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Roadmax VMAX361 Owner's Manual - Fcc Compliance Statement

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  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 introduction welcome statement . . . . . . . . . . I precautions & warnings . . . . . . . . Ii let’s get started! What’s inside the box? . . . . . . . . 1 vmax361 unit overview . . . . . . . 2 installing your vmax361 . . . . . . . . 3 windshield ...

  • Page 4: Welcome Statement

    Welcome statement congratulations and thank you for purchasing the roadmax vmax361 transportable car navigation unit. We hope you will enjoy using this exciting product and trust that it will make your driving experience more comfortable and hassle-free. The vmax361 transportable car navigation unit...

  • Page 5: Precautions & Warnings

    Precautions & warnings • ii • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 this product is intended to provide and accurate turn-by-turn directions that will help you quickly reach your desired destination. We therefore, recommend that you read and follow all information and instructions in this owner’s manu...

  • Page 6: Warnings

    As their signals may weaken or interfere with the gps satellite signal being received by your vmax361, causing it to perform poorly. Warnings • the vmax361 should not be programmed while driving. It should only be programmed while the driver is parked in a safe location. Otherwise, a passenger may p...

  • Page 7: Precautions & Warnings

    • caution: prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may cause permanent damage. Do not leave the vmax361 in a vehicle under extreme heat (over 60ºc or 142ºf) or cold (below 0ºc or 32ºf) temperatures. Malfunctions due to extreme temperatures are not covered under manufacturer warranty. • the vmax36...

  • Page 8: What’S In The Box?

    What’s in the box? Let’s get started! • 1 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 i m p o r ta n t ! Do not remove sd memory card! Gps unit cannot operate without it. Wa r n i n g ! This unit has small removable parts that could be a hazard. Keep out of reach of small children. ! ! Your vmax361 system...

  • Page 9: Vmax361 Unit Overview

    Vmax361 unit overview let’s get started! • 2 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 power button power led charging led system speaker sd memory card • front • • back • stylus main on/off switch folding gps antenna 12v plug-in (bottom of unit) usb port (bottom of unit) use stylus to switch to ‘on’ po...

  • Page 10: Installing Your Vmax361

    Installing your vmax361 let’s get started! • 3 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 do not install your vmax361 on or in deployment zone of your vehicle’s airbag units. ! 3. Fit bottom of vmax361 unit into lip of holder. 4. Push top of unit into holder until locking tab “snaps” into place. 7. Adjus...

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    You are now ready to power up your vmax361 system for the very first time. But first, check your unit’s rear on/off power switch to make sure it is in the ‘on’ position. Note: you can use the built-in stylus to slide the switch on and off. • 4 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 basic operations t...

  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    • 5 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 basic operations zoom in sound on/off bottom location bar compass (press to switch modes) • about the navigation screen • tot. Trip time eta / local time tot. Trip mileage battery indicator travel speed start button zoom out next turn & distance your “vehicl...

  • Page 13: About The Navigation Screen

    1. “your vehicle” icon: represents your current location on the navigation screen. The color of this icon will also vary to indicate the strength of your gps signal: green = strong signal; yellow = good signal; red = poor signal; white = no signal. 2. Zoom controls [+] / [-]: press to zoom in or out...

  • Page 14: Basic  Operations

    • 7 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 navigation screen: view modes basic operations 2d view displays your navigation route as you would see it from a flat map. This view modeplus a press n’ hold function whereby you press on any map location for 1 second, and a selection menu pops up with optio...

  • Page 15: Basic  Operations

    • 8 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 close-up view in this view mode, your unit automatically zooms in and displays the remaining distance to a turning point along your route. Remaining distance to approaching turn. Navigation screen: view modes basic operations om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 versi...

  • Page 16: Menu > Gps Info

    Menu > gps info your vmax361 uses gps (global positioning satellite) technology to show you exactly where you are in relation to its stored maps. In some areas, the gps signal may vary in strength. Too few signals can affect the accuracy and even slow the update time of your navigation screen. The ‘...

  • Page 17: Configuring Your Vmax361

    • 10 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 configuring your vmax361 menu > setup this screen lets you select custom settings for your unit. 1. Press then, . 2. The ‘setup’ screen appears displaying the following options: • language = english, français and español. • time zone = eastern, pacific, cen...

  • Page 18: Configuring Your Vmax361

    • 11 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 configuring your vmax361 menu > display options this screen lets you customize your how your navigation screen displays data and select custom settings for your unit. 1. Press , then . 2. The ‘display options’ screen appears showing the following options: o...

  • Page 19: Menu > Route Options

    Menu > route options route options allows you to include or exclude some real-world variables that could factor greatly in your trip planning and navigation. 1. Press > . 2. The ‘route options’ screen appears displaying the following options: method - choose from 4 ways vmax361 will route your desti...

