Magellan Maestro ® ™ User Manual Maestro 3050 Maestro 3100 Maestro 3140 Magellan Navigation SAS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan Maestro is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destinations. When using the Magellan Maestro, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: • • • • • • • • • Some countries prohibit mounting any item to your windscreen. Please check the applicable regulations in your country as regards windscreen mounting. Go to www.magellanGPS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS About the AC Adapter • • • • • Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet. Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charging the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case. Connect the adapter to a suitable power source.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. 2. This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits established for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Installation Instructions Installation of the Magellan Maestro is simple and easy. The hardest part will be picking the best location. Selecting the Location A few tips on selecting a suitable location. • Mount the Magellan Maestro in a place where it can be easily seen and will not interfere with your view of the road. • The Magellan Maestro 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 windscreen.
Secure the Mount to the Windshield or Adhesive Disk Make sure that the lever at the base of the adjustable mount is in the up position. Place the base of the mount firmly over the area of the windscreen to be used or the adhesive disk. Push the lever at the base of the mount all the way down until it snaps into place. Carefully let go of the assembly, making sure that it is securely mounted.
Magellan Maestro The Magellan Maestro is a vehicle navigation product that uses GPS signals from satellites to calculate your precise location and compute detailed routes. As it knows its position and movement, it can then overlay this information on detailed maps provided by NAVTEQ® to provide a visual representation of your location. With the Magellan Maestro you can: • Store your home address and quickly obtain routing details to your home.
Front View A 4.3 ”D isp lay Side Views A B A SD/MMC card slot B Reset C Power on/off D USB connector E Headphone Jack (3.5mm mini jack) C F D E Power input from cigarette lighter adapter or AC power adapter (+5 VDC / 2A).
Fundamentals Powering on the Magellan Maestro The On/Off button is located on the right-hand side of the Magellan Maestro as shown in the Overview chapter. Turning the Magellan Maestro On 1. Press and hold the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds. 2. Read the Warnings and tap OK. Turning the Magellan Maestro Off 1. Press and hold the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds. Selecting Auto Power Off Time The Magellan Maestro can be set to shut down automatically after a time selected by you.
Changing the Volume via User Options 1. Access the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Next arrow to access the Main Menu Page 2. 3. Tap User Options. 4. Tap System Settings. 5. Tap Volume. 6. Tap on the Mute button to mute the volume, or tap inside the volume adjust bar below the Mute button to change the volume levels. 7. Tap Save. Brightness Accessing the Brightness Control 1. Access the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Next arrow to access the Main Menu Page 2. 3. Tap User Options. 4. Tap System Settings.
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 town, post code, or by selecting a town from a list of towns you have already used as destinations. Also provides access to your address book (my addresses) or to create a route to a town centre.
Main Menu - Page 2 Trip Planner: Opens the Trip Planner menu where you can create, edit, delete, rename or activate a trip. POI Near Exit: (Accessible only while on a motorway.) Provides a list of restaurants, petrol stations, auto repair shops or hotels near approaching motorway exits. You can select one of the presented POIs and create a route to it. User Options: Accesses the User Options menu. This menu can be used to access functions used for tailoring the Magellan Maestro to your individual needs.
The Keypad Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan Maestro. The keypad is the most common method for entering data into the Magellan Maestro. Keypad Overview Special Keys Alphabetic Keypad Numeric Keypad Accented letters Keypad Spacebar Backspace Accept Cancel Selecting From List After tapping “OK” to accept your input, you may be presented with a list of items found in the database.
Quickspell QuickSpell uses information in the database to limit the keys that can be pressed to present only those which correspond with information in the database. For example, if you are looking for LONDON. As you ‘type’ in the name London, only keys that can spell a town in the database are shown. In the screen to the right, ‘LON “ has been entered. Keys that would not continue to spell a town in the database are greyed out..
Map Screen The most commonly used screen will be the Map screen. Whether you are following a route or just travelling around town, the chances are that 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. As you travel, your position will be updated, giving you a clear view of your position and surrounding streets.
