Magellan eXplorist 310 User Guide

Magellan® eXplorist® 310

MiTAC Digital Corporation 471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA www.magellanGPS.com

User Manual

Revisions

Initial Release B/1/201 Initial release with basic functions

Safety Warnings

The Magellan eXplorist is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. When using the
Magellan eXplorist, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself
or others:

IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A
VEHICLE.

Please do not try to change any settings on the Magellan eXplorist while driving. Come to a complete stop or ask a
passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or
others could be injured.

USE GOOD JUDGEMENT

This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement.
Never rely solely on one device for navigating.

USE CARE

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracy

and maintenance of the GPS network. The accuracy of position xes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to

GPS satellites made by the U.S. government and is subject to change in accordance with the Department of Defence
civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry
and obstructions, like buildings and large trees.

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.

No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use without the prior written
permission of MiTAC Digital Corporation.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must

follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other aerial or transmitter.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with
non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is

cautioned that changes and modications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the

user’s authority to operate this equipment.

The Magellan eXplorist must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.

This Class B digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

IC statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.

This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must

follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Improvements and enhancements to the

product may occur without any formal notication. Check the Magellan website (www.magellanGPS.com) for product

updates and additional information.

Maximum normal use temperature is 66°C.

© 2011 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan, eXplorist and OneTouch are registered
trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation.

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Table of Contents

Using the Magellan eXplorist ......................................................1

Installing the Batteries ..................................................................................... 1

Replacing the Batteries ...................................................................................................................1

Setting the Battery Type ..................................................................................................................1

Powering the Magellan eXplorist ...................................................................... 2

Turning the Receiver On .................................................................................................................. 2

Turning Receiver Off ........................................................................................................................2

Conserving Power ............................................................................................. 2

Setting Active Suspend Timer .........................................................................................................2

Setting Power OFF Timer.................................................................................................................2

Setting Backlight Brightness ..........................................................................................................2

Setting Backlight Timer ...................................................................................................................3

Dashboard ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Accessing the Dashboard ...............................................................................................................3

Main Menu ...........................................................................................................................................3

Accessing the Main Menu ...............................................................................................................3

Options Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 3

The BACK Button ..............................................................................................4

Entering Text and Numeric Data ....................................................................... 4

Map Screen .................................................................................5

Map Screen Overview ........................................................................................ 5

Changing Zoom Levels .................................................................................................................... 5

Setting the Number of Data Fields ..................................................................................................5

Customizing the Data Fields ...........................................................................................................5

Displaying a Compass on the Map Screen .................................................................................... 5

Navigation Lines ...............................................................................................6

Hiding/Showing Active Track .......................................................................................................... 6

Clearing Active Track ....................................................................................................................... 6

Starting a New Track ........................................................................................................................6

Viewing Track Summary ..................................................................................................................6

Viewing an Overview of the Active Track ....................................................................................... 6

Backtrack ..........................................................................................................6

Creating a Backtrack Route ............................................................................................................6

Pan Mode ..........................................................................................................7

Accessing Pan Mode .......................................................................................................................7

Creating a Waypoint in Pan Mode ...................................................................................................7

Maps .................................................................................................................7

Accessing Loaded Maps .................................................................................................................7

Dashboard Screens .....................................................................9

Displaying the Dashboard Screen .................................................................................................. 9

Changing the Dashboard Screen ....................................................................................................9

Compass Screen

Road Screen

Strip Compass Screen

Satellite Status Screen

Altimeter Screen

Data Only Screen

Customizing Data Fields ................................................................................. 11

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Setting the Number of Fields Displayed ...................................................................................... 11

Changing Displayed Data .............................................................................................................. 11

Waypoints ................................................................................. 13

Accessing the Waypoint List.........................................................................................................13

Sorting the Waypoint List ............................................................................................................. 13

Searching for a Saved Waypoint...................................................................................................13

Editing a Saved Waypoint..............................................................................................................13

Go to a Waypoint from the Waypoint Description ....................................................................... 14

Viewing the Waypoint on the Map ................................................................................................14

Marking a Waypoint as a Favorite.................................................................................................14

Waypoints and the Map Screen ....................................................................... 14

Creating a Waypoint while Panning ..............................................................................................14

Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint.............................................................................. 14

Waypoint Projection ........................................................................................ 14

Projecting a Waypoint .................................................................................................................... 14

Geocaches ................................................................................. 15

Installing Geocaches (Send to GPS) ................................................................ 15

Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (List Page) .................................................................15

Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (Detail Page) .............................................................. 16

The Magellan Communicator .......................................................................... 17

Direct installation of the Magellan Communicator from www.magellangps.com .................... 17

Installing Geocaches (Drag n Drop) .............................................................................................17

Installing Geocaches with Drag ‘n Drop ......................................................................................17

Geocache List .................................................................................................. 18

Accessing the Geocache List .......................................................................................................18

Sorting the Geocache List ............................................................................................................. 18

Searching for a Saved Geocache .................................................................................................18

Go to a Geocache on the Geocache List .....................................................................................18

Editing a Stored Geocache ............................................................................................................18

Adding/Editing/Deleting a Field Note ...........................................................................................18

Go to a Geocache from the Geocache Description ....................................................................19

Viewing the Geocache on the Map ...............................................................................................19

Go to a Geocache While Viewing on the Map .............................................................................. 19

Marking a Geocache as a Favorite ...............................................................................................19

Adding a Geocache .......................................................................................... 19

Saving Your Current Location as a Geocache Waypoint ........................................................... 19

Geocache Summary ........................................................................................ 19

Accessing the Geocache Summary .............................................................................................19

Points of Interest (POI) .............................................................. 21

Accessing POIs ................................................................................................ 21

Finding a POI by Category ............................................................................................................21

