot 2650 light sensor automatically adjusts backlight level. Power/speaker connector connector for power, speaker, and dead reckoning cable (2650 only). Compactflash® card door insert the cf ca...

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    Introduction 2 maintenance caring for your streetpilot cleaning the case and remote control the streetpilot 2610/2650 case and remote are constructed of high quality materials and do not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the touchscreen) using a ...

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    Introduction 3 keypad usage turning the streetpilot on and off toggle the power switch on the right side down to turn the unit on and up to turn it off. When turned on, the welcome screen appears briefly, followed by the map information and copyright page. Touch ok on the screen to acknowledge, or wa...

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    Introduction 4 quit page find menu in out route speak 1 abc 2 def 3 ghi 4 jkl 5 mno 6 pqrs 7 tuv 8 wxyz 9 0 zoom remote usage using the touchscreen the streetpilot 2610/2650’s touchscreen features allow you to make menu selections, position the map pointer, scroll through menu selections, and enter ...

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    Introduction 5 installing the remote control batteries • thumb stick — selects menu options, changes settings, and enters data. Also it controls movement of the map pointer on the map page. Press in (or down) on the thumb stick to select or activate a highlighted item or to begin data entry. Move th...

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    Reference 6 learning how to use the map page the map page is your streetpilot’s main operating page. This page is the first image you see after the startup screens, and it’s what you view as you navigate to a destination. Many features make up the map page. Whether you’re navigating a route or simply...

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    Reference 7 quit page find menu in out route speak 1 abc 2 def 3 ghi 4 jkl 5 mno 6 pqrs 7 tuv 8 wxyz 9 0 zoom map tools bar thumb stick using the map page features the map page comes with many useful features that can help you as you view cities or places, and as you navigate routes. If you are a ne...

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    Reference 8 area. The white arrow, or “map pointer,” serves as a target marker and provides information for a specific location or object if any is available. The black triangle, or “vehicle icon,” shows your current physical location on the map page. While in panning mode, the data tabs on the right...

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    Reference 9 (or vice versa) by touching the orientation icon. Note that the map tools bar must be hidden before you can change these icons. Map scale a map scale appears on the lower left of the map page. It shows you the current zoom level showing on the map page (such as 500 miles, .8 miles, or 20...

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    Reference 10 this view of the gateway arch appears when you touch show map. The coordinates of the arch appear at top right. The arch’s distance and bearing from your current physical location appear at top left. When multiple points of interest appear at one point (shown above) a selection list wil...

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    Reference 11 from the information page, you can also touch go to to create a route to the arch. A route preference window will appear. Once you select a preference, your streetpilot will create a route to the arch. (see creating your own routes, page 28, for more information on creating routes) wayp...

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    Reference 12 viewing the map page while driving map pages in driving and routing mode while driving, you will see one of two types of map pages: a map page in “driving” mode, which appears when you have the streetpilot turned on but you are not navigating a route, and a map page in “routing” mode, w...

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    Reference 13 both types of map pages display a vehicle icon which indicates your present position and direction of movement as a triangular icon in the center of the map. Depending upon your map scale setting, you can see a variety of geographic detail such as lakes, rivers, highways, and towns. If ...

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    Reference 14 use this feature whether you are simply driving with your streetpilot turned on (driving map page) or navigating a route (routing map page). To return to the map page with the original navigation so that you can see the vehicle icon, touch the arrow in the top left corner. Next turn pag...

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    Reference 15 an added bonus to the next turn feature is that the streetpilot “voice” announces upcoming turns. Thus, if you cannot safely view the next turn page, you can hear the directions. The next turn page above disappears after a few seconds and then the page which you were previously viewing ...

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    Reference 16 access the trip information page anytime during an active route by pressing page on your streetpilot. Select from different mileage logs. Trip information page trip information page while navigating a route, you can access yet another page, the trip information page. If you are making a...

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    Reference 17 streetpilot has been tracking your location since the trip computer was last reset. Total time – the total length of time that the streetpilot has been tracking your location since the trip computer was last reset. This is always equal to driving time plus stopped time. To reset the tri...

