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DeLorme PN-60 GPS Receiver User Manual

1. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the letter number symbol or punctuation you want to use and then press ENTER after each selection When you are finished using the keyboard highlight OK and press ENTER For existing text enter a letter to replace the highlighted content To keep the existing text but move the cursor to the beginning end of the text select 4 to move the cursor to the beginning or P to move the cursor to the end of the text Acadia Trip abl eJd e kl tjojhja la kakak k t m n fo ik pjajrj s t 0 DMC ask 2 leakralanis ak y ieaiai On screen Keyboard Special Keys 4 Move the cursor one space to the left without deleting a letter or number P Move the cursor one space to the right without deleting a letter or number Change the case of the next letter the active case is shown in the keyboard To use all caps highlight and then press ENTER twice Also changes numbers to additional symbols Move the cursor one space to the left deleting the character that was there Move the cursor one space to the right leaving a blank space Clear the content of the text field being edited Accept the changes made to the text field and close the keyboard Insert a line break and move the cursor to the amp gk a e next line Keyboard Shortcuts These button presses are keyboard shortcuts gt IN Delete the last character OUT Add a space gt Find Shift for upper c
2. Find by Name Address Find Near Map Center POI To edit change search fields When a field is highlighted you can edit or change it To edit a field press ENTER and use the available option drop down list arrow keypad or keyboard to make changes When you are finished editing press ENTER Search Results Search results are displayed in a list When you highlight an item in the list the Bearing and Distance info fields 46 The Find Page display measurements as follows From the GPS position when the device has a GPS fix From the cursor location if you are manually panning or viewing another location gt From the map center if GPS is turned off To view the results list To view the results use the arrow keypad to scroll through the list or press the IN OUT button to go forward or backwards a page at time The maximum number of results for each search is 100 To view search result details To view the details for an item on the list select it The search result details page displays Symbol Label Eartha Information Maps or Travel l Information Yarmouth ME 04096 Bearing Distance 94 113 71 Route Search Result Details To marka waypoint for a search result Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always On the search result details page select Mark The result savailablefor dovinlbad is saved as a way
3. Me e AA Sunday River Merwin Place Yellow Birch Tree Angie Carlton Place X Country Ski Trail 4 Snowmobile Bridge a Stream Crossing Bearing Distance 86 gt 342 2 Waypoint List 48 The Waypoints Page For information about geocache waypoints see The Geocaches Page section starting on page 53 Managing Waypoint Files Waypoints are managed using GPX files each file can contain up to 1 500 waypoints For more information about GPX files see File Management starting on page 85 Tip Use Find to quickly locate a waypoint in the open waypoint file For more information see The Find Page section starting on page 44 Waypoint List The Waypoints Page displays a list of waypoints from the GPX file open on your device The file name and the number of waypoints in the file appear at the top of the page When you highlight a waypoint in the list the Bearing and Distance info fields display measurements as follows gt From the GPS position when the device has a GPS fix gt From the cursor location if you are manually panning the map gt From the map center if the GPS receiver is turned off Sorting the List There are two ways to sort your list of waypoints by distance from your GPS location or alphabetically by name From the Waypoints Page press MENU the device is set to the option that is not showing To switch to the highlighted option press ENTER If the file has a large numb
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5. If no information is available the red map pin is the default symbol To mark a waypoint on the map From the Map Page press Mark to save the waypoint and open a new waypoint details page On the waypoint details page you can do the following 50 The Waypoints Page gt Edit the waypoint details gt Delete the waypoint View the waypoint on the map To return to the waypoint details page press QUIT gt Create a route to the waypoint For more information see the Managing Waypoints section To mark a waypoint from a search result or route point On a Find search result details page or a route point details page select Mark on the screen The result is saved as a waypoint and the waypoint details page displays you can edit the information Managing Waypoints To view waypoint details Use the waypoint details page to view detailed information about a waypoint From the Waypoints Page select a waypoint and press ENTER The waypoint details page opens To edit waypoint details On a waypoint details page you can customize the waypoint symbol label name coordinates elevation time date and comments To edit a field use the arrow keypad to highlight it and press ENTER Use the available option drop down list arrow keypad or keyboard to make changes When you are finished editing press ENTER Symbol Label tm Camp Coordinates Lat Lon e g N4 4739 ___W070 09 8066 Elevation 8 03 PM
6. Trip Odometer The total distance the GPS device has been moving since trip info was reset Units gt Measure Info Fields Table 99 Info Field Trip Time Moving Description Total time GPS device has been moving since trip info was reset Units gt Time Trip Time Stopped The total time the GPS has been tracking but not moving in the current trip since the last time trip info was reset Units gt Time Trip Time Total The total time the GPS has been tracking both moving and stopped Units gt Time Velocity Made Good May be abbreviated as VMG The component of the current speed that is in the direction of the route destination expressed in distance per unit of time Units gt Measure and Time Vertical Speed The current rate of vertical travel for the device expressed in distance per unit of time Units gt Measure and Time 100 Info Fields Table Index AbOUtthIS DeVio sesse ER ESE GEE SR 84 ACUVITIES Page sis Ese ee er Gee 17 Altimeter Oalibrate i e EE EER Ge EE 20 82 87 88 PIGV At OM ses ESELS EDE ME SE 20 69 SEtURGS ii ESE ae 82 Average a geocache esse eed see ee 57 Average a WAYPOINT eee eee ee 52 B Back On trak EE HE EES GEE GE ee 61 62 Base Map Re ee Re ee RR ee eg 24 26 90 Batteries ie ie on EE eas 6 IndiGator ES EE EE EE EE GEE SE ee eg 16 ll EE ENG N HO 64 MYDS EE 6 79 Bearing aFFOW iese Re Re ee 32 62 BUON Siesia EE ees o
7. gt indicates the sequence Note that the sequences do not include ENTER and QUIT button presses described above Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download Introduction 5 Using the PN 60 For information on setting up your device for the first time see the Quick Start Guide Batteries and SD Card gt Use two AA batteries Lithium is recommended you can also use NiMH or alkaline or a DeLorme rechargeable Lithium ion Li ion battery gt When the PN 60 is using battery power the battery indicator on the Home Page displays the percentage of battery life remaining gt Remove the batteries when storing the PN 60 for a month or longer gt A slot for an SD card not included is underneath the batteries inside the battery compartment SD SDHC MMC cards up to 32GB are supported To install batteries and the SD card 1 Unscrew the D rings on the back of the device until you can remove the battery cover 2 Optional To insert an SD card gently press down the SD card latch insert the card in the slot and press down the slot to close the latch Note Do not lift the SD card latch as this could cause damage 6 Using the PN 60 3 Insert the batteries according to the polarity symbols inside the battery compartment 4 Replace the back cover and screw in the D rings To check the battery type After you install the batt
8. To upload field notes You can upload field notes from your device to Geocaching com with the Earthmate GPS Sync dialog in Topo North America a SPOT Communicator paired with your PN 60w Cache Register or the DeLorme Field Notes page on Geocaching com See the Help for each application for complete instructions For the SPOT Communicator select the option to log your find with SPOT and follow the instructions on the PN 60w The Geocaches Page 59 Apple computer users When your device is connected to your computer manually eject the EM_USERMAPS drive after use if you do not the drive is forcefully ejected and could harm both the device and disrupt other USB drives connected to the computer Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download 60 The Geocaches Page The Routes Page The Routes Page displays a list of routes you have created on the device and routes you have sent to the device with a DeLorme mapping application Using DeLorme Topo North America or XMap to plan routes on the desktop for transfer to the PN 60 ensures you take exactly the road route you want and is the best way to create long routes S OD Calculation Method g Back on Track Hiking Back on Track Driving Trip Time Distance Back on Track Threshold 500 ft a ee 22 46 13 40 at Compass Navigation Arrow Direct to Next Waypoint New
9. US 1 0 22 26 13 22 mi fag lt unnamed gt 0 21 41 12 71 mi Pug E Main St 0 21 31 12 64 mi Bm North Rd 0 21 18 12 56 mi Directions To change the distance type You can change the distance type that is displayed for each step in the directions The option you are using is not displayed to change to the available option select it gt Show Distance to Finish The distance from the step to the end of the route gt Show Distance to Next Turn The distance from one step to the next step Other Menu Options Additional options are available on the Routes Page menu when you are navigating View Comment Details When navigating go to MENU gt View Comment Details to quickly view the comment for the waypoint or geocache you are navigating to The comment for the most recently viewed point is displayed Log Your Geocache Find When navigating to a geocache use this option to quickly log geocaches write field notes and pick your next cache For more information about these features see The Geocaches Page section starting on page 53 Route Options When navigating use Route Options to stop navigating get back on track or switch the route type For more information about route options see Route Settings on page 61 Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Routes Page 65 The Tracks Page A track is a record
10. You can also calibrate the electronic compass and the barometric altimeter For more information see Compass and Altimeter starting on page 82 Calibrate Step 1 of 3 1 Hold device level 2 Pivoting elbow swing device right to left 3 Continue motion until you hear a tone 180 Calibration Step 1 To change compass and altimeter settings From the Settings Page select Compass amp Altimeter and then select the option you want to change Select the check box next to an option to activate it gt Use Electronic Compass If this is not selected the device uses the GPS compass gt Use Barometric Altimeter If this is not selected 82 The Settings Page the device uses the GPS elevation gt Auto Calibrate Altimeter Allows the altimeter to automatically calibrate To calibrate the compass or altimeter From the Settings Page go to Compass amp Altimeter gt Calibrate select Calibrate Compass or Calibrate Altimeter and then follow the on screen instructions Wireless PN 60w only The wireless options allow you to turn the wireless antenna on and off and to pair your SPOT Communicator with the PN 60w gt Wireless Antenna On Select the check box to turn the wireless antenna on Clear it to the turn the antenna off gt Pair Communicator Select this option to pair the PN 60w and the SPOT Communicator The SPOT Communicator Setup page opens Sound The Sound options control sounds and volum
11. may be registered in certain jurisdictions Some fonts used are derived from the DejaVu fonts which are derived from Bitstream Vera Copyright 2003 by Bitstream Inc All Rights Reserved 92 Additional Information Geocaching icons Copyright Groundspeak Inc used with permission Specifications SPOT Communicator Physical Specifications gt Case IPX 7 waterproof impact resistant and rugged gt Size 2 6 x 3 x 1 25 gt Weight 3 7 oz Battery Life and Usage Use only AA Lithium batteries in your SPOT Communicator Alkaline or other battery technologies including rechargeable batteries are not recommended In an emergency situation if you have access to alkaline or other battery technologies the SPOT Communicator might work but will not offer the specified battery life or performance Power SOS mode Up to 7 days of messages gt Type amp Send mode Up to 5 days of messages Track Progress mode Up to 10 days of messages gt Standby mode Up to 4 months Operational and environmental conditions can decrease the battery life achieved under normal usage conditions See findmespot com for more details regarding battery life Operating Conditions and Specifications The SPOT Communicator must have an unobstructed view of the sky either outdoors or in a glass enclosed area such as a vehicle dashboard or sunroof Visit findmespot com for more detailed information Coverage SPOT works around t
12. want to view Use single presses to move the cursor in increments Press and hold to quickly pan to a new location Hold the cursor at the edge of the screen to keep panning in that direction the map will move to the new location v Press QUIT to center the map on your current location N 4348 4140 W 70 9 9347 234 T 0 13 mi ESRI 2 Bears In The Bushes Panning the Map 22 The Map Page As you pan a text field at the top of the map displays information about the cursor location When you stop the cursor over an object the field in the bottom left corner displays the object name Getting Location Information For information about objects at your current GPS location press ENTER OR Pan the map to a new location When you stop the cursor over an object the object s name is displayed in the bottom left corner of the map Press ENTER gt For single objects the object details page displays From this page you can mark a waypoint view the object on the map or route to the object gt For multiple objects the Multiple Objects screen displays a list of the objects at that location user created objects such as waypoints appear at the top of the list Select an object and then press ENTER to view its details page Info Fields The Map Page includes fields of information that you can customize to suit your needs You can even change which info fields display depending on your activity For e
13. 00104 ft eRe OB Comments Delete View Route Waypoint Details To view comment details From the waypoint details page go to MENU gt View Comment Details Note When navigating the View Comment Details option is also available from the Map Compass Trip Info and Directions pages The comment for the most recently viewed point is displayed To view center a waypoint on the map From the waypoint details page select View press QUIT to return to the waypoint details page To move the waypoint to the current GPS location From the waypoint details page go to MENU gt Move to GPS Location When you see the confirmation message select Yes To create a route to a waypoint You can navigate to a waypoint from your current location All driving routes and hiking routes with multiple points are automatically saved For more information about creating and modifying routes see The Routes Page starting on page 48 1 On the waypoint details page select Route 2 On the route details page select Navigate 3 Select Hike or Drive The Map Page opens in navigation mode To delete a waypoint From the waypoint details page go to MENU gt Delete Waypoint When you see the confirmation message select Yes To delete waypoints by symbol 1 From the Waypoints Page go to MENU gt Delete by Symbol 2 On the Waypoint Symbols page select the check box The Waypoints Page 51 for each symbol you want to delete Only
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15. Directions Routes Page Edit Route Settings In the routes list hiking direct routes have a yellow Z icon and driving routes have a blue curved line icon The active route name appears in bold text You can save up to 100 routes on the device Route Settings Use route settings to determine the route calculation method back on track options and hiking route options From the Routes Page press MENU and select Edit Route Settings To edit route settings Select the route option you want to change and then select the new setting gt Calculation Method Determines the option Hike or Drive to use when you create a route and is the default method when viewing a route that has not been calculated From the drop down list select Hiking or Driving gt Back on Track Hiking Back on Track Driving Sets the option for informing you that you are off course and showing the way back to the route When the route recalculates the route highlight is cleared from the start to the current GPS location The original route is not modified you can select it again to restore it Hiking Select Automatic to continuously recalculate from the current GPS location to the The Routes Page 61 next stop in the route Select Prompt to alert gt Hiking Route Calc Speed The walking speed that you when you are off track you can then choose the device uses to calculate a walking route Press to recalculate or ignore Select Off if y
16. MENU gt Profile Track The Profile Page opens For more information see The Profile Page on page 71 To view statistics for the open track To view distance elevation speed and trip statistics for the open track from the track details page go to MENU gt View Opened Track File Stats You can view statistics for the entire track or for a section of the track use the arrow keypad to scroll through the statistics pages For descriptions of the statistics fields see the nfo Fields Table starting on page 95 To reverse the open track To reverse a track from the track details page go to MENU gt Reverse Track Name and save the file Reversed is added to the file name Calculating the Area of a Track You can use a track to calculate an area by returning to your starting position If you do not return to your starting position a straight line is used to close the gap gt For the active track go to MENU gt Show Active Track Area 70 The Tracks Page gt For a track file view the track details and then go to MENU gt Show Track Area Note Do not cross your path as you record the track or it will not calculate correctly Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more informa tion The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Profile Page A track is a recording of points along the path you travel Viewing a profile of a track gives you valuable information about the trac
