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Page 1: User Manual
® Magellan RoadMate™ 1230 User Manual Magellan Navigation, Inc. 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773... -
Page 2: Important Safety Warnings
The Magellan RoadMate is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving to your selected destinations. When using the Magellan RoadMate, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: •... -
Page 3: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
The Magellan RoadMate 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. - Page 4 © 2008 Magellan Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan RoadMate, TrueView, SmartDetour, and SmartVolume are trademarks of Magellan Navigation, Inc. No part of this user manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the prior written permission of Magellan Navigation, Inc.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Attach the Cradle to the Swivel Mount ... 4 Secure the Swivel Mount to the Windshield or Adhesive Disk ... 4 Attaching the Magellan RoadMate to the Cradle ... 4 Adjust the Mount for Optimum Viewing ... 4 Connecting Power ... 5 Check Connection and Final Adjustments ... - Page 6 Routing to an Address in Your Address Book ... 24 Editing an Address in Your Address Book..24 Deleting an Address in Your Address Book..24 Favorites ...24 Accessing an Address from Favorites ... 25 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1230...
- Page 7 Detouring off a Route ... 36 Changing the Route Method ... 37 Traffic ... 38 Activating the Free Subscription ... 38 Glossary ... 39 Understanding How The TrafficKit Works ... 39 RDS-Traffic Operating Modes ... 39 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1230...
- Page 8 Deleting Addresses from the Address Book (Global) ... 54 Setting the Map in 3D or 2D Mode ... 54 Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North Up ... 55 Setting Split Screen (TrueView™) Options ... 55 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1230...
- Page 9 Setting Text-To-Speech Use ... 57 Viewing Technical GPS Information ... 57 Setting the GPS Position ... 58 Backing Up and Restoring Data ... 58 Backing Up Data ... 58 Restoring Data ... 58 Viewing Map Information ... 59 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1230...
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Page 10: Magellan Roadmate 1230
The Magellan RoadMate 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 to AC power. -
Page 11: Magellan Roadmate 1230
Magellan RoadMate 1230 Power Button Reset Button FM Antenna connector (traffic) USB connector. Power input from vehicle power adapter cable or AC power adapter (+5 VDC / 2A). SD Card slot Magellan RoadMate 1230... -
Page 12: Installation Instructions
5 minutes to allow it to set in place. Allow the disk 24 hours to cure before continuing. Please note that the swivel mount supplied with the Magellan RoadMate may be different then the one shown in this document. Installation... -
Page 13: Attach The Cradle To The Swivel Mount
Adjust the Mount for Optimum Viewing Loosen the adjustment locking knobs and position the Magellan RoadMate for optimum viewing. Once set, tighten the locking knobs. (Never attempt to adjust the mount while driving.) Installation... -
Page 14: Connecting Power
Tighten the adjusting knobs on the swivel mount to hold the Magellan RoadMate firmly in place. Press the power button again to turn the Magellan RoadMate off and turn the ignition switch to the vehicle to off. The Magellan RoadMate is connected and ready for use. -
Page 15: Fundamentals
Powering on the Magellan RoadMate The On/Off button is located on the bottom right side of the Magellan RoadMate as shown in the Overview chapter. Turning the Magellan RoadMate On Press and hold the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds. Read the Warnings and tap OK. -
Page 16: Changing The Volume From User Options
This prolongs the battery life between charges. It can be turned off by tapping on the checkbox. The Main Menu The Main Menu screen is the center for all the available functions for the Magellan RoadMate. The Main Menu consists of two pages with large, easy to access icons. -
Page 17: Main Menu
.Main Menu - Page 1 Show Map: Displays the map with your current position (if computing a position from the GPS signals) indicated by the blue triangle. See the Map Screen chapter for details. Enter Address: Displays Enter Address menu. Addresses can be entered by first entering the city, zip code, or by selecting a city from a list of cities you have already used as destinations. -
Page 18: Main Menu
User Options: Accesses the User Options menu. This menu can be used to access functions used to customize the Magellan RoadMate to your personal needs. Home: If you have created a Home address, press the Home button for quick access for routing to your home. -
Page 19: The Keypad
The Keypad Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan RoadMate. The keypad is the most common means of entering data into the Magellan RoadMate. Keypad Overview Special Keys Alphabetic Keypad Symbols Keypad... -
Page 20: Notes On Entering Data
Notes on Entering Data If you are having trouble getting the results you expected here are a few useful tips. • Make sure that you have spelled the name correctly. If you are unsure of the spelling, just enter a few characters and tap “OK”. A long list of names will be displayed but you can step through the list and probably be able to find the correct spelling. -
Page 21: Map Screen
The most commonly used screen will be the Map screen. Whether on a route or just travelling around town, chances are the Map screen will be displayed. There are two unique modes that the Map screen can be displayed in; normal and routing. In normal mode, your position is shown on the map along with the time and your speed. - Page 22 In routing mode additional information is displayed providing detailed information about the route you’ve selected. Street name currently on. Direction indicator. Tap to view the Current Location screen where you can save your position into your Address Book. Zoom out POI icon.
