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Magellan RoadMate 760 - Automotive GPS Receiver Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Magellan Roadmate

    Magellan RoadMate ® ™ Reference Manual Instructions for Operating the Magellan RoadMate 760...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan RoadMate 760 is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destinations. When using the Magellan RoadMate, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Application ......................... 14 Adding A Single POI ....................... 14 Adding Multiple POIs ..................... 16 Basic Operation ............................ 19 Turning the Magellan RoadMate On ..................19 Adjusting the Volume ......................20 Repeating the Last Command ....................20 Inputting Text Characters ....................20 Additional Characters (“More”...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Selecting Destinations ........................... 31 Choosing the Route Method ....................32 Changing the Route Method ....................33 Cancelling a Planned Route ....................34 Selecting a Destination Using Select Address ................ 35 Search By City ....................... 35 Search By State ......................36 Previous City .........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Route Preferences ......................88 Detour Options ......................89 Voice Options ........................ 91 Menu Colors ........................92 Contrast ........................92 Brightness ........................93 Display Options ......................93 Tone Options ......................... 94 Language ........................95 Diagnostics ........................95 Product Information ....................... 95 Video Test ........................

  • Page 6: Information

    On average, a satellite-navigation receiver is accurate to within 15 meters. Thales Navigation employs several technologies to increase the accuracy of their professional and Magellan®-branded receivers. An accuracy of 3 meters or better is achieved using correction signals from satellite navigation-augmentation systems. In the U.S., an accuracy of 3 meters is achieved...

  • Page 7: A Word On The Safe Usage Of Gps Maps

    From Source to Destination Thales Navigation, maker of Magellan GPS products, is not a cartography company. We do not create the maps that are used on our GPS devices. We seek to acquire map data from the best public and private sources available at the time of publication.

  • Page 8: Gps Maps And Your Safety

    For instance, the Magellan GPS receiver should be operated only by vehicle passengers or by the driver when the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

  • Page 9: Magellan Roadmate

    Magellan RoadMate Magellan RoadMate Front View Power Button Press to turn the Magellan RoadMate on or off. Volume Control Adjust to set the volume of the speaker. Repeat Button Press to repeat the last spoken prompt. Zoom In Button While viewing the map, press to zoom in on the center of the display.

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Adjust to set the volume of the speaker. Detachable Antenna Rotate up when in use to receive signals from the GPS satellite network. Compact Flash Compartment to store the compact flash memory card. Power/Data Connector Connection for power and data for the Magellan RoadMate.

  • Page 11: Cradle Front View

    Magellan RoadMate Cradle Front View Power/Data Connector Connection for power and data for the Magellan RoadMate. Release Press to remove the Magellan RoadMate from the cradle. Cradle Side View USB Connection Connect to your PC to upload Custom POIs or software updates.

  • Page 12: 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 13 Installation Plug the power cable into the cradle. Plug the cigarette lighter connector into an appropriate 12V receptacle in your car. Rotate the antenna upward. Installation is complete, and you are ready to turn the Magellan RoadMate on and go.

  • Page 14: Poi Manager

    The Magellan RoadMate 760 comes with Magellan RoadMate POI Manager Software. This allows you to add custom POIs to your Magellan RoadMate. You can add things such as friends’ houses and other favorite places that are not in the installed database.

  • Page 15: Longitude

    POI Manager Longitude Conversely, longitude lines can be expressed by dividing Earth into vertical segments totalling 360 degrees. Starting at the Prime Meridian (which is The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England), or zero degrees Longitude, lines are drawn in 10- degree increments 180 degrees to the West and 180 degrees to the East.

  • Page 16: Altitude

    POI Manager Altitude Each location also must have an Altitude. Altitude is expressed by how far the point is above or below the level of the ocean, or Sea Level. For example, Los Angeles, California is about 300 feet above sea level. Death Valley, California is about 270 feet below sea level.

  • Page 17: Installation

    POI Manager Installation Insert the POI Manager 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. Select a default language for the Application. The Welcome screen will appear to begin the installation process.
  • Page 18 POI Manager Next, choose a Program Folder to place the application icons. THe Magellan RoadMate POI Manager software will be installed. When it has finished, to can have the installer launch the application automatically, or deselect to exit without launching...

