Magellan

®

eXplorist

®

110

User Manual

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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 advanced 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. Pressing down on the joystick provides the ENTER command to the receiver.

Installing the Batteries

The Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver uses two

AA batteries that provides 18 hours of normal use.

(See the section on Power Settings for details as to how to extend the battery life.) Lithium, alkaline or rechargeable batteries can be used but both batteries need to be of the same type and should be defined in the Tools > Power function in the receiver (see

Setting Battery Type).

Replacing the Batteries

1.

Remove the battery door by raising the arm on the battery door lock and turning it counter clockwise for one-quarter of a turn.

2.

Remove the battery door. The battery door pivots from the bottom. The pivot points will release when the top of the battery door is being raised.

4.

Replace the battery door by first aligning the pivot tabs at the bottom of the door with the receiver.

5.

Lower the battery door until it seats firmly against the receiver. (Note: you may need to turn the battery door lock counter clockwise to allow the door to seat against the back of the receiver.)

6.

Turn the battery door lock clockwise, locking the door in place.

Setting the Battery Type

You should set the battery type whenever you put in batteries of a different type. Battery life indicators may not be accurate when using batteries that have not set in Battery Type.

1.

With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed, press the BACK button.

2.

The Menu screen is displayed. Use the joystick to highlight the Tools icon. Press the joystick to Enter.

3.

Install two AA batteries as shown.

3.

Select Settings (use the joystick to highlight

Settings and press the joystick for Enter.)

4.

Select Power.

5.

Select Battery Type. A drop-down menu is displayed.

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6.

Select the type of battery installed; Alkaline,

Rechargeables or Lithium.

7.

Use BACK button to return to the Menu screen.

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.

Suspend: Turns off the receiver display but the

GPS information will continue updating. Also if you have an alarm set, it will continue to alert you at the appropriate times. Use the Power button to active the display while suspended.

Power OFF. Shuts the receiver off completely.

1.

Press the Power button.

2.

Select Suspend or Power OFF.

Warning:

Use caution when setting the receiver in Suspend mode. The receiver will appear off but is still using battery power. Be sure to turn the receiver off using Power

OFF whenever not in use.

Conserving Power

The Magellan eXplorist can be customized to extend the battery life of the AA batteries installed. There are four functions, (Backlight Timer, Brightness, Active

Suspend Mode, and Power OFF Timer) that can be set to help extend battery life.

Setting Active Suspend Timer

This option sets the time duration that if the display is not touched that the receiver will automatically go into Suspend Mode. Press the Power button to exit Suspend Mode.

1.

With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed, press the BACK button.

2.

Select the Tools icon at the bottom of the display.

3.

Select Settings.

4.

Select Power.

5.

Select Active Suspend Timer. A drop-down menu is displayed.

6.

Select the duration that the receiver will automatically go into suspend mode when the display is not touched.

Setting Power OFF Timer

This option sets the time duration that the receiver will power off if the display is not touched. (Useful for times when you forget that you set the receiver in suspend or sleep mode.)

1.

With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed, press the BACK button.

2.

Select the Tools icon at the bottom of the display.

3.

Select Settings.

4.

Select Power.

5.

Select Power OFF Timer. A drop-down menu is displayed.

6.

Select the duration that the receiver will automatically power off when the display is not touched.

Setting Backlight Brightness

The receiver backlight is one of the primary drains on the battery life. Setting the brightness to about

40% and the backlight timer to 1 minute provides a good user experience as well as extends the battery life.

1.

With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed, press the BACK button.

2.

Select the Tools icon at the bottom of the display.

3.

Select Settings.

4.

Select Brightness & Volume.

5.

Select the Brightness slider to set the desired backlight brightness.

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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.

1.

With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed, press the BACK button.

2.

Select the Tools icon at the bottom of the display.

3.

Select Settings.

4.

Select Brightness & Volume.

5.

Select the Backlight Timer. A drop-down menu is displayed.

