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  • Page 1: Magellan Roadmate

    Magellan RoadMate ® ™ Reference Manual Instructions for Operating the Magellan RoadMate 800...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger. • Use only the car charger approved for / supplied with your Magellan RoadMate 800. Use of another type of car charger will result in malfunction and/or danger.

  • Page 3: Selecting Destinations

    Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. About the Battery • Use the charger approved for / provided with your Magellan RoadMate 800. • Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals.
  • Page 4 1Selecting Destinations © 2005 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan RoadMate, Turn it on and go, TrueView, QuickSpell, SmartDetour, TrueFix, and SmartVolume are trademarks of Thales. No part of this user manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the prior written permission of Thales.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3: Vehicle Installation ...11 Installing the Windshield Mount ... 11 Chapter 4: Antenna Position ...13 Chapter 5: Magellan RoadMate Tools Installation ...14 Installing the Software ... 14 Connecting Your Magellan RoadMate ... 14 Chapter 6: Magellan RoadMate Music Manager ...15 Chapter 7: Music Player ...16...
  • Page 6 Adding Individual POI’s ... 26 Importing a Data FIle ... 28 Chapter 11: Navigation Basic Operation ...29 Turning the Magellan RoadMate On Out of the Box ... 29 Suspend Power or “Sleep” Mode ... 29 Power Management ... 29 Resetting the Magellan RoadMate ... 29 Adjusting the Volume ...
  • Page 7 Search By City... 44 Search by Zip Code ... 44 Search By State ... 45 Previous City... 46 Selecting a Destination Using the Address Book ... 47 Previous Destinations ... 47 Saving a Previous Destination to the Address Book ... 48 Deleting A Previous Destination ...
  • Page 8 Set GPS Position ... 79 Simulator Mode... 80 Map Regions... 80 Automatic Volume... 82 Backup and Restore... 82 Backup ... 82 Restore ... 83 Map Information ... 83 Trip Computer ... 83 Current Trip ... 84 Stopping or Starting the Trip Computer ... 84 Saving the Current Trip Report ...

  • Page 9: Contact Information

    If you need support for your Magellan RoadMate and you wish to contact Thales, please use the following information to direct your questions/comments to the proper person. 1.1 Technical Support If you need technical assistance or “how-to” help, or if you have a technical question about the functionality of your Magellan product, please contact us on the Internet at Our Technical Support phone representatives are available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Information

    Chapter 1: Information 1.1 About Satellite Navigation Global satellite navigation is an exciting technology, providing enhanced productivity and accuracy in a vast number of industries. It adds a new level of enjoyment and safety to a wide range of navigation, sports, and recreational activities. A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a network of satellites that transmit high-frequency radio signals containing time and distance data that can be picked up by a receiver, allowing users to pinpoint their precise locations anywhere around the globe.

  • Page 11: A Word On The Safe Usage Of Gps Maps

    1.5 Signal Acquisition Time The first time you use your Magellan RoadMate, or if you travel over 500 miles with the unit off, there may be a delay in receiving the initial satellite fix; depending on your position and the position of the satellites, this could take 15 minutes or more.

  • Page 12: Gps Maps And Your Safety

    For instance, the Magellan RoadMate GPS receiver should be operated only by vehicle passengers or by the driver when the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Magellan Roadmate

    Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.1 Front View Suspend Button Zoom In Button Menu Button Enter Button Power Indicator Zoom Out Button Locate Button Escape Button Mute Speaker View Button Navigation Key Press to enable “sleep” mode. While viewing the map, press to zoom in on the center of the display.

  • Page 14: Rear View

    Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.2 Rear View Speaker Antenna External Antenna Connection Used for audible maneuvering instructions and music playback. Rotate up when in use to receive signals from the GPS satellite network. See Chapter 4 “Antenna Position” on page 13.

  • Page 15: Top View

    Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.3 Top View Storage Card slot Volume Control Reset Switch Used to backup and restore personal navigation data and to transfer image files. Rotate left or right to increase or decrease the volume. Press to repeat last voice prompt.

