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    V ehicle Navigation System Installation & Refer ence Addendum V ehicle Navigation Made Portable[...]

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    1 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Information: Please Read This First! DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 DO NOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Battery Precaut[...]

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    2 Impor tant Information: Please R ead This First! T o reduce the risk of personal injur y , please follow these important Dos and Do Nots.… DO… • Secure the Display to ashtray , glove box or other suitable location. • Make certain GPS Antenna Wire is not in driver’ s or passengers’ way when placed on vehicle roof. DO NO T… • DO NOT[...]

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    3 BA T TERY PRECA UTIONS DO… • Only charge the Battery using the Battery Charger supplied to avoid damage. • The Battery contains diluted sulfuric acid, a very toxic substance. If sulfuric acid contacts skin or clothing, immediately wash with plenty of clean water . If the acid splashes into eyes, immediately flush with plenty of clean water [...]

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    Upon purchasing the 750 M verify that the product box contains both a Carry Case (which contains all of the 750 M components) and the Battery . Before installation, please verify that the pre-assembled 750 M system in the Carry Case includes the following components: If any part is missing , please contact a Magellan retailer or Magellan ’ s cust[...]

  • Page 6

    5 Antenna and Antenna Spool Quick Mount Brack et Po wer Adapter Battery Cable Battery Charger The 750 M Carry Case has been designed to provide Magellan’ s Portable V ehicle Navigation system with expandable functionality and user friendliness. Special features include the Air V ents and a Communication Port Access Flap. Additionally , the system[...]

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    6 DO… • Position Carry Case to eliminate movement while driving with handle facing toward front of vehicle. • Place Carry Case in the same orientation each time the system is used to reduce calibration requirements. • Complete calibration steps when system is powered up for the first time and after the 750 M has: - been moved to a different[...]

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    7 Component Placement The 750 M vehicle navigation system components are pre-assembled in the Carry Case as shown in the picture below with the exception of the Battery . Navigation Computer & Docking Station Battery GPS Antenna Display Pow er Adapter Battery Charger Expanded View of Battery Charger and System C onnections[...]

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    8 Battery Connection It is important that the Battery be connected to the Battery Cable before using the 750 M system. Please be sure that the Battery is attached to the Battery Cable each time the system is used. Upon first use of the 750 M or if the Battery has become disconnected, be sure to connect the Battery to the Battery Cable. V erify that[...]

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    9 Open the Navigation Computer side of the Carry Case and locate the Battery Cable . Place the Battery in the Carry Case, conductor side up, under the elastic strap, and secure the fasteners. Connect the Battery Cable to the exposed metal electrodes of the Battery . ! When unpacking Battery, check that it is free of cracks, deformities and leakage [...]

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    10 I NST ALLA TION Step 1: Place Carry Case in V ehicle While the preferred placement of the Carry Case depends on the vehicle being driven, AL W A YS place case: • On a vehicle floor or seat that allows easy driver accessibility and optimal passenger comfort; • With its Air V ent side up and with its handle facing the front of the vehicle; •[...]

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    11 Step 3: Antenna Setup The GPS Antenna is located inside the Display compartment of the Carry Case. a) Unwind GPS Antenna Wire from the Antenna Storage Spool. b) Place the GPS Antenna on the vehicle roof. c) V erify that the end of the GPS Antenna Wire is securely attached to the rear of the Docking Station. Step 4: Mount Display The 750 M is des[...]

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    12 T o temporarily attach the Display , follow these simple steps: a) Locate the center (smaller) tab of the Quick Mount Bracket and bend it outward at approximately a 45 degree angle. b) Select a location that will provide optimum Display viewing. c) Gently insert the center tab and push downward until the Quick Mount Bracket grips the surface. Th[...]

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    Initialization must be conducted prior to the first use of the 750 M or when the Navigation Computer has been moved from a fixed vehicle installation in order to achieve maximum performance. Before using the 750 M for the first time conduct Steps 1 through 15. Step 1: Move the vehicle to an open area away from buildings, trees, and other obstructio[...]

  • Page 15

    Step 8: Scroll to ‘V ehicle-Select’, press ENTER . Step 9: Scroll to ‘System’ and choose ‘750 M ’ by pressing ENTER . Step 10: Scroll to ‘Save’, press ENTER . Then press CANCEL . Step 11: Scroll to the ‘Diagnostics’ icon, press ENTER . Step 12: Scroll to ‘GPS Status’, press ENTER . Step 13: When information is displayed show[...]

