Portable GPS units make navigating trips and vacations a much easier task. By communicating with a satellite orbiting the earth, GPS devices are able to pinpoint your location and give you driving directions based on your destination and position. Magellan produces several models of portable and handheld GPS units. In order to use your Magellan GPS as the manufacturer recommends, you must first mount the unit in your car using the included cradle and USB connection cable.
Instructions
1. Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the cradle. The USB connector is on the back of the unit.
2. Dampen the tip of a rag with rubbing alcohol and clean the mounting area on the windshield where you wish to install the Magellan GPS. Allow it to dry.
3. Raise the lever on the back of the cradle, near the suction pad.
4. Press the cradle suction pad firmly against the cleaned area of the windshield and press the lever down to lock it in place.
5. Let go of the cradle slowly, ensuring that it adheres securely to the windshield.
6. Line up the slots on the back of the GPS with the groove on the cradle and slide the unit down until the bottom of the unit connects securely to the connector in the cradle. You will hear an audible "click," indicating that the GPS connects properly.
7. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the vehicle's 12VDC port (cigarette lighter). Slide the power switch on the top of the Magellan GPS to the left to turn the unit on.
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