Revisions Initial Release A 10/15/2010 Initial release with basic functions
Safety Warnings The Magellan eXplorist is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. When using the Magellan eXplorist, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: IN THE INTERESTS 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 ask a passenger make any changes.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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Table of Contents Using the Magellan eXplorist.......................................................1 Installing the Batteries...................................................................................... 1 Replacing the Batteries.................................................................................................................... 1 Setting the Battery Type...................................................................................................................
Scrolling Menu Lists ........................................................................................................................... 5 Scrolling Options Menus.................................................................................................................. 5 Scrolling Lists.................................................................................................................................... 5 Entering Text and Numeric Data............................................
Dashboard Screens.................................................................... 11 Displaying the Dashboard Screen................................................................................................. 11 Changing the Dashboard Screen................................................................................................... 11 Compass Screen ...............................................................................................................................................
Accessing a Saved Function.......................................................................................................... 16 Editing a OneTouch Button............................................................................... 16 Editing the Name or Reassigning the Button............................................................................... 16 Deleting an Assigned Button.........................................................................................................
Geocache List................................................................................................... 24 Accessing the Geocache List........................................................................................................ 24 Sorting the Geocache List.............................................................................................................. 24 Searching for a Saved Geocache............................................................................................
Viewing Saved Photographs ......................................................................................................... 30 Deleting a Saved Photograph ....................................................................................................... 30 Viewing a Slide Show of All Photographs .................................................................................... 30 Accessing Saved Voice Memos.......................................................................................
Geofencing.........................................................................................................................................34 Setting Up Geofencing.................................................................................................................... 34 Alarm Clocks......................................................................................................................................34 Setting the Alarm Clock.................................................
Selecting the Date Format.............................................................................................................. 38 Selecting the Time Format............................................................................................................. 38 Selecting the Calendar Format...................................................................................................... 38 Selecting the Time Zone (Auto or Manual)............................................................
Calibrate Barometer/Altimeter (eXplorist 610/710)......................................................................... 40 Calibrating the Barometer/Altimeter.............................................................................................. 40 Alarms.................................................................................................................................................40 Setting the Off Course Alarm.......................................................................
Clear Memory from SD Card.......................................................................................................... 42 Restoring Factory Defaults............................................................................................................ 42 Formatting the SD Card.................................................................................................................. 43 Connectivity.......................................................................................
Using the Magellan eXplorist The Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver is designed to be easy enough for the casual ‘explorer’ as well as having all of the advance features the ‘enthusiast’ requires. This chapter provides information on the basics of using the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver. Installing the Batteries 3. Install two AA batteries as shown. The Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver uses two AA batteries that provides 16 hours of normal use.
Using the Magellan eXplorist 3. Tap the Tool icon at the bottom of the display. 4. Tap Settings. 5. Tap Power. 6. Tap Battery Type. A drop-down menu is displayed. 7. Tap on the type of battery installed; Alkaline, Rechargeables or Lithium. 8. Use the Back Arrow to return to the Map screen. Powering the Magellan eXplorist Turning the Receiver On The power button is recessed and requires that you hold it down for 2 seconds to prevent accidental power on. 1.
Using the Magellan eXplorist Setting Backlight Brightness The receiver backlight is one of the primary drains on the battery life. Setting the brightness to about 40% and the backlight timer to 1 minute provides a good user experience as well as extends the battery life. Retaining Plate 1. With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed, tap on the map. 2. The Four-Corner Menu screen is displayed. Tap on the Main Menu button in the lower-left corner. 3.
Using the Magellan eXplorist Accessing the Four Corner Menu Accessing the OneTouch Menu 1. From the Map screen, tap any portion of the visible map. Note: Tap the map area, do not slide your finger or stylus across the map area. Sliding across the map brings up the Map Pan screen, discussed in the chapter on the Map screen. Dashboard The Dashboard is an optional navigation screen that can be used in conjunction with the Map screen. There are eight different dashboard styles that can be selected.
Using the Magellan eXplorist Options Menu The Options Menu can be found on many screens in the lower right corner of the display. This menu provides quick access to the most commonly used functions associated with the screen being displayed. However the only exception to the rule for the location of the Options Menu is for the Map screen where it is accessed from the Four Corner Menu screen. Scrolling Lists At the bottom of lists of items there are two up and down arrow icons.
