Magellan® Triton™ 1500 User Manual Magellan Navigation, Inc.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan Triton is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. When using the Magellan Triton, 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 and change any settings on the Magellan Triton while driving. Come to a complete stop or ask a passenger make any changes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. 2. This device may not cause interference. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 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.
Table of Contents Overview .................................................................................................................................1 Features of the Magellan Triton 1500 ...................................................................... 1 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 3 Fundamentals .............................................................................................................
Cancelling Pan ................................................................................................ 13 Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times .................................................................... 14 Viewing Sun and Moon Rise and Set Times ........................................................ 14 Current Location Screen ....................................................................................... 14 Large Data Screen ...........................................................
Creating Waypoints ............................................................................................... 31 Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map Screen ................................. 31 Creating a Current Location Waypoint Using the Triton Menu ............................... 31 Creating a Waypoint Using the Pan Cursor ......................................................... 31 Creating a Waypoint from a Point on the Map Using the Triton Menu ....................
Duplicating a Trail ........................................................................................... 47 Reversing a Trail .............................................................................................. 47 Hiding/Showing a Trail ..................................................................................... 48 Activating a Backtrack Route ............................................................................ 48 Places .....................................................
Overview Thank you for your purchase of the Magellan Triton GPS receiver. The Magellan Triton was designed for the outdoor enthusiast with all the features needed to make your outdoor adventures safe and enjoyable. Be sure to register your Magellan Triton at www.magellangps.com to be kept informed of possible software updates and new features as they become available. Also visit the Magellan Triton support page at www.magellangps.
D P A M B N C F I O K J G H L E A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Backlight and Flashlight Button Hold Switch (under protective rubber cover) External Antenna Connector (under protective rubber cover) Data Connector (Back) Stylus Zoom - (Zoom out) Button Page / Go To Button Esc (Escape) Button Zoom + (Zoom in) Button Menu Button Enter Button / Cursor Control Microphone Power Button SD Card Slot (under protective rubber cover) Headphone Jack (under protective rubber cover) Reset Magellan Triton
Specifications PHYSICAL Case Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7 Base Map Built-in base map of the continental United States and Canada. Size 5.75" x 2.5" x 1.13" (14.6 x 6.35 x 2.87 cm) Weight Data Storage 8.0 oz (227 g) - w/ battery 2.7" (6.
Fundamentals Turning the Triton on 1. Press and hold the power button until the Triton splash screen is displayed. Turning the Triton off When turning off the Triton you can select to have it shutdown or go into suspend mode. 1. Press the Power button and the Triton will begin the shutdown sequence. 2. To place the Triton in suspend mode, press Enter before the shutdown sequence is complete. 3. To cancel the shutdown sequence and return to the last viewed screen, press any key or tap the screen. 4.
6. Scroll down the page and select the Time Zone field. 7. From the drop-down menu, select your current time zone. (Time zones are not changed automatically when travelling. If you travel to an area with a different time zone, you will need to change it here for accurate time information.) 8. Repeat the process for the Daylight Savings field. 9. Press the PAGE / GO TO button until the Info page is displayed. 10. Select Activate Profile. Changing Languages 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2.
Automatic Power Off The Triton can be set to automatically go into suspend mode when no keys have been pressed. This saves battery life if you forget to turn off the Triton. Setting the Power Off Timer interval. 1. From the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Profiles. 4. Select the profile desired. 5. Select the Display Options icon at the top of the display. 6. Select Power Off Timer. 7. Choose the interval that the Triton will turn off with no keys pressed.
Flashlight The Triton has a three LED flashlight located at the top of the receiver. This can be used in emergency situations when you need quick access to a flashlight. To conserve battery life it is recommended that you use the flashlight only when needed. Turning the flashlight on or off. 1. Press and hold the Flashlight button for at least 4 seconds to turn the flashlight on. 2. Press and hold the Flashlight button for 4 seconds again to turn the flashlight off.
The Geocache option allows you to add new geocache locations from your present position, by selecting a point on the map or by entering the coordinates of a known geocache. The Route option is used to create a route with multiple legs. These routes generally begin at your current location and go to a series of waypoints that could have been created and saved in the Magellan Triton from earlier trips or waypoints that are available from the base map or an optional detailed map.
Data Fields The Map screen, the Large Data screen, the Compass, and the Satellite Status screen have data field that can be customized to display navigation information. You can change what information is being displayed from 20 different data type options. Accessing the Data Fields on the Map Screen 1. While viewing the Map screen, tap on the arrow (circled in red) in the lower right corner. 2. Two data fields will appear. Tap on it again and two more data fields appear.