6.

Select the duration that the backlight will turn off when the display is not touched.

Dashboard

The Dashboard is an optional navigation screen that can be used in conjunction with the Map screen.

There are eight different dashboard styles that can be selected. (See the chapter on the Dashboard screen for additional information.) tools. The Main Menu is also provides access to the eXplorist tools and settings.

Accessing the Main Menu

1.

With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed, press the BACK button.

Options Menu

The Options Menu can be found on many screens in the lower right corner of the display. This menu provides quick access to the most commonly used functions associated with the screen being displayed.

Accessing the Dashboard

1.

With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed, press the BACK button.

2.

Select the Dashboard icon.

Note

: The icon displayed changes to reflect the type of dashboard being used.

Main Menu

The Main Menu provides access to the Map screen, waypoint tools, track tools, geocaches,and route

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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.

Keyboard

Entering text and numbers is done by the use of a displayed keyboard.

Accessing the different keyboard layouts is done by Selecting 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.

To backspace, Select the backspace key.

To save the text entered, Select the green accept button.

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.

Battery Life Backlight Time Mode Satellite Status

Current Location

Icon

Map Scale

North Indicator

Data Fields

Map Screen Overview

Changing Zoom Levels

1.

Use the Zoom + or the Zoom - buttons to change the zoom level.

2.

The map scale will change and can be identified by the map scale in the lower right portion of the map.

NOTE: If you are in a route the map scale can change automatically to a scale that best displays the route. You can turn autoscale off in Tools > Settings > Map Options.

Setting the Number of Data Fields

1.

Press MENU button while viewing the Map screen.

2.

Select Edit # of Fields....

3.

Use the joystick to set the number of data fields.

4.

Press BACK to finish.

Customizing the Data Fields

1.

Press MENU button while viewing the Map screen.

2.

Select Edit Nav Fields.

3.

Select the Data Field to be customized.

4.

Select on the data type field from the list displayed.

5.

Use the BACK button to exit.

Displaying a Compass on the Map Screen

1.

Press MENU button while viewing the Map screen.

2.

Select Show Compass.

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. Guidance from your current position to the destination.

Hiding/Showing Active Track

1.

Press the BACK button while viewing the Map screen.

2.

Select on the Tracks icon.

3.

Press the MENU button.

4.

Select Hide Active Track or Show Active

Track.

Clearing Active Track

1.

Press the BACK button while viewing the Map screen.

2.

Select on the Tracks icon.

3.

Press the MENU button.

4.

Select Clear Active Track.

Starting a New Track

1.

Press the BACK button while viewing the Map screen.

2.

Select Start. (If a track is already being saved, you will need to select the Save

icon first.)

3.

Confirm that you want to delete the current active track and start a new track.

This track can be paused/restarted and saved to the receiver.

Viewing Track Summary

1.

Press the MENU button while viewing the Map screen.

2.

Select Track Summary.

3.

A summary of the current track is displayed.

Backtrack

You can use the track of your current travels to navigate back to your point of departure by creating a Backtrack route. This will provide you with the information needed to travel back to where you started following the same path used to get where you are.

Creating a Backtrack Route

1.

Press the MENU button while viewing the Map screen.

2.

Select Backtrack.

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.

Modify and save the waypoint as described in the chapter on Waypoints.

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

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.

Select the icon of the Dashboard screen you want to display.

Types of Dashboard Screens

Compass Screen

Satellite Status 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).

Altimeter Screen

The Compass screen displays a recognizable compass that can be used to display your heading and your heading’s relation to the sun, moon and your destination (black arrow). The data fields at the top of the display are customizable (see Customizing the

Data Fields). The graphic displayed that is used for the compass is customizable as well.

The Altimeter Screen displays detailed elevation information using the GPS signal. Use the left and right joystick to move the cursor to display information about that point. To zoom in on a region, move the cursor to the right end of the region you want to see.

Press the joystick and move the added cursor to the left end. Press Zoom + and - to zoom in and out from the defined area.

