Magellan SPORTRAK COLOR FAQ User Manual
User Manual
SporTrak Color
GPS Mapping
Receiver
WARNINGS
FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN A
VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE.
Please do not try and change any settings on the SporTrak while driving. Come to a
complete stop or have your 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
The accuracy of position fixes 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 Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan.
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.
Thales Navigation grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in
and with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of
the equipment. You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within
your organization.
The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers and is
protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore,
you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material.
You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as
expressly provided in this license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Thales
Navigation and/or its suppliers.
solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS.
Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry.
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than the purchaser's personal use without the prior written permission of Thales
Navigation.
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Magellan® is a registered Trademark of Thales Navigation.
SporTrak™ is a trademark of Thales Navigation.
THALES NAVIGATION MAGELLAN PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY
All Thales Navigation global positioning system
(GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are not
intended to replace other methods of
navigation. Purchase is advised to perform
careful position charting and use good
judgment. READ THE USER GUIDE CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
1. THALES NAVIGATION WARRANTY
Thales Navigation warrants their GPS receivers
and hardware accessories to be free of defects
in material and workmanship and will conform
to our published specifications for the product
for a period of two years from the date of
original purchase or such longer period as
required by law. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES
ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS
PRODUCT.
In the event of a defect, Thales Navigation will,
at its option, repair or replace the hardware
product with no charge to the purchaser for
parts or labor. The repaired or replaced
product will be warranted for 90 days from the
date of return shipment, or for the balance of
the original warranty, whichever is longer.
Thales Navigation warrants that software
products or software included in hardware
products will be free from defects in the media
for a period of 30 days from the date of
shipment and will substantially conform to the
then-current user documentation provided with
the software (including updates thereto).
Thales Navigation’s sole obligation shall be the
correction or replacement of the media or the
software so that it will substantially conform to
the then- current user documentation. Thales
Navigation does not warrant the software will
meet purchaser’s requirements or that its
operation will be uninterrupted, error-free or
virus-free. Purchaser assumes the entire risk
of using the software.
2. PURCHASER’S REMEDY
PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER
THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT, AT THALES NAVIGATION’S
OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART OF THE
RECEIVER OR ACCESSORIES WHICH ARE
COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. REPAIRS
UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL ONLY BE
MADE AT AN AUTHORIZED THALES NAVIGATION SERVICE CENTER. ANY REPAIRS BY A
SERVICE CENTER NOT AUTHORIZED BY
THALES NAVIGATION WILL VOID THIS
WARRANTY.
3. PURCHASER’S DUTIES
To obtain service in contact and return the
product with a copy of the original sales
receipt to the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Thales Navigation reserves the right to refuse
to provide service free-of-charge if the sales
receipt is not provided or if the information
contained in it is incomplete or illegible or if
the serial number is altered or removed. Thales
Navigation will not be responsible for any
losses or damage to the product incurred while
the product is in transit or is being shipped for
repair. Insurance is recommended. Thales
Navigation suggests using a trackable shipping
method such as UPS or FedEx when returning
a product for service.
4. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 1 ABOVE, ALL
OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY,
ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND IF APPLICABLE,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER ARTICLE 35 OF
THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON
CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE
OF GOODS.
Some national, state, or local laws do not allow
limitations on implied warranty or how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
5. EXCLUSIONS
The following are excluded from the warranty
coverage:
(1) periodic maintenance and repair or replace-
ment of parts due to normal wear and tear;
(2) batteries;
(3) finishes;
(4) installations or defects resulting from instal-
lation;
(5) any damage caused by (i) shipping, misuse,
abuse, negligence, tampering, or improper
use; (ii) disasters such as fire, flood, wind,
and lightning; (iii) unauthorized attachments
or modification;
(6) service performed or attempted by anyone
other than an authorized Thales Navigations
Service Center;
(7) any product, components or parts not manu-
factured by Thales Navigation,
(8) that the receiver will be free from any claim for
infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright or other proprietary right, including
trade secrets
(9) any damage due to accident, resulting from
inaccurate satellite transmissions. Inaccurate transmissions can occur due to changes
in the position, health or geometry of a satellite or modifications to the receiver that may
be required due to any change in the GPS.
