Magellan® RoadMate™ Reference Manual Instructions for Operating the Magellan RoadMate 300
*** IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS *** The Magellan RoadMate 300 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: • When driving, the need to view the display is minimal. Voice prompts will guide you to your destination. The driver should enter data or program the unit only when the vehicle is stopped.
Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1 Magellan RoadMate 300 1 Front View 1 Rear View 1 Left- and Right-Side Views 2 Bottom View 2 Secure Digital (SD) Cards 3 To Insert the SD Card: 3 To remove the SD card: 3 SD Card-Authorization Options 4 Information 5 About Satellite Navigation 5 How Satellite Navigation Works 5 Line of Sight 5 Precision 6 Installation 7 Vehicle Installation 7 Installation with the Windshield Mount 7 Magellan RoadMate Manager Application 9 Installation 9 Maps and Data 11 Basemaps vs.
Table of Contents Upload Information Window 34 Using the Address Book 34 Adding an Address on the Map 34 Add Custom Address 35 Add a POI as an Address 36 Saving Your Address List to Your Computer 37 Load an Address List from Your Computer 38 Viewing an Address on the Map 39 Deleting an Address from the List 39 Uploading Addresses to your Magellan RoadMate 40 Trip Planner 41 Trip Planner Screen 42 Toolbar 42 Detail Map Window 42 Trip List 42 Address Book 43 Help Window 43 Upload Information Window 43 Using
Table of Contents Previous Destinations – Save to your Address Book 78 Address Book: List Addresses 79 List All 79 List Favorites 81 Search Address Book 83 Address Book: Create New Entry 86 Select on Map 86 Select Address 87 Dining, ATM, Gas... 89 Intersection 95 Address Book: Trip Planner 98 Guide Me 98 New 99 Edit 101 Delete, Rename 102 Selecting a Destination Using “Dining, ATM, Gas...” 105 Dining, ATM, Gas...: Search POI by Name 105 Dining, ATM, Gas...
Table of Contents User Settings 133 POI Selection 133 Map Options 134 Select Map Color 134 Route Preferences 135 Split TrueView 135 Menu Colors 136 Tone Options 137 Diagnostics 137 Simulator Mode 139 User - Edit Name 140 Password Settings 140
Magellan RoadMate Magellan RoadMate Magellan RoadMate 300 Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Power Zoom In Zoom Out View Locate Option Cancel Enter Navigation Key Press to turn the Magellan RoadMate on or off.
Magellan RoadMate Left- and Right-Side Views 1 2 3 USB Connection Power Connection Headset Connection Connect to your PC to upload map data or software updates Plug into your vehicle or at home Plug in an earpiece for noisy areas Bottom View 1 SD Card Slot Secured Digital (SD) Card slot (sold separately) 2
Magellan RoadMate Secure Digital (SD) Cards The Secure Digital (SD) card is a small, lightweight flash memory device that allows increased data storage for your Magellan RoadMate. The compact size is ideal for storing large amounts of data and not taking a lot of physical space. THe SD card slot on your Magellan RoadMate employs what is called a “push-push” method of locking and releasing. In other words, when you insert the card you must push it to lock it in, and to release it you must push it also.
Magellan RoadMate SD Card-Authorization Options The Magellan RoadMate requires an SD card to be “authorized”. A card is authorized by using the serial number of the card to generate and unlock code specifically for that card. This is so you cannot use faulty or poorly manufactured cards in the unit and risk corrupting the data on the unit. To find the serial number of the SD card: 1. Insert the card into the Magellan RoadMate. 2. Connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable and connect the power supply.
Information Information About Satellite Navigation Global satellite navigation is an exciting technology, providing enhanced productivity and accuracy in a vast number of industries. It adds a new level of enjoyment and safety to a wide range of navigation, sports, and recreational activities.
Information Precision On average, a satellite-navigation receiver is accurate to within 15 meters. Thales Navigation employs several technologies to increase the accuracy of their professional and Magellan®-branded receivers. An accuracy of 3 meters or better is achieved using correction signals from satellite navigation-augmentation systems. In the U.S.
Installation Installation Vehicle Installation Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount, the vent mount, or another mount, that it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road. Make sure that the placement of the Magellan RoadMate and cable does not interfere with the operation of vehicle safety devices, such as air bags.
Installation Plug the cigarette lighter connector into an appropriate 12V receptacle in your car. Rotate the antenna upward. Installation is complete. You are ready to turn the Magellan RoadMate on and go.
Installation Magellan RoadMate Manager Application The Magellan RoadMate Manager is used to configure your personal settings, select and store detailed map regions, and upload everything to your Magellan RoadMate. This Application will guide you step by step through the installation process. Simply insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive and the process will begin automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Magellan RoadMate Manager Applications.
Installation When the installation has finished, the Magellan RoadMate Manager will begin automatically. At this point it is important that you register your Software and your Magellan RoadMate. By registering your Magellan RoadMate, you will receive news about important product updates and offers. Use the “Click Here to Register” link on the main screen, or go to www.magellangps.com to register.
Maps and Data Maps and Data Basemaps vs. Detailed Map A basemap contains major map features such as highways, major roads, and city centers. The basemap that is built into the Magellan RoadMate has basic detail sufficient for generally orienting oneself to a broad geographic area. The basemap is used when routing between detailed regions, or to a point on the map (this will be explained later).
Maps and Data Data Storage and Access Before we get into detail about how to upload maps to the Magellan RoadMate, it is important to understand how the RoadMate stores and accesses the data. The unit stores the basemap and other files in it’s internal memory. After these files, it still has about 80 megabytes left over to store map files. Additionally, the Magellan RoadMate can use SD (Secure Digital) cards to increase the capacity for storing map data.
