Updating the Magellan RoadMate 1440 to firmware version 2.05
This guide will help you upgrade your Magellan RoadMate 1440 with the most recent firmware. Go through the checklist to ensure you have everything you need before starting the upgrade process.
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QO Microsoft® Windows® XP or Vista™
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The process for you to upgrade the firmware takes about 20 minutes after downloading the executable (.zip file).
Before starting:
Do not connect your Magellan RoadMate 1440 to the USB port of your computer until instructed to do so.
1. The battery of your Magellan RoadMate must be fully charged before beginning the update. Note: It takes between 3 and 4 hours to fully charge the battery with your vehicle power adapter or an optional AC power adapter. Check System Settings on the Magellan RoadMate to ensure the battery is fully charged.
2. Close all other applications on your PC. This includes virus checkers and applications that are running in
your system tray. This will enable the upgrade process to run more smoothly and efficiently.
Do not connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC until instructed to do so by the Update Wizard.
The Update must be completely downloaded and run from hard drive of your PC.
Disconnect all Pocket PC devices from the USB ports on your PC.
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Update process. Please print these instructions:
1. Download the Update (Magellan_RoadMate_1440 2 05 Rel3.zip) and save it to your desktop. 2. Unzip the file and open the folder Magellan_RoadMate_1440 2 05 Rel3. 3. Double click the Magellan _RoadMate_1440 2 05 Rel3.exe file.
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6. Power on your Magellan RoadMate and wait for the receiver to display the Main Menu.
7. Connect the Magellan RoadMate to your computer using the USB cable.
Please NOTE: When connecting your Magellan receiver to your computer you may be prompted to install drivers for connectivity between your PC and the Magellan receiver. Please refer to the instructions below for assistance in installing the driver. Wait for 1 minute for Microsoft Windows to install the driver and mount the receiver.
a) Right click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and select “Explore” to open the Windows File Explorer. Check for the drive “Magellan”.
b) If you do not see the “Magellan” drive, disconnect the unit from your computer and reboot the computer.
c) Rerun this upgrade, repeating all of the steps.
d) Check the Windows File Explorer again for the “Magellan” drive. If it is not there, this upgrade cannot be performed from this computer. This is most likely due to your computer not meeting the minimum system requirements.
e) If the Windows File Explorer shows the “Magellan” drive, press the “Next” button.
8. If the “Windows Signature” window appears, press the ‘Continue’ button.
Click Next>. The update process will begin. Progress bars are displayed showing the progress of the update. Do not power off your RoadMate. Do not disconnect the USB cable during the update process.
9. The updater will indicate that the update was successful. Remove the USB cable and click Finish.
10. The Magellan RoadMate will restart automatically to complete the update process. Do not press any button.
11. The Magellan RoadMate has been updated to firmware version 2.05 and is ready to use.
Driver Installation Instructions (required only if prompted)
Found New Hardware Wizard Your computer may prompt you with the “Found New Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard”. The Hardware Wizard will help Sci cach cae you to install the needed driver software. A driver is a long on your conputer onthe here talon CD, oron small piece of software needed to ensure proper . Update Web site (with your pemmission) a sav o0lo communication between your computer and the device. Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software? © Yes. this time only O Yes, now and every time | connect a device @ite, é Click Next to continue. Found New Hardware Wizard To install the software, select “No, not this time” and click Next. This wizard helps you install software for: Magellan RoadMate *)_ if your hardware came with an installation CD @ or floppy disk, insert it now. ‘What do you want the wizard to do? Found New Hardware Wizard Select “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)” and click Next.
belgesel a sailacatind Your computer will search for and prepare to install Magellan RoadMate the driver Le What do you want the wizard to do? he software automatically (Recommended ‘© Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) Click Next to continue. Found New Hardware Wizard If you agree to install the driver in your computer, click Completing the Found New “Continue Anyway”. Hardware Wizard hese ee eee After the Hardware Wizard has installed the software, Magellan RoadMate . oe. . . aaa click “Finish” and continue with the update.
Click Finish to close the wizard.
** If the update fails for any reason, check the minimum system requirements and try running the update wizard again before contacting Technical Support (www.magellanGPS.com/support) **