Magellan RoadMate N393M Series User manual

Magellan®RoadMate®
GPS Receiver
User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
The Magellan RoadMate receiver is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist
you in arriving at your selected destinations. When using the Magellan
RoadMate receiver, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents
that can result in injury or death to yourself or others:
Please check the applicable regulations in your state regarding windshield
mounting. Certain states prohibit the mounting of any items on your
windshield. Go to www.magellanGPS.com for alternative 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 RoadMate receiver only when the vehicle is stationary. Only a
vehicle passenger should enter data or program the Magellan RoadMate
receiver while the vehicle is moving. Do not become distracted by the
receiver while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions.
It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic laws and to use the
Magellan RoadMate and mounting options in such a manner that the user
is in compliance with applicable laws.
Roads, points of interest (POIs), business and service locations may
change over time. As a result the database may contain inaccuracy.Also,
the database does not include, analyse, process, consider, or reflect any
of the following: legal restrictions (such as vehicle type, weight, height,
width, load and speed restrictions); road slope or gradient; bridge height,
width, weight or other limits; population density; neighborhood quality or
safety; availability or proximity of police, 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 Magellan RoadMate receiver safe from extreme temperature
conditions. For example, do not leave it exposed to direct sunlight for an
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Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate receiver in your vehicle,
whether using the windshield mount or other mounts, 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. It
is your responsibility to assess the risks associated with damage to your
vehicle or vehicle occupants as the result of your choices in mounting the
Magellan RoadMate receiver.
Temperature
The maximum operating temperature is 140°F (60°C).
Battery
The battery in the Magellan RoadMate receiver is rechargeable and
should not be removed. In the event that it should need to be replaced,
please contact Magellan Technical Support.
Charging the Magellan RoadMate
An optional AC adapter is available as an accessory for your Magellan
RoadMate. Use of another type ofAC adapter can result in malfunction
and/or possible fire hazard due to battery overheating.
Only use the car charger approved for/supplied with your Magellan
RoadMate receiver. Use of another type of car charger will result in fire or
electric shock.
For safety reasons, the battery in your Magellan RoadMate receiver will
stop charging when the ambient temperature is less than 32°F (0°C) or
more than 113°F (45°C).
It will take approximately 4 hours of charging the Magellan RoadMate
receiver through the vehicle power adapter or optionalAC adapter to
obtain a full battery charge. It is recommended that you charge the battery
initially for at least 2 hours.
Use only the charger approved for your Magellan RoadMate receiver.
Estimated usage of the Magellan RoadMate on battery power is
approximately 2 hours.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B
digital devices, in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be
used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or
unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment
without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

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The Magellan RoadMate receiver must be installed and operated at a distance
no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
IC statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférences et
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences
qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement.
The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration
was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry
Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry
Canada approved the equipment.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to
be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits established for
an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
The information provided in this document is subject to change without
notice. Improvements and enhancements to the product may occur
without any formal notification. Check the Magellan website
(www.magellanGPS.com/ support) for product updates and additional
information.
© 2012 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan,
RoadMate and Quickspell are registered trademarks of MiTAC International
Corporation. SmartDetour and OneTouch are trademarks of MiTAC
International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC International
Corporation. All rights reserved.
AAA and the AAA logo are trademarks of the American Automobile
Association. AAA © 2009 All rights reserved.
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.
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 MiTAC International Corporation.
The information provided in this document is correct at the time that it is
created. MiTAC International Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability
for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the contents of this User
Manual.

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Table of Contents
Magellan RoadMate Receiver............................................................1
Magellan RoadMate.....................................................................3
Fundamentals .....................................................................................4
Powering on the Magellan RoadMate receiver............................4
Checking Battery Level and GPS Status......................................4
Volume..........................................................................................4
Brightness.....................................................................................5
Main Menu....................................................................................6
Keypad .........................................................................................7
Selecting QWERTY or ABC Keyboard.........................................9
Notes on Entering Data................................................................9
Smart City Search ........................................................................9
QuickSpell...................................................................................10
Installation Instructions................................................................... 11
Selecting the Location................................................................ 11
Attaching the Magellan RoadMate receiver to the Car Cradle... 11
Attaching the Car Cradle to the Car Mount................................ 11
Attaching the Power Cable to the Car Cradle ............................ 11
Securing the Car Cradle.............................................................12
Adjusting the Mount for Optimum Viewing.................................12
Connecting Power......................................................................12
Checking Connection and Final Adjustments.............................12
Power Button..............................................................................12
Security.......................................................................................13
Map Screen........................................................................................14
Current Location Screen ............................................................17
Maneuver List (Itinerary) ............................................................18
Volume........................................................................................18
Creating a Destination .....................................................................20
Creating a Destination to an Address.........................................20
Creating a Destination to an Intersection...................................21
Creating a Destination to a City Center......................................22
Previous Destinations.................................................................23
Address Book.............................................................................24

