Magellan® RoadMate™ 1200/1215 User Manual Magellan Navigation, Inc.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan RoadMate is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at 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: • Please check the applicable regulations in your country as regards windscreen mounting. Go to www.magellanGPS.com for alternative mounting solutions. • When driving, the need to view the display is minimal.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference and 2. 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... 1 Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215............................................................................................... 1 Front View ............................................................................................................. 2 Side Views ..................................................................................................
Panning on the Map .........................................................................................14 Saving a Position While Panning ........................................................................14 Routing to a Panned Position ............................................................................15 Current Location Screen ........................................................................................15 Accessing the Current Location Screen .................................
Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Selecting it on the Map .................24 Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Entering an Address ......................24 Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book from a POI ........................................25 Points of Interest (POI) .......................................................................................................... 26 Categories and Subcategories .........................................................................
Deleting Addresses from the Address Book (Global) .............................................39 Speed trap settings ..........................................................................................40 Setting the Map in 3D or 2D Mode ....................................................................40 Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North Up ............................................40 Setting Split Screen (TrueView™) Options ..........................................................
Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215 The Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215 is a vehicle-navigation product that uses GPS signals from satellites to calculate your precise location and to 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 RoadMate 1200/1215 you can: • Store your home address and quickly obtain routing details to your home.
Front View A Power (Top) A Side Views B USB connector. Power input from cigarette lighter adapter 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 position. Selecting the Position A few tips on selecting a suitable position. • 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 aerial, (located in the top of the receiver), has an unobstructed view of the sky through the windscreen.
Adjustable Mount Line up the two tabs on the adjustable mount with the holes on the back of the Magellan RoadMate. Once the adjustable mount is flush with the Magellan RoadMate, push the receiver down until it locks in place with the adjustable mount. Securing the Mount to the Windscreen Ensure 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.
Country Selection Depending on the Magellan RoadMate you are using, the preloaded map may cover several countries. When using the Magellan RoadMate, you must ensure that the correct country is first selected. You can only search for addresses or POIs in the selected country. To select the country, follow the directions below: 1 From the Main Menu, tap on the right arrow to access the second page of the Main Menu. 2 Tap User Options. 3 Tap Destination Country. 4 Tap on the desired map region.
Basic Operations Powering up the Magellan RoadMate The On/Off button is located on the bottom right-hand 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 Off Time The Magellan RoadMate 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 . 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 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 junction.
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 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 RoadMate to your individual 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 method for 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 be presented with a list of items found in the database.
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 spelt 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 you will 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 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.
8. 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 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 4. Select the desired routing method and tap the Calculate Route , button.
List of Directions Screen This screen is accessed from the Map screen and only when routing. (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 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.
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 from a newly entered address or an address in your address book . Entering an Address When creating an address, the first step is to indicate which town the address is in. (If the address is not in the currently selected country, you will need to change the country before entering the address.) This can be done by entering the name of the town, entering the postcode for the town or by selecting a previously used town.
4. Use the keypad to enter the street number for the address. Note in the top left corner is the range of acceptable street numbers. 5. Tap Done when the address is complete. 6. Select the desired routing method and tap the orange Calculate Route button to begin routing. My Addresses My Addresses is where you store addresses that you want to keep as future destinations, as well as access addresses that you have visited recently that may not be in your address book.
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. 4. Select the destination from the list of previous destinations. 5. Tap on Edit. 6. Apply any edits you want to make to this destination before saving. 7.
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. From the resulting list of addresses, tap on the address record you require. Routing to an Address in Your Address Book 1. Access the address record from your address book as described in Accessing an Address in Your Address Book. 2. Tap on Route. 3. Select the Routing Method and tap on the orange Calculate Route button to continue.