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Page 23: Accessing The Map Screen
Accessing the Map Screen On the Main Menu, tap Show Map. 2D Mode The map is normally displayed in 3D mode but you can set the map to 2D mode if so desired. Choose the mode that is best suited for you. In 2D mode, you can pan across the map looking for a location to route to or save in your address book. -
Page 24: Routing To A Panned Position
When the details for this address are acceptable, tap If you want to now route to this address tap to exit panning and return the icon to your current position. Routing to a Panned Position Pan the map until the icon crosshairs are over the location you want to route to. Tap in the center of the icon circle. -
Page 25: Maneuver List Screen
Tap on the item in the list with the street you want to try and avoid. Confirm the exclusion by tapping on The Magellan RoadMate recalculates the route and displays the Maneuver List with the newly computed maneuvers. GPS Status Screen... -
Page 26: Accessing The Gps Status Screen
Tap on the back arrow to return to the Map screen. Zoom Levels There are 23 zoom levels in the Magellan RoadMate, ranging from 100 feet to 1200 miles. Select the zoom level that best suits your needs. Setting Zoom Levels... -
Page 27: Home Address
Your home address can be entered and saved in the Magellan RoadMate for quick and easy access when you need to create a route home. Creating a Home Address These instructions only apply if you have never entered a home address or if it has been deleted. -
Page 28: Accessing The Home Address From The Address Book
When the Address screen is displayed, edit the information and top SAVE to continue. The new HOME address is saved in your address book and you are returned to the Main Menu screen. Accessing the Home Address from the Address Book From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. -
Page 29: Enter Address
The Enter Address function is used to create a route from a newly entered address, an address in your address book or to an intersection of two streets. Entering an Address While creating an address the first step is to indicate what city the address is in. This can be done by inputting the name of the city, entering the zip code for the city or by selecting a city that has been previously used. - Page 30 With the city selected, the keypad will be displayed asking for the street name. Use the keypad with QuickSpell to enter the street name. Enter the first few characters of the street name and tap OK or continue entering characters until the list of streets is displayed. You can use street prefixes (N, E, W, S, etc.) if desired.
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Page 31: My Addresses
Use the scroll bars to the right if necessary to view the name of the street desired. Tap on the street name to continue. Use the keypad to enter the street number for the address. Note in the top left corner is the range of acceptable street numbers. -
Page 32: Routing To A Previous Destination (Method 2)
Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 2) From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. Tap on the my addresses icon. Tap on Previous Destinations. Select the destination from the list of previous destinations. Tap on Route. Select the Route Method and tap the orange Calculate Route button. Saving a Previous Destination to Your Address Book From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. -
Page 33: Address Book
It is possible to delete all of the destinations in the Previous Destination List by accessing User Options > Address Book Options > Clear Previous. Address Book Accessing an Address in Your Address Book From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. Tap on the my addresses icon. -
Page 34: Accessing An Address From Favorites
Favorite addresses operate the same as other addresses in your address book. Addresses in your address book can be marked as favorites to speed up the search for commonly used addresses. Accessing an Address from Favorites From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. Tap on the my addresses icon. -
Page 35: Creating A New Entry To You Address Book By Entering An Address
From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. Tap on the my addresses icon. Tap on Create New Entry. Tap on Select on Map. The Map screen is displayed in 2D mode. Use your finger or stylus to pan around the map. When the crosshair icon is over the location you want to add to your address book, tap in the center of the crosshairs. -
Page 36: Creating A New Entry To You Address Book From By Intersections
Entering an Address. Tap on the street from the list of streets. Search for the second street the same as in step 6. However, the Magellan RoadMate uses QuickSpell to allow you to select only streets that intersect with the street selected in step 6. - Page 37 Entering an Address. Tap on the street from the list of streets. Search for the second street the same as in step 6. However, the Magellan RoadMate uses QuickSpell to allow you to select only streets that intersect with the street selected in step 6.
