Getting Started
First Time Use
Choose a location
Follow the Safety guidelines, and find a
location with a clear view of the sky.
Clean the surface
Clean the area on the windshield where the
device will be mounted. Allow the surface to
dry.
Install the car cradle
Hold the cradle firmly against the window
surface and push lever towards the base. Snap
the device on to the cradle.
Connect power
The device has an internal, rechargeable
battery that charges whenever it is connected
to vehicle power or a compatible wall charger.
Your device may not be fully charged when you
purchase it.
Power On/Off
Press and hold the Power button to turn
the device on. To turn off the device, press
the power button again. The device will
automatically power down after 15 seconds.
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Satellite Signal Strength
To view the satellite signal strength indicator,
tap on the Menu button. The signal strength
indicator can be found in the upper right corner.
Tap on the Satellite/Battery icon to view the
status and position of current GPS satellites.
4 bars: Strong signal
Blank: No satellite signals.
Unable to compute position.
Battery Level (Full)
Important
Various factors influence GPS signal reception and there are some tips you can follow to
improve the signal reception and time it takes to calculate the current location.
• Leave any enclosed structure, (garage, parking structures, etc.).
• Make sure you have a 'clear view of the sky'. Buildings and trees can have an impact on
GPS signal reception.
• Be sure that the device is mounted where it can have a clear line of sight to the windshield.
Note: The first time the device calculates its location can take up to 1 minute. Subsequent times will be
15 seconds on average.
Battery
The Magellan RoadMate receiver has an
internal battery that is charged when it is
being powered by the vehicle power cable or an
external (optional) AC power adapter.
It can take up to 4 hours to fully charge
the battery, depending on the battery level.
However, the battery does not need to be
fully charged to use the Magellan RoadMate
receiver.
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