  • Page 16: Bottom View

    Stereo Headphone Connection USB Connection Used for future expansion. Plug in the AC Adapter or the 12 volt vehicle power adapter. Used to connect the stereo headphones. Plug the Magellan RoadMate into your PC to upload music, photos, and custom POI’s.

  • Page 17: Right Side View

    Windshield Mount connection car holder Release Mount Screw Holes Rechargeable battery. Used to secure the power cable. Insert the notches of the windshield mount here. Press to release Magellan RoadMate from car holder. Attach another mounting device that requires an adapter plate.

  • Page 18: Using Removable Storage Cards

    2.8 Using Removable Storage Cards The Magellan RoadMate is equipped with a storage card slot at the top of the unit (see page 6) that accepts Secure Digital (SD) cards and Multimedia Cards (MMC). These cards are used to backup navigation data and to transfer image files to and from the hard disk.

  • Page 19: Removing The Battery

    Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.9.1 Removing the Battery Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the battery compartment cover in place. Remove the battery compartment cover. Remove the battery. 2.9.2 Installing the Battery Insert the new battery with the battery diagram label side up and the pins facing inward. Then, replace the battery...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3: Vehicle Installation

    Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount or other mount, that it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road. Make sure that the placement of the Magellan RoadMate and cable does not interfere with the operation of vehicle safety devices, such as air bags.
  • Page 21 Then, route the cable along the back of the car holder and insert it into the wire catcher. Plug the power adapter into your vehicles cigarette lighter or 12 volt receptacle. Rotate the antenna upward (see page 13 for proper antenna position). Installation is complete, and you are ready to turn the Magellan RoadMate on and go.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Antenna Position

    Chapter 4: Antenna Position The antenna on the Magellan RoadMate 800 is designed in such a way as to receive the satellite signal at the front face of the antenna. It is important to angle the antenna so that the front face is mostly toward the sky. Ideally in most vehicles, the...

  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Magellan Roadmate Tools Installation

    Chapter 5: Magellan RoadMate Tools Installation 5.1 Installing the Software Insert the Magellan RoadMate Tools PC Application CD into your PC’s CD drive. The setup application will begin automatically. If it does not, browse your computer’s CD drive and double-click on the setup.exe file.

  • Page 24: Chapter 6: Magellan Roadmate Music Manager

    Turn on your Magellan RoadMate by sliding the Reset switch to position “1” (see “Top View” on page 6), or by pressing the Suspend button (see “Front View” on page 4) to wake up the receiver if the unit is in “sleep” mode. When the Warning screen appears, insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on your Magellan RoadMate.

  • Page 25: Chapter 7: Music Player

    The Magellan RoadMate Music Player enables you to play music files in MP3, or WMA format, stored on the hard disk of your Magellan RoadMate. If you have not already done so, you must install the Magellan RoadMate Tools application (page 14) and transfer files onto your unit using the Magellan RoadMate Music Manager (page 15).

  • Page 26: Play

    Playlist Select The Playlist menu will appear. To exit from the playlist menu, select 7.2.1 Play To hear a previously created playlist, select Use the Up or Down arrow to select the desired playlist. Select The songs will begin playing automatically in order. 7.2.2 Create Create To make a new playlist, select...

  • Page 27: Rename

    Chapter 7: Music Player 7.2.5 Rename Rename If you want to change the name of a playlist, select Select the playlist you wish to rename and then, select Use the backspace key (<-) to erase the name; and the keypad to enter a new name for your playlist. When you have finished, select 7.3 Play Mode Play Mode...

  • Page 28: Equalizer

    Chapter 7: Music Player 7.5 Equalizer The Equalizer provides advanced sound options so you can customize the quality of the playback. The equalizer will only be available for MP3 format sound files. Select an equalizer preset from the following preconfigured options: Default (flat), Jazz, Classical, Rock, Techno, Dance Hall, Live, Full Bass, Full Treble, and Full Bass &...

  • Page 29: Chapter 8: Magellan Roadmate Photo Manager

    Turn on your Magellan RoadMate by sliding the Reset switch to position “1” (see “Top View” on page 6), or by pressing the Suspend button (see “Front View” on page 4) to wake up the receiver if the unit is in “sleep” mode. See “Top View” on page 6.

