Magellan MRM 360 User Manual

Magellan® RoadMate

Reference Manual

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Instructions for Operating the

Magellan RoadMate 360

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

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The Magellan RoadMate 360 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. Only a vehicle passenger should enter data or program the unit while the vehicle
is moving.

• It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic laws.

• While every attempt is made to ensure that the database is accurate, roadways, points of
interest, and business and service locations may change over time. The database does not
include, analyze, process, consider, or reflect any of the following: legal restrictions (such
as vehicular type, weight, height, width, load and speed restrictions); road slope or grade;
bridge height, width, weight, or other limits; population density; neighborhood quality or
safety; availability or proximity of law enforcement, 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.

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

• Laws in some states prohibit wearing stereo headphones while operating a motor vehicle.
Please contact your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles for information.

• Take care when mounting the unit in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount or
other mount or accessories, 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 unit be dislodged while driving. You assume the risks
associated with damage to your vehicle or vehicle occupants as the result of your choices
in mounting the unit.

• Please refer to the Read Me First document supplied with your Magellan RoadMate for
installation instructions.

© 2005 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, RoadMate,
Turn it on and go, TrueView, TrueFix, and QuickSpell are trademarks of Thales Navigation. 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 Thales Navigation.

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Contact Information

If you need support for your Magellan RoadMate and you wish to contact Thales, please use the
following information to direct your questions/comments to the proper person.

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance or “how-to” help, or if you have a technical question about the
functionality of your Magellan product, please contact us on the Internet at www.magellangps.com or
reach us by fax or by phone.

Our Technical Support phone representatives are available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. PST/PDT. After hours, you may leave a detailed voice mail message that will be returned within the
next business day.

Telephone: [phone] or [phone] (Outside North America)

You may also reach Technical Support by Fax: [phone] [Attn: Tech. Support]; or E-Mail:
[e-mail]

Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service on your unit, you must contact us for a return authorization before you ship
the product. Packages arriving at our dock without an RA will be refused.

To obtain an RMA, simply contact our Technical Support group at: Telephone: [phone] or (909)
394-5000; Fax: [phone] [Attn: Tech. Support]; or E-Mail: [e-mail]

Customer Service

If you need to order accessories, you can call our Customer Service Department Monday through Friday,
6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST/PDT, or visit our Web site at www.magellangps.com.

Telephone: [phone] or [phone] (Outside North America); Fax: [phone].

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Information ....................................................................................................................... 1

Technical Support .....................................................................................................................2

Warranty Service .......................................................................................................................2

Customer Service .......................................................................................................................2

About Satellite Navigation ..............................................................................................................1

How Satellite Navigation Works ......................................................................................................1

Line of Sight ..............................................................................................................................1

Precision ...................................................................................................................................1

Placement of Your GPS Receiver for Optimal Satellite Reception .......................................................2

A Word on the Safe Usage of GPS Maps ..........................................................................................2

From Source to Destination .........................................................................................................2

GPS Maps and Your Safety ..........................................................................................................3

Care and Use of the Pre-Installed Secure Digital (SD) Card ...............................................................3

To Insert the SD Card: ................................................................................................................4

To remove the SD card: ..............................................................................................................4

Magellan RoadMate .......................................................................................................... 5

Front View .................................................................................................................................5

Rear View ..................................................................................................................................5

Left- and Right-Side Views .........................................................................................................6

Bottom View .............................................................................................................................6

Installation ....................................................................................................................... 7

Installing the Windshield Mount .....................................................................................................7

Installing the External Antenna .......................................................................................................8

Basic Operation ............................................................................................................... 10

Turning the Magellan RoadMate On ...........................................................................................10

Inputting Text Characters ..........................................................................................................11

Additional Characters (More) .....................................................................................................12

Numerical Characters (123) ......................................................................................................12

Using QuickSpell® and AutoFill™ .............................................................................................12

Help with Street Names ............................................................................................................13

Selecting Destinations ..................................................................................................... 14

Choosing the Route Method .........................................................................................................15

Changing the Route Method .........................................................................................................16

Cancelling a Planned Route .........................................................................................................17

Detouring from the Planned Route ................................................................................................18

