The Garmin StreetPilot c340 offers in-car navigation that is simple enough for anyone to use right out of the box. Featuring a touch screen interface and text-to-speech, The c340 features a touch-screen interface, text-to-speech translation and a huge database of points of interests. There are a few tips you should know in order for you to get the most out of your c340.
Finding Places in Different Locations
Going to an address and searching the points of interest (POI) may be easy, but it is important to be able to use the more advanced features in searching for locations. The c340 will automatically search for places using your current location, but if you select "near" from the 'where to?' menu you can also search for POIs in the upcoming cities you will be entering, along the route you are currently navigating and in places near the end of your route.
Custom POIs
The c340 has the ability to accept custom POI databases from various companies, which can contain items such as school zones to warn you when you approach a location such as this. Use the Garmin POI Loader (see the Resources) to install the POIs into your unit after downloading your POI database.
Traffic Information
The c340 has the ability to receive and use traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System (RDS) using a Garmin FM TMC Traffic Receiver. Your c340 will display received traffic information on the map and alter your route to avoid a traffic incident when a traffic message is received. If you have the FM TMC Traffic Receiver simply plug the USB cable into the connector located on the right side of the c340.
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