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Magellan RoadMate
Reference Manual
Instructions for Operating the
Magellan RoadMate 860T
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan RoadMate 860T 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: • California law prohibits mounting any item to your windshield. Please check with your state or local law enforcement for applicable regulations regarding windshield mounting. Go to www.magellanGPS.co
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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. The voltage and grounding requirements are found on the produc
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INSTRUCTION TO THE USER 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. 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 guara
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Magellan® RoadMate™ ............................................................................................................................... (1) Instructions for Operating the Magellan RoadMate 860T................................................................................ (1) About Charging the Magellan RoadMate 860T ........................................................................................................(1) IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS ................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Numerical Characters (“123” Button) ..........................................................................................................................................15 What Is QuickSpell? ......................................................................................................................................................................16 Multi-Word Indexing ................................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Voice Options ............................................................................................................................................................................ 63 Menu Colors .............................................................................................................................................................................. 63 Tone Options .........................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Rename .................................................................................................................................................................................... 85 Play Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................................85 List Songs ......................................................................................
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Contact Information If you need support for your Magellan RoadMate and you wish to contact Thales, please use the following information to direct your questions/comments to the proper person. 1.1 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. Our Technical Support phone representatives are availab
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Chapter 1: Information 1.1 About Satellite Navigation Global satellite navigation is an exciting technology, providing enhanced productivity and accuracy in a vast number of industries. It adds a new level of enjoyment and safety to a wide range of navigation, sports, and recreational activities. A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a network of satellites that transmit high-frequency radio signals containing time and distance data that can be picked up by a receiver, allowing user
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Chapter 1: Information 1.3 A Word on the Safe Usage of GPS Maps Just like paper maps, maps on GPS devices vary greatly in terms of information included and visual presentation. Whether topographical maps, roadmaps or marine charts, each map and the data it presents is designed for a specific purpose. For example, marine charts will often present only a minimal representation of roadways and are not a substitute for street maps. Topographic maps usually provide minimal detail about bodies of w
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Chapter 1: Information 1.6 GPS Maps and Your Safety Remember, your GPS device is an aid to navigation. It must be used with common sense, and it is important that users interpret GPS map data with a critical eye. Landscapes and roads change or may be impassable, trees and tall buildings can obscure GPS signals, and your GPS device may not always reflect the complete picture. When using GPS, you must combine the information provided by your GPS map with your relevant local knowledge, road sign
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Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.1 Front View 1 Suspend Button Press to enable “sleep” mode. While viewing the map, press to zoom in on the center of the display. 2 Zoom In Button The Zoom In Button can also be used with long lists to scroll one page at a time. 3 Menu Button Press to view Main Menu. 4 Enter Button Press to confirm highlighted selections. Light turns green when battery is fully charged, orange while battery is 5 Power Indicator charging. While viewing the map, press to zoom
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Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.2 Rear View 1 Speaker Used for audible maneuvering instructions and music playback. Rotate up when in use to receive signals from the GPS satellite network. 2 Antenna See Chapter 4 “Antenna Position” on page 13. 3 External Antenna Connection Plug in an external antenna (optional) for better signal acquisition. 2.3 Top View Used to backup and restore personal navigation data and to transfer 1 Storage Card slot image files. Rotate left or right to increase or decre
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Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.4 Bottom View 1 16-pin Connection Used for future expansion. 2 External Power Connection Plug in the AC Adapter or the 12 volt vehicle power adapter. 2.5 Left Side View 1 Stereo Headphone Connection Used to connect the stereo headphones. Plug the Magellan RoadMate into your PC to upload music, photos, and 2 USB Connection custom POI’s. 6
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Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.6 Right Side View 1 Battery Compartment Cover Rechargeable battery. 2.7 Enhanced Cradle - Back View External GPS Antenna Input (External GPS antenna sold separately) Power In Audio Out Data In (TMC) (Note: There are two audio out jacks, one on the receiver and one on the enhanced cradle. Both audio out jacks cannot be used at the same time.) 7
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Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate 2.8 Using Removable Storage Cards The Magellan RoadMate is equipped with a storage card slot at the top of the unit (see page 5) that accepts Secure Digital (SD) cards and Multimedia Cards (MMC). These cards are used to backup navigation data and to transfer image files to and from the hard disk. The storage card slot on your Magellan RoadMate employs what is called a “push-push” method of locking and releasing. In other words, when you insert the card you must pu
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Chapter 2: Magellan RoadMate Remove the battery compartment cover. Remove the battery. 2.9.2 Installing the Battery Insert the new battery with the battery diagram label side up and the pins facing inward. Then, replace the battery compartment cover and replace the screw. 9
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Chapter 3: Vehicle Installation Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount or other mount, that it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road. Make sure that the placement of the Magellan RoadMate and cable does not interfere with the operation of vehicle safety devices, such as air bags. You assume the risks associated with damage to your vehicle or vehicle’s occupants as a result of how you choose to mount the Magellan RoadMate. 3.
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Chapter 3: Vehicle Installation Plug the data cable (TMC connector) from the TrafficKit Module into the enhanced cradle Connect the antenna cable to the TrafficKit Module. Connect the power in cable from the TrafficKit Module to the cigarette lighter adapter cable. Press the windshield mount to the glass and slide the locking lever toward the glass. 11
