Magellan RoadMate Series User Manual

Magellan® RoadMate™ Reference Manual Instructions for Operating the Magellan RoadMate 300

Magellan RoadMate 4 SD Card-Authorization Options The Magellan RoadMate requires an SD card to be “authorized”. A card is authorized by using the ser

Selecting Destinations94Select the POI category (if available, select the sub-category).A list of available POIs that match your criteria is shown. Us

Selecting Destinations95Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired city.A dialog box will appear prompting you to edi

Selecting Destinations96Select Create New EntrySelect Intersection.Select the detailed region you wish to search from.Enter the first few characters fo

Selecting Destinations97Enter the first few characters for the second street. After you have selected the characters, select OK.Use the navigation key

Selecting Destinations98Address Book: Trip PlannerThe Trip Planner enables you to plot multiple destinations and save them as a trip. This feature is

Selecting Destinations99Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map s

Selecting Destinations100Select New.Enter a name for the trip and select OKYour trip name will be displayed, followed by your address list.Select the

Selecting Destinations101Select the trip you created.Select the first point of the trip you wish to route to.Select the desired Route Method. The Magel

Selecting Destinations102Select Edit.Select the Trip you wish to edit.Select any of the points of the trip. A submenu will appear giving you the optio

Selecting Destinations103Select Delete, Rename.DeleteSelect Delete.Select the trip you wish to delete.A dialog box will appear prompting you to confirm

Information 5 Information About Satellite Navigation Global satellite navigation is an exciting technology, providing enhanced productivity and accu

Selecting Destinations104Select the trip you wish to rename.Use the backspace key to erase the name, then enter the new name. When you are finished, se

Selecting Destinations105Selecting a Destination Using “Dining, ATM, Gas...”Points of Interest (commonly referred to as POIs), include businesses, rec

Selecting Destinations106Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI.Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan

Selecting Destinations107Select Current Position.Select the POI category (if available, select the sub-category).Use the navigation key to scroll the

Selecting Destinations108Select Search Nearest POI.Select the detailed region you wish to search from.Select By City Center.Enter the first few charact

Selecting Destinations109Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI.Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan

Selecting Destinations110Select By Airport.Enter the first few characters for the Airport name. After you have selected the characters, select OK. If y

Selecting Destinations111The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayedDining, A

Selecting Destinations112The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayedSelecting

Selecting Destinations113Selecting a Destination Using “Intersection”Intersections are very common markers for routing when you don’t know the actual

Information 6 Precision On average, a satellite-navigation receiver is accurate to within 15 meters. Thales Navigation employs several technologies

Selecting Destinations114Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired street.Select the desired Route Method. The Magel

Traveling115TravelingGuidance Information ScreensThe Magellan RoadMate has three screens you can use to assist you in traveling to your destination: t

Traveling116Map ScreenThe Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan RoadMate. It provides you with detailed information about where

Traveling117Maneuver List ScreenTrueView ScreenNext ManeuverDistance to Next Maneuver1/10 Mile CountdownDirection of Travel andGPS Signal StrengthDist

Traveling118Route ChangesDetouring from the Planned RouteIf you detour from the calculated route, the Magellan RoadMate will get you back on course in

Traveling119Canceling a Planned RouteEvery route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected (see page 69). Every time a new destination

Traveling120Select the new Route Method.The route will be re-calculated using the new Route Method chosen, and the Map screen will be displayed.

Traveling121Current LocationDisplaying Information About Your Current LocationWhenever you want to view information about your present location you ca

User Options122User OptionsUser Option MenuUser Options enable you to customize the Magellan RoadMate and take advantage of its data recording capabil

User Options123Trip ComputerThe Trip Computer is a valuable tool for recording the mileage and time spent driving while on vacation or on a business t

Installation 7 Installation Vehicle Installation Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount, t

User Options124Use the keypad to enter a name for the saved Trip Report and select OK.Your trip is saved and you are returned to the current trip scre

User Options125Deleting a Trip ReportFrom any screen, press the Option button. Select Trip Computer.Select the Trip Report to be deleted.The details o

User Options126Track RecorderThe Track Recorder is useful if you wish to keep a record of a route you have taken to a particular place. You can record

User Options127A dialog box will appear asking you if you wish to stop the track and save it, stop the track and not save it, or resume recording the

User Options128You are returned to the Track Recorder screen.View TrackFrom any screen press the Option button and select Track Recorder.Select View.S

User Options129Delete, Rename TrackFrom any screen press the Option button and select Track Recorder.Select Delete, Rename.DeleteSelect Delete.Select

User Options130RenameSelect Rename.Select the name of the track you wish to rename.Use the backspace key to erase the old name and enter the new name.

