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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage Rapide...
  • Page 2 Rand McNally Dock: Keep your device up to date by downloading the Rand McNally Dock for your home computer at www.randmcnally.com/dock and connecting your device with the USB cable provided.
  • Page 3 Install the Mount Note: Follow all local regulations governing the placement of the mount. Select an area with a line of sight to the sky and GPS satellites to ensure reliable GPS information. Clean and dry the mounting area. Remove the suction cup protective film. Adjust the angle of the mount using the thumbscrew.

  • Page 4: Main Menu

    Main Menu Enter RV information and access RV-specific tools. Show location on the map and view navigation instructions. Choose a destination. Select general, route, and map preferences. Mute/unmute the speaker. Adjust speaker volume. Battery status indicator.
  • Page 5 Enter RV Information and Set Warnings Tap RV Tools > RV Info or Warnings. to view options. On the left, On the right, Tap the option button to be changed. tap on an enter settings option for the option Enter new settings. to save changes.
  • Page 6 Route to a Destination Tap Choose Destination > New Location. Tap Address. Enter the name of the city. (Note: As you type, the keyboard displays only the next possible letter.) Prompts appear in the top bar. Tap the city to select. Or, tap List to view cities beginning with the letter(s) you entered.
  • Page 7 Add the location as a via point on the way to a previously entered destination.* Save the location to the Address Book. Cross reference to printed Rand McNally Road Atlas. View the map. Change the starting location for a route to the location displayed here.

  • Page 8: Route Map Window

    Route Map Window Repeat spoken next-maneuver instructions. Name of street you will turn onto next. Show arrival time, remaining time, or other options. Slide out to show upcoming exit information. Directions list slideout. Tap Route Display Options to select turn-by-turn, highway, or map view. Zoom in/zoom out.
  • Page 9 Search for a POI: Near your RV In a particular city Along your route Near your destination POI Categories: Select a category. Find restaurants, hotels, and other subcategories. View custom POIs that have been uploaded through the Rand McNally Dock.
  • Page 10 Find a Point of Interest (POI) - continued Tap location to select. View and edit ratings and comments. Tap to search by available services. Apply or remove services filter for search results. Junction View When on a route, Junction View displays when you have an upcoming maneuver. Once past the maneuver, Junction View closes and the previous window displays.
  • Page 11 Virtual Dashboard Sunrise and sunset times based on vehicle location (latitude/longitude) and day. Current speed. Elevation at current location. Percentage of current trip completed, distance to next maneuver, and the number of miles and time spent on the trip to this point. Average uphill and downhill speeds.
  • Page 12 Checklists, Maintenance, Trails, and Fuel Tap RV Tools > Checklists, Maintenance, Trails, Fuel. Then tap on each tab to view. Use Checklists to create and complete task lists to prepare for a trip. Add notes in the Maintenance tab to record dates of service for your RV.
  • Page 13 Wi-Fi ® For information on setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot through your cellular phone or laptop computer, please visit www.randmcnally.com/wifihelp for basic instructions or contact your wireless carrier. Note: Wi-Fi connectivity requires a supporting feature and data plan from your wireless service provider. As the user, you are responsible for all data charges.
  • Page 14 Weather Note: This feature requires a Wi-Fi connection. To view current weather information and the three-day forecast for your location, tap the Weather icon the Route Map Window. Tap to view details for current weather alerts. View weather information at your destination. Note: You can view weather information at any other location by tapping the map and then the Weather icon.

  • Page 15: More Information

    Rand McNally Dock, and is also available at www.randmcnally.com/support. Rand McNally Dock The Rand McNally Dock enables you to receive software upgrades and access map updates, construction updates, and additional features. Simply download the Dock software for your PC or Mac at www.randmcnally.com/dock and connect your device using the USB cable provided.
  • Page 16 THE USER MAY NOT: This license will terminate automatically if User fails to comply with any of the terms of this license and User agrees to stop using the Product. Rand McNally may revise or update the Product and is not obligated to furnish any revisions or updates to User.
  • Page 17 User experiences. Such information will not be used by third parties or in any way that discloses the identity of the User. Rand McNally may make use of third party software in the Product. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of this license, use of some third party materials included in the Product may be subject to other terms and conditions.
  • Page 18 Support www.randmcnally.com/support 800-333-0136 RVND_7720_QSG_070312...
  • Page 20 Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications to the equipment interference to radio communications if not installed and used in not expressly approved by Rand McNally could void the user’s authority accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that to operate the equipment.
  • Page 21 (POIs). With GPS reception, your device calculates a route to your selected location. Customer Support Call toll-free: 800-333-0136 Service hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT (Except official holidays) E-mail: RVNDSupport@randmcnally.com Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Table Of Contents

