Garmin StreetPilot III Quick Reference Manual

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11Quick StartPoints of InterestBe certain to reset the Trip Computer before beginning your trip. Instructions can be found in theOwners Manual on page 25. If you make frequent stops, leave the StreetPilot III powered on andreceiving satellites. This will allow the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Somevehicles disconnect power to the cigarette lighter when the ignition is turned off. In such cases, leave afresh set of batteries in the StreetPilot III. When external power is lost, a pop-up window will appearasking if you wish to continue operating from battery power.Once you have reached your destination city, a checkered flag replaces the directional arrow tellingyou that the destination has been reached. With the external speaker connected, there is also a voiceconfirmation that the you have arrived at the destination.Searching for Points of InterestThe Virtual Tour thus far has relied on built-in StreetPilot III data. If you’ve programmed the datacard using the City Navigator CD, or if your StreetPilot III came with a preprogrammed data card, youcan 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 find 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 desiredlocation type (in this case, Points of Interest) andpress ENTER.3. The StreetPilot III will ask for a Points of Interestcategory. For this tour select ‘Food & Drink’ andpress ENTER.4. StreetPilot III even lets you define the type ofrestaurant 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. (continued)Both fl ag and voice (below) confirm that you have arrived.With the City Navigator CD-ROM, you can program thedata card and search for Points of Interest.

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