Excluding a Maneuver in a Planned Route .....................................................................................18

Accessing Regions ......................................................................................................................19

Selecting a Destination Using “Select Address” .............................................................................21

Selecting a Destination Using “Address Book” ...............................................................................23

Previous Destinations ...............................................................................................................23

Routing to A Previous Destination ............................................................................................23

Saving a Previous Destination to your Address Book ...................................................................24

List Addresses .........................................................................................................................25

List All ..................................................................................................................................25

Route ................................................................................................................................26

Edit ..................................................................................................................................26

Delete ...............................................................................................................................27

List Favorites .........................................................................................................................27

Route ................................................................................................................................28

Edit ..................................................................................................................................28

Delete ...............................................................................................................................29

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Search Address Book ..............................................................................................................29

Route ................................................................................................................................30

Edit ..................................................................................................................................31

Delete ...............................................................................................................................31

Create New Entry .....................................................................................................................31

Select on Map ........................................................................................................................31

Select Address .......................................................................................................................33

Dining, ATM, Gas... ................................................................................................................35

Search POI by Name ..........................................................................................................35

Search Nearest POI ............................................................................................................38

Intersection ...........................................................................................................................41

Trip Planner ............................................................................................................................43

New ......................................................................................................................................43

Edit ......................................................................................................................................45

Delete, Rename .....................................................................................................................46

Delete ...............................................................................................................................47

Rename ............................................................................................................................47

Selecting a Destination Using “Dining, ATM, Gas...” ......................................................................49

Search POI by Name ................................................................................................................49

Nearby Current Position ..........................................................................................................49

Nearby City Center .................................................................................................................50

Search Nearest POI ..................................................................................................................51

Current Position .....................................................................................................................52

By City Center ........................................................................................................................53

By Airport ..............................................................................................................................54

Selecting a POI on the Map .......................................................................................................55

Selecting a Destination Using “Intersection” .................................................................................57

Traveling ........................................................................................................................ 59

Guidance Information Screens ......................................................................................................59

Map Screen .............................................................................................................................60

Changing the Map Zoom Levels .................................................................................................60

Maneuver List Screen ...............................................................................................................61

TrueView Screen ......................................................................................................................61

Current Location .........................................................................................................................62

Displaying Information About Your Current Location ....................................................................62

Save Location ..........................................................................................................................62

User Options ...................................................................................................................63

User Option Menu .......................................................................................................................63

Trip Computer ............................................................................................................................64

Stopping or Starting the Trip Computer ......................................................................................64

Saving the Current Trip Report ..................................................................................................64

Resetting the Trip Computer .....................................................................................................65

Viewing a Saved Trip Report ......................................................................................................65

Deleting a Trip Report ..............................................................................................................66

Track Recorder ...........................................................................................................................67

Start Track Recorder ................................................................................................................67

Stop Track Recorder .................................................................................................................67

Save Track Record ...................................................................................................................68

View Track ...............................................................................................................................69

Delete, Rename Track ..............................................................................................................70

Configuration ..............................................................................................................................72

Brightness ...............................................................................................................................72

Volume ...................................................................................................................................72

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Auto Power Off ........................................................................................................................73

Language ................................................................................................................................73

User Settings ..............................................................................................................................74

POI Selection ..........................................................................................................................74

Map Options ............................................................................................................................75

Map Orientation .................................................................................................................75

Units of Measure ................................................................................................................75

Map Guidance Option .........................................................................................................75

Select Map Color ......................................................................................................................75

Route Preferences ....................................................................................................................76

Split TrueView .........................................................................................................................76

Menu Colors ............................................................................................................................77

Tone Options ...........................................................................................................................77

Diagnostics ..............................................................................................................................78

Video Test .............................................................................................................................78

Touch Screen Test ..................................................................................................................78

Keypad Test ...........................................................................................................................78

Audio Test .............................................................................................................................78

Headphone Test .....................................................................................................................79

Product Information ................................................................................................................81

Simulator Mode ......................................................................................................................81

System Messages ...................................................................................................................82

User - Edit Name .....................................................................................................................82

Password Settings ....................................................................................................................83

Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 84

GPS Status Screen ...................................................................................................................84

GPS STATUS Screen Structure-first page .................................................................................84

Bad fix code ..........................................................................................................................84

GPS STATUS Screen Structure - second page ...........................................................................85

Typical GPS STATUS Screen Display ........................................................................................86

POI Categories .........................................................................................................................87

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................89

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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.