    Tap Map ....................23 Traffic ..................46-47 Points of Interest (POIs) ..............24-27 Confirmation Windows ................28 6. Connect With Rand ..................48 Rand McNally Dock ................48 Custom POI Information ..............49-50 Export Fuel Logs ..................51 Tell Rand .....................52 More Information ..................53 Rand McNally RVND ™...

  • Page 23: Your Device

    Do not open the navigation device casing. Follow navigation system instructions only when local regulations Do not attempt to replace the battery. Contact Rand McNally and road traffic allow you do so. Customer Support with questions about the battery.

  • Page 24: What's Included

    1. Your Device Install the Mount What’s Included Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 Note: Follow all local regulations governing the placement of the mount. Windshield mount with suction cup 1. Select an area with a line of sight to the sky and GPS satellites.

  • Page 25: Your Rvnd

    To view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), tips, or a short tutorial on device use, tap Tutorial & Tips. Tap Accept, or if you turned the device off while on a route, tap Accept and Continue Previous Route. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Settings

    Note: You can also tap this icon when it appears on the map screen to mute/unmute. Volume Tap to increase or decrease spoken instructions volume. Note: You can also mute the speaker from the map screen when you see . Tap to unmute Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Route Color ..........11 Hills & Sharp Curves ........7 RV Icon ..........11 Speed Limit Alert ........7 RV POI Icons .........11 Speed Limit Change .......7 State Border Alert ........7 Tollbooth Alert ........7 Warning/Alert Prompts ......7 Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Rv Info

    Weight Use the + and - buttons or enter a numeric value by tapping the calculator. Height Use the + and - buttons or enter a numeric value by tapping the calculator. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Warnings

    After 10 seconds RoadWork data distributed through the ™ After 30 seconds Rand McNally Dock. (See page 48.) Height and weight violations will not be auto dismissed. Speed Limit Change Set warning distance to speed limit changes by using the + and - buttons.

  • Page 30: General Preferences

    Set separately for day and night modes. My Custom POIs Tap Manage Custom POIs to specify how custom POIs are displayed on the map: set image, warning distance, warning type, and street/city/state level map display. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 31 Tap to show version information and copyrights. Traffic Receiver Status Tap to show status. Real Time Traffic Settings Flow Incidents only Flow and incidents See pages 46-47 for information about the optional traffic receiver accessory. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Route Preferences

    Avoid u-turns Ferries Allow ferries Avoid ferries States/Provinces to Avoid Tap the bottom right corner to access a list of states/provinces. Check the box to avoid. Cross-Country Borders Allow cross borders Avoid cross borders Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Map Preferences

    Use the slider to select. Select restaurants, banks, and consumer POIs (“Other” category) to display on the map. RV POI Icons Select parks, campgrounds, pet-friendly locations, and other RV POIs to display on the map. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Destinations

    Tap to search for a point of interest (POI) such as a gas station, restaurant, etc. (See page 24.) Rand McNally Trips Tap to view Rand McNally Trip content, including photos and videos. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Tips

    State or County initials (for example, State Road 535 would be entered as “SR”) but you may also need to try other options, such as “State Road” or “CA” for California, for example. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 36 Tap to route to two intersecting roads in a city. (See page 16.) Back Tap to return to the previous window. Enter Lat/Long Tap to route to a location by latitude and longitude. (See page 17.) Main Menu Tap to return to the Main Menu. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 37 7. Tap the street number or tap List to show a list of address ranges. 8. Tap on the street number range from the list. The Confirmation Window displays. (See page 28.) 9. Tap Begin New Route to navigate to the location. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 38 10. Type the first few characters in the intersecting street name. 11. Tap on the intersecting street name. The Confirmation Window displays. (See page 28.) 12. Tap Begin New Route to navigate to the location. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 39 6. Tap Go. The Confirmation Window displays. (See page 28.) 7. Tap Begin New Route to navigate to the location. Note: There are two ways to enter latitude/longitude: by decimal degrees or by degrees, minutes, and seconds. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Tap on the All Addresses tab or Tap on the Groups tab. 2. Tap on an address to select it. The Confirmation Window displays. (See page 28.) 3. Tap Begin New Route to navigate to the location. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 41 1. Tap Choose Destination > Address Book. 2. Tap on the Group tab. 3. Tap on the Group you want to remove the address from. 4. Tap on the next to the address to be removed. 5. Tap Yes. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 42 6. Tap Back to save changes. Remove a Stop 1. Tap Choose Destination > Multi-Stop Trips. 2. Tap on the route. 3. Tap on the next to the stop to be removed. 4. Tap Yes. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 43 4. Tap Manual. 5. Tap on the stop to be moved and tap the arrows to move stops up or down. 6. When finished, tap OK. 7. Tap Start Trip to begin the route. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 44 The Multi-Stop Trips window displays. 2. Tap on the next to the route to be deleted. 3. A confirmation message displays. 4. Tap: Yes to delete the route. No to keep the route. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Tap Map

