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Magellan 604-0245-001 A GPS Receiver User Manual

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1. When the edits if any are done use the cursor control UP or DOWN to highlight the save to disk button highlighted in the screen above Press ENTER Press ESC to exit the Pan mode and return the cursor to your present position Displaying Local Information Local information best fishing and hunting times solar and lunar rise and set times can be displayed for your current position or for a position you have selected by panning Displaying Best Fishing and Hunting Times 1 CON AE SOV SR gt R T9 9 Select the position you want to view If you want to view a position other than your present position pan around the map with the cursor control to select the desired position Press ENTER Scroll down the contextual menu to select Local Info Press ENTER Select Fish and Hunt Press ENTER The best fishing and hunting times are displayed for the current date To change the date use the cursor control to highlight the left or right arrows and press ENTER This changes the date to the previous or next day To select the date from a calendar highlight the date between the left and right arrows and press ENTER Use the cursor control to select the date and press ENTER When done use the cursor control to highlight OK and press ENTER Displaying Solar and Lunar Rise and Set Times 1 O DR a gt w O Map Screen Select the position you want to view If you want to view a position other than your present p
2. Alpha Select Delete Using the Keyboard Medium Blue Blue Blue Medium Blue Changes the available characters to extended characters Changes the available characters to numeric characters Changes the available characters to alphabetic characters Deletes the character to the left of the character cursor 28 Shift Key Medium Blue With alphabetic characters shown shifts between upper and lower case characters With extended characters shown shifts between two character sets Not functional when numeric or symbol characters are displayed Return Medium Blue Adds a carriage return at the character cursor position Saves the text entered and applies it to the appropriate field Accept Green Cancels the text and returns to the last displayed screen with no text changes Cancel Red Using the Keyboard 29 Date Entry The Magellan Triton uses a standard calendar display to enter dates for local information and waypoint data Use the left and right arrows to change months With the desired month displayed select the date to be entered If the day portion of the calendar is highlighted you will need to press the up arrow until one of the month selector arrows is highlighted Use the arrow cursor to move through the dates If one of the arrows in the month selector at the top of the display is 1 2 3 highlighted press the down arrow to move the highlight to the d
3. Pan Mod Data Fields I Present Position Cursor Points in the direction of travel Pan Cursor Cursor indicating point on the map while panning around the screen Red dot points towards your current position Computed Route Indicator Line of sight pointer to next destination from where the route originated Current Route Indicator Line displaying line of sight to the destination from current location Track Displays previous travel Trail Track that has been saved in the receiver Start Flag Indicates the starting point of the active route End Flag Indicates the ending point of the active route Waypoint Indicates the position of waypoints saved in the receiver Default icon shown User can assign a different icon from the Waypoint Information screen 20 Customizing the Map Screen Data Fields l 2 3 Press ENTER Scroll down the contextual menu and select Customize Fields The data field on the left is highlighted Press ENTER to customize that field To select the data field on the left use the cursor control to highlight the field on the right and press ENTER Use the cursor control to highlight the desired data field Press ENTER Press ESC to exit the customize mode Note you can set the number of data fields displayed on the map screen to none 2 or 4 by pressing ENTER selecting Map Options and choose the desired number of data fields under MAP DATA FIELDS Creating Waypoints Waypoi
4. Select View Select Profiles Select the profile you want to use from the Active Profile drop From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Profiles Select the profile you want to edit from the EDIT PROFILE buttons Use the PAGE GO TO button to select the page to edit When all of the options have been set use the ESC button to exit Information Page assigns which navigation screens are displayed Use the cursor control to highlight the navigation screens and select between On or Off Display Page DISTANCE Miles Feet Miles Sets the unit of measure for distance Yards NtMi Meters measurements Map Page Profiles NtMi Feet SPEED Kph Mph Kts Sets the unit of measure for speed measurements ELEVATION Meters Feet Sets the unit of measure for elevation measurements BAROMETER kPa Millibar inHg Magellan Triton 2000 only Sets the unit UNITS mmHg of measure for barometric measurements ORIENTATION North Up Course Up Sets top of the Map screen display to Track Up indicate North your heading course or your track 31 Profiles GUICHINFO Off Distance Bearing Direction Distance Bearing Degrees Coordinates POSITION On Off DESTINATION LINE WAYPOINTS Off Icons Only Icons SHOWN and Names GEOCACHES Off Icons Only Icons SHOWN and Names POIs SHOWN Off On TRACK LINES Off On MAP DETAIL Low Medium High Sensors Page Magellan Triton 2000 ELECTRONIC On Off COMPASS BARO
5. 1 o GC0001 through 9 with 5 being the most difficult Terrain 1 though 5 ears GN with 5 being the most difficult and the name of the person im who hid the cache Hider 34 10927 N iar 117 82608 w 0 007 Press the PAGE GO TO button to display the Details page ELEVATION Some geocaches will have hints and descriptions included to l 7 help in finding the cache Select the desired field and use the EW keyboard to enter the hint and descriptions pray 35 w lt TERRAIN 1 v Press PAGE GO TO to add media image from the SD card installed in the Triton Press PAGE GO TO to access the Options page where you can turn the proximity alarm on or off y Press PAGE GO TO again to return to the Information page Select the icon to save the waypoint Editing a Saved Geocache Waypoint l 2 Geocaching From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To 43 9 Select Geocache Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed if needed or search for a geocache waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint Select the waypoint you want to edit from the list of waypoints When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU Select Geocache Details from the contextual menu The Geoca
6. 30 ft 3 10 m Things that interfere with satellite reception may decrease the accuracy increase the number such as heavy canopies from trees tunnels tall buildings canyons broadcast satellites and other GPS receivers too close in proximity Velocity Made Good VMG Velocity Made Good calculates how fast the user is closing their distance to a destination point not how fast the user is moving If the user is traveling directly towards the destination point the number should match the Current Speed If the user is travelling off the direct course to a final destination point the number should reflect slower than the Current Speed because less actual progress is being made If the user is moving away from the destination point the numbers should be negative If the user is standing still or moving around a consistent radius of the destination point the number should be zero Navigation Screens 19 Map Screen The Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan Triton and it has a special contextual menu that can access the commonly used functions This makes understanding the Map screen and all of the functions that can be performed directly from this screen an important part of geiting the most out of your receiver Map Screen Overview Battery Level North Indicator Map Legend Map Screen E1 E2 EM E8 E2 HATH ED Time of Day 02 35 PM GPS Signal Strength 429 8Ft Map Scale 300 ft D5 01 08 340
7. Fundamentals 11 Navigation Screens The Magellan Triton has eight navigation screens and a Satellite Status screen The Navigation screens provide you with information to assist you in your journeys Magellan Triton 2000 only Customizable screen o Optional screen M Contextual menu All screens except the Map screen can be turned on or off in the Profile settings These screens are turned Wd off by default clii i i Selecting Navigation Screens 1 While viewing one of the Navigation screens press PAGE GO TO next screen or ESC previous screen to select the navigation screen you are looking for Turning Navigation Screens On or Off 1 While viewing the Map screen press MENU 2 Select View 3 Select Profiles Navigation Screens 12 4 Select the Profile to edit 5 On the Info Page use the cursor control to select the Navigation screen you want to turn on or off 6 Press ENTER 7 Highlight On or Off from the drop down menu and press ENTER 8 Press ESC until you return to the Navigation screen Customizing Fields Six of the Navigation screens can have the data fields customized to display data that is the most useful to you You can select from latitude longitude heading bearing distance to next waypoint distance to the end of the route time to next waypoint time to the end of the route current time date destination XTE elevation current speed average
8. Routes 49 Use the green and red vertical sliders at the top of the display to change the visible start and end times In the graphical area you can use the arrow keys to see the elevation for a specific position indicated by the dot icon l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Route Change the order that the saved routes are displayed if needed or do a search on a route Select the Search field under the Go to route header Select the order you want the waypoints listed by date added or name Select search to enter the first few characters for a route you want to search for Highlight the route Use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the route name Select Vertical Profile Select OK when done viewing the vertical profile Cancelling a Route Routes l 2 3 From the Map screen press ENTER Select Cancel Route Confirm the cancellation by selecting Yes 50 Trails As you travel with the Magellan Triton on and computing your position the Magellan Triton automatically drops electronic breadcrumbs to record your travels These breadcrumbs are temporary waypoints that are created and stored while you travel You can set the intervals that they are created in the Tracks Option function described in this chapter The common term for these breadcrumbs is track You may be familiar with this term from other navigation devices you ve used A trail is
9. Select View 3 Select Settings 4 Scroll down and select Language 5 Select the desired language and press ENTER Sleep Mode Backlight Timer To conserve battery life the Triton will go into Sleep Mode at a preset interval when no keys have been pressed Waking up the Triton from Sleep Mode 1 Press any key and the Triton will wake up turning the backlight on to the previous setting Setting the Backlight Timer 1 2 3 4 5 Fundamentals From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings Select Volume amp Brightness Using the cursor control highlight the Backlight Timer slider Use the left right cursor control to move the slider to the desired interval You can also select Off if you want the backlight to remain on as long as the Triton is turned on Automatic Power Off The Triton can be set to automatically go into suspend mode when no keys have been pressed This saves battery life if you forget to turn off the Triton Setting the Power Off Timer interval 1 From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings 2 3 4 Scroll down and select Power Options 5 Select Power Off Timer 6 Choose the interval that the Triton will turn off with no keys pressed You can also select Off if you want the Triton to not turn off automatically 7 _ Press ESC when done Fundamentals Flashlight The Triton has a three LED flashlight located at the top of the receiver Thi
