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    Magellan® Triton™ User Manual Magellan Triton 200 Magellan Triton 300 Magellan Navigation, Inc. 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773
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    of non-Magellan cables and antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty. LICENSE AGREEMENT Magellan Navigation Inc. grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with Magellan Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the
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    equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. The Magellan Triton must be
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    OR RELIABILITY OF ANY GPS RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT. Maximum normal use temperature is 66°C. © 2008 Magellan Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, and Magellan Triton are trademarks of Magellan Navigation, Inc. No part of this user manual may be reproduced or
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    Features of the Magellan Triton 200 & 300 1 Specifications ...3 Fundamentals ...4 Turning the Triton on 4 Turning the Triton off 4 Maps ...8 Battery Life ...8 Navigation Screens ...10 Selecting Navigation Screens 10 Map Screen ...10 Changing the Map Scale 10 Accessing the Options Menu 10 Map
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    ...20 Customizing Navigation Settings 20 Setting Volume and Brightness 20 View Memory Usage 21 Clearing Memory 21 Restoring Factory Settings 21 Setting Connectivity 21 Getting Software Version Information 22 Viewing Copyright Information 22 Personalizing Magellan Triton 22 Performing
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    Using the Pan Cursor 35 Creating a Go To Route to a Saved User-Created Waypoint 35 Creating a Go To Route to a Place Waypoint 36 Creating a Go To Route to a Geocache Searching for a Place Waypoint (base map 45 Searching for a Place Waypoint (Detail Map 45 Table of Contents Magellan Triton iii
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    Turning On/Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for a Place Waypoint 46 Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times for a Place Waypoint 47 Viewing Sun and Moon Rise and Set Times for a Place Waypoint 47 Table of Contents Magellan Triton iv
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    .magellangps.com/support/ and select your Magellan Triton model for additional information and tips on the use of your Triton. Features of the Magellan Triton 200 & 300 Ease-of-use - Simple menus and an intuitive interface makes using the Magellan Triton easy for first time GPS receiver users while
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    A B C D E F H G Magellan Triton A Backlight Button B Power Button C Zoom - (Zoom out) Button D Zoom + (Zoom in) Button E ENTER Button / Cursor Control F PAGE / GO TO Button G Esc (Escape) Button H Menu Button Overview 2
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    Specifications PHYSICAL Case Base Map Size Weight Display Antenna Keypad Operating Range Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7 Built-in base map 10° to 60°C) PERFORMANCE Receiver Acquisition Time Update Rate Accuracy Languages Coordinate Systems SiRF Star III™ 20
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    the Triton GPS satellites so there is no requirement for you to input any time or date information. However, to make the time accurate for your location you must select the correct time zone. 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Profiles. 4. Select the profile you want to use
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    Profile. Changing Languages 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Profiles. 4. Select the profile you want to use. (See the chapter on Profiles for (Backlight Timer) To conserve battery life the Triton will go into Sleep Mode at a preset interval when no keys have been pressed.
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    found on a detailed map that has been loaded in the Magellan Triton. The Trail option displays trails that you have saved previously. You can select the trail that you would like to follow from the list. The Geocache option allows you to select a saved geocache waypoint and use it as the destination
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    of the Magellan Triton for a particular activity; hiking, marine use or geocaching. The Maps option displays a list of the base maps and available detail maps, that can be used. The Media option is not available in the Magellan Triton 200 or 300. Use Settings to access navigation settings, adjust
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    that can be customized to display navigation information. You can change what Magellan Store and loaded into the Magellan Triton's internal memory using the Magellan VantagePoint software. Once loaded, you will need to select the detailed map you want to use to activate it. 1. From the Map
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    Select a low backlight level during nighttime use. 1. Press the Backlight button (top left side of the receiver) to cycle through the backlight intensities. ( to PC using USB cable (if possible). 1. Connect the Magellan Triton to a computer using the USB cable supplied with the Magellan Triton. 2.