User Options131ConfigurationThe Configuration menu lets you adjust the visual and audio settings of the Magellan RoadMate.From any screen, press the Opt

User Options132VolumeSelect Volume.Press the right arrow to increase the volume, press the left arrow to decrease the volume. When you are finished, se

User Options133User SettingsThe Magellan RoadMate can be further configured to each user’s preferences. With the exception of Diagnostics, these settin

Installation 8 Plug the cigarette lighter connector into an appropriate 12V receptacle in your car.Rotate the antenna upward.Installation is complete

User Options134Map OptionsYou can customize how the data is displayed on the Map screen. Select Map Options.Select the options you wish to change. Whe

User Options135Select the desired color scheme. When you are finished, select Save.Route PreferencesRoute references is where you activate or deactivat

User Options136Select Split TrueView. The box is checked indicating that the feature is active. Select Save.The TrueView screen is now split with one

User Options137Tone OptionsYou can have the Magellan RoadMate alert you by one of three tones. Select Tone Options.Select the desired sound you want t

User Options138Audio Test checks that the speaker is working correctly.Headphone Test checks that sound is transmitted to the headphone jack correctly

User Options139Simulator ModeIn Simulator Mode, you can demonstrate the capabilities of the Magellan RoadMate without actually driving. In order for t

User Options140System Messages gives you information on errors that you can relay to Technical Support..User - Edit NameYou can change the default use

User Options141Select Set Password.Enter the password you wish to use for your profile and select OK.Select Activate. The box is checked indicating tha

Installation 9 Magellan RoadMate Manager Application The Magellan RoadMate Manager is used to configure your personal settings, select and store deta

Installation 10 When the installation has finished, the Magellan RoadMate Manager will begin automatically. At this point it is important that you re

Maps and Data 11 Maps and Data Basemaps vs. Detailed Map A basemap contains major map features such as highways, major roads, and city centers. The b

Maps and Data 12 Data Storage and Access Before we get into detail about how to upload maps to the Magellan RoadMate, it is important to understand h

Maps and Data 13 You can save up to three detailed regions per map file, regardless of the size of the regions, and any number of map files to your u

*** IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS *** The Magellan RoadMate 300 is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destinati

Maps and Data 14 Basemap Routing vs. Detailed Map Routing The Magellan RoadMate comes with a built-in basemap. The basemap contains highways, major r

Maps and Data 15 Routing Between Regions Detailed regions can occupy any space on the map. They can be side by side (non-overlapping), or they can ha

Maps and Data 16 Say that you want to drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco. First, you need to know how much space you have available (which the M

Basic Operation 17 Basic Operation Turning the Magellan RoadMate On Press the Power button.If power is properly connected, a logo screen is display

Basic Operation 18 Additional Characters (More) When you are entering information, you may need to add punctuation or other special characters. When

Basic Operation 19 Select “N”.Select the space bar.When you feel that enough characters have been entered so that the list of cities is short enough

Uploading Maps 20 Uploading Maps Select Unit Setup .Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using t

Uploading Maps 21 Map Screen The Map screen is where you will define the detailed regions you wish to use in your Magellan RoadMate. The Map screen i

Uploading Maps22Saved Regions ListShows the region you have saved and their size.Load Existing Regions: Adds previously drawn regions to the list.Draw

Uploading Maps23Uploading Maps to Internal MemorySaving RegionsSelect the Zoom In tool to enlarge the Map window by either clicking on an area, or c

Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1 Magellan RoadMate 300 1Front View 1Rear View 1 Left- and Right-Side Views 2 Bottom View 2Secure Digital (SD) Ca

Uploading Maps24Once you have finished creating regions, select the regions you want to upload to your Magellan RoadMate. In this case, you will desel

Uploading Maps25Deleting Maps from Internal MemoryYou can delete a map from internal memory only if the current map you are trying to upload requires

