Magellan RoadMate N477 User Manual
N477 User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
The N477 receiver is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected
destinations. When using the N477 receiver, these safety rules must be followed to prevent
accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others:
Please check the applicable regulations in your state regarding windshield mounting. Certain
states prohibit the mounting of any items on your windshield. Go to www.magellanGPS.com for
alternative mounting solutions.
When driving, the need to view the display is minimal. Voice prompts will guide you to your
destination. The driver should enter data or program the N477 receiver only when the vehicle is
stationary. Only a vehicle passenger should enter data or program the N477 receiver while the
vehicle is moving. Do not become distracted by the receiver while driving, and always be fully
aware of all driving conditions.
It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic laws and to use the N477 and mounting options in
such a manner that the user is in compliance with applicable laws.
Roads, points of interest (POIs), business and service locations may change over time. As a result
the database may contain inaccuracy. Also, the database does not include, analyze, process,
consider, or reflect any of the following: legal restrictions (such as vehicle type, weight, height,
width, load and speed restrictions); road slope or gradient; bridge height, width, weight or other
limits; population density; neighborhood quality or safety; availability or proximity of police,
emergency rescue, medical or other assistance; construction work zones or hazards; road or
lane closures; road, traffic or traffic facilities’ safety or condition; weather conditions; pavement
characteristics or conditions; special events; traffic congestion. It is your responsibility to disregard
any unsafe, hazardous or illegal route suggestions.
Keep the N477 receiver safe from extreme temperature conditions. For example, do not leave it
exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
Take care when mounting the N477 receiver in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount
or other mounts, that it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road, interfere with the operation
of the vehicle’s safety devices such as air bags, or present a hazard to occupants of the vehicle
should the receiver be dislodged while driving. It is your responsibility to assess the risks associated
with damage to your vehicle or vehicle occupants as the result of your choices in mounting the
N477 receiver.
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Temperature
The maximum operating temperature is 140°F (60°C).
Battery
The battery in the N477 receiver is rechargeable and should not be removed. In the event that
it should need to be replaced, please contact Magellan Technical Support.
Charging the N477
An optional AC adapter is available as an accessory for your N477. Use of another type of AC
adapter can result in malfunction and/or possible fire hazard due to battery overheating.
Only use the car charger approved for/supplied with your N477 receiver. Use of another type
of car charger will result in fire or electric shock.
For safety reasons, the battery in your N477 receiver will stop charging when the ambient
temperature is less than 32°F (0°C) or more than 113°F (45°C).
It will take approximately 4 hours of charging the N477 receiver through the vehicle power
adapter or optional AC adapter to obtain a full battery charge. It is recommended that you
charge the battery initially for at least 2 hours.
Use only the charger approved for your N477 receiver.
Estimated usage of the N477 on battery power is approximately 2 hours.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 or
more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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-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 of the device.
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.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
“This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
devicemust accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
“Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement."
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits established for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
One or more claims of the following patents may cover this product: U.S. patent No. 5,544,060,
U.S. patent No. 5,654,892, U.S. patent No. 5,832,408 and U.S. patent No. 5,987,375
The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Improvements
and enhancements to the product may occur without any formal notification. Check the
Magellan website (www.magellanGPS.com/support) for product updates and additional
information.
© 2014 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan, RoadMate and
Quickspell are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation. SmartDetour and
OneTouch are trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by
MiTAC International Corporation. All rights reserved.
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.
No part of this user manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than
the purchaser’s personal use, without the prior written permission of MiTAC International
Corporation.
The information provided in this document are correct at the time that it is created. MiTAC
International Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies
that may appear in the contents of this User Manual.