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    Screens The Magellan Triton has six navigation screens and a Satellite Status screen. The Navigation screens provide you with information to assist you in your journeys. Selecting Navigation Screens 1. While viewing one of the Navigation screens, press PAGE / GO TO (next screen) or ESC (previous
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    position. The pan cursor is used for adding waypoints to the map or creating a go to route from your present position to a spot on the map. If you view local information while and press ENTER to use the calendar to select a date. 5. Press the green checkmark when done. Navigation Screens 11
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    an active route being used. To reset the odometer, go to the Speedometer screen and follow the instructions provided for resetting the for those times that you need to position the Magellan Triton at a distance but still need to view navigation information. Customizing the Data Fields for the Large
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    are customized by following the instructions provided. Customizing the Data Fields data that you want to be displayed. (Use the cursor control to highlight the data field GPS satellite ID while "W" indicates WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellites. There are also two customizable navigational
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    direction a user is moving from the user, measured in user to the next destination point in a route. In a route with multiple points, when the user the user to user to arrive at the final destination point in a route based on how fast the user is currently moving. If the user degrees a user must turn
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    time of day the user should arrive at a margin of error the user can expect based on their GPS receivers too close in proximity. Velocity Made Good (VMG) Velocity Made Good calculates how fast the user user is moving away from the destination point, the numbers should be negative. If the user
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    the Keyboard Entering alphanumeric characters into the Magellan Triton is done by the use of the keyboard. Key Types Alphanumeric Color Light Blue Sample Description Enters characters are displayed. Steps through three different sets of symbols and navigation terms. Using the Keyboard 16
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    characters. Changes the available characters to numeric characters. Changes the available characters to alphabetic characters. Deletes the character to the left of the character cursor. Using the Keyboard 17
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    . Saves the text entered and applies it to the appropriate field. Cancels the text and returns to the last displayed screen with no text changes. Using the Keyboard 18
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    Date Entry The Magellan Triton uses a standard calendar display to enter dates for local information and waypoint data. Use the left and right arrows to press the up arrow until one of the month selector arrows is highlighted.) Use the arrow cursor to move through the dates. If one of the arrows in
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    units of measure. Customizes the receiver to use magnetic north or true north. Selects the coordinate system to be used for displaying position. Selects the map datum to be used. The Map Datum used by the Magellan Triton should match the map datum that is being used on paper charts. Setting Volume
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    will appear requesting you to indicate the connectivity mode for the receiver. This option is used should you want to change how the Triton is connected after it has been connected to a PC or external power source. 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Settings. Settings 21
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    6. Press ESC to return to the About Menu. Personalizing Magellan Triton 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select About. 5. Select Owner. 6. Select the field to change (Name, Address, Phone, or EMail). 7. Use the keyboard to enter the information. 8. Select the
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    3. Select Settings. 4. Select Diagnostics. 5. Select Audio Test, Video Test, Keypad Test or Touch Test. 6. Follow the displayed instructions for each test. 7. Press ESC to return to the Diagnostics Menu. Settings 23
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    Sets the time that the Triton will go into suspend mode without use of the keys. Sets the format for how time will be displayed. Select the time zone that you are traveling in. Sets the Magellan Triton time for current daylight savings status. (The Magellan Triton does not automatically change when
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    or not place POIs will be displayed on the Map screen. Alerts Page GPS FIX On, Off When set to on will alert you when the Magellan Triton loses GPS signals and cannot compute a GPS fix. ALARM TONE Beep, Ring Sets the type of audible tone to be used. ALARM VOLUME Off, Low, Medium, Sets the
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    Waypoints are the key to navigating and creating routes. An understanding of waypoints and their use is important to get the most out of your Magellan Triton. In its simplest form, a waypoint is a point on the map. The Magellan Triton uses waypoints much the same as you use addresses to get from
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    proximity alarm on or off. 6. Select the green checkmark to save the waypoint. Creating a Current Location Waypoint Using the Triton Menu 1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Create. 3. Select Waypoint. 4. Select Current Location. 5. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with
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    a Waypoint from a Point on the Map Using the Triton Menu 1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Create. 3. Select Waypoint. 4. Select Point on Map. 5. The Map screen is displayed. Use the arrow keypad to move the pan cursor to the point on the map desired. 6. Press ENTER. 7. The
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    checkmark to save the waypoint. Viewing Waypoints Viewing a Saved Waypoint 1. From the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Waypoint. 4. Change date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) 5. Select the
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    8. Select the fields you want to change and enter the new information. 9. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to select the Options page to set the create a Go To route to that waypoint.) Deleting a Saved Waypoint 1. From the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Waypoint. 4. Change the order
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    , date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) 5. Select the waypoint deletion by selecting the green checkmark. Duplicating a Saved Waypoint 1. From the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Waypoint. 4.
