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    Magellan® RoadMate™ 1412 User Manual Magellan Navigation, Inc. 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773
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    mounting the Magellan RoadMate. • The battery in the Magellan RoadMate is rechargeable and should not be removed. In the event 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
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    a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful by turning the equipment off and on, the user is user's authority to operate this equipment. The Magellan RoadMate must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user
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    (www.magellanGPS) for product updates and additional information. © 2008 Magellan Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan RoadMate, TrueView, SmartDetour, and SmartVolume are trademarks of Magellan Navigation, Inc. No part of this user manual may be reproduced or
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    of Contents Table of Contents ...1 Magellan RoadMate 1412 ...1 Magellan RoadMate 1412 2 Fundamentals ...3 Powering on the Magellan RoadMate 3 Turning the Magellan RoadMate On 3 Turning the Magellan RoadMate Off 3 Selecting Auto-Power Shutdown Time 3 Volume ...3 Changing the Volume from the Map
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    17 Excluding a Maneuver 17 GPS Status Screen 17 Accessing the GPS Status Screen 18 Zoom Levels ...18 Setting Zoom Levels 18 Volume ...18 Changing the Volume from the Map Screen 18 Home Address ...19 25 Editing an Address in Your Address Book 25 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1412 2
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    POI by Name 31 Enhanced POIs ...31 Loading a POI File 31 Selecting Categories for Display on the Map 32 Setting Alarms 32 Setting Alarm Parameters 33 Routing to an Enhanced POI 33 Saving an Enhanced POI 38 Trip Planner ...39 Creating a Trip 39 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1412 3
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    Exit 43 User Options ...44 Selecting Map Region 44 Accessing System Settings 44 Checking Battery Life 44 GPS Information 51 Setting the GPS Position 52 Backing Up and Restoring Data 52 Backing Up Data 52 Restoring Data 52 Viewing Map Information 53 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1412
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    Magellan RoadMate 1412 The Magellan RoadMate 1412 is a vehicle navigation product that utilizes GPS signals from satellites to calculate your precise location and compute details about its travel. Knowing its position and movement, it can then overlay this information on detailed maps provided by
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    Magellan RoadMate 1412 A B C D A Power Button B Reset Button C USB connector. Power input from vehicle power adapter cable or AC power adapter (+5 VDC / 2A). D SD Card slot Magellan RoadMate 1412 2
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    Magellan RoadMate as shown in the Overview chapter. Turning the Magellan RoadMate On 1. Press and hold the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds. 2. Read the Warnings and tap OK. Turning the Magellan RoadMate on the Map screen and the other is through User Options. Changing the Volume from the Map Screen.
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    User battery life between charges. It can be turned off by tapping on the checkbox. The Main Menu The Main Menu screen is the center for all the available functions for the Magellan RoadMate. The Main Menu consists of two pages with large, easy to access icons. Accessing the Main Menu From the Map
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    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 city, zip code, or by selecting a city
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    freeway exits. You can select one of the POIs presented and create a route to it. User Options: Accesses the User Options menu. This menu can be used to access functions used to customize the Magellan RoadMate to your personal needs. Home: If you have created a Home address, press the Home button
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    Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan RoadMate. The keypad is the most common means of entering data into the Magellan RoadMate. Keypad Overview Special Keys Alphabetic Keypad Symbols Keypad Backspace Accept Numeric Keypad Spacebar Cancel
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    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 spelled the name correctly. If you are unsure of the
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    Installation Instructions Installation of the Magellan RoadMate is simple and easy. The hardest part will be picking the best location. Selecting the Location A few tips on selecting the proper location. • Mount the Magellan RoadMate in a place where it can be easily seen and will not interfere with
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    to clean the area on the windshield or dash that has been selected for mounting the Magellan RoadMate. Let the area dry completely. Applying the Adhesive Disk (Skip if mounting directly to the windshield.) Remove the protective tape from the back of the
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    Connecting Power Plug the end of the cigarette lighter adapter into a 12 VDC vehicle power receptacle. Connect the other end of the cable to the Magellan RoadMate's USB connector as shown. If there is power at the receptacle, the Magellan RoadMate will power on. (Note: some vehicles apply power to
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    transmit GPS location signals. The receiver nor the vehicle can be tracked using the Magellan RoadMate. Region By default, the Magellan RoadMate has the region setting for the lower 48 United States. When the receiver is turned on for the first time it may ask you to assign regions. Select the map
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    your speed. As you travel, your position will be updated, giving you a clear view of your position and surrounding streets. A B K C J D I E F H G Map Screen - Normal Mode A Street name currently on. . All four bars in green is optimal. Tap to display the GPS Status screen. Map Screen 13
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    about the route you've selected. A B N C M D L E K F G H J I Map Screen - Routing Mode A Street name currently on. B Direction indicator. Tap to view the Current Location screen where Satellite Status. All four bars in green is optimal. Tap to display the GPS Status screen. Map Screen 14
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    , tap MENU. 2. Tap the Next arrow to access page 2 of the Main Menu. 3. Tap User Options. 4. Tap Map Options. 5. Tap 3D Map or 2D Map. 6. Tap Save. Map Screen in 2D Mode Panning on the Map Map Screen in 3D Mode 1. While viewing the Map screen in 2D mode, slide your finger or stylus across the
