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Question posted by cmansberger on July 1st, 2014

Why Does My Computer Not Recognize My Gps When I Hook It Up

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on July 1st, 2014 7:09 PM

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To get your PC to recognize your Magellan RoadMate take the following steps:

Turn on your RoadMate.
Wait for your RoadMate to be completely powered on (main menu displayed).
Connect your RoadMate to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Wait until the “USB connected” message appears on your RoadMate
If the Microsoft found new wizard appears:
1. Select “No, not this time” and press “Next” button.
2. Select the “Recommended” installation and press “Next” button.
3. If the “Windows Signature” window appears, press “Continue” button.
4. When the hardware wizard has finished, press “Finish” button.

Wait up to 60 seconds.
Right click on the “My Computer” icon on your Desktop and select “Explore” to open the Windows file explorer.
If you see “Magellan or TFAT” drive, your RoadMate is properly connected to your computer.
If you do not see a “Magellan or TFAT” drive, disconnect the receiver from the USB cable and reboot your computer.
Return to step 1.
If the Windows file explorer does not show the a “Magellan or TFAT “ drive, your computer may not meet the minimum system requirements.

Related Magellan Maestro 4700 Manual Pages

Manual - English - Page 1

Magellan® MaestroTM 4700 GPS Receiver User Manual 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773

Manual - English - Page 2

...destinations. bridge height, width, weight or other mounts, that you to your Magellan Maestro receiver. availability or proximity of the following: legal restrictions (such as an accessory for...vehicle, whether using the windshield mount or other limits; IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan Maestro receiver is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at least 2 hours...

Manual - English - Page 3

... other antenna or transmitter. However, there is subject to radio and TV reception. communications. The Magellan Maestro must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of manufacturer could void the user's authority to the following...

Manual - English - Page 5

Table of Contents Magellan Maestro 4700 Series Receiver 1 Magellan Maestro ...2 Installation Instructions ...3 Selecting the Location ...3 Using the Adhesive Disk ...3 Securing the Car Cradle to the Windshield or Adhesive Disk 3 Attaching the Magellan Maestro receiver to the Car Cradle 4 Adjusting the Mount for Optimum Viewing ...4 Connecting Power...4 Routing the Cable...4 Checking Connection ...

Manual - English - Page 8

... ...38 Enabling Predictive Traffic...38 Showing All Traffic Events or only Traffic Events along your route 38 Enabling Voice Recognition ...38 GPS Options...38 Setting the GPS Position ...38 Viewing the GPS Status...38 Backing Up and Restoring Data ...39 Viewing Product Information ...39 Traffic ...40 Coverage ...40 Glossary...40 Traffic Incidents ...41...

Manual - English - Page 9

... AC power adapter. Magellan Maestro 4700 Series Receiver The Magellan® Maestro® receiver is a vehicle navigation product that utilizes GPS signals from the OneTouch menu. • View POIs that the Magellan Maestro receiver is computing a position, even indoors. The Magellan Maestro receiver has integrated traffic capabilities that can receive traffic information so as to...

Manual - English - Page 11

... Cradle shown here may be easily seen and will not interfere with your Magellan Maestro receiver, but the installation is the same for 24 hours before mounting to the windshield... regional laws before continuing. Apply the disk with the Magellan Maestro receiver to clean the area on the windshield that the Magellan Maestro receiver or any device on the windshield. • If planning ...

Manual - English - Page 12

...receptacle. Slide the power switch again to the left to turn the Magellan Maestro receiver off . The Magellan Maestro receiver is fully mounted in a normal driving position and make any final adjustments ... the Mount for Optimum Viewing Loosen the adjustment locking knobs and position the Magellan Maestro receiver for optimum viewing. Connect the other end of the vehicle power adapter into the...

Manual - English - Page 13

Security It is recommended that the Magellan Maestro receiver is not left in plain view while unattended for reasons of theft. Neither the receiver nor the vehicle can be tracked using the Magellan Maestro receiver. 5 Please note that the Magellan Maestro receiver is a receiver only and does not transmit GPS location signals.