  • Page 30: Chapter 9: Photo Viewer

    Chapter 9: Photo Viewer The Magellan RoadMate Photo Viewer enables you to view image files in JPG and BMP format, stored on the hard disk of your Magellan RoadMate or an optional storage card. In order to transfer files from your PC to the Magellan RoadMate, you must install the Magellan RoadMate Tools application (page 14) and have copied files onto your unit using the Magellan RoadMate Photo Manager (page 15).

  • Page 31: Slideshow

    Chapter 9: Photo Viewer 9.1.3 Slideshow Press the Slideshow button to cycle through all the photos in the Pictures folder automatically. 9.1.4 Pan If you enlarge an image beyond the screen boundaries, press the Pan button to enable image scrolling. While enabled, you can drag the image in any direction to view other areas of the image.

  • Page 32: Properties

    Chapter 9: Photo Viewer 9.2.4 Properties Properties To view information on the selected file or folder, press . A thumbnail of the image will be displayed along with the width and height in pixels, the size, and the format (image type). When viewing the properties for folders, width, height, and format are not shown.

  • Page 33: Chapter 10: Magellan Roadmate Poi Manager

    Chapter 10: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager The Magellan RoadMate POI Manager enables you to transfer custom points of interest files from your computer to your Magellan RoadMate. Before we add any custom POI’s to the unit, you should understand how the POI Manager plots POIs.

  • Page 34: Altitude

    Turn on your Magellan RoadMate by sliding the Reset switch to position “1” (see “Top View” on page 6), or by pressing the Suspend button (see “Front View” on page 4) to wake up the receiver if the unit is in “sleep” mode.

  • Page 35: Opening A Poi File

    Chapter 10: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager 10.4 Opening a POI File When you start the POI Manager the contents of your “My POI’s” folder will be displayed. This is the default location for storing custom POI files. Locate the POI files you wish to load. When you have selected a file, the Copy To Unit arrow will turn green. Click on the arrow to copy the file to your unit.
  • Page 36 Chapter 10: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager Click on the button Enter the Name, the Latitude, and the Longitude. The Altitude and Description fields are optional. Select the Category field and select . A dialog box will appear to create a new POI category. Enter the Name and assign an Image (icon) for the POI.

  • Page 37: Importing A Data File

    Chapter 10: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager 10.7 Importing a Data FIle The POI Manager software supports ASCII file format (.ASC,.CSV,.TXT); GPS Exchange file format (.GPS,.XML); Magellan Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE); and Garmin PCX5 Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE). Open Click on the...

  • Page 38: Chapter 11: Navigation Basic Operation

    “sleep” mode. It is recommended that you use the Suspend key rather than switching the unit off in order to acquire the GPS signal faster upon resuming normal operation. 11.1.2 Power Management The Magellan RoadMate can be configured to automatically go into “sleep” mode after a specified amount of time. Press the MENU System Settings...

  • Page 39: Inputting Text Characters

    11.6 Inputting Text Characters Whenever you need to input names, street addresses, etc., the Magellan RoadMate will display a keyboard. Touch the letter you want and, if you make a mistake, use the Backspace key to go back one character at a time. The Spacebar is used to insert spaces between characters or words.

  • Page 40: What Is Quickspell

    QuickSpell eliminates the possibility of a misspelled word or looking for a city or street that is not in the loaded database. As you begin entering characters, the QuickSpell feature of the Magellan RoadMate dims out those characters which that are not available, thereby speeding up the process of entering data.

  • Page 41: Multi-Word Indexing

    11.10 Multi-Word Indexing The Magellan RoadMate employs a search feature known as “Multi-Word Indexing”. This feature enables you to search the database for possible matches based on the characters entered. The matches returned will start with the characters entered.

  • Page 42: Chapter 12: T Raveling

    Chapter 12: T raveling 12.1 Guidance Information Screens The Magellan RoadMate has three screens you can use to assist you in traveling to your destination: the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, and the TrueView 3D/Split TrueView screen. : When a new destination is selected and calculated, the Map screen is displayed. This screen displays a map of your surrounding area along with the planned route (if calculated) and information about the route.

