Magellan 6000T GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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................................................................................................................................................................Magellan® RoadMate™ 1
Instructions for Operating the
Magellan RoadMate 6000T .............................................................................................................................................................1
About Charging the Magellan RoadMate 6000T ..................................................................................................................................................................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
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement .............................................................................................................................................3
IC statement .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
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 6000T ...........................................................................................................................................5
Front View ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Rear View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Top View .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Bottom View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Right Side View ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Left Side View .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
cradle .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................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 6000T On Out of the Box ................................................................................................................................................12
Power Off versus “Sleep” Mode..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power Management ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Resetting the Magellan RoadMate 6000T .........................................................................................................................................................................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
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