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1. icons 2 The map scale will change and can be identified by the map scale in the lower right portion of the map NOTE If you are in a route the map scale can change automatically to a scale that best displays the route You can turn autoscale off in Tools Settings Map Options Setting the Number of Data Fields 1 Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen 2 Tapon the Options Menu icon in the lower right corner 3 Select Edit of Fields 4 Use the displayed up and down arrows to set the number of data fields 5 Tapon the map to finish Customizing the Data Fields 1 Tap the Data Field to be customized 2 Tap on the data type field from the list displayed Displaying a Compass on the Map Screen 1 Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen 2 Tapon the Options Menu icon in the lower right corner 3 Select Show Compass 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 Guidance from your current po
2. t G A 230 pm atti AN i x 0 5 mi Exit 43 Sunflower Ave E D zd Wns i a w A A 1 x11 CA A E g M M ge Argh EM Magellan eXploris User Manual www CARiD com 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 See the section on Power Settings for details as to how to extend the battery life Lithium alkaline or rechargeable batteries can be used but both batteries need to be of the same type and should be defined in the Tools Power function in the receiver see Setting Battery Type Replacing the Batteries 1 Remove the battery door by raising the arm on the battery door lock and turning it counter clockwise for one quarter of a turn A eniscethebpsten door byrscaloningine pivot tabs at the bottom of the door with the receiver 5 Lower the battery door until it seats firmly against the receiver Note you may need to turn the battery door lock counter clockwise to allow the door to seat against the back of the receiver 6 Turn the battery door lock clockwise locking 2
3. 6 Use the fast forward and fast rewind buttons to move through the recording While listening to a memo you can attach it to a waypoint geocache track or route from the Options Menu Deleting a Saved Voice Memo l 2 3 4 9 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Voice Memos icon Tap on the thumbnail of the recording to be deleted Tap on the Options Menu icon and select Delete Confirm Deletion Viewing Saved Videos 1 2 3 4 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Videos icon Tap on the thumbnail of the video to be viewed While viewing the video you can attach it to a waypoint geocache track or route from the Options Menu Deleting a Saved Video l 2 3 4 9 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Videos icon Tap on the thumbnail of the video to be deleted Tap on the Options Menu icon and select Delete Confirm Deletion Magellan eXplorist Media Options Camera Settings Modify Settings for Photos l 2 3 4 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Tools icon in the lower right corner Use the Mode drop down menu and select Camera Use the Size Quality Sort by and Save Photos On drop down menus to set the desired settings Modify Settings for Videos l 2 3 4 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Tools icon in the lower right corner Use the Mode drop down menu and select Video Use the Size Display Sort by and Save Video On dro
4. Remove the battery door The battery the door in place door pivots from the bottom The pivot points will release when the top Setting the Battery Type of the battery door is being raised 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 t amp 02 32pm AEN Using the Magellan eXplorist Tap the Tool icon at the bottom of the display Tap Settings Tap Power o A KR amp Tap Battery Type A drop down menu is displayed 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 Press and hold the Power button top left of the receiver for 2 seconds Turning Receiver Off When turning the receiver off you have two options Suspend Sleep or Power OFF Suspend Turns off the receiver display but the GPS information will continue updating Also if you have an alarm set it will continue to alert you at the appropriate times Use the Power button to active the display while suspended Sleep Option is displayed only when an alarm is set Turns off the display and the GPS receiver but alarms will continue to function providing alerts f
5. in the lower left corner J Tapthe Tools icon at the bottom of the menu 4 Select Settings from the Tools Menu 5 The Settings Menu is displayed with up and down arrows at the bottom to help you step through the tool options 07 nm Settings Brightness and Volume Adjusting Brightness 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Brightness amp Volume button J Use the Brightness slider to increase or decrease the display intensity Setting the Backlight Timer The Backlight Timer turns the backlight off saving battery life if the display has not been touched in the time selected 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Brightness amp Volume button 3 Tap the Backlight Timer drop down menu and select the duration that the backlight will remain on without a screen touch Adjusting Volume 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Brightness amp Volume button 3 Use the Volume slider to increase or decrease the speaker volume Muting the Volume 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Brightness amp Volume button 3 Tap on the Mute button When checked the volume is muted Setting Alerts to Vibrate 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Brightness amp Volume button 3 Tap on the Vibrate button When checked alerts will cause the receiver to vibrate Turning Button Sounds On Off 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Brightness amp Volume button 3 Tap on the Butt
6. l 2 3 Access the OneTouch Menu Tap on the saved function icon The function is displayed with the Back button returning you to the Map screen Editing a OneTouch Button Editing the Name or Reassigning the Button jn 2 3 4 Access the OneTouch Menu Tap the Edit icon in the lower right corner Tap on the icon you want to edit Confirm that you want to edit the name or reassign the button Editing Name Tap on the button name displayed at the top of the display Use the keyboard to enter the new name Tap on the green checkmark when done Reassigning the Button Select the type of button by tapping on Location Function or Search Follow the instructions provided on the previous page for setting the button as a location function or search Deleting an Assigned Button i 2 3 4 D Q Access the OneTouch Menu Tap the Edit icon in the lower right corner Tap on the icon you want to edit Confirm that you want to edit the name or reassign the button Tap on the Options Menu icon Tap on Delete Confirm deletion 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 Acce
7. that you want to clear the devices waypoint geocache route memory Clear Memory from SD Card l 2 3 4 Access the Settings Menu Tap on the Navigation button Tap on the Clear Memory from SD Card button Confirm that you want to clear the SD card s waypoint geocache route memory Restoring Factory Defaults f 2 3 4 Access the Settings Menu Tap on the Navigation button Tap on the Restore Factory Default button Confirm that you want to restore the factory defaults MAGELAN GPS 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 defaults Connectivity Setting Receiver Connectivity 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Connectivity button 3 Tap the Mode drop down menu and select the desired connectivity mode Diagnostics Running the Audio Test 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Diagnostics button 3 Tap the Audio Test button Running the Video Test 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Diagnostics button 3 Tap the Video Test button Language Selecting Language 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Language button 3 Tap desired language to use 4 Confirm changing the language Product Information Viewing the Receiver Serial Number 1 Access the Settings M