17. Rotation E Screenshots On Auto adjust Backlight Backlight Intensity ee Timer Restore Default Settings Display To change display settings From the Settings Page select Display and then select the option you want to change gt Color Scheme From the drop down list select the color scheme Light Dark or Midnight or Low Light gt Use Midnight at Sunset Select this check box to automatically switch to the Midnight color scheme between sunset and sunrise gt Allow Screen Rotation Select this check box if you want the screen to rotate when you view the device v v v v upside down When rotated the arrow keypad adjusts to match the device s orientation Screenshots On Select the check box to take a screen capture when you press and hold the Power button and then press ENTER A sound plays to confirm the screenshot For more information about screenshots see Taking a Screenshot on page 10 Auto adjust Backlight Select this check box if you want the device to automatically adjust the backlight based on the available light If you manually change the backlight the check box is cleared Backlight Intensity Use the arrow keypad to move the slider to the right or left to increase or decrease the intensity of the backlight You can also access the backlight setting using the Power button see Power on page 8 Backlight Timer From the drop down list select the amount of time the backlight stays on
18. and manage your SPOT Communicator gt See the Quick Start Guide for information about Activating your SPOT account at findmespot com Setting up your SPOT Communicator for first time use Pairing your PN 60w and SPOT Communicator gt See Using the SPOT Communicator section starting sos SOS SPOT Communicator Page Connect To connect a SPOT Communicator that is paired with the PN 6Ow or to initiate the pairing process go to MENU Connect SPOT Communicator To disconnect a paired device go to MENU Disconnect SPOT Communicator At the top of the SPOT Communicator Page a message displays the current status of the SPOT Communicator Tip If you need to turn the wireless antenna off go to Settings gt Wireless and clear the Wireless Antenna On check box Sending Messages Your SPOT account at findmespot com is the link between your PN 60w and your SPOT Communicator When you set up your account you will add your contacts and create groups of contacts write pre defined messages to quickly update your status when you re out in the field and send the information to your PN 60w You can also purchase additional recommended service op tions such as support for Track Progress and Type amp Send messages The SPOT Communicator Page 37 Message Priority Levels Each type of message you can send is assigned a priority so that if you have multiple messages to send each one is sent in orde
19. antenna Sharp high resolution 2 2 Transflective TFT color display 220 x 176 pixels Audio Button presses directions and alerts Map and User Data Detailed U S and Canadian base map data with second ary and connector roads along with major highways and roads for the entire world Power and Memory gt Power without SD card Full power 17 hours with 2 AA alkaline batteries 29 hours with 2 AA Lithium batteries Additional Information 89 450mW typical 600mW with full backlight Power save 30 hours with 2 AA alkaline batteries 50 hours with 2 AA Lithium batteries lt 270mMW gt Fast USB 2 0 data transfer gt 3 5 GB available internal flash memory SE model 15 5 GB available internal flash memory gt Supports SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB gt Uses 2 AA batteries or a DeLorme Li on rechargeable battery PN 60w Wireless Radio gt Radio Technology IEEE 802 15 4 compliant gt Transmitter Bit Rate 250kb sec maximum Frequency Spectrum 2 4GHz unlicensed band gt Transmitter Power peak 10mW gt Operating Temperature Range 4 F to 167 F 20 C to 75 C gt Storage Temperature Range 49 F to 212 F 45 C to 100 C Active memory holds 20 000 track points 1 500 waypoints 100 routes FCC Certification 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 provi
20. being paired GPS gt Green The SPOT Communicator is operating in independent mode not connected to the PN 60w and is in view of three or more GPS satellites Red The SPOT Communicator is in independent mode and is unable to see three or more GPS v satellites Green Red When operating in dependent mode connected to the PN 60w the GPS light blinks green or red depending on the GPS acquisition for 15 seconds when the SPOT Communicator transitions from GPS acquisition to message transmission Note The GPS light blinks green or red depending on the GPS acquisition simultaneously with the Message Sending light for 15 seconds when the SPOT Communicator starts sending a SPOT message v Message Sending gt Green Any SPOT message is being sent Red A casual message was not sent The casual message type includes Check in OK Reference Point Track Progress and Geocache messages For more information see page 14 SOS sos gt Green The SPOT Communicator is in SOS mode gt Red Cancelling SOS mode Batteries and Connector Batteries The SPOT Communicator is powered by two Lithium batteries Energizer Ultimate Lithium See page 92 for more information Connector The SPOT Communicator has a mini USB connector located in the battery compartment The mini USB connector is used to transfer firmware upgrades to the SPOT Communicator Device Pairing To control the SPOT Communicator with the PN 60
21. com and then send them to your device See the program s Help for more information DeLorme Send to GPS Plugin This free plugin is available to members of geocaching com Once you v find a geocache on the Geocaching com website send it directly to your PN 60 See To use the Send to GPS plugin DeLorme Cache Register Cache Register is a desktop computer utility you can use to send pocket v queries groups of geocaches from Geocaching com to a PN 60 You must be a premium member of Geocaching com to create pocket queries To purchase Cache Register visit our website delorme com See the program s Help for more information on how to use Cache Register e Cache Register is compatible with Apple computers To use the Send to GPS plugin With the DeLorme Send to GPS plugin you can send one geocache at a time to a PN 60 You must be logged in to Geocaching com to use this feature Please note that geocache descriptions and hints are available only for premium members of Geocaching com 1 Connect your PN 60 to your computer The device should be set to the default Connect to Computer setting Use GPS 2 On Geocaching com use the Seek a Cache feature to find the geocaches in your area of interest 3 From the results list click the Send to GPS icon or view the geocache s details and click the Send to GPS button 4 The DeLorme Send to GPS plugin opens and transfers the geocache to your device 5 Repeat step
22. date tide station and location Time Date RIENI 12 May 10 Tide Current Station Portland Maine bd High Tide Low Tide 01 42 PM 8 8 ft 07 30AM 0 5 ft 01 48 AM 9 8 ft 07 36 PM 1 1 ft LY Ti Tides Page The fields in the middle of the screen above the graph display the high low tide ocean or maximum ebb minimum flood current tidal river based on the current time date and location The graph at the bottom of the screen shows the tide current information for a 24 hour period The red dot in the graph represents the tide current based on the time and date selected 76 The Tides Page To change the location To view information for a location other than your current GPS location change the map center for example by panning the map or viewing a waypoint Then open the Tides Page from the Home Page The information for the closest tide station displays and the ten tide stations closest to the map location are available in the Tide Current Station drop down list To change the tide station Select the tide station from the Tide Current Station drop down list the ten stations closest to the current map center are listed To change the time and date You can change the time and date to see different tide current information 1 Highlight the field you want to edit Time or Date 2 Press ENTER and use the arrow keypad to make changes When you are finished editing press ENTER To r
23. down the device message displays gt To open the power options screen quickly press and release the Power button The following options are available To change the backlight intensity use the arrow keypad to adjust the backlight slider To lock the buttons select Yes when you see the Lock the buttons message 8 Using the PN 60 To unlock the buttons press Power Then select Yes when you see the Unlock the Buttons message Tips Reduce the backlight intensity and decrease the timer to significantly improve battery life The TFT screen is readable in direct sunlight or slanting light conditions For more information about backlight intensity and the back light timer see the Settings gt Display section on page 80 In Out Use the IN OUT button to zoom the map or a track profile in or out or scroll through a list gt Press IN once to zoom the map or a track profile in one level and show more detail Press and hold IN to zoom the map in all the way Press OUT once to zoom the map or a track profile out one level and show less detail Press and hold OUT to zoom the map out all the way gt Press IN or OUT to move forward or backward one page at a time when viewing lists Page Press the PAGE button to move forward through the pages in the page order sequence To add remove or reorder pages go to Settings gt Page Order for more information see Page Order on page 84 The
24. drop down list select the option you want to use or turn it off To set the presentation mode US and International charts have different symbols and markings From the Presentation Mode drop down list select US or International To show the depth in fathoms If you want to show chart depths in fathoms instead of feet or meters select the Show Depth in Fathoms check box To restore the default settings To restore the default Navionics Setup settings select Restore Default Settings Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Map Page 31 The Compass Page Use the Compass Page s graphic compass to help you find your destination The PN 60 uses GPS to determine compass readings when the device is moving It also has an electronic compass for use when the device is stationary or moving below 1 5 mph Coordinates Lat Lon N 43 48 4785 W 70 9 8069 0 0 0 335 Compass Page Time to Turn Dist to Turn 00 00 177 21 Navigating Bearing Arrow As you move the compass rotates so that the heading is always up When you are navigating a route the green bearing arrow displays on the compass to show you the direction you should be going 32 The Compass Page To change the Hiking Route Arrow When you are navigating a hiking direct route you can choose to have the bearing arrow point to
25. ft Heading 219 Speed Map Page GPS Arrow The GPS arrow displays on the map when GPS is turned on The color of the GPS arrow depends on your GPS signal and the arrow points in the direction of the last known heading gt Flashing Red The device cannot obtain a GPS signal and is not tracking satellites gt Blue The device is in Track Playback mode or Simulate Navigation mode gt Yellow The device has a 2 D fix If a 3 D fix has not been obtained predicted ephemeris is available gt Green The device has a 3 D fix Tracking When tracking satellites a track line also known as a breadcrumb trail follows the GPS arrow as you move If you have turned off track recording the track does not appear For more information see The Tracks Page section starting on page 66 Scale and Orientation For information about gt Setting the scale see Scale on page 28 Map orientation see Orientation on page 27 Panning the Map There are two ways to pan the map When you pan the map the map cursor a white arrow shows your location The Map Page 21 Automatic panning When GPS tracking or navigating the map automatically pans in the direction of travel The map does not automatically pan when the map cursor is visible Press QUIT to remove the map cursor and return to automatic panning Manual panning To manually pan the map use the arrow keypad to move the cursor in the direction you
26. last entry to go to the first entry gt Highlight fields and highlight characters on the keyboard screen Press and hold to quickly scroll through a menu or list gt On the Map Page press any arrow once to turn on the backlight without changing the map view Using the PN 60 9 Enter Press the ENTER button to gt Complete the selection of a menu option entry field or screen button gt Get detailed information about a point on the map if available Quit The function of the QUIT button depends on the status of the PN 60 some of the things you can do are gt Exit a page or screen gt Cancel actions for example panning gt Close the keyboard and cancel changes gt Delete individual points when measuring distance gt Move backwards through the page order sequence Taking a Screenshot To take a screenshot hold the Power button and press ENTER gt An SD card must be inserted in the device gt The Screenshots On check box must be selected in Settings gt Display This creates a screenshots folder on the SD card View the SD card contents and open the screenshots folder If the SD card is still in the device go to Settings gt Connect to Computer gt Open SD Card 10 Using the PN 60 Using the Keyboard The on screen keyboard is available when you need to enter text such as when editing a waypoint label adding text to a comment field or entering search parameters
27. or View 2 If the route has never been calculated select Hike or Drive The route displays on the map If you selected Navigate the device is in navigation mode If you selected View To hide the route go to MENU gt Hide Route or press QUIT to return to the route details page and then select Hide To begin navigating press QUIT to return to the route details page and select Navigate To reverse a route From the route details page go to MENU gt Reverse Route Then on the route details page select Navigate or View To simulate navigation When you simulate navigation track recording is turned off From the route details page go to MENU gt Simulate Navigation When you see the Simulate Navigation message select OK The Map Page opens and simulates Page 64 The Routes the route You can access the following settings from any default page except the Satellites Page gt To change the simulation speed go to MENU gt Simulation Speed and then select a speed gt To stop simulation go to MENU gt Stop Simulation To delete a route From the route details page go to MENU gt Delete Route When you see the confirmation message select Yes Directions Page When you are navigating a route the Directions page is available in the PAGE button sequence You can also view the Directions page for the active route from the Routes Page by selecting Directions DE 13 37 mi 5 commas 0 22 26 13 23 mi
28. resolution aerial imagery for a unique GPS experience Enjoy next generation GPS features and performance If you purchased a PN 60w the addition of a SPOT Communicator gives you and your loved ones peace of mind gt Notify the GEOS International Emergency Rescue Coordination Center of your GPS location gt Send for assistance in time of need around the world gt Be completely independent of mobile phone or other land based radio coverage 4 Introduction Getting Started See the Quick Start Guide for detailed information on setting up your PN 60 and if included your SPOT Communicator How to Use the Manual When the manual instructs you to do something use these actions on the PN 60 gt To select an item on the screen such as a field check box button drop down list menu item or search result use the arrow keypad to move scroll to the item to highlight it and press ENTER To edit alphanumeric fields use the on screen keyboard See Using the Keyboard on page 10 To edit numeric fields use the up down arrows on the arrow keypad to increase decrease numbers and change other information Use the left right arrows to move the selection gt To clear a selected check box highlight it and press ENTER gt When you make a selection or finish editing information press ENTER to complete the action gt To exit a page or screen press QUIT gt To complete a series of steps an arrow
29. symbols used in the current file are listed 3 Select Delete When you see the confirmation message select Yes The waypoints with that symbol in the current file are deleted from the file Averaging a Waypoint When you average a waypoint the PN 60 records a series of GPS readings for the waypoint s location and averages them to increase the positional accuracy of the waypoint As you average the waypoint the GPS status coordinates elevation number of readings at the location and estimated accuracy display Multiple readings improve the positional accuracy of the waypoint The estimated accuracy number decreases as the accuracy improves To average a waypoint From the waypoint details page go to MENU gt Average Waypoint When the device has recorded the number of readings you want press ENTER Tip Average your location during multiple visits at different times of the day to get the best results Always place the device in the same location to average the waypoint 52 The Waypoints Page Projecting a Waypoint You can project a waypoint at a new location by providing the bearing and distance from an existing waypoint To project a waypoint 1 From the waypoint details page go to MENU gt Project Waypoint 2 Enter the information for projected waypoint in the Bearing and Distance fields 3 Select Move to move the existing waypoint or Create New to mark a new waypoint at the projected location Then press E
30. the bottom right corner of the button area gt To turn on the PN 60 press and hold Power until you see the Welcome screen gt To turn off the PN 60 press Power and hold for 1 5 seconds until the Shutting down the device message displays Then release the button To view or hide Demo Mode The first time you turn on the PN 60 it opens in Demo Mode gt To view the demo follow the on screen instructions gt To exit the demo press QUIT gt To turn off Demo Mode from the first screen press ENTER to clear the Show at Startup check box gt To restore Demo Mode go to Settings gt System gt GPS Setting gt Demo Mode The Home Page The Home Page uses icons to give you a quick and easy way to locate the page on the device you want to view For more information see The Home Page section on page 16 Rotating the Display You can choose to allow the screen to rotate when you turn the device upside down Go to Settings gt Display gt Allow Screen Rotation and select the check box When rotated the arrow keypad adjusts to match the device s orientation Using the PN 60 7 Using the Buttons PN Series GPS Buttons Power Use the Power button to turn the PN 60 on and off lock the buttons or to change the backlight settings gt To turn on the device press and hold the Power button until the Welcome screen displays gt To turn off the device press the Power button until the Shutting
31. the next waypoint in your route or point back on course if you leave the route To set the hiking route arrow method from the Routes Page go to MENU Edit Route Settings Compass Navigation Arrow To change the hiking route arrow from the Compass Page press MENU Compass Navigation Arrow Direct to Next Waypoint or Back on Course Electronic Compass The PN 60 s electronic compass shows your direction when you are stationary or almost motionless When your speed is 1 5 mph or higher the compass reading is based on your GPS location information When the electronic compass reading is not accurate Poor Accuracy displays in the bottom right corner of the screen and a red exclamation point appears in the Heading info field When you see this indicator you may want to calibrate the compass unless you know the inaccuracy is caused by a temporary event such as being near power lines or near a magnetic field caused by a car You may want to turn off the electronic compass when you are in an area with magnetic interference For more information see Compass and Altimeter on page 82 Tip Calibrate the compass when you change the batteries in the PN 60 Calibrating Sensors You can calibrate the PN 60 s electronic compass and barometric altimeter with the Calibrate option on the Satellite Page menu the Compass Page menu and the Settings gt Compass amp Altimeter menu The Settings gt Compass amp Altimeter optio
