Magellan 9612T LM User Manual

Magellan RoadMate

User Manual

2016

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

The Magellan RoadMate receiver is a vehicle­navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving
at your selected destinations. When using
the Magellan RoadMate receiver, these safety
rules must be followed to prevent accidents
that can result in injury or death to yourself or
others:

Please check the applicable regulations in your
state regarding windshield mounting. Certain
states prohibit the mounting of any items on
your windshield. Go to www.magellanGPS.com
for alternative mounting solutions.

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 Magellan RoadMate receiver only
when the vehicle is stationary. Only a vehicle
passenger should enter data or program the
Magellan RoadMate receiver while the vehicle
is moving. Do not become distracted by the
receiver while driving, and always be fully
aware of all driving conditions.

Keep the Magellan RoadMate receiver safe
from extreme temperature conditions. For
example, do not leave it exposed to direct
sunlight for an extended period of time.

Take care when mounting the Magellan
RoadMate receiver in your vehicle, whether
using the windshield mount or other mounts,
that it does not obstruct the driver’s view of
the road, interfere with the operation of the
vehicle’s safety devices such as air bags, or
present a hazard to occupants of the vehicle
should the receiver be dislodged while driving.
It is your responsibility to assess the risks
associated with damage to your vehicle or
vehicle occupants as the result of your choices
in mounting the Magellan RoadMate receiver.

Temperature

The maximum operating temperature is 140°F
(60°C).

Battery

It is your responsibility to comply with all
traffic laws and to use the Magellan RoadMate
and mounting options in such a manner that
the user is in compliance with applicable laws.

Roads, points of interest (POIs), business
and service locations may change over
time. As a result the database may contain
inaccuracy. Also, the database does not
include, analyze, process, consider, or
reflect any of the following: legal restrictions
(such as vehicle type, weight, height, width,
load and speed restrictions); road slope or
gradient; bridge height, width, weight or other
limits; population density; neighborhood
quality or safety; availability or proximity of
police, emergency rescue, medical or other
assistance; construction work zones or
hazards; road or lane closures; road, traffic or
traffic facilities’ safety or condition; weather
conditions; pavement characteristics or
conditions; special events; traffic congestion. It
is your responsibility to disregard any unsafe,
hazardous or illegal route suggestions.

The battery in the Magellan RoadMate receiver
is rechargeable and should not be removed. In
the event that it should need to be replaced,
please contact Magellan Technical Support.

Charging the Magellan RoadMate

An optional AC adapter is available as an
accessory for your Magellan RoadMate. Use
of another type of AC adapter can result in
malfunction and/or possible fire hazard due to
battery overheating.

Only use the car charger approved for/supplied
with your Magellan RoadMate receiver. Use of
another type of car charger will result in fire or
electric shock.

For safety reasons, the battery in your
Magellan RoadMate receiver will stop charging
when the ambient temperature is less than
32°F (0°C) or more than 113°F (45°C).

It will take approximately 4 hours of charging
the Magellan RoadMate receiver through
the vehicle power adapter or optional AC
adapter to obtain a full battery charge. It is

recommended that you charge the battery
initially for at least 2 hours.

Use only the charger approved for your
Magellan RoadMate receiver.

Estimated usage of the Magellan RoadMate on
battery power is approximately 2 hours.

Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for class B digital
devices, in accordance with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one of the following measures:

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying
RF exposure compliance.

This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC
regulations, shielded cables must be used with
this equipment. Operation with non-approved
equipment or unshielded cables is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception.
The user is cautioned that changes and
modifications made to the equipment without
the approval of manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Magellan RoadMate

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

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.

FCC Caution:

Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

The Magellan RoadMate receiver must be
installed and operated at a distance no closer
then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.

IC statement

This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference
and

2. This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits established for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

One or more claims of the following patents may cover this product: U.S. patent No. 5,544,060, U.S.
patent No. 5,654,892, U.S. patent No. 5,832,408 and U.S. patent No. 5,987,375

The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Improvements
and enhancements to the product may occur without any formal notification. Check the Magellan
website (www.magellanGPS.com/support) for product updates and additional information.

Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil
ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This user manual will give you the necessary

information on how to use the various features of the

Magellan RoadMate receiver.

Visit us at magellanGPS.com/support

© 2016 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan, RoadMate and Quickspell are
registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation. SmartDetour and OneTouch are trademarks of
MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC International Corporation. All rights
reserved.

All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.
No part of this user manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or

mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use,
without the prior written permission of MiTAC International Corporation.

The information provided in this document are correct at the time that it is created.
MiTAC International Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may

appear in the contents of this User Manual.

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Magellan RoadMate GPS Receiver

The Magellan® RoadMate® receiver is a
vehicle navigation product that uses GPS
signals from satellites to calculate your
precise location and compute navigational
information to guide you to your destination.
Knowing its position and movement, your
receiver can then overlay this information
on detailed maps to provide a visual
representation of your location.

With the Magellan RoadMate, you can:

• Save searches and addresses to the
OneTouch™ menu for quick access to
favorite destinations.

• Store your home address and quickly get
routing details to your home.

• Enter and save addresses in your address
book and get routing information to those
addresses at any time.

• Route to an address using the QuickSpell™
and Smart City search for easy, errorless
address entry.

• Route to any Point of Interest (POI)
preloaded into your Magellan RoadMate
receiver, including hospitals, restaurants,
shopping malls, parks, and more.

• Receive navigation instructions with Voice
Alerts (Text-to-Speech).

• Create a route with multiple destinations.

• View Highway Exit POIs, a list of gas
stations, restaurants, hotels and auto
repair shops located at nearby highway
exits.

• Personalize your Magellan RoadMate
receiver in the Settings menu.

• Receive traffic information to avoid delays
in your travel (select models only).

Create and customize routes and settings,
knowing that Magellan RoadMate will always
provide cutting-edge mapping, low-power
battery consumption, and secure technology
for your navigation needs.

The Magellan RoadMate receiver has a built-in
battery so, in most cases, you will be able to
follow these instructions while reading them
on your computer screen without plugging
the Magellan RoadMate receiver to AC power
using an optional AC power adapter.

Note: While indoors, you may not get sufficient
satellite signals to compute your location,
so your location information may not be
updated. However, the GPS chipset installed
in the Magellan RoadMate receiver will pick
up satellite signals in some very demanding
locations. You may find that the Magellan
RoadMate receiver will even compute a
position indoors. Even with the improved GPS
chipset, the receiver may not be able to always
compute a fix indoors.

If you are not getting sufficient satellite signals
while in a garage or other structure, move
to a location where there is a clear view of
the sky, and you should immediately see an
improvement in signal strength.

Thank you for using the Magellan RoadMate.

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B

C

D

A

Magellan RoadMate

A Power button
B Audio out
C MicroSD card slot (not available on all receivers)

Note: The microSD card allows you to access optional map regions. Visit the Magellan

Online Shop for additional map regions available for your receiver.

D USB Connection

Note: Power input derives from the vehicle power adapter cable or optional AC power

adapter. The USB connection is also used for connecting your receiver to a personal
computer for map and software updates using the Magellan Content Manager application.

Reset

The reset button is located on the lower right corner of the back of your receiver. To reset your
receiver, gently insert a paperclip into the reset hole to press the reset button with the receiver
turned on. The receiver should restart with factory default settings.

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Getting Started 2

Powering on the Magellan RoadMate receiver

The Power On/Off switch is located on the top
of the Magellan RoadMate receiver.

Turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver On

1. Press the power switch.

2. Read and tap
Warnings screen is displayed.

after the initial splash

Turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver Off

Press the power switch. The receiver will
automatically power off in 15 seconds.

Cancel: Cancels the power off sequence
and returns to last viewed screen.

Power Down Now: Turns the receiver off
immediately, bypassing the 15 second
delay.

Note: The receiver will begin the power
off sequence anytime the power cable is
disconnected from the receiver or power is
turned off at the 12 V power receptacle.

Viewing the Battery Level Indicator

1. Tap on the Menu button in the right
corner of the Map screen.

2. The battery level indicator is located in
the upper right corner of the Main Menu,
just below the satellite signal indicator.
Green bars indicate battery level.