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Dashboard Screen

The Dashboard Screen displays a small compass and up to eight customizable data fields. The data fields displayed are customizable (see Customizing

the Data Fields).

Data Only Screen

The Data Only Screen displays the most number of data fields available to be viewed at one time in the receiver. Up to 12 customizable data fields can be viewed at one time. The data fields displayed are customizable (see Customizing the Data Fields).

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. (Note: it stops increasing when it gets to the maximum number of fields available for the viewed dashboard screen. The number of displayed fields can be set to 0 except for the Data Only screen which has a minimum of 1.)

Changing Displayed Data

1.

Access the Dashboard screen you want to change the data displayed.

2.

Press MENU.

3.

Select Edit Nav Fields. (Not available on the

Satellite Status screen.)

4.

Select the type of data to be displayed from the displayed list.

5.

The Dashboard screen is displayed with the data selected 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 campsite for example), a point along the way to a destination (a scenic point along a trail), or a point of reference (a bridge or fork in the trail). 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

1.

From the Map screen press BACK.

2.

Select the Waypoints icon. All the waypoints you have saved will be displayed as a list.

5.

Use the keyboard to enter the first few characters of the waypoint name being searched.

6.

Select the green checkmark.

7.

The Waypoint List is displayed with the results of the search.

Editing a Saved Waypoint

1.

Access the Waypoint list.

2.

Select the name of the waypoint to be edited.

3.

The Waypoint Description page is displayed.

Sorting the Waypoint List

1.

Access the Waypoint list.

2.

Press MENU.

3.

Select Sort & Search.

4.

Select sort by Nearest, Date Created, Type or

Name.

Use the Show drop-down menu to select All or just show Favorites.

5.

Select the Back button to return to the list of waypoints.

Searching for a Saved Waypoint

1.

Access the Waypoint list.

2.

Press MENU.

3.

Select Sort & Search.

4.

Select the Search by Name button.

Icon: Select the waypoint icon to select a new icon.

Name: Select the waypoint name and enter a new name using the keyboard.

Description: Select the Description button.

Select the screen below the Description button. Use the keyboard to enter a description for the waypoint. Select the Back icon when done.

Location: Select the Location button. Select the Primary or Secondary coordinates fields.

Select the coordinated to be changed and use the keyboard to enter the new values.

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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.

Waypoints and the Map Screen

Waypoints can be viewed on the Map screen using the default icon or the icon you select while editing the waypoint.

Creating a Waypoint while Panning

1.

Select the Map screen.

2.

Use the joystick to move the cursor.

3.

This will put the Map into Pan mode. Keep using the joystick in the direction of the map you want to go to. Using the zoom buttons will assist in getting to the desired point quickly and accurately.

4.

When you can see the point on the map you want to create a waypoint for, press the MENU button.

5.

Select Add Waypoint.

6.

The Waypoint Description page is displayed.

7.

Edit the waypoint as needed.

8.

Select the Disk icon.

9.

Select Save as Waypoint.

10.

Confirm the save.

Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint

1.

While viewing the Map screen press MENU.

2.

Select Add Waypoint.

3.

Edit the waypoint as desired.

4.

Select the Disk icon at the bottom of the display.

5.

The waypoint is saved and you are returned to the Map screen.

Waypoint Projection

A waypoint can also be created by entering the distance and heading for the waypoint from your current location.

Projecting a Waypoint

1.

Access the Main Menu.

2.

Select the Waypoints icon.

3.

From the Waypoint List press the MENU button.

4.

Select Project Waypoint.

5.

Select the Bearing field. Use the keypad to enter the degrees that the projected waypoint is from your current position.

6.

Select OK.

7.

Select the Distance field. (Note that you can

Select the units of measure drop-down menu to change the units to be used.

8.

Use the keypad to enter the distance from your current location that you want to project a waypoint.

9.

Select OK.

10.

Select Next>.

11.

