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Magellan RoadMate N393M Series User Manual

Magellan RoadMate N393M Series
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Magellan
®
RoadMate
®
GPS Receiver
User Manual

Table of Contents

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Magellan RoadMate N393M Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMagellan
ModelRoadMate N393M Series
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Warnings

Temperature and Battery Information

Specifies operating temperature limits and notes the battery is rechargeable.

Charging the Magellan RoadMate

Details safe charging practices, including adapter use, temperature, and time.

FCC Interference Statement

Interference Compliance and Measures

Explains FCC compliance and how to correct interference.

Canadian Compliance

IC Statement

States compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement

Confirms compliance with IC radiation exposure limits.

Magellan RoadMate Receiver Overview

Key Product Capabilities

Lists features like saving searches, routing to home, POIs, AAA TourBook, and traffic info.

Receiver Operation and GPS Considerations

Discusses battery use, indoor GPS signal limitations, and voice alerts.

Device Components and Identification

Labels and identifies the power button, speaker, screen, and connectors on the device.

Fundamentals

Powering the Receiver On and Off

Provides step-by-step instructions for turning the device on and off.

Checking Battery and GPS Status

Explains how to view battery level and GPS signal strength.

Adjusting Volume

Guides on how to control audio volume from the map display.

Adjusting Volume via Settings

Guides users on changing volume through the device's Settings menu.

Setting Button Sounds

Instructions for enabling or disabling audible feedback for button presses.

Adjusting Display Brightness

How to set screen brightness and manage battery-saving dimming.

Main Menu Overview

Introduces the Main Menu screen and its icons for major functions.

Main Menu Button Functions

Explains the purpose of icons like Address, Points of Interest, and Previous.

Navigation Menu Options

Details buttons for Address Book, Intersection, Settings, Current Location, and TourDirector.

Keypad Overview

Shows the layout of the on-screen keyboard for data entry.

Keypad Data Fields and Buttons

Explains data input fields, lists, and specific keypad buttons.

Selecting List Items

Guides on navigating and choosing items from presented lists.

Keyboard Layout Selection

How to switch between QWERTY and ABC keyboard input methods.

Data Entry Tips

Useful advice for accurate data input and search result refinement.

Smart City Search Functionality

Describes the feature that predicts cities based on user input and location.

Smart City Search Examples

Demonstrates how Smart City Search predicts city names with examples.

QuickSpell Feature Explained

Details QuickSpell for easier and error-free city and street name entry.

Installation Instructions

Selecting Mounting Location

Provides tips for choosing the optimal placement for the receiver in the vehicle.

Attaching Receiver to Cradle

Step-by-step guide to connect the receiver to its car cradle.

Attaching Cradle to Mount

Instructions for connecting the car cradle to the car mount assembly.

Connecting Power Cable

Details on how to properly connect the power cable to the car cradle.

Securing the Car Cradle

Explains how to firmly attach the cradle to the windshield mount.

Adjusting Mount for Viewing

Guides on positioning the receiver for optimal screen visibility.

Connecting Vehicle Power

Instructions for plugging the power adapter into the vehicle's 12V receptacle.

Verifying Power Connection

How to check if the receiver is receiving power from the vehicle.

Power Button Operation

Describes how to turn the receiver on/off and use suspend mode.

Security Precautions

Theft Prevention Advice

Recommends keeping the receiver out of sight when unattended to prevent theft.

Map Screen Overview

Normal Mode Map Display

Explains the elements and information shown on the map in normal mode.

Routing Mode Map Display

Details the additional information shown on the map during active routing.

Accessing the Map Screen

Instructions on how to navigate to the Map screen from the Main Menu.

Setting Map View Modes

How to switch between 2D and 3D map perspectives.

Adjusting Map Zoom Levels

How to zoom in or out on the map using on-screen controls.

Panning the Map View

Guides on moving the map display to view different areas.

Routing to a Panned Map Location

Steps to set a destination by tapping a specific point on the map.

Current Location Screen

Accessing Current Location Info

How to open the screen displaying current position, intersections, and coordinates.

Saving Current Location Data

Steps to save the current GPS position to the Address Book or OneTouch.

Maneuver List (Itinerary)

Accessing Maneuver List

How to view the detailed list of upcoming route instructions.

Excluding Maneuvers from Route

Method to modify the route by avoiding specific streets or turns.

Volume Adjustment from Map Screen

How to adjust the audio volume from the map interface.

Changing Volume via Map Screen

Detailed steps for adjusting volume using map screen controls.

Creating a Destination

Creating Destination by Address

Step-by-step process to enter a complete address for routing.

Address Entry Tips

Advice on efficient address input using software features.

Creating Destination by Intersection

How to set a destination using the intersection of two streets.

Creating Destination to City Center

Method to route to the geographical center of a selected city.

Previous Destinations

Routing to Previous Destinations

Steps to select and navigate to previously visited locations.

Saving Previous Destinations

How to save a past destination into the Address Book for future use.

Clearing Previous Destinations List

Instructions for deleting the history of previous destinations.

Address Book Management

Accessing Address Book Entries

How to find and open saved addresses within the Address Book.

Routing from Address Book

Steps to initiate navigation to an address stored in the Address Book.

Creating New Address Book Entry

How to add a new address manually to the Address Book.

Adding POIs to Address Book

Method to save Points of Interest as entries in the Address Book.

OneTouch Menu Features

Saving Address to OneTouch Button

Assigning favorite destinations to OneTouch buttons for quick access.

Editing OneTouch Assignments

How to modify or re-assign existing OneTouch buttons.

Saving POI Searches to OneTouch

Assigning POI search criteria to OneTouch buttons for faster searches.