A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a network of satellites that transmit high-frequency radio signals
containing time and distance data that can be picked up by a receiver, allowing users to pinpoint their precise
locations anywhere around the globe.

There are two Global Navigation Satellite Systems in operation: the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) and the
Russian GLObal NAvigation Satellite System (GLONASS). These systems are constantly being upgraded to meet
higher standards of reliability. A third GNSS named GALILEO, after the Italian astronomer of the early 1600s, is
being developed in Europe specifically to provide a higher standard of integrity and reliability, required to ensure the
safety of lives during transport by air, land and sea, without the use of additional augmentation systems.

While the GPS and GLONASS satellite networks are being developed to achieve maximum performance, Satellite­Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) have been established to provide improved accuracy. SBAS provides
differential signal corrections for GPS and GLONASS transmissions with the use of ground stations and
geostationary satellites in specific regions. This is GNSS-1, the first phase in establishing the required integrity for
high-precision satellite navigation.

GNSS-2 requires the launching of new satellites into orbit and a complete upgrade of the existing satellite systems.
This second phase is already well underway. GALILEO, scheduled to begin service in 2008, is being developed to
meet the standards of GNSS-2 for rapid and reliable, certified precision positioning.

How Satellite Navigation Works

Global navigation satellites continuously transmit time and distance information as they orbit the earth in a precise
formation. Navigation satellite receivers use this information to calculate an exact location through triangulation.
Every point on Earth is identified by two sets of numbers called coordinates. These coordinates represent the exact
point where a horizontal line, known as latitude, crosses a vertical line, known as longitude. The receiver locks on to
at least three satellites and uses the information received to determine the coordinates of the receiving device.

By comparing the time the signals were transmitted from the satellites and the time they were recorded, the receiver
calculates how far away each satellite is. The distance of the receiver from three or more satellites reveals its
position on the surface of the planet. With these distance measurements, the receiver might also calculate speed,
bearing, trip time, distance to destination, altitude, and more.

The satellite-navigation device may display its position as longitude/latitude, Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM),
Military Grid (MG), or simply as a point on an electronic map. Many Thales Navigation receivers provide
comprehensive mapping data, making satellite navigation an easy tool to enhance your recreational and industrial
activities.

Line of Sight

Satellite-navigation receivers operate by line of sight with global-positioning satellites. This means that at least three
satellites must be in “view” of a receiver in order to calculate longitude and latitude. A fourth satellite must also be
within line of sight to calculate altitude. On average, eight satellites are continuously within line of sight of every
position on Earth; the more satellites in view, the more accurate the positioning.

Though the radio signals of navigation satellites will pass through clouds, glass, plastic, and other lightweight
materials, satellite-navigation receivers will not work underground or in other enclosed spaces.

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., an
accuracy of 3 meters is achieved using signal corrections from a network of ground stations and fixed-position
satellites known as WAAS (Wide-Area Augmentation System). Throughout Europe a similar system, EGNOS
(European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System), provides the same accuracy. In Asia, satellite navigation-signal
correction is provided by MSAS (Multifunctional Transport Satellite-based Augmentation System). Other ways to

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increase the accuracy of satellite navigation include the use of DGPS (Differential Global-Positioning System);
ground relay stations, set at known positions, transmit corrected satellite-navigation signals. Various methods and
applications of DGPS can increase satellite navigation accuracy from a few meters to within a few millimeters. Using
DGPS requires a differential-beacon receiver and antennae in addition to a satellite-navigation device. Accuracy can
also be increased using an RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) satellite-navigation system. This is a receiver capable of
transmitting a phase-corrected signal from a known position to one or more rover receivers.

A number of positioning errors can occur, limiting accuracy to within 15 to 25 meters. These errors are monitored
and compensated for in a number of ways:

Orbiting errors -- Occasionally a satellite's reported position does not match its actual trajectory. In the U.S., the
Department of Defense continuously monitors each satellite, making orbital corrections with onboard booster
rockets.