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Magellan Roadmate

    Connect the small end of the External Power cable to the power port on the cradle and plug the other end of the cable into a standard, 110 VAC wall outlet. See “Cradle Side View” on page 6. Depending on the location and surrounding obstructions, the Magellan RoadMate may or may not be able to receive GPS satellite information.
  • Page 20 You are given the option of saving the POIs either to your computer (for later transfer) or directly to your Magellan RoadMate. Select the Save to My Magellan RoadMate button. Give your POI file a name and click on Save.

  • Page 21: Adding Multiple Pois

    POI Manager The POIs are uploaded to your Magellan RoadMate. To access the new POIs on your Magellan RoadMate, refer to page 81. Adding Multiple POIs The POI Manager software supports ASCII file format (.ASC,.CSV,.TXT); GPS Exchange file format (.GPS,.XML); Magellan Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE);...
  • Page 22 Assign a title to each field. You must have a latitude, a longitude, and a name. Click Finish. If there are any errors in the data you can view them. Otherwise, click No. The POI file has been imported and is ready to upload to your Magellan RoadMate.
  • Page 23 Magellan RoadMate. Select the Save to My Magellan RoadMate button. Give your POI file a name and click on Save. The POIs are uploaded to your Magellan RoadMate. To access the new POIs on your Magellan RoadMate, refer to page 81.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    Either the Select Destination screen or the Resume Route screen will be displayed automatically. Select Destination Resume Guidance Resume Route is displayed if you were navigating toward a destination when the Magellan RoadMate was turned off. Press the Power button and the Magellan RoadMate will turn off.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Volume

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Volume The volume control is located at the top of the Magellan RoadMate. Use the thumbwheel to set the volume of the speaker to a desired level. See “Rear View” on page 5. Repeating the Last Command If you missed the last verbal command, you can repeat it by pressing the Repeat button.

  • Page 26: Numerical Characters ("123" Button)

    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 27 Basic Operation Select the spacebar. When enough characters have been entered, the Magellan RoadMate will automatically display the list of cities; or, if you feel that enough characters have been entered, select OK. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select “San Francisco, CA” from the list.

  • Page 28: Traveling

    Traveling Guidance Information Screens The Magellan RoadMate has three screens you can use to assist you in travelling to your destination: the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, and the TrueView 3D/Split TrueView screen. Map: 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 29: Map Screen

    Traveling 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 POI Icon † Planned Route (pink) Position Cursor...

  • Page 30: Maneuver List Screen

    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 button twice to view the TrueView 3D screen.

  • Page 31: Detouring From The Planned Route

    If you exit the planned route, the Magellan RoadMate will get you back on course in one of two ways. 1. If you exit the planned route before its completion and turn off your vehicle, the Magellan RoadMate will also turn off.

  • Page 32: Displaying Information About Your Present Location

    Traveling The trip will be recalculated, excluding the selected maneuver. This calculation is done using the same Route Method that was chosen originally. After the route is recalculated, the Map screen is displayed. Displaying Information About Your Present Location Anytime that you want to view information about your present location you can press the Locate button.

  • Page 33: Finding Pois Along Your Route

    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

    Traveling 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. Select Resume. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route to your original destination using the Route Method previously selected.
  • Page 35 Traveling Select Route. The Magellan RoadMate will recalculate the alternate route to your destination.

  • Page 36: Selecting Destinations

    Selecting Destinations Selecting Destinations Search by City Previous Search by State Destinations Select Address Previous City Favorites List Addresses Address Book Create New Entry Spell Name Trip Planner Select Category Custom POIs Search by City Dining, ATM, Gas... Search by State Previous City Intersection...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Changing The Route Method

    Selecting Destinations Changing the Route Method While viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView 3D screen, press the Cancel button. Select Route. Select the new Route Method. The route will be re-calculated using the new Route Method chosen and the Map screen will be displayed.

  • Page 39: Cancelling A Planned Route

    Selecting Destinations Cancelling a Planned Route While viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView 3D screen, press the Cancel button. Select Yes to cancel the route and display the Select Destination screen. Select No returns the display to the last viewed screen.

  • Page 40: Selecting A Destination Using Select Address

    Selecting Destinations Selecting a Destination Using 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. You have three options, Search By City, Search By State, or Previous City.

