Magellan eXplorist 600 Reference Manual Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • eXplorist 600 GPS Receiver Using the eXplorist 600 Starting Up Navigation Screens File Structure Points of Interest Routes Track Logs Weather Electronic Compass Advanced Features Magellan Geocache Manager Using MapSend Preferences Specifications Accessories Contacting Magellan Support
*** Warnings *** IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A VEHICLE. Please do not try to 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 JUDGMENT This product is an excellent navigation aid, but it does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgment.
Table of Contents i eXplorist 600 GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS Receiver. Button Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing and Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . Installing an Optional SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Compass Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compass Screen Overview . . . . . . . Customizing the Information Fields . Position Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position Screen Overview . . . . . . . . Resetting the Trip Odometer . . . . . . Satellite Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . ii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents iii Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 GOTO Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Creating a GOTO Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Creating a GOTO Route from the Map Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Creating a GOTO Route to a Map Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Multi-Leg Routes . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents iv Electronic Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Calibrating the Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Turning the Compass On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Using Area Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculating an Area . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents v Using the eXplorist with MapSend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 What is MapSend? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview of Uploading Detailed Maps from MapSend to eXplorist . . . . Transferring POIs, Routes, and Track Between MapSend and eXplorist Transferring POIs, Routes, and Track to MapSend . . . . . . . . . . . . Transferring Waypoints, Routes, and Track from MapSend . . . . . . . . . . . .
eXplorist 600 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: • Built-in background map (8 MB) • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery • High-definition color display • TrueFix™ GPS technology • Preloaded points of interest • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Rugged design, rubber-protected • Multiple track logs • 8 MB of usable memory • Superior tracking with 14 parallel channels • Unlimited storage of data using SD cards • 3D Electronic Compass • Pocket-sized and waterproof to IPX-7 Ante
eXplorist 600 GPS Receiver 2 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. ESCAPE Cancels data inputs. Closes the accessed function and goes back to the last viewed screen. Steps backward through the navigation screens. ZOOM IN Used on the Map screen to zoom in on the map displayed.
eXplorist 600 GPS Receiver Wrist Lanyard Strap Mounting Hole Battery Door 3 Connector for external power and connection to a personal computer. Battery Door Fastener (Unscrew to open battery door to install batteries.
eXplorist 600 GPS Receiver 4 Installing and Charging the Battery Installing the Battery: Remove the battery door by unscrewing the battery door fastener and lifting the battery door out. Insert the battery as shown and replace the battery door. Charging the Battery: Important: Charge the battery completely before first using your eXplorist. Connect the PC cable to the back of the eXplorist. Connect the AC adapter jack to the PC cable and then to an AC wall outlet.
eXplorist 600 GPS Receiver 5 Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery door and remove the LI-ION battery, exposing the SD Card Cradle. SD Card Cradle Release Lightly press on the SD Card Cradle Release and the cradle will spring open. With the cradle open, slide the SD card in the cradle (shown in gray). Do NOT lay the SD card flat in the battery compartment as damage will occur when closing the SD Card Cradle. Gently push the SD card cradle back down until it locks into place.
Using the eXplorist 600 6 The eXplorist 600 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 600 7 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 600 8 A simpler example, and one you can do at just about any time, is finding your car in that ocean of other cars in the shopping mall parking lot. Just park your car, step outside and let your eXplorist compute your position. (Make sure that you have a clear view of the sky.) Using the MARK button, save this position with the name “Car”. When you are done shopping, just go outside the mall and create a GOTO with the destination “Car”.
Using the eXplorist 600 9 Additional Features Your Magellan eXplorist contains all of the features that you would expect from a high-quality Magellan-brand handheld navigation device, as well as many more to make your outdoor experience more enjoyable. You have the ability to customize the navigation screens, enabling you to view the information that is important to you.
10 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 between pressing the POWER button and pressing the ENTER button, otherwise the eXplorist will automatically turn itself off.