Poor geometry -- If all of the satellites within line of sight of a receiver are clustered closely together, or lined up
relative to the position of the receiver, the geometric calculations necessary for triangulating a position become
difficult and less reliable. The use of differential-correction signals from satellite-based augmentation systems or
DGPS can compensate for both orbital errors and poor geometry.

Multipath signals -- Signals may be reflected off tall buildings or other obstructions before reaching the receiver,
increasing the distance a signal travels and reducing accuracy.

Thales Navigation receivers make a number of complex mathematical calculations to effectively compensate for
other potential errors in positioning:

Atmospheric delay -- Satellite-navigation signals slow as they pass through the Earth's atmosphere. Thales
Navigation receivers calculate the average delay in nanoseconds to compensate.

Clock errors -- The clock built into a receiver is not as accurate as the atomic clock on a navigation satellite, which
is accurate to one second every million years. Each Thales Navigation receiver compensates for time differentials by
comparing the time signals of several satellites and adjusting its calculations and its clock to match.

Placement of Your GPS Receiver for Optimal Satellite Reception

FIrstly, before considering signal reception, it is important to understand that your GPS receiver is a sensitive piece
of equipment. You should never place it in an area of your vehicle where it may be struck by other items, or where
vibration may cause it to strike other items or parts of the vehicle. The windshield mount included in the box allows
you to place the receiver in such a way that the antenna can receive the satellite signal through the windshield
without being obstructed by other parts of the vehicle. However, tinted windows or other reflective coatings may
interfere with reception. In this case, it may be required to attach an external antenna (optional). The external
antenna mounts to the outside of your vehicle and is therefore not hampered by tinted windows. Other mounting
solutions are available but may require and external antenna.

External conditions also affect GPS signal reception. Although weather conditions do not affect the signal, tall
buildings and trees, driving through canyons, wooded areas, or tunnels, and sitting in a garage or covered parking
area will affect the GPS signal. The GPS receiver constantly monitors and updated the GPS signal status and will
reacquire the signal once it is clear of any obstructions.

A Word on the Safe Usage of GPS Maps

Just like paper maps, maps on GPS devices vary greatly in terms of information included and visual presentation.
Whether topographical maps, roadmaps or marine charts, each map and the data it presents is designed for a
specific purpose. For example, marine charts will often present only a minimal representation of roadways and are
not a substitute for street maps. Topographic maps usually provide minimal detail about bodies of water, and do not
contain marine navigational markers.

Maps also vary widely in scale: the smaller the scale, the more detailed the map. Therefore, when using GPS maps
(just as with paper maps) it is important to consider what type of map you are using in your explorations and to use
common sense.

From Source to Destination

Thales Navigation, maker of Magellan GPS products, is not a cartography company. We do not create the maps that
are used on our GPS devices. We seek to acquire map data from the best public and private sources available at the

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time of publication. Thales Navigation licenses* topographical maps, roadmaps, marine charts and points of interest
data from commercial and governmental cartographic sources that provide raw map data. Thales Navigation
processes and compresses the raw data into a format that makes it presentable and manageable to work on our GPS
devices. And to ensure that our map data is as robust as possible, data from multiple sources are often combined to
provide a better user experience for our customers. This processing does not alter the landforms, coordinates or
other spatial data that comes in the raw data. The accuracy of the maps is fundamentally dependent on the source
data used to create them. Map data changes frequently due to both natural and man-made causes. As a result,
governmental and commercial cartography companies must continuously review correct and improve upon their map
data. We release new versions of our maps on a regular basis to reflect these changes.

After processing the data, we test the compatibility of the map with our GPS devices to ensure that the products we
release work properly on our GPS devices. We also beta test our products to get customer feedback prior to release.

GPS Maps and Your Safety

Remember, your GPS device is an aid to navigation. It must be used with common sense and it is important that
users interpret GPS map data with a critical eye. Landscapes and roads change or may be impassable, trees and tall
buildings can obscure GPS signals and your GPS device may not always reflect the complete picture. When using
GPS, you must combine the information provided by your GPS map with your relevant local knowledge, road
signage, buoys, depth soundings and changing local conditions to generate a complete understanding of your
situation.

