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StreetPilot 2720 Owner’s Manual 

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PPENDIX

Updating the Software and Map Data

If you register your 2720, you will receive notification of 

software and map updates. To register your 2720, go to 

https://www.garmin.com/registration/selectreg.jsp

To update the 2720 software:

1. Load the USB drivers using the enclosed  

CD-ROM. See 

the previous page

2. Connect the AC cable to the power connector 

on the back of the StreetPilot. Turn on the 

StreetPilot. 

3. Connect the USB cable to your 2720 and your 

computer. See 

the previous page

.

4. Go to

 http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2720

Select 

Updates and Downloads

5. Click 

Download

 next to the unit software. 

6. Read and agree to the terms. Click 

Download

7. Select 

Run 

(or 

Open

). Your software is updated.

You can also use WebUpdater to update your 2720 

software. Go to 

http://www.garmin.com/products/

webupdater/

 to learn about WebUpdater.

Check 

http://www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp

 to see 

if an update for your map software is available. 
To find out the version of the maps that are loaded on 

your 2720, open the Main menu. Touch 

Settings

 > 

About

 > 

Detail Maps

To load maps to your 2720, see the MapSource Help file. 

Using a Remote GPS Antenna

Use an optional external remote GPS antenna (Garmin 

GA 25) when using the unit in a vehicle with a coated 

windshield or an in-screen heating system, which can 

block GPS signals. Connect the antenna to the MCX 

connector located on the back of the unit. To purchase, 

go to

 http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2720

. Click 

Accessories

Summary of Contents for Street Pilot 2720

Page 1: ...StreetPilot 2720 owner s manual...

Page 2: ...o be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and prov...

Page 3: ...tact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0870 8501241 Serial Number Record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of the unit in case your StreetPilot 2720 needs service or you would like to buy add...

Page 4: ...age 19 Creating and Editing Routes 20 Creating a New Saved Route 20 Editing a Saved Route 21 Adding Multiple Destinations to a Saved Route 22 Saving the Active Route 23 Navigating a Saved Route 23 Rec...

Page 5: ...es 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 D...

Page 6: ...on 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 repai...

Page 7: ...the Main menu Press repeatedly to open the Main menu Tools menu and Settings menu Map opens the Map page Press repeatedly to open the Map page Trip Computer and Turn List Speak announces status and v...

Page 8: ...dhesive on the bottom of the mounting base Remove the backing from the bottom of the adhesive 3 Place the mounting base so the locking lever is facing you and then position the base on the cleaned are...

Page 9: ...the right in the locked position Locking lever 5 Plug the power adapter into an available 12 Volt receptacle in your vehicle 6 Route the cable so it does not interfere with vehicle operation Removing...

Page 10: ...s page and cancels data entry Speak announces the next turn or the GPS status Thumb Stick highlights options and moves the map arrow Press in to make a selection Page and scrolls through lists and pag...

Page 11: ...or special characters To delete the last character you entered touch You can look at other areas of the map by touching the map and pulling your nger across the screen See page 17 for more information...

Page 12: ...reetPilot 2720 it begins acquiring GPS satellite signals The bars in the upper left corner indicate satellite strength Touch the bars to view more information about the GPS signals Finding a Restauran...

Page 13: ...es new route instructions Your route is marked with a magenta line Follow the arrows A checkered ag marks your destination For more information about using the map and other tools see pages 16 19 Taki...

Page 14: ...nd the location you are looking for which can be helpful when you know where the location is but do not know the name See page 17 My Locations save your favorite locations in My Locations For example...

Page 15: ...touch Done Enter the address number and touch Done Select the street and then select the city Select the address if necessary Touch Go To Touch a state Touch Search All Cities or select a city Search...

Page 16: ...urrent Route add this location as the next stop point in your route Add As Favorite add this location to your Favorites For more information see page 12 Find Near Point nd a different location near th...

Page 17: ...From the search results list touch Near Select one of the search options The locations near the option you selected are displayed Narrowing Your Search To narrow your search you can spell part of the...

Page 18: ...a location s information page you can save that location as a Favorite Touch Advanced Touch Add As Favorite Saving Your Current Location From the Main menu touch View Map You can also press the Map k...

Page 19: ...e Press the Find key twice to create a route to your Home Location To change your Home Location rst delete it from your Favorites see page 15 for more information Then set it again using the instructi...

Page 20: ...item to edit it Name enter a new name for the location using the on screen keyboard Location edit the physical location of the saved location you can use the map or enter new coordinates using the ke...

Page 21: ...a Favorites Touch Delete Touch Delete Favorites Touch By Selection Touch a saved location Delete Options By Selection touch each location and delete them each individually By Category select one categ...

Page 22: ...ap key Touch an area of the map to see additional information as shown below The position icon shows your current location Map Page while Navigating a Route Touch the Speed or Arrival Time eld to open...

Page 23: ...vanced Touch any object on the map Touch Review Tips for Browsing the Map Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map Use the and icons to zoom in and out Touch any object on the map An...