Maps and Data You can save up to three detailed regions per map file, regardless of the size of the regions, and any number of map files to your unit or SD Card, depending on the unit’s available built-in memory or the size of the SD Card. For example, if you have 80 megabytes of built-in memory available you can create one 80-megabyte region and save it to one map file, or you can save two 40 megabyte regions to one map file, or you can save four 20-megabyte regions to two map files.
Maps and Data Basemap Routing vs. Detailed Map Routing The Magellan RoadMate comes with a built-in basemap. The basemap contains highways, major roads, and city centers. The basemap does not contain street address information, points of interest, or other map data (such as waterways, railroads, or parks). The Magellan RoadMate can route via the basemap to a city center or point selected on the screen.
Maps and Data Routing Between Regions Detailed regions can occupy any space on the map. They can be side by side (non-overlapping), or they can have space between them. Regardless of how the maps are arranged or what size they are, the Magellan RoadMate treats the detailed maps as an “overlay” on the basemap. Think of the basemap as a frame to a puzzle. The detailed map regions represent the individual pieces to the overall puzzle and fill in information where the basemap is lacking. 210 10 THIRD ST.
Maps and Data Say that you want to drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco. First, you need to know how much space you have available (which the Magellan RoadMate Manager software will show you). You can draw one region that has both Los Angeles and San Francisco contained within it, but it may be too large to store in the unit or on an SD Card. Consider creating two regions: one for Los Angeles and one for San Francisco.
Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the Magellan RoadMate On Press the Power button. If power is properly connected, a logo screen is displayed. Next, you will need to select the language you wish to use for your Magellan RoadMate. The Warning screen will appear. At the bottom of the screen, select your preferred user. The Magellan RoadMate can be personalized for three different users. Inputting Text Characters Whenever you need to input names, street addresses, etc.
Basic Operation Additional Characters (More) When you are entering information, you may need to add punctuation or other special characters. When available, select the “More” button to bring up the additional characters. Numerical Characters (123) You may also need to add numbers to your text. When available, select “123” to bring up the numeric keypad.
Basic Operation Select “N”. Select the space bar. When you feel that enough characters have been entered so that the list of cities is short enough to find “San Francisco”, select OK. Scroll up or down the list and select “San Francisco, CA”. If the list is still too long, press Cancel to return to the keyboard and continue entering characters. The list of items found in the database is limited to 100 items.
Uploading Maps Uploading Maps Select Unit Setup. Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using the USB cable, and connect the power supply. Turn the unit on and select Next. Select the User you want to configure. Select Finish. Select Maps.
Uploading Maps Map Screen The Map screen is where you will define the detailed regions you wish to use in your Magellan RoadMate. The Map screen is divided into six main sections: Toolbar Overview Window Map Window Saved Regions List Upload Information Help Window Toolbar Zoom In: Enlarge the Detail Map by clicking on an area, or by clicking and dragging a rectangle over an area you wish to enlarge. Zoom Out: Shrink the Detail Map. Set Scale: Select from predefined zoom levels.
Uploading Maps Saved Regions List Shows the region you have saved and their size. Load Existing Regions: Adds previously drawn regions to the list. Draw New Region: Creates a new region and adds it to the list. View Selected Region: Snaps the Detail Map to the selected region. Delete Selected Region: Completely removes the selected region. Help Window Shows definitions of the different tools, along with instructions on performing tasks.
Uploading Maps Uploading Maps to Internal Memory Saving Regions Select the Zoom In tool to enlarge the Map window by either clicking on an area, or clicking and dragging a rectangle over the area you want to enlarge. Select the Draw Region tool . Click and drag a rectangle over the area you wish to define as a region. The size of the region cannot exceed 240 megabytes. Give your region a name (names cannot exceed 20 characters) and select OK. You can create as many regions as you like.
Uploading Maps Once you have finished creating regions, select the regions you want to upload to your Magellan RoadMate. In this case, you will deselect the regions you do not want to include. You can create as many map files as you wish; however, you can save only up to three regions per map file. Also, the size of the map file is limited to the amount of space available on the unit. Select Save to begin the upload. If the size of you file exceeds the available space you will be notified.
Uploading Maps Deleting Maps from Internal Memory You can delete a map from internal memory only if the current map you are trying to upload requires more space than is available. Select the regions you wish to upload. The application will calculate the size of the regions and the available space. Select Save. Give your map a name and select OK. A dialog box will appear, telling you there is not enough space available, along with a list of maps currently in the unit’s memory.
Uploading Maps Uploading Maps to an SD Card Your Magellan RoadMate includes a Secure Digital (SD) Card port for increased expandability (SD Card not included). Please visit our web site at www.magellangps.com for a list of compatible SD cards. Make sure that you have an authorized Card in your unit. If your Card is not authorized, you will be prompted to go to the Magellan Web site to authorize your Card (See “SD Card-Authorization Options” on page 4). From the main menu, click on Card Setup.
Uploading Maps The Map Window and process for drawing regions and uploading them to an SD Card vs. an internal memory are identical. The upload information reflects the SD Card only. The Magellan RoadMate Manager software limits the size of map files to 240 MB. This is to reduce the amount of time it takes to process and upload the data. When you have finished uploading, you can turn the unit off and disconnect the USB cable and power supply from the Magellan RoadMate.
User Settings User Settings Select Unit Setup. Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using the USB cable and connect the power supply. Turn the unit on and select Next. Select the User you want to configure. Select Finish. Select Settings. Any setting you have made on your unit will be read by the application and entered in the applicable field.
