Magellan eXplorist 310 ® MiTAC Digital Corporation ® 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA User Manual www.magellanGPS.
Revisions Initial Release B /1 /201 Initial release with basic functions
Safety Warnings The Magellan eXplorist is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. When using the Magellan eXplorist, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A VEHICLE. Please do not try to change any settings on the Magellan eXplorist while driving. Come to a complete stop or ask a passenger make any changes.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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Table of Contents Using the Magellan eXplorist.......................................................1 Installing the Batteries...................................................................................... 1 Replacing the Batteries.................................................................................................................... 1 Setting the Battery Type...................................................................................................................
Navigation Lines................................................................................................ 6 Hiding/Showing Active Track........................................................................................................... 6 Clearing Active Track........................................................................................................................ 6 Starting a New Track................................................................................................
Sorting the Waypoint List.............................................................................................................. 13 Searching for a Saved Waypoint................................................................................................... 13 Editing a Saved Waypoint.............................................................................................................. 13 Go to a Waypoint from the Waypoint Description........................................................
Go to a Geocache While Viewing on the Map............................................................................... 19 Marking a Geocache as a Favorite................................................................................................ 19 Adding a Geocache........................................................................................... 19 Saving Your Current Location as a Geocache Waypoint............................................................ 19 Geocache Summary...........
Help.....................................................................................................................................................24 Accessing Help Files...................................................................................................................... 24 Play Product Demo............................................................................................................................ 24 Accessing the Product Demo...........................................
Setting Map View (2D or 3D)........................................................................................................... 26 Setting Map Orientation.................................................................................................................. 26 Setting the Number of Map Fields................................................................................................. 26 Defining Quick Info Details.........................................................................
Assigning Compass Graphic......................................................................................................... 28 Background........................................................................................................................................29 Satellite...............................................................................................................................................29 Viewing the Satellite Status Screen.......................................
Using the Magellan eXplorist The Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver is designed to be easy enough for the casual ‘explorer’ as well as having all of the advance features the ‘enthusiast’ requires. This chapter provides information on the basics of using the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver. Use of the Joystick to Select or ENTER. Throughout this manual you will be asked to ‘select’ a button or icon. This is done by using the joystck (left, right, up, down) to highlight the item on the display.
Using the Magellan eXplorist 8. Select the Map icon to return to the Map screen. Powering the Magellan eXplorist Turning the Receiver On The power button is recessed and requires that you hold it down for 2 seconds to prevent accidental power on. 1. Press and hold the Power button (top left of the receiver) for 2 seconds. Turning Receiver Off When turning the receiver off you have two options, Suspend, Sleep or Power OFF.
Using the Magellan eXplorist 4. Select Brightness & Volume. 5. Select the Brightness slider to set the desired backlight brightness. Setting Backlight Timer This option sets the time duration that the backlight will turn off if the displayed is not touched. Touch the display to restore the backlight. Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to the Map screen, waypoint tools, track tools, geocaches, route tools, address book, POI and media tools.
Using the Magellan eXplorist The BACK Button The BACK button is used to access the previously viewed screen unless you are viewing the Map screen and then it is used to access the Main Menu. Entering Text and Numeric Data Entering text and numbers is done by the use of a displayed keyboard. Accessing the different keyboard layouts is done by Selecting on the left or right arrows. Uppercase characters can also be used by Selecting the shift key. Entering a space is done using the space bar key.
Map Screen The Map screen will be the screen you most commonly use and a good understanding of its workings will enhance your experience with the Magellan eXplorist. The Map screen can be displayed in two modes, Navigate and Pan. In Navigate Mode your current location is displayed along with a graphical indication of where you’ve travelled (track) and information about where you are going (route). In Pan Mode you can ‘pan’ around the map looking for places to go or places to create a waypoint.
Magellan eXplorist Map Screen Navigation Lines Navigation lines are displayed on the map providing you with route destination indicators and active track. Active Track. Displays a history of your travels when you are routing to a destination. Active Track. Displays a history of your travels when you are not routing to a destination. Origin Destination Line. Originally computed route from point of origin to your destination. Route Line. Computed multi-leg route. Point Destination Line.
