. The Magellan Maestro 3100 is a handy device, especially for traveling. Because points of interest and maps are constantly changing, it's a good idea to update your Maestro 3100 to make sure the displayed information is correct. Updating the device is not hard, nor does it cost money; however, it is time consuming. Magellan estimates downloading the update takes 5 1/2 hours on a cable connection. Additionally, installing the update takes an additional hour. Unfortunately, the update is only compatible with Windows XP.
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If you don't have Windows XP, you'll need to use a different computer to install the update. Step Charge your Maestro 3100's battery for three to four hours. The system must be fully charged before you download the update. Step Sign in to your Magellan account. If you don't have an account, register for free at Magellan's support site (see Resources).
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Step Click on 'Manuals & Software Updates.' Select 'Magellan Maestro Series' from the right-side drop down menu.
Select '3100 North America' from the next menu. Click 'Submit,' and then click on 'Update.' Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Click 'I Want to Download this Update.' Step Scroll to the bottom of the update page. Click 'I Want to Download this Update' again.
Click 'Save File' when the box appears. Wait patiently for the update to download.
The file is 1.2 GB; it should take several hours, depending on the speed of your Internet connection. Step Insert a memory card into your Magellan if you want to save your custom address book. Otherwise, it is erased during the hard reset/update procedure. If you want to save your address book, select 'Options' from the menu, and then choose 'Backup and RestoreBackup.' Remove the memory card when the backup is complete. Step Insert a blank memory card (must be 16 MB to 2 GB).
Push the end of a paper clip into the small hole on the Maestro 3100 marked 'Reset.'
Support Reminder: Please use to ensure that your RoadMate has the latest maps and software. Search Support Center: Maestro 3100 - NA Software Version 2.18 Description pThis update applies to Magellan Maestro 3100.
It includes the following features, fixes and improvements: New Features Maps. Added Hawaii and Puerto Rico maps. Arrival / Distance / Time Remaining.
Easily toggle between arrival time, distance to destination, and time to destination on map screen when routing Improved Map Screen. New images and icons. Smoother updating of the map while driving. Split TrueView is disabled when AutoTrueView is unchecked in Map Options. Exits without any POIs do not appear. Improved Auto Night view, with smooth day/night switching, adjusted brightness, more colors and ON by default. Improved vehicle position icon in 3D view Delete Previous button.
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Additional functionality enables user to delete previous destinations and previous cities Trip Planner. Added user selectable optimization of trips.