DELORME Earthmate GPS PN-20 ® An All-in-One Handheld GPS Solution from DeLorme, the Leading Digital Mapping and GPS Company User Manual
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Table of Contents Getting Started............................................................................................................................................................................2 Basic Functions...........................................................................................................................................................................9 Scenarios............................................................................................................
Getting Started Tips: • Setting the correct battery type will optimize the battery’s performance. For more information on selecting battery type, see To Modify the System Settings on page 67. • Because the Earthmate GPS PN-20 has a real-time clock that requires power even when the device is powered off, your batteries are constantly in use.
To turn off the Earthmate GPS PN-20, press the Power button and then press the ENTER button to confirm you want to turn the Earthmate GPS PN-20 off. Getting Started Step 3 — Using the Buttons on the Earthmate GPS PN-20 The buttons on the Earthmate GPS PN-20 give you access to all of the functions on the device. Each button has a unique purpose: In/Out Use the IN and OUT button to zoom in or zoom out on the map.
Find The Find button is labeled with a magnifying glass. Use it to search for a point of interest, waypoint, address, coordinate, and more. You can search for a location based on its name or its proximity to the current map center. Mark Waypoint The Mark button is labeled with a push pin. Use it to mark a waypoint at your current GPS location or the cursor location (when panning).
Power Use the Power button to turn the Earthmate GPS PN-20 on and off, to change the backlight settings, or to reset the Earthmate GPS PN-20: • To turn the Earthmate GPS PN-20 on, press and hold the Power button for 1.5 seconds. • To turn the Earthmate GPS PN-20 off, press the Power button. When you see the “Press ENTER to power down” message, press the ENTER button to confirm that you want to turn off the Earthmate GPS PN-20.
GPS PN-20 vary by application. For more information, see the mapping application’s Help system for instructions on sending maps to your Earthmate GPS PN-20. • Online Map Cutter for Earthmate GPS PN-20—Visit http://data.delorme.com. You must have an Internet connection to use this website. For instructions on sending maps to your Earthmate GPS PN-20 with this online application, see the Online Map Cutter for Earthmate GPS PN-20 Help system.
from the satellite to the receiver. Since radio waves travel at the speed of light, the time difference can be used to calculate the distance from the satellite to the GPS receiver. Getting Started The satellite’s identity code provides the location of the satellite, and the distance to the receiver creates a sphere of possible locations for the GPS receiver. Without more information, the receiver knows only that it is located somewhere on that sphere.
• Setting the GPS Settings to Power Saving mode • Disabling GPS while indoors • Using batteries with higher milliamp ratings (such as Duracell Ultras, Energizer E2s, etc.) Why are the new batteries that I put in the device the last time I used it (a month ago) already dead? Because the Earthmate GPS PN-20 has a real-time clock that requires power even when the device is powered off, your batteries are constantly in use.
Basic Functions Basic Functions This chapter provides descriptions for some of the basic functions of the Earthmate GPS PN-20. Panning the Map There are two ways to pan the map: • Manually pan the map by placing the cursor along the map edge and holding the arrow keypad in the direction that you want to move the map. • Automatically pan the map when GPS tracking/navigating. The map automatically pans in the direction of travel when the GPS cursor travels outside of the map area.
Tips: • Press OUT to highlight the OK button without scrolling through the keyboard. • Press QUIT to cancel your keyboard entries. • If existing text is available, enter a letter to replace the highlighted content. If you want to keep the existing text but move the cursor to the beginning/end of the text, select the option to move the cursor to the beginning or to move the cursor to the end of the text.
Scenarios You can use your Earthmate GPS PN-20 for a variety of activities, including: • Geocaching • Bird watching • Biking • Managing GIS data • And much more! Below are some scenarios for using the Earthmate GPS PN-20 in these situations. Seeking a Geocache Geocaching is a popular hide-and-seek sport for GPS users.
