Magellan® RoadMate™ 1230 User Manual Magellan Navigation, Inc.
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: • • • • • • • California and Minnesota law prohibits mounting any item to your windshield. Please check with your state or local law enforcement for applicable regulations regarding windshield mounting. Go to www.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1230 .......................................................................................................1 Magellan RoadMate 1230 ....................................................................................... 2 Installation Instructions ...........................................................................................................3 Selecting the Location ............................................................................................
Setting the Map Modes (2D or 3D) .................................................................... 14 Panning on the Map ......................................................................................... 14 Saving a Position While Panning ....................................................................... 14 Routing to a Panned Position ............................................................................ 15 Current Location Screen .......................................................
Routing to an Address from Your Favorites List ................................................... 25 Editing an Address from Your Favorites List ....................................................... 25 Deleting an Address from Your Favorites List ...................................................... 25 Creating a New Entry .................................................................................................... 25 Creating a New Entry to You Address Book by Selecting on the Map ..............
Selecting Categories of Traffic Events ............................................................................40 Re-routing Mode .......................................................................................................... 40 Traveling with the Re-routing Mode On ................................................................... 41 Alert Only Mode ............................................................................................................
Setting Auto Night Map Display ........................................................................ 55 Setting Detour Options ..................................................................................... 56 Using the Simulator ......................................................................................... 56 Setting Tone Options ....................................................................................... 57 Setting Text-To-Speech Use .........................................
Magellan RoadMate 1230 The Magellan RoadMate 1230 is a vehicle navigation product that utilizes GPS signals from satellites to calculate your precise location and compute details about its travel. Knowing 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 RoadMate 1230 you can: • Store your home address and quickly get routing details to your home.
Magellan RoadMate 1230 A B C E D A Power Button B Reset Button C FM Antenna connector (traffic) D USB connector. Power input from vehicle power adapter cable or AC power adapter (+5 VDC / 2A).
Installation Instructions Installation of the Magellan RoadMate is simple and easy. The hardest part will be picking the best location. Selecting the Location A few tips on selecting the proper location. • Mount the Magellan RoadMate in a place where it can be easily seen and will not interfere with your view of the road. • The Magellan RoadMate 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.
Attach the Cradle to the Swivel Mount Line up the two tabs on the swivel mount with the holes on the back of the cradle. Push the cradle down until it locks in place with the swivel mount. Secure the Swivel 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 swivel mount firmly over the area of the windshield to be used or the adhesive disk.
Connecting Power Plug the end of the cigarette lighter adapter into a 12 VDC vehicle power receptacle. Connect the other end of the cable to the Magellan RoadMate’s USB connector as shown. If there is power at the receptacle, the Magellan RoadMate will power on. (Note: some vehicles apply power to the vehicle power receptacle only when the ignition is on.) Connect the FM Traffic Antenna connector (from the vehicle power adapter cable) into the FM antenna recepticle located above the power connector.
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 1. Press and hold the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds. 2. Read the Warnings and tap OK. Turning the Magellan RoadMate Off 1. Press and hold the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds. Selecting Auto-Power Shutdown Time The Magellan RoadMate can be set up to shut down automatically using the time durations you can select.
Changing the Volume from 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 . 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. 5.
.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. Also provides access to your address book (my addresses) or to create a route to an intersection.
.Main Menu - Page 2 Trip Planner: Opens the Trip Planner menu where you can create, edit, delete, rename or activate a trip. Exit POI’s: (Accessible only while on a freeway.) Provides a listing of restaurants, gas stations, or hotels near approaching freeway exits. You can select one of the POIs presented and create a route to it. 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.
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 Numeric Keypad Symbols Keypad Spacebar Backspace Accept Cancel Selecting From List After tapping “OK” to accept your input you may get a list of items found in the database. The sample here shows the result of tapping “OK” after entering “LOS A”.
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. • Check for apostrophes and hyphens.
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. 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 F J G I H 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. Sample shown here is for a gas station. Tap on the POI icon to create a route to that POI.
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 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. 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.
6. When the details for this address are acceptable, tap 7. If you want to now route to this address tap 8. Tap . or if you are done tap . 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 center of the icon circle. (If nothing happens then you are not zoomed in enough. Tap the zoom in icon and try again.) 3. On the Route To This Address? screen, tap 4.
Maneuver List Screen This screen is accessed from the Map screen and only when routing. (Note: The Maneuver List screen is not available until you begin moving on the route.) Each line in the maneuver list provides details about the maneuver in the order that they are to be made, with the next maneuver at the top. The bottom bar of the Maneuver List indicates the distance and time to the next maneuver as well as the total distance computed for the route.
the satellite signal; and no bar shown indicates a satellite that is not being tracked. The longer the bars, the better the signal. Accessing the GPS Status Screen 1. From the Map screen, tap the GPS Signal Strength icon in the upper right corner. 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 1.
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. 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.
5. When the Address screen is displayed, edit the information and top SAVE to continue. 6. 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 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap the My Addresses icon. 3. Tap Address Book. 4. Tap List All. 5. The list of addresses in your address book are displayed with the home icon on the line of your HOME address. 6.
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. Creating a Route to a New Address 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2.
3. 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. Samples the city Pasadena, California: Entering “ALLE” results in: Entering “N A” or “N.
4. Use the scroll bars to the right if necessary to view the name of the street desired. 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. Tap Done when the address is complete. 7. Select the desired route method and tap the orange Calculate Route button to begin routing.
Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 2) 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 Route 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. 4.
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 Address Book 4. Tap List All to view the entire contents of your address book or tap on Search Address Book to search for entries by searching on the name. 5.
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 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the my addresses icon. 3. Tap on Favorites 4. From the list of addresses found, tap on the address record desired. Routing to an Address from Your Favorites List 1.
