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i. Contents
2.1 Safety & Care Tips: ......................................7
2.2 Battery Charging .........................................7
2.3 Spare Batteries ..........................................7
2.4 Acquiring a Lock / GPS Accuracy ................. 7
2.5 Spare Mapping ........................................... 7
2.6 Understanding Your Map .............................. 7
2.7 Extreme Weather Care Tips .........................8
2.8 In extreme weather conditions: ..................... 8
2.9 In the case of water submersion: ..................8
2.10 Missing/worn parts: ...................................... 8
3.1 Battery Power .............................................9
3.2 Switching On, Off & Hibernate ...................... 9
3.3 Keyboard Lock ............................................9
3.4 Map Card Insertion ....................................10
3.5 Base Mapping ...........................................10
3.6 Battery, Strat & Stop Icons .........................10
3.7 PLANNING Mode ......................................10
3.8 SatSYNC .................................................10
4.1.1 GPS MAP Screen ...................................... 12
4.1.2 Toggleable Maps ....................................... 13
4.1.3 Data Boxes ...............................................14
4.1.4 Dynamic Elevation ..................................... 15
4.1.5 Map orientation ........................................16
4.4.1 To access TRIP LOG Screen ...................... 20
4.4.2 Convert Trail to Track ................................. 21
4.4.3 Convert Trail to LOI/AOI .............................21
4.4.4 Geotag Photos with Trip Log Data ..............21
4.6.1 To access COMPASS screen ............................ 23
4.6.2 POINTER Screen ............................................. 24
6.1 Access SETTINGS MENU screen ..................... 29
6.2 Setting Profiles .................................................30
6.3 Power Control ................................................31
6.4 Advanced Power Control .................................. 32
6.5 Bluetooth ......................................................... 33
6.6 Elevation .......................................................... 36
6.7 Backlight .......................................................... 38
6.8 Screen Data Capture ........................................ 39
6.9 Data Boxes ...................................................... 40
6.9.1 2 Data Box Layout ............................................ 40
6.9.2 4 Data Box Layout (upper) ................................ 41
6.9.3 4 Data Box Layout (lower) ...............................41
6.9.4 Options for 2 & 4 Data Boxes ............................ 42
6.10 GPS Settings ...................................................44
6.11 Memory Status ................................................ 45
6.12 Units and Set Speed ....................................... 46
6.13 Compass Settings ......................................... 47
6.14 Calibrate Compass ......................................... 48
6.15 Set Trip Data .................................................... 49
6.16 Volume Control ............................................... 50
6.17 Button Control ................................................ 50
6.18 Pan and Zoom Speed ..................................... 51
6.19 Cycling ........................................................... 51
6.20 Screen Data Options ...................................... 52
6.21 Time Offset .................................................... 52
6.22 Enter User Name.............................................. 52
6.23 Languages ..................................................... 53
6.24 About ............................................................. 53
7.1 ROUTES MENU Screen .................................54
7.2 Active and Inactive Routes .............................. 55
7.3 Following a Route ............................................55
7.4 Create New Route ..........................................56
7.5 ROUTE EDIT Screen ..................................... 57
7.6 Edit Title ........................................................58
7.7 Edit Comments ...............................................58
7.8 Reverse Route ...............................................58
7.9 Edit Route Map ..............................................59
7.10 Edit Waypoints ...............................................59
7.11 Edit Active Route Colour .................................60
7.12 Delete Route ................................................... 60
7.13 Copy...............................................................60
7.14 Move Route to SD Card ...................................60
7.15 Copy Route to SD Card ...................................60
7.16 ROUTE MAP Screen .......................................61
7.17 ROUTE PLAN Screen .....................................62
7.18 ROUTE CARD Screen ..................................... 63
7.19 Routes Folders ................................................64
10.1 OOI Menu ......................................................67
10.2 OOI Folders ....................................................68
11.1 POIs Overview ................................................69
11.2 Add POI by Map .............................................. 69
11.3 Add POI by Grid Reference ..............................70
11.4 Add POI by Postcode (UK only) .......................70
11.5 Add POI in a Specific Folder ............................70
11.6 POI Details Screen ..........................................70
11.7 Edit POI Menu .................................................71
11.8 Rename POI ...................................................72
11.9 Edit Description ...............................................72
11.10 Edit Location by Map ......................................72
11.11 Edit Location by Grid ......................................72
11.12 Edit Warning Radius ........................................73
11.13 Edit Visibility ....................................................73
11.14 Edit POI Icon ...................................................73
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11.15 Delete .......................................................... 73
11.16 Move to SD Card .......................................... 73
11.17 Copy to SD Card .......................................... 73
12.1 AOIs (Areas of Interest) Overview .................74
12.2 Add AOI Screen ........................................... 74
12.3 Add AOI in a Specific Folder..........................74
12.4 AOI Details Screen .......................................75
12.5 Edit AOI Menu .............................................. 76
12.6 Rename AOI ................................................ 77
12.7 Edit Description ............................................77
12.8 Edit Location by Map ................................... 77
12.9 Edit Visibility ................................................. 77
12.10 Edit Colour ................................................... 78
12.11 Edit Pattern .................................................78
12.12 Delete .......................................................... 78
12.13 Move to SD Card .......................................... 78
12.14 Copy to SD Card .......................................... 78
13.1 LOIs (Lines of Interest) Overview .................. 79
13.02 Add LOI Screen ............................................ 79
13.03 Add LOI in a Specific Folder .......................... 79
13.4 LOI Details Screen .......................................80
13.5 Edit LOI Menu .............................................. 81
13.6 Rename LOI ................................................82
13.7 Edit Description ............................................82
13.8 Edit Location by Map ................................... 82
13.9 Edit Visibility ................................................. 83
13.10 Edit Colour ................................................... 83
13.11 Delete .......................................................... 83
13.12 Move to SD Card .......................................... 83
13.13 Copy to SD Card .......................................... 83
14.1 Grids Overview............................................. 84
14.2 Add Grid Screen ........................................... 84
14.3 Add Grid in a Specific Folder ......................... 85
14.4 Grid Details Screen ......................................85
14.5 Edit Grid Menu ............................................. 86
14.6 Rename Grid ..................................................87
14.7 Copy...............................................................87
14.8 Delete .............................................................87
14.9 Move to SD Card .............................................87
14.10 Copy to SD Card .............................................87
14.11 Edit AOIs Within a Grid ....................................88
15.1 IOIs (Items of Interest) Overview ......................89
15.2 Add an IOI ......................................................89
15.3 Add IOI in a Specific Folder ..............................89
15.4 IOI Details Screen ...........................................89
15.5 Edit IOI Screen ................................................90
15.6 Rename IOI ....................................................91
15.7 Edit Description ...............................................91
15.8 Delete .............................................................91
15.9 Move to SD Card .............................................91
15.10 Copy to SD Card .............................................91
16.1 GoTo and Marker Overview .............................. 92
16.2 GoTo & Marker – Set By Coords ...................... 92
16.3 GoTo – Route .................................................. 92
17.1 Bike Mount. .................................................... 93
17.2 Vehicle Mount. ...............................................93
17.3 Carry Cases (Standard & Deluxe) .....................93
17.4 Lanyard. .........................................................93
17.5 Screen Cover. ................................................93
17.6 ProSHIELD (Silicon protective case) .................93
17.7 ZAGG invisibleSHIELD
TM
............................................................93
17.9 Standard Power Bundle ...................................93
18.1 General Service ..............................................95
18.2 World Base Map ..............................................95
18.3 Specialized Custom Map Service .....................95
18.4 Toggleable Map Service ................................... 95
18.5 Custom Mapping (GB only) ..............................95
18.6 Site-Centred Mapping .....................................95
18.7 Map Consolidation ...........................................95
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ii. Basic Layout
Insert SD Card
Lanyard Point
Lanyard Point
SiRF III GPS
GPS Lock Icon
SiRF III GPS
Trail Taken
Location Icon
Mini USB
9 Function
Joystick
Large Side/Front
Multifunction Keys
Side/front press
keys e
nable one-
handed operation.
