Magellan RoadMate RC9485T-LMB User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan RoadMate receiver is a vehicle-navigation 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.
Only use the car charger approved for/supplied with your Magellan RoadMate receiver. Use of another type of car charger may result in fire or electric shock. For safety reasons, the battery in your Magellan RoadMate receiver will stop charging when the ambient temperature is less than 32°F (0°C) or more than 113°F (45°C). It will take approximately 4 hours of charging the Magellan RoadMate receiver through the vehicle power adapter or optional AC adapter to obtain a full battery charge.
The Magellan RoadMate receiver must be installed and operated at a distance no closer than 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines that positions the EUT a minimum of 8 inches (20 cm) from the body. SAR Information: 0.009 W/kg (1g) This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Elements of the Map Screen 2 Install Cradle 5 Starting Up 5 Adjustments 6 My Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This user manual will give you the necessary information on how to use the various features of the Magellan RoadMate Commercial receiver. Visit us at magellanGPS.com/support Connect with us @MagellanGPS MiTAC Digital Corporation 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA www.magellanGPS.
Chapter Fundamentals 1 The Map Screen will be the most commonly used screen for driving and navigating to a destination. The following will familiarize you with the icons and buttons on the device.
Elements of the Map Screen Map Screen Header Bar Time Time is transmitted from the GPS satellites using an atomic clock as reference. The Magellan RoadMate factors in the time zone for your location as well as daylight savings time conditions to compute the local time displayed. There are no settings for the time displayed. Wi-Fi Displays the current status of the Wi-Fi signal being received. Wi-Fi is used to sync the device with SmartGPS Eco for content information.
Battery The battery status icon indicates the current battery charging condition. Operating on battery, the internal battery is fully charged. Operating on battery, with half charge remaining. The battery is connected to an external power source and is charging. Zoom Level Tap the + (zoom in) or - (zoom out) to change the map scale. Alternately, you can use the two finger ‘pinch or spread’ to Zoom In/Out. Volume Tap the Volume button to reveal a slider bar for volume control.
Alert Icons There are two standard alerts that can be displayed on the screen when they are present in your area, Red Light Cameras and Fixed Speed Cameras. Location of a red light camera. Location of a fixed speed camera. Map Updates Refer to “Map Updates” on page 26. Map Screen Content Tiles There are eight different content tiles available on the device. When fewer tiles are displayed, tap the Slide arrow (on the footer bar) to view all eight tiles.
Map Screen Footer Bar Go To/My Route SmartFind Go To: Tap to use the keyboard and search a POI or address. Searched items can be used as a destination or saved to the address book. My Route: Displayed while routing. Tap to view information about the route and for tools to delete, pause, or revise the route. OneTouch™ Address Book Access the OneTouch menu providing easy access to saved destinations. Tap to access your address book. It contains saved addresses, contacts, trips, and recent destinations.
Tap Cancel to continue operation, otherwise the unit will suspend operation. 2. To resume, press and release the power button. Turning the Magellan RoadMate Receiver Off (Shutdown) 1. Press and hold the Power button for 2-3 seconds and release when the Shutting Down message is displayed. The receiver will power off. This clears any inputs in progress, but does not cancel an active route. Adjustments Adjusting the Volume 1. Tap the Volume icon. 2. Move the Volume slider to the desired level.
Changing Zoom Levels Button Method 1. Tap to zoom in or to zoom out of the map display. Pinch / Spread Method 1. Use two fingers to “Pinch” the map area to zoom out. 2. Use two fingers to “Spread” the map area to zoom in. Changing the Map Style The map can be changed to be viewed in 3-dimensional, 2-dimensional - North up or 2-dimensional - heading up style. 1. Swipe the screen over the map area, and the map options footer will appear. This also appears when you use two fingers to zoom. 2.
Viewing Current Location Details 1. Tap on the current location icon . 2. The Current Location screen is displayed. Saving Current Location 1. Tap on the current location icon . 2. The Current Location screen is displayed. 3. Tap on the Save icon . 4. Select where to save the location (Wish List, My Places or OneTouch). 5. Use the keyboard to enter a name for the location. 6. Tap Save. 7. Press the back arrow or the Home button to return to the Map screen. RC9485T-LMB User Manual 8 www.