Navigate to the geocache 7. Browse to the location where you saved the .loc file in step 2, select the file, and then click Open. The draw objects in the imported file display. A new waypoint layer is automatically created for the imported file. 8. Click Done to return to the Draw dialog area. 9. Click the Handheld Export tab in your software. 10.
The family decides to hide the cache along a public trail approximately 10 miles from their home. Before they can add the cache to geocaching.com, they must get a very accurate coordinate for the location where they’re hiding the cache. To do so, they must mark a waypoint at the geocache location and then use the Averaging function on the Earthmate GPS PN-20.
Safety Tip: Be sure to bring a map and compass with you on your expedition in case the batteries in your Earthmate GPS PN-20 are low. Editing the track settings Tip: Use the Time option if you want to record a lot of detail. Use the Distance option if you are going to make many steps along the way. 14 In the scenario below, Tom, a bird watcher, uses the Earthmate GPS PN-20, aerial imagery, and the Earthmate GPS PN-20 Online Map Center to prepare for his expedition.
and wants to use his Earthmate GPS PN-20 to mark a waypoint at the bird location. 10. While at the spot of the tree, press the Mark button. 11. Scroll to the top of the Waypoints screen to highlight the waypoint symbol and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad to find and highlight the bird icon and press ENTER. 12. Scroll to the label text field (to the right of the bird icon) and press ENTER. Use the arrow key pad to highlight the letter E and press ENTER. Repeat this step for each letter in the word “Eagle.
Navigating a route Editing track details 16 power them on, and select the route they plan to use for navigation. 1. Press MENU, highlight the Routes option, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the route and press ENTER. The map displays. 3. Highlight the Navigate button and press ENTER. The map displays. 4. Press MENU, highlight the Tracks option, and press ENTER. 5. Ensure the On button is activated. If it is not, highlight the On button and press ENTER to activate it. 6.
Mapping Assets in the Field Scenarios Up-to-date maps are often critical to efficiently manage and maintain company assets. You may need several layers of information to locate and update information about these assets in the field, such as road, topographic, and historic maps, as well as high-resolution aerial imagery and GIS layers.
5. From the Handheld Export tab, center the map on the quadrant and customize the handheld grid size to best fit the area. Then, click the Select/Edit tool and select the grids on the map that cover the quadrant. 6. Click the Options button and select the check box next to each dataset to transfer to the Earthmate GPS PN-20. For high-resolution aerial imagery, select XMap Raster Data Snapshot. For topographic, road, and GIS data, select XMap USA Topographic Data.
tracks to XMap. Then they review the data to update any labels that need clarification and put additional notes for the points using the mapnote feature in the Draw tab. 5. Once they are finished with the review, they synchronize their field data to the central database using the synchronize feature in XMap. 6. The next day, the database manager responsible for the division reviews their synchronized data against the corporate GIS layer and updates the corporate layer within XMap.
The Satellites Page Viewing the Satellites Page Once you turn on the Earthmate GPS PN-20, the Satellites Page displays. The Satellites Page informs you of your current GPS status, the number of satellites the Earthmate GPS PN-20 is acquiring data from, the signal strength, and the GPS accuracy (available only when a 2-D or 3-D fix is obtained). Satellites Page Tip: If it is taking a long time for the device to obtain a 2-D or 3-D fix, verify it has a clear view of the sky.
• Red—Indicates your GPS receiver is tracking the satellite, but it is not receiving data from it. • Green—Indicates your GPS receiver is tracking the satellite, ephemeris data is available, and the satellite is being used for navigation. • Blue—Indicates your receiver is tracking the satellite, ephemeris data is available, the satellite is being used for navigation, and the satellite has WAAS corrections available.
Note: If you do not choose the correct battery type in the Device Setup Page, the battery indicator may not provide accurate information. See To Modify the System Settings on page 67 for more information. Notes: • You can also disable the GPS using the Device Setup/System menu option. Select Disable GPS from the GPS Settings drop-down list. • When GPS has been disabled, you can enable it by pressing MENU and then selecting Enable GPS.
