Magellan GPS 3000 XL User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Model: Magellan GPS-3000 XL
Type: Hand-Held GPS Receiver
Use: All-purpose position locating and navigation equipment for maritime use, hiking, and other outdoor activities
Antenna: Built-in, located at the top of the receiver
Display: Contrasting Back-Lit LCD monitor
Types of Power Supply: 4 x ‘AA’ Alkaline batteries
Battery Duration: Not less than 4 hours of continuous operation
Accuracy: Typically 25 meters of RMS; horizontal 100 meters and vertical 150 meters in the case of Selective Availability
Memory: Provides a memory capacity up to 200 Way Points and 5 Routes containing between 1 and 20 Legs
Supported Coordinate Systems: LAT/LON, UTM, and more
Supported Measurement Systems: Speed in knots, mph, kph; distance in nautical, statute, miles, kilometers; height in feet, and meters.
Other Features:
Generation of Waypoints and Routes including GO TO routes
Backtracking with Last fix buffer using the backtrack
Several NAV monitors for position, course, and navigation in different screens
Configuration NAV screens modification
Ability to associate messages with Waypoints
Monitoring of Navigation over multiple data fields occurring simultaneously

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What do I need to do in order to switch the GPS 3000 XL on?

A1: Keep the ON/OFF key pressed until there is a message that says ‘GPS 3000 XL’ on the screen.

Q2: A GPS receiver may get junk position information. how do i go about this.

A2: It could be the case that the receiver is obstructed in some way so ensure that a obstruction free view of the sky is there and reset the device or power it on again.

A3: Any NAV page, select ENTER key, point to SAVE POS after which the key ENTER is pressed to save the current position.

A4: The GPS 3000 XL device can accommodate waypoints amounting up to 200.

A5: Select ROUTE MENU the choose a blank route and then select FROM and TO waypoints so that the route can be made.

A6: Sure, stored waypoints can be viewed and even managed by going to your WPT MENU.

A7: No, only when using it for the first time or when transporting it more than 300miles, and its turned off is it required to initialize it.