Magellan® RoadMate™
Reference Manual
Instructions for Operating the
Magellan RoadMate 2000
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
The Magellan RoadMate 2000 is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving to your selected destinations.
When using the Magellan RoadMate 2000, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury
or death to yourself or others:
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California and Minnesota law prohibits mounting any item to your windshield. Please check with your state or local law
enforcement for applicable regulations regarding windshield mounting. Go to www.magellanGPS.com for alternate
mounting solutions. An adhesive disk is supplied with the Magellan RoadMate for use as an alternate mounting solution
to the dashboard.
• When driving, the need to view the display is minimal. Voice prompts will guide you to your destination. The driver
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should enter data or program the Magellan RoadMate 2000 only when the vehicle is stopped. Only a vehicle passenger
should enter data or program the Magellan RoadMate 2000 while the vehicle is moving.
It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic laws.
Every attempt is made to ensure that the database is accurate. However, roadways, points of interest (POIs), and
business and service locations may change over time. The database does not include, analyze, process, consider, or
reflect any of the following: legal restrictions (such as vehicular type, weight, height, width, load and speed restrictions);
road slope or grade; bridge height, width, weight, or other limits; population density; neighborhood quality or safety;
availability or proximity of law enforcement, emergency rescue, medical, or other assistance; construction work zones or
hazards; road or lane closures; road, traffic, or traffic facilities’ safety or condition; weather conditions; pavement
characteristics or conditions; special events; traffic congestion. It is your responsibility to disregard any unsafe,
hazardous, or illegal route suggestions.
• Keep the Magellan RoadMate 2000 safe from extreme temperature conditions. For example, do not leave it exposed to
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direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
Take care when mounting the Magellan RoadMate 2000 in your vehicle, whether using the windshield mount or other
mount or accessories, that it does not obstruct the driver's view of the road, interfere with the operation of the vehicle's
safety devices such as air bags, or present a hazard to occupants of the vehicle should the Magellan RoadMate 2000 be
dislodged while driving. You assume the risks associated with damage to your vehicle or vehicle occupants as the result
of your choices in mounting the Magellan RoadMate 2000.
Laws in some states prohibit wearing stereo headphones while operating a motor vehicle. Please contact your state’s
Department of Motor Vehicles for information.
The battery in the Magellan RoadMate 2000 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 2000
• Use only the AC adapter approved for your Magellan RoadMate 2000. Use of another type of AC adapter can result in
malfunction and/or possible fire hazard due to battery over heating.
• Use only the car charger approved for / supplied with your Magellan RoadMate 2000. Use of another type of car charger
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will result in malfunction and/or damage to the receiver.
The Magellan RoadMate 2000 is intended to be supplied with a LISTED Power Unit marked with "LPS", "Limited Power
Source" and output rated + 5 V dc / 2.0 A".
For safety reasons, the battery in your Magellan RoadMate 2000 will stop charging when the ambient temperature is
less than 32°F (0°C) or more than 113°F (45°C)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
About the AC Adapter
• Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet.
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Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charging the battery. Do not cover
the AC adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a
carrying case.
Connect the adapter to a proper power source. The voltage and grounding requirements are found on the product case
and/or packaging.
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• Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged.
• Do not attempt to service the Magellan RoadMate 2000. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the Magellan
RoadMate 2000 if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.
About the Battery
• Do not attempt to replace the battery. Please contact Magellan Technical Support for issues related to the battery.
• Use the charger approved for your Magellan RoadMate 2000.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
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-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must
follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with
non-approved equipment or unshielded cables 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 2000 must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
IC statement
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause interference and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow
the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
© 2006 Magellan Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan RoadMate 2000, Turn it on
and go, TrueView, QuickSpell, SmartDetour, and SmartVolume are trademarks of Magellan Navigation, Inc. No part of this
user manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the prior written permission of
Magellan Navigation, Inc.