Map Screen The Map screen will be the screen you most commonly use and a good understanding of its workings will enhance your experience with the Magellan eXplorist. The Map screen can be displayed in two modes, Navigate and Pan. In Navigate Mode your current location is displayed along with a graphical indication of where you’ve travelled (track) and information about where you are going (route). In Pan Mode you can ‘pan’ around the map looking for places to go or places to create a waypoint.
Magellan eXplorist Map Screen Navigation Lines Navigation lines are displayed on the map providing you with route destination indicators and active track. Active Track. Displays a history of your travels when you are routing to a destination. Active Track. Displays a history of your travels when you are not routing to a destination. Origin Destination Line. Originally computed route from point of origin to your destination. Route Line. Computed multi-leg route. Point Destination Line.
Magellan eXplorist Map Screen Pan Mode Accessing Pan Mode 1. Slide your finger across the map area. 2. The Map screen goes into pan mode with a Back button and an Options Menu icon at the bottom. 3. Keep moving your finger across the map to display a point that you would like to create a route to or a waypoint. Using the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons will help you pick the location quickly and accurately. Creating a Waypoint in Pan Mode 1. Tap on the map at the point you want to create a waypoint. 2.
Dashboard Screens The Dashboard provides a secondary screen that can be used to assist you in your travels. There are nine screens, most of them customizable, that you can select from. Accessing the Dashboard Displaying the Dashboard Screen 1. Tap the Map screen. 2. Tap on the Dashboard icon in the upper left corner. 3. The currently chosen Dashboard screen is displayed. Changing the Dashboard Screen 1. Access the Dashboard screen. 2. Tap on the Dashboard icon (in the middle, bottom of the display).
Magellan eXplorist Dashboard Strip Compass Screen Barometer Screen The Strip Compass screen displays a strip compass (similar to the Road screen but the Strip Compass screen provides more room for additional data fields). This compass displays your heading and your heading’s relation to the sun, moon and your destination (black arrow) when they are within 50 degrees on either side of your heading. The orange arrows under the strip compass will show which way to turn to head towards your destination.
Magellan eXplorist Dashboard Dashboard Screen hiking to be in miles and feet but when boating you want the distance displayed in nautical miles. This is done through settings made to the saved Profiles. (See the chapter on Tools for more information.) The Profile dashboard screen is used to quickly change the profile for the navigation you are currently using. Just tap on the desired profile button and all of the profile settings are changed to the profile selected.
OneTouch® Menu The OneTouch Menu gives quick and easy access to destinations, functions and searches that you can assign to the menu. Assign a destination so you can quickly set a route to it, or assign a function that you use often and access it with one touch of the screen, or assign a waypoint, geocache or POI search that is always ready at your fingertips. Basics of the OneTouch Menu Assigning a Commonly Used Function 1. Access the OneTouch Menu. Accessing the OneTouch Menu 1.
Magellan eXplorist OneTouch Menu Preloaded OneTouch Buttons Three buttons (Home, Camp and Car) are preloaded to the OneTouch Menu and cannot be deleted. You can set them to your current location or create a route to them. Setting a Route to Home, Camp or Car 1. Access the OneTouch Menu. 2. Tap on Home, Camp or Car. 3. The map is displayed showing the planned route. Tap on Go> to begin the route.
Waypoints Waypoints are fixed locations with a specified longitude and latitude that can be saved to your receiver. Waypoints can mark a destination, a point along the way to a destination, or a point of reference. In the eXplorist receiver you can edit saved waypoints with unique names and descriptive icons to help you identify the waypoint from a list or on the map. The Waypoint List Accessing the Waypoint List 1. Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen. 2.
Magellan eXplorist Waypoints description for the waypoint. Tap on the Back icon when done. Location: Tap on the Location button. Tap on the Primary or Secondary coordinates fields. Tap on the coordinated to be changed and use the keyboard to enter the new values. Media: Tap on the Media button. Tap on the Options Menu icon and select Add Media. Use the Media Menu to create or select an existing media item to add to the waypoint. Options: Tap on the Options button.