32. the primary search category You can select the following Show options below each option is a list of information you can change to improve your search results gt All State Country City Name Find by Name only gt Recent Finds Shows the ten most recent search results v Draw Layers appears only if you have draw layers on the device Name Find by Name only GIS Layers appears only if you have GIS layers on the device Name Find by Name only gt Waypoints from the current waypoint file Symbol Name Find by Name only gt Geocaches from the current geocache file Symbol Name Find by Name only gt Points of Interest Category State Country City Name Find by Name only gt Natural Features Category State Country City Name Find by Name only gt DeLorme Atlas amp Gazetteer Points D Category State Country City Name Find by Name only Addresses State Country City Building Number Street Name Find by Name only The Find Page 45 gt Coordinates Coordinates can be edited gt Streets Trails State Country City Name Find by Name only gt Cities State Country Name Find by Name only Show Addresses State ME Country oe Yarmouth 3 All Categories uilding Number Street Name DeLorme All Businesses HEET 2 DeLorme Dr Airports Search Complete Amusements Recreation Camping RV Parks Education Bearing Distance 94 gt 199 4
33. the sky may prevent satellite signals from reaching the receiver and decrease the accuracy of your position Placing the PN 60 GPS in a jacket or backpack pocket should not affect positional accuracy Elevation The elevation is based on the current barometric altimeter reading When the Auto Calibrate Altimeter option is selected you may see the word Calibrating in the bottom right corner of the screen while the barometer adjusts typically 2 3 minutes If you are using the Elevation Barometer info field on any page you may see a red exclamation point in the field while the altimeter adjusts 20 The Satellites Page For more information about calibrating the altimeter see Altimeter Calibration on page 87 Compass and Altimeter Calibrate the compass and altimeter from the Compass Page menu or the Satellites Page menu The Compass amp Altimeter option on the Settings Page has additional sensor settings For more information see Compass and Altimeter on page 82 Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Map Page The Map Page centers the map on your current location when the PN 60 has a 2 D or 3 D fix When it does not have a GPS fix the map displays your last GPS position or if panning the map the map cursor position For more information see GPS and WAAS Status on page 18 S Bears In The Bushes 640
34. 3 to send each geocache to your device Managing Geocaches To view geocache details Use the geocache details page to view information about a geocache when available The Geocaches Page 55 From the Geocaches Page select a geocache and press ENTER The geocache details page opens Tip The Last Logged field on the geocache details page displays the first two lines of the most recent log entry To edit geocache details You can edit the symbol label and coordinates You can edit comment details for geocaches you have created on the device Changes you make to the geocache details on your device do not update information on Geocaching com To edit a field select it and press ENTER and use the available option drop down list arrow keypad or keyboard to make changes When you are finished editing press ENTER ge ee Coordinates Lat Lon Bushes by Team N 43 48 4170 DeLorme ____W070 09 9340 Cache ID GC17MZ7 Ds Ad Aa Size Traditional Cache SIZE Regular Lasnts Re ular D asee TER ER Found it INVENTORY 6 2010 05 08 DESC This tional N cach ended for View Route children and families Geocache Details Comment Details 56 The Geocaches Page To view comment details Comment details give you detailed information about the geocache such as the cache ID the size the difficulty and terrain as well as the full description the hint and the full log Note loc files do not include comments From t
35. Battery Pack Caution Use only an Earthmate PN Series Battery Type Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Jeffrey Stevenson ph We Bring Technology Down to Earth Since its founding in 1976 DeLorme has developed an unrivaled reputation as the visionary leader in American mapping and navigation From its beginnings as a paper atlas publisher the company quickly emerged as a technology pioneer DeLorme not only embraced new technologies it developed them In the GPS field alone DeLorme has been first to market with GPS for laptops phones and PDAs voice guided navigation aerial imagery on a handheld receiver and now the integration of a handheld GPS with satellite navigation As new advances in GPS continue to emerge count on DeLorme to remain at the forefront of innovation For more information visit www delorme com
36. D for your area of interest in your computer s DVD drive and follow the on screen instructions to copy the maps you want onto your device Note Elevation data and land cover is not available for Mexico gt Compatible DeLorme mapping software Instructions for sending map packages data draw layers and more to your PN 60 vary by application For more information see the mapping application s Help gt Map Library Use the NetLink tab in your DeLorme mapping software or the DeLorme Online Map Center data delorme com to download many types of imagery and data such as satellite imagery aerial imagery USGS 1 24K Topo Quad maps Canadian 1 50K topographic sheets NOAA nautical charts and more With an annual Map Library subscription you can download unlimited imagery and data for the entire year the maps are yours to keep gt Non DeLorme maps DeLorme s professional GIS software XMap allows you to register non DeLorme maps and transfer them to a PN 60 gt Navionics lake maps and marine charts Add fishing maps and boating maps and charts to your device with Navionics SD cards For more information see Navionics on page 29 Tip A map package is a dataset you create for an area of interest that you can layer with DeLorme map data and other map datasets available from the NetLink Map Library Map Setup Options Orientation You can set the map to rotate as you move To change the map orientation From t
37. GPS is turned off the map off your route when navigating a hiking route you can cursor position choose to have the bearing arrow point to the next 1 On the Routes Page select New waypoint in your route best when trying to get to the 2 To use the default route name the last point you add to your route go to step 3 OR To add a name for your route highlight the New next waypoint by the shortest distance or point back to the route best if you want to follow a specific path Select Direct to Next Waypoint or Back on Course from the drop down list 62 The Routes Page Route field press ENTER and use the keyboard to make changes Ensure Add Point is highlighted and press ENTER 4 Select the method for adding the point Use Find Opens the Find Page Search for the point you want to add from the search result details page select Add Use Map Opens the Map Page Pan the map to the location you want to add and press ENTER You can add multiple points while panning If there are multiple objects at the cursor location a list displays select the object from the list When you are finished adding points press QUIT Repeat step 4 for each point in the route Select Navigate or View Note To save the route without navigating or viewing it press QUIT The route is saved using the type selected in the Calculation Method drop down list in the route settings If you selected Navigate select the
38. M UPS Units gt Coordinates Secondary Course The direction of travel on a route from the starting location to the destination finish or next stop expressed in degrees Units gt Bearing Device Odometer The total distance traveled in all trips Units gt Measure Distance Climbing Profile Page only The cumulative linear distance spent in increasing elevation Units gt Measure Distance Descending Profile Page only The cumulative linear distance spent in decreasing elevation Units gt Measure Distance Linear Profile Page only The cumulative linear distance from the start to the point of reference not taking into account distance caused by elevation changes Units gt Measure Distance Terrain Profile Page only The cumulative distance along the ground including any distance increases caused by changes in elevation Units gt Measure Distance to Finish The distance from the current location to the route finish Units gt Measure Distance to Next Stop The distance from the current location to the next stop in the route Units gt Measure 96 Info Fields Table Info Field Description Distance to Next Turn The distance from the current location to the next turn in the route Units gt Measure Elevation The altitude height above or below sea level Units gt Measure Elevation Barometer The altitude height above or b
39. Map Page SOS Use the SOS message to notify emergency services of your GPS location and that you need assistance when you have a life threatening or other critical emergency gt Send a pre defined message or create a new Type amp Send message SOS messages are sent using the critical priority level gt Ifa GPS fix is obtained an SOS message with the GPS position will be sent every five minutes If there is no GPS acquisition the SPOT Communicator will send your message without coordinates while continually trying to obtain a GPS fix If the PN 60w loses communication with the SPOT Communicator the SPOT Communicator will continue v to send messages using its own GPS every five minutes until the PN 6Ow is turned on and a new command is issued or the SPOT Communicator batteries are depleted v As a backup the SPOT Communicator can send SOS messages simply hold the SOS button on the side of the SPOT Communicator for three seconds v You can send an SOS message while in any other mode but sending an SOS message cancels any modes in progress SOS and Help Assist messages can be sent at the same time Help Assist A Help message notifies your contacts that you need assistance in a non life threatening situation A SPOT Assist message notifies SPOT Assist dispatch centers of your GPS location and that you need assistance Professional service providers will be notified that you need help SPOT Assist service
40. NTER Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Geocaches Page Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where you use a GPS device to search for geocaches containers that include a log for you to record your visit Some geocaches have trinkets you can take just follow the take one leave one rule To find out more about geocaching visit Geocaching com On the PN 60 a geocache is a special type of waypoint used for geocaching The Geocaches Page lets you view a list of the active geocaches on your PN 60 Geocaches are active on your PN 60 when you open a waypoint file that contains geocaches E Peaceful View Meditation Rock 1 Got Lost at the Geo Ral amp Cousins Island Casco Castle amp Winslow Waters Cache Sea Meadows Cache Bearing Distance 213 gt 392 4 Geocache List Managing Geocache Files Geocaches are managed using waypoint GPX files each file can contain up to 1 500 geocaches and child waypoints For more information about GPX files see File Management on page 85 Tip Use Find to quickly locate a geocache in the open waypoint file For more information see The Find Page section starting on page 44 Geocache List The Geocaches Page displays a list of active waypoints from the GPX file open on your device The file name and the number of geocaches and a
41. Q Activities Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Activities Page Use the Activities Page to optimize the info fields and settings on your PN 60 for eight pre defined activities and two custom activities For each activity the device will automatically change the page order info fields and other settings to give you information that is specific to what you are doing If you change an option while you are using an activity your changes are saved allowing you to fine tune each one of your activities To change info fields for navigating or tracking normal GPS use just make sure you are in the mode you want to change iking COB ETE Activities Page Driving To change the activity Select the activity you want to use and press ENTER The background of the current activity is highlighted green To create a custom activity Highlight one of the Custom activities and then go to MENU gt Rename Button Use the on screen keyboard to edit the button name To change the Home Page button order You can change the order of the Home Page buttons for each activity Go to MENU gt Customize Home Page and press ENTER Select an icon and press ENTER The icon frame turns into arrows Use the arrow keypad to move the icon and then press ENTER To restore the default activity settings It s easy to switch back to
42. Reset Now or press QUIT to exit the page If track recording is turned on a new track will start recording The Tracks Page 67 To follow the active track To follow the active track back to your starting point on the Tracks Page select Follow The device creates a route and the Map Page opens in navigation mode The active track continues recording as you follow the track back to the start To profile the active track To profile the active track from the Tracks Page go to MENU gt Profile Active Track The Profile Page opens For more information see The Profile Page on page 71 To view statistics for the active track To view statistics for the active track from the Tracks Page go to MENU gt View Active Track Statistics You can view statistics for the entire track or for a section of the track use the arrow keypad to scroll through the statistics pages For descriptions of the statistics fields see the nfo Fields Table starting on page 95 To save the active track 1 Select Save to save the active track as a file and clear the active track memory 2 Name and save the file 3 On the track details page edit the Track name Color and Comments fields 68 The Tracks Page To edit a field highlight it and press ENTER Then use the available option drop down list arrow keypad or keyboard to make changes When you are finished editing press ENTER 4 If the Reset Trip Info prompt is turned on edit the che
43. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download Using the SPOT Communicator The SPOT Satellite Communicator has two buttons and ive light indicators that provide access to power the SOS message and device status information It can operate alone to send emergency messages when the PN 60w is not available For information about setting up the SPOT Communicator or first time use and how to set up your account at indmespot com see the Quick Start Guide What You Need to Know gt The SPOT Communicator needs a clear view of the sky to obtain a GPS signal and provide the most accurate location information It is not reliable indoors in a cave or in very dense woods gt Orient the SPOT Communicator so that the SPOT logo faces toward the sky this provides optimal performance as the antenna is located under the logo gt Keep the SPOT Communicator at least 12 inches away from other GPS devices as it can interfere with signal reception of other GPS devices For detailed information about how the SPOT Communicator works and its coverage area go to findmespot com Buttons Power The Power button is on the side of the SPOT Communicator above the SOS button gt Press and hold the Power button for three seconds to turn the device on and off gt With the SPOT Communicator turned off press and hold the Power button for five seconds to enter Pairing Mode Pairing Mode cannot start unless the devi
44. ach activity the info field types change for navigating or tracking regular GPS use To access the Info Fields options go to MENU gt Info Fields For more information see nfo Fields on page 11 and The Activities Page on page 17 Measure Distance Use the measurement tool to measure the distance of a line or the perimeter and area of a polygon on the map 43 48 5165 N 8 300 T W 70 9 8477 Pmt 0 41 mi Area 6 61 ac Measure Distance To measure distance From the Map Page go to MENU gt Measure Distance Use the arrow keypad to move the cursor to the area on the map where you want to place the first point of the line or polygon and press ENTER Repeat for each point To undo a point press QUIT gt To make a polygon you must close the shape Place the last point on top of the first point by hovering the cursor over the start location and pressing ENTER to snap the point and close the polygon While you are measuring distance the pan location infor mation that displays in the top right corner of the screen changes to display the heading from the last measure ment node to your current GPS location the leg distance and the total distance from the last measurement node to the first measurement node Once you close a polygon it displays the area Turn Imagery On Off When you have added map packages that include imagery to your PN 60 you can quickly turn the imagery off or on From the Map Pa
45. acklight Intensity to its lowest level and the Backlight Timer to 5 seconds gt WAAS From the drop down list select On to use WAAS or Off if you don t want to use it See GPS and WAAS Status on page 18 gt Battery Type From the drop down list select Alkaline Lithium NiMH or Li ion Rechargeable See Batteries and SD Card on page 6 You must manually change the battery type when changing the type of battery you use to ensure the battery charge indicator displays correctly Note about Li ion batteries Use only DeLorme Li ion batteries When you remove a Li ion battery the Battery Type will switch automatically to Lithium The Settings Page 79 gt USB Power From the drop down list select On to allow the device to be powered by a USB port on your computer Select Off if you don t want to allow USB power To view memory use You can view how much space is available on the device s internal memory or an SD card in the device From the Settings Page go to System gt Memory Use to view gt Internal memory use gt SD card memory use gt The number of waypoints geocaches tracks and routes open on the device gt The device s total capacity for storing waypoints geocaches tracks and routes Internal 12058 MB free Memory Use 80 The Settings Page Display Use the Display options to update the device s color scheme and backlight settings Display LiG Use Midnight at Sunset Allow Screen
46. aika WayDOIE ss ses ttm ESE 9 47 49 50 85 easure distance area esse 23 70 SIMON USE sessie EE LOEKIE ge 80 N Navigating i e ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee 12 NAVONI C Sonize axtere mideateceIaeiees 29 31 0 Orientation Map ee ee ee ee 27 Owner InformatiON eee ese ee ee 84 P Page Order settings ee ee 84 Panning the map POls Profile Active track Open track file Panning ZOOMING eceeeeeeeeeeees 73 Profile Page R Restore factory settings ee 84 Restore default device settings 84 Rotate screen Routes ei N N N Delete ee ke ee RR ee Re ee ee 64 Bied RE LA 64 OPTIONS edpis ER cen EE Ge 65 Reverse sees ee ee eke RR ee ee ee ee 64 SettiNGS iioaeoei 61 62 Simmulate devs EE EERS N Ee ER EE SEN EE 64 TE N ON EE N 63 64 Routes Page ees ee Re RR ee ee 61 65 S Satellites Page use SEE SEE EE EE EE 18 20 Scale settingS ee ee ee ee 28 ABR 0 RR ee 6 81 Search ME inte EE OE N EN 44 46 El EE OE 46 47 Screenshot ee ee ee 10 81 la ASE 86 88 Serial MUMDED sissie ee ee ee 84 Service Plan ee ee ee 89 Set current location ee ee 19 Settings Page ee ee ee 79 84 Simulate route navigation 64 Sound settings ee ee ee ee 82 83 Specifications Earthmate PN 60 PN 60w 89 90 SPOT Communicator esse 92 93 SPOT Communicator Batten ici AE OE EA 15 92 93 BUTTONS ns ER be EE EE eie 13 14 Device pairin