Manual - English - Page 14

...Settings 1. Tap . Raises volume Mute Lowers volume 2. Checking Battery Level The Magellan Maestro receiver has an internal battery that this battery can normally function for brief periods of the...of time while not connected to external power. Fundamentals Powering on the Magellan Maestro receiver The Power On/Off switch is displayed. Additional controls appear. 2. Viewing...

Manual - English - Page 15

... Brightness. 5. Tap Sound. 4. Access the Main Menu. 2. When Dim on Battery Power is displayed. Tap the check box for all available functions of the Magellan Maestro receiver. Tap the Settings icon . 3. Access the Main Menu. 2. Setting Button Sounds on or off . 5. Tap the Settings icon . 3. Tap System. 4. This prolongs the battery life...

Manual - English - Page 16

...a list of previous destinations. Displays the Settings menu. Displays the OneTouch menu with your Magellan Maestro receiver. Keypad Overview Button Name Data Field Previous destination list Zip Code Description Top of using your ... location. Buttons on a city from the GPS signals) indicated by the Magellan Maestro receiver are in by the blue arrow icon. The keypad is known. 8

Manual - English - Page 17

...that can enter city and streets names using only standard characters. your location. 9 The receiver looks for in Los Angeles and enter "PA". You can be used to enter streets ...with the characters you are looking for apostrophes and hyphens. Smart City Search The Magellan Maestro receiver utilizes a feature known as cities near my location that is not necessary to see ...

Manual - English - Page 18

... make entering cities and streets easier is a feature known as QuickSpell. This provides quick and error-free city and street name entry. 10 The Magellan Maestro receiver has predicted that could not be Cedar Ave. Also it has greyed out any letters that the street name may be used to spell a street...

Manual - English - Page 22

... Voice Recognition 1. The Say a Command screen appears waiting for information on its use. Additional controls appear. 2. Tap on Voice Control for voice commands. 4. The Magellan Maestro receiver recalculates the route and the Map screen returns. See the chapter on the Mute button to mute the volume, or tap the '+' or '-' icons to...

Manual - English - Page 29

..., the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the distance to a Special POI (AAA TourBook) Your Magellan Maestro receiver is displayed. Creating a Route to travel , and the routing method (e.g. Tap the POI icon. 3....Position, Near City, or Near Address). 7. Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan Maestro receiver has preloaded POIs that can be used as a destination for restaurants serving Chinese food,...

Manual - English - Page 39

... Warning to turn Bluetooth off. uncheck to turn Bluetooth on; A list of the Magellan Maestro receiver you use the Bluetooth function of compatible phones can do so later from the Bluetooth Settings ...auto connect. The Bluetooth phone will begin pairing your phone. 3. Select the Magellan 4700 from your phone. Your phone should have been successfully imported a confirmation screen is ...

Manual - English - Page 42

...System Settings menu (above ). 2. Tap Time Zone. 3. The Magellan Maestro receiver will not cancel the changes. Setting Brightness 1. Tapping the Back arrow Tap as soon as you ...can customize the Magellan Maestro receiver to better suit your time zone from any of the display. 4. from one of time that the Magellan Maestro receiver remains idle before turning off ...

Manual - English - Page 43

...Automatic for night use daytime colors, night color or let the Magellan Maestro receiver switch between settings. Tap Map Options. 3. Assigning Visible POIs To avoid cluttering of the map,... the POI icons that the Magellan Maestro receiver remains idle before sunrise and a few minutes before turning off automatically. 1. From the...

Manual - English - Page 46

.... 3. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. Tap Set GPS Position. 4. Tap GPS Options. 3. Checking Enable Live Traffic allows the receiver to display predictive traffic information. Setting the GPS position will allow the Magellan Maestro receiver to compute which satellites are not receiving satellite information quickly due to travelling over 800 km/500 mi with...