8. the list displayed Tap the Options Menu button and select Search by Name Enter the first few characters of the name and tap the green checkmark Magellan eXplorist Points of Interest Waypoints Finding a POI Using Search by Name f 2 A Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen Tap the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner Tap the POI icon Tap on Search by Name Use the keyboard to enter the first few characters in the name of the POI you are searching for A list of POIs is displayed beginning with the characters entered in step 5 Note that this search is not case sensitive Creating a Route to a POI f 2 Access the list of POIs by category or searching by name Tap on the orange Go button on the right side of the POI button Viewing POI Details f 2 Tapon the left side of the POI button in the list Access the list of POls by category or searching by name ayy 10 57 am A R Foothill Presbyterian BY43emi ront e Description Name F b P Pictures 0 3 POls are not editable however you can view more detailed information by tapping on one of the buttons in the details list L9 m ol 10 57am A R Foothill Presbyterian lame Foothill Presbyterian 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 f
9. typical cache is a small waterproof container containing a logbook and treasure Whether you want to learn about geocaching hide or seek a cache log your experiences or find out about a local geocaching event Geocaching com is your one stop shop for all things geocaching No need to worry about clumsy data conversion as the eXplorist receiver connects seamlessly with the website for popular features such as Send to GPS Upload Field Notes and transfer Pocket Queries A premium membership will enable the download of more than 20 unique attributes for each geocache access to members only cache listings Pocket Query generation and a number of other advanced features A basic membership is all you need to go geocaching but the features of the eXplorist receiver are further enhanced with premium access Installing Geocaches Send to GPS Magellan Communicator only needs to be T MM installed the first time a connection is made Installing Geocaches with Send to GPS List between an internet browser and the receiver Page Click on the Download button The geocache selected is uploaded to your GPS receiver and can be accessed from the Use the search tools on geocaching com to Geocaches function of the Main Menu on your view a list of geocaches receiver amp Jf Icons D T Placed Description ae 4 r 9 NW A 1 5 1 5 s Feb E T P 8 by K6CCC Jim GC111
10. 34 16 Mar 10 e 90 f 22 4 San Di Easy by San Di Cach GClFGDZz un 3 ug aan as asy by San Dimas Cachers 21 Mar 1D i4 Feb SD Cachers 1 by San Di Cachers GC23ZBH oxi e x 10 Saitama dr hs igMarin jw 9 NE 29 Feb VIEW OF THE BIRDS by UNCLEJON9S1 JONEDI GC18CVD 0 3mi e Ga 08 California 5 2B Feb 10 M Q NE j 29 Feb NOT WET cists NOW by UNCLEJONS1 JONEDI GC19TOG D 3mi e rr i 08 California j i 16 Marin m 9 In the row indicated above with the red box candum ers g 6 90 click on the Send to GPS icon which opens gt the Send to GPS window Garmin DeLorme Magellan Select the Magellan tab in the Send to GPS AGELLA window Waste A e e a Magellan GPS found and ready for download The Send to GPS function first detects if you ine tka aiaccina have the Magellan Communicator installed If Check Device Download pua MM Click here to learn more about the Magellan Communicator plug in not the message Magellan Communicator not found appears Select the click here link to install the Magellan Communicator The Ii these buttons are greyed out check to see if your browser is requesting you to run Active X Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints Installing Geocaches with Send to GPS Detail Page T Last amp v Icons D T Placed Description Found 10 NA e 1 5 1 5 20 Feb Is it a Lamppost 87 by KACCC Jim GC1113A temario p 9 07 California 22 Aug San Dimas Easy by S
11. From the Map screen tap any portion of the visible map visible map Note Tap the map area do not slide your 2 Tapon the One ouch icon in the upper right Q finger or stylus across the map area corner of the display Sliding across the map brings up the Map Pan screen discussed in the chapter on the Map Main Menu screen The Main Menu provides access to waypoint tools track tools geocaches available maps route tools address book POI and media tools The Main Menu is also provides access to eXplorist Tools and settings Dashboard The Dashboard is an optional navigation screen that can be used in conjunction with the Map screen See ors pm There are eight different dashboard styles that can be D selected See the chapter on the Dashboard screen for additional information Accessing the Dashboard 1 From the Map screen tap any portion of the visible map 2 Tapon the Dashboard icon in the upper left corner of the display Note The icon displayed changes to Main Menu reflect the type of dashboard being used Accessing the Main Menu 1 From the Map screen tap any portion of the OneTouch Menu visible map The OneTouch Menu is a special feature of Magellan products that gives you quick and easy access to common destinations searches or tools that you define 2 Tapon the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner of the display Edit Menu Items OneTouch Menu Using the Magellan e
12. LLAN device that has been installed on your computer Hard Disk Drives Ca Local Disk C Devices with Removable Storage 4 a MAGELLAN Di 6 DVD CD RW Drive E MY GS DRIVE F Open the Geocaches folder in the MAGELLAN directory Drag the GPX file GC1FGDZ gpx in this example to the Geocaches folder in your receiver 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 Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints Geocache List Accessing the Geocache List l 2 3 Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen Tap the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner Tap the Geocaches icon All the geocaches you have saved or loaded will be displayed as a list Sorting the Geocache List 1 2 3 4 Access the Geocache list Tap on the Options Menu icon Select Sort amp Search Using the drop down menus for each set the display filters for Status Type Size Terrain and Difficulty Tap on the Sort By drop down menu and select Geocache ID Nearest Date Created Type or Name Use the Show button to toggle between All or just show Favorites Tap on the Back icon to return to the list of geocaches Searching for a Saved Geocache l 2 S 4 Access the Geocache list Tap on the Options Menu icon Se
13. 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 f 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 NOTE f this is the first time you are accessing one of these OneTouch buttons or if the memory has been reset to factory defaults you will be asked to assign your current location as the button s location Reassigning Your Current Location to Home Camp or Car l 2 J 4 Accessing Saved OneTouch Buttons Access the OneTouch Menu Tap on the Edit icon Tap on Home Camp or Car Confirm that you want to reassign the button selected with your current location Creating a Route to a Saved Location l 2 3 Access the OneTouch Menu Tap on the icon for the location you want to route to An overview of the route is displayed If you want to create this route tap the Go button Accessing a Saved Search l 3 Access the OneTouch Menu Tap on the icon for the desired search The search results sorted in the order chosen when the search was saved is displayed Select a destination from the list Tap on the orange Go icon at the bottom of the display to begin the route Accessing a Saved Function
