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Fundamentals
Powering on the Magellan RoadMate receiver
The Power On/Off switch is located on the top of the Magellan RoadMate receiver.
Turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver On
1. Slide the Power button to the left.
2. After the initial splash screen the Warnings screen is displayed. Read and tap
.
Turning the Magellan RoadMate receiver Off
1. Slide the Power button to the center position.
Resetting the Magellan RoadMate receiver Off
2. Slide the Power button to the right.
Checking Battery Level and GPS Status
The Magellan RoadMate receiver has an internal battery that permits use of the receiver for brief
periods of time while not connected to external power. The battery is charging whenever the
Magellan RoadMate is connected to external power. Please note that this battery can only be
serviced by authorized Magellan repair facilities.
Viewing the Battery Level Indicator
1. While viewing the Map screen, tap on the
Menu button.
2. The battery level indicator is located in the
upper right corner of the Menu screen, just
below the satellite signal indicator. Green
bars indicate battery level.
The Magellan RoadMate can normally function for 2
hours on battery when the battery life is full.
Checking GPS Status
1. While viewing the Map screen, tap on the Menu button.
2. The GPS status indicator is located in the upper right corner of the Menu screen. Four
green bars would indicate optimum satellite signal reception.
