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    eXplorist 500 Reference Manual Topics: • eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver • Using the eXplorist 500 • Starting Up • Navigation Screens • File Structure • Points of Interest • Routes • Track Logs • Advanced Features • Magellan Geocache Manager • Using MapSend • Preferences • Specifications • Accessories
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    . USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty. LICENSE AGREEMENT Thales Navigation grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in
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    Table of Contents i eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS Receiver 1 Button Descriptions 2 Installing and Charging the Battery 4 Installing an Optional SD Card 5 Connecting to a Personal Computer 5 Using the eXplorist 500 6 Going to a Destination 6 Saving Your
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    Making POIs for Locations Other Than Your Present Position 33 Marking a Position by Entering Coordinates 33 Marking a Position using the Map Cursor 34 Marking a Position from a Map Object 34 The POI Database 35 Searching for a User-Entered POI 35 Searching for a Preloaded POI using Nearest 36
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    Track Log 61 Creating a BackTrack Route 62 Clearing the Active Track 63 Converting the Track Log to a Route 64 Viewing the Track Log on the Map 65 Working with Saved Track Logs 66 Following Saved Track Logs 66 Reversing a Saved Track Log 66 Deleting a Saved Track Log 67 Moving a Saved Track
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    78 Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 79 Magellan Geocache Manager Tools 80 Working with Geocache Files 81 Adding Downloaded Files to the List 81 Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist 82 Using the eXplorist with MapSend 83 What is MapSend 83 Overview of Uploading Detailed Maps from MapSend to
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    , and Routes 102 Reseting the eXplorist to Factory Defaults 103 Setting Alarms & Beepers 104 Setting the Beeper 105 Setting Alarms 105 Setting the Clock 106 Setting the Time & Format 106 Setting Daylight Savings Time 107 Specifications 108 Accessories 110 Contacting Magellan Support 111
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    GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: • Built-in background map (8 MB) • High-definition color display • Preloaded points of interest • Rugged design, rubber-protected • 8 MB of usable memory • Superior tracking with 14 parallel channels • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
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    eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 2 Button Descriptions: On/Off Backlight ENTER ESCAPE ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT MENU NAV MARK GOTO Arrow joystick Turns the eXplorist the navigation screens. Used on the Map screen to zoom in on the map displayed. The map display can be zoomed in to 100 ft. (35.0 m). Also used
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    eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Wrist Lanyard Strap Mounting Hole Battery Door 3 Connector for external power and connection to a personal computer. Battery Door Fastener (Unscrew to open battery door to install batteries.) eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (back)
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    eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 4 Installing and Charging the Battery Installing the Battery: Remove the battery door by unscrewing the battery door fastener and lifting the battery door out. Insert the battery as shown and replace the battery door. Charging the Battery: Important: Charge the battery
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    eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery door and remove the LI-ION battery, exposing the SD Card Cradle. Lightly press on the SD Card Cradle Release and the cradle will spring open. 5 SD Card Cradle Release With the
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    Using the eXplorist 500 6 The eXplorist 500 uses information from the GPS satellites orbiting the earth to provide you with detailed information about your exact location. This is the foundation that your eXplorist will use to provide you with the necessary information to arrive at your
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    in the eXplorist's software communicating with the satellites and is instantaneously shown on your display. Step Four: Providing Directions Your eXplorist constantly computes a direct line from your present position to your destination. From there, it will provide you instructions to guide you along
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    eXplorist 500 8 A simpler example, and one you can do at just about any time, is finding your car in that ocean of other cars in the shopping mall parking lot. Just park your car, step outside and let your eXplorist compute press ENTER. Your eXplorist will now seamlessly guide you along the path
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    it fits your needs and requirements. The eXplorist gives you all of this and more in an easy-to-use, portable navigation tool that includes built-in help files that you can access in the great outdoors. Magellan eXplorist 500 with optional swivel mounting bracket Summary Go from this... to
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    on, press the POWER button on the top right side. To prevent the eXplorist from being turned on accidentally, draining the batteries, you need to press ENTER when the Startup screen is displayed. You have approximately 30 seconds between pressing the POWER button and pressing the ENTER
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    view of the sky. Without a clear view, this will take much longer and could result in the eXplorist being unable to compute the initial position automatically. The eXplorist begins to compute your initial position. This may take a few minutes while it is doing a cold start. Normally, when you
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    Up The Satellite Status screen will continuously update, and you will be able to graphically see how well your eXplorist is performing. 12 When the eXplorist has enough information to compute a position fix, the Satellite Status screen is replaced with the Map screen. The arrow cursor in the
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    Information. The Done button is highlighted at the bottom of the display. Review the information you entered; if correct, press ENTER. Tip: If the sky. As before, when the eXplorist computes the initial position, the Map screen will be displayed, with your computed position indicated by the arrow
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    With a clear view of the sky, the eXplorist should compute its position in a matter of seconds. Conclusion This concludes the initial startup procedure for the Magellan eXplorist 500. Once the Map screen is displayed, you have successfully initialized the eXplorist and are ready to go. Now would be
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    Navigation Screens 15 Accessing the Navigation Screens The eXplorist has three navigation screens, as well as a Satellite Status at the bottom of the screen. • Press MENU and select Map Setup to change the screen orientation, level of map detail, track mode and the primary usage (land or marine).
