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om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome Statement . . . . . . . . . . i Precautions & Warnings . . . . . . . . ii LET’S GET STARTED! What’s Inside the Box? . . . . . . . . vmax361 Unit Overview . . . . . . . Installing Your vmax361 . . . . . . . . Windshield Mount . . . . . . . . . Dashboard Mount . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 3 3 Turning Your Unit ON . . . . . . . . . . Turning Your Unit OFF . . . . . . . . . Using ‘Sleep’ Mode . . . . . . . . . . .
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:32 PM Page i WELCOME STATEMENT Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ROADMAX vmax361 Transportable Car Navigation Unit. We hope you will enjoy using this exciting product and trust that it will make your driving experience more comfortable and hassle-free.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:32 PM Page ii PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT This product is intended to provide and accurate turn-by-turn directions that will help you quickly reach your desired destination. We therefore, recommend that you read and follow all information and instructions in this Owner’s Manual for the best performance and satisfaction of your vmax361.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 as their signals may weaken or interfere with the GPS satellite signal being received by your vmax361, causing it to perform poorly. • • • • • ! WARNINGS SEVERE INJURY RISK - DO NOT mount your vmax361 on the surface of, or in the deployment field of your vehicle’s driver and passenger airbag units. Position the unit in a location that does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road, instruments or vehicle controls.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp • • • • • • 9/25/2006 CAUTION: Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may cause permanent damage. Do not leave the vmax361 in a vehicle under extreme heat (over 60ºC or 142ºF) or cold (below 0ºC or 32ºF) temperatures. Malfunctions 3:32 PM Page iv PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS • The vmax361 unit IS NOT WATERPROOF. Avoid exposing it to rain or other forms of excessive moisture. • iv • Owner’s Manual v1.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 3:32 PM Page 1 LET’S GET STARTED! Your vmax361 system comes complete with everything you need to get set up and get going. Take a moment to review the contents of your system.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 vmax361 UNIT OVERVIEW • FRONT • 3:32 PM Page 2 LET’S GET STARTED! POWER BUTTON SD MEMORY CARD POWER LED SYSTEM SPEAKER CHARGING LED • BACK • FOLDING GPS ANTENNA MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH Use stylus to switch to ‘ON’ position ROADMAX vmax361 STYLUS 12v Plug-in (Bottom of Unit) •2• USB PORT (Bottom of Unit) Owner’s Manual v1.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 INSTALLING YOUR vmax361 ! DO NOT install your vmax361 on or in deployment zone of your vehicle’s airbag units. 3:32 PM Page 3 LET’S GET STARTED! 5. Flip out rear GPS antenna. A Windshield Mount* 1. Installing the unit suction mount: B Dashboard Mount (Use dust-free cloth to clean mounting surface.) A Windshield Mount. Push suction lever B Dashboard Mount. Push suction lever down Mounting disc 2.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 BASIC OPERATIONS 3:32 PM Page 4 You are now ready to power up your vmax361 system for the very first time. But first, check your unit’s rear ON/OFF power switch to make sure it is in the ‘ON’ position. NOTE: You can use the built-in Turning Your Unit OFF: Turning Your Unit ON: Using ‘Sleep’ Mode: stylus to slide the switch ON and OFF. 1. To turn your vmax361 ON, press n’ hold for 3 seconds, then release. 1.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:32 PM Page 5 Basic Operations • About the Navigation Screen • This (2D view) is how your screen looks when Navigating your trip. COMPASS TOP LOCATION BAR (Press to Switch modes) (Press to View Route List) NEXT TURN & DISTANCE (Press to Hear Voice Prompt) ZOOM OUT START BUTTON ETA / LOCAL TIME ROADMAX vmax361 ZOOM IN YOUR “VEHICLE” SOUND ON/OFF BOTTOM LOCATION BAR TOT. TRIP TIME TOT.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 About the Navigation Screen 1. “Your Vehicle” Icon: represents your current location on the Navigation Screen. The color of this icon will also vary to indicate the strength of your GPS signal: GREEN = Strong Signal; YELLOW = Good Signal; RED = Poor Signal; WHITE = No Signal. 2. Zoom Controls [+] / [-]: Press to zoom in or out on the Navigation Screen and Map. 3.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 Navigation Screen: View Modes 3:32 PM Page 7 BASIC OPERATIONS Your vmax361 utilizes 4 view modes that are essential to helping Navigate your trip. 2D VIEW Displays your navigation route as you would see it from a flat map.