User manual MAGELLAN ROADMATE 3000T

[. . . ] Magellan® RoadMateTM 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: · · California law prohibits mounting any item to your windshield. Please check with your state or local law enforcement for applicable regulations regarding windshield mounting. The driver should enter data or program the Magellan RoadMate 3000T only when the vehicle is stopped. [. . . ] The TrueView screen can be viewed only after a route has been calculated. From the Map screen, press the VIEW key twice to view the TrueView screen. Next Maneuver Direction of Travel Distance to Next Maneuver Estimated Time to Destination Distance to Destination Direction of Destination In split mode, the left half of the screen shows TrueView, while the right half of the screen shows the Map. Map with Planned Route Next Maneuver Direction of Travel Distance to Destination Distance to Next Maneuver Estimated Time to Destination Direction of Destination 19 Chapter 6: T raveling 6. 7 Choosing the Route Method Every route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination is selected, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T prompts you for the method that will be used to calculate the route. Shortest Time: This selection calculates a route that should take the least amount of time using speed limits and other information in the database. Other factors, such as traffic conditions, cannot be used in the calculation of shortest time. Shortest Distance: This option calculates the route using the most direct route to the destination. This route may not be the fastest due to lower speed limits, left turns or other factors. Least Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route avoiding freeways whenever possible. Most Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route using freeways as much as possible. See "Route Preferences" on page 61. View Destination on Map: Before you select your Route Method, you can see where you are going. Avoid Toll Roads: Check this option to calculate your route without using toll roads. 6. 8 Changing the Route Method While routing and viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView screen, press the ESCAPE key. The route will be re-calculated using the new Route Method chosen and the Map screen will be displayed. Press the VIEW key to see the Maneuver List with the new route. 6. 9 Cancelling a Planned Route While viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView screen, press the ESCAPE key. Select Yes to cancel the route and display the Destination screen. 20 Chapter 6: T raveling 6. 10 Detouring from the Planned Route If you exit the planned route, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T will get you back on course in one of three ways. If, while driving, you detour from the planned route, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T will automatically recalculate the route based on your new vehicle position. If you exit the planned route before its completion and turn off your vehicle, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T will switch to battery power, unless your cigarette lighter maintains constant power. In either situation, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T will automatically suspend power when enabled through customization. While in "sleep" mode, navigation functions will be suspended and guidance will resume when the Magellan RoadMate 3000T wakes up. If while routing, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T fails to respond, reset the Magellan RoadMate 3000T as described on page 12. Select Cancel to clear the route and display the Destination screen. 6. 11 Excluding a Maneuver in the Planned Route While traveling or setting up your destination you may find it necessary to exclude one of the maneuvers in the Maneuver List. This could be due to an accident or street maintenance you want to avoid. The Magellan RoadMate 3000T provides you with tools to select a specific maneuver, exclude it from the planned route and reroute the trip. Select the maneuver you wish to exclude. The details for the maneuver are displayed. Select Exclude. The trip will be recalculated, excluding the selected maneuver. This calculation is done using the same Route Method that was chosen originally. After the route is recalculated, the Map screen is displayed. 21 Chapter 6: T raveling 6. 12 Displaying Information About Your Present Location Anytime that you want to view information about your present location you can press the LOCATE key. [. . . ] Click on the Open button . Select the file you wish to import and click Open. Start by choosing which line in the data file to start importing data. If your data file has a header row, this row will generate an error so you should start at line two or below. Click on the pull down menu and assign a field name to the appropriate column. [. . . ]