Magellan ROADMATE 1212 User Manual

Name: Magellan ROADMATE 1212
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Magellan® RoadMate™ 1212

User Manual

Magellan Navigation, Inc. 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

The Magellan RoadMate is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving to 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:

• California and Minnesota law prohibits mounting any item to your windshield. Please check with your state or local law enforcement for applicable regulations regarding windshield mounting. Go to www.magellanGPS.com for alternate mounting solutions. An adhesive disk is supplied with the Magellan RoadMate for use as an alternate mounting solution to the dashboard.

• When driving, the need to view the display is minimal. The driver should enter data or program the Magellan RoadMate only when the vehicle is stopped. Only a vehicle passenger should enter data or program the Magellan RoadMate 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 Magellan RoadMate in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount or other mounting 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 Magellan RoadMate 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 Magellan RoadMate.

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

About Charging the Magellan RoadMate

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

• Use only the vehicle power cable approved for / supplied with your Magellan RoadMate. Use of another type of vehicle power cable will result in malfunction and/or damage to the receiver.

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

• It will take approximately 6 hours of charging the Magellan RoadMate through the vehicle power adapter or optional AC adapter to obtain a full battery charge.

About the Battery

• Do not attempt to replace the battery. Please contact Magellan Technical Support for issues related to the battery.

• Use only the charger approved for your Magellan RoadMate.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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

• -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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

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

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

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

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

IC statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference and

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

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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

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

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

© 2008 Magellan Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan RoadMate, TrueView, SmartDetour, and SmartVolume are trademarks of Magellan Navigation, Inc. 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 Magellan Navigation, Inc.

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Magellan RoadMate 1212 ........................................................................................... 1

Magellan RoadMate 1212 ....................................................................................... 2

Fundamentals ............................................................................................................. 3

Powering on the Magellan RoadMate ........................................................................ 3

Turning the Magellan RoadMate On ..................................................................... 3

Turning the Magellan RoadMate Off .................................................................... 3

Selecting Auto-Power Shutdown Time .................................................................. 3

Volume .................................................................................................................. 3

Changing the Volume from the Map Screen. ......................................................... 3

Changing the Volume from User Options .............................................................. 4

Brightness ............................................................................................................. 4

Accessing the Brightness Control ........................................................................ 4

The Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 4

Accessing the Main Menu ................................................................................... 4

.Main Menu - Page 1 ........................................................................................... 5

.Main Menu - Page 2 ........................................................................................... 6

The Keypad ........................................................................................................... 7

Keypad Overview ................................................................................................. 7

Special Keys ..................................................................................................... 7

Selecting From List .............................................................................................. 7

Notes on Entering Data ........................................................................................ 8

Installation Instructions ............................................................................................... 9

Selecting the Location ............................................................................................ 9

Cleaning the Area ................................................................................................... 9

Applying the Adhesive Disk ..................................................................................... 9

Attach the Cradle to the Swivel Mount ...................................................................... 9

Secure the Swivel Mount to the Windshield or Adhesive Disk .................................... 10

Attaching the Magellan RoadMate to the Cradle ...................................................... 10

Adjust the Mount for Optimum Viewing .................................................................. 10

Connecting Power ................................................................................................ 10

Check Connection and Final Adjustments ............................................................... 10

Security .............................................................................................................. 11

Region ................................................................................................................ 11

Map Screen .............................................................................................................. 12

Accessing the Map Screen ................................................................................ 14

2D Mode ........................................................................................................... 14

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Setting the Map Modes (2D or 3D) .................................................................... 14

Panning on the Map ......................................................................................... 14

Saving a Position While Panning ....................................................................... 14

Routing to a Panned Position ............................................................................ 15

Current Location Screen ....................................................................................... 15

Accessing the Current Location Screen .............................................................. 15

Saving Your Current Location to Your Address Book ............................................ 15

Maneuver List Screen ........................................................................................... 16

Accessing the Maneuver List ............................................................................. 16

Excluding a Maneuver ...................................................................................... 16

GPS Status Screen ............................................................................................... 16

Accessing the GPS Status Screen ..................................................................... 17

Zoom Levels ........................................................................................................ 17

Setting Zoom Levels ........................................................................................ 17

Volume ................................................................................................................ 17

Changing the Volume from the Map Screen. ....................................................... 17

Home Address .......................................................................................................... 18

Creating a Home Address ................................................................................. 18

Creating a Route to the Home Address ............................................................... 18

Changing the Home Address ............................................................................. 18

Accessing the Home Address from the Address Book .......................................... 19

Enter Address ...........................................................................................................20

Entering an Address .............................................................................................20