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS .......................................................... ii
1 N477 GPS Receiver .............................................................................. 1
N477 Controls and features ......................................................................................... 2
2 Fundamentals ....................................................................................... 3
Battery Levels .................................................................................................................. 3
Viewing the Battery Level Indicator ...................................................................................3
Speaker Volume ............................................................................................................. 3
Changing the Volume from the Map Screen ..................................................................3
Changing the Volume from Settings ..................................................................................3
Setting Button Sounds On or Off ........................................................................................3
Setting Smart Volume On or Off ..........................................................................................3
Brightness ........................................................................................................................ 4
Accessing the Brightness Control ........................................................................................4
Main Menu.......................................................................................................................4
Accessing the Main Menu ....................................................................................................4
Keypad ............................................................................................................................. 5
Selecting From List ....................................................................................................................5
Selecting QWERTY or ABC Keyboard .................................................................................5
Notes on Entering Data ................................................................................................ 5
QuickSpell ........................................................................................................................ 5
Smart City Search ........................................................................................................... 6
Portrait/Landscape display mode ............................................................................... 6
Select Portrait mode .................................................................................................................6
Select Landscape mode ..........................................................................................................6
3 Map Screen............................................................................................ 7
Normal Mode Map Screen .....................................................................................................7
Routing Mode Map Screen ....................................................................................................7
Setting Map Options ................................................................................................................8
Selecting Map Mode and Default Zoom Level ...............................................................8
Panning on the Map ................................................................................................................9
Routing to a Panned Position ...............................................................................................9
Current Location Screen ............................................................................................... 9
Accessing the Current Location Screen .............................................................................9
Saving Your Current Location to Your Address Book ...................................................9
Maneuver List (Itinerary) ............................................................................................10
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Accessing the Maneuver List .............................................................................................. 10
Avoiding a Maneuver ........................................................................................................... 10
Changing Route Options .................................................................................................... 10
Volume ...........................................................................................................................10
Changing the Volume from the Map Screen ...............................................................10
4 OneTouch Menu ................................................................................. 11
Accessing the OneTouch Menu .......................................................................................11
The Home Button .........................................................................................................11
Saving an Address to a OneTouch Icon .........................................................................11
Changing the Address or Search of a OneTouch Icon .............................................11
Saving a POI Search Criteria to a OneTouch Icon .......................................................12
Setting a Route to a OneTouch Icon ............................................................................... 12
5 Selecting a Destination ...................................................................... 13
Creating a Destination to an Address ............................................................................. 13
Tips on Entering Addresses Quickly .........................................................................14
Intersections ..................................................................................................................14
Creating a Destination to an Intersection ...................................................................... 14
City Centers ...................................................................................................................15
Creating a Destination to a City Center .......................................................................... 15
Previous Destinations ..................................................................................................15
About Previous Destinations .............................................................................................. 15
Routing to a Previous Destination .................................................................................... 15
Clearing the list of Previous Destinations .......................................................................15
Address Book ................................................................................................................16
Saving a Destination to Your Address Book ..................................................................16
Accessing an Address in Your Address Book................................................................16
Routing to an Address in Your Address Book ..............................................................16
6 Traveling on a Route ......................................................................... 17
Map Screen ....................................................................................................................17
Maneuver List ...............................................................................................................17
Accessing the Maneuver List .............................................................................................. 17
Viewing a Maneuver ............................................................................................................ 17
Excluding a Maneuver ......................................................................................................... 17
Types of Routes ............................................................................................................17
Changing the Routing Method ......................................................................................... 17
Compare Routing Methods ................................................................................................ 18
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To Change the Default Routing Method ...................................................................... 18
Special Routing Functions ..........................................................................................18
Cancelling a Route ................................................................................................................ 18
Detouring off a Route...........................................................................................................18
Multiple destination trips ...........................................................................................19
Creating a multiple destination trip ................................................................................. 19
Changing the sequence of destinations ..................................................................... 20
To skip to a destination ........................................................................................................ 20
To remove a destination ...................................................................................................... 20
7 Points of Interest (POI) ...................................................................... 21
Creating a Route to a POI by Category ..........................................................................21
Creating a Route to a POI by Name.................................................................................22
Creating a Route to a Highway Exit POI ........................................................................ 22
8 Bluetooth ............................................................................................. 23
Pairing your Bluetooth-ready Phone for the First Time ............................................23
Bluetooth Settings .......................................................................................................23
Accessing the Bluetooth Settings ..................................................................................... 23
Enabling/Disabling Audible Maneuver Warning ..................................................23
Pairing Additional Bluetooth-ready Phone ................................................................... 23
Importing Contacts ............................................................................................................... 24
Redial ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Manual Dialing ....................................................................................................................... 24
Dialing a Phone Number from the Address Book ......................................................24
Speed Dialing .......................................................................................................................... 24
Answering a Call .................................................................................................................... 24
Hanging Up ............................................................................................................................. 25
Entering Numeric Data ........................................................................................................ 25
Setting Volume and Microphone Gain ...........................................................................25
9 Settings ............................................................................................... 26
Accessing System Settings .................................................................................................. 26
Map Options .................................................................................................................26
Setting Auto Night Map Display ....................................................................................... 26
Setting Heading Up or North Up in 2D Mode ............................................................. 26
Assigning Visible POIs .......................................................................................................... 26
Setting Auto Zoom on Turns ............................................................................................. 26
Setting Highway Lane Assist .............................................................................................. 26
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Sound .............................................................................................................................27
Setting Volume from Settings ............................................................................................ 27
Turning Button Sounds On/Off ........................................................................................ 27
Turning Smart Volume On/Off ......................................................................................... 27
Navigation .....................................................................................................................27
Setting The Default Route Method .................................................................................. 27
Setting The Turn Warning Alert Sounds ........................................................................ 27
Enabling Landmark Guidance ........................................................................................... 27
Enabling Spoken Street Names ......................................................................................... 27
Enabling U Turn Guidance ................................................................................................. 27
Avoiding Toll Roads .............................................................................................................. 28
Avoiding Unpaved Roads ................................................................................................... 28
Brightness ......................................................................................................................28
Setting Brightness .................................................................................................................. 28
Languages .....................................................................................................................28
Setting Languages ................................................................................................................. 28
Warnings and Alerts ...................................................................................................28
Setting Speed Warning Options ....................................................................................... 28
Phantom Alerts ....................................................................................................................... 28
Time Zone and Time Format ......................................................................................28
Selecting the Time Zone ...................................................................................................... 28
Setting the Time Format ...................................................................................................... 29
Keyboard .......................................................................................................................29
Setting the Keyboard Layout. ............................................................................................ 29
Units of Measure ..........................................................................................................29
Selecting Units of Measure ................................................................................................. 29
Regions ..........................................................................................................................29
GPS ..................................................................................................................................29
Setting the GPS Position ...................................................................................................... 29
Viewing the GPS Status ....................................................................................................... 29
Default System Settings ..............................................................................................29
Restoring All Default System Settings ..............................................................................29
Product Information ....................................................................................................29
Viewing Product Information ............................................................................................ 29
In Case of Trouble .................................................................................................................. 29
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1 N477 GPS Receiver
The N477 receiver is a vehicle navigation
product.
