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Magellan Navigation, Inc. 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773Magellan® Maestro™ 3250User Manual

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Magellan Maestro 3250 1Magellan Maestro 3250The Magellan Maestro 3250 is a vehicle navigation product that utilizes GPS signals from satellites to cal

Magellan Maestro 3250 2Front ViewSide ViewsBack ViewA ResetB Traffic FM Antenna input.C USB connector. Power input from cigarette lighter adapter or A

Installation 3Installation InstructionsInstallation of the Magellan Maestro is simple and easy. The hardest part will be picking the best location.Se

Installation 4Adjustable MountLine up the two tabs on the adjustable mount with the holes on the back of the Magellan Maestro. Once the adjustable mo

Installation 5RegionBy default, the Magellan Maestro has the region setting for the lower 48 United States. If you are travelling in Alaska, Hawaii,

Fundamentals 6FundamentalsPowering on the Magellan MaestroThe On/Off button is located on the bottom right side of the Magellan Maestro as shown in th

Fundamentals 7Changing the Volume from User Options1. Access the Main Menu.2. Tap the Next arrow to access the Main Menu Page 2.3. Tap User Options.4.

Fundamentals 8.Main Menu - Page 1Show Map: Displays the map with your current position (if computing a position from the GPS signals) indicated by th

Fundamentals 9.Main Menu - Page 2Trip Planner: Opens the Trip Planner menu where you can create, edit, delete, rename or activate a trip.Exit POI’s:

iThe Magellan Maestro is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving to your selected destinations. When using the Magellan Maestro, t

Fundamentals 10The KeypadUnderstanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan Maestro. The keypad is the mo

Fundamentals 11Notes on Entering DataIf you are having trouble getting the results you expected here are a few useful tips.• Make sure that you have s

Map Screen 12Map ScreenThe most commonly used screen will be the Map screen. Whether on a route or just travelling around town, chances are the Map s

Map Screen 13In routing mode additional information is displayed providing detailed information about the route you’ve selected.Map Screen - Routing M

Map Screen 14Accessing the Map Screen1. On the Main Menu, tap Show Map. 2D ModeThe map is normally displayed in 3D mode but you can set the map to 2D

Map Screen 156. When the details for this address are acceptable, tap .7. If you want to now route to this address tap or if you are done tap .8. T

Map Screen 16Maneuver List ScreenThis screen is accessed from the Map screen and only when routing. (Note: The Maneuver List screen is not available

Map Screen 17Accessing the GPS Status Screen1. From the Map screen, tap the GPS Signal Strength icon in the upper right corner.Tap on the back arrow t

Home Address 18Home AddressYour home address can be entered and saved in the Magellan Maestro for quick and easy access when you need to create a rout

Home Address 195. When the Address screen is displayed, edit the information and top SAVE to continue.6. The new HOME address is saved in your address

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGSiiFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f

Enter Address 20Enter Address The Enter Address function is used to create a route from a newly entered address, an address in your address book or t

Enter Address 213. With the city selected, the keypad will be displayed asking for the street name. Use the keypad with QuickSpell to enter the stre

Enter Address 224. Use the scroll bars to the right if necessary to view the name of the street desired. Tap on the street name to continue.5. Use t

Enter Address 23Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 2)1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the my addresses icon.3. Ta

Enter Address 24It is possible to delete all of the destinations in the Previous Destination List by accessing User Options > Address Book Options

Enter Address 25FavoritesFavorite addresses operate the same as other addresses in your address book. Addresses in your address book can be marked a

Enter Address 26Creating a New EntryThis is used to create a new address and save it in your address book. You can create an entry by selecting it o

Enter Address 273. Tap on Create New Entry.4. Tap on POIs.5. Select the category from the list of POI categories.6. If a subcategory list is displaye

Enter Address 28Creating a Route to Two Intersecting Streets1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the intersection icon.3. Se

Points of Interest 29Points of Interest (POI)The Magellan Maestro has POIs preloaded that can be used as a destination for a route. Selecting a resta

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGSiiiIC statementOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference and2. This devi

Points of Interest 30Creating a Route to a POI by Name1. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. 2. Select Search by Name.3. Spell the n

Points of Interest 315. Select Change My POI File.6. Select Select a POI File.7. Select the POI file to be loaded from the list of available POI files

Points of Interest 324. Select Change My POI FIle.5. Select Set Alarms.6. Use the checkbox to the left of the category name to select or deselect the

Points of Interest 338. Tap Route.9. Select the routing method desired and tap the orange Calculate Route button to continue.Saving an Enhanced POI to

Travelling on a Route 34Travelling on a RouteMap ScreenWhen a route has been calculated it will be displayed on the Map screen in green with blue arro

Travelling on a Route 35You Have ArrivedFinally, the Magellan Maestro will provide a visual alert when you have arrived at the destination. Tap the B

Travelling on a Route 36Special Routing FunctionsWhen a route is active, the Main Menu functions are changed to support special routing functions.Rout

Travelling on a Route 37Changing the Route MethodIf you travel off the computed route, the Magellan Maestro will automatically re-calculate the routin

AAA TourBook®38AAA TourBook®OverviewAAA TourBook® travel information can help make your trip safe, easy and hassle-free. As a AAA member, Magellan Ma

AAA TourBook®39AAA TourBook® InformationSearch the AAA TourBook® for information on accommodations, restaurants, destinations, attractions and events.