14. Xplorist 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 me G 02 32 pm Options P Add Waypoint c Search Nearby Vl Start Trip Trip Summary 9 Show Compass Options Menu Accessing the Map Options Menu 1 From the Map screen tap any portion of the visible map 2 Tapon the Options Menu icon in the lower right corner of the display Moving Around the eXplorist All of the functions and features of the Magellan eXplorist are accessed through the menus described above The only other items needing to be discussed are scrolling up down long menu lists and going back to the previous screen Using the Back Button At the bottom of most screens is a back button that when tapped will return to the previously viewed screen Scrolling Menu Lists Scrolling Options Menus To scroll through the menu items touch and hold one of the items and swipe your finger up or down to reveal other items Scrolling Lists At the bottom of lists of items there are two up and down arrow icons Tap the appropriate arrow to move a full page up or down the list Entering Text and Numeric Data Entering text and n
15. an Dimas Cachers GC1FGDZ 21 Mar 10 n8 Califarnia T 1 5 1 5 14 Feb SD Cachers 1 by San Dimas Cachers GC23ZBH ot e a 10 California isMario qw 9 D 3ml E 2 2 29 Feb VIEW OF THE BIRDS by UNCLEJONS1 JONEDI GC19CVD 0 3mi e r1 8 Califarnia 28 Febio M Q GNE e 1 5 1 5 29 Feb NOT FET sit NOW by UNCLEIONS1 JONEDI GC19TOG E D 3mi a MENS DB California 15 Mario m 9 Use the search tools on geocaching com to view a list of geocaches 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 Select the Send to GPS button Select the Magellan tab in the Send to GPS window The Send to GPS function first detects if you have the Magellan Communicator installed If not the message Magellan Communicator not found appears Select the click here link to install the Magellan Communicator The Magellan Communicator only needs to be installed the first time a connection is made between an internet browser and the receiver Click on the Download button The geocache selected is uploaded to your receiver and can be accessed from the Geocaches function of the Main Menu on your receiver P San Dimas Easy coche by San Dimas Gochors Hidden 8 22 2008 Size e Difficulty Terrain 3 3 is easiest 5 is hardest Thes i a Precium Mamber Only cache N 34 05 955 W 117 49 370 o
16. ap has been purchased and installed you will need activate it in your receiver Accessing Loaded Maps f A Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen Tap on the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner Select Maps Choose World Maps or Detailed Maps to see the individual maps installed If the map has a checkmark before its name it has been activated and is in use by your receiver You can toggle the map on or off by tapping on the check mark box to the left of the map name Tap on the map name to get more detailed information about the map that is installed 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 Customizing the Compass Graphic 1 Access the Dashboard screen and if Displaying the Dashboard Screen necessary change the displayed screen to the 1 Tapthe Map screen Compass screen 2 Tapon the Dashboard icon in the upper left 2 Tap on the Options Menu icon nai 3 Select Change Compass 3 Phra i i i 4 Use the arrow buttons in the lower portion of l the display to step through the different types Changing the Dashboard Screen of compass graphics available t Recess the Dashboardscrean 5 Tap the green checkmark to select the desired graphic 2 Tap on the Dashboard icon in the middle bottom of the display Road Screen 3 Tap on the i
17. ap on the screen below the Description button Use the keyboard to enter a 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 Use the Profile drop down menu to select the profile desired for this waypoint Tap on Settings to change the values for the profile Go to a Waypoint from the Waypoint Description ie 2 3 Access the Waypoint list Tap on the name of the waypoint to be routed to Tap on the orange Go icon at the bottom of the display Viewing the Waypoint on the Map 1 2 3 4 Access the Waypoint list Tap on the name of the waypoint to be viewed The Waypoint Description page is displayed Tap on the View on Map icon at the bottom of the display The waypoint is displayed with a projected route from your current position to the waypoint Go to a Waypoint While Viewing on the Map l 2 3 4 Access the Waypoint list Tap on the name of the waypoint to be routed to Tap on the View on Map icon at the bottom of the display Tap on the orange Go icon to begin the ro
18. barometric information about the degrees on either side of your heading The orange point on the graph selected arrows under the strip compass will show which way to turn to head towards your destination The data Altimeter Screen fields at the top of the display are customizable see Customizing the Data Fields Satellite Status Screen The Altimeter Screen displays detailed elevation information using the GPS signal or the built in altimeter sensors eXplorist 610 710 The area on the graph can be expanded by tapping the icon in the The Satellite Status screen displays a graphical lower right corner and defining the area to be used representation of the satellites overhead in relation Also a line can be moved along the graph to pinpoint to you current location the center of the circle The an exact point on the graph and display detailed color of the satellite graphics as well as the bar information on that point graph indicate the signal strength of the signals being received The numbers indicate the assigned satellite designation The data fields at the bottom of the display are customizable see Customizing the Data Fields 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
19. cache Tap on Settings to change the values for the profile Note Other items are available on the Geocache Description page but they can only be viewed Adding Editing Deleting a Field Note 7 Access the Geocache list 2 Tap ona geocache from the list 3 Tap on the Options Menu icon Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints 4 5 Select Add a Field Note Edit My Last Field Note or Delete My Last Log 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 l 2 3 Access the Geocache list Tap on the name of the geocache to be routed to Tap on the orange Go icon at the bottom of the display Viewing the Geocache on the Map 1 2 Access the Geocache list Tap on the name of the geocache to be viewed The Geocache Description page is displayed Tap on the View on Map icon at the bottom of the display The geocache is displayed with a projected route from your current position to the geocache Go to a Geocache While Viewing on the Map l 2 3 4 Access the Geocache list Tap on the name of the geocache to be routed to Tap on the View on Map icon at the bottom of the display Tap on the orange Go icon to begin the route Marking a Geocache as a Favorite f A Access the Geocache list Tap on the name of the geocache to be added to your Favorites
20. con of the Dashboard screen you want to display Types of Dashboard Screens Compass Screen The Road screen displays a graphical road with a strip compass above the road 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 data fields at the top of the display The Compass screen displays a recognizable are customizable see Customizing the Data Fields compass that can be used to display your heading and your heading s relation to the sun moon and your destination black arrow The data fields at the top of the display are customizable see Customizing the Data Fields The graphic displayed that is used for the compass is customizable as well Magellan eXplorist Dashboard Strip Compass Screen Barometer Screen 08 15 am 1061710 The Strip Compass screen displays a strip compass The Barometer Screen not available on the eXplorist similar to the Road screen but the Strip Compass 510 uses the internal sensor in the eXplorist 610 or screen provides more room for additional data 710 to graphically display the recorded barometric fields This compass displays your heading and pressure The graphic can be zoomed in on moved your headings relation to the sun moon and your as well as the green line moved along the graphic destination black arrow when they are within 50 providing detailed
