Full User Guide Software v2.0.xxxx satmap.
i. i. ii. iii. 1. 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 4. 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.5 4.6 Contents Contents.............................................................2 Basic Layout.......................................................4 Map Screen Layout............................................5 Introduction...........................................6 Care for your Active 12..........................
i. 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 12.14 13. 13.1 13.02 13.03 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 14. 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.10 Contents (...cont) AOIs (Areas of Interest) Overview......................71 Add AOI Screen..................................................71 Add AOI in a Specific Folder..............................71 AOI Details Screen.............................................72 Edit AOI Menu.................
ii. Bluetooth Icon Stats Recording Basic Layout Toggle Map Icon SiRF III GPS GPS Lock Icon Battery Indicator Lanyard Point Lanyard Point Replaceable Screen Cover Backlight Boost Insert SD Card Lock/ Unlock On/Off Location Icon Trail Taken Planning Icon 3.5 in / 8.7cm Bright, Hi-Res HVGA (320x480) Screen Large Side/Front Multifunction Keys Side/front press keys enable onehanded operation.
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1. Introduction Dare to EXPLORE Hi-Res (HVGA) bright 3.5" colour screen Welcome to the world of GPS mapping! Extensive range of international maps Long battery life with numerous power management options. Ability to plan routes on GPS and online Introduction The Active 12 is latest model from Satmap Systems ultimate sports GPS range. It is easy-to-use and intuitive, showing a blue location dot on a real map so you know exactly where you are at all times.
2. 2.1 Care for your Active 12 Safety & Care Tips: The Active 12 is purpose-built for the great outdoors, offering a long battery life in a weatherproof and shockproof casing. Although the unit has been built to be rugged and reliable, you should remember that this is a complex electronic device requiring specific care and maintenance.
2. 2.7 Care for your Active 12 (... cont) Extreme Weather Care Tips It is important to remember that the Active 12 unit is weatherproof (not 100% waterproof), which means it can withstand weather conditions such as rain and snow, but is not submergible in water. Rated at IP65, the Active 12 will have no harmful effects from rain and is also dust tight, providing the rubber doors are closed. 2.8 1 • It is extremely important that all watertight seals (i.e.
3. 3.1 Overview Battery Power The Active 12 can be powered by a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery, or three AA batteries. The rechargeable battery is optimized to last longer over a wide range of temperatures/conditions and lasts significantly longer than AA's. Since AA batteries vary significantly in power and life from one type to another, we recommend using Lithium Energizers which are the most powerful on the market.
3. Overview (... cont) 3.4 Map Card Insertion The map card door is hinged at the bottom and opens from the top downwards. When inserting the card please ensure that the label is facing you with the arrow pointing inwards. You can make an SD card write-protected by moving the switch on the side of the card down (saves from accidental deletion of files). 3.
4. Eight Primary Screens Eight Primary Screens (GPS MAP/PLANNING → POSITION INFO → TRIP LOG → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → DATA SHARE → GPS STATUS) Use the lower right button (Primary Screens ) to scroll through the primary screens which give you access to the main GPS features. You can also move the joystick left/right to scroll through these options.
4.1 Primary Screen 1: GPS MAP 4.1.1 GPS MAP Screen For best results in achieving a satellite lock; • The Active 12 should be pointed at clear sky. The unit can also acquire a lock through glass, i.e. windows/car windshield. • Getting a GPS whilst moving may take longer. From a cold start, very large MapCard may slow the GPS lock time slightly. • To see the progress og the GPS lock set the screen to GPS STATUS using the Primary Screens button.
4.1 Primary Screen 1: GPS MAP (...Cont) 4.1.2 Toggleable Maps Map toggling is a feature available on all Active 12's. Toggle-enabled MapCards allow you to switch between different map layers at a particular point on the same zoom level. For example, you can flip between the two scales (1:50k and 1:25k) and the Base Map. It is also possible to toggle between different map types and map providers.
4.1 Primary Screen 1: GPS MAP (... cont) 4.1.3 Map orientation There are 3 map orientation options for enhanced visibility: North Up / Trail Up (Centre) / Trail Up (Low) North Up Trail Up (Centre) Trail Up (Low) North Up is currently on the screen. Trail Up can be selected by pressing the Trail Up icon (front left button). Trail Up (Centre) is currently on the screen. Trail Up (Low) can be selected by pressing the Trail Up icon (front left button). Trail Up (Low) is currently on the screen.
