Magellan® RoadMate™ Reference Manual Instructions for Operating the Magellan RoadMate 2000
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan RoadMate 2000 is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving to your selected destinations. When using the Magellan RoadMate 2000, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: • • • • • • • • California and Minnesota law prohibits mounting any item to your windshield. Please check with your state or local law enforcement for applicable regulations regarding windshield mounting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS About the AC Adapter • • • • • Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet. Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charging the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case. Connect the adapter to a proper power source.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. 2. This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Magellan RoadMate 2000 ............................................................................. 1 What the Magellan RoadMate can do for you... ........................................... 1 Magellan RoadMate Reference Manual ....................................................... 1 Magellan RoadMate 2000 Front View.......................................................... 2 Magellan RoadMate 2000 Right Side View ................................................. 3 Magellan RoadMate 2000 Left Side View ..
Setting User Options ................................................................................... 21 Overview ............................................................................................... 21 POI Selection ........................................................................................ 21 Address Book Options.............................................................................. 21 Map Options ............................................................................
Magellan RoadMate 2000 NOTICE: Be sure to power your Magellan RoadMate 2000 from your car’s cigarette lighter plug the first time you use it. During shipment the internal battery may have been drained and needs to be charged. Thank you for your purchase of the Magellan RoadMate 2000. The Magellan RoadMate 2000 will be your perfect driving companion for all your trips, from a trip to the grocery store or a week’s vacation. What the Magellan RoadMate can do for you...
Magellan RoadMate 2000 Power The Magellan RoadMate 2000 uses a touchscreen display for all user inputs. The only readily accessible button that is normally used is the power button located on the right side of the unit. To prevent accidental turn on, you need to press and hold the power button for a few seconds to turn the Magellan RoadMate on. [Note: The reset button must be on (in the up position) before the Magellan RoadMate can be turned on.
Magellan RoadMate 2000 Right Side View Power - Press and hold to turn the Magellan RoadMate on or off. (Note: The reset switch MUST be in the up position.) USB Connection - (under protective cover) Used for connecting to a personal computer for firmware updates. Headphone Connector - (under protective cover) Please check local laws for use of headphones while driving.
Magellan RoadMate 2000 Screens Map Screen The Map Screen is the most commonly used screen on the Magellan RoadMate. Whether you are getting directions or just driving around town, the Map screen will give you the peace of mind of knowing where you are. 1 13 2 12 3 11 4 5 10 6 9 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Current Street Name 8 Name of street you are currently on. Zoom out When tapped, displays the Locate screen When tapped, zooms out the map display.
8 9 10 11 12 13 Time to Next Maneuver Displays the computed time to your next maneuver. Menu Button When tapped, displays the total remaining distance of the trip. When tapped, brings up the main menu. Next Maneuver Street Name Displays the name of the street that the next maneuver will occur. When tapped, displays the maneuver list screen. Volume Adjust Displays the volume control screen. Volume can be adjusted or muted. Zoom In When tapped, zooms in the map display.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Map Button Used to access the Map Screen Detour Button Detour gives you the option of rerouting the trip around traffic problems ahead of you. Cancel Route Button Cancels the route you are travelling on. Satellite Status Displays a bar graph indicating satellite signal strength. Re-route Button. Provides a way to re-calculate the route you are on. Useful when you have veered off the route and need it recalculated.
Main Menu - No Active Route 2 3 4 1 13 12 14 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 Map Button Used to access the Map Screen Street Address Button Create a trip using a street address as the destination. POI Button Create a trip using a point of interest from the POI database as the destination. Satellite Status Displays a bar graph indicating satellite signal strength. Home Button.
12 13 14 Active Trip Button Used to create a multidestination trip that can be travelled or saved. Region Not presently used on the Magellan RoadMate 2000. Trip Computer Button Accesses the trip computer feature providing information about previous trips that can be saved. Locate Screen (Tap the top bar on the Map screen) The Locate screen displays information about your present position and provides access to saving your present position in your address book.
Creating Routes Overview Creating a route involves selecting a destination and choosing how you would like the route calculated. Once this is done, the Magellan RoadMate will calculate the route using the guidelines you provide and displays the Map screen with information guiding you to your destination. Creating a route to a street address 1. From the Main Menu, tap Street Address. 2. Select Search By City, Search by Zip Code or Previous City. 3.
NOTE: When entering street names, do not use the prefix for the street. If you are creating a destination to W. Main, enter just Main. You will be given the opportunity to select W. Main from the list of available streets. Creating a route using POIs POIs (points of interest) have been preloaded into the Magellan RoadMate for commonly used categories such as banks, restaurants, gas stations, etc. Following the steps provided you will be able to create a route to any of these destinations.
Creating a route to a nearest POI 1. From the Main Menu, tap POI. 2. Select the category for the POI you are searching for. (Note that some categories have an additional subcategory that is displayed after the main category had been selected. 3. Tap Near. 4. Select Current Position, Address or City Center. The most common will be Current Position. In this case you could be looking for the gas station nearest to your current position. 5. A list of POIs for the category selected will be presented.