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    when in Cursor Mode) Hourglass (used when position is unknown and eXplorist is trying to compute the position) Data Field 2 Changing Map Scale Press the Zoom In or the Zoom Out buttons to change how much of the map is displayed on the screen. The map scale indicator in the bottom left corner of the
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    can: • scroll around the map, checking available information for areas on the map not displayed around your present position detailed information about POIs or map objects found at the cursor location The Map screen in the Cursor Mode These options will be explained in the section of this manual
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    routes) • Time to End • Off Course • Direction • Elevation • Time • Date • Accuracy • Avg. Speed • Max. Speed To customize the map information: 1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Customize page. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight
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    Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Street info. 5. Press ENTER. Changing the Map Orientation The default orientation for the Map screen is North Up. This means that the top of the display represents true north. This orientation can be changed so that the top of the display is more
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    to provide you with the ability to view the text and map details more easily, depending on where you are navigating. To change the primary usage: 1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Map Setup. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the
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    Detail field. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Lowest, Low, Medium, High or Highest. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Press NAV to return to the Map screen. Changing the Track Recording Intervals As you move, your eXplorist track points. This instructs your eXplorist to record a track
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    on or off. 6. Press ENTER. Mark All toggles all of the map items on, while Clear All toggles all of the map items off. When an item has a check mark next to it, it will be displayed on the Map screen. 7. Press NAV to return to the Map screen when you have the desired settings.
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    compass performs like a standard compass, indicating to your heading as referenced to true north. (Note: You must be moving at least 0.5 mph for the compass to (When you are not moving, the compass points to the last computed heading.) When there is an active route, an icon representing the
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    in multi-leg routes) • Time to End • Off Course • Direction • Elevation • Time • Date • Accuracy • Avg. Speed • Max. Speed To customize the map information: 1. While viewing the Compass screen, press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Customize page. 3. Press ENTER. 4. The title bar for
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    screen provides detailed position information GPS satellites. • A resettable trip odometer to keeps track of the distance you've travelled. • A graphical battery indicator provides you with information on the current condition of the LI-Ion battery in the eXplorist. It also displays a 'charging
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    Navigation Screens 26 Resetting the Trip Odometer Whenever you begin a trip and you want to record how far you have travelled, you will want to reset the trip odometer to zero. To reset the trip odometer: 1. While viewing the Position screen, press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight
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    Navigation Screens 27 Satellite Status Screen The Satellite Status screen is a handy way to visually see just how well the eXplorist is tracking and receiving satellite signals. Highlights of the Satellite Status screen: • Type of position fix and the number of satellites being tracked is
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    you upload a detailed map from mapping software, such as Magellan MapSend or geocache files from the Magellan Geocaching software. The files for POIs, routes, track logs and geocaching points are ASCII text files. When your eXplorist or SD card is connected to your personal computer, you can open
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    eXplorist 500 File Structure 29 Using the Filing System with POIs • When retrieving or saving a POI, the eXplorist automatically goes to the be stored in the new file and you will be returned to the last viewed Map screen. • Creating new Folders: You can also create new folders for your POI
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    eXplorist 500 new file and you will be returned to the last viewed Map screen. • Creating new Folders: You can also create new instruction portions of this manual, instructions will not describe all of the things you can do within the file system. When an instruction is given to save a POI, details
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    of POIs available for your eXplorist 500: POIs that you have marked (saved), POIs that have been stored in your eXplorist as part of the built-in background map, POIs that have been uploaded using the geocaching software, and POIs that have been uploaded from a detailed map. These POIs are accessed
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    Points of Interest 32 Marking Your Position (Personalized) Normally, marking your position is simply a two-button process: MARK and ENTER. However, sometimes you will want to personalize the POI you are marking to make it easier to identify later. You are able to change the icon, set the
