Magellan eXplorist 110 ® ® User Manual MiTAC Australia Pty LTD Suite 2, 408 Victoria Road, Gladesville, NSW 2111, Austrailia www.magellanGPS.com.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan eXplorist GC receiver is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. When using the Magellan eXplorist GC receiver, 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. This device is not a car navigation system. Please do not use the Magellan eXplorist GC receiver while driving.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents Using the Magellan eXplorist.......................................................1 Installing the Batteries...................................................................................... 1 Replacing the Batteries.................................................................................................................... 1 Setting the Battery Type...................................................................................................................
Customizing the Data Fields............................................................................................................ 5 Displaying a Compass on the Map Screen..................................................................................... 5 Navigation Lines................................................................................................ 6 Hiding/Showing Active Track.........................................................................................................
Go to a Waypoint from the Waypoint Description........................................................................ 10 Viewing the Waypoint on the Map................................................................................................. 10 Waypoints and the Map Screen........................................................................ 10 Creating a Waypoint while Panning...............................................................................................
eXplorist Tools........................................................................... 15 The Tools Menu................................................................................................ 15 Accessing the Tools Menu............................................................................................................. 15 Settings...............................................................................................................................................
Adjusting Volume............................................................................................................................ 17 Muting the Volume.......................................................................................................................... 17 Power..................................................................................................................................................17 Setting Active Suspend Timer...........................................
Night Mode.........................................................................................................................................20 Setting Night Mode Use.................................................................................................................. 20 Joystick Functions............................................................................................................................ 20 Assigning Joystick Functions................................................
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 advanced features the enthusiast requires. This chapter provides information on the basics of using the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver. Use of the Joystick to Select or ENTER. Throughout this manual you will be asked to ‘select’ a button or icon. This is done by using the joystck (left, right, up, down) to highlight the item on the display.
Using the Magellan eXplorist 6. Select the type of battery installed; Alkaline, Rechargeables or Lithium. go into Suspend Mode. Press the Power button to exit Suspend Mode. 7. Use BACK button to return to the Menu 1. With the receiver on and the Map screen 8. Select the Map icon to return to the Map 2. Select the Tools icon at the bottom of the screen. screen.
Using the Magellan eXplorist Setting Backlight Timer This option sets the time duration that the backlight will turn off if the displayed is not touched. Touch the display to restore the backlight. tools. The Main Menu is also provides access to the eXplorist tools and settings. 1. With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed, press the BACK button. 2. Select the Tools icon at the bottom of the display. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select Brightness & Volume. 5. Select the Backlight Timer.
Using the Magellan eXplorist The BACK Button The BACK button is used to access the previously viewed screen unless you are viewing the Map screen and then it is used to access the Main Menu. Keyboard Entering text and numbers is done by the use of a displayed keyboard. Accessing the different keyboard layouts is done by Selecting the left or right arrows. Uppercase characters can also be used by Selecting the shift key. Entering a space is done using the space bar key.
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.
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 Satellite Status Screen Displaying the Dashboard Screen 1. While viewing the Map screen, press BACK. 2. Select the Dashboard icon. 3. The currently chosen Dashboard screen is displayed. Changing the Dashboard Screen 1. Access the Dashboard screen. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Switch Dashboard. 4.
Magellan eXplorist Dashboard Dashboard Screen Customizing Data Fields Setting the Number of Fields Displayed 1. Access the Dashboard screen you want to change the number of displayed fields. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Edit # of Fields. (Not available on the Satellite Status screen.) 4. The current number of fields being displayed is shown with an arrow above and below it. The Dashboard Screen displays a small compass and up to eight customizable data fields.
Waypoints Waypoints are fixed locations with a specified longitude and latitude that can be saved to your receiver. Waypoints can mark a destination (a campsite for example), a point along the way to a destination (a scenic point along a trail), or a point of reference (a bridge or fork in the trail). 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 5.
Magellan eXplorist Waypoints Go to a Waypoint from the Waypoint Description 1. Access the Waypoint list. 2. Select the name of the waypoint to be routed to. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select GO. Viewing the Waypoint on the Map 1. Access the Waypoint list. 2. Select the name of the waypoint to be viewed. 3. The Waypoint Description page is displayed. 4. Press MENU. 5. Select View on map.
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. Click on the geocache name to open the 5. When the download is complete, run the Magellan Communicator file to install the drivers. (If you get a Security Warning, press ‘Run’ to continue.) 6.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints 10. Open the “Geocaches” folder in the MAGELLAN directory. 11. Drag the GPX file (GC1FGDZ.gpx in this example) to the Geocaches folder in your receiver. 12. The geocache (or geocaches) are loaded in your receiver and can be found from the Geocaches menu option in the Main Menu. (You need to disconnect or reboot the receiver to exit the “Connect to PC” screen.) Geocache List Accessing the Geocache List 1. Press the BACK button while viewing the Map screen. 2.
Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints Adding a Geocache Saving Your Current Location as a Geocache 1. Access the Geocache list. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Add Geocache. 4. The receiver will calculate the average position for the geocache providing increased accuracy. 5. Select Done. 6. Select the Geocache Name to edit the name with the keyboard. 7. Select the Difficulty and Terrain stars to indicate the level of difficulty. (5 stars is the most difficult and 5 stars is the roughest terrain.) 8.
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 Waypoint Projection 1. From the Map screen, press BACK.
Magellan eXplorist Tools Sun & Moon Rising and Setting Times This tool displays the sun and moon rise and setting times for your current location. Using Sun & Moon Times 1. Access the Tools Menu. 2. Select the Sun & Moon button. Select the calendar and the arrows to the left and right of the month to select a day to view. need to access the Screen Capture Tool and set it to OFF before you can power down the receiver. 1. Access the Tools Menu. 2. Select the Screen Capture button. 3.
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 Accessing the Settings Menu 1. Press the BACK button from the Map screen. 2. Select the Tools icon at the bottom of the menu. 3. Select Settings from the Tools Menu. 4. The Settings Menu is displayed. Adjusting Volume 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2.
Magellan eXplorist Settings 3. Select the Battery Type drop-down menu and select the type of battery that are being used. Date and Time Selecting the Date Format 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Date & Time button. 3. Select the Date Format drop-down menu and select the format that dates will be displayed in. Selecting the Time Format 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Date & Time button. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Settings Setting Waypoint Display Style 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Map Options button. 3. Select the Waypoints drop-down menu and select how waypoints will be shown on the map (Icons, Name and Icons, or Off). Selecting Current Location Icon When Smart Arrow is selected the current location icon will change color, indicating how well you are on course to reach your destination. 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Map Options button. 3.
Magellan eXplorist Settings Setting the Waypoint Proximity Alarm 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Alarms button. 3. Select the Waypoint Proximity drop-down menu and define the distance to a waypoint that an alarm will sound Night Mode Setting Night Mode Use 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select Night Mode. 3. Select the desired option (Auto, On or Off). Joystick Functions This defines what function will be accessed when pressing on the joystick while viewing the Map screen.
Magellan eXplorist Settings 2. Select the Navigation button. 3. Select the Coordinate Datum drop-down menu and select the desired datum. Selecting North Reference 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Navigation button. 3. Select the North Reference drop-down menu and select the north reference. Setting Altimeter Source 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Navigation button. 3. Select the Altimeter drop-down menu and select the desired source. Memory Diagnostics Running the Audio Test 1.