In routing mode additional information is displayed providing detailed information about the route you’ve selected. A B N C M D L E K J F G H I Map Screen - Routing Mode A Street name currently on. B Direction indicator. Tap to view the Current Location screen where you can save your position into your Address Book. C Zoom out D POI icon. Tap on the POI icon to create a route to that POI. Note: If there are multiple POIs in the same area, a list of those POIs will be displayed.
Accessing the Map Screen 1. 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 most suitable for you. In 2D mode, you can pan across the map looking for a location to route to or save in your address book. Setting the Map Modes (2D or 3D) 1. From the Map screen, tap MENU. 2. Tap the Next arrow to access page 2 of the Main Menu. 3. Tap User Options. 4. Tap Map Options. 5. Tap 3D Map or 2D Map.
7. If you want to now route to this address tap Route or if you have finished tap Cancel. 8. Tap ESC to exit panning and return the icon to your current position. Routing to a Panned Position 1. Pan the map until the icon crosshairs are over the location you want to route to. 2. Tap in the centre of the circle icon. (If nothing happens then you have not zoomed in enough. Tap the zoom in icon and try again.) 3. On the Route To This Address? screen, tap Route, 4.
List of Directions Screen This screen is accessed from the Map screen and only when following a route. (Note: The List of Directions screen is not available until you begin moving on the route.) Each line in the list of directions provides details about the segment in the order that they are to be made, with the next segment at the top. The bottom bar of the List of Directions screen indicates the distance and time to the next segment as well as the total distance computed for the route.
GPS Status Screen 1. The GPS Status screen is also accessed from the Map screen and displays the status of the GPS satellites in a graphical format. (More technical information on the GPS status can be found in the User Options menu: Main Menu Page 2 > User Options > GPS Options > GPS Status.
Home Address Your home address can be entered and saved in the Magellan Maestro 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. 1. Tap the Home Address icon on the Main Menu screen. 2. Confirm “Do you want to enter your HOME address?” Tap Yes. 3. Follow the prompts to enter the address to be used as your HOME address. 4.
Changing the Home Address 1. Tap the Home Address icon on the Main Menu screen. 2. Tap Change. 3. Confirm “Do you want to replace the HOME address with a new address?” Tap Yes. 4. Follow the prompts to enter the address to be used as your new HOME address. 5. When the Address screen is displayed, edit the information and tap SAVE to continue. 6. The new HOME address will be saved in your address book and you will be returned to the Main Menu screen.
Enter Address The Enter Address function is used to create a route to a newly entered address or to an address stored in your address book. Entering an Address Your Maestro is loaded with a regional map that may include several different countries. You must first make sure that the correct destination country is selected. Selecting the destination country 1. From the Main Menu, tap the User Options icon. 2. Select the Destination Country option.
Note: Remember to Enter the full name of the town INCLUDING any prefix or article. Tap on the desired town in the list. List of Towns Enter Post Code: Use the keypad to enter the post code for the destination address. Tap OK when the post code is complete. Tap on the desired town or area in the list. Towns matching the post code entered Previous Towns: Tap on the desired town in the list of previously selected towns. List of previously used towns 3.
or ‘Général’ to display a list of streets containing ‘Général’. Entering “Général’ results in: These are the two significant words in the street name. Entering ‘Boulevard’ or ‘Du’ would not have returned the appropriate result. 4. Use the scroll bar to the right, if necessary, to view the desired street name. Tap on the street name to continue. 5. Use the keypad to enter the street number for the address. Note in the top left corner is the range of acceptable street numbers. 6.
Previous Destinations Routing to a Previous Destination 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the My addresses icon. 3. Tap on Previous Destinations. 4. Select the destination from the list of previous destinations. 5. Tap on Route. 6. Select the Routing Method and tap the orange Calculate Route button. Saving a Previous Destination to Your Address Book 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the My addresses icon. 3. Tap on Previous Destinations.
7. The Enter Address Menu will be displayed. 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 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the My addresses icon. 3. Tap on List addresses 4. Tap List All to view the entire contents of your address book, or tap on Search Address Book to search for entries by name. 5.
