Magellan RoadMate User Manual 2016
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan RoadMate receiver is a vehiclenavigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destinations. When using the Magellan RoadMate receiver, 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 state regarding windshield mounting. Certain states prohibit the mounting of any items on your windshield. Go to www.magellanGPS.
recommended that you charge the battery initially for at least 2 hours. Use only the charger approved for your Magellan RoadMate receiver. Estimated usage of the Magellan RoadMate on battery power is approximately 2 hours. 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.
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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. One or more claims of the following patents may cover this product: U.S. patent No. 5,544,060, U.S. patent No. 5,654,892, U.S. patent No. 5,832,408 and U.S.
Magellan RoadMate GPS Receiver The Magellan® RoadMate® receiver is a vehicle navigation product that uses GPS signals from satellites to calculate your precise location and compute navigational information to guide you to your destination. Knowing its position and movement, your receiver can then overlay this information on detailed maps to provide a visual representation of your location.
A B C D Magellan RoadMate A Power button B Audio out C MicroSD card slot (not available on all receivers) Note: The microSD card allows you to access optional map regions. Visit the Magellan Online Shop for additional map regions available for your receiver. D USB Connection Note: Power input derives from the vehicle power adapter cable or optional AC power adapter.
Getting Started 2 Powering on the Magellan RoadMate receiver The Power On/Off switch is located on the top of the Magellan RoadMate receiver. Turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver On 1. Press the power switch. after the initial splash 2. Read and tap Warnings screen is displayed. Turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver Off Press the power switch. The receiver will automatically power off in 15 seconds. Viewing the Battery Level Indicator 1. Tap on the Menu button in the right corner of the Map screen.
play (checked) or turn off (unchecked) button sounds. Setting Smart Volume On or Off The Smart Volume feature changes the receiver volume automatically as your speed changes to compensate for road noise. Main Menu The Main Menu screen is the RoadMate’s central hub of activity, containing icons for all of the receiver’s major functions. 1. Access the Main Menu. 2. Tap . 3. Tap Sound. 4. Tap the Smart Volume check box to turn on (checked) or turn off (unchecked) this feature.
Address Book Access the Address Book to save addresses and destinations. Settings Displays Settings menu, which can be used to access functions for customizing your RoadMate receiver. Satellite Status Graphic display of the strength of satellite signals being received. Battery Level Graphic display of the current battery level. Previous Previous destination list (Enter City only) When entering a city, this list displays cities previously entered.
• You cannot use accented letters when entering a street or city name. You can enter city and streets names using only standard characters. QuickSpell Tap the correct. button to continue when the city is button displays a list of Tapping the cities that begin with the letters entered. As letters are entered for a city or street, the Quickspell feature checks the database for cities or streets that begin with the letters entered.
Map Screen 3 The Map screen is often used when you’re following a route or just traveling around a city, and will likely be displayed in one of two unique modes: normal and routing. B I Setting the Map Options You can customize your map display preferences in Settings. 1. Tap Menu from the Map screen. 2. Tap . 3. Tap the Map button. C H 4. Use the Map Options screen to customize your map/display preferences.
Setting Zoom Levels As you zoom out in 3D, the display will switch to 2D at higher zoom levels. Tap + or - at the bottom of the Map screen to set the desired zoom level. Note: Zoom levels are limited in 3D mode. Panning on the Map 1. Slide your finger or a stylus across the Map screen. The map screen changes to Pan mode. 4.
Saving Your Current Location to Your Address Book 1. Tap on the Current Position icon from the Map screen. 2. Tap Save. 3. Edit information. Note: If you want to save this location to the OneTouch menu and the address book, check the Add to OneTouch box. 4. Tap the Name field and use the keypad to enter a name for the Address Book entry. Note: Tap List Categories to select a category for this address. New categories can be added from the Select Category from List screen by tapping +Add. 5.
Selecting a Destination 4 Creating a Destination to an Address To begin creating an address, enter the city by: • entering the name of the city • entering the ZIP code for the city • selecting a previously used city. 1. Tap from the Main Menu. 2. Enter City: Note: You do not need to enter accented characters. 4. Tap on the street name from the list. 5. Enter Street number: You can do this in three ways: Tap to select the city from the list of previous cities.
Tap Options to change routing method. Tap 6. Tap screen. to preview the route. to begin routing on the Map Note: To use a destination later, tap Save (before tapping GO) to save it in your Address Book or in the OneTouch menu. Tips on Entering Addresses Quickly • When you are entering the name of a city or a street, only characters that appear in possible search results are displayed. The other characters are grayed out.
Tap on the List button to access a list of cities that begin with the characters you entered. Tap to select a city from the list. Tap the Zip Code button to switch to the numeric keyboard and enter the ZIP code. Tap to bring up a list of cities with the zip code entered.
Routing to an Address in Your Address Book 1. Access the address record from your address book. 2. Tap on the desired address book entry. A screen appears with: • address of the selected location • estimated time of arrival (ETA) • distance to travel • routing method (e.g. Fastest Time). Note: Tap Options to change the routing method. 3. Tap screen.
