Magellan eXplorist 500 Manual - English - Page 102
Selecting the Coordinate System, Preferences, Map Units, Coord System
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Preferences 95 Selecting the Coordinate System Position data will be displayed in the coordinate system chosen in Map Units. The default system is latitude/longitude (Lat/Lon) and should be fine for most users. Experienced navigators will want to select a coordinate system that matches the maps or charts they are using. Coordinate systems that can be selected are: • Lat/Lon • UTM • OSGB • Irish • Swiss • Swedish • Finnish • German • French • USNG • MGRS • User Grid 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 the Arrow joystick to highlight the data field for Coord System. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the desired coordinate system. Some coordinate systems may ask for additional information as to how the coordinates will be displayed. Select the desired option and press ENTER. If User 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 menu.