Much like the Garmin or the TomTom, the Magellan 800 is a personal GPS navigation system for your car. It includes a full color touch screen, back lit menu buttons, a photo viewer and a music player. Using the Magellan 800 may seem complicated and intimidating due to its wide array of options and buttons; however standard navigation is a relatively straightforward procedure and is very similar to that of other personal GPS navigation systems.
Instructions
1. Push the "Reset" switch to the "1" position. The "Reset" switch is located on the top of the unit.
2. Press the "Power" button on the left side of the Magellan 800 and hold it for approximately one second to switch the unit on. Recognize the button by a symbol that looks like a circle with a vertical dash through it, above the button. Follow these same instructions to turn the Magellan 800 off.
3. Tap the yellow "OK" button on the screen. The "Quick Tips" screen will appear. Press the "Escape" button to skip this screen and arrive at the "Destination" screen or review the tips. The "Escape" button is to the bottom right of the circular "View" button on the right side of the Magellan 800.
4. Tap the "Select Address" option on the screen to enter the address of your destination. Tap "Search by City" and input the name of the city of your destination using the touch screen. Once you enter enough letters the Magellan 800 automatically pulls up and displays a list of cities. Tap the destination city and state option that matches your destination. The Magellan 800 will prompt you to enter more details about the destination such as the street address. Note that you can also choose to search for the destination by ZIP code, state or using a previous city. A route is calculated and a map screen will appear.
5. Mount the Magellan 800 holster to your windshield using the suction cup. Clip the Magellan 800 to the holster and plug the power cable into the back of the unit. Run the cable down and plug it into your cigarette lighter. Follow the directions on the Magellan 800 maps.
6. Zoom in and out on the map using the "+" and "-" buttons to the left of the circular "View" button.
7. Access the "Maneuver List" screen by pressing the "View" button. The "Maneuver List Screen" shows the route directions in a list-type format.
8. Access the "TrueView 3D" screen by pressing the "View" button twice on the map screen. The "TrueView 3D" screen shows three dimensional arrows on the map as you travel.
9. Press the "Escape" key any time while in one of the three main screens ("Map," "Maneuver List" or "TrueView 3D") to enter the "Cancel Guidance" screen. Here select "Route" to modify your route, "Yes" to cancel your route or "No" to exit the screen and return to your previous screen.
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