Battery Life The following are things you can do to conserve the battery life in your Magellan Triton. Turn off backlight during daytime use. 1. Press the Backlight button (top left side of the receiver) to cycle through the backlight intensities. (Alternate method) 1. Press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Profiles. 4. Select a profile. 5. Press PAGE / GO TO to select the Display page. 6. Select Backlight Level. Select a low backlight level during nighttime use. 1.
Connect to PC using USB cable (if possible). 1. Connect the Magellan Triton to a computer using the USB cable supplied with the Magellan Triton. 2. Select POWER ONLY from the options menu that is displayed. Connect to Vehicle Power Adapter (optional accessory). 1. Connect the Magellan Triton to the optional vehicle power adapter. 2. Select POWER ONLY from the options menu that is displayed. For optimal performance, use only brand name AA alkaline or lithium batteries.
Navigation Screens The Magellan Triton has five navigation screens and a Satellite Status screen. The Navigation screens provide you with information to assist you in your journeys. Selecting Navigation Screens 1. While viewing one of the Navigation screens, press PAGE / GO TO (next screen) or ESC (previous screen) to select the navigation screen you are looking for. Map Screen The Map screen displays your present position at the arrow cursor along with map detail information provided from the base map.
Customizing the Data Fields 1. With the data fields displayed, tap on the field you want to change. 2. Select the data that you want to be displayed. (You can do this by either tapping on the field or use the cursor control to highlight the field in orange and press ENTER.) 3. The Map screen will be displayed with the data field changed to the type selected. 4. The Map screen has two menus associated with it; the Main Menu and an Options Menu.
Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times If you are in Pan mode, this information will display for the location of the cursor position otherwise the information is for your current location. 1. While viewing the Map screen press ENTER. 2. Select Local Info. 3. Select Fish and Hunt. 4. Select the arrows at the top of the display to scroll through the dates. Tap the date displayed at the top of the display to use the calendar to select a date. 5. Press the green checkmark when done.
Large Data Screen The Large Data screen displays four customizable data fields in a large, easy-to-read format. This screen is a handy option for those times that you need to position the Magellan Triton at a distance but still need to view navigation information. Customizing the Data Fields for the Large Data Screen 1. Select the field you want to change by highlighting the field and pressing ENTER or by tapping on the field. 2. Select the data that you want to be displayed.
The Compass Screen The Compass screen displays information about your heading (the direction you are travelling) and bearing (direction to your next waypoint destination if a route is active) in a familiar graphical format. Outside the compass are icons indicating the position of the sun and the moon relative to your position and heading. Inside the compass there are two arrows that can be displayed. The large green arrow is your heading and is displayed only while moving.
Explanation of Data Field Types Latitude (LAT) Latitude is the coordinate measurement of North and South. The latitude lines run parallel to the equator. They range from 0° (the Equator) to 90° N/S (the Poles) Longitude (LON) Longitude is the coordinate measurement of East and West. The longitude lines run to and from the poles. They range from 0° (Prime Meridian) to 180° W/E (the International Date Line). Heading Heading is the direction a user is moving or facing, measured in degrees relative to north.
Cross Track Error (XTE) Cross Track Error measures how far the user is off the trail or route. If no Go To or Route is set, this will appear blank or dashes. Elevation Elevation measures the height above or below Sea Level which is 0. Current Speed Current Speed measures how fast the user is travelling. Average Speed Average Speed calculates the average speed of the user. Maximum Speed Maximum Speed records the highest speed achieved by the user.
Using the Keyboard Entering alphanumeric characters into the Magellan Triton is done by the use of the keyboard. Key Types Alphanumeric Color Light Blue Cursor Position Medium Blue Moves the character cursor to the left or right. Symbol Select Blue Changes the available characters to symbols. Symbol Set Select Medium Blue Available only when symbol characters are displayed. Steps through three different sets of symbols and navigation terms.
Extended Character Select Medium Blue Changes the available characters to extended characters. Numeric Select Blue Changes the available characters to numeric characters. Alpha Select Blue Changes the available characters to alphabetic characters. Delete Medium Blue Deletes the character to the left of the character cursor.
Shift Key Medium Blue With alphabetic characters shown, shifts between upper and lower case characters. With extended characters shown, shifts between two character sets. Not functional when numeric or symbol characters are displayed. Return Medium Blue Adds a carriage return at the character cursor position. Accept Green Saves the text entered and applies it to the appropriate field. Cancel Red Cancels the text and returns to the last displayed screen with no text changes.