2. Tap on Route. 3. Select the Routing Method and tap on the orange Calculate Route button to continue. Editing an Address from Your Favourites List 1. Access the address record from your Favourites as described in Accessing an Address from Favourites. 2. Tap on Edit. 3. Use the Edit Address Book screen to modify the name, information or phone numbers. The street address cannot be changed. 4. Tap Save when done. Deleting an Address from Your Favourites List 1.
3. Tap on Create New Entry. 4. Tap on Enter Address. 5. Enter the address following the prompts. Details on entering an address can be found in this chapter in the Entering an Address section, 6. Edit the name, information and phone numbers for the location you selected on the map. Tap the Favourites checkbox if you want this saved as a Favourite address. 7. Tap Save. Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book from a POI 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2.
Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan RoadMate 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 categorised into unique categories from petrol stations to wineries. Most, but not all categories are further organised into subcategories.
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 Which Town? (requires entering a town name) or Near Address (requires entering an address). Sample Search by Name Input 5. 6.
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. As the route progresses, voice alerts will be used to prompt you of upcoming segments If you miss a prompt, or want it repeated, tap on the ‘next segment in xxx km” data field.
You Have Arrived Finally, the Magellan RoadMate will provide a visual alert when you have arrived at your 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 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 POI Near Exit 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.
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.
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 to open menu. 12. Tap Save. Saving completed trip. 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.
Editing a Trip 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. 2. Select Edit from the Trip Planner Menu. 3. Select the trip to be edited from the stored trips list. 4. Tap on the destination to be edited. You can: Add a destination after the selected one. Move the destination up in the list. Move the destination down in the list. Delete the destination from the trip. 5. When the trip has been edited, tap Save.Deleting a Trip 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon.
Exit POIs 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 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.
Setting 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 Destination Country Choose the country you will be travelling in. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Destination Country. 3. Tap on the desired map region. Accessing System Settings Commonly used settings are found in the System Settings section of User Options. 1.
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 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 Kilometres/Metres. 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. . Performing Diagnostics 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap Next. 4. Tap Diagnostics. 5.
2. Tap Trip Computer. 3. Select the Current Trip or a Saved Trip from the list. 4. Select Stop to stop recording information. Select Reset to set all the information to zero. Select Reset when you are starting a trip or route that you want to record details for. Current Trip Computer Select Save to save the trip computer information to a file. You will be prompted to enter a name for the file. Enter a name and tap OK. 5. Tap the Back arrow to exit.
Speed trap settings Your Magellan RoadMate is preloaded with the location of speed cameras, so that you can be alerted when approaching a speed control area. This option provides a way to select another speed trap file, to select speed trap categories that are displayed on the map, to set alarms for each speed trap category and to set up the alert parameters. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Speed traps. 3. Tap Select a speed traps file to activate a stored speed trap file. 4.
4. Tap Split TrueView to set the TrueView display to split or single view. (Checked sets split screen on.) TrueView Split Screen 5. TrueView Single Screen Tap Save to record the changes and exit. Setting Auto Night Map Display Normally the map is displayed in pastel colours for daytime use and a black background for nighttime use. Unchecking the Auto Night Mode will keep the map display that uses pastel colours. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Map Options. 3.
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. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Simulator Mode. 3. Tap Propose simulator mode when calculating route. When checked, the Magellan RoadMate will ask if you want the route simulated when it is created. Simulation mode will ignore actual movement and should only be used for training purposes.
2. Tap GPS Options. 3. Tap GPS Status. PRN: pseudo random number that identifies the satellite AZ: Azimuth of the satellite EL: Satellite elevation SNR: Satellite signal-to-noise ratio TTFF: Time to First Fix (in seconds) 4. Tap Back arrow to exit. Setting the GPS Position It is useful to set a GPS position if you are not receiving satellite information quickly due to travelling over 800 km/500 mi with the Magellan RoadMate turned off.
3. Tap Restore. 4. Confirm restore. Tap Yes. 5. Operation successful! Tap OK. 6. Tap Back arrow to exit. Viewing Product Information 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Map Information. 3. Tap Back arrow to exit.