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    15 Step 14: Check the latitude and longitude information and ensure that the data reads anything other than zeroes. If the system does not show GPS satellite data or a vehicle position is not generated in several minutes, go to the ‘T roubleshooting’ section, otherwise, GPS initialization is complete. Step 15: Press the CANCEL key three (3) tim[...]

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    16 Step 2: If the 750 M is not on, verify that the slide switch on the Battery Charger is in the ‘AUTO’ position then press POWER and allow the system to power up. Step 3: Select desired user and press ENTER to arrive at ‘Select Destination’ screen (Main Menu). Step 4: Press OPTION to arrive at ‘User Options’ screen. Step 5: Select the [...]

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    Step 13: Press CANCEL three (3) times to get to ‘Select Destination’ screen and then press VIEW to get to the ‘Map’ screen. V erify that the Direction and Signal Strength Indicator located at the bottom left corner of the Display , is green, indicating that the system has located GPS satellites. If this is not true, refer to the ‘T rouble[...]

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    18 O PERA TIONS Battery Charger The Battery Charger provides power to the 750 M and charges the Battery only during 750 M operation. It also incorporates a Battery T est Circuit that allows the user to check the charge on the Battery . Using the ‘BA TTERY TEST’ Button and reading the five (5) multi-colored Battery Status Indicators, a user can [...]

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    19 Battery capacity degrades at low temperatures and ov er the life of the system. In the event that the vehicle power port is unusable, such as a blown fuse, or if required for an airport security check, the 750 M can be used solely from a new , fully charged Battery for periods up to 1 hour . T o do so, simply slide the Battery Charger switch to [...]

  • Page 21

    The 750 M will automatically shutdown when the vehicle ignition is turned to off. If the 750 M needs to be removed while the vehicle is still running, simply press the POWER button to shutdown the system manually . Return the Display , Power Adapter , and GPS Antenna to the Carry Case. Store the GPS Antenna on the Antenna Storage Spool by winding t[...]

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    21 Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) T ROUBLESHOO TING GPS will not initialize within several minutes or GPS Signal Indicator did not turn green. 1. Insufficient GPS signal strength due to nearby obstructions. 2. GPS Antenna not connected to Docking Station. 3. GPS Antenna wire is damaged. 4. GPS satellite data is old. 1. a) Move to open area a[...]

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    22 Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) 1. a) V erify all connections to the Docking Station, Battery Charger , and Battery . b) Ensure fuse for the vehicle’ s Accessory Power Port is good. c) T urn switch on Battery Charger to ‘AUTO’ position. d) Ensure fuse for 750 M Power Adapter is good by unscrewing endcap on Power Adapter and removing [...]

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    Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) Will not save last position. 1. Battery or Battery Charger is not properly connected. 2. Back-up Battery has no power 1. V erify all connections to Battery and Battery Charger 2. Check Battery voltage by pressing button on side of the Battery Charger . If indicator reads low after charging, replace battery . No[...]

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    24 Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) Poor vehicle positioning performance. 1. GPS Antenna is not connected. 2. GPS Antenna is incorrectly located. 3. Carry Case is not placed in same orientation. 4. Carry Case has shifted from its calibrated position due to a sudden stop, acceleration or turn. 5. Improper calibration process due to steep grade [...]

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    25 750 M C ARE & M AINTENANCE 750 M R EPLACEMENT P ART S Designed to provide years of trouble-free use, the Magellan 750 M system requires little or no maintenance. As with all electronic equipment, care should be taken to avoid system damage. Following the suggestions below will ensure maximum functionality and enjoyment of the 750 M . • Mos[...]

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    26 B A T TERY R EPLA CEMENT & D ISPOSAL Replacement Replace the Battery when: 1. Charge or discharge characteristics of the Battery change. 2. The Battery no longer holds a charge as indicated by the Battery Status Indicator consistently showing ‘LOW’ after charging. 3. Any time there is an indication of Battery leakage. 4. The Battery case[...]

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    27 Magellan 750 M Map Areas[...]

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    W elcome to the Magellan 750 M portable vehicle navigation and information system. The 750 M provides 750 NA V functionality without the need for permanent installation. Pre-assembled in a con- venient Carry Case, the 750 M offers on-the-go vehicle navigation and information. The includ- ed Power Adapter , Battery and Battery Charger provide system[...]

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    2950 W aterview Rochester Hills , MI 48309 T oll Free Number: 1-877-4 CAR NA V www .magellangps.com[...]