The Map Page Viewing the Map Page If a 2-D or 3-D fix is obtained, the Map Page displays the map data that is available for your current GPS location. If a GPS fix cannot be obtained, the location of your last GPS fix displays on the map. The color of the GPS arrow depends on your GPS signal. • A flashing red arrow indicates that the Earthmate GPS PN-20 cannot obtain a GPS signal. • A blue arrow indicates that the device is in Track Playback mode or Simulate Navigation mode.
• World base data The list above shows the default layering of the data types (from top to bottom). To change the data layering, see Layering Your Data on page 31. To Show/Hide the Information Fields You can hide the information fields to enlarge the map area. 1. From the Map Page, press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Info Fields. 3. Press ENTER. The Info Fields Setup screen displays. 4. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Hide Info Fields. Press ENTER. The information fields are hidden.
The Map Page To Change the Information Fields You can customize the information fields to display the information that is most important to you. You may want to change the information that displays based on the type of activity you are doing. Note: The information fields change when navigating. 1. From the Map Page, press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Info Fields. 3. Press ENTER. The Info Fields Setup screen displays. 4. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Change Info Fields.
Information Field Option Bearing Coordinates: Primary Coordinates: Secondary Course Device Odometer Distance to Finish Distance to Next Stop Distance to Next Turn Elevation Elevation: Maximum Elevation: Minimum 26 mate GPS PN-20. Description The direction of travel from the current location to the destination (finish or next stop). Expressed in degrees. Displays a green arrow pointing in the direction of the next waypoint or route point.
Information Field Option ETA at Finish ETA at Next Turn ETA at Next Stop Finish GPS Accuracy GPS Status Heading Moonrise/Moonset Next Stop Next Turn Next Turn Arrow Off Course Speed Description The Estimated Time of Arrival at the route finish. Expressed as hours:minutes AM/PM. ETA is based on the current device time, not on the local time at the destination. The Estimated Time of Arrival at the next turn in the route. Expressed as hours:minutes AM/PM.
Information Field Option Speed: Average Speed: Maximum Speed: Moving Average Sunrise/Sunset Time/Date Time to Finish Time to Moonrise/set Time to Next Stop Time to Next Turn 28 Description The average speed of the device including stop time. Expressed in distance per unit of time. This field may be reset when you clear Trip Info. The maximum speed achieved. Expressed in distance per unit of time. This field may be reset when you clear Trip Info. The average speed of the device excluding stop time.
Information Field Option Time to Sunrise/set Trip: Odometer Trip: Time Moving Trip: Time Stopped Trip: Time Total Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed Description The time remaining until the sun rises and sets. This information is calculated for the specific geographic area where the GPS has acquired a 3-D fix. The total distance the GPS device has been moving. This information may be reset when you clear Trip Info. The total time the GPS device has been moving.
Use the steps below to reset the information fields to their default settings. 1. From the Map Page, press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Info Fields. 3. Press ENTER. The Info Fields Setup screen displays. 4. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Restore Info Defaults. Note: If Show Info Fields displays, the information fields are hidden. Press ENTER to display the information fields and repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. Use the arrow keypad to highlight. 6. Press ENTER.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each point in the line/polygon you want to measure. The Pan Location Information that displays in the upper-right corner of the screen changes to display the heading from the last measurement node to your current GPS location, the leg distance, as well as the total distance from the last measurement node to the first measurement node. It displays the area once you close a polygon. Note: Lines must contain at least two points.
3. Press ENTER. The Map Setup screen displays. 4. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Data Layering button. 5. Press ENTER. The Data Layering screen displays a list of all of the data types loaded on the Earthmate GPS PN-20. The data type at the top of the list has the highest priority. The data type at the bottom of the list has the lowest priority. 6. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the data type that you want to move up or down in the list. 7.