Starting Up 11 Using the eXplorist for the First Time Turn the eXplorist on. Press the Power button. When the Startup screen is displayed, press ENTER. Select Language. When you turn on the eXplorist for the first time, you are given the option of selecting one of the ten languages that can be used. You can change the language selection at any time by accessing Menu > Preferences > Languages.
Starting Up 12 The Satellite Status screen will continuously update, and you will be able to graphically see how well your eXplorist is performing. When the eXplorist has enough information to compute a position fix, the Satellite Status screen is replaced with the Map screen. The arrow cursor in the center of the Map screen represents your position. As you move, the arrow will point in the direction you are traveling.
Starting Up 13 Enter Current Time. Use the arrow joystick to enter the current time. Arrow Arrow Arrow Arrow Joystick Joystick Joystick Joystick Up: Increases the highlighted number Down: Decreases the highlighted number Right: Moves the highlight one character to the right Left: Moves the highlight one character to the left Toggle between AM and PM by moving the arrow joystick up or down when AM or PM is highlighted. When you have entered the correct time, press ENTER. Enter the Date.
Starting Up 14 Cold vs. Warm Start. When the eXplorist is turned on, one of the first things it does is to find out which 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 which satellites are overhead and their approximate relationship to the eXplorist.
15 Navigation Screens 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 NAV ESC ESC NAV ESC NAV Tip: The ESC button will also set through the navigation screens, just like the NAV button but in the reverse order.
Navigation Screens 16 Map Screen Overview Route Marker Position Cursor Track Indicator Map Scale Data Field 1 Pan Cursor (used when in Cursor Mode) Hourglass (used when position is unknown and eXplorist is trying to compute the position) Data Field 2 Changing Map Scale Press the Zoom In or the Zoom Out buttons to change how much of the map is displayed on the screen. The map scale indicator in the bottom left corner of the map indicates the relative distance between the two end-points of the scale.
Navigation Screens 17 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 provides you with the heading and distance of the cursor from your present position.
Navigation Screens 18 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. You can select from: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bearing Distance to Next (Next leg in multi-leg routes) Distance to End Speed [default] Heading [default] 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.
Navigation Screens 19 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 20 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 blue. The opposite is true when the map is set for marine usage. (Water is light blue and land areas are displayed as yellow.) This is provided as an option to provide you with the ability to view the text and map details more easily, depending on where you are navigating.
Navigation Screens 21 Changing the Map Detail The Map screen can be modified to show varying levels of map detail. This can be useful while viewing very dense areas of the map where some of the fine details may not be needed and clutter the display. To change the map detail: 1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Map Setup. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the Detail field. 5. Press ENTER. 6.
Navigation Screens 22 Customizing the Display You can select what items are displayed on the Map screen. This can reduce clutter and/or emphasis those items you are interested in. To customize the display: 1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Map Setup. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Push the Arrow joystick left or right to highlight the Display tab. 5. Push the Arrow joystick up or down to highlight the item you want to toggle on or off. 6. Press ENTER.
Navigation Screens 23 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 24 Customizing the Information Fields The information displayed at the top of the screen can be customized to information that is 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.
Navigation Screens 25 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.
Navigation Screens 26 Resetting the Trip Odometer Whenever you begin a trip and 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.
Navigation Screens 27 Satellite Status Screen The Satellite Status screen is a handy way to visually see just how well the eXplorist is tracking and receiving satellite signals. Highlights of the Satellite Status screen: • Type of position fix and the number of satellites being tracked is displayed. [A 2D Position Fix requires three satellites; a 3D Position Fix requires four satellites or more.
28 eXplorist 600 File Structure 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. When you insert a new SD card, a similar file structure is created but without any of the default files.
eXplorist 600 File Structure 29 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 600 File Structure • 30 Creating new Folders: You can also create new folders for your route files to be saved in. Exit the file you have open by using the Up One Level option. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight New Folder and press ENTER. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a name for the folder. When the name is correct, highlight OK and press ENTER. The new folder is now highlighted. Press ENTER to access this folder.