  • Page 43: Map Screen

    12.2 Map Screen The Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan RoadMate and provides you with detailed information about where you are and where you are going. Current Road SmartDetour Icon POI Icon † Planned Route...

  • Page 44: Changing The Map Zoom Levels

    12.4 Changing the Map Zoom Levels While viewing the Map screen, you can zoom in (enlarge the map) by + (plus) pressing the key or zoom out (shrink the map) by pressing - (minus) key. Note: The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys can also be used the scroll through long lists.

  • Page 45: Trueview 3D Screen

    12.6 TrueView 3D Screen The Magellan RoadMate uses TrueView 3D technology to display a three-dimensional picture of the next maneuver. The TrueView 3D screen can be viewed only after a route has been calculated. From the Map screen, press the view the TrueView 3D screen.

  • Page 46: Choosing The Route Method

    12.7 Choosing the Route Method Every route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination is selected, the Magellan RoadMate prompts you for the method that will be used to calculate the route. Shortest Time : This selection calculates a route that should take the least amount of time using speed limits and other information in the database.

  • Page 47: Detouring From The Planned Route

    2. If you exit the planned route before its completion and turn off your vehicle, the Magellan RoadMate will switch to battery power, unless your cigarette lighter maintains constant power. In either situation, the unit will autmatically suspend power when enabled through customization.

  • Page 48: Displaying Information About Your Present Location

    12.14 Finding POIs Along Your Route While driving along a route, if you need to find a gas station, ATM, or other POI, the Magellan RoadMate can find the nearest POI and route to it. Then, when you have completed the side route, resume guidance to your original destination.

  • Page 49: Finding A Detour Along Your Route

    A list of the nearest POI’s is displayed. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired POI. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate a new route to the selected POI from your current position. When you have arrived at the new destination, you will be prompted to resume guidance to your original destination.
  • Page 50 Enter the number of miles for your detour and then select Route Select . The Magellan RoadMate will recalculate the alternate route to your destination. You can also choose to have the Magellan RoadMate detour you around traffic automatically by enabling smart detour. See “Detour Options” on page 77.

  • Page 51: Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations

    13.3 Entering and Routing to Your Home Address The Magellan RoadMate enables you to enter an address to assign to your Home button. The Home button allows you one touch access to the address you route to most often. Select the Home button.

  • Page 52: Selecting A Destination Using Select Address

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations Now, when you press the Home button, you will be prompted to either route to or change the Home address. 13.4 Selecting a Destination Using Select Address Select Address A destination can be created by entering the street address that you want to go to. This address is not automatically added your Address Book but is saved to your Previous Destinations list if you have routed to it.

  • Page 53: Search By City

    Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Done Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.4.2 Search by Zip Code From the Destination screen, select Enter the zip code select , then select the city.

  • Page 54: Search By State

    Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Done Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.4.3 Search By State From the Destination screen, select Enter the first few characters for the state and select Select the state.

  • Page 55: Previous City

    Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Done Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed.

  • Page 56: Selecting A Destination Using The Address Book

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations 13.5 Selecting a Destination Using the Address Book Address Book The Address Book can store up to 200 addresses. When you select Address Book you are given five options: Destinations lets you select from a list of the last 50 destinations you routed to; addresses you have stored in your Address Book;...

  • Page 57: Saving A Previous Destination To The Address Book

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations Route Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.5.1.1 Saving a Previous Destination to the Address Book From the Destination screen, select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination.

  • Page 58: Deleting A Previous Destination

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the destination from the list of addresses. Route Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Address Book Previous Destinations then, select...

  • Page 59: Editing A Favorite

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations 13.5.2.1 Editing a Favorite From the Destination screen, select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired favorite. Edit Select The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited. The address cannot be changed.

  • Page 60: List Addresses

    Route Select Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.5.3.1 Editing an Address From the Destination screen, select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired address.

  • Page 61: Deleting An Address

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations 13.5.3.2 Deleting an Address From the Destination screen, select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired address. Delete Select A dialog box will appear to confirm your selection. Select The address is deleted from the list and you are returned to the Address Book screen.