Date Entry The Magellan Triton uses a standard calendar display to enter dates for local information and waypoint data. Use the left and right arrows to change months. With the desired month displayed, select the date to be entered. (If the day portion of the calendar is highlighted you will need to press the up arrow until one of the month selector arrows is highlighted.) Use the arrow cursor to move through the dates.
Settings The Magellan Triton gives you the means to customize the receiver and view details about the Magellan Triton receiver. Customizing Navigation Settings 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select Navigation. 5. Select the option you want to change and press ENTER to display the drop down menu. Select the setting desired. 6. Press ESC to save the changes and return to Settings Menu when you have completed changing the navigation settings.
View Memory Usage 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select Memory. 5. Select View Usage. 6. Press ESC when done. Clearing Memory Use caution when clearing memory. This will delete waypoints and routes stored in the receiver and cannot be undone. 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select Memory. 5. Select Clear Memory. 6. Select the green checkmark to confirm.
4. Select Connectivity. 5. Select Connect to PC, NMEA - USB, NMEA - Serial, or Power Only. 6. Press ESC to save changes and return to the Settings Menu. Getting Software Version Information 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select About. 5. Select Version. 6. Press ESC to return to the About Menu. Viewing Copyright Information 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select About. 5. Select Copyright Info.
Settings 3. Select Settings. 4. Select Diagnostics. 5. Select Audio Test, Video Test, Keypad Test or Touch Test. 6. Follow the displayed instructions for each test. 7. Press ESC to return to the Diagnostics Menu.
Profiles The Magellan Triton gives you the means to set up three profiles; Hiking, Marine and Geocaching. Each profile contains custom settings that you can select. You can customize the profiles to fit your particular needs. You will notice that the background colors for the screens change depending upon the profile selected. Activating a Profile 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Profiles. 4. Select the profile you want to use. 5. Select Activate Profile.
Map Page MAP DETAIL Low, Medium, High Sets the amount of detailed information that is displayed on the map to avoid clutter. WAYPOINT NAMES On, Off Sets whether or not waypoint names will be displayed on the Map screen. GEOCACHE ICONS Not Found, All, Off Sets what types of geocache icons will be displayed on the Map screen. PLACE NAMES On, Off Sets whether or not place POIs names will be displayed on the Map screen.
LOW BATTERY Profiles On, Off Sets the alarm to alert you when you have a low battery condition.
Waypoints Waypoints are the key to navigating and creating routes. An understanding of waypoints and their use is important to get the most out of your Magellan Triton. In its simplest form, a waypoint is a point on the map. The Magellan Triton uses waypoints much the same as you use addresses to get from your home to your destination. With information on where you are and a waypoint of where you want to go, the Triton can provide the necessary information to get you there.
Creating Waypoints Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map Screen 1. While viewing the Map screen, press ENTER. 2. Select Create Waypoint. 3. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for your current location. 4. Edit the waypoint information as needed. 5. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off. 6. Select the green checkmark to save the waypoint.
Creating a Waypoint from a Point on the Map Using the Triton Menu 1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Create. 3. Select Waypoint. 4. Select Point on Map. 5. The Map screen is displayed. Use the arrow keypad to move the pan cursor to the point on the map desired. 6. Press ENTER. 7. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for the cursor position. 8. Edit the waypoint information as needed. 9.
3. Select Waypoint. 4. Select Coordinates. 5. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for your current location or the pan cursor position. 6. Select the latitude field (LAT). 7. Use the keyboard to enter the latitude for the waypoint. Select the green checkmark when done. 8. Select the longitude field (LONG). 9. Use the keyboard to enter the longitude for the waypoint. Select the green checkmark when done. 10.
Editing Waypoints Editing a Saved Waypoint 1. From the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Waypoint. 4. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) 5.
4. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) 5. Select the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints. 6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER.
Geocache Waypoints Geocaching is a popular activity with GPS users. People will hide caches (“treasures”) and record the latitude and longitude for the cache. They post these locations on geocaching web sites that can be found on the internet. You then enter these geocache waypoints into your Magellan Triton either by creating a geocache waypoint or by saving the geocache file from the internet, adding it to the VantagePoint software and uploading it into the Magellan Triton.
4. Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a geocache waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) 5. Select the waypoint you want to view from the list of waypoints. 6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER.
6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER. Select the View icon to the left of the waypoint name and press ENTER. 7. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page. 8. Select Delete Waypoint. 9. Confirm the deletion by selecting the green checkmark. Duplicating a Saved Geocache Waypoint 1. From the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Geocache. 4. Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a geocache waypoint.
