Roadmax VMAX361 Owner's Manual

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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 Mount . . . . . . . . . 3 Dashboard Mount . . . . . . . . . 3 BASIC OPERATION Turning Your Unit ON . . . . . . . . . . 4 Turning Your Unit OFF . . . . . . . . . 4 Using ‘Sleep’ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About the Navigation Screen . . . . 5 “Your Vehicle” Icon . . . . . . . . 6 Zoom Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Compass . . . . ...

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 provides an easy-to-use Touch / Stylus screen user interface, clear, easy-to-understand spoken driving instructions, and innovative functionality all in one pocket-size, transportable product. The vmax361 is the quality GPS Navigation Unit that is helping travelers of all types, reach their destinations. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. If yo ...

• 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 Manual for the best performance and satisfaction of your vmax361. PRECAUTIONS NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA / MINNESOTA DRIVERS: State law prohibits drivers in these states from using suction mounts on your windshield while operating your motor vehicle. USE ROADMAX ADHESIVE DASHBOARD MOUNTING DISC (see Mounting Instructions). ROADMAX Inc. is not responsible for ...

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 program and operate the unit while the vehicle is in motion. • SEVERE INJURY RISK - DO NOT mount your vmax361 on the surface of, or in the deployment field of your vehicle’s driver and passenger airbag units. • Position the unit in a location that does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road, instruments or vehicle controls. • Position the un ...

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 vmax361 unit and/or its mountings may be subject to deformation and malfunction if left inside a vehicle parked under direct sunlight. Product malfunction due to deformation is not covered under vmax361 unit warranty. • Avoid dropping your vmax361 unit or subjecting it to excessive shock and vibrations as this may cause it to malfunction. • DO NOT use ...

LET’S GET STARTED! • 1 • ROADMAX vmax361 Owner’s Manual v1.1 IMPORTANT! Do Not Remove SD Memory Card! GPS unit cannot operate without it. WARNING! This unit has small removable parts that could be a hazard. Keep out of Reach of small Children. ! ! Your vmax361 system comes complete with everything you need to get set up and get going. Take a moment to review the contents of your system. 5 Dashboard Mounting Disc SD Memory Slot 6 4 3 Windshield Suction Mount ROADMAX vmax361 Unit 1 2 vmax361 SD Memory Card (Already Installed) LCD Stylus Pen (Stored in left rear of unit) vmax361 Mounting Holder 7 8 Carrying Pouch 12-Volt Car A ...

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’ position om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:32 PM Page 2 ...

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. Adjust the viewing angle of your vmax361 system, and you’re ready to power up! A Windshield Mount. B Dashboard Mount. (Use dust-free cloth to clean mounting surface.) 1. Installing the unit suction mount: 5. Flip out rear GPS antenna. 6. Plug 12v Power adapter to both the Unit and Lighter outlet of your vehicle. Red LEDs on both your vmax ...

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 Turning Your Unit ON: 1. To turn your vmax361 ON, press n’ hold for 3 seconds, then release. The unit’s green ‘Power’ LED should light up, while the startup logo displays on the LCD display, followed by factory Warning screen. Please read this screen carefully, then press to begin navigating. Turning Your Unit OFF: 1. Turn vmax361 OFF: ...

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 “VEHICLE” TOP LOCATION BAR (Press to Hear Voice Prompt) (Press to View Route List) This (2D view) is how your screen looks when Navigating your trip. om - roadmax vmax361 - 5x5 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:32 PM Page 5 ...

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 on the Navigation Screen and Map. 3. Compass: Press once on the compass needle to make it show the direction you are traveling in (ie. N, S, E, W). Press again to switch back to normal compass display. 4. Location Bars: Shown in Navigation or Map view: • Top Location Bar displays the next street you will be turning onto as you drive. Press once on th ...

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 options for you to: 1) Save your current position to Favorites, 2) Set your current position as a Starting Point, 3) Set your current position as a Destination Point, or 4) View GPS information about your current location. 3D VIEW Displays your navigation route from a driver’s perspective. NOTE: Press n’ Hold function only works in 2D view. TURN·BY� ...

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 version.qxp 9/25/2006 3:32 PM Page 8 ...

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 ‘GPS Info’ screen tells you this and more. 1. Press > . 2. The ‘GPS Info’ screen appears displaying the following information: • UTC / LOCAL - Current universal and local date and time. (vmax361 receives date & time through GPS signals). • LAT/LON - Shows exactly “WHERE YOU ARE” in earth (latitude/longitude) coordinates. • ALT (Altitude) ...

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, Central, Alaska, Mountain, Hawaii. • Units = Miles (Mi) / Feet (Ft), Miles (Mi) / Yards (Yd), Kilometers (KM). • Daylight Saving Time (DST) or Standard Time (STD). 3. Choose your custom settings, then press to accept settings and Exit or to cancel changes and Exit. MENU > Volume This setting controls the volume of your unit’s navigation vo ...

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: ORIENTATION • Heading – Map is orientated according to the direction you are traveling. • North – Map always points North regardless of your direction. DAY/NIGHT • Auto – Navigation screen automatically switches color scheme for optimal ease of viewing based on time of day. • Night – Nighttime color scheme only. • Day – Daytime c ...

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 destination. • Quickest - Plans your trip to take the least amount of time and navigation. • Major – Plans your trip along major streets and throughways. • Shortest – Plans the shortest route (not necessarily the quickest) to your destination. • Local – Plans your trip along local streets and throughways. FERRIES - (Include/Exclude) ferry servic ...

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 Method,’ select . (NOTE: If your destination is in a different state, press to select another State.) 3. Using the keypad, input the City Name. • Press to backspace, or • Use ( , ) to scroll the list of cities. 4. When you see your city name highlighted, press to select it. 5. Repeat Steps 3 & 4 to enter the Street Name and House Number of your des ...