5. If the check box next to the map is selected and you want to hide the map from view, press ENTER to clear the check box and hide the map. The Map Page OR If the check box next to the map is cleared and you want to show the map on the screen, press ENTER to show the map. 6. Optional: To view the map’s center on the screen, press MENU, use the arrow keypad to highlight View Map, and press ENTER.
tering the map. 1. From the Map Page, press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Map Setup. 3. Press ENTER. The Map Setup screen displays. 4. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the POI Detail drop-down list and press ENTER. 5. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Hide POIs, Show Major POIs, or Show All POIs and press ENTER. POI Detail menu option Small Waypoint Symbols menu option 34 Showing/Hiding Waypoint Detail The Waypoint Detail option lets you show or hide waypoints. 1.
Setting the Scale The scale option lets you set the type of scale you want to use on your maps. 1. From the Map Page, press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Map Setup. 3. Press ENTER. The Map Setup screen displays. 4. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Scale drop-down list. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Bar, Zoom, or Ratio and press ENTER.
The Compass Page Viewing the Compass Page The Compass Page is a graphic representation of a traditional floating needle compass. It displays differently depending on if you are navigating a route or tracking. The compass rotates so that the heading is always up. You can choose to direct the bearing arrow when you are navigating so that it points in the direction of the next stop on the route or it points you back on course if you leave the route.
1. From the Compass Page, press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Change Info Fields. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the information field you want to change. 5. Press ENTER. The available information field options display. 6. Use the arrow keypad to select the information field. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Press QUIT to exit Change Info mode. To Restore the Information Fields to their Default Settings Use the steps below to reset the information fields to their default settings. 1.
The Trip Info Page Viewing the Trip Info Page The Trip Info Page includes eight information fields that occupy the entire screen (three information fields display if the Earthmate GPS PN-20 is in large text mode). You can customize each field with one of the many available information field options (see page 25 for a table of the information field options). To Change the Information Fields You can customize the information fields to display the information that is most important to you.
3. Press ENTER. 4. To change which information fields display in large text: a) Press MENU, highlight the Change Info Fields option, and press ENTER. b) Use the arrow keypad to highlight the information field to change. c) Press ENTER. The available information fields display. d) Use the arrow keypad to select the information field to add. e) Press ENTER. f) Repeat steps b–e for each information field you want to change.
Tip: Interested in seeing how far you’ve traveled for a month, season, or year? If so, restore all of the options except the Device Odometer to keep track of your total mileage 40 Note: Resetting Trip Values resets the trip odemeter for the current Trip Info reading, while resetting Device Odometer resets the cumulative odometer for all trips on the device. 5. Highlight Reset Now and press ENTER.
The Find Page Using the Find Page You can use the Find button (the one with a magnifying glass) to search for addresses, roads, cities, points of interest, waypoints, coordinates, and more. There are two Find search options: Find Near Map Center, which is the default setting, or Find By Name. Use the Find Near Map Center search option to search for categories of information, such as geographic features, waypoints, points of interest, and more, near your current map center.
4. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Symbol field and press ENTER. 5. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the symbol type you want to search for and press ENTER. For a complete list of all of the symbol types, see Appendix C on page 81. 6. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the search result that you want to find and press ENTER. 7. To delete the waypoint, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Delete button and press ENTER. A confirmation message displays.
OR For a Find by Name search, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Name field and press ENTER. To enter the name, highlight each letter of the name on the keyboard and press ENTER after each consecutive letter. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER. Narrow this search by completing one or more of the remaining fields. Highlight the field and press ENTER to use the keyboard to enter the search information. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER. 5.
If your current Find setting is Find By Name and you want to search for natural features that are near the map center, press MENU. Find Near Map Center is highlighted. Press ENTER to select the Find Near Map Center option. 4. For a Find Near Map Center search, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Show field, press ENTER, select Natural Features, and press ENTER. OR For a Find by Name search, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Name field and press ENTER.