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AAA TourBook®40Show Your Card & Save®Search for businesses that offer discounts for AAA members with the Show Your Card & Save® program. Once

AAA TourBook®41Approved Automotive RepairsSearch for AAA-approved automotive repair facilities for detailed information on hours of operation as well

AAA TourBook®42AAA Branch OfficesSearch for AAA branch offices with information on hours of operation and services offered. Once selected, use the Ro

AAA TourBook®43CampgroundsSearch for campgrounds that have been rated by AAA. Once selected, use the Route button to tell the Magellan Maestro to nav

AAA Roadside Assistance 44AAA Roadside AssistanceOverviewThis screen contains all of the information you will need to provide AAA Roadside Assistance

Trip Planner 45Trip PlannerThe Trip Planner is used to create a route with multiple destinations. In this document we refer to a route with multiple

Trip Planner 469. The list of trip destinations is displayed. 10. Tap on the destination name to bring up the menu.Shortcut: if you just want to appe

Trip Planner 47Starting a Trip1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. 2. Select Guide Me from the Trip Planner Menu.3. Select the

Trip Planner 483. Tap Delete.4. Select the trip to be deleted from the stored trips list.5. Confirm the deletion of the trip. Tap Yes.Renaming a Trip

Exit POIs 49Exit POIsThe Exit POI function provides a way of accessing commonly used POIs that are near an exit you are approaching while travelling o

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Bluetooth 50BluetoothIntroductionThe Bluetooth function of the Magellan Maestro allows you to use the Magellan Maestro as a hands-free device for a Bl

Bluetooth 515. A passkey input window will pop up on your Magellan Maestro. You need to input the same numbers as you input to your mobile phone to th

Bluetooth 52• Once you have input the phone number you want to dial, tap to place the call.Placing a Call Using the Address Book1. Access the Blueto

Bluetooth 53Call ConnectedIf a call connects, the “Connected” window shall pop up:• Tap to display a keypad to input the extension after connected.•

Voice Control 54Voice ControlThe Magellan Maestro includes voice control software for many of the most commonly used commands. This provides hands-fr

Voice Control 553. Speak “Chinese Food”.Speak the number of the item in the list to select it. Speak “Previous” or “Next” to scroll up and down the l

Traffic 56TrafficA subscription is required to be able to receive and use the traffic alert information. Included with the TrafficKit is a coupon pro

Traffic 57GlossaryRDS: Radio Data System. Infrastructure that broadcasts digital information on the FM band. The TrafficKit module can only receive an

Traffic 58Selecting Categories of Traffic EventsYou may choose the Traffic event categories you would like to be informed of as they occur:1. Access t

Traffic 596. Select the Reroute Option button on the screen. A new screen appears on which you can set the distance from the event that will trigger t

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Traffic 602. Scroll down the list and select Traffic Options3. Select Traffic Selection.4. Check the Traffic Active option and make sure the Use alter

Traffic 61Traffic Alert Icon If a traffic incident occurs on your route, the traffic alert icon will be displayed in the lower right corner of the map

Traffic 62FAQsQ1- How does the TrafficKit module choose the frequency on which to receive Traffic data?A1: This is an automated procedure. When you tu

User Options 63User OptionsUse User Options to customize the Magellan Maestro to better suit your needs from a GPS navigator.Tapping the Back arrow fr

User Options 64Adjusting the Display Brightness1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings.3. Tap Brightness.4. Tap alon

User Options 65Selecting Units of Measure1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings.3. Tap Units of Measure.4. Select M

User Options 66Performing Diagnostics1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings.3. Tap Next.4. Tap Diagnostics.5. Tap A

User Options 67Selecting POIs to be Displayed on the MapIn some areas the map can be cluttered with POIs making it difficult to find what you are look

User Options 68Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North UpThe map can be displayed with the top of the display in the direction of your heading

User Options 69already switched to night colors, unchecking the box will not cause the display to go to the day colors. The switch to day colors will

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User Options 70Tap Stop to end simulating the current route you are simulating.(The Simulate button is presently not active.)4. Tap Back arrow to rec

User Options 71Backing Up and Restoring DataBackup and restore provides a way of storing the address book and other data to a SD/MMC card. When the d

User Options 722. Tap Map Information.3. Tap Back arrow to exit.Map Information Screen

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