Page 24: ...e maximum speed touch Reset Max Turn List The Turn List provides a list of turn by turn instructions for your entire route as well as arrival information While navigating a route touch the green text...

Page 25: ...ion about GPS see http www garmin com aboutGPS GPS Settings From the Main menu touch Settings General GPS You can also access the GPS Settings by touching the GPS Settings button on the GPS Info page...

Page 26: ...tore up to 50 saved routes From the Main menu touch Tools My Data Routes Touch Create New Saved Route Touch an option and touch Next Select the start point Touch an option and touch Next Select the en...

Page 27: ...eyboard Edit Review Points add arrange remove re order and review points in the route For more info see the next page Change Preference change the route calculation preference to Faster Time Shorter D...

Page 28: ...edit the route as described below Follow the steps on the previous page to begin editing the route Auto Arrange arranges the points to provide the shortest route Remove touch the point you want to rem...

Page 29: ...a Detour to a Route If you need to take a detour from your current route open the Main menu and touch Detour 1 2 mile 2 miles or 5 miles select the distance of the detour For example if a road sign in...

Page 30: ...two times and then touch Custom Avoids You can enter speci c areas and roads to avoid in your routes When you add a new avoid road select the beginning point and the end point to de ne the section of...

Page 31: ...ack log To clear the track log touch Percentage Full Yes OK Displaying the Track Log From the Main menu touch Settings Map Zoom Level Detail Track Log Select a zoom setting at which the track log is s...

Page 32: ...n com For participating FM subscription providers and covered cities refer to http www garmin com fmtraf c Connecting the FM Traf c Receiver Plug the cable from the FM Traf c Receiver into the mini US...

Page 33: ...tings Traf c Subscriptions if you have an FM Traf c Receiver connected touch FM Traf c Subscriptions to view your subscriptions Touch the subscription to display the expiration date See the next page...

Page 34: ...rea with free service You can also add subscriptions to expand your service area Write down your FM Traf c Receiver s unit ID Go to http www garmin com fmtraf c to purchase a traf c subscription and g...

Page 35: ...age change the language for all voice prompts and messages Touch the voice you want to use and touch OK To delete that voice from your StreetPilot touch Delete and OK Your StreetPilot contains two dif...

Page 36: ...k key is pressed Attention Tone turn on or off the attention tone that sounds before voice prompts Touch Screen Tone turn on or off the tone that sounds each time you touch the screen Keypress Tone tu...

Page 37: ...ecting Units From the Main menu touch Settings General Units Change all units of measure to Statute or Metric Custom allows you to select metric or statue for a variety of units such as distance speed...

Page 38: ...also specify a maximum auto zoom distance Route Color select the color of the route line Dim Roads dim roads that are not on your route Select Never or While Routing Map Data Fields adjust the size an...

Page 39: ...Wide or Thin Touch Next Select the data eld layout Touch OK Touch Next to change Non Navigating elds Repeat for each Navigation Data Field Navigation Data Fields are displayed on the Map page when you...

Page 40: ...en you are travelling outside of detailed map coverage areas or where no roads exist Ask Preference select whether the unit asks for your preference each time it calculates a route Next Turn Pop up tu...

Page 41: ...reen if you think the touch screen is not responding properly you can calibrate the screen Follow the on screen instructions Use the remote control to access this page if necessary Viewing Unit Inform...

Page 42: ...ers Place the enclosed USB Driver CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive If the CD ROM does not start automatically click Start and then Run Type the letter of your CD ROM drive followed by setup fo...

Page 43: ...6 Read and agree to the terms Click Download 7 Select Run or Open Your software is updated You can also use WebUpdater to update your 2720 software Go to http www garmin com products webupdater to lea...

Page 44: ...le CAUTION Garmin is not responsible for the consequences of using a custom POI database or the accuracy of the safety camera or other custom POI database Finding Custom POIs To nd the Custom POIs loa...

Page 45: ...ylus 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...

Page 46: ...F 15 to 70 C Power Supply Source 12 VDC Usage 12 watts maximum 13 8 VDC Fuse AGC 3AG 1 0 Amp Remote Control Two AAA alkaline batteries not included The remote control is not waterproof For a complete...

Page 47: ...onsult an experienced radio TV technician for help The unit does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modi...

Page 48: ...the batteries and Install fresh batteries Aim the front of the remote toward the IR port on the front of the 2720 How do I clear all my user data I need to reset my 2720 Turn off the StreetPilot and...

Page 49: ...ble 32 version of 35 detour adding 23 driving directions 18 E Editing saved locations 14 edit points in a route 21 EGNOS 19 elevation 14 enable maps 32 erase all user data 42 expand your search 11 F F...

Page 50: ...14 nding 13 saved routes deleting 23 editing 21 navigating 23 saving locations See saved locations saving the active route 23 screen settings 35 serial number i set position 19 software license agree...

Page 51: ...EMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions...

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