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 Navigation Screen: View Modes CLOSE-UP VIEW 3:32 PM Page 8 BASIC OPERATIONS In this view mode, your unit automatically zooms in and displays the remaining distance to a turning point along your route. Remaining distance to approaching turn. ROADMAX vmax361 •8• Owner’s Manual v1.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 CONFIGURING YOUR vmax361 MENU > GPS Info Your vmax361 uses GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) technology to show you exactly where you are in relation to its stored maps. In some areas, the GPS signal may vary in strength. Too few signals can affect the accuracy and even slow the update time of your Navigation screen. The ‘GPS Info’ screen tells you this and more. 1. Press > . 2.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp This screen lets you select custom settings for your unit. then, . 2. The ‘Setup’ screen appears displaying the following options: • • • • Language = English, Français and Español. Time Zone = Eastern, Pacific, Central, Alaska, Mountain, Hawaii. Units = Miles (Mi) / Feet (Ft), Miles (Mi) / Yards (Yd), Kilometers (KM). Daylight Saving Time (DST) or Standard Time (STD). 3.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 MENU > Display Options This screen lets you customize your how your Navigation Screen displays data and select custom settings for your unit. 1. Press , then . 2. The ‘Display Options’ screen appears showing the following options: 3:32 PM Page 11 CONFIGURING YOUR vmax361 • Day – Daytime color scheme only. • Default – Default set of Point-ofInterest (POI) icons that will automatically appear on map while traveling.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 Route Options allows you to include or exclude some real-world variables that could factor greatly in your trip planning and navigation. > Page 12 CONFIGURING YOUR vmax361 MENU > Route Options 1. Press 3:32 PM . 2. The ‘Route Options’ screen appears displaying the following options: • route (not necessarily the quickest) to your destination. Local – Plans your trip along local streets and throughways.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 LET’S GO SOMEWHERE! MENU > Destination This section outlines the methods for LOCATING and SETTING destinations on your vmax361. TIP!: Several of these steps will also apply to locating a destination by City Center, Intersection, and Points of Interest Locate an Address: 1. Press > > 2. For ‘Input Method,’ select 4. When you see highlighted, press • Press Use ( cities. . 6. Use ( . city name to select it. , ) to scroll the match list. 7.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp then, press Name, then press 9/25/2006 Address, Steps 3-5). . (see Locate an Locate a Point of Interest (POI): 1. Press > > Page 14 Let’s Go Somewhere! . Input the 2nd Street 4. Choose your intersection from ‘Select Address’ menu, then press . 3:33 PM locations, or enter in the first initial of your POI, then scroll. When you see your location highlighted, press . 5.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 TIP! Your vmax361 unit is like a traveling telephone directory when searching by POI. Not only do you get great navigation, you also get detailed address and telephone numbers. Locate a City Center City Centers are usually the City Hall locations of each city. 1. Press > > TIP! Press ( . Skip to Step 3 below). 3. If choosing Alphabetical’(within 25 miles of your current location): Use the keypad, input the City Name.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:33 PM Page 16 SAVING & RETRIEVING DESTINATIONS Using the Recent List: The Recent List is an easy way to retrieve and use your 25 most recent destinations. 1. Press > > . Using Favorites: ‘Favorites’ is a quick and easy way to store and retrieve destinations you frequently use, or don’t want to forget. You can later retrieve a destinations and begin navigating right away. Ways to ADD to Favorites: via Recent List: 1.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:33 PM Page 17 SAVING & RETRIEVING DESTINATIONS 2. At Step 4: Press to ADD/Save your destination to your Favorites. via City Center 1. Follow Steps 1-3 in ‘Locate a City Center’, p.15. 2. At Step 4: Press to ADD/Save your destination to your Favorites. Using a Location in Favorites: 1. Press > 2. Use ( , Favorites List.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 DESTINATION OPTIONS This section covers options available after you have set your Destination Route and ready to begin navigating and your vmax361 is displaying the main Navigation Screen. To see your Destination Options, press . The ‘Destination Options’ screen will appear displaying your Current Destination, and the following button options: • 2.