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    VantagePoint software and then transfer the information into their Magellan Triton. Creating a Geocache Waypoint You may want to create a new geocache waypoint for others to find or you may want to input a geocache waypoint that someone else has established that you can use the Magellan Triton to
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    the waypoint name. 7. The Geocache Waypoint Details screen is displayed. 8. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to Geocache Waypoint 1. From the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Geocache. 4. Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a geocache
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    7. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page. 8. Select Delete Waypoint. 9. Confirm the deletion by selecting the green checkmark. Duplicating a Saved Geocache Waypoint 1. From the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Geocache. 4. Change the order that the geocache
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    Magellan Triton continuously updates the information giving you the best possible directions to get you to your destination. A Multileg route is a series of Go To routes strung together. Using Magellan Triton will begin providing navigation Saved User-Created Waypoint. 1. From the Map screen
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    added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) 5. page displayed. 9. With the Go To icon (arrow) highlighted press ENTER. 10. The Map screen is displayed with a preview of the route shown. The total distance for the route is
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    green checkmark. Waypoint: Select a waypoint from the list of saved user-created waypoints and press ENTER. Geocache: Select a waypoint from the list of saved geocache waypoints and press ENTER. Place: Select the map to be used. Select the category (and subcategory if required). Select a waypoint
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    remove the waypoint from the Triton's memory, only from the route.) Viewing the route name, select the button with the default name (RouteXXX). Use the keyboard to enter the desired name for the route. stored in memory. Activating a Multileg Route 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select
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    Vertical Profile screen graphically displays the changes in elevation for your route. (Please note that a detailed map be loaded for the area that the route is in for the vertical profile to be computed properly.) Use the green and red vertical sliders at the top of the display to change the visible
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    .) 5. Select the route. 6. Press the right arrow. 7. Select Vertical Profile. 8. Select the green checkmark when done viewing the vertical profile. Cancelling a Route 1. From the Map screen press ENTER. 2. Select Cancel Route. 3. Confirm the cancellation by selecting the green checkmark. Routes 40
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    navigation devices you've used. A trail is taking the current track and saving it into memory. This trail can be used Map screen as dotted lines. Creating a Trail Once you begin traveling with the Magellan Triton, it will begin to store track information. If you want to save this track to be used
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    Vertical Profile and pressing ENTER. You can change the color that is used to display the trail by highlighting the color icon to the left green checkmark to confirm deletion. Deleting a Trail (Alternate Method) 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Trail. 4. Change the order
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    to display the Options page. 8. Select Duplicate Trail. 9. Enter a name for the trail. 10. Select the green checkmark. Reversing a Trail 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select Go To. 3. Select Trail. 4. Change the order that the trails are displayed, if needed, or search for a trail. (Select
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    might consider a Backtrack route as the most important function in a handheld GPS receiver. Being able to quickly create a route back to your starting travelling if you plan on saving the track as a trail. 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. Select Tracks. 4. Select Erase Track
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    waypoints that are part of the base map that is installed in your Magellan Triton. These waypoints can't be deleted or duplicated but they can be used as the destination for a Go To route or a multileg route. Places are categorized as roads, world maps, waterways or city centers. When searching for
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    the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for the waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be Select the View icon to the left. The Waypoint Detail screen is displayed. 9. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to the Options Page. 10.
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    the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for the waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be Select the View icon to the left. The Waypoint Detail screen is displayed. 9. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to the Options Page. 10.
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    .) 8. Select the waypoint name from the list of waypoints and press ENTER. Select the View icon to the left. The Waypoint Detail screen is displayed. 9. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to the Options Page. 10. Select Local Info. 11. Select Sun and Moon. 12. Select the arrows at
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