Magellan 750M Plus User Manual

Magellan 750M Plus - Automotive GPS Receiver Manual

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    750 VEHICLE NAVIGATION & DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEMS USER MANUAL 1
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    Welcome to the world of the Magellan 750NAV driving experience. Using GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites and patented VIPTM (Vehicle Independent Positioning), the 750NAV determines the best destination route, with supporting reliable visual and audio cues. The 750NAV offers easier traveling
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    Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Work 8 750NAV Technology 9 Magellan 750NAV Map Information 9 Using the Magellan 750NAV 9 750NAV ! Map Selections 24 Off Road Navigation 25-29 Route Preferences 30 Service Directory 31 Tone Options 32 User-Select 33 Vehicle-Select 34 User-
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    Book 51- Route-Exclude XX Option Setup XX Trip Computer XX Service Directory XX Exit Authority XX POI XX Communications (Not Available, Country Navigation XX GPS XX Installation XX ! Installation Preparation . . XX Read This First XX Part Verification XX Determining
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    Care and Maintenance XX Troubleshooting XX Specifications XX Accessories XX FCC Compliance XX Magellan Map Areas XX 5
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    while driving. The unit should be programmed only by passengers in the vehicle or by the driver while the vehicle is stopped. While driving, the need to view the display is not necessary. Voice prompts will guide the user to the selected destination. DO NOT place the display where it can obstruct
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    , possible interference could include tree-covered roads, downtown areas between tall buildings, inside tunnels and parking structures. For continued problems with GPS signal loss, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on page xx or call Magellan Customer Service at 1-877-4-CARNAV (1-877-422-7628). 7
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    GENERAL INFORMATION HOW GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS (GPS) WORK The vehicle GPS System Antenna receives signals from 24 satellites orbiting the earth. The vehicle navigation system processes these signals along with other sensor information from the vehicle, to determine the vehicle's location. 8
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    Magellan 750NAV as a purchased option. Call Magellan Customer Service toll free at 1-877-4CAR-NAV for more information. The Magellan to the vehicle, as shown in the Installation Guide. To install the Computer System Module (CSM Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, the Magellan 750NAV will find
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    750NAV KEY COMPONENTS Display Docking Station Navigation Computer GPS Antenna 10
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    and/or leave a breadcrumb trail to follow back, just like Magellan's hand-held GPS products. A sensor is included to measure the vehicle's pitch and and problems such as, traffic jams, construction zones, or other road obstructions. TRANSPORTABILITY This exclusive feature from Magellan allows the
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    Distance to Destination Estimated Time to Destination Distance to Next Maneuver Direction and Signal Strength Shows current direction; color Indicates GPS signal strength: Green = strong signal Yellow = weak signal Red = no signal Brightness/Contrast Adjusts screen brightness; Push in and turn
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    GETTING STARTED Always read and follow all safety instructions. Turn on the Magellan 750NAV by pressing the PWR button. This screen should appear. When the ball finishes rotating the next screen will appear. Warning screen with User Selections
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    TEMPORARY MAP SELECTION Step 1: Press the Down Arrow on the 8-Way Arrow button to select desired temporary map area. Press the ENTER button. Step 2: Press the Left Arrow on the 8-Way button for YES to confirm Map change. Press the ENTER button. To select a different Map area, Press ENTER for NO
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    Use the CANCEL button to return to Select Destination Menu above. Illustrates the basic features of the 750NAV. Keeps track of time, miles, speed and trip information. Allows the user to set system parameters. View businesses located along interstate highways or within cities that have detailed
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    PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION Running the "Product Demo" will show you how to plan a typical route. Press the OPTION button. Press the Left Arrow on the 8-Way Arrow button. Press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button. You can exit the product demonstration at any time by pressing the CANCEL button. T
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    QuickSpell The QuickSpell screen is designed, to minimize the number of keypad presses. Any letter in the alphabet, number, character or space can be selected in three key strokes or less by pressing the arrowheads on the 8-Way Arrow button then the ENTER button. In the center of the screen there is
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    To backspace after making a mistake, highlight the Back Arrow underneath the LIST icon in the center of the screen. Press the ENTER button. To bypass the QuickSpell function, highlight LIST in the center of the screen. Press the ENTER button. Scroll down the list using the Down Arrow on the 8-Way
