RAND McNALLY TND 550 Truck GPS User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Rand McNally
Table of Contents
TND 550 Truck GPS
QUICK START GUIDE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC SAR exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
SAR compliance for using the equipment in close proximity to the human body
has been evaluated at 0mm.
This equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation
instructions and consider removing the no-collocation statement.
Caution!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0mm
between the radiator and your body.
Cet équipement devrait être installé et actionné avec une distance minimum de
0mm entre le radiateur et votre corps.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Cet émetteur ne doit pas être Co-placé ou ne fonctionnant en même temps
qu’aucune autre antenne ou émetteur.
Your TNDTM 550 Unit
Caution: Important Safety Information
Navigation
· Use this device at your own risk.
· Attend to this device only when it is safe to do so.
· Traffic laws and regulations always have priority over any instructions from
the navigation system.
NOTE: If you do not understand the spoken instructions or are unsure of what
to do, refer to the navigation map on your device.
Installation
· Make sure that the mount is securely mounted and properly adjusted before
each trip.
· Make sure that the mount does not impair the driver’s visibility.
· Do not attach the mount within the airbag deployment zone.
· Install the mount in a manner that minimizes risk in the event of an
accident.
· After installation, check all safety-related equipment to ensure that it
operates without interference from the device, its cables, or any other
accessories.
· Connect the vehicle charger to a 12-volt outlet only.
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· The device can also be charged using a standard Micro USB charger.
Device · Do not use sharp-edged objects on the device touch screen. · The
device is not waterproof and is not protected against
water damage. · Protect the device from extreme temperatures. Operating
temperature for the device is between 32 degrees F and 120 degrees F. · Do not
open the device casing. · Do not attempt to replace the battery. Contact Rand
McNally Customer Support with questions about the battery. · Always follow
local regulations when disposing of this device. NOTE: Make sure that there
are no kinks in the cable and that it will not be damaged by any sharp
objects. NOTE: Use only a moist cloth to clean the device. NOTE: Do not pull
the cable to unplug the unit.
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Box Contents
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1 TNDTM 550 Unit
2 Suction cup mount with adjustable bracket
3 Vehicle charger
4 Mini USB cable
5 Anti-glare screen protector
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Your TNDTM 550
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Install the Mount
NOTE: Follow all local regulations governing the placement of the mount.
1. Select an area with a line of sight to the sky and GPS satellites.
2. Clean and dry the mounting area. 3. Remove the suction cup protective
film. 4. Adjust the angle of the mount using the thumb screws. 5. Pull the
suction cup lever up to release suction. 6. Plug the power cord into the
device and the vehicle’s
12-volt power source. 7. Optional: To use your vehicle’s speakers, connect an
AUX cable from the device’s AUX out to your vehicle’s AUX in port. 8. Slide
the device onto the mount. 9. Place and hold the mount suction cup against the
mounting surface. 10. Press the suction cup lever down until it snaps into
place. 11. Adjust the device so that it can be easily seen and does not block
the driver`s line of sight.
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Your TNDTM 550
Volume
Home Power Down
Up
AUX Port
Micro SD card
Mini USB
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Getting Started
1. Connect to the Internet.
Connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot on your smartphone or to your home Wi-Fi network.
2. Register your device with Rand McNally for updates and support.
NOTE: You will be required to register your device in order to receive new
updates.
Transferring User Information from Previous Device
To move or export user data from a previous Rand McNally TNDTM device to a new
Rand McNally TNDTM device, please visit the following website for specific
instructions: randmcnally.com/tnd550-support
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TNDTM 550 Home Screen
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1 Settings: Opens Truck GPS preferences.
2 Apps: View installed apps.
3 Wi-Fi® indicator: Opens Wi-Fi® settings and displays connection strength.
4 Bluetooth® indicator: Opens Bluetooth® settings and shows connectivity
states.
5 Volume indicator: Opens volume control.
6 Brightness indicator: Opens brightness control.
7 System update: Indicates if a system update is available. Opens to initiate
download.
8 Current time: Displays current time.
9 Battery power indicator: Displays current battery state.
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Features
1 Truck Tools
Select to enter truck information, log your fuel and
mileage, and access other tools.
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2 Rand Navigation
Show location on the map and view navigation instructions.
3 Guided Search
Choose a destination by History, Address Book, Points of Interest, or
Searching.
4 DriverConnect
Record, view, and track duty status through your device. Also includes hours
of service timers, vehicle inspection reports, and more.
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Restart Your TNDTM 550
Rand McNally has designed TNDTM 550 for speed and reliability. However, from
time to time, all Android devices run into problems. If your unit becomes
unresponsive for any reason, it’s always best to restart the unit by turning
it off and on again.
Restarting the Device 1. Restart the unit by holding down the power button for
5 seconds, or until you see the Power Off screen. 2. Press Power Off. 3. Once
the unit has shut down, press and hold the power button for 2 to 4 seconds to
turn it back on.
If the unit is unresponsive and you don’t see the power down button appear on
the screen, hold down the power button for 10 to 15 seconds and the device
will turn off completely. Once the unit has shut down, press and hold the
power button for 2 to 4 seconds to turn it back on.
For additional help and FAQs, visit randmcnally.com/support.
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1 Route to a location.
2 Select map view mode: Heading up,
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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.
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Rand Navigation
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Rand Navigation > Truck Info and Warnings
1. Tap Settings. 2. Tap Truck Info or Warnings tab.
3. Tap and to view options. 4. Tap the option button to be changed. 5. Enter
new settings.
6. Tap to save changes.
On the left, tap on an option
Rand Navigation > Preferences
1. Tap Settings. 2. Tap the General, Route or Map tab.
3. Tap and to view options. 4. Tap the option button to be changed. 5. Enter
new settings. 6. Tap to save changes.
On the left, tap on an option
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On the right, enter settings for the option
On the right, enter settings for the option
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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.
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Rand Navigation > New Location
1. Tap Where to? > Guided Search > New location. 2. Tap Address. 3. Enter the
name of the city. (Note: As you type, the
keyboard only displays the next possible letter.) 4. Results appear in the
list. Tap the city to select. 5. Enter the street name. Tap the street name to
select. 6. Enter the house number. Tap the address to select. Tips
· 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.
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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.
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*To manage via points, Tap Where to? > Guided Search > My trips > Multi-stop trips. You can add multiple destinations in a multi-stop trip.
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Rand Navigation > Route Map Window
1 Next maneuver instructions.
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2 Next maneuver street name or highway sign.
3 Check upcoming exits for food, gas, hotels and
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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.
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8 Current speed (Note: Turns red for speed warnings).
9 Posted speed limit. Tap to open a “Tell Rand” about speed limits.
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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.
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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. 3 Exit to follow for the next
maneuver. 4 Number and direction of lanes for the next maneuver.
5 Distance to the upcoming maneuver. Distance decreases as you approach the
maneuver.
6 Lane assist arrows. 7 Dismiss Junction View.
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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.
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Rand Navigation > POIs – continued
8 Tap location to select.
9 Search by name.
10 Search by available services.
11 Search Nearby, My destination or Along route.
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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.
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1. Tap Truck Tools > Status, Mileage & Fuel. 2. Tap the Fuel tab to view a
list of fuel logs by quarter. 3. Tap on a quarter to view individual logs. 4.
Tap Add Fuel to record the date, location and cost of
fuel purchase. 5. Tap on a field to make changes. 6. Tap Save.
Rand Navigation > Fuel
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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.
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For more information
· Rand McNally Website randmcnally.com/tnd550
· Support randmcnally.com/support
· Accessories store.randmcnally.com
· Facebook facebook.com/randmcnally
More Information
Customer Support Call toll-free:
1-877-446-4863 E-mail:
support@randmcnally.com Questions about using TNDTM 550? Our team is ready to
help.
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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 Rand McNally®
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 operate his/her vehicle in a safe manner
and to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. The use of the
navigation system does not relieve the User of his/her responsibilities. .
If after reading the following terms and conditions, the User decides not to
accept the terms, the User should not use this navigation system.
Rand McNally hereby grants you (“User”) a single-user non-exclusive, non-
transferable license to use the Rand McNally navigation system, including
software incorporated and associated data incorporated therein and a related
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resale or sublicense .
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· Use the Product on a network or server, for time-sharing or to process data
for other persons.
· Use the Product to create any routing tables, databases or other
compendiums.
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content.
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877-446-4863 for return authorization
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the shipment of the Product to Rand McNally and its return to the Customer.
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Customer resides outside of the U.S.A. or Canada.
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Actual toll costs may vary from estimates depending upon a number of factors
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TNDTM is a trademark of RM Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Rand McNally.
Local search information provided by CityGrid Media.
Weather data provided by myweather.com.
Fuel prices provided by OPIS.
Traffic information provided by INRIX, Inc.
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