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    Reference 18 driving with dead reckoning (2650 only) the streetpilot 2650 comes with dead reckoning capabilities, which means that you continue to get navigation guidance even if you lose gps reception, such as when you are travelling in dense urban environments with tall buildings and tunnels. To a...

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    Reference 19 finding places use the find feature on your streetpilot unit (or remote) to take the guess work out of locating a city street, restaurant, or hotel. You can even use find to see what rest areas are approaching as you near an exit on the interstate. Finding a city select the cities icon ...

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    Reference 20 if your search returns a large list of cities, you can narrow the search by touching the filter tab. For example, if you are looking for fort collins, colorado, type “fort” on the filter page and touch ok. The list will include names like fort morgan and fort collins, colorado, but it w...

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    Reference 21 finding an address or intersection touch the addresses or intersections icon from the find menu. In both cases, a page appears that allows you to enter pertinent street information to enter the number or street name, touch the black text field that appears to the right of the number and ...

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    Reference 22 finding interesting places to eat, sleep, shop, and visit a fun feature of your streetpilot is being able to locate interesting and exciting places all over the u.S. Without having to ask for directions to get there. If you are new to a town and you need to find a bank or car wash, touch...

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    Reference 23 in addition to the near current route tab, here are additional tab options for finding places: • near here: whereas near current route lists places along your entire route, near here finds places that are near your current physical location. • near [destination]: use near [destination] to...

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    Reference 24 you can narrow the number of exits by touching the down arrow ( ▼) on the all exits tab to view only a list of exits with services, rest areas, or other exits such as weigh stations and welcome centers. If you want to see what exits are available on upcoming highways or intersections, t...

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    Reference 25 when you find the name of the waypoint you seek (no matter which search method you used), touch the waypoint name and a waypoint review page will appear, displaying the longitude and latitude coordinates of the waypoint. Touch show map if you want to see the waypoint on the map page, or ...

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    Reference 26 planning a trip as you have discovered while reading this section, you can search for places by using a variety of “find” methods. If you are planning a trip and would like to find lodging, restaurants, and interesting places ahead of time, consider using the “chain find” method below. (no...

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    Reference 27 finding “recently-found” places recent finds above display the places we found in the planning a trip tutorial on the previous page. Note: deleting information from the recent finds list merely removes the city name, address, restaurant, or waypoint from this list. It does not delete the...

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    Reference 28 creating routes creating your own routes use the route feature on your streetpilot unit to create vacation routes, routes to a job interview or garage sale, or anywhere! Once you create and save the route, you can retrieve it when you need it and you won’t have to stop to ask for direct...

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    Reference 29 new – allows you to create and activate an entirely new route. Route list – selects a route to start from a list of saved routes. Save – saves the active route, or the last route you activated. Creating your first route creating routes are fast and easy once you become familiar with and...

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    Reference 30 creating routes find — choose this option if you want to find a known place such as a restaurant, hotel, waypoint, or an address. Use the find option in the same way that it is discussed in the last section, finding places by using the find menu. Route preference window once you mark you...

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    Reference 31 to set a home waypoint: 1. Press down and hold the menu key from your streetpilot or remote control. A ‘route menu’ page appears. (as an alternative, simply press your streetpilot’s find key two times. Then, go to step 3 below.) 2. From the ‘route menu’ page, select ‘set home waypoint.’...

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    Reference 32 change the name of the route to something more meaningful to you by touching the route’s current name. Enter your new name by using the mini keyboard that will appear. Touch ok to save the route. Your streetpilot can hold up to 50 saved routes. Thus, if you have saved routes prior to ta...

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    Reference 33 modifying a route after you have practiced creating and saving simple routes, then you are ready to learn how to modify them to suit more specific needs. Recalculating a route if you decide to temporarily part from your current route, you can select recalculate from the route menu to cal...

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    Reference 34 adding via points via points are extra stops you’d like to make on your way to a final destination. You can add up to 48 via points. When you have entered all of them, your streetpilot can arrange them in the most efficient order (called auto arrange) so that you can visit each point with...

