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Summarization of Contents
Important Safety Warnings
Operational and Environmental Precautions
Safety rules regarding operating temperature, battery handling, and charging procedures.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Interference and Exposure Statements
Details on FCC compliance for digital devices, interference correction, and radiation exposure.
IC Compliance Statements
Information regarding Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations and radiation exposure.
Magellan RoadMate Receiver Overview
Key Features and Capabilities
Lists capabilities such as saving addresses, routing, accessing POIs, and using AAA services.
Battery Life and GPS Signal Considerations
Information on battery life, indoor signal reception, and optimal positioning for GPS.
Device Overview and Ports
Device Components Identification
Identifies the Power Switch (A), Power Input (B), and Micro SD Card Slot (C) on the device.
Fundamentals
Powering On and Off
Instructions for turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver on and off using the power switch.
Battery and GPS Status
How to view the battery level indicator and check the GPS status indicator on the Menu screen.
Volume and Sound Settings
Steps to adjust or mute volume and enable/disable audible button sounds.
Display and Menu Operations
Brightness Control
Guide to accessing brightness controls and the 'Dim on Battery Power' option.
Main Menu Overview
Description of the Main Menu layout and how to access it from the Map screen.
Keypad and Data Entry
Keypad Overview
Explanation of the keypad layout, including Data Field, Zip Code, and Numeric Keypad buttons.
Data Entry and Search Features
List Selection and Keyboard Options
How to select items from lists and switch between QWERTY and ABC keyboard layouts.
Data Entry Tips and Smart City Search
Tips for entering data and an explanation of the Smart City Search prediction feature.
Advanced Data Entry Features
QuickSpell Feature
Description of the QuickSpell feature for easier and error-free city and street name entry.
Installation Instructions
Selecting Mounting Location
Tips for choosing a proper location for the receiver, considering view and airbag safety.
Attaching Power Cable and Securing Cradle
Steps to attach the power cable to the cradle and securely mount the cradle to the windshield.
Device Mounting and Power
Mounting Receiver and Connecting Power
Guide to attaching the receiver to the cradle, adjusting the mount, and connecting the power cable.
Power Switch Operation
How to use the spring-loaded slider switch to turn the receiver on or off.
Security Recommendations
Advice on preventing theft and noting the receiver's limitations in tracking.
Map Screen Features
Map Screen Modes
Details on the Map screen's Normal Mode and Routing Mode displays.
Normal Mode Interface Elements
Explanation of elements like current location, information display, zoom, and menu access in Normal Mode.
Routing Mode Interface Elements
Explanation of elements like turn instructions, distance, ETA, and current position in Routing Mode.
Map Screen Navigation and Customization
Accessing and Customizing Map Display
How to access the Map screen and switch between 2D/3D modes and adjust zoom levels.
Panning and Routing to a Panned Position
Instructions on how to pan the map and set a route to a selected point on the map.
Navigation Features
Current Location and Saving
Details about the Current Location screen and steps to save it to the Address Book or OneTouch.
Maneuver List and Exclusion
How to access the Maneuver List and exclude specific maneuvers from the route.
Adjusting Volume from Map Screen
Instructions for adjusting or muting the volume directly from the Map screen interface.
Creating Destinations
Creating a Destination by Address
Step-by-step guide to entering a city, street, and number to create an address destination.
Address Entry Tips
Tips for quick address entry, including character display, list usage, and ZIP code search.
Advanced Destination Creation
Creating a Destination by Intersection
How to create a destination by specifying two intersecting streets in a city.
Creating a Destination to a City Center
Guide to selecting a city's geographical center as a destination without a specific address.
Destination Management
Managing Previous Destinations
How to route to, save, or clear previously visited destinations.
Accessing and Routing from Address Book
Steps to find and create routes to entries stored in the Address Book.
Address Book Entries
Adding New Entries to Address Book
Instructions for adding new addresses or POIs to the Address Book.
OneTouch Menu Customization
Saving Addresses to OneTouch Icons
Guide to saving favorite addresses to OneTouch icons for quick access.
Editing OneTouch Icon Entries
Steps to change the address or search criteria associated with a OneTouch icon.
Saving POI Searches to OneTouch
How to save specific POI search criteria to OneTouch icons for repeated use.
Using OneTouch for Routing
Routing via OneTouch Icons
Instructions on how to set a route to a saved address or search using OneTouch icons.
Points of Interest (POI) Navigation
Creating Routes by POI Category
How to find and create routes to POIs by selecting categories and subcategories.
Creating Routes to AAA TourBook POIs
Guide to accessing and routing to AAA-rated Points of Interest from the TourBook database.
POI Search and Routing
Creating Routes by POI Name
Steps to search for and create routes to specific Points of Interest by name.
Creating Routes to Highway Exit POIs
How to find and route to common POIs located near highway exits.
Home Address Management
Saving and Changing Home Address
Instructions for saving a new home address or changing an existing one.
Routing to Home Address
How to create a route to your saved home address using the OneTouch menu.
Traveling on a Route
Route Map Screen and Maneuver List
Overview of the Map screen during a route and the Maneuver List for navigation steps.
Routing Methods and Preferences
Explanation of route calculation methods and how to permanently set preferences.
Cancelling a Route
Steps to cancel the current active route from the Map screen or OneTouch menu.
Route Adjustments
Detouring and SmartDetour
How to detour off a route and use the SmartDetour feature on freeways.
Multi-Destination Routes
Creating Additional Destinations
Steps to add multiple destinations to a route using the Go To function.
Editing Destination Lists
How to reorder, optimize, or add/remove destinations in an existing trip.
Saving Multi-Destination Routes
Saving Multi-Destination Routes to Address Book
Instructions for saving a multi-destination route to your Address Book for later use.
Traffic Information
Understanding Traffic Incidents
Explanation of how traffic incidents are displayed and how to avoid them.
Interpreting Traffic Icons
Guide to understanding the meaning of traffic icons indicating delays and their severity.
Traffic Link Features
Coupons and Offers
How to view coupons from POI searches and available offers.
System Settings
Accessing and Configuring System Settings
Guide to accessing the System Settings menu and configuring languages, auto power, and time.
Adjusting Screen Brightness and Time Zone
How to set screen brightness and select the correct time zone, including daylight saving.
Map and Unit Settings
Units and Map Options
How to select units of measure and customize map display settings.
Map Display Customization
Settings for auto night display, heading orientation, POI visibility, auto zoom, and lane assist.
Audio, Navigation, and Keyboard Settings
Sound and Navigation Preferences
Adjusting sound settings, setting default route methods, turn alerts, U-turn guidance, and toll road avoidance.
Keyboard Layout Settings
How to select between QWERTY and ABC keyboard layouts for data entry.
Feature and GPS Settings
Adding Features and Traffic Settings
How to add features using codes and configure traffic information display and warnings.
GPS Options and Status
Steps to set the GPS position for faster satellite acquisition and view GPS status.
System and Data Management
Default System Settings and Data Management
How to restore default settings, back up and restore data using a micro SD card.
Product Information
Instructions on how to view product serial number and software version.
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