31 Points of Interest 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 that 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 Your position” or just MARK for short. The saved positions are called points of interest, or just POIs. (You may have heard the term “waypoints” to describe marked positions.
Points of Interest Marking Your Position (Personalized) Normally, marking your 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, set the visibility, change the name, and create a message. You are also able to change the location coordinates and the elevation. This changes the position that is being saved and is discussed in a following section. 1. Press MARK.
Points of Interest 33 Making POIs for Locations Other Than Your Present Position Sometimes, you may want to save a position that is not your present position. The eXplorist offers you two ways of doing that. You can modify the coordinates of your present position or you can use the Cursor mode of the Map screen to pan to the location you want to mark.
Points of Interest 34 Marking a Position using the Map Cursor This gives you a way of marking a position, other than your present position, by moving the cursor around the map to a place where 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.
Points of Interest 35 The POI Database All of the POIs that you have saved and map POIs, 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 POIs you have saved, nearest to your position or in alphabetical order. • Searching for POIs that have been preloaded into the eXplorist, nearest to your position or in alphabetical order. • Ability to edit POIs you have saved.
Points of Interest 36 Searching for a Preloaded POI using Nearest Searching for a preloaded POI using the Nearest option is similar to searching for userentered POIs with an additional step. Preloaded POIs 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 37 Searching for a Preloaded POI using Alphabetical This is very similar to searching for a POI using nearest; but, due to the large numbers of POIs in the database, an additional step has been added to speed up the process of finding the POI you are looking for. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pts of Interest. 3. Press ENTER. 4. 5. Use the Arrow joystick in a left/right motion to select Alphabetical. 6. Press ENTER. 7.
Points of Interest 38 Editing a User-Created POI POIs that you have saved can be edited to change the icon, visibility, 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. If the POI you are editing is used in a route, the changes made to the POI will not be reflected in the route. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pts of Interest. 3. Press ENTER. 4. 5.
Points of Interest 39 Deleting a User-Created POI POIs that you have saved can be deleted using this operation. If you have created a lot of POIs, you may wish to delete any unneessary ones so that you may more easily search for a newly created POI. POIs that have been deleted cannot be restored. You will need to input the information for a deleted POI if you will want it again. To prevent accidental deletion, a confirmation window will be displayed, confirming the deletion. 1. Press MENU. 2.
Points of Interest 40 Viewing a User-Created POI on the Map Screen POIs that you have saved 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. 5. Use the Arrow joystick left/right to select Nearest or Alphabetical. 6. Press ENTER. 7. Locate the file where the POI has been saved and press ENTER. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 8. Highlight the POI and press ENTER.
Points of Interest 41 Copying a Preloaded POI POIs that have been preloaded as part of the background map can be saved as a user-entered POIs. Preloaded POIs cannot 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. 5. Use the Arrow joystick left/right to select Nearest or Alphabetical. 6. Press ENTER. 7.
Points of Interest 42 Viewing a Preloaded POI on the Map Screen POIs that have been preloaded as part of the background map can be viewed on the Map screen to assist you in locating a POI. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pts of Interest. 3. Press ENTER. 4. 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 simpiest 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 userentered POI.
Routes 45 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. Map screen with a GOTO route active.
Routes 46 Creating a GOTO Route from the Map Cursor This will create a GOTO route to a point on the map that you have indicated by moving the crosshair cursor on the Map screen. 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 a point on the map that represents where you want to go. 3. Press GOTO. 4.
Routes 47 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. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
Routes 48 Multi-Leg Routes Multi-leg routes can be used to navigate to a final destination using multiple legs. An example would be leaving the dock, motoring over to buoy 1, then the bait boat, and finally to a fishing hot spot. This route would go from Dock to Buoy 1,Buoy 1 to Bait, Bait to Fish. Features of a multi-leg route: • Multi-leg routes can be saved in internal memory or to an SD card. • Multi-leg routes remain active even after the eXplorist has been turned off.