Magellan eXplorist Waypoints 14. Tap the Disk icon at the bottom of the screen. 15. The waypoint is saved. Tap the Back icon to return to the map. Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint 1. Tap on the Map screen. 2. Tap on the Options Menu icon. 3. Select Add Waypoint. 4. Edit the waypoint as desired. 5. Tap on the Disk icon at the bottom of the display. 6. The waypoint is saved and you are returned to the Map screen.
Geocaches Geocaching is an outdoor activity that uses your receiver to find hidden treasures (geocaches) that can be placed anywhere in the world. A typical cache is a small, waterproof container containing a logbook and “treasure”. The Magellan eXplorist receiver is designed to connect with millions of passionate adventure seekers at www. geocaching.com. Geocaching.com is the premier website for organizing the world’s geocaches.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (Detail Page) 1. Go to www.geocaching.com on your browser. 2. Use the search tools on geocaching.com to view a list of geocaches. 3. In the row indicated above with the red box, click on the geocache name to open the geocache page. The ‘GPX eXchange File button is greyed out for non-premium users. 4. Select the “Send to GPS” button. 5. Select the Magellan tab in the “Send to GPS” window. 6.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints The Magellan Communicator ID can be found in the upper right corner of the web page describing the geocache. The Magellan Communicator is used to communicate between geocaching.com and your Magellan GPS receiver. You can install the plug-in by using the steps above or by going to the Magellan web site as explained here. 5. A “Save File” dialog window will open on your Direct installation of the Magellan Communicator from www.magellangps.com 6.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints Geocache List Accessing the Geocache List 1. Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen. 2. Tap the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner. 3. Tap the Geocaches icon. All the geocaches you have saved or loaded will be displayed as a list. 6. Tap the green checkmark. 7. The Geocache List is displayed with the results of the search. Go to a Geocache on the Geocache List 1. Access the Geocache list. 2.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints 4. Select Add a Field Note, Edit My Last Field Note, or Delete My Last Log. 5. Use the keyboard to add or edit the field note. If you are deleting a field note, you will need to confirm the deletion. Go to a Geocache from the Geocache Description 1. Access the Geocache list. 2. Tap on the name of the geocache to be routed to. 3. Tap on the orange Go icon at the bottom of the display. Viewing the Geocache on the Map 1. Access the Geocache list. 2.
Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan eXplorist has preloaded points of interest waypoints that provide a wide array of locations that you may seek. These POIs are waypoints for many commonly needed destinations. The POIs are installed along with the maps used in the eXplorist. The basemap contains some basic POIs and turning on a detailed map will provide a robust source of POIs. Accessing POIs Finding a POI by Category 1. Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen. 2.
Magellan eXplorist Points of Interest Waypoints Finding a POI Using Search by Name 1. Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen. 3. POIs are not editable however you can view more detailed information by tapping on one of the buttons in the details list. 2. Tap the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner. 3. Tap the POI icon. 4. Tap on Search by Name. 5. Use the keyboard to enter the first few characters in the name of the POI you are searching for. 6.
Media The Magellan eXplorist can create, save, store and share photos, video and voice memo. These media items can be attached to a waypoint or geocache and can be shared with a friend. Adding media to a hike as you travel can then be played back to recapture your experience. The Media Menu Accessing the Media Menu 1. Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen. 2. Tap the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner. 3. Tap the Media icon. 4.
Magellan eXplorist Media Options Recording a Video 1. Access the Media Menu 2. Tap on the Record Video icon. 3. Tap on the Record button (red circle) at the bottom of the display to begin recording. (Alternately you can press the bottom button on the eXplorist.) 4. Tap on the Blue Square at the bottom of the display or press the bottom button on the eXplorist to stop the recording. Viewing Saved Photographs 1. Access the Media Menu 2. Tap on the Photos icon. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Media Options Camera Settings Modify Settings for Photos 1. Access the Media Menu 2. Tap on the Tools icon in the lower right corner. 3. Use the Mode drop-down menu and select “Camera”. 4. Use the Size, Quality, Sort by and Save Photos On drop-down menus to set the desired settings. Modify Settings for Videos 1. Access the Media Menu 2. Tap on the Tools icon in the lower right corner. 3. Use the Mode drop-down menu and select “Video”. 4.
