Register your Magellan
After successfully installing Content Manager, Magellan Support requires you to register your gadget. This is an essential process that allows the software to establish a link between the device and Magellan servers. Here, it is important to understand that the Content Manager will recognize your GPS device only after registration.
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To begin with, switch on your GPS device and computer.
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Then, you should connect the device with your computer via the USB cable provided with the device. In other words, plug in one end of the cable to the device and another to the computer.
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Along with that, connect your computer with a stable, high-speed internet connection.
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Next, you should launch the Content Manager on your computer.
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As a result, it will take you to welcome screen of its user interface.
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Here, it will prompt you to log in to your Magellan account. Hence, login to the same. Else, create a new account if you don’t have an account. Thereafter, log in to it.
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For this, you should go to the official website of Magellan.
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Here, look at the top right-hand side for “Login / Register”. Click on it to open the account login page.
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Here, you get two options. Either you can log in to your account or create a new one. The right section of the window shows the tab “Create An Account”. Click on it to open the account creation page.
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The next window will prompt you to provide certain basic details. For instance, your complete name, email address and password for this account. Hence, enter the details correctly.
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Thereafter, click on Register to create the account.
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As you login to your account, the software will automatically recognize and register your device.
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As a result, it will immediately notify the same. Besides, your account will display the details of your product.
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Finally, click on “OK” to return back to the Main window.
Magellan GPS Update
In order to guarantee the optimum health and flawless performance of GPS devices, Magellan Support recommends regular and timely updates to users. These ultra-smart and avant-garde gadgets must be kept up-to-date with the latest software and maps. In fact, these devices are extensively dependent upon regular updates accuracy and efficiency. Here, users must remember that some of these updates are free of cost while others may require purchases. However, the best part is Magellan Support guarantees seamless updates through a free of cost application.
Free Updates
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First and foremost, connect your GPS device to a charger for uninterrupted power supply.
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Then, turn on your computer and connect it to an internet network.
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Thereafter, launch Content Manager from your system tray or desktop.
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As a result, it will take you to the “Main” window of the application. Here, log in to your Magellan account when prompted. On the other hand, if you don’t have an account. Then, go to the official Magellan website and create a new account. Then, log in to your account on this application.
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Subsequently, connect the gadget to your computer through a USB cable.
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This will automatically turn on the device. Alternatively, you should turn it on manually.
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Now, right-click the application icon from the system tray. However, in the case of Mac OS, you will find it in the “Dock”.
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Thereafter, select “Check for Updates”.
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As such, you will get a pop-up box in case if updates are available.
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Finally, click on “Get Now” for downloading and installing the latest updates.
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After the completion of the installation, it will notify the same and permits you to disconnect the device.
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Therefore, disconnect the device.
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Thereafter, it will automatically restart the device.
Paid Updates
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To begin with, open an internet browser on your computer.
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Then, go to the official website of Magellan i.e. “magellangps”.
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On the Home page of this website, look for the “Maps” tab. Then, click on it to open the next window.
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Now, click on the drop-down box to select your GPS model from the available list.
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Thereafter, select the software updates available for purchase.
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Then, provide your payment details when prompted for the same.
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Next, you should follow on-screen instructions to complete the purchase.
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After that, close down the browser and launch the Content Manager.
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Subsequently, log in to your Magellan account using your registered email address and password.
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Then, connect your GPS device with a power source/ charger.
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Thereafter, connect the device with your computer using a USB cable.
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As a result, it will automatically turn on your device. However, if it fails to do so. Then, turn it on manually.
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Next, right-click on the Content Manager application from the System Tray or Dock.
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After that, select “Sync Purchase Features / Content”.
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Consequently, it will start downloading and installing the updates.
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Once the process finishes, you will get a notification.
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Along with that, it will prompt you to disconnect the device. Hence, unplug the USB cable and wait while it restarts automatically.
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This concludes the updates procedure for your GPS device as explained by the Magellan Support.
Updates for Roadmate Devices
Apart from the Content Manager, Magellan Support provides another method for managing the specific RoadMate Series Devices. These devices can be registered and updated directly through an online platform. In other words, this series can be easily managed via the “Smart GPS Eco” portal.
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To begin with, open your internet browser on your computer.
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Then, access “SmartGPSEco”.
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Now, the following window will prompt you to log in to your account. Here, you must remember that you access this portal either with a SmartGPSEco account or the Magellan account. However, in the absence of both of them, click on “Sign Up” and create a new account.
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Once you are logged in to your account, connect your RoadMate device with your computer through a USB cable.
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As a result, the portal will automatically recognize and connect with the device.
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Now, click on the “Update” tab. Then, select your device model.
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As a result, it will prompt you to download any maps/ software if available for update. Hence, complete the update process by following on-screen instructions.
The above-given set of instructions are sufficient to set you up for experiencing world-class navigation. However, in case if you still have any confusion or find any issue while deploying or operating the device. Then, you can count upon our professionally trained technology specialists for all your concerns. Moreover, our services are available round the clock for your convenience. Magellan Support assures that you will get the most effective and efficient solutions to your issues irrespective of their complexity levels.