Magellan MRM 760 User Manual

Magellan® RoadMate

Reference Manual

™

Instructions for Operating the

Magellan RoadMate 760

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

The Magellan RoadMate 760 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.

• Every attempt is made to ensure that the database is accurate. However, roadways, points of
interest (POIs), 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.

• 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.

• 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 S.A. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan RoadMate, Turn it on
and go, TrueView, QuickSpell, SmartDetour, TrueFix, and SayWhere are trademarks of Thales. 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.

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Magellan RoadMate ................................................................................................................................ 4

Front View ............................................................................................................................ 4

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

Cradle Front View .................................................................................................................. 6

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Cradle Side View ................................................................................................................... 6

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

Installation with the Windshield Mount ................................................................................... 7

POI Manager ........................................................................................................................................... 9

Overview .............................................................................................................................. 9

Latitude .......................................................................................................................... 9

Longitude ......................................................................................................................10

Altitude ......................................................................................................................... 11

Installation ......................................................................................................................... 12

Connecting Your Magellan RoadMate ....................................................................................14

Application ......................................................................................................................... 14

Adding A Single POI ....................................................................................................... 14

Adding Multiple POIs ..................................................................................................... 16

Basic Operation ...............................................................................................................

Turning the Magellan RoadMate On ...................................................................................... 19

Adjusting the Volume .......................................................................................................... 20

Repeating the Last Command .............................................................................................. 20

Inputting Text Characters .................................................................................................... 20

Additional Characters (“More” Button) .................................................................................. 20

Numerical Characters (“123” Button) ................................................................................... 21

What Is QuickSpell? ............................................................................................................21

Traveling .............................................................................................................................................. 23

Guidance Information Screens ............................................................................................. 23

Map Screen ........................................................................................................................ 24

Changing the Map Zoom Levels ............................................................................................24

Maneuver List Screen .......................................................................................................... 25

TrueView 3D Screen ............................................................................................................ 25

Detouring from the Planned Route ........................................................................................ 26

Excluding a Maneuver in the Planned Route .......................................................................... 26

Displaying Information About Your Present Location ...............................................................27

Saving Your Current Location to Your Address Book ................................................................ 27

Finding POIs Along Your Route ............................................................................................ 28

Finding a Detour Along Your Route ....................................................................................... 29

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Selecting Destinations ........................................................................................................................... 31

Choosing the Route Method ................................................................................................. 32

Changing the Route Method ................................................................................................. 33

Cancelling a Planned Route ................................................................................................. 34

Selecting a Destination Using Select Address ........................................................................ 35

Search By City ............................................................................................................... 35

Search By State ............................................................................................................. 36

Previous City ................................................................................................................. 38

Selecting a Destination Using the Address Book ....................................................................40

Previous Destinations ..................................................................................................... 40

Saving a Previous Destination to the Address Book ............................................................ 41

Deleting A Previous Destination ....................................................................................... 42

Favorites ....................................................................................................................... 43

Editing a Favorite ........................................................................................................... 44

Deleting A Favorite ......................................................................................................... 46

List Addresses ............................................................................................................... 47

Editing an Address ......................................................................................................... 48

Deleting an Address ....................................................................................................... 49

Create New Entry – Search by City ................................................................................... 50

Create New Entry – Search by State ................................................................................. 52

Create New Entry – Previous City .....................................................................................54

Trip Planner – New ........................................................................................................56

Trip Planner – Optimizing a Trip ...................................................................................... 57

Trip Planner – Guide Me ................................................................................................. 58

Trip Planner – Edit ......................................................................................................... 59

Trip Planner – Delete and Rename ................................................................................... 60

Selecting a Point of Interest as a Destination ......................................................................... 63

Spell Name ................................................................................................................... 63

Select Category .............................................................................................................. 66

Custom POIs .................................................................................................................69

Selecting an Intersection as a Destination ............................................................................. 71

Search by City ............................................................................................................... 71

Search by State ............................................................................................................. 72

Previous City ................................................................................................................. 74