10. To do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint Highlight the waypoint you want to go to from the list of waypoints 46 6 When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER Creating a Go To Route to a Place Waypoint 1 From the Map screen press MENU Alternate Method Press and hold the GO TO button while the present position cursor is displayed on the Map screen Select Go To Select Place Select the Map Only the background map is displayed if no detailed maps are installed Select the Category and Subcategory Not all categories will have a subcategory PY PY a A Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current location or do a search on a waypoint Select the Search field under the Places header to display the drop down menu Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search Select Search to display the keyboard and enter the first few characters for a Gulf of Santa Catalina waypoint you are looking for Newport Bay Santa Monica Bay aaa 09 38 PM alll Select Waterways 7 Highlight the waypoint you want to go to from the list of waypoints and press ENTER Creating a Go To Route to a Geocache Waypoint 1 From the Map screen press MENU Alternate Method Press and hold the GO TO button while the present position cursor is displayed on the Map screen 2 Select Go To 3 Sel
11. Trails 51 Trails are displayed sorted by name You can change the order that the trails are displayed or do a search on a trail Select the Search field under the Select Trail header Select the order you want the trail listed by name or date added Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you are looking for Highlight the trail you want to go to from the list of trails and press ENTER Before activating the trail you can view the vertical profile for the trail by selecting the info icon to the right of the name When the info screen is displayed select Vertical Profile You can change the color that is used to display the trail by selecting the info icon to the right of the name When the info screen is displayed select the color from the color icon to the left of the trail name Deleting a Trail l 2 3 7 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Trail Change the order that the trails are displayed if needed or do a search on a trail Select the Search field under the Select Trail header Select the order you want the trail listed by name or date added Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to search for Highlight the trail you want to delete from the list of trails Press MENU and select Delete Trail from the contextual menu You can also select Delete All Trails if you want to delete all the trails from memory Select Yes to confirm deletion D
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13. be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches 20 cm from the user This Class B digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This eguipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice Improvements and enhancements to the product may occur without any formal notification Check the Magellan website www magellanGPS com for product updates and additional information Maximum normal use temperature is 66 C 2009 MiTAC International Corporation The Magellan logo Magellan and Magellan Triton are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation 604 0245 001 A Table of Contents HU LL YAY TYF RF HT FR A FF INN FN FFF FRON REFER FN FFF FUD 1 Features of the Magellan Triton sai CE GT ACF Ga DF rrene 1 Specifications NHS HE
14. characters of the waypoint Select the waypoint you want to duplicate from the list of waypoints When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU Select the Duplicate Waypoint from the contextual menu Confirm the duplication of the waypoint by selecting Yes Use the keyboard to enter the waypoint name Select the green checkmark to save the waypoint with the new name Accept the Waypoint Duplication notice The waypoint is duplicated and you are returned to the Select Waypoints page 38 Settings The Magellan Triton gives you the means to customize the receiver and view details about the Magellan Triton receiver Customizing Navigation Settings 1 2 3 4 5 From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings Select Navigation Select the option you want to change and press ENTER to display the drop down menu Select the setting desired Press ESC to save the changes and return to Settings Menu when you have completed changing the navigation settings Navigation Settings COORDINATE Various Selects the coordinate system to be used SYSTEM for displaying position MAP DATUM Various Selects the map datum to be used The Map Datum used by the Magellan Triton should match the map datum that is being used on paper charts NORTH Magnetic True Customizes the receiver to use magnetic REFERENCE north or true north Setting Volume and Brightness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From the Map screen pr
15. speed maximum speed distance made good DMG estimated time of arrival ETA accuracy velocity made good VMG odometer and current trip odometer Customizing the Data Fields for the Map Screen 1 While viewing the Map screen select ENTER 2 Select Customize Fields 3 Use the cursor control to select the desired field 4 Select ENTER 5 Select the data type desired from the list shown and press ENTER 6 Press ESC when done Note you can set the number of data fields displayed on the map screen to none 2 or 4 by pressing ENTER selecting Map Options and choose the desired number of data fields under MAP DATA FIELDS Customizing the Data Field for the Large Data Compass or Satellite Status Screen 1 While viewing a screen that has customizable data fields press ENTER The first data field will be displayed in pale orange 2 Select the field you want to change and with it highlighted press ENTER 3 Select the data type desired from the list shown and press ENTER 4 The Triton will return to the original screen with the data field customized to display the information selected Contextual Menus The Map screen the Compass screen and the Speedometer screen have contextual menus associated with them The Map screen contextual menu provides most of the operations that would be needed during normal use save a waypoint go to a waypoint local information backtrack and more The Compass and Speedometer contextual m
16. that are available from the base map or an optional detailed map The Trips option will be available in a future update Check the Magellan website at www magellangps com for information on updates to your Magellan Triton The View Menu has options for many of the support functions and tools found in the Magellan Triton The Local Info option provides access to information about the best hunting and fishing times as well as solar and lunar rise and set times for your current location The Profiles option is used to customize the settings of the Magellan Triton for a particular activity hiking marine use or geocaching The Maps option displays a list of the base maps and detail maps if any optional detail maps are installed that can be used The Media option contains the functions for taking and viewing photographs and movie clips Other functions of the Media option are creating audio clips and playing MP3 music files Use Settings to access navigation settings adjust volume and brightness select connectivity view memory details as well as perform diagnostics Navigation Screens The Triton has eight navigation screens and a Satellite Status screen that can be accessed by pressing the PAGE GO TO or ESC button There are two additional screens Strip Compass and Road Compass that can be added from the Profiles settings making a total of eight possible navigation screens The Navigation Screens will be discussed in detail in th
17. to read format It also displays an odometer and a trip odometer so you can see the distances traveled The maximum speed the odometer and the trip odometer can be reset following these instructions Resetting the Odometer 1 While viewing the Speedometer screen press MENU 2 Select Reset Odometer 3 The Speedometer screen is displayed with the odometer reset to zero Resetting the Trip Odometer 1 While viewing the Speedometer screen press MENU 2 Select Reset Trip Odometer az 09 00 AM all Current Location 117 82614 W eer 04 09 09 01 28 a 09 00 AM ail BEARING mmmn DISTANCE TO END Wn CURRENT SPEED m 3 0 h a 06 35 PM Speedometer CURRENT SPEED MAX SPEED 3 The Speedometer screen is displayed with the trip odometer reset to zero Resetting Maximum Speed Navigation Screens 15 1 While viewing the Speedometer screen press MENU 2 Select Reset Speed 3 The Speedometer screen is displayed with the maximum and average speeds reset to zero The Compass Screen im 09 00 AM ail The Compass screen displays information about your heading the direction you are travelling and bearing direction to your next waypoint destination if a route is active in a familiar graphical format Outside the compass are icons indicating the position of the sun and the moon relative to your position and heading Inside the compass there are two arrows that can be displayed The large gr
18. waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current location or do a search on a waypoint Select the Search field under the Places header Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search Selecting search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you want to search for Highlight the place waypoint name from the list of waypoints Press ENTER or press MENU and select Go To Place from the contextual menu Searching for a Place Waypoint Detail Map 1 2 3 A a From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Place From the Select Map display select the detailed map If you do not have any detailed maps loaded Background Maps will be the only option Select the category or All Categories Select the subcategory or All Subcategories if available Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current location or cursor position if in pan mode or do a search on a waypoint Select the Search field under the Places header Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search Selecting search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you want to search for Highlight the place waypoint name from the list of waypoints Press ENTER or press MENU and select Go To Place from the contextual menu Places Waypoints 55 Turning On Of
19. 0X320 resolution and touch screen LED backlit Secure Digital SD Card optional accessory Built in multidirectional patch or optional external antenna Nine direct access keys 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C SIRF Star III 20 channels WAAS EGNOS Hot 20 seconds Cold 60 seconds Initial 2 minutes Once per second 3 to 5 meters 10 16 feet WAAS EGNOS lt 7 meters 15 feet GPS only English French German Dutch Danish Swedish Spanish Italian Portuguese Finnish Norwegian Latitude Longitude UTM OSGB Irish Swish Swedish Finnish German French USNG MGRS Indian Nederlands Two AA Batteries included Up to 10 hours Fundamentals Turning the Triton on 1 Press and hold the power button until the Triton splash screen is displayed mmus HEA Turning the Triton off When turning off the Triton you can select to have it shutdown or go into suspend mode Triton 1 Press the Power button and the Triton will begin the o shutdown seguence 2 To place the Triton in suspend mode press Enter before the shutdown seguence is complete 3 To cancel the shutdown sequence and return to the last viewed screen press any key 4 lf after 5 seconds no key has been pressed the Triton will shutdown Setting the display backlight intensity Depending upon the lighting conditions you are in you may need to change the backlight settings for the display Press the backlight button momenta