Routes 49 Creating a Multi-leg Route The eXplorist will provide you with an empty list for your route, and you can use the POIs 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 New route. 5. Press ENTER. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Add POI is highlighted. Press ENTER.
Routes 50 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. GOTOs 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 51 Changing the Destination Leg of an Active Route When a route is created it can have many different legs to it, each leg with its own destination. If during your travels you want to skip some of the legs, you can select the leg that you want to proceed to next. An example would be that 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 52 Editing a Saved Route Saved routes can be edited to add a new leg at the end of the route (Add POI), 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. automatically open the default file.) 5. With the file highlighted press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7.
Routes 53 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. automatically open the default file.) 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7. Press ENTER. 8.
Routes 54 Deleting a Route The eXplorist can hold up to 20 different routes. When you have 20 routes saved, you will need to delete one before you can create a new one. 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 delete. automatically open the default file.) 5. With the file highlighted press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Highlight Delete Route. 9. Press ENTER. 10.
Routes 55 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. 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. (The eXplorist will 10. Locate the file or create a new file for the route. 11.
Routes 56 Copying a Route Copying a route makes an exact duplicate of a route that can then be edited, saving you time in creating a new route that is similar to an existing route. Another use would be to copy a route and reverse it. 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 copy. automatically open the default file.) 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7. Press ENTER. 8.
Routes 57 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 58 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.
Track Logs 59 Stopping and Resuming Active Track Logging This provides the ability to turn off the recording of the active track and then to starting it up again. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Highlight Active Track. 5. Press ENTER. 6. 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. 7.
Track Logs Starting a New Active Track Log Before you can start a new active track log, you need to stop the one that is presently recording. 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 Stop Logging. (If Resume Logging is displayed, the Track Log has already been stopped. Go to step 10.) 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Active Track. 9. Press ENTER.
Track Logs 61 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 62 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 63 Clearing the Active Track The active track can get to be very large, especially if you haven’t cleared it in a while. It is recommended that if you plan to use BackTrack or to save the upcoming track log that you should clear the active track before beginning your journey. If you do not, the other functions will still work, but you will probably have a lot more track log information than you want. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
Track Logs 64 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.
Track Logs 65 Viewing the Track Log on the Map Selecting View on Map displays the track log chosen and plots it on the Map screen. This gives you the opportunity to graphically view the track log. Note: View on Map 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.
Track Logs 66 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 Moving a Saved Track Log Use this function to move a track log that has been saved to a new location. 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 Move Track. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Locate the location where you want the track log stored. 9. Highlight Move to here. 10. Press ENTER.
Track Logs Copying a Saved Track Log Use this function to copy a track log that has been saved. 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 Copy Track. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Locate the location where you want the track log stored. 9. Highlight Copy to here. 10. Press ENTER. 11. Use the keyboard to enter a new name for the track log. 12.
Weather 70 The eXplorist 600 has a weather function that provides temperature, barometric information a pressure altimeter reading. • Temperature. Temperature is displayed graphically as well as textually. Temperature measurements can be affected by the internal temperature of the eXplorist. If you leave your eXplorist in the sun, it will build up internal heat causing the temperature readings to be higher than the ambient temperature is. • Barometer.
Weather 71 Calibrating the Pressure Altimeter To maintain the accuracy of the pressure altimeter you should calibrate it every 2 - 3 hours using known elevation markers. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Weather. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Press MENU. 5. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Set Altimeter. 6. Press ENTER. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to input the known elevation setting. 9. Press ENTER. 10. Press ESC to return to the Weather screen.
Electronic Compass 72 The eXplorist 600 has a built-in electronic compass that provides you with heading information even when standing still. Heading information that is computed solely by GPS signals requires that you be moving before it can be computed. Notes about the electronic compass that you should be aware of: • Recalibrate the compass every time you change batteries. • Do not use the compass near large metallic objects.