Points of Interest (POI) 5 The RoadMate receiver has preloaded POIs, such as restaurants and gas stations, that can be used as destinations for routes. Creating a Route to a POI by Category POIs are categorized into unique categories like gas stations and tourist attractions. Most categories are further organized into subcategories. Restaurants, for example, have several subcategories for Chinese food, fast food, or other favorites. 1. Tap from the Main Menu. 2.
Symbols represent service POIs near the exits: Restaurants Gas Stations Car Repair Accommodations 2. Tap a symbol to get a list of related POIs near the exit. 3. Select a POI from the list, and tap . The GO screen appears with • address of the selected POI • estimated time of arrival (ETA) • distance to travel • routing method. 4. Tap Options to change the routing method. 5. Tap to begin navigating to the selected POI on the Map screen.
Traveling on a Route 6 Map Screen Types of Routes A route is displayed on the Map screen in green with small arrows indicating direction of travel once the route has been calculated. The name of the next street in your Turn List as well as its distance is displayed on the top of the screen. If you are not in the same city as the next street, the name of that city is displayed instead. You can use a wide variety of methods to create a route.
To Change the Default Routing Method 2. Tap Navigation Preferences. Different detours are calculated using the same routing method that was used to create the route. The list of alternate routes is displayed. 3. Select a default routing method using the Route Method drop-down menu. 3. Tap the button on the right to check the Maneuver List of an alternate route. 1. Tap from the Main Menu. Special Routing Functions 4. Tap the desired alternate route. Cancelling a Route 1. Tap Menu from the Map screen.
OneTouch Menu 7 The OneTouch™ menu provides quick access to your home address, emergency services, gas stations, and addresses or searches stored in the OneTouch menu. Accessing the OneTouch Menu Tap the OneTouch icon in the upper right corner of the Map screen. Saving an Address to a OneTouch Icon 1. Tap in the top right corner of the Map screen. The OneTouch menu appears. 2. Tap an Assign icon. 3. Tap Location. 4. Enter the address (city, street and number) for the OneTouch icon using the keypad.
5. Tap one of the POI subcategories (if any) in the list to further narrow the search, or tap All Subcategories to select all the subcategories or continue defining your search criteria. 6. Enter a name for the button using the keypad and tap . Setting a Route to a OneTouch Icon Once you’ve set up the OneTouch menu, you can go to a saved address or search. 1. Tap the OneTouch icon in the top right corner of the Map screen. 2. Tap one of the assigned OneTouch buttons. 3.
Traffic 8 Traffic features are only available on select RoadMate models. Glossary RDS: Radio Data System. Infrastructure that broadcasts digital information on the FM band. TMC: Traffic Message Channel. Type of information broadcast by a Radio Data System. Public TMC Service: In some countries, there is at least one TMC service provider that broadcasts Traffic information free of charge. The RoadMate automatically receives public TMC services no matter which country you’re in.
Settings 9 User Settings allow you to customize your RoadMate receiver to your personal needs. Note: Tapping the Back arrow from a Settings screen saves any changes you’ve made. Accessing System Settings Tap from the Main Menu. Setting Heading Up or North Up in 2D Mode 1. Tap from the Main Menu. 2. Tap Map. 3. Tap 3D, 2D Heading Up, or 2D North Up to toggle between settings. Assigning Visible POIs POI icons displayed on the map can be turned on or off to avoid visual clutter. 1.
Sound 1. Tap Setting Volume from Settings 1. Tap from the Main Menu. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Slide the volume slider bar to the desired volume level. Turning Button Sounds On/Off 1. Tap from the Main Menu. from the Main Menu. 2. Tap Navigation Preferences. 3. Select a default Turn Warning Alert sound from the drop-down menu. Enabling Landmark Guidance Landmark Guidance uses common landmarks when available to help you identify streets requiring a maneuver. 1. Tap from the Main Menu. 2. Tap Sound. 2.
3. Tap Safe-Driving Mode to activate (checked) or de-activate (unchecked) Safe-Driving Mode. Note: When you’re driving over 10 MPH while Safe-Driving Mode is enabled, the Menu button is disabled, but other features on the Map screen, such as Traffic, OneTouch, etc., are accessible. If you attempt to access a disabled feature, a pop-up message briefly appears on your screen, reminding you to find a safe place to stop before accessing that feature.
Speed Warnings Setting Speed Warning Options 1. Tap from the Main Menu. 2. Tap Speed Warning. 3. Set Audible Warning on or off. 4. Set Visible Warning on or off. This determines if the speed limit icon is displayed on the screen. 5. Set the number of miles above the speed limit you want to receive the warnings. Viewing the GPS Status 1. Tap from the Main Menu. 2. Tap GPS. 3. Tap Status.
Need Technical Support? If you need technical support for your Magellan receiver you should first go to www.magellangps.com/support for answers to most questions. If you can’t find a solution there, you can contact Magellan Technical Support directly by e-mail at support.us@cs.magellangps.com or call 800-707-9971. Connect with us @MagellanGPS MiTAC Digital Corporation 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA www.magellanGPS.com © 2016 MiTAC International Corporation.