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    Reference 35 arranging via points if you add more than one via point, you may want to arrange the order of the stops (or points) on the route to minimize route length. In the example at right, numerous stops have been added to a trip to the kansas speedway. The order is random because all via points...

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    Reference 36 you can use the measure distance feature to do straight-line distancing for places that are miles away from your current location. In the example above, the current location is olathe, kansas, and the new point is albuquerque, new mexico. Measuring distances measuring distances between ...

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    Reference 37 to move the thumb tack to the new location (bistro), touch the check mark at the top right of the map page. The on-screen pointer (blue thumb tack) will appear at the new location. In our example below, then, the bistro becomes the current point. You can measure distances from the bistr...

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    Reference 38 customizing your streetpilot 2610/2650 if you’ve experimented with creating routes and finding places using your streetpilot, you may feel you’re ready to customize it to suit your navigational needs. Take a moment to look at the options in this section and decide which features you’d li...

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    Reference 39 many of your changes to the map page can be made by pressing the map setup icon on the menu page, shown above. Access the menu page by pressing the menu key on your streetpilot. Customizing your map page you can customize they way information appears on the map page in order to make you...

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    Reference 40 autozoom — when on, the map page zooms in and out as you travel. As you approach a turn, the map page progressively zooms in. After the turn is completed, it will zoom out to show you the entire route. Line, point, city, and area tabs line tab — controls how the track log, railroads, an...

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    Reference 41 menu page, select the reset settings icon. All settings for that tab will reset to its original settings. Select the reset all settings icon if you want to restore every original setting on the map setup page. Hiding/showing data tabs on your map page as you have discovered while using ...

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    Reference 42 your streetpilot includes three tab styles that contain pre-set information that will appear in each data tab (see the examples at left). You can choose from one of these three tab styles, or you can create your own customized tab style. To change the information that appears in the dat...

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    Reference 43 possible data tab customizations the following types of navigational data can be displayed on the mapping and routing data tabs: address – street address at your current location. Elevation, feet or elevation, meter – elevation of your current location. Heading – current direction of tr...

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    Reference 44 customizing the overall setup of your streetpilot your streetpilot allows you to make customizations within the unit’s overall system. Even though your unit is designed to perform well without changing any of these settings, feel free to make customizations as you become more familiar w...

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    Reference 45 tabs included on the system setup options page the tab headings and associated subheadings on the system setup options page are: general – color scheme, units, voice, touchscreen tone, attention tone, keypress tone guidance – off-route recalculation, next turn pop-up routing – route pre...

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    Reference 46 • guidance and status: the unit speaks guidance messages during route navigation, as well as status messages. Guidance messages include such route navigation messages as “drive point eight miles west, then turn right.” for each turn on a route, the voice gives instructions three times: ...

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    Reference 47 • speak key only: the next turn page will only appear when you press the speak key. • automatic only: the next turn page will automatically appear as you approach a turn. • both: the next turn page will automatically appear as you approach a turn, and if you wish to hear the instruction...

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    Reference 48 calculation method – allows you to control how thoroughly the streetpilot searches for the perfect route. A trade-off exists between the length of time the unit takes to find a route and the quality of that route (given the calculation criterion selected under route preference settings)....

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    Reference 49 • avoid road: choose this option if you want to map out a few sections of a road or even an entire road to avoid. A map page appears, enabling you to mark a “start point” on a road. Simply move the map pointer onto the beginning section of a road you wish to avoid and touch the check bo...

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    Reference 50 • avoid area: choose this option if you want to map out an entire rectangular area--that can include numerous roads--to avoid. A map page appears, enabling you to mark the first corner of your designated area to avoid. Simply move the map pointer onto the beginning section of an area you...

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    Reference 51 once entered, your streetpilot will avoid these roads/areas unless no other roads are available or until you remove them from the avoid list or uncheck them. Custom road preferences button the custom road preferences button appears on the routing tab and allows you create a customized p...

