Magellan EXplorist 310 User Manual

Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manualwww.magellan.com.auMiTAC Digital Corporation471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USAwww.magellanGPS.com

RevisionsInitial ReleaseB /1 /201 Initial release with basic functions

Safety WarningsThe Magellan eXplorist is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. When using theMagellan eXplorist, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourselfor others:IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING AVEHICLE.Please do not try to change any settings on the Magellan eXplorist while driving. Come to a complete stop or ask apassenger make any changes. Taking your eyes off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you orothers could be injured.USE GOOD JUDGEMENTThis product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement.Never rely solely on one device for navigating.USE CAREThe Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracyand maintenance of the GPS network. The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments toGPS satellites made by the U.S. government and is subject to change in accordance with the Department of Defencecivil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometryand obstructions, like buildings and large trees.USE PROPER ACCESSORIESUse only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas may severely degradeperformance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty.No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use without the prior writtenpermission of MiTAC Digital Corporation.Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and usedin accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could voidthe 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 mustfollow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other aerial or transmitter.In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation withnon-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user iscautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void theuser’s authority to operate this equipment.The Magellan eXplorist must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.This Class B digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.IC statementOperation is subject to the following two conditions:This device may not cause interference.This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.IMPORTANT NOTE:IC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users mustfollow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Improvements and enhancements to theproduct may occur without any formal notification. Check the Magellan website (www.magellanGPS.com) for productupdates and additional information.www.magellan.com.au

Maximum normal use temperature is 66 C. 2011 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan, eXplorist and OneTouch are registeredtrademarks of MiTAC International Corporation.112-0017-001 B

Table of ContentsUsing the Magellan eXplorist.1Installing the Batteries. 1Replacing the Batteries. 1Setting the Battery Type. 1Powering the Magellan eXplorist. 2Turning the Receiver On. 2Turning Receiver Off. 2Conserving Power. 2Setting Active Suspend Timer. 2Setting Power OFF Timer. 2Setting Backlight Brightness. 2Setting Backlight Timer. 3Dashboard.3Accessing the Dashboard. 3Main Menu.3Accessing the Main Menu. 3Options Menu.3The BACK Button. 4Entering Text and Numeric Data. 4Map Screen.5Map Screen Overview. 5Changing Zoom Levels. 5Setting the Number of Data Fields. 5customisingCustomizing the Data Fields. 5Displaying a Compass on the Map Screen. 5

Navigation Lines. 6Hiding/Showing Active Track. 6Clearing Active Track. 6Starting a New Track. 6Viewing Track Summary. 6Viewing an Overview of the Active Track. 6Backtrack. 6Creating a Backtrack Route. 6Pan Mode. 7Accessing Pan Mode. 7Creating a Waypoint in Pan Mode. 7Maps. 7Accessing Loaded Maps. 7Dashboard Screens.9Displaying the Dashboard Screen. 9Changing the Dashboard Screen. 9Compass Screen . 9Road Screen . 9Strip Compass Screen . 9Satellite Status Screen . 10Altimeter Screen . 10Data Only Screen . 10CustomisingCustomizing Data Fields. 11Setting the Number of Fields Displayed. 11Changing Displayed Data. 11Waypoints. 13Accessing the Waypoint List. 13

Sorting the Waypoint List. 13Searching for a Saved Waypoint. 13Editing a Saved Waypoint. 13Go to a Waypoint from the Waypoint Description. 14Viewing the Waypoint on the Map. 14Marking a Waypoint as a Favorite. 14Waypoints and the Map Screen. 14Creating a Waypoint while Panning. 14Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint. 14Waypoint Projection. 14Projecting a Waypoint. 14Geocaches. 15Installing Geocaches (Send to GPS) . 15Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (List Page). 15Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (Detail Page). 16The Magellan Communicator. 17www.magellan.com.auDirect installation of the Magellan Communicator from www.magellangps.com. 17Installing Geocaches (Drag n Drop). 17Installing Geocaches with Drag ‘n Drop. 17Geocache List. 18Accessing the Geocache List. 18Sorting the Geocache List. 18Searching for a Saved Geocache. 18Go to a Geocache on the Geocache List. 18Editing a Stored Geocache. 18Adding/Editing/Deleting a Field Note. 18Go to a Geocache from the Geocache Description. 19Viewing the Geocache on the Map. 19

Go to a Geocache While Viewing on the Map. 19Marking a Geocache as a Favorite. 19Adding a Geocache. 19Saving Your Current Location as a Geocache Waypoint. 19Geocache Summary. 19Accessing the Geocache Summary. 19Points of Interest (POI). 21Accessing POIs. 21Finding a POI by Category. 21Finding a POI Using Search by Name. 22Creating a Route to a POI . 22Viewing POI Details. 22eXplorist Tools. 23The Tools Menu. 23Accessing the Tools Menu. 23Settings.23Accessing Receiver Settings. 23Track Summary.23Viewing Track Summary. 23Geocache Summary. 23Viewing Geocache Summary. 23Waypoint Projection. 23Projecting a Waypoint. 23Best Fishing & Hunting Times. 24Using Best Fishing & Hunting Times. 24Sun & Moon Rising and Setting Times. 24Using Sun & Moon Times. 24

Help.24Accessing Help Files. 24Play Product Demo. 24Accessing the Product Demo. 24Stopping the P

Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 1. 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.