The Waypoint Description page is displayed.

Make the necessary edits and Select the Disk icon at the bottom to save.

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. Whether you want to learn about geocaching, hide or seek a cache, log your experiences, or find out about a local geocaching event, Geocaching.com is your one-stop shop for all things geocaching! The eXplorist receiver connects seamlessly with the website for popular features such as Send to GPS, Upload Field Notes, and transfer Pocket Queries.

Installing Geocaches (Send to GPS)

Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (List

Page)

1.

Go to site

on your browser.

2.

Use the search tools on geocaching.com to view a list of geocaches.

Magellan Communicator only needs to be installed the first time a connection is made between an internet browser and the receiver.

6.

Click on the “Download” button.

7.

The geocache selected is uploaded to your

GPS receiver and can be accessed from the

Geocaches function of the Main Menu on your receiver.

3.

In the row indicated above with the red box, click on the ‘Send to GPS’ icon which opens the “Send to GPS” window.

4.

Select the Magellan tab in the “Send to GPS” window.

5.

The Send to GPS function first detects if you have the Magellan Communicator installed. If not, the message “Magellan Communicator not found...” appears. Select the “click here” link to install the Magellan Communicator. The

If these buttons are greyed out, check to see if your browser is requesting you to run

Active X.

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Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’

(Detail Page)

1.

Go to site on your browser.

2.

Use the search tools on geocaching.com to view a list of geocaches.

3.

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.

The Send to GPS function first detects if you have the Magellan Communicator installed. If not, the message “Magellan Communicator not found...” appears. Select the “click here” link to install the Magellan Communicator. The

Magellan Communicator only needs to be installed the first time a connection is made between an internet browser and the receiver.

7.

Click on the “Download” button.

8.

The geocache selected is uploaded to your receiver and can be accessed from the

Geocaches function of the Main Menu on your receiver.

The Magellan Communicator

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.

Direct installation of the Magellan

Communicator from www.magellangps.com.

1.

Go to site

and click on the

“Products” tab.

2.

Select “Maps & Software”.

3.

In the software section, select “Magellan

Communicator”.

4.

On the Magellan Communicator page select the Download button.

5.

When the download is complete, run the

Magellan Communicator file to install the drivers. (If you get a Security Warning, press

‘Run’ to continue.)

6.

When the Installation Wizard is done installing the files, select ‘Finish’ to complete the installation.

Installing Geocaches (Drag n Drop)

Users of geocaching.com who are not premium members will have the ‘GPX eXchange File’ button greyed out. It is recommended that non-premium members use the “Send to GPS” button but it is also possible to save the geocache as a LOC

Geocache File.

Installing Geocaches with Drag ‘n Drop

1.

Go to www.geocaching.com on your browser.

2.

Use the search tools on geocaching.com to select a geocache to load.

3.

Click on the “GPX eXchange File” button.

4.

Files are saved to your computer with the filename <GeocacheID>.gpx. The Geocache

ID can be found in the upper right corner of the web page describing the geocache.

5.

A “Save File” dialog window will open on your computer. Save the file to your computer.

(The location of where the file is saved will depend on your browser and how you have it set up to save files.)

6.

Turn your receiver on and connect it to your

PC with a USB cable.

7.

Select “Connect to PC” on your receiver.

8.

(You don’t need to do one geocache at a time as explained above. Continue saving geocache files until you have all you want for this session.)

9.

Open the “MAGELLAN” device that has been installed on your computer.

Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints

10.

Open the “Geocaches” folder in the

MAGELLAN directory.

11.

Drag the GPX file (GC1FGDZ.gpx in this example) to the Geocaches folder in your receiver.

12.

The geocache (or geocaches) are loaded in your receiver and can be found from the

Geocaches menu option in the Main Menu.

(You need to disconnect or reboot the receiver to exit the “Connect to PC” screen.)

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

1.

Access the Geocache list.

2.

Press MENU.

3.

Select Sort & Search.

4.