  • Page 41: Search By State

    Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Select Done. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Search By State From the Select Destination screen, select Street Address.
  • Page 42 Selecting Destinations Enter the first few characters for the state and select OK. Select the state. Enter the first few characters for the name of the street and select OK. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.

  • Page 43: Previous City

    Selecting Destinations Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Previous City From the Select Destination screen, select Street Address. Select Previous City. Select the city from the list.
  • Page 44 Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Select Done. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed.

  • Page 45: Selecting A Destination Using The Address Book

    Selecting Destinations Selecting a Destination Using the Address Book The Address Book can store up to 200 addresses for each of the three users you have available. When you select Address Book you are given five options: Previous Destinations lets you select from a list of the last 50 destinations you routed to; List Addresses displays a list of all of the addresses you have stored in your Address Book;...

  • Page 46: Saving A Previous Destination To The Address Book

    Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Saving a Previous Destination to the Address Book From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select Previous Destinations. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination.

  • Page 47: Deleting A Previous Destination

    The address is saved to the Address Book. The Previous Destination screen is displayed to continue the routing to the previous destination. Select Route. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Deleting A Previous Destination From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.

  • Page 48: Favorites

    Selecting Destinations Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination. Select Delete. A dialog box will appear to confirm your selection. Select Yes. The Previous Destination is deleted from the list. Favorites From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.

  • Page 49: Editing A Favorite

    Select Route. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Editing a Favorite From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.
  • Page 50 Selecting Destinations Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination. Select Edit. The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited. The address cannot be changed. Select the line you want to modify. Use the keypad to enter the desired text and select OK.

  • Page 51: Deleting A Favorite

    Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Deleting A Favorite From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select Favorites. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination.

  • Page 52: List Addresses

    Selecting Destinations The Previous Destination is deleted from the list. List Addresses From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select List Addresses. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the destination from the list of addresses.

  • Page 53: Editing An Address

    Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Editing an Address From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select List Addresses. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination.

  • Page 54: Deleting An Address

    The address is saved to the Address Book. The Address screen is displayed to continue editing or you can route to the selected address. Select Route. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Deleting an Address From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.

  • Page 55: Create New Entry - Search By City

    Selecting Destinations Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination. Select Delete. A dialog box will appear to confirm your selection. Select Yes. The Previous Destination is deleted from the list and you are returned to the Address Book screen.
  • Page 56 Selecting Destinations Select Search by City. Enter the first few characters in the city name and select OK. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired city. Enter the first few characters for the street name and select OK. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.

  • Page 57: Create New Entry - Search By State

    Selecting Destinations The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited. The address cannot be changed. Select the line you want to modify. Use the keypad to enter the desired text and select OK. When you have finished making changes, select Save. You are taken back to the Address Book screen.
  • Page 58 Selecting Destinations Select Search by State. Use the keypad to enter the first few characters for the state and select OK. Select the state. Enter the first few characters for the street name and select OK. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.

  • Page 59: Create New Entry - Previous City

    Selecting Destinations Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Select Done. The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited. The address cannot be changed. Select the line you want to modify. Use the keypad to enter the desired text and select OK.
  • Page 60 Selecting Destinations Select Create New Entry. Select Previous City. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired city. Enter the first few characters for the street name and select OK. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.

  • Page 61: Trip Planner - New

    Selecting Destinations The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited. The address cannot be changed. Select the line you want to modify. Enter the desired text and select OK. When you have finished making changes, select Save. You are taken back to the Address Book screen.

  • Page 62: Trip Planner - Optimizing A Trip

    Selecting Destinations Select New. Use the keypad to enter a name for the new trip and select OK. From the pop-up menu, select Add. From the Select Trip Planner Address screen, select the method for adding a destination to your trip: Map (Map button) will add a destination by selecting a point on the map; Select Address will add a destination from a new address;...

  • Page 63: Trip Planner - Guide Me

    Selecting Destinations Select the trip to optimize. Select Optimize. The destinations are sorted from closest to farthest from you current location. Select Save. Trip Planner – Guide Me From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select Trip (Trip button).

  • Page 64: Trip Planner - Edit

    Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Trip Planner – Edit Destinations within a trip can be moved up or down, deleted, or added to.