4.1 Primary Screen 1: GPS MAP (...cont) 4.1.4 Map Packs Screen (GPS MAP → POSITION INFO via centre press → Map Packs), or Page Forward. (Available once a map card is inserted). Map title Map title Alternative access: (PLANNING → POSITION INFO via centre press → Map Packs), or Page Forward. A map card may be inserted or removed at any time. When a map card is inserted, the unit beeps three times, and an on-screen message shows, ‘SD Card Inserted’.
4.2 Primary Screen 2: PLANNING To access PLANNING screen (GPS MAP → Planning, via joystick nudge) The PLANNING screen is accessed from the GPS MAP screen by moving the joystick away from your current location (blue location icon). The PLANNING screen displays a planning icon (orange circle with a small black cross) as soon as you move the joystick away from your current location. Instead of a blue dot, a small black cross is shown in the centre.
4.3 Primary Screen 3: POSITION INFO To access POSITION INFO Screen: Add POI - Will place a POI menu at the centre of the circle. A defult name will be given (e.g. POI 1) that can be over written, and a POI Icon can be selected. The POSITION INFO screen is accessed from either the GPS MAP or PLANNING screens screen either by a centre press of the joystick, or by pressing the Primary Screen button once. Set GoTo - This function places a GoTo waypoint at the centre of the circle.
4.4 Primary Screen 4: Trip Log 4.4.
4.4 Primary Screen 4 : TRIP LOG (... cont) 4.4.2 Convert Trail to Track than a pre-planned route, and consequently the files will be larger. When a route has been completed the (snail) trail can be saved for reference, future use, or for swapping with others on the Route Share Network. Select the Convert Trail to Track option to convert the snail trail of red dots into a track.
4.5 Primary Screen 5: MAIN MENU To access MAIN MENU screen (GPS MAP → POSITION INFO → TRIP LOG → MAIN MENU) The MAIN MENU screen gives access to some of the Active 12’s main functions and settings. Primary Screens (Page Forward). Press to scroll through the primary screens. This can also be achieved by using the Left-Right action on the joystick. The upper half of the MAIN MENU screen shows the title of the Active Map, ie. the loaded MapPack on the MapCard.
4.6 Primary Screen 6: COMPASS/POINTER 4.6.1 To access COMPASS screen (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → COMPASS) Bearing indication given here The Active 12 has an electronic compass and a GPS compass and switches between the two at a preset speed. Having both ensures you have the correct bearings at all times whether you are moving or stationary. It is important that the unit is held level (like a regular magnetic compass) and is calibrated correctly.
4.6 Primary Screen 6: COMPASS / POINTER (... cont) 4.6.2 POINTER Screen (GPS MAP → POSITION INFO → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → POINTER) Within the COMPASS menu there is the option of following a Pointer, which points you in the direction of your desired destination ie. a waypoint, Point Of Interest (POI), Line Of Interest (LOI), Area Of Interest (AOI) or GoTo point. There are 3 types of ‘target’ to select from using the Target type button. 1. Nearest POI/LOI/AOI Only available once a POI has been entered.
4.7 Primary Screen 7: SHARED DATA Access SHARED DATA screen (GPS MAP / PLANNING → POSITION INFO → trip log → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → SHARED DATA) The SHARED DATA screen allows you to use Bluetooth wireless connectivity to share route data with other nearby Active 12's. To move Routes between devices, they have to have been previously marked as "Share" in the Route Edit screen. Operation: Selection of this screen will initiate a scan for nearby Active 12's.
4.7 Primary Screen 7: SHARED DATA (... cont) Imported Data. Once an item has been fetched to your device, it will be placed in the ImportedData folder on the Internal memory. From here all the standard ROUTES MENU functions are available. The route that you have just imported should be highlighted. strength. Shareable - by default. All imported data is flagged as shareable by default.
4.8 Primary Screen 8: GPS STATUS Access GPS STATUS screen (GPS MAP/PLANNING → POSITION INFO → TRIP LOG → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → SHARED DATA → GPS STATUS) This is the screen that is first displayed when switching on the unit (unless there is already a map card inserted in which case the unit will briefly show the Map Packs screen. The elliptical diagram represents the sky above you where North is the top of the ellipse. Satellites visible to the unit are allocated numbers and also shown on the bar chart.