47. and Warnings Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions WARNING Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage Limited Warranty DeLorme warrants that your Earthmate PN 60 GPS will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase If your Earthmate PN 60 GPS fails in normal use DeLorme will at its sole option either repair or replace the unit DeLorme reserves the right to either repair or replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit at its sole discretion Such repairs or replacements will be made at no charge for labor or materials however the customer will be responsible for any shipping charges incurred to send the device to DeLorme The repaired or replaced product will be warranted for 90 days from the date of return shipment or for the balance of the original warranty whichever is longer This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accidents or unauthorized disassembly or modification Any repairs not performed by DeLorme will void this warranty DELORME DISCLAIMS
48. aphic on the right shows where the sun moon is currently as it moves overhead from east to west Rise Set The Rise Set fields display the time that both the sun left and moon right will rise and set If the sun or moon does not rise or set on a specific date dashes display in the applicable information fields Moon Phase The Phase field displays the name of the current moon phase the percentage completed if it s waxing or waning and a graphic representation of the phase To change the location To view information for a location other than your current GPS location change the map center for example by panning the map or viewing a waypoint Then open the Sun Moon Page from the Home Page To change the time and date You can change the time and date to see different sun moon information 1 Highlight the field you want to edit Time or Date 2 Press ENTER and use the arrow keypad to make changes When you are finished editing press ENTER To reset the time and date If you change the time and date on the Sun Moon Page you can reset it to the device s time and date From the Sun Moon Page go to MENU gt Reset Time Date Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Sun Moon Page 75 The Tides Page Use the Tides Page to view tide for oceans or current for tidal rivers information for a specific time
49. ase and to show extra symbols gt Mark Highlight OK gt QUIT Exit the keyboard gt MENU Move cursor focus from the keyboard to the text box for faster editing Info Fields The Map Compass Trip Info and Profile Pages include fields of information that you can customize to suit your needs You can even change which info fields display depending on your activity For each activity the info field types change for navigating or tracking regular GPS use Tip To change the info fields for an activity navigation tracking mode put the device in that mode before you start making changes It is easy to go back to the default settings at any time For more information about what info fields contain see the Info Fields Table on page 95 For more information about Activities see The Activities Page on page 17 To hide or show info fields On the Map Page you can hide info fields for a full screen view of the map or show them to get information Go to MENU gt Info Fields and select Hide Info Fields or Show Info Fields To arrange info fields On the Map Page and Compass Page you can change Using the PN 60 11 how info fields look on the screen Go to MENU gt Info Fields gt Arrange Info Fields and select an option To change the size of the text On the Trip Info Page you can change the size of the text that displays which also changes the number of info fields When the device is set to the small text
50. aster Data XMap only gt ImageReg XMap only gt DigitalGlobe 30cm DG 30cm High resolution City Imagery Hi Res Cities gt DigitalGlobe 60cm DG 60cm gt DigitalGlobe 1m DG 1m Color Aerial Imagery Color DOQQ Aerial Imagery DOQQ USGS Quads 3DTQ Canadian 1 50K Topographic Sheets Canadian 1 50K NOAA Nautical Charts NOAA Charts gt Satellite Imagery SAT10 XMap Topographic Data XMap only DeLorme Topographic Data Topo North America 9 0 gt DeLorme World Base Map 7 XMap only To layer data Use the Data Layering option to select the types of data you want to view on your PN 60 and the order in which you want data to display From the Map Page go to MENU gt Map Setup gt Data Layering to view a list of all the types of data you have stored on your device s internal memory or on an SD card in the device this may include data that is not available for the area you are viewing When you highlight an item the full name of the data type shows in the box at the bottom of the screen gt To show a type of data select the check box next to it gt To hide a type of data clear the check box next to it gt To change the order in which data is layered highlight the item you want to move then use the arrows on the right side of the screen to move the item up or down in the list If two data types have identical zoom level settings the one higher in the list has
51. before it dims to save power or select Always On or Always Off Connect to Computer Use the Connect to Computer options to determine what mode the device is in when you connect it to your computer with the USB cable To change the connection settings From the Settings Page select Connect to Computer and then select the option you want to change gt When Connected From the drop down list select the connection method the device will use when you connect it to your computer N Use GPS Use this option if you are using a compatible DeLorme mapping program or Cache Register to sync your device the program will automatically put the device in the correct transfer mode This also allows you to use the device as an external GPS for example with a laptop Open SD Card Allows you to view an SD card in the device as a drive for manual file management Open Internal Drive Allows you to view the device s internal memory as a drive for manual file management Use XMap 7 Mode Allows you to use a PN 60 with XMap For specifc information about file v management with XMap visit the Delorme Wiki pn60 wiki delorme com xmap Use Serial Port Select the check box to use a v serial port connection for NMEA out only The Settings Page 81 Compass and Altimeter Use the Compass amp Altimeter options to activate or deactivate the electronic compass the barometric altimeter and the auto calibrate altimeter feature
52. c pressure reading adjusted to the device s elevation reading Units gt Pressure 98 Info Fields Table Info Field Speed Description The current rate of travel for the device expressed in distance time Units gt Measure and Time An up arrow indicates you are going faster than the moving average and a down arrow indicates you are going slower than the moving average Speed Average The average speed of the device including stop time expressed in distance time Units gt Measure and Time Sunrise Sunset The time of day at which the sun will rise and set based on GPS location or current map center Units gt Time Time Date The time of day and date based on current GPS location Units gt Time Time to Finish The calculated time to the route finish based on road classifications and default speed settings Units gt Time Time to Moonrise set The time remaining until the moon rises and sets based on GPS location or current map center Units gt Time Time to Next Stop The calculated time to the next stop in the route based on road classifications and default speed settings Units gt Time Time to Next Turn The calculated time to the next turn in the route based on road classifications and default speed settings Units gt Time Time to Sunrise set The time remaining until the sun rises and sets based on GPS location or current map center Units gt Time
53. ca you can send map packages between your desktop and the PN 60 s internal memory or to an SD card in the device or in an SD card reader Additional Information 85 Tip Use the SD card reader to quickly transfer large maps Send maps you use frequently to the device s internal memory Compass and Altimeter The PN 60 comes equipped with two sensors an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter gt The electronic compass works when the PN 60 is moving at less than 1 5 miles per hour The compass readings calculated from GPS information are accurate only when the device is moving gt The barometric altimeter uses the elevation adjusted to mean sea level and barometric pressure to provide more accurate elevation readings than the calculated GPS elevation provides Changes in weather patterns and geographic locations can cause errors in sensor readings Calibrating the sensors ensures that they record and display accurate data on the device and record accurate data in the track file The Calibrate option is available from the Satellite Page and the Compass Page and is under the Compass amp Altimeter option on the Settings Page In addition from the Settings gt Compass amp Altimeter menu you can enable or disable the electronic compass barometric altimeter and the auto calibrate barometer options or restore the default settings 86 Additional Information Compass amp Altimeter Use Barometric Altimeter Auto Cal
54. ce is turned off SOS The SOS button is on the side of the SPOT Satellite Communicator below the Power button It has a protective cover to prevent accidental activation To activate or cancel SOS messaging mode from the SPOT Communicator press and hold the SOS button for three seconds A message dialog appears on the PN 60w An SOS message triggered by the SPOT Communicator can be canceled by the SPOT Using the SPOT Communicator 13 Communicator or by the paired PN 60w Note The SOS button should be used only for life threatening or other critical situations Light Indicators The SPOT Communicator uses lights to tell you what it s doing Every time you turn the SPOT Communicator on it performs an automatic self test Important If the SPOT Communicator s self test fails the Power GPS and Message Sending lights simultaneously blink red Power The Power light blinks and changes color to indicate various states gt Green The SPOT Communicator is on and it passed the self test gt Red The batteries have less than 100 transmissions remaining Wireless Connection f The Wireless Connection light blinks blue when a wireless connection is established between the PN 60w and the SPOT Communicator The blue light goes off if the SPOT Communicator has not heard from the PN 60w in 30 seconds The Wireless Connection light blinks 14 Using the SPOT Communicator rapidly when the PN 60w and SPOT Communicator are
55. che Navigate from your current location to the first geocache on your list Once you log your find the PN 60 finds the next geocache for you Routes to geocaches are not saved on the device 1 On the geocache details page for the first geocache on your Not Logged list select Route 2 Select Hike or Drive The route calculates and the Map Page displays in navigation mode 3 Navigate to the geocache 4 When you are ready to log the geocache go to MENU gt Log Your Geocache Find 5 Write a field note or leave the default information and select Done 6 On the Next Geocache screen select an option Find Next Closest View the details page for the next geocache and go back to step 1 View List View the Not Logged list and pick your own geocache Stop Geocaching Stop navigating and geocaching 58 The Geocaches Page Tip With a SPOT Communicator paired with your PN 60w you can wirelessly log geocaches and upload field notes to Geocaching com Select the option to log the find with your SPOT device and follow the on screen instructions To log a geocache When navigating you can log a geocache from the Map Compass Trip Info or Directions pages You can also log a geocache at any time from its details page 1 Go to MENU gt Log Your Geocache Find 2 Select the log option Found It Didn t Find It Write Note and Maintenance Any of these actions changes the geocache symbol to the one on the button y
56. ck boxes and select Reset Now or press QUIT to exit the page Managing Track Files Saved tracks are managed using GPX files the number of track files you can save depends on the memory available For more information about GPX files see File Manage ment on page 85 XMap users See the supplemental online help on the DeLorme Wiki pn60 wiki delorme com xmap for information about using XMap with the Tracks Page File Menu Use the File menu to manage track GPX files stored in the PN 60 s internal memory or on an SD card in the device To open the File menu from the Tracks Page go to MENU gt File The following options are available gt Open Open a list of GPX files in internal memory and on the SD card The file location displays at the bottom of the screen Select the file you want to open and press ENTER to view it on the device gt Close Close the open GPX file gt Move to Internal Move to SD Card Move the open file from the current stored location to the alternate location For example you can open a file from an SD card and move it to the device s internal memory To view details for the open track Open a saved track file using the File menu Then on the Tracks Page select Details The track details page opens To edit details for the open track On a track details page you can customize the track name color and comments To edit a field use the arrow keypad to highlight it and press ENTER U
57. de 90 Additional Information 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 here 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 or more of the following measures gt Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna gt Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver gt Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected gt Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC IC Notice 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 in cluding interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID UTNPN60W403M This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 C et appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada IC 6853A PN60W403M Cautions
58. default page sequence is Home gt Satellites gt Map gt Compass gt Trip Info gt Directions when navigating Menu 9 Press the MENU button to access functions for the page or screen you are using gt From any page press the MENU button twice to go to the Home Page gt From any main menu press the MENU button to go to the Home Page gt The menu lists actions specific to the active page select the item and press ENTER Find The Find button is labeled with a magnifying glass Use it to search your map for a point of interest address coordinates and more You can also search for waypoints and geocaches in an open waypoint or geocache file For more information see The Find Page section starting on page 44 Mark The Mark button is labeled with a pushpin Use it to mark a waypoint at your current GPS location or when panning at the cursor location Once you mark a waypoint use its details page to manage it view it on the map or create a route to it For more information see The Waypoints Page section starting on page 48 Arrow Keypad Use the arrow keypad to move around pages and screens gt Press once to move the map cursor left right up or down in increments Press and hold to pan the map in that direction gt Highlight options in menus or lists Press down to move to the next entry press up from the first entry to go to the last entry or press down from the
59. e To modify the sound settings From the Settings Page select Sound and select the option you want to change gt From the drop down list for each of the following options select the sound you want to use or turn it off Sounds Button Press Message Power Turn Alert gt Volume To adjust the volume use the arrow keypad to move the slider right or left Time Use the Time options to modify the device s time format time zone and Daylight Saving Time preferences To modify the time settings From the Settings Page select Time and then select the option you want to change gt Time Format From the drop down list select Local 12 hr or Local 24 hr gt Zone From the drop down list select your actual time zone or select Automatic to allow the device to update the time based on your GPS location Use Daylight Saving Time Select the check box to adjust the time for Daylight Saving Time Units Use the Units option to set the units of measure for the device To modify the units settings From the Settings Page select Units and then select the option you want to change From the drop down list for each of the options select the unit of measure you want to use gt Coordinates Primary Degrees Degrees Minutes Deg Min Sec UTM UPS or USNG MGRS gt Datum Primary Various The default datum is WGS84 gt Coordinates Secondary UTM UPS Degrees Degrees Minutes Deg Min Sec
60. e select the Display Info at Startup check box The Owner Info screen displays after the Welcome screen 84 The Settings Page About this Device To view the serial number for downloading maps and the build version number for the device s firmware go to Settings gt About this Device To view license information highlight License and press ENTER Restore Default Settings To restore all of the Settings Page options at the same time go to Settings gt Restore Default Settings To restore default settings for a specific options page select Restore Default Settings on that page Restore Factory Settings To reset all the settings on your device to the out of the box status and delete all tracks routes waypoints and geocaches in memory go to Settings gt Restore Factory Settings Maps you have added to the device will not be deleted Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download Additional Information File Management Waypoints including geocaches and tracks are managed using GPX or GPS Exchange Format files A GPX file stores location elevation and time information and is used to transfer data between your PN 60 and your computer GPX files can be saved to the PN 60 s internal drive or on an SD card that you put in the device Tip On the Waypoints Geocaches Tracks and Profile pages press MENU and select File to v
61. e amp Send Text If you selected Type amp Send Text use the arrow keypad to highlight the text area and press ENTER to open the on screen keyboard As you enter your message note that the remaining number of characters allowed displays When you finish entering the message select OK On the Message Composition page select Send Message Send To unning late Pick me ip at 7 00 Wife H Friends Work Team DeLorme Team Serious message Remaining 8 To Track Progress From the SPOT Communicator Page select Track Progress You can press QUIT to exit the page and the messages will continue to be sent Sharing Reference Point Information Use the SPOT Communicator to send information about a reference point defined as any point on the map other than where you are geocache Find search result or map point from the PN 60w to your contacts While viewing details for a point or search result go to MENU gt Send Waypoint Geocache Point with SPOT Logging Geocaches With the SPOT Communicator and PN 60w you can log a geocache find and immediately send the information to Geocaching com Link your premium Geocaching com account to your account at findmespot com before you go into the field This will allow you to log a geocache in near real time from virtually anywhere with the SPOT Communicator For more information see To log a geocache on page 58 Send Progress Page Once you have
