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Question posted by NanPauline on June 18th, 2011

My Screen Display Is Difficult To See

After adjusting the brightness, it didn't seem to change. How can O get the screen display to be more visible?

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Related Magellan RoadMate 1700 Manual Pages

Manual - English - Page 1

Magellan® RoadMate® 1700 GPS Receiver User Manual 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773
Manual - English - Page 2

...RoadMate receiver in your vehicle, whether using the Magellan RoadMate receiver, these safety rules must be dislodged while driving. As a result the database may change... been tested and found to view the display is available as the result of the...limits; Use of another type of the Magellan RoadMate 1700 on your Magellan RoadMate receiver will stop charging when the ambient temperature is...
Manual - English - Page 5

...Adjustments ...4 Security ...5 Fundamentals ...6 Powering on the Magellan RoadMate receiver ...6 Checking Battery Level ...6 Volume ...6 Brightness ...7 Main Menu ...7 Keypad ...8 Selecting QWERTY or ABC Keyboard ...9 Notes on Entering Data ...9 Smart City Search ...9 QuickSpell ...10 Map Screen ...11 Current Location Screen...13 Volume ...14 Changing the Volume from the Map Screen 14 Enter Address ...
Manual - English - Page 6

...20 Saving an Address to a OneTouch Icon ...20 Changing the Address or Search of a OneTouch Icon 20...Changing the Home Address ...24 Creating a Route to the Home Address...24 Traveling on a Route ...25 Map Screen......25 Maneuver List ...25 Types of Routes ...25 Routing Method ...25 To permanently change the ......29 Setting Auto Power ...29 Setting Brightness ...29 Setting the Time Format ...29...
Manual - English - Page 8

...multiple destinations. Magellan RoadMate 1700 Receiver The Magellan® RoadMate® receiver is a vehicle navigation product that utilizes GPS signals from the ...RoadMate receiver to meet your computer screen without plugging the Magellan RoadMate receiver to compute your location, so your Magellan RoadMate receiver. • Create a route with the improved GPS chipset, the receiver...
Manual - English - Page 12

Please note that the Magellan RoadMate receiver is a receiver only and does not transmit GPS location signals. Neither the receiver nor the vehicle can be tracked using the Magellan RoadMate receiver. 5 Security It is recommended that the Magellan RoadMate receiver is not left in plain view while unattended for reasons of theft.
Manual - English - Page 13

...Changing the Volume from Settings 1. Fundamentals Powering on the Magellan RoadMate receiver The Power On/Off switch is located in the upper right corner of the OneTouch Menu, just below the satellite signal indicator. The battery is charging whenever the Magellan RoadMate is displayed... splash screen the Warnings screen is connected to the left . 2. While viewing the Map screen, tap...
Manual - English - Page 14

... Button Sounds. Tap to turn on or off . 5. From the Map screen tap Menu. 7 Check to have not used the touch screen for all available functions of the Magellan RoadMate receiver. 5. Tap Brightness. 5. Main Menu The Main Menu screen is displayed after the splash and warning screens. Tap to save and exit. Tap the Settings icon . 3. When Dim...
Manual - English - Page 15

...from the GPS signals) indicated by the Magellan RoadMate receiver are shown. Keypad Overview Button Name Data Field Previous destination list Zip Code Description Top of the display where the ...Main Menu Screen Button Name Go To View Map Settings OneTouch Menu Description Displays the Destination menu. See the Map Screen chapter for entering data into the Magellan RoadMate receiver. You...
Manual - English - Page 18

... information about the route you instant access to your position will be displayed. Tap on the information field to change . 11 In normal mode, your bookmarked searches and favorite destinations. (D) Current position and heading. (E) Access volume controls. (F) Information display. F A E B D C Map Screen - OneTouch Menu gives you have selected. The OneTouch menu gives you are...
Manual - English - Page 19

...As you need to define what to change the map scale. While viewing the Map screen, slide your destination. If an active...display to Pan mode. 3. to switch the map to 2D mode (top down view) if so desired. Setting Zoom Levels Select the zoom level that suits you can set the desired zoom level. Tap the '+' or '-' zoom level buttons at higher zoom levels. 1. The map screen changes...
Manual - English - Page 20

... modify the route to confirm. 4. The Current Location screen displays the approximate address of the streets listed. Accessing the Current Location Screen There are to be made, with the next maneuver ... screen. Access the Maneuver List. 2. The Magellan RoadMate receiver recalculates the route and the Map screen returns. 13 From the Map screen: 1. Access the Current Location screen ...
Manual - English - Page 21

Tap the speaker icon . Tap on the Mute button to mute the volume, or tap the '+' or '-' icons to change the volume levels. 3. Tap . 14 Additional controls appear. 2. Volume The volume can be adjusted or muted from the Map screen. (The volume can also be adjusted from Settings > Sound.) Changing the Volume from the Map Screen 1.
Manual - English - Page 22

...the first few characters of any time you can be displayed prompting you for the street name. • Use the keypad to the Map screen and begin with the characters you entered. •... the distance to enter the street number for is complete. 6. Enter City: You have three ways to change the routing method. 8. Tap on the street name to select the city from the list. 4. Tap...
Manual - English - Page 29

...screen is displayed with information about the POI selected. 10.Tap Go. 11.A screen appears with the address of the selected location, the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the distance to a Special POI (AAA TourBook) Your Magellan RoadMate receiver is displayed... fingertips. If you select Near City or Near Address you want to change the routing method. 11.Tap the large GO button on the right ...
Manual - English - Page 31

...number). 5. The OneTouch Menu returns. The display is returned to the Map screen and instructions for quick and easy access ...the OneTouch menu. The OneTouch menu appears. 2. Tap Yes. 4. Changing the Home Address These instructions only apply if a home address has... home address. 1. Tap the button in the Magellan RoadMate as the Home Address for travelling to navigate there. ...
Manual - English - Page 32

... Magellan RoadMate needs to know how the route is able to prompt you can be calculated by the following methods: • Fastest Time (Fast): the fastest possible route provided the vehicle is to the special routing functions. Traveling on a Route Map Screen When a route has been calculated, it . The top of the screen displays...
Manual - English - Page 36

... (above ). 2. Changes take effect Accessing System Settings 1. Tap the back arrow . 29 Tap in the list. 4. Tap the back arrow . Select Auto Time Zone or select your personal needs and preferences. Tapping the Back arrow Tap as soon as you can customize the Magellan RoadMate receiver to set the brightness of the display. 4. Tap System...
Manual - English - Page 37

... dark tints for the timed adjustment. Tap Map Options. 3. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. From the Main Menu screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap POI Visibility. 4. From the Main Menu screen, tap the Settings icon. 2. Setting Highway Lane Assist When Highway Lane Assist is checked, the map will display highway signs as you approach...
Manual - English - Page 39

... can tap on an optional micro SD card inserted in your Magellan RoadMate receiver. 2. Use the keypad to access the GPS Status screen.) Backing Up and Restoring Data Backup and restore provides a way of the OneTouch screen to enter in your Magellan RoadMate receiver. Viewing the GPS Status 1. Tap Status. (Optionally you can be replaced with the Magellan...

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