ADVANCED GPS RoadExplorer 50 & 60 ™ Road Explorer™ 50 & 60 User Manual A
FCC Compliance Statement IC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
About GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of satellites that a GPS receiver uses to calculate geographical positions. To determine a position, data from at least three satellites is required. To determine elevation, the data from four or more satellites is required. Accuracy of the positioning varies from 10 feet to several hundred feet, depending on vehicle placement and the surrounding environment.
Table of Contents 1. Your Device ................................................................................................1 5. Tools & Features........................................................................................36 Safety Information ....................................................................................1 Checklists................................................................................................36 What’s Included .............................
1. Your Device Caution: Important Safety Information Navigation • Use this navigation device at your own risk. • Use this navigation device only when it is safe to do so. • Look at the display only when it is safe to do so. • Traffic regulations always have priority over any instructions from the navigation system. Device • Do not use sharp-edged objects on the device touch screen. • The device is not waterproof and is not protected against water damage.
1. Your Device Install the Mount What’s Included • Rand McNally Road Explorer™ • Windshield mount with suction cup • Quick Start Guide • Vehicle charger • USB cable Note: Follow all local regulations governing the placement of the mount. 1. Select an area with a line of sight to the sky and GPS satellites. 2. Clean and dry the mounting area. 3. Remove the suction cup protective film. 4. Adjust the angle of the mount using the thumbscrews. 5. Pull the suction cup lever up to release suction. 6.
1. Your Device > Road Explorer™ 50 Your Device Road Explorer™ 50 1 1 Battery Power Indicator A red light indicates the battery is charging and blinks when the battery is low; a green light indicates the battery is fully charged. 2 Power Button Press and hold to turn on or off. While the device is running, the power button can also be used for quick access to certain features with one quick tap. (See page 9 for Quick Power Press settings.) 3 Audio Output Connect to optional external speaker.
1. Your Device > Road Explorer™ 60 Your Device Road Explorer™ 60 1 1 Battery Power Indicator A red light indicates the battery is charging and blinks when the battery is low; a green light indicates the battery is fully charged. 2 Power Button Press and hold to turn on or off. While the device is running, the power button can also be used for quick access to certain features with one quick tap. (See page 9 for Quick Power Press settings.
2. Settings Main Menu 1 2 3 5 Road Explorer™ 50 & 60 User Manual 4 6 1 Battery Power Indicator 2 Tools Select to enter trip information, set warnings, and access other tools. 3 Go to Map Tap to view location on the map. 4 Choose Destination Tap to select an address or point of interest (POI). 5 Preferences Tap to set general, route, or map options. 6 Mute/Unmute the Speaker Tap to mute or unmute spoken instructions.
2. Settings 1. Tap and to view the options. My Custom POIs ......................................8 Map 2. Tap the option to be set. Quick Power Press ...................................9 Address Book Icons ................................11 3. Enter the new information. Screen Click .............................................8 Car Icon .................................................11 4. Tap Back Screen Snapshot Button ..........................9 Map Auto Zoom .
2. Settings Tools > Warnings Options Tools > Warnings Options Warning/Alert Prompts None Audio & Visual Visual Audio Speed Limit Warning Set the amount over the posted limit at which the warning appears. Auto Dismiss Warnings Never After 2 seconds After 10 seconds After 30 seconds Warning Display Size State/Province Border Alert Full screen Small bar Set warning distance to state borders by using the slider or the + and - buttons.
2. Settings General Preferences Options General Preferences Options Skin Style - Day Ice Carbon My Custom POIs Tap Manage Custom POIs to specify how custom POIs are displayed on the map: set image, warning distance, warning type, and street/city/state level map display. Tap the “x” to delete any set of POIs. (See pages 45-46.
2. Settings General Preferences Options Clock Setting 12-hour clock 24-hour clock Screen Snapshot Button Off On Shortcut Button Main Menu Got to Map Set the shortcut that appears in the bottom right corner of the screen. Quick Power Press POI along route Screen snapshot Main Menu Show map Mute on/off Save current location Tell Rand The power button can also give you access to these screens at any time with one quick tap. Align screen Calibrate the touch screen.