62. e Wiki wiki delorme com gt DeLorme website delorme com DeLorme Community Forums forum delorme com gt The DeLorme Weblog blog delorme com SPOT Communicator SPOT website findmespot com Contact Information DeLorme Technical Support Visit support delorme com to access the DeLorme Technical Support Knowledge Base get answers to frequently asked questions and for additional support information If you cannot find an answer to your problem on the site please call 207 846 8900 to speak to a Technical Support representative Please note that DeLorme Technical Support does not provide product training 88 Additional Information DeLorme Customer Service For general questions about returns your order status or problems with shipments phone 800 511 2459 Monday through Friday or send an email to sales delorme com To place additional orders phone 800 561 5105 SPOT Communicator For questions about the device call DeLorme Customer Service For questions about SPOT products and services visit findmespot com Service Plan Before a product can be returned you must contact DeLorme Support at 207 846 8900 to determine if a return is necessary and request a Return Material Authorization RMA tracking number The following information must be provided to obtain warranty service Acopy of the sales receipt from the original retailer gt The serial number of the device gt The RMA tracking number that y
63. e depend on your activity and whether you are navigating or tracking normal GPS use To access the Info Fields options go to MENU gt Info Fields For more information see nfo Fields on page 11 and The Activities Page section on page 17 Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download T h e Profile Page 73 The Sun Moon Page Use the Sun Moon Page to view the sunrise sunset and moonrise moonset information and the moon phase information for a specific time date and location Time Date 09 08 l 12 May 10 Rise Set gt Rise Set 04 19 AM 03 03 AM 06 56 PM 05 53 PM Phase Waning Crescent 2 Sun Moon Page The Sun Moon Page shows information for the current map center at the time and date indicated For example if you are in Maine and you pan the map to California you see the position of the sun and moon in California for the time and date displayed Sun Moon graphic The sun moon graphic is in the center of the page The graphic on the left shows the current position of the sun 74 The Sun Moon Page moon in relation to a compass The gray line represents a shadow to illustrate the path of the sun overhead When the sun is directly overhead in summer months the shadow is very short As winter approaches and the sun travels lower through the sky the shadow indicator becomes longer The gr
64. e messages have been sent shows the Message Composition page gt Casual messages Canceling Check in OK Reference Point Geocache and Track Progress messages cancels the message and begins a three minute timer before the next message can be sent gt Urgent and Critical messages Canceling Help Assist and SOS messages cancels the message and sends a Cancel Help Cancel SOS or Cancel Help and SOS message For Help Assist and SOS messages the Send Progress page shows that the SPOT Communicator is sending a cancel message If the first message had not yet been sent a cancel message is not sent Message History You can view a list of messages that have been sent from the PN 60w with the SPOT Communicator See all the messages you ve sent when you sent them and who you sent them to To view message history 1 From the SPOT Communicator Page go to MENU gt Message History The Message History Page displays a list of messages the message type is indicated by an icon 2 From the list select the message you want to view to open its details page 3 You can mark a waypoint at the message location or view it on the map Select Mark to create a waypoint at the message location Select View to view the message location on the map Note You can also view your message history from the last 30 days in your account at findmespot com From the Message History page go to MENU gt Export Message History You can save the me
65. e screen gt To show the map package select the check box next to it To hide the map package clear the check box next to it The Map Page 25 gt To select deselect all check boxes go to MENU gt Select All or MENU gt Deselect All gt To view the map package on your device highlight it and go to MENU gt View Map gt To view details for a map package highlight it and go to MENU gt Data Detail This displays the name data types zoom level scale information save date location internal or SD card and version information gt To delete a map package highlight it and go to MENU gt Data Detail gt Delete Delo alo q DeLorme USGS Quads Topo 9 ME North Topo 9 ME South Trail Maps Data on SD MMC Color Aerial Imagery Data Management Detailed Map Data Your PN 60 comes with a base map showing overview level worldwide coverage as well as North American in terstates and routes state routes and major roads While this provides a great view of a large area you 26 The Map Page need a detailed view of a smaller area for hiking geocaching and other activities You can transfer detailed maps and map packages to the PN 60 using gt PN Series detailed map DVDs Included with your device are DVDs with detailed pre formatted DeLorme Topo North America data This data includes detailed routable road and topographic data for the U S and Canada and major road data for Mexico Insert the DV
66. ellie E ried dale einer 16 The Activities PAGE Se cn dpa rn daa de ig taka ben dined eo dase eda eine 17 The Satellites Paaie ste hte latched e declan nda 18 TAS MEDE BEE se N Sra hs arte id ee deh asin de ee Se andes Gove da eo eed 21 The Compass a search inedi Ge rata A 32 TAS mONO Page is ree aE dtc ad a e E aid dean oe tte ode 35 The SPOT Communicator PA ee cece ee ee ei ie ede ede 37 TAS FNA Pagere ren n ra hs r E ca ain dnc E A ee S 44 The Waypoints AS acs arate ann naair ae a de DR a sie 48 The Geocaches Pa aca ed n akehi ei en ne E e E ose 53 Tie MSS Dane easier O ete elds ile ee ni ag Citi en dio E cid 61 Tie racks Faga ie RE Ee or dr ae re Se er id E A 66 Ue Prole Rage EN OE EE EE EE EG 71 Te Sin Maan PAG ee oe tos N Ee ig ee ie NE re trated 74 Ba Slo S FASE EED ee ee ie ie ee eo ee OD i 76 die HURE EIE Page ee redes me ie nd de Seg dr ie ing tain edna da 78 TG Sects PAGES eo EE GR EES de Ge Be E 79 Additional In AN eb EM CO cr rss nets a E ip ni dg a Mth dain De ie sae 85 Milo Fields WH acts GE cel ca tei cst caren led leche da ia 95 Introduction This manual is for use with DeLorme Earthmate PN 60 PN 60w GPS and SPOT Satellite Communicator devices Note References to PN 60 include both devices unless otherwise indicated Welcome The Earthmate PN 60 60w is a complete out of the box handheld GPS solution for all your outdoor activities gt Navigate worry free with included topo maps of the U S and Canada Add high
67. elow sea level based on the barometric altimeter reading If the altimeter is calibrating a red exclamation point displays Units gt Measure Elevation Climbing Profile Page only The cumulative elevation gained while climbing expressed in distance Units gt Measure Elevation Descending Profile Page only The cumulative elevation lost while descending expressed in distance Units gt Measure Elevation GPS The altitude height above or below sea level based on the GPS reading expressed in distance Units gt Measure Elevation Maximum The maximum elevation achieved expressed in distance Units gt Measure Elevation Minimum The minimum elevation achieved expressed in distance Units gt Measure Elevation Net Gain Profile Page only The net change in elevation from the start to the point of reference expressed in distance Units gt Measure ETA at Finish The estimated time of arrival at the route finish expressed as hours minutes AM PM based on the device time Units gt Time ETA at Next Turn The estimated time of arrival at the next turn in the route expressed as hours minutes AM PM based on the device time Units gt Time ETA at Next Stop The estimated time of arrival at the next stop in the route expressed as hours minutes AM PM based on the device time Units gt Time Info Fields Table 97 Info Field Description Finish The Finish label as
68. er of waypoints press ENTER to interrupt the sorting process and see a partial list Symbols The waypoint symbols available on the PN 60 match the PN Series symbol set in your DeLorme mapping application The symbol set includes geocaching symbols these are at the end of the symbol list To ensure a waypoint displays on the Waypoints Page use a waypoint symbol If you use a geocaching symbol the waypoint will display only on the Geocaches Page To see the geocaching symbols go to page 54 For a complete list of symbols see the DeLorme Wiki wiki delorme com File Menu Use the File menu to manage waypoint GPX files stored in the PN 60 s internal memory or on an SD card in the device as well as waypoints you create on the device For more information about files see File Management on page 85 To open the File menu from the Waypoints Page go to MENU gt File The following options are available gt New Create a new GPX file and name it When you turn off the device the file will be automatically saved gt Open View a list of GPX files in internal memory and on the SD card The file location displays at the bottom of the screen Select the file you want to open and press ENTER to view the waypoints on the device Save As Save the open file as a new file name it v and select the location for the file If you have made any changes to the open file the changes are saved in the new file the origina
69. eries go to Settings gt System gt Battery Type and make sure the correct battery type is selected this ensures that the battery indicator displays the correct amount of battery life remaining To view the battery indicator The battery indicator is on the Home Page for more infor mation see The Home Page section on page 16 To charge a DeLorme Li ion battery in the PN 60 1 Install the battery in the device 2 To leave the device powered on while charging power it on and connect the USB cable to the computer On the Home Page the battery indicator displays a plug OR To put the device in charging mode power it off connect the USB cable to the computer and then quickly press Power The light indicator below the bottom left corner of the screen flashes red When the device is fully charged the light is green To improve battery life gt Automatically turn off the backlight after 15 seconds go to Settings gt Display gt Backlight Timer gt 15 sec gt Use the power saving option go to Settings gt System gt GPS Setting gt Power Saving For more information see To change system settings on page 79 gt Turn off the GPS receiver when inside Go to Settings gt System gt GPS Setting gt Off OR from the Satellites Page go to MENU gt Turn Off GPS gt Use batteries with higher milliamp hour mAh ratings such as Energizer Ultimate Lithium Turning the PN 60 On or Off The Power button is at
70. eset the time and date If you change the time and date on the Tides Page you can reset it to the device s time and date From the Tides Page go to MENU gt Reset Time Date Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Tides Page 77 The Hunt Fish Page Use the Hunt Fish page to view a prediction of the hunting and fishing conditions for a specific day and location The calculations are based on John Alden Knight s Solunar Tables which use the cycle of the sun and moon to predict activity and feeding schedules Time Date 12 25 PM VALS Coordinates Lat Lon N 43 48 3960 ___W 70 9 8880 Prediction Good Day 09 28 AM 11 28 AM 09 44 PM 11 44 PM 03 41 AM 04 41 AM 04 06 PM 05 06 PM Hunt Fish Page To change the location The coordinates shown on the Hunt Fish Page are for the current map center To view information for a location other than your current GPS location change the map center for example by panning the map or viewing a waypoint Then open the Hunt Fish Page from the Home Page 78 The Hunt Fish Page To change the date You can change the date to see a prediction of the hunting and fishing conditions for a specific day When you view the Hunt Fish Page the Date field is highlighted press ENTER and use the arrow keypad to make changes When you are finished editing pr
71. ess ENTER To reset the date To reset the date to the device s date from the Hunt Fish Page go to MENU gt Reset Date Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Settings Page Use the Settings Page options to modify the default settings on the PN 60 System Use the System options to modify GPS WAAS settings select the battery type turn USB power on or off and view and manage memory information To change system settings From the Settings page select System and then select the option you want to change gt GPS Setting From the drop down list select the GPS option to use Normal Normal GPS use Power Saving Several settings are changed to optimize battery performance The screen backlight is turned off after 15 seconds If the accelerometer detects no motion the GPS is turned off after 30 seconds The device goes into doze mode after 30 seconds To wake up the PN 60 move it or press any button The GPS updates less often and WAAS is turned off Off Turns off GPS satellite tracking See To turn off GPS on page 19 Demo Mode Turns Demo Mode on or off See To view or hide Demo Mode on page 7 gt Sleep when Stationary Select the check box to put the device in doze mode when it is stationary for more than 60 seconds gt Stealth Mode Select this check box to set Sounds to Mute All B
72. g a Geocache When you average a geocache the PN 60 records a series of GPS readings for the geocache s location and averages them to increase the positional accuracy of the geocache As you average the geocache the GPS status coordinates elevation number of readings at the location and estimated accuracy display Multiple readings improve the positional accuracy of the geocache The estimated accuracy number decreases as the accuracy improves To average a geocache From the geocache details page go to MENU gt Average Geocache When the device has recorded the number of readings you want press ENTER Tip Average your location during multiple visits at different times of the day to get the best results Always place the device in the same location to average the geocache Projecting a Geocache You can project a geocache at a new location by providing the bearing and distance from an existing geocache To project a geocache 1 From the geocache details page go to MENU gt Project Geocache 2 Enter the information for projected geocache in the Bearing and Distance fields 3 Select Move to move the existing geocache or Create New to mark a new geocache at the projected location Then press ENTER The Geocaches Page 57 Geocaching Out in the field pick a geocache to start with and then use the PN 60 to navigate to log and write field notes for one geocache or a series of geocaches To navigate to a geoca
73. g connecting 5 37 HE N EE OE OE 4 15 Message history ees ee 42 43 Message types ees ee ee 38 40 Sending messages ee 15 40 41 Send progress ee ee ee 41 42 Sun Moon Page ee ee ee 74 75 Symbols Geocache ee ee ee 54 Waypoint AE hulle 49 System SENGS irei eke esses tenes 79 80 T Tides Page Re Eks ee EE GEREEN Ee ie 76 77 de OR eeaeae 83 Ee oe ER EA EE EE ON 12 Tracks Clear ee ee ee ee ee ee 68 dn MR 68 69 gelos N N EE 68 Profile active track see see ee 68 Profile open track file 70 Recordi cnra EE EE N 67 104 Index SENOS Ee ESE ES serene View ON Map eie ee Re ee ee Tracks Pages iese EER AE Ee eee Transfer MapS iese ee as Trip IniGPage ss EE EDE gs U Units settings see ee Re ee USB Power setting ee ee V View comment details 0 0 0 0 Warranty PN GO PN GOW ee ee ee ee SPOT Communicator esse ee Waypoints el AE ER AE Delete ee RR ee Re eke Navigate TO ee ee Re ee ee 50 Proje Et SERE EA EER Ee ER Ee 52 SO SEE EE ies kes Ee EE oe see 49 SYMBOLS PEN N EE EE 49 View ON Map iese Re Re 51 Waypoints Page ee ee ee ee 48 52 Wireless settings iese RR ee 82 Zoom in out Index 105 Batteries The Earthmate PN 60 GPS devices can be powered by two AA batteries NIMH alkaline or lithium or a DeLorme supplied Li lon rechargeable battery You ll find Earthmate PN Series accessories at www delorme com Rechargeable Lithium lon
74. ge go to MENU gt Turn Imagery On or Turn Imagery Off Map Setup Use the Map Setup page to customize the map You can change the order of data layers show or hide maps and imagery choose map orientation and scale and determine how information displays on the map From the Map Page go to MENU gt Map Setup The Map Page 23 Data Layering The base map that is pre loaded on the PN 60 shows high level world coverage as well as more detailed coverage for North America You can add maps data imagery draw files and more to your device to supplement the base map When you add different types of maps to the same area you can customize the order in which the layers appear For more information about the types of data you can add to your PN 60 see Detailed Map Data on page 26 To manage individual map packages that you have added to your device see the next section Data Management Only the data types you have on your device show in the Data Layering list Name Yarmouth30cm1_1305743 Data Layering Draw Layers id COLOR DOUG Zoom 12 0 to 17 0 3010 TOPO NAS Scale 1 48000 to 1 1500 Saved 26 Jul 10 Location Internal Cutter XMapHH In House Map Cutter Color Aerial Imagery Version 3510 Data Layering Data Detail 24 The Map Page The default order for layering data is gt GIS layers by name XMap only gt Draw Layers gt Public Lands User Raster Data XMap only gt Custom R
75. ge a 8 10 Compass Bearing aFTOW i e seke Re Re 32 62 Calibrate EERS ESEG RE 32 33 82 86 87 SOTINGS EE EE EE 82 COMPASS Pages ESE EER 32 34 Connect to Computer settings 81 Contact information ee ee 88 89 D BEIEIE ve EE N 24 25 Data Management ees ee ee 25 26 Demo Mode ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 7 79 Directions Page esse ese dee Re ER Ede 64 Disable tur off GPS 19 79 Display Settings sciarra 80 81 E Elevato Meninin EE De Ee Ee 18 69 71 84 86 Index 101 F Find Page tisie ek Eg amaa 44 47 File management ese ee ee 85 86 G Geocaches Add to device ese ee Re 55 TT ol N EE a 57 Comments hints ee ee ee 56 57 Delete ee ee ee ee 57 Navigate TO EE RESESSIE Ee DE 58 Project Sort Ste ee ee ee ee ee ee Symbols View on map Geocaches Page GPS PN 60 AcCUraCY ee Disable Turn off 102 Index GPS SPOT signal ee ee ee ee 13 EDE EA RE EN 85 H Home Page eise SEE hee ESE 16 Hunt Fish Page sssrinin 78 Hybrid map series hek eN ERGE Eg 28 I image estes tienes ER SE eee 23 28 Info Fields Managers Ene Ee MES EE 11 12 Table sis Hei EERS ESE ER Ee GR GER GENE 95 100 K Keayboard sies ee eie Ee EER ge Re eee 10 11 M AP CUTS OT sessie EERS DE EERS EER 21 22 ap Data EE en 24 275 APN DANY EO EE 26 27 Ap PAGS saves ween EE Ee mete 21 31 ap SO TU D ee KEER ARE ate 22 24 ap TAN STON coy EE ERENS re EER DREK 26 27 84 85
