Magellan ROADMATE 1215 User Manual
Magellan®
RoadMate™ 1200/1215
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 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:
• Please check the applicable regulations in your country as regards windscreen mounting. Go to
www.magellanGPS.com for alternative mounting solutions.
• When driving, the need to view the display is minimal. Voice prompts will guide you to your destination. The driver
should enter data or programme the Magellan RoadMate only when the vehicle is stationary. Only a vehicle
passenger should enter data or programme 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, roads, points of interest (POIs) and
business and service locations may change over time. The database does not include, analyse, process, consider, or
reflect any of the following: legal restrictions (such as vehicle type, weight, height, width, load and speed
restrictions); road slope or gradient; bridge height, width, weight or other limits; population density; neighbourhood
quality or safety; availability or proximity of police, emergency rescue, medical or other assistance; construction
work zones or hazards; road or lane closures; road, traffic or traffic facilities’ safety or condition; weather conditions;
pavement characteristics or conditions; special events; traffic congestion. It is your responsibility to disregard any
unsafe, hazardous or illegal route suggestions.
• 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 windscreen 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 Magellan
RoadMate be dislodged while driving. It is your responsibility to assess the risks associated with damage to your
vehicle or vehicle occupants as the result of your choices in mounting the Magellan RoadMate.
• Laws in some countries prohibit wearing stereo headphones while operating a motor vehicle. Please contact your
local Motor Vehicles Authority for information.
• The battery in the Magellan RoadMate is rechargeable and should not be removed. In the event that 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.
• Only use the car charger approved for/supplied with your Magellan RoadMate. Use of another type of car charger will
result in malfunctioning and/or danger.
• 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 4 hours of charging the RoadMate through the cigarette lighter 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 the charger approved for your Magellan RoadMate.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, in accordance with part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
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 distance 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 specified for an uncontrolled environment. End users must
follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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 advised
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 than 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.
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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 established for an uncontrolled environment. End users must
follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
© 2007 Magellan Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Maestro, 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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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... 1
Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215............................................................................................... 1
Front View ............................................................................................................. 2
Side Views ............................................................................................................ 2
Back View ............................................................................................................. 2
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................... 3
Selecting the Position ............................................................................................. 3
Cleaning the Area ................................................................................................... 3
Attaching the Cradle ............................................................................................... 3
Adjustable Mount ................................................................................................... 4
Securing the Mount to the Windscreen ..................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Mount for Optimum Viewing ................................................................ 4
Connecting Power .................................................................................................. 4
Security ................................................................................................................ 4
Country Selection ................................................................................................... 5
Basic Operations ..................................................................................................................... 6
Powering up the Magellan RoadMate ....................................................................... 6
Turning the Magellan RoadMate On .................................................................... 6
Turning the Magellan RoadMate Off .................................................................... 6
Selecting Auto Power Off Time ........................................................................... 6
Volume ................................................................................................................. 6
Changing the Volume from the Map Screen. ......................................................... 6
Changing the Volume via User Options ................................................................ 7
Brightness ............................................................................................................. 7
Accessing the Brightness Control ........................................................................ 7
The Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 7
Accessing the Main Menu .................................................................................. 7
Main Menu - Page 1 .......................................................................................................8
Main Menu - Page 2 .......................................................................................................9
The Keypad ......................................................................................................... 10
Keypad Overview ..........................................................................................................10
Special Keys ................................................................................................... 10
Selecting From List .......................................................................................................10
Notes on Entering Data .................................................................................................11
Map Screen .......................................................................................................................... 12
Accessing the Map Screen ............................................................................... 14
2D Mode ......................................................................................................................14
Setting the Map Modes (2D or 3D) .................................................................... 14
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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
List of Directions Screen .......................................................................................16
Accessing the List of Directions .........................................................................16
Excluding a Segment ........................................................................................16
GPS Status Screen ...............................................................................................17
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 .............................................................................19
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 .......................................................................................................21
Accessing the My Addresses Menu ....................................................................21
Previous Destinations ....................................................................................................21
Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 1) .....................................................21
Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 2) .....................................................21
Saving a Previous Destination to Your Address Book ............................................22
Deleting a Previous Destination .........................................................................22