Favourites Favourite addresses work just like other addresses in your address book. Addresses in your address book can be marked as favourites to speed up the search for frequently used addresses. Accessing an Address from Favourites 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the My addresses icon. 3. Tap on Favourites 4. From the resulting list of addresses, tap on the address record you require. Routing to an Address from Your Favourites List 1.
Creating a New Entry This is used to create a new address and save it in your address book. You can create an entry by selecting it on the map, entering the address, selecting an address from the list of POIs or choosing a street intersection. Creating a New Entry in You Address Book by Selecting it on the Map 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the My addresses icon. 3. Tap on Create New Entry. 4. Tap on Select on Map. 5. The Map screen will be displayed in 2D mode.
Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book from a POI 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the My addresses icon. 3. Tap on Create New Entry. 4. Tap on Points of Interest. 5. Select the category from the list of POI categories. 6. If a subcategory list is displayed, select ALL Subcategories or one from the list. 7. Select search criteria: Near Current Position Displays POIs in the category selected nearest to your current position.
Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book from a Town Centre 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the My addresses icon. 3. Tap on Create New Entry. 4. Tap on Town Centre. 5. Select search criteria: Near Current Position Displays Town centres nearest to your current position. Near a Town: Enter a town name using the keypad (no QuickSpell) and select the desired town from the resulting list. Near Address: Enter an address using the standard address entry function.
Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan Maestro has preloaded POIs that can be used as a destination for a route. Selecting a restaurant or finding a petrol station nearby is as simple as tapping the screen!. Categories and Subcategories POIs are sorted into unique categories, with some of them being further sorted into subcategories. Restaurants have, for example, 54 subcategories that provide a way to search for restaurants serving Chinese food, fast food, or even Swiss food.
Creating a Route to a POI by Name 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interesticon. 2. Select Search by Name. 3. Spell the name of the POI to be used as the destination. You need not enter the full name, but the more characters you enter, the easier it will be to find the exact POI you are searching for. 4. Select the search criteria: Near Current Position, Near a Town (requires entering a town name) or Near Address (requires entering an address). Sample Search by Name Input 5. 6.
NOTE: by default all POI files are transferred to a folder called CPOI in the Maestro. If you are transferring a speedtrap file downloaded from the internet it is important that the file is copied to the subfolder named SPEEDTRAPS. 3. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. 4. Select Enhanced. 5. Select Change POI File. 6. Select Select a POI File. 7. Select the POI file to be loaded from the list of available POI files by tapping on the file name.
Setting Alarms A POI file must be loaded (see Loading a POI File) for this function to operate. An enhanced POI can have an alarm that will alert you when you are in a range set by “Alert Parameters.” Note that all POIs in the selected categories will have their alarms set to on. A POI file must be loaded (see Loading a POI File) for this function to operate. 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. 2. Select Enhanced. 3. Select Change POI FIle. 4. Select Set Alarms. 5.
Routing to an Enhanced POI A POI file must be loaded (see Loading a POI File) for this function to operate. 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. 2. Select Enhanced. 3. Select Select Category. 4. Select the category containing the POI you want to route to from the category list. 5. Select Nearest (near your current position) or Spell POI Name (requires entering the POI name). 6. Select the POI to be routed to from the “Select POI” list. 7. Tap Route. 8.
Travelling on a Route Map Screen When a route has been calculated it will be displayed on the Map screen in green with blue arrows indicating the direction of travel. The top of the screen displays the name of the street you are on. The bottom provides information about the next segment.
You Have Arrived Finally, the Magellan Maestro will provide a visual alert when you have arrived at your destination. Tap the Back arrow to return to the Map screen. (The Magellan Maestro will automatically return to the Map screen after a fixed time if you do not tap the Back arrow.) You Have Arrived. Types of Routes There are a wide variety of methods you can use to create a route. Each method is discussed in the chapter which is associated with it.
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 Motorway Exit Note: This function is available only while on a motorway. Also, when you create a route to a POI near an exit, the original route will be cancelled. You will need to reset the original route when you are ready to continue. 1. From the Map screen, tap MENU. 2. Tap the POIs Near Exit icon. 3.
