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  • Page 1: Magellan Roadmate

    Magellan RoadMate ® ™ Reference Manual Instructions for Operating the Magellan RoadMate 3000T...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    Laws in some states prohibit wearing stereo headphones while operating a motor vehicle. Please contact your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles for information. • The battery in the Magellan RoadMate 3000T is rechargeable and should not be removed. In the event it should need to be replaced, please contact Magellan Technical Support. •...
  • Page 3: About The Ac Adapter

    Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged. • Do not attempt to service the Magellan RoadMate 3000T. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the Magellan RoadMate 3000T if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.
  • Page 4 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. © 2006 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan RoadMate 3000T, Turn it on and go, TrueView, QuickSpell, SmartDetour, and SmartVolume are trademarks of Thales. No part of this user manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the prior written permission of Thales.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4: Vehicle Installation ...10 Installing the Windshield Mount ... 10 Chapter 5: Navigation Basic Operation ...12 Turning the Magellan RoadMate 3000T On Out of the Box ... 12 Power Off versus “Sleep” Mode... 12 Power Management ... 12 Resetting the Magellan RoadMate 3000T ... 12 Adjusting the Volume ...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Changing from 2D to 3D Map View ... 17 Changing the Map Zoom Levels ... 18 Maneuver List Screen ... 18 TrueView Screen ... 19 Choosing the Route Method ... 20 Changing the Route Method ... 20 Cancelling a Planned Route ... 20 Detouring from the Planned Route ...
  • Page 7 Touchscreen Test ... 72 Keypad Test ... 72 Video Test ... 72 Contact Us ... 73 Chapter 11: Magellan RoadMate Tools Installation ...74 Installing the Software ... 74 Chapter 12: Magellan RoadMate Music Manager ...75 Chapter 13: Music Player ...76 Single Song Play ...
  • Page 8 Play Mode ... 78 List Songs ... 78 Equalizer ... 79 Help ... 79 Chapter 14: Magellan RoadMate Photo Manager ...80 Chapter 15: Photo Viewer ...81 View Single Photo ... 81 Previous Image (left arrow) ... 81 Zoom ... 81 Slideshow ...
  • Page 9: Magellan® Roadmate

    Chapter 1: Contact Information If you need support for your Magellan RoadMate 3000T and you wish to contact Thales, please use the following information to direct your questions/comments to the proper person. 1.1 Technical Support If you need technical assistance or “how-to” help, or if you have a technical question about the functionality of your Magellan product, please contact us on the Internet at Our Technical Support phone representatives are available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Gps Information

    There are two Global Navigation Satellite Systems in operation: the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Russian GLObal NAvigation Satellite System (GLONASS). These systems are constantly being upgraded to meet higher standards of reliability.
  • Page 11: A Word On The Safe Usage Of Gps Maps

    2.5 Signal Acquisition Time The first time you use your Magellan RoadMate 3000T, or if you travel over 500 miles with it off, there may be a delay in receiving the initial satellite fix; depending on your position and the position of the satellites, this could take 15 minutes or more.
  • Page 12: Gps Maps And Your Safety

    For instance, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T GPS receiver should be operated only by vehicle passengers or by the driver when the vehicle has come to a complete stop. The driver must not attempt to view the display while driving. Disregard any unsafe, hazardous or illegal route suggestions.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Magellan Roadmate 3000T

    The Zoom In Button can also be used with long lists to scroll one page at a time. LED indicates the battery charging status of the Magellan RoadMate 3000T. Orange - Charging; Green - Fully charged. Press to display current location details and save it to your address book.
  • Page 14: Rear View

    Chapter 3: Magellan RoadMate 3000T 3.2 Rear View Speaker External Antenna Connector 3.3 Top View Volume Adjustment Used for audible maneuvering instructions and music playback. Provides access by an optional external antenna. Increases (slide right) or decreases (slide left) the volume level. Press to...
  • Page 15: Bottom View

    Power Connection For future expansion. Used to connect stereo headphones. Plug the Magellan RoadMate 3000T into your PC to upload music, photos, and custom POI’s. In the event the Magellan RoadMate 3000T should fail to respond, press the reset button to reboot.
  • Page 16: Left Side View

    Wire Catcher Windshield Mount connection To listen to music or view files stored on a SD/MMC Card. Press to release Magellan RoadMate 3000T from car holder. Used to secure the power cable. Insert the notches of the windshield mount here.
  • Page 17: Using Removable Memory Cards