  • Page 65: Trip Planner - Delete And Rename

    Selecting Destinations Select the trip to edit. Select the destination you wish to delete, and select Delete from the pop-up menu. Select the destination you wish to change, and select Move Up from the pop-up menu. When you have finished, select Save and you are returned to the Trip Planner screen. Trip Planner –...
  • Page 66 Selecting Destinations Select the trip you wish to delete. A dialog box will appear to confirm your selection. Select Yes. The trip has been deleted. Select Rename. Select the trip to renamed. Use the backspace key to delete the old name; then, enter the new name for the trip. When you have finished, select OK.
  • Page 67 Selecting Destinations The trip has been renamed.

  • Page 68: 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 6,500,000 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 69 Selecting Destinations Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Selecting List by City will list the POIs matching the name you entered within a selected city.
  • Page 70 Selecting Destinations Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Selecting Select Category enables you to list all of the POIs in the selected category. Select Select Category.

  • Page 71: Select Category

    Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Select Category From the Select Destination screen, select Dining, ATM, Gas... Select Select Category. Select the POI category. Selecting Nearest will list the POIs matching the name you entered from closest to farthest.
  • Page 72 Selecting Destinations Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Selecting List by City will list the POIs matching the name you entered within a selected city.
  • Page 73 Selecting Destinations Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Selecting Spell Name will list the POIs matching the name you entered. Select Spell Name.

  • Page 74: Custom Pois

    Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Custom POIs Please refer to page 14 for information on creating and loading Custom POIs. From the Select Destination screen, select Dining, ATM, Gas...
  • Page 75 Selecting Destinations Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed.

  • Page 76: Selecting An Intersection As A Destination

    Selecting Destinations Selecting an Intersection as a Destination An intersection of two streets can be used as a destination for your trip. 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. Search by City From the Select Destination screen, select Intersection.

  • Page 77: 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. Search by State...
  • Page 78 Selecting Destinations Select Search by State. Enter the first few characters for the state and select OK. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the state from the list. Enter the first few characters for the first street and select OK. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the first street from the list.

  • Page 79: 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 will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Previous City From the Select Destination screen, select Intersection.
  • Page 80 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.

  • Page 81: Options

    Configuration provides access to customize the look and operation of the Magellan RoadMate. It also contains diagnostic features to keep your Magellan RoadMate performing at its best. See “Configuration” on page 80. Tutorial provides instructions and verbal narration on how to use the most common features of the Magellan RoadMate. See “Tutorial” on page 105.

  • Page 82: Trip Computer

    Options Trip Computer The Trip Computer is a valuable tool for recording the mileage and time spent driving while on business or vacation. The information for the trip can be saved and viewed at any time, providing you easy access to information on your current trip, as well as previous trips.

  • Page 83: Saving The Current Trip Report

    Options While the Trip Computer is in a “Stopped” state, select Start to continue recording the current trip or select reset to begin a new trip. Saving the Current Trip Report When you have finished with your trip, you can save the information for later viewing. Select Save at any time.

  • Page 84: Deleting A Trip Report

    Options The saved Trip Report is displayed. Press the Cancel button when you are finished to view the trip and return to the Trip Computer screen. Deleting a Trip Report Select the Trip Report to be deleted. Select Delete. The trip is deleted and you are returned to the Trip Computer screen.

  • Page 85: Configuration

    Options Configuration The configuration options can be set differently for each user. From any screen, press the Option button and select Configuration. POI Selection From the POI Selection menu, you can choose which icons to display on the Map screen. For a list of POI Categories, see “POI Categories”...

  • Page 86: Custom Pois

    Options 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 “Application” on page 14. The instructions following instructions are assuming that you have loaded one or more POIs into your Magellan RoadMate.
  • Page 87 Options When you have finished, press the Cancel button to return to the Custom POIs menu. You can also be alerted when you approach a custom POI. The Set Alarm function works for Custom POIs only and only if the POI has been selected to show on the Map screen. Select Set Alarms.
  • Page 88 Options The Detection Angle is set to alert you when you are within so many degrees of the POI. Select Detection Angle. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of degrees in which to set the alert. When you have finished, select OK.
  • Page 89 Options The First Warning is set to alert you when you are within a certain number of feet from the POI. Select First Warning. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of feet in which to alert you. When you have finished, select OK.
  • Page 90 Options The Last Warning is set as a final alert when you are within a certain number of feet from the POI. Select Last Warning. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of feet in which to alert you. When you have finished, select OK.

