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Magellan
RoadMate
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User Manual

471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ® ® Magellan RoadMate GPS Receiver User Manual 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    Do not become distracted by the receiver while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. • It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic laws and to use the Magellan RoadMate and mounting options in such a manner that the user is in compliance with applicable laws. •...
  • Page 3 The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. The Magellan RoadMate receiver must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.
  • Page 4 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Improvements and enhancements to the product may occur without any formal notification. Check the Magellan website (www.magellanGPS.com/ support) for product updates and additional information.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Selecting the Location ................8 Attach the Power Cable to the Car Cradle ..........8 Securing the Car Cradle ................8 Attaching the Magellan RoadMate receiver to the Car Cradle ....9 Adjusting the Mount for Optimum Viewing ..........9 Connecting Power ..................9 Checking Connection and Final Adjustments ..........
  • Page 6 Creating a Destination ................14 Creating a Destination to an Address ............14 Creating a Destination to an Intersection ..........15 Creating a Destination to a City Center ........... 15 Previous Destinations ................16 Routing to a Previous Destination ................16 Saving a Previous Destination to Your Address Book ..........16 Clearing the list of Previous Destinations ..............16 Address Book ..................
  • Page 7 Multi Destination Routes ..............25 Creating Additional Destinations with Go To .............25 Editing the Destination List ..................25 Bluetooth .....................27 Pairing your Bluetooth-ready Phone for the First Time ......27 Bluetooth Settings ................... 27 Calling Home ................... 28 Redial ...................... 28 Manual Dialing ..................28 Dialing a Phone Number from the Address Book ........
  • Page 8 Setting Auto Night Map Display .................36 Setting Heading Up or North Up in 2D Mode .............36 Assigning Visible POIs ....................36 Setting Auto Zoom on Turns ..................36 Setting Highway Lane Assist ..................37 Sound ...................... 37 Setting Volume from Settings ..................37 Muting the Sound .......................37 Turning off Button Sounds ..................37 Navigation Preferences ................

  • Page 9: Magellan Roadmate Receiver

    The Magellan RoadMate receiver has a built-in battery so, in most cases, you will be able to follow these instructions while reading them on your computer screen without plugging the Magellan RoadMate receiver to the AC power using an optional AC power adapter.

  • Page 10: Magellan Roadmate

    Magellan RoadMate A - Power Switch B - AV Input (connect external devices with AV out) C - Power Input D - Micro SD slot (used for updates)

  • Page 11: Fundamentals

    Checking Battery Level and GPS Status The Magellan RoadMate receiver has an internal battery that permits use of the receiver for brief periods of time while not connected to external power. The battery is charging whenever the Magellan RoadMate is connected to external power.

  • Page 12: Brightness

    The Main Menu contains large, easy to access icons for all the major functions. Accessing the Main Menu When you first turn on the Magellan RoadMate receiver, the Main Menu is displayed after the splash and warning screens. While in use, you can access the Main Menu by: 1.

  • Page 13: Keypad

    Keypad Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan RoadMate receiver. The keypad is the most common method for entering data into the Magellan RoadMate receiver. Keypad Overview...

  • Page 14: Selecting Qwerty Or Abc Keyboard

    Smart City Search The Magellan RoadMate receiver utilizes a feature known as “Smart City Search”. Smart City Search attempts to predict the city you are looking for. This prediction is based upon two factors; your position and cities you’ve gone to before.

  • Page 15: Quickspell

    After selecting “Yes” the receiver will be in ‘Pairing Mode’. Follow the instructings for your phone and set your phone to pairing mode as well. After your phone is done searching for new devices, select “Magellan” from the list.