    3.8 Using Removable Memory Cards The Magellan RoadMate 3000T is equipped with a memory card slot on the left side (see “Left Side View” on page 8) that accepts Secure Digital (SD) cards and Multimedia Cards (MMC). These cards are used to backup navigation data or to store music and photos.
  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Vehicle Installation

    Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate 3000T in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount or other mount, that it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road. Make sure that the placement of the Magellan RoadMate 3000T and cable does not interfere with the operation of vehicle safety devices, such as air bags. You assume the risks associated with damage to your vehicle or vehicle’s occupants as a result of how you choose to mount the Magellan...
  • Page 19 Chapter 4: Vehicle Installation Plug the power adapter into your vehicles cigarette lighter or 12 volt receptacle. Installation is complete, and you are ready to turn the Magellan RoadMate 3000T on and go.
  • Page 20: Chapter 5: Navigation Basic Operation

    5.1.1 Power Off versus “Sleep” Mode The Magellan RoadMate 3000T can be put into “sleep” mode. This mode is a limited power mode that saves battery power. When “waking up” from sleep mode, the time to acquire a sattelite fix is significantly shorter than when the Magellan RoadMate 3000T is powered up after being completely turned off.
  • Page 21: Making Selections

    Chapter 5: Navigation Basic Operation 5.5 Making Selections The Magellan RoadMate 3000T comes equipped with a touch screen. To make a menu selection, or enter characters, simply touch the screen in the location of the item you wish to select.
  • Page 22: Numerical Characters ("123" Button)

    5.9 What Is QuickSpell? The Magellan RoadMate 3000T uses QuickSpell technology to provide you with the fastest method possible to enter characters. QuickSpell eliminates the possibility of a misspelled word or looking for a city or street that is not in the loaded database.
  • Page 23: Help With Address Entry

    Chapter 5: Navigation Basic Operation Select the spacebar. When enough characters have been entered, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T will automatically display the list of cities; or, if you feel that enough characters have been entered, select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select “San Francisco, CA” from the list.
  • Page 24: Chapter 6: Traveling

    6.1 Guidance Information Screens The Magellan RoadMate 3000T has three screens you can use to assist you in traveling to your destination: the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, and the TrueView/Split TrueView screen. : When a new destination is selected and calculated, the Map screen is displayed. This screen displays a map of your surrounding area along with the planned route (if calculated) and information about the route.
  • Page 25: Map Screen

    6.2 Map Screen The Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan RoadMate 3000T and provides you with detailed information about where you are and where you are going. Current Road SmartDetour Icon POI Icon † Planned Route...
  • Page 26: Changing The Map Zoom Levels

    Chapter 6: T raveling 6.4 Changing the Map Zoom Levels + (plus) While viewing the Map screen, you can zoom in (enlarge the map) by pressing the key or zoom out (shrink the map) - (minus) by pressing the key (see “Front View” on page 5.). Note: The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys can also be used the scroll through long lists.
  • Page 27: Trueview Screen

    6.6 TrueView Screen The Magellan RoadMate 3000T uses TrueView technology to display a three-dimensional picture of the next maneuver. The TrueView screen can be viewed only after a route has been calculated. From the Map screen, press the view the TrueView screen.
  • Page 28: Choosing The Route Method

    6.7 Choosing the Route Method Every route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination is selected, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T prompts you for the method that will be used to calculate the route. Shortest Time : This selection calculates a route that should take the least amount of time using speed limits and other information in the database.
  • Page 29: Detouring From The Planned Route

    6.10 Detouring from the Planned Route If you exit the planned route, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T will get you back on course in one of three ways. 1. If, while driving, you detour from the planned route, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T will automatically recalculate the route based on your new vehicle position.
  • Page 30: Displaying Information About Your Present Location

    6.14 Finding POIs Along Your Route While driving along a route, if you need to find a gas station, ATM, or other POI, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T can find the nearest POI and route to it. Then, when you have completed the side route, resume guidance to your original destination.
  • Page 31: Finding A Detour Along Your Route

    A list of the nearest POI’s is displayed. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired POI. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate a new route to the selected POI from your current position. When you have arrived at the new destination, you will be prompted to resume guidance to your original destination.
  • Page 32 Route Select . The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will recalculate the alternate route to your destination. You can also choose to have the Magellan RoadMate 3000T detour you around traffic automatically by enabling smart detour. See “Detour Options” on page 62.
  • Page 33: Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations

    Destination screen. 7.3 Entering and Routing to Your Home Address The Magellan RoadMate 3000T enables you to enter an address to assign to your Home button. The Home button allows you one touch access to the address you route to most often.
  • Page 34: Selecting A Destination Using Select Address

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Now, when you press the Home button, you will be prompted to either route to or change the Home address. 7.4 Selecting a Destination Using Select Address Select Address A destination can be created by entering the street address that you want to go to. This address is not automatically added your Address Book but is saved to your Previous Destinations list if you have routed to it.
  • Page 35: Search By City

    Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Done Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.4.2 Search by Zip Code From the Destination screen, select Enter the zip code select , then select the city.
  • Page 36: Search By State

    Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Done Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.4.3 Search By State From the Destination screen, select Enter the first few characters for the state and select Select the state.
  • Page 37: Previous City

    Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Done Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed.
  • Page 38: Selecting A Destination Using The Address Book

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations 7.5 Selecting a Destination Using the Address Book Address Book The Address Book can store up to 200 addresses. When you select Address Book you are given five options: Destinations lets you select from a list of the last 50 destinations you routed to; addresses you have stored in your Address Book;...
  • Page 39: Saving A Previous Destination To The Address Book

    Route Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.5.1.1 Saving a Previous Destination to the Address Book From the Destination screen, select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination.
  • Page 40: Deleting A Previous Destination

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the destination from the list of addresses. Route Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Address Book Previous Destinations then, select...
  • Page 41: Editing A Favorite

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations 7.5.2.1 Editing a Favorite From the Destination screen, select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired favorite. Edit Select The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited. The address cannot be changed.
  • Page 42: List Addresses

    Route Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.5.3.1 Editing an Address From the Destination screen, select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired address.
  • Page 43: Deleting An Address

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations 7.5.3.2 Deleting an Address From the Destination screen, select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired address. Delete Select A dialog box will appear to confirm your selection. Select The address is deleted from the list and you are returned to the Address Book screen.
  • Page 44: Search By Zip Code

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Enter the street name (see “Help with Address Entry” on page 15). Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street. Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the Done screen.
  • Page 45: Search By State

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Enter the street name (see “Help with Address Entry” on page 15). Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street. Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Done Select The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited.
  • Page 46: Previous City

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Enter the street name (see “Help with Address Entry” on page 15). Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired city. (These are all of the cities in your loaded database that have the street name you selected.) Enter the street address.
  • Page 47: Trip Planner

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired city. Enter the street name (see “Help with Address Entry” on page 15). Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street. Enter the street address.
  • Page 48 Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Select Use the keypad to enter a name for the new trip and select From the pop-up menu, select From the Select Trip Planner Address screen, select the method for adding a destination to Select your trip: (Map button) will add a destination by selecting a point on the map;...
  • Page 49: Optimizing A Trip

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations 7.5.5.2 Optimizing a Trip With Route Optimization, you can sort the destinations in your trip from closest to farthest. From the Trip Planner screen, select Select the trip to optimize. Optimize Select The destinations are sorted from closest to farthest from you current location. Select Save Edit...
  • Page 50: Guide Me

    Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.5.5.4 Edit Destinations within a trip can be moved up or down, deleted, or added to.
  • Page 51: Delete And Rename

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Select the trip to edit. Select the destination you wish to delete, and select Delete from the pop-up menu. Move Up Select the destination you wish to change, and select from the pop-up menu. Save When you have finished, select and you are returned to the Trip Planner screen.
  • Page 52 Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Select Delete Select the trip you wish to delete. A dialog box will appear to confirm your selection. Select The trip has been deleted. Rename Select Select the trip to be renamed.
  • Page 53: Selecting A Point Of Interest As A Destination

    Points of Interest (or POIs) are commercial or recreational locations, landmarks, or services that are preloaded into the Magellan RoadMate 3000T database. There are over six million POI’s in the database, which range from restaurants, parks, gas stations, and banks, to schools and police stations, and more. The purpose of the POI database (accessed through the Dining, ATM, Gas...
  • Page 54: Spell Name

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired POI. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.6.1.2 List By City Selecting List by City will list the POIs matching the name you entered within a selected city sorted by distance from the city center.
  • Page 55: Select Category

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired POI. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.6.1.3 Select Category...
  • Page 56: Nearest