Options ................................................................................................................................................. 76

Trip Computer .................................................................................................................... 77

Current Trip ...................................................................................................................77

Stopping or Starting the Trip Computer ............................................................................77

Saving the Current Trip Report ........................................................................................ 78

Resetting the Trip Computer ........................................................................................... 78

Viewing a Saved Trip Report ............................................................................................ 78

Deleting a Trip Report .................................................................................................... 79

Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 80

POI Selection ................................................................................................................ 80

Custom POIs .................................................................................................................81

Map Options .................................................................................................................. 86

Select Map Color ...........................................................................................................87

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Route Preferences .......................................................................................................... 88

Detour Options ..............................................................................................................89

Voice Options ................................................................................................................ 91

Menu Colors .................................................................................................................. 92

Contrast ........................................................................................................................ 92

Brightness .....................................................................................................................93

Display Options .............................................................................................................. 93

Tone Options .................................................................................................................94

Language ......................................................................................................................95

Diagnostics ................................................................................................................... 95

Product Information ....................................................................................................... 95

Video Test .....................................................................................................................95

Touch Screen Test ......................................................................................................... 96

Keypad Test .................................................................................................................. 96

Set GPS Position ........................................................................................................... 97

Simulator Mode ............................................................................................................. 98

Edit User Name ............................................................................................................. 98

Map Regions .................................................................................................................99

Safety Lockout ............................................................................................................. 101

Password ..................................................................................................................... 101

Automatic Volume ........................................................................................................ 102

Backup and Restore ..................................................................................................... 103

Restoring Information and Preferences ........................................................................... 103

Tutorial ............................................................................................................................ 105

Moving Around the Tutorial ........................................................................................... 105

Help ................................................................................................................................ 106

Contact Information ............................................................................................................................. 107

Technical Support ............................................................................................................ 107

Warranty Service .............................................................................................................. 107

Customer Service .............................................................................................................. 107

Appendix A ......................................................................................................................................... 108

Adding Addresses from an IrDA-Equipped Device ................................................................. 108

Appendix B ......................................................................................................................................... 109

GPS Status Screen ............................................................................................................ 109

GPS STATUS Screen Structure-first page .......................................................................109

Bad fix code ................................................................................................................109

GPS STATUS Screen Structure - second page ................................................................. 110

Typical GPS STATUS Screen Display ............................................................................. 111

Appendix C ....................................................................................................................

POI Categories ..................................................................................................................112

Appendix D ......................................................................................................................................... 113

Specifications ................................................................................................................... 114

THALES CONSUMER PRODUCTS GPS RECEIVER END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE ...................................... 115

THALES CONSUMER PRODUCTS PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................... 118

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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, Satellite-Based
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 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

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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 (Multi-functional Transport
Satellite-Based Augmentation System). Other ways to 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 on-board 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 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.

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 time of
publication. Thales Navigation licenses* topographical maps, roadmaps, marine charts and points of interest (POI) 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

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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, U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA-NOS) and the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS).
Thales Navigation also licenses map data from commercial cartography companies such as Navigation Technologies,
Navionics, DMTI and C-Map.

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Magellan RoadMate

Magellan RoadMate

Front View

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1 Power Button Press to turn the Magellan RoadMate on or off.

2 Volume Control Adjust to set the volume of the speaker.

3 Repeat Button Press to repeat the last spoken prompt.

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4 Zoom In Button While viewing the map, press to zoom in on the center of the display.

5 Option Button Press to access the User Options menu.

6 Enter Button Press to confirm highlighted selections.

7 Cancel Button Press to stop the current function.

8 Navigation Button Press to move the cursor or to highlight other options.

9 Locate Button Press to display current location details.

10 Light Sensor

Automatically changes the contrast and brightness of the display to
adjust for changes in lighting.

11 View Button Press to view map display, maneuver list or TrueView 3D display.

12 Zoom Out Button While viewing the map, press to zoom out from the center of the display.

13 Infrared (IR) Port Enables wireless IR data transfer from a PDA or SmartPhone device.

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Rear View

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1 Speaker Used for audible maneuvering instructions.