5. POWER OFF Screen Power Off : Press the long side button on the right hand side of the GPS to display the Power Off? screen. The bottom right Power Off button will totally power down the GPS unit, but your current data will be saved. Once off, no GPS logging or trip data will be recorded until the unit is tuned on again. Hibernate : This function puts the GPS into a low power "stand-by" mode. The primary benefit of this to allow a very fast restart and GPS re-aquisition.
6. 6.1 MAIN MENU: Settings Menu Access SETTINGS MENU screen (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings) The SETTINGS MENU screen gives you access to a wide range of settings options. In addition, use Memory Status to find out how much RAM/operating memory you are using. If the consumption is too high, you can reduce it by adjusting Set Trip Data to 'Hide Inactive Routes' or only show the start point of an inactive route ('Show Inactive Routes SP').
6. 6.2 MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) Power Control (MAIN MENU → Settings → Power Control) Automatic Power Saving • Use the joystick, moving left/right to select desired time the unit will stay powered on for. • Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Note: Allowing the unit to power off will cause it to lose GPS lock. However, if the unit is in hibernate mode, then it will be able to acquire a lock very quickly after powering on.
6. 6.3 MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) Advanced Power Control (MAIN MENU → Settings → Advanced Power Control) Power Saving Mode To save power, select Advanced power saving mode and the screen will update every four seconds instead of every second. In this mode Trail Up is disabled and the Backlight setting has a maximum value of 80%, but can be temporarily be set to 100% by pressing the backlight button. • Use the joystick, moving left/right to select Normal or Advanced.
6. 6.4 MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) Bluetooth (MAIN MENU → Settings → Bluetooth) This Active 12 carries a Bluetooth 4.0 module (also known as Bluetooth Smart), which has two bands: Classic (which handles route data transfer between Active 12's) and Low Energy (LE, which handles fitness sensor data, e.g. Heart Rate and Cadence Monitors). The SETTING/Bluetooth buttons have the following functions: Joystick Left/Right will turn Bluetooth On & Off.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) to two types of fitness sensors: Heart Rate Monitors (HRM), and bike Speed & Cadence sensors (Sp/Cad). Sensors. Bluetooth Smart sensors are optional extras for the Active 12 GPS units. They can be purchased from the Satmap website, or from other outlets. Please Note; Currently Satmap has partnered with the "Wahoo" brand for these fitness sensors. When selecting other brands, please ensure that they support the Bluetooth 4.0 "Smart" and "Smart Ready" profiles.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) Connecting Step 4. Once a blue "connected" tick has been observed, you sensor will then pass data to the Active 12. This data may then be displayed in the 2 & 4 data boxes that appear on the GPS MAP screen. To set this up, you will need to select SETTINGS / 2/4 BoxLayout and the HRM data item (20.HRM). Data Types : HRM. Heart rate data is displayed as "beats per second". Future editions of software will display Heart Rate Zones, and the such like.
6. 6.5 MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) Elevation Elevation from Maps. Each map is supplied with a "height data set" that provides spot heights at regular horizontal intervals (post spacing). Typically these are between 50m-100m. This method works well when the ground is less steep, with fewer cliffs around. Setting "Elevation" source. Data that is stored for later upload has a single set of elevation data. You can control this by setting its source. Select Elevation from the SETTINGS screen.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) it would be wise to recalibrate the device as described below. Auto Recalibrate Frequency. The left / right joystick function can be used to toggle the recalibrate time interval between 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 hours. "Calibrate Now" button will calibrate the local pressure against your current Map Elevation, and record the date and time for future reference. Manual Calibration.
6. 6.6 MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) Backlight (MAIN MENU → Settings → Backlight) The Backlight setting is used to control the brightness of the GPS screen. It has significant impact on the battery life and is therefore recommended that you choose a setting which you find comfortable, not necessarily the brightest. Filter Options: Within the Backlight settings you will find options for filtering your screen.
6. 6.7 MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) Screen Data Capture Screenshots may be captured as jpeg files and accessed in SatSYNC, listed with time/ date details. Backlight Boost and Screen Data Capture This might be useful in a variety of circumstances. For example, sending a screenshot of a particular location to another person or using a series of screenshots in conjunction with timed digital photos for use in a presentation.