20. AGELLAN Magellan Triton User Manual MAGELLAN Magellan Triton 2000 Magellan Triton 1500 960 Overland Court San Dimas CA 91773 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan Triton is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination When using the Magellan Triton these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A VEHICLE Please do not try and change any settings on the Magellan Triton while driving Come to a complete stop or ask a passenger make any changes Taking your eyes off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others could be injured USE GOOD JUDGEMENT This product is an excellent navigation aid but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement Never rely solely on one device for navigating USE CARE The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the U S Government which is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS network The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS satellites made by the U S government and is subject to change in accordance with the Department of Defence civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry and obstructions like buildings and lar
21. Bearing is the direction of a destination from the user measured 995 135 in degrees relative to north This tells you what direction to go If 80 no Go To or Route is set this will appear blank or dashes S Distance to Next Distance to Next is the measurement of distance from the user to the next destination point in a route In a route with multiple points when the user arrives at one destination point the unit should switch its guidance to the next destination point in the route If no Go To or Route is set this will appear blank or dashes Distance to End Distance to End is the measurement of distance from the user to the final destination point in a route If no Go To or Route is set this will appear blank or dashes Time to Next Time to Next measures how much time it will take the user to arrive at the next destination point in a route based on how fast the user is currently moving If the user stops moving or moves away from the next destination point this number will become zero If no Go To or Route is set this will appear blank or dashes Time to End Time to End measures how much time it will take the user to arrive at the final destination point in a route based on how fast the user is currently moving If the user stops moving or moves in a counterproductive direction this number will zero out If no Go To or Route is set this will appear blank or dashes Time Time displays the current time based on the set
22. D REDD FOn 25 Changing Map Units of Measure ee wu DY UF YN Y DY FR batiavies 26 UsiHig the Keyboard uu ur Yu GY A A Y A 27 Dat Ey 1 5 Y I RF NE HN FFF AR NN tartans aS 30 Tei Size Limitations gt u O y CY GEY FFF NAG AF EGO 30 PAPE lC LO A ad Y Y Y Y 30 PROTIGS uu a A al GA YN Oa NA GO On 31 Activating a ND HN 31 Editinga Profile spain e e ER PN PTFE FFO Y HN i 31 Information Page assigns which navigation screens are displayed e 31 BIREN el A EE A T 31 Map Paga i Y NC WYW a A ys Y YDW Y wane DY 31 Sensors Page Magellan Triton 2000 cssccccsscccccnececsneeceeseeeesaeeeseneeeessaaeeesneesees 32 PIQHAS PARC FE ONE APR RY NANa YE AFF AAD NEN AE O AYN EFO NODYN 32 Way DONS sss E TE T O A T E 33 Table of Contents Magellan Triton Waypoint Detail Screen Overview 9V 99YFrFL AEE AL RR ARE eens RAE F AEE ARE REN UND EDR DR DRA 33 Greating Waypoints ada Ce vas y EAE E Y YN EE ERER 34 Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map Screen ccccssessecseesneeeneenneees 34 Creating a Current Location Waypoint Using the Triton Menu sccsseeseeeneeeneeeneeen 34 Creating a Waypoint Using the Pan CursSor w itccsscsssscosscsssnsecesstsosnasccescsoecnsessuecouses 34 Creating a Waypoint from a Point on the Map Using the Triton Menu 35 Creating a Custom Waypoint from the Map Screen eii iii YY YY RY FYNN nAn 35 Creating a Custom Waypoint Using the Triton Menu csscc
23. F FFEDFT TA EF 51 VATS NN MM Y Y ea NC WN RA RAN NN MR 51 Creating a Trail Alternate method cccssccccseeeecssneeesneeeseaueeessueesssssesessuassssnenss 51 Activating a Trall eang oas Award na p E gd a DID EO a O 51 Deleting a Trall sa a e cuca be DYU E i 52 Deleting a Trail Alternate Method ie WY AO YR eras 52 D plicating Y ET c A HR FF E I FR RR E PAT T 53 Reversing a Trail aaa ss sssssnesnsnnennsasnnrsnerrnrnerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrnrrrnrrrrrrntrrrrnrnrrenrrrn nrnna 53 Hiding Showing a Trall erripa oraaa y EE O FA EE 53 Activating a Backtrack Route du NW CR NG YY DNW 54 eat Track FT YF FR FFWR FYFYR REF YNE FN EAR AF YR RAF FFF ARY FE 54 ur RH ER RY HE HEH IE FR Y ER FFF HE FE T ET 95 Go To a Place Waypoint base map eeiiii i YYY YY YAR RYN HH Y EYN ERYR RE FREE REN E DYN dn Hon 55 Searching for a Place Waypoint Detail Map sseesnneennnnsrnnenrrnrnnnrersrnerrrrerrnnne 55 Turning On Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for a Place Waypoint eeee 56 Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times for a Place Waypoint cccescseeseseeeeenesenetnesenes 56 Viewing Sun and Moon Rise and Set Times for a Place Waypoint eeeeeen 57 L E E A E E A A A HEFFER 58 Browsing Photograph S e ae a a ara CN NI EEE E NI AE AE E ET 58 Table of Contents Magellan Triton Overview Thank you for your purchase of the Magellan Triton GPS receiver The Magellan Triton was designed for the outdoor enthusiast with all the featu
24. MENU Select View Select Settings 2 3 4 Select Connectivity 5 Select Connect to PC NMEA USB NMEA Serial or Power Only 6 Press ESC to save changes and return to the Settings Menu Settings 40 Getting Software Version Information 1 2 3 A 5 6 From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings Select About Select Version Press ESC to return to the About Menu Viewing Copyright Information OW a O From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings Select About Select Copyright Info Press ESC to return to the About Menu Personalizing Magellan Triton GE ysu N O O S AS From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings Select About Select Owner Select the field to change Name Address Phone or EMail Use the keyboard to enter the information Select the green checkmark to accept When done editing the fields press ESC to return to the About Menu Performing Diagnostic Checks Settings 1 2 3 A 5 From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings Select Diagnostics Select Audio Test Video Test Keypad Test or Touch Test 4l Settings 6 7 Follow the displayed instructions for each test Press ESC to return to the Diagnostics Menu 42 Geocache Waypoints Geocaching is a popular activity with GPS users People will hide caches treasures and record the latitude and longitude f
25. METER On Off Alarms Page GPS FIX On Off ALARMTONE Beep Ring ALARM Off Low Medium VOLUME High BEEPER Off Low Medium VOLUME High BEEPER MODE Keys Only Alarms Only Keys amp Alarms OFF COURSE Various ARRIVAL On Off WAYPOINT Various PROXIMITY GEOCACHE Various PROXIMITY PLACE Various PROXIMITY Sets the information displayed in the Quick Info box at the top of the screen while panning Sets whether or not the position destination line pink will be displayed on the Map screen Sets how waypoints are displayed on the map Sets how geocache waypoints are displayed on the map Sets if POI waypoints are displayed on the map or not Sets if Track Lines are displayed on the map or not Sets the amount of detailed information that is displayed on the map Turns the electronic compass on or off Turns the barometer on or off When set to on will alert you when the Magellan Triton loses GPS signals Sets the type of audible tone to be used Sets the volume level for the audible alarm Sets the volume level for the beeper Sets beeper usage Sets distance to be off course before the off course alarm will sound Turns the arrival alert on or off Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will alert you to as you approach a waypoint Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will alert you to as you a geocache waypoint Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will alert you to as you a place waypoin
26. R EMYR EEA FFF UF FFR FFF DF FN FAN 3 F ndamentalS cc uuiaesi GADW DDR RG Fara nA UAD wnn naw naana reada aiaei ae A Fn ia 4 Turning the Triton ON Ga GU ED GEO MAR EDD EIRA ADAF annn 4 T rnine the Trion o L D EFE AREA FFF RYN FREE FO 4 Setting the display backlight intensity aiii gy AY dy FD 4 Setting the Time Zone aos ce EEDD EWAN HE YFED EF FENWEF hd taeda D FFF FFFDW DEUTU TF AF 4 Changing LO UG Sa ad iu ad yn FU ADY NOD ANN ANDY MD O E VEREEN EEEO 5 Sleep Mode Backlight Timer cccceceecccseneeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesaeeeeeaeeeeeees 5 Waking up the Triton from Sleep Mode iaid A YY Y Y UC SY 5 Setting the Backlight IG GE Y dd CF CF FO AR 5 Automatic Power Off cic Y FRAU NY EF NF RF FNAN FRYS FEED 6 Setting the Power Off Timer interval cis aa we Gw SDO GA CCAG Y 6 iS UM KY PTFE PF FA FREE O E E NF FFR E 7 Turning the flashlight on OF Off YY ER FWRFNREF FYNFFFAN ERYR FNNRYRRFFYNWR 7 UL UEF AEF EY Y aa FR A DRA RR YN ANF DEFN BEAR HE SER NF ANN FFYDD 7 Accessing the Main MBI aa a a MS NAG YA A 7 Navigation Screens FRY E OANE SEE a E ANE EEA Y FF RW 8 Accessing the Map Screen Contextual Menu cssccsecsseeseeeeeeeeteseseesseesaueeaesenesanes 8 Accessing the Speedometer Contextual Menu uu ccccccecseececsnecnecnecessaessessesnesaesaesaees 8 D ta 9 HF FR tam G bin nan EE a FANAU FENNI FFF Y ese HN 9 Customizing the Data Field for the Map Screen eiii drin YY HYR YD
27. YN NR YNA 9 Customizing the Data Field for the Large Data Compass or Satellite Status Screen 9 Selecting MHS acca _ _ o O O ORe Y I RT FA Y HN SY NF RE FY PRYF 9 Battery ENC NUN NF FFYN PY TWF FFO NRRFD TAF HT A FE FYR YT YF FFF WEN AE 10 Navigation SCreenS MR _ UE EYN GTA EC AY AFR NF RAT HY aA Ara NR 12 Selecting Navigation Screens a Y YY GYD ND YG SN A FY BABYDD 12 Turning Navigation Screens On or Off eiiiiri HY Y HYNY YAR R HYAY ARR AED YD YDD ED NN DDaNM 12 Customizing the Data Fields for the Map Screen 9 vieiin HYF AYN YR Ynn NN Ron 13 Customizing the Data Field for the Large Data Compass or Satellite Status Screen 13 Accessing the Map Screen Contextual Menu ssssssccseeeeeseeeeesnsenneseneeaeesneesnenen 14 Accessing the Compass or Speedometer Screen Contextual Menu 14 Map Ser n 3 FAS NE _Y HF a FERF 14 Displaying the Map Screen Data FieldS sian iaw Yda GYM YNA Y FNAGO RR DON YNADON GADNDANGNR DG 14 Current Esec 5 lose uc MW hn Uu CR AHRC AE DF NSF FFURF NR OFER 15 Large Data cr EE i Y cd ues AT O GR Renae 15 Table of Contents Magellan Triton Speed meter Sc eem a cu GN YY wd a e a CS Fo 15 Resetting the Odameter ei ot iY FN A OFO y AD 15 Resetting the Trip Ddoe Blac ei FA YRU A GAFN A 15 Resetting Maximum Speed i ncisvesivasitnsvesixcodssaaeincccindavdisendaedbeden ocosenavsaceiaedadenes 15 The Compass Screen deerme arae a a AT E EEE FRO YY FR FA
28. a page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off Select the Ci icon to save the waypoint Creating a Custom Waypoint from the Map Screen l 2 Mb gm RW ak B 10 11 12 Waypoints While viewing the Map Screen press ENTER Select Create Waypoint The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude longitude and elevation for your current location or the position of the pan cursor Select the latitude field LAT Use the keyboard to enter the latitude for the waypoint Select OK when done Select the longitude field LONG Use the keyboard to enter the longitude for the waypoint Select OK when done Optional Select the elevation field ELEVATION and enter the elevation for the waypoint Select OK when done Enter other waypoint information as needed Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off Select the 3 icon to save the waypoint 35 Creating a Custom Waypoint Using the Triton Menu 1 DY w N oe a 11 12 13 While viewing the Map screen press MENU Select Create Select Waypoint Select Coordinates The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for your current location or the pan cursor position Select the latitude field LAT Use the keyboard to enter the latitude for the waypoint Select OK when done Select the longitude field LONG Use the