21. ds Changing Displayed Data Profile Screen 1 Profiles can be used to store settings you choose that are assigned to a particular type of navigation For example you might want distance displayed when 2 3 Access the Dashboard screen you want to change the data displayed Tap on any of the displayed data fields to change it s data type Select the type of data to be displayed from the displayed list The Dashboard screen is displayed with the data selected displayed 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 Accessing the OneTouch Menu l 2 Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen Tap the OneTouch icon in the upper right corner and the OneTouch Menu is displayed Assigning a Location as a Destination f Access the OneTouch Menu 2 Tapon any available Assign button J 4 Tap on the Location button Select Waypoint previously saved waypoints Geocache stored geocaches Point of Interest POIs preloaded in the receiver Address saved street addresses or Previous destinations recently used A list of destinations is displa
22. enu 2 Tapon the Product Info button J The serial number for the receiver is displayed at the top of the screen Viewing the SW Version EULA or Copyright Information 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Product Info button J Tapon the Versions EULA or Copyright Info button GPS SYSTEMS
23. if the display is not touched Useful for times when you forget that you set the receiver in suspend or sleep mode 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 Tap the Tools icon at the bottom of the display 4 Tap Settings 5 Tap Power 6 Tap Power OFF Timer A drop down menu is displayed Tap on the duration that the receiver will automatically power off when the display is not touched 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 4096 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 J Tapthe Tools icon at the bottom of the display 4 Tap Settings J Liftthe retaining plate with your fingernail 5 Tap Brightness amp Volume l l l 4 Insert a micro SD card with the contacts down 6 Tap on the Brightness slider to set the desired and pointing towards the top of the receiver backlight brightness 5 Close the retaining plate and slide it towards Setting Backlight Timer the bottom of the receiver locking the retaining Th
24. ing black square button when done Note By default the camera can be accessed by pressing the bottom button on the left side of the eXplorist Magellan eXplorist Media Options Recording a Video 1 2 3 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Record Video icon 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 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 2 3 4 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Photos icon Tap on the thumbnail of the photo to be viewed While viewing the photo you can attach it to a waypoint geocache track or route from the Options Menu Deleting a Saved Photograph l 2 3 4 9 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Photos icon Tap on the thumbnail of the photo to be deleted Tap on the Options Menu icon and select Delete Confirm Deletion Viewing a Slide Show of All Photographs 1 2 3 4 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Photos icon Tap on the Options Menu icon and select Side Show The photos will be displayed in order until you tap the screen Accessing Saved Voice Memos l 2 J 4 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Voice Memos icon Tap on the Voice Memo to listen to Tap on the Play icon at the bottom of the display 9
25. is option sets the time duration that the backlight plate will turn off if the displayed is not touched Touch 6 Reinstall the batteries and replace the battery the display to restore the backlight door 1 With the receiver on and the Map screen displayed tap on the map Magellan eXplorist Menus 2 The Four Corner Menu screen is displayed Tap on the Main Menu button in the lower left Four Corner Menu corner The Four Corner Menu provides access to the Dashboard OneTouch menu Main Menu and Map Tap Settings Options Tap the Tools icon at the bottom of the display Tap Brightness amp Volume t O 0232pm aT Tap on the Backlight Timer A drop down menu Dashboard aire OneTouch is displayed i Menu o A KR amp 7 Tap on the duration that the backlight will turn off when the display is not touched Installing micro SD Card An optional micro SD card can be installed in the receiver under the batteries This removable memory card can be used to save tracks to share with someone else load tracks you ve received as well as access additional maps that have been downloaded from www magellangps com Options Main Menu MESSER Menu Four Corner Menu 1 Remove the battery door and batteries 2 Slide the silver micro SD card retaining plate towards the top of the receiver Using the Magellan eXplorist Accessing the Four Corner Menu Accessing the OneTouch Menu 1 From the Map screen tap any portion of the 1
26. iver is in the Demo mode A video will be played demonstrating the Magellan eXplorist Stopping the Product Demo f 2 3 4 Tap on the product demo video Access the Tools Menu Tap on the Stop Product Demo button Confirm that the receiver is no longer in the Demo mode Screen Capture Activating Screen Capture Once the Screen Capture is turned on you can use the Power Button to capture the screen and save it to the receiver s internal memory Note that when screen capture is on the power button cannot be used to turn the receiver off You 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 Tap on the Screen Capture button 3 Tap on the Screen Capture button to toggle 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 Access the Tools Menu 2 Tap on the Owner Information button 3 Tap on any of the four fields and use the keyboard to enter the information 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 Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen 2 Tap the Main Menu icon
27. l be displayed on the map Setting Waypoint Display Style 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Waypoints drop down menu and select how waypoints will be shown on the map Icons Name and Icons or Off Toggling POI Waypoints On Off 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Map Options button 3 Tap the POI drop down menu and select if POI waypoints will be displayed on the map 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 Tap on the Map Options button 3 Tap the Current Location Icon drop down menu and select Smart Arrow or Standard Arrow Toggling Auto Zoom On Off Auto Zoom automatically sets the map scale to best display the active route 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Map Options button 3 Tap the Auto Zoom drop down menu and select On or Off Toggling Media Points On Off Media Points are locations on the map where a photo video or voice memo has been saved 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Map Options button 3 Tap the Show Media Points drop down menu and select if media points will be displayed on the map Map Draw Mode 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Map Options button 3 Tap the Map Draw Mode drop down menu and select Exclusive or Hybrid Units Units of Mea
28. lect Sort amp Search Scroll down and tap on the Search by Name or ID button Use the keyboard to enter the first few characters of the geocache name or the ID 6 Tap the green checkmark The Geocache List is displayed with the results of the search Go to a Geocache on the Geocache List n 2 3 Access the Geocache list Tap on the orange Go icon to the right of the geocache name in the list The route is created and the Map screen displayed Editing a Stored Geocache 1 2 3 Access the Geocache list Tap on the name of the geocache to be edited The Geocache Description page is displayed Description Tap on the Description button Tap on the screen below the Description button Use the keyboard to enter a description for the geocache Tap on the Back icon when done Hint Tap on the Hint button Tap on the screen below the Hint button Use the keyboard to enter or edit the hint for the geocache Tap on the Back icon when done Found Tap on the Found button Select Found Not Found Needs Maintenance or Add a Field Note If selecting Needs Maintenance you will be asked if you want to include any comments 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 geocache Options Tap on the Options button Use the Profile drop down menu to select the profile desired for this geo