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Page 38: Points Of Interest (Poi)
The Magellan RoadMate has POIs preloaded that can be used as a destination for a route. Selecting a restaurant or finding an ATM nearby is at your fingertips. Categories and Subcategories POIs are categorized into unique categories from gas stations to wineries. Most, but not all categories are further organized into subcategories. -
Page 39: Creating A Route To A Poi By Name
Enhanced POIs Enhanced POIs are points of interest that are user-created using the POI Manager software found on the CD-ROM. POI files created with the Magellan POI Manager software can be saved to the SD card in the Magellan RoadMate. -
Page 40: Selecting Categories For Display On The Map
Select Change My POI File. Select Select a POI File. Select the POI file to be loaded from the list of available POI files by tapping on the file name. Selecting Categories for Display on the Map A POI file must be loaded (see Loading a POI File) for this function to operate. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. -
Page 41: Setting Alarm Parameters
Use the checkbox to the left of the category name to select or deselect the category. (Checked means this category will have its alarms turned on.) Tap Mark All to check all categories or Clear All to uncheck all categories. Tap Save when done. -
Page 42: Saving An Enhanced Poi To Your Address Book
Saving an Enhanced POI to Your Address Book A POI file must be loaded (see Loading a POI File) for this function to operate. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. Select Enhanced. Select My POI. Select Select Category. Select the category containing the POI you want to route to from the category list. -
Page 43: Travelling On A Route
There is also a bell that will alert you where the maneuver is to be performed. (This tone can be changed in User Options > Tone Options.) Split-Screen As a maneuver is approached, the Magellan RoadMate displays a split-screen alerting you of the upcoming maneuver. This screen will close... -
Page 44: You Have Arrived
A route to a Previous Destination (Street Address) • A route to a street intersection (Street Address) • A route to a POI preloaded in the Magellan RoadMate (Points of Interest) • A trip (a route with multiple destinations) (Trip Planner) •... -
Page 45: Special Routing Functions
Special Routing Functions When a route is active, the Main Menu functions are changed to support special routing functions. Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Freeway Exit Note: This function is available only while on a freeway. Also, when you create a route to a POI near an exit, the original route will be cancelled. -
Page 46: Changing The Route Method
Changing the Route Method If you travel off the computed route, the Magellan RoadMate will automatically re-calculate the routing information to get you to your original destination using the routing method you selected when creating the route. However, if you want to change the routing method (while on or off the route), you will need to use the re-route function. -
Page 47: Traffic
You can find information about renewing your subscription at www.magellanGPS.com. Activating the Free Subscription Locate the serial number for your Magellan vehicle navigation receiver. It can be found on the back of the unit. Write this number down as you will need it later. S/N: Locate the subscription coupon that is included in the Magellan TrafficKit. -
Page 48: Glossary
TMC: Traffic Message Channel, one of the types of information that a Radio Data System can broadcast. TrafficKit: TrafficKit is the Magellan brand name for the RDS-Traffic module which receives the Traffic messages. Traffic Message: A message received by the TrafficKit module that contains the description of a Traffic event. -
Page 49: Selecting Categories Of Traffic Events
In the displayed list, check all categories of Traffic events (incidents) you want processed, and deselect events that are of no interest. For best routing Magellan recommends leaving all of the boxes checked. The existing categories of Traffic events are listed at the beginning of this manual in the Glossary. -
Page 50: Traveling With The Re-Routing Mode On
Select the Reroute Option button on the screen. A new screen appears on which you can set the distance from the event that will trigger the alternative route. Check one of the following options: Live Alert: With this option checked, the receiver will search for a faster alternative route whenever a Traffic event arises on your current route. -
Page 51: Traveling With The Alert Mode On
Scroll down the list and select Traffic Options Select Traffic Selection. Check the Traffic Active option and make sure the Use alternative route option is deselected. Select the Alert Options button on the screen. A new screen appears on which you can set the options relevant to the Alert mode. -
Page 52: Traffic Alert Icon
Traffic Alert Icon If a traffic incident occurs on your route, the traffic alert icon will be displayed in the lower right corner of the map screen. Viewing Traffic Details • While viewing the Map screen and traveling on a route, tap on the Traffic Alert icon when it is displayed. -