29. ay 8 9 10 portion of the calendar 15 16 17 There is no option for inputting the current date for the Magellan 22 23 24 Triton since the date is automatically received from the GPS 29 30 31 satellite Text Size Limitations Single line fields 50 characters Multi line fields notes comments hints 1024 characters Page Selection Some screens like the Waypoint and Geocache Information screens have tabs across the top of the screen These tabs are used to select different pages for the function The Waypoint Information screen shown here has three pages with three tabs to select them from Information page Media page and Alerts page To change pages use the PAGE GO TO button to step between the pages NEW SHORTCUT Recently added is another method to step between the pages the LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the cursor control In this document references to changing pages only speaks about the PAGE GO TO button but the cursor control will work as well Using the Keyboard 30 Profiles The Magellan Triton gives you the means to set up three profiles Hiking Marine and Geocaching Each profile contains custom settings that you can select You can customize the profiles to fit your particular needs You will notice that the background colors for the screens change depending upon the profile selected Activating a Profile 1 2 3 4 Editing a Profile l i OT ear From the Map screen press MENU Active Profile
30. bottom left corner The header bar shows battery level time of day and satellite signal strength 09 00 AM all Data Fields The Map screen can display up to four customizable data fields Displaying the Map Screen Data Fields raae 05 23 PM antl 1 Tap on the tab in the lower right corner of the screen and the first two data fields are displayed 2 Tap again on the tab and two more data fields will be displayed 3 Tap once more to hide all the data fields Navigation Screens 14 Current Location Screen The Current Location screen contains information about your present position as well as the distance and bearing to your next waypoint destination if there is an active route being used To reset the odometer go to the Speedometer screen and follow the instructions provided for resetting the odometer Additionally the odometer can be reset from the Map screen by accessing the contextual menu and selecting Reset Large Data Screen The Large Data screen displays four customizable data fields in a large easy to read format This screen is a handy option for those times that you need to position the Magellan Triton at a distance but still need to view navigation information To select the data displayed press ENTER select the field to change press ENTER again and select the desired data type Speedometer Screen The Speedometer screen displays the current speed and the maximum speed in a large easy
31. che Waypoint Details screen is displayed Use the PAGE GO TO button to select the page to view Select the desired field to change and use the keyboard to make the changes Select the green checkmark to save the changes and return to the Geocache Waypoint Details page Press ESC to exit Pressing ENTER will create a Go To route to that waypoint Deleting a Saved Geocache Waypoint 1 2 3 4 7 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Geocache Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed if needed or search for a geocache waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint Highlight the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU Select Delete Geocache from the contextual menu Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes Deleting a Saved Geocache Waypoint Alternate Method l 2 3 Geocaching From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Geocache Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed if needed or search for a geocache waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To do a s
32. ct the subcategory or All Subcategories if available Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current location or do a search on a waypoint Select the Search field under the Places header Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search Selecting search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you want to search for Highlight the place waypoint name Use the cursor control to highlight and select the info icon Places Waypoints 56 9 10 LL 12 13 Use the PAGE GO TO button to switch to the Options Page Select Local Info Select Fish and Hunt Select the arrows at the top of the display to scroll through the dates Select the date displayed at the top of the display to use the calendar to select a date Press OK when done Viewing Sun and Moon Rise and Set Times for a Place Waypoint 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Place From the Select Map display select the background map or the detailed map for the waypoint If you do not have any detailed maps loaded Background Maps will be the only option Select the category or All Categories Select the subcategory or All Subcategories if available Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current location or do a search on a waypoint Select
33. e Navigation Screen chapter of this manual Navigation Screen options menus The Map and Speedometer screens have options menus that are associated with them providing access to additional functions Accessing the Map Screen Contextual Menu 1 While viewing the Map screen press ENTER 2 Press ESC to close the menu Accessing the Speedometer Contextual Menu 1 While viewing the Speedometer screen press MENU For Speedometer you can Reset Odometer Reset Trip Odometer Reset Speed 2 Press ESC to close the contextual menu Fundamentals 8 Data Fields The Map screen Large Data screen the Compass screen and the Satellite Status screen have data fields that can be customized to display navigation information You can change what information is being displayed from 20 different data type options Customizing the Data Field for the Map Screen 1 2 3 A 5 6 While viewing the Map screen select ENTER Select Customize Fields Use the cursor control to select the desired field Select ENTER Select the data type desired from the list shown and press ENTER Press ESC when done Customizing the Data Field for the Large Data Compass or Satellite Status Screen 1 While viewing a screen that has customizable data fields press ENTER The first data field will be displayed in pale orange Select the field you want to change and with it highlighted press ENTER Select the data type desired from the list shown a
34. earch select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint Select the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints 44 When the waypoint name is highlighted use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the waypoint name Use the PAGE GO TO button to display the Options page Select Delete Waypoint Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes Deleting All Saved Geocache Waypoints l 2 3 4 5 6 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Geocache Highlight any waypoint in the list of waypoints When a waypoint name is highlighted press MENU Select the Delete All Geocaches from the contextual menu Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes Duplicating a Saved Geocache Waypoint 1 2 3 4 10 11 Geocaching From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Waypoint Change the order that the waypoints are displayed if needed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint Select the waypoint you want to duplicate from the list of waypoints When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU Select the Duplicate Geocache from the contextual menu Confirm the duplication of the waypoint by selectin
35. ect Geocache 4 If needed change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint 5 _ Higlight the waypoint you want to go to from the list of waypoints 6 When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER Creating a Multileg Route 1 From the Map screen press MENU 2 Select Create 3 Select Route Routes 47 10 11 12 13 14 Select the method for determining the starting location for the OLIE 09 50 PM alil Add Point From Current Location The Waypoint Details page is shown with the Information page displayed Select the green checkmark to use this waypoint Point on Map Point on Map Use the arrow keys to scroll around the map mr until the pan cursor is on the point desired Press ENTER TES When the Waypoint Details page is displayed make any NC necessary edits and select the green checkmark Place Waypoint Select a waypoint from the list of saved user created waypoints and press ENTER 1 Geocache Select a waypoint from the list of saved geocache waypoints and press ENTER Place Select the map to be used Select the category and subcategory if required Select a waypoint from the list of Place waypoints a
36. ed Press ESC to exit Browse Photographs 58
37. een arrow is your heading and is displayed only while moving The smaller black arrow is the bearing to your next destination waypoint if you have a route activated When the two arrows are lined up together you are moving directly towards your destination Note that the compass will rotate relative to North The two data fields at the bottom of the display are customizable The Strip Compass Screen The Strip Compass screen presents the compass information using a graphical strip compass that you may find easier to use The data fields are customizable and can be set to display the information you require The bearing icon is also displayed just as on the standard compass screen The Strip Compass screen is turned off by default but can be turned on using the instructions below The Road Compass Screen The Road Compass screen displays the compass information in another familiar format Like the Strip Compass the Road Compass is turned off by default but can be turned on following these instructions Turning on the Strip and Road Compass Screens From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Profiles Select the desired profile On the Info page scroll down to the Strip Compass or Road Compass options Press ENTER A ee N Highlight Yes and press ENTER Navigation Screens 16 The Altimeter Barometer Screen Magellan Triton 2000 ED 06 35 PM The Altimeter Barometer screen displays your current elevatio
38. eleting a Trail Alternate Method Trails l 2 3 a From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Trail Change the order that the trails are displayed if needed or do a search on a trail Select the Search field under the Select Trail header Select the order you want the trail listed by name or date added Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to search for Highlight the trail you want to delete from the list of trails Use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the trail name Press the PAGE GO TO button to display the Options page Select Delete Trail Select Yes to confirm deletion 52 Duplicating a Trail 1 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Trail Change the order that the trails are displayed if needed or search for a trail Select the Search field under the Select Trail header Select the order you want the trail listed by name or date added Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to search for Highlight the trail you want to duplicate from the list of trails Press MENU and select Duplicate Trail from the contextual menu Enter a name for the trail Select the green checkmark to save the trail Reversing a Trail 1 2 3 4 Ono a Oy on From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Trail Change the order that the trails are displayed i
39. enus provide access to operations associated with the screen Navigation Screens 13 Accessing the Map Screen Contextual Menu The functions of the various menu options will be discussed in the Map Screen chapter 1 From the Map screen press ENTER Accessing the Compass or Speedometer Screen Contextual Menu The functions of the various menu options will be discussed in the Map Screen chapter 1 From the Compass or Speedometer screen press MENU Map Screen The Map screen displays your present position at the arrow cursor along with map detail information provided from the base map If you have an optional Detail Map loaded and are in an area covered by the detailed map the map information from the detailed map will be displayed Waypoints user created or preloaded in the map will be displayed by their icons on the screen A visual indication of your movements track is displayed on the map as an orange line with white dots If the track has been saved it appears as a blue dashed line color is user customizable Also if you have a route activated it is shown on the map as solid green lines A pink line is also displayed that indicates the Position Destination Line The Position Destination Line is a straight line displaying LOS line of sight from your current location to the next destination waypoint A north indicator that rotates to indicate north from your present heading and the map scale circled is displayed in the