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 • . Your current destination will be shown. 2. Press • , then select one of the 3 different distance buttons to create a Detour route. To CANCEL a DETOUR: 1. Press Page 19 Destination Options To SET a DETOUR: 1. Press 3:33 PM > > • . • 6. Avoid Rd: works like an enhanced ‘Detour’ feature allowing you to select multiple street names to either Avoid or Clear along your route. for avoiding.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 2. Press destination. 9/25/2006 , and then enter a new 3:33 PM Page 20 Destination Options 3. Program will route you to the Stopover destination. 4. Once you have reached your Stopover, your vmax361 will ask you if you want to proceed to destination? 5. Press end. to proceed or to To CANCEL a STOPOVER: 1. Press . Your current stopover destination will be shown. 2. Press , and then when prompted to continue to destination or to end.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:33 PM Page 21 UPGRADING YOUR vmax361 IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOUR UNIT IS FULLY CHARGED BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS UPGRADE! Via SD MEMORY Card: Via USB CABLE: 2. Eject SD Memory card: Press edge in briefly, then release. Card will eject. 2. Plug the small tip of USB cable into USB jack at the bottom side of the vmax361. 1. Turn the unit OFF. 3. Insert SD Memory into your computer’s SD Card slot. 4. Copy downloaded file “update.bin” to SD Memory. 5.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:33 PM Page 22 UPGRADING YOUR vmax361 folder. 9. When copy is complete, you will see “update.bin” in your “Removable Disk” folder. 10. Turn OFF your vmax361 unit, then disconnect from USB cable, then Turn unit ON again. 11. A new box will appear shortly after turning your unit ON: It reads: “Upgrade detected. Would you like to install it?” Select “YES” button, and the software will automatically install. ROADMAX vmax361 • 22 • Owner’s Manual v1.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:33 PM Page 23 MAINTAINING YOUR vmax361 Disconnecting the Unit: Cleaning the LCD Display: 2. Remove the unit from the supporting stand. 2. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe away dirt. 1. Disconnect the unit from the power supply. 3. Disconnect optional GPS antenna if installed. 4. Disconnect A/V connectors. 5. Disconnect any other attached to the unit. accessories Cleaning the Unit: 1. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe away dirt. 2.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp Battery Care & Disposal All ROADMAX Inc. Lithium Ion batteries contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery recycling Corporation’s (RBRC) Battery Recycling Program. Please call 1800-8-BATTERY for information on recycling any unit containing Lithium Ion batteries, or visit the RBRC website at www.rbrc.org for additional information. Do not dispose of in fire.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 USER LICENSE Copyright © 2006 ROADMAX Inc. All rights reserved. This document and the software described in it are furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with such license. Except as permitted by such license, the contents of this document and software may not be disclosed to third parties, copied or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of ROADMAX Inc.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Roadmax Inc. ("Roadmax") a manufacturer of vehicle navigation products, warrants this product (vmax361) only to the original purchaser as described following: Warranty Period 2. Any product in which the serial number label as well as the model number label are removed or toned or modified or replicated. 3.
om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 service was performed outside of warranty period or exclusions described above. We will not accept warranty service requests from outside of the U.S.A. even if product was purchased in the U.S.A. 3. Please include a copy of your original purchase receipt including Roadmax product model number, purchase date, retailer name/address and a RA Number whenever your product is sent for warranty service. 4.
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om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:33 PM Page 29 4030 Spencer Street, Unit 108, Torrance, CA 90503 USA Phone: 1-310-370-8811 Fax: 1-310-347-4149 Copyright © 2006 Roadmax Inc. All Rights Reserved. These materials are protected by copyright law and international treaties. Any unauthorized use, reproduction or distribution of these materials, or any portion herein, will result in severe civil and criminal penalties and fines. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