Using the drop-down menus for each, set the display filters for Status, Type, Size, Terrain and Difficulty.

5.

Select the Sort By drop-down menu and select

Nearest or Name.

6.

Use the BACK button to return to the list of geocaches.

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.

Adding/Editing/Deleting a Field Note

1.

Access the Geocache list.

2.

Select a geocache from the list.

3.

Press MENU.

4.

Select Add a Field Note, Edit My Last Log, or Delete My Last Log.

5.

Use the keyboard to add or edit the field note.

If you are deleting a field note, you will need to confirm the deletion.

Go to a Geocache from the Geocache

Description

1.

Access the Geocache list.

2.

Select the name of the geocache to be routed to.

3.

Press MENU.

4.

Select Go.

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.

Press MENU.

5.

Select View on map. The geocache is displayed with a projected route from your current position to the geocache.

Go to a Geocache While Viewing on the Map

1.

Access the Geocache list.

2.

Select the name of the geocache to be routed to.

3.

Press MENU.

4.

Select Go. The geocache is displayed with a projected route from your current position to the geocache.

Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints

Adding a Geocache

Saving Your Current Location as a Geocache

1.

Access the Geocache list.

2.

Press MENU.

3.

Select Add Geocache.

4.

The receiver will calculate the average position for the geocache providing increased accuracy.

5.

Select Done.

6.

Select the Geocache Name to edit the name with the keyboard.

7.

Select the Difficulty and Terrain stars to indicate the level of difficulty. (5 stars is the most difficult and 5 stars is the roughest terrain.)

8.

Select the Size marker to indicate the size of the cache.

9.

To add a Hint or Description, Select the

Options Menu icon and select Add Hint or Add

Description.

10.

When you have completed the entry for the geocache, press MENU and select Save.

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.

Settings

Provides access to the Settings Menu which allows for customization of the receiver.

Accessing Receiver Settings

1.

Access the Tools Menu.

2.

Select the Settings button.

(See the chapter on Settings for details.)

Track Summary

Provides detailed statistics for the current active track.

Viewing Track Summary

1.

Access the Tools Menu.

2.

Select the Track Summary button.

Waypoint Projection

A waypoint can also be created by entering the distance and heading for the waypoint from your current location.

Projecting a Waypoint

1.

Select the Bearing field. Use the keypad to enter the degrees that the projected waypoint is from your current position.

2.

Select OK.

3.

Select the Distance field. (Note that you can

Select the units of measure drop-down menu to change the units to be used.

4.

Use the keypad to enter the distance from your current location that you want to project a waypoint.

5.

Select OK.

6.

Select Next>.

7.

The Waypoint Description page is displayed.

Make the necessary edits and Select the Disk icon at the bottom to save.

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.

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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.

Select the Sun & Moon button.

Select the calendar and the arrows to the left and right of the month to select a day to view.

Help

Use this tool to access Help files stored in the receiver.

Accessing Help Files

1.

Access the Tools Menu.

2.

Select the Help button.

3.

Select the help file to view.

Play Product Demo

Accessing the Product Demo

1.

Access the Tools Menu.

2.

Select the Play Product Demo button.

3.

Confirm that the receiver is in the Demo mode.

4.

A video will be played demonstrating the

Magellan eXplorist.

Stopping the Product Demo

1.

Select the product demo video.

2.

Access the Tools Menu.

3.

Select the Stop Product Demo button.

4.

Confirm that the receiver is no longer in the

Demo mode.

Screen Capture

Activating Screen Capture

Once the Screen Capture is turned on you can use the Power Button to capture the screen and save it to the receiver’s internal memory.

Note that when screen capture is on, the power button cannot be used to turn the receiver off. You need to access the Screen Capture Tool and set it to OFF before you can power down the receiver.

1.

Access the Tools Menu.

2.

Select the Screen Capture button.

3.

Select the Screen Capture button to toggle screen capture on or off.

4.

Select View Saved Screen Captures to view all screen captures currently stored in the receiver.

