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    Magellan® RoadMate™ 1430 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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    is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned 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
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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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    Magellan RoadMate 1430 ...1 Magellan RoadMate 1430 2 Installation Instructions ...3 Selecting the Location 3 Cleaning the Area 3 Applying the Adhesive Disk 3 Attach the Cradle to the Swivel Mount 4 Secure the Swivel Mount to the Windshield or Adhesive Disk 4 Attaching the Magellan RoadMate
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    Status Screen 16 Accessing the GPS Status Screen 17 Zoom Levels ...17 Setting Zoom Levels 17 Volume ...17 Changing the Volume from the Map Screen 17 Home Address ...18 Creating a Home Address 18 Creating ...24 Accessing an Address from Favorites 25 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1430 2
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    30 Loading a POI File 30 Selecting Categories for Display on the Map 31 Setting Alarms 31 Setting Alarm Parameters 32 Routing to an Enhanced Free Subscription 38 Glossary ...39 Understanding How The TrafficKit Works 39 RDS-Traffic Operating Modes 39 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1430
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    Trip Computer 53 Selecting POIs to be Displayed on the Map 54 Deleting Addresses from the Address Book (Global 54 Setting the Map in 3D or 2D Mode 54 Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North Up 55 Setting Split Screen (TrueView™) Options 55 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1430 4
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    56 Using the Simulator 56 Setting Tone Options 57 Setting Text-To-Speech Use 57 Viewing Technical GPS Information 57 Setting the GPS Position 58 Backing Up and Restoring Data 58 Backing Up Data 58 Restoring Data 58 Viewing Map Information 59 Table of Contents Magellan RoadMate 1430 5
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    Magellan RoadMate 1430 The Magellan RoadMate 1430 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 1430 A B C D E A Power Button B Reset Button C Traffic Antenna Connector D USB connector. Power input from vehicle power adapter cable or AC power adapter (+5 VDC / 2A). E SD Card slot Magellan RoadMate 1430 2
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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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    place. Carefully let go of the assembly, making sure that it is securely mounted. Attaching the Magellan RoadMate to the Cradle Align the tabs on the cradle to the indents on the bottom of the Magellan RoadMate. Swivel the cradle up so that it is flush against the back of the receiver and snap
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    steps. 1 From the Main Menu, tap on the right arrow to access the second page of the Main Menu. 2 Tap on User Options. 3 Tap on Region. 4 Tap on the map region desired. The Region option will display the map regions that are available for the Magellan RoadMate you are using. Installation 5
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    Turning the Magellan RoadMate Off 1. Press and hold the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds. Selecting Auto-Power Shutdown Time The Magellan RoadMate can be tapping the speaker icon on the Map screen and the other is through User Options. Changing the Volume from the Map Screen. 1. Tap the speaker icon
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    the Main Menu Page 2. 3. Tap User Options. 4. Tap System Settings. 5. Tap Brightness. 6. Tap inside the brightness adjust bar to set the desired brightness. 7. Tap . On the Brightness screen there is a checkbox for "On-battery dimming (75%)" When checked, the Magellan RoadMate will dim to 75% of
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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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    The Keypad 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
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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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    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 12
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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 13
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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 16
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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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    "ALLE" results in: Entering "N A" or "N. A" results in: However, typing in "NOR" can give some unexpected results if you are trying to type in the word "NORTH ALLEN".: Entering "NOR" To resolve this, use the back arrow from the street list and continue typing in the word
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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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    It is possible to delete all of the destinations in the Previous Destination List by accessing User Options > Address Book Options > Clear Previous. Address Book Accessing an Address in Your Address Book 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Enter Address icon. 2. Tap
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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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    begin. Enhanced POIs Enhanced POIs are 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
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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 can have
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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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    . 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 . 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
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    route is active, the Main Menu functions are changed to support special routing functions. Routing to a POI Near an Approaching . 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
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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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    .com. Activating the Free Subscription 1. Locate the serial number for your Magellan vehicle navigation receiver. instructions. 4. Write down the activation code that you receive upon completing the instructions. Code: 5. Turn on the receiver. 6. Access the Traffic Options function. (Select 'User
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    free-access service. TMC: Traffic Message Channel, one of the types of information that a Radio Data System can broadcast. TrafficKit: TrafficKit is the Magellan the operating mode. 3. All selected event categories will be displayed on the map screen in the form of traffic event icons. 4. If you are
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    1. Access the Main Menu and select User Options. 2. Scroll down the list and Magellan recommends leaving all of the boxes checked. 5. The existing categories of Traffic events are listed at the beginning of this manual in the Glossary. 6. Checking an option in this list implies that: 7. The Map
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    status bar will be updated to reflect the delay. The traffic icon will appear in the lower right corner of the map display. Tapping this best route to follow, the receiver will start guiding you along this route. • The map screen will also show road signs corresponding to User Options. Traffic 41
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    on the screen. • Events that affect your route will also appear as road signs in the maneuver list, and also in the lower part of the TrueView screen. • The map screen will show road signs corresponding to the Traffic events, including those which do not affect the route. You can obtain detailed
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    also be displayed by tapping on an event icon displayed on the map.) Viewing Traffic Details at Higher Zoom Levels To avoid cluttering the screen not want to use the RDS function: 1. Access the Main Menu and select User Options. 2. Scroll down the list and select Traffic Options 3. Select Traffic
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    FAQs Q1- How does the TrafficKit module choose the frequency on which to receive Traffic data? A1: This is an automated procedure. When you turn on the system, the TrafficKit module analyzes the 5 best frequencies stored in its memory. These frequencies are classified in order of signal strength.
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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 48
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    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 the exit required. 4. A list of POIs
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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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    Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Tap Brightness. 4. Tap along the adjustment bar to increase or decrease the display brightness. 5. Tap On-battery dimming (75%) to set it on or off. (Checked is on.) Checking it on will save battery life while operating the Magellan RoadMate without
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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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    of the trip. This information can be saved to a file for easy access when the information is needed. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Trip Computer. 3. Select the Current Trip or a Saved Trip from the list. 4. Select Stop to stop recording information. Select Reset to set
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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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    be displayed with the top of the display in the direction of your heading or North. 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Tap Map Options. 3. Select Heading Up or North Up. (Note, North Up is available only when the map is set to 2D mode.) 4. Tap Save to record the changes and exit
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    the map is displayed in User Options. 2. Tap Detour Options. 3. Select the default for the distance to be used to detour around traffic problems while routing. Set the alert timer. (Enter the time from the keypad.) Check Enable automatic detour on or off. (Checked is on and the Magellan RoadMate
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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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    you restore from backed up data, address book and other data will be replaced with the data. The Magellan RoadMate cannot append backed up data to your existing data. Backing Up Data 1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options. 2. Insert a SD or MMC card with available space into the SD slot
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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 59
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Magellan Navigation, Inc.
960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA
91773
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RoadMate™ 1430
User Manual