Magellan eXplorist 210 - Manual (Page 68)

Advanced Features 65
For this feature to operate properly, you must have your eXplorist connected to a personal computer through
the computer USB port
1. Turn the eXplorist off.
2. First connect the PC interface cable to the connector on the back of the eXplorist.
3. Insert the USB connector on the PC interface cable to any of the USB ports on a personal computer.
4. Turn the eXplorist on.
5. You may get a message on your computer that a new USB device has been found.
6. If connected properly, the eXplorist will display the USB File Transfer screen, indicating that the
eXplorist is in the file transfer mode.
When you are connected to a personal computer you have three modes that the eXplorist can be in. File
Transfer mode allows you to transfer files to and from the eXplorist and the personal computer. NMEA Data
Comm mode outputs the GPS data from the eXplorist in NMEA format for use with external software. Power
Only mode turns off data communication with the personal computer and the eXplorist operates normally.
1. If the eXplorist has just been turned on, the USB File Transfer screen is already displayed. Skip steps
2 through 6.
2. Press MENU.
3. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight
Adv. Features.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Highlight
Communications.
6. Press ENTER.
7. Highlight
File Transfer, NMEA Data Comm, or Power Only.
8. Press
ENTER.
Communicating with a Personal Computer
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Changing Modes