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    return the icon to your current position. Routing to a Panned Position 1. Pan the map until the icon crosshairs are over the location you want to route to. 2. Tap time and date. Accessing the Current Location Screen 1. From the Map screen, tap the direction icon in the upper left corner. Saving
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    in under the User Options menu: Main Menu Page 2 > User Options > GPS Options > GPS Status.) Green bars indicate that the Magellan RoadMate is using these satellites to compute the position; orange bars indicate that the Magellan RoadMate is trying to lock on to Map Screen GPS Status Screen 17
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    the bars, the better the signal. Accessing the GPS Status Screen 1. From the Map screen, tap the GPS Signal Strength icon in the upper right corner. Tap on the back arrow to return to the Map screen. Zoom Levels There are 23 zoom levels in the Magellan RoadMate, ranging from 100 feet to 1200 miles
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    and saved in the Magellan RoadMate for quick and easy access when you need to create a route home. Creating a Home Address These instructions only apply if the Main Menu screen. 2. Tap Change. 3. Confirm "Do you want to replace the HOME address with a new address?" Tap Yes. 4. Follow the prompts to
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    5. When the Address screen is displayed, edit the information and top SAVE to continue. 6. The new HOME address is saved in your address book and you are returned to the Main Menu screen. Accessing the Home Address from the Address Book 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap the
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    Enter Address The Enter Address function is used to create a route from a newly entered address, an address in your address book or to an intersection of two streets. Entering an Address While creating an address the first step is to indicate what city the address is in. This can be done by
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    3. With the city selected, the keypad will be displayed asking for the street name. Use the keypad with QuickSpell to enter the street name. Enter the first few characters of the street name and tap OK or continue entering characters until the list of streets is displayed. You can use street
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    4. Use the scroll bars to the right if necessary to view the name of the street desired. Tap on the street name to continue. 5. Use the keypad to enter the street number for the address. Note in the top left corner is the range of acceptable street numbers. 6. Tap Done when the address is complete.
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    Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 2) 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap on the my addresses icon. 3. Tap on Previous Destinations. 4. Select the destination from the list of previous destinations. 5. Tap on Route. 6. Select the Route Method and tap the orange Calculate
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    all of the destinations in the Previous Destination List by accessing User Options > Address Book Options > Clear Previous. Address Book addresses icon. 3. Tap on Address Book 4. Tap List All to view the entire contents of your address book or tap on Search Address Book to search for entries by
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    Entry This is used to create a new address and save it in your address book. You can create an entry by selecting it on the map, entering the address, selecting an address from the list of POIs or choosing a street intersection. Creating a New Entry to You Address Book by Selecting on
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    be found in this chapter in the Entering an Address section, 6. Edit the name, information and phone numbers for the location you selected on the map. Tap the Favorites checkbox if you want this saved as a favorite address. 7. Tap Save. Creating a New Entry to You Address Book from a POI 1. From the
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    Entering an Address. Tap on the street from the list of streets. 7. Search for the second street the same as in step 6. However, the Magellan RoadMate uses QuickSpell to allow you to select only streets that intersect with the street selected in step 6. Tap on the intersecting street from the list
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    Entering an Address. Tap on the street from the list of streets. 5. Search for the second street the same as in step 6. However, the Magellan RoadMate uses QuickSpell to allow you to select only streets that intersect with the street selected in step 6. Tap on the intersecting street from the list
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    Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan RoadMate has POIs preloaded that can be used as a destination for a route. Selecting a restaurant or finding an ATM nearby is at your fingertips. Categories and Subcategories
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    points of interest that are user-created using the POI Manager software found on the CD-ROM. POI files created with the Magellan POI Manager software can be saved to the SD card in the Magellan RoadMate. Loading a POI File 1. Save a POI file created with the Magellan POI Manager to an SD/MMC card
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    POI files by tapping on the file name. Selecting Categories for Display on the Map A POI file must be loaded (see Loading a POI File) for this function category. (Checked means this category will have its icon displayed on the map.) Tap Mark All to check all categories or Clear All to uncheck all
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    6. Use the checkbox to the left of the category name to select or deselect the category. (Checked means this category will have its alarms turned on.) Tap Mark All to check all categories or Clear All to uncheck all categories. 7. Tap Save when done. Setting Alarm Parameters An enhanced POI
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    Saving an Enhanced POI to Your Address Book A POI file must be loaded (see Loading a POI File) for this function to operate. 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. 2. Select Enhanced. 3. Select My POI. 4. Select Select Category. 5. Select the category containing the POI you want to
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    approached, the Magellan RoadMate displays a split-screen alerting you of the upcoming maneuver. This screen will close automatically as the maneuver gets closer or you can tap ESC to close this screen and return to the Map screen. (This screen can be set to not display in User Options > Map Options
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    will provide a visual alert when you have arrived at the 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
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    is active, the Main Menu functions are changed to support special routing functions. Routing to a POI Near an Approaching , the original route will be cancelled. You will need to reset the original route when you are ready to continue. 1. From the Map screen, tap MENU. 2. Tap the Exit POIs icon. 3.
