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- Page 1 Commercial 5190T Magellan ® User Handbook RoadMate ® Designed exclusively for Commercial Vehicle Drivers...
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Page 2: Important Safety Warnings
Do not become distracted by the receiver while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. • It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic laws and to use the Magellan RoadMate and mounting options in such a manner that the user is in compliance with applicable laws. •... - 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
Map Micro SD .................... 2 Installation Instructions ...............3 Selecting the Location ................3 Securing the Car Cradle ................3 Attaching the Magellan RoadMate receiver to the Mount ......3 Connecting Power ..................4 Checking Connection and Final Adjustments ..........4 Security ..................... 4 Fundamentals ..................5... - Page 6 Maneuver List (Itinerary) ................. 13 Accessing the Maneuver List ..............13 Excluding a Maneuver ................13 Volume ....................14 Changing the Volume from the Map Screen ........... 14 OneTouch Menu ..................15 Saving an Address to a OneTouch Icon ..........15 Changing the Address or Search of a OneTouch Icon ......
- Page 7 Traveling on a Route ................25 Map Screen ..................... 25 Maneuver List ..................25 Accessing the Maneuver List ..............25 Excluding a Maneuver ................25 Types of Routes ..................25 Routing Method ..................25 To permanently change the routing method ..........26 Special Routing Functions ...............
- Page 8 Map Options .................... 31 Setting Auto Night Map Display ............... 31 Setting Heading Up or North Up in 2D Mode .......... 31 Assigning Visible POIs ................31 Setting Auto Zoom on Turns ..............31 Setting Highway Lane Assist ..............32 Sound ......................
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Page 9: Magellan Roadmate 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: Magellan Roadmate
Map updates and possible map expansion packs may be sold from the Magellan Store that will be available on micro SD cards for use in the Magellan RoadMate. Instructions for using the micro SD card will be provided at time of purchase. -
Page 11: Installation Instructions
Selecting the Location A few tips on selecting the proper location. • Mount the Magellan RoadMate receiver in a place where it can be easily seen and will not interfere with your view of the road. • The Magellan RoadMate 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: Connecting Power
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: Fundamentals
Pairing Bluetooth The instructions shown here are for pairing a phone during normal use. 1. The first time you use Bluetooth in your Magellan RoadMate receiver, the receiver will automatically ask you if you want to pair a phone. 2. After selecting Yes the receiver is in pairing mode. Follow the instructions in your phone manual to set it in pairing mode. -
Page 14: Checking Battery Level And Gps Status
Checking Battery Level and GPS Status The Magellan RoadMate receiver has an internal battery that permits use of the receiver for brief periods of time while not connected to external power. The battery is charging whenever the Magellan RoadMate is connected to external power. -
Page 15: Main Menu
The Main Menu contains large, easy to access icons for all the major functions. Accessing the Main Menu When you first turn on the Magellan RoadMate receiver, the Main Menu is displayed after the splash and warning screens. While in use, you can access the Main Menu by: 1. -
Page 16: Keypad
Vehicle Profile Auto 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... -
Page 17: Selecting Qwerty Or Abc Keyboard
Smart City Search The Magellan RoadMate receiver utilizes a feature known as “Smart City Search”. Smart City Search attempts to predict the city you are looking for. This prediction is based upon two factors; your position and cities you’ve gone to before. -
Page 18: Quickspell
After selecting “Yes” the receiver will be in ‘Pairing Mode’. Follow the instructings for your phone and set your phone to pairing mode as well. After your phone is done searching for new devices, select “Magellan” from the list. -
Page 19: 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 20 (D) 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. (D) Current position and heading. (F) Zoom in and zoom out controls to change the map scale.
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Page 21: Current Location Screen
•Go There Now: the selected location is inserted in the route as an intermediate destination before the next destination. •Add To Trip: the selected destination is added to the end of the current trip. 5. Tap the large GO button on the right to return to the Map screen and begin navigating. Note: if the panned position does not match an existing street address (i.e. -
Page 22: Volume
3. Tap Yes to confirm. 4. The Magellan RoadMate receiver recalculates the route and the Map screen returns. 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. -
Page 23: 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 24: Setting A Route To A Onetouch Icon
Setting a Route to a OneTouch Icon With the OneTouch menu set up you can now go to a saved address or search. 1. Tap the button in the top right corner of the Map screen. 2. Tap one of the assigned OneTouch buttons. 3. -
Page 25: Creating A Destination
Address Book or in the OneTouch menu. 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: Creating A Destination To An Intersection
Creating a Destination to an Intersection When the street number is not known, an intersecting street can pinpoint the location. 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Intersection icon. 2. Enter City: You have three ways to do this: • To select the city from the list of previous cities, tap the button. -
Page 27: Previous Destinations
Previous Destinations Routing to a Previous Destination 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Previous icon. 2. Select the destination from the list of previous destinations. 3. A screen appears with the address of the selected location, the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the distance to travel, and the routing method (e.g. -
Page 28: Creating A New Entry In Your Address Book By Entering An Address
Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Entering an Address 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Address icon, and enter an address as described in “Entering an Address”. 2. When the screen appears with the address of the selected location, the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the distance to travel, and the routing method (e.g. -
Page 29: 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 30: Creating A Route To A Poi By Name
Creating a Route to a POI by Name 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. 2. Tap the Search By Name button. 3. Spell the name of the POI to be used as the destination. You don’t need to 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 31: 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 32 A screen appears with the address of the next destination in the trip, the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the distance to travel, and the routing method (e.g. Fastest). 10. (optional) Tap Options if you want to change the routing method or the vehicle type. 11.
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Page 33: Traveling On A Route
There are a wide variety of methods you can use to create 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 34: To Permanently Change The Routing Method
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 35: Vehicle Profile
Vehicle Profile Set your vehicle profile so that when routes are being calculated you will not be routed over roads that your vehicle cannot travel on. Accessing Vehicle Profile 1. From the Map screen tap Menu. 2. Tap the Vehicle Profile icon. 3. -
Page 36: Set Hazmat Type
Set Hazmat Type 1. Access the Vehicle Profile screen. 2. Tap the Hazmat Type button. 3. Select from available choices (if applicable). -
Page 37: Traffic
For the updated list of countries and providers, please, check www.magellanGPS.com. Traffic Message: A message received by the Magellan RoadMate that contains the description of a Traffic event. Traffic Event: An event liable to disturb the flow of traffic. -
Page 38: Settings
Settings With user Settings you can customize the Magellan RoadMate receiver to better suit your personal needs and preferences. Tapping the Back arrow Tap from any of the Setting screens saves your changes. Accessing System Settings 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon 2. -
Page 39: Selecting The Time Zone
3. Check Auto Time Zone or select your time zone from one of the cities in the list. 4. Tap the back arrow Selecting Units of Measure 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 40: Setting Highway Lane Assist
Setting Highway Lane Assist When Highway Lane Assist is checked, the map will display highway signs as you approach a highway interchange giving you visual indication of which lane you want to be in. 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. -
Page 41: Keyboard
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 42: Default System Settings
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.