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- Page 1 Magellan RoadMate ® ™ Reference Manual Instructions for Operating the Magellan RoadMate 860T...
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Page 2: About Charging The Magellan Roadmate 860T
860T. Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger. • Use only the car charger approved for / supplied with your Magellan RoadMate 860T. Use of another type of car charger will result in malfunction and/or danger. -
Page 3: About The Ac Adapter
Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. About the Battery • Use the charger approved for / provided with your Magellan RoadMate 860T. • Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. -
Page 4: Instruction To The User
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. © 2006 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan RoadMate, Turn it on and go, TrueView, QuickSpell, SmartDetour, TrueFix, and SmartVolume are trademarks of Thales Navigation. 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
Installing the Windshield Mount ...10 Chapter 4: Antenna Position ...13 Chapter 5: Navigation Basic Operation ...14 Turning the Magellan RoadMate On Out of the Box ...14 Suspend Power or “Sleep” Mode ... 14 Power Management ... 14 Resetting the Magellan RoadMate ...14 Adjusting the Volume ...14... - Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Numerical Characters (“123” Button) ...15 What Is QuickSpell? ...16 Multi-Word Indexing ...17 Chapter 6: Traveling ...18 Guidance Information Screens ...18 Map Screen ...19 Changing from 2D to 3D Map View ...19 Changing the Map Zoom Levels...20 Maneuver List Screen ...20 TrueView 3D Screen ...21 Choosing the Route Method ...22 Changing the Route Method ...22...
- Page 7 Keypad Test ... 74 Video Test ... 74 Chapter 11: Help ...75 Quick Tips ...75 Contact Us ...75 Chapter 12: Magellan RoadMate Tools Installation ...76 Installing the Software ...76 Connecting Your Magellan RoadMate ...76 Chapter 13: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager ...77 Latitude ...77 Longitude ...77...
- Page 8 Rename ... 85 Play Mode ...85 List Songs ...85 Equalizer ...86 Help ...86 Chapter 16: Magellan RoadMate Photo Manager ...87 Chapter 17: Photo Viewer... 88 View Single Photo ...88 Previous Image (left arrow) ... 88 Zoom ... 88 Slideshow ... 89 Pan ...
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Page 9: Contact Information
If you need support for your Magellan RoadMate 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: Magellan® Roadmate
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
1.5 Signal Acquisition Time The first time you use your Magellan RoadMate, or if you travel over 500 miles with the unit 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 GPS receiver should be operated only by vehicle passengers or by the driver when the vehicle has come to a complete stop. -
Page 13: Chapter 2: Magellan Roadmate
Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.1 Front View Suspend Button Zoom In Button Menu Button Enter Button Power Indicator Zoom Out Button Locate Button Escape Button Mute Speaker View Button Navigation Key Press to enable “sleep” mode. While viewing the map, press to zoom in on the center of the display. -
Page 14: Rear View
Reset Switch Used for audible maneuvering instructions and music playback. Rotate up when in use to receive signals from the GPS satellite network. See Chapter 4 “Antenna Position” on page 13. Plug in an external antenna (optional) for better signal acquisition. -
Page 15: Bottom View
Stereo Headphone Connection USB Connection Used for future expansion. Plug in the AC Adapter or the 12 volt vehicle power adapter. Used to connect the stereo headphones. Plug the Magellan RoadMate into your PC to upload music, photos, and custom POI’s. -
Page 16: Right Side View
Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.6 Right Side View Battery Compartment Cover 2.7 Enhanced Cradle - Back View Power In Data In (TMC) Rechargeable battery. External GPS Antenna Input (External GPS antenna sold separately) Audio Out (Note: There are two audio... -
Page 17: Using Removable Storage Cards
2.8 Using Removable Storage Cards The Magellan RoadMate is equipped with a storage card slot at the top of the unit (see page 5) that accepts Secure Digital (SD) cards and Multimedia Cards (MMC). These cards are used to backup navigation data and to transfer image files to and from the hard disk. -
Page 18: Installing The Battery
Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate Remove the battery compartment cover. Remove the battery. 2.9.2 Installing the Battery Insert the new battery with the battery diagram label side up and the pins facing inward. Then, replace the battery compartment cover and replace the screw. -
Page 19: Chapter 3: Vehicle Installation
Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate 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 and cable does not interfere with the operation of vehicle safety devices, such as air bags. - Page 20 Chapter 3: Vehicle Installation Plug the data cable (TMC connector) from the TrafficKit Module into the enhanced cradle Connect the antenna cable to the TrafficKit Module. Connect the power in cable from the TrafficKit Module to the cigarette lighter adapter cable. Press the windshield mount to the glass and slide the locking lever toward the glass.