To Find an Address 1. Press the Find button. The Find Page displays. 2. Press MENU. 3. Optional: If your current Find setting is Find Near Map Center and you want to search for addresses by name, press MENU. Find By Name is highlighted. Press ENTER to select the Find By Name option. OR If your current Find setting is Find By Name and you want to search for addresses that are near the map center, press MENU. Find Near Map Center is highlighted. Press ENTER to select the Find Near Map Center option. 4.
To create a route from your current location to the search result, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Route button and press ENTER. For more information, see To Create a Route on page 55. To Find a Coordinate 1. Press the Find button. The Find Page displays. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Show field, press ENTER, and then select Coordinates. 3. To find location values, use the arrow keypad to highlight the position field and then press ENTER.
OR If your current Find setting is Find By Name and you want to search for addresses that are near the map center, press MENU. Find Near Map Center is highlighted. Press ENTER to select the Find Near Map Center option. 4. For a Find Near Map Center search, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Show field, press ENTER, select Streets/Trails, and press ENTER. OR For a Find by Name search, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Name field and press ENTER.
cities by name, press MENU. Find By Name is highlighted. Press ENTER to select the Find By Name option. OR If your current Find setting is Find By Name and you want to search for cities that are near the map center, press MENU. Find Near Map Center is highlighted. Press ENTER to select the Find Near Map Center option. 4. For a Find Near Map Center search, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Show field, press ENTER, select Cities, and press ENTER.
1. Press the Find button. The Find Page displays 2. Press MENU. 3. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Show field, press ENTER, select History, and press ENTER. 4. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the search result you want to find and press ENTER. 5. To save the location as a waypoint, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Mark button and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad to update the label, coordinates, elevation, and comments. Press ENTER after you edit each group of information.
The Waypoints Page Using the Mark Button You can use the Mark button (the button with a push pin) on the Earthmate GPS PN-20 to mark a waypoint at your current GPS location or, if panning, at the cursor position. If you are not panning and your are not using GPS, the current map center is used. After you add a waypoint, you can customize the waypoint name, coordinates, and comments. To Mark a Waypoint 1. Press the Mark button to place a waypoint. The Waypoint Details Page displays. 2.
Comments field and press ENTER. Use the keyboard to enter the comment text. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER. The Waypoints Page 8. To save the waypoint to the Earthmate GPS PN-20, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Save button and press ENTER. Note: After you save a waypoint, you can use the Waypoint Details Page to delete the waypoint, center the map on the waypoint, or create a route to the waypoint.
To Edit a Waypoint 1. Find the waypoint you want to edit using the Waypoints Page, Find search functionality, or by selecting a waypoint on the map. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the waypoint you want to edit and press ENTER. 3. To change the symbol of the waypoint, use the arrow keypad to highlight the waypoint symbol and press ENTER. Then, use the arrow keypad to browse to the symbol you want and press ENTER. 4.
3. To create a route to the waypoint from your current GPS location, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Route button and press ENTER. Then, in the Route screen, highlight the Navigate button and press ENTER to calculate the route. The Waypoints Page To Center a Waypoint on the Map 1. Find the waypoint you want to center the map on using the Waypoints Page or Find search functionality. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the waypoint that you want to view and press ENTER. 3.
2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Delete all Waypoints button and press ENTER. A confirmation message displays. 3. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Yes button and press ENTER to delete all waypoints from the Earthmate GPS PN-20.
The Routes Page Using the Route Page There are many ways to create routes on the Earthmate GPS PN-20. You can create a route: • From your current GPS location to a waypoint. • From your current GPS location to a Find search result. • Between two waypoints. • Between two Find search results. • Between a waypoint and a Find search result. Once you have created a route, you can view its directions, edit the route, delete the route, and more. To Create a Route 1.
Tip: To exit Navigation mode, press MENU, use the arrow keypad to highlight Stop Navigating, and then press ENTER. Road route with two points 56 4. Repeat step 3 for each point you want to include in your route. 5. Optional: If you do not want to include your current GPS position as a route point, use the arrow keypad to highlight Current Position and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Remove and then press ENTER. 6.
information, see The Find Page section that starts on page 41). After you find the point, highlight the result, press ENTER, and then highlight Add and press ENTER to add the search result as a point in the route. OR To select a route point that is on the map, highlight Use Map and press ENTER to pan to the location on the map that you want to use as a route point. Once you move the cursor to the location you want, press ENTER, and then press QUIT to return to the Routes Page. 5.