2 Repeat Button Press to repeat the last spoken prompt.

3 Volume Control Adjust to set the volume of the speaker.

4 Detachable Antenna Rotate up when in use to receive signals from the GPS satellite network.

5 Compact Flash Compartment to store the compact flash memory card.

6 Power/Data Connector Connection for power and data for the Magellan RoadMate.

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Magellan RoadMate

Cradle Front View

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1 Power/Data Connector Connection for power and data for the Magellan RoadMate.

2 Release Press to remove the Magellan RoadMate from the cradle.

Cradle Side View

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1 USB Connection Connect to your PC to upload Custom POIs or software updates.

2 Power Connection Plug into your vehicle or at home.

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Installation

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

Installation with the Windshield Mount

Slide the cradle and plate assembly onto the windshield mount.

Attach the Magellan RoadMate to the cradle.

Clean the area of the windshield with the supplied alcohol swab.

Press the windshield mount to the glass and rotate the locking dial until it clicks into place.

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Plug the power cable into the cradle.

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

Rotate the antenna upward.

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

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POI Manager

POI Manager

Overview

The Magellan RoadMate 760 comes with Magellan RoadMate POI Manager Software. This allows you to add custom POIs to
your Magellan RoadMate. You can add things such as friends’ houses and other favorite places that are not in the installed
database. POIs are easier to search for than street addresses and show up on the Map screen. The POI Manager adds POIs
based on Latitude, Longitude, and a name. Other information such as altitude and a description are optional.

Latitude

Latitude can be expressed by dividing Earth into horizontal segments totalling 180 degrees. Starting at the Equator, or zero
degrees Latitude, lines (or Parallels) are drawn in 10-degree increments 90 degrees to the north and 90 degrees to the
south. If your location is below the Equator, you are at a South Latitude.

90° (North Pole)

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60°

50°

40°

30°

20°

10°
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10°

20°

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North Latitude

Equator

South Latitude

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90° (South Pole)

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Longitude

Conversely, longitude lines can be expressed by dividing Earth into vertical segments totalling 360 degrees. Starting at the
Prime Meridian (which is The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England), or zero degrees Longitude, lines are drawn in 10­degree increments 180 degrees to the West and 180 degrees to the East. If your location is on the western hemisphere, you
are at a West Longitude.

West Longitude

70° 50° 30° 10° 10° 30° 50° 70° 90°

90°

80° 60° 40° 20° 0° 20° 40° 60° 80°

East Longitude

Additionally, to narrow down your location further, each 10-degree segment is divided into 60 smaller segments called
minutes and, still further, each minute is divided into 60 segments called seconds.

To express this in coordinates, the city of Los Angeles is located at 34° (degrees) 03’ (minutes) and 08 (seconds) North of
the Equator, and 118° (degrees) 14’ (minutes) and 42 (seconds) West of the Prime Meridian.

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Altitude

Each location also must have an Altitude. Altitude is expressed by how far the point is above or below the level of the ocean,
or Sea Level. For example, Los Angeles, California is about 300 feet above sea level. Death Valley, California is about 270
feet below sea level.

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40’ Above

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40’ Below

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Installation

Insert the POI Manager CD into your PC’s CD drive.

The setup application will begin automatically. If it does not, browse your computer’s CD drive and double-click on the
setup.exe file.

Select a default language for the Application.

The Welcome screen will appear to begin the installation process.

Choose a destination for the application. Select Next to use the
default location, or select Browse to choose a custom
destination.

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Next, choose a Program Folder to place the application icons.

THe Magellan RoadMate POI Manager software will be installed.

When it has finished, to can have the installer launch the
application automatically, or deselect to exit without launching
the application.

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Connecting Your Magellan RoadMate

The standard cradle is equipped with ports for connecting the Magellan RoadMate to a personal computer and external
power.

When connecting to a personal computer, leave the Magellan RoadMate attached to the cradle, disconnect the vehicle power
cable and remove the assembly (Magellan RoadMate and cradle) from the vehicle.

Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB port on the cradle and the large end to an available USB port on your
personal computer. See “Cradle Side View” on page 6.

Connect the small end of the External Power cable to the power port on the cradle and plug the other end of the cable into a
standard, 110 VAC wall outlet. See “Cradle Side View” on page 6.

Depending on the location and surrounding obstructions, the Magellan RoadMate may or may not be able to receive GPS
satellite information.

Application

The POI Manager has a single interface for loading, adding, and deleting custom POIs from your Magellan RoadMate.

Adding A Single POI

Click on the Add New POI button. A dialog box will appear. Enter the Name, the Latitude, the Longitude, the Altitude
(optional), and Description (optional). To find the latitude, longitude, and altitude of a POI, press the Locate button on the
Magellan RoadMate while you are at the location. See “Displaying Information About Your Present Location” on page 27.

Next, select an icon for the POI by clicking on the drop-down menu.

Finally, create a category for your POI. For example, “Friends’ Houses”, or “Coffee Shops”. Click on OK.

The POI you created is now in the Import, Create, and Modify window. You can continue adding POIs to the new category by
repeating the previous instructions. Each POI file can contain up to 10 categories with 1,000 POIs for a total of 10,000
total POIs.

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Once you have finished creating POI’s, select the category or categories you wish to upload and click on the right arrow to
add them to the Save and Transfer window.

Click on the Save button. You are given the option of saving the POIs either to your computer (for later transfer) or directly
to your Magellan RoadMate. Select the Save to My Magellan RoadMate button.

Give your POI file a name and click on Save.

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The POIs are uploaded to your Magellan RoadMate. To access the new POIs on your Magellan RoadMate, refer to page 81.

Adding Multiple POIs

The POI Manager software supports ASCII file format (.ASC,.CSV,.TXT); GPS Exchange file format (.GPS,.XML); Magellan
Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE); and Garmin PCX5 Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE).

Click on the Import POI File button.

Select a POI file. Assign the POIs an icon and create a category. Click Open.

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Define the data separator. Click Next.

Assign a title to each field. You must have a latitude, a longitude, and a name. Click Finish.

If there are any errors in the data you can view them. Otherwise, click No. The POI file has been imported and is ready to
upload to your Magellan RoadMate.

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Select the POI file and click the right arrow.

Click the Save button. You are given the option of saving the POIs either to your computer (for later transfer) or directly to
your Magellan RoadMate. Select the Save to My Magellan RoadMate button.

Give your POI file a name and click on Save.

The POIs are uploaded to your Magellan RoadMate. To access the new POIs on your Magellan RoadMate, refer to page 81.

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

Turning the Magellan RoadMate On

Press the Power Button.

If power is properly connected, a logo screen is displayed, followed by the Warning screen.

Select the desired User. The Magellan RoadMate can be personalized for three different
users. It will use the saved profile settings for the user that you select here.

Either the Select Destination screen or the Resume Route screen will be displayed automatically.

Select Destination Resume Guidance

Resume Route is displayed if you were navigating toward a destination when the Magellan RoadMate was turned off.

Press the Power button and the Magellan RoadMate will turn off.

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Basic Operation

Adjusting the Volume

The volume control is located at the top of the Magellan RoadMate. Use the thumbwheel to set the volume of the speaker to
a desired level. See “Rear View” on page 5.

Repeating the Last Command

If you missed the last verbal command, you can repeat it by pressing the Repeat button. The Repeat button is located on the
top of the Magellan RoadMate. See “Rear View” on page 5.

Inputting Text Characters

Whenever you need to input names, street addresses, etc., the Magellan RoadMate will display a keyboard. Touch the letter
you want and, if you make a mistake, use the Backspace key to go back one character at a time. The Spacebar is used to
insert spaces between characters or words.

Cancel

Backspace

Spacebar

Characters

Accept EntryNumerical

Additional

Characters

Additional Characters (“More” Button)

When you are entering characters, you may need to add punctuation or other special characters.
When available, pressing the More button brings up a keypad with the characters shown here.