Chapter My Places 2 My Places My Places can be best described as the place where all of the saved destinations and routes are stored. There are four separate sections to My Places, each one with its own distinct purpose. Address Book The Address Book stores contacts, places and trips that you have saved. These can be used as destinations in a route or accessed using Bluetooth to place a call.
Accessing the Address Book 1. From the Map screen, tap the Address Book icon Three tabs are available, as below: . Places tab Contacts Tab Trips Tab Adding a Place to the Address Book 1. From the Map screen, tap Go To... 2. You can select a POI or search an address, as appropriate. 3. Select the POI or address to add. 4. Tap the Menu icon . 5. Tap Save to My Places. 6. Enter a name for the place or accept the default name displayed. 7. Tap Save. 8. Tap Done to finish editing.
Adding a Contact to the Address Book 1. From the Map screen, tap the Address Book icon 2. Tap the Contacts tab icon 3. Tap the Edit icon . . . 4. Tap the “item add” icon . 5. Enter the address to be added. 6. When the address has been entered, tap Add. 7. Enter a contact name, or edit/accept the suggested name. 8. Tap Save. 9. Tap Done to finish editing.
Editing Contact information You can add, rename, or delete any phone number or place belonging to a contact. In addition, you can edit any phone number for a contact. To do any of these operations, you start by selecting the contact: Selecting a contact to edit it 1. From the Map screen, tap the Address Book icon. 2. Tap the Contacts tab icon . 3. Select the contact to edit by tapping it. 4. The contact details will be listed - Tap the Edit icon. Editing the name of a contact place 1.
2. At the bottom header, the buttons + Address and + Phone are displayed. 3. Tap the + Address button. 4. The full keyboard with POIs is displayed. 5. Locate the place to add. The full address/POI search is available. 6. Tap Done and the keyboard is displayed so you can edit the display name. 7. Tap Save to save changes and return to the Contact Edit page. 8. Tap Done when finished editing. Deleting a Contact in the Address Book This is to delete the entire contact.
Editing the Trip’s Name in the Address Book Only the descriptive name for a contact can be edited. 1. From the Map screen, tap the Address Book icon. 2. Tap the Trip tab icon . 3. Tap the Edit icon. 4. Tap on the appropriate Edit icon 5. Use the keyboard to modify the name of the trip. 6. When done, tap Save. 7. Tap Done to finish editing. Deleting a Trip in the Address Book 1. From the Map screen, tap the Address Book icon. 2. Tap the Trip tab icon . 3. Tap the Edit icon. 4.
Recent Recent destinations can’t be added or edited, but you can delete one or all of them. Deleting Recent Destinations 1. From the Map screen, tap the Address Book icon. 2. Tap Recent. 3. Tap the Edit icon. 4. Tap the delete icon for the recent destination to be deleted or tap Clear All to delete all the recent destinations in the list. 5. Confirm the deletion. 6. Tap Done to finish editing. OneTouch Adding a OneTouch Button - Location 1. From the Map screen, tap the OneTouch button . 2.
Editing the Name of a OneTouch Button 1. From the Map screen, tap the OneTouch button . 2. Tap the Edit icon. 3. Tap . 4. Edit the OneTouch button name. 5. Tap Save. 6. Tap Done. Rearranging the OneTouch Buttons 1. From the Map screen, tap the OneTouch button . 2. Press and hold the OneTouch button to be moved. When the button dims, you can slide it to a new location on the OneTouch menu. Note: The Home, Emergency and Walmart buttons cannot be moved. Setting the Home Button 1.
Chapter Vehicle Profile 3 Set your vehicle profile so that when routes are being calculated you will not be routed over roads that your vehicle cannot travel on. Note: Vehicle Mode must be set to Truck for routing to consider Vehicle Profile. Accessing Vehicle Profile 1. From the Map screen tap Settings. 2. Tap Navigation & Maps, and then Vehicle Profile. 3. Pick the vehicle mode (Car or Truck).