29. lect the distance from your destination that the arrival alarm will sound Setting the Waypoint Proximity Alarm 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Alarms button 3 Tap 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 Tapon the Night Mode button J Tapthe desired option Auto On or Off Button Functions This defines what function will be accessed when pressing on of the buttons on the left side of the receiver Assigning Button Functions 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Assign Button Functions button 3 Tap the graphic of the button to be assigned 4 Select from a list of functions the function to be assigned to the button Compass This defines what graphic will be used to display the compass on the Map screen Assigning Compass Graphic 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Compass button 3 Tap the left and right arrows to set through the available compass graphics 4 Tapthe green checkmark button to select the compass graphic displayed Calibrating the Compass eXplorist 610 710 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Calibrate Compass button 3 Follow the instructions displayed 4 Tap the green checkmark button to select the compass graphic displayed Background This defines what graphic will be used as the background for the receiver Assigning Backgro
30. list Tap on the Options Menu icon Select Favorite The Geocache Description page is displayed with a yellow star added to the icon in the upper left corner indicating that this geocache is part of your favorites Adding a Geocache Saving Your Current Location as a Geocache Waypoint f D Q Access the Geocache list 2 Tap on the Options Menu icon J 4 Select Add Geocache The receiver will calculate the average position for the geocache providing increased accuracy Tap Done Tap the Geocache Name to edit the name with the keyboard Tap on the Difficulty and Terrain stars to indicate the level of difficulty 5 stars is the most difficult and 5 stars is the roughest terrain Tap on the Size marker to indicate the size of the cache To add a Hint or Description tap on the Options Menu icon and select Add Hint or Add Description 10 To take a picture of the Geocache tap on the Options Menu icon and select Take Picture 11 When you have completed the entry for the geocache tap on the Options Menu icon and select Save Geocache Summary When you want to view a summary of your geocache adventures you can access the Geocache Summary page This summary displays the total geocaches in the receiver how many geocaches have been found how many not found and how many you haven t attempted Also displayed is the number of geocaches in the receiver that are needing maintenance Lastly is a su
31. mmary of the average time spent in finding a geocache Accessing the Geocache Summary i 2 3 Tap on the Map screen From the Four Corner Menu screen tap on the Options Menu icon Select Geocache Summary 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 POls and turning on a detailed map will provide a robust source of POls Accessing POIs Finding a POI by Category 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 POI icon 4 Scroll though the list of categories and tap on a category that defines the POI you are looking for This example describes looking for the nearest hospital emergency room Scroll down to find the category Emergency Services 10 55am 5 Some POI categories have a subcategory If the category chosen does scroll to find the subcategory for the POI you are searching Select the Hospital subcategory Foothill P 4 38 mi E 3 j TT LA Medical Fa S e m Tutt ev o n V The default sorting criteria is by distance If you want to sort the list by name tap the Options Menu button and select Sort by Name You can also search by name for waypoints in
32. o modify 4 Use the buttons to set the desired settings for Units Map Options Tracks Sensors and Alarms Choosing a Profile 1 Access the Tools Menu 2 Tap on the Profiles button J Tapon the radio button to the left of the profile name to select it Resetting All Profiles 1 Access the Tools Menu 2 Tap on the Profiles button J Tapon the Option Menu icon 4 Select Reset All Track Summary Provides detailed statistics for the current active track Viewing Track Summary 1 Access the Tools Menu 2 Tapon the Track Summary button Geocache Summary Provides detailed statistics for all geocaching activities performed while using the eXplorist receiver Viewing Geocache Summary 1 Access the Tools Menu 2 Tap on the Geocache Summary button 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 l 2 Tap on the Map screen Tap on the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner Tap on the Waypoints icon From the Waypoint List tap on the Options Menu button in the lower right corner Tap on Add Waypoint Tap on Projection Tap on the Bearing field Use the keypad to enter the degrees that the projected waypoint is from your current position Tap on OK Tap on the Distance field Note that you can tap on the units of measure drop down menu to change the
33. on Sounds button When checked tapping on buttons will sound a audible click Power Setting Active Suspend Timer This sets the duration that the receiver will remain on before going into active suspend mode if the screen hasn t been touched Active suspend puts the receiver in a power save mode but continues to record your track 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Power button 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 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Power button 3 Tap the Power Off Timer drop down menu and select the duration that the receiver will remain on without a screen touch Selecting Battery Type 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Power button 3 Tap 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 Tap on the Date amp Time button 3 Tap 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 Tap on the Date amp Time button 3 Tap the Time Format drop down menu and select the format that time will be displayed 12 hou
34. or the current alarm settings Use the Power button to active the display and GPS while asleep Power OFF Shuts the receiver off completely 1 Press the Power button 2 Tap on Suspend Sleep when available or Power OFF Warning Use caution when setting the AN receiver in Suspend or Sleep mode The receiver will appear off but is still using battery power Be sure to turn the receiver off using Power OFF whenever not in use Conserving Power The Magellan eXplorist can be customized to extend the battery life of the AA batteries installed There are four functions Backlight Timer Brightness Active Suspend Mode and Power OFF Timer that can be set to help extend battery life Setting Active Suspend Timer This option sets the time duration that if the display is not touched that the receiver will automatically go into Suspend Mode Press the Power button to exit Suspend Mode 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 Tap the Tools icon at the bottom of the display Tap Settings Tap Power o aA RR Tap Active Suspend Timer A drop down menu is displayed NI Tap on the duration that the receiver will automatically go into suspend mode when the display is not touched Setting Power OFF Timer This option sets the time duration that the receiver will power off