76. ges in elevation gives you different views of the graph To change the scale type go to MENU gt Switch to Static Scale or Switch to Dynamic Scale gt Static The static scale adjusts the profile graph based on the maximum and minimum elevation the same graph scale is maintained for the entire track letting your compare current elevation to the rest of your trip This is the default view gt Dynamic The dynamic scale adjusts based on the visible maximum and minimum zoom levels As you pan the graph or zoom in or out the graph changes to give you the best view GPS Indicator The GPS location is indicated by a green dot on the graph when you are within 100 feet of the track The dot is in the center of the crosshair unless you are panning along the profile A red dot indicates there is no GPS fix within 100 feet of the track you are profiling To profile a track To view a profile for the active track open the Profile Page Track recording must be turned on to view an active profile 72 The Profile Page To view a profile for a saved track from the Profile Page go to MENU gt File gt Open Then select the track file you want to profile and press ENTER To close the file go to MENU gt File gt Close To switch the track view To quickly change the track view from the active track to the open track file go to MENU gt File gt Switch to Profile Active Track Switch to Profile Opened Track To view prof
77. he Map Page go to MENU gt Map Setup gt Orientation and select the map orientation from the drop down list gt North Up North is always at the top of the map screen gt Heading Up The direction in which you are traveling is always at the top of the map screen The North Arrow displays in the top right corner of the map screen gt Course Up The direction of the finish of your route is always at the top of the map screen The North Arrow displays in the top right corner of the map screen when navigating If you want Heading Up or Course Up to automatically switch to North Up above the specified scale depends on the units of measure you have set select the North Up above scale check box AST Ze Map Setup Data Layering North Up i g Up C Orientation Map Style Topo View displays all topographic data as it was saved in the map package this is the default view Street View hides the contours and land cover for a clean road map The Map Page 27 that is easier to view when driving To change the map style from the Map Page go to MENU gt Map Setup gt Map Style and select Topo View or Street View from the drop down list Hybrid Map Select the Show Hybrid Map check box to show points lines and labels on top of imagery Hybrid maps are visible at scales of 640 feet and higher From the Map Page go to MENU gt Map Setup gt Show Hybrid Map Map Point Management You can customize how
78. he geocache details page go to MENU gt View Comment Details Note When navigating to a waypoint or geocache the View Comment Details option is also available from the Map Compass Trip Info and Directions pages The comment for the most recently viewed point is displayed Tip Press the Out button to move through the comment one page at a time Press the Up arrow on the arrow keypad to move to the end of the comment To view the geocache hint To quickly view the geocache hint from the geocache details page go to MENU gt View Hint To view center a geocache on the map From the geocache details page select View press QUIT to return to the geocache details page To move the geocache to the GPS location From the geocache details page go to MENU gt Move to GPS Location When you see the confirmation message select Yes The geocache s location information will update to the current GPS location To delete a geocache From the geocache details page go to MENU gt Delete Geocache When you see the confirmation message select Yes To delete geocaches by symbol From the Geocaches Page go to MENU gt Delete by Symbol 1 On the Geocaches Symbol page select the check box for each symbol you want to delete Only symbols used in the current file are listed 2 Select Delete When you see the confirmation message select Yes The geocaches with that symbol in the current file are deleted from the file Averagin
79. he map to your current location and press ENTER To turn off GPS You can use many features on the PN 60 without a GPS fix When the GPS receiver is turned off GPS OFF displays on the screen and all satellites are removed from the satellite constellation There are two ways to turn off the GPS receiver gt From the Satellites Page go to MENU gt Turn Off GPS To turn the GPS on again go to MENU gt Turn On GPS gt From the Home Page go to Settings gt System gt GPS Setting gt GPS Off To turn the GPS on select Normal or Power Saving The GPS receiver is temporarily turned off when in simulation mode during track playback and navigation simulation Time You can change the time format time zone and manually set Daylight Saving Time The time is automatically set from GPS satellites and is highly accurate To change the time settings from the Home Page go to Settings gt Time The Satellites Page 19 GPS Accuracy In the lower left corner of the Satellites Page the GPS accuracy displays This is the calculated accuracy of the GPS expressed in distance The actual location is within plus or minus the distance indicated of the location represented by the GPS On the Map Page GPS accuracy is represented by a circle with a radius equal to the GPS accuracy your actual location on the map is within the circle Any buildings natural structures or heavy foliage that obstruct the GPS antenna s view of
80. he world including virtually all of North America Europe Australia and portions of South America Africa and Asia as well as hundreds or thousands of miles off shore of these areas It is important that you check coverage for your destination at findmespot com before traveling Premium SMS Service Additional charges may apply in some regions Standard text messaging charges from your mobile phone provider may also apply Visit findmespot com for more information Troubleshooting The SPOT Communicator performs a self diagnostic test each time it is powered on SPOT recommends that you send and verify a Check in OK message before each trip This also allows you to evaluate your entire messaging system from the operational condition of the SPOT Communicator to the readiness of those on your contact list See the FAQ section on findmespot com for more information Limited Warranty Spot LLC warrants that your SPOT Satellite Communicator will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a warranty period of 1 year from the date of purchase If your SPOT Communicator fails in normal use Spot LLC will at its sole option either repair or replace the unit with a new or refurbished comparable unit at no charge for labor and materials however the customer will be responsible for shipping charges New or refurbished parts may be used for repairs and replacements Repaired or replaced product will be warranted for the bala
81. how Logged list 54 The Geocaches Page 8 O O 6 2 2 o t P Not Logged Logged File Menu Use the File menu to manage geocache waypoint GPX files stored in the PN 60 s internal memory or on an SD card in the device as well as geocaches you create on the device To open the File menu from the Geocaches Page go to MENU gt File The following options are available gt New Create a new GPX file and name it When you turn off the device the file will be automatically saved gt Open View a list of GPX files in internal memory and on the SD card The file location displays at the bottom of the screen Select the file you want to open and press ENTER to view the geocaches on the device gt Save As Save the open file as a new file name it and select the location for the file If you have made any changes to the open file the changes are saved in the new file the original file does not retain the changes gt Move to Internal Move to SD Card Move the open file from the current stored location to the alternate location For example you can open a file from an SD card and move it to the device s internal memory gt Close Close the open GPX file How to Add Geocaches to the PN 60 Use one of the following methods to send geocaches to your device gt DeLorme Topo North America 9 0 Use Earthmate GPS Sync to sync GPX files including Pocket Queries from Geocaching
82. ibrate Altimeter Calibrate Restore Default Settings Compass amp Altimeter Compass Calibration gt Calibrate the electronic compass the first time you use the PN 60 gt Make sure you are outside and away from magnetic fields such as those caused by vehicles and power lines when you calibrate the compass gt Calibrate when you change the batteries batteries even of the same type have unique magnetic fields that affect the accuracy of the electronic compass gt The device periodically checks the compass accuracy if it is poor Poor Accuracy appears in the bottom right corner of the Compass Page and a red exclamation point displays in the Heading info field If the warning does not go away try calibrating the compass To calibrate the compass 1 From the Satellite Page or the Compass Page go to MENU gt Calibrate gt Calibrate Compass OR From the Home Page go to Settings gt Compass amp Altimeter gt Calibrate gt Calibrate Compass 2 Follow the on screen instructions to calibrate the compass Altimeter Calibration There are three options for calibrating the altimeter By default the device is set to auto calibrate the altimeter using GPS elevation however manual calibration using the known elevation or barometric pressure provides greater accuracy Auto calibration uses the average GPS elevation as a basis for the barometric elevation Adjustments are made to take into account changes o
83. iew the available file management options For more information about the options available on each page see that section of the manual Creating a New GPX File on the PN 60 When you save a track a GPX file is created gt When you mark a waypoint or geocache if a waypoint file is open the new waypoint is saved to the open file If a waypoint file is not open a new file is created Syncing GPX Files gt Earthmate GPS Sync With DeLorme Topo North America 9 0 you can quickly send GPX files from your desktop to the PN 60 s internal memory or an SD card that is in the device or in an SD card reader When you return from your trip you can send files back to the desktop to keep all your data in sync For more information about Earthmate GPS Sync see the Help in DeLorme Topo North America 9 0 DeLorme Cache Register Use Cache Register to sync Geocaching com Pocket Query GPX files v with your device For more information see The Geocaches Page section starting on page 53 v Manual Transfer If you are not using DeLorme Topo North America on the device go to Settings gt Connect to Computer gt When Connected gt Open SD Card or Open Internal Drive Then connect the PN 60 to your computer with the USB cable and drag and drop GPX files into the Waypoints or Tracks folder You can also use an SD card with an SD card reader Transferring Map Files With Earthmate GPS Sync in DeLorme Topo North Ameri
84. ile statistics To view statistical information about the profile from the Profile Page go to MENU gt View Profile Statistics Use the right and left buttons on the arrow keypad to scroll through the statistics pages gt Start to Finish View speed elevation and trip statistics for the entire track v Start to Cursor When you have panned along the track view speed elevation and trip statistics from the track start to the track point at the cursor location v Cursor to Finish When you have panned along the track view speed elevation and trip statistics from the track point at the cursor location to the track finish v Cursor Point Info When you have panned along the track view coordinates time date elevation grade speed and GPS status for that specific point on the track Panning and Zooming Use the right and left arrows on the arrow keypad to move the crosshair or cursor along the active view in the profile gt Pan along the track and press ENTER to view that area on the Map Page Press QUIT to return to the profile gt Use the IN button to zoom in to show a smaller area with more detail gt Use the OUT button to zoom out and show a larger area with less detail gt When you zoom in or pan to an area on the overview profile the detailed profile matches the highlighted section in the overview Info Fields The info fields that display at the bottom of the Profile Pag
85. in progress but it will interrupt v the Track Progress messages until the Check in OK message cycle is complete v You cannot send a Check in OK message when an SOS or Help Assist message is in progress Track Progress Optional Service A Track Progress message sends your location to your SPOT account My Account at findmespot com You also have the option to share your location data in near real time via web links to a Shared Page or a Live Map at spotadventures com gt Track Progress messages are sent using the casual priority level gt Ifa GPS fix is obtained a Track Progress message will be sent every 10 minutes for 24 hours unless canceled gt You cannot send this type of message when an SOS or Help Assist message is in progress 40 The SPOT Communicator Page Sending Messages To send a Check in OK Help Assist or SOS message 1 From the SPOT Communicator Page select the mes sage type On the Message Composition page select a contact or group from the Send To drop down list Check in OK and Help Assist only To send a copy of the message to Facebook or Twitter select one or both check boxes Tip To send messages to ONLY Facebook or Twitter create a group on findmespot com and don t add any contacts to it Name it something you ll remember like Social Networks and select that group from the list in step 2 From the Message drop down list select a pre defined message or Typ
86. ing of points along the path you travel use it to keep a log of your travels From the Tracks Page you can turn track recording on and off set the method or recording track points manage track files and view a track on the Profile Page You can open a saved track ile while a new track is recording both the active and open track can display on the Map Page at the same time The Opened Track File area on the Tracks Page displays information about a saved track file that you have opened o view Active Track Recording Pause 56 9 Save Clear Follow Opened Track File Geocaching Trip 07 May 10 08 34 PM 17 51 mi 01 10 39 Tracks Page 66 The Tracks Page Viewing a Track on the Map On the Map Page you can view the active track and one open track file at the same time An open track file is the color set in the track s details see To view details for the open track on page 69 The appearance of the active track is based on your GPS status gt 3 D fix Green line gt 2 D fix Yellow line gt No fix or GPS receiver is off No points are placed on the map Points resume once a 2 D or 3 D fix is established Track Settings To customize how tracks are recorded from the Tracks Page go to MENU gt Edit Track Settings gt Record points by The method for logging points select Time or Distance from the drop down list A short time interval gives you the most detailed results but quickly adds man
87. it appears in the route directions GPS Accuracy The calculated accuracy of the GPS expressed in distance Units gt Measure GPS Status The current status of your GPS device No Fix 2 D or 3 D WAAS below the status indicates a WAAS fix Settings gt System gt GPS Setting and WAAS Grade The incline of the terrain expressed as a percentage the rise in elevation over the distance traveled multiplied by 100 Grade Average The average percent grade from the start to the point of reference Heading The current direction of travel expressed in degrees If electronic compass accuracy is poor a red exclamation point displays Units gt Bearing Moonrise Moonset The time of day at which the moon will rise and set based on GPS location or current map center Units gt Time Next Stop The label for the next stop as It appears in the route directions Next Turn The label for the next turn as it appears in the route directions Also displays an arrow showing the direction of the turn route direction information Next Turn Arrow The arrow representing the next turn as it appears in the route directions Off Course The perpendicular distance between the current location and the route expressed in distance Units gt Measure Pressure Ambient The surrounding barometric pressure reading Units gt Pressure Pressure MSL MSL is Mean Sea Level The surrounding barometri
88. k s elevation you can view the profile over track distance or time recorded while traveling When the profile changes while you are stationary and tracking by time the profile indicates changes in pressure that you can use to monitor weather changes The Profile Page lets you view the elevation of the active track as it is recording or that of a saved track For more information about tracks see The Tracks Page section starting on page 66 110 ft 89 Dist Linear 15 83 n Profile Details Viewing a Profile You can open the Profile Page from the Home Page or from the menu on the Tracks Page The Profile Page shows two views of the track you are profiling Press up or down on the arrow keypad to switch which view is active the crosshair appears on the active view gt Detailed The upper section of the page shows the section of the track you are viewing The initial view shows the track from its start to the current location for an active track or to the finish for a saved track gt Overview The bottom section of the page shows a profile of the entire track Time or Distance You can view the track profile by distance along the track or by time travelled along the track To change the profile method go to MENU gt Switch to Distance Profile or Switch to Time Profile The x axis of the profile graph reflects the method The Profile Page 71 Scale Switching the type of scale used to measure chan
89. l file does not retain the changes Move to Internal Move to SD Card Move the open file from the current stored location to the v alternate location For example you can open a file from an SD card and move it to the device s internal memory gt Close Close the open GPX file Marking a Waypoint Use the Mark button on the PN 60 to mark a waypoint at your current GPS location or at the map cursor if you are viewing another location on the map When the waypoint is marked at the map cursor location the elevation is not available The Waypoints Page 49 When you press Mark the waypoint is saved and a waypoint details page opens where you can edit the waypoint details For more information see To edit waypoint details You can also mark waypoints using the on screen Mark option on Find search result details and route point details pages When you mark a waypoint the default waypoint symbol is a red map pin and the label is Wpt 001 When you change the symbol or label each new waypoint uses that format until you change either the symbol or the name When you add multiple waypoints with the same name a sequential number is added to the name For example if you name a waypoint Campsite the second waypoint is named Campsite 002 and so on When you mark a waypoint from a details page such as a Find search result or a map object the device uses the default information available for the symbol and name
