Updating the Magellan RoadMate 2200T to Magellan CrossoverGPS, firmware version 2.14
This guide will help you upgrade your Magellan RoadMate 2200T to Magellan CrossoverGPS functionality with the most recent firmware. Go through the checklist to ensure you have everything you need before we start the upgrade process.
· Magellan RoadMate 2200T receiver
· PC with Windows 2000 or XP operating system
· AC power adapter or a full battery charge
· USB cable
The process for you to upgrade the firmware to v2.14 takes about 10 minutes after downloading the executable (.zip file).
Before starting:
Do not connect your Magellan RoadMate 2200T to the USB port of your computer until instructed to do so.
This updater will erase your address book. Please back up any addresses that are important before continuing.
1. If you have an AC adapter, connect power to your Magellan RoadMate 2200T and turn the Magellan RoadMate 2200T on. If you do not have an approved AC adapter, charge the battery with the cigarette lighter adapter until all five bars are green on the battery status symbol located on the Main Menu.
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.
3. If you have a Pocket PC device ensure that you do not have it connected to your PC through a cradle / USB port. Once you have finished updating your Magellan RoadMate 2200T as outlined below, you can reconnect your Pocket PC device after restarting Microsoft Active Sync.
Update process. Please print these instructions:
1. Download the Magellan Update file (Magellan2200T_or_Crossover_2_14.zip) and save it on your desktop. Double click the downloaded file to extract the contents.
2. From your computer desktop, open the newly created folder and double click the Setup.exe file.
3. Click Next on the Welcome screen:
4. Click Next>. Follow the instructions to turn on Magellan RoadMate 2200T if you have not done so already. Connect the Magellan RoadMate 2200T to the USB port of your computer.
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.
5. Click Next>. The update process will begin. Progress bars are displayed showing the progress of the update. Please note that during the update process, the Magellan RoadMate 2200T will power itself on and off multiple times. This is normal operation for the update.
6. The updater will indicate that the update was successful. Remove the USB cable and click Finish.
7. The Magellan RoadMate 2200T has been updated to Magellan CrossoverGPS firmware version 2.14 and is ready to use.
Activating the Marine / Outdoor Applications
Using the Marine / Outdoor applications requires the purchase of an unlock code from www.magellanGPS.com. If you downloaded the updater and did not purchase the unlock code, you can use the Vehicle Navigation application only. You can purchase the unlock code later to access the Marine / Outdoor applications.
An unlock code has been added to your user account information (mymagellanGPS.com) if you purchased the Magellan RoadMate 2200T to Magellan CrossoverGPS upgrade. You need to access your account and record the unlock code before continuing.
1. Turn on your receiver and access the Main Menu showing the Vehicle, Outdoor and Marine applications.
2. Tap on either the Outdoor or Marine application.
3. You will be prompted to enter the unlock code.
4. Once the unlock code has been entered and verified by the receiver, the Outdoor and Marine applications are ready for use.
Driver Installation Instructions (required only if prompted)
Your computer may prompt you with the “Found New Hardware Wizard”. The Hardware Wizard will help you to install the needed driver software. A driver is a small piece of software needed to ensure proper communication between your computer and the device.
To install the software, select “No, not this time” and click Next.
Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click Next.
Your computer will search for and prepare to install the driver.
If you agree to install the driver in your computer, click “Continue Anyway”.
After the Hardware Wizard has installed the software, click “Finish” and continue with the update.
** “If the update fails for any reason, try running the update wizard again before contacting Technical Support **
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