Magellan smartGPS User manual

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Safety
This Magellan receiver
is
a vehicle-navigation aid
designed
to
assist
you
in arriving
to
your
selected
destinations.
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.
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.
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.
"Made
for
iPod"
and
"Made
for
iPhone" means
that
an
electronic accessory has been designed
to
connect
specifically
to
iPod
or
iPhone, respectively,
and
has been certified
by
the
developer
to
meet
Apple
performance standards.
Apple
is
not
responsible
for
the
operation
of
this device
or
its compliance
with
safety
and
regulatory standards.
Please
note
that
the
use
of
this accessory
with
iPod
or
iPhone
may
affect
wireless performance.
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Magellan SmartGPS Receiver
Go
Beyond Traditional
GPS
• All
the
features
you'd
expect
to
find in a
GPS
navigational device.
• Go Social: Receive
Yelp®
and
Foursquare®
reviews
and
details based
on
your
location.
• Wirelessly save, sync
and
share
between
the
Magellan SmartGPS receiver
and
smartphones.
• Take
the
SmartGPS experience
beyond
the
vehicle using
the
Android™
or
iPhone®
app.
• Receive
updated
gas prices
and
weather,
saving
time
and
money.
This
booklet
will
give
you
the
information
you
need
to
set
up
your
Magellan SmartGPS receiver.
Detailed
information
on
how
to
use
the
various
features can be
found
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Additionally,
you
can find
more
information
by
accessing:
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twitter.comj#!jmagellangps
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Facebook:
www.facebook.com;
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4
First Time Use
. .
1.
Jnstall
the
device
in
your
vehicJe [pg. 6].
2.
Determine
your
current
Jocation [pg.
7]
3.
Prepare
the
receiver
for
content
using
the
Magellan
Content
Manager
[pg. 8].
4.
Connect
to
WiFi
and
download
content
[pg. 9].
5.
Pair
any
Bluetooth
devices
you
want
to
use
with
the
device [pg. 1
OJ.
6.
Optional.
Connect
the
device
to
your
smartphone
using
the
Magellan
app
[pg.
11
].
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Magellan
SmartGPS
A Power
button
Press
to
turn
the
receiver
on
or
off
8 Home
button
Press
to return
to
the Map screen
c Microphone Used
with
Bluetooth®
D microSD Card (Optional) Used
for additional
map storage.
E Speaker
Out
Connect external
speakers
F
USB
Connect
to
Connection
power
source
or
personal
computer
G
AVIn
Connect an
audiojvisual
device (optional
backup camera)
Use
the
Home
button
[Bj
to
return
quickly
to
the
Map
screen.
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Installation
Choose
a
Location
• A location
with
a clear
view
of
the
sky.
•
Follow
Safety guidelines.
Clean
the
Surface
1.
Clean
the
area
on
the
windshield
where
the
device
will
be
mounted.
2.
Allow
the
surface
to
dry.
Attach
the
Device
Connect
Power
The device
battery
charges
whenever
it
is
connected
to
vehicle
power
.
1.
Connect
the
power
cable
to
a vehicle
power
receptacle.
2.
Check
the
light
on
the
vehicle
power
connector
and
make sure
it
is
on.
If
the
indicator
light
is
not
on,
you
may
need
to
reseat
the
connector
or
turn
the
vehicle
ignition
on.
Power
OnjOff
ON
Press
and
hold
the
Power
button
[A]
to
turn
the
device on. (If
the
device does
not
turn
on,
allow
the
battery
to
charge
for
a
few
minutes.J
OFF
Press
the
Power
button
again
to
turn
the
device off. The device
will
begin
powering
down
for
15 seconds. Tap "Suspend
Now"
to
power
the
device
down
immediately.
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at
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magellangps.com.