Address Book ...............................................................................................................22
Accessing an Address in Your Address Book .......................................................22
Routing to an Address in Your Address Book .......................................................23
Editing an Address in Your Address Book. ..........................................................23
Deleting an Address in Your Address Book. .........................................................23
Favourites .....................................................................................................................23
Accessing an Address from Favourites ................................................................23
Routing to an Address from Your Favourites List .................................................23
Editing an Address from Your Favourites List ......................................................24
Deleting an Address from Your Favourites List ....................................................24
Creating a New Entry ....................................................................................................24
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Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Selecting it on the Map .................24
Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Entering an Address ......................24
Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book from a POI ........................................25
Points of Interest (POI) .......................................................................................................... 26
Categories and Subcategories ................................................................................26
Creating a Route to a POI by Category ................................................................26
Creating a Route to a POI by Name ....................................................................27
Travelling on a Route ............................................................................................................ 28
Map Screen .........................................................................................................28
Split-Screen ..................................................................................................................28
List of Directions ...........................................................................................................28
You Have Arrived ..........................................................................................................29
Types of Routes ....................................................................................................29
Routing Method ....................................................................................................29
Special Routing Functions .....................................................................................30
Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Motorway Exit ..........................................30
Cancelling a Route ...........................................................................................30
Detouring off a Route .......................................................................................30
Changing the Route Method ..............................................................................31
Trip Planner.......................................................................................................................... 32
Creating a Trip .................................................................................................32
Starting a Trip .................................................................................................33
Editing a Trip ..................................................................................................34
Renaming a Trip ..............................................................................................34
Exit POIs ............................................................................................................................... 35
Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Motorway Exit ..........................................35
Setting User Options.............................................................................................................. 36
Selecting Destination Country ...........................................................................36
Accessing System Settings ................................................................................36
Checking Battery Life .......................................................................................36
Adjusting the Volume .......................................................................................36
Adjusting the Display Brightness .......................................................................37
Setting Auto Power Off Time .............................................................................37
Setting Time Zone ............................................................................................37
Selecting Units of Measure ...............................................................................38
Displaying Contact Us Information .....................................................................38
Performing Diagnostics .....................................................................................38
Accessing the Trip Computer .............................................................................38
Selecting POIs to be Displayed on the Map ........................................................39
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Deleting Addresses from the Address Book (Global) .............................................39
Speed trap settings ..........................................................................................40
Setting the Map in 3D or 2D Mode ....................................................................40
Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North Up ............................................40
Setting Split Screen (TrueView™) Options ..........................................................40
Setting Auto Night Map Display .........................................................................41
Setting Detour Options .....................................................................................41
Using the Simulator .........................................................................................42
Setting Tone Options ........................................................................................42
Viewing Technical GPS Information ...................................................................42
Setting the GPS Position ..................................................................................43
Backing Up and Restoring Data .........................................................................43
Backing Up Data ..............................................................................................43
Restoring Data .................................................................................................43
Viewing Product Information .............................................................................44
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Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215
The Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215 is a vehicle-navigation product that uses GPS signals from
satellites to calculate your precise location and to compute detailed routes. As it knows its position
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and movement, it can then overlay this information on detailed maps provided by NAVTEQ
provide a visual representation of your location.
With the Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215 you can:
• Store your home address and quickly obtain routing details to your home.
• Create and save addresses in your address book that you can access at any time and
obtain routing information to these addresses.
• Route to an address that you enter using the keypad and Magellan’s QuickSpell feature for
easy, error-free entry.
• Route to any point of interest (POI) that has been preloaded into your Magellan RoadMate.
• Route to any point of interest (POI) that has been preloaded onto the SD card loaded in
the Magellan RoadMate.
• 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 motorway. The POI Near Exit tool provides you with
a list of petrol stations, restaurants, hotels and auto repair shops located close to exits you
are approaching while travelling along a motorway.
• Customise 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
makes it easy for you to access the function you are trying to use 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 RoadMate to the AC
power socket. You should note that while indoors you may not get any satellite signals, so your
location information may not be updated. However, the power of the SiRFstarIII™ chipset installed in
the Magellan RoadMate will pick up satellite signals in some very demanding locations, so you may
notice the Magellan RoadMate computing a position, even indoors.
