Garmin 2610/2650 Owner's Manual

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IntroductionYour StreetPilot is equipped with a ‘Safe Mode’feature to improve driver safety. By default, this fea-ture is enabled, but it can be turned off to allow apassenger to operate the unit. When your vehicle ismoving, Safe Mode disables certain StreetPilot func-tions which require significant operator attentionand may become a distraction to use while driving.OPERATE YOUR STREETPILOT IN “SAFE MODE” WHILE DRIVINGPRACTICE USING THE STREETPILOTWHILE IN SIMULATOR MODEThoroughly familiarize yourself with the routingfeatures of the StreetPilot by practicing creatingroutes in simulator mode.Simulator mode only works when the GPS naviga-tion is turned off. To do this, press the MENU keyon the StreetPilot. A Menu page will appear. Selectthe ‘Use Indoors’ icon. GPS will be turned off. Now,when you create a route, the unit will ask if youwant to simulate driving the route. Select Yes, andthe StreetPilot will give driving instructions for theentire route.viiiNOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin product purchase, we invite you to re-reg-ister using our online system. Many services provided by our new product registration systemare now being automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the best possiblesupport from Garmin.Manual Conventions• This manual refers to the StreetPilot as a “StreetPilot,” “unit,” or “GPS receiver.” It makes nodistinction between these terms. “StreetPilot” refers to both the 2610 and 2650 models unlessspecifically stated.• This manual uses the term “Map page” when referring to pages that have maps. In all other instances,the terms “page,” “screen,” and “window” are used interchangeably.• This manual uses the words “button” and “key” interchangeably.• This manual uses the term “press” when you need to activate the keys on the StreetPilot or on theremote control.• Although you can either touch the screen to activate commands or use the remote control, mostinstructions in this manual assume that you are using the touchscreen.• This manual uses “touch” and “select” interchangeably. When asked to touch or select an icon or tab,simply tap the icon or tab with your finger. Or, press in on the thumb stick that is located on yourremote control. Practice using the remote control unit to improve your accuracy when activatingcommands. See page 4 to learn how to use it.