This function is available whether you are operating on a route or just travelling. Please note that if you are travelling on a route, selecting this will cancel the route and create a new one. You will then need to redo the route, using Previous Destinations in the address book, to finish the original route. Creating a route to go home Setting the home address 1. From the Main Menu, tap Home. 2. If you have not entered a home address previously, tap Yes to enter your home address. 3.
If using Search By City: Spell the city name and select the city from the list, spell the name of the street and select from the available street list, and enter the address number for the street (it must fall within the street number range displayed at the top of the screen). If using Search by Zip Code: Enter the zip code for the address and select the city from the list of available cities.
4. Tap Edit. 5. (Optional) Edit the name of the address by tapping on top line of the address. 6. (Optional) Tap the Favorite check box to add this address to your list of favorite addresses. 7. Tap Save. 8. Tap Route to begin routing to the destination or tap the ‘X’ multiple times to exit out and return to the Main Menu. Creating a route to a favorite destination 1. From the Main Menu, tap Address Book. 2. Tap Favorites. 3.
4. Select the desired address from the list of addresses in your address book. 5. Tap Edit. 6. Tap on the top line to change the name or the bottom line to change the address information. Use the keyboard to enter the new text. 7. Tap on the Favorite check box if you want to add this address to your favorites list. 8. Tap Save to store the changes into your address book. 9. Tap the “X” in the upper right corner a few times to return to the Main Menu if you are done.
Select on Map: The Map screen is displayed. Use your finger or stylus to pan the crosshair cursor around the map. When the crosshair cursor is over the point on the map you want, tap on the crosshair cursor. Select Address: Follow the instructions for selecting an address, either by city, zip code or previous cities. Dining, ATM, Gas...: Follow the instructions previously mentioned in selecting a POI. Intersection: Follow the instructions provided later in this chapter for intersections. 4.
6. Enter the name of the second street. When given the list of streets, select the desired one from the list of available streets. 7. Select the desired route method.
Using the Trip Planner Overview Normal routes are calculated from your present position to a single destination. It is sometimes beneficial to have a trip that goes to multiple destinations. The Trip Planner gives you the means to create and save multiple destination trips. Creating a multiple destination trip 1. From the Main Menu, tap to go to page 2 of the Menu. 2. Select Trip Planner. 3. Select New. 4. Use the keyboard to enter a name for the trip. Tap OK when done. 5.
5. A list of the individual destinations is displayed. Tap on the first destination on the list to activate the trip. 6. Select the routing method to compute the trip. You can also pick which destination to begin the trip on, skipping over destinations prior to it, by tapping on the first destination you want to go to. In this example, tapping on ‘Texaco’ will go to all four destinations in the trip.
Deleting a multiple destination trip 1. From the Main Menu, tap to go to page 2 of the Menu. 2. Select Trip Planner. 3. Select Delete, Rename. 4. Select Delete. 5. Select the Trip to be deleted from the list of saved trips. 6. Confirm the deletion by tapping Yes. Renaming a multiple destination trip 1. From the Main Menu, tap 2. Select Trip Planner. 3. Select Delete, Rename. 4. Select Rename. 5. Select the Trip to be deleted from the list of saved trips. 6.
Setting User Options Overview Portions of the Magellan RoadMate are customizable to your needs. To access the User Options menu, select Options from page 2 of the Main Menu and select the option you want to change. POI Selection In POI Selection you can select which POI icons will be displayed on the Map screen Check the POI category name to select or deselect it. POI’s with an “X” will be displayed on the screen. Use ‘Mark All’ or ‘Clear All’ for global selections.
Map Colors You can select from nine different combination of colors for the map display. Auto Night Mode: Changes the colors of the display to the one chosen for ‘Night Screen’ during evening hours. With Auto Night Mode off, only the Day Screen colors are used. Day Screen / Night Screen: Tap on these buttons to go to the map color selection screen. Select the desired color from the list on the left. Route Preferences You can turn automatic re-routing on or off.
Simulator Mode This option provides a way to set the Magellan RoadMate into simulation mode. In simulation mode you can create a route and observe the Magellan RoadMate in action as it simulates travelling along the route. Simulation: Check “Propose simulator mode when calculating a route.” to turn the simulator on. When on, you will be asked each time you create a route if you want it to be simulated. Menu Colors The Magellan RoadMate has four color schemes built in; Default, Pastel, Forest and Desert.
System Settings Overview System settings provides access to some global settings for the Magellan RoadMate. The following is a listing of the accessible settings. Use the arrows in the bottom left corner to change between page 1 and page 2 of System Settings. Volume A volume level control is displayed that can be tapped on to raise or lower the volume of alerts. Tapping on the speaker icon will mute or unmute the speaker.
Unit of Measure You can set distances to be displayed as Miles/Feet or Kilometers/Meters. Page 2 Product Information Provides detailed information about the software and firmware installed in the Magellan RoadMate. Also shown is the unique serial number for the receiver. Diagnosis Provides a way to diagnose the audio, touchscreen or video portions of the Magellan RoadMate. Additional Items Battery Life A battery charge indicator is shown at the bottom of the display.
Contact Information If you need support for your Magellan RoadMate 2000 and you wish to contact Magellan, please use the following information to direct your questions/comments to the proper person. 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 www.magellanGPS.com or reach us by fax or by phone.
