Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215

User Manual

Magellan Navigation, Inc. 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
The Magellan RoadMate is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destinations. When using the Magellan RoadMate, 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 country as regards windscreen mounting. 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 programme the Magellan RoadMate only when the vehicle is stationary. Only a vehicle passenger should enter data or programme the Magellan RoadMate 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, roads, points of interest (POIs) and business and service locations may change over time. 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; neighbourhood 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 safe from extreme temperature conditions. For example, do not leave it exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time. Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate in your vehicle, whether using the windscreen mount or other mount or accessories, that it does not obstruct the drivers view of the road, interfere with the operation of the vehicles safety devices such as air bags, or present a hazard to occupants of the vehicle should the Magellan RoadMate 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. Laws in some countries prohibit wearing stereo headphones while operating a motor vehicle. Please contact your local Motor Vehicles Authority for information. The battery in the Magellan RoadMate is rechargeable and should not be removed. In the event that it should need to be replaced, please contact Magellan Technical Support.
About Charging the Magellan RoadMate An optional AC adapter is available as an accessory for your Magellan RoadMate. Use of another type of AC adapter can result in malfunction and/or possible fire hazard due to battery over heating. Only use the car charger approved for/supplied with your Magellan RoadMate. Use of another type of car charger will result in malfunctioning and/or danger. For safety reasons, the battery in your Magellan RoadMate will stop charging when the ambient temperature is less than 32F (0C) or more than 113F (45C). It will take approximately 4 hours of charging the RoadMate through the cigarette lighter adapter or optional AC adapter to obtain a full battery charge.
About the Battery Do not attempt to replace the battery. Please contact Magellan Technical Support for issues related to the battery. Use the charger approved for your Magellan RoadMate.
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 i

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 distance 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 specified 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 operated 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 advised that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
The Magellan RoadMate must be installed and operated at a distance no closer than 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
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.
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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Selecting it on the Map..24 Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book by Entering an Address..24 Creating a New Entry in Your Address Book from a POI..25 Points of Interest (POI).... 26 Categories and Subcategories...26 Creating a Route to a POI by Category...26 Creating a Route to a POI by Name...27 Travelling on a Route... 28 Map Screen....28 Split-Screen....28 List of Directions....28 You Have Arrived....29 Types of Routes....29 Routing Method....29 Special Routing Functions...30 Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Motorway Exit..30 Cancelling a Route...30 Detouring off a Route....30 Changing the Route Method...31 Trip Planner.... 32 Creating a Trip....32 Starting a Trip....33 Editing a Trip...34 Renaming a Trip....34 Exit POIs.... 35 Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Motorway Exit..35 Setting User Options.... 36 Selecting Destination Country...36 Accessing System Settings...36 Checking Battery Life....36 Adjusting the Volume....36 Adjusting the Display Brightness...37 Setting Auto Power Off Time....37 Setting Time Zone....37 Selecting Units of Measure...38 Displaying Contact Us Information...38 Performing Diagnostics...38 Accessing the Trip Computer....38 Selecting POIs to be Displayed on the Map...39
Deleting Addresses from the Address Book (Global)..39 Speed trap settings...40 Setting the Map in 3D or 2D Mode...40 Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North Up..40 Setting Split Screen (TrueView) Options...40 Setting Auto Night Map Display...41 Setting Detour Options...41 Using the Simulator....42 Setting Tone Options...42 Viewing Technical GPS Information..42 Setting the GPS Position....43 Backing Up and Restoring Data...43 Backing Up Data....43 Restoring Data....43 Viewing Product Information....44
The Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215 is a vehicle-navigation product that uses GPS signals from satellites to calculate your precise location and to compute detailed routes. As it knows its position and movement, it can then overlay this information on detailed maps provided by NAVTEQ to provide a visual representation of your location. With the Magellan RoadMate 1200/1215 you can: Store your home address and quickly obtain routing details to your home. Create and save addresses in your address book that you can access at any time and obtain routing information to these addresses. Route to an address that you enter using the keypad and Magellans QuickSpell feature for easy, error-free entry. Route to any point of interest (POI) that has been preloaded into your Magellan RoadMate. Route to any point of interest (POI) that has been preloaded onto the SD card loaded in the Magellan RoadMate. Create a trip with multiple destinations using the trip planner. Handy for business people who need routing information to many destinations. View POIs that are ahead of you on the motorway. The POI Near Exit tool provides you with a list of petrol stations, restaurants, hotels and auto repair shops located close to exits you are approaching while travelling along a motorway. Customise your Magellan RoadMate to meet your needs using the User Options menu.

