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Setting Detour Options
Normally the map is displayed in the pastel colors for daytime use and a black background for
nighttime use. Unchecking the Auto Night Mode will keep the map display using the pastel colors.
1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options.
2. Tap Detour Options.
3. Select the default for the distance to be
used to detour around traffic problems
while routing.
Set the alert timer. (Enter the time from
the keypad.)
Check Enable automatic detour on or off.
(Checked is on and the Magellan RoadMate will automatically offer detour routing when it
computes you are stuck in slow or stopped traffic situations.)
4. Tap Save to record the changes and exit.
Using the Simulator
When turned on, the simulator will offer the option of simulating movement on a route. Useful for
learning about the Magellan RoadMate while not driving.
1. From page 2 of the Main Menu, tap User Options.
2. Tap Simulator Mode.
3. Tap Propose simulator mode when calculating
route. When checked, the Magellan RoadMate
will ask if you want the route simulated when it
is created. Simulation mode will ignore actual
movement and should only be used for training
purposes.
Tap on the speed factor desired.
Tap <<1mi or 1m>> to set the route forward or
backwards 1 mile.
Tap Restart to begin the route you are currently
simulating back to the beginning.
Tap Stop to end simulating the current route you are simulating.
(The Simulate button is presently not active.)
4. Tap Simulate to record the changes and exit.
Simulator Mode Screen