RAND McNALLY TND Tablet 85 Truck GPS User Guide
- October 27, 2023
- Rand McNally
Table of Contents
- TND ™ Tablet 85
- QUICK START GUIDE
- Getting Started
- Your TND™ Tablet
- Install the Mount
- Android User Interface
- Main Menu
- Rand Navigation
- Rand Navigation > Truck Info and Warnings
- Rand Navigation > Preferences
- Rand Navigation > Destination
- Rand Navigation > New Location
- Rand Navigation > Confirm Destination Windows
- Rand Navigation > Route Map Window
- Rand Navigation > Junction View
- Rand Navigation > Points of Interest (POIs)
- Rand Navigation > Virtual Dashboard
- Rand Navigation > Status and Mileage
- Rand Navigation > Fuel
- Rand Navigation > Fuel Prices, Weather and Traffic
- Warnings, End-User License Agreement, and Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
TND ™ Tablet 85
QUICK START GUIDE
Getting Started
Connecting to Wi-Fi
When you first turn on your tablet, you’ll be asked to select a Wi-Fi network to connect to the Internet. A Wi-Fi connection is required to browse the web, download apps, and use Internet-enabled features such as weather and traffic. Choose your wireless access point or hotspot from the list and type in your password.
Note: If you skip this step, you will not be able to use all the features of your tablet. The Truck GPS app, however, does not require a Wi-Fi connection.
Registration
In the next step, you’ll be prompted to register your tablet with Rand McNally. Your registration ensures that you have access to the latest information and updates, as well as Customer Support.
Your TND™ Tablet
- Dash cam
- Power
- Home
- Volume Down
- Volume Up
- Main Menu
- Micro USB
- Audio out
- SD card
Install the Mount
Note: Follow all local regulations governing the placement of the mount.
- Select an area with a line of sight to the sky and GPS satellites.
- Clean and dry the mounting area.
- Remove the suction cup protective film.
- Attach the two pieces of the mount together.
- Adjust the angle of the mount.
- Pull the suction cup lever up to release suction.
- Plug the power cord into the mount and the vehicle’s 12-volt power source.
- Place and hold the mount suction cup against the mounting surface.
- Press the suction cup lever down until it snaps into place.
- Snap the tablet onto the mount.
- Adjust the tablet so that it can be easily seen and does not block the driver’s line of sight.
Android User Interface
a) Swipe down at top to view settings
(1) Bluetooth®
(2) Do not disturb
(3) Wi-Fi is on
(4) Indicates remaining battery power
(5) Current time
(6) Settings
(7) View installed apps
(8) Back
(9) Return to last home screen
(10) View open apps
Main Menu
(1) Rand Navigation 2.0
(2) DriverConnect
(3) Truck Tools
(4) Cameras
(5) Gallery
Rand Navigation
(1) Route to a location.
(2) Select map view mode: Heading up, North up or 3D view.
(3) Wi-Fi connected services.
(4) Zoom in/out.
(5) Return to current location.
(6) Virtual dashboard.
(7) Current street name, upcoming intersection, or current location.
(8) Local time and Elevation.
(9) Settings: General, Truck Info, Route, Map and Warnings.
(10) Hide/display screen information and controls.
Rand Navigation > Truck Info and Warnings
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Truck Info or Warnings tab.
- Tap and to view options.
- Tap the option button to be changed.
- Enter new settings.
- Tap to save changes.
a) On the left, tap on an option
b) On the right, enter settings for the option
Rand Navigation > Preferences
- Tap Settings.
- Tap the General, Route or Map tab.
- Tap and to view options.
- Tap the option button to be changed.
- Enter new settings.
- Tap to save changes.
a) On the left, tap on an option
b) On the right, enter settings for the option
Rand Navigation > Destination
(1) Route to a searched location.
Tips:
- Search for addresses, streets, cities and points of interest.
- Address searches should include either a city or postal code.