Uploading Maps26Uploading Maps to an SD CardYour Magellan RoadMate includes a Secure Digital (SD) Card port for increased expandability (SD Card not i

Uploading Maps27The Map Window and process for drawing regions and uploading them to an SD Card vs. an internal memory are identical. The upload infor

User Settings28User SettingsSelect Unit Setup.Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using the USB c

User Settings29Settings ScreenThe settings on the Magellan RoadMate can be configured for each of the three users. These settings can be configured on

User Settings30Map Options: Heading Up – Changes the orientation of the map to keep your direction of travel toward the top of the screen; North Up –

User Settings31Setting the User PreferencesSaving a Settings File to Your ComputerYou can save the settings to a file stored on your computer’s hard d

Address Book32Address BookSelect Unit Setup.Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using the USB cab

Address Book33Address Book ScreenWith the Address Book, you can create entries on your computer and upload them to your Magellan RoadMate. Entries can

Table of Contents Upload Information Window 34Using the Address Book 34Adding an Address on the Map 34Add Custom Address 35Add a POI as an Address 36

Address Book34Saved Addresses ListShows the addresses you have saved.Load Address File: Loads a previously saved address book file from your computer’

Address Book35A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter information for this address. By default, the street name is entered in the Name field.

Address Book36 When you are finished, select OK. A list of possible addresses is displayed. Confirm your selection by pressing OK.The address is added

Address Book37Next, select the category of POI you wish to search for from the pull-down menu.Enter a word that might be part of the name of the POI,

Address Book38A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter the name you wish to give your file. By default, the file name is the user name followe

Address Book39Viewing an Address on the MapYou can view any of the entries in your address book on the Map screen. Select the address you wish to view

Address Book40Select Delete Address . The address is removed from your address list. Uploading Addresses to your Magellan RoadMateWhen you have finis

Trip Planner41Trip PlannerSelect Unit Setup.Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using the USB cab

Trip Planner42Trip Planner ScreenThe Trip Planner enables you to plot multiple destinations and save them as a trip. This feature is useful when plann

Trip Planner43Load Trip File: Loads a previously saved trip file from your computer’s hard drive.Save Trip File: Saves the current trip list to a file

Table of Contents Previous Destinations – Save to your Address Book 78Address Book: List Addresses 79List All 79List Favorites 81Search Address Book

Trip Planner44Select the Add Point on Map tool.Click on the map. The point is marked on the map, is shown in the trip list, and is also added to the

Trip Planner45A route is drawn between the two points you have marked. The map automatically zooms out to show you the entire route.Adding an Address

Trip Planner46Release the mouse button, and the address is added to the end of the trip. Now that the trip has been altered, the previously calculated

Trip Planner47Creating a New Trip From the Address BookSelect an address from your address list. You do not have to select addresses in any order; you

Trip Planner48Select Calculate Route . A route is drawn between the two points.Creating a New Trip with a Custom AddressYou can add a specific addres

Trip Planner49A new trip has been created with the address.Add a second point to your trip. Select an address from your address list and click on Addr

Trip Planner50A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter information for the address you wish to enter. The State can be either typed in or sele

Trip Planner51To complete this trip, rearrange the points in the trip so that your “home” address is at the top. Notice on the map that the green flag

Trip Planner52When you are finished, press the Return or Enter key on your keyboard. Your trip is renamed.Creating a New Trip with a POIPOIs can be ad

Trip Planner53Enter a word that might be part of the name of the POI, such as “calif”. As you type, the list of possible POIs is narrowed down. You ca

Table of Contents User Settings 133POI Selection 133Map Options 134Select Map Color 134Route Preferences 135Split TrueView 135Menu Colors 136Tone Opt

Trip Planner54You can also rename the trip, as described previously.Viewing a TripAt any time you can show the entire route. Select the trip you wish

Trip Planner55A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter the name you wish to give your file. The address list and the trip list are saved to th

Trip Planner56Uploading Trips to your Magellan RoadMateWhen you have finished creating trips, you can then upload the list to your Magellan RoadMate.