  • Page 62: Search By Zip Code

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations Enter characters that start a word within the street name (see “Multi-Word Indexing” on page 32). Do not enter prefixes such as “North” or “N”, or the type of street such as “Ave.” or “Street”. Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.

  • Page 63: Search By State

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations Enter characters that start a word within the street name (see “Multi-Word Indexing” on page 32). Do not enter prefixes such as “North” or “N”, or the type of street such as “Ave.” or “Street”. Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.

  • Page 64: Previous City

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations Enter characters that start a word within the street name (see “Multi-Word Indexing” on page 32). Do not enter prefixes such as “North” or “N”, or the type of street such as “Ave.” or “Street”. Select Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.

  • Page 65: Trip Planner

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired city. Enter characters that start a word within the street name (see “Multi-Word Indexing” on page 32). Do not enter prefixes such as “North” or “N”, or the type of street such as “Ave.” or “Street”.
  • Page 66 Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations Select Use the keypad to enter a name for the new trip and select From the pop-up menu, select From the Select Trip Planner Address screen, select the method for adding a destination to Select your trip: (Map button) will add a destination by selecting a point on the map;...

  • Page 67: Optimizing A Trip

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations 13.5.5.2 Optimizing a Trip With Route Optimization, you can sort the destinations in your trip from closest to farthest. From the Trip Planner screen, select Select the trip to optimize. Optimize Select The destinations are sorted from closest to farthest from you current location. Select Save Edit...

  • Page 68: Guideme

    Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.5.5.4 Edit Destinations within a trip can be moved up or down, deleted, or added to.

  • Page 69: Delete And Rename

    Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations Select the trip to edit. Select the destination you wish to delete, and select Delete from the pop-up menu. Move Up Select the destination you wish to change, and select from the pop-up menu. Save When you have finished, select and you are returned to the Trip Planner screen.
  • Page 70 Chapter 13: Selecting Destinations Delete Select Select the trip you wish to delete. A dialog box will appear to confirm your selection. Select The trip has been deleted. Rename Select Select the trip to be renamed.

  • Page 71: Selecting A Point Of Interest As A Destination

    Points of Interest (or POIs) are commercial or recreational locations, landmarks, or services that are preloaded into the Magellan RoadMate database. There are over six million POI’s in the database, which range from restaurants, parks, gas stations, and banks, to schools and police stations, and more. The purpose of the POI database (accessed through the Dining, ATM, Gas...

  • Page 72: Nearest

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired POI. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.6.1.2 List By City Selecting List by City will list the POIs matching the name you entered within a selected city.

  • Page 73: Select Category

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired POI. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.6.2 Select Category If you do not know the name of the POI you are looking for, but know the category (restaurant, bank, gas station, etc.), you...

  • Page 74: List By City

    A list of all the POI’s in the selected category nearest to your current position is displayed. Select the POI from the list. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.6.2.2 List by City Selecting List by City will list the POIs in the category selected within a specified city.

  • Page 75: Cuisine Type

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired POI. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.6.2.4 Cuisine Type When selecting restaurants, you are presented with an additional method for finding POIs.

  • Page 76: Selecting An Intersection As A Destination

    Address, or select POI menu. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.7 Selecting an Intersection as a Destination Intersection An intersection of two streets can be used as a destination for your trip.

  • Page 77: Search By Zip Code

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the second street from the list. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.7.2 Search by Zip Code...

  • Page 78: Search By State

    Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the second street from the list. Select the desired Route Method. The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. 13.7.3 Search by State...

  • Page 79: Chapter 14: Navigation Options

    14.1.2 Custom POIs The Custom POI menu enables you to select POIs previously loaded into your Magellan RoadMate using the Magellan RoadMate POI Manager software (see page 25). The following instructions are assuming that you have loaded one or more custom POIs into your Magellan RoadMate.
  • Page 80 Chapter 14: Navigation Options Select Select a POI File Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select a POI file. With the file selected, you are returned to the Custom POIs menu. Select Display Categories The categories you created are displayed in the same way as the built-in POIs.
  • Page 81 Chapter 14: Navigation Options With the POI alerts set, you can now choose at what point you will be alerted. Select Alert Parameters Select the POI category to customize. The Detection Angle is set to alert you when you are within so many degrees of the POI. Detection Angle Select...
  • Page 82 Chapter 14: Navigation Options Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of degrees in which to set the alert. When you have finished, select The First Warning is set to alert you when you are within a certain number of feet from the POI. First Warning Select Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of feet in which to alert you.
  • Page 83 Chapter 14: Navigation Options The Last Warning is set as a final alert when you are within a certain number of feet from the POI. Last Warning Select Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of feet in which to alert you. When you have finished, select Save When you have set the parameters as you like, select...