Route menu Tip: Setting the back-on-track threshold to a large value prevents excessive prompts. Setting the back-on-track threshold to a small value provides a quicker notification when you are off course. Tip: Direct to Next Waypoint points the compass arrow in the direction of the next waypoint; this is the best option when you are trying to get to the next waypoint with the shortest distance. Back on Course points the compass arrow to the highlighted route.
The Tracks Page Using the Tracks Page Your Earthmate GPS PN-20 is set by default to record GPS tracks. That means the device creates a track, or “breadcrumb trail,” of your travels until you turn recording off. The breadcrumb trail displays differently based on your GPS status. • When you have a 3-D fix, your track displays as a green line. • When you have a 2-D fix, your track displays as a yellow line. • When the GPS cannot acquire a fix, no points are placed on the map.
4. To add a comment to your track, highlight the Comments field and press ENTER. Use the keyboard to enter the comment text. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER. 5. To view the track, highlight the View button and press ENTER. Note: The View button toggles with the Hide button. OR To follow and create a direct route along the track, highlight the Follow button and press ENTER. OR To delete the track, highlight the Delete button and press ENTER. To Follow a Track Back to Where It Started 1.
To View a Saved Track 1. From the Tracks Page, use the arrow keypad to highlight the track to view and press ENTER. The Track Details Page displays. Track logs that display with red text are visible on the map. 2. Highlight the View button and press ENTER. The entire track displays on the map. 3. To stop viewing the track, return to the Track Details Page, use the arrow keypad to highlight the active track, and press ENTER. Highlight the Hide button and press ENTER.
Reset Trip Info 62 To Enable the Reset Info Screen The Reset Info screen allows you to synchronize your Trip Info with a track when you press Save or Clear on the Track Details Page. This feature is enabled by default. 1. From the Tracks Page, press MENU. 2. Highlight Edit Track Settings and press ENTER. 3. To enable the Reset Info screen if the check box is cleared, highlight the Prompt to Reset Trip Info check box and press ENTER. 4.
The Sun/Moon Page Using the Sun/Moon Page Use the Sun/Moon Page to view the sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset information and the moon phase information for your current GPS location. The current date and time displays at the top of the screen. To Set the Time Note: Setting the time in the Sun/Moon Page affects only the Sun/Moon Page values, not the device’s time information. 1. From the Sun/Moon Page, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Time field and press ENTER. 2.
To View the Sun and Moon Rise/Set Information The Sun/Moon rise and set information is found underneath the Sun/Moon graphics. The information displays the time that both the sun and moon will rise and set based on the current time and date settings. The Sun information is on the left and the moon information is on the right. The rise information displays on the top and the set information displays on the bottom.
The Tide Page Using the Tide Page Use the Tide Page to view high and low tide information based on a specific time, date, and tide station. To Get Tide Information for a Particular Time and/or Date Note: Setting the time or date in the Tide Page affects only the Tide Page’s time or date, not the device’s time or date. 1. Ensure the Tide Page is open. 2. To get tide information for a particular time, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Time field and press ENTER.
The Hunt/Fish Page Using the Hunt/Fish Page The Hunt/Fish Page Tip: You can pan the map to another geographic location and then view the Hunt/Fish Page to see the information for that area. 66 Use the Hunt/Fish page to view a predicition of the type of day it will be for hunting or fishing, the best times to hunt or fish, and good times to hunt or fish for your current GPS location.
