Magellan smartGPS Quick Start Manual

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SmartGPS, please go to
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Quick Start Guide

Magellan SmartGPS
MiTAC Digital Corporation
471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA
Get more information at www.magellangps.com.
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    For complete details on using your Magellan SmartGPS, please go to ® magellanGPS.com/support and download the user manual in .pdf format. Quick Start Guide Magellan SmartGPS MiTAC Digital Corporation 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA Get more information at www.magellangps.com.
  • Page 2 The battery is rechargeable and should not be The driver should enter data or program the Magellan removed. In the event it should need to be replaced, receiver only when the vehicle is stopped. Only a please contact Magellan Technical Support.
  • Page 3: Magellan Smartgps Receiver

    This booklet will give you the information you Magellan SmartGPS Receiver need to set up your Magellan SmartGPS receiver. Detailed information on how to use the various features can be found at www.magellangps.com/ Go Beyond Traditional GPS support. • All the features you’d expect to find in a Connect with us socially on: GPS navigational device.
  • Page 4: First Time Use

    Microphone Used with ® Bluetooth 3. Prepare the receiver for content using the microSD Card (Optional) Used Magellan Content Manager [pg. 8]. for additional 4. Connect to WiFi and download content map storage. [pg. 9]. Speaker Out Connect external 5. Pair any Bluetooth devices you want to use speakers with the device [pg.
  • Page 5 Magellan SmartGPS Receiver Get more information at www.magellangps.com.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Connect Power Installation The device battery charges whenever it is connected to vehicle power. Choose a Location 1. Connect the power cable to a vehicle power receptacle. • A location with a clear view of the sky. 2. Check the light on the vehicle power • Follow Safety guidelines.
  • Page 7: Current Location

    4. When the current location has been Current Location calculated, the displayed map will change and the blue arrow icon will indicate your location. Calculate Current Location Tips The device needs to calculate your current location Various factors influence GPS signal reception and before it can successfully add content.
  • Page 8: Content Manager

    Before receiving content (Yelp, Foursquare, etc.) the receiver needs your current location calculated [pg. 7] and to be authorized using the Magellan Content Manager. Follow these simple steps to register and authorize your receiver. 1. Connect your receiver to your computer using a micro USB cable.
  • Page 9 (Be sure that You do not need to wait until the Sync Status is power is being supplied by checking that 100% to begin using your Magellan SmartGPS the light on the vehicle power adapter is receiver.
  • Page 10 ® 1. Tap the Bluetooth icon on the Map Screen. You can use your Magellan SmartGPS receiver 2. Use the Dial Pad, Redial or access a phone as a Bluetooth wireless speakerphone. Pair your number from your Address Book to Bluetooth phone with the Magellan SmartGPS originate a call.
  • Page 11 Settings > To interface your smartphone with the Magellan Bluetooth and check “Sync to MiCloud via SmartGPS receiver you will need to have the app phone”. See advisory below. installed and running on your smartphone.
  • Page 12: Map Screen

    Map Screen Map screen while navigating on a route. Get more information at www.magellangps.com.
  • Page 13 Time of day. POI square. Tap for additional information on the displayed Point of WiFi signal strength. Interest. Settings Icon. Tap for access to various Bluetooth status. device options. Content syncing status. Bluetooth Icon. Tap to access phone pairing or originating a call. Display Slider.
  • Page 14 These are some simple examples of “How To” do select it. some of the basic functions of the SmartGPS receiver. A more detailed description of the functions can be found in the SmartGPS User Manual available for download at www.magellangps.com/support.
  • Page 15 ..Go to a Point of Interest (POI) If the POI you are looking for is not in the list, try typing in the name in the ‘keywords’ field. Optional: If you would like to visually see the location of the POIs on the map or change the order of how the POIs are sorted, press...
  • Page 16 If you need technical support for your Magellan SmartGPS receiver you should first go to www.magellangps.com/support for answers to most questions. If you can’t find a solution there, you can contact Magellan Technical Support directly by e-mail at support.us@cs.magellangps.com or call 800-707-9971.

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