  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    Selecting the Location A few tips on selecting the proper location. • Mount the Magellan RoadMate receiver in a place where it can be easily seen and will not interfere with your view of the road. • The Magellan RoadMate receiver should be mounted in such a way that the antenna, (located in the top of the receiver), has an unobstructed view of the sky through the windshield.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Magellan Roadmate Receiver To The Car Cradle

    Checking Connection and Final Adjustments If the power indicator light on the vehicle power adaptor is on, power is being supplied to the Magellan RoadMate receiver. If it is not on, check the cable connection to the vehicle power receptacle. If the light is still not on, turn the vehicle's ignition on.

  • Page 18: Map Screen

    Map Screen The most commonly used screen is the Map screen. Whether you are following a route or just traveling around a city, the chances are that the Map screen will be displayed. The Map screen can be displayed in two unique modes: normal and routing.
  • Page 19 (D) Current position and heading. (F) Zoom in and zoom out controls to change the map scale. (G) Access Main Menu. (H) Access the list of nearest Highway Exit POIs (available only when driving on a highway/freeway/interstate). (I) Access volume controls. (J) Access Bluetooth menu.

  • Page 20: Current Location Screen

    This is used to modify the route to possibly avoid routing on a particular street. 1. Access the Maneuver List. 2. Tap the Avoid icon for the maneuver you want to avoid. 3. Tap Yes to confirm. 4. The Magellan RoadMate receiver recalculates the route and the Map screen returns.

  • Page 21: Volume

    Volume The volume can be adjusted or muted from the Map screen. (The volume can also be adjusted from Settings > Sound.) Changing the Volume from the Map Screen 1. Tap the speaker icon . Additional controls appear. 2. Tap on the Mute button to mute the volume, or tap the '+' or '-' icons to change the volume levels.

  • Page 22: Creating A Destination

    Address Book or in the OneTouch menu. Tips on Entering Addresses Quickly • When you are entering the name of a city or a street, Magellan software only displays those characters that appear in possible search results. The other characters are grayed out. •...

  • Page 23: Creating A Destination To An Intersection

    Creating a Destination to an Intersection When the street number is not known, an intersecting street can pinpoint the location. 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Intersection icon. 2. Enter City: You have three ways to do this: • To select the city from the list of previous cities, tap the button.

  • Page 24: Previous Destinations

    Previous Destinations Routing to a Previous Destination 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Previous icon. 2. Select the destination from the list of previous destinations. 3. A screen appears with the address of the selected location, the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the distance to travel, and the routing method (e.g.

  • Page 25: Creating A New Entry In Your Address Book By Entering An Address

    Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Entering an Address 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Address icon, and enter an address as described in “Entering an Address”. 2. When the screen appears with the address of the selected location, the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the distance to travel, and the routing method (e.g.

  • Page 26: Onetouch Menu

    OneTouch Menu In addition to Home Address, there are other icons in the OneTouch Menu. There are predefined bookmarks as well as user assignable bookmarks for searches and favorite destinations. They can be used for easy access of frequent destinations and to get local information when needed. Furthermore, you can assign POI search criteria to OneTouch icons.

  • Page 27: Setting A Route To A Onetouch Icon

    Setting a Route to a OneTouch Icon With the OneTouch menu set up you can now go to a saved address or search. 1. Tap the button in the top right corner of the Map screen. 2. Tap one of the assigned OneTouch buttons. 3.

  • Page 28: Points Of Interest (Poi)

    Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan RoadMate receiver has preloaded POIs that can be used as a destination for a route. Selecting a restaurant or finding a gas station nearby is at your fingertips. Creating a Route to a POI by Category POIs are categorized into unique categories from gas stations to tourist attractions.
  • Page 29 Creating a Route to a POI by Name 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. 2. Tap the Search By Name button. 3. Spell the name of the POI to be used as the destination. You don’t need to enter the full name, but the more characters you enter, the easier it will be to find the exact POI you are searching for.

  • Page 30: Home Address

    Home Address Your most frequent destination can be entered and saved in the Magellan RoadMate as the Home Address for quick and easy access when you need to navigate there. This does not need to be your real home address.