Changing the Route Method If you travel off the computed route, the Magellan Maestro 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. 1. From the Map screen, tap MENU. 2. Tap the Reroute icon. 3. Select the desired routing method and tap the orange Calculate Route button.
Roadside Assistance Overview Touching the tow truck icon displays the list of all the Points of Interest listed in the Auto Service and Maintenance category that are close to your current position. Accessing Roadside Assistance 1 From the Main Menu, tap on the tow truck icon. Tap on the tow truck to access Roadside Assistance. 2 The list of garages close to your current position is displayed with contact information.
Trip Planner The Trip Planner is used to create a route with multiple destinations. In this document we will refer to a route with multiple destinations as a “Trip”. Creating a Trip 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. 2. Select New from the Trip Planner Menu. 3. Use the keypad to enter a name for this trip. 4. Tap OK. Enter a Trip Name 5. Begin by adding the first destination in the trip. Tap Add. 6.
8. When the destination is found the Add Address to Trip screen will be displayed. Tap Save. Tap Save to Add the Address 9. The list of trip destinations will be displayed. First Destination Added 10. Tap on the destination name to bring up the menu. 11. Repeat steps 5 to 9 until the trip is complete with all your desired destinations. Tap on destination to open menu. 12.
Starting a Trip 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. 2. Select Guide Me from the Trip Planner Menu. 3. Select the trip to be used from the stored trips list. 4. Tap on the destination in the list to be used as the first destination in the trip. In the example shown, tapping on ‘Merton’ would activate a trip from Merton to Tooting and finally Mitcham. 5. Select the routing method to be used and tap the orange Calculate Route button. 6. Select first destination.
Deleting a Trip 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. 2. Select Delete, Rename from the Trip Planner Menu. 3. Tap Delete. 4. Select the trip to be deleted from the stored trips list. 5. Confirm that you want to delete the trip. Tap Yes. Renaming a Trip 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. 2. Select Delete, Rename from the Trip Planner Menu. 3. Tap Rename. 4. Select the trip to be renamed from the stored trips list. 5.
POI Near Exit The POI Near Exit function provides a way of accessing commonly used POIs that are near an exit you are approaching while travelling on a motorway. POI Near Exit include restaurants, petrol stations, auto repair shops and hotels. POI near Exit can be accessed while following a route or just driving without a route, as long as you are on a motorway. Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Motorway Exit Note: This function is available only while on a motorway.
Bluetooth (Maestro 3140 only) Introduction The Bluetooth function of the Magellan Maestro 3140 allows you to use the Magellan Maestro as a hands-free device for a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. You can answer and dial your phone by using the Magellan Maestro touchscreen.. Accessing the Bluetooth Main Menu 1.
5. A passkey input window will pop up on your Magellan Maestro. In this popup window, you will need to input the same numbers as you entered into your mobile phone.. Passkey Request screen Establish Connection Once paired, you will still need to establish a connection with the mobile phone if the message “No paired phone connected” appears at the bottom of the Bluetooth Main Menu screen.
Placing a Call Using the Address Book 1. Access the Bluetooth Main Menu. 2. Tap the Call icon. 3. Select the search criteria; List All or Search Address Book. 4. After searching or listing your entire address book, select the address from the displayed list. 5. If there is a phone number recorded for the address “w:” (work), “h:” (home) or “m:” (mobile) will appear as a button. Tap the desired button and the call will be initiated.
Call Connected If a call connects, the “Connected” window will pop up: • Tap to display a keypad to enter the exten- sion after you have been connected. • Tap to transfer the call to your mobile phone. • Tap to turn off the microphone in the Connected screen Magellan Maestro. • Tap to end the call. Incoming call Answering an Incoming Call 1. When there is an incoming call, the “Incoming Call” window will pop up: Tap to answer the incoming call. Tap to mute the incoming call ring.
Setting User Options Use User Options to customize the Magellan Maestro to better suit your needs. Tapping the Back arrow from any of the User Option screens will cancel the changes. Setting the destination country If several countries are preloaded in your Magellan Maestro the correct country must be first selected for your destination. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Destination Country. Select an available country from the list.
