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Setting the GPS Position, Backing Up and Restoring Data, Backing Up Data, Restoring Data, User Options - 500

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Setting the GPS Position Setting a GPS position is useful if you are not getting satellite information quickly because the Magellan Maestro has travelled over 500 miles while turned off. Setting the GPS position will allow the Magellan Maestro 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. 4. Follow the prompts to enter the address where you currently are. 5. Tap Done when finished entering the address. Backing Up and Restoring Data Backup and restore provides a way of storing the address book and other data to a SD/MMC card. When the data has been backed up, it can be restored at any time. Please note that when you restore from backed up data, address book and other data will be replaced with the data. The Magellan Maestro 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 of the Magellan Maestro. Note that backing up data will overwrite any back up files on the SD or MMC card. 3. Tap Backup and Restore. 4. Tap Backup. 5. Confirm backup. Tap Yes. 6. Operation successful! Tap OK. 7. Tap Back arrow to exit. Restoring 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 of the Magellan Maestro. Note that backing up data will overwrite any back up files on the SD or MMC card. 3. Tap Backup and Restore. 4. Tap Restore. 5. Confirm restore. Tap Yes. User Options 65

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
Magellan Maestro 5310	10
Front View	11
Side Views	11
Installation Instructions	12
Selecting the Location	12
Cleaning the Area	12
Applying the Adhesive Disk	12
Attach the Cradle to the Swivel Mount	13
Secure the Swivel Mount to the Windshield or Adhesive Disk	13
Attaching the Magellan Maestro to the Cradle	13
Adjust the Mount for Optimum Viewing	13
Connecting Power	14
Check Connection and Final Adjustments	14
Security	14
Region	14
Fundamentals	15
Powering on the Magellan Maestro	15
Turning the Magellan Maestro On	15
Turning the Magellan Maestro Off	15
Selecting Auto-Power Shutdown Time	15
Volume	15
Changing the Volume from the Map Screen.	15
Changing the Volume from User Options	16
Brightness	16
Accessing the Brightness Control	16
The Main Menu	16
Accessing the Main Menu	16
The Keypad	19
Special Keys	19
Map Screen	21
Accessing the Map Screen	23
Setting the Map Modes (2D or 3D)	23
Panning on the Map	23
Saving a Position While Panning	23
Routing to a Panned Position	24
Current Location Screen	24
Accessing the Current Location Screen	24
Saving Your Current Location to Your Address Book	24
Maneuver List Screen	25
Accessing the Maneuver List	25
Excluding a Maneuver	25
GPS Status Screen	25
Accessing the GPS Status Screen	26
Zoom Levels	26
Setting Zoom Levels	26
Volume	26
Changing the Volume from the Map Screen.	26
Home Address	27
Creating a Home Address	27
Creating a Route to the Home Address	27
Changing the Home Address	27
Accessing the Home Address from the Address Book	28
Enter Address	29
Entering an Address	29
Creating a Route to a New Address	29
My Addresses	31
Accessing the My Addresses Menu	31
Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 1)	31
Routing to a Previous Destination (Method 2)	32
Saving a Previous Destination to Your Address Book	32
Deleting a Previous Destination	32
Accessing an Address in Your Address Book	33
Routing to an Address in Your Address Book	33
Editing an Address in Your Address Book.	33
Deleting an Address in Your Address Book.	33
Accessing an Address from Favorites	34
Routing to an Address from Your Favorites List	34
Editing an Address from Your Favorites List	34
Deleting an Address from Your Favorites List	34
Creating a New Entry to You Address Book by Selecting on the Map	35
Creating a New Entry to You Address Book by Entering an Address	35
Creating a New Entry to You Address Book from a POI	35
Creating a New Entry to Your Address Book from by Intersections	36
Intersection	37
Creating a Route to Two Intersecting Streets	37
Points of Interest (POI)	38
Categories and Subcategories	38
Creating a Route to a POI by Category	38
Creating a Route to a POI by Name	39
Enhanced POIs	39
Loading a POI File	40
Selecting Categories for Display on the Map	40
Setting Alarms	40
Setting Alarm Parameters	41
Routing to an Enhanced POI	41
Saving an Enhanced POI to Your Address Book	42
Travelling on a Route	43
Map Screen	43
Types of Routes	44
Route Method	44
Special Routing Functions	45
Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Freeway Exit	45
Cancelling a Route	45
Detouring off a Route	45
Changing the Route Method	46
Trip Planner	47
Creating a Trip	47
Optimizing a Trip	48
Starting a Trip	49
Editing a Trip	49
Deleting a Trip	49
Renaming a Trip	49
Exit POIs	51
Routing to a POI Near an Approaching Freeway Exit	51
AAA Roadside Assistance	52
AAA TourBook®	53
Overview	53
AAA TourBook®	53
Accessing the AAA TourBook®	53
AAA TourBook® Information	54
Getting AAA TourBook® Information	54
Routing To the Selected POI	54
Show Your Card & Save®	55
Getting Show Your Card & Save® Information	55
Routing to the Selected POI	55
Approved Automotive Repairs	56
Getting Approved Automotive Repair Information	56
Routing to the Selected Automotive Facility	56
AAA Branch Offices	57
Getting AAA Branch Office Information	57
Routing to the Selected AAA Branch Office	57
Campgrounds	58
Getting Campground Information	58
Routing To the Selected Campground	58
Traffic	59
Activating the Free Subscription	59
Glossary	60
Understanding How The TrafficKit Works	60
Traveling with the Re-routing Mode On	62
Traffic Alert Icon	64
FAQs	65
User Options	66
Selecting Map Region	66
Accessing System Settings	66
Checking Battery Life	66
Adjusting the Volume	66
Adjusting the Display Brightness	67
Setting Auto Power Off Time	67
Setting Time Zone	67
Selecting Units of Measure	68
Displaying Contact Us Information	68
Displaying Product Information	68
Performing Diagnostics	69
Accessing the Trip Computer	69
Selecting POIs to be Displayed on the Map	70
Deleting Addresses from the Address Book (Global)	70
Setting the Map in 3D or 2D Mode	70
Setting the Map Display to Heading Up or North Up	71
Setting Split Screen (TrueView™) Options	71
Setting Auto Night Map Display	71
Setting Detour Options	72
Using the Simulator	72
Setting Tone Options	73
Setting Text-To-Speech Use	73
Viewing Technical GPS Information	73
Setting the GPS Position	74
Backing Up and Restoring Data	74
Backing Up Data	74
Restoring Data	74