Buttons are variable
(depending on the
screen shown)
and can be set to
activate with 1-click
or 2-click operation .
Backlight Boost
Toggle Map Icon
Battery Indicator
On/Off
Planning Icon
Replaceable
Screen Cover
3.5 in / 8.7cm
Bright, Hi-Res
HVGA (320x480)
Screen
Weatherproof,
Toughened
Impact Casing
Lock/
Unlock
Screen 3.4 in / 8.7cm
Width 3 in / 7.5cm
Height 5.1 in / 13cm
Depth 1.4 in / 3.5cm
Weight 6.2 oz / 175g
Removable
Battery Back
Can be replaced
with a Battery
Back for
mounting on a
bike or in a car,
or with a Slimline
Battery Back for
a lighter unit with
a lower profile.
Stats Recording
Bluetooth Icon
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Map Toggle
This is only
functional when
a toggle-enabled
map card is
loaded
Zoom In
Battery icon
When unit is fully
charged icon is a solid
block
Map orientation
Primary Screens
Use to scroll through the
primary screens
Zoom Out
Toggle Icon
Shows when a toggleenabled map card is
loaded
Stop/Record Icon
Trip log status
Status Bar
All status icons
shown in the
top bar
Screen name
Memory Status Warning
GPS Signal Lock
Normal lock
EGNOS/WAAS
lock
No lock
Trip Log Active
Trip Log Inactive
No GPS Lock
iii. Map Screen Layout
Location Icon
Move the joystick left/
right to go into PLANNING
mode and see the
Planning icon
If the Trail Up icon
is showing, it means
North Up was the last
option selected.
If the North Up icon is
showing, it means Trail
Up was the last option
selected.
The icon on the
lower left shows the
orientation that will
next appear if the
front left button is
selected.
Trail Up
North Up
Bluetooth Icon
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1. Introduction
Welcome to the world of GPS mapping!
Register your Active 12 online so that we can notify
you of updates which are available for download
from our website. As with most software products,
we have ongoing updates and developments. We
continually strive to improve our product and value
any feedback you may like to share with us.
Introduction
Satmap Systems is the creator of the Active 12
— an award-winning rugged sports GPS range,
purpose-built for the great outdoors, offering a long
battery life in a weatherproof and shockproof casing.
Easy-to-use with ‘plug-and-play’ mapping
Rugged, shockproof and weather-resistant
Latest dual-band Bluetooth connectivity for Peer-
to-Peer data sharing, in addition to support for
Heart Rate Monitors and bike speed/cadence
sensors.
Barometric altimeter for accurate elevation and
pressure readings.
Map orientation options for enhanced visibility
barometric altimeter for accurate elevation and
pressure readings.
Hi-Res (HVGA) bright 3.5" colour screen
Long battery life with numerous power
management options.
Ability to plan routes on GPS and online
Extensive range of international maps
The Active 12 is latest model from Satmap Systems
ultimate sports GPS range. It is easy-to-use and
intuitive, showing a blue location dot on a real map
so you know exactly where you are at all times.
Switch it on, wait for a couple of minutes and your
position is shown as being the centre of the screen.
It has never been easier to find yourself in the great
outdoors!
We have over 350 maps to choose from.
The unit
is supplied with a world base map, and individual
maps are sold separately on SD cards that plug
straight into the Active 12. Simple to use, there is no
computer or other equipment needed.
As a standalone unit, you are able to plot routes or
Objects of Interest at home or whilst exploring the
outdoors. The unit is weatherproof with a backlit
screen which means it can be used day or night in
any weather, with enhanced features such as the
Red Filter for night vision and the Sun Filter for use
in bright sunlight.
This guide will go through everything you need to
know about how to use the Active 12 on:
Version 3.0.9915 software.
Please see Satmap.com for software version
history.
EXPLORE
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2. Care for your Active 12
2.1 Safety & Care Tips:
The Active 12 is purpose-built for the great outdoors,
offering a long battery life in a weatherproof and
shockproof casing. Although the unit has been built
to be rugged and reliable, you should remember that
this is a complex electronic device requiring specific
care and maintenance.
These tips are intended to provide you with suggestions on getting the most from your Active 12, ensuring you have many years of accurate and reliable
GPS and digital map use.
2.2 Battery Charging
When using the Lithium Polymer battery option
supplied by Satmap, it is extremely important that
you only use Satmap products to charge the battery
(i.e. Satmap Wall Charger, Car Charger, etc.) Failure
to do so is potentially dangerous, may damage the
Active 12, or result in partial or complete loss of
warranty.
2.3 Spare Batteries
We recommend that you always carry a set of new
/ spare batteries, and keep them in a watertight
wrapping. Although the Active 12 will give you many
hours of use, it can be difficult to keep track of the
length of time you have been using the batteries, so
it is always good to have a back up.
2.4 Acquiring a Lock / GPS Accuracy
To acquire a satellite lock, the Active 12 should be
under open skies, immobile and held upright. When
a lock has been acquired, the top left signal icon will
change from a red ‘x’ to green or blue crescents,
depending on the signal. (Satellite lock times vary).
