Garmin StreetPilot 2730 - Manual (Page 2)

Viewing and Avoiding Traffic Events
Using a GXM 30 XM Smart Antenna, the 2730 can receive and use traffic information. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Traffic
Info to display a list of traffic events. When there is a traffic event ahead, the Map page displays a . When you are following a
route, touch the to avoid the traffic. Touch the traffic event you want to avoid, and then touch Detour Around .
Viewing the Map and Other Helpful Pages
From the Menu page, touch View Map to open the map. The position icon shows your current location. Touch the map and drag to
view different parts of the map. Touch and to zoom in and out. While navigating a route, touch the green bar across the top of
the map to open the Turns List. Touch the Speed or Arrival data field to open the Trip Computer.
Trip Computer Turns List Map Page while Navigating a Route
Setting a Home Location
You can set a Home Location for the place you return to most often.
➌
Touch Save Home .
➋
Select an option.
➊
Touch Go Home .
Playing MP3 Files
Playing Audible Books
Playing Audible Books is very similar to playing an MP3 file. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Music Player . Touch Source to
change the 2730 to Audible Books mode. Touch Browse and touch the book you want to listen to.
Playing XM Radio
Using a Garmin GXM 30 Smart Antenna, your 2730 can play XM Radio. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Music Player . Touch
Source to change the 2730 to XM mode . Use the arrow buttons to change the category and channel.
Loading Items to Your StreetPilot
1. Place the enclosed USB Driver CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Follow the
instructions on your computer screen.
2. Connect the enclosed AC Power cable to the Power connector on the back of the 2730.
Connect the other end to an available electrical outlet.
3. Connect the mini-USB connector to the back of the 2730 (under the weather cap).
Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer.
4. On the 2730, touch USB Mass Storage .
5. Double-click the My Computer icon on your computer’s desktop. A new Removable
Disk drive appears in your list of drives. “GARMIN” is the available storage in the 2730’s
internal memory.
6. Double-click one of the drives to open it. Copy and paste files into the drive.
More Information
For more information about the StreetPilot 2730, refer to the owner’s manual.
Adjusting the Volume
From the Menu page, touch Volume . Touch and to adjust the volume of the 2730’s internal speaker.
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness
Press the MENU key. Touch Settings > Screen > Brightness > Manual > Next . Touch the to decrease the brightness of the
backlight or to increase it. Select Auto for automatic brightness adjustment.
Using the 2730 Unit Keys
➊
FIND —opens the Find menu. Press twice and the StreetPilot
automatically starts calculating your route home (if specified).
Press and hold to view Recent Finds.
➋
MENU —opens the Menu page. Press repeatedly to scroll
through the Menu page, Tools menu, and Settings menu
➌
MAP —opens the Map page. Press repeatedly to scroll
through the Map page, Turns List, Trip Computer, and Music
Player.
➍
SPEAK —announces voice directions.
Using the Remote Control
Install two AAA batteries in the remote; observe polarity. To use
the remote, aim it toward the 2730 and press a button.
The MENU, MAP, and SPEAK keys have the same function
as the keys on the unit.
(ZOOM) IN —zooms into the map.
(ZOOM) OUT —zooms out of the map.
BACK —returns to the previous page and cancels
data entry.
Thumb Stick —highlights options and moves the
map pointer. Press in to make a selection.
Page ▲ and ▼—scrolls through lists.
Alphanumeric Keys —enters numbers and
letters. To enter letters or numbers, press the key
repeatedly until the correct character appears.
MENU MAP
BACK SPEAK
IN OUT
PAGE
ZOOM
1 ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
PQRS
7
TUV
8
WXYZ
9
0
VOL
➋
Touch Music Player .
➊
Touch Tools .
➍
Touch a category.
➏
Enjoy the music!
➎
Touch Play All .
➌
Touch Source to select MP3
mode. Touch Browse .
➊
➋
➌
➍
Power
switch
IR window
(aim the
remote here)