VantagePoint™ PC Application Software USER MANUAL 605-0183-004 A
Overview Magellan VantagePoint™ software allows you to view, edit and store color maps on a personal computer, with zoom and pan functions for easy map browsing. Use “Planner” to map a route for an upcoming hike or geocaching trip, then transfer the route to your Triton® GPS. Use “Search” function to locate addresses, Points of Interests, coordinates and other map objects to help plan a trip. Load detailed maps needed for your trip.
Installation Magellan VantagePoint™ Software is available from http://www.magellangps.com/ VantagePoint/ for download. Close all applications including your web browser before starting installation of VantagePoint. Follow the instructions to install: Click onto MVP.exe icon, then the VantagePoint Installation Wizard will appear: 1. To continue installation, click Next. 2. Read the license agreement. If you accept the terms, click Yes. 3. Choose destination for files, click Next. 4.
Launch VantagePoint™ The following instructions will help you launch VantagePoint™ software: 1. You can launch this software by double clicking the VP icon on your desktop OR from Start\All Programs\Magellan\VantagePoint. When you open VantagePoint, the following screen will appear: 2. Next, you will see a screen for creating a folder for all your GPS-related files. Click Create and VantagePoint will create a folder called “My GPS” in My Documents. 3.
First Time Use MAIN WINDOW After launching VantagePoint, the Main Window opens and displays the user interface with a Background Map*.
File Menu The File Menu allows you to open maps and other files or Print the map window’s current display. To open the File Menu, click on the VP icon and select one of the following: Open – Add maps or user data files to VantagePoint from your GPS unit, SD Programmer, or your PC hard drive.
The Results are listed in the Addresses tab for addresses, in the POIs tab if POIs, and in the User Data tab if Journal items like waypoints, routes, track, or geocaches. These tabs are located at the bottom of Search dialog. Click on the object to view it in the Map window. The selected object is marked by a balloon on the map and the map view will recenter to this object. You can switch to advanced POI, Geocache, or Address searches at the top of Search window.
Using VantagePoint QUICK START The following is an outline of the basic steps to start using VantagePoint with your GPS receiver: Startup 1. Start VantagePoint (VP) application program by clicking on the VP icon on your PC desktop. Select a Map The following steps help you select a Background or Detailed Map: 1. If not already selected, select the ‘Maps’ function. 2. The available maps are displayed in the Display Window. Those maps that are active are indicated with a check mark. 3.
Create a Waypoint A waypoint is a set of coordinates. On land or at sea, these waypoints can mark a location and you can travel to that exact location any time you want. Set a waypoint for your home and a any other key locations. Familiar waypoints shown on a map make it easier to stay oriented and mark your route when you travel. 1. Use the Map Manipulator to zoom in and display the place on the map you want to add a waypoint. 2. Select the Push Pin Icon and select ‘Waypoint’ from the drop-down menu. 3.
8. A ‘Save Route’ Window opens. Add any comments, media you want and lastly give the route a name that you can identify later when you want to active the route. 9. Move the cursor again to the Route window and click ‘Close’. 10. Double click on the displayed route to bring up information (Distance, stops, etc.) for the route. Create a Geocache A GPS receiver and a hunger for adventure are all you need for a high-tech treasure hunt.
GPS Software Updates There are two ways to update your GPS software, automatic update when you connect to VantagePoint or manual update using Connect tab and "GPS Update". For auto update with VantagePoint, follow the instructions below: 1. Connect your GPS receiver to your PC using a USB cable and turn the receiver on. When prompted on the receiver, select ‘Connect to PC’. 2. Click on the My GPS function tab in VantagePoint. 3. Turn ON your GPS receiver. 4.
Transfer Base Map and Detailed Maps to GPS To connect and transfer map data in VantagePoint, follow the instructions below: (NOTE: Base Map cannot be transferred or backed up on the eXplorist GC.) 1. Connect your GPS receiver to your PC using a USB cable and turn the receiver on. When prompted on the receiver, select ‘Connect to PC’. 2. In the ‘Sync’ toolbar item, select the Transfer Maps icon.
Geocaching Tools (eXplorist GC) Publishing Geocaches Using the Magellan eXplorist GC receiver you can create a geocache and submit it to geocaching.com using the Magellan VantagePoint software described under Installing Pocket Queries. Installing Geocaches to Geocaching.com with VantagePoint 1. Save a geocache to your GPS receiver. 2. Launch VantagePoint software on your PC. 3. Connect the GPS receiver and select “Connect to PC”. 4. VantagePoint will check the GPS receiver for new logs and geocaches. 5.
6. VantagePoint launches geocaching.com in a new window. Click on the “Browse” button and go to the geocaches folder in the MAGELLAN directory. 7. Select the file named “newlogs.txt”. (Note: the newlogs.txt file contains all the field notes and logs your have created since the creation of the newlogs.txt file.) 8. Click on the “Upload Field Note” button. 9. The web page will provide you with the number of records that were successfully loaded 10. Click on “Return to Field Notes” link. 11.