(Note: Thales Navigation GPS receivers use
GPS or GPS+GLONASS to obtain position,
velocity and time information. GPS is operated by the U.S. Government and GLONASS
is the Global Navigation Satellite System of
the Russian Federation, which are solely
responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of their systems. Certain conditions
can cause inaccuracies which could require
modifications to the receiver. Examples of
such conditions include but are not limited to
changes in the GPS or GLONASS transmission.).
Opening, dismantling or repairing of this
product by anyone other than an authorized
Thales Navigation Service Center will void this
warranty.
6. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
THALES NAVIGATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO
PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM DELAY OR LOSS OF USE,
LOSS OF OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH CAUSED BY
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OFTHALES
NAVIGATION OR NEGLIGENT USAGE OF THE
PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL THALES
NAVIGATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH
DAMAGES, EVEN IF THALES NAVIGATION HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
Some national, state, or local laws do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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This written warranty is the complete, final and
exclusive agreement between Thales
Navigation and the purchaser with respect to
the quality of performance of the goods and
any and all warranties and representations.
THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH ALL OF THALES
NAVIGATION’S RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING
THIS PRODUCT.
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FROM LOCALITY TO LOCALITY (including
Directive 1999/44/EC in the EC Member
States) AND CERTAIN LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
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of France, without reference to its conflict of
law provisions or the U.N. Convention on
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods,
and shall benefit Thales Navigation, its
successors and assigns.
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CONSUMER’S STATUTORY RIGHTS UNDER
APPLICABLE LAWS IN FORCE IN THEIR
LOCALITY, NOR THE CUSTOMER’S RIGHTS
AGAINST THE DEALER ARISING FROM THEIR
SALES/PURCHASE CONTRACT (such as the
guarantees in France for latent defects in
accordance with Article 1641 et seq of the
French Civil Code).
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warranty, please call or write:
Thales Navigation SA – ZAC La Fleuriaye – BP
433 – 44474 Carquefou Cedex – France.
Phone: +33 (0)2 28 09 38 00, Fax: +33 (0)2
28 09 39 39
Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................... 1
About This User Manual ......................................................................... 1
Setting Up the SporTrak ..................................................... 2
Installing the Batteries ............................................................................. 3
Selecting Language .................................................................................. 4
Initialization for First Time Use .............................................................. 4
Tu rning the SporTrak On .................................................................... 4
Enter Your Approximate Position (Initialize) ....................................... 5
Basic Operation .................................................................. 7
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Tu rning Power On/Off........................................................................ 8
Tu rning the Backlight On/Off ............................................................. 8
Adjusting the Contrast ........................................................................ 9
Getting a Position Fix .......................................................................... 9
Navigational Screens ............................................................................... 9
Map Screen ....................................................................................... 10
Compass Screen ................................................................................ 10
Large Data Screen.............................................................................. 10
Position Screens ................................................................................. 10
Road Screen ...................................................................................... 11
Data Screen ....................................................................................... 11
Speed Screen ..................................................................................... 11
Satellite Status Screen ........................................................................ 11
Accessing the Navigation Screens .......................................................... 11
Saving a Waypoint ................................................................................ 12
Using GOTO Routes ............................................................................ 14
Creating a GOTO Route ................................................................... 14
Navigating on a GOTO Route .......................................................... 16
Summary .............................................................................................. 17
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Reference .......................................................................... 17
Power/Backlight/Contrast ..................................................................... 17
Tu rn the SporTrak On ....................................................................... 17
Tu rn the SporTrak Off....................................................................... 17
Using the Display Backlight .............................................................. 17
Adjusting the Display Contrast.......................................................... 18
Navigational Screens ............................................................................. 18
Selecting NAV Screens ...................................................................... 18
Returning to Last Viewed NAV Screen .............................................. 18
Map Screen ....................................................................................... 18
Setting the Map Detail................................................................... 21
Customizing the Map Display ....................................................... 21
Selecting Map Items....................................................................... 21
Tu rning On/Off Display Waypoints ........................................... 21
Tu rning On/Off Track Lines ...................................................... 21
Tu rning On/Off Topographic Lines ........................................... 21
Tu rning On/Off Displayed POI’s ............................................... 22