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    Reference 52 time tab time format – allows you to choose either a 12- or 24-hour time format. When you select the 12-hour time format, the clock reads like a standard clock with 12-hour am and pm cycles. The 24-hour option sets the clock to display a 24-hour cycle (military time). Time zone – can be...

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    Reference 53 track log tab the streetpilot automatically records a history of your locations in the track log, creating an electronic “bread crumb” trail of the path you have traveled. Once the log is full, new track points replace the oldest track points. The beginning of the track contains the ear...

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    Reference 54 you can change the usb and serial format settings from the interface tab. Do not change any of the other settings unless you are an authorized garmin installer for the streetpilot 2650. Interface tab--streetpilot 2650 only the interface tab only appears on the streetpilot 2650 with dead...

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    Reference 55 obtaining the latest software upgrades the system info page displays the software version that is currently loaded in the streetpilot. It also shows the streetpilot’s unit id number, which is used for registration and identification purposes. To access this page, press the streetpilot me...

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    Reference 56 gps info page understanding the gps information page what is gps? The global positioning system (gps) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the u.S. Department of defense. Gps was originally intended for military applications, ...

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    Reference 57 gps info page a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view; the satellite’s number appears beneath each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • no signal strength bar: the gps receiver in your streetpilot is looking for the satellite(s) indicat...

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    Reference 58 gps info page track up instead of north up (default setting) orientation; this will cause the top of the sky view to align to your current track heading. Satellite status as soon as the gps receiver in your streetpilot has collected the necessary data to calculate a fix, the status field ...

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    Reference 59 ‘poor satellite reception’ menu if no satellites are received for several minutes (or if too few satellites are received to determine a position fix), a poor satellite reception message appears. You can: turn off the gps for using the unit indoors for practice; update your approximate lo...

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    Reference 60 gps info page to select a new location: 1. Select ‘new location.’ a window appears with two options (‘automatic’ and ‘use map’). 2. Select either ‘automatic’ or ‘use map.’ selecting ‘automatic’ puts the unit in autolocate mode and begins searching the sky for satellites. For ‘use map,’ ...

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    Appendix 61 vehicle installation the streetpilot 2610/2650 is portable, allowing you to easily carry the unit from vehicle to vehicle or take it with you once you reach your destination. A permanent dash mount (consisting of a mounting base and adhesive pads) is included with the streetpilot. Also i...

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    Appendix 62 vehicle installation installing the dash mount to your vehicle to secure the mounting base to the dash of the vehicle, choose either the permanent adhesive disk (hole in disk) or the repositionable adhesive disk (no hole in disk). 1. Carefully clean the area where the base is to be place...

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    Appendix 63 attaching the streetpilot to the base these steps apply to both the non-skid friction mount base and the adhesive dash mount. 1. Slide the locking lever on the mounting base, to the left (unlocked position). 2. Attach the streetpilot to the mounting base by sliding the disk on the bottom...

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    Appendix 64 attaching the vehicle adapter to the streetpilot 2610/2650 your vehicle adapter is a 12/24 volt dc adapter with an external speaker system. This adapter is your streetpilot’s power source when you are in a vehicle (the streetpilot does not use batteries). Use the ac adapter (included) wh...

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    Appendix 65 dr cable wiring - for dealer installation only (streetpilot 2650 only) the streetpilot 2650 includes dead reckoning (dr) cable connections that must be installed by a garmin- authorized licensed installer. The dr connection consists of a 2-wire harness that connects to the vss (vehicle s...

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    Appendix 66 using diacritical marks the european version of the streetpilot 2610/2650 supports diacritical marks commonly used in many european languages. Diacritical marks are added to letters to indicate a special phonetic value that distinguishes it from an otherwise identical letter. The followi...

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    Appendix 67 to find västerås, sweden: 1. Press the unit or remote find key then select ‘cities.’ 2. Touch the ‘filter’ tab to display the mini keyboard. On the keyboard, select ‘v’ as the first character. The next field is automatically highlighted 3. Select the ‘a’ as the second character. 4. Select ...