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    the desired Map Areas, call Magellan Customer Service Dept. toll free at 877- 750M, locate the serial numbers on the back of the 750M Installation & Reference Addendum. - Year, make, and model of vehicle the 750NAV system is installed. If registering a 750NAV system please call Customer Service
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    Address Book Press the OPTION button. Press the Left Arrow on the 8-Way button. Press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button. 20
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    List the last ten addresses you routed to. List the addresses you have stored. Allows you to enter and store up to 100 addresses. Use the Down Arrow to select New and press the ENTER button to enter an address you want saved in your address book. Use the List to verify your entry. Remember you can
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    Color Options Use the Down Arrow to select Color Options. Press the ENTER button. The Color Theme is Default only. Use the Down Arrow to select Wallpaper. Use the ENTER button to select either sand, canvas or none for your background wallpaper. Use the Down Arrow to select Save Wallpaper
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    view to the 3D True View graphics before each maneuver. Map Always shows only the map view with the highlighted route. Map Manual allows you to select the map view or 3D True View graphic by pressing the VIEW button. up again. You can also set your distance readings in either Miles or Kilometers. 23
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    Map Selection Use the Down Arrow to select Map Selection. Press the ENTER button. Use the Down Arrow to highlight the Map Area you are currently located in. Press the ENTER button. Use the Left Arrow to select Yes for map change confirmation. Press the ENTER button. If this Map Area is not desired
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    follow back to the point of origin. The blue track will remain on the map display until cleared from the systems memory. See page 7 for instructions on clearing Track History. To turn this feature on or off just highlight Track On in the Off-Road options menu and press ENTER. When
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    Ext. Detail The Extended Detail feature will display heading and bearing information on the map screen. To turn this feature on or off simply highlight Ext. Detail in the Off-Road options menu and press ENTER. When the color of the X changes to blue the feature is on. Ext. Detail Heading
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    will chime after driving past each waypoint and upon arrival to the final waypoint in a route. The arrival alarm distance is adjustable from 100 feet to 1 mile. Or from 30 meters to 1.5 kilometers, if using the metric system. To adjust the distance for the Arrival Alarm, press ENTER on Arrival Alarm
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    Clear The Clear feature will generate an Off-Road Clear list. From this screen Track History, Routes, or Routes/Waypoints can be cleared from the systems memory. To generate the clear list, press ENTER on Clear. Pressing ENTER on Track History will prompt the user with a yes or no to clear Track
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    Pressing ENTER on Routes/Waypoints will prompt the user with a Yes or No to clear Routes and Waypoints. Pressing ENTER on All will prompt the user with a Yes or No to clear All of the Track History, Routes, and Waypoints. 29
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    -route will automatically calculate a new route when you leave the current calculated route. Not selecting or Deselecting Automatic Reroute will force you to manually request a new route calculation. Using the 8-Way Arrow button highlight Save and press the ENTER button to save your preferences. 30
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    the Exit Authority feature. Use the 8-Way Arrow button to either Save or Cancel your selection. Selecting Exit Authority will allow you to view what services are available at an Freeway Exit. Such as Gas Stations, Restaurants, Hotels & Motels, ATM's, Hospitals, Police Departments, R.V. Camps, Truck
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    Tone Options Use the Down Arrow and scroll to Tone Options. Press the ENTER button. Use the 8-Way Arrow button to select the tone you prefer. Press the ENTER button. Use the 8-Way Arrow button to either Save or Cancel your selection. As you are navigating, the Alert Tone sounds as you approach a
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    User - Select Use the Down Arrow and scroll to User - Select. Press the ENTER button. Use the 8-Way Arrow button to select one of three users. Press the ENTER button. Use the 8-Way Arrow button to either Save or Cancel your selection. Each one of the three User's can have the 750NAV system
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    . Use the Down Arrow to select System. Pressing the ENTER button will allow you to select the type of 750 system you are using. (750NAV, 750M ) Press the ENTER button. Use the 8-Way Arrow button to either Save or Cancel your selection. 34
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    User - Edit Name Before editing a users name you must first select the user name you want to edit from the User - Select option. Use the Down Arrow and scroll to User - Edit Name. Press the ENTER button. Use the QuickSpell feature to enter the user name of your choice. The User name can be up to six
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    Voice Options Use the Down Arrow and scroll to Voice Options. Press the ENTER button. Pressing the ENTER button while Language is highlighted will allow you to select one of seven languages. Use the ENTER button to select or deselect the Extended Voice feature. This feature allows voice prompts