Globally Turning Map Items On/Off ......................................... 22
Setting Up Map Data Fields ........................................................... 22
Tu rning Data Fields On/Off ...................................................... 23
Selecting the Data Fields ............................................................ 23
Two Data Fields Description ...................................................... 23
Changing the Data Fields ........................................................... 23
Street Information Description ................................................... 24
Horizontal Profile Description ................................................... 24
Terrain Projection Description ................................................... 24
Changing the Map Orientation ..................................................... 25
Selecting Primary Usage................................................................. 26
Selecting Track Mode ..................................................................... 26
Auto vs. Auto Detailed ............................................................... 26
Using Vertical Profile ..................................................................... 27
Selecting Vertical Profile................................................................. 27
Track History Description .......................................................... 27
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Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description............................ 27
Route Vertical Profile Description .............................................. 28
Path Check Description ............................................................. 28
Compass Screen ................................................................................ 29
Customizing the Data Fields .......................................................... 29
Large Data Screen.............................................................................. 30
Customizing the Data Fields .......................................................... 30
Position Screen .................................................................................. 31
Selecting the Position Screen .......................................................... 31
Resetting the Trip Odometer.......................................................... 31
Customizing the Data Fields .......................................................... 31
GPS Status Messages...................................................................... 33
Selecting Coordinate System, Map Datum and Elevation Mode .... 33
Projecting a Waypoint .................................................................... 34
Road Screen ...................................................................................... 35
Customizing the Data Fields .......................................................... 35
Data Screen ....................................................................................... 36
Customizing the Data Fields .......................................................... 36
Speed Screen ..................................................................................... 37
Customizing the Data Fields .......................................................... 37
Satellite Status Screen ........................................................................ 38
Waypoints / Database ........................................................................... 39
Accessing Waypoints in the Database................................................. 39
Selecting Waypoints from the Nearest List ..................................... 39
Selecting Waypoints from the Alphabetical List ............................. 39
Selecting Waypoints Nearest to the Cursor ........................................ 40
Saving Present Position as a Waypoint ............................................... 40
Creating New Waypoint Manually .................................................... 40
Creating New Waypoint with Map Cursor ........................................ 41
Deleting a User Waypoint ................................................................. 41
Editing a User Waypoint ................................................................... 41
Viewing a Map Object on the Map ................................................... 42
Viewing a User Waypoint on the Map ............................................... 42
Saving a Map Object as a User Waypoint .......................................... 42
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Searching for a Street Address ............................................................ 43
Routes ................................................................................................... 44
Creating a GOTO Route ................................................................... 44
Creating a Backtrack Route ............................................................... 44
Creating a Multileg Route ................................................................. 44
Activating/Deactivating a Route ........................................................ 46
Viewing a Route ................................................................................ 46
Editing a Route ................................................................................. 46
Inserting a Leg ............................................................................... 47
Deleting a Leg................................................................................ 47
Replacing a Leg .............................................................................. 47
Appending a Leg ............................................................................ 47
Appending a Newly Created Waypoint to a Route ............................. 48
Reversing a Route .............................................................................. 48
Deleting a Route ............................................................................... 48
Viewing a Route on the Map Screen.................................................. 48
Creating a Route using Track History ................................................ 48
Setup .................................................................................................... 49
Initializing the SporTrak .................................................................... 49
Tu rning the NAV Screens On/Off ..................................................... 49
Selecting the Coordinate System........................................................ 50
Selecting a Map Datum ..................................................................... 50
Selecting the Elevation Mode ............................................................ 50
Selecting the Time Format................................................................. 51
Selecting NAV Units ......................................................................... 51
Selecting the North Reference ........................................................... 51
Setting the Backlight Timer ............................................................... 51