40. ess MENU Select View Select Settings Select Volume amp Brightness Highlight the volume or brightness slider bars Use the left and right arrows on the cursor control to adjust the volume or brightness Select OK when done View Memory Usage l 2 3 Settings From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings 39 4 Select Memory 5 Select View Usage 6 Press ESC when done Clearing Memory Use caution when clearing memory This will delete waypoints and routes stored in the receiver and cannot be undone 1 From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings 2 3 4 Select Memory 5 Select Clear Memory 6 Select the green checkmark to confirm Restoring Factory Settings Use this option with caution You will need to reset any profiles or settings you have previously set 1 From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Settings 2 3 4 Select Memory 5 Select Restore Factory Settings 6 Select the green checkmark to confirm Setting Connectivity You can set the connectivity through the settings option but please note that every time the Triton is connected to a personal computer or an external power source a menu will appear requesting you to indicate the connectivity mode for the receiver This option is used should you want to change how the Triton is connected after it has been connected to a PC or external power source 1 From the Map screen press
41. f needed or search for a trail Select the Search field under the Select Trail header Select the order you want the trail listed by name or date added Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to search for Highlight the trail you want to reverse from the list of trails Use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the trail name Press the PAGE GO TO button to display the Options page Select Reverse Trail Select Yes Hiding Showing a Trail Trails j Gy N From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Trail Change the order that the trails are displayed if needed or search for a trail Select the Search field under the Select Trail header Select the order you want the trail listed by name or date added Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to search for Highlight the trail you want to hide show from the list of trails 53 6 Use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the trail name 7 _Press the PAGE GO TO button to display the Options page 8 Select Hide Trail or Show Trail Activating a Backtrack Route Many might consider a Backtrack route as the most important function in a handheld GPS receiver Being able to guickly create a route back to your starting point is not only handy for normal outdoor adventures but also gives the traveller the security in knowing that directions back to camp are o
42. f the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for a Place Waypoint 1 2 3 4 10 11 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Place From the Select Map display select the background map or the detailed map for the waypoint If you do not have any detailed maps loaded Background Maps will be the only option Select the category or All Categories Select the subcategory or All Subcategories if available Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current location or do a search on a waypoint Select the Search field under the Places header Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search Selecting search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you want to search for Highlight the place waypoint name Use the cursor control to highlight and select the info icon 33 80736 N i 17 92676 W Use the PAGE GO TO button to switch to the Options Page Select the Alert button to turn the alarm on or off Press ENTER to save your selection Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times for a Place Waypoint 1 2 3 4 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Place From the Select Map display select the background map or the detailed map for the waypoint If you do not have any detailed maps loaded Background Maps will be the only option Select the category or All Categories Sele
43. g Yes Use the keyboard to enter the waypoint name Select the green checkmark to save the waypoint with the new name Accept the Waypoint Duplication notice The waypoint is duplicated and you are returned to the Select Geocache page 45 Routes There are three types of routes that are commonly used in the Magellan Triton Go To route Multileg route and a Backtrackroute Backtrack routes are described in the chapter on the Map screen A Go To route is the simplest route possible It begins at your current location and goes to a single destination you select This is often referred to as a single leg route An example would be you are at your camp and want to go back to a scenic area you saved as a waypoint during your last hike You would create a Go To route by selecting the waypoint for the scenic area as the destination The Magellan Triton would then plot a straight line from your location to the destination waypoint and provide you with updated information as you travel to get you to your destination As you hike the Magellan Triton continuously updates the information giving you the best possible directions to get you to your destination A Multileg route is a series of Go To routes strung together Using the same scenario as above only this time you want to go to get supplies first and you know the position of a bridge you need to cross For this route it would go from your current location to the store to the bridge and finally t
44. ge trees USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Use only Magellan cables and antennas the use of non Magellan cables and antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver and will void the warranty No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without the prior written permission of MiTAC Digital Corporation IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment int
45. inue Press ESC to exit the Pan mode Viewing Waypoint Details from the Map Screen 1 Map Screen Select the waypoint you want to view details of by panning around the map with the cursor control Note as you pan around the map the header of the Map screen changes to provide some information about the position of the cursor If the point on the map is a waypoint the icon in the upper left corner changes to the information icon Press ENTER Scroll down the contextual menu to select Details Press ENTER If there are multiple items at the point you ve selected you will need to select the desired item from the drop down menu The Waypoint Information screen is displayed Use the cursor control Up and Down to highlight fields you want to edit and press ENTER or press Left or Right to change the page for the waypoint details To go to the waypoint highlight the Go To button on the nfo page and press ENTER or press ESC to exit the Waypoint Information screen and return to the Map screen Press ESC to exit the Pan mode 23 Cancelling a Route 1 z a 4 With an active route press ENTER Scroll down the contextual menu to select Cancel Route Press ENTER Confirm cancellation by highlighting Yes and press ENTER Backtrack Route As you travel the Magellan Triton drops electronic breadcrumbs track to display your travels If you want to return to your starting point following the exact same path you took
46. keyboard to enter the longitude for the waypoint Select OK when done Optional Select the elevation field ELEVATION and enter the elevation for the waypoint Select OK when done Enter other waypoint information as needed Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off Select the icon to save the waypoint Viewing Waypoints Viewing a Saved Waypoint 1 2 3 4 Waypoints From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Waypoint Change the order that the waypoints are displayed if needed or juss search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To Sort by Nearest do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint Select Waypoint Select the waypoint you want to view from the list of waypoints and press MENU Select View On Map from the contextual menu The waypoint is displayed on the map Pressing ENTER to create a Go To route to the waypoint or ESC to return to the list of waypoints 36 Editing Waypoints Editing a Saved Waypoint 1 2 2 4 o o Mu o o From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Waypoint Change the order that the waypoints are displayed if needed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Selec
47. l accessory for clear private listening External antenna connector Simply plug in an external antenna optional accessory in your boat or off road vehicle for enhanced GPS signal reception Audio jack Plug in any standard 1 8 headphones optional accessory to enjoy clear private listening of your digital music voice notes and other recordings Overview Overview o a Z S VOZSBrrAc TAYPATAMIOAOAON PD YN TOH Backlight and Flashlight Button Hold Switch under protective rubber cover External Antenna Connector under protective rubber cover Data Connector and Camera Back Stylus Zoom Zoom out Button Page Go To Button Esc Escape Button Zoom Zoom in Button Menu Button Enter Button Cursor Control Microphone Power Button SD Card Slot under protective rubber cover Headphone Jack under protective rubber cover Reset Specifications PHYSICAL Case Base Map Size Weight Display Data Storage Antenna Keypad Operating Range PERFORMANCE POWER Overview Receiver Acguisition Time Update Rate Accuracy Languages Coordinate Systems Source Battery Life Rubber armored impact resistant plastic water resistant seal IPX 7 Built in base map of the continental United States and Canada 5 75 x 2 5 x 1 13 14 6 x 6 35 x 2 87 cm 8 0 oz 227 g w battery 2 7 6 86 cm diagonal QVGA 24
48. moving before the compass shows your correct heading Barometer Triton 2000 only Sensitive barometric pressure readings offer advanced notice of changing weather conditions Built in map A built in base map of the continental United States and Canada display major highways city centers bodies of water and much more Magellan Triton s purchased in Europe may have local area base maps preloaded Ability to add detailed maps Access optional detail maps for marine cartography topographic maps as well as feature packed National Geographic maps from an SD card that can be installed in the Magellan Triton or for the Magellan Triton 300 loaded onto the internal memory SD card expansion Use an optional SD memory card to upload detailed maps and store media 2 mega pixel camera Triton 2000 only Take clear beautiful pictures or videos of your adventure as you navigate and attach them to waypoints so you can easily find your way back to the same spot or to share with family and friends Flashlight Light your way with a powerful LED flashlight Low power consumption helps maximize battery life Voice recorder Microphone and speaker enable you to record audio notes and attach them to waypoints share with friends and family or easily find your way back next time Digital music player Upload your digital music to an optional SD card and enjoy a customized soundtrack as you explore Plug in any standard headphones optiona
