Magellan® RoadMate™Reference ManualInstructions for Operating the Magellan RoadMate 760
Magellan RoadMate5Rear View 1 Speaker Used for audible maneuvering instructions.2 Repeat Button Press to repeat the last spoken prompt.3 Volume Contro
Options95LanguageYou can select to have the menus displayed in one of 12 languages. Also, audible voice prompts will be spoken in the selected languag
Options96Touch Screen TestTouch Screen Test checks that the touch screen is calibrated and accurate.Keypad TestKeypad Test verifies proper operation o
Options97Set GPS PositionSet GPS Position enables you to manually set the location of the Current Position icon. If you have travelled a long distance
Options98Go to the Map screen. Your current position is now set to the address you entered.Simulator ModeIn Simulator Mode, you can demonstrate the ca
Options99Select Edit User Name.Use the keypad to delete the existing user name and enter the desired name for the selected user. When you have finishe
Options100Select Europe and then select Unlock.Select Code.Use the keypad to enter the unlock code. When you have finished, select OK.Select Unlock.Th
Options101Select Yes. After the unit has powered down, turn the unit back on and the new map will begin loading. When it has finished, you will have a
Options102Use the keypad to enter a password of up to six characters. You can use letters or numbers, or a combination of both. When you have finished
Options103Select Enable.When you have finished, select Save.Backup and RestoreThe Magellan RoadMate 760 has the capability to back up your information
Options104A dialog box will appear, stating that your information is being restored, and the unit will shut off automatically. Turn the unit back on,
Magellan RoadMate6Cradle Front ViewCradle Side View1 Power/Data Connector Connection for power and data for the Magellan RoadMate.2 Release Press to r
Options105TutorialThe Magellan RoadMate has a built-in Tutorial that you can view or refer to anytime the Magellan RoadMate is turned on. Do not use t
Options106HelpSelect Help.Customer Support phone numbers for United States, Canada, and Europe are displayed. See page 107 for more information.
Contact Information107If you need support for your Magellan RoadMate and you wish to contact Thales, please use the following information to direct yo
Appendix A108Adding Addresses from an IrDA-Equipped DeviceThe Magellan RoadMate comes equipped with an IRDA receiver (see “Front View” on page 4). Wit
Appendix B109GPS Status ScreenGPS STATUS Screen Structure-first pageIt is ordered by the channel number from 1 to 12.Where:d1: Satellite PRN number
Appendix B11017 ILL_DEFINED_2D_MATRIX 2X2 matrix can not be inverted in 2D fix 20 NO_SAT_TIME no satellite time23 NOT_ENOUGH_SATS
Appendix B111Typical GPS STATUS Screen DisplayFirst PageSecond PageHeading 0Speeding 0.0 m/sCurrent Lat: 34.10939 NCurrent Long:117.82599 W Curr
Appendix C112POI CategoriesThe Magellan RoadMate POI database has 37 different categories. The icons will appear on the Map screen (if enabled):Restau
Appendix C113When selecting restaurants, you can further narrow the search by cuisine type such as French, Italian, Greek, Mexican, etc.Public Buildin
Appendix D114SpecificationsDImensions: 3.3” x 6.6” x 1.5”8.4cm x 16.8cm x 3.8cmWeight:13 oz.368gDisplay: 3.8” anti-glare TTF color touch screen, 2.25”
Installation7Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount or other mount, that it does not obstru
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Installation8Plug the power cable into the cradle.Plug the cigarette lighter connector into an appropriate 12V receptacle in your car.Rotate the anten
POI Manager9OverviewThe Magellan RoadMate 760 comes with Magellan RoadMate POI Manager Software. This allows you to add custom POIs to your Magellan R
POI Manager10LongitudeConversely, longitude lines can be expressed by dividing Earth into vertical segments totalling 360 degrees. Starting at the Pri
POI Manager11AltitudeEach location also must have an Altitude. Altitude is expressed by how far the point is above or below the level of the ocean, or
POI Manager12InstallationInsert the POI Manager CD into your PC’s CD drive.The setup application will begin automatically. If it does not, browse your
POI Manager13Next, choose a Program Folder to place the application icons.THe Magellan RoadMate POI Manager software will be installed.When it has fin
POI Manager14Connecting Your Magellan RoadMateThe standard cradle is equipped with ports for connecting the Magellan RoadMate to a personal computer a
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGSThe Magellan RoadMate 760 is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destinations. When
POI Manager15Once you have finished creating POI’s, select the category or categories you wish to upload and click on the right arrow to add them to t
POI Manager16The POIs are uploaded to your Magellan RoadMate. To access the new POIs on your Magellan RoadMate, refer to page 81.Adding Multiple POIsT
POI Manager17Define the data separator. Click Next.Assign a title to each field. You must have a latitude, a longitude, and a name. Click Finish.If th
POI Manager18Select the POI file and click the right arrow.Click the Save button. You are given the option of saving the POIs either to your computer
Basic Operation19Turning the Magellan RoadMate OnPress the Power Button.If power is properly connected, a logo screen is displayed, followed by the Wa
Basic Operation20Adjusting the VolumeThe volume control is located at the top of the Magellan RoadMate. Use the thumbwheel to set the volume of the sp
Basic Operation21Numerical Characters (“123” Button)When available, pressing the 123 button brings up a keypad with the numeric characters shown here.