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    Method If you travel off the computed route, the Magellan RoadMate will automatically re-calculate the routing information to get off the route), you will need to use the re-route function. 1. From the Map screen, tap MENU. 2. Tap the Reroute icon. 3. Select the desired routing method and tap the
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    . Tap Add. 6. Select the method to be used to find or create the destination icon: Enter Address, Address Book, POIs, or Intersection. 7. Follow the instructions for the method chosen to select the destination. See the chapters on Enter Address and POI for help in selecting destinations. 8. When the
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    9. The list of trip destinations is displayed. 10. Tap on the destination name to bring up the menu or tap Append. 11. Repeat steps 5 though 9 until the trip is complete with all desired destinations. 12. Tap Save. First Destination Added Tap to open menu. Saving completed trip. Optimizing a Trip
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    Starting a Trip 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. 2. Select Guide Me from the Trip Planner Menu. 3. Select the trip to be used from the stored trips list. 4. Tap on the destination in the list to
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    1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap the Trip Planner icon. 2. Select Delete, Rename from the Trip Planner Menu. 3. Tap Rename. 4. Select the trip to be renamed from the stored trips list. 5. Use the keypad to edit the name of the trip. 6. Tap OK. Trip Planner 42
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    a POI near an exit, the original route will be cancelled if you are travelling on a route. You will need to reset the original route when you are ready to continue. 1. From the Map screen, tap MENU. 2. Tap the Exit POIs icon. 3. Tap on the POI icon (restaurant, gas station or hotel) for
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    to customize the Magellan RoadMate to better suit your needs from a GPS navigator. Tapping the Back arrow from any of the User Option screens will cancel the changes. Selecting Map Region Choose the map region you will be travelling in. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap
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    off. (Checked is on.) Checking it on will save battery life while operating the Magellan RoadMate without external power. 6. Tap Save. Setting Auto Power Off Time The auto power setting will define the time that the Magellan RoadMate will automatically turn off if it hasn't moved or the touchscreen
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    of Measure. 4. Select Miles/Feet or Kilometers/Meters. 5. Tap Save. Displaying Contact Us Information 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap . 4. Tap Contact Us. 5. Tap Back arrow. Displaying Product Information 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap
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    . Select Reset when you are starting a trip or route that you want to record details for. Select Save to store the trip computer information to a file. You will be prompted to enter a name for the file. Input a name and tap OK. 5. Tap the Back arrow to exit. Current Trip Computer User Options
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    Address Book. 4. Tap the Back arrow to exit. Setting the Map in 3D or 2D Mode See the chapter on Maps for information regarding 3D and 2D modes of the map. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Map Options. 3. Select 3D Map or 2D Map. 4. Tap Save to record the changes and exit
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    screen or set it to be just the TrueView portion of the split screen. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Map Options. 3. Tap Auto TrueView to turn set it to on or off. (Checked is on and the TrueView image will be displayed.) 4. Tap Split TrueView to set the
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    . 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. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Simulator Mode. 3. Tap Propose simulator
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    Setting Text-To-Speech Use 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Navigation Instruction. 3. Tap "Announce street name" or "Announce exit ramp name" to select to compute the GPS position. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap GPS Options. 3. Tap GPS Status. PRN
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    the Magellan RoadMate has travelled over 500 miles while turned off. Setting the GPS position will allow the Magellan RoadMate to compute which satellites are available and calculate the position quicker. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap GPS Options. 3. Tap Set GPS Position
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    6. Operation successful! Tap OK. 7. Tap Back arrow to exit. Viewing Map Information 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Map Information. 3. Tap Back arrow to exit. Map Information Screen User Options 53
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Magellan Navigation, Inc.
960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA
91773
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RoadMate™ 1412
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