Magellan Maestro 4700 User Manual

Magellan maestro 4700: user guide
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GPS Receiver

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ® Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS Receiver User Manual 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    The maximum operating temperature is 140°F (60°C). Battery • The battery in the Magellan Maestro receiver is rechargeable and should not be removed. In the event that it should need to be replaced, please contact Magellan Technical Support. Charging the Magellan Maestro •...
  • Page 3 The Magellan Maestro must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 4 Check the Magellan website (www.magellanGPS.com/ support) for product updates and additional information. © 2009 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo and Magellan are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation. Maestro,QuickSpell, SmartDetour and OneTouch are trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC International Corporation.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Selecting the Location ... 3 Using the Adhesive Disk ... 3 Securing the Car Cradle to the Windshield or Adhesive Disk ... 3 Attaching the Magellan Maestro receiver to the Car Cradle... 4 Adjusting the Mount for Optimum Viewing ... 4 Connecting Power... 4 Routing the Cable...
  • Page 6 Clearing the list of Previous Destinations ... 18 Address Book ... 18 Accessing an Address in Your Address Book ... 18 Routing to an Address in Your Address Book... 18 Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Entering an Address ... 18 Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book from a POI ...
  • Page 7 Enabling/Disabling Audible Maneuver Warning ... 31 Pairing Additional Bluetooth-ready Phones ... 32 Importing Contacts ... 32 Calling Home ... 32 Redial ... 32 Manual Dialing ... 32 Dialing a Phone Number from the Address Book... 32 Speed Dialing ... 32 Assigning a Phone Number to Speed Dialing...
  • Page 8 Showing All Traffic Events or only Traffic Events along your route..38 Enabling Voice Recognition ... 38 GPS Options... 38 Setting the GPS Position ... 38 Viewing the GPS Status... 38 Backing Up and Restoring Data ... 39 Viewing Product Information ... 39 Traffic ...
  • Page 9: Magellan Maestro 4700 Series Receiver

    The Magellan Maestro receiver has a built-in battery so, in most cases, you will be able to follow these instructions while reading them on your computer screen without plugging the Magellan Maestro receiver to the AC power using an optional AC power adapter.
  • Page 10: Magellan Maestro

    Magellan Maestro (A) Power Switch (B) Micro SD card slot (A micro SD card is optional and is used for backing up and restoring data.) (C) USB connector. Power input from vehicle power adapter cable or AC power adapter (+5 VDC / 1A).
  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    Selecting the Location A few tips on selecting the proper location. • Mount the Magellan Maestro receiver in a place where it can be easily seen and will not interfere with your view of the road. • The Magellan Maestro receiver should be mounted in such a way that the antenna, (located in the top of the receiver), has an unobstructed view of the sky through the windshield.
  • Page 12: Attaching The Magellan Maestro Receiver To The Car Cradle

    Make sure the adjusting knobs on the car cradle are firmly in place. Slide the power switch again to the left to turn the Magellan Maestro receiver off and turn the ignition switch of the vehicle to off. The Magellan Maestro receiver is connected and ready for use.
  • Page 13: Security

    Security It is recommended that the Magellan Maestro receiver is not left in plain view while unattended for reasons of theft. Please note that the Magellan Maestro receiver is a receiver only and does not transmit GPS location signals. Neither the receiver nor the vehicle can be tracked using the Magellan Maestro receiver.
  • Page 14: Fundamentals

    2. After the initial splash screen the Warnings screen is displayed. Read and tap Turning the Magellan Maestro receiver Off Slide the power switch to the left to turn the Magellan Maestro receiver off. You have a 5 second delay to resume using the receiver if you change your mind.
  • Page 15: Brightness

    Accessing the Main Menu When you first turn on the Magellan Maestro receiver, the Main Menu is displayed. While in use, you can access the Main Menu by: 1. From the Map screen tap Menu.
  • Page 16: Keypad

    Settings OneTouch Menu Keypad Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan Maestro receiver. The keypad is the most common method for entering data into the Magellan Maestro receiver. Keypad Overview Button Name...
  • Page 17: Notes On Entering Data

    Smart City Search The Magellan Maestro receiver utilizes a feature known as “Smart City Search”. What this does is it attempts to predict the city you are looking for. This prediction is based upon two major factors; your position and cities you’ve gone to before.
  • Page 18: Quickspell