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OneTouch Menu................................................................................26
Saving an Address to a OneTouch Icon.....................................26
Changing the Address or Search of a OneTouch Icon...............26
Saving a POI Search Criteria to a OneTouch Icon.....................27
Setting a Route to a OneTouch Icon ..........................................27
Points of Interest (POI).....................................................................29
Creating a Route to a POI by Category......................................29
Creating a Route to a Special POI (AAA TourBook)...................29
Creating a Route to a POI by Name...........................................30
Creating a Route to a Highway Exit POI....................................31
Home Address...................................................................................33
Saving the Home Address..........................................................33
Changing the Home Address .....................................................33
Creating a Route to the Home Address......................................33
Traveling on a Route ........................................................................35
Map Screen ................................................................................35
Special Routing Functions..........................................................36
Multi Destination Routes..................................................................38
Creating Additional Destinations with Go To ..............................38
Editing the Destination List.........................................................39
Saving a Multi Destination Route to Your Address Book............40
Traffic.................................................................................................41
Glossary......................................................................................41
Traffic Incidents ..........................................................................41
Coupons and Offers ...................................................................42
Settings..............................................................................................44
Accessing System Settings........................................................44
Map Options...............................................................................46
Sound .........................................................................................47
Navigation Preferences..............................................................48
Keyboard ....................................................................................49
Adding Features.........................................................................49
Traffic..........................................................................................49
GPS Options...............................................................................50
Default System Settings.............................................................50
Viewing Product Information.......................................................50
Trip Reporting.............................................................................51

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Speed Warnings.........................................................................52

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Magellan RoadMate Receiver
The Magellan®RoadMate®receiver is a vehicle navigation product that utilizes
GPS signals from satellites to calculate your precise location and compute
navigational information that can be used to guide you to your destination.
Knowing its position and movement, it can then overlay this information on
detailed maps to provide a visual representation of your location.
With the Magellan RoadMate receiver you can:
Save searches and addresses under the OneTouch™ menu for fast,
convenient access to favorite destinations.
Store your home address and quickly get routing details to your home.
Enter and save addresses in your address book that can be accessed at
any time and get routing information to that address.
Route to an address that you enter using the QuickSpell™ and Smart City
search for easy, errorless address entry.
Route to any point of interest (POI) that has been preloaded into your
Magellan RoadMate receiver.
Create a route with multiple destinations. Handy for business people who
need routing information to many destinations.
Access the AAATourBook® providing ratings and descriptions on
AAA-approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
Access AAA Member Roadside Assistance™ information from the
OneTouch menu.
View POIs that are near exits ahead of you on the highway. The Highway
Exit POIs function provides you with a list of gas stations, restaurants,
hotels and auto repair shops located nearby exits you are approaching
while travelling on the interstate.
Customize your Magellan RoadMate receiver to meet your needs using
the Settings menu.
Receive traffic information so as to avoid delays in your travel.
The user interface for the Magellan RoadMate receiver is easy and simple to
follow once you understand the basics. You may never need to refer to this
manual, but if you do, we have tried to present it in a form that makes it easy
for you to access the function you are trying to use and follow the steps
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The Magellan RoadMate receiver has a built-in battery so, in most cases, you
will be able to follow these instructions while reading them on your computer
screen without plugging the Magellan RoadMate receiver to theAC power
using an optionalAC power adapter. You should note that while indoors you
may not get strong enough satellite signals to compute your location, so your
location information may not be updated. However, the power of the GPS
chipset installed in the Magellan RoadMate receiver will pick up satellite
signals in some very demanding locations. You may find that the Magellan
RoadMate receiver is computing a position, even indoors. Even with the
improved GPS chipset, the receiver may not be able to always compute a fix
indoors. This is especially important to note if you are in a garage or other
overhanging structure. If you find you are not getting strong enough satellite
signals while in a garage or other structure, move to a location where there is
a clear view of the sky and you should immediately see an improvement in
signal strength.
The Magellan RoadMate receiver includes Voice Alerts (Text-to-Speech) for
driving instructions.

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Magellan RoadMate
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Power button
Reset button
Speaker
Charge indicator
Touch screen
MicroSD card slot
Mini-USB connector

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Fundamentals
Powering on the Magellan RoadMate receiver
The Power button is located on the top of the Magellan RoadMate receiver.
Turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver On
1. Press the Power button.
2. After the initial splash screen the Warnings screen is displayed. Read and
tap .
Turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver Off
1. Press the Power button.
Checking Battery Level and GPS Status
The Magellan RoadMate receiver has an internal battery that permits use of
the receiver for brief periods of time while not connected to external power.
The battery is charging whenever the Magellan RoadMate is connected to
external power. Please note that this battery can only be serviced by
authorized Magellan repair facilities.
Viewing the Battery Level Indicator
1. While viewing the Map screen, tap on the Menu button.
2. The battery level indicator is located in the upper right corner of the Menu
screen, just below the satellite signal indicator. Green bars indicate battery
level.
The Magellan RoadMate can normally function for 2 hours on battery when the
battery life is full.
Checking GPS Status
1. While viewing the Map screen, tap on the Menu button.
2. The GPS status indicator is located in the upper right corner of the Menu
screen. Four green bars would indicate optimum satellite signal reception.
Volume
Changing the Volume from the Map Screen
1. Tap the speaker icon . Additional controls appear.

