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RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page ii IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan RoadMate receiver is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destinations. When using the Magellan RoadMate receiver, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: Plea[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page iii another type of AC adapter can result in malfunction and/or possible fire hazard due to battery overheating. Only use the car charger approved for/supplied with your Magellan RoadMate receiver. Use of another type of car charger will result in fire or electric shock. For safety reasons, the battery in your Mage[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page iv made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. The Magellan RoadMate receiver must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian [...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page v Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS ............................................................. ii 1 Magellan RoadMate GPS Receiver with DVR ........................................1 Magellan RoadMate Controls and features .............................................................. 2 Reset ...................[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page vi Changing Route Options .................................................................................................... 10 Volume ........................................................................................................................... 10 Changing the Volume from the Map Screen ............[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page vii Detouring off a Route........................................................................................................... 18 7 Points of Interest (POI) ........................................................................ 20 Creating a Route to a POI by Category .......................................[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page viii Setting The Default Route Method .................................................................................. 28 Setting The Turn Warning Alert Sounds ........................................................................ 28 Enabling Landmark Guidance ...................................................[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 1 1 Magellan RoadMate GPS Receiver with DVR The Magellan ® RoadMate ® receiver is a vehicle navigation product with Digital Video Recorder (DVR) functionality. It uses GPS signals from satellites to calculate your precise location and compute navigational information. The DVR records continuous video, audio, loca[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 2 Magellan RM 6230 A Power button Press and hold to turn the device on or to completely shutdown. Press momentarily to suspend or resume the device. B DVR Lock button Locks current video segment to prevent overwriting. C MicroSD Card for DVR Required for DVR function: 4GB provided with unit. D Audio Out Connect ext[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 3 2 Fundamentals Battery Levels The Magellan RoadMate receiver has an internal battery that is charging whenever the receiver is connected to external power. Note : The battery can only be serviced by authorized Magellan repair facilities. Viewing the Battery Level Indicator 1. While viewing the Map screen, tap on [...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 4 Brightness Accessing the Brightness Control 1. Access the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Settings icon . 3. Tap Brightness. 4. Tap the ends of the brightness adjust bar or drag the slider to set the desired brightness. Note: On the Brightness Setting screen there is a “Dim on Battery Power” option. When checked, the M[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 5 Keypad The keypad is the most common method for entering data into the Magellan RoadMate receiver. Understanding the keypad while entering an address is an important part of using your Magellan RoadMate receiver. Keypad Overview Backspace M oves the cursor o ne position backwar ds, deletes the pr eced- ing cha ra[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 6 Smart City Search The Magellan RoadMate receiver utilizes a feature known as “Smart City Search”. Smart City Search attempts to predict the city you are looking for. This prediction is based upon two factors; your position and cities you’ve gone to before. Whenever entering or searching on an address the fi[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 7 3 Map Screen The most commonly used screen is the Map screen. Whether you are following a route or just traveling around a city, the chances are that the Map screen will be displayed. The Map screen can be displayed in two unique modes: normal and routing. Normal Mode Map Screen In normal mode , your position is [...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 8 Setting Map Options The map display can be customized in Settings to your preferences. 1. From the Map screen, tap the MENU button. 2. Tap the Settings Icon. 3. Tap Map button. 4. Use the Map Options screen to customize what is shown on the map and how the map is displayed. Night Mode Night Mode determines when ([...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 9 Panning on the Map 1. While viewing the Map screen, slide your finger or a stylus across the map. 2. The map screen changes to Pan mode. 3. When finished, tap and the map returns to your current position. Routing to a Panned Position 1. Pan the map until the location you wish to route to is displayed. 2. Tap on t[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 10 from List screen by tapping the +Add button. 5. When the details for this address are acceptable, tap . 6. If you have selected to save this point to the OneTouch menu, you need to select a button for the entry. Maneuver List (Itinerary) This screen is accessed from the Map screen and is available only when rout[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 11 4 OneTouch Menu The OneTouch™ menu provides quick access to your home address, emergency services, gas stations and addresses or searches you have stored to the OneTouch menu. Accessing the OneTouch Menu 1. From the Map screen, tap the OneTouch icon in the upper right corner. The Home Button Tap the Home icon.