For complete details on using your
®
Magellan SmartGPS, please go to
magellanGPS.com/support
and download the user manual
in .pdf format.
Magellan SmartGPS
Quick Start Guide
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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.
Magellan SmartGPS Receiver
Go Beyond Traditional GPS
• All the features you’d expect to find in a
Connect with us socially on:
GPS navigational device.
•
•
•
Twitter: twitter.com/MagellanGPS
Facebook: facebook.com/MagellanGPS
Pinterest: pinterest.com/MagellanGPS
• 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.
•
YouTube: youtube.com/MagellanVideo
• Take the SmartGPS experience beyond the
vehicle using the Android™ or iPhone®
app.
• Receive updated gas prices and weather,
saving time and money.
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Magellan SmartGPS
First Time Use
Power button Press to turn the
receiver on or off
A
B
C
D
Home button Press to return to
the Map screen
1. Install the device in your vehicle [pg. 6].
2. Determine your current location [pg. 7]
Microphone
Used with
Bluetooth®
3. Prepare the receiver for content using the
Magellan Content Manager [pg. 8].
microSD Card (Optional) Used
for additional
4. Connect to WiFi and download content
[pg. 9].
map storage.
Speaker Out
Connect external
speakers
E
F
5. Pair any Bluetooth devices you want to use
with the device [pg. 10].
USB
Connection
Connect to
power source
or personal
computer
6. Optional. Connect the device to your
smartphone using the Magellan app
[pg. 11].
AV In
Connect an
audio/visual
G
device (optional
backup camera)
Use the Home button [B] to
return quickly to the Map screen.
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Magellan SmartGPS Receiver
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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Connect Power
Installation
The device battery charges whenever it is
connected to vehicle power.
Choose a Location
1. Connect the power cable to a vehicle
power receptacle.
• A location with a clear view of the sky.
• Follow Safety guidelines.
Clean the Surface
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.
1. Clean the area on the windshield where
the device will be mounted.
2. Allow the surface to dry.
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.)
Attach the Device
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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4. When the current location has been
calculated, the displayed map will change
and the blue arrow icon will indicate your
location.
Current Location
Calculate Current Location
Tips
The device needs to calculate your current location
before it can successfully add content.
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.
1. Follow the instructions on page 6 to install
the device.
2. Press and hold the power button.
• Leave any enclosed structure, (garage,
parking structures, etc.).
3. Once the satellites are being tracked, the
device will begin receiving information
that it will calculate into a current location
value.
• 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.
Receiving satellite
information
Not receiving
satellite information
Note: The first time the device calculates its
location can take up to 1 minute, subsequent times
will be 15 seconds on average.
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Your receiver will appear on the left side of the
Content Manager web page.
Content Manager
• Select “Updates” to install any available
updates.
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
register and authorize your receiver.
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.
[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.]
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.
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4. Select the desired WiFi network and tap
“Connect”.
WiFi
5. If requested, enter the password for the
network. The receiver will attempt to log
on to the network and display “Connected”
when successful.
Content can be downloaded to the device by:
• Connecting to a WiFi network
• Connecting to a PC and sync via the
Checking Content Sync Status
Magellan Content Manager
1. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings
• A Bluetooth connection with a smartphone
icon
.
running the Magellan app
2. Tap “Content”.
Setting up a WiFi Connection
3. “Content Sync Status” displays the progress
of content being synced.
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.)
You do not need to wait until the Sync Status is
100% to begin using your Magellan SmartGPS
receiver.
2. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings
icon
.
3. Tap on “WiFi”. A list of available WiFi
networks is displayed.
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Using Bluetooth to Originate a Call
Bluetooth®
1. Tap the Bluetooth icon
Screen.
on the Map
You can use your Magellan SmartGPS receiver
as a Bluetooth wireless speakerphone. Pair your
Bluetooth phone with the Magellan SmartGPS
receiver using these instructions.
2. Use the Dial Pad, Redial or access a phone
number from your Address Book to
originate a call.
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.
