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Magellan RoadMate Series User Manual

Magellan RoadMate Series
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Magellan RoadMate
User Manual
2016-2017

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Magellan RoadMate Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMagellan
ModelRoadMate Series
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Warnings

General Safety Guidelines

Advises on safe usage, mounting, distractions, and legal compliance.

Temperature and Battery Precautions

Details operating temperature limits and battery care instructions.

Charging Guidelines

Instructions on using approved chargers and battery charging conditions.

Getting Started

Powering On and Off

Procedure for turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver on and off.

Battery Levels and Charging

Explains how to check battery status and its internal charging.

Speaker Volume Control

Methods to adjust the device's audio volume from the map or settings.

Button Sounds Setting

How to enable or disable audible feedback for button presses.

Smart Volume Feature

Automatic volume adjustment based on vehicle speed for road noise.

Brightness Control

Adjusting the display screen brightness and dimming options.

Main Menu Overview

Description of the main menu screen and its primary functions.

Keypad and Data Entry

Using the on-screen keypad, QuickSpell, and Smart City Search for input.

Entering Data Tips

Advice for efficient and accurate data input and selection.

Map Screen

Map Display Options

Customizing map appearance, including night mode, zoom, and lane assist.

Map Modes (2D/3D)

Switching between two-dimensional and three-dimensional map views.

3D Landmarks Visualization

Enabling the display of architectural landmarks in 3D mode.

Zoom and Pan Controls

Adjusting map zoom levels and navigating the map view.

Routing to Panned Positions

Setting a destination by tapping a location directly on the map.

Current Location Details

Viewing current position, street address, and GPS coordinates.

Selecting a Destination

Creating a Destination by Address

Entering city, street name, and number to set a destination.

Creating a Destination by Intersection

Routing to a location specified by two intersecting streets.

Creating a Destination to a City Center

Setting a destination to the geographical center of a city.

Address Book Management

Saving, accessing, and managing saved addresses and destinations.

Routing to Saved Addresses

Initiating navigation to destinations stored in the address book.

Points of Interest (POI)

Routing to POIs by Category

Finding destinations by browsing through categorized POI lists.

Routing to POIs by Name

Searching for specific Points of Interest by entering their names.

Highway Exit POIs

Locating common POIs like gas stations near upcoming highway exits.

Traveling on a Route

Maneuver List and Navigation

Viewing turn-by-turn directions and accessing the maneuver itinerary.

Route Modification Options

Excluding specific maneuvers or changing route calculation methods.

Route Management Functions

Cancelling active routes and applying detours to avoid road segments.

OneTouch Menu

Accessing the OneTouch Menu

How to open and navigate the quick-access OneTouch menu.

Home Button Setup

Saving and managing the home address for quick navigation.

Saving Destinations to OneTouch

Storing addresses and POI searches for rapid access.

Routing via OneTouch

Initiating navigation directly from saved OneTouch menu items.

Traffic Information

Traffic Incidents and Icons

Understanding traffic signals, delays, and their representation on the map.

Avoiding Traffic Incidents

Options to recalculate routes to avoid traffic delays or incidents.

Settings

Map Display Settings

Customizing map appearance, POI visibility, and 2D/3D modes.

Sound and Audio Settings

Adjusting volume, button sounds, and smart volume features.

Navigation Preferences

Configuring route methods, turn warnings, guidance, and toll avoidance.

Reminders and Alerts

Setting up headlight and driving break reminders for driver awareness.

System and Language Settings

Adjusting display brightness and selecting the user interface language.

Warnings and Avoidance Settings

Configuring speed warnings, auto power off, and route area avoidance.

Product Information

Viewing device serial number and software version details.

Magellan Limited Warranty

Magellan Product Warranty Terms

Details on hardware and software defect coverage and duration.

Purchaser's Rights and Responsibilities

Outlines purchaser remedies, duties for service, and warranty voidance.

Warranty Limitations and Exclusions

Specifies disclaimers, implied warranty limits, and excluded damages.

Complete Agreement and Legal Notice

Final warranty statement, governing law, and contact information.

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