35. or the proximity alert and if you want the geofence displayed on the map 6 The geofence will be added to the list of created geofences Just tap on one of the geofences in the list to change the settings Alarm Clocks Use this tool to have the eXplorist to alert you for sunset time sunrise time or a time that you define Setting the Alarm Clock i A 3 Access the Tools Menu Tap on the Alarms button If there are no alarms saved select the type of alarm you want to add Use the Time Alarm screen to set a name for the alarm the sound used for the alarm and the time for the alarm to be played Tap the ON OFF button to toggle the current status of the alarm Press the Disk icon to save the alarm If there are alarms saved you will be given a list of the available alarms Tap the left side of the alarm button to toggle it on and off Tap the right side of the alarm button to modify Magellan eXplorist Tools Help 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 Use this tool to access Help files stored in the receiver Accessing Help Files l Access the Tools Menu 2 Tap on the Help button 3 Tap on the help file to view Play Product Demo Accessing the Product Demo f 2 3 4 Access the Tools Menu Tap on the Play Product Demo button Confirm that the rece
36. p down menus to set the desired settings Modify Settings for Recordings 1 z 3 Access the Media Menu Tap on the Tools icon in the lower right corner Use the Mode drop down menu and select Voice Memo Use the Record Time Display Sort by and Save Voice Memo On drop down menus to set the desired settings 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 Tap the Tools icon at the bottom of the menu 4 The Tools Menu is displayed with up and down arrows at the bottom to help you step through the tool options Settings Provides access to the Settings Menu which allows for customization of the receiver Accessing Receiver Settings 1 Access the Tools Menu 2 Tapon the Settings button See the chapter on Settings for details Profiles Profiles allows the user to set basic settings for five different navigation types Hiking Geocaching Marine Vehicle and Pedestrian Setting Profiles 1 Access the Tools Menu 2 Tap on the Profiles button 3 Tap on the profile name t
37. perimeter that the track covers Backtrack You can use the track of your current travels to navigate back to your point of departure by creating a Backtrack route This will provide you with the information needed to travel back to where you started following the same path used to get where you are Creating a Backtrack Route 1 Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen 2 Tapon the Options Menu icon in the lower right corner 3 Select Backtrack Magellan eXplorist Map Screen Pan Mode Accessing Pan Mode l 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 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 l 2 3 Tap on the map at the point you want to create a waypoint When the popup appears tap on the left side of the popup Modify and save the waypoint as described in the chapter on Waypoints Creating a Route in Pan Mode l 2 Tap on the map at the point you want to create a waypoint When the popup appears tap on the right side of the popup the orange Go icon Maps Additional maps for the eXplorist may be available from the Magellan Store at www magellangps com Once the m
38. 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 Note A routable map is required for the vehicle profile option Customizing Data Fields The Dashboard Screen displays a small compass Access the Dashboard screen you want to change the number of displayed fields Tap the Options Menu icon Select Edit of Fields Not available on the Satellite Status screen The current number of fields being displayed is shown with an arrow above and below it and up to eight customizable data fields The data Setting the Number of Fields Displayed fields displayed are customizable see Customizing the Data Fields i Data Only Screen 2 3 4 D 6 The Data Only Screen displays the most number of data fields available to be viewed at one time in the receiver Up to 14 customizable data fields can be f viewed at one time The data fields displayed are customizable see Customizing the Data Fields Tap the up arrow to increase the number of displayed fields Note it stops increasing when it gets to the maximum number of fields available for the viewed dashboard screen Tap the down arrow to decrease the number of displayed fields Note the number of displayed fields can be set to 0 except for the Data Only screen which has a minimum of 1 Tap on the Dashboard screen to exit Edit of Fiel
39. r or 24 hour Selecting the Calendar Format 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Date amp Time button 3 Tap the Calendar Format drop down menu and select how weeks will be formatted weeks start on Monday or Sunday Selecting the Time Zone Auto or Manual 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Date amp Time button J Tapthe Time Zone amp 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 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Map View drop down menu and select how the map will be displayed 2D or 3D Setting Map Orientation 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Orientation drop down menu and select the reference used to define the top of the display Track Up Course Up or North Up Setting the Number of Map Fields 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Map Fields drop down menu and select how many data fields will be displayed on the map Defining Quick Info Details This sets what details will be displayed when the map is in pan mode and popup information is displayed 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Quick Info drop down menu and select what will be displayed when popup information is displayed Toggling Po
40. riend Adding media to a hike as you travel can then be played back to recapture your experience The Media Menu 3 Aim the camera lens on the back of the EEUU s O12 l i l eXplorist towards the area that you want to Accessing the Media Menu photograph 4 Tapthe camera icon at the bottom of the f Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four display quickly The picture will focus Corner Menu screen Alternately you can press the bottom button 2 Tap the Main Menu icon in the lower left on the eXplorist uic Alternately you can touch and hold the camera 3 Tap the Media icon button and it will automatically focus and take the photograph 4 From the Media Menu you can create a new photo voice memo or video as well as 5 Adashed green box will appear in the center viewing media that has already been recorded of the display indicating that the camera is focused and ready to take a photograph Tap the camera icon again or press the bottom button on the eXplorist again 6 Tap the Options Menu to attach the photo to an existing waypoint geocache track or route This can also be done from the photo library in the eXplorist at a later time Recording a Sound Clip 1 Access the Media Menu Taking a Photo 2 Tapon the Record Memo icon 1 Access the Media Menu 2 Tapon the Camera icon J Tapon the Record button red circle to begin recording 4 Use the Pause button as needed and tap the Stop Record
41. rop down menu and select on or off Toggling the Barometer Sensor On Off 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Sensors button 3 Tap the Barometer drop down menu and select on or off Switching to GPS Compass 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Sensors button 3 Tap the Switch to GPS Compass drop down menu and define the speed being travelled as the point to switch from the compass sensor to GPS to compute heading Calibrate Barometer Altimeter eXplorist 610 710 Calibrating the Barometer Altimeter 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Calibrate Barometer Altimeter button J Tapon the Sea Level Pressure field to enter your known sea level pressure Use the drop down menu to define the units of measure 4 Tapon the Current Elevation field to enter your known elevation Use the drop down menu to define the units of measure Alarms Setting the Off Course Alarm 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Alarms button 3 Tap the Off Course drop down menu and define the distance that when off course that an alarm will sound Toggling Arrival Alarm 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Alarms button 3 Tap the Arrival drop down menu and select if the arrival alarm will sound when you have reached your destination Magellan eXplorist Settings Defining the Arrival Alarm 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Alarms button 3 Tap the Arrival Distance drop down menu and se