It is important to remember that the accuracy of any
GPS is variable. The GPS system uses triangulation
on a constellation of satellites circling the earth to
determine a position on the ground. There are a
number of factors which can reduce the accuracy
of this position information, including poor weather,
a limited view of the sky (e.g. in a building, urban/
natural canyons, under a thick tree canopy, etc),
metallized glass (such as a car windshield), etc.
You may also notice a variable performance from
one day to the next. This is due to the fact that the
position of the satellites relative to the ground can
change, resulting is a different triangulation value.
Understanding this variability in the accuracy is
important when enjoying outdoor sports in the
proximity of dangerous features (e.g. cliffs, marsh,
rivers, lakes, etc.) as users must still apply safe
practice, be aware of the weather conditions and
their own abilities in order to avoid unnecessary
risks and dangers.
2.5 Spare Mapping
Although the Active 12 has been designed for use in
the great outdoors, carrying a paper map of the area
and a compass is always considered good practice.
2.6 Understanding Your Map
Although the Active 12 gives your exact position on a
map, it is important that you understand the symbols
and notations on the map. If you are unsure about
these, you can download them from our website:
www.satmap.com
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2.7 Extreme Weather Care Tips
It is important to remember that the Active 12 unit is
weatherproof (not 100% waterproof), which means
it can withstand weather conditions such as rain and
snow, but is not submergible in water. Rated at IP65,
the Active 12 will have no harmful effects from rain
and is also dust tight, providing the rubber doors
are closed.
Please note the following instructions:
• It is extremely important that all watertight seals
(i.e. USB port & SD card slot) are properly closed
after use, and in good condition.
• Take care if removing the screen cover while
outdoors. Vigorous tugging of the screen cover
may temporarily pull the main seal apart,
potentially allowing water ingress. Use a soft damp
cloth to wipe down the screen in the case of rain
or mud splashes, to avoid undue scratching to the
plastic.
• Map cards: Do not expose the mapcards to water.
They should be kept dry and clean at all times.
NEVER insert a damp, wet or dirty map card into
the Active 12.
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2.8 In extreme weather conditions:
Provide a degree of protection to the unit by either
placing in a Satmap Standard or Deluxe Carry
Case, or use a Satmap ProShield. Either of these
will protect the unit from driving rain.
You can also carry the unit around your neck on the
lanyard, keeping it safely underneath a waterproof
jacket. This upright position will ensure that any
water slides off the unit, without collecting at the
base (where water damage might occur if the unit is
submerged for periods of time).
• Do not keep the Active 12 in an external waterproof
jacket pocket or back pack outer pocket, where
there is a risk of a pool of water collecting at the
bottom of the pocket and damaging the unit.
• The interior of the unit should not be exposed to
water or dust. Avoid changing the batteries or map
card whilst exposed to bad weather conditions.
With the SD Card door, USB door, or battery back
open, the Active 12 will not remain weatherproof.
Should water or dust enter the Active 12, do not
switch it back on until it has been completely dried
out or the dust has been removed.
2.9 In the case of water submersion:
• Once indoors, remove the screen cover, battery
back and LiPol battery/AA batteries with battery
caddy.
• Wipe down the screen cover with a soft cloth.
• Place the Active 12 and components in a warm,
dry place (e.g. on a window sill near a heater or
airing cupboard), and let them dry completely.
If you are unsure about any damage to your Active
12, please call our technical team who will be able to
give you advice on how to proceed, and if necessary,
repair your unit accordingly. (Please refer to satmap.
com for your local number).
2.10 Missing/worn parts:
You will need to send your Active 12 back to Satmap
for repair if parts have been lost or worn down.
Failure to do so may result in partial or complete
loss of warranty, as it will no longer be weatherproof.
• Rubber seals: The watertight seal on the USB
port and the SD card slot of the Active 12 should
always remain properly intact to prevent water
leaking into the unit. If either of these seals is lost
or damaged, you will need to send your Active 12
back to Satmap for repair.
• Joystick: If your joystick is worn down or ripped,
this can cause water to leak into the unit. Please
send your Active 12 back to Satmap for repair.
SD card door
USB door
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3. Overview
3.1 Battery Power
The Active 12 can be powered by a Lithium Polymer
rechargeable battery, or three AA batteries. The
rechargeable battery is optimized to last longer over
a wide range of temperatures/conditions and lasts
significantly longer than AA's. Since AA batteries
vary significantly in power and life from one type to
another, we recommend using Lithium Energizers
which are the most powerful on the market. It is not
advisable to use cheap batteries in the unit as they
will have a short life.
There are 4 ways to conserve power:
1. Select a
‘Screen Turn Off’ option
Settings > Power Control > Automatic Screen Turn Off
> Select ‘Off after 3 minutes’
2. Change the
Power Saving Mode to Advanced or
Ultra
, so the GPS MAP screen updates every 4 / 8
seconds instead of every second.
Settings > Advanced Power Control > Power Saving
Mode > Advanced / Ultra
Note: The "Trail Up" facility is disabled when in
Advanced Powersaving Mode, and backlight is
limited to 80%.
3. Decrease the Backlight setting
Settings > Backlight (adjust slider accordingly)
4. Use
Hibernate Mode to set an ultra low power
state and rapid satellite acquisition.
Power Button > Hibernate for X hours
Note: Trip log data is not stored in this mode
.
3.2 Switching On, Off & Hibernate
When first installed, the software allows users to
select the operating language. Whatever language
is selected, the unit is then set for the appropriate
GPS position: i.e. selecting English sets up the GPS
default to Great Britain.
On / Off /
Lock
Button
Keyboard
Lock
Power Off screen for
Hibernate options
After switching on the unit, the GPS STATUS screen
will load up. The bars at the bottom of the screen
indicate how many satellites are in range of the
Active 12.
When the bars turn from yellow to orange this shows
that the unit has locked to that specific satellite. In
general, the unit needs a minimum of four satellites
to get a lock. Outdoors, the unit should get a lock
within three minutes. If it takes much longer, please
contact Satmap. Hibernate mode allows rapid
satellite lock as the unit remembers the satellites’
position.
To switch the unit off, press the
On/Off button and a
Power Off? screen is displayed in order to prevent
accidental switch-off; select
Power Off. Your data
will be saved before power off. If no selection is
made after 10 seconds the unit will revert to the
previous screen.
Hibernate mode puts the unit into a very low
power state, but keeps the real-time clock alive. This
permits a very quick boot-up time & fast satellite lock
when the power button is re-pressed.
3.3 Keyboard Lock
The Power Off? screen has a padlock (Keypad
Lock) icon by the
On/Off button. Press the On/
Off
button to lock the keypad. A padlock icon is
displayed by the battery indicator.