    Tap to set the location as the starting point of the route. Route to Here Tap Begin New Route to navigate to the location. Weather View weather information at this location (Wi-Fi required. See page 37.) Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Points Of Interest (Pois)

    Custom POI Tap to select a custom POI location. (See page 50.) Quick Stops Tap to find a travel center near the current RV location. Main Menu Tap to return to the Main Menu. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Points Of Interest (Pois)

    Tap to search for RV parking at rest stops and Walmart locations. Travel Centers Tap to search for a travel center. See page 27 to filter by amenities. Rand McNally Editor’s Picks Tap to search for national parks, festivals, and other places to visit. Other Categories Tap to select from a wide range of restaurants, shopping, and other POIs.
  • Page 48 Some POIs in this category are displayed on map. 10. Tap on the POI name in the displayed list. POIs in this category are not displayed on map. 11. Tap on a location from the list. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 49 3. Tap Create Comment and type a personal comment on the facility. 4. Tap Enter to save the comment. 5. Tap Back to save changes. Note: You can share ratings with fellow RVers through Rand McNally Dock software for your Mac or PC. (See page 48.) Rand McNally RVND ™...

  • Page 50: Confirmation Windows

    Add the location to the Address Book or add to Address Book group. Campground POI (Woodall’s) (See page 18). Atlas Cross-reference to printed Rand McNally Atlas and Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas. (Page numbers apply to the most recent Atlas.) Go to Map Tap to view this location on a map.

  • Page 51: Maps & Routing

    Tap to mute the speaker. Weather Current Mile Marker Tap to view weather data and maps. (Wi-Fi required. See page 37.) Tap to open a “Tell Rand” message. Main Menu Tap to return to the Main Menu. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Exits Quick View

    1. Tap on an exit to bring up the notes icon 2. Tap the icon to display local amenities by category. 3. Tap on any item in the list to route to that location. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Directions Slide-Out List

    Tap on any item in the list to view it on the map and to detour around it if necessary. Total Distance and Time Total distance and time for the entire trip. Summary Map View (entire trip) Number of the leg and distance. Leg Destination Leg destination. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Virtual Dashboard

    Select to automatically reset the information in each tab after the vehicle has remained stationary for the specified number of hours. Tap here View fuel logs and add fuel purchase information. Return to the Route Map Window. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 55 2. Tap Auto Reset. 3. Tap to increase the number of hours. 4. Tap to decrease the number of hours. 5. To save changes, tap Change. 6. The Tab displays the auto reset number of hours. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Junction View

    Signs to follow for the next maneuver. Number and direction of lanes for the next maneuver. Distance to the upcoming maneuver. Distance decreases as you approach the ramp. Lane assist arrow. Mute the speaker. Return to previous window. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Location And Route Options

    3. Tap Detour to recalculate the route. Skip to next stop (for multi-stop trips) Cancel current route Save current location to the Address Book (See page 18.) Access Avoid List (See page 10.) Access Route Settings (See page 10.) Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Tools & Features

    5. Enter the network password. (Note: Many passwords are case sensitive. To access lowercase letters, set the Keyboard to Computer (Qwerty). See page 9.) 6. Tap Disable WiFi to turn Wi-Fi connectivity off. (Note: Disable to save battery power.) Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Weather

    Slide to adjust the transparency of the overlay on the map. Note: Use the slider to readjust for visibility when switching Tap to re-display city, street, or intersection. between day and night modes. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Rv Tools

    Rand McNally Atlas View emergency contact and other information. (See page 44.) Tell Rand Compose a message to send to Rand McNally when you connect to the Dock. (See page 48.) Converter Quickly convert distance, weight, and temperature. (See page 45.) Calculator (See page 45.)