Routes There are two types of routes that are commonly used in the Magellan Triton, Go To route and Multileg route. A third type of route, Backtrack route, is also commonly used and is described in the chapter on Trails. A Go To route is the simplest route possible. It begins at your current location and goes to a single destination you select. This is often referred to as a single leg route.
waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) 5. Select the waypoint you want to go to from the list of waypoints. 6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER. Select the View icon to the left of the waypoint name. 7. The Waypoint Details screen is shown with the Information page displayed. 8. With the Go To icon (arrow) highlighted press ENTER or tap on the icon. 9.
Creating a Go To Route to a Geocache Waypoint 1. From the Map screen press MENU. (Alternate Method: Press and hold the GO TO button while the present position cursor is displayed on the Map screen.) 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Geocache. 4. If needed, change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint. ((Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name.
5. The Route Create screen is displayed with the waypoint you selected as the starting waypoint as the only item in the list. 6. Select Add Point. 7. Select the method for determining the next destination in the route. The same options as explained in step 4 apply. 8. Continue adding waypoints to the route list until the route is complete. 9. Check the route and make necessary changes.
Deleting a Multileg Route 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Route. 4. If needed, change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Go To route header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, by date added or name. Select search to enter the first few characters for a route you want to search for.) 5. Select the route. 6. Press the right arrow. 7.
1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Route. 4. Change the order that the saved routes are displayed if needed or do a search on a route. (Select the Search field under the Go to route header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, by date added or name. Select search to enter the first few characters for a route you want to search for.) 5. Select the route. 6. Press the right arrow. 7. Select Vertical Profile. 8.
Trails As you travel with the Magellan Triton on and computing your position, the Magellan Triton automatically drops electronic breadcrumbs to record your travels. These breadcrumbs are temporary waypoints that are created and stored while you travel. You can set the intervals that they are created in the Tracks Option function described in this chapter. The common term for these breadcrumbs is track. You may be familiar with this term from other navigation devices you’ve used.
order you want the trail listed, by name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you are looking for.) 5. Select the trail you want to go to from the list of trails and press ENTER. 6. When the trail name is highlighted, select the View icon to the left of the trail name. Before activating the trail you can view the vertical profile for the trail by selecting Vertical Profile and pressing ENTER.
8. Select Delete Trail. 9. Select the green checkmark to confirm deletion. Duplicating a Trail 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Trail. 4. Change the order that the trails are displayed, if needed, or search for a trail. (Select the Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to search for.) 5.
Hiding/Showing a Trail 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Trail. 4. Change the order that the trails are displayed, if needed, or search for a trail. (Select the Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to search for.) 5. Select the trail you want to hide or show from the list of trails. 6.
Places Places are waypoints that are part of the base map that is installed in your Magellan Triton. These waypoints can’t be deleted or duplicated but they can be used as the destination for a Go To route or a multileg route. Places are categorized as roads, world maps, waterways or city centers. When searching for a Place waypoint, you will need to select the category to narrow down the search. Place waypoints are also found in the optional mapping software available from Magellan.
5. Select the category or All Categories. 6. Select the subcategory or All Subcategories if available. 7. Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current location (or cursor position if in pan mode) or do a search on a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Places header. Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search.
Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times for a Place Waypoint 1. From the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Place. 4. From the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for the waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be the only option.) 5. Select the category or All Categories. 6. Select the subcategory or All Subcategories if available. 7.
search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you want to search for.) 8. Select the waypoint name from the list of waypoints and press ENTER. Select the View icon to the left. The Waypoint Detail screen is displayed. 9. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to the Options Page. 10. Select Local Info. 11. Select Sun and Moon. 12. Select the arrows at the top of the display to scroll through the dates.
Media Before using any of the media options you need install an optional SD card with the images, video or sound files in the SD card slot located on the right side of the Magellan Triton. Browsing Photographs and Videos 1. Press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Media. 4. Select Browse > Photos and Videos. 5. Select the Sort button at the top to choose how the images will be sorted – by date, distance or name. 6. Select an image to display the image in full screen.
8. Use the MENU Button to display options for the music file being played. Add to Playlist… Details Shuffle / Play Album Main Media Menu Return to Map Adds the music file to an existing playlist or provides the option of creating a new playlist. Displays details for the music file being played. (Name, length, album track, genre, size, format and channels.) Shuffles the order that music files are played in the active playlist.
7. Select the desired recording. 8. The Now Playing screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude information shown for the recording. Zoom - / + Zoom Pause / Play Rewind Fast Forward Changes the volume. Pauses the music / once paused, continues to play the music. Select and hold to rewind the music file. Select and hold to fast forward through the music file. Use the MENU Button to display options for the music file being played.