The interface for the Magellan RoadMate 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 provided. The Magellan RoadMate 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 RoadMate to the AC power socket. You should note that while indoors you may not get any satellite signals, so your location information may not be updated. However, the power of the SiRFstarIII chipset installed in the Magellan RoadMate will pick up satellite signals in some very demanding locations, so you may notice the Magellan RoadMate computing a position, even indoors. Difference between the Magellan RoadMate 1200 and the Magellan RoadMate 1215. Both receivers store the maps on the SD card that has been preloaded. The map on the Magellan RoadMate 1200 is only for the region purchased, whereas the Magellan RoadMate 1215 has a larger SD card containing the entire map of Europe. With the Magellan RoadMate 1215, you can access any of the European countries by using the Region function of User Options. The Magellan RoadMate 1200 may have a Country Selection function, but only countries installed on the SD card are accessible.
This document is set up to be printed on A4 paper should you desire a printed version for your reference.

Front View

A Power (Top)

Side Views

B USB connector. Power input from cigarette lighter adapter or AC power adapter (+5 VDC / 2A). SD/MMC card slot Reset

Back View

Speaker
Installation Instructions
Installation of the Magellan RoadMate is simple and easy. The hardest part will be picking the best position.

Selecting the Position

A few tips on selecting a suitable position. Mount the Magellan RoadMate in a place where it can be easily seen and will not interfere with your view of the road. The Magellan RoadMate should be mounted in such a way that the aerial, (located in the top of the receiver), has an unobstructed view of the sky through the windscreen. Make sure that the Magellan RoadMate or any cabling will not be disturbed if the airbags are activated.

The Main Menu screen is the centre for all of the Magellan RoadMates available functions. The Main Menu consists of two pages with large, easy to access icons.

Accessing the Main Menu

From the Map screen, tap the button.
From the other screens, tap the Back button.

Main Menu - Page 1

Show Map: Displays the map with your current position (if computing a position from the GPS signals) indicated by the blue triangle. See the Map Screen chapter for details. Enter Address: Displays Enter Address menu. Addresses can be entered by first entering the town, post code, or by selecting a town from a list of towns you have already used as destinations. Also provides access to your address book (my addresses) or to create a route to a junction. See the chapter on Routing to an Address for details. Points of Interest: Displays the Search Points of Interest menu. Search for POIs by entering the name or by selecting from a list of available categories. Home: If you have created a Home address, press the Home button for quick access to routing to your home. If you have not created a Home address, you will be prompted (visually) to do so. See the Home Button chapter for more information. Auto Services: Displays a list of the auto services nearest to your present position. Select the auto service from the list and a screen will be displayed that can be used to set a route to that auto service.

Main Menu - Page 2

Trip Planner: Opens the Trip Planner menu where you can create, edit, delete, rename or activate a trip. POI Near Exit: (Accessible only while on a motorway.) Provides a list of restaurants, petrol stations or hotels near approaching motorway exits. You can select one of the presented POIs and create a route to it. User Options: Accesses the User Options menu. This menu can be used to access functions used for tailoring the Magellan RoadMate to your individual needs. Home: If you have created a Home address, press the Home button for quick access to routing to your home. If you have not created a Home address, you will be prompted (visually) to do so. See the Home Button chapter for more information. Auto Services: Displays a list of the auto services nearest to your present position. Select the auto service from the list and a screen will be displayed that can be used to set a route to that auto service.e.