Creating a Route to a New Address .................................................................... 20

My Addresses ....................................................................................................... 22

Accessing the My Addresses Menu .................................................................... 22

Previous Destinations ......................................................................................... 22

Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 1) ..................................................... 22

Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 2) ..................................................... 23

Saving a Previous Destination to Your Address Book ............................................ 23

Deleting a Previous Destination ......................................................................... 23

Address Book .................................................................................................... 24

Accessing an Address in Your Address Book ....................................................... 24

Routing to an Address in Your Address Book ...................................................... 24

Editing an Address in Your Address Book. .......................................................... 24

Deleting an Address in Your Address Book. ........................................................ 24

Favorites ........................................................................................................... 24

Accessing an Address from Favorites ................................................................. 25

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Routing to an Address from Your Favorites List ................................................... 25

Editing an Address from Your Favorites List ....................................................... 25

Deleting an Address from Your Favorites List ...................................................... 25

Creating a New Entry ......................................................................................... 25

Creating a New Entry to You Address Book by Selecting on the Map ..................... 25

Creating a New Entry to You Address Book by Entering an Address ....................... 26

Creating a New Entry to You Address Book from a POI ........................................ 26

Creating a New Entry to You Address Book from by Intersections .......................... 27

Intersection ......................................................................................................... 27

Creating a Route to Two Intersecting Streets ...................................................... 27

Points of Interest (POI) .............................................................................................. 29

Categories and Subcategories ................................................................................ 29

Creating a Route to a POI by Category ............................................................... 29

Creating a Route to a POI by Name ................................................................... 30

Enhanced POIs .................................................................................................... 30

Loading a POI File ........................................................................................... 30

Selecting Categories for Display on the Map ....................................................... 31

Setting Alarms ................................................................................................ 31

Setting Alarm Parameters ................................................................................. 32

Routing to an Enhanced POI ............................................................................. 32

Saving an Enhanced POI to Your Address Book .................................................. 33

Travelling on a Route ................................................................................................ 34

Map Screen ......................................................................................................... 34

Split-Screen ...................................................................................................... 34

Maneuver List .................................................................................................... 34

You Have Arrived ............................................................................................... 35

Types of Routes ...................................................................................................35

Route Method ...................................................................................................... 35

Special Routing Functions .................................................................................... 36

Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Freeway Exit ............................................ 36

Cancelling a Route .......................................................................................... 36

Detouring off a Route ....................................................................................... 36

Changing the Route Method ............................................................................. 37

Trip Planner ............................................................................................................. 38

Creating a Trip ................................................................................................ 38

Optimizing a Trip ............................................................................................. 39

Starting a Trip ................................................................................................. 40

Editing a Trip .................................................................................................. 40

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Deleting a Trip ................................................................................................ 40

Renaming a Trip .............................................................................................. 40

Exit POIs .................................................................................................................. 42

Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Freeway Exit ............................................ 42

User Options ............................................................................................................43

Selecting Map Region ...................................................................................... 43

Accessing System Settings ............................................................................... 43

Checking Battery Life ....................................................................................... 43

Adjusting the Volume ....................................................................................... 43

Adjusting the Display Brightness ....................................................................... 44

Setting Auto Power Off Time ............................................................................. 44

Setting Time Zone ........................................................................................... 44

Selecting Units of Measure ............................................................................... 45

Displaying Contact Us Information .................................................................... 45

Displaying Product Information ......................................................................... 45

Performing Diagnostics .................................................................................... 46

Accessing the Trip Computer ............................................................................ 46

Selecting POIs to be Displayed on the Map ........................................................ 47

Deleting Addresses from the Address Book (Global) ............................................ 47

Setting the Map in 3D or 2D Mode .................................................................... 47

Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North Up ...........................................48

Setting Split Screen (TrueView™) Options ......................................................... 48

Setting Auto Night Map Display ........................................................................ 48

Setting Detour Options ..................................................................................... 49

Using the Simulator ......................................................................................... 49

Setting Tone Options ....................................................................................... 50

Setting Text-To-Speech Use .............................................................................. 50

Viewing Technical GPS Information ................................................................... 50

Setting the GPS Position .................................................................................. 51

Backing Up and Restoring Data ........................................................................ 51

Backing Up Data ............................................................................................. 51

Restoring Data ................................................................................................ 51

Viewing Map Information .................................................................................. 52

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Magellan RoadMate 1212

The Magellan RoadMate 1212 is a vehicle navigation product that utilizes GPS signals from satellites to calculate your precise location and compute details about its travel. Knowing its position and

movement, it can then overlay this information on detailed maps provided by NAVTEQ visual representation of your location.