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Magellan RoadMate 2000 ............................................................................. 1
What the Magellan RoadMate can do for you... ........................................... 1
Magellan RoadMate Reference Manual ....................................................... 1
Magellan RoadMate 2000 Front View.......................................................... 2
Magellan RoadMate 2000 Right Side View ................................................. 3
Magellan RoadMate 2000 Left Side View ................................................... 3
Magellan RoadMate 2000 Screens ................................................................. 4
Map Screen............................................................................................. 4
Main Menu Screens ................................................................................. 5
Main Menu - Active Route ......................................................................... 5
Main Menu - No Active Route .................................................................... 7
Locate Screen (Tap the top bar on the Map screen) .................................... 8
Maneuver List Screen (Tap the next maneuver bar on the Map screen) ......... 8
Creating Routes ............................................................................................ 9
Overview ................................................................................................. 9
Creating a route to a street address ............................................................ 9
Creating a route using POIs ..................................................................... 10
Creating a route to a POI by name ........................................................... 10
Creating a route to a nearest POI ............................................................. 11
Creating a route to a POI from an upcoming freeway exit ............................ 11
Creating a route to go home .................................................................... 12
Setting the home address ....................................................................... 12
Changing the home address .................................................................... 12
Create a route to the home address .......................................................... 13
Using the address book .......................................................................... 13
Creating a route to a previous destination ................................................. 13
Adding a previous destination to your address book ................................... 13
Creating a route to a favorite destination .................................................. 14
Creating a route to an address in the address book .................................... 14
Editing an address in the address book .................................................... 14
Deleting an address from the address book ............................................... 15
Creating a new address ........................................................................... 15
Creating a route to an intersection ........................................................... 16
Using the Trip Planner ................................................................................ 18
Overview ............................................................................................... 18
Creating a multiple destination trip .......................................................... 18
Activating a multiple destination trip ....................................................... 18
Editing a multiple destination trip ........................................................... 19
Deleting a multiple destination trip .......................................................... 20
Renaming a multiple destination trip ....................................................... 20
Setting User Options ................................................................................... 21
Overview ............................................................................................... 21
POI Selection ........................................................................................ 21
Address Book Options.............................................................................. 21
Map Options .......................................................................................... 21
Map Colors ............................................................................................ 22
Route Preferences .................................................................................. 22
Detour Options ...................................................................................... 22
Simulator Mode ..................................................................................... 23
Menu Colors .......................................................................................... 23
Tone Options ......................................................................................... 23
GPS Options .......................................................................................... 23
Backup and Restore ............................................................................... 23
System Settings.......................................................................................... 24
Overview ............................................................................................... 24
Volume ................................................................................................. 24
Brightness ............................................................................................. 24
Power ................................................................................................... 24
Language .............................................................................................. 24
Time Zone ............................................................................................. 24
Unit of Measure ..................................................................................... 25
Product Information ............................................................................... 25
Diagnosis .............................................................................................. 25
Additional Items .................................................................................... 25
Battery Life ........................................................................................... 25
Contact Us ............................................................................................ 25
Magellan RoadMate 2000
NOTICE: Be sure to power your Magellan RoadMate 2000 from your car’s cigarette
lighter plug the first time you use it. During shipment the internal battery may have been
drained and needs to be charged.
Thank you for your purchase of the Magellan RoadMate 2000. The Magellan RoadMate
2000 will be your perfect driving companion for all your trips, from a trip to the grocery
store or a week’s vacation.
What the Magellan RoadMate can do for you...
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Provide turn-by-turn driving instructions to any address you enter.
Contains an address book that you can save addresses that you commonly need
to go to. You can even marked an address as a favorite to make it easier to find.
Comes preloaded with a large, easily accessible points of interest (POI) database
that can be used to quickly find a restaurant, gas station, bank or other popular
destinations.
The Magellan RoadMate includes a SmartDetour™ tool that will automatically
ask you if you want to detour around those stubborn traffic jams.
Includes a trip planner that provides you with the ability to create a trip with
multiple destinations.
A trip computer that provides a record of your trip that can be saved.
You can even route to an intersection when you are unsure of the exact address
but you are familiar with the cross streets.
Small and portable, the Magellan RoadMate fits in your pocket and is ready to go
with you anywhere.
The interface of the Magellan RoadMate is smart and easy-to-use. Every function is just a
tap away using the touchscreen of the Magellan RoadMate.
Magellan RoadMate Reference Manual
It is not necessary to read this entire document to begin using the Magellan RoadMate.
Most users will find that they can use the Magellan RoadMate right out of the box and just
refer to this manual on those rare occasions when a little help on a function is needed.
Magellan RoadMate 2000
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