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Magellan TR5 & TR7 Off-Road Navigator Quick Start Guide For additional assistance please download the TR5 or TR7 User Manaual or contact the Magellan OHV Product Team trxsupport.magellangps.com 877-255-4161 trxsupport@magellangps.com...
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The driver should enter data or program the Magellan receiver only when the vehicle is stopped. Only a vehicle passenger should enter data or program the device while the vehicle is moving. It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic laws.
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Safety. In some jurisdictions, audio recordings require the consent of all parties before you begin recording. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable audio recording consent laws in your jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, it could be considered an invasion of privacy rights to take or publicly display photographs or videos of people or their vehicles using this product.
Getting To Know Your TR5/TR7. Speaker Power Button Reset Button AUX Out microSD Slot USB Power Input Your device requires additional power to function at optimal levels. For best performance, use the included power adapters, which are specially rated for your device.
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Getting To Know Your TR5/TR7. Tap to open Map screen. Dirt Miles, Tracks, and Achievements display. Access Log & Wish List. Search preloaded map data. Access software settings. Mark waypoints on the map. Post an update to Twitter. Start or pause tracking.
Setting Up. 1. Power On. Press and hold the Power button on the top of your device. Within seconds, you’ll see the Magellan logo, and your device will boot up. Press and hold. 2. Charge the Device. Using the included AC Adapter or Vehicle Power Adapter (VPA): Insert AC adapter into wall outlet or insert VPA plug into vehicle power outlet.
Setting Up. 3. Mount the Device. Attach your device to the included cradle and mount and use suction cup base to adhere your device to your vehicle’s windshield or dashboard. For best image quality, mount your device as follows: Windshield Dashboard Tilt device up Affix to...
Account Creation + Registration. 1. Select Language. Set your device language to English or French > tap Next. 2. Read and Agree to End-User License Agreement (EULA). Read the EULA > tap I agree to continue or I disagree to delay setup. Note: You cannot proceed with setup until you’ve read and agreed to the EULA.
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You must create a TRX account to save data to your device or sync with TRX Trailhead. Not having a TRX account can result in lost data. IMPORTANT: If you already have a Magellan GPS email address and password, use those account credentials to create your TRX account.
TRX user data. Wait a few minutes for the software update to finish installing > tap Open. When you see a notification that says “Magellan TRX needs to download resources”, tap Start download Make sure Download over Wi-Fi only is checked.
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Account Creation + Registration. 6. Update Maps. Note: Make sure that you download the latest software version before downloading new map packages. Visit trxsupport.magellangps.com for a list of latest software versions. To update your maps: On the Updates screen, tap Map Update. Tap Update.
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Search For Trails. Your TR5/TR7 help you filter for trails, user-generated tracks, addresses, or POIs around you. You can also search for map data in other locations no matter their distance from your current location. Search from the TRX Dashboard.
Record Tracks. To begin recording a custom track: Tap Map from the TRX Dashboard. The Map Screen opens to free driving mode. Tap the blue arrow icon to start Tracking or to pause Tracking. Tap the Pause button to see more options. Mark Waypoints.
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Record Tracks. Backtrack. > tap OK to follow the track you just created back to its start, in reverse. Finish and Save Track. while Tracking. Enter a name for the track. Enter terrain details and other information. (optional) Tap Save to see a summary of your track stats and details. Note: To add or edit track details after saving a track, tap Journal from the TRX Dashboard >...
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Connect your TR5/TR7 GPS with your private TRX online account over wifi to be able to sync, plan and review your adventures from a desktop or laptop computer. 1. On a desktop or laptop computer go to trxtrailhead.com 2. Sign into trxtrailhead.com using the same email and password as your TR5/TR7 GPS Searching.
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TRX Product Support The TRX product team wants to make sure you have the best experience possible with our GPS products but also when you have questions. For all TRX product support please contact the TRX product team online, by email or by phone Online.
Magellan will not be responsible for any losses or damage to the product incurred while the product is in transit or is being shipped for repair.
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Examples of such conditions include but are not limited to changes in the GPS or GLONASS transmission.). The opening, dismantling or repairing of this product by anyone other than an authorized Magellan Service Center will void this warranty. 6. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...
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U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and shall benefit Magellan, its successors and assigns. This warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable laws in force in their locality, nor the customer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.
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PRODUCT. (b) In the event of a defect, Magellan will, at its discretion, repair or replace the hardware product with a product of like kind or quality, which may be new or reconditioned, with no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. Magellan’s limit of liability under the limited warranty shall be the actual cash value of the product at the time the purchaser returns the product to Magellan for repair less a reasonable amount for usage, as determined by Magellan in its sole discretion.
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