The Magellan Roadmate 760 is a Global Positioning System that provides accurate navigation for even the most directionally challenged users. Though the Magellan Roadmate 760 is generally praised for its reliability and ease of use, there are solutions to some of its most commonly reported problems.
Magellan 760 Does Not Acquire Satellite Signals
If your Magellan 760 GPS device has trouble acquiring the satellite signals necessary for operation, there are two things you can do. The first is to perform a soft reset on the device, which means that the device is reset to factory settings but without erasing any saved data. To do this, remove the batteries from the device and wait for three minutes before replacing. This will cause your Magellan 760 to begin searching for the necessary satellite signals. The other thing you can do to help your Magellan 760 acquire the signals is to take it outside, away from mountains, tall buildings or heavy foliage where the GPS receiver has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Wait a few moments while your GPS receiver acquires the signals.
Device Powers Down Automatically or Display is Faint
If your Magellan Roadmate 760 GPS system powers down by itself or the display is faint, the problem may lie with the unit's battery. Check to make sure that the battery is properly installed; if it is, use the adapter to fully charge the battery. The rechargeable battery pack that powers your Magellan Roadmate 760 is protected against overcharging, so you can charge your unit at any time without worrying about damage. For best battery life, remember to turn your GPS unit off when not in use. To further extend the battery life in a Magellan Roadmate 760, you can program the device's backlight to turn off more quickly.
A Windows Driver Warning Message is Displayed
Do not be alarmed if a Windows Driver Warning message is displayed while you are updating the Magellan Roadmate 760's software. Simply ignore the message and continue the software update.
Sound Is Off
If the sound on your Magellan Roadmate 760 is turned off, you can adjust the volume using the volume controls located at the top of the main screen. Operate the volume controls using the volume thumb wheels.
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