6. 6.8 MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) Data Boxes This is a white overlay that appears in the lower half of the map screen. It allows you to show customized information (data) about your trip, environment and map objects. Available as a 2 or 4 box layout. 6.8.1 2 Data Box Layout (MAIN MENU → Settings → 2 Data Box Layout) For both the Left Box and the Right Box: • Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the desired option. • Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.8.2 4 Data Box Layout (upper) 6.8.3 4 Data Box Layout (lower) For both the Upper Left Box and the Upper Right Box: For both the Lower Left Box and the Lower Right Box: • Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the desired option. • Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the desired option. • Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. • Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.8.4 Options for 2 & 4 Data Boxes (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → 2/4 Data Box Layout) The following data options are available for each box in both the 2-box and 4-box layouts. Move the joystick left/right to select the desired option, and then press Done or centre press the joystick to complete. For each data option, a summary descriptor is given on-screen.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.8.4 Options for 2 & 4 Data Boxes (... cont) Route Name Name of route. Average Moving Average moving speed. Average Speed Average speed overall; total distance divided by total time. Max Speed Maximum speed. Trip Distance Total trip distance. See Time Moving summary above. Trip Time Total trip time. See Time Moving summary above. GPS Accuracy Accuracy of GPS within a certain distance. Position as Lat. Long. Position is given in degrees latitude and longitude.
6. 6.9 MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) GPS Settings (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → GPS settings) Position Display Format (ie. grid reference format) • Use the joystick, moving left/right to select from OSGB (Ordnance Survey GB); German Grid; UTM; MGRS; GARS; CH1903/LV03 Swiss Grid; Swedish Grid RT90; French Grid Lambert 2E; French Grid Lambert93; Irish Grid ITM; Irish Grid IG; Pakistan MG; New Zealand TM; Degrees decimal; Degrees, minutes decimal; Degrees minutes, seconds decimal; British Grid.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.10 Memory Status (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Memory Status) This screen provides information on the memory usage and status of the different types of memory on your unit. These include: • SD Card Information Shows the percentage of memory used on your SD card. Also indicates the total size and amount of free space remaining on your SD card. • Internal Storage (Flash) Shows the percentage of memory used on your unit.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.11 Units and Set Speed Pressure Units. Use the joystick (L/R) function to select your desired units for the Pressure display: This is where you can set your preference for units of measurement (i.e. for elevation, speeds and distances), and set your target speed. Options are : (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Units and Set Speed) Units: Distance & Speed.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.12 Compass Settings (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Compass Settings) This controls the data boxes that appear on the COMPASS screen and POINTER screen, and how the bearing options are displayed in the data box on the GPS MAP screen. There are three norths commonly used in Great Britain: • Grid North: the direction of a grid line which is parallel to the central meridian on the National Grid.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.13 Calibrate Compass (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Calibrate Compass) Ideally you should calibrate your compass before every trip to get the most accurate bearings. When the ‘Calibration Required’ prompt is displayed at the bottom of the COMPASS screen, go to the Settings menu and select Calibrate Compass. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press Cancel to return to the SETTINGS MENU. Note: This screen may also be accessed from the COMPASS screen.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.14 Set Trip Data (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Set Trip Data) Auto Clear Trail Data • Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between; This is where you can control how inactive routes are displayed, as well as the deletion/ preservation of trail and trip log data when a new route is activated. On: Trail data is cleared when a new route is selected.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.15 Volume Control (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Volume Control) Audio Playback Volume - This is intended for volume control when using the audio jack. Beep Alert Count - The unit will beep when it encounters WayPoints, Points Of Interest, GoTo Points or Routes. It will also beep when a map card is inserted or a screenshot is captured.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.17 Pan and Zoom Speed (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Panning Speed) Set Pan and Zoom Speed This control allows the Pan and Zoom rates to be adusted between: Very Slow Slow Medium Fast Very fast Use the joystick to cursor leaft and right to your desired setting. The default settings is Medium. 6.
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.19 Screen Data Options 6.20 Time Offset This controls the automatic display of the POI details screen and the display of POI names, waypoint names, and route names (i.e. 'titles') on maps. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: This function allows you to vary the time setting in relation to GMT (e.g. for British Summer Time add one hour).
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.22 Languages (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Languages) Languages Select your preferred language: • Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the operating language from English to English (US), Nederlands (Dutch), Norsk (Norwegian), Svenska (Swedish), Français (French), Deutsch (German), Italiano (Italian), Español (Spanish), Català (Catalan). contact Satmap support and an Upgrader SD card will be mailed to you.
7. 7.1 MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU ROUTES MENU Screen (MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU) The ROUTES MENU contains the listing of routes, stored in a series of folders. Buttons: Edit. Go to ROUTE EDIT screen View. Go to ROUTE MAP screen By default, the first route created is entitled ‘My Route 1’. The routes following are titled in numerical order, i.e. 'My Route 2', (unless you have imported a prenamed route to your unit from an external mapping system). You can rename the title of your route via the Edit button.