2. Settings Route Preferences Options Route Preferences Options Note: A route may still include a roadway or maneuver set to Avoid if the only legal route found contains these types of roads or the route is over several hundred miles.
2. Settings Map Preferences Options Map Preferences Options Map Style Light Dark High Contrast Address Book Icons Off On Map Auto Zoom Off On, auto scale On, street scale On, city scale On, state scale Set to auto scale to keep the current vehicle position and the next turn in the map view at all times. Set to street/city/state scale to specify the maximum scale of the zoom.
3. Destinations Destinations To access this window from the Main Menu, tap Choose Destination. 1 2 4 3 5 Road Explorer™ 50 & 60 User Manual 6 1 Back Tap to return to the Main Menu. 2 New Location Tap to route to a new location by address, city center, intersection, or latitude/longitude. 3 History Tap to route to a recently entered location. 4 Address Book Tap to view a list of saved locations. 5 Multi-Stop Trips Tap to view a list of saved multi-stop trips or to create a new one.
3. Destinations Helpful Tips on Entering Addresses Auto-Complete Feature: Enter the first few characters in a name and a short list displays a couple of names that start with the typed characters. On the keyboard, the only keys available are for the next valid characters in a search name. Continue entering characters until the searched-for name displays in the list. Tap on the name to select it. Tap to view a longer list of names matching the typed characters.
3. Destinations 4 2 1 5 Road Explorer™ 50 & 60 User Manual New Location 3 1 Address Tap to route to an address by entering the city, street, and number, or by entering the zip code and street. (See page 15.) 2 City Center Tap to route to a city center. (See page 16.) 3 Intersection Tap to route to two intersecting roads in a city. (See page 16.) 4 Back Tap to return to the previous window. 5 Enter Lat/Long Tap to route to a location by latitude and longitude. (See page 17.
3. Destinations > Addresses Search for an Address 1. Tap Choose Destination > New Location > Address. 2. Type the first few characters in the city name. As you type, a short list of matching city names displays. 3. Tap on a city to select it. • If the city is not displayed on the short name list, continue typing characters in the city name or tap List to display a long list of city names. Use the up and down arrows to view all cities/states. Tap on a city to select it.
3. Destinations > Addresses Route to a City Center 1. Tap Choose Destination > New Location > City Center. 2. Type the first few characters in the city name. 3. Tap on the city/state name. The Confirmation Window displays. (See page 28.) 4. Tap Begin New Route to navigate to the location. Route to an Intersection 5. Tap Choose Destination > New Location > Intersection. 6. Type the first few characters in the city name. 7. Tap on the city name. 8.
3. Destinations > Addresses Route by Latitude/Longitude 1. Tap Choose Destination > New Location > Enter Lat/Long 2. Tap in the Latitude field. 3. Enter the latitude of the location and tap Enter. 4. Tap in the Longitude field. 5. Enter the longitude of the location and tap Enter. 6. Tap Go. The Confirmation Window displays. (See page 28.) 7. Tap Begin New Route to navigate to the location. Note: There are two ways to enter latitude/longitude: by decimal degrees or by degrees, minutes, and seconds.
3. Destinations > Address Book Address Book Add Locations to the Address Book from the Confirmation Window (See page 28.): 1. Tap Save to Address Book. 2. Tap Yes to accept the default name or tap No to display a keyboard. 3. Type the name of the location and tap Enter to save the location in the Address Book. The Confirmation Window re-displays. Entries • Tap Choose Destination > Address Book. Entries are alphabetically sorted by Name. • To sort by Distance or Date, tap Sort By.
3. Destinations > Address Book Create a Group 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tap Choose Destination > Address Book. Tap on the Groups tab. Tap New Group. Type the group name. To select a different color folder, tap . Tap on a color, then tap Close. When finished, tap Enter. Tap on the next to a group to delete the group. Addresses will still be saved in the Address Book. Note: You can also choose to display address book icons on the map. (See page 11.) Add an Address to a Group 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Destinations > Multi-Stop Trips Create a Multi-Stop Trip 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Choose Destination > Multi-Stop Trips. Tap New Trip. Type the trip name. To select a different color folder, tap . 5. Tap on a color, then tap Close. 6. When finished, tap Enter. Note: A multi-stop trip can include up to 50 stops. Add a Stop Note: You can add locations in the order you want to route to them or reorder stops later (See page 21.) Tap Choose Destination > Multi-Stop Trips. Tap on the route. Tap Add Address.