- Avoid using punctuations.
- Avoid using street prefixes and suffixes.
(2) Route to a New location.
(3) Plan a multi-stop trip or record a trail.
(4) Return to a previous location.
(5) Access the Address book.
(6) Route to a Point of Interest (POI).
(7) Return Home.
(8) Route to Work.
Rand Navigation > New Location
- Tap Where to? > Guided Search > New location.
- Tap Address.
- Enter the name of the city. ( Note: As you type, the keyboard only displays the next possible letter.)
- Results appear in the list. Tap the city to select.
- Enter the street name. Tap the street name to select.
- Enter the house number. Tap the address to select.
Tips
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You can also route to a new location by City center, Intersection, Coordinates , or choose
Address > Postal Code. -
View recent destinations by tapping
Where to? > Guided Search > History. -
View recent cities by tapping
Where to? > Guided Search > New location > Address. -
View saved locations by tapping
Where to? > Guided Search > Address book > Bookmarks. -
View saved trips by tapping Where to? > Guided Search > My trips.
Rand Navigation > Confirm Destination Windows
(1) Create bookmark.
(2) Destination address.
(3) Coordinates.
(4) Cross reference to printed Rand McNally Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas.
(5) Begin route to destination.
(6) Reorder locations.
(7) Modify Route avoids, review Route details, Overview and Save to My
trips.
(8) Add a location.
(9) Review route details.
(10) Compare the primary and alternate route(s) and choose one.
(11) Start route.
*To manage via points, Tap Where to? > Guided Search > My trips > Multi-stop trips. You can add up to 10 destinations in a multi-stop trip.
Rand Navigation > Route Map Window
(1) Next maneuver instructions.
(2) Next maneuver street name or highway sign.
(3) Check upcoming exits for food, gas, hotels and other places.
(4) Route options.
(5) Select map view mode: Heading up, North up or 3D view.
(6) Wi-Fi connected services.
(7) Zoom in/out.
(8) Current speed ( Note: Turns red for speed warnings).
(9) Posted speed limit. Tap to open a “Tell Rand” about speed limits.
(10) Volume control.
(11) Virtual dashboard.
(12) Current street name, upcoming intersection, or current location.
(13) Arrival time, remaining time, remaining distance or other options.
(14) Settings: General, Truck Info, Route, Map and Warnings.
(15) Hide/display screen information and controls.
Rand Navigation > Junction View
When on a route, Junction View displays when you have an upcoming maneuver. Once past the maneuver, Junction View closes and the previous window displays.
(1) Signs to follow for the next maneuver.
(2) Exit to follow for the next maneuver.
(3) Number and direction of lanes for the next maneuver.
(4) Distance to the upcoming maneuver. Distance decreases as you approach
the maneuver.
(5) Lane assist arrows.
(6) Dismiss Junction View.
Rand Navigation > Points of Interest (POIs)
With an active route, tap
Route Options > Search / Add a Stop > Guided Search > POIs.
Search for a POI:
(1) Near your truck.
(2) In a particular city.
(3) Along your route.
(4) Near your destination.
POI Categories:
(5) Select a category.
(6) Search your custom POIs.
(7) Find popular truck-friendly POIs.
(8) Tap location to select.
(9) Search by name.
(10) Search by available services.
(11) Search Nearby, My destination or Along route.
Rand Navigation > Virtual Dashboard
(1) Distance to next maneuver.
(2) Current leg progress.
(3) Date.
(4) Sunrise and sunset times based on vehicle location and day.
(5) Elevation at current location.
(6) Current location.
(7) Create bookmark.
(8) Nearest cross street.
(9) Current speed.
(10) Current milemarker.
(11) Current direction of travel.
(12) Posted speed limit.
(13) ETA and current time at the yard, current location and destination.
(14) Trip information for up to three trips. Includes odometer settings,
hours and speeds.
(15) Add fuel purchase information.
Rand Navigation > Status and Mileage
1. Tap Truck Tools > Status, Mileage & Fuel.
2. Tap the Status tab to view timers, odometer readings and average
speed.
3. Tap on a field to change or reset the number.
4. Tap the Mileage tab to view a list of mileage logs by quarter.
5. Tap on a quarter to view individual logs.
Rand Navigation > Fuel
- Tap Truck Tools > Status, Mileage & Fuel.
- Tap the Fuel tab to view a list of fuel logs by quarter.
- Tap on a quarter to view individual logs.
- Tap Add Fuel to record the date, location and cost of fuel purchase.
- Tap on a field to make changes.
- Tap Save.
Rand Navigation > Fuel Prices, Weather and Traffic
Note: These features require a Wi-Fi connection.
To access fuel prices, weather and traffic, tap the Wi-Fi connected services
button .
Enable the appropriate slider to view fuel prices, weather and traffic on the map.
Tap the Wi-Fi connection settings button to view details and settings for fuel, weather and traffic.
Tap the Fuel tab to view, sort and filter a list of prices, as well as modify preferences.
Tap the Weather tab to view weather conditions and modify weather layer preferences.
Tap the Traffic tab to view a traffic flow and incident list.
Warnings, End-User License Agreement, and Warranty
Pay attention to road conditions and street signs, and obey all traffic and safety laws. Traffic laws and current traffic conditions must always be observed and take precedence over the instructions issued by the TND™ product navigation system. The User should be aware of situations where current traffic conditions and the instructions from the navigation system may be in conflict. Some states prohibit the use of windshield mounts and may otherwise restrict the usage of navigation and other electronic devices in the vehicle. It is the User’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. The use of the navigation system does not relieve the User of his/her responsibilities. The User is ultimately responsible for the vehicle under his/her control and should be aware of the surroundings at all times.
If after reading these statements the User decides not to accept these terms, the User should not use the TND™ product.
Rand McNally hereby grants you (“User”) a single-user non-exclusive, non- transferable license to use the Rand McNally IntelliRoute® TND™ trucking navigation product (hereinafter referred to as the “TND™ product” (including software and associated data) ) for User’s own internal business or personal use and not for resale, sublicense or commercial use.
This TND™ product and the software incorporated in it and related documentation are furnished under license and may be used only in accordance with this license. Except as permitted by such license, the contents of this TND™ product and software may not be disclosed to third parties, copied or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Rand McNally. This TND™ product and software contain proprietary and confidential information of Rand McNally and its licensors. Rand McNally grants User a limited license for use of this TND™ product and the software incorporated in the TND™ product for its normal operation. By using the TND™ product, User acknowledges that the content of this document and the TND™ product are the property of Rand McNally and its licensors and are protected by U.S. copyright, trademark and patent laws and international treaties.
THE USER MAY NOT:
- Use the TND™ product on a network or file server, time-sharing or to process data for other persons.
- Use the TND™ product to create any routing tables, files, databases or other compendiums.
- Copy, loan or otherwise transfer or sublicense the TND™ product, its software or content.
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Rand McNally will, without charge, repair or replace (with a new or newly reconditioned unit), at its option, defective TND™ products or component parts. For repair or replacement of defective TND™ products, Customer must contact Rand McNally at 877-446-4863 for return authorization and instructions. Customer will be required to provide proof of date of first Customer purchase by providing a copy of the original sales receipt, if the device is not registered in our system or the device shows registered to another customer, in order for the warranty to be valid. The customer will not be responsible for shipping charges to or from Rand McNally as long as the warranty is valid, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.
Repairs or replacements have a 90-day warranty. If the product sent in is still under its original warranty, then the new warranty is 90 days or to the end of the original one (1) year warranty, depending on which is longer.
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Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) to any product damaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed; or 4) if the owner of the product resides outside of the U.S.A. or Canada.
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