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Trip Information Page
The third main page is the Trip Information page. If you are making a long trip, you will fi nd the
Trip Information page very useful. It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about
your trip. The following are useful suggestions to aid in maximizing the use of the Trip Information
page:
Be certain to reset the Trip Computer before beginning a trip (instructions on resetting are on page
25). If you make frequent stops, leave the StreetPilot III powered on and receiving satellites. This will
allow the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. However, some vehicles disconnect
power to the cigarette lighter when the ignition is turned off. In order to continue receiving satellites,
use batteries and the cigarette lighter adapter for your trip. When external power is removed, the unit
will then ask, with a screen prompt, if it can use the batteries when vehicle power is not available.
The following trip information is displayed on the Trip Information page:
Driving Status Information
– Displayed at the top of the page. Shows the next intersection (the
crossroad name) or exit (if you are on an interstate) if one is approaching. Otherwise it tells you what
road you are on.
Speed
– This is the current vehicle speed.
Odometer – A running total of distance traveled, based upon the distance between second-by-second
location readings, since the Trip Computer was last reset.
Current Direction – Displayed to the right of the speed.
Power/Battery
– Displayed to the left of the odometer. If the StreetPilot III is using internal AA bat-
teries, a battery strength bar is shown (above the bar is a label, Battery Power). Notice the shaded area
of the bar. The farther right the shading extends, the more battery power remaining. When operating
on batteries, the bar and the label turn red when power is low (20% or less). When operating from an
external power source, a power plug symbol is shown along with the label, External Power.
Reference
Trip Information Page
The Trip Information page
Battery power is shown in the upper left corner of the
Trip Information page. When it turns red, its time to
replace the batteries.
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