The Keypad

Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan RoadMate. The keypad is the most common method for entering data into the Magellan RoadMate.

Keypad Overview

Special Keys
Alphabetic Keypad Symbols Keypad Backspace Accept Cancel Numeric Keypad Spacebar

Selecting From List

After tapping OK to accept your input, you may be presented with a list of items found in the database. Use the scroll bar to move up and down the list and tap on the desired item in the list to continue.

Notes on Entering Data

If you are having trouble getting the results you expected, here are a few useful tips. Make sure that you have spelt the name correctly. If you are unsure of the spelling, just enter a few characters and tap OK. A long list of names will be displayed, but you can step through the list and you will probably be able to find the correct spelling. Check for apostrophes and hyphens. If you do not see the POI you are looking for in the POI list, check to see if the name has an apostrophe or hyphen. The more characters you enter, the smaller the list of possible options from which to choose.

Map Screen

The most commonly used screen will be the Map screen. Whether you are following a route or just travelling around town, the chances are that the Map screen will be displayed. There are two unique modes that the Map screen can be displayed in; normal and routing. In normal mode, your position is shown on the map along with the time and your speed. As you travel, your position will be updated, giving you a clear view of your position and surrounding streets.

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Map Screen - Normal Mode

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Street name currently on. Direction indicator. Tap to view the Current Location screen where you can save your position into your Address Book. Zoom out POI icon. Tap on the POI icon to create a route to that POI. Note: If there are multiple POIs in the same area, a list of those POIs will be displayed. Tap on the name in the list to access the routing function. Current position icon Time of day Main Menu button. Tap to display the Main Menu. Current speed of travel Volume control. Tap to display the Volume Setting screen where the volume can be adjusted or muted. (If the volume has been muted, tapping this button unmutes the volume without displaying the Volume Setting screen.) Zoom in Satellite Status. All four bars in green denotes the optimal satellite status. Tap to display the GPS Status screen.

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In routing mode additional information is displayed providing detailed information about the route youve selected.
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Map Screen - Routing Mode
Street name currently on. Direction indicator. Tap to view the Current Location screen where you can save your position into your Address Book. Zoom out POI icon. Tap on the POI icon to create a route to that POI. Note: If there are multiple POIs in the same area, a list of those POIs will be displayed. Tap on the name in the list to access the routing function. Current position icon Next segment icon. Tap on the icon to display the List of Directions screen. Distance to next segment. Tap to repeat the last voice command. Main Menu button. Tap to go to the Main Menu screen. Note that the Main Menu screen is different when there is an active route. See the chapter on Routing for details. Tap to toggle between distance remaining to reach destination, approximate time remaining until the destination is reached and the approximate the time of day to arrive at the destination. Street name for the next segment Graphical representation of the route Volume control. Tap to display the Volume Setting screen where the volume can be adjusted or muted. (If the volume has been muted, tapping this button unmutes the volume without displaying the Volume Setting screen.) Zoom in Satellite Status. All four bars in green denotes the optimal satellite status. Tap to display the GPS Status screen.

Accessing the Map Screen

1. On the Main Menu, tap Show Map.

2D Mode

The map is normally displayed in 3D mode but you can set the map to 2D mode if so desired. Choose the mode that is most suitable for you. In 2D mode, you can pan across the map looking for a location to route to or save in your address book.
Setting the Map Modes (2D or 3D)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Map screen, tap MENU.

Map Screen in 2D Mode

Tap the Next arrow to access page 2 of the Main Menu. Tap User Options. Tap Map Options. Tap 3D Map or 2D Map. Tap Save.

Map Screen in 3D Mode

Panning on the Map
While viewing the Map screen in 2D mode, slide your finger or stylus across the map. The location icon changes to. (The circle is the crosshairs for a position and the red arrow points to your current location. To exit panning, tap and the map is returned to your current position.