User Settings Settings Screen The settings on the Magellan RoadMate can be configured for each of the three users. These settings can be configured on the PC and uploaded to the Magellan RoadMate. They can also be saved to the computer’s hard drive for further adjustment. The only exceptions are the language and voice options, which are set for all users. Language: Select from English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and UK English. Press the speaker button to hear an example.
User Settings Map Options: Heading Up – Changes the orientation of the map to keep your direction of travel toward the top of the screen; North Up – Changes the orientation of your Current Location Icon to keep North at the top of the screen; Miles – Sets the unit of measure to miles; Kilometers – Changes the unit of measure to kilometers; Map Smart – Automatically switches between the Map Screen, TrueView or split TrueView Screen, and Maneuver List when necessary; Map Manual – Switches between screens only
User Settings Setting the User Preferences Saving a Settings File to Your Computer You can save the settings to a file stored on your computer’s hard drive, select Save Settings . A dialog box will appear, prompting you to give your settings file a name. By default, it will name the field by the user name. Opening a Settings File from Your Computer To open a previously saved settings file, click on Load Settings .A dialog box will appear, prompting you to select a settings file.
Address Book Address Book Select Unit Setup. Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using the USB cable and connect the power supply. Turn the unit on and select Next. Select the User you want to configure. Select Finish. Select Address Book. The address book will be automatically read from the unit.
Address Book Address Book Screen With the Address Book, you can create entries on your computer and upload them to your Magellan RoadMate. Entries can be added by marking a point on the map, by searching for an address, or by searching for a POI. These addresses can then be used to route to on the unit, or they can be used in planning a trip both on the unit and the application. A maximum of 200 addresses can be saved per user.
Address Book Saved Addresses List Shows the addresses you have saved. Load Address File: Loads a previously saved address book file from your computer’s hard drive. Save Address File: Saves the current list of addresses to an address book file on your computers hard drive. Add Address on Map: Click on the map to add an address at that point. Add Address: Enter a street address and add it to your address book. Add POI: Select a POI and add it to your address book.
Address Book A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter information for this address. By default, the street name is entered in the Name field. Enter a new name for the address and click OK. The city, state, and ZIP code are automatically entered and not editable. The address is stored in your address list. Add Custom Address An address can also be entered manually. Select the Add Address tool. A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter information for the address you wish to enter.
Address Book When you are finished, select OK. A list of possible addresses is displayed. Confirm your selection by pressing OK. The address is added to your address list. Add a POI as an Address Along with entering favorite spots and business addresses to your list, you can also add POIs to your list. Select the Add POI tool. A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter information about the POI you wish to add. By default, North America is selected in the state field.
Address Book Next, select the category of POI you wish to search for from the pulldown menu. Enter a word that might be part of the name of the POI, such as “san.” As you type, the list of possible POIs is narrowed down. You can continue to type the name or select from the list. When you are finished, click OK. Your POI is added to your address list. Saving Your Address List to Your Computer When you have finished adding addresses, you can save the list to an address file on your computer’s hard drive.
Address Book A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter the name you wish to give your file. By default, the file name is the user name followed by the “.trp” extension. You may change the location of the file if you wish, but doing so may take longer to locate it later. Enter a new name and click on OK. It is a good idea, whenever you make changes to your address list, to save the address file to your computer’s hard drive. You can save as many address files as you wish.
Address Book Viewing an Address on the Map You can view any of the entries in your address book on the Map screen. Select the address you wish to view and click on View Address on Map . If you are at a scale greater than 1:100,000, the map will zoom in automatically to 1:100,000. If you are at a scale of less than 1:100,000, the map scale will remain unchanged. The map will pan to the address and center it in the Map Window.
Address Book Select Delete Address . The address is removed from your address list. Uploading Addresses to your Magellan RoadMate When you have finished making changes to your address book, you can then upload the list to your Magellan RoadMate. Select Save. The address file on your unit will be overwritten with the new file. The addresses have been uploaded.
Trip Planner Trip Planner Select Unit Setup. Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using the USB cable and connect the power supply. Turn the unit on and select Next. Select the User you want to configure. Select Finish. Select Trip Planner.
Trip Planner Trip Planner Screen The Trip Planner enables you to plot multiple destinations and save them as a trip. This feature is useful when planning a vacation, making deliveries, or running errands. You can plot destinations by marking a point on a map, selecting a street address, or selecting a POI. Once completed, you can easily upload the trip to your Magellan RoadMate and begin your trip. Each user can define 20 trips with 20 destinations each.
Trip Planner Load Trip File: Loads a previously saved trip file from your computer’s hard drive. Save Trip File: Saves the current trip list to a file on your computers hard drive. Add Point to Trip: Selects a point on the map as a starting point. The flag turns red to choose next point on the map. Add Address: Enter a street address and add it to your trip. Add POI: Select a POI and add it to your trip. Add Address from Address Book: Select an address from your address book to add to your trip.
Trip Planner Select the Add Point on Map tool. Click on the map. The point is marked on the map, is shown in the trip list, and is also added to the address book. Notice also that the flag cursor has now turned red. This indicates that you have selected your starting point and may continue adding points. Find the end point of your trip. You can switch to the Zoom tool or the Pan tool to get to another area. Then, reselect the Add Point on Map tool to continue. Click on the map.