It is your responsibility to ensure compliance to all traffic laws, including pedestrian observance of crosswalks, and
to use good judgment while operating the Magellan GPS receiver. Safety must be your primary concern. The
Magellan GPS receiver must not be used while engaged in any activity requiring the user's full attention to the
environment. For instance, the Magellan GPS receiver should be operated only by vehicle passengers or by the driver
when the vehicle has come to a complete stop. The driver must not attempt to view the display while driving. A
climber must not attempt to view the display while negotiating treacherous terrain. Disregard any unsafe, hazardous
or illegal route suggestions.

Magellan maps do not include, analyze, process, consider or reflect any of the following: legal restrictions (such as
weight, height, width, load and speed restrictions); road slope or grade; bridge height, width, weight or other limits;
population density; neighborhood quality or safety; availability or proximity of law enforcement, emergency rescue,
medical or other assistance; construction work zones or hazards; road, sidewalk or waterway closures or conditions;
weather conditions; pavement characteristics or conditions; special events; traffic congestion; time of day.

*Thales Navigation licenses map data from governmental sources such as, but not limited to, US Geological Survey
(USGS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA-NOS) and the Canadian Hydrographic
Service (CHS). Thales Navigation licenses map data from commercial cartography companies such as Navigation
Technologies, Navionics, DMTI and C-Map.

Care and Use of the Pre-Installed Secure Digital (SD) Card

The Magellan RoadMate 360 comes with an SD card that is pre-installed in the unit. The 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. This card contains map data that
covers the entire United States and Canada and should never need to be removed. However, in the event that the SD
Card should be removed from the unit, reinstalling it is simple and fast.

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. It is important to remember to never remove or insert the SD card when the unit is on. Always make sure to
turn the power off when removing or inserting the SD card. Failure to do so may cause the unit or the data on the SD
card to become corrupt or unusable.

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To Insert the SD Card:

Peel back the rubber gasket to expose the SD card slot. Do not
completely remove the rubber gasket.

The SD card can only be inserted in one direction. Do not force
the card into the slot.

Insert the SD card into the slot with the metal contacts going in
first and the beveled edge to the left.

Push the SD card until you hear a click.

Close the rubber gasket.

To remove the SD card:

Peel back the rubber gasket to expose the SD card slot. Do not
completely remove the rubber gasket.

Push the SD card until you hear a click. Do not attempt to pull
the card out of the slot

Remove the SD card from the slot.

Close the rubber gasket.

Metal Contacts

Beveled Edge

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Magellan RoadMate

Magellan RoadMate

Front View

1 Power Press to turn the Magellan RoadMate on or off.
2 Zoom In While viewing the map, press to enlarge the map view
3 Zoom Out While viewing the map, press to shrink the map view
4 View Switch between Map, Maneuver List, and TrueView
5 Locate Show details of your current location and save it to your address book
6 Option Access customizable features
7 Cancel Cancel changes and selections

8Enter

9 Navigation Key Select menu options, characters, and pan map

Confirm menu selections and text input, repeats last voice prompt
during routing while on the Map Screen

Rear View

1 Antenna Rotate up when in use to receive signals from the GPS satellite network

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Magellan RoadMate

Left- and Right-Side Views

1 USB Connection Connect to your PC to upload map data or software updates
2 Power Connection Plug into your vehicle or at home
3 Headset Connection Plug in an earpiece for noisy areas

Bottom View

1 SD Card Slot Secured Digital (SD) Card slot

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Installation

Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate in your vehicle, whether using the windshield 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. You assume
the risks associated with damage to your vehicle or your vehicle’s occupants as a result of how you choose to mount
the Magellan RoadMate.

Installing the Windshield Mount

Slide the mount assembly onto the windshield mount bracket attached to the
back of the unit.

Press the windshield mount to the glass and rotate the locking lever toward the
glass until it locks into place.

Installation

Plug the power cable into the unit.

Plug the cigarette lighter connector into an appropriate 12V receptacle in your
car.

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Rotate the antenna upward.

Installation is complete. You are ready to turn the Magellan RoadMate on and
go.

Installing the External Antenna

The external antenna (not included) provides faster satellite fix times and greater signal strength. Because it is
mounted outside of the vehicle, it is not affected by reflective coatings on windows and has an unobstructed line of
sight to the satellites.