    A list of all the POI’s in the selected category nearest to your current position is displayed. Select the POI from the list. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.6.2.2 List by City Selecting List by City will list the POIs in the category selected within a specified city.
  • Page 57: Cuisine Type

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired POI. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.6.2.4 Cuisine Type When selecting restaurants, you are presented with an additional method for finding POIs.
  • Page 58 Address, or select POI menu. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Cancel to return to the Select Custom...
  • Page 59: Selecting An Intersection As A Destination

    Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations 7.7 Selecting an Intersection as a Destination Intersection An intersection of two streets can be used as a destination. The search for the intersection can be done whether or not you know the city. If you know the city, you can start there; if you are unsure of the city, you can start with the state. 7.7.1 Search by City From the Destination screen, select Enter the first few characters of the city name (see “Inputting Text Characters”...
  • Page 60: Search By Zip Code

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the second street from the list. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.7.2 Search by Zip Code...
  • Page 61: Previous City

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the second street from the list. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.7.4 Previous City...
  • Page 62 Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the second street from the list. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed.
  • Page 63: Chapter 8: Navigation Options

    8.1.2 Custom POIs The Custom POI menu enables you to select POIs previously loaded into your Magellan RoadMate 3000T using the Magellan RoadMate POI Manager software (see page 84). The following instructions are assuming that you have loaded one or more custom POIs into your Magellan RoadMate 3000T.
  • Page 64 Chapter 8: Navigation Options Select a POI File Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select a POI file. With the file selected, you are returned to the Custom POIs menu. Display Categories Select The categories you created are displayed in the same way as the built-in POIs.
  • Page 65 Chapter 8: Navigation Options Select the POI category to customize. The Detection Angle is set to alert you when you are within so many degrees of the POI. Detection Angle Select Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of degrees in which to set the alert. When you have finished, select...
  • Page 66 Chapter 8: Navigation Options The First Warning is set to alert you when you are within a certain number of feet from the POI. First Warning Select Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of feet in which to alert you. When you have finished, select...
  • Page 67 Chapter 8: Navigation Options The Last Warning is set as a final alert when you are within a certain number of feet from the POI. Last Warning Select Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of feet in which to alert you. When you have finished, select When you have set the parameters as you like, select Save...
  • Page 68: Map Options

    Select Select Map Color Automatic Night Mode With enabled, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T will switch between a Day screen and a Night screen based on sunrise and sunset times for your current location. Select Day Screen to choose a color scheme for the map while you are driving during the day.
  • Page 69: Route Preferences

    Save When you have finished, select 8.1.6 Route Preferences Route Preferences enable you to set parameters for the Magellan RoadMate 3000T to follow when calculating a route. Select Route Preferences Automatic Re-Route will cause the Magellan RoadMate 3000T to try up to three times to automatically re-route to the destination when it has detected that the vehicle has deterred from the calculated route.
  • Page 70: Detour Options

    The Magellan RoadMate 3000T comes equipped with SmartDetour. If you are driving on the freeway with SmartDetour enabled and your speed drops below 15 MPH, you may press the detour icon on the Map screen in order for the Magellan RoadMate 3000T to calculate an alternate route around traffic.
  • Page 71: Menu Colors

    When you encounter traffic, and the set time has elapsed, the Detour icon will flash on the Map screen. Touch the icon on the screen to have the Magellan RoadMate 3000T calculate the detour. You can choose to ignore the Detour alert; and after one minute it will stop flashing until the set time has elapsed again when it will alert you once more.
  • Page 72: Set Gps Position

    Set GPS Position enables you to manually set the location of the Current Position icon. If you have travelled a long distance with the Magellan RoadMate 3000T off, it may take some time for the Magellan RoadMate 3000T to reacquire a satellite signal.
  • Page 73: Automatic Volume

    Chapter 8: Navigation Options 8.1.12 Automatic Volume The Magellan RoadMate 3000T can be set to automatically increase the volume when the vehicle exceeds 45 MPH in order to compensate for road noise. Automatic Volume Select Select the number increment by which to increase the volume.
  • Page 74: Map Information

    Chapter 8: Navigation Options 8.1.14 Map Information Product Information displays information about the map and database installed in your Magellan RoadMate 3000T. This information aids our Technical Support Representative in finding a solution to whatever problem you may have. 8.2 Trip Computer The Trip Computer is a valuable tool for recording the mileage and time spent driving while on business or vacation.
  • Page 75: Stopping Or Starting The Trip Computer

