Magellan SmartGPS User manual

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Magellan SmartGPS

MiTAC Digital Corporation 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA

For complete details on using your

Magellan® SmartGPS, please go to

magellanGPS.com/support

and download the user manual

in .pdf format.

Quick Start Guide

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Safety

This Magellan receiver is a vehicle-navigation aid

designed to assist you in arriving to your selected

destinations.

Please check with your state or local law enforcement

for applicable regulations regarding mounting to

the windshield. Go to www.magellanGPS.com for

alternate mounting solutions.

The driver should enter data or program the Magellan

receiver only when the vehicle is stopped. Only a

vehicle passenger should enter data or program the

receiver 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.

Keep the receiver safe from extreme temperature

conditions. For example, do not leave it exposed to

direct sunlight for an extended period of time. The

maximum operating temperature is 140°F (60°C).

Take care when mounting the receiver 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 receiver

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 receiver.

The battery is rechargeable and should not be

removed. In the event it should need to be replaced,

please contact Magellan Technical Support.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” means that an

electronic accessory has been designed to connect

specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and

has been certified by the developer to meet Apple

performance standards. Apple is not responsible for

the operation of this device or its compliance with

safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the

use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect

wireless performance.

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Magellan SmartGPS Receiver

Go Beyond Traditional GPS

• All the features you’d expect to find in a

GPS navigational device.

• Go Social: Receive Yelp®and Foursquare®

reviews and details based on your location.

• Wirelessly save, sync and share between

the Magellan SmartGPS receiver and

smartphones.

• Take the SmartGPS experience beyond the

vehicle using the Android™ or iPhone®

app.

• Receive updated gas prices and weather,

saving time and money.

This booklet will give you the information you

need to set up your Magellan SmartGPS receiver.

Detailed information on how to use the various

features can be found at www.magellangps.com/

support.

Connect with us socially on:

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• Facebook: facebook.com/MagellanGPS

• Pinterest: pinterest.com/MagellanGPS

• YouTube: youtube.com/MagellanVideo

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First Time Use

1. Install the device in your vehicle [pg. 6].

2. Determine your current location [pg. 7]

3. Prepare the receiver for content using the

Magellan Content Manager [pg. 8].

4. Connect to WiFi and download content

[pg. 9].

5. Pair any Bluetooth devices you want to use

with the device [pg. 10].

6. Optional. Connect the device to your

smartphone using the Magellan app

[pg. 11].

Magellan SmartGPS

APower button Press to turn the

receiver on or off

BHome button Press to return to

the Map screen

CMicrophone Used with

Bluetooth®

DmicroSD Card (Optional) Used

for additional

map storage.

ESpeaker Out Connect external

speakers

FUSB

Connection

Connect to

power source

or personal

computer

GAV In Connect an

audio/visual

device (optional

backup camera)

Use the Home button [B] to

return quickly to the Map screen.

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D E F G

Magellan SmartGPS Receiver

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Installation

Choose a Location

• A location with a clear view of the sky.

• Follow Safety guidelines.

Clean the Surface

1. Clean the area on the windshield where

the device will be mounted.

2. Allow the surface to dry.

Attach the Device

Connect Power

The device battery charges whenever it is

connected to vehicle power.

1. Connect the power cable to a vehicle

power receptacle.

2. Check the light on the vehicle power

connector and make sure it is on.

If the indicator light is not on, you may

need to reseat the connector or turn the

vehicle ignition on.

Power On/Off

ON Press and hold the Power button [A] to

turn the device on. (If the device does not

turn on, allow the battery to charge for a

few minutes.)

OFF Press the Power button again to turn the

device off. The device will begin powering

down for 15 seconds. Tap “Suspend Now”

to power the device down immediately.

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Current Location

Calculate Current Location

The device needs to calculate your current location

before it can successfully add content.

1. Follow the instructions on page 6 to install

the device.

2. Press and hold the power button.

3. Once the satellites are being tracked, the

device will begin receiving information

that it will calculate into a current location

value.

4. When the current location has been

calculated, the displayed map will change

and the blue arrow icon will indicate your

location.

Tips

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. The less

obstructions, the easier the signal reception

is.

• 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.

Not receiving

satellite information

Receiving satellite

information

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Content Manager

Before receiving content (Yelp, Foursquare, etc.)

the receiver needs your current location calculated

[pg. 7] and to be authorized using the Magellan

Content Manager. Follow these simple steps to

1. Connect your receiver to your computer

using a micro USB cable.

2. When connected, the receiver will display

the message “Your SmartGPS is connected

to a computer”.

3. Open a browser and go to

Via.magellangps.com.

4. Enter your Magellan account information.

If you do not have an account, use the Sign

Up! button to create one.

5. Registration and authorization will begin

automatically. In a few minutes you will be

notified that the registration is complete.

Your receiver will appear on the left side of the

Content Manager web page.

• Select “Updates” to install any available

updates.

[Bookmark the Content Manager page and refer

to it often to keep your receiver up-to-date with

the latest software and maps. Additionally you

can manage your addresses, wish list, recent

destinations as well as other tools to help you get

the most from your receiver.]

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WiFi

Content can be downloaded to the device by:

• Connecting to a WiFi network

• Connecting to a PC and sync via the

Magellan Content Manager

• A Bluetooth connection with a smartphone

running the Magellan app

Setting up a WiFi Connection

1. Connect your receiver to the AC power

adapter or your vehicle power using the

supplied vehicle power cable. (Be sure that

power is being supplied by checking that

the light on the vehicle power adapter is

on.)

2. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings

icon .

3. Tap on “WiFi”. A list of available WiFi

networks is displayed.

4. Select the desired WiFi network and tap

“Connect”.

5. If requested, enter the password for the

network. The receiver will attempt to log

on to the network and display “Connected”

when successful.

Checking Content Sync Status

1. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings

icon .

2. Tap “Content”.

3. “Content Sync Status” displays the progress

of content being synced.

You do not need to wait until the Sync Status is

100% to begin using your Magellan SmartGPS

receiver.

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Bluetooth®

You can use your Magellan SmartGPS receiver

as a Bluetooth wireless speakerphone. Pair your

Bluetooth phone with the Magellan SmartGPS

receiver using these instructions.

Pairing Bluetooth

1. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings

icon .

2. Select “Bluetooth”.

3. Make sure your phone is on, that Bluetooth

is turned on and near the receiver.

4. In the area “Pair your phone?”, tap OK.

5. Scroll down the list of available Bluetooth

devices and tap “Connect” for the desired

device.

6. Follow the prompts provided on your

phone and on the Magellan SmartGPS

receiver to confirm the pairing.

Using Bluetooth to Originate a Call

1. Tap the Bluetooth icon on the Map

Screen.

2. Use the Dial Pad, Redial or access a phone

number from your Address Book to

originate a call.

Using Bluetooth to Answer a Call

1. When a call is received, the Magellan

SmartGPS receiver displays an alert for an

incoming call at the bottom of the screen.

2. Choose “Answer” or “Ignore”.

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