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Numerical Characters (“123” Button)

When available, pressing the 123 button brings up a keypad with the numeric characters shown
here.

What Is QuickSpell?

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 loaded database. As
you begin entering characters, the QuickSpell feature of the Magellan RoadMate dims out those characters which that are
not available, thereby speeding up the process of entering data.

Example:

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

Select “S”.

Select “A”.

Select “N”.

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Basic Operation

Select the spacebar.

When enough characters have been entered, the Magellan RoadMate will automatically
display the list of cities; or, if you feel that enough characters have been entered, select OK.

Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select “San Francisco, CA” from
the list.

If the list is still too long, press Cancel to return to the keyboard and continue entering
characters. The list of items found in the database is limited to 100 items. When over 100
items have been found, “Matches: > 100” will be displayed shown in the bottom right
corner of the display; you may need to press Cancel and enter additional characters.

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Traveling

Traveling

Guidance Information Screens

The Magellan RoadMate has three screens you can use to assist you in travelling to your destination: the Map screen, the
Maneuver List screen, and the TrueView 3D/Split TrueView screen.

Map: When a new destination is selected and calculated, the Map screen is displayed. This screen displays a map of your
surrounding area along with the planned route (if calculated) and information about the route. This screen can be accessed
when no route has been calculated by selecting Map or by pressing the View button while at the Select Destination screen. It
can also be selected by pressing the View button while viewing the TrueView 3D screen.

Maneuver List: This screen is available only when a route has been calculated. This screen displays a list of maneuvers to
follow in order to arrive at the destination. It can also be used exclude a maneuver and reroute you to your destination. To
access the Maneuver List screen, press the View button while viewing the Map screen.

True V iew 3D : This screen displays the next maneuver as a 3D graphic. It will help you to know which lane to be in and
provides you with an easy-to-follow picture of the next maneuver. To access the TrueView 3D screen, press the View button
while viewing the Maneuver List. You can also show the TrueView 3D in split mode (see “Map Options” on page 86). This
view shows the TrueView screen on the left side and the Map on the right side.

TrueView 3D

Map

Split TrueView

(enabled from Map

Options menu)

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Maneuver List

View

Traveling

Map Screen

The Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan RoadMate and provides you with detailed information
about where you are and where you are going.

Current Road

POI Icon †

Planned Route (pink)

Position Cursor
(points in the
direction you are
traveling)

Next Maneuver

Direction of Travel
and GPS Signal
Strength ††

Distance to Next
Maneuver

Estimated Tim e to
Destination

Direction of Destination

Next Road

Distance to Destination

† By touching the POI icon on the screen, you can get information and route to it.
†† Blue = WASS Signal, Green = Strong Signal, Yellow = Average Signal, Red = Weak Signal,

Black = No Signal

As you travel, the Map screen constantly updates your location and provides you with not only a map but a visual indication
of where you are on the map.

Changing the Map Zoom Levels

You can zoom in by pressing the + (plus) button or zoom out by pressing
the - (minus) button.

Zoom In Button

Zoom Out Button

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Traveling

Maneuver List Screen

The Maneuver List screen can be viewed only after a route has been calculated. From the Map screen, press the View button
to bring up a list of all of the maneuvers along the route. When you are done viewing the Maneuver List screen, press the
View button twice to return to the Map screen, or wait a few moments and it will return automatically.

Next Maneuver

Direction of Travel
and GPS Signal
Strength

Distance to Next
Maneuver

Estimated Tim e to
Destination

Distance to Destination

Direction of Destination

TrueView 3D Screen

The Magellan RoadMate uses TrueView 3D technology to display a three-dimensional picture of the next maneuver. The
TrueView 3D screen can be viewed only after a route has been calculated. From the Map screen, press the View button twice
to view the TrueView 3D screen.

Next Maneuver

Direction of Travel
and GPS Signal
Strength

Distance to Next
Maneuver

Estimated Tim e to
Destination

Distance to Destination

Direction of Destination

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