StreetPilot™III
portable GPS with
auto-routing and voice
quick
reference
guide
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Quick Start
Unit Features
StreetPilot III Unit Features
Thank you for purchasing the GARMIN StreetPilot III—the result of our continuing effort to provide
quality, user-friendly automotive navigation systems to suit all your needs. This Quick Start Guide
is designed to introduce the basic functions of the unit. Please take a few moments now to review
the features of your StreetPilot III, as illustrated below. After reading through this guide, if you have
additional questions regarding a particular feature, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Power/Data Connector
(Back Side) Connections for
Power, Ground, Serial Data In
and Serial Data Out.
Detachable Antenna
Rotate upright for best
satellite reception.
16-Color LCD Display
On-screen information is
referred to as a “page”.
Press PAGE key to select a
different screen.
Battery Door
(Back Side) To open, turn metal D-ring
counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pull
battery door away from unit.
Cartridge Door
(Bottom) Insert programmed card
for increased map detail and
information lookup capability.
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Power/Backlight Key
Press and hold to turn
on/off. Press momentarily
to adjust screen backlight
and contrast.
Rocker Keypad
Moves the cursor, pans
the Map Page and
enters data.
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Keypad Usage
POWER (Red Bulb Symbol) – Press and hold to turn the StreetPilot III on and off. Press momentarily while
power is on to display the backlight/contrast adjustment window.
PAGE – Switches between main pages and returns display from an option window back to a main page.
QUIT – Returns display to a previous page. When entering data, restores the previous value (cancels
data entry).
ENTER/MARK – Confi rms a selected menu option. When entering data, it allows you to initiate entry, and
then to accept the selected value(s). Press and hold to capture your present position and save it as a
waypoint. ENTER/MARK can also capture the location of the panning arrow on the Map Page.
ROCKER KEYPAD – Selects menu options and enters data. Also controls movement of the panning cursor
on the Map Page.
Zoom IN and OUT – Adjusts map scale to show a smaller area (more detail) or a larger area (less detail).
FIND – Searches the database for Cities, Interstate Exits, Waypoints, and Recently Found Places. If a data
card is installed containing MapSource City Navigator or MetroGuide map data, it also searches for Points
of Interest, Addresses, and Intersections. The listed items may be saved as waypoints, viewed on a map
or selected as destinations.
MENU – Displays a menu of options for the current page. Press twice to display System Setup options.
ROUTE – Displays a pop-up window of route navigation features.
VOL/SPEAK – Adjusts the speaker volume. Press and hold until the controller appears on the left side
of the screen. To hear the volume count (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) press up or down on the rocker
keypad. Each press will activate the audio number. Pressing VOL/SPEAK also triggers the voice repeat
function when navigating.
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Keypad Usage
NOTE: 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 coverage 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).
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Features and Entering Data
Features/Data Entry
An example of an on-screen button—the ‘Route to It’ button
on the Waypoint Marked Page.
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. Also, using the Left/Right portion of the
Rocker Keypad will scroll information one full screen at
a time.
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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’ but can be changed to ‘kilometers per hour’. Once a setting is changed, the new setting
is retained until another change is made or the ‘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 select 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 left).
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 left). 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.
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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.
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Power, Backlighting,
Contrast and Volume
Adjusting the Backlight, Contrast, and Speaker Volume
The StreetPilot III display and keys can be illuminated
for operation at night or in bright sunlight. Backlight
intensity and screen contrast are adjustable. When oper-
ating 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. (Alternatively,
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.)
Your StreetPilot III is equipped with a ‘Safe Mode’
feature to improve driver safety. By default, this
feature is enabled, but can be turned off to
allow a passenger to operate the unit. When
your vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables
StreetPilot III functions which require signifi cant
operator attention and may become a distraction to use
while driving. Disabled functions include:
• Map Panning
• All FIND key functions (except Recent List)
• All MENU key functions
• Creating new routes
When you come to a complete stop, these features are
automatically re-enabled.
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Unit Pages at a Glance
Main Page Sequence
There are three main pages on the StreetPilot III: the Map Page, Trip Information Page, and Current
Route Page. Press the PAGE or QUIT key to sequence through these pages.
Appears only when a destination is selected.
The fi rst time you use your new StreetPilot III, it will
need to search for GPS satellites and determine its
location. This process may take several minutes.
StreetPilot III is ready to guide you when the “Ready to
Navigate” message appears.
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Map Page
Current Route Page
Trip Information Page
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Virtual Tour
QUIT
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 8).
3. Observe the message banner at the top of the Map Page. When the message changes from “Acquiring
Satellites” to “Ready to Navigate” your StreetPilot III has determined your current position.
You may now continue the remainder of the Virtual Tour indoors. Find a comfortable chair, sit
back and enjoy the trip!
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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.
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NOTE: In normal use you WILL NOT follow the steps above to enable the built-in simula-
tor. Simply turn the StreetPilot III on, select a destination (see steps below) and drive!
Finding a Destination
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, or if your StreetPilot III came with a
preprogrammed data card, you’ll also have access to a second database that includes Points of Interest,
Address lookup and road Intersections (the data card must be in the unit in order to search for
addresses, points of interest, and some 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.
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Finding a Destination
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.
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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).
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Map Page
5. To select this city as a destination, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Route To It’ button 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 and
press ENTER (‘Off Road’ will create a straight-line route instead of a turn-by-turn automatic route).
7. SIMULATED OPERATION ONLY: A second pop-up window will appear asking “Do you want to simulate
driving this route?” Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Yes’ button and press ENTER.
Map Page
Your current position is symbolized on the Map Page by a pointer arrow moving along the route
If you just want to view the route on the map without
the unit simulating navigation, select “No” and press
ENTER.
(a magenta line).
Route Line
Your Current
Position
Map Scale
Vehicle Direction
Vehicle Speed
Distance to Go
Time to Go
Driving Instructions
The map can be displayed in a square, wide or full
screen confi guration for custom viewing. The square con-
fi guration is shown to the right, the wide confi guration is
shown above. Both square and wide confi gurations show
navigation information along the right side of the page.
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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.
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