Saving a Position While Panning
1. 2. Pan the map until the icon crosshairs are over the location you want to save to your address book. (Must be a position that does not have a POI icon displayed.) Tap in the centre of the circle icon. (If nothing happens then you have not zoomed in enough. Tap the zoom in icon and try again.) On the Route To This Address? screen, tap.
Edit Information: Tap on the Edit Name line to create a name for this location. Tap on any of the three (work, home, mobile) phone buttons to enter a phone number. Tap on the Edit Information line to add additional information. (Up to 35 characters can be entered.) If you want to tag this location as one of your favourites, tap on the Favourite check box. When the details for this address are acceptable, tap If you want to now route to this address tap. or if you have finished tap.

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to exit panning and return the icon to your current position.
Routing to a Panned Position
1. 2. Pan the map until the icon crosshairs are over the location you want to route to. Tap in the centre of the circle icon. (If nothing happens then you have not zoomed in enough. Tap the zoom in icon and try again.) On the Route To This Address? screen, tap , button.
Select the desired routing method and tap the Calculate Route

Current Location Screen

This screen is accessed from the Map screen whether you are on a route or just normal driving. The Current Location screen displays approximate address information, the next and previous intersections, as well as your latitude/longitude. To the right is a compass pointing in your direction of travel, the calculated elevation, and speed. The bottom bar displays the current time and date.
Accessing the Current Location Screen
1. From the Map screen, tap the direction icon in the upper left-hand corner.
Saving Your Current Location to Your Address Book
1. 2. 3. Access the Current Location screen. Tap Edit Information: Tap on the Edit Name line to create a name for this location. Tap on any of the three (work, home, mobile) phone buttons to enter a phone number. Tap on the Edit Information line to add additional information. (Up to 35 characters can be entered.) If you want to tag this location as one of your favourites, tap on the Favourite check box. When the details for this address are acceptable, tap.

Saving Current Location

List of Directions Screen
This screen is accessed from the Map screen and only when routing. (Note: The List of Directions screen is not available until you begin moving on the route.) Each line in the list of directions provides details about the segment in the order that they are to be made, with the next segment at the top. The bottom bar of the List of Directions screen indicates the distance and time to the next segment as well as the total distance computed for the route. The List of Directions can be modified if you want to exclude one of the segments, should you wish to avoid travelling along one of the listed streets. Instructions for excluding one of the segments are given in this chapter.

Search Result for LOWE Near Position
Select the route method and tap on the orange Calculate Route button to begin.

Travelling on a Route

When a route has been calculated it will be displayed on the Map screen in green with blue arrows indicating the direction of travel. The top of the screen displays the name of the street you are on. The bottom provides information about the next segment. As the route progresses, voice alerts will be used to prompt you of upcoming segments If you miss a prompt, or want it repeated, tap on the next segment in xxx km data field. There is also a bell that will alert you where the segment is to be performed. (This tone can be changed in User Options > Tone Options.)
Map Screen with Route Shown

Split-Screen

As you approach a segment, the Magellan RoadMate will display a split-screen alerting you of the upcoming segment. This screen will close automatically as the segments gets closer, or you can tap ESC to close this screen and return to the Map screen. (This screen can be set to not to be displayed in User Options > Map Options.)
The List of Directions displays all of the segments required in order to complete the route and arrive at the destination. To view the List of Directions, tap on the segment icon in the bottom left corner of the Map screen. (The List of Directions is described in detail in the Map chapter of this manual.)

You Have Arrived

Finally, the Magellan RoadMate will provide a visual alert when you have arrived at your destination. Tap the Back arrow to return to the Map screen. (The Magellan RoadMate will automatically return to the Map screen after a fixed time if you do not tap the Back arrow.)

You Have Arrived.