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    when you have gotten the coordinates for the position from a map or chart. It is also possible that you have gotten the coordinates from a friend and want to save this POI in your eXplorist database. Before beginning, make sure that your eXplorist has been set to use the same coordinate system of
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    marking a position, other than your present position, by moving the cursor around the map to a place where you want to create a POI. 1. While viewing the Map screen, use the Arrow joystick to put the eXplorist into Cursor mode. 2. Continue moving the crosshair cursor until you are over the location
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    map have been preloaded into the eXplorist, nearest to your position have saved or preloaded) on the map. • Provides another means to save a (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file map the POI you have highlighted by pressing ENTER and selecting the desired function from the menu. Detailed
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    . 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pts of Interest. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick in an up/down motion to highlight Background Map. 5. Use the Arrow joystick in a left/right motion to select Nearest. 6. Press ENTER. 7. Use the Arrow joystick to select Position (POIs nearest to
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    4. Use the Arrow joystick in an up/down motion to highlight Background Map. 5. Use the Arrow joystick in a left/right motion to select or view on the map the POI you have highlighted by pressing ENTER and selecting the desired function from the menu. Detailed information on these functions
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    joystick left/right to select Nearest or Alphabetical. 6. Press ENTER. 7. Locate the file where the POI has been saved and press ENTER. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 8. Highlight the POI and press ENTER. 9. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Edit POI. 10. Press
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    /right to select Nearest or Alphabetical. 6. Press ENTER. 7. Locate the file where the POI to be deleted has been saved and press ENTER. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 8. Highlight the POI and press ENTER. 9. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Delete POI. 10. Confirm the
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    eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 8. Highlight the POI and press ENTER. 9. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight View on Map. 10. Press ENTER. 11. The Map . You may use the Zoom buttons to change the scale of the map displayed; and if your position icon is within range, it will be
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    1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pts of Interest. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick up/down to highlight Background Map. 5. Use the Arrow joystick left/right to select Nearest or Alphabetical. 6. Press ENTER. 7. [Only if Alphabetical selected] Use the Arrow joystick and
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    you have selected. You may use the Zoom buttons to change the scale of the map displayed; and if your position icon is within range, it will be shown. 13. Press ESC to return to the detail screen of POIs found in step 8. Note: Remember that pressing the NAV button will return
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    indicated if the POI will be visible on the map. When it is checked, the POI is visible. The instructions here describe how to toggle the visible state of the file where the POI has been saved and press ENTER. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 8. Highlight the POI and press
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    GPS receiver. The better you understand routes and how to use them, the more enjoyment you will receive from using your eXplorist in the eXplorist's memory manual because these routes are part of the Track Log functions of the eXplorist.) As you travel the eXplorist eXplorist. the eXplorist is turned
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    be the destination. Note: Detailed instructions for searching the POI database can be found in the Points of Interest section of this manual. 3. With the POI displayed, updated as needed to provide information about the graphically displays the GOTO route you have created. On the Map screen,
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    Routes 46 Creating a GOTO Route from the Map Cursor This will create a GOTO route to a point on the map that you have indicated by moving the crosshair cursor on the Map screen. 1. While viewing the Map screen, use the Arrow joystick, causing the eXplorist to go into Cursor mode. 2. Continue using
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    the crosshair cursor on the Map screen over the map object. 1. While viewing the Map screen, use the Arrow joystick, causing the eXplorist to go into Cursor screen will be displayed, updated as needed to provide information about the GOTO route you have created. On the Map screen, a line will be
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    saved in internal memory or to an SD card. • Multi-leg routes remain active even after the eXplorist has been turned off. • Multi-leg routes can be edited, reversed, deleted, or viewed on the map. • When a multi-leg route is active, you can switch which leg will be used as the next
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    Routes 49 Creating a Multi-leg Route The eXplorist will provide you with an empty list for creating the route you may want to edit what you have already entered. You can insert, delete, or replace a POI that is already in the route list. Inserting: Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the POI that