- Page 21 Using the suction cups at the end of the FM antenna, stretch out the FM antenna and attach it to the windshield. Route the cabling and the TrafficKit module so that it is secure and out of the way. Installation is complete, and you are ready to turn the Magellan RoadMate on and go.
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Page 22: Chapter 4: Antenna Position
Chapter 4: Antenna Position The antenna on the Magellan RoadMate 860T is designed in such a way as to receive the satellite signal at the front face of the antenna. It is important to angle the antenna so that the front face is mostly toward the sky. Ideally in most vehicles, the antenna should be rotated to approximately 90°... -
Page 23: Chapter 5: Navigation Basic Operation
“sleep” mode. It is recommended that you use the Suspend key rather than switching the unit off in order to acquire the GPS signal faster upon resuming normal operation. 5.1.2 Power Management The Magellan RoadMate can be configured to automatically go into “sleep” mode after a specified amount of time. Press the MENU System Settings... -
Page 24: Inputting Text Characters
5.6 Inputting Text Characters Whenever you need to input names, street addresses, etc., the Magellan RoadMate will display a keyboard. Touch the letter you want and, if you make a mistake, use the Backspace key to go back one character at a time. The Spacebar is used to insert spaces between characters or words. -
Page 25: What Is Quickspell
QuickSpell eliminates the possibility of a misspelled word or looking for a city or street that is not in the loaded database. As you begin entering characters, the QuickSpell feature of the Magellan RoadMate dims out those characters which that are not available, thereby speeding up the process of entering data. -
Page 26: Multi-Word Indexing
Chapter 5: Navigation Basic Operation 5.10 Multi-Word Indexing The Magellan RoadMate employs a search feature known as “Multi-Word Indexing”. This feature enables you to search the database for possible matches based on the characters entered. The matches returned will start with the characters entered. -
Page 27: Chapter 6: Traveling
Chapter 6: T raveling 6.1 Guidance Information Screens The Magellan RoadMate has three screens you can use to assist you in traveling to your destination: the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, and the TrueView 3D/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 28: Map Screen
6.2 Map Screen The Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan RoadMate and provides you with detailed information about where you are and where you are going. Current Road SmartDetour Icon POI Icon † Planned Route... -
Page 29: Changing The Map Zoom Levels
6.4 Changing the Map Zoom Levels While viewing the Map screen, you can zoom in (enlarge the map) by + (plus) pressing the key or zoom out (shrink the map) by pressing - (minus) key. Note: The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys can also be used the scroll through long lists. -
Page 30: Trueview 3D Screen
6.6 TrueView 3D Screen The Magellan RoadMate uses TrueView 3D technology to display a three-dimensional picture of the next maneuver. The TrueView 3D screen can be viewed only after a route has been calculated. From the Map screen, press the view the TrueView 3D screen. -
Page 31: 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 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 32: Detouring From The Planned Route
2. If you exit the planned route before its completion and turn off your vehicle, the Magellan RoadMate will switch to battery power, unless your cigarette lighter maintains constant power. In either situation, the unit will automatically suspend power when enabled through customization. -
Page 33: 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 can find the nearest POI and route to it. Then, when you have completed the side route, resume guidance to your original destination. -
Page 34: 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 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 35 Enter the number of miles for your detour and then select Route Select . The Magellan RoadMate will recalculate the alternate route to your destination. You can also choose to have the Magellan RoadMate detour you around traffic automatically by enabling smart detour. See “Detour Options” on page 62.
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Page 36: Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations
7.3 Entering and Routing to Your Home Address The Magellan RoadMate 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. Select the Home button. -
Page 37: 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 38: 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 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 39: 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 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 40: 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 will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. -
Page 41: 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 42: Saving A Previous Destination To The Address Book
Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Route Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 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 43: 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 will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Address Book Previous Destinations then, select... -
Page 44: 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 45: List Addresses
Route Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 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 46: 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 47 Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Enter characters that start a word within the street name (see “Multi-Word Indexing” on page 17). Do not enter prefixes such as “North” or “N”, or the type of street such as “Ave.” or “Street”. Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.
- Page 48 Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Enter characters that start a word within the street name (see “Multi-Word Indexing” on page 17). Do not enter prefixes such as “North” or “N”, or the type of street such as “Ave.” or “Street”. Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.
- Page 49 Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Enter characters that start a word within the street name (see “Multi-Word Indexing” on page 17). Do not enter prefixes such as “North” or “N”, or the type of street such as “Ave.” or “Street”. Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.