Finding a POI Using Search by Name ..........................................................................................22

Creating a Route to a POI ............................................................................................................. 22

Viewing POI Details ........................................................................................................................22

eXplorist Tools .......................................................................... 23

The Tools Menu ............................................................................................... 23

Accessing the Tools Menu ............................................................................................................23

Settings ..............................................................................................................................................23

Accessing Receiver Settings ........................................................................................................23

Track Summary ................................................................................................................................. 23

Viewing Track Summary ................................................................................................................23

Geocache Summary .........................................................................................................................23

Viewing Geocache Summary ........................................................................................................23

Waypoint Projection ......................................................................................................................... 23

Projecting a Waypoint .................................................................................................................... 23

Best Fishing & Hunting Times ......................................................................................................... 24

Using Best Fishing & Hunting Times ...........................................................................................24

Sun & Moon Rising and Setting Times ........................................................................................... 24

Using Sun & Moon Times ..............................................................................................................24

Help .................................................................................................................................................... 24

Accessing Help Files .....................................................................................................................24

Play Product Demo ........................................................................................................................... 24

Accessing the Product Demo .......................................................................................................24

Stopping the Product Demo .......................................................................................................... 24

Screen Capture .................................................................................................................................24

Activating Screen Capture ............................................................................................................24

Owner Information ............................................................................................................................ 24

Setting Owner Information ............................................................................................................24

Settings .....................................................................................25

The Settings Menu .......................................................................................... 25

Accessing the Settings Menu .......................................................................................................25

Settings ........................................................................................................... 25

Brightness and Volume .................................................................................................................... 25

Adjusting Brightness ..................................................................................................................... 25

Setting the Backlight Timer ........................................................................................................... 25

Adjusting Volume ...........................................................................................................................25

Muting the Volume .........................................................................................................................25

Power ................................................................................................................................................. 25

Setting Active Suspend Timer .......................................................................................................25

Setting Power Off Timer ................................................................................................................. 25

Selecting Battery Type ................................................................................................................... 25

Date and Time ...................................................................................................................................26

Selecting the Date Format ............................................................................................................. 26

Selecting the Time Format.............................................................................................................26

Selecting the Calendar Format .....................................................................................................26

Selecting the Time Zone (Auto or Manual) ...................................................................................26

Maps ...................................................................................................................................................26

Selecting Map .................................................................................................................................26

Map Options ...................................................................................................................................... 26

Setting Map View (2D or 3D) .......................................................................................................... 26

Setting Map Orientation ................................................................................................................. 26

Setting the Number of Map Fields ................................................................................................26

Dening Quick Info Details ............................................................................................................26

Toggling Position Destination Lines (On/Off) ..............................................................................26

Toggling Origin Destination Lines (On/Off) .................................................................................26

Toggling Track Lines (On/Off) ....................................................................................................... 27

Setting Map Detail Level ................................................................................................................ 27

Toggling Topo Lines (On/Off) ........................................................................................................ 27

Setting Shaded Relief Level ..........................................................................................................27

Setting Geocache Waypoints Display Criteria.............................................................................27

Setting Waypoint Display Style ..................................................................................................... 27

Toggling POI Waypoints (On/Off) .................................................................................................. 27

Selecting Current Location Icon ................................................................................................... 27

Toggling Auto Zoom (On/Off) ........................................................................................................ 27

Map Draw Mode .............................................................................................................................. 27

Units (Units of Measure) ..................................................................................................................27

Setting Distance Units of Measure ...............................................................................................27

Setting Speed Units of Measure ...................................................................................................27

Setting Elevation Units of Measure ..............................................................................................28

Setting Area Units of Measure ......................................................................................................28

Tracks ................................................................................................................................................28

Setting Track Logging Mode .........................................................................................................28

Alarms ................................................................................................................................................28

Setting the Off Course Alarm ........................................................................................................28

Toggling Arrival Alarm ...................................................................................................................28

Dening the Arrival Alarm ............................................................................................................. 28

Setting the Waypoint Proximity Alarm .........................................................................................28

Night Mode ........................................................................................................................................28

Setting Night Mode Use ................................................................................................................. 28

Joystick Functions ...........................................................................................................................28

Assigning Joystick Functions ......................................................................................................28

Compass ............................................................................................................................................28

Assigning Compass Graphic ........................................................................................................28

Background ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Satellite .............................................................................................................................................. 29

Viewing the Satellite Status Screen .............................................................................................. 29

GPS ....................................................................................................................................................29

Turning the GPS Receiver On/Off .................................................................................................29

Navigation .........................................................................................................................................29

Setting Primary Coordinate System ............................................................................................. 29

Setting Primary Coordinate Type .................................................................................................. 29

Setting Primary Coordinate Accuracy .......................................................................................... 29

Setting Primary Coordinate Datum ...............................................................................................29

Setting Secondary Coordinate System ........................................................................................ 29

Setting Secondary Coordinate Type ............................................................................................. 29

Setting Secondary Coordinate Accuracy ..................................................................................... 29

Setting Secondary Coordinate Datum ..........................................................................................29

Selecting North Reference ............................................................................................................29

Setting Altimeter Source ................................................................................................................ 29

Memory .............................................................................................................................................. 30

Clear Memory from Device ............................................................................................................ 30

Restoring Factory Defaults ...........................................................................................................30

Connectivity ......................................................................................................................................30

Setting Receiver Connectivity .......................................................................................................30

Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................................30

Running the Audio Test ................................................................................................................. 30

Running the Video Test .................................................................................................................. 30

Running the Keypad Test ..............................................................................................................30

Language ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Selecting Language .......................................................................................................................30

Product Information .........................................................................................................................30

Viewing the Receiver Serial Number ............................................................................................30

Viewing the SW Version, EULA or Copyright Information ..........................................................30