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Basic operation, Compute your position – Thales Navigation 600 User Manual

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The eXplorist GPS receiver is a handheld personal navigation
device that uses information from a constellation of GPS satellites
to compute your present position. In its simplest form, you select
a destination from the list of POI’s (Points of Interest) and the
eXplorist receiver will provide you with the information to arrive
at your destination.
Make sure that the battery has been installed as per the instructions
in the Read Me First document.

1. Compute your position...

Turn the eXplorist on by pressing the

Power button, and then pressing Enter.

With a clear view of the sky, your eXplorist

receiver will begin tracking satellites and
computing your present position.

Press

Basic Operation

Your eXplorist begins

acquiring satellite
information and
computes your present
position.

When “Position Fix” is
displayed in the upper
left corner, you are
ready to select your
destination.

You can see the progress

of satellite data

collection by viewing

the Satellite Status

screen shown here.
Press

Nav until this

screen is displayed.

Pressing

Nav

button will allow you

to select the navigation

screen, (Map, Position

or Compass) that best

suits your needs.