Magellan RoadMate 5175T Traveler Instruction Manual

MiTAC Digital Corporation 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA
www.magellanGPS . com

Safety
This Magellan receiver is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to
assist you
in
arriving to
your
selected destinations. When using
this Magellan product, these safety rules must be followed to
prevent accidents that can result in injury
or
death to yourself or
others:
• Please check with your state
or
local law enforcement for
applicable regulations regarding mounting
to
the windshield.
Go
to
www.magellanGPS.com for alternate mounting
solutions.
• When driving, the need to view the display
is
minimal. Voice
prompts will guide you to your destination. The driver should
enter data
or
program the Magellan receiver only when the
vehicle is stopped. Only a vehicle passenger should enter
data
or
program the receiver while the vehicle is moving.
• It is
your
responsibility to comply with all traffic laws.
• Every attempt
is
made to ensure that the database
is
accurate. However, roadways, points
of
interest (POls), and
business and service .locations may change over time. The
database does not include, analyze, process, consider, or
reflect any
of
the following: legal restrictions (such as
vehicular type, weight, height, width, load and speed
restrictions); road slope
or
grade; bridge height, width,
weight, or other limits; population density; neighborhood
quality
or
safety; availability
or
proximity
of
law enforcement,
emergency rescue, medical,
or
other assistance;
construction work zones
or
hazards; road or lane closures;
road, traffic, or traffic facilities' safety
or
condition; weather
conditions; pavement characteristics
or
conditions; special
events; traffic congestion. It is your responsibility to

disregard any unsafe, hazardous, or illegal route
suggestions.
• Keep the receiver safe from extreme temperature conditions.
For example, do not leave it exposed to direct sunlight for
an
extended period of time. The maximum operating
. temperature
is
140°F (60°C).
•
Take
care when mounting the receiver in your vehicle,
whether using the windshield mount or other mount or
accessories, that it does not obstruct the driver's view of the
road, interfere with the operation of the vehicle's safety
devices such
as
air bags, or present a hazard to occupants
of
the vehicle should the receiver be dislodged while driving.
You
assume the risks associated with damage to your
vehicle
or
vehicle occupants as the result
of
your choices
in
mounting the receiver.
• The battery
is
rechargeable and should not be removed.
In
the event it should need to
be
replaced, please contact
Magellan Technical Support.
Please
do
not
return
this
product
to
the
place
of
purchase
without
Technical
Support
at
www.magellanGPS.com/
support/.
Register
your
Magellan RoadMate at
www.magellanGPS.com/
to
keep updated
on
the latest
offers.
Download the
User
Manual
from
the
www.magellangps.com/support
for
detailed information.

Installation
Choose a Location. The
Magellan RoadMate receiver
needs a clear view
of
the sky to
receive signals from the GPS
satellites so choose a location
with an unobstructed view
of
the
sky, commonly on
or
near the
windshield. The instructions
here describe mounting the
receiver to the windshield, which
is
the
most
common use, but
you can use any flat, smooth
surface that the suction mount
will attach to firmly. Be sure to
check the mount after
installation and verify that it
won't lose suction.
Warning:
Do
not
mount
the
receiver
on
or
allow
the
power
cable
to
pass
over
air
bags
.
Connect Power.
Connect the
power cable to a vehicle power
receptacle. The internal battery
will begin charging as soon as
power is supplied to the
Magellan RoadMate receiver
through the vehicle powercable.
Note: Some vehicles require that
the ignition be on before power
is delivered to the power
receptacle.
Attach the USB
connector to the
cradle.
Hold the cradle assembly firmly
against a clean, dry surface and
push lever towards the base.
Attach the receiver.

General Information
Please refer to this handbook for questions on using the Magellan
RoadMate receiver. If you are still unable to answer your questions,
check our technical support web page
at:
http://www.magellanGPS.com/
support/. Magellan RoadMate
A
~
A - Power Switch
8-
Micro-SO slot
C -Power Input
(USB)
c
M~tellan
RoadMate
8 c
Power
Press the power switch (A) to turn the receiver on. Press the power
switch to put the receiver into suspend mode. Press and hold the power
switch for more than 3 seconds to turn the receiver completely off.
(Turning the receiver completely offand then back on [Power Reset] can
sometimes solve any problems encountered while using the receiver.)
The first time you use the Magellan RoadMate it may take up to 4
minutes to compute your location under normal conditions. With
adverse conditions (not having a clear view
of
the sky) the time to
compute your location the first time can greatly increase.
Battery
The Magellan RoadMate receiver has an internal battery that
is
charged
when it is being powered by the vehicle power cable or
an
external
(optional) AC power adapter. It is estimated that a receiver can operate
for 2 hours from a fully charged battery.
To
view the battery strength indicator, access the Main menu. The
battery strength
is
shown below the signal strength indicator.