To unlock the keypad press any button and the
Unlock screen will be displayed. Select
Yes to
unlock the keypad. If no selection is made after 3
seconds the unit will revert to the previous screen.
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3.4 Map Card Insertion
The map card door is hinged at the bottom and
opens from the top downwards. When inserting the
card please ensure that the label is facing you with
the arrow pointing inwards.
You can make an SD card write-protected by moving
the switch on the side of the card down (saves from
accidental deletion of les).
3.5 Base Mapping
The Active 12 is supplied with a world base map
at 1:5m up to 1:200m (and in addition for UK
customers, a 1:1 m & 1:250k scale UK road map).
Once a map card has been inserted, you can zoom
through the base mapping to see more detail. If you
have a toggleable map, you can switch between
different map layers at a particular point on the
same zoom level, e.g. you can flip between the two
scales (1:50k and 1:25k) and the base map.
3.6 Battery, Strat & Stop Icons
The battery indicator is solid for new or fully charged
batteries. As the charge decreases it is broken into
four bars which then reduce. When a single bar
remains, it is coded red. After some further time
(depending on the power source and activity), an
on-screen warning alerts that the unit will power off
in 30 seconds and a countdown is shown.
If you are using the rechargeable LiPol battery
(section 20.03), the battery indicator shows a
lightning flash whilst charging. You will need to
disconnect the unit from the power supply to check
if the battery indicator is fully charged, i.e. solid.
Next to the battery indicator is the Stop/Record
icon, indicating that data logging is either paused or
recording. This can be accessed on the TRIP LOG
screen. When the unit has a lock, the record icon
has a solid green arrowhead. The record icon is
shown as ‘empty’ when there is no lock. A red pause
symbol indicates data logging is paused.
3.7 PLANNING Mode
Moving the joystick changes the screen from the
GPS MAP screen to the PLANNING screen. The
blue circle (location icon) will move away from the
middle of the screen as you control the joystick to
move the map. A visual cue that you are in planning
mode is the orange locator circle which has longer
crosshairs. In PLANNING mode you can plan
routes via the Routes Menu, study the map using
the joystick to pan across the map, and set a GoTo
point/Marker/POI.
3.8 SatSYNC
(Refer to SatSYNC User Guide)
SatSYNC is a free software available for download
from satmap.com. It allows you to connect your
Active 12 to a computer via a standard USB
connection. With this software you can upload/
download routes, Objects of Interest, and geotag
photos. These files can then be shared via e-mail
or forums (e.g. Satmap Route Share Network) or
viewed on a computer-based mapping system
(e.g. Satmap-Xpedition Online Route Planner
and Google Earth), compatible with a number of
supported formats. The Satmap-Xpediton allows
the download of pre-planned routes, the upload of
routes for editing, and the printing of a paper version
of the route to take as back-up when outdoors.
To view your trail recorded by the Active 12 on a
computer:
1.
You will need to Export your converted track.
Once you have finished your walk, Stop the Trip
Log.
2.
On the TRIP LOG screen press
Menu > Convert Trail to Track
3.
Connect the Active 12 to a computer via a USB
and open SatSYNC.
4. Select the converted track (.map file, e.g. 2015-
06-24_1502 167km.map) and press Export to
copy to your desktop as a .gpx or
.kmz file.
5.
Import the file to your computer mapping system
(e.g. Online Route Planner and Google Earth).
Battery
Indicator
Map
Toggle
Icon
Insert SD
Card
Stop/Record Icon
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Pan and zoom across the map.
(Nudge the joystick on the GPS
MAP screen to get to PLANNING
mode).
2. PLANNING
ROUTES
MENU
Access to main
functions
5. MAIN MENU
Add/View
OOIs
Add/View
Routes
GPS Map
(your position
on the map)
Log data
Data and trail
logging
4. TRIP LOG
Elevation
data
Elevation
prole
Satellite acquisition
screen
8. GPS STATUS
Maximum
Signal to
Noise Ratio
Satellites’
atomic
clock time
Signal
indicator
Average
Signal
to Noise
Ratio
(SNR)
Built-in electronic compass
with direction indicator
Calibrate
Compass
Orange
tipped north
indicator
Bearing
indication
given here
Pointer
6. COMPASS
Your position on the map
1. GPS MAP
Toggle maps
Zoom In
Data boxes
Zoom Out
North Up/
Trail Up
4. Eight Primary Screens
Eight Primary Screens
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → POSITION INFO → TRIP LOG → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → DATA SHARE → GPS STATUS)
Use the lower right button
(Primary Screens ) to scroll through the primary screens which give you access to the main GPS features.
You can also move the joystick left/right to scroll through these options.
3. POSITION INFO
7. SHARED DATA
Nearby Active 12 units that
may have shareable data,
showing name & unique ID.
Extra functions
Menu for
trail
conversion
options
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The unit is EGNOS/WAAS enabled. This means
users in Europe and North America are able to
benefit from ‘differential’ GPS when one of the
EGNOS/WAAS satellites is in view. When this
service is available, the green signal crescents turn
blue and accuracy is enhanced.
Your position is shown as a blue dot in the centre of
the screen. Once moving, a pointer appears on the
blue circle, indicating the current direction of travel.
As you move, a snail trail of red dots is laid down,
indicating the path you have taken, as long as you
have started the trip log. To change the red trail dot
size may changed in the Settings Menu.
The Active 12 logs your position once every second.
The rate at which red dots are displayed depends
on the map scale and the speed of travel. Dots are
laid down so an appropriate distance is rendered
between them to create a clear track. A power saving
option (in Advanced Power Control), allows screen
data to be set to update once every 4 seconds.
4.1.1 GPS MAP Screen
For best results in achieving a satellite lock;The
Active 12 should be pointed at clear sky. The unit can
also acquire a lock through glass, i.e. windows/car
windshield.
Getting a GPS whilst moving may take longer. From
a cold start, very large MapCard may slow the GPS
lock time slightly.
To see the progress og the GPS lock set the screen
to GPS STATUS using the Primary Screens button.
The primary purpose of the "GPS Map" screen is
to display your own location in the centre of the
screen (blue circle) and the mapping around you.
Buttons (from L to R):
Toggle maps (Icon is three layers of stacked
mapping) Toggle between available maps at the
same zoom level.
Databoxes. Toggle between none, 2 or 4 data
boxes on-screen. Keep on toggling and the GPS
MAP / ELEV dynamic elevation screens will appear.
North Up/Trail Up. Map display cycles through
North Up, Trail Up (Centre), and Trail Up (Low)
Primary Screens. Scroll through primary screens
Zoom In / Out. Map scale is continuously displayed
during zooming
Note: Moving the joystick in the GPS
MAP screen will take you into PLANNING mode. To
avoid this, lock your keypad.