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    while multi-leg routes need to be activated manually. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow you want to activate or deactivate. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 5. With ENTER. List of routes with route named "Magellan" active. 8. Highlight Activate Route or Deactivate
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    you want to go to the ranger station. Because the route is active (you can select legs only from active routes), you would follow the instructions below and tell the eXplorist to set the next leg to the ranger station. The route would be recomputed, eliminating the navigation
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    new leg (Insert POI), or change the destination from one POI to another (Replace POI). 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press the file that contains the route you want to edit. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 5. With the file highlighted
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    . 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Locate the file that contains the route you want to reverse. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Highlight Reverse Route. 9. Press ENTER
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    MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Locate the file that contains the route you want to delete. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 5. With the file highlighted press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Highlight
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    Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Locate the file that contains the route you want to move. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight
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    Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Locate the file that contains the route you want to copy. (The eXplorist will automatically open the default file.) 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight the name of the route. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight
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    graphically seeing the legs of the route as they appear on the map. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight View on Map. 9. Press ENTER. The route is displayed with the map scaled to display the entire route. You can use the Zoom
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    back, the eXplorist leaves "electronic breadcrumbs" on the map. The advantage eXplorist more valuable to you out in the field or on the waters. You can save your active track as a track log or as a multi-leg route that you can use over and over. You can also create a backtrack route that will guide
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    the active track is not being recorded. Track Log List with 7. Press ENTER. information at the bottom for the number of legs and Note: The eXplorist will fill in a straight line from the point the distance of the track log highlighted where track logging was stopped to the point where it
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    Track Logs 60 Starting a New Active Track Log Before you can start a new active track log, you need to stop the one that is presently recording. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Active Track. 5. Press ENTER. 6.
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    Track Logs 61 Saving an Active Track Log This will save your active track log with a name you enter that you can use at some time in the future. This does not erase your presently active route; only saves the current active track and adds it to the list of available track logs. 1. Press MENU. 2.
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    is turned off alert status] Press ENTER. After BackTrack has been activated, the last viewed navigation screen will be displayed. The eXplorist will now begin computing the navigation information needed to guide you back to your starting point. NOTE: When you have an active BackTrack route, the
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    Track Logs 63 Clearing the Active Track The active track can get to be very large, especially if you haven't cleared it in a while. It is recommended that if you plan to use BackTrack or to save the upcoming track log that you should clear the active track before beginning your journey. If you do
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    Track Logs 64 Converting the Track Log to a Route This function takes the track log and turns it into a multi-leg route that is saved in your route list. From here, the route can be edited if necessary. Note: Convert to Route is available for both active track logs and track logs you have saved.
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    log you have previously saved. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight View on Map. 7. Press ENTER. The Map screen is displayed, in the Cursor mode, with the selected track log . The ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT buttons can be used to change the map scale, and the cursor can be moved by using the Arrow joystick. When
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    saved track logs to a route and view saved track logs on the map. There are three functions unique to saved track logs that you can perform saved track as a multi-leg route. Once this function has been activated, the eXplorist will navigate you along your saved track. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow
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    Track Logs 67 Deleting a Saved Track Log Use this function to remove track logs that have been previously saved and are no longer needed. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight any track log you have previously saved.
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    Track Logs 68 Moving a Saved Track Log Use this function to move a track log that has been saved to a new location. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight any track log you have previously saved. 5. Press ENTER. 6.