Track Replay57Track ReplaySelect Unit Setup.Make sure you remove any SD card in your unit. Connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC using the USB cab

Track Replay58Track Replay ScreenThe Track Replay feature lets you see a graphical representation of any track you have recorded. The replay also show

Track Replay59Load Track File: Loads a previously saved track file.Save Track File: Saves the current track to a track file.Delete Track: Delete the c

Track Replay60Track PlaybackPress Play. The track will begin playback. The cursor in the map window indicates the current position on the track.Press

Track Replay61Press Stop. At any time during playback you can use the navigation tools to zoom in and scroll the map to follow the track replay.Moving

Track Replay62Click on the point and drag it to a new location. Notice when as you move the point, the information in the Track Points window changes

Track Replay63The Track point window has been updated to include your new point.Deleting and Viewing Track PointsTo delete a track point, right-click

Magellan RoadMate 1 Magellan RoadMate Magellan RoadMate 300 Front ViewRear View 1 Power Press to turn the Magellan RoadMate on or off.2 Zoom In While

Track Replay64Set the Date and Time of a Track PointTo adjust the date and time of a track point, select the point in the track point window.Right-cli

Track Replay65Viewing the Current TrackSelect View.The map window is scaled to show the entire track.Clearing the Current Track.While the track is act

Track Replay66If you have made any changes to the track since it was active, you will be notified and give the option not to clear the track. Select Y

Track Replay67The track file has been saved and made active.Load a Track from Your ComputerYou can load a previously saved track file from your comput

Selecting Destinations68Selecting DestinationsPrevious DestinationsList AddressesCreate New EntrySearch POI by NameSearch Nearest POISelect AddressAdd

Selecting Destinations69Choosing the Route MethodEvery route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination i

Selecting Destinations70Basemap RoutingIf you have not uploaded any detailed maps to your Magellan RoadMate or an SD card, you will only be able to ro

Selecting Destinations71Enter the first few characters for the city. After you have selected the characters, select OK. If you wish, you may enter the

Selecting Destinations72Accessing Map FilesThe Magellan RoadMate has the capability of storing detailed map files in it’s internal memory, or on an SD

Selecting Destinations73The Magellan RoadMate will list all available map files and also where they are stored (unit or card).Select the map file you wi

Magellan RoadMate 2 Left- and Right-Side Views Bottom View 1 USB Connection Connect to your PC to upload map data or software updates 2 Power Con

Selecting Destinations74By removing the card with the current map file on it, the unit will default to the map file stored in memory.The Magellan RoadMa

Selecting Destinations75Selecting a Destination Using “Select Address”Select AddressA destination can be created by entering the street address that y

Selecting Destinations76Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. If you do not know the exact

Selecting Destinations77Selecting a Destination Using “Address Book”The Address Book can store up to 200 addresses for each of the three users. When y

Selecting Destinations78The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayedPrevious D

Selecting Destinations79Enter the desired text. Select OK.You can also add this address to your Favorites list. Select Favorites.When you are satisfied

Selecting Destinations80Select List All.Select the destination from the list of addresses in the Address Book and press Enter. You will then have the

Selecting Destinations81Click on either the top line (name) or the bottom line (information) and enter the desired text.Select Save to save the change

Selecting Destinations82Select List Addresses.Select List Favorites.All of the addresses marked as favorites will be displayed.RouteSelect Route.Selec

Selecting Destinations83Click on either the top line (name) or the bottom line (information) and the desired text.Select Save to save the changes and

Magellan RoadMate 3 Secure Digital (SD) Cards The Secure Digital (SD) card is a small, lightweight flash memory device that allows increased data stor

Selecting Destinations84Select List Addresses.Select Search Address Book.Enter the characters that may be part of the name you are searching for in yo

Selecting Destinations85The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed.EditSelec

Selecting Destinations86Address Book: Create New EntrySelect on Map From the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.Select Create New Entry.Se

Selecting Destinations87Select Save. The location is saved to your address book and you are returned to the map screen.Press Cancel to resume normal r

Selecting Destinations88Select the detailed region you wish to search from.Enter the first few characters for the street name. After you have selected

Selecting Destinations89Enter a name for the address. When you are finished, select OK.If you wish, you can select Favorite to add this address to your

Selecting Destinations90Search POI by NameThis function allows you to search for a specific point of interest and save it to your address book. Select

Selecting Destinations91You are returned to the Address Book screen.Search Nearest POIThis function lets you search for a point of interest from three

Selecting Destinations92A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit the information. You can choose to keep the default name. If you wish, you can

Selecting Destinations93Use the navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the desired POI.A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit