Magellan eXplorist 210 Reference Manual
*** Warnings *** IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A VEHICLE. Please do not try and change any settings on the Magellan eXplorist while driving. Come to a complete stop or have a passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others could be injured. USE GOOD JUDGEMENT This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement.
*** Warnings *** Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. © 2005 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, eXplorist and TrueFix are trademarks of Thales Navigation Inc.
1 Table of Contents eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: Button Descriptions: Installing the Battery 5 5 6 8 Using the eXplorist 210 10 Going to a Destination Saving Your Position Tracing Your Steps Additional Features 10 11 11 12 Starting Up Turning the eXplorist On Turning the eXplorist Off Using the eXplorist for the First Time Turning the Display Backlight On/Off Conclusion Navigation Screens Accessing the Navigation Screens Map Screen Map Screen Overview C
2 Using the eXplorist with MapSend Points of Interest Making POIs for Locations other then your Present Position Marking Your Position (Personalized) Marking a Position by Entering Coordinates Marking a Position from a Map Object Marking a Position using the Map Cursor Searching for a User-Entered POI The POI Database Searching for a Preloaded POI using Alphabetical Searching for a Preloaded POI using Nearest Editing a User-Created POI Viewing a User-Created POI on the Map Screen Deleting a User-Created PO
3 Using the eXplorist with MapSend Advanced Features Advanced Features Computing Best Fish/Hunt Times Accessing Hunting and Fishing Times Changing the Date Displaying Sun and Moon Information Accessing the Sun/Moon Function Changing the Position Changing the Position Viewing the Vertical Profile Changing the Date Simulating on a Saved Route Using the Simulator Connecting to a Personal Computer Changing Modes Communicating with a Personal Computer Working with Files on the Personal Computer Magellan Geocac
4 Using the eXplorist with MapSend Personalizing the eXplorist Setting the Light Timer Clearing Memory Clearing All Track Logs Selecting Languages Clearing Routes Clearing Active Track , User-Entered POIs and Routes Clearing User-Entered POIs and Routes Setting Alarms Resetting the eXplorist to Factory Defaults Setting the Clock Setting the Time & Format Setting Daylight Savings Time Specifications Performance Physical Memory Coordinate Systems Routes Track Logs Power Navigation Screens Alarms Points of I
eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver 5 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: • Built-in background map (8 MB) • Superior tracking with 14 parallel channels • High-definition grayscale display • TrueFix™ GPS technology • Preloaded points of interest • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Rugged design, rubber-protected • Multiple track logs • 22 MB of usable memory • Pocket-sized and waterproof to IPX-6 Antenna On/Off Button Display Backlight Button ENTER ZOOM OUT Arrow Joystick MENU ZO
eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver 6 Button Descriptions: On/Off Turns the eXplorist on or off. Backlight Turns the display backlight on. Sequences from off to low to high intensity. ENTER Used to access highlighted menu items or accept highlighted buttons. ESC Cancels data inputs. Closes the accessed function and goes back to the last viewed screen. Steps backwards through the navigation screens. ZOOM IN Used on the Map screen to zoom in the map displayed. The map display can be zoomed in to 100 ft.
eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver Wrist Lanyard Strap Mounting Hole 7 Connector for external power and connection to a personal computer. Battery Door Battery Door Fastener (Unscrew to open battery door to install batteries.
eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver 8 Installing the Battery The eXplorist 210 uses two AA batteries that are installed as shown in the accompanying diagram. Be sure to observe the proper polarity when installing the batteries. Under normal operating conditions you can expect to get more than 14 hours of battery life when using fresh batteries. Tips on conserving battery life: • Turn the eXplorist off when not in use.
eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver Connecting to a Personal Computer (requires optional USB cable) Turn your eXplorist off and connect the round connector of the eXplorist data cable to the back of your eXplorist and tighten the locking screw. There are alignment tabs on the connector to make sure that the connector is installed properly. It is recommended that you connect the eXplorist to external power using the external AC power adapter.
Using the eXplorist 210 10 The eXplorist 210 uses information from the GPS satellites orbiting the earth to provide you with detailed information about your exact location. This is the foundation that your eXplorist will use to provide you with the necessary information to arrive at your destination. Going to a Destination The most common use of your eXplorist will be to provide you with the navigation tools you’ll need to arrive at your chosen destination.
Using the eXplorist 210 11 Step Two: Where Do You Want To Go? Now that the eXplorist knows where you are, you need to tell it where you want to go. There are many different ways you can do this, but the simplest and most commonly used is a “GOTO” route. This is a one-leg route with a beginning (where you are now) and a destination (where you want to go). The destination is selected by using the Points of Interest database.
Using the eXplorist 210 12 It was mentioned earlier that your eXplorist is constantly computing your present position and that you can save your position by using the MARK button. Now imagine that your eXplorist automatically saved your computed positions as you moved along the trail. Pretty soon there would be a set of saved positions, like breadcrumbs, that represents the trail you have taken. This is exactly what the eXplorist does.
Starting Up Turning the eXplorist On To turn the eXplorist on, press the POWER button on the top right side. To prevent the eXplorist from being turned on accidentally, draining the batteries, you need to press ENTER when the Startup screen is displayed. You have approximately 30 seconds from the time you press the POWER button to press the ENTER button, otherwise the eXplorist will automatically turn itself off.
Starting Up 14 Turning the Display Backlight On/Off The display backlight has three levels of intensity: off, low and high. When the eXplorist is first turned on, the display backlight is off. Press the LIGHT button on the top left side of the eXplorist to turn the backlight on low. Pressing the LIGHT button a second time sets the backlight to high. To turn off the backlight, press the LIGHT button again. Backlight intensity changes each time you press the LIGHT button.
Starting Up 15 Compute Initial Position. For this operation, it is best if you are outside and have a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Without a clear view, this will take much longer and could result in the eXplorist being unable to compute the initial position automatically. The eXplorist begins to compute your initial position. This may take a few minutes as it is doing a cold start.
Starting Up 16 If the eXplorist is unable to compute your initial fix in a few minutes: If the eXplorist determines that it is unable to track the satellites within two minutes, it will present you with the following screens in an effort to better determine its approximate location. Select Region. Use the arrow joystick to highlight the region that you are located in. With the region highlighted, press the ENTER button. Select Area. This displays a list of areas for the region you selected.
Starting Up Enter the Date. Use the arrow joystick to set the date displayed to the current date. Arrow Joystick Up: Increases the highlighted number Arrow Joystick Down: Decreases the highlighted number Arrow Joystick Right: Moves the highlight one character to the right Arrow Joystick Left: Moves the highlight one character to the left When the month is highlighted, use the arrow joystick up or down to scroll through the list of months. When you have entered the correct date, press ENTER.
Starting Up 18 Cold vs. Warm Start. When the eXplorist is turned on, one of the first things it does is to find out what satellites are overhead, along with their relative position. It does this by using a built-in satellite almanac. This almanac, when given the current date, time and approximate position, can provide the eXplorist with information on what satellites are overhead and their approximate relationship to the eXplorist.
Navigation Screens 19 Accessing the Navigation Screens The eXplorist has three navigation screens as well as a Satellite Status screen that can be accessed by pressing the NAV button. Each screen provides the same information in a different format giving you the choice of choosing the screen that best suits your needs. NAV ESC ESC NAV NAV ESC ESC NAV Tip: The ESC button will also set through the navigation screens, just like the NAV button but in the reverse order.
20 Navigation Screens • Press MENU and select Customize page to change the information displayed at the bottom of the screen. • Press MENU and select Map Setup to change the orientation of the screen as well as the primary usage (land or marine).
21 Navigation Screens In the Cursor mode, you have a cursor icon displayed that you can use to pan around the map. The information displayed at the bottom of the screen provide you with the heading and distance the cursor is at from your present position.
Navigation Screens 22 Customizing the Map Information The information displayed at the bottom of the screen can be customized to change what is shown in the two map information fields.
Navigation Screens 23 Displaying Street Information You can choose to display information about the street you are on instead of displaying the two data fields at the bottom of the display. To display street information: 1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Customize page. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Street info. 5. Press ENTER. Changing the Map Orientation The default orientation for the Map screen is North Up.
Navigation Screens 24 Changing the Primary Usage The Map screen can be changed to be primarily used on land (default) or marine. When in land usage, land areas are displayed as white areas on the display and water is displayed as dark gray. The opposite is true when the map is set for marine usage. (Water is white and land areas are displayed as dark gray.) This is provided as an option to provide you the ability to view the text and map details easier, depending on where you are navigating.
Navigation Screens 25 Changing the Track Recording Intervals As you move, your eXplorist is recording your journey (track). You can select how often the track points are recorded. In Auto mode, the eXplorist doesn’t save track points when you are traveling in a straight line and only a few as you make turns. This saves memory and provides a track log that, while slightly jagged, is suitable for most applications.
26 Navigation Screens Compass Screen The Compass screen provides an easy-to-use graphical compass that should be familiar to most GPS users. Highlights of the Compass screen: • With an active route, the top of the Compass screen displays the name of the destination. • Press MENU and select Customize page to change the information displayed at the top of the screen.
Navigation Screens 27 Customizing the Information Fields The information displayed at the top of the screen can be customized to information important to you. You can select from: • Bearing • Distance to Next (Next leg in multi-leg routes) [default] • Distance to End • Speed [default] • Heading • ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) • Time to Next (Next leg in multi-leg routes) • Time to End • Off Course • Direction • Elevation • Time • Date • Accuracy • Avg. Speed • Max.
28 Navigation Screens Position Screen The Position screen provides detailed position information in a text format that is familiar to seasoned navigators. Highlights of the Position screen: • Position is displayed in textual format using the coordinate system selected. (See Setting Coordinate System for information on how to select the coordinate system.) • Elevation information is displayed. (Accurate when four or more satellites are being used to compute the position.
29 Navigation Screens Resetting the Trip Odometer Whenever you begin a trip that you want to record how far you have travelled, you will want to reset the trip odometer to zero. To reset the trip odometer: 1. While viewing the Position screen, press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Reset Trip. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Yes. 5. Press ENTER. Warning page offers you the opportunity to change your mind.
eXplorist 210 GPS File Structure 30 Basic File Structure The eXplorist has a file structure system that is unlike any other filing system used before on a GPS receiver. It is based on the file system that you are probably familiar with from using your personal computer. File Structure Overview This graphic displays the basic layout of the file structure that is internal to the eXplorist. While it is possible to save files in any of the folders (i.e.
eXplorist 210 GPS File Structure 31 Using the Filing System with POIs • When retrieving or saving a POI, the eXplorist automatically goes to the default POI file where the POI will be found or saved. NOTE: The default file is set at the factory but you can change the default file to be used by accessing Preferences > Active Setup. • If the default file is the desired location, press ENTER and a list of POIs in the file are displayed or the POI will be saved to that file.
eXplorist 210 GPS File Structure 32 Using the Filing System with Track Logs • Track logs are saved differently from POIs and routes in that there is only one track log per file. Also, you can’t set a default file for track logs. The eXplorist automatically accesses the internal Tracklog folder. • Creating a new Track Log File: Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Active Track and press ENTER. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Save and press ENTER.
Points of Interest 33 Whether driving in a car, hiking on the trail or out for an afternoon sail, you are going to want to save places you’ve been in your eXplorist so you can go back to them in the future. This is the fundamental starting point for any GPS navigator. Saving these places is called “Marking you position” or just MARK for short. The saved positions are called points of interest, or just POI’s. (You may have heard the term “waypoints” to describe marked positions.
Points of Interest 34 Marking Your Position (Personalized) Normally, marking you position is simply a two button process, MARK and ENTER. However, sometimes you will want to personalize the POI you are marking to make it easier to identify later. You are able to change the icon, change the name, and create a message. (You are also able to change the location coordinates as well as the elevation. This changes the position that is being saved and is discussed in a following section. 1. Press MARK. 2.
Points of Interest 35 Marking a Position by Entering Coordinates This method of marking a position would normally be used when you have gotten the coordinates for the position from a map or chart. It is also possible that you have gotten the coordinates from a friend and want to save this POI in your eXplorist database. Before beginning, make sure that your eXplorist has been set to use the same coordinate system that the coordinates you plan on entering are in.
Points of Interest 36 Marking a Position using the Map Cursor This gives you a way of marking a position, other then your present position, by moving the cursor around the map to a place you want to create a POI. 1. While viewing the Map screen, use the Arrow joystick to put the eXplorist into Cursor mode. 2. Continue moving the crosshair cursor until you are over the location where you want to add a POI. 3. Press MARK. 4. Optional: Use the Arrow joystick to highlight fields (icon, name, etc.
37 Points of Interest The POI Database All of the POI’s that you have saved as well as background map POI’s that came with your eXplorist can be accessed using the POI database. Once the database has been accessed and the POI selected you can view or edit the POI. Highlights of the POI database are: • Searching for POI’s you have saved, nearest to your position or in alphabetical order. • Searching for POI’s that have been preloaded into the eXplorist, nearest to your position or in alphabetical order.
Points of Interest 38 Searching for a Preloaded POI using Nearest Searching for a preloaded POI using the Nearest option is similar to searching for user-entered POI’s with an additional step. Preloaded POI’s have been categorized into five categories (Cities, Highways, Airports, Waterways and Parks) and you need to select the category that the POI will be found in. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pts of Interest. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
Points of Interest 39 Editing a User-Created POI POI’s that you have saved can be edited to change the icon, name, elevation and message. You can also change the location but keep in mind that this effectively is creating a new POI in a new location. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pts of Interest. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick up/down to highlight My Pts of Interest. 5. Use the Arrow joystick left/right to select Nearest or Alphabetical. 6. Press ENTER. 7.
Points of Interest 40 Deleting a User-Created POI POI’s that you have saved can be deleted using this operation. You may want to delete a POI to make it easier to search for a POI you created if you have a lot of them. POI’s that have been deleted cannot be restored. You will need to input the information for a POI you delete if you want it back. To prevent accidental deletion, a confirmation window will be displayed, confirming the delete. 1. Press MENU. 2.
Points of Interest 41 Copying a Preloaded POI POI’s that have been preloaded as part of the background map can be saved as a user-entered POI. This does not delete a preloaded POI (preloaded POI’s can not be deleted) it just copies it to the My Points of Interest portion of the database. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pts of Interest. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick up/down to highlight Background Map. 5.
Points of Interest 42 Viewing a Preloaded POI on the Map Screen POI’s that have been preloaded as part of the background map can be viewed on the Map screen to assist you in locating the POI. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pts of Interest. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick up/down to highlight Background Map. 5. Use the Arrow joystick left/right to select Nearest or Alphabetical. 6. Press ENTER. 7.
Points of Interest 43 Showing or Hiding a User-Entered POI on the Map Screen You can select whether a user-entered POI is displayed or hidden while viewing the Map screen. In the upper left corner of the POI Save screen (next to the icon field) is a checkbox that indicated if the POI will be visible on the map. When it is checked, the POI is visible. The instructions here describe how to toggle the visible state of a saved POI, but the same steps can be followed while you are creating a new POI. 1.
Routes 44 Routes are the least understood and one of the most important functions of a GPS receiver. The better you understand routes and how to use them, the more enjoyment you will receive from using your eXplorist. The easiest, and most common form of a route is a GOTO route. A GOTO route is a one-leg route with a starting point (your present position) and a destination (a POI you select). This route is useful when you want to go to a specific preloaded or user-entered POI.
45 Routes Creating a GOTO Route The instructions here describe the most common, and easiest way to create a GOTO route. 1. Press GOTO. 2. Use the POI database to select the POI to be the destination. Note: Detailed instructions for searching the POI database can be found in the Points of Interest section of this manual. 3. With the POI highlighted, press ENTER. 4. If you already have a GOTO you will be asked to confirm the creation of this GOTO.
Routes 46 Creating a GOTO Route to a Map Object This will create a GOTO route to a map object (city, highway, user POI, etc.) that you have indicated by moving the crosshair cursor on the Map screen over the map object. 1. While viewing the Map screen, use the Arrow joystick causing the eXplorist to go into Cursor mode. 2. Continue using the Arrow joystick to move the crosshair cursor to the map object that you want to go to. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
47 Routes Creating a Multi-leg Route The eXplorist will provide you an empty list for your route and you can use the POI’s saved in the POI database to create the route. All the tools you’d need to create the route will be described here. Steps in creating a multi-leg route: 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight . 5. Press ENTER. 6. Add POI is highlighted. Press ENTER. 7. The POI database is shown.
Routes 48 Activating/Deactivating a Route An active route is the route you are presently navigating on. Anytime you activate a route, it will remain the active route until you either turn it off (deactivate) or activate a new route. GOTO’s are automatically activated when they are created while multi-leg routes need to be activated manually. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Locate the file that contains the route you want to activate or deactivate.
Routes 49 Changing the Destination Leg of an Active Route When a route is created it can have many different legs to the route, each leg with its own destination. If during your travels you wanted to skip some of the legs you can select the leg that you want to proceed to next. An example would be your planned route starts at your campsite. The first leg goes to the bridge. The second leg goes across the bridge to the stone marker. Leg 3 leaves the stone marker and takes you to the ranger station.
Routes 50 Editing a Saved Route Saved routes can be edited to add a new leg at the end of the route () remove a leg (Delete POI), insert a new leg (Insert POI) or change the destination from one POI to another (Replace POI). 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Locate the file that contains the route you want to edit. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 5. With the file highlighted press ENTER. 6.
Routes 51 Reversing a Route Reversing a route takes a saved route and recreates it in reverse order. The sample route that was discussed earlier, Camp > Bridge > Marker > Ranger > Swim, would now be Swim > Ranger > Marker > Bridge > Camp. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Locate the file that contains the route you want to reverse. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 5. Press ENTER. 6.
Routes 52 Moving a Route This provides you with a means of moving a route from one file to another. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Locate the file that contains the route you want to move. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Move Route. 9. Press ENTER. 10. Locate the file or create a new file for the route.
Routes 53 Viewing a Route on the Map Viewing the route on the map gives you a way of graphically seeing the legs of the route as they appear on the map. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Locate the file that contains the route. Locate the file that contains the route you want to copy. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight View on Map. 9. Press ENTER.
Track Logs 54 As you are moving, the eXplorist continuously records your track. Much like leaving breadcrumbs on the trail that you can use later to find your way back, the eXplorist leaves “electronic breadcrumbs” on the map. The advantage here is that you don’t have to worry about animals coming along and eating your return route markers. This provides you with just another tool to make your eXplorist more valuable to you out in the field or on the waters.
55 Track Logs Stopping and Resuming Active Track Logging The instructions here describe the most common, and easiest way to create a GOTO route. Press MENU. 1. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Highlight Active Track. 4. Press ENTER. 5. Highlight Stop Logging or Resume Logging. Note: Stop Logging is displayed only when the active track is being recorded; Resume Logging appears only when the active track is not being recorded. 6. Press ENTER.
Track Logs 56 Saving an Active Track Log This will save your active track log with a name you enter that you can use at some time in the future. This does not erase your presently active route; only saves the current active track and adds it to the list of available track logs. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Active Track. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight Save. 7. Press ENTER.
Track Logs 57 Creating a BackTrack Route BackTrack routes use your active track to create a route back to where you started, turning around and following the electronic breadcrumb trail that the eXplorist dropped. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Active Track. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight BackTrack. 7. Press ENTER. 8. [Track logging is turned off alert status] Press ENTER.
Track Logs 58 Converting the Track Log to a Route This function takes the track log and turns it into a multi-leg route that is saved in your route list. From here, the route can be edited if necessary. Note: Convert to Route is available for both active track logs and track logs you have saved. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Active Track or any track log you have previously saved. 5. Press ENTER. 6.
59 Track Logs Working with Saved Track Logs It has been mentioned before that you can convert saved track logs to a route and view saved track logs on the map. There are three functions unique to saved track logs that you can perform: following, reversing, and deleting the track. Following Saved Track Logs This function provides you with a means to use a saved track as a multi-leg route. Once this function has been activated, the eXplorist will navigate you along your saved track. 1. Press MENU. 2.
Track Logs Deleting a Saved Track Log Use this function to remove track logs that have been previously saved and are no longer needed. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight any track log you have previously saved. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight Delete Track. 7. Press ENTER. The saved track log is deleted, and you are returned to the Track Log screen.
Advanced Features 61 Advanced Features The eXplorist has a set of advanced features that provides you with additional features to enhance the use of your eXplorist. The advanced features are accessed from the Main Menu and include: • Fish/Hunt: This will display the best hunting and fishing times for a position and date that you enter. • Sun/Moon: This will display the rising and setting times for the sun and the moon for any position and date you enter.
Advanced Features 62 Changing the Position 1. With the Fish/Hunt screen displayed, highlight the At field. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Select a POI from the POI database. Changing the Date 1. With the Fish/Hunt screen displayed, highlight the On field. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Use the Arrow joystick to change the date. Up/Down changes the data at the cursor position; Left/Right moves the cursor. 4. When the date is correct, press ENTER.
Advanced Features 63 Changing the Date 1. With the Sun/Moon screen displayed, highlight the On field. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Use the Arrow joystick to change the date. Up/Down changes the data at the cursor position; Left/Right moves the cursor. 4. When the date is correct, press ENTER. Viewing the Vertical Profile Vertical Profile will graphically display the elevation for a track log that you select. This can be your active track log or one you have saved.
Advanced Features 64 Using the Simulator When the eXplorist is placed in the simulator mode, it simulates movement along a predefined or saved route. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Adv. Features. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Simulate. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight the desired option: Off - Turns the simulator off Auto - Uses a predefined route. (This is a 3-leg route in the shape of a triangle with your present position as the starting point.
Advanced Features 65 Communicating with a Personal Computer For this feature to operate properly, you must have your eXplorist connected to a personal computer through the computer USB port Connecting to a Personal Computer 1. Turn the eXplorist off. 2. First connect the PC interface cable to the connector on the back of the eXplorist. 3. Insert the USB connector on the PC interface cable to any of the USB ports on a personal computer. 4. Turn the eXplorist on. 5.
Advanced Features 66 Working with Files on the Personal Computer Using the personal computer, you have complete access to moving, renaming, modifying, or deleting any of the saved files. Special care should be taken whenever working with saved files as unwanted results may occur. It is advised that you backup any files that you plan on editing in case something unexpected happens.
Magellan Geocache Manager 67 Magellan Geocache Manager What is Geocaching? Very simply, geocaching is a fun, recreational game that you can play using your eXplorist receiver. It’s been referred to as “electronic treasure hunting” and is just that. Caches are hidden all over the world and your task is to find them, armed only with the coordinates of the cache and your Magellan eXplorist.
Magellan Geocache Manager Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 1. Access the Magellan Geocache Manager by using the Start button on the Windows toolbar. 2. Under “Programs” select ‘Magellan > eXplorist 210 > Magellan Geocache Manager’. 3. The Magellan Geocache Manager will open and an empty list of geocache points is displayed. 4. The common tools are displayed as icons at the top of the display.
69 Magellan Geocache Manager Magellan Geocache Manager Tools Using the icons at the top of the window is the easiest way of accessing the most common functions. The following lists the icons, their hotkey equivalent, and their usage. Icon Name Hotkey Description New Ctrl+N Creates a new database for saving geocache points. This closes the active database, with the option of saving if you have made any changes. Open Ctrl+O Opens previously saved geocaching databases.
Magellan Geocache Manager 70 Working with Geocache Files This is a picture of a sample geocache file with a list of geocache points. You can modify this list by editing, deleting, or adding points to it. You can also add other downloaded geocache point files to this list but you will need to follow the instructions provided below. Finally, instructions will be shown as to how to select files and upload them to your eXplorist.
Magellan Geocache Manager 71 Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist 1. Turn the eXplorist off and connect it to the USB port on your computer. 2. Turn the eXplorist on. If connected correctly, it will begin in the USB File Transfer mode or the Communications menu is displayed. (If the Communications menu is shown, select USB File Transfer and press ENTER.) If neither of these screens is displayed there maybe a bad connection. Turn the eXplorist off and check the connections and try again.
Using the eXplorist with MapSend 72 Using the eXplorist with MapSend What is MapSend? MapSend® is the Magellan line of detailed digital maps for Magellan hand-held GPS receivers. The core MapSend product line includes street maps for driving, topographic maps for hiking, camping, and hunting, and fresh/salt water maps for fishing and boating. MapSend maps will transform your eXplorist into an amazingly powerful solution for outdoor recreation and travel.
Using the eXplorist with MapSend 73 Saving Map Regions. Before saving the region, review the documentation that came with MapSend to set what information will be saved with the region. In this example, Topo information and POIs are wanted, so in the region list make sure that the “T” and “P” boxes to the left of the region name are bolded. Next, mark the region for saving by clicking the checkbox to the left of the region name. Save the Region to Your Computer’s Hard Drive.
Using the eXplorist with MapSend 74 The Magellan Conversion Manager will automatically search for detail maps (*.imi) or background maps (*.mgi) on your computer available for uploading. The Map region selection window is displayed. In this window you will select which map regions that will be uploaded. If you do not see a map that you believe you have saved, you can browse for it by clicking on the Magnifying glass icon.
Using the eXplorist with MapSend 75 Transferring POIs, Routes, and Track Between MapSend and eXplorist You can transfer POIs, routes and track logs to and from MapSend and the eXplorist using the Magellan Conversion Manager. Since the eXplorist stores these data items in a more accessible manner than previous GPS receivers, you must use the Magellan Conversion Manager instead of transferring the files directly in MapSend.
Using the eXplorist with MapSend 76 Transferring Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from MapSend The process for transferring from from MapSend to the eXplorist is similar to the one described above. 1. Open the MapSend software program. This procedure will discuss sending waypoints to the eXplorist. Use similar steps for transferring routes and tracks. 2. Click the Place Waypoint icon at the top of the MapSend display to bring up the Waypoint List. 3.
Preferences 77 The Preferences portion of the eXplorist provides the tools to personalize the eXplorist to your usage and needs. There are tools that are designed to give you full flexibility over its use as well as performing maintanence on the internal memory should the need arise. Features found in Preferences: • Restarting the GPS (Initializing) to give the eXplorist its approximate location if it has been moved a large distance while turned off.
Preferences 78 When to use Restart GPS: • When the eXplorist has been moved more then 500 miles (804.67 km) while turned off. • When the eXplorist is sluggish and takes more then a few minutes to compute its first position fix when turned on. (This really isn’t an option that you need to be concerned about. The eXplorist has a builtin feature that when it has trouble computing its first position fix, it automatically asks you to supply the approximate position.
Preferences Restarting the GPS: 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Restart GPS. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Region. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the region of the world for your present location. You can also enter the coordinates for your present position if you know them by highlighting Enter Coord. This is rarely used and is not described in this manual. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Area.
Preferences 80 Using Active Setup Whenever you need to access POIs, routes, and other saved data, the eXplorist automatically goes to the default file for the particular piece of data you are working with. These default locations may not meet your requirements as to where you are saving your data. You can use the Active Setup portion of Preferences to change these defaults to more meet your requirements. In Active Setup, you can also choose which background map or detailed map you want to use.
Preferences 81 Selecting the Background or Detail Map The eXplorist comes with a basemap already installed but you may use MapSend Worldwide software (purchased separately) to define your own basemap. You can use Active Setup to select the background map you want to use if you have stored a new one. Also, you can use one of the other MapSend software packages to define and save detailed maps to your eXplorist.