  • Page 91: Map Options

    Options Map Options Map Options enable you to determine the behavior of the Map while you are driving. Select Map Options. With Map Smart selected, the Map screen will automatically switch to the Maneuver List and/or the TrueView 3D screen when applicable. That is, when the satellite signal is lost for more than 30 seconds, the Maneuver List will be displayed so that you can still be guided to your destination.

  • Page 92: Select Map Color

    Select Map Color Select Select Map Color. With Automatic Night Mode enabled, the Magellan RoadMate 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 93: Route Preferences

    When you have finished, select Save and you will be returned to the Configuration menu. Route Preferences Route Preferences enable you to set parameters for the Magellan RoadMate to follow when calculating a route. Select Route Preferences. Avoid Toll Roads instructs Magellan RoadMate to avoid known toll roads when calculating a...

  • Page 94: 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 95 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...

  • Page 96: Voice Options

    From the voice options menu, you can select to have your voice prompts announced in either a male or a female voice in the language currently enabled (refer to “Language” on page 95). Additionally, you can also have the Magellan RoadMate speak the street name of the next maneuver.

  • Page 97: Menu Colors

    Options Menu Colors You can change the color of the menu screens by selecting one of four color schemes. Select Menu Colors. Select the desired color scheme. When you have finished, select Save. Contrast Contrast determines the level of difference between light and dark colors. Select Contrast.

  • Page 98: Brightness

    If you wish to maintain your manual settings, do not enable Automatic Contrast or Automatic Brightness. Additionally, you can set the Magellan RoadMate to shut off automatically if no movement is detected for 20 minutes.

  • Page 99: Tone Options

    Options Select Auto Power Off. When you are finished, select Save. Tone Options As you approach a maneuver, an audible alert sounds to let you know to make the maneuver. Select Tone Options. Select either Bell, Chime, or Beep. When you have finished, select Save.

  • Page 100: Language

    Diagnostics The Magellan RoadMate comes with built-in system tests and other features to aid in the performance of the unit. If you feel that your unit is not functioning properly, contact our Technical Support Representative before engaging any of the options in the Diagnostics menu.

  • Page 101: Touch Screen Test

    Options Touch Screen Test Touch Screen Test checks that the touch screen is calibrated and accurate. Keypad Test Keypad Test verifies proper operation of the keypad. Audio Test checks that the speaker is working correctly. GPS Status monitors the satellite signal. For more information on the GPS Status screens refer to “GPS Status Screen”...

  • Page 102: Set Gps Position

    Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. If you do not know the exact address, just select Done and the Magellan RoadMate will use the lowest number in the range. Select Done to continue. You will be returned to...

  • Page 103: Simulator Mode

    Go to the Map screen. Your current position is now set to the address you entered. Simulator Mode In Simulator Mode, you can demonstrate the capabilities of the Magellan RoadMate without actually driving. In order for the simulation to work, you must set a route first.

  • Page 104: Map Regions

    The Magellan RoadMate 760 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.
  • Page 105 Options Select Europe and then select Unlock. Select Code. Use the keypad to enter the unlock code. When you have finished, select OK. Select Unlock. The database is unlocked. Select OK. Select Europe and then select Switch. Note: If you have a Compact Flash (CF) card inserted, you must remove it before switching maps.

  • Page 106: Safety Lockout

    Select Enable Safety Lockout and select Save. Password The Magellan RoadMate has the capability of enabling a password for each of the three users. This will keep other users from accessing and changing your preferences or altering your address book.

  • Page 107: Automatic Volume

    Select Activate to enable the password. When you have finished, select Save. 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. Select Automatic Volume.

  • Page 108: Backup And Restore

    Backup and Restore The Magellan RoadMate 760 has the capability to back up your information (Address Book, Previous Destinations, etc.) to a Compact Flash (CF) card (not included). When a CF card is inserted in the CF card slot (see “Rear View” on page 5), the information will automatically back up when you power down the unit.
  • Page 109 Options A dialog box will appear, stating that your information is being restored, and the unit will shut off automatically. Turn the unit back on, and your information and preferences are restored.