A successful satellite lock (a ‘fix’) is indicated at the
top left of the screen by the red cross changing to
a green signal icon. The number of green crescents
denotes the signal strength. A weak lock is indicated
by a single crescent plus a ‘2D’ caption.
4.1 Screen 1: GPS MAP
GPS MAP
screen with
function buttons
Blue pointer appears once you start
moving to indicate direction of travel.
Toggle maps
Blue "You
Are Here"
pointer
Zoom
In
Snail Trail
North Up/
Trail Up
Data boxes /
Elevation
Graph
Primary
Screens
Zoom
Out
Toggle
icon
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4.1.2 Toggleable Maps
Map toggling is a feature available on all Active
12's. Toggle-enabled MapCards allow you to switch
between different map layers at a particular point
on the same zoom level. For example, you can
flip between the two scales (1:50k and 1:25k) and
the Base Map. It is also possible to toggle between
different map types and map providers.
If a toggle-enabled MapCard is loaded, a mini toggle
symbol appears next to the Stop/Record icon on
the GPS screen in the status bar, indicating the map
inserted can be toggled. This enables the toggle
maps button on the left
.
Please Note: Not all maps are toggleable. Look for
the toggle icon or logo on all of our toggle-enabled
products. The toggle function can also be added
to existing map cards (see satmap.com for further
details on this service).
Getting Started:
Insert your SD card. This will load your Map Packs
screen.
Use the joystick to flip between maps, and select
View Map to access the desired GPS MAP screen.
To access the Map Packs screen at any point,
centre press the joystick (or page forward on the
Primary Screens to POSITION INFO) and select
Map Packs using the lower left-hand side button.
Toggle between maps by pressing the upper
left-hand side button (Toggle maps) and switch
seamlessly between different maps without having
to zoom in or out.
Please note: Most detailed maps have a "ceiling",
and will disappear from the screen when zoomed
out above this ceiling. This is intentional, as the map
detail would be too small to observe clearly. If no
other maps are available for toggling, the Toggle
icon will disappear.
4.1 Screen 1: GPS MAP (...Cont)
Toggle icon
Toggle Symbol
(shown on screen)
Toggle logo
Toggle maps button appears bold when
suitable map card is loaded and map areas
and zoom levels overlap.
Toggle maps button appears gray when
toggle function is not available.
OS 1:25 000
scale mapping
OS 1:50 000 scale
mapping
Toggle maps
Toggle
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4.1.3 Data Boxes
General. Data boxes on the GPS MAP screen can
show a wide range of useful data items. Using the
middle right button, 2 or 4 data boxes can be toggled
on and off.
Contents. The contents of the data boxes can be
selected from the SETTINGS menu. Please refer to
the MAIN MENU / Settings Menu section of the User
Guide for full details of each data item.
Data Boxes and Proles. An easy way to change
several databoxes at once is to set up different
selection in Proles. Switching a Profile can thus be
used to change all the data boxes at once.
Independent Boxes. The contents of the 4 Data
Box selection is independent of the 2 Daya Box
selection. So it is possible to set up 6 separate data
items, or repeat items between the 2 and 4 box
selection.
Elevation Data and Data Boxes. Repeated
pressing of the Data Box toggle button will then
reveal the GPS MAP / ELEV screen, and then an
addition 2 Data Boxes. One last press will return to
the GPS MAP screen and no data boxes.
4.1 Screen 1: GPS MAP (...Cont)
2 Data Boxes
Toggle
Maps
4 Data Boxes
Toggle
Data Boxes
Zoom
In
Zoom
Out
Data Items available
1. Speed Now
2. Average Speed
3. Average Moving
4. Max Speed
5. Wheel Speed
6. Time Now
7. Time Moving
8. Stopped time
9. Trip Time
10. Trip Distance
11. Elevation (Pressure)
12. Elevation (Maps)
13. Elevaton (GPS)
14. Gradient
15. Max Altitude
16. Min Altitude
17. Total Ascents
18. Total Descents
19. Local Pressure
20. Pressure (Sea Level)
21. HRM
22. HRM (Avg)
23. Cadence
24. Cad (Avg)
25. Heading
26. GoTo Bearing
27. GoTo Distance
28. GoTo ETA
29. GoTo Time
30. GoTo VMG
31. Nearest POI
32. Bearing to POI
33. Nearest POI Dist
34. POI ETA
35. POI Time
36. POI VMG
37. Route Name
38. Route Distance
39. Route X-Track Err
40. Route Done
41. WP Name
42. Bearing Next WP
43. Dist Next WP
44. ETA to Next
45. Time Next
46. VMG Next
47. Bearing to End
48. Distance to End
49. ETA to End
50. Time to End
51. VMG End
52. Date
53. Location
54. Posn as Lat.Long
55. Sunrise
56. Sunset
57. Moon Phase
58. GPS Accuracy
59. Battery Voltage
2 or 4
Data Boxes
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4.1.4 Dynamic Elevation
General. This features allows you to view mapping
and a live elevation profile on the same screen,
allowing detailed visability of the profile of the route
head, or the completed route behind. After pressing
the Data Box button following the 4 data box
selection, the GPS MAP / ELEV screen will apprear.
The elevtion profile works in 3 modes: Active Route
mode, GoTo mode and No Route mode.
Active Route mode. With a pre-planned route
loaded onto your Active 12 and "Activated" the
elevation graph will show you the profile of the route
ahead. A red spot will indicate your location on the
profile. The "ahead" direction will be indicated by the
graph to the right of the spot. In general use the red
spot will lie 1/3 the way along the graph, showing a
portion of the route already travelled.
Please Note: moving the joystick will put the screen
into PLANNING mode and the Elevation profile will
disappear, until you return to GPS MAP screen, using
the bottom left hand button.
GoTo mode. The dynamic elelvation feature also
works in conjunction with the GoTo point (please
see later chapter for activation of the GoTo feature).
In this instance (and assuming that height data is
available from the map dataset), an elevation profile
between your location and the GoTo point will be
shown. Please note: This is assuming a straightline
route to the GoTo point.
Route mode. Without an Active Route, the elevation
profile will display the route completed thus far, since
the TRIP LOG was started.
Prole Resolution. The level of detail shown on the
profile graph can be adjusted with horizontal sliders
driven either by the joystick or by the Zoom In / Zoom
Out buttons - on the slider that is "in focus" indicated
by the orange fill. This settings feature is accessed
by pressing the TRAIL UP button twice when in GPS
MAP mode.