Types of Routes
There are a wide variety of methods you can use to create a route. Each method is discussed in the chapter which is associated with it. Some of the more common methods and the chapters in which they are described are: A route to a new address (Address) A route to an address in your address book (Street Address) A route to a previous destination(Street Address) A route to a POI preloaded in the Magellan RoadMate (Points of Interest) A trip (a route with multiple destinations) (Trip Planner) A route to your home address (Home Address)

Routing Method

Regardless of which route type has been created, the Magellan RoadMate needs to know how the route is to be calculated. Routes can be calculated by Fastest Time, Shortest Distance, Least Use of Motorways or Most Use of Motorways. To select the route method, tap on the radio button for the desired method. The Magellan RoadMate can be set to avoid toll roads as much as possible by tapping on the Avoid Toll Roads checkbox. The View on Map button displays the Map screen with the destination shown. Tap on ESC to return to the Routing Method screen.

Creating a Trip

1. 2. 3. 4. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. Select New from the Trip Planner Menu. Use the keypad to enter a name for this trip. Tap OK.

Enter a Trip Name

Begin by adding the first destination in the trip. Tap Add. Select the method to be used to find or create the destination icon: Enter Address, Address Book, POIs, or Junction. Follow the instructions for the method chosen to select the destination. See the chapters on Enter Address and POI for help in selecting destinations.

Tap add to begin

When the destination is found the Add Address to Trip screen will be displayed. Tap Save.
Tap Save to Add the Address
The list of trip destinations will be displayed.

First Destination Added

10. Tap on the destination name to bring up the menu.
11. Repeat steps 5 to 9 until the trip is complete with all your desired destinations.

Tap to open menu.

12. Tap Save.

Saving completed trip.

Starting a Trip
1. 2. 3. 4. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. Select Guide Me from the Trip Planner Menu. Select the trip to be used from the stored trips list. Tap on the destination in the list to be used as the first destination in the trip.
Select the routing method to be used and tap the orange Calculate Route button.
Select first destination.

Editing a Trip

1. 2. 3. 4. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. Select Edit from the Trip Planner Menu. Select the trip to be edited from the stored trips list. Tap on the destination to be edited. You can: Add a destination after the selected one. Move the destination up in the list. Move the destination down in the list. Delete the destination from the trip. 5. When the trip has been edited, tap Save.Deleting a Trip

Edit Trip

From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. Select Delete, Rename from the Trip Planner Menu. Tap Delete. Select the trip to be deleted from the stored trips list. Confirm that you want to delete the trip. Tap Yes.

Setting Auto Power Off Time
The auto power setting will define the time that the Magellan RoadMate will automatically turn off if it hasnt moved or the touchscreen hasnt been accessed.
From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap System Settings. Tap Power. Select Never, 10 Minutes, 20 Minutes or 30 Minutes. Tap Save.

Setting Time Zone

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap System Settings. Tap Time Zone. Use the - and + buttons to step through the time zones until the time zone for your area is displayed. Check Daylight Savings if daylight saving is in effect for your time zone. (Daylight saving is not automatically adjusted.) Tap Save.
Selecting Units of Measure
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap System Settings. Tap Units of Measure. Select Miles/Feet or Kilometres/Metres. Tap Save.
Displaying Contact Us Information
1. 2. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap System Settings.

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Tap Contact Us. Tap Back arrow.

Performing Diagnostics

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap System Settings. Tap Next. Tap Diagnostics. Tap Audio Test, Touchscreen Test or Video Test. When completed, tap the Back arrow to exit.
Accessing the Trip Computer
The trip computer records your average speed, the time in hours of the trip, the time in hours that you were driving, and the length of the trip. This information can be saved to a file for easy access when the information is needed.
From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options.
Tap Trip Computer. Select the Current Trip or a Saved Trip from the list. Select Stop to stop recording information. Select Reset to set all the information to zero. Select Reset when you are starting a trip or route that you want to record details for. Select Save to save the trip computer information to a file. You will be prompted to enter a name for the file. Enter a name and tap OK.

