MiTAC MAGELLAN EXPLORIST 310 User Manual

Magellan, Explorist, User manual

Table of contents

Document Outline

Using the Magellan eXplorist
- Installing the Batteries
  - Replacing the Batteries
    - Setting the Battery Type
- Powering the Magellan eXplorist
  - Turning the Receiver On
    - Turning Receiver Off
- Conserving Power
  - Setting Active Suspend Timer
    - Setting Power OFF Timer
    - Setting Backlight Brightness
    - Setting Backlight Timer
  - Dashboard
    - Accessing the Dashboard
  - Main Menu
    - Accessing the Main Menu
  - Options Menu
- The BACK Button
- Entering Text and Numeric Data
Map Screen
- Map Screen Overview
  - Changing Zoom Levels
    - Setting the Number of Data Fields
    - Customizing the Data Fields
    - Displaying a Compass on the Map Screen
- Navigation Lines
  - Hiding/Showing Active Track
    - Clearing Active Track
    - Starting a New Track
    - Viewing Track Summary
    - Viewing an Overview of the Active Track
- Backtrack
  - Creating a Backtrack Route
- Pan Mode
  - Accessing Pan Mode
    - Creating a Waypoint in Pan Mode
- Maps
  - Accessing Loaded Maps
Dashboard Screens
- Displaying the Dashboard Screen
  - Changing the Dashboard Screen
  - Compass Screen
  - Road Screen
  - Strip Compass Screen
  - Satellite Status Screen
  - Altimeter Screen
  - Data Only Screen
- Customizing Data Fields
  - Setting the Number of Fields Displayed
    - Changing Displayed Data
Waypoints
- Accessing the Waypoint List
  - Sorting the Waypoint List
    - Searching for a Saved Waypoint
    - Editing a Saved Waypoint
    - Go to a Waypoint from the Waypoint Description
    - Viewing the Waypoint on the Map
    - Marking a Waypoint as a Favorite
- Waypoints and the Map Screen
  - Creating a Waypoint while Panning
    - Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint
- Waypoint Projection
  - Projecting a Waypoint
Geocaches
- Installing Geocaches (Send to GPS)
  - Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (List Page)
    - Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (Detail Page)
- The Magellan Communicator
  - Direct installation of the Magellan Communicator from www.magellangps.com
    - Installing Geocaches (Drag n Drop)
    - Installing Geocaches with Drag ‘n Drop
- Geocache List
  - Accessing the Geocache List
    - Sorting the Geocache List
    - Searching for a Saved Geocache
    - Go to a Geocache on the Geocache List
    - Editing a Stored Geocache
    - Adding/Editing/Deleting a Field Note
    - Go to a Geocache from the Geocache Description
    - Viewing the Geocache on the Map
    - Go to a Geocache While Viewing on the Map
    - Marking a Geocache as a Favorite
- Adding a Geocache
  - Saving Your Current Location as a Geocache Waypoint
- Geocache Summary
  - Accessing the Geocache Summary
Points of Interest (POI)
- Accessing POIs
  - Finding a POI by Category
    - Finding a POI Using Search by Name
    - Creating a Route to a POI
    - Viewing POI Details
eXplorist Tools
- The Tools Menu
  - Accessing the Tools Menu
  - Settings
    - Accessing Receiver Settings
  - Track Summary
    - Viewing Track Summary
  - Geocache Summary
    - Viewing Geocache Summary
  - Waypoint Projection
    - Projecting a Waypoint
  - Best Fishing & Hunting Times
    - Using Best Fishing & Hunting Times
  - Sun & Moon Rising and Setting Times
    - Using Sun & Moon Times
  - Help
    - Accessing Help Files
  - Play Product Demo
    - Accessing the Product Demo
    - Stopping the Product Demo
  - Screen Capture
    - Activating Screen Capture
  - Owner Information
    - Setting Owner Information
Settings
- The Settings Menu
  - Accessing the Settings Menu
- Settings
  - Brightness and Volume
    - Adjusting Brightness
    - Setting the Backlight Timer
    - Adjusting Volume
    - Muting the Volume
  - Power
    - Setting Active Suspend Timer
    - Setting Power Off Timer
    - Selecting Battery Type
  - Date and Time
    - Selecting the Date Format
    - Selecting the Time Format
    - Selecting the Calendar Format
    - Selecting the Time Zone (Auto or Manual)
  - Maps
    - Selecting Map
  - Map Options
    - Setting Map View (2D or 3D)
    - Setting Map Orientation
    - Setting the Number of Map Fields
    - Defining Quick Info Details
    - Toggling Position Destination Lines (On/Off)
    - Toggling Origin Destination Lines (On/Off)
    - Toggling Track Lines (On/Off)
    - Setting Map Detail Level
    - Toggling Topo Lines (On/Off)
    - Setting Shaded Relief Level
    - Setting Geocache Waypoints Display Criteria
    - Setting Waypoint Display Style
    - Toggling POI Waypoints (On/Off)
    - Selecting Current Location Icon
    - Toggling Auto Zoom (On/Off)
    - Map Draw Mode
  - Units (Units of Measure)
    - Setting Distance Units of Measure
    - Setting Speed Units of Measure
    - Setting Elevation Units of Measure
    - Setting Area Units of Measure
  - Tracks
    - Setting Track Logging Mode
  - Alarms
    - Setting the Off Course Alarm
    - Toggling Arrival Alarm
    - Defining the Arrival Alarm
    - Setting the Waypoint Proximity Alarm
  - Night Mode
    - Setting Night Mode Use
  - Joystick Functions
    - Assigning Joystick Functions
  - Compass
    - Assigning Compass Graphic
  - Background
  - Satellite
    - Viewing the Satellite Status Screen
  - GPS
    - Turning the GPS Receiver On/Off
  - Navigation
    - Setting Primary Coordinate System
    - Setting Primary Coordinate Type
    - Setting Primary Coordinate Accuracy
    - Setting Primary Coordinate Datum
    - Setting Secondary Coordinate System
    - Setting Secondary Coordinate Type
    - Setting Secondary Coordinate Accuracy
    - Setting Secondary Coordinate Datum
    - Selecting North Reference
    - Setting Altimeter Source
  - Memory
    - Clear Memory from Device
    - Restoring Factory Defaults
  - Connectivity
    - Setting Receiver Connectivity
  - Diagnostics
    - Running the Audio Test
    - Running the Video Test
    - Running the Keypad Test
  - Language
    - Selecting Language
  - Product Information
    - Viewing the Receiver Serial Number
    - Viewing the SW Version, EULA or Copyright Information