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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 www.geocaching.com 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 www.geocaching.com 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 www.magellangps.com 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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