The Device Setup Page Use the Device Setup Page options to modify the default settings on the Earthmate GPS PN-20, such as the battery type, backlight settings, and more. Modifying the Device Preferences To Modify the System Settings Use the following steps to update GPS settings, WAAS status, battery type, and/or USB power setting. 1. From the Device Setup Page, highlight the System option and press ENTER. 2. To update the GPS settings, highlight the GPS Setting drop-down list and press ENTER.
• Spring (green) • Summer (yellow) • Autumn (orange) • Winter (blue) • Midnight (high contrast—black/gray/dark blue; helpful for nighttime use) 3. To modify the backlight intensity, highlight the Backlight Intensity slider and press the arrow keypad to the right to increase the intensity level or to the left to decrease the intensity. 4. To modify the backlight timer, highlight the Backlight Timer drop-down list and press ENTER. Highlight the time interval you want and press ENTER.
Notes: • Mac and Linux users should always select one of the Mass Storage options for the USB setting (depending on if you are saving data on internal or removable memory). • If you want to access the files on your SD card and you do not have an SD card reader, select Mass Storage: SD/MMC Card as the USB setting. • Select DeLorme if you are using the device with compatible DeLorme mapping software. 3. Press QUIT to return to the Device Setup Page.
To Modify the Page Order Settings Use the following steps to change the page order, add a page to the page button sequence, or hide a page. 1. From the Device Setup Page, highlight the Page Order option and press ENTER. 2. To change the page order, highlight the page you want to move up or down in the list. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the up button to move a page up or the down button to move a page down. Then, press ENTER. Repeat this step for each page you want to reorder. 3.
Select the option you want and press ENTER. Note: Selecting an Automatic option allows the device to update the time zone based on your current GPS location. 5. Press QUIT to return to the Device Setup Page. To Modify the Units Settings 1. From the Device Setup Page, highlight the Units option and press ENTER. The Device Setup Page 2. To modify the primary coordinates, highlight the Coordinates: Primary drop-down list and press ENTER. Then, highlight the format and press ENTER. 3.
If the check box is selected and you do not want to show the information, highlight the field and press ENTER to clear the check box. 4. Press QUIT to return to the Device Setup Page. About this Device The About This Device screen displays the serial, build, and version numbers for your Earthmate GPS PN-20. This screen contains the serial number you need when downloading maps for the device. 1. From the Device Setup Page, highlight the About This Device option and press ENTER. 2.
Appendix A: Page Function Table This table provides an overview of what you can view/do on each page, as well as each page’s menu functions: With this Page... You Can... And Use the Page’s MENU to...
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Appendix B: Specifications Physical Specifications Case: IPX-7 waterproof, impact resistant Size: 5.25” x 2.43” x 1.5” Weight: 0.
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
repair or replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit at its sole discretion. Such repairs or replacements will be made at no charge for labor or materials; however, the customer will be responsible for any shipping charges incurred to send the device to DeLorme. The repaired or replaced product will be warranted for 90 days from the date of return shipment, or for the balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer.
DeLorme Support • Your return shipping address • Your daytime telephone number If you have contacted DeLorme Support and have been instructed to send the device in for warranty service, send the unit to: DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20 Service Department 2 DeLorme Drive Yarmouth, ME 04096 USA For the latest warranty and repair information, visit www.delorme.com/gpsrepair. Copyright Information Fonts used are derived from the DejaVu fonts which are derived from Bitstream Vera, Copyright ©2003 by Bitstream, Inc.