49. n and Altimeter Barometer barometer readings The Satellite Status Screen 06 37 PM alll The Satellite Status Screen graphically displays the satellites and their signal strength that is being used to compute your location This screen shows when you are getting strong weak or poor signal reception Green satellite icons represent satellites that are being used to compute your position while yellow good white medium and red poor icons show signal strengths of other available satellites Signal levels are also represented at the bottom of the screen as colored bars The numbers indicate the GPS satellite ID while W indicates WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System satellites o gi I There are also two customizable navigational screens displayed at the 0 o bottom of the display Navigation Screens 17 Explanation of Data Field Types Latitude LAT Latitude is the coordinate measurement of North and South The latitude lines run parallel to the equator They range from O the Equator to 90 N S the Poles Longitude LON Longitude is the coordinate measurement of East and West The longitude lines run to and from the poles They range from O Prime Meridian to 180 W E the International Date Line Heading N Heading is the direction a user is moving or facing measured in 315 a 45 degrees relative to north This tells you what direction you are i oing 2 E W 270 go E Bearing Be
50. nd press ENTER The Route Create screen is displayed with the waypoint you selected as the starting waypoint as the only item in the list Select Add Point Select the method for determining the next destination in the route The same options as explained in step 4 apply Continue adding waypoints to the route list until the route is complete Check the route and make necessary changes Deleting one of the route leg destinations Select the destination waypoint and choose the delete trash can icon to the right Confirm the deletion This does not remove the waypoint from the Triton s memory only from the route Viewing the route Select the View icon in the action bar next to Add Point The Map screen is displayed with a graphical representation of the route When the route is correct select Done in the action header bar Select Save Route The route has been assigned a default name To change the name select the button with the default name RouteXXX Use the keyboard to enter the desired name for the route Select the green checkmark when done Select Save The newly created route is saved and stored in memory Activating a Multileg Route l 2 Routes From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To 48 5 Select Route If needed change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Go to route header Select the order you want the waypoints lis
51. nd press ENTER The Triton will return to the original screen with the data field customized to display the information selected Selecting Maps Detailed maps including National Geographic maps can be purchased and downloaded from the Magellan Store and installed using the optional National Geographic software Once loaded you will need to select the detailed map you want to use to activate it 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fundamentals From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Maps Highlight the detailed map from the list that you want to activate and press ENTER A checkmark will appear before the name of the map when it has been activated Select OK Battery Life The following are things you can do to conserve the battery life in your Magellan Triton Turn off backlight during daytime use 1 Press the Backlight button top left side of the receiver to cycle through the backlight intensities Alternate method 1 Press MENU Select View 2 3 Select Settings 4 Select Volume amp Brightness 2 Using the cursor control highlight the Backlight Level slider Use the left right cursor control to move the slider to OFF Select a low backlight level during nighttime use 1 Press the Backlight button top left side of the receiver to cycle through the backlight intensities Alternate method 1 Press MENU 2 Select View 3 Select Settings 4 Select Volume amp Brightness 5 Using the curs
52. nendans 43 Creating a Geocache Waypoint see Go GWGU YN FY YY A YS 43 Editing a Saved Geocache Waypoint aei GG RYDYN YA FN ON 43 Deleting a Saved Geocache Waypoint eiii iiL HYYHRA ANNA RY NHRAED A EDDAU NE AND REDD Fon 44 Deleting a Saved Geocache Waypoint Alternate Method sccceseseeseeeeseeeeseneeen 44 Deleting All Saved Geocache Waypoints cssccssessessseecsscsesenseensesssensuensessessseenieees 45 Duplicating a Saved Geocache Waypoint u ciecssessesseccnscresenssensesssenseensersesssesnneses 45 LL RH RH E T A 46 GOs A 0 LL GT YN EF NR YNN YR annette FU NF FYN NT YA FAN RO CR FFYN 46 Creating a Go To Route Using the Pan Cursor eiiiiiYY YY YY LY YY REY RR HY RE YE nEon 46 Creating a Go To Route to a Saved User Created Waypoint ccccssessecseesseeeneseneeen 46 Table of Contents Magellan Triton Creating a Go To Route to a Place Waypoint eiiii iir Y YY YY H YY RY RY HE YE YY Ao 47 Creating a Go To Route to a Geocache Waypoint eeii iri Y YY RY RY Y RY YE aon 47 Creating a Multileg Route a DF DAF OA AAA FU 47 Activating a Multileg Route uos iei iA GR AYRA DANO EN AN ROD 8 48 Deleting a Multileg Route ad Y Y YY YC Fd do 49 Duplicating a Multileg Route du Yo YD ARNAW YO A DADAU 49 Viewing a Route s Vertical Profile ans bais du dd Yn UD DDAR NAD GYFFUR DDAL YD LORD 49 Cancelling aH OB da NR GNU SOF OY Y GT 50 TAINS FFA FRESH RH MEY FFR FE FR FE EF RR ER ARON CN RY RF FFF HFEFF HU FFR HE FF
53. nly a button press away 1 From the Map screen press ENTER 2 Select Backtrack 3 Select Yes 4 Accept the notification that the backtrack has been started Clearing Track As mentioned earlier you should clear your track before travelling if you plan on saving the track as a trail 1 From the Map screen press MENU 2 Select View 3 Select Tracks 4 Select Erase Track 5 Select Yes to confirm The existing track is erased and you can begin your journey Trails 54 Places Places are waypoints that are part of the base map that is installed in your Magellan Triton These waypoints can t be deleted or duplicated but they can be used as the destination for a Go To route or a multileg route Places are categorized as roads world maps waterways or city centers When searching for a Place waypoint you will need to select the category to narrow down the search Place waypoints are also found in the optional mapping software available from Magellan Check the Magellan website at www magellangps com for availability of additional detailed maps Go To a Place Waypoint base map 1 2 3 4 o 7 8 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Place From the Select Map display select the background map If you do not have any detailed maps loaded the background map will be the only option Select the category Waterways Roads Cities Airports Parks Summits Select Nearest to view the
54. ns a name for the waypoint using the convention of WPxxxx for newly created waypoints It is a good practice and will avoid confusion later if you enter a unique name for each waypoint WP0008 34 10998 N The Waypoint Details screen consists of three pages that can be NIBIT W accessed by pressing the PAGE GO TO button Waypoint Information Media Options eg Used to enter or modify data for the waypoint This screen also provides information on the direction and distance to the waypoint from your current location The green checkmark is for accepting the waypoint and saving it to the Triton memory Used to attach a media file to the waypoint Select Add Media to assign an image to the waypoint Set proximity alarm for the waypoint duplicate the waypoint or delete the waypoint Note that media assigned to the waypoint is stored on the SD card and not in the Triton s internal memory Waypoints 33 Creating Waypoints Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map Screen l 2 3 While viewing the Map screen press ENTER Select Create Waypoint The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude longitude and elevation for your current location Edit the waypoint information as needed Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off Select the icon to save the waypoint Creating a Current Location Waypoin
55. nts can be created on the Map screen either by scrolling around the map to the desired location or by saving your current position as a waypoint The waypoints created can be used later as a GO TO or part of a multileg route Waypoints can also be entered from known coordinates by pressing MENU from the Map screen select Create select Waypoints and choose Coordinates Saving Your Current Position as a Waypoint l a 3 Press ENTER Select Create Waypoint Edit the waypoint as desired Use the cursor control UP or DOWN to highlight the field you want to edit and press ENTER Use the cursor control LEFT or RIGHT to select the page you want D CATIO to edit Available pages are nformation Media and Alerts When the edits if any are done use the cursor control UP or IBAI W DOWN to highlight the save to disk button highlighted in the screen to the right Press ENTER a 34 11003 N Saving a Position as a Waypoint using Pan Map Screen Press the cursor control and the pan icon amp will appear Continue using the cursor control to move the pan icon to the location on the map that you want to save as a waypoint Press ENTER Select Create Waypoint Edit the waypoint as desired Use the cursor control UP or DOWN to highlight the field you want to edit and press ENTER 21 7 8 Use the cursor control LEFT or RIGHT to select the page you want to edit Available pages are Information Media and Alerts
56. o an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other aerial or transmitter In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Trade Name Model Number Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE The Magellan Triton must
57. o the scenic spot This multileg route consists of three Go To routes Once the route is activated the Magellan Triton will begin providing navigation information to get you to the store After arriving at the store it will automatically begin providing information to get you to the bridge and then the scenic spot Another useful feature of multileg routes is that they can be saved into memory and used over and over Tip If you want to save a single leg route into memory use the Create Route function and create a route with one leg Go To Routes Creating a Go To Route Using the Pan Cursor This method provides you a way of looking at the map and moving the cursor to the point on the map you want to go to without requiring that you have latitude and longitude information for the destination 1 From the Map screen use the cursor control to move the cursor to the point you want to go to 2 Press ENTER to access the contextual menu 3 Select Go To Creating a Go To Route to a Saved User Created Waypoint Routes 1 From the Map screen press MENU Alternate Method Press and hold the GO TO button while the present position cursor is displayed on the Map screen Select Go To Select Waypoint If needed change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name
58. or Coordinates You can select between showing four data fields two data fields or turning them off POSITION You can turn the Position Destination Line the pink line from your current DESTINATION LINE position to your destination on or off WAYPOINTS Waypoints on the map can be turned off show only the icons or show both the SHOWN icons and their name GEOCACHES Geocache waypoints on the map can be turned off show only the icons or show SHOWN both the icons and their name POIs SHOWN POI icons can be turned on or off TRACK LINES Track lines can be turned on or off Even if the track line is turned off the Magellan Triton will continue to record your track even while it is not being displayed MAP DETAILS The amount of map detail can be set to Low Medium or High Each detailed Setting Map Units of Measure map may define the map detail a little differently so you may have to try the different settings until you find one that suits your needs The units of measure for information displayed on the Map screen can be selected from the Set Units function Changing Map Units of Measure 1 Press ENTER 2 Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Set Units 3 Press ENTER 4 Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the field you want to change 5 Press ENTER 6 Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the choice desired 7 Press ENTER 8 Press ESC to return to the Map sc