4.1 Screen 1: GPS MAP (...Cont)
Adjust
Distance
Elevation: "Active Route" mode
Elevation: "GoTo" mode
Elevation: "No Route" mode
Setting the prole resolution
Adjust
Height
You
Are
Here
You
Are
Here
You
Are
Here
You
Are
Here
Orange
Fill =
Setting
Focus
Grid
Scale
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North Up Trail Up (Centre)
Trail Up (Centre) is currently on the screen. Trail Up
(Low) can be selected by pressing the Trail Up icon
(front left button).
The blue location icon is shown in the centre of the
screen. The map orientates to match the direction
of travel (similar to turning a paper map to find your
bearings).
If you switch to PLANNING mode, the map will stay
in Trail Up mode.
Note: Trail Up is not available in advanced power
saving mode. (The screen refreshes more frequently in
Trail Up, drawing more power).
North Up is currently on the screen. Trail Up can be
selected by pressing the Trail Up icon (front left button).
The blue location icon is shown in the centre of the
screen with North facing up on the map. Use this
mode to conserve battery power.
From the PLANNING screen if you wish to switch
the map to North Up, return to the GPS Map screen
and press the North Up/Trail Up button.
Trail Up (Low) is currently on the screen. North Up
can be selected by pressing the North Up icon (front
left button).
The map orientates to match the direction of travel.
However the blue location icon is positioned low on
the screen so you can see more mapping ahead
of you. Useful for when you are traveling at higher
speeds, such as on a bike.
Note: The 4 data box option is not available in the Trail
Up (Low) mode as it would obscure the locator circle.
Trail Up (Low)
4.1.5 Map orientation
There are 3 map orientation options for enhanced visibility: North Up / Trail Up (Centre) / Trail Up (Low)
4.1 Screen 1: GPS MAP (... cont)
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4.2 Screen 2: PLANNING
To access PLANNING screen
(GPS MAP → PLANNING, via joystick nudge)
The PLANNING screen is accessed from the GPS
MAP screen by moving the joystick away from your
current location (blue location icon).
The PLANNING screen displays a planning icon
(orange circle with a small black cross) as soon as
you move the joystick away from your current location. Instead of a blue dot, a small black cross is
shown in the centre. From the edges of the orange
planning icon radiate crosshairs as an additional
visual cue that you are in PLANNING mode rather
than GPS MAP mode. The orange planning icon
stays in place as you use the joystick to move the
map.
The POSITION INFO screen may be accessed
from the PLANNING screen by centre pressing the
joystick, or by pressing the bottom right Primary
Screens button.
When a map is loaded, the PLANNING screen
shows a central default location for that particular
map.
There is a data box overlay which shows;
• Grid reference – format options are given in GPS
Settings / Position Display Format option).
• Altitude for this location – elevation above sea
level, obtained from base maps (UK) or from map
cards (non-UK).
• Distance from your last known location, i.e. where
you last acquired a GPS lock. This is useful as a
‘rangefinder’.
• Bearing from your last known location – format
options given in Compass Settings.
Note: This data overlay is not congurable by the user,
unlike the 2-Data Box and 4-Data Box layouts available
on the GPS MAP screen.
When the crosshairs are moved over an OOI
or a route, an OOI/route indicator icon
appears at the bottom of the screen. Centre
pressing the joystick brings up further
information via the 'Choose Information Type'
window.
Buttons:
Toggle Maps
Toggle between maps at the same zoom level
ROUTES MENU
Go to ROUTES MENU
GPS Map
Go to GPS MAP
Zoom
Zoom in/out
Primary Screens
Page forward to POSITION INFO screen and scroll
through primary screens
PLANNING
Screen
Toggle maps
ROUTES
MENU
GPS Map
Zoom In
Zoom
Out
Primary
Screens
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4.3 Screen 3: POSITION INFO
GPS Map
Primary
Screens
Add POI
Set GoTo
Lat/Long
Set Marker
Local Grid
Map Packs
To access POSITION INFO Screen:
(GPS MAP / PLANNING → POSITION INFO, via
Primary Screen page forward)
The POSITION INFO screen is accessed from either
the GPS MAP or PLANNING screens screen either
by a centre press of the joystick, or by pressing the
Primary Screen button once.
The purpose of the POSITION INFO screen is to
display useful information about that particualr
location, be it your own location (GPS MAP) or
somewhere else on the map (PLANNING).
Buttons:
Set Marker - This function allows you to measure
the distance and bearing between any two points
on the map, the first point being the centre of the
circle in the middle of the screen, and the second
point being any that you cursor to with the joystick,
connected by a red line. Cleared by using the Clear
Marker button.
Map Packs - Allows you to see the maps that are
present on your SD MapCard. A separate BookCover
will be displayed for each of the MapPacks present
on the SD card.
Maps - Flicks you back into your previous map
screen
(GPS MAP or PLANNING).
Primary Screens - Pages forward to the TRIP LOG
screen.
Add POI - Will place a POI menu at the centre of the
circle. A defult name will be given (e.g. POI 1) that
can be over written, and a POI Icon can be selected.
Set GoTo - This function places a GoTo waypoint
at the centre of the circle. A solid blue line will then
connect your location to the GoTo point at all times,
until the Clear GoTo button is pressed.
This is a particularly useful and quick way of setting a
simple, single-leg route. Especially when zoomed in
to view map detail, and when in Track Up mode, the
GoTo line still shows the required direction.
Info Boxes: Local Grid & Lat/Long -
This features allows the location of the circle centre
to be simultaneously displayed in two grid formats.
The format of Local Grid is determined in the
SETTINGS / GPS Settings screen.
The format of the right hand box has be pre-set as
Lat/Long (decimals). This feature is very useful if
you may need to quickly convert one position format
into another: simply use the joystick to cursor to the
desired location, and then read off the other format
version of the grid reference.
Alternate
access if
cursor is
on a Route
or POI
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4.1 Screen 3: POSITION INFO (...cont)
Map
title
Map
title
Map
title
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4.4.1 To access TRIP LOG Screen
(GPS MAP→ POSITION INFO→ TRIP LOG),
(PLANNING→ POSITION INFO→ TRIP LOG)
The upper half of the TRIP LOG screen is split into
12 data fields:
• Total distance travelled (Total Dist)
• Total time (Total Time)
• Time of last reset (Trip Reset)
• Straight line distance: from start position to end
position (Strt Line Dist)
• Time moving (Time Moving)
• Average moving speed (Av Moving)
• Speed now (Speed Now)
• Average speed (Av Speed)
• Maximum speed (Max Speed)
• Sunrise time (Sunrise)
• Sunset time (Sunset)
• Altitude above sea level (Elevation)
All units can be given in metric or imperial.