Magellan eXplorist Map Screen Pan Mode Accessing Pan Mode 1. Use the joystick to move the cursor while viewing the Map screen. 2. The Map screen goes into pan mode. 3. Keep using the joystick to display a point that you would like to create a route to or a make a waypoint. Using the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons will help you pick the location quickly and accurately. Creating a Waypoint in Pan Mode 1. Select on the map the point at which you want to create a waypoint. 2. Press MENU. 3.
Dashboard Screens The Dashboard provides a secondary screen that can be used to assist you in your travels. There are nine screens, most of them customizable, that you can select from. Accessing the Dashboard Road Screen Displaying the Dashboard Screen 1. While viewing the Map screen, press BACK. 2. Select the Dashboard icon. 3. The currently chosen Dashboard screen is displayed. Changing the Dashboard Screen 1. Access the Dashboard screen. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Switch Dashboard. 4.
Magellan eXplorist Dashboard Satellite Status Screen Dashboard Screen The Satellite Status screen displays a graphical representation of the satellites overhead in relation to you current location (the center of the circle) The color of the satellite graphics, as well as the bar graph, indicate the signal strength of the signals being received. The numbers indicate the assigned satellite designation. The data fields at the bottom of the display are customizable (see Customizing the Data Fields).
Magellan eXplorist Dashboard Customizing Data Fields Setting the Number of Fields Displayed 1. Access the Dashboard screen you want to change the number of displayed fields. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Edit # of Fields. (Not available on the Satellite Status screen.) 4. The current number of fields being displayed is shown with an arrow above and below it. 5. Use the joystick up or down to change the number of fields to be displayed.
Waypoints Waypoints are fixed locations with a specified longitude and latitude that can be saved to your receiver. Waypoints can mark a destination, a point along the way to a destination, or a point of reference. In the eXplorist receiver you can edit saved waypoints with unique names and descriptive icons to help you identify the waypoint from a list or on the map. The Waypoint List Accessing the Waypoint List 5. Use the keyboard to enter the first few characters of the waypoint name being searched.
Magellan eXplorist Waypoints Go to a Waypoint from the Waypoint Description 1. Access the Waypoint list. 2. Select the name of the waypoint to be routed to. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select GO. Viewing the Waypoint on the Map 1. Access the Waypoint list. 2. Select the name of the waypoint to be viewed. 3. The Waypoint Description page is displayed. 4. Press MENU. 5. Select View on map. Marking a Waypoint as a Favorite 1. Access the Waypoint list. 2.
Geocaches Geocaching is an outdoor activity that uses your receiver to find hidden treasures (geocaches) that can be placed anywhere in the world. A typical cache is a small, waterproof container containing a logbook and “treasure”. The Magellan eXplorist receiver is designed to connect with millions of passionate adventure seekers at www. geocaching.com. Geocaching.com is the premier website for organizing the world’s geocaches.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (Detail Page) 1. Go to www.geocaching.com on your browser. 2. Use the search tools on geocaching.com to view a list of geocaches. 3. In the row indicated above with the red box, click on the geocache name to open the geocache page. The ‘GPX eXchange File button is greyed out for non-premium users. 4. Select the “Send to GPS” button. 5. Select the Magellan tab in the “Send to GPS” window. 6.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints The Magellan Communicator ID can be found in the upper right corner of the web page describing the geocache. The Magellan Communicator is used to communicate between geocaching.com and your Magellan GPS receiver. You can install the plug-in by using the steps above or by going to the Magellan web site as explained here. 5. A “Save File” dialog window will open on your Direct installation of the Magellan Communicator from www.magellangps.com 6.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints Geocache List Accessing the Geocache List 1. Press the BACK button while viewing the Map screen. 2. Select the Geocaches icon. All the geocaches you have saved or loaded will be displayed as a list. Sorting the Geocache List Go to a Geocache on the Geocache List 1. Access the Geocache list. 2. Select the Geocache you want to go to 3. Press MENU. 4. Select Go. 5. The route is created and the Map screen displayed. Editing a Stored Geocache 1.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints Go to a Geocache from the Geocache Description 1. Access the Geocache list. 2. Select the name of the geocache to be routed to. Adding a Geocache Saving Your Current Location as a Geocache Waypoint 1. Access the Geocache list. 3. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 4. Select Go. 3. Select Add Geocache. Viewing the Geocache on the Map 1. Access the Geocache list. 2. Select the name of the geocache to be viewed. 3. The Geocache Description page is displayed. 4.
Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan eXplorist has preloaded points of interest waypoints that provide a wide array of locations that you may seek. These POIs are waypoints for many commonly needed destinations. The POIs are installed along with the maps used in the eXplorist. The basemap contains some basic POIs and turning on a detailed map will provide a robust source of POIs. Accessing POIs Finding a POI by Category 1. Press BACK from the Map screen. 2. Select the POI icon. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Points of Interest Waypoints Finding a POI Using Search by Name 1. Press BACK from the Map screen. 2. Select the POI icon. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select Search by Name.... 5. Use the keyboard to enter the first few characters in the name of the POI you are searching for and select the green checkmark. 6. A list of POIs is displayed, beginning with the characters entered in step 5. Note that this search is not case sensitive. Creating a Route to a POI 1.
eXplorist Tools The Magellan eXplorist has a Tools Menu that gives you access to tools that you may find useful while using the receiver. Additionally, the Tools Menu provides access to the Settings Menu (see the chapter on Settings for details) which gives you the means to customize the eXplorist for your navigation requirements. The Tools Menu Accessing the Tools Menu 1. From the Map screen, press BACK. 2. Select the Tools icon. 3. The Tools Menu is displayed.
Magellan eXplorist Tools Best Fishing & Hunting Times This tool displays the best hunting and fishing times for your current location. Using Best Fishing & Hunting Times 1. Access the Tools Menu. 2. Select the Fish & Hunt button. Select the calendar and the arrows to the left and right of the month to select a day to view. Sun & Moon Rising and Setting Times This tool displays the sun and moon rise and setting times for your current location. Using Sun & Moon Times 1. Access the Tools Menu. 2.
Settings The Magellan eXplorist has a Settings Menu that allows you to customize how the eXplorist displays information, run diagnostic tests and other useful functions that will enhance your navigating experience. The Settings Menu Accessing the Settings Menu 1. Press the BACK button from the Map screen. 2. Select the Tools icon at the bottom of the menu. 3. Select Settings from the Tools Menu. 4. The Settings Menu is displayed. Adjusting Volume 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2.
Magellan eXplorist Settings 3. Select the Battery Type drop-down menu and select the type of battery that are being used. Date and Time Selecting the Date Format 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Date & Time button. 3. Select the Date Format drop-down menu and select the format that dates will be displayed in. Selecting the Time Format 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Date & Time button. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Settings 3. Select the Origin Destination Line drop-down menu and select if the line will be displayed on the map when a route is active. Toggling Track Lines (On/Off) 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Map Options button. 3. Select the Show Tracks drop-down menu and select if track lines will be displayed. Setting Map Detail Level Toggling POI Waypoints (On/Off) 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Map Options button. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Settings Setting Elevation Units of Measure Defining the Arrival Alarm 1. Access the Settings Menu. 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Map Options button. 2. Select the Alarms button. 3. Select the Elevation drop-down menu and 3. Select the Arrival Distance drop-down menu select the desired units of measure. Setting Area Units of Measure 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Map Options button. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Settings Background This defines what graphic will be used as the background for the receiver Assigning Background Graphic 3. Select the Primary Coordinate Accuracy dropdown menu and select the desired accuracy. Setting Primary Coordinate Datum 1. Access the Settings Menu. 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Navigation button. 2. Select the Background button. 3. Select the Primary Coordinate Datum drop- 3.
Magellan eXplorist Settings 3. Select the Altimeter drop-down menu and select the desired source. Running the Keypad Test 1. Access the Settings Menu. Memory 2. Select Diagnostics. This setting is used to view memory usage and provides access to memory tools. 3. Select the Keypad Test button. Clear Memory from Device 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select Navigation. 3. Select the Clear Memory from Device button 4. Confirm that you want to clear the devices waypoint, geocache, route memory.