Current Trip Computer

Tap the Back arrow to exit.
Selecting POIs to be Displayed on the Map
In some areas the map can be cluttered with POIs, making it difficult to find what you are looking for. Use POI Selection to set which categories of icons will be shown and which will be hidden.
From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap POI Selection. Tap on the POI category in the list to toggle the display setting on or off. (Checked POIs will be displayed. Tap Mark All to check all POI categories. Tap Clear All to uncheck all POI categories.

Tap Save to save changes and exit.

POI Selection Screen

Deleting Addresses from the Address Book (Global)
The chapter on addresses discusses how to delete individual addresses from the address book. Address Book Options provides a way of globally deleting addresses from the address book.
From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Address Book Options. Tap Clear Addresses to delete all of the addresses in your Address Book. Tap Clear Favourites to delete only those addresses marked as Favourites from your Address Book. Tap Clear Previous to delete previous destinations from the Address Book.

Speed trap settings

Your Magellan RoadMate is preloaded with the location of speed cameras, so that you can be alerted when approaching a speed control area. This option provides a way to select another speed trap file, to select speed trap categories that are displayed on the map, to set alarms for each speed trap category and to set up the alert parameters. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Speed traps. Tap Select a speed traps file to activate a stored speed trap file. Tap Display Categories to indicate which types of speed traps will be displayed on the map. Tap Set Alarms to indicate which types of speed traps will trigger an audible alarm. Tap Alert Parameters to set the angle and distance that alarms will be set for each type of speed trap.
Setting the Map in 3D or 2D Mode
See the chapter on Maps for information regarding 3D and 2D map modes.

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From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Map Options. Select 3D Map or 2D Map. Tap Save to record the changes and exit.
Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North Up
The map can be displayed with the top of the display in the direction of you are heading or North.
From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Map Options. Select Heading Up or North Up. (Note that North Up is only available when the map is set to 2D mode.) Tap Save to record the changes and exit.
Setting Split Screen (TrueView) Options
As you approach a segment, the display will change to the split screen mode. Under Map Options you can turn off the split screen or set it to be just the TrueView portion of the split screen.
From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Map Options. Tap Auto TrueView to set it to on or off. (Checked is on and the TrueView image will be displayed.)
Tap Split TrueView to set the TrueView display to split or single view. (Checked sets split screen on.)

TrueView Split Screen

TrueView Single Screen
Tap Save to record the changes and exit.
Setting Auto Night Map Display
Normally the map is displayed in pastel colours for daytime use and a black background for nighttime use. Unchecking the Auto Night Mode will keep the map display that uses pastel colours.

From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Map Options. Tap on Auto Night Mode. (Checked indicates that the map will automatically change to night colours; unchecked and the map will always use the day colours.) Note: If the screen has already switched to night colours, unchecking the box will not cause the display to switch to the day colours. The switch to day colours will occur the following morning and then stay in the day colour mode.) Tap Save to record the changes and exit.

Setting Detour Options

Normally the map is displayed in pastel colours for daytime use and a black background for night time use. Unchecking the Auto Night Mode will keep the map display that uses pastel colours.
From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Detour Options. Select the default for the distance to be used to detour around traffic problems while routing. Set the alert timer. (Enter the time using the keypad.) Check Enable automatic detour on or off. (Checked is on and the Magellan RoadMate will automatically offer detour routing you when it registers that you are stuck in slow or stationary traffic situations.)

Detour Options Screen

Using the Simulator
When turned on, the simulator will offer the option of simulating movement on a route. Useful for learning about the Magellan RoadMate while not driving.
From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. Tap Simulator Mode. Tap Propose simulator mode when calculating route. When checked, the Magellan RoadMate will ask if you want the route simulated when it is created. Simulation mode will ignore actual movement and should only be used for training purposes. Tap on the desired speed factor. Tap <<1mi or 1mi>> to move the route forwards or backwards 1 mile. Tap Restart to restart the route you are currently simulating from the beginning. Tap Stop stop the current route simulation. (The Simulate button is currently not active.)

Simulator Mode Screen