    QuickSpell. In the example to the right, “CE” has been entered for a street name in Chicago, IL. The Magellan Maestro receiver has predicted that the street name may be Cedar Ave. Also it has greyed out any letters that could not be used to spell a street name in the database.
  • Page 19: Map Screen

    The most commonly used screen is the Map screen. Whether you are following a route or just traveling around a city, the chances are that the Map screen will be displayed. The Map screen can be displayed in two unique modes: normal and routing.
  • Page 20 (F) Information display. Displays speed, time of day, elevation, compass direction. While routing it also can also display distance to destination, estimated time of arrival (ETA), and time remaining. Tap on the information field to change. (G) Access the list of nearest Highway Exit POIs (available only when driving on a highway/freeway/interstate). Tap to display options to start a new trip or, when routing, to make modifications to an existing trip.
  • Page 21: Current Location Screen

    Current Location Screen This screen can be accessed from the Options screen or from the Map screen. The Current Location screen displays approximate address of your current position, the next and previous intersections, your latitude, longitude, and heading. Accessing the Current Location Screen There are two ways to open the Current Location screen.
  • Page 22: Volume

    2. Tap on the Mute button 3. Tap Voice Recognition Before giving voice control commands to the Magellan Maestro, you must first access the “Say a Command” screen. See the chapter on Voice Control for information on its use. Accessing Voice Recognition 1.
  • Page 23: Enter Address

    If you know at least a part of the address, it is the quickest way to select the destination of the route. This function is used to create a route from: • an exact address, including street number, • the midpoint of a street, •...
  • Page 24: Entering An Intersection

    Entering an Intersection When the street number is not known, an intersecting street can pinpoint the location. 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Go To icon. 2. Tap the Intersection icon. 3. Enter City: You have three ways to do this: •...
  • Page 25: Tips On Entering Addresses Quickly

    6. Tap the large GO button on the right to return to the Map screen and start navigating. Tips on Entering Addresses Quickly • When you are entering the name of a city or a street, Magellan software only displays those characters that appear in possible search results. The other characters are grayed out. •...
  • Page 26: Clearing The List Of Previous Destinations

    7. When the details for this address are acceptable, tap the 8. If you have selected to save this to the OneTouch menu, you need to select a the OneTouch button you want to assign. Clearing the list of Previous Destinations 1.
  • Page 27 6. Edit information: • Tap the Name field and use the keypad to enter a name for the address book entry. (Entering the name is described in detail in chapter Map Screen.) • (optional) Tap <Enter Phone Number> to specify a phone number for the address book entry. •...
  • Page 28: Onetouch Menu

    In addition to Home Address, there are other icons in the OneTouch Menu, the set of bookmarks of searches and favorite destinations. They can be used for easy access of frequent destinations and to get local information when needed. Furthermore, you can assign POI search criteria to OneTouch icons. Saving an Address to a OneTouch Icon These instructions only apply if you have not yet assigned a function to a OneTouch button.
  • Page 29: Points Of Interest (Poi)

    The Magellan Maestro receiver has preloaded POIs that can be used as a destination for a route. Selecting a restaurant or finding a gas station nearby is at your fingertips. Creating a Route to a POI by Category POIs are categorized into unique categories from gas stations to tourist attractions. Most, but not all categories are further organized into subcategories.
  • Page 30: Creating A Route To A Highway Exit Poi

    2. Tap the Points of Interest icon. 3. Tap Search By Name. 4. Spell the name of the POI to be used as the destination. You need not enter the full name, but the more characters you enter, the easier it will be to find the exact POI you are searching for. Tap the 5.
  • Page 31: Home Address

    Your most frequent destination can be entered and saved in the Magellan Maestro as the Home Address for quick and easy access when you need to navigate there. This does not need to be your real home address. Choose any address you visit frequently.
  • Page 32: Traveling On A Route

    Each method is discussed in the chapter which is associated with it. Routing Method Regardless of which route type has been created, the Magellan Maestro needs to know how the route is to be calculated. Routes can be calculated by the following methods: •...
  • Page 33: Detouring Off A Route

    SmartDetour on Freeways When you slow down under 20% of the speed limit on a freeway, after a few seconds the Magellan software assumes you are in a traffic jam and displays the Detour button on the Map screen. 1. Tap Detour.
  • Page 34: Multi Destination Routes

