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Magellan 471 El manual

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  • Page 1

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 1 Magell an Smar t GP S MiT AC Digita l Cor po r ation 4 71 El Camino Real, Sant a Cl ar a, CA 95 05 0 USA F or compl ete details on using y our Magellan ® Smart GPS , pl ease go to magellanGPS.com/support and downl oad the user manual in .pdf format. Qui ck S tar t Guide[...]

  • Page 2

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 2 Safety This Magellan receiver is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving to your selected destinations. Please check with your state or local law enforcement for applicable regulations regarding mounting to the windshield. Go to www.magellanGPS.com for alternate mounting solutions.[...]

  • Page 3

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 3 Magellan SmartGPS Receiv er Go Beyond Traditional GPS • All the features you’d expect to find in a GPS navigational device. • Go Social: Receive Yelp ® and Foursquare ® reviews and details based on your location. • Wirelessly save, sync and share between the Magellan SmartGPS receiv[...]

  • Page 4

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 4 First Time Use 1. Install the device in your vehicle [pg. 6]. 2. Determine your current location [pg. 7] 3. Prepare the receiver for content using the Magellan Content Manager [pg. 8]. 4. Connect to WiFi and download content [pg. 9]. 5. Pair any Bluetooth devices you want to use with the device [pg. 1[...]

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    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 5 A B C D E F G Magellan SmartGPS Receiv er[...]

  • Page 6

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 6 Installation Choose a Location • A location with a clear view of the sky. • Follow Safety guidelines. Clean the Surface 1. Clean the area on the windshield where the device will be mounted. 2. Allow the surface to dry. Attach the Device Connect Power The device battery charges whenever it is[...]

  • Page 7

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 7 Curr ent Location Calculate Current Location The device needs to calculate your current location before it can successfully add content. 1. Follow the instructions on page 6 to install the device. 2. Press and hold the power button. 3. Once the satellites are being tracked, the device will begin recei[...]

  • Page 8

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 8 Content Manager 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 mi[...]

  • Page 9

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 9 WiFi Content can be downloaded to the device by: • Connecting to a WiFi network • Connecting to a PC and sync via the Magellan Content Manager • A Bluetooth connection with a smartphone running the Magellan app Setting up a WiFi Connection 1. Connect your receiver to the AC power adapte[...]

  • Page 10

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 10 Bluetooth ® You can use your Magellan SmartGPS receiver as a Bluetooth wireless speakerphone. Pair your Bluetooth phone with the Magellan SmartGPS receiver using these instructions. Pairing Bluetooth 1. Turn the receiver on and tap the Settings icon . 2. Select “Bluetooth”. 3. Make sure your pho[...]

  • Page 11

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 11 Smartphones Your Magellan SmartGPS receiver can interface with Android™ and iPhone ® smartphones to enhance the capabilities of the SmartGPS. To interface your smartphone with the Magellan SmartGPS receiver you will need to have the app installed and running on your smartphone. Android App 1. Go t[...]

  • Page 12

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 12 Map Scr een Map screen while navigating on a route. A B C E F G H I J M N P S T U K L O R D[...]

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    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 13 A Time of day. B WiFi signal strength. C Bluetooth status. D Content syncing status. E Display Slider. Slide to the left to display more squares, to the right to display less squares. F Traffic signal status. G Battery life indicator. H Next maneuver instruction, distance to maneuver and street name.[...]

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    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 14 Enter the street name. Tap on the street name from the list to select it. Enter the address number. Tap on the address in the list. Tap to begin routing to the address displayed. How T o... These are some simple examples of “How To” do some of the basic functions of the SmartGPS receiver. A more [...]

  • Page 15

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 15 ..Go to a Point of Interest (POI) Tap . Scroll through the category list to select the POI category. Scroll through the list of POIs and select the desired destination. 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 t[...]

  • Page 16

    Get more information at www.magellangps.com . 16 MiTAC Digital Corporation 4 7 1 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA www.magellanGPS.com ©2013 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo and Magellan are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation, and OneTouch is a trademark of MiTAC International Corporation and are use[...]