  • Page 84: Map Options

    When you have finished, select 14.1.5 Select Map Color Select Select Map Color Automatic Night Mode With enabled, the Magellan RoadMate will switch between a Day screen and a Night screen based on sunrise and sunset times for your current location. Scrolling disabled, the...

  • Page 85: Route Preferences

    Save When you have finished, select 14.1.6 Route Preferences Route Preferences enable you to set parameters for the Magellan RoadMate to follow when calculating a route. Select Preferences and you will be returned to the Select Map Color menu. Route...

  • Page 86: Detour Options

    The Magellan RoadMate comes equipped with SmartDetour. If you are driving on the freeway with SmartDetour enabled and your speed drops below 15 MPH, you may press the detour icon on the Map screen in order for the Magellan RoadMate to calculate an alternate route around traffic.

  • Page 87: Voice Options

    When you encounter traffic, and the set time has elapsed, the Detour icon will flash on the Map screen. Touch the icon on the screen to have the Magellan RoadMate calculate the detour. You can choose to ignore the Detour alert; and after one minute it will stop flashing until the set time has elapsed again when it will alert you once more.

  • Page 88: Tone Options

    Chapter 14: Navigation Options 14.1.10 Tone Options As you approach a maneuver, an audible alert sounds to let you know to make the maneuver. Select Tone Options Bell Chime Beep Select either , or Save When you have finished, select 14.1.11 GPS Options GPS Options provide you with information on the satellite signal as well as the ability to speed up signal acquisition time.

  • Page 89: Simulator Mode

    The Magellan RoadMate 800 comes preloaded with North American and European map data. If you are travelling to Europe, you can take your Magellan RoadMate with you and use it while you are driving abroad. To unlock the European map, contact our Customer Service department for pricing and unlock-code information or visit our Web site at www.magellanGPS.com.
  • Page 90 Chapter 14: Navigation Options Code Select Use the keypad to enter the unlock code. When you have finished, select Unlock Select The database is unlocked. Select Europe Switch Select and then select Select . After the unit has powered down, turn the unit back on and the new map will begin loading.

  • Page 91: Automatic Volume

    Chapter 14: Navigation Options 14.1.14 Automatic Volume The Magellan RoadMate can be set to automatically increase the volume when the vehicle exceeds 45 MPH in order to compensate for road noise. Automatic Volume Select Select the number increment by which to increase the volume.

  • Page 92: Restore

    The files are copied to the hard disk. 14.1.16 Map Information Product Information displays information about the map and database installed in your Magellan RoadMate. This information aids our Technical Support Representative in finding a solution to whatever problem you may have. 14.2 Trip Computer The Trip Computer is a valuable tool for recording the mileage and time spent driving while on business or vacation.

  • Page 93: Current Trip

    Chapter 14: Navigation Options Trip Computer Select 14.2.1 Current Trip When you begin a new trip and you need to record the information, access the Trip Computer. There you can save the information displayed for the current trip (if needed) and reset the Trip Computer to zero in preparation for your new trip. Select Trip Computer Select...

  • Page 94: Saving The Current Trip Report

    Chapter 14: Navigation Options Start While the Trip Computer is in a “Stopped” state, select to continue recording the current trip or select reset to begin a new trip. 14.2.1.2 Saving the Current Trip Report When you have finished with your trip, you can save the information for later viewing. Select Save at any time.

  • Page 95: Deleting A Trip Report

    Chapter 14: Navigation Options ESCAPE The saved Trip Report is displayed. Press the key when you are finished to view the trip and return to the Trip Computer screen. 14.2.1.5 Deleting a Trip Report Select the Trip Report to be deleted. Delete Select The trip is deleted and you are returned to the Trip Computer screen.