Electronic Compass 73 Turning the Compass Off/On The electronic compass does cause a minor drain on the batteries and you have to option of turning it off to conserve battery life. This battery drain is very minor so it is unlikely that you will need to shut the compass off for this. Another reason you may want to turn the compass off is if you are in an area where you cannot avoid large, metallic obects, such as in a vehicle. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3.
Electronic Compass 74 Turning the Compass Off/On The electronic compass does cause a minor drain on the batteries and you have to option of turning it off to conserve battery life. This battery drain is very minor so it is unlikely that you will need to shut the compass off for this. Another reason you may want to turn the compass off is if you are in an area where you cannot avoid large, metallic obects, such as in a vehicle. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3.
Advanced Features 74 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: • Area Calculation: This will compute the area and the perimeter of a region that you define. • Fish/Hunt: This will display the best hunting and fishing times for a position and date that you enter.
Advanced Features 6. Highlight . 7. Press ENTER. 75 Note: Any previous area calculations you did are saved in memory and will be displayed. To create a new area calculation you will first need to delete all of the POIs from the list. How to delete all of the POIs will be explained following these instructions. 8. Using the POI database, select a stored POI. 9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until you have a region defined. 10.
Advanced Features 76 Computing Best Fish/Hunt Times This provides you with the means to view the good and excellent fishing and hunting times for any POI and date you select. Accessing Fishing and Hunting Times 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Adv. Features. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Fish/Hunt. 5. Press ENTER. 6. The Fish/Hunt screen is displayed with the position and date set to your present position and today’s date. Changing the Position 1.
Advanced Features 77 Displaying Sun and Moon Information Using the Sun/Moon feature you are able to view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moon setting times, as well as viewing the phase of the moon, for any POI in your database. Accessing the Sun/Moon Function 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Adv. Features. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Sun/Moon. 5. Press ENTER. 6.
Advanced Features 78 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. If you have loaded a detail map from one of the MapSend Topographic software packages, you can also view the vertical profile for routes you have created. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Adv. Features. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Vertical Profile. 5.
Advanced Features 79 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 80 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. 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 81 Working with Files on the Personal Computer You can work with the files saved in your eXplorist or files located on an SD card in the eXplorist (optional). 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 82 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 83 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 600 > 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.
Magellan Geocache Manager 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 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 88 Notice that in the lower right corner the size of the region is displayed. You may choose to put large regions on an SD card to save internal memory. 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.
Using the eXplorist with MapSend 89 Transfer the Files using the Magellan Conversion Manager: Launch the Magellan Conversion Manager (installed from the Magellan Wizard). It can be found under the ‘Start’ menu - Start > Programs > Magellan > eXplorist 600 > Magellan Conversion Manager. When first opened, on the Welcome window select ‘Transfer Map Regions’ and click Next. A reminder to connect the Magellan eXplorist to the computer is presented. Click Next.
Using the eXplorist with MapSend 90 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 91 Transferring Waypoints, Routes, and Track 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 92 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 to perform maintenance 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 93 Restarting the GPS Restarting the GPS provides a means of giving the eXplorist information about its approximate position. Long time GPS receiver users will know this option as initializing. To understand when you would use this option, a brief explanation of how the eXplorist works will be helpful. The GPS constellation consists of 24 satellites and three spares that orbit the earth. At any given time of the day a different collection of satellites will be overhead.
Preferences 6. 94 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. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the area of your location. The list of areas is different for each region selected in step 6. 9. Press ENTER. 10. Time.
Preferences 95 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 96 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.
Preferences 97 Setting the Map Units In the Map Units option of Preferences you can select which units of measure for navigation data, the north reference, the coordinate system, and the map datum that will be used by the eXplorist. Selecting Navigational Units of Measure The eXplorist can be set to display navigation data in Miles/Yd/MPH, Miles/Ft/MPH, NM/Ft/Knots, NM/M/Knots, or KM/KPH. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
Preferences 98 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 99 Selecting the Coordinate System Position data will be displayed in the coordinate system chosen in Map Units. The default system is latitude/longitude (Lat/Lon) and should be fine for most users. Experienced navigators will want to select a coordinate system that matches the maps or charts they are using. Coordinate systems that can be selected are: 1. • Lat/Lon • Finnish • UTM • German • OSGB • French • Irish • USNG • Swiss • MGRS • Swedish • User Grid Press MENU. 2.