Trip Planner A route is drawn between the two points you have marked. The map automatically zooms out to show you the entire route. Adding an Address from the Address List to an Existing Trip You can easily add an address from the address book to the trip by dragging it from the Address Book Window onto the trip tree. This works only with existing trips; you cannot drag an address into the empty portion of the Trip Window. Select the address from the address book. Drag the address onto the trip.
Trip Planner Release the mouse button, and the address is added to the end of the trip. Now that the trip has been altered, the previously calculated route changes to straight lines. By dragging a point onto another point, you can change the order. Click the point you wish to move and drag it on top of another point. That point is now placed before the other in the sequence. Select Calculate Route the trip.
Trip Planner Creating a New Trip From the Address Book Select an address from your address list. You do not have to select addresses in any order; you can rearrange them later. Select Add Address from List . A new trip is created, and your address is added to it. Select the next address to add to your trip and click on Add Address from List .
Trip Planner Select Calculate Route . A route is drawn between the two points. Creating a New Trip with a Custom Address You can add a specific address to a trip. Select the Add Address tool. A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter information for the address you wish to enter. The State can be either typed in or selected from the pull-down menu. The City field uses autofill to assist you in finding the city. As you type, the list of matching cities is narrowed down.
Trip Planner A new trip has been created with the address. Add a second point to your trip. Select an address from your address list and click on Address from List Select Calculate Route Select the Add Address . . A route is drawn between the two points. tool.
Trip Planner A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter information for the address you wish to enter. The State can be either typed in or selected from the pull-down menu. The City field uses autofill to assist you in finding the city. As you type, the list of matching cities is narrowed down. Once you have entered enough characters, select the city from the pull-down menu after you have entered the first few characters. Continue entering the required information. When you are finished, select OK.
Trip Planner To complete this trip, rearrange the points in the trip so that your “home” address is at the top. Notice on the map that the green flag has moved to indicate the new starting point of the trip. Then, add the “home” address to the list again by dragging it onto the trip. This completes the round trip. Select Calculate Route . A route is drawn among the four points Renaming a Trip Click on the name of the trip. The name becomes highlighted. Type in the new trip name.
Trip Planner When you are finished, press the Return or Enter key on your keyboard. Your trip is renamed. Creating a New Trip with a POI POIs can be added to a trip, just like adding an address. Select Add POI . A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter information about the POI you wish to add. By default, North America is selected in the State field. You can choose to search all of North America, or you can select the state you wish to search from the pull-down menu.
Trip Planner Enter a word that might be part of the name of the POI, such as “calif”. As you type, the list of possible POIs is narrowed down. You can continue to type the name or select from the list. When you are finished, click on OK. A new trip has been created with the POI you selected. Also, the POI has been added to the address list. To complete this trip, drag an address from your address list. Then, rearrange the points in the trip so that your “home” address is at the top.
Trip Planner You can also rename the trip, as described previously. Viewing a Trip At any time you can show the entire route. Select the trip you wish to view and select View Trip . No matter what the current map scale, the Map Window is sized to show the entire trip. Saving a Trip File to Your Computer Once you have finished creating your trips, it is a good idea to save them to your computer’s hard drive. Select Save Trip File .
Trip Planner A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter the name you wish to give your file. The address list and the trip list are saved to the same file. You can choose to overwrite the existing file or to create a new one. Enter a new name and select Save. It is a good idea, whenever you make change to your trip list or address list, to save the trip/address file to your computer’s hard drive. Trips and addresses are not saved automatically. You can save as many trip/address files as you wish.
Trip Planner Uploading Trips to your Magellan RoadMate When you have finished creating trips, you can then upload the list to your Magellan RoadMate. Select Save. A dialog box will appear warning you that the trips and addresses file on your unit will be overwritten with the new file. Select OK to proceed. The trips and addresses have been uploaded.
Track Replay Track Replay Select Unit Setup. Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using the USB cable and connect the power supply. Turn the unit on and select Next. Select the User you want to configure. Select Finish. Select Track Replay. Tracks saved on your unit are loaded automatically.
Track Replay Track Replay Screen The Track Replay feature lets you see a graphical representation of any track you have recorded. The replay also shows the date and time of each recorded track point, along with it’s coordinates and elevation. These tracks can be edited or fine tuned to use in simulations.
Track Replay Load Track File: Loads a previously saved track file. Save Track File: Saves the current track to a track file. Delete Track: Delete the current track. Edit Track Point: Lets you change the position of, or add a track point. View Track: Shows the entire track in the Map window. Step Back: Rewinds the track replay one point. Play Track: Starts playback of the current track. Stop Track: Stops playback of the current track. Step Forward: Advances the track replay one point.
Track Replay Track Playback Press Play. The track will begin playback. The cursor in the map window indicates the current position on the track. Press Pause. The playback is suspended. Press Step Back or Step Forward to move the cursor one point at a time. Press Play again to continue normal playback. You can adjust the playback speed. Normal payback speed is “1X”. You can select to playback the track at up to 50 times faster than normal speed.
Track Replay Press Stop. At any time during playback you can use the navigation tools to zoom in and scroll the map to follow the track replay. Moving and Adding Track Points Use the Zoom In tool to enlarge the map and the Pan tool scroll to the desired point. Select the Edit Track Points tool . Move the cursor over a track point. The cursor changes to indicate that you can move the point in any direction.
Track Replay Click on the point and drag it to a new location. Notice when as you move the point, the information in the Track Points window changes to correspond to the new location. When you have finished, release the mouse button. Move your cursor over an open area on the track, that is the bare line. The cursor changes to indicate that you can add a track point at any position along the track. Click on the track line to add the new point.