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2. Tap the Mute button to mute the volume, or tap the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons to raise
or lower the volume.
3. Tap .
Changing the Volume from Settings
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Tap the Settings icon .
3. Tap Sound.
4. Tap inside the Master volume adjust bar to change the volume level of the
Magellan RoadMate receiver.
5. Tap to save and exit.
Setting Button Sounds on or off
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Tap the Settings icon .
3. Tap Sound.
4. Tap the check box for Button Sounds. Check to have button sounds played,
unchecked to turn them off.
5. Tap to save and exit.
Brightness
Accessing the Brightness Control
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Tap the Settings icon .
3. Tap Brightness.
4. Tap inside the brightness adjust bar to set the desired brightness.
5. Tap to save and exit.
On the Brightness screen there is a Dim on Battery Power option. When Dim
on Battery Power is checked, the Magellan RoadMate receiver will reduce the
brightness when operating exclusively on battery power and you have not
used the touch screen for a few seconds. This prolongs the battery life
between charges.

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Main Menu
The Main Menu contains large, easy to access icons for all the major
functions.
Accessing the Main Menu
When you first turn on the Magellan RoadMate receiver, the Main Menu is
displayed after the splash and warning screens. While in use, you can access
the Main Menu by:
1. From the Map screen tap Menu.
Buttons on the Main Menu Screen
Button Name Description
Address Used to enter an address as a destination
for you route.
Points of
Interest Select a Point of Interest (POI) from the list of preloaded locations you may want to go
to.
Previous List of the most resent destinations that you
have gone to before allowing you to quickly
select one to route to again.

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Button Name Description
Address Book Access the Address Book where you can
save addresses and destinations to have
available when needed.
Intersection Used to create a route to the intersection of
two streets.
City When selected, provides a way to select a
city and route to its geographical center.
Settings Displays the Settings menu. This menu can
be used to access functions used to
customize the Magellan RoadMate receiver
to your personal needs.
Current Location Displays information about your position
including the street name, names of streets
forward and behind you as well as the
Lat/Long information for your position.
TourDirector Quick Access to attractions, shopping and
restaurant destinations.
Keypad
Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of
using your Magellan RoadMate receiver. The keypad is the most common
method for entering data into the Magellan RoadMate receiver.
Keypad Overview

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Button Name Description
Data Field Top of the display where the characters
entered are shown. Characters you
enter are displayed in black, characters
that are filled in by the Magellan
RoadMate receiver are in green. If the
receiver has been able to estimate the
desired city or street, tap on the data
field to accept the entry.
Previous
destination list (Enter City only) When entering a city, the previous destinations list displays a
list of cities previously entered. Tap on
a city from the displayed list to accept
that city.
Zip Code (Enter City only) Displays a numeric
keypad to quickly enter a city when the
zip code is known.
Numeric
Keypad Displays a numeric keypad that can be used to enter streets or cities that have
numbers in their name. (This is not to
be used for entering an address
number.)
List (Enter City only) While entering a city,
press the List button to bring up a list of
cities beginning with the characters you
have entered.
Accept (Entering City)Accepts the suggested
city that is displayed in the data field.
(Entering street) Brings up a list of
streets beginning with the characters
entered.
Selecting From List
When a list of items found in the database are displayed, use the arrows on
the right to move the list up and down and tap on the desired item in the list to
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Selecting QWERTY or ABC Keyboard
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Tap the Settings icon .
3. Tap Keyboard.
4. Select QWERTY or ABC.
Notes on Entering Data
If you are having trouble getting the results you expected, here are a few
useful tips.
Check for apostrophes and hyphens. If you do not see the POI or street
name you are looking for in the list, check to see if the name has an
apostrophe or hyphen.
The more characters you enter, the smaller the list of possible options is
from which to choose.
When entering a street or city name it is not necessary to use accented
letters. You can enter city and streets names using only standard
characters.
Smart City Search
The Magellan RoadMate receiver utilizes a feature known as “Smart City
Search”. Smart City Search attempts to predict the city you are looking for.
This prediction is based upon two factors; your position and cities you’ve gone
to before.
In this example I am in Los Angeles and enter “PA”. The receiver looks for
cities I’ve already gone to as well as cities near my location that begin with
“PA” and, in this case comes up with “PASADENA, CA”.

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In this example “PA” has been entered again but this time the receiver is in
Atlanta, GA. The city displayed now is Palmetto, GA, so location has changed
the predicted city to one closer to your location.
QuickSpell
Another feature the Magellan RoadMate receiver uses to make entering cities
and streets easier is a feature known as QuickSpell. In the example to the right,
“CE” has been entered for a street name in Chicago, IL. The Magellan
RoadMate receiver has predicted that the street name may be Cedar Ave. Also,
it has greyed out any letters that could not be used to spell a street name in
the database. This provides quick and errorfree city and street name entry.