    With the Magellan Maestro you can create routes with more than one destination. Select one destination and create a single route first. Then turn it to a multi destination route by selecting additional destinations. Creating Additional Destinations with Go To Using the search functions of the Magellan Maestro you can easily create a route with multiple destinations.
  • Page 35: Saving A Multi Destination Route To Your Address Book

    Saving a Multi Destination Route to Your Address Book Multi destination routes can be saved for later use from the address book. 1. From the Map screen, tap Menu. 2. Tap Trip Options. 3. Tap Edit Trip. 4. The Multiple Destination List is displayed. 5.
  • Page 36: Voice Recognition

    The Magellan Maestro includes voice recognition software providing a means by which you can control many of the functions hands-free. IMPORTANT Screens that can accept voice commands will have a listening icon when voice commands can be given. When the screen first appears there is a slight delay before commands can be given.
  • Page 37 Partial List of Available Commands and Variations Home Go Home Take me home Take us home Directions home Go to (my/our) house Take (me/us) to (my/our) house Destination to home Drive me home Previous Destinations Show previous destination Recent destinations Previous destinations Where Am I? Where am I?
  • Page 38 Cancel Route Stop routing End route Cancel Trip Item in list Number <number> <number> Select <number> Item number <number> The (first | second | third | fourth | fifth Scrolling the list Next More Go to next page Previous Page up Cancel Back (returns to the Say a Command screen) Cancel (cancels voice recognition and returns to...
  • Page 39: Bluetooth

    Please note that not all of the features of the Magellan Maestro Bluetooth will work with all phones as features of cellular phones vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Pairing your Bluetooth-ready Phone for the First Time Before you use the Bluetooth function of the Magellan Maestro receiver you must pair your Bluetooth-ready phone to the Maestro.
  • Page 40: Pairing Additional Bluetooth-Ready Phones

    Tap Yes. Enter your home phone number using the keypad. You will need to select Call Home again from the Phone menu. 4. If your home phone number is set, the Magellan Maestro will initiate the call to the number stored. Redial 1.
  • Page 41: Speed Dialing A Phone Number

    4. The Magellan Maestro will begin calling the number. Answering a Call 1. When your phone gets an incoming call, the Magellan Maestro displays an Answer Phone screen. Tap the green button to answer the call or the red button to end the call.
  • Page 42: Settings

    With user Settings you can customize the Magellan Maestro receiver to better suit your personal needs and preferences. Tapping the Back arrow Tap from any of the Setting screens will not cancel the changes. Changes take effect as soon as you make them.
  • Page 43: Selecting Units Of Measure

    Selecting Units of Measure Auto power is the duration of time that the Magellan Maestro receiver remains idle before turning off automatically. 1. Access the System Settings menu (above). 2. Tap Units. 3. Tap on the desired unit of measure.
  • Page 44: Showing 3D Landmarks

    3. Checking Show 3D Landmarks enables this function. Showing Contour Map The Magellan Maestro also includes a contour map displaying the contour of the area when you zoom out. You may choose to show or hide them. 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon.
  • Page 45: Navigation Preferences

    This option is used when purchasing an additional feature for your receiver that requires a code to authorize it. Currently there are no available additional features that require entering a code but you may check the Magellan web site periodically for new features, enhancements or even software updates.
  • Page 46: Traffic

    It is useful to set a GPS position if you are not receiving satellite information quickly due to travelling over 800 km/500 mi with the Magellan Maestro receiver turned off. Setting the GPS position will allow the Magellan Maestro receiver to compute which satellites are available and calculate the position more quickly.
  • Page 47: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    Backing Up and Restoring Data Backup and restore provides a way of storing the address book and other data on an optional micro SD card inserted in your Magellan Maestro receiver. When the data has been backed up, it can be restored at any time.
  • Page 48: Traffic

    Live traffic information is an option available for your Magellan Maestro using the Traffic Link accessory. The Traffic Link accessory connects to your Magellan receiver through the Traffic Link power cable that is supplied in the kit. There is nothing you need to do other than to connect the power cable, traffic information is automatically activated and there are no traffic subscriptions to buy.
  • Page 49: Traffic Incidents

    (Show Traffic Along Route) to Show All Traffic, the delay along your route is not displayed and you are unable to avoid traffic incidents using the Magellan Maestro. Avoiding Traffic Incidents When the traffic icon indicates a delay, you can select to avoid any or all of the traffic incidents along your route.

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