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Magellan 750M Installation & Reference Addendum

Manual is about: Vehicle Navigation Made Portable

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    Vehicle navigation system installation & reference addendum vehicle 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    2 important information: please read this first! To reduce the risk of personal injury, 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 vehi...

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    3 battery precautions 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, immed...

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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 co...

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    5 antenna and antenna spool quick mount bracket power adapter battery cable battery charger the 750 m carry case has been designed to provide magellan’s portable vehicle navigation system with expandable functionality and user friendliness. Special features include the air vents and a communication ...

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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 ...

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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 power adapter battery charger expanded view of battery charger a...

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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 conn...

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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 th...

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    10 i nstall ation step 1: place carry case in vehicle while the preferred placement of the carry case depends on the vehicle being driven, always place case: • on a vehicle floor or seat that allows easy driver accessibility and optimal passenger comfort; • with its air vent side up and with its han...

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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) verify that the end of the gps antenna wire is securely attached to the rear of the dockin...

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    12 to 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 unt...

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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 are...

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    Step 8: scroll to ‘vehicle-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 informatio...

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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 ‘troubleshooting’ section, otherwise, gps initialization is complete...

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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 ‘use...

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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. Verify 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 th...

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    18 o per ations 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 test circuit that allows the user to check the charge on the battery. Using the ‘battery test’ button and reading the five (5) multi-col...

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    19 battery capacity degrades at low temperatures and over 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. To do s...

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    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 an...

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    21 problem possible cause(s) solution(s) t roubleshooting 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...

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    22 problem possible cause(s) solution(s) 1. A) verify all connections to the docking station, battery charger, and battery. B) ensure fuse for the vehicle’s accessory power port is good. C) turn switch on battery charger to ‘auto’ position. D) ensure fuse for 750 m power adapter is good by unscrewin...

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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. Verify all connections to battery and battery charger 2. Check battery voltage by pressing button on side of the battery charger. If indicato...

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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...

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    25 750 m c are & m aintenance 750 m r epl acement p arts 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 func...

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    26 b at tery r epl acement & 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 indicatio...

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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 nav 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 ada...

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