59. or control highlight the Backlight Level slider Use the left right cursor control to move the slider to a lower level Select a short backlight timer setting during nighttime use 1 Press MENU Select View 2 3 Select Settings 4 Select Volume amp Brightness 2 Using the cursor control highlight the Backlight Timer slider Use the left right cursor control to move the slider to 15s Disable the electronic compass if GPS fix is available Magellan Triton 2000 1 Press MENU 2 Select View Fundamentals 10 Select Profiles 3 4 Select a profile 5 Press PAGE GO TO to select the Sensors page 6 Select Electronic Compass and set it to OFF Disable the barometer if barometric pressure data is not reguired Magellan Triton 2000 1 Press MENU Select View Select Profiles 2 3 4 Select a profile 5 Press PAGE GO TO to select the Sensors page 6 Select Barometer and set it to OFF Connect to PC using USB cable if possible 1 Connect the Magellan Triton to a computer using the USB cable supplied with the Magellan Triton 2 Select POWER ONLY from the options menu that is displayed Connect to Vehicle Power Adapter optional accessory 1 Connect the Magellan Triton to the optional vehicle power adapter 2 Select POWER ONLY from the options menu that is displayed For optimal performance use only brand name AA alkaline or lithium batteries Rechargeable AA batteries are not recommended
60. or the cache They post these locations on geocaching web sites that can be found on the internet You then enter these geocache waypoints into your Magellan Triton either by creating a geocache waypoint or by saving the geocache file from the internet adding it to the VantagePoint software and uploading it into the Magellan Triton For additional information on geocaching and geocaching events go to http www geocaching com or do a search on geocaching for other geocaching sites Premium members of Geocaching com can transfer gpx files directly into the VantagePoint software and then transfer the information into their Magellan Triton Creating a Geocache Waypoint You may want to create a new geocache waypoint for others to find or you may want to input a geocache waypoint that someone else has established that you can use the Magellan Triton to find l 2 3 4 From the Map screen press MENU Select Create Select Geocache Select from Current Location Point on Map or Coordinates If you are marking a new cache location you would probably select current location If you are entering waypoint information manually you would probably select Current Location or Coordinates The Waypoint Information page is displayed On this page you i Lu Info alll can edit the waypoint the same as a user created waypoint x i 3 Scroll down the page to view the Geocache Waypoint Information Geocache information includes Difficulty
61. osition pan around the map with the cursor control to select the desired position Press ENTER Scroll down the contextual menu to select Local Info Press ENTER Select Sun and Moon Press ENTER The sun rise and set times as well as the lunar rise and set times are displayed for the current date To change the date use the cursor control to highlight the left or right arrows and press ENTER This changes the date to the previous or next day 22 9 To select the date from a calendar highlight the date between the left and right arrows and press ENTER Use the cursor control to select the date and press ENTER When done use the cursor control to highlight OK and press ENTER Special Pan Functions Creating a Go To Route from the Map Screen 1 5 iam 09 00 AM alll Select the position you want to Go To by panning around the map A 429 8Ft E with the cursor control Note as you pan around the map the header of the Map screen changes to provide some information about the position of the cursor If the point on the map is a waypoint the icon in the upper left corner changes to the information icon which offers o additional functions for that point described later Press ENTER ALa ress 05 01 09 IWE RTT 1 09 3408 Scroll down the contextual menu to select Go To VA Press ENTER If the point you have selected is a waypoint choose from Point on Map or the desired waypoint and press ENTER to cont
62. ou can select the trail that you would like to follow from the list A Trail is a saved track The Geocache option allows you to select a saved geocache waypoint and use it as the destination waypoint for a Go To route The Route option displays routes that you have created previously that you can select from to activate The Trips option will be available in a future update Check the Magellan website at www magellangps com for information on updates to your Magellan Triton The Create Menu has the same options as the Go To Menu but these are used to create waypoints and multileg routes that can be saved by the Magellan Triton Use the Waypoint option to create a waypoint from your present location by selecting a point on the map or by entering the coordinates for a known waypoint The Place option is not available Fundamentals The Trail option provides a way for you to save your current track a record of your travels since the last time track was cleared as a route that you can use again to follow your current Journey The Geocache option allows you to add new geocache locations from your present position by selecting a point on the map or by entering the coordinates of a known geocache The Route option is used to create a route with multiple legs These routes generally begin at your current location and go to a series of waypoints that could have been created and saved in the Magellan Triton from earlier trips or waypoints
63. reen DISTANCE Choose from Kilometers Meters Miles Feet Miles Yards or NtMi Meters Nautical Miles as the unit of measure for distances SPEED Speed can be displayed as Kph kilometers per hour Mph miles per hour or Kts knots ELEVATION Elevation can be measured in Meters or Feet BAROMETER UNITS Magellan Triton 2000 only Choose between kPa Millibar inHg or mmHg Resetting Speed and Odometers From the Map screen you can reset the odometer the trip odometer the maximum speed or the average speed Map Screen 25 Changing Map Units of Measure 1 2 3 4 Map Screen Press ENTER Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Reset Press ENTER Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the item or all that you want to reset Press ENTER 26 Using the Keyboard Entering alphanumeric characters into the Magellan Triton is done by the use of the keyboard Key Types Alphanumeric Cursor Position Symbol Select Symbol Set Select Using the Keyboard Color Light Blue Medium Blue Blue Medium Blue Sample Description Enters the alpha numeric or symbol character selected Moves the character cursor to the left or right Changes the available characters to symbols Available only when symbol characters are displayed Steps through three different sets of symbols and navigation terms 27 Extended Character Select Numeric Select
64. res needed to make your outdoor adventures safe and enjoyable Be sure to register your Magellan Triton at www magellangps com to be kept informed of possible software updates and new features as they become available Also visit the Magellan Triton support page at www magellangps com support and select your Magellan Triton model for additional information and tips on the use of your Triton Features of the Magellan Triton 2 7 color touch screen The brilliant colors and touchscreen controls provide an easy to read display that makes selecting functions as easy as touching the screen Ease of use Simple menus and an intuitive interface makes using the Magellan Triton easy for first time GPS receiver users while still keeping all the functions experienced users expect to see Routes and tracks Create a single leg Go To route a route with multiple destinations or just use the backtrack function to follow your footsteps back to your point of origin 3 meter accuracy The SiRFstarlll GPS chipset and an integrated multidirectional antenna offer superior GPS accuracy The Magellan Triton is also WAAS and EGNOS capable taking advantage of the Wide Area Augmentation System for improved accuracy 3 axis electronic compass Triton 2000 only Get accurate compass readings while standing still even without a GPS fix and no matter how you hold the receiver GPS receivers without an electronic compass reguire that you are
65. ress MENU Select Go To Select Waypoint Change the order that the waypoints are displayed if needed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the 37 1O lt 00 gt eb O O waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint Select the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints Use the cursor control to select the Information icon to the right of the waypoint name Use the PAGE GO TO button to display the Options page Select Delete Waypoint Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes Deleting All Saved Waypoints if 2 3 4 5 6 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Waypoint Highlight any waypoint in the list of waypoints When a waypoint name is highlighted press MENU Select the Delete All Waypoints from the contextual menu Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes Duplicating a Saved Waypoint 1 2 3 4 10 11 Waypoints From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Waypoint Change the order that the waypoints are displayed if needed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few
66. rily to step through each level of backlight intensity 1 Press the backlight button momentarily The backlight intensity will increase 20 until it reaches the maximum intensity Pressing the backlight button again will turn off the display backlight Please note that reducing the backlight setting will increase the battery life for the Triton Sometimes reducing the backlight intensity is so slight so as not to be noticeable yet will still conserve power Refer to the section in this chapter on Battery Life for other tips on extending the Triton s battery life Note maximum backlight intensity is reduced as battery capacity gets lower Setting the Time Zone The time and date information will be computed from information from the GPS satellites so there is no reguirement for you to input any time or date information However to make the time accurate for your location you must select the correct time zone 1 From the Map screen press MENU 2 Select View 3 Select Settings 4 Scroll down and select Date amp Time 5 Select the Time Zone field Fundamentals From the drop down menu select your current time zone Time zones are not changed automatically when travelling If you travel to an area with a different time zone you will need to change it here for accurate time information 7 Repeat the process for the Daylight Savings field 8 Press ESC when done Changing Languages 1 From the Map screen press MENU 2
67. s can be used in emergency situations when you need guick access to a flashlight To conserve battery life it is recommended that you use the flashlight only when needed Turning the flashlight on or off 1 Press and hold the Flashlight button for at least 4 seconds to turn the flashlight on 2 Press and hold the Flashlight button for 4 seconds again to turn the flashlight off Press and hold Note that the backlight and the flashlight use the same button on for 4 seconds the Magellan Triton Press the button momentarily to control the backlight setting press and hold the button to turn the flashlight on and off Menus Accessing the features of the Magellan Triton is done through the Main Menu The Main Menu has three options Go To Create and View Selecting one of these menu options brings up the menu for the corresponding function Accessing the Main Menu 1 From the Map Screen press MENU The Go To Menu has six options Waypoint Place Trail Geocache Route and Trips The Waypoint option provides a way to create a Go To route to a waypoint that has been saved to the Magellan Triton The Place option is used to select a destination waypoint that has been either preloaded into the Magellan Triton as part of the internal base map or a destination waypoint found on a detailed map that has been loaded on an optional SD card or into the Magellan Triton The Trail option displays trails that you have saved previously Y