  • Page 20: Let’S Go Somewhere!

    Let’s go somewhere! Menu > destination this section outlines the methods for locating and setting destinations on your vmax361. Tip!: several of these steps will also apply to locating a destination by city center, intersection, and points of interest locate an address: 1. Press > > . 2. For ‘input ...

  • Page 21: Let’S Go Somewhere!

    • 14 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 let’s go somewhere! Then, press . Input the 2nd street name, then press . (see locate an address, steps 3-5). 4. Choose your intersection from ‘select address’ menu, then press . Locate a point of interest (poi): 1. Press > > . 2. Choose the type of poi tha...

  • Page 22: Locate A City Center

    Tip! Your vmax361 unit is like a traveling telephone directory when searching by poi. Not only do you get great navigation, you also get detailed address and telephone numbers. Locate a city center city centers are usually the city hall locations of each city. 1. Press > > . 2. The ‘city center’ scr...

  • Page 23: Using The Recent List:

    Using the recent list: the recent list is an easy way to retrieve and use your 25 most recent destinations. 1. Press > > . 2. Use ( , ) to scroll through recent list. 3. When you find your location, you can: • press set a destination route to this location, or • press to add/save this location to yo...

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    2. At step 4: press to add/save your destination to your favorites. Via city center 1. Follow steps 1-3 in ‘locate a city center’, p.15. 2. At step 4: press to add/save your destination to your favorites. Using a location in favorites: 1. Press > > . 2. Use ( , ) to scroll through favorites list. 3....

  • Page 25: Destination Options

    This section covers options available after you have set your destination route and ready to begin navigating and your vmax361 is displaying the main navigation screen. To see your destination options, press . The ‘destination options’ screen will appear displaying your current destination, and the ...

  • Page 26: Destination Options

    To set a detour: 1. Press . Your current destination will be shown. 2. Press , then select one of the 3 different distance buttons to create a detour route. To cancel a detour: 1. Press > > . 6. Avoid rd: works like an enhanced ‘detour’ feature allowing you to select multiple street names to either ...

  • Page 27: Destination Options

    2. Press , and then enter a new destination. 3. Program will route you to the stopover destination. 4. Once you have reached your stopover, your vmax361 will ask you if you want to proceed to destination? 5. Press to proceed or to end. To cancel a stopover: 1. Press . Your current stopover destinati...

  • Page 28: Via Sd Memory Card:

    Important: make sure your unit is fully charged before attempting this upgrade! Via sd memory card: 1. Turn the unit off. 2. Eject sd memory card: press edge in briefly, then release. Card will eject. 3. Insert sd memory into your computer’s sd card slot. 4. Copy downloaded file “update.Bin” to sd m...

  • Page 29: Upgrading  Your Vmax361

    Folder. 9. When copy is complete, you will see “update.Bin” in your “removable disk” folder. 10. Turn off your vmax361 unit, then disconnect from usb cable, then turn unit on again. 11. A new box will appear shortly after turning your unit on: it reads: “upgrade detected. Would you like to install i...

  • Page 30: Disconnecting The Unit:

    Disconnecting the unit: 1. Disconnect the unit from the power supply. 2. Remove the unit from the supporting stand. 3. Disconnect optional gps antenna if installed. 4. Disconnect a/v connectors. 5. Disconnect any other accessories attached to the unit. Cleaning the unit: 1. Use a soft, dry cloth to ...

  • Page 31: Transportation

    All roadmax inc. Lithium ion batteries contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by the rechargeable battery recycling corporation’s (rbrc) battery recycling program. Please call 1- 800-8-battery for information on recycling any unit containing lithium ion batteries, or visit the r...

  • Page 32: User License

    User license copyright © 2006 roadmax inc. All rights reserved. This document and the software described in it are furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with such license. Except as permitted by such license, the contents of this document and software may not be disclo...

  • Page 33: One Year Limited Warranty

    • 26 • roadmax vmax361 owner’s manual v1.1 one year limited warranty roadmax inc. ("roadmax") a manufacturer of vehicle navigation products, warrants this product (vmax361) only to the original purchaser as described following: warranty period roadmax warrants this product for a period of one (1) ye...

  • Page 34: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Service was performed outside of warranty period or exclusions described above. We will not accept warranty service requests from outside of the u.S.A. Even if product was purchased in the u.S.A. 3. Please include a copy of your original purchase receipt including roadmax product model number, purch...

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    4030 spencer street, unit 108, torrance, ca 90503 usa phone: 1-310-370-8811 fax: 1-310-347-4149 copyright © 2006 roadmax inc. All rights reserved. These materials are protected by copyright law and international treaties. Any unauthorized use, reproduction or distribution of these materials, or any ...