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Page 50: Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations
Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired city. Enter characters that start a word within the street name (see “Multi-Word Indexing” on page 17). Do not enter prefixes such as “North” or “N”, or the type of street such as “Ave.” or “Street”. - Page 51 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 your trip: (Map button) will add a destination by selecting a point on the map;...
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Page 52: 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 53 Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate 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.
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Page 54: 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 55 Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations Delete Select 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.
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Page 56: 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 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 57: List By City
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 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. -
Page 58: 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 will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.6.2 Select Category If you do not know the name of the POI you are looking for, but know the category (restaurant, bank, gas station, etc.), you... -
Page 59: Spell Name
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 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 60: 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 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 61: Selecting An Intersection As A Destination
Address, or select POI menu. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.7 Selecting an Intersection as a Destination Intersection An intersection of two streets can be used as a destination for your trip. -
Page 62: 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 will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.7.2 Search by Zip Code... -
Page 63: Search By State
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 will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 7.7.3 Search by State... -
Page 64: Chapter 8: Navigation Options
8.1.2 Custom POIs The Custom POI menu enables you to select POIs previously loaded into your Magellan RoadMate using the Magellan RoadMate POI Manager software (see page 78). The following instructions are assuming that you have loaded one or more custom POIs into your Magellan RoadMate. - Page 65 Chapter 8: Navigation Options 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 66 Chapter 8: Navigation Options Alert With the POI alerts set, you can now choose at what point you will be alerted. Select Parameters 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...
- Page 67 Chapter 8: Navigation Options Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of degrees in which to set the alert. When you have finished, select 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.
- Page 68 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...
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Page 69: Map Options
When you have finished, select 8.1.5 Select Map Color Select Map Color Automatic Night Mode With enabled, the Magellan RoadMate will switch between a Day screen and a Night screen based on sunrise and sunset times for your current location. Scrolling disabled, the... -
Page 70: Route Preferences
Save When you have finished, select 8.1.6 Route Preferences Route Preferences enable you to set parameters for the Magellan RoadMate to follow when calculating a route. Select Preferences and you will be returned to the Select Map Color menu. Route... -
Page 71: Detour Options
The Magellan RoadMate 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 to calculate an alternate route around traffic. -
Page 72: Voice Options
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 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 73: Tone Options
8.1.11.2 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 unit off, it may take some time for the unit to reacquire a satellite signal. By manually setting the position of the unit, you are telling the unit where you are and will speed up the satellite signal acquisition. -
Page 74: Simulator Mode
The Magellan RoadMate 860T comes preloaded with North American and European map data. If you are travelling to Europe, you can take your Magellan RoadMate with you and use it while you are driving abroad. To unlock the European map, contact our Customer Service department for pricing and unlock-code information or visit our Web site at www.magellanGPS.com. - Page 75 Chapter 8: Navigation Options Code Select Use the keypad to enter the unlock code. When you have finished, select Unlock Select The database is unlocked. Select Europe Switch Select and then select Select . After the unit has powered down, turn the unit back on and the new map will begin loading.
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Page 76: Automatic Volume
Chapter 8: Navigation Options 8.1.14 Automatic Volume The Magellan RoadMate 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 77: Clear Address Book
Chapter 8: Navigation Options A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm your selection. Select The files are copied to the storage card. 8.1.16.2 Restore from Mass Storage Card To restore the files to the hard disk, select Mass Storage Card If you do not have a card inserted, you will be prompted to insert a card. -
Page 78: Map Information
Chapter 8: Navigation Options 8.1.18 Map Information Product Information displays information about the map and database installed in your Magellan RoadMate. 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: Chapter 9: System Settings
Chapter 9: System Settings The System Settings Menu contains system wide customization features which include: Brightness, Power Management, Password, and Language. To access these features, press the 9.1 Brightness To change how light the screen appears, select Use the right arrow to make the screen appear lighter, and use the left arrow make the screen appear darker. -
Page 82: Remove Password
Chapter 9: System Settings 9.3.2 Remove Password Password Select and use the keyboard to enter the password. When you have finished, select Password screen, select 9.4 Language To change the language for the menu text and voice prompts for navigation, select Language Select the desired language. -
Page 83: Chapter 10: System Status
Chapter 10: System Status The System Status menu give you further options to check the performance of your Magellan RoadMate. 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 84: Chapter 11: Help
The Help feature provides you with an interactive tutorial on the features and functions of the Magellan RoadMate along with contact information should you need assistance. 11.1 Quick Tips Quick Tips for New Users provides information in the following categories on basic usage and how to get the best signal reception: •... -
Page 85: Chapter 12: Magellan Roadmate Tools Installation
Chapter 12: Magellan RoadMate Tools Installation 12.1 Installing the Software Insert the Magellan RoadMate Tools PC Application CD into your PC’s CD drive. The setup application will begin automatically. If it does not, browse your computer’s CD drive and double-click on the setup.exe file. -
Page 86: Chapter 13: Magellan Roadmate Poi Manager
Chapter 13: 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. Before we add any custom POI’s to the unit, you should understand how the POI Manager plots POIs. -
Page 87: Altitude
Turn on your Magellan RoadMate by sliding the Reset switch to position “1” (see “Top View” on page 5), or by pressing the Suspend button (see “Front View” on page 4) to wake up the receiver if the unit is in “sleep” mode. -
Page 88: Opening A Poi File
Chapter 13: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager 13.4 Opening a POI File When you start the POI Manager the contents of your “My POI’s” folder will be displayed. This is the default location for storing custom POI files. 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 unit. - Page 89 Chapter 13: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager Click on the button Enter the Name, the Latitude, and the Longitude. The Altitude and Description fields are optional. 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.
