Owner’s Manual
StreetPilot 7200/7500
portable car navigation
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March 2007 
Part Number 190-00454-00 Rev. D 
Printed in Taiwan
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Contact Garmin
If you encounter any difficulty while using your Garmin® 
StreetPilot® 7200/7500, 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 7200/7500 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.
Quick Links
• Finding an address: page 3
• Viewing the map page: page 12
• Listening to MP3 files: page 26 
• Listening to an audible book: page 28
• Watching a video: page 33
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• Transferring files: pages 21–24, page 59
• Adjusting the volume: page 41
• Adjusting the brightness: page 48
• Cleaning and storing your unit: page vi
• Turning off the GPS to use indoors: page 14
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Table of conTenTs
Preface..........................................i
Contact Garmin .....................................i
Serial Number .......................................i
Quick Links............................................i
Warning ...............................................iv
Caution .................................................v
Caring for Your StreetPilot...................vi
Find It and Go! ............................1
Finding a Restaurant ............................1
Following Your Route ...........................2
Where To? ...................................3
Finding an Address ..............................3
Finding a Place Using the Map ............4
Understanding the Information Page ...5
Finding Recently Found Places  ..........5
Finding Places in a Different Area ........6
Narrowing Your Search ........................6
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My Locations ...............................7
Saving Places You Find .......................7
Saving Your Current Location ..............7
Saving Coordinates ..............................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  
StreetPilot ...............................21
Step 1: Load the USB Drivers ............21
Step 2: Connect AC Power ................21
Step 3: Insert an SD Card (Optional) .21
Step 4: Connect the USB Cable.........22
Step 5: Select USB Mass Storage .....22
Step 6: Transfer Files .........................23
Step 7: Eject and Unplug the USB 
Cable ...............................................24
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Information about the Drives ..............24
Using xImage to Customize Your 
Splash Screen .................................25
Listening to Music and Audible 
Books ......................................26
Playing MP3 Files ..............................26
Playing Music from an External  
Device (Line In)................................27
Listening to Audible Books .................28
Watching Videos .......................33
Watching a Video ...............................33
Using a Backup Camera ....................34
Listening to Audio Over the 
Vehicle’s Speakers .................35
FM Transmitter Tips ...........................36
Traffic Information ....................37
Connecting the Traffic Module to  
Your StreetPilot ................................37
Viewing Traffic Events ........................37
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Avoiding Traffic ...................................38
Severity Color Code ...........................38
Traffic Symbols ..................................39
Changing the Traffic Settings .............39
Adding an FM Traffic Receiver 
Subscription .....................................40
Customizing Your StreetPilot ..41
Adjusting the Volume .........................41
Customizing the General Settings......41
Changing the Map Settings ................45
Changing the Navigation Settings ......47
Adjusting the Traffic Settings..............47
Changing the Screen Settings ...........48
Viewing Unit Information (About) .......48
Restoring the Settings ........................48
Appendix ...................................49
Using the Remote Control ..................49
Looking at the StreetPilot ...................50
Installing the StreetPilot .....................51
DR Cable Wiring ................................53
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Custom POIs (Points of Interest) .......54
Using the SaversGuide ......................55
Using the Garmin Travel Guide™  .......55
Technical Specifications .....................56
Changing the Fuse .............................56
Updating the Software........................57
Adding MapSource Maps ...................57
Using an External GPS Antenna ........57
FCC Compliance ................................58
Software License Agreement .............58
Declaration of Conformity...................58
USB Interface Troubleshooting ..........59
StreetPilot Troubleshooting ................61
Customizing the Map Data Fields ......62
Limited Warranty ................................63
Index ..........................................64
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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.
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 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. 
notice: This Category II radio communication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
The california electronic Waste recycling act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics. For more information on the applicability to this 
product, see www.erecycle.org.
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Caring for Your StreetPilot
The StreetPilot 7200/7500 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
• Do not expose the unit to water or other forms of 
moisture; the StreetPilot is not waterproof. 
• 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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