Difference between the Magellan RoadMate 1200 and the Magellan RoadMate 1215. Both receivers
store the maps on the SD card that has been preloaded. The map on the Magellan RoadMate 1200 is
only for the region purchased, whereas the Magellan RoadMate 1215 has a larger SD card containing
the entire map of Europe. With the Magellan RoadMate 1215, you can access any of the European
countries by using the Region function of User Options. The Magellan RoadMate 1200 may have a
Country Selection function, but only countries installed on the SD card are accessible.
This document is set up to be printed on A4 paper should you desire a printed version for your
reference.
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Front View
A
A Power (Top)
B USB connector. Power input from
cigarette lighter adapter or AC power
adapter (+5 VDC / 2A).
C SD/MMC card slot
D Reset
B
E Speaker
E
Side Views
Back View
C
D
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Installation Instructions
Installation of the Magellan RoadMate is simple and easy. The hardest part will be picking the best
position.
Selecting the Position
A few tips on selecting a suitable position.
• 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 aerial, (located in the
top of the receiver), has an unobstructed view of the sky through the windscreen.
• Make sure that the Magellan RoadMate or any cabling will not be disturbed if the airbags
are activated.
Cleaning the Area
Use the alcohol pad that comes with the Magellan RoadMate to clean the area on the windscreen or
dashboard that has been selected for mounting the Magellan RoadMate. Let the area dry completely.
Attaching the Cradle
Line up the two 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
snaps into place.
Please note that the mounting bracket supplied with the Magellan RoadMate may be different from the one shown in this
document.
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Adjustable Mount
Line up the two tabs on the adjustable mount
with the holes on the back of the Magellan
RoadMate. Once the adjustable mount is flush
with the Magellan RoadMate, push the receiver
down until it locks in place with the adjustable
mount.
Securing the Mount to the Windscreen
Ensure that the lever at the base of the adjustable mount is in the up position. Place the base of the
mount firmly over the area of the windscreen to be used. Push the lever at the base of the mount all
the way down until it snaps into place. Carefully let go of the assembly, ensuring that it is securely
mounted.
Adjusting 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.)
Connecting Power
Plug the end of the vehicle power adapter into a
12V DC cigarette lighter socket in the vehicle.
Connect the other end to the Magellan RoadMate’s
USB connector as shown. (Note: some vehicles
supply power to the cigarette lighter socket only
when the ignition is on.)
Security
We recommend that the Magellan RoadMate is not
left in full view when unattended as it may attract
thieves.
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Country Selection
Depending on the Magellan RoadMate you are using, the preloaded map may cover several countries.
When using the Magellan RoadMate, you must ensure that the correct country is first selected. You
can only search for addresses or POIs in the selected country. To select the country, follow the
directions below:
1 From the Main Menu, tap on the right arrow to access the second page of the Main Menu.
2Tap User Options.
3Tap Destination Country.
4 Tap on the desired map region.
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Basic Operations
Powering up the Magellan RoadMate
The On/Off button is located on the bottom right-hand 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 Off Time
The Magellan RoadMate can be set to shut down automatically after a time selected by you.
The receiver will turn off after the selected time if; A) the position has not changed and B) the
touchscreen has not 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; the first is by tapping the speaker icon on the Map
screen and the second 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 muted the volume, the speaker icon will be displayed with a line through it, indicating it is
muted. To unmute, tap the speaker icon again and the RoadMate will automatically unmute. To make
any other adjustments to the volume, press the speaker icon again.
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Changing the Volume via 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 centre for all of the Magellan RoadMate’s available functions.
The Main Menu consists of two pages with large, easy to access icons.
Accessing the Main Menu
From the Map screen, tap the 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 town,
post code, or by selecting a town from a list of towns you have already used as destinations. Also
provides access to your address book (my addresses) or to create a route to a junction. 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 to routing to your
home. If you have not created a Home address, you will be prompted (visually) to do so. See the
Home Button chapter for more information.
Auto Services: Displays a list of the auto services nearest to your present position. Select the auto
service from the list and a screen will be displayed that can be used to set a route to that auto service.
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