Basic Operation22Select the spacebar.When enough characters have been entered, the Magellan RoadMate will automatically display the list of cities; or
Traveling23Guidance Information ScreensThe Magellan RoadMate has three screens you can use to assist you in travelling to your destination: the Map sc
Traveling24Map ScreenThe Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan RoadMate and provides you with detailed information about where y
Table of ContentsiInformation ...
Traveling25Maneuver List ScreenThe Maneuver List screen can be viewed only after a route has been calculated. From the Map screen, press the View butt
Traveling26In split mode, the left half of the screen shows TrueView 3D, while the right half of the screen shows the Map. Detouring from the Planned
Traveling27The trip will be recalculated, excluding the selected maneuver. This calculation is done using the same Route Method that was chosen origin
Traveling28The information about your location is displayed. Select Edit Name and/or Edit Information and use the keypad to assign a name to the locat
Traveling29The Magellan RoadMate will calculate a new route to the selected POI from your current position. When you have arrived at the new destinati
Traveling30Select Route. The Magellan RoadMate will recalculate the alternate route to your destination.
Selecting Destinations31Search by CitySearch by StatePrevious CityPreviousDestinationsFavoritesList AddressesCreate New EntrySearch by CitySearch by S
Selecting Destinations32Choosing the Route MethodEvery route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination i
Selecting Destinations33Changing the Route MethodWhile viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView 3D screen, press the Cancel b
Selecting Destinations34Cancelling a Planned RouteWhile viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView 3D screen, press the Cancel
Table of ContentsiiSelecting Destinations ...
Selecting Destinations35Selecting a Destination Using Select AddressA destination can be created by entering the street address that you want to go to
Selecting Destinations36Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.Enter the street address. Th
Selecting Destinations37Enter the first few characters for the state and select OK.Select the state.Enter the first few characters for the name of the
Selecting Destinations38Select the desired Route Method.The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map sc
Selecting Destinations39Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired street.Enter the street address. Th
Selecting Destinations40Selecting a Destination Using the Address BookThe Address Book can store up to 200 addresses for each of the three users you h
Selecting Destinations41The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Saving a
Selecting Destinations42When you have finished making changes, select Save.The address is saved to the Address Book. The Previous Destination screen i
Selecting Destinations43Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination.Select Delete.
Selecting Destinations44Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the destination from the list of addresses.Sele
Table of ContentsiiiRoute Preferences ... 88Det
Selecting Destinations45Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination.Select Edit.Th
Selecting Destinations46The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Deleting
Selecting Destinations47The Previous Destination is deleted from the list.List AddressesFrom the Select Destination screen, select Address Book.Select
Selecting Destinations48The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Editing
Selecting Destinations49When you have finished making changes, select Save.The address is saved to the Address Book. The Address screen is displayed t
Selecting Destinations50Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the desired previous destination.Select Delete.
Selecting Destinations51Select Search by City.Enter the first few characters in the city name and select OK. Use the Navigation key to scroll the list
Selecting Destinations52The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited. The address cannot be changed. Select the line you want t
Selecting Destinations53Select Search by State.Use the keypad to enter the first few characters for the state and select OK.Select the state.Enter the
Selecting Destinations54Enter the street address. The acceptable range of numbers is displayed at the top of the screen. Select Done.The top line (Nam
Information1About Satellite Navigation Global satellite navigation is an exciting technology, providing enhanced productivity and accuracy in a vast n
Selecting Destinations55Select Create New Entry.Select Previous City.Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select th
Selecting Destinations56The top line (Name) and the bottom line (Information) can be edited. The address cannot be changed. Select the line you want t
Selecting Destinations57Select New.Use the keypad to enter a name for the new trip and select OK.From the pop-up menu, select Add.From the Select Trip
Selecting Destinations58Select the trip to optimize.Select Optimize.The destinations are sorted from closest to farthest from you current location.Sel
Selecting Destinations59Select GuideMe.Select the Trip.Select the first destination in the list you wish to route to.Note: Selecting the second destin
Selecting Destinations60Select the trip to edit.Select the destination you wish to delete, and select Delete from the pop-up menu.Select the destinati
Selecting Destinations61Select the trip you wish to delete.A dialog box will appear to confirm your selection. Select Yes.The trip has been deleted.Se
Selecting Destinations62The trip has been renamed.
