For complete details on using your Magellan® SmartGPS, please go to magellanGPS.com/support and download the user manual in .pdf format. Quick Start Guide Magellan SmartGPS Get more 471 information at www.magellangps.com.
maximum operating temperature is 140°F (60°C). Safety This Magellan receiver is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving to your selected destinations. Please check with your state or local law enforcement for applicable regulations regarding mounting to the windshield. Go to www.magellanGPS.com for alternate mounting solutions. The driver should enter data or program the Magellan receiver only when the vehicle is stopped.
Magellan SmartGPS Receiver Go Beyond Traditional GPS • All the features you’d expect to find in a GPS navigational device. • Go Social: Receive Yelp® and Foursquare® reviews and details based on your location. • Wirelessly save, sync and share between the Magellan SmartGPS receiver and smartphones. This booklet will give you the information you need to set up your Magellan SmartGPS receiver. Detailed information on how to use the various features can be found at www.magellangps.com/ support.
Magellan SmartGPS First Time Use 1. Install the device in your vehicle [pg. 6]. 2. Determine your current location [pg. 7] 3. Prepare the receiver for content using the Magellan Content Manager [pg. 8]. 4. Connect to WiFi and download content [pg. 9]. 5. Pair any Bluetooth devices you want to use with the device [pg. 10]. 6. Optional. Connect the device to your smartphone using the Magellan app [pg. 11].
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Connect Power Installation The device battery charges whenever it is connected to vehicle power. Choose a Location • A location with a clear view of the sky. 2. Check the light on the vehicle power connector and make sure it is on. • Follow Safety guidelines. Clean the Surface 1. Clean the area on the windshield where the device will be mounted. 2. Allow the surface to dry. Attach the Device 1. Connect the power cable to a vehicle power receptacle.
4. When the current location has been calculated, the displayed map will change and the blue arrow icon will indicate your location. Current Location Calculate Current Location The device needs to calculate your current location before it can successfully add content. 1. Follow the instructions on page 6 to install the device. 2. Press and hold the power button. 3. Once the satellites are being tracked, the device will begin receiving information that it will calculate into a current location value.
Your receiver will appear on the left side of the Content Manager web page. Content Manager Before receiving content (Yelp, Foursquare, etc.) the receiver needs your current location calculated [pg. 7] and to be authorized using the Magellan Content Manager. Follow these simple steps to register and authorize your receiver. • Select “Updates” to install any available updates. 1. Connect your receiver to your computer using a micro USB cable. 2.
4. Select the desired WiFi network and tap “Connect”. WiFi Content can be downloaded to the device by: • Connecting to a WiFi network • Connecting to a PC and sync via the Magellan Content Manager • A Bluetooth connection with a smartphone running the Magellan app 5. If requested, enter the password for the network. The receiver will attempt to log on to the network and display “Connected” when successful. Checking Content Sync Status 1. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings icon . 2. Tap “Content”.
Using Bluetooth to Originate a Call Bluetooth ® 1. Tap the Bluetooth icon Screen. You can use your Magellan SmartGPS receiver as a Bluetooth wireless speakerphone. Pair your Bluetooth phone with the Magellan SmartGPS receiver using these instructions. on the Map 2. Use the Dial Pad, Redial or access a phone number from your Address Book to originate a call. Pairing Bluetooth 1. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings icon . 2. Select “Bluetooth”. 3.
Interfacing with Smartphone Smartphones Your Magellan SmartGPS receiver can interface with Android™ and iPhone® smartphones to enhance the capabilities of the SmartGPS. To interface your smartphone with the Magellan SmartGPS receiver you will need to have the app installed and running on your smartphone. Android App 1. Go to play.google.com and search for “Magellan Link”. 2. Follow the instructions for installing the app to your smartphone. Apple® iPhone App 1.
Map Screen Map screen while navigating on a route. A B C D E F H G K I L J O M 12 N R P S T Get more information at www.magellangps.com.
A Time of day. L POI square. Tap for additional information on the displayed Point of Interest. B C D E WiFi signal strength. M Settings Icon. Tap for access to various device options. N Bluetooth Icon. Tap to access phone pairing or originating a call. O Current Location Icon. Tap to view detailed information on your current location. F G H Traffic signal status. P My Route. Tap to access route options (Cancel, Pause, Save, Detour, etc.).
How To... These are some simple examples of “How To” do some of the basic functions of the SmartGPS receiver. A more detailed description of the functions can be found in the SmartGPS User Manual available for download at www.magellangps.com/support. Enter the address number. ...Go to an Address Tap . Begin entering the city. As you type, possible city names will be displayed. Tap on the city in the list to select it. 14 Enter the street name. Tap on the street name from the list to select it.
If the POI you are looking for is not in the list, try typing in the name in the ‘keywords’ field. ..Go to a Point of Interest (POI) Tap . Scroll through the category list to select the POI category. Optional: If you would like to visually see the location of the POIs on the map or change the order of how the POIs are sorted, press . Tap on the desired destination when displayed. Tap to begin routing to the selected point of interest. Scroll through the list of POIs and select the desired destination.
Need Techincal Support? If you need technical support for your Magellan SmartGPS 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 ©2013 MiTAC International Corporation.