42. ry Coordinate System drop down menu and select the desired coordinate system Setting Secondary Coordinate Type 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Navigation button 3 Tap the Secondary Coordinate Type drop down menu and select the desired measurement Setting Secondary Coordinate Accuracy 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Navigation button J Tapthe Secondary Coordinate Accuracy drop down menu and select the desired accuracy Setting Secondary Coordinate Datum 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Navigation button 3 Tap the Secondary Coordinate Datum drop down menu and select the desired datum Selecting North Reference l 2 3 Access the Settings Menu Tap on the Navigation button Tap the North Reference drop down menu and select the north reference Setting Altimeter Source 1 2 3 Access the Settings Menu Tap on the Navigation button Tap the Altimeter drop down menu and select the desired source Memory This setting is used to view memory usage and provides access to memory tools Use SD Card for External Storage l 2 3 Access the Settings Menu Tap on the Memory button Tap on the Use SD Card button to use the SD card for storage When checked the SD card will be used for external storage Clear Memory from Device f 2 3 4 Access the Settings Menu Tap on the Navigation button Tap on the Clear Memory from Device button Confirm
43. sition Destination Lines On Off 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Position Destination Line drop down menu and select if the line will be displayed on the map when a route is active Toggling Origin Destination Lines On Off 1 Access the Settings Menu Magellan eXplorist Settings 2 Tapon 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 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Show Tracks drop down menu and select if track lines will be displayed Setting Map Detail Level 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Map Detail drop down menu and select the level of detail that will be displayed on the map Toggling Topo Lines On Off 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Topo Lines drop down menu and select if topo lines will be displayed on the map Setting Shaded Relief Level 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Shaded Relief drop down menu and select how the map will display shaded relief Setting Geocache Waypoints Display Criteria 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Map Options button J Tapthe Geocache drop down menu and select what criteria will be used to select which geocache waypoints wil
44. sition to the destination Hiding Showing Active Track l 2 A Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen Tap on the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner Tap on the Tracks icon Tap on the Options Menu icon Select Hide Active Track or Show Active Track Clearing Active Track is 2 3 4 o Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen Tap on the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner Tap on the Tracks icon Tap on the Options Menu icon Select Clear Active Track Starting a New Track f 2 Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen Tap on the Options Menu icon in the lower right corner Select Start New Track 4 Confirm that you want to delete the current active track and start a new track This track can be paused restarted and saved to the receiver Viewing Track Summary 1 Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen 2 Tapon the Options Menu icon in the lower right corner J Select Track Summary 4 Asummary of the current track is displayed Viewing an Overview of the Active Track 1 Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen 2 Tapon the Options Menu icon in the lower right corner 3 Select Active Track Area 4 The Map screen is scaled to display the entire area covered by the active track The top of the display provides information about the area and the
45. ssing the Waypoint List 1 z Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen Tap the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner Tap the Waypoints icon All the waypoints you have saved will be displayed as a list Sorting the Waypoint List f 2 3 4 D Access the Waypoint list Tap on the Options Menu icon Select Sort amp Search Select sort by Nearest Date Created Type or Name Use the Show drop down menu to select All or just show Favorites Tap on the Back icon to return to the list of waypoints Searching for a Saved Waypoint l 2 3 Access the Waypoint list Tap on the Options Menu icon Select Sort amp Search 3 Tap on the Search by Name button Use the keyboard to enter the first few characters of the waypoint name being searched Tap the green checkmark The Waypoint List is displayed with the results of the search Go to a Waypoint on the Waypoint List 1 a Access the Waypoint list Tap on the orange Go icon to the right of the waypoint name in the list The route is created and the Map screen displayed Editing a Saved Waypoint 1 2 Tap on the name of the waypoint to be edited 3 Access the Waypoint list The Waypoint Description page is displayed Icon Tap on the waypoint icon to select a new icon Name Tap on the waypoint name and enter a new name using the keyboard Description Tap on the Description button T
46. sure Setting Distance Units of Measure 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Map Options button 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 Tapon 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 2 Tapon the Map Options button 3 Tap the Area Units drop down menu and select the desired units of measure Tracks This setting sets the interval that track points will be saved Auto uses an internal formula that increases the number of track points saved during turns and decreases the number of points saved when travelling in a straight line Setting Track Logging Mode 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Tracks button 3 Tap the Logging Mode drop down menu and set the interval for recording track points Note if you select Time or Distance you will need to set the time or distance intervals from the additional drop down menu Sensors eXplorist 610 710 Toggling the Electronic Compass Sensor On Off 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Sensors button 3 Tap the Electronic compass d
47. ther conversions UTM 116 E 424100 N 3773466 In Cabfornia Ureted States ev Man Print GS no Laai 31021 10 1005 99 nuno Caredions Downlaad gead about Wayaoint Downloads LOC Waypoint Fite GPX eXchange File Send to GPS Send to Phone amp Send to GPS 8690 Garmin DeLorme Magellan AGELLAN Magellan Communicator found Having issues Please click n g 1 here to install the latest version gid GPS found and ready for download Click Download to transfer geocache information to Magellan GPS Check Device Download Click here to learn more about the Magellan Communicator plug in Magellan eXplorist Geocache Waypoints The Magellan Communicator 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 ID can be found in the upper right corner of the web page describing the geocache A Save File dialog window will open on your computer Save the file to your computer The location of where the file is saved will depend on your browser and how you have it set up to save files Turn your receiver on and connect it to your PC with a USB cable Select Connect to PC on your receiver You don t need to do one geocache at a time as explained above Continue saving geocache files until you have all you want for this session Open the MAGE