  • Page 96: Chapter 15: System Settings

    Chapter 15: System Settings The System Settings Menu contains system wide customization features which include: Brightness, Power Management, Password, and Language. To access these features, press the 15.1 Brightness To change how light the screen appears, select Use the right arrow to make the screen appear lighter, and use the left arrow make the screen appear darker.

  • Page 97: Remove Password

    Chapter 15: System Settings 15.3.2 Remove Password Password Select and use the keyboard to enter the password. When you have finished, select Password screen, select 15.4 Language To change the language for the menu text and voice prompts for navigation, select Language Select the desired language.

  • Page 98: Chapter 16: System Status

    Chapter 16: System Status The System Status menu give you further options to check the performance of your Magellan RoadMate. 16.1 Product Information Select Product Information to show the current application software versions. Also, the current hardware and firmware versions will be displayed.

  • Page 99: Chapter 17: Help

    The Help feature provides you with an interactive tutorial on the features and functions of the Magellan RoadMate along with contact information should you need assistance. 17.1 Quick Tips Quick Tips for New Users provides information in the following categories on basic usage and how to get the best signal reception: •...

  • Page 100: Appendix

    POI Categories The Magellan RoadMate POI database has 37 different categories. The icons will appear on the Map screen (if enabled): Restaurant Bank/ATM Gas Station Roadside Assistance Hospital/Polyclinic Vehicle Services Airport Camping & RV Car Rental Casino City Center Clothing...
  • Page 101 Professional Services Public Buildings Rest Area Shopping Ski Resorts Sports & Recreation Tourist Attraction Transportation Winery Worship When selecting restaurants, you can further narrow the search by cuisine type such as French, Italian, Greek, Mexican, etc. Appendix A Business office locations Libraries, museums, and government buildings Rest stops along major highways Malls and other retail stores...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Specifications DImensions 3.1" x 6.2" x 1.5" 8.0cm x 15.9cm x 3.9cm Weight 10.8 oz. 307g Display 3.5” color touch screen display, 2.11” x 2.81” (53.64mm x 71.52mm) Screen Resolution 320 x 240 QVGA; 64,000 colors Storage 20 GB Hard Drive with slot for optional storage card Accepted Card Media Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC) Audio...

  • Page 103: Pc Requirements

    Appendix C PC Requirements • IBM Compatible PC, Pentium or higher • Microsoft ® WIndows® 2000 or XP • 128 MB RAM • CD Drive for Software Installation • DVD Drive for Map Upgrades • USB Port...

  • Page 104: Gps Status Screen Structure-First

    GPS Status Screen GPS STATUS Screen Structure-first page It is ordered by the channel number from 1 to 12. Where: Satellite PRN number, with “e” or “E” to the right means got ephemeris data, “v” or “V” to the right means got verified ephemeris data (double check).

  • Page 105: Gps Status Screen Structure - Second Page

    16 ILL_DEFINED_3D_MATRIX 3X3 matrix can not be inverted in 3D fix 17 ILL_DEFINED_2D_MATRIX 2X2 matrix can not be inverted in 2D fix 20 NO_SAT_TIME no satellite time 23 NOT_ENOUGH_SATS no enough satellite for 2D or 3D fix 24 CANNOT_SELECT_FIX_TYPE 30 VELOCITY_2D_ONLY 2 satellite fix only for velocity, no position fix 31 BAD_VELOCITY_PDOP 50 too big pdop for velocity...
  • Page 106 Typical GPS STATUS Screen Display First Page Second Page Heading 0 Speed 0.0 m/s Current Lat: 34.10939 N Current Long:117.82599 W GPS Version: Current altitude 255 TTFF 116s #Satellite (U/T) 11/12 PDOP 2.3 VDOP 1.7 TTFF 0.0 HDOP 1.3 FOMS P/V/H UTC TIME 08/16/2004 22:56:53 Appendix D...

  • Page 107: Frequently Asked Questions

    Selection” on page 70. The Magellan RoadMate uses the latest POI data available. Chances are the POI you are looking for is relatively new and has not been added to the database. If this is not the case, it may have been overlooked or changed since the POI database was created.

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