RAND McNALLY RDY0528015966 RoadExplorer 7 Advanced Car GPS User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Rand McNally
Table of Contents
- Important Information About Your Road Explorer 7
- Install the Mount
- Main Menu
- Set Routing and Device Options
- Destination
- Route to a New Location
- Confirm Destination Window
- Route Map Window
- Junction View
- Find a Point of Interest (POI)
- Virtual Dashboard
- More Information
- Rand McNally Dock
- Warnings, End-User License Agreement, and Warranty
- Support
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
RAND McNALLY RDY0528015966 RoadExplorer 7 Advanced Car GPS User Guide
Important Information About Your Road Explorer 7
RAND MCNALLY DOCK: Keep your device up to date by downloading the Rand McNally Dock for your home computer at www.randmcnally.com/dock and connecting your device with the USB cable provided.
POWER BUTTON: Press and hold the orange power button to turn the device on or off. The power button can also be used for quick access to certain features while the device is running. See Preferences > General > Quick Power Press for options. A red light indicates the battery is charging; a green light indicates the battery is fully charged.
RESET: Use the reset button on the back of the device to restart. This will cancel the current route, but preferences, address book, and other personal data will be saved.
LEARN MORE: Access Tutorial & Tips under Preferences > General on your device for more information, or visit www.randmcnally.com/support to download the user manual.
Important: Some screens include help tips. Tap this button to access.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or other harm.
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 to ensure reliable GPS information.
- Clean and dry the mounting area.
- Remove the suction cup protective fi lm.
- Adjust the angle of the mount.
- Pull the suction cup lever up to release suction.
- Plug the power cord into the device and the vehicle’s 12-volt power source.
- Slide the device onto the mount.
- Place and hold the mount suction cup against the mounting surface.
- Press the suction cup lever down until it snaps into place.
- Adjust the device so that it can be easily seen and does not block the driver’s line of sight.
Main Menu
- Enter trip information and access tools.
- Show location on the map and view navigation instructions.
- Choose a destination.
- Select device, route and map preferences. Access the tutorial.
- Mute/unmute the speaker.
- Adjust speaker volume.
- Indicates charge when running on battery.
Note: You can select different color schemes in Preferences > General > Skin Style. The following screen images appear in the “Ice” style. Some screens may appear different, based on model number.
Note: From other screens, tap the Main Menu icon in the bottom right corner to return to the Main Menu.
Set Routing and Device Options
On the left, tap on an option
On the right, enter settings for the option
- Tap Preferences.
- 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.
Destination
- Route to a new location. (See page 6.)
- Return to a previously entered address.
- Access the Address Book.
- Plan a multi-stop trip.
- Route to a point of interest. (See page 10.)
- View trip content from Rand McNally
Route to a New Location
- Tap Choose Destination > New Location.
- Tap Address.
- Enter the name of the city. (NOTE: As you type, the keyboard displays only the next possible letter.)
- Prompts appear in the top bar. Tap the city to select. Or, tap List to view cities beginning with the letter(s) you entered.
- Enter the street name. (NOTE: If the letters you need do not appear, tap Expand Search.)
- Enter the house number. (NOTE: To enter the house number before the street, tap the house number button in the previous step.)
Tips
- You can also route to a new location by City Center, Intersection, or Latitude/Longitude, or choose Address > Zip Code Search
- View recent destinations by tapping Choose
- Destination > History. View recent cities by tapping Choose
- Destination > New Location > Address > History.
- View saved locations by tapping Choose Destination > Address Book
Confirm Destination Window
- Destination address.
- Begin route to destination.
- Compare a primary and alternate route and choose one.
- Add the location as a via point on the way to a previously entered destination.*
- Save the location to the Address Book. 6 Cross reference to printed Rand McNally Road Atlas.
- View the map. 8 Change the starting location for a route to the location displayed here.
- Return to Main Menu.
- Return to previous window.
- To manage via points, Tap Choose Destination > Multi-Stop Trips. You can add up to 50 destinations in a multi-stop trip, and optimize routing for trips of up to 10 stops.
NOTE: This window may include additional buttons based on the type of destination selected.
Route Map Window
- Repeat spoken next-maneuver instructions.
- Name of street you will turn onto next.
- Show arrival time, remaining time, or other options.
- Slide out to show upcoming exit information.
- Directions list slideout. Tap Route Display Options to select detail view, highway view, trip summary, or summary map view.
- Zoom in/zoom out.
- Return to Main Menu.
- Current direction. Tap to select a map display option (Heading Up, North Up, or 3D View).
- View current road name, upcoming cross road name, or city, county and state. Also displays current mile marker and advanced lane guidance. Tap to change.
- View and save current location, detour, or cancel a route.
- Tap on the current speed to display the Virtual Dashboard. (NOTE: Turns red for speed warnings; set in Trip Tools > Warnings.)
- Current speed limit. Tap to open a “Tell Rand” about speed limits.
- Minimize icons to show simply the map and next maneuver.
- View predictive traffic.
- Mute the speaker.
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.
- Signs to follow for the next maneuver.
- Number and direction of lanes for the next maneuver.
- Distance to the upcoming maneuver. Distance decreases as you approach the ramp.
- Lane assist arrow.
- Return to previous window.
Find a Point of Interest (POI)
Tap Choose Destination > Points of Interest.
Search for a POI:
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Near your car
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In a particular city
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Along your route
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Near your destination
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View custom POIs that have been uploaded through the Rand McNally Dock
POI Categories: -
Roadside attractions, National Parks, and more
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Restaurants, hotels, and other subcategories
Virtual Dashboard
- Sunrise and sunset times based on vehicle location (latitude/longitude) and day.
- Current speed.
- Elevation at current location.
- Percentage of current trip completed, distance to next maneuver, and the number of miles and time spent on the trip to this point.
- Match with the vehicle’s odometer to automatically update new fuel logs. Tap the pencil to edit.
- Gather trip information for up to three trips. Includes odometer settings, hours, and speeds.
- Reset trip information for the selected trip (Tab 1, Tab 2, or Tab 3).
- Select to automatically reset the information in each tab after the vehicle has remained stationary for the specifi ed number of hours.
- View fuel logs and add fuel purchase information.
- Return to the Route Map Window.
More Information
For a detailed description of the features of your device, please see the Road
Explorer™ 7 User Manual.
The User Manual can be downloaded from the Rand McNally Dock, and is also
available at
www.randmcnally.com/support.
Rand McNally Dock
The Rand McNally Dock enables you to receive software upgrades and access map updates, construction updates, and additional features. Simply download the Dock software for your PC or Mac at www.randmcnally.com/dock and connect your device using the USB cable provided.
With the Rand McNally Dock, you can also:
- Upload custom POIs, such as red light cameras, to your device
- Download the User Manual
- Access the Rand McNally support site and online store
- Read product news and announcements
- Send feedback and suggestions to Rand McNally through “Tell Rand”
Warnings, End-User License Agreement, and Warranty
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