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Chapter
Content
Magellan RoadMate Content
There are various types of content available on the Magellan RoadMate.
Preloaded POIs
(Points of Interest)
There are approximately 7 million POIs preloaded into the
Magellan RoadMate. Any of these POIs can be selected as a
route’s destination using the “Go To...” button.
User-Entered
Contacts, Places, and
trips
The Magellan RoadMate can store user-entered addresses
(contacts or places) into the built-in address book. These
addresses can be used in the creation of routes.
Traffic
Traffic alerts are updated whenever the Magellan RoadMate
is being powered using the Magellan vehicle power adapter
cable. When routing, a traffic alert may provide access to
detouring around the traffic incident.
PhantomALERT
There are two types of phantomALERTs, basic and premium.
Syncing Content
As described above, most of the content available on the Magellan RoadMate is pre-loaded.
Magellan’s SmartECO website provides a way to back up your address book entries and find and
install maps and other updates.
How to Connect
1.
Sign In with your Magellan Account.
2.
With your Magellan RoadMate properly connected, it will appear as an icon in the
upper left of the screen.
3.
Click on the device icon to view device and content status.
4.
Click on the
Sync Data
button.
5.
The button will change to “Starting sync...” and then a progress bar will be displayed
when sync begins.
Adding Content
While logged into smartgpseco you can add locations, routes, and other content. When you
connect your compatible RoadMate receiver, content will be synchronized between the website
and the receiver. Note: The 5430 and 5465 are compatible with smartgpseco, but not all
Magellan RoadMate receivers are compatible.
Adding Content at the Device
Your content includes all of the items you save into your Address Book. This includes your saved
places, contacts, and routes.
• For adding and editing items in the Address Book, see “My Places” on page 15