With the Magellan RoadMate 1212 you can:

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

• Create and save addresses in your address book that can be accessed at any time and get routing information to that address.

• Route to an address that you enter using the keypad and Magellan’s QuickSpell feature for easy, errorless address entry.

• Route to any point of interest (POI) that has been preloaded into your Magellan RoadMate.

• Route to a POI that appears on the map while traveling simply by tapping on the POI icon.

• Route to an intersection by selecting the intersecting streets.

• Create a trip with multiple destinations using the trip planner. Handy for business people who need routing information to many destinations.

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• View POIs that are ahead of you on the freeway. The exit POI function provides you with a list of gas stations, restaurants, hotels and auto repair shops located nearby exits you are approaching while traveling on a freeway.

• Customize your Magellan RoadMate to meet your needs using the User Options menu.

The interface for the Magellan RoadMate is easy and simple to follow once you understand the basics. You may never need to refer to this manual but if you do we have tried to present it in a form that you can access the function you are trying to complete and follow the steps provided.

The Magellan RoadMate has a built-in battery so in most cases you will be able to follow these instructions while reading them on your computer screen without plugging the Magellan RoadMate to AC power. You should note that while indoors you may not get any satellite signals so your location information would not be updated. However, the Centrality™ chipset installed in the Magellan RoadMate will get satellite signals in some very rough locations so you may notice the Magellan RoadMate computing a position, even indoors.

This document is set up to be printed on 8.5” x 11” (letter) paper should you desire a printed version for your reference.

Magellan RoadMate 1212 1

Magellan RoadMate 1212

A Power Button

B Reset Button

C USB connector. Power input from vehicle power adapter cable or AC power adapter

(+5 VDC / 2A).

D SD Card slot

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Fundamentals

Powering on the Magellan RoadMate

The On/Off button is located on the bottom right side of the Magellan RoadMate as shown in the Overview chapter.

Turning the Magellan RoadMate On

1. Press and hold the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds.

2. Read the Warnings and tap OK.

Turning the Magellan RoadMate Off

1. Press and hold the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds.

Selecting Auto-Power Shutdown Time

The Magellan RoadMate can be set up to shut down automatically using the time durations you can

select. The receiver will turn off after the selected duration has passed when; A) the position hasn’t changed and B) the touchscreen hasn’t been pressed.

1. Access the Main Menu.

2. Tap the Next arrow to access the Main Menu Page 2.

3. Tap User Options.

4. Tap System Settings.

5. Tap Power.

6. Select Auto-Power Off time; Never, 10 Minutes, 20 Minutes or 30 Minutes.

7. Tap Save.

8. Tap the Back arrow to return to the Main Menu.

Volume

There are two ways to access the volume controls; one is tapping the speaker icon on the Map screen and the other is through User Options.

Changing the Volume from the Map Screen.

1. Tap the speaker icon .

2. Tap on the Mute button to mute the volume or tap inside the volume adjust bar below the Mute button to change the volume levels.

3. Tap .

If you have the volume muted the speaker icon is displayed with a line through it indicating it is muted. To unmute, tap the speaker icon again and the Magellan RoadMate will automatically unmute. To make any other adjustments to the volume, press the speaker icon again.

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Changing the Volume from User Options

1. Access the Main Menu.

2. Tap the Next arrow to access the Main Menu Page 2.

3. Tap User Options.

4. Tap System Settings.

5. Tap Volume.

6. Tap on the Mute button to mute the volume or tap inside the volume adjust bar below the Mute button to change the volume levels.

7. Tap .

Brightness

Accessing the Brightness Control

1. Access the Main Menu.

2. Tap the Next arrow to access the Main Menu Page 2.

3. Tap User Options.

4. Tap System Settings.

5. Tap Brightness.

6. Tap inside the brightness adjust bar to set the desired brightness.

7. Tap .

On the Brightness screen there is a checkbox for “On-battery dimming (75%)” When checked, the Magellan RoadMate will dim to 75% of the brightness when operating exclusively on battery power. This prolongs the battery life between charges. It can be turned off by tapping on the checkbox.

The Main Menu

The Main Menu screen is the center for all the available functions for the Magellan RoadMate. The Main Menu consists of two pages with large, easy to access icons.

Accessing the Main Menu

From the Map screen tap the Menu button.

From the other screens, tap the Back button.

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.Main Menu - Page 1

Show Map: Displays the map with your current position (if computing a position from the GPS signals) indicated by the blue triangle. See the Map Screen chapter for details.