[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 12 Saving a POI Search Criteria to a One- Touch Icon Besides frequently visited destinations, you can also save POI search criteria to a OneTouch button. For example you may frequently search for coffee shops near your location or gas stations along your route. You can save these searches for later use. 1. Tap the [...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 13 5 Selecting a Destination Creating a Destination to an Address When creating an address, the first step is to enter the city. The city can be specified by entering the name of the city, entering the ZIP code for the city or by selecting a previously used city. 1. From the Main Menu tap the Address icon. nter Cit[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 14 5. The GO screen appears with the address of the selected location, the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the distance to travel, and the routing method (e.g. Fastest Time). (optional) Tap Options if you want to change the routing method. (optional) Tap on to preview the route. 6. Tap the large GO button on the r[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 15 (optional) Tap Options if you want to change the routing method. 6. Tap the large GO button on the right to return to the Map screen and begin routing. City Centers Creating a Destination to a City Center City Center allows you to select any city on the map as your destination. This option is particularly useful[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 16 Tap the Name field and use the keyboard to enter a name for the address book entry. (optional) Tap <Work, Cell or Home phone> to specify a phone number for the address book entry. (optional) Tap List Categories to bring up a list of categories you have created for your address book. If the category you wan[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 17 6 Traveling on a Route Map Screen When a route has been calculated, the first manuver and turn instructions will be displayed at the top of the screen. If sounds are enabled, the instruction will be spoken. The turn instructions include the name of the street that comes next in your Turn List and its distance. I[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 18 Changing the Routing Method You can view and compare routing options at any point of a trip: while you’re creating it, or along the way. To change the routing method as you’re establishing a trip, tap Options when the ‘Go’ screen is displayed. The Magellan RoadMate calculates the route and displays the t[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 19 button on the right. 4. Tap the desired alternate route. You can also tap Route Options to change the routing method.[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 20 7 Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan RoadMate receiver has preloaded POIs that can be used as a destination for a route. Selecting a restaurant or finding a gas station nearby is at your fingertips. Creating a Route to a POI by Category POIs are categorized into unique categories from gas stations to tourist [...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 21 Creating a Route to a POI by Name 1. From the Main Menu, tap the Points of Interest icon. 2. Tap the Search By Name button. 3. Spell the name of the POI to be used as the destination. You don’t need to enter the full name, but the more characters you enter, the easier it will be to find the exact POI you are s[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 22 8 Using the DVR The DVR records sound and video from the Receiver’s camera to a micro SD card. It also records G-forces experienced by the receiver. Recordings can be viewed on the device itself, or on a computer. The Receiver is provided with a 4 GB card in the DVR slot. You can purchase and format additional[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 23 Automatic Recording If Auto Run is enabled (factory setting,) the DVR runs whenever the device is powered on. To check recording status, select the DVR screen and look for Rec flashing on the screen. To start or stop recording, select the DVR screen and tap . When recording, the DVR screen flashes Rec and shows [...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 24 Magellan Player When you run “Magellan Player.exe”, the player will start up. • Multiple screens note: On some computers with multiple monitors, video performance may not be the same on all screens. A B C D Player controls A File tools, settings, and snapshot tool: Open file - if needed, use to identify dr[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 25 Playing recordings Click any video to see a preview of the first frame. The short list shows major segments. The full list shows each video segment. Click to begin playback. You can speed up ( ) or slow down ( ) the playback speed. To view a trace of the recorded G-forces, click . Locked Recordings The unlock bu[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 26 Saving recorded video Select the segments you want to save and click . A folder browser is shown. Select the file location to save and click OK. If you used the checkboxes on the short list, conversion will start immediately. If you selected from the full list, a list of segments within that group is shown. Sele[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 27 9 Settings With user Settings you can customize the Magellan RoadMate receiver to better suit your personal needs and preferences. Note: Tapping the Back arrow from any of the Setting screens saves your changes. Accessing System Settings From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. Map Options Setting Auto [...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 28 3. Checking Highway Lane Assist enables this function. Sound Setting Volume from Settings 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Tap inside the volume slider bar to set the desired volume level. Turning Button Sounds On/Off 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. Ta[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 29 Avoiding Unpaved Roads 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. Tap Navigation Preferences. 3. Checking Avoid Unpaved Roads tells the receiver to avoid toll roads whenever possible. Brightness Setting Brightness 1. Access the System Settings menu (above). 2. Tap Brightness. 3. Tap in the brightnes[...]

RoadMate 6230-LM User Manual Page 30 Keyboard Setting the Keyboard Layout. 1. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. Tap Keyboard. 3. Select QWERTY (default) or ABC keyboard layouts. Units of Measure Selecting Units of Measure 1. Access the System Settings menu (above). 2. Tap Units. 3. Tap on the desired unit of measure. 4. Tap the b[...]