Itcan take upto 4 hours to fully charge the battery, depending on the
battery level. However, the battery does not need to be fully charged to
use the Magellan RoadMate receiver.
Satellite Signal Strength
To
view the satellite signal strength indicator, tap on the Menu button.
The signal strength indicator can be found in the upper right
corner
.
4 bars green:
Strong signal
Blank: No satellite
signals. Unable to
compute position.
Ifyou are notgetting
your
current location, use these tips to improve
satellite signal reception.
a
JIJ
Leave the garage
or
parking structure so the GPS receiver has a clear
view of the sky.
Satellite signals can be blocked by tall buildings, trees
or
mountains.
You
u.
[l]
may intermittently see a drop in signal strength in these types
of
environments.
Traffic Notice
Your Magellan RoadMate comes equipped with lifetime traffic but
requires that you usethe supplied vehicle poweradapterto work. Traffic
warnings will not appear ifyou are using a power adapter other than the
one supplied or operating the receiver on internal batteries.
Landscape
or
Portrait
Display
The Magellan RoadMate can
be used in landscape
or
portrait display mode. For
optimum signal reception
orient the receiver with the
Magellan logo (in red here)to
the top
or
right.
--
Landscape Mode
.
I
I
I
~
Portrait Mode

Map Screen while Routing
A
8 J
c
H
D G
A
Displays distance and street name for next maneuver.
to repeat last instruction.
8 Next Turn instruction.
c Traffic icon with the route delay time
if
traffic warnings
appear on route.
D Displays ETA (estimated time
of
arrival). Tap to select
distance to destination, arrival time, speed
or
time
remaining in the route.
E
Zoom Out
F Zoom In
G Access Main Menu
H
Press to display POls found on nextfew highway exits.
(Displayed only while traveling on a highway.)
I Access Volume/Mute Controls
J
Access One
Touch Menu
K
Current Position Icon
Tap

Menu
Main Menu.
Tap
on the MENU button on the Map screen to access the
Main Menu.
Icon
Use
WiFi Signal Strength Indicator. [All four bars in
green indicates full strength.]
Address Entry. Enter an address as a destination.
POl Select. Select a POl (Point
of
Interest) as a
destination.
Previous Destination. Select a destination from a
list
of
previously used destinations.
Web Access. Requires WiFi signal for use. (Not
available while routing.)
TourDirector. Quick access to attractions, shop-
ping and restaurant destinations.
Current Location. View detailed information about
your current location.
Intersection. Create a route tothe intersection
of
two streets.
CityCenter. Select the geographic center
of
a city
as yourdestination.
Settings. Customize and view details aboutyour
Magellan receiver.

Icon Use
Updates. Check for updates to your receiver.
Requires WiFi signal. (Not available while rout-
ing.)
Address Book. Add or select an address previ-
ously saved.
Cancel Trip
or
Skip to Next Destination (Multileg
Routes).
Detour. Selectfrom a list
of
calculated detours
with distance to be detoured around.
Turn
List. View list
of
maneuvers forcurrent trip.
Edit Trip. Optimize,
add
destinations
or
editthe
current trip.
Italic items are available only while routing.
Setting up WiFi
To
use the WiFi features
of
the Magellan RoadMate you must first
establish a WiFi connection.
From the Map screen select MENU
>
Settings icon
>
WiF
i.
If
the
"Enable WIFi" button is not 'checked', tap the button. A list
of
available
WiFi networks will be displayed. Tap
on
the network you want to use.
If
the network requires a password (a key icon is displayed forthat
network) you will need to enter the password using the Magellan
RoadMate keyboard.
Once the password is accepted the Magellan RoadMate's WiFi
capability will be active.
You
can then use the Browserto find
destinations and checkfor software updates.

Using the Browser
Using the browser you can access web sites as yelp (www.yelp.com),
CitySearch (www.citysearch.com) or Zagat (www.zagat.com) and
download points of interest to be used as a route destination, access
e-mail accounts (gmail.com, aol.com, yahoo.com, etc.), and view web
pages. The browser does have a few limitations:
• No flash support. (The browser will not
be
able to play .flv
videos (youtube, etc.).
• Does not support most plugins.
• Cannot perform downloads.
• When using e-mail, cannot open attachments.
When using e-mail, you can reply to an e-mail but it is not recommended
as the keyboard does not have a carriage return.
WARNING: tf
driving,
do
not
use
the
browser
nor
the e-maH
capability
of
the
Magellan
RoadMate
unless
you
are
stopped
rn
an
area
designated
for
legal
parking.
To
use the web browser you must have a WiFi network connection
(see
Setting up
WiF1).
The browser is accessed via the Main Menu by
tapping on the Browser icon.
Browser Settings. From the Main Menu tap the Settings icon and
select the Browser button to access Browser Settings.
Tap
on Clear
Cache, Clear Cookies or Clear All History to clear the item or items.
Using javascript and accepting cookies can be turned
on
(checked) or
off by tapping
on
Javascript
or
Accept Cookies. When done, tap on the
back arrow
in
the lower left corner.