90. m the Trip Info Page go to MENU gt Reset Info To reset an option select the check box next to it To exclude an option from being reset clear the check box next to it Then select Reset Now Other Menu Options Additional options are available on the Trip Info Page menu when you are navigating View Comment Details When navigating to a waypoint or geocache the View Comment Details option allows you to view any available The Trip Info Page 35 comments for the point you are navigating to The comments for the most recently viewed point display Log Your Geocache Find When navigating to a geocache use the Log Your Geocache Find option to quickly log geocaches write field notes and pick your next cache For more information about all of these features see The Geocaches Page section starting on page 53 Route Options When navigating use Route Options to stop navigating get back on track or switch the route type For more information about route options see Route Settings on page 61 Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download 36 The Trip Info Page The SPOT Communicator Page PN 60w only The SPOT Satellite Communicator uses GPS signals and communication satellites to relay your message no cell phone coverage necessary giving you peace of mind The SPOT Communicator Page on the PN 60w gives you an easy way to use
91. n page 53 Route Options When navigating use Route Options to stop navigating get back on track or switch the route type For more information about route options see Route Settings on page 61 Go to MENU gt Route Options and select Stop Navigating Back on Track or Switch to Hiking Switch to Driving the option you can switch to displays Hide Route When you are viewing a route on the map but not navigating you can hide it Go to MENU gt Hide Route Navionics You can use Navionics HotMaps Premium Lake Maps and GOLD Marine Charts with your PN 60 The charts are available on SD cards that you insert into your devices For more information about the charts that are available visit Www navionics com General Information Navionics information appears on the device only when you have a Navionics SD card in your device gt You cannot save maps or data to a Navionics SD card the memory on the card is unavailable The Navionics data overlays the DeLorme maps on device the DeLorme maps are used for routing and Find Tracks routes waypoints and geocaches display over the Navionics charts gt When you pan the map and select an object other than those listed above with the map cursor Navionics information is displayed Turn Charts On Off You can quickly turn Navionics charts on or off The Navionics chart closest to the map center automatically The Map Page 29 displays if it doesn t
92. nce of the original warranty The warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accidents or unauthorized disas sembly or modification or any damage sustained during shipment of the product Spot LLC has no responsibility for any warranty claims made after the 1 year limited warranty expires EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE THE PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED Additional Information 93 WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE CONDITION DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS WORKMANSHIP MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTIES THAT THE PRODUCT IS FREE FROM LATENT DEFECTS OR DEFICIENCIES OR THAT THE PRODUCT IS FREE FROM INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT TRADEMARK COPYRIGHT OR PROPRIETARY RIGHT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED THIS LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE FCC IC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
93. ns allow you to turn the electronic compass the barometric altimeter and the auto calibrate altimeter option on or off For more information see Compass and Altimeter on page 82 Info Fields The Compass Page includes fields of information that you can customize to suit your needs You can even change which info fields display depending on your activity For each activity the info field types change for navigating or tracking regular GPS use To access the Info Fields options go to MENU gt Info Fields For more information see nfo Fields on page 11 and The Activities Page section on page 17 Other Menu Options When navigating additional options are available on the Compass Page menu View Comment Details When navigating to a waypoint or geocache the View Comment Details option allows you to view the comment for the waypoint or geocache If you view another waypoint or geocache View Comment Details displays the most recent comment details viewed Go to MENU gt View Comment Details Log Your Geocache Find When navigating to a geocache use the Log Your Geocache Find option to quickly log geocaches write field notes and pick your next cache For more information about all of these features see The Geocaches Page section starting on page 53 Route Options When navigating use Route Options to stop navigating The Compass Page 33 get back on track or switch the route type For more information about ro
94. ny child waypoints in the file appear at the top of the page When you highlight a waypoint in the list the Bearing and Distance info fields display measurements as follows gt From the GPS position when the device has a GPS fix gt From the cursor location if you are manually panning the map gt From the map center if the GPS receiver is turned off The Geocaches Page 53 Sorting the List The Geocaches Page is automatically sorted into two separate lists logged and not logged based on the geocaching symbol type You can sort the list you are viewing by the distance from your GPS or map location or sort alphabetically by name The device is set by default to sort by name To change the sorting method press MENU highlight the sorting method to use and press ENTER If the file has a large number of geocaches press ENTER to interrupt the Sorting Geocaches process and see a partial list Symbols Geocache symbols come from Geocaching com and are also available in the PN Series symbol set in your DeLorme mapping application For a printable list of symbols on the device see the DeLorme Wiki wiki delorme com When you change a geocache symbol be aware that it may affect how the geocache is displayed on the device For example if you choose a waypoint symbol the geocache will move to the Waypoints Page and if you change a symbol from a not logged to a logged symbol type it will move from the Show Not Logged to the S
95. option it displays eight info fields 2 wide 6 narrow when it is set to the large text option it displays three wide info fields Press MENU The available text size option is preceded by Switch to highlight the option and press ENTER To change info fields On the Map Compass Profile and Trip Info pages you can customize which info fields display 1 From the page go to MENU gt Info Fields gt Change Info Fields 2 Select the info field you want to change and press ENTER A list of available info fields opens 3 Select the new info field and press ENTER 4 When you finish editing fields press QUIT The changes are saved until you change them again or restore them to the default settings 12 Using the PN 60 To restore info fields On the Map Compass Profile and Trip Info Pages you can restore the default information fields for your current activity From the page go to MENU gt Info Fields gt Restore Default Info Fields Units You can select the units for different types of measurements that are used on the PN 60 To change the units go to Settings gt Units For more information see Units on page 12 Navigating or Tracking Tracking is the normal state of the device when it has a GPS fix You can turn off track recording but the device is still in tracking mode When you follow a route on the device you are navigating Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information
96. or USNG MGRS gt Datum Secondary Various gt Measures Statute Miles Kilometers Nautical Miles Feet or Nautical Miles Meters gt Pressure Inches of Mercury Millibars or Pascals gt Bearing True or Magnetic True represents the true location of the North Pole Magnetic sets the device to use magnetic bearings this is useful when comparing the device with a digital compass for use with maps that have magnetic declination built into the map grid The Settings Page 83 Note The Coordinates Primary setting controls what the device displays on the map when the cursor moves The Coordinates Secondary field lets you pick a different setting to use in an info field Page Order You can change which pages display when you press the PAGE button and the order in which they display You cannot remove the Map Page from the PAGE button order To modify the PAGE button order From the Settings Page select Page Order gt To add a page select the check box next to it gt To remove a page clear the check box next to it gt To change the page order highlight the item you want to move then use the arrows on the right side of the screen to move the page up or down in the list Owner Information Use the Owner Information screen to enter text that identifies your device To enter owner information go to Settings gt Owner Information and edit the text area To display the information when you turn on your devic
97. ou choose and moves the geocache to the Show Logged list 3 Write a field note or leave the default information and select Done Log Geocache Foun Didn t Find It 2 Write Note E3 Maintenance Log Geocache Find To write a field note When you log a geocache you can write a field note that you can later upload to Geocaching com 1 Log a geocache 2 On the Field Notes page you can use one or all of the fields to create a field note X Quick Notes This drop down list includes a list of acronyms used by geocachers for logging caches Select the note from the drop down list and then select Add You can add multiple quick notes Your Notes To add your own notes highlight the comment area and press ENTER Signature At the bottom of the screen you can enter a 2 line signature Highlight Enter signature text and press ENTER to open the keyboard Ensure the Include Signature check box is selected to automatically add your signature to all field notes that you create 3 Select Done Bears In The Bus Quick Notes Quick Notes TFTC Thanks for the Cache Add TFTH Thanks forthe Hide uzsa dd TNLN Took Nothing Left West Noting SL SignedLog TTB TookTravel Bug ESE LTB LeftTavel Bug FTF Fist to Find Done Field Notes Page Quick Notes To view field notes From the Geocaches Page go to MENU gt View Field Notes to see a list of the caches for which you added a field note
98. ou do not ENTER and use the arrow keypad to make changes want to use Back on Track Also select Off for trail When you are finished editing press ENTER routes sent to your device from DeLorme Topo gt Restore Default Settings To restore the default North America or XMap if the route recalculates settings for all options select Restore Default it will be converted to a direct route to the finish Settings Driving Select Automatic to recalculate based Create a Route There are several ways to create a route on the PN 60 on how far off the route you are Select Prompt to alert you when you are off track you can then choose to recalculate or ignore Select Off if you When viewing a geocache waypoint or a Find search do not want to use Back on Track result you can create a route to it using the Route gt Back on Track Threshold For driving routes sets option on its details page See the appropriate section the distance threshold for initiating a back on track of the manual for more information calculation Select a distance from the drop down gt From the Routes Page you can create a route to one list A large value prevents excessive prompts while point or multiple points a small value recalculates as soon as you are To create a route from the current position ortine route Current Position is the default start point for a route It s v Compass Navigation Arrow in the event you go the current GPS location or if
99. ou received when you called DeLorme Your return shipping address gt Your daytime telephone number If you have contacted DeLorme Technical Support and have been instructed to send the device in for warranty service send the unit to DeLorme Earthmate PN Series Service Department 2 DeLorme Drive Yarmouth ME 04096 USA You must use a shipping service that provides tracking information For the latest warranty and repair information visit delorme com gpsrepair Specifications Earthmate PN 60 PN 60w Physical Specifications gt Case IPX 7 waterproof impact resistant and rugged gt Size 5 25 x 2 43 x 1 5 gt Weight 5 35 oz without batteries Technical Specifications Hardware gt Super high sensitivity 32 channel Cartesio chipset by STMicroelectronics gt Dual core processor WAAS enabled position accuracy lt 3 meters gt Cold start lt 1 minute warm start lt 45 seconds hot start 5 6 seconds gt Maximum Velocity 1000 knots Advanced high sensitivity tracking algorithms gt Weak signal tracking down to 159dBm gt Proprietary Kalman filter for enhanced position accuracy v Superior noise rejection for high electromagnetic interference environments v Operating temperature range 4 F to 167 F 20 C to 75 C Storage temperature range 49 F to 212 F 45 C to 100 C gt 3 axis electronic compass with accelerometer v gt Barometric altimeter gt Built in
100. point and the waypoint details page displays you can edit the information For more information see To edit waypoint details on page 50 To view center a search result on the map On the search result waypoint or geocache details page select View The Map Page displays and is centered on the search result Press QUIT to return to the details page To create a route to a search result You can navigate directly to the search result from your current location For more information about creating and modifying routes see The Routes Page starting on page 61 1 On the details page for the search result select Route 2 On the route details page select Navigate Note When you are creating a route from a geocache details page go straight to step 3 3 Select Hike or Drive The route calculates and the Map Page opens in navigation mode The Find Page 47 The Waypoints Page pe Wayponts age n A waypoint is a location that you mark and store using the PN 60 You can also transfer waypoint files to the PN 60 Waypoints are identified by coordinates and you can assign a symbol name and other information to them The Waypoints Page lets you view a list of the active waypoints on your PN 60 Waypoints are active when you gt Open a waypoint file gt Mark a new waypoint XMap users See the supplemental online help on the DeLorme Wiki pn60 wiki delorme com xmap for information about using XMap with the Waypoints Page
101. points of interest POIs waypoints and geocaches display on the map From the Map Page go to MENU gt Map Setup gt Map Point Management Select each option and then select how you want that type of map point to appear on the map Select the Hide Logged Caches check box if you do not want logged geocaches to appear on the map Scale Use the scale option to set the type of scale you want to use on your maps 28 The Map Page To set the scale From the Map Page go to MENU gt Map Setup gt Scale from the drop down list select an option Bar Represents a given length on the map compared to an actual length Zoom The DeLorme term for map detail level Each time the zoom level increases the scale doubles gt Ratio Shows a ratio of a unit on the device compared to the actual unit Restore Default Settings Scale Other Map Menu Options When navigating or viewing a route on the map additional options are available on the Map Page menu View Comment Details When navigating go to MENU gt View Comment Details to quickly view the comment for the waypoint or geocache you are navigating to The comment for the most recently viewed point is displayed Log Your Geocache Find When navigating to a geocache use the Log Your Geocache Find option to quickly log geocaches write field notes and pick your next cache For more information about all of these features see The Geocaches Page section starting o
102. precedence gt To select deselect all check boxes go to MENU gt Select All or MENU gt Deselect All gt To reset the default layer settings all check boxes selected and data ordered as in the list above go to MENU gt Restore Layer Defaults gt To view details about the layer highlight it and go to MENU gt Layer Detail Data Management The PN 60 stores routes and the base map in its internal memory You can save user maps including the detailed DeLorme Topo North America maps waypoints geocaches and tracks in the device s internal memory or on a removable SD card To view and manage memory information go to Settings gt System gt Memory Use After you add a map also called a map package or a map file from a compatible DeLorme mapping program or the DeLorme Online Map Center to the PN 60 you can show or hide it on the device view details about it including where it is stored or delete it To change the priority of how different types of map data are displayed see the previous section Data Layering For more information about the types of data you can add to your PN 60 see the next section Detailed Map Data To manage maps and data From the Map Page go to MENU gt Map Setup gt Data Management to view a list of the map packages you have stored in your device s internal memory or on an SD card in the device When you highlight an item the type of data and location shows at the bottom of th
103. pursuant to 94 Additional Information 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 This device complies with the requirements for radio astronomy site avoidance as specified by the Globalstar National Science Foundation agreement of 2001 It is compliant with CFR 25 213 This device automatically adjusts to transmission frequency according to its location and is compliant with international regulatory requirements This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Certifications ROHS and WEEE compliant Certified to FCC and CE emissions immunity and safety regulations Meets FCC part 25 regulations Canada type approval CISPR Publication 22 1985 1st edition RTTE Directive 1999 EC and IEC 60950 safety standard Visit findmespot com for the latest certification information Spot LLC findmespot com is not affiliated with Spot Image spotimage com Info Fields Table Info fields are used to provide information you need when using the PN 60 On the Map Compass Trip Info and Profile Pages you can customize the info fields For more information see Info Fields on page 11 Notes gt Info field labels may be abbreviated for example Velocity Made Good is labeled VMG gt Time is expressed as hour
104. r of importance gt Critical An SOS message is the highest priority message type and is sent to the GEOS Rescue Coordination Center for emergency response A critical message supersedes both casual and urgent messages Urgent Help Assist messages are the second highest priority message types Help messages are sent to one of the contact groups that you can select on the PN 6Ow Assist messages are sent to one or v more professional service providers for non critical emergency response An urgent message supersedes a casual message Casual Check in OK Reference Point marking v a waypoint or Geocache messages are sent to a contact or social network that you have set up in your SPOT account Track Progress messages are sent to your SPOT account for logging or to online maps A casual message has the least priority 38 The SPOT Communicator Page Message Types You can send a pre defined message or you can create a new text message using the optional Type amp Send service and send it to the contact groups you have set up with your SPOT account You can even share with social network websites Facebook Twitter or Fire Eagle that you ve set up a connection to on findmespot com In addition SPOT Adventures spotadventures com provides a location for you to share your SPOT messages tracks videos and photos as well as notes from your adventures For each message sent a waypoint icon is placed on the