Track Replay The Track point window has been updated to include your new point. Deleting and Viewing Track Points To delete a track point, right-click on the point in the Track Point Window. Select Delete. The track point is deleted To view the location of a track point on the map, right-click on the point in the Track Window. Select View. The map window is centered on the selected track point at the current zoom level.
Track Replay Set the Date and Time of a Track Point To adjust the date and time of a track point, select the point in the track point window. Right-click on the point in the Track Point window. Select Set Date and Time. Enter the new values. When you ar finished, select OK. The date and time is changed and the following track point are automatically adjusted.
Track Replay Viewing the Current Track Select View. The map window is scaled to show the entire track. Clearing the Current Track. While the track is active, select Clear Track . A dialog box will appear listing all the available tracks. Select the track you wish to clear and select OK.
Track Replay If you have made any changes to the track since it was active, you will be notified and give the option not to clear the track. Select Yes. The track has been cleared from the map. Save a Track to Your Computer Once you have finished editing the track it is a good idea to save them to your computer’s hard drive. Select Save Track File . A dialog box will appear prompting you to enter the name you wish to give your file. Enter a new name and select Save.
Track Replay The track file has been saved and made active. Load a Track from Your Computer You can load a previously saved track file from your computer’s hard drive. Select Load Track File . A dialog box will appear asking you to choose an trip/address file. Select the file you wish to load and select Open. The track has been loaded.
Selecting Destinations Selecting Destinations Select Region† Select Address Previous Destinations List Addresses Address Book Create New Entry Trip Planner Search POI by Name Select Region† Dining, ATM, Gas... Search Nearest POI Search BaseMap City Intersection Select Region† 68 † If your map file contains only one region, this screen will not appear.
Selecting Destinations Choosing the Route Method Every route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination is selected, the Magellan RoadMate prompts you for the method that will be used to calculate the route. Shortest Time: This selection calculates a route that should take the least amount of time using known speed limits, streets, and other information in the database.
Selecting Destinations Basemap Routing If you have not uploaded any detailed maps to your Magellan RoadMate or an SD card, you will only be able to route to a point on the map or basemap city centers. Selecting a Point on the Map Touch the screen and drag the map to the point you wish to route to. Press Enter. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route.
Selecting Destinations Enter the first few characters for the city. After you have selected the characters, select OK. If you wish, you may enter the entire city name. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired city. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. The represents distance traveled on roads as well as the straight lines where no road data is present.
Selecting Destinations Accessing Map Files The Magellan RoadMate has the capability of storing detailed map files in it’s internal memory, or on an SD card. The files are accessed in the same way. If however, you have only one map file stored, this file will be active by default. Select the Globe. The Magellan RoadMate will list all available map files and also where they are stored (unit or card). Select the map file you wish to use. The unit will power off. Turn the unit back on.
Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will list all available map files and also where they are stored (unit or card). Select the map file you wish to use. The unit will prompt you to confirm your selection. The unit will power off. Turn the unit back on. The map file is now loaded and you can now route to addresses and POI’s covered by the map file. Switching SD Cards You may also need to access data stored on another SD Card.
Selecting Destinations By removing the card with the current map file on it, the unit will default to the map file stored in memory. The Magellan RoadMate will list all available map files and also where they are stored (unit or card). Select the map file you wish to use. The unit will prompt you to confirm your selection. The unit will power off. Turn the unit back on. The map file is now loaded and you can now route to addresses and POI’s covered by the map file.
Selecting Destinations Selecting a Destination Using “Select Address” Select Address A destination can be created by entering the street address that you want to go to. This address is not automatically added to your Address Book but is saved to your Previous Destination list (which is part of the address book menu) if you have routed to it. From the Select Destination screen, select Select Address. Select the detailed region you wish to search from. Enter the first few characters for the street name.
Selecting Destinations Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. If you do not know the exact address, just select Done and the Magellan RoadMate will route you to the lowest number in the range. Select Done to continue. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route.
Selecting Destinations Selecting a Destination Using “Address Book” The Address Book can store up to 200 addresses for each of the three users. When you select “Address Book” you are given four options. Selecting “Previous Destinations” lets you select from a list of the last 50 destinations you have routed to with the option of saving them to your address book. “List Addresses” displays a list of all the addresses you have stored in your Address Book.
Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed Previous Destinations – Save to your Address Book From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select Previous Destinations. Select the address that you wish to save. To save this destination to the Address Book, select Edit. The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited. The address cannot be changed.
Selecting Destinations Enter the desired text. Select OK. You can also add this address to your Favorites list. Select Favorites. When you are satisfied with the information, select Save. The address is saved to the Address Book. You can choose to route to this address, or press Cancel to return to the Previous Destinations screen. Address Book: List Addresses List All From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select List Addresses.
Selecting Destinations Select List All. Select the destination from the list of addresses in the Address Book and press Enter. You will then have the option of routing to, editing, or deleting this address. Route Select Route. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Edit Select Edit.
Selecting Destinations Click on either the top line (name) or the bottom line (information) and enter the desired text. Select Save to save the changes and return to the Address Book screen. Delete Select Delete. A dialog box will appear prompting you to confirm the deletion. Select Yes. The address has been deleted from your address book and you are returned to the Select Destination screen. List Favorites From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.
Selecting Destinations Select List Addresses. Select List Favorites. All of the addresses marked as favorites will be displayed. Route Select Route. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Edit Select Edit.
Selecting Destinations Click on either the top line (name) or the bottom line (information) and the desired text. Select Save to save the changes and return to the address screen. Delete Select Delete. A dialog box will appear prompting you to confirm the deletion. Select Yes. The address has been deleted from your address book and you are returned to the Select Destination screen. Search Address Book From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.