3. Destinations > Multi-Stop Trips Reorder Routes Optimize Automatically After all locations have been added to a multi-stop trip, you can run the optimizer wizard to organize your trip. 1. Tap Choose Destination > Multi-Stop Trips. 2. Tap on the route you want to optimize. 3. Tap Reorder Trip. 4. Tap Automatic/Optimize. 5. Tap Select First Stop and select the first stop, or No Preference. 6. Tap Select Last Stop and select the last stop, or No Preference. 7.
3. Destinations > Multi-Stop Trips Select and Run a Saved Route 1. Tap Choose Destination > Multi-Stop Trips. 2. Tap on the route to select it. 3. Tap Start Trip. The Confirmation Window displays. (See page 28.) 4. Tap Begin New Route to navigate to the location. 5. The device calculates the route to your first stop. When you have reached the stop, a message displays. 6. Tap: • Next Stop - To calculate a route to the next stop in the route.
3. Destinations > Tap Map Tap on the Map When you tap on the map screen, the crosshairs 1 display. Add as Via Add a via—an interim stop between the origin and the destination. 2 Avoid Tap to avoid the route, road, or area, or to detour. (See page 24.) 1 2 3 4 3 Set Origin Set the location as the starting point of the route. 4 Route to Here Tap Begin New Route to navigate to the location.
3. Destinations > Avoid List Avoid Options Avoid List From the map, set specific locations to avoid. Tap on the map and select Permanent Avoid. Choose Avoid Route, Avoid Road, or Avoid Area. Or, if the location is along an active route, choose Detour. Avoid Route Choose whether to avoid an upcoming distance on an active route, in the left column, or a specific road section, in the right column. Or, select Avoid Entire Route.
3. Destinations > POIs 5 1 2 3 4 6 Road Explorer™ 50 & 60 User Manual Points of Interest (POIs) 1 My Car Tap to search for a point of interest near the current vehicle location. 2 City Tap to search for a point of interest in a city. 3 My Route Tap to search for a point of interest along the vehicle route. 4 My Destination Tap to search for a point of interest near the route destination. 5 Back Tap to return to the previous window. 6 Custom POI Tap to select a custom POI location.
3. Destinations > POIs 3 1 Road Explorer™ 50 & 60 User Manual 2 Points of Interest (POIs) 1 Rand McNally Editors’ Picks Tap to search for national parks, festivals and other places to visit. 2 Other Categories Tap to select from a wide range of restaurants, shopping and other POIs. 3 Back Return to previous window.
3. Destinations > POIs Other Categories 1. Tap Choose Destination > Points of Interest. 2. Select a search type (My Car, City, My Route, or Destination). 3. Tap Other Categories. 4. Tap on a category (for example, Hospital/Emergency). Or use the Search bar to search by name. 5. If necessary, tap on a subcategory type (for example, Pharmacy). 6. Tap on a location from the list. or 7. Tap All. 8. Tap on the Spell button to display the keyboard. 9. Type the first characters in the POI name. 10.
3. Destinations > Confirmation Windows New Location 12 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 Confirmation Windows 1 Destination Address The selected location address. 2 Begin New Route Tap to route to destination. 3 Compare Routes Tap to choose between two routes. 4 Add as Via Add this location as an interim stop between the origin and destination. This automatically makes the current route a multi-stop trip. (See page 20.
4. Maps & Routing Route Map Window Current Mile Marker Tap to open a “Tell Rand” message. 10 Current Information View current information by city, street, or upcoming intersection. Also displays advanced lane guidance. Tap to change. (Note: For some destinations, the “Am I close?” feature counts down addresses as the vehicle approaches.
4. Maps & Routing Exits Quick View Slide out to show Points of Interest and amenities at upcoming exits. The list displays the distance to the next exit, exit name and number, and a count of available amenities. 1. Tap on an exit to bring up the notes icon . 2. Tap the icon to display local amenities by category. 3. Tap on any item in the list to route to that location.