The lower half of the TRIP LOG screen shows a
graph of the elevation profile of your journey. Above
the graph, a red pointer indicates the maximum
height and a blue pointer indicates the minimum
height. Figures for these heights are given below
the graph. Also shown is the abbreviation ‘Asc:’ for
ascended height.
Buttons:
Start/Stop
Press to start/stop data logging.
(Note: remember that if Stop is showing, it means
Start was the button pressed previously and the GPS
is logging data).
The unit’s data logging functions are intended to
register a single trip. The log should be reset before
starting the next trip. Using the Start/Stop button
allows you to pause data logging during a journey,
e.g. pausing for a lunch break.
When Stop has been pressed, the unit stops all data
logging. If you switch to the GPS MAP screen and
continue moving, no new snail trail is created.
Spot Button (GPS Map)
Return to GPS MAP
Primary Screens (Page Forward)
Go to GPS STATUS screen and scroll through primary
screens.
Menu
Access the following range of options:
• Reset All
• Reset All & Convert
• Reset Log (keeps the snail trail and elevation
profile)
• Reset Trail (also resets elevation data)
• Reset Trail & Convert
• Convert Trail to Track
• Set Trip Data
There are on-screen descriptors for each option. If
you would like to save your data before resetting,
choose one of the ‘Convert’ options in the menu.
As the trip log data uses up memory on your unit,
make sure you reset the trip log regularly to maintain
optimum performance.
Note: If you transit between trips and press Start without
resetting the log, the transit is shown as a straight line
snail trail to your present location and will be incorporated
into subsequent data logging.
Elevation data data is obtained from maps, GPS, or
derived from Pressure data. See GPS Settings for
more details (section 7.09).
4.4 Screen 4: TRIP LOG
TRIP LOG
screen
GPS Map
Primary
Screens
Elevation
data
Access Menu
options
Elevation prole
Stop
Trip Log has
started
Trip Log Active
Trip Log Inactive
Trip Log Status:
Note: Trip log data is not stored in hibernate mode.
(Stop/Record Icon)
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4.4 Screen 4 : TRIP LOG (... cont)
4.4.2 Convert Trail to Track
(TRIP LOG → Menu → Convert Trail to Track)
When a route has been completed the (snail) trail can
be saved for reference, future use, or for swapping
with others on the Route Share Network. Select the
Convert Trail to Track option to convert the snail trail
of red dots into a track.
Waypoints will automatically be added at key points
on the map. As these are computer generated, the
positions should be checked and where appropriate,
amended to ensure they are practical from a user’s
point of view. When the track has been created, this
can be viewed on the unit in the Routes Menu, or
can be shared using the SatSYNC program (free
download from www.satmap.com).
The terms trail, route and track are used to describe
different stages of a recorded route:
Trail: The path that has been taken, shown as a
series of red dots (‘snail trail’).
Route: The planned path users intend to take. It has
waypoints laid down at key turning points, and can be
created on the unit, or on a mapping system such as
the Online Route Planner, Google Earth etc.
Track: The snail trail that has been saved and
converted to a track. It is called a track to differentiate
it from a route. A track is a route derived from a
recorded snail trial, and can still be found in the
Routes Menu like a route. A track is likely to have
many more waypoints than a pre-planned route, and
consequently the files will be larger.
Note: At the bottom of the elevation prole screen there
is a list of all the trip data attached to each waypoint on
the route.
ROUTE PLAN
screen
4.4.3 Convert Trail to LOI/AOI
This feature is only available on SatSYNC. After using one
of the Convert Trail to Track options, you can export the
track as a .GPX or .KMZ file to your computer. This can be
imported back as an LOI/AOI by selecting the appropriate
import settings in SatSYNC. (Please refer to the SatSYNC
1.5 User Guide for more information).
Note: KMZ/KML les give enhanced features on Google
Earth. GPX les are better for the Online Route Planner/
Route Share Network.
4.4.4 Geotag Photos with Trip Log Data
This feature is only available on SatSYNC. Photos are
labeled or 'tagged' indicating where they were taken.
Date/time information from your camera is synchronized
with the GPS local time. After recording your trip log data,
it can be used to geotag your photos via SatSYNC. This
adds longitude and latitude information to the photos,
which can then be viewed in the correct location on
Google Earth or similar applications. This allows you and
other to see where the pictures were taken.
(Please refer to the SatSYNC 1.5 User Guide to nd out
more on how to use the geotagging application within
SatSYNC to geotag your photos).
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To access MAIN MENU screen
(GPS MAP → POSITION INFO → TRIP LOG →
MAIN MENU)
The MAIN MENU screen gives access to some of
the Active 12’s main functions and settings.
The upper half of the MAIN MENU screen shows
the title of the Active Map, ie. the loaded MapPack
on the MapCard. The lower half of the MAIN MENU
screen shows the name of the Active Route. Only
one at once Route can be Active.
Buttons:
OOI Menu. Go to OOI Menu. These are Objects of
Interest, and include Points of Interest (POIs), Areas
(AOIs) and Lines (LOIs).
GoTo and Marker. Set GoTo point/Marker either
by coordinates (or postcode: GB only). A GoTo
point is a single leg route with a single waypoint.
A Marker allows the measurement of distance and
bearing between any two points.
Spot Button (map screens). Return to GPS
MAP/ PLANNING map screens
Routes Menu. Go to ROUTES MENU. Create,
View, Activate, Edit and Delete routes functionaliy.
Settings. Go to SETTINGS MENU
Primary Screens (Page Forward). Press to
scroll through the primary screens. This can also
be achieved by using the Left-Right action on the
joystick.
4.5 Screen 5: MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
Map
Screens
Primary
Screens
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4.6 Screen 6: COMPASS/POINTER
COMPASS
Bearing
indication given
here
Orange
tipped
north
indicator
Pointer
Calibrate Compass
Map
Screens
Primary
Screens
4.6.1 To access COMPASS screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → COMPASS)
The Active 12 has an electronic compass and a
GPS compass and switches between the two at
a preset speed. Having both ensures you have
the correct bearings at all times whether you are
moving or stationary. It is important that the unit is
held level (like a regular magnetic compass) and is
calibrated correctly.
Buttons:
Calibrate Compass
Go to Calibrate Compass
Spot Button (map Screens)
Return to map screens (GPS MAP / PLANNING)
Pointer
Go to POINTER screen
Primary Screens (page Forward)
Go to TRIP LOG screen and scroll through primary
screens
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4.6.2 POINTER Screen
(GPS MAP → POSITION INFO → MAIN MENU →
COMPASS → POINTER)
Within the COMPASS menu there is the option of
following a Pointer, which points you in the direction
of your desired destination ie. a waypoint, Point
Of Interest (POI), Line Of Interest (LOI), Area Of
Interest (AOI) or GoTo point.
