StreetPilotTM Atlantic
12 parallel channel receiver
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
© 1999 GARMIN Corporation
GARMIN International
1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
Tel. 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020
Fax. 913-397-8282
GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate,Romsey, SO51 9AQ U.K.
Tel. 44/1794-519944
Fax.44/1794-519222
GARMIN (Asia) Corp.
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
Tel. 886/2-2642-8999
Fax. 886/2-2642-9099
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changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. Visit the GARMIN website for current updates and
supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products.
Website address: www.garmin.com
GARMIN, AutoLocate, MapSource and TracBack are registered trademarks and StreetPilot is a trademark of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used
without the expressed permission of GARMIN Corporation.
November 1999
Part Number 190-00120-06 Rev. A
Printed in Taiwan
Thank you for choosing the GARMIN StreetPilot. The StreetPilot represents GARMIN’s
continuing commitment to provide quality navigation information in a versatile and user-friendly
design you will enjoy for years. To get the most value from your new GPS, please take time to read
through this owner’s manual in order to understand the operating features of the StreetPilot. This
manual is organized into two sections for your convenience.
Quick-Start introduces you to the basic features of the unit and provides a quick-start
orientation to the StreetPilot.
Reference provides details about the complete feature setup of the StreetPilot by topic.
Before getting started with your GPS, check to see that your GARMIN StreetPilot package
includes the following items. If you are missing any parts, please contact your GARMIN dealer
immediately.
Standard Package:
! StreetPilot Unit with Detachable Antenna
! Six AA Batteries
! Owner’s Manual
! Quick Start Guide
! Dash Mount Kit with Installation Instructions
! Data transfer Cable
Introduction
About This Manual
Warnings, Notes and Additional Information
Throughout the manual you will find
statements containing important information
about using the StreetPilot.
Warnings - provide you with information
about safe use of the StreetPilot.
Notes - provide you with information for
better understanding and efficient use of the
StreetPilot features.
Additional Information - provides you with
easy methods of operation once you have
become familiar with the StreetPilot’s operating
features.
i
Introduction
Cautions and Warnings
Do Not Mount Where Drivers
Field of Vision is Blocked
Do Not Place Unsecured
on the Vehicle Dash
Do Not Mount Over
Airbag Panels
Do Not Mount
in Front of an
Airbag Field
of Deployment
NOTE: The StreetPilot Bean Bag Dash Mount
Accessory is designed to stabilize the unit during normal
operation of a vehicle. It will not, however, secure the unit
to the vehicle dash in the event of emergency braking or
sharp turns. If you desire the added safety of a secure
mount, use the StreetPilot Dash Mount Bracket and
permanent adhesive supplied with the bracket.
ii
CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United
States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes
that could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the StreetPilot is a
precision NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore,
become unsafe.
WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the StreetPilot
to place and secure the GPS unit so that it will not: interfere with the vehicle operating controls and
safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in
the event of an accident. Do not mount the StreetPilot over airbag panels or in the field of airbag
deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle
driver or passengers causing possible injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle
owner’s manual. Do not mount the StreetPilot in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to
impact it in an accident or collision. The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted
against collision damage or the consequences thereof.
WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to
operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and
not become distracted by the StreetPilot to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is unsafe to operate
the controls of the StreetPilot while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a
StreetPilot to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in
motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury.
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 as required in product literature and
copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incom-
plete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and
accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS
PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR
ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION,
OR TOPOGRAPHY.
BY USING THE STREETPILOT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREE-
MENT CAREFULLY.
GARMIN Corporation (“GARMIN”) grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in
this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title,
ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in GARMIN.
You acknowledged that the Software is the property of GARMIN and is protected under the
United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge
that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of GARMIN and that
the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of GARMIN. You agree not to
decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form
the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software.
You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export
control laws of the United States of America.
Introduction
Cautions
Software License Agreement
iii
Introduction
FCC Compliance
iv
The GARMIN StreetPilot has been tested to comply with FCC Standards for home and office
use. It complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) limits for Class B
digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device
does cause harmful interference to other equipment, which can be determined by turning this device
off and on, you are encouraged to try and correct the interference by increasing the separation
between this device and other equipment or reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified service technician for additional help if these
remedies do not correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Specifically when operating inside an automobile, interference is possible from AM/FM radios,
cassette or CD players, or mobile telephones, among other electronic devices. If you suspect the unit is
experiencing harmful interference (as evidenced by poor satellite reception), try relocating the
StreetPilot in the automobile to remedy the situation.
The StreetPilot does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an
authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty
and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufac-
ture for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any
components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the
customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This
warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, improper installation, or unauthorized
alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABIL-
ITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY
TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To obtain warranty service, call the GARMIN Customer Service department (913-397-8200) for
a returned merchandise tracking number. The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking
number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a
GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of
purchase for warranty repairs. GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or
software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
Introduction
Limited Warranty
v
Introduction
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
About This Manual..............................i
Cautions.............................................ii
Software License Agreement...............iii
FCC Compliance.................................iv
Limited Warranty................................v
“How To” Index.................................vii
StreetPilot Unit...............................viii
QUICK-START
Battery/Cartridge Installation...............1
Keypad...............................................2
Turning the StreetPilot On and Off......3
Adjusting Screen Brightness/Contrast..4
Dash Mounting and External Power....5
Finding Your Location the First Time..7
Starting the Simulator Mode................8
Main Page Sequence............................9
Map Zooming and Panning.................10
The Trip Computer.............................11
Making Keypad Entries.....................12
Find and Goto..................................14
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REFERENCE
The Map Page...................................15
Zooming.............................16
Driving Status.....................17
Navigation Info....................17
Panning..............................18
Personal Waypoints..............19
Goto a Waypoint....................20
Map Page Options...............21
Customizing the Map Page...22
The Dashboard Page..........................26
Trip Computer.....................27
Satellite Status.....................30
System Setup....................................32
‘General’ File Tab.................34
‘Alarms’ File Tab..................35
‘Time’ File Tab.....................36
‘Comm Port’ File Tab...........37
Marking Your Location as a Personal
Waypoint..........................................39
Find Functions.................................41
Finding a City.....................41
Finding a Personal Waypoint..44
Deleting Personal Waypoints..45
Finding Exits.........................45
Finding a Point of Interest......46
Finding an Address................48
Finding an Intersection..........51
Driving on a Direct Goto.....................52
Routes.................................................54
Creating a Route....................54
Editing an Existing Route.......56
Deleting a Route....................58
Copying a Route....................59
Driving on a Route..............................60
APPENDICES
A Accessories....................................63
B Specifications................................65
C Wiring/Interfaces.............................67
D Maintenance.................................69
E Messages...............................70
F Navigation Terms.............................71
G GMT Offset Tables...........................72
H Index.........................................73