It uses GPS signals from satellites to
calculate your precise location and compute
navigational information.
The N477 uses its position and movement
to overlay this information on detailed maps
to provide a visual representation of your
location.
With the N477 receiver you can:
• Save searches and addresses under the
OneTouch™ menu for fast, convenient
access to favorite destinations and
searches.
• Store your home address so you can
quickly get routing details from wherever
you are to your home.
• Enter and save addresses in your address
book that can be accessed at any time
and get routing information to that
address.
The user interface for the N477 receiver is
intended to be easy and simple to follow.
The N477 receiver has a built-in battery. Note
that a fully charged N477 with 7” screen only
has about 30 minutes of battery life. If you
need or wish to use external power, you can
use an optional AC power adapter.
While the N477 has a powerful GPS chipset,
you may not get strong enough satellite
signals to compute your location when
indoors or in a parking garage. If you find
you are not getting strong enough satellite
signals while in a garage or other structure,
move to a location where there is a clear view
of the sky and you should immediately see an
improvement in signal strength.
The N477 receiver includes Voice Alerts (both
prerecorded and Text-to-Speech) for driving
instructions.
• Route to an address that you enter using
the QuickSpell™ and Smart City search for
easy, errorless address entry.
• Route to any point of interest (POI) that
has been preloaded into your N477
receiver.
• Create a route with multiple destinations.
Handy for business people who need
routing information to many destinations.
• View POIs that are near exits ahead of
you on the highway. The Highway Exit
POIs function provides you with a list of
gas stations, restaurants, hotels and auto
repair shops located nearby exits you
are approaching while travelling on the
interstate.
• Save location information to create a map
later of the places you went.
• Customize your N477 receiver to meet
your needs using the Settings menu.
You may never need this manual, but if
you do, we hope you find it useful and the
instructions easy to follow.
This document is set up to be printed on 8.5” x
11” paper.
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N477 Controls and features
Magellan
Power button Press and hold to turn the device on or to completely shutdown.
A
MicroSD card slot Storage for optionally purchased maps.
B
Audio Out Connect optional headphones or external audio.
C
Micro USB connector Connect to power source* or personal computer**
D
AV Input 2.5mm AV In. Connect audio/visual display from optional
E
A
B
C D E
Press momentarily to suspend or resume the device.
Magellan Backup Camera. Note: Cameras for other devices may
require adapter.
* Power input from vehicle power adapter cable or optional AC power adapter.
** Connect your receiver to a personal computer to update maps and software using the
Magellan Content Manager application.
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2 Fundamentals
Battery Levels
The N477 N477 receiver has an internal
battery that is charging whenever the receiver
is connected to external power1.
Note: The battery can only be serviced by
authorized Magellan repair facilities.
Viewing the Battery Level Indicator
1. While viewing the Map screen, tap on
the Menu button in the right corner.
2. The battery level indicator is located in
the upper right corner of the Main Menu,
just below the satellite signal indicator.
Green bars indicate battery level.
Speaker Volume
Changing the Volume from the Map
Screen
1. Tap the speaker icon . Additional
controls appear.
2. Tap the speaker button to mute the
volume, or tap the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons to
raise or lower the volume.
3. Tap
.
Changing the Volume from Settings
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Tap the Settings icon .
3. Tap Sound.
4. Tap the top or bottom of the Master
volume adjust bar or drag the slider
button to change the volume level of the
N477 N477 receiver.
5. Tap
to save and return to the
Settings screen.
Setting Button Sounds On or Off
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Tap the Settings icon .
3. Tap Sound.
4. Tap the check box for Button Sounds.
Check to have button sounds played,
unchecked to turn them off.
1 When the device is very cold or very hot, the battery will
not charge.
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Setting Smart Volume On or Off
Smart Volume is a feature of the receiver that
changes the volume automatically as your
speed changes, compensating for road noise.
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Tap the Settings icon .
3. Tap Sound.
4. Tap the check box for Smart Volume.
When checked, Smart Volume is on.
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