Chapter Hours of Service (HOS) The hours of service (HOS) are regulations issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) governing the working hours of anyone operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in the United States. Driver Log Driver 4 Driver Log Book HOS Button HOS Tiles Status squares Adverse driving Checklist Team driving Log Book Time to Next Break Note: HOS and IFTA will only operate when a driver profile is created on the device.
Multiple Drivers (Team Driving) Adverse Driving A co-driver can be logged as Driver, while the other is in Sleeper Berth mode, or logged as On Duty (Not Driving). Once a driver is selected, the device will ask for the driver password. During adverse weather conditions, tap the Adverse Driving icon (exclamation mark) in the HOS footer. Tap and enable Team Driving before driving, and make sure drivers have the correct status. 1 Note: It is only possible to log one driver at a time in Driving mode.
Daily Log Daily Log Info To open, tap ‘Daily Log’ from the Driver Log screen. The buttons (Chart, Remarks, Info) in the footer can switch the view from the log chart to list of remarks and a list of information associated with that days trip. A list displays all information associated with that days trip, including co-driver, vehicle number, odometer reading, carrier, addresses, etc. Grayed fields are automatically filled by the device and cannot be edited. To edit, tap and select items.
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) The International Fuel Tax Agreement (or IFTA) is an agreement between the lower 48 states of the United States and the Canadian provinces, to simplify the reporting of fuel use by motor carriers that operate in more than one jurisdiction. Alaska, Hawaii, and the Canadian territories do not participate. Note: HOS and IFTA will only operate when a driver profile is created on the device. IFTA can be accessed via the tiles. Slide open the tiles to view IFTA.
Chapter Keyboard 6 Keyboard Basics The keyboard is similar to the keyboard on a smartphone, and is designed to be easy to use. Since there are some differences from a typical smartphone, and for those who have not used a smartphone keyboard, the basics of the Magellan RoadMate keyboard will be explained here. The key in the lower right is used for Search, Done, Save, and Enter. Its label changes according to the operation in progress, and will dim when it is not available to be used.
Tapping on one of the category buttons will add that category to the search input. You can select a subcategory (if available) and add it. With a category selected, you can search, or add information to limit the search. 1. Tap Search to display results on the Search Results page. A list is shown with location icons on a map. 2. On the Search Results page, you can select Addresses, Places, or All using the buttons in the footer bar. 3. When you see the place or location you are looking for, tap it. 4.
Magellan RoadMate Content Chapter 7 Types of Content There are various types of content available on the Magellan RoadMate Commercial. Some items are optional or subscription-based. Preloaded POIs (Points of Interest) There are over 9 million POIs preloaded into the Magellan RoadMate Commercial. Any of these POIs can be selected as a route’s destination using the “Go To...” button.
Syncing Content from SmartGPS Eco Much of the content available on the Magellan RoadMate Commercial is provided through SmartGPS Eco. Content may be delivered using Magellan Content Manager, a Wi-Fi network, or using mobile data over a Bluetooth connection. How It Works When you register your device, a SmartGPS Eco account is created where your content is stored. SmartGPS Eco continuously pulls information from the Internet that will be used for content.
Map Updates Visit SmartGPSEco.com and use your SmartGPS Eco ID to login and update your map. Make sure that your GPS device is fully charged. Connect the device to your computer with a USB cable. If it doesn’t turn on automatically, turn it on. The GPS screen will prompt the USB Mode screen. Note: Once the installation begins, do not unplug your device. Selecting and Managing Content The RoadMate Commercial can display eight different content squares.
Connecting to a Non-Broadcasting Wi-Fi Network Some networks are configured to not broadcast the SSID for the network. In this case the network will not be displayed in the list of available networks. Follow these instructions to connect to a non-broadcasting network. 1. From the Map screen press . 2. Tap on the Wi-Fi button. 3. Tap Add Network. 4. Enter the name of the network. Contact the network administrator if you do not know the name of the network, the network security type and the password. 5.
User-Entered Content On the device, content can be saved when you create a route to a destination or by entering it directly into your address book. The procedures are mostly the same, just accessed from different areas. Adding Places or Contacts 1. From the Map screen, tap the Address Book icon. 2. Tap on the icon to add a place or to add a contact. Note: Please refer to the My Places chapter for explanation of how the Address Book is structured. 3. Tap the Edit icon . 4. Tap the add (+) button.