82 Preferences Selecting the North Reference You can set the North Reference used by the eXplorist to be either magnetic north or True North. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Map Units. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the data field for North Reference. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Magnetic or TRUE. 9. Press ENTER.
Preferences 83 Selecting the Map Datum When using the eXplorist in conjunction with a map or chart, you should make sure that the map datum in the eXplorist matches the map datum that the map or chart uses. This can usually be found in the legend block on the map or chart. The default map datum for the eXplorist is WGS84 and should be used when in doubt. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Map Units. 5.
Preferences 84 Setting the Light Timer As has been mentioned before, the display backlight makes the display easier to read in low light situations but it also is the largest drain on the batteries. The 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pwr Management. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the data field for Light Timer. 7. Press ENTER. 8.
Preferences 85 Selecting Languages The eXplorist can be set to display information from any one of ten different langauges. You can select from English, Français (French), Deutsch (German), Nederlands (Dutch), Suomi (Finnish), Español (Spanish), Italiano (Italian), Português (Portuguese), Svenska (Swedish) and Norsk (Norwegian). Selecting the Language for Your eXplorist 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
86 Preferences Clearing User-Entered POIs and Routes 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Clear Memory. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight POIs/Routes. 7. Confirm. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Yes to confirm or 8. Press ENTER. No to cancel. Clearing Routes 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
Preferences 87 Resetting the eXplorist to Factory Defaults 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Reset Default. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight All. 7. Confirm. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 8. Press ENTER.
Preferences 88 Setting Alarms 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Alarms. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the alarm field that you want to turn off or set. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Select from the list of available distances the distance that you want the alarm alert to come on or select Off to turn off the alarm. Note that the GPS Fix alarm does not offer any distance, just On or Off. 9.
Preferences 89 Setting Daylight Savings Time 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Clock. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the Daylight Savings field. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the Region field. 9. Press ENTER. Select United States, European Union, Custom, or Disable. Press ENTER. 10.
Specifications 90 . Performance Receiver 14 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 14 satellites to compute and update information Antenna Patch Acquisition Times (optimal conditions) Update Rate Warm less than 1 minute Cold less than 2 minutes 1 second continuous Accuracy Position 7 meters, 95% 2D RMS w/WAAS/EGNOS <3 meters, 95% 2D RMS Velocity 0.1 knot RMS steady state Speed 951 MPH - 1530.5 KM/H Altitude 60,000 ft.
Specifications Power Source 2 AA Batteries Battery Life Up to 14 hours with backlight display on low Memory 32 MB internal memory Coordinate Systems Available 11 plus 1 user grid. Lat/Lon, UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG and MGRS Routes Total Flexible, based on memory usage for track logs and POIs. GOTO route BackTrack route Name Length 10 characters (including spaces) Track Logs Total Flexible, based on memory usage for routes and POIs.
Specifications Points of Interest User-entered Total Flexible, based on memory usage for track logs and routes. Name Length 20 characters (including spaces) Built-in (included with background map) Cateogies Cities, highways, airports, waterways and parks.
Accessories 93 Expand the use of your Magellan eXplorist with accessories from the Magellan Online Store for all of your adventures. Carrying Case Specially designed for your Magellan eXplorist, this rugged black canvas carrying case attaches conveniently to our belt or pack strap. It features handy pockets for carrying extra batteries. Protect your Magellan eXplorist while traveling or being stored.
Contacting Magellan Support 94 Contacting Magellan Support The following information is provided so that if you need support for your Magellan eXplorist, you can direct your questions/comments to the proper person at Thales Navigation. Contacting Magellan in North America Technical Support If you need technical assistance, "how-to" help, or if you have a technical question about the functionality of your Magellan product, please contact us on the internet at www.magellangps.
Contacting Magellan Support 95 Contacting Magellan in Europe Technical support and warranty service For Magellan product support and warranty service information in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish and Danish please dial FREE PHONE: 00800MAGELLAN* ( 00800 62435526) from 9 AM to 6 PM GMT & GMT+1 or send an e-mail in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish and Danish to: magellansupportfr@thalesnavigation.