Current Location
Calculate Current Location
The device needs to calculate your current location
before
it can successfully add content.
1.
Follow the instructions on page 6 to install
the device.
2. Press and hold the power button.
3. Once the satellites are being tracked, the
device will begin receiving information
that it will calculate into a current location
value.
Not receiving
satellite
information
Receiving satellite
information
4. When the current location has been
calculated,
the displayed map will change
and the blue arrow icon will indicate your
location.
Tips
Various factors influence GPS signal reception and
there aresome tips you can follow to improve the
signal reception and time it takes to calculate the
current location.
• Leave any enclosed structure, (garage,
parking structures, etc.).
• Make sure you have a 'clear view of the
sky'. Buildings and trees can have an
impact on GPS signal reception. The less
obstructions, the easier the signal reception
IS .
• Be sure that the device is mounted where
it can have a clear line of sight to the
windshield.
Note: The first time the device calculates its
location can take
up to 1minute, subsequent times
will be 15 seconds on average.
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Content Manager
Before receiving
content
(Yelp, Foursquare, etc.}
the receiver needs
your
current location calculated
[pg
.
7]
and
to
be authorized using
the
Magellan
ContentManager.
Follow
these simple steps
to
register
and
authorize
your
receiver.
1.
Connect
your
receiver
to
your
computer
using a micro
USB
cable.
2.
When
connected,
the
receiver
will
display
the
message "Your
SmartGPS
is
connected
to
a computer".
3.
Open
a
browser
and
go
to
V1a
.magellangps.com.
4.
Enter
your
Magellan account information.
If
you
do
not
have
an
account, use
the
Sign
Upf
button
to
create one.
5.
Registration
and
authorization
will
begin
automatically. In a
few
minutes
you
will
be
notified
that
the
registration
is
complete.
Your receiver
will
appear
on
the
leftside
of
the
Content
Manager
web
page.
• Select "Updates"
to
install
any
available
updates.
[Bookmark
the
Content Managerpage
and
refer
to
it
often
to
keep
your
receiver up-to-date
with
the
latest software
and
maps. Additionally
you
can manage
your
addresses, wish list, recent
destinations
as
well
as
other
tools
to
help
you
get
the
most
from
your
receiver.
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at
www.magellangps.com.

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WiFi ·
Content can be downloaded to the device by:
•
Connecting to a WiFi network
• Connecting to a PC and sync via the
Magellan Content Manager
• A Bluetooth connection with a smartphone
running the Magellan app
Setting up a WiFi Connection
1. Connect your receiver to the AC power
adapter or your vehicle power using the
supplied vehicle power cable. (Be sure that
power is being supplied by checking that
the light on the vehicle power adapter is
on .)
2. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings
icon B.
3. Tap on "WiFi". A list of available WiFi
networks is displayed.
4. Select the desired WiFi network and tap
" Connect" .
5. If requested, enter the password for the
network. The receiver will attempt to log
on to the network and display" Connected "
when successful.
Checking Content Sync Status
1. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings
••
ICOn .
2. Tap " Content ".
3. "Content Sync Status" displays the progress
of content be i ng synced.
You
do not need to wa1t until the Sync Status is
1 OOo/o to beg1n using your Magellan SmartGPS
receiver.
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Bluetooth®
You can use
your
Magellan SmartGPS receiver
as
a Bluetooth wireless speakerphone. Pair
your
Bluetooth
phone
with
the
Magellan SmartGPS
receiver using these instructions.
Pairing
Bluetooth
1. Turn
the
receiver
on
and
tap
the
Settings
.....
ICOn
liil.
2.
Select "Biuetooth".
3.
Make sure
your
phone
is
on,
that
Bluetooth
is
turned
on
and
near
the
receiver.
4. In
the
area "Pair
your
phone?
", tap OK.
5.
Scroll
down
the
list
of
available Bluetooth
devices
and
tap "Connect"
for
the
desired
device.
6.
Follow
the
prompts
provided
on
your
phone
and
on
the
Magellan SmartGPS
receiver
to
confirm
the
pairing.
Using
Bluetooth
to
Originate
a Call
1.
Tap
the
Bluetooth
icon B
on
the
Map
Screen.
2. Use
the
DiaJ
Pad,
Redial
or
access a
phone
number
from
your
Address Book
to
originate
a call.
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Using
Bluetooth
to
Answer
a Call
1.
When
a call
is
received,
the
Magellan
SmartGPS receiver displays
an
alert
for
an
incoming
call
at
the
bottom
of
the
screen.
2.
Choose
"Answer"
or
"Ignore".
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at
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