StreetPilot® 2720
owner’s manual
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March 2007
Part Number 190-00475-00 Rev. D
Printed in Taiwan
Preface
Preface
Serial Number
Record the serial number (8-digit number located on
the back of the unit) in case your StreetPilot 2720 needs
service or you would like to buy additional maps.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Contact Garmin
If you encounter any difficulty while using your Garmin®
StreetPilot® 2720, or if you have any questions, in
the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at
913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday,
8 AM–5 PM Central Time. You can also go to the
Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/contactUs/.
Click Technical Product Support and fill out the form.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
44/0870.8501241.
Quick Links
• Finding an address: page 9
• Viewing the Map page: page 16
• Creating a new saved route: page 20
• Saving a location you have found: page 12
• Using the mileage logs: page 25
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• Turning off the GPS to use indoors: page 19
• Adjusting the volume: page 29
• Adjusting the brightness: page 35
• Loading the USB drivers: page 36
• Cleaning and storing your unit: page 39
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Table of conTenTs
Preface.......................................................... i
Contact Garmin ..................................................i
Serial Number .....................................................i
Quick Links .........................................................i
Warning ............................................................ iii
Caution .............................................................iv
Getting Ready ............................................. 1
Looking at the StreetPilot 2720 .........................1
Installing the 2720 in Your Vehicle .....................2
Using the Remote Control .................................4
Using the 2720 ..................................................5
Manual Conventions ..........................................5
Find It and Go! ............................................ 6
Finding a Restaurant ........................................6
Following Your Route .........................................7
Where To? ................................................... 8
Using the Where To? Menu ...............................8
Understanding the Search Results ....................8
Finding an Address ...........................................9
Understanding the Information Page ...............10
Finding Recently Found Locations .................10
Finding Locations in a Different Area ...............11
Narrowing Your Search ....................................11
My Locations ............................................ 12
Saving Locations .............................................12
Finding Saved Locations .................................12
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Setting a Home Location .................................13
Editing Saved Locations ..................................13
Saving Coordinates .........................................14
Deleting a Saved Location ...............................15
Viewing the Map and Using the Tools .... 16
Viewing the Map Page .....................................16
Browsing the Map ............................................17
Trip Computer ..................................................18
Turn List ...........................................................18
GPS Info Page .................................................19
Creating and Editing Routes ................... 20
Creating a New Saved Route ..........................20
Editing a Saved Route .....................................21
Adding Multiple Destinations to a Saved
Route ............................................................22
Saving the Active Route ..................................23
Navigating a Saved Route ...............................23
Recalculating the Route ..................................23
Deleting All Saved Routes ...............................23
Stopping Your Route ........................................23
Adding a Detour to a Route .............................23
Adding Avoidances ..........................................24
Using the Logs .......................................... 25
Adjusting the Track Log ...................................25
Using the Mileage Logs ...................................25
Traffic Information .................................... 26
Connecting the FM Traffic Receiver ................26
Viewing Traffic Incidents ..................................26
Avoiding Traffic ................................................26
Traffic Symbols ................................................27
Severity Color Code ........................................27
Changing the Traffic Settings ..........................27
Adding an FM Traffic Subscription ...................28
Customizing the StreetPilot 2720 ........... 29
Adjusting the Volume .......................................29
Customizing the General Settings ...................29
Changing the Map Settings .............................31
Customizing the Map Data Fields ....................33
Changing the Navigation Settings ...................34
Adjusting the Traffic Settings ...........................35
Changing the Screen Settings .........................35
Viewing Unit Information (About) .....................35
Restoring the Settings .....................................35
Appendix ................................................... 36
Connecting to Your Computer .........................36
Updating the Software and Map Data .............37
Using a Remote GPS Antenna ........................37
Custom POIs (Points of Interest) .....................38
Using xImage to Customize Your Splash
Screen ..........................................................38
Caring for Your StreetPilot 2720 ......................39
Technical Specifications ..................................40
Changing the Fuse ..........................................40
FCC Compliance .............................................41
Software License Agreement ...........................41
Declaration of Conformity ................................41
2720 Troubleshooting ......................................42
Index .......................................................... 43
StreetPilot 2720 Owner’s Manual
Warning
This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Preface
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it
does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver’s
view of the road (see diagram).
Do not mount
where driver’s
field of vision is
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
blocked.
dash.
Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment.
When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to
all available navigation sources, including information from street signs,
visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or
questions before continuing navigation.
Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted
by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving
conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of the
unit while driving and use voice prompts when possible.
Do not enter destinations, change settings, or access any functions
requiring prolonged use of the unit’s controls while driving. Pull over in
a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations.
Hg - lamPS inSide ThiS ProducT conTain mercury and muST be recycled or diSPoSed oF according To
local, STaTe, or Federal laWS.
For more information go to:
www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp.
Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional
information, refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.
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Caution
This manual uses the term caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It
may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices.
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may
result in injury or property damage.
The unit is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not
reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather
conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while
driving.
Use the unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit
for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine
ground proximity for aircraft navigation.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United
States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. The government’s system is subject to changes which
could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment,
including the unit. Although the unit is a precision navigation device,
any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore,
become unsafe.
The unit has no user-serviceable parts. If you ever have a problem with
your unit, take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.
The unit is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to
change or modify the unit in any way voids your warranty and may
result in permanent damage to the equipment.
Important Information
maP daTa inFormaTion: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to
us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages
displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map
information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
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GeTTinG ready
GettinG ready
Looking at the StreetPilot 2720
(aim the remote here) Touch screen
IR window
Power Switch
Light sensor
Power connector
(for 12-Volt or AC adapter)
➊
➋
➌
➍
MCX connector
(for remote
antenna)
Weather Cap
Mini-USB
connector
Front
2720 Keys
➊ Find—opens the Where To? menu. Press twice to
go home. Press and hold to open Recent Finds.
➋ menu—opens the Main menu. Press repeatedly to
open the Main menu, Tools menu, and Settings menu.
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Back
➌ map—opens the Map page. Press repeatedly to open
the Map page, Trip Computer, and Turn List.
➍ Speak—announces status and voice directions.
GettinG ready
Installing the 2720 in Your Vehicle
You can use the permanent or temporary adhesive disks,
or the non-skid friction mount, to mount the StreetPilot
in your vehicle.
Permanent
adhesive disk
Temporary
adhesive disk
To attach the mounting disk to your dashboard:
1. Clean and dry the area where you want to place
the mount.
2. Remove one side of the backing from the
adhesive and place the adhesive on the bottom
of the mounting base. Remove the backing from
the bottom of the adhesive.
3. Place the mounting base so the locking lever
is facing you and then position the base on the
cleaned area. Apply pressure to adhere the base
to the dashboard.
Note: The permanent adhesive disk is extremely
difficult to remove. Only install it if you are sure
you want to leave the mount in that location.
To mount your StreetPilot 2720:
1. Align the power plug on the vehicle adapter
to the connector and slide the plug into the
connector until fully seated.
2. Slide the locking lever on the mounting base to
the left, in the unlocked position
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