eXplorist Tools The Magellan eXplorist has a Tools Menu that gives you access to tools that you may find useful while using the receiver. Additionally, the Tools Menu provides access to the Settings Menu (see the chapter on Settings for details) which gives you the means to customize the eXplorist for your navigation requirements. The Tools Menu Accessing the Tools Menu 1. Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen. 2. Tap the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Tools Waypoint Projection A waypoint can also be created by entering the distance and heading for the waypoint from your current location. Projecting a Waypoint 1. Tap on the Map screen. 2. Tap on the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner. 3. Tap on the Waypoints icon. 4. From the Waypoint List, tap on the Options Menu button in the lower right corner. 5. Tap on Add Waypoint. 6. Tap on Projection. Using Sun & Moon Times 1. Access the Tools Menu. 2. Tap on the Sun & Moon button.
Magellan eXplorist Tools the alarm. (Note: While modifying the alarm you can delete it by selecting Delete from the Options Menu.) Use the Options Menu icon to add a new alarm to the list. Help Use this tool to access Help files stored in the receiver. Accessing Help Files 1. Access the Tools Menu. 2. Tap on the Help button. screen capture on or off. 4. Tap on View Saved Screen Captures to view all screen captures currently stored in the receiver. Owner Information Setting Owner Information 1.
Settings The Magellan eXplorist has a Settings Menu that allows you to customize how the eXplorist displays information, run diagnostic tests and other useful functions that will enhance your navigating experience. The Settings Menu 3. Tap the Backlight Timer drop-down menu and select the duration that the backlight will remain on without a screen touch. Accessing the Settings Menu 1. Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen. 2. Tap the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Settings 3. Tap the Active Suspend Timer drop-down menu and select the duration that the receiver will remain active without a screen touch. Setting Power Off Timer This sets the duration that the receiver will remain on before powering off if the screen hasn’t been touched. 3. Tap the Time Zone & DST drop-down menu and select Auto or Manual. If Manual is selected, you need to tap the Set Time Zone button and enter your present time zone. Map Options Setting Map View (2D or 3D) 1.
Magellan eXplorist Settings 2. Tap on the Map Options button. 3. Tap the Origin Destination Line drop-down menu and select if the line will be displayed on the map when a route is active. Toggling Track Lines (On/Off) 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Tap on the Map Options button. 3. Tap the Show Tracks drop-down menu and select if track lines will be displayed. Setting Map Detail Level Toggling POI Waypoints (On/Off) 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Tap on the Map Options button. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Settings 3. Tap the Distance drop-down menu and select the desired units of measure. Setting Speed Units of Measure 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Tap on the Map Options button. 3. Tap the Speed drop-down menu and select the desired units of measure. Setting Elevation Units of Measure 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Tap on the Map Options button. 3. Tap the Elevation drop-down menu and select the desired units of measure. Setting Area Units of Measure 1. Access the Settings Menu.
Magellan eXplorist Settings Defining the Arrival Alarm Calibrating the Compass (eXplorist 610/710) 1. Access the Settings Menu. 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Tap on the Alarms button. 2. Tap on the Calibrate Compass button. 3. Tap the Arrival Distance drop-down menu and 3. Follow the instructions displayed. select the distance from your destination that the arrival alarm will sound. Setting the Waypoint Proximity Alarm 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Tap on the Alarms button. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Settings Setting Primary Coordinate Type Selecting North Reference 1. Access the Settings Menu. 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Tap on the Navigation button. 2. Tap on the Navigation button. 3. Tap the Primary Coordinate Type drop-down 3. Tap the North Reference drop-down menu and menu and select the desired measurement. Setting Primary Coordinate Accuracy select the north reference. Setting Altimeter Source 1. Access the Settings Menu. 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2.
Magellan eXplorist Settings Formatting the SD Card 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Tap on the Navigation button. 3. Tap on the Format SD Card button with an SD card installed in the receiver. 4. Confirm that you want to restore the factory Viewing the SW Version, EULA or Copyright Information 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Tap on the Product Info button. 3. Tap on the Versions, EULA or Copyright Info button. defaults. Connectivity Setting Receiver Connectivity 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2.