Selecting Destinations63Selecting a Point of Interest as a DestinationPoints of Interest (or POIs) are commercial or recreational locations, landmarks
Selecting Destinations64Select the desired Route Method.The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map sc
Information2using signal corrections from a network of ground stations and fixed-position satellites known as WAAS (Wide-Area Augmentation System). Th
Selecting Destinations65Select the desired Route Method.The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map sc
Selecting Destinations66The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Select C
Selecting Destinations67Select the desired Route Method.The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map sc
Selecting Destinations68Select the desired Route Method.The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map sc
Selecting Destinations69The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map screen will be displayed. Custom P
Selecting Destinations70Select the desired Route Method.The Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route. When the calculations are complete, the Map sc
Selecting Destinations71Selecting an Intersection as a DestinationAn intersection of two streets can be used as a destination for your trip. The searc
Selecting Destinations72Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down and select the first street from the list.Enter the first few characters
Selecting Destinations73Select Search by State.Enter the first few characters for the state and select OK.Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up
Selecting Destinations74Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the second street from the list.Select the desi
Information3continuously review, correct, and improve upon their map data. We release new versions of our maps on a regular basis to reflect these cha
Selecting Destinations75Enter the first few characters for the first street and select OK.Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if nec
Options76The Options menu of the Magellan RoadMate enables you with enhanced features to customize your Magellan RoadMate. Additionally, it provides f
Options77Trip ComputerThe Trip Computer is a valuable tool for recording the mileage and time spent driving while on business or vacation. The informa
Options78While the Trip Computer is in a “Stopped” state, select Start to continue recording the current trip or select reset to begin a new trip.Savi
Options79The saved Trip Report is displayed. Press the Cancel button when you are finished to view the trip and return to the Trip Computer screen.Del
Options80ConfigurationThe configuration options can be set differently for each user.From any screen, press the Option button and select Configuration
Options81Custom POIsThe Custom POI menu enables you to select POIs previously loaded into your Magellan RoadMate using the Magellan RoadMate POI Manag
Options82When you have finished, press the Cancel button to return to the Custom POIs menu.You can also be alerted when you approach a custom POI. The
Options83The Detection Angle is set to alert you when you are within so many degrees of the POI.Select Detection Angle.Use the numeric keypad to enter
Options84The First Warning is set to alert you when you are within a certain number of feet from the POI.Select First Warning.Use the numeric keypad t
Magellan RoadMate4Front View1 Power Button Press to turn the Magellan RoadMate on or off. 2 Volume Control Adjust to set the volume of the speaker.
Options85The Last Warning is set as a final alert when you are within a certain number of feet from the POI.Select Last Warning.Use the numeric keypad
Options86Map OptionsMap Options enable you to determine the behavior of the Map while you are driving.Select Map Options.With Map Smart selected, the
Options87Heading Up sets the map display so that the direction of travel is always at the top of the screen. North Up sets the map display so that Nor
Options88Select from nine available color schemes:When you have finished, select Save and you will be returned to the Configuration menu.Route Prefere
Options89Automatic Re-Route will cause the Magellan RoadMate to try up to three times to automatically re-route to the destination when it has detecte
Options90Next, select the amount of time the Magellan RoadMate will wait before alerting you to recalculate the route. Select the Time button.Enter th
Options91Voice OptionsFrom the voice options menu, you can select to have your voice prompts announced in either a male or a female voice in the langu
Options92Menu ColorsYou can change the color of the menu screens by selecting one of four color schemes.Select Menu Colors.Select the desired color sc
Options93BrightnessBrightness determines how bright or dim the level of the display will be.Select Brightness.Select the left arrow to decrease the am
Options94Select Auto Power Off.When you are finished, select Save.Tone OptionsAs you approach a maneuver, an audible alert sounds to let you know to m
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