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    Track Logs 69 Copying a Saved Track Log Use this function to copy a track log that has been saved. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight any track log you have previously saved. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Highlight Copy
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    , transferring NMEA data, or just using the USB cable to power the eXplorist. Using Area Calculation Area Calculation uses three or more POIs that you select to create and display a region on a miniature map display. It then takes this region and computes its area and perimeter. Calculating an Area
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    the list. How to delete all of the POIs will be explained following these instructions. 8. Using the POI database, select a stored POI. 9. Repeat steps 6 . Editing the POI List in Area Calculation You can insert, delete, or replace a POI in the area calculation list. 1. Use the Arrow joystick to
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    Advanced Features 72 Computing Best Fish/Hunt Times This provides you with the means to view the good and excellent fishing and hunting times for any POI and date
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    Advanced Features 73 Displaying Sun and Moon Information Using the Sun/Moon feature you are able to view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moon setting times, as well as viewing the phase of the moon, for any POI in your database. Accessing the Sun/Moon Function 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow
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    for a track log that you select. This can be your active track log or one you have saved. If you have loaded a detail map from one of the MapSend Topographic software packages, you can also view the vertical profile for routes you have created. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight
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    Advanced Features 75 Using the Simulator When the eXplorist is placed in the simulator mode, it simulates movement along ENTER. 9. Press NAV to return to the last viewed Map screen. Simulating on a Saved Route 1. Follow the instructions above to turn the simulator on. 2. After you have returned
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    feature to operate properly, you must have your eXplorist connected to a personal computer through the computer USB port Connecting to a Personal Computer 1. Turn the eXplorist off. 2. Connect the PC interface cable to the connector on the back of the eXplorist. 3. Insert the USB connector on the PC
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    cable it is automatically in the File Transfer mode using the internal memory of the eXplorist. To work with files on the SD you need to tell the eXplorist that you want to work from the SD card. 1. Follow the previous instructions to connect the eXplorist to your personal computer Disk (X:)
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    on your personal computer. It will automatically load and the Main Menu will be displayed. Click on "Install software" and follow the instructions to install the Magellan Geocache Manager. Once the software is installed, you can Exit from the eXplorist Wizard and the Magellan Geocache Manager is
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    Manager by using the Start button on the Windows toolbar. 2. Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Geocache Manager'. 3. The Magellan Geocache Manager will open and an empty list of geocache points is displayed. 4. The common tools are displayed as icons at the top of the
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    or the entire list of geocache points to the eXplorist. This requires that the eXplorist is connected to the USB port of the computer and is in the USB File Transfer mode. Opens the 'About...' window with information about the version of the Magellan Geocache Manager software that you are using
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    points to it. You can also add other downloaded geocache point files to this list but you will need to follow the instructions provided below. Finally, instructions will be shown as to how to select files and upload them to your eXplorist. Adding Other Downloaded Files to the List It is possible to
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    Magellan Geocache Manager 82 Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist 1. Turn the eXplorist off and connect it to the USB port on your computer. 2. Turn the eXplorist create a GOTO to any of the geocache points following the instructions for creating a GOTO. (Geocache points can also be used in multi-
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    information and product updates. Overview of Uploading Detail Maps from MapSend to the eXplorist Install MapSend Software. Following the instructions provided with the MapSend product you purchased, the first step is to install the software onto your personal computer. For this overview, the
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    saved files is: Local Disk C:\Program Files\Magellan\'MapSend Product Name'\Export\Images. Connect the eXplorist to the Personal Computer: (This applies only if you are uploading the detail map to the eXplorist or to an SD card installed in the eXplorist.) Turn off the eXplorist and connect the USB
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    installed from the Magellan Wizard). It can be found under the 'Start' menu - Start > Programs > Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Conversion Manager. When first opened, on the Welcome window select 'Transfer Map Regions' and click Next. A reminder to connect the Magellan eXplorist to the computer
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    can be installed using the Magellan Wizard CD-ROM that came with your eXplorist.) Transferring POIs, Routes, and Track to MapSend 1. Access the Magellan Conversion Manager by using the Start button on the Windows toolbar. 2. Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Conversion
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    toolbar. Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Conversion Manager'. 6. Click the radio button for 'Convert Waypoints / Routes / Tracks' and click Next >. 7. Turn off the eXplorist and connect the USB cable to the eXplorist and the personal computer's USB port. 8. Turn the
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    either magnetic north or True North. • The coordinate system for position information and the map datum used to compute the coordinate information can be chosen. • Full control over the built-in power-management tools to assist in prolonging battery life. • Personalize your eXplorist. • Choose from
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    500 miles (804.67 km) while turned off. • When the eXplorist is sluggish and takes more than a few minutes to compute its first position fix when turned on. (This really isn't an option that you need to be concerned about. Thanks to a built-in feature, the eXplorist, when it has trouble computing
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    Enter Coord. This is rarely used and is not described in this manual. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Area. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the information transmitted by the satellites. Even without enough satellite information to compute a position fix, the time displayed may have already been corrected.