  • Page 31: Traveling On A Route

    Each method is discussed in the chapter which is associated with Routing Method Regardless of which route type has been created, the Magellan RoadMate needs to know how the route is to be calculated. Routes can be calculated by the following methods: •...

  • Page 32: Detouring Off A Route

    SmartDetour on Freeways When you slow down under 20% of the speed limit on a freeway, after a few seconds the Magellan software assumes you are in a traffic jam and displays the Detour button on the Map screen. 1. Tap Detour.

  • Page 33: Multi Destination Routes

    Multi Destination Routes With the Magellan RoadMate you can create routes with more than one destination. Select one destination and create a single route first. Then turn it to a multi destination route by selecting additional destinations. Creating Additional Destinations with Go To Using the search functions of the Magellan RoadMate you can easily create a route with multiple destinations.
  • Page 34 10. (optional) Tap Options if you want to change the routing method or the vehicle type. 11. Tap the large GO button on the right to return to the Map screen and start navigating.

  • Page 35: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Please note that not all of the features of the Magellan RoadMate Bluetooth will work with all phones as features of cellular phones vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Pairing your Bluetooth-ready Phone for the First Time Before you use the Bluetooth function of the Magellan RoadMate receiver you must pair your Bluetooth- ready phone to the RoadMate.

  • Page 36: Calling Home

    Tap Yes. Enter your home phone number using the keypad. You will need to select Call Home again from the Phone menu. 4. If your home phone number is set, the Magellan RoadMate will initiate the call to the number stored. Redial 1.

  • Page 37: Speed Dialing

    4. The Magellan RoadMate will begin calling the number. Answering a Call 1. When your phone gets an incoming call, the Magellan RoadMate displays an Answer Phone screen. Tap the green button to answer the call or the red button to end the call.
  • Page 38 1. Tap the Volume button. 2. Tap on the volume (top) slider to adjust the volume. 3. Tap on the microphone gain (bottom) slider to adjust the microphone gain.

  • Page 39: Traffic

    For the updated list of countries and providers, please, check www.magellanGPS.com. Traffic Message: A message received by the Magellan RoadMate that contains the description of a Traffic event. Traffic Event: An event liable to disturb the flow of traffic.

  • Page 41: Vehicle Profile

    Vehicle Profile Set your vehicle profile so that when routes are being calculated you will not be routed over roads that your vehicle cannot travel on. Accessing Vehicle Profile 1. From the Map screen tap Menu. 2. Tap the Vehicle Profile icon. 3.

  • Page 42: Set Hazmat Type

    Set Hazmat Type 1. Access the Vehicle Profile screen. 2. Tap the Hazmat Type button. 3. Select from available choices (if applicable).

  • Page 43: Settings

    Settings With user Settings you can customize the Magellan RoadMate receiver to better suit your personal needs and preferences. Tapping the Back arrow Tap from any of the Setting screens saves your changes. Accessing System Settings 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon 2.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Time Zone

    3. Check Auto Time Zone or select your time zone from one of the cities in the list. 4. Tap the back arrow Selecting Units of Measure Auto power is the duration of time that the Magellan RoadMate receiver remains idle before turning off automatically. 1. Access the System Settings menu (above).

  • Page 45: Setting Highway Lane Assist

    Setting Highway Lane Assist When Highway Lane Assist is checked, the map will display highway signs as you approach a highway interchange giving you visual indication of which lane you want to be in. 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2.

  • Page 46: Keyboard

    It is useful to set a GPS position if you are not receiving satellite information quickly due to travelling over 800 km/500 mi with the Magellan RoadMate receiver turned off. Setting the GPS position will allow the Magellan RoadMate receiver to compute which satellites are available and calculate the position more quickly.

  • Page 47: Default System Settings

    It is useful to set a GPS position if you are not receiving satellite information quickly due to travelling over 800 km/500 mi with the Magellan RoadMate receiver turned off. Setting the GPS position will allow the Magellan RoadMate receiver to compute which satellites are available and calculate the position more quickly.

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