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Page 1: User Manual
® ® Magellan RoadMate SE4/1420/1424 GPS Receiver User Manual 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050... -
Page 2: Important Safety Warnings
Magellan Technical Support. Charging the Magellan RoadMate • An optional AC adapter is available as an accessory for your Magellan RoadMate. Use of another type of AC adapter can result in malfunction and/or possible fire hazard due to battery overheating. •... - Page 3 The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. The Magellan RoadMate receiver must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.
- Page 4 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Improvements and enhancements to the product may occur without any formal notification. Check the Magellan website (www.magellanGPS.com/ support) for product updates and additional information.
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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 RoadMate receiver to the Car Cradle ...........4 Adjusting the Mount for Optimum Viewing ..............4 Connecting Power ......................4 Checking Connection and Final Adjustments ..............4... - Page 6 Points of Interest (POI) ..................20 Creating a Route to a POI by Category ................20 Creating a Route to a Special POI (Magellan RoadMate 1420 and 1424 only) ....20 Creating a Route to a POI by Name ................21 Creating a Route to a Highway Exit POI .................
- Page 7 Setting the GPS Position ....................30 Viewing the GPS Status ....................30 Viewing Product Information ..................30 Traffic ......................... 30 Enabling Traffic ......................30 Showing All Traffic Events or only Traffic Events along your route........30 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate...
- Page 8 Coverage ........................31 Glossary ........................31 Traffic Incidents ......................32 Avoiding Traffic Incidents ..................... 32 Coupons and Offers ...................... 32 Coupons From POI Searches ..................32 Viewing a Coupon Offer ....................32 Viewing All Coupons ..................... 32 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate...
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Page 9: Magellan Roadmate Se4/1420/1424 Gps Receiver
The Magellan RoadMate 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 RoadMate receiver to the AC power using an optional AC power adapter. -
Page 10: Map Coverage
The Magellan RoadMate SE4 and 1420 have internal maps for the 48 continental United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The Magellan RoadMate 1424 has internal maps for the 50 United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This document is set up to be printed on 8.5" x 11" paper should you desire a printed version for your reference. -
Page 11: Installation Instructions
Securing the Car Cradle to the Windshield or Adhesive Disk Use the alcohol pad that came with the Magellan RoadMate receiver to clean the area on the windshield that has been selected for mounting the Magellan RoadMate receiver. Let the area dry completely. -
Page 12: Attaching The Magellan Roadmate Receiver To The Car Cradle
Checking Connection and Final Adjustments If the power indicator light on the vehicle power adaptor is on, power is being supplied to the Magellan RoadMate receiver. If it is not on, check the cable connection to the vehicle power receptacle. If the light is still not on, turn the vehicle's ignition on. -
Page 13: Security
Security It is recommended that the Magellan RoadMate receiver is not left in plain view while unattended for reasons of theft. Please note that the Magellan RoadMate receiver is a receiver only and does not transmit GPS location signals. -
Page 14: Fundamentals
2. After the initial splash screen the Warnings screen is displayed. Read and tap Turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver Off 1. Slide the power switch to the left to turn the Magellan RoadMate receiver off. You have a 5 second delay to resume using the receiver if you change your mind. -
Page 15: Main Menu
Accessing the Main Menu When you first turn on the Magellan RoadMate 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
Keypad Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan RoadMate receiver. The keypad is the most common method for entering data into the Magellan RoadMate receiver. Keypad Overview Button Name Description Data Field Top of the display where the characters entered are shown. -
Page 17: Smart City Search
Smart City Search The Magellan RoadMate 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: Map Screen
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 19 (G) Access the list of nearest Highway Exit POIs (available only when driving on a highway/freeway/interstate). (H) Zoom in and zoom out controls to change the map scale. Accessing the Map Screen 1. On the Main Menu screen, tap View Map. Setting the Map Modes (2D or 3D) The map is normally displayed in 3D mode (perspective view) but you can set the map to 2D mode (top down view) if so desired.
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Page 20: Current Location Screen
This is used to modify the route to possibly avoid routing on a particular street. 1. Access the Maneuver List. 2. Tap the Avoid icon for the maneuver you want to avoid. 3. Tap Yes to confirm. 4. The Magellan RoadMate receiver recalculates the route and the Map screen returns. -
Page 21: Volume
Volume The volume can be adjusted or muted from the Map screen. (The volume can also be adjusted from Settings > Sound.) Changing the Volume from the Map Screen 1. Tap the speaker icon . Additional controls appear. 2. Tap on the Mute button to mute the volume, or tap the '+' or '-' icons to change the volume levels. -
Page 22: Enter Address
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, •... -
Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Clearing The List Of Previous Destinations
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. Access the list of Previous Destinations as described above. 2. - Page 26 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 <Work, Cell or Home Phone Number> to specify a phone number for the address book entry. 7.
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Page 27: Onetouch Menu
OneTouch Menu In addition to Home Address, there are other icons in the OneTouch Menu. There are predefined bookmarks as well as user assignable bookmarks for 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. -
Page 28: Points Of Interest (Poi)
Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan RoadMate 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. -
Page 29: Creating A Route To A Poi By Name
Creating a Route to a POI by Name 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Go To icon. 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. -
Page 30: Home Address
Home Address Your most frequent destination can be entered and saved in the Magellan RoadMate 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 31: 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 RoadMate needs to know how the route is to be calculated. Routes can be calculated by the following methods: •... -
Page 32: 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 33: Multi Destination Routes
Multi Destination Routes With the Magellan RoadMate 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 RoadMate you can easily create a route with multiple destinations. -
Page 34: 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 35: Settings
4. Tap the back arrow 5. The Magellan RoadMate receiver will reboot. Setting Auto Power Auto power is the duration of time that the Magellan RoadMate receiver remains idle before turning off automatically. 1. Access the System Settings menu (above). -
Page 36: Map Options
Normally the map is displayed in vivid colors for daytime use and with dark tints for night use. You can select whether to always use daytime colors, night color or let the Magellan RoadMate receiver switch between them automatically a few minutes before sunrise and a few minutes after sunset. -
Page 37: Muting The Sound
Muting the Sound 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Checking Mute will mute all sounds. Turning off Button Sounds 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. Tap Sound. 3. -
Page 38: Adding Features
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 RoadMate receiver turned off. Setting the GPS position will allow the Magellan RoadMate receiver to compute which satellites are available and calculate the position more quickly. -
Page 39: Traffic
Live traffic information is an option available for your Magellan RoadMate 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 40: 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 RoadMate. 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.