Selecting Destinations Select List Addresses. Select Search Address Book. Enter the characters that may be part of the name you are searching for in your address book. When you have finished, select OK A list of addresses matching your criteria is shown. Select the address you wish to use. You will then have the option of routing to, editing, or deleting this address. Route Select Route. Select the desired Route Method.
Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Edit Select Edit. Click on either the top line (name) or the bottom line (information) and the desired text. Select Save to save the changes and return to the address screen. Delete Select Delete. A dialog box will appear prompting you to confirm the deletion. Select Yes. The address has been deleted and you are returned to the Address Book screen.
Selecting Destinations Address Book: Create New Entry Select on Map From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select Create New Entry. Select Select on Map. Touch the screen and drag the map to a point near to the desired address. Press the Enter key. A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit the information. Select Edit Name. Enter a name for the address. When you are finished, select OK.
Selecting Destinations Select Save. The location is saved to your address book and you are returned to the map screen. Press Cancel to resume normal routing. Select Address From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select Create New Entry Select Select Address.
Selecting Destinations Select the detailed region you wish to search from. Enter the first few characters for the street name. After you have selected the characters, select OK. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired street from the list. Select the city that the street is in. Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Select Done to continue. A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit the information.
Selecting Destinations Enter a name for the address. When you are finished, select OK. If you wish, you can select Favorite to add this address to your Favorites list. Select Save. You are returned to the Address Book screen. Dining, ATM, Gas... From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select Create New Entry Select Dining, ATM, Gas....
Selecting Destinations Search POI by Name This function allows you to search for a specific point of interest and save it to your address book. Select Search POI by Name. Select the detailed region you wish to search from. Select the POI category (if available, select the sub-category). Enter the first few characters for the POI name. After you have selected the characters, select OK. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI.
Selecting Destinations You are returned to the Address Book screen. Search Nearest POI This function lets you search for a point of interest from three criteria and save it to your address book: Current Position, By City Center, and By Airport. Select Search Nearest POI. Select the detailed region you wish to search from. Current Position This option lets you find a specific point of interest based on where you are at the time. Select Current Position.
Selecting Destinations A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit the information. You can choose to keep the default name. If you wish, you can select Favorite to add this address to your Favorites list. Select Save. You are returned to the Address Book screen. By City Center This option lets you find a specific point of interest closest to a chosen city center. Select By City Center. Enter the first few characters for the city name. After you have selected the characters, select OK.
Selecting Destinations Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI. A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit the information. You can choose to keep the default name. If you wish, you can select Favorite to add this address to your Favorites list. Select Save. You are returned to the Address Book screen. By Airport This option lets you find a specific point of interest closest to a chosen airport. Select By Airport.
Selecting Destinations Select the POI category (if available, select the sub-category). A list of available POIs that match your criteria is shown. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI. A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit the information. You can choose to keep the default name. If you wish, you can select Favorite to add this address to your Favorites list. Select Save. You are returned to the Address Book screen.
Selecting Destinations Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired city. A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit the information. Select Edit Name. Enter a name for the address. When you are finished, select OK. If you wish, you can select Favorite to add this address to your Favorites list. Select Save. You are returned to the Address Book screen. Intersection From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.
Selecting Destinations Select Create New Entry Select Intersection. Select the detailed region you wish to search from. Enter the first few characters for the first street. After you have selected the characters, select OK. It is possible to select a non-intersecting street. In that case, a warning screen will appear. Press the Cancel ket to go back and re-enter the street name. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired street. Select the city that the street is in.
Selecting Destinations Enter the first few characters for the second street. After you have selected the characters, select OK. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired street. Click on either the top line (name) or the bottom line (information) and enter the desired text. Select Save to save the changes and return to the Address Book screen.
Selecting Destinations Address Book: Trip Planner The Trip Planner enables you to plot multiple destinations and save them as a trip. This feature is useful when planning a vacation, making deliveries, or running errands. You can plot destinations by marking a point on a map, selecting a street address, or selecting a POI. Once completed, you can easily upload the trip to your Magellan RoadMate and begin your trip. Each user can define 20 trips with 20 destinations each.
Selecting Destinations Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed You will be routed to the first point selected. When you arrive, the Magellan RoadMate will notify you. Selecting Cancel or, if you turn off your car and turn it back on, the Magellan RoadMate will ask you to resume trip guidance. Select Resume to be routed to the next address in your trip. Select Cancel to stop trip guidance.
Selecting Destinations Select New. Enter a name for the trip and select OK Your trip name will be displayed, followed by your address list. Select the addresses you wish to use in your trip in the order you wish them to be listed. When you have finished, select Done: [trip name]. You will be taken back to the Trip Planner screen. At this point you can choose to route to your new trip. Press Guide Me.
Selecting Destinations Select the trip you created. Select the first point of the trip you wish to route to. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. When you arrive at your first point the Magellan RoadMate will notify you. Selecting Cancel or, if you turn off your car and turn it back on, the Magellan RoadMate will ask you to resume trip guidance.
Selecting Destinations Select Edit. Select the Trip you wish to edit. Select any of the points of the trip. A submenu will appear giving you the option of adding another point to your trip, moving the selected point up or down, or deleting the selected point. When you are finished making changes, press the Cancel button to return to the Trip Planner screen. Delete, Rename From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book. Select Trip Planner.
Selecting Destinations Select Delete, Rename. Delete Select Delete. Select the trip you wish to delete. A dialog box will appear prompting you to confirm your selection. Select Yes. The trip has been deleted. Rename Select Rename.