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Page 90: Importing A Data File
Chapter 13: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager 13.7 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 91: Chapter 14: Magellan Roadmate Music Manager
Turn on your Magellan RoadMate by sliding the Reset switch to position “1” (see “Top View” on page 5), or by pressing the Suspend button (see “Front View” on page 4) to wake up the receiver if the unit is in “sleep” mode. When the Warning screen appears, insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on your Magellan RoadMate. -
Page 92: Chapter 15: Music Player
Chapter 15: Music Player The Magellan RoadMate Music Player enables you to play music files in MP3, or WMA format, stored on the hard disk of your Magellan RoadMate. If you have not already done so, you must install the Magellan RoadMate Tools application (page 76) and transfer files onto your unit using the Magellan RoadMate Music Manager (page 82). -
Page 93: Play
Chapter 15: Music Player Select Playlist The Playlist menu will appear. To exit from the playlist menu, select 15.2.1 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. 15.2.2 Create Create To make a new playlist, select... -
Page 94: Rename
Chapter 15: Music Player 15.2.5 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 15.3 Play Mode Play Mode... -
Page 95: Equalizer
Chapter 15: Music Player 15.5 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 96: Chapter 16: Magellan Roadmate Photo Manager
Turn on your Magellan RoadMate by sliding the Reset switch to position “1” (see “Top View” on page 5), or by pressing the Suspend button (see “Front View” on page 4) to wake up the receiver if the unit is in “sleep” mode. See “Top View” on page 5. -
Page 97: Chapter 17: Photo Viewer
Chapter 17: Photo Viewer The Magellan RoadMate Photo Viewer enables you to view image files in JPG and BMP format, stored on the hard disk of your Magellan RoadMate or an optional storage card. In order to transfer files from your PC to the Magellan RoadMate, you must install the Magellan RoadMate Tools application (page 76) and have copied files onto your unit using the Magellan RoadMate Photo Manager (page 82). -
Page 98: Slideshow
Chapter 17: Photo Viewer 17.1.3 Slideshow Press the Slideshow button to cycle through all the photos in the Pictures folder automatically. 17.1.4 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 99: Properties
Chapter 17: Photo Viewer 17.2.4 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 100: Appendix
POI Categories The Magellan RoadMate 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 Clothing... -
Page 101: Pc Requirements
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. PC Requirements • IBM Compatible PC, Pentium or higher •... -
Page 102: 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 103 Bad fix code 0 PVT_OK :good fix 2 ILLEGAL_ALT: illegal altitude 4 POSITION_JUMP: too big position jump between two epoch (300 miles) 5 ILLEGAL_VELOCITY_OR_ALT: max velocity 951mile 7 TOO_BIG_ACCELERATION max 15m around 1.5g 8 TOO_SMALL_ALTITUDE -10000 m 9 TOO_BIG_ALTITUDE 17,500 m 10 TOO_BIG_PDOP max PDOP 50 11 SATS_BELOW_MASK_ANGLE satellite elevation angle is below mask angle...
- Page 104 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 (current longitude, degree) Current altitude XXXX (altitude in mean sea level meter) #Satellite (U/T) XX/XX (the number of satellite used and tracked) PDOP XX.X...
- Page 105 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 TTFF 116s #Satellite (U/T) 11/12 PDOP VDOP 1.7 TTFF 0.0 HDOP 1.3 FOMS P/V/H UTC TIME 08/16/2004...
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Page 106: Frequently Asked Questions
Selection” on page 55. The Magellan RoadMate uses the latest POI data available. Chances are the POI you are looking for is relatively new and has not been added to the database. If this is not the case, it may have been overlooked or changed since the POI database was created.
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