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    Appendix 68 removing and installing the compactflash® (cf) storage card the streetpilot 2610/2650 supports type i and ii compactflash® (cf) storage cards. The top of the card should always face towards the front of the unit when inserting. Type i cards have a slight ridge on the bottom of the card t...

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    Appendix 69 adding new mapping software to your streetpilot you can purchase additional mapsource mapping software from garmin such as city navigator europe or metroguide canada. Information from these maps will appear on the streetpilot’s map page just like the city navigator maps you initially ins...

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    Appendix 70 you can review the names of the individual map files (from all of the map families) you downloaded to your cf card by pressing your unit’s menu page while you are on the detail maps info page. From the new menu page that appears, select the show map families icon. A list of all maps withi...

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    Appendix 71 the streetpilot 2610/2650 uses an on-screen message system to notify you of important information. To acknowledge a message, press in on the remote’s thumbstick or simply touch the message on the touchscreen. Data transfer complete – transfer of data to the unit from the pc software has ...

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    Appendix 72 route waypoint memory is full – the unit has no more space for map-based route waypoints (used for turns). Safe mode is turned on – the action attempted is disabled while moving to prevent distractions from driving. Storage card temperature out of range – storage card is too hot/cold to ...

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    Appendix 73 appendix g: specifications physical specifications size: 5.6”w x 3.2”h x 2.0”d (14.3 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm) weight: .93 pounds (420 g) display: 3.3”w x 1.7”h (8.4 x 4.4 cm), (305 x 160 pixels), automotive-grade 8-bit, 256-color lcd with automatic dimming backlight and touchscreen; compatible with...

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    Appendix 74 appendix g: specifications power source: 12/24v dc usage: 6 watts maximum @ 13.8v dc fuse: agc/3ag - 1.0 amp remote control: two aaa alkaline batteries (not included) features waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol routes: up to 50 stored track log: 2000 track log points d ead reckon...

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    Appendix 75 fcc compliance the streetpilot 2610/2650 complies with part 15 of the fcc interference limits for class b digital devices for home or office use. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more strin...

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    Appendix 76 warnings and cautions caution: use the streetpilot 2610/2650 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this owner’s manual. Thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, caref...

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    Appendix 77 warnings and cautions warning: for use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the streetpilot 2610/2650 to secure the unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle’s operating controls, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage o...

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    Appendix 78 software license agreement by using the streetpilot 2610/2650, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the following software license agreement. Please read this agreement carefully. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “softwa...

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    Appendix 79 limited warranty this garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be...

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    Index 80 symbols 2d navigation 58 3d navigation 58 a acquiring sats 58 ac adapter 64 address 43 addresses, finding 21 antenna, external remote 61 antenna, internal 1 area tab 40 arrival distance 43 arrival time 43 ask me my preference 47 attention tone 46 autolocate 58 autozoom 40 auto set 51 avoida...

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    Index 81 enter as text 20 exits, finding 23 f faster time 30, 47 fcc compliance 75 finding addresses 21 cities 19 exits 23 interesting places 22 intersections 21 recently-found places 27 waypoints 24 find key 3 friction mount 61 installing 62 fuse, vehicle adapter 64 g garmin web site 79 general tab...

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    Index 82 reset 17 select 17 mini keyboard, using 11 n near [destination] tab 20, 23, 24 near current route tab 22 near here tab 19, 23, 24 near map pointer tab 20, 23, 24 near other tab 19 new elevation 60 new location 59 next turn page 14, 43, 46 north up 8, 39, 59 not usable 58 o odometer 16, 43 o...

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    Index 83 serial number i shorter distance 30, 47 show map 25 signal strength bars 57 simulator mode viii sky view 57 software license agreement 78 software upgrades 55 software version 55 speaker adapter 64 speaker volume 5 speak key 3 specifications 74 speed 16, 43 stop route 28 storage 2 streetpilo...

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    Copyright 2004, 2005 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, u.S.A. Garmin (europe) ltd. Unit 5, the quadrangle, abbey park industrial estate, romsey, so51 9dl, u.K. Garmin corporation no. 68, jangshu 2 nd road, shijr, taipei county, ...