StreetPilot® 2730
owner’s manual
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April 2006
Part Number 190-00476-00 Rev. C
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PREFACE
Contact Garmin
If you encounter any difficulty while using your Garmin®
StreetPilot® 2730, 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 visit the Garmin
Web site at www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
44/0870.8501241.
Serial Number
Record the serial number (8-digit number located on the
back of the unit, under the auto mount cradle) in case
your StreetPilot 2730 needs service or you would like to
buy additional maps.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Tell us how you like this manual! Fill out the Product
Documentation Survey. Go to www.garmin.com
/contactUs/ and click Product Documentation Survey.
• Finding an address: page 3
• Viewing the map page: page 12
• Listening to MP3 files: page 25
• Listening to an audible book: page 27
• Turning off the GPS to use indoors: page 14
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Quick Links
• Transferring files: pages 21–24, page 51
• Adjusting the volume: page 36
• Adjusting the brightness: page 42
• Cleaning and storing your unit: page vi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface .........................................i
Contact Garmin .....................................i
Serial Number .......................................i
Quick Links ...........................................i
Caring for Your StreetPilot 2730 .........vi
Find It and Go! ............................1
Finding a Restaurant ........................... 1
Following Your Route .......................... 2
Where To? ...................................3
Finding an Address ............................. 3
Using the Where To? Menu ................. 4
Finding a Place Using the Map ........... 5
Understanding the Information Page .. 6
Finding Recently Found Places ......... 6
Finding Places in a Different Area ....... 7
Narrowing Your Search ....................... 7
My Locations ...............................8
Saving Places You Find ...................... 8
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Saving Your Current Location ............. 8
Setting a Home Location ..................... 9
Finding Saved Places ......................... 9
Editing Saved Places ........................ 10
Deleting a Saved Place ......................11
Viewing the Map and Using the
Tools ........................................12
Viewing the Map Page ...................... 12
Trip Computer ................................... 13
Turn List ............................................ 13
GPS Info Page .................................. 14
Weather, Stocks, and Traffic ............. 14
Creating and Editing Routes ...15
Creating a New Saved Route ........... 15
Editing a Saved Route ...................... 16
Adding Midpoints (Stops) to Your
Route .............................................. 17
Saving the Active Route .................... 18
Navigating a Saved Route ................ 18
Recalculating the Route .................... 18
Deleting All Saved Routes ................ 18
Stopping Your Route ......................... 18
Adding a Detour to a Route .............. 18
Adding Avoidances ............................ 19
Using The Logs .........................20
Adjusting the Track Log .................... 20
Using the Mileage Logs .................... 20
Loading Files on Your 2730 ....21
Step 1: Load the USB Drivers ........... 21
Step 2: Connect AC Power ............... 21
Step 3: Connect the USB Cable ....... 21
Step 4: Select USB Mass Storage .... 22
Step 5: Transfer Files ........................ 22
Step 6: Eject and Unplug the USB
Cable .............................................. 23
Information about the Drive ............... 24
Listening to Music and Audible
Books ......................................25
Playing MP3 Files ............................. 25
Listening to Audible Books ................ 27
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Listening to Audio Over the
Vehicle’s Speakers .................32
FM Transmitter Tips .......................... 33
Traffic Information ....................34
Connecting the GXM 30 to Your
StreetPilot ....................................... 34
Viewing Traffic Events ....................... 34
Changing the Traffic Settings ............ 35
Adding an XM Traffic Subscription .... 35
Customizing the StreetPilot
2730 ........................................36
Adjusting the Volume ........................ 36
Customizing the General Settings .... 36
Changing the Map Settings ............... 39
Changing the Navigation Settings ..... 40
Adjusting the Traffic Settings ............ 41
Changing the Screen Settings .......... 41
Viewing Unit Information (About) ...... 41
Restoring the Settings ....................... 42
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Appendix ...................................43
Using the Remote Control ................. 43
Looking at the StreetPilot 2730 ......... 44
Using the 2730 Unit Keys ................. 45
Installing the 2730 in Your Vehicle .... 45
Custom POIs (Points of Interest) ...... 47
Customizing the Map Data Fields ..... 48
Technical Specifications .................... 49
Changing the Fuse ............................ 49
Updating the Software and Map
Data ................................................ 50
Using a Remote GPS Antenna ......... 50
FCC Compliance ............................... 51
Software License Agreement ............ 51
Declaration of Conformity ................. 51
USB Interface Troubleshooting ......... 52
2730 Troubleshooting ....................... 54
Limited Warranty ............................... 55
Index ..........................................56
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Warning
This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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.
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 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.
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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.
NOTICE: This Category II radio communication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
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Caring for Your StreetPilot 2730
The StreetPilot 2730 is constructed of high quality
materials and does not require user maintenance other
than cleaning.
Cleaning the Unit
Clean the unit’s outer casing using a cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid
chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
Caring for the Touch Screen
The touch screen is intended to be operated with a finger.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch
screen or damage may result. Though a PDA stylus can
also be used to operate the touch screen, never attempt
this while operating a vehicle.
Clean the touch screen using a soft, clean, lint-free
cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner
if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently
wipe the touch screen.
Protecting Your StreetPilot 2730
• Do not store the unit where prolonged exposure to
extreme temperatures can occur (such as in the trunk
of a car), as permanent damage may result.
• To avoid theft, do not leave your StreetPilot in plain
sight when you leave your vehicle.
• Do not store alkaline batteries in the remote control
for extended periods of time. To reduce the chance for
battery leakage in the battery compartment, remove
the batteries when storing the remote control for more
than six months.
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