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    to access POIs, routes, and other saved data, the eXplorist automatically goes to the default file for the particular piece of also choose which background map or detailed map you want to use. Changing the Default Folders You can set the default for POI's, routes, and geocache files. 1. Press MENU
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    Preferences 92 Selecting the Background or Detail Map The eXplorist comes with a basemap already installed but you may use MapSend Worldwide software (purchased separately) to define your own basemap. You can use Active Setup to select the background map you want to use if you have stored a new
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    Preferences 93 Setting the Map Units In the Map Units option of Preferences you can select which units of measure for navigation data, the north reference, the coordinate system, and the map datum that will be used by the eXplorist. Selecting Navigational Units of Measure The eXplorist can be set
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    Preferences 94 Selecting the North Reference You can set the north reference used by the eXplorist to be either magnetic north or True North. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Map Units. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use
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    Grid is selected, additional information is required. This option will be used only by experienced users and is not described in this manual. 9. Press ENTER. The Map Units screen is displayed with the new Coord System shown. You can change other settings or press ESC to return to the Preferences
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    Datum When using the eXplorist in conjunction with a map or chart, you should make sure that the map datum in the eXplorist matches the map datum that the map or chart uses. This can usually be found in the legend block on the map or chart. The default map datum for the eXplorist is WGS84 and should
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    a defined time period if no buttons have been pressed or if you are not moving. This will prevent the batteries from running out if you accidentally leave the eXplorist on. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Pwr
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    has been mentioned before, the display backlight makes the display easier to read in lowlight situations, but it also is the largest drain on the batteries. The Light Timer function provides you with the selection of how long you want the backlight to remain on while no buttons have been pressed
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    happen to lose it. The name you enter in the Name field will be displayed on the About screen. Steps to Personalize your eXplorist 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Personalize. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow
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    Preferences 100 Selecting Languages The eXplorist can be set to display information from any one of ten Português (Portuguese), Svenska (Swedish), and Norsk (Norwegian). Selecting the Language for Your eXplorist 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4.
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    files and folders on the SD card will not be touched. Using Clear Memory, you can also set all of the defaults in the eXplorist to the factory defaults. Clearing Active Track History 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to
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    all of the routes you have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist. Routes saved in files other than the default files or on any SD card installed will not be cleared. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the
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    , and Routes This will clear all of the POIs and routes you have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist, as well as the active track history. It will erase all usercreated files and folders from the internal memory. User created files and folders on
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    can set: • Anchor - When you set the anchor alarm on, the eXplorist will alert you when it has moved a distance you have selected. This could before the 250 foot mark.) • Off Course - When a route is active, the eXplorist computes when you have moved left or right of the plotted route. You can set a
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    of available distances the distance that you want the alarm alert to come on or select Off to turn off the alarm. Note that the GPS Fix alarm does not offer any distance, just On or Off. 9. Press ENTER. 10. When all of the alarms have been set, press ESC to
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    usage, you should never need to change the clock setting unless you cross over into a new time zone. The eXplorist receives its clock information from the atomic clock located in the GPS satellite and is extremely accurate. Other then changing the time for when you cross time zones, you can also set
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    Arrow joystick to highlight the Daylight Savings field. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the Region field. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Select United States, European Union, Custom, or Disable. 9. Press ENTER. 10. If Custom: You need to enter the information about the start and end dates
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    Receiver 14 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 14 satellites to compute and update information. Antenna Patch Acquisition Times (optimal conditions) Warm less than 1 minute Cold less than 2 minutes Update cm x 3.3 cm 4 ounces (110 grams) with battery installed 1.8" x 1.4" [h] x [w]
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    , waterways, and parks Navigation Screens Map Compass Position Includes background map and 2 data fields (customizable) Includes graphical compass and 2 data fields (customizable) Includes position, elevation, accuracy, date and time, trip odometer, and battery life Alarms Anchor Alarm Off Course
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    carrying extra batteries. Protect your Magellan eXplorist while traveling or being stored. Part number: 980773 Swivel Mount Conveniently mount your Magellan eXplorist in your car, truck, boat, or virtually any vehicle. This easy-to-install mounting bracket securely holds your receiver for optimal
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    so that if you need support for your Magellan eXplorist in North America, you can direct your questions/comments to the proper person at Thales Navigation. Customers in North America, Central America, South America, Asia, and South Pacific regions. Technical Support If you need technical assistance
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    Europe Technical support and warranty service For Magellan product support and warranty service information in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish and Danish please dial FREE PHONE: 00800MAGELLAN* ( 00800 62435526) from 9 AM to 6 PM GMT & GMT+1 or send an e-mail
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Magellan eXplorist 500
Reference
Manual
Topics:
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eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver
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Using the eXplorist 500
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Starting Up
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Navigation Screens
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File Structure
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Points of Interest
• Routes
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Track Logs
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Advanced Features
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Magellan Geocache Manager
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Using MapSend
• Preferences
• Specifications
• Accessories
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Contacting Magellan Support