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    NAVIGATION INSTRUCTIONS Different Navigation Views 3D TrueView Map Display 37
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    Street Address Select the Street Address icon by using the 8-Way Arrow button. Press the ENTER button. A Street address can be entered in two ways. If you know the city name where the street address is located, select Yes by pressing the ENTER button. If you are unsure of the city name where the
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    Spell the street name using the Quick Spell Screen, or press the ENTER button to view a list of streets. Use the Down Arrow to select the desired street. Press the ENTER button. Use the Down Arrow to select the desired street. Press the ENTER button. Use the + - buttons to select the correct
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    factors. The Most Use of Freeways selection will route you using as many freeways as possible. The Lease Use of Freeways will route you, using mostly main road and limiting the use of freeways. Wait while the Magellan 750NAV calculates a route from the present location to the destination entered
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    Points of Interest Press the Left Arrow button Press the ENTER button To select by Name. Press the ENTER button To select by Category use the Down Arrow button. Press the ENTER button Spell destination name or press the ENTER button for list. 41 Use the Down Arrow to select a category. Press
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    Use the Down Arrow to select destination. Press the ENTER button. Use the Down Arrow to select Search type. Press the ENTER button. Spell out Airport name or press the ENTER button for list of Airports. Use the Down Arrow to select an Airport. Press the ENTER button. Select the Route method for
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    Intersection Press the Right Arrow button Press the ENTER button If you know the city name where the intersection is located, select Yes by pressing the ENTER button. If you are unsure of the city name where the street address is located, use the Left Arrow to select No. Press the ENTER button.
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    Use the Down Arrow to select the desired City. Press the ENTER button. Use the Down Arrow to select the desired street. Press the ENTER button. Spell the street name using the Quick Spell Screen, or press the ENTER button to view a list of streets. Use the Down Arrow to select the city where the
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    Spell the street name using the Quick Spell Screen, or press the ENTER button to view a list of streets. Use the Down Arrow to select the second street. Press the ENTER button. Select the Route method for Calculation. 45
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    Freeway Entrance / Exit Press the Arrow on the lower right of the 8-Way Arrow button. Press the ENTER button. If you know the city where the Freeway Entrance or Exit is located, select yes by pressing the ENTER button. If you are unsure of the city name where the Freeway Entrance or Exit is
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    Use the Down Arrow to select the desired city. Press the ENTER button. Spell out the name of the Freeway that the Entrance or Exit is on or press the ENTER button to select from a list. Use the Down Arrow to select the desired Freeway. Press the ENTER button. To select Entrance press the ENTER
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    Spell out Freeway Entrance cross street or press the ENTER button to select from list. Spell out Freeway Exit cross street or press the ENTER button to select from list. Use the Down Arrow to select a Entrance cross street. Press the ENTER button. Use the Down Arrow to select a Exit cross street.
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    Freeway Entrance/Exit - continued Spell out the Freeway the Entrance or Exit is on or press the ENTER button to select from a list. Use the Down Arrow to select the desired Freeway. Press the ENTER button. To select Entrance press the ENTER button. To select Exit use the Down Arrow button. Press
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    Spell out Freeway Entrance cross street or press the ENTER button to select from list. Spell out Freeway Exit cross street or press the ENTER button to select from list. Use the Down Arrow to select a Exit cross street. Press the ENTER button. Select the route method for calculation. 50
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    Address Book Select the Address Book icon by using the 8-Way Arrow button. By pressing the ENTER button you can select an address from one of the last ten addresses you routed to. Use the 8-Way Arrow button highlight List then press the ENTER button to select an address from your address book.
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    Press the ENTER Press the ENTER Highlight the route method you prefer and press the ENTER button 52
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    Route Exclude The Route Exclude feature gives the user the ability to exclude roads while in route to a selected destination. This will enable users to bypass traffic jams, construction zones, toll roads and other paths that can make a trip longer than necessary. To exclude a maneuver from the route
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    The system will calculate a new route. If it is possible to route around the selected maneuver the 750NAV will display a new route excluding the maneuver. Important note: If the system recalculates the route after using the route exclude feature, the route will revert back to the original route.