Enter Address: Displays Enter Address menu. Addresses can be entered by first entering the city, zip code, or by selecting a city from a list of cities you have already used as destinations. Also provides access to your address book (my addresses) or to create a route to an intersection. See the chapter on Routing to an Address for details.

Points of Interest: Displays the Search Points of Interest menu. Search for POIs by entering the name or by selecting from a list of available categories.

Home: If you have created a Home address, press the Home button for quick access for routing to your home. If a Home address has not been created, a prompt is displayed to do so. See the Home Button chapter for more information.

Roadside Assistance: Displays the Locate screen for easy access to information about your present position should you require assistance.

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.Main Menu - Page 2

Trip Planner: Opens the Trip Planner menu where you can create, edit, delete, rename or activate a trip.

Exit POI’s: (Accessible only while on a freeway.) Provides a listing of restaurants, gas stations, or hotels near approaching freeway exits. You can select one of the POIs presented and create a route to it.

User Options: Accesses the User Options menu. This menu can be used to access functions used to customize the Magellan RoadMate to your personal needs.

Roadside Assistance: Displays the Locate screen for easy access to information about your present position should you require assistance.

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The Keypad

Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan RoadMate. The keypad is the most common means of entering data into the Magellan RoadMate.

Keypad Overview

Special Keys

Alphabetic Keypad Numeric Keypad

Symbols Keypad Spacebar

Backspace

Accept Cancel

Selecting From List

After tapping “OK” to accept your input you may get a list of items found in the database. The sample here shows the result of tapping “OK” after entering “LOS A”. Use the scroll bar to move up and down the list and tap on the desired item in the list to continue.

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Notes on Entering Data

If you are having trouble getting the results you expected here are a few useful tips.

• Make sure that you have spelled the name correctly. If you are unsure of the spelling, just enter a few characters and tap “OK”. A long list of names will be displayed but you can step through the list and probably be able to find the correct spelling.

• Check for apostrophes and hyphens. If you are not seeing the POI you are looking for in the POI list, check to see if the name has an apostrophe or hyphen.

• When entering a street name you can use the street prefix (N. E. W. S. etc.) to narrow the search. For example to find N. Main St. you could enter “N. Main” or “N Main”.

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

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Installation Instructions

Installation of the Magellan RoadMate is simple and easy. The hardest part will be picking the best location.

Selecting the Location

A few tips on selecting the proper location.

• Mount the Magellan RoadMate in a place where it can be easily seen and will not interfere with your view of the road.

• The Magellan RoadMate should be mounted in such a way that the antenna, (located in the top of the receiver), has an unobstructed view of the sky through the windshield.

• Select whether it will be mounted using the adjustable mount to the windshield or an adhesive disk. Be sure to check your local and regional laws before mounting to the windshield. Some states, like California and Minnesota, have laws restricting the mounting of any device on the windshield. (Adhesive Disks are available from the Magellan Store at www.magellanGPS.com if one was not supplied with the Magellan RoadMate.)

• If planning to use the adhesive disk, a smooth surface on the dash board will need to be selected. Do not attach the adhesive disk to the windshield nor airbag covers.

• Make sure that the Magellan RoadMate nor any cabling will be disturbed in the event that the airbags are deployed.

Cleaning the Area

Use the alcohol pad that came with the Magellan RoadMate to clean the area on the windshield or dash that has been selected for mounting the Magellan RoadMate. Let the area dry completely.

Applying the Adhesive Disk

(Skip if mounting directly to the windshield.) Remove the protective tape from the back of the adhesive disk. Apply the disk with the adhesive side towards the dash. Maintain pressure on the disk for 5 minutes to allow it to set in place. Allow the disk 24 hours to cure before continuing.

Attach the Cradle to the Swivel Mount

Please note that the swivel mount supplied with the Magellan RoadMate may be different then the one shown in this document.

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Line up the two tabs on the swivel mount with the holes on the back of the cradle. Push the cradle down until it locks in place with the swivel mount.

Secure the Swivel Mount to the Windshield or Adhesive Disk

Make sure that the lever at the base of the adjustable mount is in the up position. Place the base of the swivel mount firmly over the area of the windshield to be used or the adhesive disk. Push the lever at the base of the swivel mount all the way down until it snaps in place. Carefully let go of the assembly, making sure that it is securely mounted.

Attaching the Magellan RoadMate to the Cradle

Align the tabs on the cradle to the indents on the bottom of the Magellan RoadMate. Swivel the cradle up so that it is flush against the back of the receiver and snap it into place.

Adjust the Mount for Optimum Viewing

Loosen the adjustment locking knobs and position the Magellan RoadMate for optimum viewing. Once set, tighten the locking knobs. (Never attempt to adjust the mount while driving.)

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