Preferences 100 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 you are unsure as to what datum to select. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
Preferences 101 Using the Power Management Tool When you are out in the field or on the water, extending the life of the batteries in your eXplorist should be something that you are mindful of. Two areas that you can control to extend the battery life are turning the eXplorist off when not in use and setting how long the display backlight will be on.
Preferences 102 Setting the Light Timer As has been mentioned before, the display backlight makes the display easier to read in lowlight situations, but it also is the largest drain on the batteries. The Light Timer function provides you with the selection of how long you want the backlight to remain on while no buttons have been pressed. 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.
Preferences 103 Personalizing the eXplorist This function provides a way to input information about yourself that could be used to return your eXplorist should you happen to lose it. The name you enter in the Name field will be displayed on the About screen. Steps to Personalize your eXplorist 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Personalize. 5. Press ENTER. 6.
Preferences 104 Selecting Languages The eXplorist can be set to display information from any one of ten different languages. 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.
Preferences 105 Clearing Memory The Clear Memory function of Preferences gives you a tool that you can use to globally clear: • active track history [Track History] • all user-entered POI’s and routes [POIs/Routes] • all multi-leg routes [Routes] • all track history, user-entered POIs, and routes [All]. This resets the eXplorist to its original factory settings. It will erase all user-created files and folders from the internal memory. User created files and folders on the SD card will not be touched.
Preferences 106 Clearing User-Entered POIs and Routes This will clear all of the POIs and routes you have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist. 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. 7. Confirm. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 8. Press ENTER. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight POIs/Routes.
Preferences 107 Clearing Active Track, User-Entered POIs, and Routes This will clear all of the POIs and routes you have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist, as well as the active track history. It will erase all usercreated files and folders from the internal memory. User created files and folders on the SD card will not be touched. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
Preferences 108 Setting Alarms & Beeper In Alarms & Beeper you can set how the beeper is used as well as turning various alarms on and off. Alarms that you can set: • Anchor - When you set the anchor alarm on, the eXplorist will alert you when it has moved a distance you have selected. This could be used when you have anchored your boat and need to be alerted if it has drifted from it’s anchor point.
Preferences 109 Setting the Beeper 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Alarms & Beeper. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the Beeper field. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Select Off, Keys Only, Alarms Only, or Keys & Alarms. 9. Press ENTER. Setting Alarms 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
Preferences 110 Setting the Clock Under normal usage, you should never need to change the clock setting unless you cross over into a new time zone. The eXplorist receives its clock information from the atomic clock located in the GPS satellite and is extremely accurate. Other then changing the time for when you cross time zones, you can also set the format that the time is displayed as well as select the daylight savings time settings.
Preferences 111 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. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Select United States, European Union, Custom, or Disable. 9. Press ENTER. 10.
112 Specifications Performance Receiver 14 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 14 satellites to compute and update information. Antenna Patch Acquisition Times (optimal conditions) Warm less than 1 minute Cold less than 2 minutes Update Rate 1 second continuous Position <7 meters, 95% 2D RMS Accuracy 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. (18,600 meters) Limits Physical Size 4.6” x 2.1” x 1.
Specifications 113 Coordinate Systems Available 11 plus 1 user grid.
114 Accessories 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 your belt or pack strap. It features handy pockets for carrying extra batteries. Protect your Magellan eXplorist while traveling or being stored.
Contacting Magellan Support 115 The following information is provided so that if you need support for your Magellan eXplorist in North America, you can direct your questions/comments to the proper person at Thales Navigation. Customers in North America, Central America, South America, Asia, and South Pacific regions.
Contacting Magellan Support 116 Customers in Europe, Middle East, or Africa regions 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: magellansuppor
