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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. 

 Touch 

Save Home

.

➋ 

Select an option. 

  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.

 

MENU

—opens the Menu page. Press repeatedly to scroll 

through the Menu page, Tools menu, and Settings menu 

 

MAP

—opens the Map page. Press repeatedly to scroll 

through the Map page, Turns List, Trip Computer, and Music 

Player.

 

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

  Touch 

Music Player

.

  Touch 

Tools

.

  Touch a category.

  Enjoy the music!

  Touch 

Play All

.

  Touch 

Source

 to select 

MP3

 

mode. Touch 

Browse

.

 

Power 

switch  

IR window  

(aim the 

remote here)

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