7. 7.2 MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) Active and Inactive Routes There are three ways to 'activate' a route: • Highlight the route in the ROUTES MENU and press Activate. An active route is indicated by a tick next to the route name. To deactivate, highlight the ticked route name and press No route active. • Alternatively you can go to the ROUTES MENU, press View and then Start, which activates the route automatically.
7. 7.4 MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) Create New Route (MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → Create New Route) From the MAIN MENU, select the Routes Menu and press Create New Route. This takes you to the CREATE ROUTE screen where you will be able to plot routes by laying down a series of waypoints. Zoom in for greater accuracy in placing waypoints.
7. 7.5 MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) Route Edit Screen (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) → Edit) Alternative access: (GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on route → Choose Information Type → select route via centre press → ROUTE MAP → Edit) To access the ROUTE EDIT screen, highlight the route to be edited in the ROUTES MENU (section 8.00), and press Edit. In selecting either Edit Title or Edit Comments you will bring up an on-screen keypad.
7. 7.6 MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) Edit Title (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) → Edit → Edit Title) When a route is created it is called 'My Route 1' by default (or similar, depending on the number of existing routes). To rename it, use Edit Title. Highlight Edit Title, then either press the Edit button or centre press the joystick to access the keypad (section 9.00). 7.7 Edit Comments (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) → Edit → Edit Comments) 7.
7. 7.9 MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) Edit Route Map Edit Name (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) → Edit → Edit Route Map) Highlight Edit Name and press Edit or centre press the joystick to access the keypad and rename the waypoint. Highlight Edit Route Map, then press Edit to access EDIT ROUTE screen. Using the joystick, move the location icon to the edit point on the route.
7. MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) 7.11 Edit Active Route Colour 7.14 Move Route to SD Card Highlight Edit Active Route Colour, press Edit or centre press the joystick to access the ROUTE MAP screen. Here you will be able to customize the colour of your route. You are able to choose from 6 options that range between the two colours blue and yellow with varying degrees of transparency. You can make the appropriate selection to avoid obscuring map details.
7. MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) 7.16 ROUTE MAP Screen (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) → View) Alternative access: (GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on activated route → Choose Information Type → select route via centre press → ROUTE MAP) A map showing the entire planned route is shown. An appropriate scale is used to ensure the whole route can be displayed on the screen.
7. MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) 7.17 ROUTE PLAN Screen (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) → View → Profile) This screen shows an elevation profile of the route, together with six data fields: • Distance • Total Ascents • Total Descents • Maximum Altitude • Minimum Altitude • Approximate Time The ROUTE PLAN screen is accessed from the ROUTE MAP screen by pressing the Profile button.
7. MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) 7.18 ROUTE CARD Screen (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) → View → Profile → Card) The ROUTE CARD screen gives a list of 'legs' (distance and bearing between 2 waypoints). At the bottom of the screen you will see the start point and end point of the highlighted leg. Below that is the name and description of the route. This screen is accessed from the ROUTE PLAN screen.
7. MAIN MENU: ROUTES MENU (... cont) 7.19 Routes Folders (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU) Routes folders or sub-folders can only be created via SatSYNC (please refer to the SatSYNC User Guide) and only appear on the unit if they contain at least one route or one OOI. These folders consist of groups of routes and help you manage your files, by organizing for example, your routes into different categories, e.g. 'geocaches', 'pubs', 'walks' etc.
8. Keypad There are several instances when the keypad is used. One example is: GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → (OOI folders) → POI 1 → Edit → Rename Other instances include: • Naming an OOI • Adding comments to an OOI • Naming a waypoint • Adding comments to a waypoint • Naming a route • Adding comments to a route Use the joystick to navigate around the keypad (including going off the ‘edge’ left/right and up/down). Press Select or centre press the joystick for character selections.
9. Choose Information Type Window (GPS MAP → Choose Information Type via centre press) Once you are in the Choose Information Type window, you will be able to: Alternative access: (PLANNING → Choose Information Type via centre press) • Make OOIs visible and invisible (move the joystick left/right to highlight relevant icon). This window will be accessed via the GPS MAP or PLANNING screen, by centre pressing the joystick on a route or OOI.