2. Tap Content. 3. Tap PhantomALERT. 4. Tap on the alert to be modified. a) Set visibility on map on or off. b) Set audible Alert on or off. 5. Tap to return to previous screens. Weather Weather can be customized to display the temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). You can also set which five cities will have weather information available on the device. Setting Weather Units 1. From the Map screen press . 2. Tap Content. 3. Tap Weather. 4. Select °F or °C.
Chapter Routing 8 Map Screen While Routing The Map screen changes when there is an active route. This provides you with the information needed to route to your destination. Maneuver Driving Alerts/Traffic Data Field My Route Maneuver The maneuver bar provides information on the type of maneuver you are approaching, the distance to the maneuver and the name of the street that the maneuver will be done on. My Route Provides access to the tools you need to manage the route.
You can compare routing methods and view them on the map. You can see the distance to the destination and the estimated time of arrival for the selected routing method. The routing methods include Fastest, Shortest or Least Freeways. As you select the routing method, the highlighted route in the map area reflects the choice made. Map View Displays a map showing your current location, the destination and the computed route.
Save The route you are on can be saved to your Address Book under the Trips tab to be accessed again. Optimize When a route has more than one destination the route can be optimized by tapping the Optimize button. Route List Route list displays all of the destinations in the route. The destinations can be rearranged or optimized. Detour Tap Detour and select the distance (3, 5, or 9 miles) to detour. The Magellan RoadMate will recalculate the route with the detour included.
Creating a Route from Recent Places 1. From the Map screen tap . 2. Tap Recent. 3. Tap the desired destination from the list of recent destinations. 4. Choose how you want the route computed; Fastest, Shortest, or Least Freeways. 5. Tap GO. Creating a Route from the OneTouch Menu 1. From the Map screen tap . 2. Tap the OneTouch button with the desired destination. 3. Choose how you want the route computed; Fastest, Shortest, or Least Freeways. 4. Tap GO.
Creating a Route to an Intersection 1. From the Map screen tap Go To... 2. Using the instructions found in “Keyboard Basics” on page 22, enter the name of the first street. 3. Tap Search. A list of streets and cities is displayed. 4. Tap the house icon for the street and city the intersection is in. 5. A list of street intersections in that city is displayed. You can enter an address at this step using the keyboard , or swipe as needed to display the intersection you want. 6.
Creating a Route to a POI (Point of Interest) 1. From the Map screen tap Go To... 2. Select the POI category from the horizontal list displayed. 3. Choose how you want the route computed; Fastest, Shortest, or Least Freeways. 4. Tap GO. Creating a Multi Destination Route This describes creating a route in your Address Book, not immediately routing to the destination. You can also add, remove, and rearrange destinations for any active route using tools on the My Route screen. 1.
Routing Selecting the Data Field on the Map Screen 1. Tap the data field. 2. Select the desired data type from the list displayed. Canceling a Route From the Map screen, tap to cancel the route. You can also cancel from within the My Route screen. Pause/Resume a Route 1. From the Map screen, tap My Route. 2. Tap the Pause icon or the Resume icon . Detouring Around Traffic 1. When a Driving Alert indicates that there is traffic along the route, tap the Driving Alert. 2. Tap the Detour button.
Chapter Bluetooth 9 Using Bluetooth on the Magellan RoadMate The Magellan RoadMate RC9485T-LMB provides hands-free capabilities for making and receiving phone calls, utilizing Bluetooth on your smartphone. Before you can use your smartphone with the Magellan RoadMate you need to pair the phone to the Magellan RoadMate. Pairing Your Phone 1. From the Map screen press Bluetooth pairing on Android . 2. Tap on the Bluetooth button. 3. Make sure that your phone is on and that Bluetooth is turned on. 4.