Appendix C Waypoint Symbols American Flag Birch Tree Danger Anchor Bird Tracks Deciduous Tree Animal Tracks Bird Deer Tracks Arrow, Down-left Boat Launch Deer Arrow, Down-right Bridge Dining Arrow, Down Building Diver Down Arrow, Left Buoy Dog Sledding Arrow, Right Camera Downhill Skiing Arrow, Up-left Camper Drinking Water Arrow, Up-right Canoeing Duck Arrow, Up Car Evergreen Tree Ballpark Cave Exclamation Beach Cemetery Exit Bear Church Fire Hydrant Bicycling Cro
Waypoint Symbols 82 Fish Jeep Public Airport Fishing Pole Kayaking Radio Tower Flower Garden Lighthouse Railroad Crossing Four-wheel ATV Lodging Restroom Gas Station Military Airport Sailboat Geocache Found Military Base School Bus Geocache Mining School Glider Area Money Shelter Golf Course Moose Shipwreck Health Facility Motor Home Shooting Heliport Mountain Shower Hiking Parking Snowmobile House Picnic Table Stop Ice Fishing Trap Set Police Swimming Ice Fishing
Waypoint Symbols Tow Truck Traffic Light Truck Tunnel Appendix C Push Pin (available in red, dark red, yellow, dark yellow, green, dark green, blue, dark blue, turquoise, dark turquoise, gray, and dark gray) Small Dot (available in red, dark red, yellow, dark yellow, green, dark green, blue, dark blue, turquoise, dark turquoise, gray, and dark gray) Dot (available in red, dark red, yellow, dark yellow, green, dark green, blue, dark blue, turquoise, dark turquoise, gray, and dark gray) Green Star Waters
Glossary Back on Course—The direction of travel needed to return to the course. Base Map—A low-detail map that comes pre-loaded on the Earthmate GPS PN-20. Battery Life—The percentage of battery life that is left on the device. Bearing—The direction of travel from the current location to the destination. Coordinates—The current GPS location, cursor position, or map center. Course—The direction of travel from the starting location to the destination. Device Odometer—The total distance traveled in all trips.
GPS—See What is GPS on page 6. Glossary GPS Accuracy—The calculated accuracy of the GPS. GPS Status—The current status of your GPS device (No Fix, 2-D, 3-D, etc.). Heading—The current direction of travel. Latitude—Position north or south of the equator in degrees; degrees, minutes; or degrees, minutes, seconds. Longitude—Position east or west of the prime meridian in degrees; degrees, minutes; or degrees, minutes, seconds. Mark—The action of placing a waypoint on the map.
Time to Next Turn—The estimated time to the next turn in the route based on road classifications and speed settings. Time to Sunrise/set—The time remaining until the sun rises and sets. Trip Odometer—The total distance the GPS device has been moving. Trip Time Moving—The total time the GPS device has been moving. Trip Time Stopped—The total time the GPS device has been tracking, but not moving. Trip Time Total—The total time the GPS device has been tracking, both moving and stopped.
Index A About this Device................................72 Arrow Keypad........................................4 Averaging a waypoint.......................... 51 B Back on track.......................................56 Backlight..........................................5, 68 Base map..............................................5 Basic functions.................................9-10 Batteries Charging.............................10, 20-21 Compatible Types...........................2 Improving battery life.
Streets..................................... 46-47 Waypoints................................41-42 Frequently asked questions...............7-8 G Glossary........................................ 84-86 GPS Disabling...................................21-22 How GPS works...........................6-7 Modifying GPS Settings................67 Position accuracy...................... 7, 21 Signal........................................20-21 Status............................................20 What is GPS...........
P Page button...........................................3 Page Order..........................................70 Pages..............................................73-76 Panning the map...............................4, 9 POI detail....................................... 42-43 Power button....................................2, 5 Q Quit button............................................4 R Resetting the device.............................8 Restoring Factory defaults ...........................
Time settings.................................70-71 Tracking.................................................9 Tracks Clearing.........................................60 Deleting...................................60, 62 Following.......................................60 Recording......................................59 Saving...................................... 59-60 Setting preferences.......................61 Viewing..........................................61 Tracks Page................................
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Batteries The Earthmate GPS PN-20 can be powered by two AA batteries (NiCd, NiMH, alkaline, or lithium), or an Earthmate GPS PN-20 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. ® Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Caution Use only an Earthmate GPS PN-20 Battery Type. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Earthmate GPS PN-20 Battery Type Cell Type: R.CR-V3 Li-Ion Voltage: 3V Capacity: 1300 mAh Manufacturer: Moyoto Industrial Co.
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