Tu rning the Beeper On/Off ............................................................... 52
Selecting NMEA Message.................................................................. 52
Selecting the Baud Rate ..................................................................... 52
Seletcting Daylight Savings Time....................................................... 53
Power Off Timer ............................................................................... 53
Changing Languages ......................................................................... 54
Changing the Power Key Settings ...................................................... 54
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Clearing Memory .................................................................................. 55
Clearing Track History ...................................................................... 55
Clearing Wpts/Routes ....................................................................... 55
Clearing All Routes ........................................................................... 55
Resetting SporTrak to Factory Defaults.............................................. 55
Clearing All Memory in the SporTrak ............................................... 55
Sun/Moon Display................................................................................ 56
Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen ........................................................ 56
Changing the Sun/Moon Date .......................................................... 56
Changing the Sun/Moon Position ..................................................... 56
Fish/Hunt Times Display ...................................................................... 57
Accessing the Fish/Hunt Screen ......................................................... 57
Changing the Fish/Hunt Date ........................................................... 57
Changing the Fish/Hunt Position ...................................................... 57
SporTrak Alarms ................................................................................... 58
Setting the Arrival Alarm ................................................................... 58
Setting the Anchor Alarm .................................................................. 58
Setting the XTE Alarm ...................................................................... 58
Setting the GPS Fix Alarm ................................................................ 58
Using the Simulator .............................................................................. 59
Tu rning on the Simulator - Auto Mode ............................................. 59
Tu rning on the Simulator - User Mode.............................................. 59
Tu rning the Simulator Off................................................................. 59
About Screen......................................................................................... 60
Help Screen .......................................................................................... 60
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................. 61
Appendix .......................................................................... 64
Tr oubleshooting .................................................................................... 64
Waypoint Icons ..................................................................................... 65
Contacting Magellan............................................................................. 66
Specifications ........................................................................................ 67
Compass ............................................................................................... 68
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Heading vs. Bearing vs. Course Over Ground ................................... 68
Navigating with the Compass Screen ................................................. 70
Calibrating the Compass ................................................................... 70
Using the Barometer and Temperature Screens .................................. 74
Accessories ............................................................................................ 76
MapSend Streets ................................................................................... 77
Using Mapsend ..................................................................................... 78
Connecting to External Devices ............................................................ 81
Connecting to External Power Source ................................................ 82
WAAS ................................................................................................... 83
Glossary ................................................................................................ 84
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Introduction
Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan SporTrak Color
GPS mapping receiver. The SporTrak Color has all the features that a sailor,
fisherman, hiker, hunter, or any person involved with outdoor recreational activities
has come to expect from a Magellan GPS receiver. In addition to these features, the
SporTrak Color offers the ability to display your location on detailed city maps
providing you with a complete navigation tool that will last you for years to come.
Magellan has been a leader in the hand-held GPS market since introducing the
world’s first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989. Since that time
Magellan has continued to equip the outdoorsman and consumer markets with
navigational receivers, all the way from the first GPS receiver for under $100 to
automotive receivers with turn-by-turn routing capabilities.
Before you begin, make sure that your package includes all of the items listed on the
packing list. Magellan is a registered trademark name for Thales Navigation.
About This User Manual
This User Manual is divided into six chapters; Introduction, Setting Up the
SporTrak, Basic Operation, Reference, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix.
Each of these chapters will be explained briefly so you can tell which ones are right
for you. A glossary and index are provided after the Appendix as well.
Setting Up the SporTrak: This chapter will show you how to prepare the
SporTrak Color for use. Instructions will include how to install the
batteries, how to select the languages and how to initialize the SporTrak
Color.
Basic Operation: This chapter provides you with step-by-step instructions for
using the basic functions of the SporTrak Color. This chapter will explain
getting a position fix, viewing the Map screen, saving a waypoint and
using a GOTO. Knowing these four basic steps will enable you to use the
SporTrak Color for most things you will want to do.
Reference: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of the features
found in the SporTrak Color. This chapter is set up in a way that you can
quickly and easily find the feature you are looking for.
Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is aimed at answering some of the
more basic questions that you may have about your SporTrak Color, the
global positioning system (GPS) and using the SporTrak Color to its
fullest. Experienced GPS users will probably not find any new information in this chapter but new GPS users may find many of their questions
answered here.
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Appendix: Sections containing information about connecting your SporTrak
Color to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications
can be found in the Appendix.
Glossary: A glossary is provided explaining some of the terms and abbrevia-
tions found in the SporTrak Color and this manual that may not be
familiar to all users.
It’s time to begin using your SporTrak Color. Don’t be overwhelmed with the size
of the manual as we have tried to give enough information for the beginning user as
well as provide the experienced users with the specifications and features that they
are looking for.
The most important thing to us is to be sure that you are completely satisfied with
your SporTrak Color and the accompanying documentation. If you have any ideas,
suggestions or even a complaint, please pass them along to us through our web site
(www.magellangps.com) or by mail.
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Setting up the SporTrak
Setting up the SporTrak Color is a simple three-step process: installing the batteries,
selecting the language to be used and initializing the SporTrak.
Installing the Batteries
To change the batteries, remove the battery door on the back of the SporTrak
Color. The door can be easily removed by pressing on the lever at the top of the
battery door. This releases the door and allows it to swing away from the receiver.
There is a small lip at the bottom of the battery door, so be sure to open the door as
if it were hinged on the bottom.
Remove the old batteries and install two new AA batteries, observing the correct
polarity. Replace the door by aligning the lip at the bottom of the door to the
groove at the bottom of your receiver. Swing the door back into place
until the lever snaps into the body of the receiver.
Anytime you replace the batteries, you should re-calibrate the
compass. This will insure that your SporTrak Compass is
providing you with the most accurate compass
information.
When battery life is low you will receive a
warning, letting you know that it is just about
time to change the batteries. You can continue to
use your SporTrak Color with the low battery indication but the compass may react
erratically. If you need to use the compass during low battery periods, you should
perform the compass calibration routine when the warning first appears.
See the Appendix of this manual for details on calibrating the compass.
How much time do I have to replace the batteries? Any waypoints or
routes you have created are stored in permanent memory with the
batteries removed. Present position and time data is not stored in permanent memory but will be held in memory for at least 12 hours without
batteries installed.
Always turn the SporTrak off before removing the batteries or turning off
external power. Failure to do so can cause loss or corruption of data.
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Selecting Language
The first time you use your SporTrak (or if memory has been completely erased)
you will be asked to select the language that you want to use. Use the UP/DOWN
arrows on the keypad to highlight the language you desire. With the language
highlighted, press the ENTER button. You can select English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish, Dutch or Swedish.
You can change the language at any time by accessing the Languages option of the
Setup Menu. (See Changing Languages in the Reference Section of the User
Manual.)
Initialization for First Time Use
The final step in setting up the SporTrak is to initialize the receiver for first-time
use. This will help your SporTrak begin computing your position in the fastest
manner possible.
The reason for initialization is to speed up the process for computing the first
position fix when the SporTrak has no last position computed in memory (i.e.,
when the SporTrak is brand new or memory has been cleared). This gives the
SporTrak an approximate indication of where it is located so it can use its satellite
almanac (stored in permanent memory) to estimate what satellites are overhead and
which ones it should be looking for.
Follow these instructions to initialize the SporTrak.
Turning the SporTrak On
Press [POWER]
The SporTrak turns on and displays the start-up screen
and a warning screen.
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Press [ENTER]. (You have 10 seconds to press
[ENTER] or the SporTrak will shut off.)
The SporTrak displays a message box indicating that
the receiver needs to be initialized.
Press [ENTER].
Enter Your Approximate Position (Initialize)
Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight
your general region.
Press [ENTER].
Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight
your area.
Press [ENTER].
The cursor appears in the time field, waiting for you
to input your local time. Set your local time using
the arrow keys. Be sure that you set the AM/PM
indicator.
Note: After the SporTrak starts to pick up signals
from any satellite, it will automatically update the
time using the satellite’s atomic clock.
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