  • Page 61: Checklists

    (for example, 2 of 28). To delete a checklist or an item from a checklist, tap Note: If you delete preset checklists and want to restore them, tap Restore Default. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    3. Tap the Maintenance tab. 4. Tap Add Note and enter the details. 5. Tap Back to save changes. Tap any note to edit or to change the date. To delete a note, tap Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Trails

    9. Tap Edit Name to change the name of the trail. 10. Tap Set Color to change the color of the trail. Note: The Trails feature is also accessible from the Address Book. (See page 18.) Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Fuel

    7. Once fuel purchases have been entered, tap on a quarter to view the details. 8. You can View by State or View by Month. 9. Tap the state or month to view fuel purchases. 10. Tap View All to see all fuel purchases. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Quick Planner

    8. The dollar amounts readjust automatically. 9. Tap Average Speed (MPH) enter a speed: to decrease or increase the speed. Tap the calculator to enter a speed. 10. Tap Change. 11. The driving time displays. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Road Atlas Information

    5. Tools & Features Road Atlas Information To reference Rand McNally’s Atlas and Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas: 1. Tap RV Tools. 2. Tap Road Atlas Information. 3. Select the appropriate country tab. 4. Select the appropriate state/province to view emergency and other key phone numbers.

  • Page 67: Unit Converter

    3. Tap on the first field and select the type of conversion to perform. 4. Tap on the second field and enter the value to be converted. 5. Tap Enter. Calculator 1. Tap RV Tools. 2. Tap Calculator. Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Along Your Route

    5. Tools & Features Traffic Note: Real-time traffic is available as an optional service. To use this feature, you must purchase a Rand McNally Real-Time Traffic Receiver. (Visit www.randmcnally.com/gps-accessories.) The receiver also comes with a lifetime traffic subscription. With the real-time traffic service, you’ll receive notification of traffic conditions and events.

  • Page 69: Traffic

    Closure Carriageway Exit blocked Entrance blocked Traffic Carpool Road work Obstruction Dangerous Road condition Temperature Chance of precipitation Wind Activities Security Delay Cancel Heavy Moderate Light Travel time Size/weight limit Visibility traffic traffic traffic Rand McNally RVND™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Connect With Rand

    6. Connect With Rand Rand McNally Dock The Rand McNally Dock enables you to receive software upgrades and access map updates, construction updates, and additional features. Simply download the Dock software for your PC or Mac at www.randmcnally.com/dock and connect your device using the USB cable provided.

  • Page 71: Custom Poi Information

    4. Enter in order the latitude, longitude, location name, street address, city, state, zip, and country. For example: Latitude/longitude and address: 42.059611,-87.761039,Rand McNally,9855 Woods Dr,Skokie,IL,60077,USA Latitude/longitude only: 42.059611,-87.761039,Rand McNally Address only: ,,Rand McNally,9855 Woods Dr,Skokie,IL,60077,USA Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Custom Poi Information

    6. Connect With Rand Custom POI Information To upload custom POI files to your RVND™: 1. Connect your device to the Rand McNally Dock. 2. On the Dock, click Add Your Own POI. 3. Click POI (for destinations) or Alert POI (for warnings).

  • Page 73: Export Fuel Logs

    Use this feature to export fuel purchase information to your computer. The exported file can be in .xls or .csv format. On the Rand McNally Dock: 1. Click on Fuel. 2. Select where you want the file to be downloaded, and click Save.

  • Page 74: Tell Rand

    ™ , you can enter messages for Rand McNally regarding construction, vehicle restrictions, addresses, your device, and more. The next time you connect to the Rand McNally Dock, you can reopen, edit, and send the message. 1. Tap RV Tools.

  • Page 75: More Information

    6. Connect With Rand For more information Rand McNally Website www.randmcnally.com/rvgps Support www.randmcnally.com/support GPS accessories www.randmcnally.com/gps-accessories Rand McNally Dock www.randmcnally.com/dock Demo Videos www.youtube.com/randmcnallyonline Rand McNally RVND ™ 7720 User Manual...
  • Page 76 Neither this manual nor any parts thereof may be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of Rand McNally, Inc., nor may it be transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying, and recording.
  • Page 77 © 2012 Rand McNally. All rights reserved.

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