Page 53: Faqs
FAQs Q1- How does the TrafficKit module choose the frequency on which to receive Traffic data? A1: This is an automated procedure. When you turn on the system, the TrafficKit module analyzes the 5 best frequencies stored in its memory. These frequencies are classified in order of signal strength. The module then tests if Traffic data is available on the first station. -
Page 54: Trip Planner
The Trip Planner is used to create a route with multiple destinations. In this document we refer to a route with multiple destinations as a “Trip”. Creating a Trip From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. Select New from the Trip Planner Menu. -
Page 55: Optimizing A Trip
The list of trip destinations is displayed. 10. Tap on the destination name to bring up the menu or tap Append. 11. Repeat steps 5 though 9 until the trip is complete with all desired destinations. 12. Tap Save. Optimizing a Trip While creating a trip or editing a trip you can optimize the order of the destinations but using the Optimize button. -
Page 56: Starting A Trip
Starting a Trip From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. Select Guide Me from the Trip Planner Menu. Select the trip to be used from the stored trips list. Tap on the destination in the list to be used to as the first destination in the trip. - Page 57 From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. Select Delete, Rename from the Trip Planner Menu. Tap Rename. Select the trip to be renamed from the stored trips list. Use the keypad to edit the name of the trip. Tap OK.
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Page 58: Exit Pois
The Exit POI function provides a way of accessing commonly used POIs that are near an exit you are approaching while travelling on a freeway. Exit POIs include restaurants, gas stations and hotels. Exit POIs can be accessed while on a route or just driving, as long as you are on a freeway. Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Freeway Exit Note: This function is available only while on a freeway. -
Page 59: User Options
Use User Options to customize the Magellan RoadMate to better suit your needs from a GPS navigator. Tapping the Back arrow from any of the User Option screens will cancel the changes. Selecting Map Region Choose the map region you will be travelling in. -
Page 60: Adjusting The Display Brightness
Tap Save. Setting Auto Power Off Time The auto power setting will define the time that the Magellan RoadMate will automatically turn off if it hasn’t moved or the touchscreen accessed. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. -
Page 61: Selecting Units Of Measure
Selecting Units of Measure From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap System Settings. Tap Units of Measure. Select Miles/Feet or Kilometers/Meters. Tap Save. Displaying Contact Us Information From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap System Settings. -
Page 62: Performing Diagnostics
Performing Diagnostics From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap System Settings. Tap Next. Tap Diagnostics. Tap Audio Test, Touchscreen Test or Video Test. When done, tap the Back arrow to exit. Accessing the Trip Computer The trip computer records your average speed, the time in hours of the trip, the time in hours that you were driving, and the distance of the trip. -
Page 63: Selecting Pois To Be Displayed On The Map
Selecting POIs to be Displayed on the Map In some areas the map can be cluttered with POIs making it difficult to find what you are looking for. Use POI Selection to set what categories of icons will be shown and which ones will be hidden. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. -
Page 64: Setting The Map Display To Heading Up Or North Up
Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North Up The map can be displayed with the top of the display in the direction of your heading or North. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Map Options. Select Heading Up or North Up. -
Page 65: Setting Detour Options
Using the Simulator When turned on, the simulator will offer the option of simulating movement on a route. Useful for learning about the Magellan RoadMate while not driving. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Simulator Mode. -
Page 66: Setting Tone Options
Tap Stop to end simulating the current route you are simulating. (The Simulate button is presently not active.) Tap Back arrow to record the changes and exit. Setting Tone Options Provides a way of selecting the tone used to announce arrival at a maneuver or destination. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. -
Page 67: Setting The Gps Position
From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Insert a SD or MMC card with available space into the SD slot of the Magellan RoadMate. Note that backing up data will overwrite any back up files on the SD or MMC card. -
Page 68: Viewing Map Information
Operation successful! Tap OK. Tap Back arrow to exit. Viewing Map Information From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Map Information. Tap Back arrow to exit. User Options Map Information Screen...