Selecting Destinations Select the trip you wish to rename. Use the backspace key to erase the name, then enter the new name. When you are finished, select OK. The trip has been renamed.
Selecting Destinations Selecting a Destination Using “Dining, ATM, Gas...” Points of Interest (commonly referred to as POIs), include businesses, recreation areas, landmarks, or other services. These range from restaurants, parks, and gas stations, to hotels and city centers. The purpose of the POI database (accessed through the “Dining, ATM, Gas...
Selecting Destinations Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Dining, ATM, Gas...: Search Nearest POI Current Position This option lets you route to a specific point of interest based on where you are at the time. From the Select Destination screen, select Dining, ATM, Gas.... Select Search Nearest POI.
Selecting Destinations Select Current Position. Select the POI category (if available, select the sub-category). Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed By City Center This option lets you route to a specific point of interest closest to a chosen city center.
Selecting Destinations Select Search Nearest POI. Select the detailed region you wish to search from. Select By City Center. Enter the first few characters for the city name. After you have selected the characters, select OK. If you wish, you may enter the entire city name. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired city. Select the POI category (if available, select the sub-category).
Selecting Destinations Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed By Airport This option lets you route to a specific point of interest closest to a chosen airport. From the Select Destination screen, select Dining, ATM, Gas.... Select Search Nearest POI. Select the detailed region you wish to search from.
Selecting Destinations Select By Airport. Enter the first few characters for the Airport name. After you have selected the characters, select OK. If you wish, you may enter the entire Airport name. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired Airport. Select the POI category (if available, select the sub-category). A list of available POIs that match your criteria is shown. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI.
Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed Dining, ATM, Gas...: Search BaseMap City From the Select Destination screen, select Dining, ATM, Gas.... Select Search Basemap City. Enter the first few characters for the city. After you have selected the characters, select OK. If you wish, you may enter the entire city name. Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired city.
Selecting Destinations The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed Selecting a POI on the Map While viewing the Map screen, you can select a POI icon and be routed to it, or save it to you address book. Touch the POI on the screen. A dialog box will appear giving you information on the POI. Select Route. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route.
Selecting Destinations Selecting a Destination Using “Intersection” Intersections are very common markers for routing when you don’t know the actual address. The Magellan RoadMate can route you to an intersection of two streets contained within the active detailed map. From the Select Destination screen, select Intersection. Select the detailed region you wish to search from. Enter the first few characters for the first street. After you have selected the characters, select OK.
Selecting Destinations Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired street. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route.
Traveling Traveling Guidance Information Screens The Magellan RoadMate has three screens you can use to assist you in traveling to your destination: the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, and the TrueView (or Split TrueView) screen. Map: When a new destination is selected and calculated, the Map screen is displayed. This screen displays a map of your surrounding area, along with the planned route and information about the route.
Traveling Map Screen The Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan RoadMate. It provides you with detailed information about where you are and where you are going. Planned Route (pink) POI Icon Position Cursor Next Maneuver Direction of Travel and GPS Signal Strength Distance to Next Maneuver Estimated Time to Destination Direction of Destination Distance to Destination As you travel, the Map screen constantly updates your location.
Traveling Maneuver List Screen Next Maneuver Direction of Travel and GPS Signal Strength Distance to Next Maneuver 1/10 Mile Countdown Distance to Destination Estimated Time to Destination Direction of Destination TrueView Screen Direction of Travel and GPS Signal Strength Distance to Next Maneuver 1/10 Mile Countdown Distance to Destination Estimated Time to Destination Direction of Destination 117
Traveling Route Changes Detouring from the Planned Route If you detour from the calculated route, the Magellan RoadMate will get you back on course in one of two ways: 1. If you detour from the calculated route to stop at a gas station or a convenience store, and the unit shuts off as you turn off the car, or you turn off the unit manually, when you return to your vehicle and the unit is turned back on, you are presented with a screen asking if you wanted to resume your route.
Traveling Canceling a Planned Route Every route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected (see page 69). Every time a new destination is selected, the Magellan RoadMate prompts you for the method that will be used to calculate the route. While viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView screen, press the Cancel button. Select Route to select a different route method. Select Yes to cancel the route and display the Select Destination screen.
Traveling Select the new Route Method. The route will be re-calculated using the new Route Method chosen, and the Map screen will be displayed.
Traveling Current Location Displaying Information About Your Current Location Whenever you want to view information about your present location you can press the Locate button. This screen displays your the street you currently traveling are on, the city and state, your current heading, speed and latitude and longitude coordinates. Save Location If you are traveling and you wish to save a location that is not in the database, say a photo spot or a fishing spot, you can save it to your address book.
User Options User Options User Option Menu User Options enable you to customize the Magellan RoadMate and take advantage of its data recording capabilities. User Options can be accessed from any screen by pressing the Options button. The User Options section of Magellan RoadMate provides you with four options: Trip Computer – Displays useful information about your trip such as mileage, that can be saved for future reference.
User Options Trip Computer The Trip Computer is a valuable tool for recording the mileage and time spent driving while on vacation or on a business trip. The information for the trip can be saved to the Magellan RoadMate as a report and viewed at any time, giving you easy access to previous and current trip information. When you begin a new trip and you need to record the information, access the Trip Computer.
User Options Use the keypad to enter a name for the saved Trip Report and select OK. Your trip is saved and you are returned to the current trip screen. Resetting the Trip Computer Select Reset. The values for the Trip Computer will be set to zero. Resetting the Trip Computer will also set the status of the computer to “Running...” if it had been stopped previously. Viewing a Saved Trip Report From any screen, press the Option button. Select Trip Computer. Select the Trip Report to be viewed.