    Chapter 8: Navigation Options The Trip Computer is always in a “Running” state. The information for the current trip is displayed. 8.2.1.1 Stopping or Starting the Trip Computer At any time the Trip Computer can be stopped and started. If the Trip Computer is currently Stop running, select .
  • Page 76: Resetting The Trip Computer

    Chapter 8: Navigation Options 8.2.1.3 Resetting the Trip Computer Before starting a new trip that you want to record, you need to reset the Trip Computer first. Select Reset and the information will be set to zero. The Trip Computer will remain in a “Running”...
  • Page 77 Chapter 8: Navigation Options The trip is deleted and you are returned to the Trip Computer screen.
  • Page 78: Chapter 9: System Settings

    To return to the System Settings menu without setting the password, select Once the password is enabled, you will be required to enter it when the Magellan RoadMate 3000T is turned on or when it wakes up from “sleep” mode.
  • Page 79: Change Password

    To return to the System Settings menu without setting the password, select Once the password is enabled, you will be required to enter it when the Magellan RoadMate 3000T is turned on or when it wakes up from “sleep” mode.
  • Page 80: Chapter 10: System Status

    Chapter 10: System Status The System Status menu give you further options to check the performance of your Magellan RoadMate 3000T. 10.1 Product Information Select Product Information to show the current application software versions. Also, the current hardware and firmware versions will be displayed.
  • Page 81: Contact Us

    Chapter 10: System Status 10.4 Contact Us If you experience problems using your Magellan RoadMate 3000T, you can contact us at the numbers displayed.
  • Page 82: Chapter 11: Magellan Roadmate Tools Installation

    Chapter 11: Magellan RoadMate Tools Installation The Magellan RoadMate Tools application enables you to create custom POI’s and load them onto your Magellan RoadMate 3000T. Additionally, you can load pictures and music onto an SD or MMC card (sold separately) to view or play anytime. See “Using Removable Memory Cards”...
  • Page 83: Chapter 12: Magellan Roadmate Music Manager

    Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as show on page 9. Turn on your Magellan RoadMate 3000T by pressing and holding the Power button for approximately 2-3 seconds if in sleep mode. (Ten seconds if not in sleep mode.) When the Warning screen appears, insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on your Magellan RoadMate 3000T and the large end into an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 84: Chapter 13: Music Player

    Chapter 13: Music Player The Magellan RoadMate 3000T Music Player enables you to play music files in MP3, or WMA format, stored on an optional memory card installed in your Magellan RoadMate 3000T. If you have not already done so, you must install the Magellan RoadMate Tools application (page 74) and transfer files onto the card using the Magellan RoadMate Music Manager (page 75).
  • Page 85: Play

    Chapter 13: Music Player Playlist Select The Playlist menu will appear. To exit from the playlist menu, select 13.2.1 Play To hear a previously created playlist, select Use the Up or Down arrow to select the desired playlist. Select The songs will begin playing automatically in order. 13.2.2 Create Create To make a new playlist, select...
  • Page 86: Rename

    Chapter 13: Music Player 13.2.5 Rename Rename If you want to change the name of a playlist, select Select the playlist you wish to rename and then, select Use the backspace key (<-) to erase the name; and the keypad to enter a new name for your playlist. When you have finished, select 13.3 Play Mode Play Mode...
  • Page 87: Equalizer

    Chapter 13: Music Player 13.5 Equalizer The Equalizer provides advanced sound options so you can customize the quality of the playback. The equalizer will only be available for MP3 format sound files. Select an equalizer preset from the following preconfigured options: Default (flat), Jazz, Classical, Rock, Techno, Dance Hall, Live, Full Bass, Full Treble, and Full Bass &...
  • Page 88: Chapter 14: Magellan Roadmate Photo Manager

    Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as show on page 9. Turn on your Magellan RoadMate 3000T by pressing and holding the Power button for approximately 2-3 seconds (Ten seconds if the Magellan RoadMate 3000T is not in sleep mode.) When the Warning screen appears, insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on your Magellan...
  • Page 89: Chapter 15: Photo Viewer

    Chapter 15: Photo Viewer The Magellan RoadMate Photo Viewer enables you to view image files in JPG and BMP format, stored on an optional memory card installed in your Magellan RoadMate 3000T. If you have not already done so, you must install the Magellan RoadMate Tools application (page 74) and transfer files onto the card using the Magellan RoadMate Photo Manager (page 75).
  • Page 90: Slideshow