Owner Information

Setting Owner Information

1.

Access the Tools Menu.

2.

Select the Owner Information button.

3.

Select any of the four fields and use the keyboard to enter the information.

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.

Settings

Brightness and Volume

Adjusting Brightness

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Brightness & Volume button.

3.

Use the Brightness slider to increase or decrease the display intensity.

Setting the Backlight Timer

The Backlight Timer turns the backlight off, saving battery life, if the display has not been touched in the time selected.

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Brightness & Volume button.

3.

Select the Backlight Timer drop-down menu and select the duration that the backlight will remain on without a screen touch.

Adjusting Volume

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Brightness & Volume button.

3.

Highlight the Volume slider and use the joystick to increase or decrease the speaker volume.

Muting the Volume

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Brightness & Volume button.

3.

Select the Mute button. When checked the volume is muted.

Power

Setting Active Suspend Timer

This sets the duration that the receiver will remain on before going into active suspend mode if the screen hasn’t been touched. Active suspend puts the receiver in a power save mode but continues to record your track.

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Power.

3.

Select the Active Suspend Timer drop-down menu and select the duration that the receiver will remain active without a screen touch.

Setting Power Off Timer

This sets the duration that the receiver will remain on before powering off if the screen hasn’t been touched.

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Power button.

3.

Select the Power Off Timer drop-down menu and select the duration that the receiver will remain on without a screen touch.

Selecting Battery Type

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Power button.

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.

Select the Time Format drop-down menu and select the format that time will be displayed (12 hour or 24 hour).

Selecting the Calendar Format

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Date & Time button.

3.

Select the Calendar Format drop-down menu and select how weeks will be formatted (weeks start on Monday or Sunday).

Selecting the Time Zone (Auto or Manual)

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Date & Time button.

3.

Select the Time Zone & DST drop-down menu and select Auto or Manual. If Manual is selected, you need to Select the Set Time

Zone button and enter your present time zone.

Map Options

Setting Map Orientation

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Map Options button.

3.

Select the Orientation drop-down menu and select the reference used to define the top of the display (Track Up, Course Up or North Up.)

Setting the Number of Map Fields

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Map Options button.

3.

Select the Map Fields drop-down menu and select how many data fields will be displayed on the map.

Defining Quick Info Details

This sets what details will be displayed when the map is in pan mode and popup information is displayed.

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Map Options button.

3.

Select the Quick Info drop-down menu and select what will be displayed when popup information is displayed.

Toggling Position Destination Lines (On/Off)

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Map Options button.

3.

Select the Position Destination Line drop-down menu and select if the line will be displayed on the map when a route is active.

Toggling Origin Destination Lines (On/Off)

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Map Options button.

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 Geocache Waypoints Display Criteria

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Map Options button.

3.

Select the Geocache drop-down menu and select what criteria will be used to select which geocache waypoints will be displayed on the map.

Magellan eXplorist Settings

Setting Waypoint Display Style

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Map Options button.

3.

Select the Waypoints drop-down menu and select how waypoints will be shown on the map (Icons, Name and Icons, or Off).

Selecting Current Location Icon

When Smart Arrow is selected the current location icon will change color, indicating how well you are on course to reach your destination.

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Map Options button.

3.

Select the Current Location Icon drop-down menu and select Smart Arrow or Standard

Arrow.

Toggling Auto Zoom (On/Off)

Auto Zoom automatically sets the map scale to best display the active route.

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Map Options button.

3.

Select the Auto Zoom drop-down menu and select On or Off.

Units (Units of Measure)

Setting Distance Units of Measure

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Units button.

3.

Select the Distance drop-down menu and select the desired units of measure.

Setting Speed Units of Measure

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Units button.

3.

Select the Speed drop-down menu and select the desired units of measure.

Setting Elevation Units of Measure

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Units button.

3.

Select the Elevation drop-down menu and select the desired units of measure.

Setting Area Units of Measure

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Units button.