Instructions Answering a Call 1. When a call is received the following is displayed along the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap Answer to accept the call. 3. The Bluetooth screen is displayed and you can begin speaking. Note: Press the Home button to return to the Map screen without interrupting the call. The Dial pad from the Map screen will return you to the Bluetooth screen. Hanging Up From the Bluetooth screen, tap End Call or hang up from your smartphone. Creating a Call with the Dial Pad 1.
3. Tap the Edit icon. 4. Tap on the Edit icon for any open item in the list (indicated by the words “Speed Dial”). 5. Tap “Dial Pad” and enter the number followed by name to be used. Deleting a Number from the Speed Dial list 1. From the Map screen, tap 2. Tap the speed dial tab . . 3. Tap the Edit icon. 4. Tap on the delete icon . 5. Confirm the deletion by tapping OK. Changing the Order of the Names in the Speed Dial list 1. From the Map screen, tap 2. Tap the speed dial tab . . 3.
Managing the Contacts Phone Book The Contacts Phone Book can not be edited within the Magellan RoadMate but can be imported from your paired smartphone. Make the changes to your Address Book on your smartphone and then follow these instructions. 1. From the Map screen, tap the Settings button. 2. Tap on Bluetooth. 3. Tap on Import Contacts. 4. Confirm and tap OK. Note: This requires that you have a smartphone paired with the Magellan RoadMate.
Syncing Content using Bluetooth This setting will allow or prevent your smartphone from automatically syncing content from SmartGPS Eco to the Magellan RoadMate Commercial. The device can automatically update and synchronize most recent gas prices and weather updates via Bluetooth, but also Wi-Fi. Note: Syncing SmartGPS Eco to your device via your smartphone may cause increased data usage. Please check with your carrier to ensure you have sufficient data available for use.
Chapter Settings 10 Settings Menu The Settings Menu is the starting point for accessing the tools needed to customize and set the necessary parameters for the Magellan RoadMate. General Settings Navigation and Maps Access tools to set the language, units of measure, auto power off, screen brightness settings as well as devices details such as available storage, product information, etc.
General Settings Software Update Tap Software Update when highlighted to download and install updates. This option is highlighted only when a software update is available. Language Tap the desired language for the device. Options: English (default), French, Spanish. Units Tap the desired units of measure (miles or kilometers). Auto Power Off Set the amount of idle time (not moving) allowed before the device automatically shuts off.
Navigation and Maps Share Routes Toggle ON/OFF to share your routes. Any device that is connected and logged in with the same SmartGPS Eco ID (see Settings > General > Registered SmartGPS Eco ID) will be able to retrieve and access the route(s). Auto-Accept Shared Routes Toggle ON/OFF to automatically share and retrieve the routes from your device. Note: Share Routes must be ON for this feature to be activated.
Visible Speed Warning Turns off (when unchecked) the visual alert surrounding the Speed Limit icon on the map screen when the posted speed limit is exceeded by the thresholds set below. Speed Limit Warning Threshold Use the slider bars to set the miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) above the posted speed limit that the warning will be displayed. Speed limit thresholds can be set independently for highways and other roads.
Sounds Volume Use the slider bar to set the volume level for the device. Smart Volume When checked Smart Volume will automatically adjust the volume up or down depending upon existing noise levels. Turn Warnings Tap to access a list of available sounds that can be used when alerting you to an upcoming turn. Spoken Street Names When checked the device will use text-to-speech to announce street names used in maneuver alerts.
Bluetooth Device Name Displays the name of the Magellan RoadMate device that will be displayed on your smartphone while pairing. Auto-connect When checked the Magellan RoadMate will attempt to use Bluetooth to connect to a paired phone whenever in range. Audible Maneuver Warning When checked an alert will be played when a maneuver is upcoming and is in the middle of a Bluetooth call.
Points of Interest Visibility Tap to access a list of POI (Points of Interest) types. When a POI type is checked, it will appear on the map. Browser Browser settings let you customize the way you browse the web, and control the privacy settings. Note: An Internet connection is required to browse the Internet. Weather Select the unit (Fahrenheit or Celcius) for the weather temperature. Up to five different locations can be selected to be viewed in the weather content tile.
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. MiTAC Digital Corporation 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA www.magellanGPS.com © 2015 MiTAC International Corporation.