Using Bluetooth to Answer a Call
5. Scroll down the list of available Bluetooth
devices and tap “Connect” for the desired
device.
1. When a call is received, the Magellan
SmartGPS receiver displays an alert for an
incoming call at the bottom of the screen.
6. Follow the prompts provided on your
phone and on the Magellan SmartGPS
receiver to confirm the pairing.
2. Choose “Answer” or “Ignore”.
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Interfacing with Smartphone
Smartphones
1. If not done so already, pair your
smartphone to the SmartGPS receiver using
Bluetooth (page 10).
Your Magellan SmartGPS receiver can interface
with Android™ and iPhone® smartphones to
enhance the capabilities of the SmartGPS.
2. [Optional] If you want to sync content to
your SmartGPS receiver using the Bluetooth
on your smartphone, go to Settings >
Bluetooth and check “Sync to MiCloud via
phone”. See advisory below.
To interface your smartphone with the Magellan
SmartGPS receiver you will need to have the app
installed and running on your smartphone.
3. Start the app on your smartphone. Even
if it’s running in the background, it will
continue to communicate with the
SmartGPS receiver.
Android App
1. Go to play.google.com and search for
“Magellan Link”.
2. Follow the instructions for installing the
app to your smartphone.
Advisory: Syncing to MiCloud via your
smartphone may cause increased data usage.
Please check with your carrier to ensure you have
sufficient data available for use. Data rate charges
vary by carrier and plan, it is your responsibility to
monitor your usage in an effort to not exceed your
data plan allowances.
Apple® iPhone App
1. Open the App Store and search for
“Magellan RoadMate On-The-Go”.
2. Follow the instructions for installing the
app to your iPhone.
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Map Screen
Map screen while navigating on a route.
D
A
B C
E
F
G
H
K
L
I
J
O
R
M
N
P
S
T
U
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Time of day.
POI square. Tap for additional
information on the displayed Point of
Interest.
A
L
WiFi signal strength.
Bluetooth status.
B
C
D
E
Settings Icon. Tap for access to various
device options.
M
N
O
Content syncing status.
Bluetooth Icon. Tap to access phone
pairing or originating a call.
Display Slider. Slide to the left to display
more squares, to the right to display less
squares.
Current Location Icon. Tap to view
detailed information on your current
location.
Traffic signal status.
Battery life indicator.
F
G
H
My Route. Tap to access route options
(Cancel, Pause, Save, Detour, etc.).
P
R
S
T
U
Next maneuver instruction, distance to
maneuver and street name.
Data field. Tap to access a popup
displaying additional data fields.
Zoom in/out controls.
Volume control.
Search. Search and create a route to a
stored POI.
I
J
K
My Places. Tap to access your address
book, wish list, and recent destinations.
OneTouch®. Tap to access saved
Traffic Alert square.
OneTouch destinations and searches.
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Enter the street
name. Tap on
the street name
from the list to
select it.
How To...
These are some simple examples of “How To” do
some of the basic functions of the SmartGPS receiver.
A more detailed description of the functions can be
found in the SmartGPS User Manual available for
Enter the
address number.
...Go to an Address
Tap
.
Tap on the
address in the
list.
Tap
to
Begin entering
the city. As you
type, possible city
names will be
begin routing
to the address
displayed.
displayed. Tap
on the city in the
list to select it.
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..Go to a Point of Interest (POI)
If the POI you are looking for is not in the list, try
typing in the name in the ‘keywords’ field.
Optional: If you would
like to visually see the
location of the POIs
on the map or change
the order of how the
POIs are sorted, press
.
Tap
.
Scroll through
the category list
to select the POI
category.
Tap on the desired destination when displayed.
Tap
to
begin routing
to the selected
point of interest.
Scroll through
the list of POIs
and select
the desired
destination.
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Need Techincal Support?
If you need technical support for your Magellan SmartGPS receiver you should first go to
www.magellangps.com/support for answers to most questions.
If you can’t find a solution there, you can contact Magellan Technical Support directly by e-mail at
[email protected] or call 800-707-9971.
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