3.

Select the Area Units drop-down menu and select the desired units of measure.

Tracks

This setting sets the interval that track points will be saved. Auto uses an internal formula that increases the number of track points saved during turns and decreases the number of points saved when travelling in a straight line.

Setting Track Logging Mode

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Tracks.

3.

Select the Logging Mode drop-down menu and set the interval for recording track points.

Note if you select “Time” or “Distance” you will need to set the time or distance intervals from the additional drop-down menu.

Alarms

Toggling Arrival Alarm

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Alarms button.

3.

Select the Arrival drop-down menu and select if the arrival alarm will sound when you have reached your destination.

Defining the Arrival Alarm

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Alarms button.

3.

Select the Arrival Distance drop-down menu and select the distance from your destination that the arrival alarm will sound.

Magellan eXplorist Settings

Setting the Waypoint Proximity Alarm

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Alarms button.

3.

Select the Waypoint Proximity drop-down menu and define the distance to a waypoint that an alarm will sound

Night Mode

Setting Night Mode Use

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Night Mode.

3.

Select the desired option (Auto, On or Off).

Joystick Functions

This defines what function will be accessed when pressing on the joystick while viewing the Map screen.

Assigning Joystick Functions

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Joystick.

3.

Select Add Waypoint (default) or Display

Dashboard.

Compass

This defines what graphic will be used to display the compass on the Map screen.

Assigning Compass Graphic

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Compass.

3.

Select the left and right arrows to set through the available compass graphics.

4.

Press the joystick to select the compass graphic.

Background

This defines what graphic will be used as the background for the receiver

Assigning Background Graphic

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Background button.

3.

Select the left and right arrows to set through the available graphics.

4.

Press the joystick to select the Background.

Satellite

Viewing the Satellite Status Screen

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Satellite button.

3.

Select the Back Icon to exit.

GPS

Turning the GPS Receiver On/Off

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the GPS button.

3.

Select the GPS drop-down menu and select

On or Off.

Navigation

Setting Coordinate System

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Navigation button.

3.

Select the Coordinate System drop-down menu and select the desired coordinate system.

Setting Coordinate Type

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Navigation button.

3.

Select the Coordinate Type drop-down menu and select the desired measurement.

Setting Coordinate Accuracy

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Navigation button.

3.

Select the Coordinate Accuracy drop-down menu and select the desired accuracy.

Setting Coordinate Datum

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

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Magellan eXplorist Settings

2.

Select the Navigation button.

3.

Select the Coordinate Datum drop-down menu and select the desired datum.

Selecting North Reference

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Navigation button.

3.

Select the North Reference drop-down menu and select the north reference.

Setting Altimeter Source

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Navigation button.

3.

Select the Altimeter drop-down menu and select the desired source.

Memory

This setting is used to view memory usage and provides access to memory tools.

Clear Memory from Device

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Memory.

3.

Select the Clear Memory from Device button

4.

Confirm that you want to clear the devices waypoint, geocache, route memory.

Restoring Factory Defaults

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Memory.

3.

Select the Restore Factory Default button.

4.

Confirm that you want to restore the factory defaults.

Connectivity

Setting Receiver Connectivity

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Connectivity.

3.

Select the Mode drop-down menu and select the desired connectivity mode.

Diagnostics

Running the Audio Test

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Diagnostics.

3.

Select the Audio Test button.

Running the Video Test

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Diagnostics.

3.

Select the Video Test button.

Running the Keypad Test

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Diagnostics.

3.

Select the Keypad Test button.

Language

Selecting Language

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Language.

3.

Select desired language to use.

4.

Confirm changing the language.

Product Information

Viewing the Receiver Serial Number

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select Product Info.

3.

The serial number for the receiver is displayed at the top of the screen.

Viewing the SW Version, EULA or Copyright

Information

1.

Access the Settings Menu.

2.

Select the Product Info button.

3.

Select Versions, EULA or Copyright Info.

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