48. tom of the screen 15 The waypoint is saved Tap the Back icon to return to the map Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint l a amp c I Tap on the Map screen Tap on the Options Menu icon Select Add Waypoint Edit the waypoint as desired Tap on the Disk icon at the bottom of the display The waypoint is saved and you are returned to the Map screen Waypoint Projection A waypoint can also be created by entering the distance and heading for the waypoint from your current location Projecting a Waypoint l 2 Tap on the Map screen Tap on the Main Menu icon in the lower left corner Tap on the Waypoints icon From the Waypoint List tap on the Options Menu button in the lower right corner Tap on Add Waypoint Tap on Projection Tap on the Bearing field Use the keypad to enter the degrees that the projected waypoint is from your current position Tap on OK Tap on the Distance field Note that you can tap on the units of measure drop down menu to change the units to be used 10 Use the keypad to enter the distance from your current location that you want to project a waypoint 11 Tap on OK 12 Tap on Next gt 13 The Waypoint Description page is displayed Make the necessary edits and tap the Disk icon at the bottom to save Geocaching is an outdoor activity that uses your receiver to find hidden treasures geocaches that can be placed anywhere in the world A
49. umbers is done by the use of a displayed keyboard The keyboard is divided in half to allow for a larger area to access the keys when touching even with gloves Keyboard The above displays both halves of the standard keyboard There are additional keyboard displays available Numeric Symbol 1 and Symbol 2 Accessing the different keyboard layouts is done by tapping on the left or right arrows Uppercase characters can also be used by tapping the shift key t Entering a space is done using the space bar key auc tap the backspace m E save the text entered tap the green accept button To cancel and return to the previous screen tap the back button 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 Battery Life Backlight Compass Status Time Mode Satellite Status Current Location Icon North Indicator Elevation 1079 ft M Zoom Controls __ Map Scale Data Fields Map Screen Overview Changing Zoom Levels 1 Tap the Zoom In or the Zoom Out
50. und Graphic 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Background button 3 Tap the left and right arrows to set through the available graphics 4 Tap the green checkmark button to select the compass graphic displayed 5 Tap the Back icon to exit Satellite Viewing the Satellite Status Screen 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Satellite button 3 Tap on the Back Icon to exit GPS Turning the GPS Receiver On Off 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the GPS button 3 Tap the GPS drop down menu and select On or Off Navigation Setting Primary Coordinate System 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Navigation button 3 Tap the Primary Coordinate System drop down menu and select the desired coordinate system Magellan eXplorist Settings Setting Primary Coordinate Type 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Navigation button 3 Tap the Primary Coordinate Type drop down menu and select the desired measurement Setting Primary Coordinate Accuracy 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tap on the Navigation button 3 Tap the Primary Coordinate Accuracy drop down menu and select the desired accuracy Setting Primary Coordinate Datum 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Navigation button 3 Tap the Primary Coordinate Datum drop down menu and select the desired datum Setting Secondary Coordinate System 1 Access the Settings Menu 2 Tapon the Navigation button J Tapthe Seconda
51. units to be used 10 Use the keypad to enter the distance from your current location that you want to project a waypoint 11 Tap on OK 12 Tap on Next gt 13 The Waypoint Description page is displayed Make the necessary edits and tap the Disk icon at the bottom to save Best Fishing amp Hunting Times This tool displays the best hunting and fishing times for your current location Using Best Fishing amp Hunting Times l 2 Access the Tools Menu Tap on the Fish amp Hunt button Tap on the calendar and the arrows to the left and right of the month to select a day to view Sun amp Moon Rising and Setting Times This tool displays the sun and moon rise and setting times for your current location Using Sun amp Moon Times f e Access the Tools Menu Tap on the Sun amp Moon button Tap on the calendar and the arrows to the left and right of the month to select a day to view Geofencing Select the map object to create an imaginary fence around and be alerted when you are within the perimeter of the boundary or on the boundary Setting Up Geofencing 1 Access the Tools Menu 2 Tapon the Geofencing button 3 Select Add Geofence If you currently have a geofence defined go to the Options Menu and select Add Geofence 4 Select the map object from the list provided 5 Setup the geofence by turning the border alert on or off the proximity alert on or off the distance f
52. ute Marking a Waypoint as a Favorite 1 2 Access the Waypoint list Tap on the name of the waypoint to be added to your Favorites list Tap on the Options Menu icon Select Favorite 5 The Waypoint Description page is displayed with a yellow star added to the icon in the upper left corner indicating that this waypoint is part of your favorites Waypoints and the Map Screen Waypoints can be viewed on the Map screen using the default icon or the icon you select while editing the waypoint Creating a Waypoint while Panning 1 Tap on the Map screen 2 The Four Corner Menu screen is displayed 3 Slide your finger across the map area of the Four Corner Menu 4 This will put the Map into Pan mode Keep sliding your finger in the direction of the map you want to go to Using the zoom buttons will assist in getting to the desired point quickly and accurately 5 When you can see the point on the map you want to create a waypoint for tap that location 6 Apopup is displayed with information about the point selected 6 94 pm 34 09704 N 117 79660 W San Dimas 1 31 mi Tap on the left side of the popup 8 The Waypoint Description page is displayed 9 Edit the waypoint as needed 10 Tap on the Options Menu icon 11 Select Save as Waypoint 12 Confirm the save 13 The Waypoint Description page is displayed again Magellan eXplorist Waypoints 14 Tap the Disk icon at the bot
53. yed Tap on the destination in the list to add it to the OneTouch Menu Assign a new name for the destination that will be displayed in the OneTouch Menu or accept the name as it presently is assigned The shortcut is saved and the OneTouch Menu is displayed with the new destination added Assigning a Commonly Used Function f mM A I Access the OneTouch Menu Tap on any available Assign button Tap on the Function button Select one of the functions displayed The shortcut is saved and the OneTouch Menu is displayed Assigning a Search 1 Zz 3 4 Access the OneTouch Menu Tap on any available Assign button Tap on the Search button Select the type of data you want searched Waypoints Geocaches or Points of Interest Waypoints a Select how you want the list sorted and tap Next b view the displayed list as it will be presented and tap Next gt c Enter the name for the search that will be displayed on the OneTouch Menu Geocaches a Set the filters desired and tap Next b view the displayed list as it will be presented and tap the green checkmark c tap Save from the popup menu d Enter the name for the search that will be displayed on the OneTouch Menu Points of Interest a Select the category b select the subcategory if required c tap the Options Menu icon d tap Save e Enter the name for the search that will be displayed on the OneTouch Menu Magellan eXplorist

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