68. seesneeeeeeneeenesseesneeeneees 36 Viewing Waypoints su Re Co OC NG O 36 Viewing a Saved Waypoint aai ii RW YU DC YC ad YAR 36 iei Mn I Stik thane Svante Aatteas Solas tabs hata fotos Sal ton uaa tte E D S ts 37 Editing a Saved Waypoint aew NY SY YNYR 37 Deleting a Saved Waypoint uan NN YNG FFYN YI DNA 37 Deleting a Saved Waypoint Alternate Method scccsscccssecseseenseesnesesnessnessasessans 37 Deleting All Saved Waypoints s sssssssssnsnesnennrrnerrrrnnrrrnrnrrrrrrrrrnnrrrnrnrrrrerrrrrnrnnnt 38 Duplicating a Saved Waypoint as RY RY FAE WAR DA GB 38 SEINIO Soot i ete I HD GI vat ees Gy Gu CY on wn Fd ada E 39 Customizing Navigation Sense Od GRYNO DAN NG YDD 39 Setting Volume and Brightness a1 awpniwseaei Y ANG GRYNO OCS FD GWR CRYF AO DNA DH AN3 2802 39 View Memory Saes ud GR YAR FFCD YDAN DY GY O 39 Clearing Memory RF Fy O O IR RT HN alate uaa HF FN FFR FR NY YRR 40 Restoring Factory Sense FD Re Yd GIG E EE A GG UG YNN DAU On 40 Setting Connectivity a a RL aU Yd Md i nd du 40 Getting Software Version Information 9 iiei YY HY YHA ANH YRR AER H AH NEDD A EDNA NA HYDD DOD 41 Viewing Copyright Information bass dw GA Meu ADN EN WAE YNIA CGI 4 Personalizing Magellan Triton iais a2 Ymd GRAA vate enonennsioesamespniubsannengidercentyseius its 4 Performing Diagnostic Checks sas ie sess di Y tans vase Y YN Y y 41 Geocache Waypoints sescccsccisetsnsacsecadscsesatceseseacasanaecveresesarteacedecusundacedecutedessauaundedadevsartedua
69. t 32 Waypoints Waypoints are the key to navigating and creating routes An understanding of waypoints and their use is important to get the most out of your Magellan Triton In its simplest form a waypoint is a point on the map The Magellan Triton uses waypoints much the same as you use addresses to get from your home to your destination With information on where you are and a waypoint of where you want to go the Triton can provide the necessary information to get you there The Magellan Triton has three different classifications for waypoints User Created Place and Geocache waypoints User created waypoints are waypoints you define This can be done by saving your current location picking a point on the map or by entering waypoint coordinates Place waypoints are waypoints that have been preloaded into the base map or one of the optional detail maps You cannot add Place waypoints but you can use them when creating a route Geocache waypoints are special waypoints that are used for geocaching More information on geocache waypoints can be found in the chapter on geocaching but they are used the same as user created and place waypoints in creating a route Waypoint Detail Screen Overview Whenever a waypoint is being created the Waypoint Detail screen is displayed This screen provides a way to enter data modify existing data add media or set alarm requirements for the waypoint The Magellan Triton automatically assig
70. t Using the Triton Menu gt 8 1 2 3 A 5 While viewing the Map screen press MENU Select Create Select Waypoint Select Current Location The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude longitude and elevation for your current location Edit the waypoint information as needed Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off Select the o icon to save the waypoint Creating a Waypoint Using the Pan Cursor 1 Waypoints While viewing the Map screen use the arrow keys to move the pan cursor to the location on the map you want to create a waypoint Press ENTER Select Create Waypoint The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for the pan cursor position Edit the waypoint information as needed Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off 34 7 Select the icon to save the waypoint Creating a Waypoint from a Point on the Map Using the Triton Menu l 2 3 4 5 o 10 While viewing the Map screen press MENU Select Create Select Waypoint Select Point on Map The Map screen is displayed Use the arrow keypad to move the pan cursor to the point on the map desired Press ENTER The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for the cursor position Edit the waypoint information as needed Select the Medi
71. t the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint Highlight the waypoint you want to edit from the list of waypoints Use the cursor control to select the Information icon to the right of the waypoint name The Waypoint Info screen is displayed Select the fields you want to change and enter the new information Use the PAGE GO TO button to select the Media page to add or remove media files or the Options page to set the proximity alarm on or off Press ESC to save the waypoint Pressing ENTER will create a Go To route to that waypoint Deleting a Saved Waypoint 1 2 3 4 Te From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Waypoint Change the order that the waypoints are displayed if needed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header Select the order you want the waypoints listed either by nearest date added or by name To do a search select Search and using the keyboard enter the first few characters of the waypoint Highlight the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU Select the Delete Waypoint from the contextual menu Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes Deleting a Saved Waypoint Alternate Method 1 2 3 4 Waypoints From the Map screen p
72. taking the current track and saving it into memory This trail can be used again like any other saved route An important safety feature of a trail is the Backtrack option Since the Triton is recording your movement it can be used to reverse this track and provide navigation information back to your starting point following the same path you have just taken Tip Whenever beginning a hike that you might want to use backtrack route with clear the track memory described in this chapter before beginning the hike Trails are displayed on the Map screen as dotted lines Creating a Trail Once you begin traveling with the Magellan Triton it will begin to store track information If you want to save this track to be used again you need to follow the steps provided here 1 From the Map screen press MENU Select Create Select Trail 2 3 4 Use the keyboard to enter a name for the trail or use the default name supplied 5 Select the green checkmark to accept and save your track as a trail 6 You will be prompted to confirm that you want to clear the track after saving Creating a Trail Alternate method 1 From the Map screen press MENU Select View Select Tracks 2 3 4 Select Save Track 5 Use the keyboard to enter a name for the trail or use the default name supplied 6 Select the green checkmark to accept and save the trail Activating a Trail 1 From the Map screen press MENU 2 Select Go To 3 Select Trail
73. ted by date added or name Select search to enter the first few characters for a route you want to search for Highlight the route and press ENTER Deleting a Multileg Route 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Route If needed change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Go To route header Select the order you want the waypoints listed by date added or name Select search to enter the first few characters for a route you want to search for Highlight the route to delete Press the MENU Select Delete Route Confirm the route deletion Duplicating a Multileg Route 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From the Map screen press MENU Select Go To Select Route If needed change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint Select the Search field under the Go to route header Select the order you want the waypoints listed by date added or name Select search to enter the first few characters for a route you want to search for Highlight the route to duplicate Press the MENU Select Duplicate Route Confirm the route deletion Viewing a Route s Vertical Profile The Vertical Profile screen graphically displays the changes in elevation for your route Please note that a detailed map be loaded for the area that the route is in for the vertical profile to be computed properly
74. the Search field under the Places header Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search Selecting search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you want to search for Highlight the place waypoint name Use the cursor control to highlight and select the info icon Use the PAGE GO TO button to switch to the Options Page Select Local Info Select Sun and Moon Select the arrows at the top of the display to scroll through the dates Select the date displayed at the top of the display to use the calendar to select a date Press OK when done Places Waypoints 57 Media Before using any of the media options you need install an optional SD card in the SD card slot located on the right side of the Magellan Triton Browsing Photographs 1 Press MENU 2 Select View 3 Select Media 4 Select the Sort button at the top to choose how the images will be sorted by date distance Media or name Note The Sort button is not active unless there are images available on the SD card Select an image to display the image in full screen Pressing the up and down arrows while viewing a photograph will rotate the image between portrait and landscape modes Use the Left and Right Arrow keypad to step through the saved photos Press ESC to return to the Browse Photos list Press ZOOM to switch between List and Grid View to change how the images are display
75. tings of the active profile Date Date displays the current date based on the settings of the active profile Destination Destination measures the number of degrees a user must turn to match their heading to their bearing It is displayed in the number of degrees L R Left or Right and is in relation to the user not north Navigation Screens 18 Cross Track Error XTE Cross Track Error measures how far the user is off the trail or route If no Go To or Route is set this will appear blank or dashes Elevation Elevation measures the height above or below Sea Level which is O Current Speed Current Speed measures how fast the user is travelling Average Speed Average Speed calculates the average speed of the user Maximum Speed Maximum Speed records the highest speed achieved by the user Distance Made Good DMG Distance Made Good measures in distance the progress the user has made to a final destination point This may be a negative distance if the user moves away from the target point If no Go To or Route is set this will appear blank or dashes Estimated Time of Arrival ETA Estimated Time of Arrival displays the time of day the user should arrive at a destination If no Go To or Route is set this will appear blank or dashes Accuracy Accuracy calculates the margin of error the user can expect based on their satellite reception The smaller the number is the better the accuracy Normally the accuracy is around 10
76. you would create a backtrack route Creating a Backtrack Route 1 Press ENTER 2 Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Backtrack 3 Press ENTER 4 Ifyou have an active route you will be asked to confirm if you want to cancel the route Highlight Yes and press ENTER 5 Confirm starting the backtrack route by highlighting Yes and press ENTER Note if there are not sufficient track points breadcrumbs to create a backtrack route you will be alerted to this and no route will be created Map Options The Map Options function provides a way for you to further customize the Map screen by indicating what is shown and how it is displayed Follow the instructions here for accessing the Map Options screen and the table describes what can be changed Changing Map Options 1 2 3 4 g Map Screen Press ENTER Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Map Options Press ENTER Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the map option you want to change Press ENTER Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the choice you want for the map option Press ENTER Press ESC to return to the Map screen 24 ORIENTATION GUICK INFO MAP DATA FIELDS Set the top of the display to North Up Course Up or Track Up Guick Info is the header bar shown at the top of the display while panning You can select from Off Distance Bearing Direction Distance Bearing Degrees

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