Garmin Streetpilot 3 Manual

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portable GPS with 
auto-routing and voice
StreetPilot
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III
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Before using your StreetPilot III, check to see that your package includes the following items. If you 
are missing any parts, please contact your GARMIN dealer immediately.
Standard Package:
• StreetPilot III with Detachable Antenna
• Owner’s Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Dash Mount Kit
• External Speaker System with 12-volt Adapter
• MapSource City Navigator CD-ROM
• USB Programmer 
• USB Programmer User’s Manual
• MapSource User’s Manual
• 32MB Blank Data Card
• PC Cable
• Single DCA Unlock Code...

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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, more information can be found in the 
Owner’s...

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The StreetPilot III uses six (6) AA batteries, which are installed at the back of the unit. Alkaline, 
rechargeable, Lithium, or Ni-Cad batteries can be used. Battery life will vary due to a variety of factors, 
including surrounding temperature and the use of backlighting. You may fi nd that Lithium batteries 
provide longer life in colder conditions. Saved information will not be lost when you replace the 
batteries. 
WARNING: It is very important to install ALL batteries with the proper polarity,...

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Vehicle Installation
Do Not Mount Where Driver’s 
Field of Vision is Blocked
Do Not Mount Over 
Airbag PanelsDo Not Place Unsecured 
on the Vehicle Dash
Do Not Mount in Front 
of an Airbag Field of 
DeploymentThe StreetPilot III is portable, allowing you to easily carry the unit from vehicle to vehicle or take 
it with you once you reach your destination. A Dash Mount kit consisting of a mounting bracket, 
mounting base, required hardware and adhesive pads is included with the StreetPilot...

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Vehicle Installation
Installing the GPS Unit into the Mounting Bracket
1.  Locate the tabs on the base/top of the mounting bracket (see fi gure to the left) and the correspond-
ing notches on the bottom/top of the GPS unit’s case.
2.  Align the bottom notches on the GPS unit with the corresponding two tabs on the mounting 
bracket base and push the top of the GPS unit back into the bracket until the top notch and tab 
snap in place.
3.  Secure the GPS unit in the bracket by tightening the...

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Vehicle Installation
Attaching Mounting Bracket to Base
1.  Slide the locking lever, on the mounting base, to the left (unlocked position).
2.  Attach the bracket assembly to the mounting base by sliding the disk on the bottom of the bracket 
into the base until it clicks into place.
3.  Rotate the bracket assembly left or right until the desired angle is achieved. Slide the locking lever to 
the right (lock) to secure the bracket assembly to the base.
Adjusting the Mounting Bracket’s...

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MapSource City Navigator CD-ROM Overview 
A CD-ROM containing all U.S. and Canadian detailed coverage area (DCAs) is included 
with your StreetPilot III. The MapSource City Navigator CD is designed specifi cally for the 
StreetPilot III and contains detailed street maps for major cities. This mapping software allows for 
automatic routing and the map data also contains turn restrictions and other routing information.  By 
simply entering an address, intersection or pointing at the map, the StreetPilot...

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You received one Metro Area DCA unlock code through web (or phone) registration with the 
purchase of your StreetPilot III. So what if you plan to use your StreetPilot III when you’re traveling in 
a major city that’s outside the detailed coverage area that you have access to? Just purchase an unlock 
code for another DCA, or for the entire U.S. and Canada. You can purchase additional unlock codes 
from the GARMIN Web site. Then, using the same City Navigator CD that came with your unit,...

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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...