Garmin StreetPilot 2620 Owner's Manual

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IntroductionYour 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 apassenger to operate the unit. When your vehicle ismoving, Safe Mode disables certain StreetPilot func-tions which require signifi cant operator attentionand may become a distraction to use while driving.OPERATE YOUR STREETPILOT IN “SAFE MODE” WHILE DRIVINGUSING THE STREETPILOT IN SIMULATOR MODEThoroughly familiarize yourself with the routingfeatures of the StreetPilot by practicing creatingroutes in simulator mode.Simulator mode only works when the GPS naviga-tion is turned off. To do this, press the MENU keyon the StreetPilot. When the Menu page appears,select the ‘Use Indoors’ icon. GPS will be turnedoff. Now, when you create a route, the unit asks ifyou want to simulate driving the route. Select Yes,and the StreetPilot gives driving instructions for theentire route.vi)NOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin product purchase, we invite you to re-register using our online system. Many services provided by our new product registrationsystem are now being automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the bestpossible support from Garmin.Manual Conventions• This manual refers to the StreetPilot as a “StreetPilot,” “unit,” or “GPS receiver.” It makes no distinctionbetween these terms. “StreetPilot” refers to both the 2620 and 2660 models unless specifically stated.• This manual uses the term “Map page” when referring to pages that have maps. In all other instances, theterms “page,” “screen,” and “window” are used interchangeably.• This manual uses the words “button” and “key” interchangeably.• This manual uses the term “press” when you need to activate the keys on the StreetPilot or on the remotecontrol.• Although you can either touch the screen to activate commands or use the remote control, most instruc-tions in this manual assume that you are using the touchscreen.• This manual uses “touch” and “select” interchangeably. When asked to touch or select an icon or tab,simply tap the icon or tab with your finger. Or, press in on the thumb stick that is located on your remotecontrol. Practice using the remote control unit to improve your accuracy when activating commands. Seepage 4 to learn how to use it.