Remove the standard antenna by rotating it completely upward.

Hold the antenna at the pivot point and pull straight off the back of the unit.

Attach the antenna to a flat, horizontal portion of the roof of your vehicle. The
antenna is magnetic. Do not use any adhesives to attach the antenna to your

vehicle.

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Route the antenna cable along the weatherstripping of the door and through the
vehicle interior so it such a way that it does not interfere with the operation of
the vehicle.

Plug the end of the external antenna into the socket on the back of the unit.

Replace the unit onto the mount in your vehicle. There is no special settings to
make to the unit in order to use the external antenna. Turn the unit on and
operate normally.

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Basic Operation

Turning the Magellan RoadMate On

Press the Power button. The Power button is located on the left side of the unit.
See “Front View” on page 5 for button locations.

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 language selection will be used for menu text and audible voice
prompts.

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.

The Magellan RoadMate will display a series of help screens to guide you through
the selection of map regions. Select OK to proceed to the next screen or, Select
Don’t Show Again to proceed to the next screen and not show the Help sequence at
start-up next time.

Next you will need to decide on which regions you travel within most often. Select
OK to proceed to the next screen or, select Back to view the previous screen.

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Selecting only one region will greatly speed up the time it takes to search for
addresses and POIs. Select OK to proceed to the next screen or, select Back to
view the previous screen. If you do not wish to view this screen each time you
select a map region, select Don’t Show Again.

Select the geographical area you most often travel within.

Next, to narrow down further, select the regions you most often travel within. If you
often travel between states that are not contained within one region, you may want
to select both regions. Select Mark All to choose all available regions, select Clear
All to deselect all regions. When you have selected at least one region, select Save.

The region is active and the Select Destination screen will appear.

Inputting Text Characters

Whenever you need to input names, street addresses,
etc., the Magellan RoadMate will display a key pad.
Touch the screen or use the navigation key to input
text.

Alphabetic Characters

Numerical Character Menu

Additional Characters Menu

Cancel

Space Bar

Backspace

Accept Entry

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Additional Characters (More)

When you are entering information, you may need to add punctuation or other special
characters. When available, select More 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.

Using QuickSpell® and AutoFill

The Magellan RoadMate uses QuickSpell technology to provide you with the fastest method possible to enter
characters. QuickSpell eliminates the possibility of a misspelled word or looking for a city or street that is not in the
database. As you begin entering characters, the QuickSpell feature of the Magellan RoadMate dims out those
characters that are not available, thereby speeding up the process of entering data.

With AutoFill, as you enter characters the next name in the database matching the characters entered is displayed in
the speller.

Suppose that you need to input the name of a city, in this case, San Francisco.

Select “S”. Also as you enter characters, the next city in the database matching the
characters inputted will show in the speller.

Continue to enter characters. When you have entered enough characters to match
the desired city, it will show in the speller. OK.

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However, because the city search lists all cities in the database matching the
characters inputted, it is possible to select a city that does not contain the street
selected previously.

In this case, you can either select Street to re-enter the street name; select City to
choose only form cities that contain the desired street; or choose Back to continue
spelling the city name. For this example select City.

Enter the name of the desired city. Notice this time you enter fewer characters to
match the desired city in the speller.

Help with Street Names

When entering names of streets, it is important to follow a few simple guidelines.
Press the Help button on the Spell Street screen.

First, only enter the street name, do not enter any prefixes or suffixes such as
“North” or “N”, “South” or “S”. Do not enter the street type such as “St” or “Ave”.
For example, if the street you are looking for is “N. Foothill Blvd.”, you would
simply enter “Foothill”.

Second, when entering numbered streets, use the numeric keypad to enter the
street followed by entering the identifier using the alpha keypad. Do not spell the
street name. For example, if the street you are looking for is “4th Street”, use the
numeric keypad to enter the number “4”, then, switch back to the alpha keypad to
enter “th”. Do not spell “Fourth” unless the name of the street starts with the word “Fourth” such as “Fourth Army
Rd.”