10. MAIN MENU: OOI Menu (Objects of Interest) 10.1 OOI Menu Create new POIs, AOIs, LOIs, Grids and IOIs from the OOI Menu using the 'Add' options. OOIs are Objects Of Interest and collectively refer to all 'points' of interest. They consist of the following 'objects': Users can easily hide or show all OOIs on the Internal Storage and SD card, and visibility can be set individually at folder level or globally. Icons are only available for POIs and can also be set individually or at folder level.
10. MAIN MENU: OOI Menu (... cont) 10.2 OOI Folders (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders) All OOIs are stored in the OOI Folders. Detailed information for each OOI can be viewed by highlighting a specific OOI and selecting the Show Details button from this screen. It is also possible to view each OOI on the map by selecting Centre on Map (with exception to IOIs). Create a new POI directly from this menu by selecting the Create New POI option.
11. POIs (Points of Interest) 11.1 POIs Overview POIs are Points of Interest: points on a map linked to geo-referenced data (latitude/ longitude), displaying text or images with information about that point (e.g. hotel, restaurant, viewpoint, historical site, etc). Once you set a POI you are prompted to name the POI on the keypad screen. When a POI is created it is called 'POI 1' by default (or similar, depending on the number of existing POIs). Use the joystick to rename your POI.
11. POIs (Points of Interest) (... cont) 11.3 Add POI by Grid Reference (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → Add POI by Grid Ref) To create a POI by grid reference, select Add POI by Grid Ref from the OOI Menu and press Select or centre press the joystick. This will take you to the SETTING screen where you will be able to create a POI using a grid reference. To add a location entry, move the joystick left/right to toggle between boxes. Move the joystick up/down to change the box entries.
11. POIs (Points of Interest) (... cont) 11.7 Edit POI Menu (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select POI → Edit) Alternative access: (GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on POI → Choose Information Type → select POI via centre press → POI details → Edit) To access the EDIT POI menu, highlight the POI to be edited in the OOI Folders (section 13.00), and press Edit or centre press the joystick. Scroll up/down using the Next button or the joystick.
11. POIs (Points of Interest) (... cont) 11.8 Rename POI 11.10 Edit Location by Map When a POI is created it is called 'POI 1' by default (or similar, depending on the number of existing OOIs).To rename it, highlight the POI in the OOI Folders, press Edit, then Rename. The keypad appears. Use the joystick to rename the POI (section 9.00). You are in edit mode when a red cross appears inside the orange locator circle. A copy of the POI icon appears just inside the locator circle.
11. POIs (Points of Interest) (... cont) 11.12 Edit Warning Radius (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select POI → Edit → Edit Warning Radius) Select Edit Warning Radius to take you to the Warning Radius screen. Use the joystick or the Next button to scroll through the options. Press Select to choose a radius at which the unit will sound warning beeps indicating the vicinity of the selected POI. 11.
12. AOIs (Areas of Interest) 12.1 AOIs (Areas of Interest) Overview AOIs are Areas of Interest and consist of a series of points making up an area of any size or shape. These can be used: • To mark various areas of interest on a map, (e.g. forests, wetlands). • To measure an area on a map. • As an alternative to the circular POI Warning Radius as any shape can be drawn. The area can be filled with different colours and patterns. Note: Use SatSYNC to add graphics or more detailed information to an AOI.
12. AOIs (Areas of Interest) (... cont) 12.4 AOI Details Screen (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → select AOI → Show Details) Alternative access: (GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on AOI → Choose Information Type → select AOI via centre press → AOI details) This screen summarises details of the AOI and is titled by the current AOI name.
12. AOIs (Areas of Interest) (... cont) 12.5 Edit AOI Menu (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select AOI → Edit) Alternative access: (GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on AOI → Choose Information Type → select AOI via centre press → AOI details → Edit) To access the EDIT AOI menu, highlight the AOI to be edited in the OOI Folders, and press Edit or centre press the joystick. Scroll up/down using the Next button or the joystick. The current setting for the highlighted option is shown under the window.
12. AOIs (Areas of Interest) (... cont) 12.6 Rename AOI (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Rename) When an AOI is created it is called 'AOI 1' by default (or similar, depending on the number of existing OOIs).To rename it, highlight the AOI in the OOI Folders, press Edit, then Rename. The keypad appears. Use the joystick to rename the AOI. 12.
12. AOIs (Areas of Interest) (... cont) 12.10 Edit Colour (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Edit Colour) Highlight Edit Colour and use the joystick to make a selection from the colour palette. As you move the joystick over a colour, the AOI automatically changes colour on the map. Once you are happy with the colour choice, press Set to confirm or centre press the joystick. This will take you back to the edit menu. 12.