Navigating via OneTouch Icon

Steps to start a route using a pre-configured OneTouch button.

Route Options for Multiple Destinations

Explains how to manage destinations when creating multi-stop routes.

Points of Interest (POI)

Routing to POI by Category

Steps to find and navigate to Points of Interest based on their categories.

Routing to Special POIs (AAA TourBook)

Accessing and routing to POIs from the AAA TourBook database.

Routing to POI by Name Search

How to find and navigate to POIs by searching for their specific names.

Routing to Highway Exit POIs

Guide to finding and routing to Points of Interest near highway exits.

Freeway Exit Services Information

Details on services like gas stations and restaurants available near freeway exits.

Home Address Setup

Saving Your Home Address

Instructions for setting a preferred address as 'Home' for quick access.

Changing Your Home Address

How to update or re-assign the saved Home Address.

Navigating to Home Address

Steps to initiate routing to the designated Home Address.

Home Address Routing Note

Clarifies that routing to Home replaces an active route automatically.

Traveling on a Route

Map Screen During Route Travel

Explains the map display and information shown while following a route.

Maneuver List for Route Guidance

How the Maneuver List provides step-by-step directions for the route.

Route Types Discussion

Refers to other sections for details on different route creation methods.

Routing Methods

Changing Active Routing Method

How to select different route calculation methods (e.g., fastest time).

Setting Default Routing Method

How to choose a permanent default method for all routes.

Cancelling an Active Route

Steps to stop or cancel the current navigation route.

Detouring Off the Current Route

How to find and select alternative routes around traffic or road closures.

SmartDetour™ on Freeways

Explains the automatic detour feature when encountering slow traffic on freeways.

Multi Destination Routes

Creating Routes with Multiple Stops

Steps to add multiple destinations to a single route.

Editing Multi Destination Routes

How to reorder, add, or remove destinations from a multi-stop route.

Saving Multi Destination Routes

Instructions for saving a multi-destination route to the Address Book.

Traffic Information System

Traffic Glossary

Defines key terms related to traffic data and services.

Traffic Incidents Display

How traffic incidents are shown on the map and affect arrival time.

Avoiding Traffic Incidents

How to opt out of routing through areas with traffic delays.

Managing Traffic Incident Avoidance

Steps to select specific traffic delays to avoid on the route.

Merchant Coupons and Offers

Information about available coupons and offers related to POI searches.

Viewing Specific Coupon Offers

How to get more details about a displayed coupon or offer.

Viewing All Available Coupons

How to browse all recent coupons and offers upon reaching a destination.

Settings and Customization

Accessing System Settings

Steps to navigate to the main system configuration menu.

Setting Device Language

How to change the display language of the receiver.

Configuring Auto Power Off

Setting the duration for automatic device power off when idle.

Adjusting Display Brightness

How to modify screen brightness and enable battery-saving dimming.

Setting Time Display Format

Choosing between 12-hour and 24-hour time displays.

Selecting Time Zone and DST

Setting the correct time zone and managing daylight saving time.

Choosing Units of Measure

Selecting preferred units for distance, temperature, etc.

Map Options and Display

Setting Automatic Night Map Display

Configuring automatic switching between day and night map color schemes.

Map Orientation Settings

How to set map display to follow heading or maintain North Up orientation.

Controlling Visible POI Icons

How to toggle the display of various Points of Interest icons on the map.

Setting Automatic Zoom on Turns

Enabling the map to zoom in automatically when approaching turns.

Highway Lane Assist Functionality

Activating visual guidance for highway lane selection based on signs.

Sound Settings

Adjusting Volume from Settings

How to change the main volume level via the Settings menu.

Muting All Device Sound

Enabling the mute function to silence all audio output.

Disabling Button Sound Feedback

Turning off audible confirmation for button presses.

Navigation Preferences

Setting Default Route Method

Choosing the preferred algorithm for calculating routes (e.g., fastest time).

Setting Turn Warning Alert Sounds

Selecting the audio alert for upcoming turns.

Enabling U-Turn Guidance

Allowing the device to incorporate U-turns into route calculations.

Avoiding Toll Roads

Configuring the device to exclude toll roads from calculated routes.

Keyboard Settings

Setting Keyboard Layout

How to switch between QWERTY and ABC keyboard input layouts.

Advanced Features

Authorizing Additional Features

Process for entering codes to activate extra functionalities or updates.

Traffic Link Features

Enabling Live Traffic Data

Activating the reception of real-time traffic information.

Displaying Traffic Information Popups

Configuring pop-up notifications for traffic events.

Audible Traffic Warning Alerts

Setting up audible alerts for traffic warnings.

GPS Options and Status

Setting GPS Position for Faster Fixes

Optimizing GPS position calculation for quicker satellite acquisition.

Viewing GPS Status Information

How to check the current status of GPS satellite reception.

System Defaults and Information

Restoring Default System Settings

Steps to reset all device settings to their factory defaults.

Viewing Product Information

Accessing details about the device, including serial number and software version.

Trip Reporting and Analysis

Accessing Trip Reports

How to find and open the recorded trip history.

Viewing Trip Details

Examining the specific data for an individual recorded trip.

Viewing Trip Summary Report

How to access an overview of all recorded trips, including totals.

Speed Warning System

Accessing Speed Warning Settings

Steps to navigate to the configuration options for speed warnings.

Configuring Warning Types

Setting audible and visual alerts for exceeding speed limits.

Displaying Speed Limit Signs

Enabling the display of speed limit signs on the map interface.

Setting Speed Warning Threshold

Adjusting the speed threshold at which warnings are triggered.

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