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® For complete details on using your Magellan ® RoadMate 9200-LM, please go to ® magellanGPS.com/support and download the user manual in .pdf format. Magellan RoadMate User Manual 9200-LM...
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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.
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Charging the Magellan RoadMate An optional AC adapter is available as an accessory for your Magellan RoadMate. Use of another type of AC adapter can result in malfunction and/or possible fire hazard due to battery overheating. Only use the car charger approved for/supplied with your Magellan RoadMate receiver. Use of another type of car charger will result in fire or electric shock.
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The Magellan RoadMate receiver must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Selecting QWERTY or ABC Keyboard ......................6 Notes on Entering Data ..........................7 Smart City Search .............................. 7 QuickSpell ................................7 Selecting the Location ............................. 8 Securing the Car Cradle ..........................8 Attaching the Magellan RoadMate receiver to the Car Cradle ............8...
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Installation ...........................8 Adjusting the Mount for Optimum Viewing ................... 9 Connecting Power ............................9 Power Switch ..............................9 Security ................................. 9 Map Screen ..........................10 Accessing the Map Screen ...........................11 Setting the Map Modes (2D or 3D) ......................11 Setting Zoom Levels ............................12 Panning on the Map ............................12 Routing to a Panned Position ........................12 Current Location Screen ..........................13...
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Routing to an Address in Your Address Book ..................18 Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Entering an Address ..........19 Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book from a POI ..............19 Saving an Address to a OneTouch Icon ....................21 Changing the Address or Search of a OneTouch Icon ..............21 Saving a POI Search Criteria to a OneTouch Icon ................21 OneTouch Menu ..........................21...
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Multi Destination Routes ......................29 Editing the Destination List .........................30 Accessing Settings ............................31 Setting Languages ............................31 Setting Auto Power ............................31 Setting Brightness ............................31 Setting the Time Format ..........................31 Settings ............................31 Selecting the Time Zone ..........................32 Selecting Units of Measure ..........................32 Map Options ..............................32 Setting Auto Night Map Display ........................32 Setting Heading Up or North Up in 2D Mode ..................32 Assigning Visible POIs ...........................33...
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Viewing the GPS Status ..........................35 Restoring All Default System Settings .......................35 Viewing Product Information ........................35 Speed Warnings ..............................35 Regions ................................36 www.magellangps.com...
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.
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The Magellan RoadMate receiver includes Voice Alerts (Text-to-Speech) for driving instructions. This document is set up to be printed on 8.5” x 11” paper should you desire a printed version for your reference. Magellan RoadMate (A) Power Switch (B) Micro SD card slot (A micro SD card is optional and is used for possible updates.) (C) USB connector (D) AV Input.
Slide the Power button to the right. 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.
Changing the Volume from Settings Access the Main Menu. Tap the Settings icon . Tap Sound. Tap inside the Master volume adjust bar to change the volume level of the Magellan RoadMate receiver. to save and exit. Setting Button Sounds on or off Access the Main Menu.
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: From the Map screen tap Menu.
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 Button Name Description Data Field Top of the display where the characters entered are shown.
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.
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.
Security It is recommended that the Magellan RoadMate receiver is not left in plain view while unattended for reasons of theft. Please note that the Magellan RoadMate receiver is a receiver only and does not transmit GPS location signals.
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. In normal mode, your position is shown on the map along with the time.
Turn instructions for next maneuver. Tap to display the maneuver list (available only when routing). Distance and road name for the next maneuver. Tap to repeat last voice instruction. Speed limit Information display. Displays speed, time of day, elevation, compass direction. While routing it also can also display distance to destination, estimated time of arrival (ETA), and time remaining.
Setting Zoom Levels Select the zoom level that best suits your needs. Note that zoom levels are limited in 3D mode. As you zoom out in 3D, the display will switch to 2D at higher zoom levels. Tap the ‘+’ or ‘-’ zoom level buttons at the bottom of the display to set the desired zoom level.
Current Location Screen The Current Location screen displays the approximate address of your current position, the next and previous intersections, your latitude, longitude, heading and elevation. Accessing the Current Location Screen There are two ways to open the Current Location screen. From the Map screen: From the Map screen tap on the current position icon .
Tap Yes to confirm. The Magellan RoadMate receiver recalculates the route and the Map screen returns. Volume The volume can be adjusted or muted from the Map screen. (The volume can also be adjusted from Settings >...
Creating a Destination Creating a Destination to an Address When creating an address, the first step is to enter the city. The city can be specified by entering the name of the city, entering the ZIP code for the city or by selecting a previously used city.
Save to save it in your 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.
(optional) Tap Options if you want to change the routing method. Tap the large GO button on the right to return to the Map screen and begin routing. Creating a Destination to a City Center City Center allows you to select any city on the map as your destination. This option is particularly useful when you want to go to a city without having any specific address to select.
On the Go screen, tap Save. The Edit Information screen is displayed. If you want to save this location to the OneTouch menu, select Add to OneTouch. Edit information: Tap the Name field and use the keyboard to enter a name for the address book entry. (optional) Tap <Work, Cell or Home phone>...
Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Entering an Address From the Main Menu, tap the Address icon, and enter an address as described in “Entering an Address”. 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.
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When the details for this address are acceptable, tap the If you have selected to save this to the OneTouch menu, you asked to select a the OneTouch button you want it assigned too. www.magellangps.com...
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.
Tap the button in the top right corner of the Map screen. Tap one of the Assign buttons. Tap Search. Tap one of the POI categories in the list. If the next screen contains a list of subcategories, tap one of the POI subcategories in the list to further narrow the search, or tap “Any xxx”...
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The Save button saves the destination, not the trip. After selecting one of the three options, the Multiple Destination List is displayed. You can ‘drag n drop’ the displayed destinations to any order desired. Tap ‘Optimize’ to have the receiver compute the fastest method for completing the trip when the order of the destinations is not important.
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.
Select the POI desired from the list of POIs. The ‘Go’ 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. Fast). (optional) Tap Options if you want to change the routing method. Tap the large Go button on the right to return to the Map screen and start navigating.
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. Choose any address you visit frequently. You can access it at any time with the first button of the OneTouch menu.
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: • Fastest Time (Fast): the fastest possible route provided the vehicle is able to travel at or near the speed limit.
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. Tap Detour.
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. From the Main Menu, tap the Itinerary icon.
Editing the Destination List You can also edit a multi destination route without adding new destinations. From the Map screen, tap Menu. Tap Edit Trip Tap on one of the addresses to move it up or down in the list. Tap Optimize to optimize the route.
Settings With user Settings you can customize the Magellan RoadMate receiver to better suit your personal needs and preferences. Accessing Settings From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. Setting Languages Access the Settings menu. Tap Languages. Tap on the desired language.
Normally the map is displayed in vivid colors for daytime use and with dark tints for night use. You can select whether to always use daytime colors, night color or let the Magellan RoadMate receiver switch between them automatically a few minutes before sunrise and a few minutes after sunset.
Assigning Visible POIs To avoid cluttering of the map, the POI icons that are displayed on the map can be turned on or off. From the Main Menu screen, tap Settings. Tap Map. Tap POI Visibility. Use the POI Selection screen to check those POIs you want shown and uncheck those you want hidden.
Turning off Button Sounds From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. Tap Sound. Unchecking Button Sounds will turn off the audible indication that a button is tapped. Navigation Preferences Setting The Default Route Method From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. Tap Navigation.
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.
The Visible checkbox determines if the speed limit icon is displayed on the screen. Set the number of miles above the speed limit you want the warnings to be alerted. Regions From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. Tap Region.
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