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 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. (Note: you may need to zoom into a lower zoom level if the edit Address Book screen is not displayed.) 6.
7. Select search criteria: Near Current Position Displays POIs in the category selected nearest to your current position. If no POIs are within a 50 mile radius, the search is empty and an alert displayed. Near City: Enter a city name using the keypad (no QuickSpell) and select the city center desired from the resulting list. This will display POIs in the category selected nearest to the city center selected.( Near Address: Enter an address using the standard address entry function.
3. Select the city that the intersection is located in by entering the city name, entering the zip code or selecting from the previous cities list. 4. Search for the first street by spelling out the street name following the guidelines presented in Entering an Address. Tap on the street from the list of streets. 5. 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.
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. Restaurants have, for example, 16 subcategories that provide a way to search for restaurants serving Chinese food, or fast food, and even Swiss food.
Creating a Route to a POI by Name 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. 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 What City? (requires entering a city name) or Near Address (requires entering an address). Sample Search by Name Input 5.
5. Select Change My 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. Selecting Categories for Display on the Map 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 My POI. 4. Select Change My POI FIle. 5. Select Display Categories. 6.
6. 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. 7. Tap Save when done. Setting Alarm Parameters An enhanced POI can have an alarm that will alert you when you are in range set by “Alert Parameters.” Note that all POIs in the categories selected will have their alarms set to on.
Saving an Enhanced POI to Your Address Book 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 My POI. 4. Select Select Category. 5. Select the category containing the POI you want to route to from the category list. 6. Select Nearest (near your current position) or Spell POI Name (requires entering the POI name). 7. Select the POI to be routed to from the “Select POI” list. 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 direction of travel. The top of the screen displays the name of the street you are on. The bottom provides information about the next maneuver needed. The sample to the right shows that the next maneuver will be to turn right in 3.3 miles on Fairplex Dr. The total distance to the destination is 4.7 miles.
You Have Arrived Finally, the Magellan RoadMate will provide a visual alert when you have arrived at the destination. Tap the Back arrow to return to the Map screen. (The Magellan RoadMate 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 ways to create a route and each of them are discussed in the chapter that they are associated with.
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. You will need to reset the original route when you are ready to continue. 1. From the Map screen, tap MENU. 2. Tap the Exit POIs icon. 3.
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. 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.
Traffic A subscription is required to be able to receive and use the traffic alert information. Included with the TrafficKit is a coupon providing you with a limited free subscription. When the free subscription is about to expire you will be prompted with information reminding you that you need to renew the subscription. You can find information about renewing your subscription at www.magellanGPS.com. Activating the Free Subscription Traffic 1.
Glossary RDS: Radio Data System. Infrastructure that broadcasts digital information on the FM band. The TrafficKit module can only receive and decode the free-access service. 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.
Selecting Categories of Traffic Events You may choose the Traffic event categories you would like to be informed of as they occur: 1. Access the Main Menu and select User Options. 2. Scroll down the list and select Traffic Options. 3. Select Incident Options. 4. 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. 5.
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. 6. 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. This will happen at the time the event is received, regardless of your distance to the event. Dist.
2. Scroll down the list and select Traffic Options 3. Select Traffic Selection. 4. Check the Traffic Active option and make sure the Use alternative route option is deselected. 5. Select the Alert Options button on the screen. A new screen appears on which you can set the options relevant to the Alert mode. Check one or more of the following options: Live Alert: When checked, the receiver will inform you of a traffic event located along your route as soon as it is detected.
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. A Traffic Event List is displayed with all known traffic incidents listed in order of distance from your present position on your route. • Tap on one of the events listed to receive additional details about the traffic event.
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.
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 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 in 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.
9. The list of trip destinations is displayed. First Destination Added 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. Tap to open menu. 12. Tap Save. Saving completed trip. Optimizing a Trip While creating a trip or editing a trip you can optimize the order of the destinations but using the Optimize button. 1.
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 to as the first destination in the trip. 5. Select the routing method to be used and tap the orange Calculate Route button. Editing a Trip 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Select first destination. Planner icon. 2. Select Edit from the Trip Planner Menu.
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. Use the keypad to edit the name of the trip. 6. Tap OK.
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.
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. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Region. 3. Tap on the desired map region (Lower 48 States, Puerto Rico or Hawaii).
6. Tap Save. 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.) Checking it on will save battery life while operating the Magellan RoadMate without external power. 6. Tap Save.
Selecting Units of Measure 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap Units of Measure. 4. Select Miles/Feet or Kilometers/Meters. 5. Tap Save. 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. . Displaying Product Information 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap Next. 4.
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 what categories of icons will be shown and which ones 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 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. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Map Options. 3. Select Heading Up or North Up. (Note, North Up is available only when the map is set to 2D mode.) 4. Tap Save to record the changes and exit. Setting Split Screen (TrueView™) Options As you approach a maneuver, the display changes to the split screen mode.
already switched to night colors, unchecking the box will not cause the display to go to the day colors. The switch to day colors will occur the following morning and then stay in day colors.) 4. Tap Save to record the changes and exit. Setting Detour Options Normally the map is displayed in the pastel colors for daytime use and a black background for nighttime use. Unchecking the Auto Night Mode will keep the map display using the pastel colors. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2.
Tap Stop to end simulating the current route you are simulating. (The Simulate button is presently not active.) 4. 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. 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 Text-To-Speech Use 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options.
Setting the GPS Position Setting a GPS position is useful if you are not getting satellite information quickly because the Magellan RoadMate has travelled over 500 miles while turned off. Setting the GPS position will allow the Magellan RoadMate to compute which satellites are available and calculate the position quicker. 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 the address where you currently are. 5.
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. Tap Back arrow to exit.