13. LOIs (Lines of Interest) 13.1 LOIs (Lines of Interest) Overview LOIs are Lines of Interest allowing you to plot a line consisting of multiple waypoints joined together, instead of a single POI (Point of Interest). LOIs are drawn in a similar way to a route, but cannot be followed or activated like a route, or have comments for individual points. They are used to represent boundaries or alternative routes. The description screen shows the length of the line and the line colour can be edited.
13. LOIs (Lines of Interest) (... cont) 13.4 LOI Details Screen (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select LOI → Show Details) Alternative access: (GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on LOI → Choose Information Type → select LOI via centre press → LOI details) This screen summarises details of the LOI and is titled by the current LOI name.
13. LOIs (Lines of Interest) (... cont) 13.5 Edit LOI Menu (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select LOI → Edit) Alternative access: (GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on LOI → Choose Information Type → select LOI via centre press → LOI details → Edit) To access the EDIT LOI menu, highlight the LOI to be edited in the OOI Folders, and press Edit or centre press the joystick. Scroll up/ down using the Next button or the joystick.
13. LOIs (Lines of Interest) (... cont) 13.6 Rename LOI (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Rename) When an LOI is created it is called 'LOI 1' by default (or similar, depending on the number of existing OOIs).To rename it, highlight the LOI in the OOI Folders, press Edit, then Rename. The keypad appears. Use the joystick to rename the LOI. 13.
13. LOIs (Lines of Interest) (... cont) 13.9 Edit Visibility (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Edit Visibility) On selecting Edit Visibility you are taken to a menu where you can hide or show your LOIs by setting them as 'visible' or 'not visible' on your map. Pressing Select takes you back to the edit menu. Note: This is only respected if the global visibility is set to 'Default' (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → 'Visibility - Default'). 13.
14. Grids 14.1 Grids Overview Grids consist of a group of square-shaped AOIs in a large square/grid formation. They allow you to overlay a square grid/table onto the map. Grids are used to split an area into searchable chunks. For example, search and rescue teams can use grids for rescue missions. Other examples of uses include ornithology (bird watching), archaeology, forestry, crime surveying, etc. Each grid consists of 100 AOIs (or squares), i.e. 10 across and 10 down. Each AOI is 300m x 300m.
14. Grids (... cont) 14.3 Add Grid in a Specific Folder The highlighted green 'eye' icon indicates the AOI is visible on the map. When invisible, the 'eye' icon is highlighted in red with a red line through it. This will add the grid to the last visited folder. AOI reference point within a grid (Used for grid reference, elevation, and distance and bearing from current location on AOI details screen).
14. Grids (... cont) 14.5 Edit Grid Menu (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select Grid → Edit) To access the EDIT menu for a grid, highlight the grid to be edited in the OOI Folders, and press Edit or centre press the joystick. Scroll up/down using the Next button or the joystick. The current setting for the highlighted option is shown under the window. In selecting either Rename you will bring up an on-screen keypad.
14. Grids (... cont) 14.6 Rename Grid (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select Grid → Edit → Rename) When a grid is created it is called 'Grid 1' by default (or similar, depending on the number of existing OOIs).To rename it, highlight the grid in the OOI Folders, press Edit, then Rename. The keypad appears. Use the joystick to rename the grid. 14.
14. Grids (... cont) 14.11 Edit AOIs Within a Grid (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select Grid → Select AOI → Edit) Alternative access: (GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on AOI → Choose Information Type → select AOI via centre press → AOI details → Edit) Individual AOIs within a grid can be edited in the same way as regular AOIs. Go to the OOI Folders, highlight the grid and press Select to list the AOIs that make up the grid. By pressing Edit you will be taken to the EDIT AOI menu.
15. IOIs (Items of Interest) 15.1 IOIs (Items of Interest) Overview IOIs are Items of Interest and are non georeferenced documents. They include digital information that can be saved on the unit, such as a graphic showing information about a species of a bird or flower. They can also be used to reference instructions, e.g. how to make a camp fire or first aid tips. An IOI is not necessarily assigned to a specific point on the map.
15. IOIs (Items of Interest) (... cont) 15.5 Edit IOI Screen (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select IOI → Edit) Alternative access: (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select IOI → Show Details → Edit) To access the EDIT IOI screen, highlight the IOI to be edited in the OOI Folders, and press Edit or centre press the joystick. Scroll up/ down using the Next button or the joystick. The current setting for the highlighted option is shown under the window.