4. Maps & Routing Highway View 1 2 3 4 5 Trip Summary (for multi-stop trips) 6 7 8 Directions Slide-Out List Route Display Options 1. When first opened, the slide-out list displays in Detail View, showing each maneuver. 2. Use and to view the instructions. 3. To change the display option, tap Route Display Options. See Highway View, Trip Summary, and Summary Map View at left. 1 Rise/Set Displays the times of sunrise and sunset for your current location.
4. Maps & Routing Virtual Dashboard To show the Virtual Dashboard, tap the Current Speed. 1 Current speed. Note: Turns red when speed limit warning exceeded. (See page 7 to set speed limit alert.) 2 Sunrise and sunset times based on vehicle location (latitude/longitude) and day. 3 Elevation at current location. 4 Percentage of current trip completed, distance to next maneuver, and the number of miles and time spent on the trip to this point. 10 5 Vehicle odometer. Tap the pencil to reset.
4. Maps & Routing Manually Reset Trip Information 1. Tap on the tab you want to reset. 2. To set the odometer for the selected tab back to zero, tap Reset All. 3. Information is captured as you travel the route. Automatically Reset Trip Information To reset trip information after the vehicle has remained stationary after a specific number of hours: 1. Tap on the tab you want to reset. 2. Tap Auto Reset. 3. Tap to increase the number of hours. 4. Tap to decrease the number of hours. 5.
4. Maps & Routing Junction View 1 When on a route, Junction View displays when you have an upcoming highway maneuver. Set distance in Preferences > Route. Once past the maneuver, Junction View closes and the previous window displays. 2 3 4 5 1 Signs to follow for the next maneuver. 2 Number and direction of lanes for the next maneuver. 3 Distance to the upcoming maneuver. Distance decreases as you approach the ramp. 4 Lane assist arrow. 5 Return to previous window.
4. Maps & Routing 1 5 2 6 10 4 3 8 11 9 Location and Route Options 1 Nearest cross street 2 Current road you’re on, current town you’re in 3 Latitude and longitude at current location 4 Current location by mile marker 5 Return to previous window 6 Detour 12 Around Part of the Route 1. On the left side of the window, tap the number of miles on the route to be avoided. 2. The route is recalculated. Around a Specific Roadway 1.
5. Tools & Features Checklists 1. Tap Tools. 2. Tap Checklists, Maintenance, Trails, Fuel. 3. Tap the Checklists tab. To complete a preset checklist: 4. Tap on a checklist to select it. 5. Tap the box next to each task to check it off the list. Or To add a new checklist: 4. Tap Custom Checklist. 5. Enter the name of the new checklist. 6. Select the new checklist from the list. 7. Tap Add Item to add tasks. 8. Tap the box next to each task to check it off the list. 9. Tap Back to save changes. 10.
5. Tools & Features Maintenance Keep track of maintenance performed on your car. 1. Tap Tools. 2. Tap Checklists, Maintenance, Trails, Fuel. 3. Tap the Maintenance tab. 4. Tap Add Note and enter the details. 5. Tap Back to save changes. Tap any note to edit or to change the date. To delete a note, tap Road Explorer™ 50 & 60 User Manual .
5. Tools & Features Trails Use Trails to record a “bread-crumb” path of GPS coordinates where your car has traveled. 1. Tap Tools. 2. Tap Checklists, Maintenance, Trails, Fuel. 3. Tap the Trails tab. 4. To record a trail, tap New Trail. 5. To end the trail, tap the Trails icon on the map screen. 6. The trail is recorded in the Trails tab. 7. Tap on a trail to view details. 8. Tap Show on Map to display the trail on the map screen. 9. Tap Edit Name to change the name of the trail. 10.
5. Tools & Features Fuel Logs 1. Tap Tools. 2. Tap Checklists, Maintenance, Trails, Fuel. 3. Tap the Fuel tab to view a list of fuel logs by quarter. 4. Tap Add Fuel to record the date, location and cost of fuel purchase. 5. Tap on any field to edit. 6. Tap Save. 7. Once fuel purchases have been entered, tap on a quarter to view the details. 8. You can View by State or View by Month. 9. Tap the state or month to view fuel purchases. 10. Tap View All to see all fuel purchases.