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    which works similar to Magellan's famous hand held GPS receiver. Features Enter navigation into a route list. The 750NAV, guides the user from point-to-point by system then provides directional instruction to the next waypoint graphics with pitch and roll readings of the vehicles current position. 55
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    . To unlock OffRoad Navigation, follow these steps. Press the OPTION button. Select the Configuration icon, press ENTER. Scroll to Unlock/Lock Features, press ENTER. Call Magellan Customer Service, press ENTER. 56
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    Customer Service will ask for the H/W version to acquire an unlock code, press ENTER. Scroll to Off-Road Navigation, press ENTER. Using the QuickSpell screen enter the
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    Start Using Off-Road Navigation Select the Off-Road Navigation icon from the main menu and press ENTER. Off-Road Selections Menu Setting Waypoints, Creating Routes, Next Waypoint, Reverse Route, and Inclinometer are all accessed in the Off-Road Selections Menu. Press ENTER from the Map View screen
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    After using the Mark By Position function the user may save the position name as WAY001. The next waypoint saved will be WAY002 and the numbers will increment after each waypoint is saved. The user may choose to name the waypoint to make it easier to identify the waypoint. To perform this function,
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    Select the desired waypoint icon and press ENTER. The lower box is for providing a description on a specific waypoint. Highlight the description box and press ENTER. Using the QuickSpell Screen input the desired description (35-character max.) and press ENTER. After making any changes to the
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    A waypoint may be saved using Lat/Long coordinates. Highlight the Lat/Long coordinates and press ENTER. Using the arrow buttons highlight the value you would like to change then use the + - keys to adjust the values to the desired coordinates. After the desired Lat/Long coordinates are entered,
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    Mark By Cursor will appear on the display then press ENTER. Press ENTER again to save the waypoint. Or make any desired changes to the name, icon, or description box before saving. 62
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    Deleting Waypoints 63 To delete a waypoint from the waypoint list. Press ENTER on Select Route/Waypoint Press ENTER on Waypoints By Name, Waypoints By Distance, or Waypoints By Time. Select the waypoint and Press ENTER. Select Delete and press ENTER. Select Yes and press ENTER.
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    Edit Waypoint To Edit a waypoint from the waypoint list. Press ENTER on Select Route/Waypoint. Press ENTER on Waypoints By Name, Waypoints By Distance, or Waypoints By Time. Select the waypoint and Press ENTER. Select Edit and press the ENTER button. 64
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    Highlight the line you want to edit and press the ENTER button. After making the desired changes, scroll to Save and press ENTER. 65
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    Create a Route To save waypoints into a route scroll to Select Route/Waypoint and press ENTER. Select All Routes and press ENTER. Choose an empty Route and press ENTER. Press ENTER on Edit. 66
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    Press ENTER on Insert Waypoint. Press ENTER on each waypoint that will make up the route. After all the waypoints are inserted for the desired route scroll down to Save and press ENTER. Press ENTER on Route to start Route Guidance. 67
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    Route guidance screen. Press ENTER from the guidance screen to arrive at the Off-Road Selections menu. To bypass a waypoint select Next Waypoint and press ENTER. Select Yes and press ENTER. 68
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    To reverse the route select Reverse Route and press ENTER. Select Yes and press ENTER. 69
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    Off-Road Navigation Route Guidance After creating a route the 750NAV guides the user to each waypoint. As the user drives past each waypoint the arrival alarm will chime. The arrival alarm is adjustable between off and 1 mile. Or between off and 1.5 kilometers. See the off-road options section on
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    Once the final waypoint in the list is navigated to, the you have arrived voice prompt is heard followed by 3 double chimes. Also a destination screen will be displayed showing the final waypoint name and the Lat/Long coordinates of the waypoint. To cancel route guidance, press the CANCEL key, move
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    and roll readings of the vehicle will be displayed while driving. This feature is useful when driving across or up steep inclines, letting the driver know how aggressive the terrain is. Cancel Off-Road Navigation To cancel Off-Road Navigation press the CANCEL key until prompted to Cancel Off-Road
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    the normal map display. Map Zoom While in the Map Display mode the + and - keys are used to change the magnification scale from 1/8 to 20 Miles. While viewing the 10 or 20 Mile scale the north up feature will not be active. + key zooms out. - key zooms in. 73
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    COVERAGE Detailed Coverage Available in many metropolitan areas, this coverage provides of Interest. Driving Across Map Areas The Magellan 750NAV is currently not capable of routing outside The average vehicle owner drives within a hundred-mile radius from their home 99% of the part of Canada. 74
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    2950 Waterview Dr. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Toll-Free 1-877-4-CAR-NAV (1877-422-7628) Web www.magellan gps.com 75
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