105. route method Hike or Drive The route calculates and displays on the map and the device is in navigation mode OR If you selected View to hide the route go to MENU gt Hide Route press QUIT to return to the route details page and then select Hide To begin navigating press QUIT to return to the route details page and select Navigate Tip When you create a direct route from your current GPS location to a single point and navigate to it the route is automatically deleted once you stop navigating To move remove or view details for route points As you add points to a route you can view point details change the point s order in the route or remove the point from the route Highlight the point and press ENTER then select an option gt Details The details page for the point displays The options available depend on the type of point you are viewing gt Move Selects the point in the list use the arrow keypad to move the point up or down in the list order and then press ENTER gt Remove Removes the point from the list For example you can remove the Current Position field if you don t want to include it in your route Manage Routes To view route details On the Routes Page select a route to open its details page The Routes Page 63 If the route name is in bold text it is displaying on the map To navigate with or view a saved route on the map 1 From the route details page select Navigate
106. rrow a Name search with the Name Contains or Name Begins with options press MENU to access them Then in the Name field type one or more characters that the name begins with or contains the more letters you enter the more relevant your search results are For some search types you can also narrow your search with additional parameters such as categories or symbols When the City State or Country fields are available the more information you enter the more refined your search results are If you do not enter anything or if those fields are unavailable the search starts from the map center To clear all fields into which you have entered information go to MENU gt Clear All Fields To view the current search method Go to Find gt MENU The available options are preceded by Switch to and the device is set to the option that is not showing To change the search method select the method you want to use Searching for a Location To search for a place press Find at any time The device will begin searching using the most recent search criteria gt You can change the search method gt You can use additional search parameters when available to narrow your search gt Searching gt gt gt displays as the device searches for locations At any time press the arrow keypad to stop the search process gt If you stop the search select Continue Search to keep searching Show The Show field is
107. s minutes AM PM Go to Settings gt Time to change the time format 12 hour 24 hour and to turn Daylight Saving Time on or off Dates are expressed as day month year for example 01 JUL 10 When information is unavailable the info field contains dashes gt You can change the unit of measure for many info fields the location on the Settings Page for changing the settings is indicated For more information see The Settings Page section on page 79 Info Field Description Back on Course The direction of travel needed to return to the route while continuing in the direction of the destination expressed in degrees Units gt Bearing Battery Life The percentage of battery power that remains System gt Battery Type Bearing The direction of travel from the current location to the destination finish or next stop expressed in degrees A green arrow points in the direction of the next waypoint or route point The arrow is green when the device is moving and gray when no movement is detected Units gt Bearing Info Fields Table 95 Info Field Coordinates Primary Description The primary coordinates format for the current GPS location cursor position or map center in the primary format The default is Lat Lon Units gt Coordinates Primary Coordinates Secondary The secondary coordinates format for the current GPS location cursor position or map center in the secondary format The default is UT
108. satellite signal The Global Positioning System GPS is a system of i satellites that orbit the earth to provide position and The icons in the satellite constellation and the bars in the navigation information The Wide Area Augmentation signal graph are color coded based on the quality of the System WAAS is system of satellites and ground 18 The Satellites Page stations that correct GPS signals to improve accuracy The GPS status is based on the satellite acquisition status gt GPS Off The GPS receiver is turned off gt No Fix The GPS does not have sufficient satellite data to determine your current GPS position 2 D The GPS connection is successful but the connection quality is not as good as a 3 D fix Move your receiver to another location to get better reception gt 3 D The GPS is receiving sufficient satellite data horizontal position and elevation to determine your location When WAAS appears below 2 D or 3 D the PN 60 has a WAAS connection available only in North America that provides up to five times greater positional accuracy than a regular 2 D or 3 D connection To set the current location If it takes a long time for the PN 60 to obtain a 2 D or 3 D fix verify it has a clear view of the sky Be sure that trees buildings and other obstacles are not blocking the device If the device still cannot obtain a 2 D or 3 D fix go to MENU gt Set Current Location When the Map Page displays pan t
109. se the available option drop down list arrow keypad or keyboard to make changes Track Geocaching Trip Color Time Date a 08 34 PM 07 May 10 Distance 17 51 01 10 01 10 Comments Track Details To view or hide the open track on the map The View Hide button shows the available action To view the track on the map on the track details page select View The track displays on the map using the color in the Color field To hide a track on the map if it is showing on the track details page select Hide To follow the open track To follow a saved track open the track file and on the tracks details page select Follow The device creates a route and the Map Page opens in navigation mode To play back the open track While you play back a saved track the PN 60 s GPS re ceiver and active track recording are turned off You must turn recording back on once you have finished playing back the track From the track details page go to MENU gt Start Track Playback When you see the Track Playback message select OK The Map Page opens and simulates follow ing the track You can access the following settings from several pages gt To change the track playback speed go to MENU gt Playback Speed and then select a speed gt To stop track playback go to MENU gt Stop Track Playback The Tracks Page 69 To profile the open track To profile the open track from the track details page go to
110. select it from the Chart list on the Navionics Setup page From the Map Page go to MENU gt Turn Charts On or Turn Charts Off Note This menu option controls the Show Charts and Show Boundaries check boxes on the Navionics Setup page Navionics Setup Customize the way Navionics charts appear on your PN 60 To access all of these options go to MENU gt Map Setup gt Navionics Setup To select a chart From the Navionics Setup page select the chart or map you want to use from the Chart drop down list To view a chart or map To view the chart or map selected in the Chart drop down list on the device click View Chart To show charts or boundaries Control how you view charts and their boundaries on the map view charts alone boundaries alone or both together gt To show charts select the Show Charts check box 30 The Map Page gt To show boundaries select the Show Boundaries check box To hide charts by map scale You can customize at which map scale you can view charts on the device From the Hide Charts check box select the scale above which you want to hide the charts To set chart details To change the detail level of your charts select High or Low from the Chart Details drop down list To show or hide contours You can show all contours or select a level above which to view them From the Hide Contours drop down list select the option you want to use To set the safety depth From the Safety Depth
111. sent a message the Send Progress page displays information about the message currently in progress When the SPOT Communicator status indicates that a message mode is in progress you can select that message type to view the Send Progress page The Send Progress page displays the following information about the message Message The message recipient and the content of the message gt Times Sent The number of times the message has been sent While a single message transmission has a good probability of being received waiting for the The SPOT Communicator Page 41 full three message transmission to complete gives the highest probability of a successful delivery gt Time Started The time the message was initiated gt Time to Next Send Displays the amount of time remaining until the SPOT Communicator sends the next message gt Time Remaining Displays the amount of time remaining until the message is complete Send Progress Family I just made it to the summit Times Sent Time Started 1of3 07 29 AM Next Send Time Remaining 00 04 54 00 11 06 Cancel Sending Send Progress Page To cancel sending You can cancel a message that is in progress Select Cancel Sending and press ENTER If the Message Progress page is still active after all of the messages for a message type have been sent the Cancel button changes to Done Returning to the SPOT Communicator The SPOT Communicator Page 42 Page after all of th
112. ssage history on the internal drive or to an SD card in the device To clear message history From the Message History page go to MENU gt Clear Message History All the messages in the history are cleared and the message waypoint icons are removed from the map Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The SPOT Communicator Page 43 The Find Page Use the Find Page to search for addresses roads cities points of interest POIs waypoints geocaches coordinates and more To view the Find Page press the Find button Show Points of Interest Category All Categories E E Yarmouth Clipper Mart Tex Big Apple Food Store Citgo MO Bill s of Yarmouth UU Day s Crabmeat amp Lobster 0 Muddy Rudder Pat s Pizza Bearing Distance MY gt 113 7 0 Find Page Search Methods There are two ways to search near map center or by name the most recent method you use is saved between searches gt Find Near Map Center The device searches from the current GPS location If GPS is turned off or if you are panning the map or viewing another location the 44 The Find Page v search is from the current map center The search continues until the maximum number of search results 100 is found Find by Name Use this option to search for a specific location by its name Results are listed alphabetically Na
113. subscription required gt Send a pre defined message or create a new Type amp Send message Help Assist messages are sent using the urgent priority level gt If a GPS fix is obtained a Help or SPOT Assist message with the GPS position will be sent every five minutes for one hour If the PN 6Ow loses communication the SPOT Communicator will continue to send messages every five minutes until the PN 60w is turned on and a new command is issued the one hour timer expires or the SPOT Communicator batteries are depleted whichever happens first v You can send a Help Assist message while in Check in OK Track Progress or SOS modes but sending a Help Assist message cancels any Check in OK or Track Progress messages that are in progress Help Assist and SOS messages can be sent at the same time Check in OK Send a message to your contacts or upload field notes to Geocaching com gt Send a pre defined message or create a new Type amp Send message gt Check in OK messages are sent using the casual priority level gt If a GPS fix is obtained the Check in OK message will The SPOT Communicator Page 39 be sent three times within a 20 minute window Important To increase the probability of a successful message transmission from the field and out to contact lists allow your SPOT Communicator to transmit until the message cycle is complete You can send a Check in OK message while a Track Progress message in
114. the default options for an activity at any time With the activity you want to reset highlighted on the Activities Page go to MENU gt Restore Default Settings Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download The Activities Page 17 The Satellites Page The Satellites Page displays GPS and satellite information data they are transmitting time and elevation gt Gray Satellites have not been located but they are shown in the constellation because they appear in the PN 6O s almanac data v Red The receiver is tracking the satellite but it is not using it to navigate gt Yellow The receiver is tracking the satellite predicted ephemeris data is available when a 3 D fix has not been obtained and the satellite is being used for navigation N ELITE gt Green The receiver is tracking the satellite Satas Page ephemeris data is available and the satellite is being used for navigation Constellation and Signal Graph gt Blue The receiver is tracking the satellite ephemeris Both the satellite constellation and the satellite signal data is available the satellite is being used for graph display visible satellites and their identifying numbers navigation and WAAS corrections are available The satellite constellation depicts each satellite s position GPS and WAAS Status and the signal graph bars indicate the strength of each
115. ute options see Route Settings on page 61 Go to MENU gt Route Options and select Stop Navigating Back on Track or Switch to Hiking Driving the option you can switch to displays Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download 34 The Compass Page The Trip Info Page The Trip Info Page displays info fields that you can customize to manage your trips Next Turn E Rte 136 Moun Distance to Finish 45 76 08 21 137 08 54 36 4 on 09 52 23 2 Trip Info Page Info Fields You can change which info fields display depending on your activity For each activity the info field types change for navigating or tracking regular GPS use Tip To change the info fields for an activity and navigation tracking mode put the device in that mode before you start making changes It is easy to go back to the default settings at any time For more information about what info fields contain see the nfo Fields Table on page 95 For more information about activities see The Activities Page on page 17 To reset the trip information Use the Reset Trip Info option to reset the trip values speed information elevation and the device odometer Track recording is not reset If you want to keep track of all your travels on your device clear the Device Odometer check box before you reset your information Fro
116. ver time in the barometric pressure unrelated to changes in elevation As the elevation adjusts typically in 2 3 minutes Calibrating displays in the bottom right corner of the Satellites Page If you are using the Elevation Barometer info field on any page it displays a red exclamation point Note that the unit settings used in the Known Elevation and Known Pressure fields are from the units set on your device To change the units go to Settings gt Units gt Pressure Calibrate Altimeter Select a calibration method If you do not know the correct elevation or pressure select GPS Elevation GPS Elevation Altimeter Calibration To calibrate the altimeter 1 From the Satellite Page or the Compass Page go to MENU gt Calibrate gt Calibrate Altimeter OR From the Home Page go to Settings gt Compass amp Altimeter gt Calibrate gt Calibrate Altimeter 2 Select a calibration method Known Elevation The actual elevation at your location Known Pressure The barometric pressure adjusted for sea level for your location GPS Elevation The GPS elevation calculated by the device Additional Information 87 3 If you selected Known Elevation or Known Pressure to edit the field press ENTER and use the arrow keypad to make changes When you are finished editing press ENTER 4 Select Calibrate and when you see the successful calibration message press ENTER Resources DeLorme gt DeLorm
117. w you must first pair the devices From the Home Page open the SPOT Communicator Page and follow the on screen instructions For more information about device pairing and initial setup see the The SPOT Communicator Page section starting on page 37 and the Quick Start Guide Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki delorme com for more information The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download Using the SPOT Communicator 15 The Home Page The Home Page uses icons to give you a quick and easy way to locate the page on the device you want to view GPS Accuracy 3 D 6 ft 100 Gags ge y 9 K R Battery a g ME indicator Status Tracks Waypoints Geocaches commen Map Trip Info Settings Satellites SPOT 3 48 26 PM May 11 2010 Home Page Use the arrow keypad to select an icon and then press ENTER to open that page The Home Page also displays the GPS status and accuracy the battery indicator time and date gt To quickly get to the Home Page from any page on the PN 60 press MENU twice gt To switch pages press the right or left arrow until the page view changes You can customize the button layout for each activity See The Activities Page on page 17 16 The Home Page Home Page Icons m Tracks ad Waypoints a Geocaches amp Compass is Map gt Trip Info kagi Settings Satellites sh SPOT PN 60w only y Tides aj Hunt Fish 4 Sun Moon FA Routes am Profile
118. y points logging by distance gives you a longer recording time v Recording interval The amount of time or distance between each point recording To edit the number highlight it and press ENTER Use the left right arrows on the arrow keypad to select a number and use the up down arrows to change it v When track is full Determines what the device does when the maximum number of points 20 000 per track is reached Start Recording a New Track The device saves the track and starts recording a new track Overwrite Points The oldest points on the track are replaced with new points Stop Recording The device stops recording Prompt to Reset Trip Info When this check box v is selected the Reset Trip Info page appears when you manually save or clear an active track This synchronizes the Trip Info page with the active track To restore the default track settings select Restore Default Settings Track Settings Record points by U Recording interval 010 ft When track is full Start Recording New Track Prompt To Reset Trip Info Restore Default Settings Track Settings Managing Active Tracks To turn track recording on or off To turn track recording on select Record To stop record ing select Pause To clear the active track To clear the active track on the Tracks Page select Clear If the Reset Trip Info prompt is turned on in the track settings edit the check boxes and select

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