15. IOIs (Items of Interest) (... cont) 15.6 Rename IOI (MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select IOI → Edit → Rename) When an IOI is created it is called 'IOI 1' by default (or similar, depending on the number of existing IOIs).To rename it, highlight the IOI in the OOI Folders, press Edit, then Rename. The keypad appears. Use the joystick to rename the IOI. 15.7 Edit Description (MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select IOI → Edit → Edit Description) 15.
16. MAIN MENU : GoTo and Marker 16.1 GoTo and Marker Overview (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → GoTo and Marker) GoTo point: A set point that acts as a target. Once you have activated a GoTo point, a straight line from your current location and GoTo point (or route) will appear. This is useful in situations when you do not know where you are going, i.e. you have no determined route. Access various statistics from the data box options using this feature, e.g. GoTo Distance, GoTo ETA, GoTo Bearing etc.
17. Accessories Accessories The following accessories are available from Satmap. For a full range, please visit www.satmap.com. 17.1 Bike Mount. The Bike Mount has a robust, flexible fitting and is designed for using the Active 12 GPS unit on a bike. It can be attached to the handle bars, stem or crossbar, allowing you to get the most out of your cycling and mountain biking experience.
17. Accessories (... cont) 17.7 ZAGG invisibleSHIELDTM The ZAGG invisibleSHIELDTM is a clear and virtually indestructible film that will protect your Active 12 from unsightly scratches. 17.9 Standard Power Bundle The Standard Power Bundle is a selection of power options available for use with the Active 12 GPS. It includes a 2700mAh rechargeable Lithium Polymer (LiPol) battery which is optimized to last longer over a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
18. Services Satmap offers a variety of services. Please check www.satmap.com for more information. 18.1 General Service Whilst our unit is designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor sports, it is not indestructible.
19. Xpedition : Online Mapping & Route Planner Online Planning Software The Online Route Planner allows users to: With the Online Route Planner and Route Share Network customers can create routes on their computer, download them onto their Active 12 via SatSYNC*, and share them with other users. This software is available online for select countries only (please see below). As both applications complement each other, they are sold as a bundle.
20. Tips • For the best performance in acquiring a satellite lock: Wait until a lock is established before inserting a map card. The GPS should be under open skies, immobile and held upright. When a lock has been acquired, the top left signal icon will change from a red ‘x’ to green or blue crescents, depending on the signal. (Satellite lock times vary). The Active 12 can acquire a lock on the move, e.g. whilst driving. However, this can cause a delay in the time to get a lock.
21. Troubleshooting • If your unit fails to recognize a map card: Switch off the unit and remove the card. Switch the unit on again and re-insert the card. Also be sure to check you are on the latest version of software (download available from our website). • If your screen flickers: Wait 10 minutes or so and it should stop. Some flickering is normal and happens when using a strong power source such as when using the supplied AA Lithium Energizers (the most powerful AA batteries on the market).
22. Glossary Active map. The map on a card which is in use (multiple maps can be on one SD card). Active route. Shown as a highlighted yellow or blue line to follow on the map with red arrows between waypoints. AOI. An Area of Interest. Consists of a series of points making up an area of any size or shape. Can be used to measure an area on a map, mark various areas of interest, or as an alternative to the circular POI warning radius.
22. Glossary (Cont...) GLONASS. A space-based navigation system comparable to the American GPS system. Developed by the former Soviet Union and now operated for the Russian government by the Russian Space Forces. GoTo point. A set point which acts as a target. It is on a straight line from your current location and the route (yellow or blue highlighted route with red arrows between current location and GoTo point). GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich. GPS.
22. Glossary (... cont) Nautical mile. Distance corresponding to one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian, 1852m. A mile (‘statute mile’) is 1609m. OOI. An Object of Interest. A collective term for all 'points' of interest – POI, AOI, LOI Grids, IOI. OOIs can include rich text and pictures. Ordnance Survey (OS). Mapping provider for Great Britain. POI. A Point of Interest.
22. Glossary (... cont) coordinate system is a grid based method of specifying locations. VMG. Velocity Made Good is the effective velocity towards a target, after the effects of crosswinds (especially relevant to aircraft), currents (watercraft) and terrain (walkers/ cyclists who have planned on walking at a certain speed) have taken effect. It is the forward component of velocity. WAAS. Wide Area Augmentation System. This is a GPS augmentation system in the U.S. which enhances the accuracy of GPS.
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