5. Tools & Features Quick Planner Use this tool to quickly estimate the mileage and time between any two cities or towns. 1. Tap Tools. 2. Tap Quick Planner. The revenue or cost per mile used in the last computation displays. 3. Tap From City 1 and select the city. 4. Tap To City 2 and select the city. 5. The distance displays. 6. Tap Cost per Mile and enter the per mile rate or tap Total and enter the total amount. 7. Tap the new dollar amount and tap Enter. 8. The dollar amounts readjust automatically. 9.
5. Tools & Features Road Atlas Information To reference the Rand McNally Road Atlas: 1. Tap Tools. 2. Tap Road Atlas Information. 3. Select the appropriate country tab. 4. Select the appropriate state/province to view emergency and other key phone numbers.
5. Tools & Features Unit Converter 1. Tap Tools. 2. Tap Converter. 3. Tap on the first field and select the type of conversion to perform. 4. Tap on the second field and enter the value to be converted. 5. Tap Enter. Calculator 1. Tap Tools. 2. Tap Calculator.
5. Tools & Features Trip Tools 8 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 Road Atlas Information View emergency contact and other information. 2 Checklists, Maintenance, Trails, and Fuel View pre-trip and other checklists; maintenance notes; trails; and fuel purchase information. 3 Warnings Set warnings for hills, speed limits, and more. 4 Quick Planner Estimate the distance, driving time, and cost between any two cities or towns. 5 Tell Rand Compose a message to send to Rand McNally when you connect to the Dock.
6. Connect With Rand TripMaker® Use the TripMaker® online trip planning tool to create an itinerary, explore along your route, and add things to see and do. Send your customized itinerary to your Road Explorer as a multi-stop trip. Access TripMaker on the Rand McNally Dock™ or go to: randmcnally.com/tripmaker.
6. Connect With Rand Custom POI Information Use custom POIs to upload lists of your own locations to your device. There are two types of custom POIs: 1. Destinations you can route to. 2. Alert locations, such as red light cameras and railroad crossings, you want to be warned about when they are along your route. Lists of custom POIs are available from third-party sources such as POI Factory: www.poi-factory.com. Or enter your own list. Tips for formatting your own list of POIs: 1. Files must be in .
6. Connect With Rand Custom POI Information To upload custom POI files to your device: 1. Connect your device to the Rand McNally Dock. 2. On the Dock, click Add Locations. You can also upload an Address Book. 3. Click POI (for destinations) or Alert POI (for warnings). 4. Select the file from your computer. 5. Click Open to automatically transfer the file to your device. 6. Unplug your device from your computer. 7. Plug your device into power using the power adapter. 8. Turn the device on. 9.
6. Connect With Rand Export Fuel Logs Use this feature to export fuel purchase information to your computer. The exported file can be in .xls or .csv format. On the Rand McNally Dock: 1. Click on Fuel. 2. Select where you want the file to be downloaded, and click Save. 3. The file is download to your computer. When finished, a notification message displays. 4. Click Ok.
6. Connect With Rand Tell Rand While you’re en route with your device, you can enter messages for Rand McNally regarding construction, vehicle restrictions, addresses, your device, and more. The next time you connect to the Rand McNally Dock, you can reopen, edit, and send the message. 1. Tap Tools. 2. Tap Tell Rand. On the left side, tap Current Location. Enter Different Location or Find Location on Map.
6. Connect With Rand Rand McNally Dock TM The Rand McNally Dock enables you to receive software upgrades and access map updates, construction updates, and additional features. Simply download the Dock software for your PC or Mac at www.randmcnally.com/dock and connect your device using the USB cable provided.
6. Connect With Rand For more information • Rand McNally Website www.randmcnally.com • Support www.randmcnally.com/support • GPS accessories store.randmcnally.com • Rand McNally Dock www.randmcnally.com/dock • Facebook www.facebook.
Trademarks Rand McNally, the Rand McNally logo, the globe logo, and Road Explorer are registered trademarks and Rand McNally Dock is a trademark of RM Acquisition LLC, d/b/a Rand McNally. InfoGation is a registered trademark of InfoGation Corporation. © 2015 Rand McNally. © 2015 HERE. All rights reserved. Rand McNally follows a continuous improvement process and reserves the right to provide enhancements that may not be reflected in the pictures and specifications in this manual.
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