Magellan® RoadMate™
Reference Manual
Instructions for Operating the
Magellan RoadMate 3000T
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
The Magellan RoadMate 3000T is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving to your selected destinations.
When using the Magellan RoadMate 3000T, 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 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.
• 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 3000T only when the vehicle is stopped. Only a vehicle passenger
should enter data or program the Magellan RoadMate 3000T 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 3000T 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 3000T 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 3000T
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 3000T.
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 3000T is rechargeable and should not be removed. In the event it should need to
be replaced, please contact Magellan Technical Support.
Extreme temperatures may cause the Magellan RoadMate 3000T to stop working. Do not leave it exposed to extreme
heat or cold for long periods of time.
About Charging the Magellan RoadMate 3000T
• Use only the AC adapter (Phihong: PSC11R-050) approved for your Magellan RoadMate 3000T. Use of another type of
AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.
• Use only the car charger approved for / supplied with your Magellan RoadMate 3000T. Use of another type of car charger
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will result in malfunction and/or danger.
The Magellan RoadMate 3000T 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".
• Use the USB cable approved for / supplied with your Magellan RoadMate 3000T.
• Use the battery provided with your Magellan RoadMate 3000T or its identical replacement approved for the Magellan
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RoadMate 3000T
For safety reasons, the battery in your Magellan RoadMate 3000T 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 3000T. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the Magellan
RoadMate 3000T 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 3000T.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY:
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Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instruccions.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Magellan.
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• Use the battery only in the specified equipment.
The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
INSTRUCTION TO THE USER:
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 or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
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.
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.
© 2006 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan RoadMate 3000T, Turn it on
and go, TrueView, QuickSpell, SmartDetour, and SmartVolume are trademarks of Thales. 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 Thales.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Magellan® RoadMate™ ................................................................................................................................................................1
Instructions for Operating the
Magellan RoadMate 3000T .............................................................................................................................................................1
About Charging the Magellan RoadMate 3000T .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS .......................................................................................................................................................1
About the AC Adapter .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
About the Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Important instructions for service personnel only: .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
INSTRUCTION TO THE USER:............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................i
Chapter 1: Contact Information ......................................................................................................................................................1
Technical Support .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Warranty Service ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Customer Service ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2: GPS Information ............................................................................................................................................................2
About Satellite Navigation .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
How Satellite Navigation Works .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Line of Sight ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
A Word on the Safe Usage of GPS Maps .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
From Source to Destination............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Placement of Your GPS Receiver for Optimal Satellite Reception ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Signal Acquisition Time ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
GPS Maps and Your Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 3: Magellan RoadMate 3000T ...........................................................................................................................................5
Front View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Rear View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Top View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Bottom View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Right Side View ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Left Side View ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Car Holder ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Using Removable Memory Cards ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
To Insert the Storage Card: ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
To Remove the Storage card: .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 4: Vehicle Installation .....................................................................................................................................................10
Installing the Windshield Mount ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 5: Navigation Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................12
Turning the Magellan RoadMate 3000T On Out of the Box ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Power Off versus “Sleep” Mode..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power Management ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Resetting the Magellan RoadMate 3000T ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Repeating the Last Command .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Making Selections ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Inputting Text Characters ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Additional Characters (“More” Button) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Numerical Characters (“123” Button) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
What Is QuickSpell? .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Help with Address Entry .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 6: Traveling .....................................................................................................................................................................16
Guidance Information Screens .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Map Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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Changing from 2D to 3D Map View ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Changing the Map Zoom Levels ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Maneuver List Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
TrueView Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Choosing the Route Method .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Changing the Route Method ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Cancelling a Planned Route .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Detouring from the Planned Route .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Excluding a Maneuver in the Planned Route ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Displaying Information About Your Present Location ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Saving Your Current Location to Your Address Book ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Finding POIs Along Your Route .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Finding a Detour Along Your Route ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 7: Selecting Destinations ................................................................................................................................................25
Destination Screen ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Country Selection (Globe Button) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Entering and Routing to Your Home Address .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Selecting a Destination Using Select Address ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Search By City............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Search by Zip Code ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Search By State ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Previous City................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Selecting a Destination Using the Address Book ............................................................................................................................................................... 30
Previous Destinations ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Saving a Previous Destination to the Address Book .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Deleting A Previous Destination ................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Favorites....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Editing a Favorite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Deleting A Favorite ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
List Addresses .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Editing an Address ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Deleting an Address ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Create New Entry .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Search by City ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Search by Zip Code ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Search by State .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Previous City .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Trip Planner .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
New ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Optimizing a Trip ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Guide Me .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Edit ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Delete and Rename .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Selecting a Point of Interest as a Destination ................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Spell Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Nearest ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
List By City ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Select Category .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Select Category............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Nearest ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
List by City ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Spell Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Cuisine Type ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Custom POIs ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Selecting an Intersection as a Destination ....................................................................................................................................................................... 51
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Search by City............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Search by Zip Code ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Search by State............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Previous City................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Chapter 8: Navigation Options .....................................................................................................................................................55
Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
POI Selection................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Custom POIs ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Map Options ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
TrueView Options .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Select Map Color........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Route Preferences......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Detour Options.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 62
Menu Colors.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Tone Options................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
GPS Options.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
GPS Status ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Set GPS Position ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Simulator Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Automatic Volume......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Backup and Restore...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Backup ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Restore ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Map Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Trip Computer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Current Trip .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Stopping or Starting the Trip Computer ...................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Saving the Current Trip Report ................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Resetting the Trip Computer ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Viewing a Saved Trip Report ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Deleting a Trip Report ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
Chapter 9: System Settings ..........................................................................................................................................................70
Brightness ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Power Management .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Password .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Set Password ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Change Password ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Delete Password ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Language .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Chapter 10: System Status ...........................................................................................................................................................72
Product Information .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
User Storage ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Audio Test..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Touchscreen Test .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Keypad Test .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Video Test ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 73
Chapter 11: Magellan RoadMate Tools Installation ......................................................................................................................74
Installing the Software ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 12: Magellan RoadMate Music Manager .........................................................................................................................75
Chapter 13: Music Player ..............................................................................................................................................................76
Single Song Play ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Multiple Song Play ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 76
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Play............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Create........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Modify........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Delete ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Rename ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 78
Play Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
List Songs ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Equalizer ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Help .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 79
Chapter 14: Magellan RoadMate Photo Manager ..........................................................................................................................80
Chapter 15: Photo Viewer .............................................................................................................................................................81
View Single Photo ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
Previous Image (left arrow) .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 81
Slideshow .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Pan .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
Rotate Image ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Next Image (right arrow) .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
ESC .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
Manage Photos ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
List View ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Thumbnail .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Rename ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 82
Properties ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Preferences................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Delete Files ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
About ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 83
Chapter 16: Magellan RoadMate POI Manager .............................................................................................................................84
Latitude ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
Longitude .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Altitude ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Opening a POI File ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 85
Creating a New POI FIle .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Adding Individual POI’s .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Importing a Data FIle ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 88
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................................................89
POI Categories .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
PC Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
GPS Status Screen ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
GPS STATUS Screen Structure-first page .................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Bad fix code ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
GPS STATUS Screen Structure - second page ............................................................................................................................................................. 93
Typical GPS STATUS Screen Display ............................................................................................................................................................................ 94
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 95
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