Magellan RoadMate 2255 Handbook

User HandbookMagellan® RoadMate® MiTAC Digital Corporation 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA www.m

2Magellan RoadMate(A) Power Switch(B) micro SD card slot. (not available on all receivers) The microSD card is available for accessing optional ma

3Fundamentals 2Powering on the Magellan RoadMate receiverThe Power On/Off switch is located on the top of the Magellan RoadMate receiver.Turning the M

4Changing the Volume from Settings1. Access the Main Menu.2. Tap the Settings icon .3. Tap Sound.4. Tap inside the Master volume adjust bar to cha

5 Accessing the Main Menu1. From the Map screen tap Menu.Functions Available from the Main MenuAddress Enter an address as a destination for you rout

6Previous Previous destination list (Enter City only) When entering a city, the previous destinations list displays a list of cities previously ente

7 If the city is correct, tap the button to continue.The button can be tapped to display the list of cities that begin with the letters entered.Qu

8Map Screen 3The most commonly used screen is the Map screen. Whether you are following a route or just traveling around a city, the chances are that

9Setting the Map OptionsHow your map is displayed can be customized in Settings to your preferences.1. From the Map screen, tap the MENU button.2. T

10Add To Trip: the selected destination is added to the end of the current trip.5. Tap the large GO button on the right to begin navigating and retu

11Changing Route OptionsThe options for how a route is computed can be changed to Fastest Time, Shortest Distance, Mostly Freeways, Least Use of Freew

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGSKeep the Magellan RoadMate receiver safe from extreme temperature conditions. For example, do not leave it exposed to direct

12OneTouch Menu 4The OneTouch™ menu provides quick access to your home address, emergency services, gas stations and addresses or searches you have s

13Saving a POI Search Criteria to a OneTouch IconBesides frequently visited destinations, you can also save POI search criteria to a OneTouch button.

14Selecting a Destination 5Creating a Destination to an AddressWhen creating an address, the first step is to enter the city. The city can be specifi

156. The GO screen appears with the address of the selected location, the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the distance to travel, and the routing me

16(optional) Tap Options if you want to change the routing method.6. Tap the large GO button on the right to return to the Map screen and begin routi

17Edit information:Tap the Name field and use the keyboard to enter a name for the address book entry. (optional) Tap <Work, Cell or Home phone>

18Points of Interest (POI) 6The Magellan RoadMate receiver has preloaded POIs that can be used as a destination for a route. Selecting a restaurant o

194. POIs near your current position are displayed. You can tap “Near” for different search criteria (Near Current Position, Near City, or Near Addr

20Traveling on a Route 7Map ScreenWhen a route has been calculated, it will be displayed on the Map screen in green with small arrows indicating the

211. Tap on the icon to view the maneuver list for the route method desired.2. Tap the desired routing method in the list, and the previous screen

recommended that you charge the battery initially for at least 2 hours.Use only the charger approved for your Magellan RoadMate receiver.Estimated usa

22Traffic 8GlossaryRDS: Radio Data System. Infrastructure that broadcasts digital information on the FM band.TMC: Traffic Message Channel, one of the

26Settings 10With user Settings you can customize the Magellan RoadMate receiver to better suit your personal needs and preferences.Note: Tapping the

27SoundSetting Volume from Settings1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. Tap Sound.3. Tap inside the volume slider bar to set the

28BrightnessSetting Brightness1. Access the System Settings menu (above).2. Tap Brightness.3. Tap in the brightness slider to set the brightness of

29Time FormatSetting the Time Format1. Access the System Settings menu (above).2. Tap Time Format.3. Tap on 24 Hours or 12 hours with am/pm.4. Tap

IMPORTANT NOTE:IC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits established for an uncontrolled environment.

iTable of ContentsMagellan RoadMate GPS Receiver ...1Reset ...

iiAvoiding a Maneuver ... 10Changing Route Options ...

iiiDetouring off a Route ...21Traffic ...

ivBrightness .......28Setting Brightness ...

1Magellan RoadMate GPS Receiver 1The Magellan® RoadMate® receiver is a vehicle navigation product that utilizes GPS signals from satellites to calcul