Checking Battery Life 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. The battery life indicator is found at the bottom of the screen. All green indicates a full battery life. Battery Life Indicator Adjusting the Volume Volume can also be adjusted by tapping on the speaker icon on the Map screen. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap Volume. 4. Tap along the adjustment bar to increase or decrease the speaker volume. 5.
Adjusting the Display Brightness 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap Brightness. 4. Tap along the adjustment bar to increase or decrease the display brightness. 5. Tap On-battery dimming (75%) to set it on or off. (Checked is on.) If checked, battery life will be saved when operating the Magellan Maestro without external power. 6. Brightness Setting Tap Save.
Selecting Language The Magellan Maestro can be operated using English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish or Norwegian as the language for displayed text and voice commands. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap Language. 4. Select the required language. 5. Confirm language. Tap Yes. 6. Tap Save. Setting Time Zone 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3.
Displaying Contact Us Information 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap 4. Tap Contact Us. 5. Tap Back arrow. . Contact Us Information Displaying Product Information 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap Next. 4. Tap Product Information. Product Information, Page 1 5. Tap Next to view additional product information. Tap Prev to return to page 1. 6. Tap the Back arrow to exit.
Performing Diagnostics 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap Next. 4. Tap Diagnostics. 5. Tap Audio Test, Touchscreen Test or Video Test. 6. 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. This information can be saved to a file for easy access when the information is needed. 1.
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 which categories of icons will be shown and which will be hidden. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap POI Selection. 3. Tap on the POI category in the list to toggle its display setting on or off. (Checked POIs will be displayed. Tap Mark All to check all POI categories.
Setting the speedtrap alerts Your Magellan Maestro is preloaded with the location of speed cameras, so you can be alerted when approaching a speed control area. By default, the Speedtraps file is selected. This option provides a way to select another speedtrap file, to select speedtrap categoriess that are displayed on the map, to set alarms for each speedtrap category and to set up the alert parameters.
Setting Split Screen (TrueView™) Options As you approach a segment, the display will change to the split screen mode. Under Map Options you can turn off the split screen or set it to be just the TrueView portion of the split screen. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Map Options. 3. Tap Auto TrueView to set it to on or off. (Checked is on and the TrueView image will be displayed.) 4. Tap Split TrueView to set the TrueView display to split or single view.
Setting Detour Options Use this option to select the default for the distance to be used to detour around traffic problems while routing. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Detour Options. 3. Select the default for the distance to be used to detour around traffic problems while routing. Set the alert timer. (Enter the time using the keypad.).
Setting Tone Options Provides a way of selecting the tone used to announce arrival at a segment or destination. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Tone Options. 3. Select Bell, Chime or Beep. 4. Tap Save to record the changes and exit. Setting Navigation Instructions (Magellan Maestro 3040 only) Use this option to set which instructions will be announced using text-to-speech. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Navigation Instruction. 3.
Setting the GPS Position Setting a GPS position is useful if you are not obtaining satellite information quickly because the Magellan Maestro has travelled over 500 miles / 800 kilometres while turned off. Setting the GPS position will allow the Magellan Maestro to compute which satellites are available and calculate the position more quickly. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap GPS Options. 3. Tap Set GPS Position. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your current address. 5.
Restoring Data 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Insert a SD or MMC card with available space into the SD slot on the Magellan Maestro. Note that backing up data will overwrite any back up files on the SD or MMC card. 3. Tap Backup and Restore. 4. Tap Restore. 5. Confirm restore. Tap Yes. 6. Operation successful! Tap OK. 7. Tap Back arrow to exit. Viewing Map Information 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Map Information. 3.
Premium POI Subscription (not available for Maestro 3050) Your Magellan Maestro is preloaded with points of interest from Marco Polo travel guides. The Sightseeing category can be accessed free of charge for capital cities, but a subscription is required to access the other categories of Marco Polo POIs. To subscribe to Marco Polo Premium POIs, visit www.magellanGPS.com. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2.