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Selecting Destinations

Selecting Destinations

Selecting Destinatio n s

Select Address

Address Book

Select Region

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Previous Destinations

List Addresses

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† If more than one region is active, you will be asked
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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.
Other factors such as traffic conditions, road closures, and emergency activity are
not factors in the calculation of shortest time.

Avoid Toll Roads: This option calculates the route by excluding known toll roads
from the calculation whenever possible. This option may not reflect the shortest
time.

Least Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route by avoiding freeways
whenever possible.

Most Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route by using freeways as
much as possible.

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Changing the Route Method

While viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the
TrueView 3D screen, press the Cancel button.

Select Route.

Select the new Route Method.

The route will be re-calculated using the new Route Method chosen and the Map
screen will be displayed. Press the View button to see the Maneuver List with the new
route.

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Cancelling a Planned Route

While viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the
TrueView 3D screen, press the Cancel button.

Select Yes to cancel the route and display the Select Destination
screen.

Select No returns the display to the last viewed screen.

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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 want to resume your route. Selecting
“Resume” causes the Magellan RoadMate to recalculate the route using the same destination as before,
selecting “Cancel” clears the route and displays the Select Destination screen.

2. If you detoured from the calculated route due to a traffic jam or construction, the Magellan RoadMate will
automatically recalculate the route to your destination based on your new location.

By default, the Magellan RoadMate will continue to recalculate the route as long as you choose to keep it active.

Excluding a Maneuver in a Planned Route

While traveling or setting up your destination, you may find it necessary to exclude one of the maneuvers in the
Maneuver List. This could be due to an accident or street maintenance you want to avoid. The Magellan RoadMate
provides you with tools to select a specific maneuver, exclude it from the planned route, and recalculate the route
when possible.

Within an active planned route and while viewing the Guidance screen, press View.

Select the maneuver instruction to be excluded.

The details for the maneuver are displayed. Select Exclude.

The trip will be re-calculated, excluding the maneuver selected. This calculation is
done using the same Route Method that was chosen when the destination was
selected. After the route is recalculated, the Map screen is displayed.

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Accessing Regions

When you first start-up your Magellan RoadMate, you were asked to select a default region. This region is one you
travel within most often. By having only one region active, the time it takes to search for an address is greatly
decreased. If you have selected more than one active region, when you search for an address, you will be asked to
narrow down the search by selecting which active region the address is in. If the address you are searching for is not
within any active region, you can select the Globe button to activate the region you wish to search from.

Select the Globe.

A dialog box will appear with the active region status. Select Yes.

Next you will need to decide on which regions you travel within most often. Select
OK to proceed to the next screen.

Selecting only one region will greatly speed up the time it takes to search for
addresses and POIs. Select OK to proceed to the next screen or, select Back to
view the previous screen. If you do not wish to view this screen each time you
select a map region, select Don’t Show Again.

Select the geographical area.

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Select the region you wish to activate. Select Mark All to choose all available
regions, select Clear All to deselect all regions. When you have selected at least
one region, select Save.

If you select more than one region to activate, you will be prompted to select the
region when searching for an address. Select OK.

Select OK.

If you select only one region to make active, all address and POI searches will be
from this region.

Select OK.

The region is active and the Select Destination screen will appear.

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Selecting a Destination Using “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.

If more than one region is active, you will be asked to select the region from which
to search.

Enter the base name for the street. For example, if you are searching for “Overland
Court” you would enter “OVERLAND”. As you type, the AutoFill will show the next
possible match from the database. Select OK. For additional help with entering
street names, see “Help with Street Names” on page 13.

Next, if the street you are looking for is within two to five cities, select the desired city
from the list. If the desired street is within more than six cities, you will need to narrow
down your search further by entering the city name. Again, as you type, AutoFill will
display the next possible match. Select OK.

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. When an acceptable street
address has been entered, select Done to continue

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Select the desired Route Method.

The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are
complete, the Map screen will be displayed

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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. “Create New Entry” lets you create a new address and store it in
your address book. “Trip Planner” lets you select two or more addresses from your Address Book to route to in
sequence.

Previous Destinations

Routing to A Previous Destination

From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.

Select Previous Destinations.

Select from the list of previous destinations.

Select Route to be routed to the selected city.

Select the desired Route Method.

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