User Options Deleting a Trip Report From any screen, press the Option button. Select Trip Computer. Select the Trip Report to be deleted. The details of the Trip Report are displayed.Select Delete. Select Yes to confirm. The Trip Report is displayed. Select Delete. The Trip Report is deleted, and you are returned to the Trip Computer screen.
User Options Track Recorder The Track Recorder is useful if you wish to keep a record of a route you have taken to a particular place. You can record up to 30 tracks on your unit with 2,000 track points each. Start Track Recorder From any screen, press the Option button and select Track Recorder. Select Start to begin recording a new track. The Magellan RoadMate will begin recording. At this point you can return to the Map screen by pressing the Cancel button and continue driving normally.
User Options A dialog box will appear asking you if you wish to stop the track and save it, stop the track and not save it, or resume recording the track. Select No. The track recorder is stopped and you are returned to the Track Recorder screen. Save Track Record From any screen press the Option button and select Track Recorder. Select Stop. A dialog box will appear asking you if you wish to stop the track and save it, stop the track and not save it, or resume recording the track. Select Yes.
User Options You are returned to the Track Recorder screen. View Track From any screen press the Option button and select Track Recorder. Select View. Select the track you wish to view from the list. The track will be displayed. When you are finished viewing the track, press the Cancel button. You are returned to the Track Recorder screen.
User Options Delete, Rename Track From any screen press the Option button and select Track Recorder. Select Delete, Rename. Delete Select Delete. Select the track you wish to delete. A dialog box swill appear asking you to confirm your request. Select Yes. The track is deleted.
User Options Rename Select Rename. Select the name of the track you wish to rename. Use the backspace key to erase the old name and enter the new name. Select OK. The track has been renamed.
User Options Configuration The Configuration menu lets you adjust the visual and audio settings of the Magellan RoadMate. From any screen, press the Option button. Select Configuration. Contrast Select Contrast. Press the right arrow for a higher contrast, press the left arrow for a lower contrast. When you are finished, select Save. Brightness Select “Brightness”. Press right arrow to increase the brightness, press the left arrow to decrease the brightness. When you are finished, select Save.
User Options Volume Select Volume. Press the right arrow to increase the volume, press the left arrow to decrease the volume. When you are finished, select Save. Auto Power Off The Magellan RoadMate can be set to automatically shut itself off after 20 minutes of inactivity. Select Auto power off. Select Auto Power Off. The box is checked indicating that the feature is active. Select Save.
User Options User Settings The Magellan RoadMate can be further configured to each user’s preferences. With the exception of Diagnostics, these settings can also be configured using the Magellan RoadMate Manager Software. From any screen, press the Option button. Select User Settings. POI Selection You can customize the Map screen to display all, none, or individual POIs. Select POI Selection. Select Mark All to show all available POI icons on the Map screen.
User Options Map Options You can customize how the data is displayed on the Map screen. Select Map Options. Select the options you wish to change. When you are finished, select Save. Map Orientation Units of Measure Map Guidance Option Heading Up sets the map display so that the direction of travel is always at the top of the screen. North Up sets the map so that the top of the screen always displays North. Select miles or kilometers as the unit of measure for distance.
User Options Select the desired color scheme. When you are finished, select Save. Route Preferences Route references is where you activate or deactivate Automatic Re-Route. Automatic Re-Route enables the Magellan RoadMate to automatically re-calculate the route to the destination when it has detected that the vehicle is not on the previously calculated route. Select Route Preferences. Select Automatic Re-Route. The box is checked indicating that the feature is active. Select Save.
User Options Select Split TrueView. The box is checked indicating that the feature is active. Select Save. The TrueView screen is now split with one half showing TrueView, and the other half showing the map. Menu Colors Select Menu Colors. Select the preferred color scheme and select Save.
User Options Tone Options You can have the Magellan RoadMate alert you by one of three tones. Select Tone Options. Select the desired sound you want the Magellan RoadMate to alert you with. When you are finished, select Save. Diagnostics The Magellan RoadMate has a number of diagnostic features that enable you to check the condition of the unit. Select Diagnostics. Video Test displays random colors to ensure that your display is working properly.
User Options Audio Test checks that the speaker is working correctly. Headphone Test checks that sound is transmitted to the headphone jack correctly. GPS Status monitors the satellite signal. Initialize GPS resets the unit and reacquires the satellite signal. Set GPS Position enables you to manually set the location of the current position icon. Product Information tells you the different version numbers of the unit. .
User Options Simulator Mode In Simulator Mode, you can demonstrate the capabilities of the Magellan RoadMate without actually driving. In order for the simulation to work, you must set a route first. Select Simulator Mode. The Propose simulator when calculating route option will ask you if you want to activate the simulator after you select a location to route to. After you select your destination and select Route, a dialog box will appear asking you if you would like to simulate driving the route.
User Options System Messages gives you information on errors that you can relay to Technical Support. . User - Edit Name You can change the default user name. Select User - Edit Name. Use the backspace key to erase the default name and enter the name you wish to use for that user. When you have finished, select OK. The user name is enabled. . Password Settings You can set a password for your user profile to protect your settings and to prevent unauthorized usage. Select Password Settings.
User Options Select Set Password. Enter the password you wish to use for your profile and select OK. Select Activate. The box is checked indicating that the feature is active. Select Save. Confirm password protection activation by selecting Yes. Password protection is now active. When you select your User profile at startup, you will be asked for your password in order to continue.