    Chapter 15: Photo Viewer 15.1.3 Slideshow Press the Slideshow button to cycle through all the photos in the Pictures folder automatically. 15.1.4 Pan If you enlarge an image beyond the screen boundaries, press the Pan button to enable image scrolling. While enabled, you can drag the image in any direction to view other areas of the image.
  • Page 91: Properties

    Chapter 15: Photo Viewer 15.2.4 Properties Properties To view information on the selected file or folder, press . A thumbnail of the image will be displayed along with the width and height in pixels, the size, and the format (image type). When viewing the properties for folders, width, height, and format are not shown.
  • Page 92: Chapter 16: Magellan Roadmate Poi Manager

    The Magellan RoadMate POI Manager enables you to transfer custom points of interest files from your computer to your Magellan RoadMate 3000T. Before we add any custom POI’s to the Magellan RoadMate 3000T, you should understand how the POI Manager plots POIs. 16.1 Latitude Latitude can be expressed by dividing Earth into horizontal segments totalling 180 degrees.
  • Page 93: Altitude

    (see “Top View” on page 6). When the Warning screen appears, insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on your Magellan RoadMate 3000T, and the large end into an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 94: Creating A New Poi File

    Locate the POI files you wish to load. When you have selected a file, the Copy To Unit arrow will turn green. Click on the arrow to copy the file to your Magellan RoadMate 3000T. When you have finished copying files, remove the USB cable from the Magellan RoadMate 3000T. 16.5 Creating a New POI FIle There are two ways to create a POI file.
  • Page 95 Chapter 16: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager Select the Category field and select . A dialog box will appear to create a new POI category. Enter the Name and assign an Image (icon) for the POI. The Description field is optional.
  • Page 96: Importing A Data File

    Chapter 16: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager 16.7 Importing a Data FIle The POI Manager software supports ASCII file format (.ASC,.CSV,.TXT); GPS Exchange file format (.GPS,.XML); Magellan Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE); and Garmin PCX5 Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE). Open Click on the...
  • Page 97: Appendix

    POI Categories The Magellan RoadMate 3000T POI database has 37 different categories. The icons will appear on the Map screen (if enabled): Restaurant Bank/ATM Gas Station Roadside Assistance Hospital/Polyclinic Vehicle Services Airport Camping & RV Car Rental Casino City Center...
  • Page 98 Parks Professional Services Public Buildings Rest Area Shopping Ski Resorts Sports & Recreation Tourist Attraction Transportation Winery Worship When selecting restaurants, you can further narrow the search by cuisine type such as French, Italian, Greek, Mexican, etc. Appendix County, regional, and local parks Business office locations Libraries, museums, and government buildings Rest stops along major highways...
  • Page 99: Specifications

    Screen Resolution 320 x 240 QVGA; 64,000 colors Accepted Card Media Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC) Audio Integrated Speaker with integrated stereo headphone jack GPS Antenna Integrated with optional external antenna connection Battery 2100mA LI-ION USB Interface Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F...
  • Page 100: Gps Status Screen

    GPS Status Screen GPS STATUS Screen Structure-first page It is ordered by the channel number from 1 to 12. Where: Satellite PRN number, with “e” or “E” to the right means got ephemeris data, “v” or “V” to the right means got verified ephemeris data (double check).
  • Page 101: Gps Status Screen Structure - Second Page

    66 HUGE_DOPPLER_RESID 100m/s normal for postfit residuals for doppler Usually, Bad code is 20 and 23. If fix is good, it would be 0. GPS STATUS Screen Structure - second page Heading XXX (degree) Speeding XX.X (meter per second) Current Lat: DDD.DDDDD W/E (current latitude, degree) Current Long: DDD.DDDDD N/S...
  • Page 102: Typical Gps Status Screen Display

    Typical GPS STATUS Screen Display First Page Second Page Heading 0 Speed 0.0 m/s Current Lat: 34.10939 N Current Long:117.82599 W GPS Version: Current altitude 255 TTFF 116s #Satellite (U/T) 11/12 PDOP 2.3 VDOP 1.7 TTFF 0.0 HDOP 1.3 FOMS P/V/H...
  • Page 103: Frequently Asked Questions

    If this is not the case, it may have been overlooked or changed since the POI database was created. You can add custom POIs to your Magellan RoadMate 3000T to make up for those you route to often.

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