Speaker Volume

Changing the Volume from the Map Screen

1. Tap . Additional controls appear.

Battery Levels

The Magellan RoadMate receiver has an
internal battery that charges whenever the
receiver is connected to external power.

Note: The battery can only be serviced by
authorized Magellan repair facilities.

2. Tap the speaker button to mute the
volume, or tap the + or - buttons to raise
or lower the volume.

3. Tap

.

Changing the Volume from Settings

1. Access the Main Menu.

2. Tap

3. Tap Sound.

4. Tap inside the Master volume adjust
bar to change the volume level of your
RoadMate receiver.

5. Tap

.

to save and exit.

Setting Button Sounds On or Off

1. Access the Main Menu.

2. Tap

.

3. Tap Sound.

4. Tap the check box for Button Sounds to

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play (checked) or turn off (unchecked)
button sounds.

Setting Smart Volume On or Off

The Smart Volume feature changes the
receiver volume automatically as your speed
changes to compensate for road noise.

1. Access the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The Main Menu screen is the RoadMate’s
central hub of activity, containing icons
for all of the receiver’s major functions.

2. Tap

.

3. Tap Sound.

4. Tap the Smart Volume check box to turn
on (checked) or turn off (unchecked) this
feature.

Brightness

Accessing the Brightness Control

1. Access the Main Menu.

2. Tap

.

3. Tap Brightness.

4. Slide the brightness adjust bar to set the
desired brightness.

Note: A Dim on Battery Power option, when
checked, will reduce screen brightness when
operating exclusively on battery power and you
haven’t touched the screen for a few seconds.
This prolongs battery life between charges.

Accessing the Main Menu

Tap Menu from the Map screen to access:

Address Enter an address as a

route destination.

Points of
Interest

Previous List of your most

Intersection Create a route to an

City Center Create a route to the

Current
Location

Coordinates Enter Coordinates for

Select a Point of
Interest (POI) from
a list of preloaded
locations as a
destination.

recently visited
destinations, allowing
you to quickly select
one to route to again.

intersection of two
streets.

geographical center of
a city.

Displays information
about your position,
including:

• Street name

• Names of streets
around you

• Lat/Long
information for
your position

Routing.

Back Access the Map screen.

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Address Book Access the Address

Book to save addresses
and destinations.

Settings Displays Settings

menu, which can
be used to access
functions for
customizing your
RoadMate receiver.

Satellite
Status

Battery Level Graphic display of the

Graphic display of the
strength of satellite
signals being received.

current battery level.

Keypad

The keypad is the most common method for
entering data into your RoadMate receiver.
Understanding the keypad while entering an
address is important for use of your RoadMate.

Previous Previous destination

list (Enter City only)
When entering a city,
this list displays cities
previously entered.
Tap on a city from the
displayed list to select
that city.

Zip Code (Enter City only)

Displays a numeric
keypad to quickly enter
a city’s zip code.

List (Enter City only) Press

the List button while
entering a city to
display a list of cities
beginning with the
characters you have
entered.

Accept (Entering City) Accepts

the suggested city
displayed in the data
field.
(Entering street)
Displays a list of
streets beginning with
the characters entered.

Keypad Overview

Backspace Moves the cursor one

Shift Shifts between

Space Inserts a space at the

Numeric Displays a numeric

Symbols Displays available

position backwards, or
deletes the preceding
character.

uppercase and
lowercase characters.

cursor position.

keypad.

symbols.

Selecting From List

When a list of items found in the database are
displayed, use the arrows on the right to move
the list up and down and tap on the desired
item in the list to continue.

Selecting QWERTY or ABC Keyboard

1. Access the Main Menu.

2. Tap .

3. Tap Keyboard.

4. Select QWERTY or ABC.

Notes on Entering Data

If you have trouble getting desired results,
follow these tips:

• Check to see if the name of a location
contains apostrophes and hyphens if you
do not see the POI or street name you are
looking for in the list.

• The more characters you enter, the smaller
the list of possible options is from which to
choose.

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