  • Page 110: Tutorial

    Tutorial The Magellan RoadMate has a built-in Tutorial that you can view or refer to anytime the Magellan RoadMate is turned on. Do not use the tutorial while you are driving. If you are operating the vehicle, please come to a complete stop before reviewing the tutorial topics.

  • Page 111: Help

    Options Help Select Help. Customer Support phone numbers for United States, Canada, and Europe are displayed. See page 107 for more information.

  • Page 112: Contact Information

    Contact Information 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. 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 www.magellangps.com or reach us by fax or by phone.

  • Page 113: Appendix A

    Appendix A Adding Addresses from an IrDA-Equipped Device The Magellan RoadMate comes equipped with an IRDA receiver (see “Front View” on page 4). With this, you can “beam” addresses from your Palm or other equipped device. Do not attempt to transfer addresses while you are driving, at a stop, or in traffic. Address transfer should be done only while the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 114: Appendix B

    Appendix B Appendix B 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 115: Gps Status Screen Structure - Second Page

    Appendix B 17 ILL_DEFINED_2D_MATRIX 2X2 matrix can not be inverted in 2D fix 20 NO_SAT_TIME no satellite time 23 NOT_ENOUGH_SATS no enough satellite for 2D or 3D fix 24 CANNOT_SELECT_FIX_TYPE 30 VELOCITY_2D_ONLY 2 satellite fix only for velocity, no position fix 31 BAD_VELOCITY_PDOP 50 too big pdop for velocity 32 TOO_MANY_SATS_FOR_2D_VEL there are 4 or more satellites, but 2D fix provided...

  • Page 116: Typical Gps Status Screen Display

    Appendix B Typical GPS STATUS Screen Display First Page 1712 -702 -704 -1952 1525 -1954 3677 2848 2120 2257 Second Page Heading 0Speeding 0.0 m/s Current Lat: 34.10939 N Current Long:117.82599 W Current altitude 255 TTFF 116s #Satellite (U/T) 11/12 PDOP VDOP TDOP...

  • Page 117: Appendix C

    Appendix C Appendix C POI Categories The Magellan RoadMate POI database has 37 different categories. The icons will appear on the Map screen (if enabled): Restaurant Fast food, diners, and food marts Bank/ATM Most financial services Gas Station Most fuel services...

  • Page 118: Appendix D

    Appendix C Appendix D Public Buildings Libraries, museums, and government buildings Rest Area Rest stops along major highways Shopping Malls and other retail stores Ski Resorts Most major ski resorts Sports & Recreation Stadiums, parks, lakes Tourist Attraction Places most visited by tourists Transportation Bus and train stations Winery...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications DImensions: 3.3” x 6.6” x 1.5” 8.4cm x 16.8cm x 3.8cm Weight: 13 oz. 368g Display: 3.8” anti-glare TTF color touch screen, 2.25” x 3.0” Screen Resolution: 320 x 240 QVGA; 32,000 colors Storage: 20 GB Hard Drive Audio: Integrated Speaker GPS Antenna:...

  • Page 120: Thales Consumer Products Gps Receiver End User Software License

    THALES CONSUMER PRODUCTS GPS RECEIVER END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE All Thales global positioning system (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are not intended to replace other methods of navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform careful position charting and use good judgment.
  • Page 121 4. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Except as set forth in item 1 above, all other expressed or implied warranties, including those of fitness for any particular purpose or merchantability, are hereby disclaimed AND IF APPLICABLE, IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER ARTICLE 35 OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS.
  • Page 122 CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OFTHALES OR NEGLIGENT USAGE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL THALES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF THALES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some national, state, or local laws do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

  • Page 123: Thales Consumer Products Products Limited Warranty

    THALES CONSUMER PRODUCTS PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY All Thales global positioning system (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are not intended to replace other methods of navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform careful position charting and use good judgment. READ THE USER GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. 1.
  • Page 124 Except as set forth in item 1 above, all other expressed or implied warranties, including those of fitness for any particular purpose or merchantability, are hereby disclaimed AND IF APPLICABLE, IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER ARTICLE 35 OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS.
  • Page 125 IN NO EVENT WILL THALES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF THALES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some national, state, or local laws do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 7.

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