To access the POINTER screen, press the Pointer
button on the COMPASS screen
Buttons:
Target type
Scroll through overlays giving data on either nearest
Waypoint, Point Of Interest, Line Of Interest, Area
Of Interest, or Go To Point
GPS Map
Return to GPS MAP screen
Compass
Return to COMPASS screen
Primary Screens
Go to TRIP LOG screen and scroll through primary
screens
Note: You need at least 1 POI or route on the map for
the Pointer to work. (It does not work if you only have
one Grid, AOI or LOI).
There are 3 types of ‘target’ to select from using the
Target type button.
Compass
Target
type
COMPASS
Pointer Screen
4.6 Screen 6: COMPASS / POINTER (... cont)
1. Nearest POI/LOI/AOI
Only available once a POI has been entered.
2. GoTo Point
Only available once a GoTo Point has been set. A
green flag will appear at the top of the pointer image.
3. Next WayPoint
Only available once a route has been activated. A
blue dot will appear at the top of the pointer image.
In each target type, the 2-data field overlay contains
information on bearing and distance to the target.
Note: If you have POIs/LOIs/AOIs/waypoints set to
invisible, the pointer will not show their location.
GPS Map
Primary
Screens
2-data eld
overlay
Target
icon
Default icon
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4.7 Screen 7: SHARED DATA
Access SHARED DATA screen
(GPS MAP / PLANNING → POSITION
INFO → TRIP LOG → MAIN MENU →
COMPASS → SHARED DATA)
The SHARED DATA screen allows you
to use Bluetooth wireless connectivity to
share route data with other nearby Active
12's. To move Routes between devices,
they have to have been previously marked
as "Share" in the Route Edit screen.
Operation: Selection of this screen will
initiate a scan for nearby Active 12's. Other
Bluetooth devices will not be visible on this
screen.
Main List: The list will display the User
Name and ID number for all nearby Active
12's that have Bluetooth turned on. The
blue signal strength bars on the right hand
side range from 1-5 bars.
This Device: Your device will always be
at the top of the list. Either centre press
the joystick, or the Select button to display
the list of Routes that you have previously
marked as "Share". To make an item
shareable or not, locate it in your ROUTES
menu, press Edit, then Share / Unshare.
MY SHARED DATA screen also allows
access back to the Routes Menu screen,
and the ability to Unshare items.
Fetch Data. Back on the SHARED DATA
screen, items that have been made
shareable by other Active 12's can be
viewed by highlighting that device using
the joystick, and then either a centre press
of the joystick or the Select button will take
you to their "catalogue" data. Press Fetch
to transfer that item to you device. As the
transfer occurs an information box will
display "Data downloading in progress ...
Please wait".
Lists all nearby
Active 12's
Lists your Routes marked
for sharing
Select an Active 12 to view
their shareable routes.
Press Fetch to get a route.
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4.7 Screen 7: SHARED DATA (... cont)
Imported Data. Once an item has been
fetched to your device, it will be placed in
the ImportedData folder on the Internal
memory. From here all the standard
ROUTES MENU functions are available.
The route that you have just imported
should be highlighted.
Shareable - by default. All imported
data is flagged as shareable by default. If
you wish to change this, Edit the route and
change the status to "Not Shared"
SHARED DATA - Other buttons:
Bluetooth Devices: this will hop to a
screen where all Bluetooth devices can
be observed - including Bluetooth Smart
Low Energy fitness sensors and other BT
devices generally.
Turn Bluetooth Off / On: When turned
Off - the BT icon will disappear from the
Status Bar and only the shareable data
on your own device can be inspected.
The SETTINGS button will hop to the
SETTINGS / Bluetooth screen.
Refresh: This button will rescan for nearby
Active 12's - and typically takes about 10
seconds. You may see the list move about
& reorder, depending on new devices in
range and signal strength.
Lists all nearby
Active 12's
Other Buttons
Bluetooth Off
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4.8 Screen 8: GPS STATUS
Access GPS STATUS screen
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → POSITION INFO → TRIP
LOG → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → SHARED
DATA → GPS STATUS)
This is the screen that is first displayed when
switching on the unit (unless there is already a map
card inserted in which case the unit will briefly show
the Map Packs screen.
The elliptical diagram represents the sky above you
where North is the top of the ellipse. Satellites visible
to the unit are allocated numbers and also shown on
the bar chart. Yellow bars indicate the unit can see
a satellite. The bars change to orange when the unit
has acquired a lock. There are also indications of
Signal to Noise Ratio (Av SNR and Max SNR).
Before acquiring a lock, details of your last known
position, with time, date, and grid reference are
shown at the top of the screen. (Grid reference
format options are given in GPS Settings, ‘Position
Display Format’).
Once you have a lock, your current coordinates and
elevation are shown. As a guide, a minimum of four
satellites are needed to acquire a lock.
To access the GPS STATUS screen from the GPS
MAP screen, keep pressing the Primary Screens
button (front right button) until you reach the GPS
STATUS screen.
The signal indicator (either red cross or green signal
icon) indicates the strength of signal received by
the unit. The GPS indicator caption at the bottom
of the screen either says ‘Acquiring GPS’ or gives
accuracy to within a certain distance.
If the unit is receiving a poor signal e.g. under
wet tree canopy, it may only be able to give two
dimensional data, i.e. no elevation data. Under
these circumstances the elevation caption at the
top right of the screen will show ‘2D’ instead of an
elevation figure. The signal received icon at the top
left will also show a single green crescent plus ‘2D’.
Buttons:
GPS Map
Return to GPS MAP
Primary Screens
Go to PLANNING screen and scroll through primary
screens
Signal
indicator
Satellitesʼ
atomic
clock time
Maximum
Signal to
Noise Ratio
Average
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
GPS Status
GPS Map
Primary
Screens
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5. POWER OFF Screen
Power Off: Press the long side button on the right
hand side of the GPS to display the
Power Off?
screen. The bottom right
Power Off button will
totally power down the GPS unit, but your current
data will be saved. Once off, no GPS logging or trip
data will be recorded until the unit is tuned on again.
Hibernate: This function puts the GPS into a low
power "stand-by" mode. The primary benefit of this
to allow a very fast restart and GPS re-aquisition.
Typically useful over a lunch break, for instance.
After the specified period, the GPS will do a full
"Power Off". In Hibernate mode, the Active 12 will
not log any further data until the
Power button is
repressed and a GPS lock is restored.
Screen Lock: You may wish to lock the screen
to prevent accidental button presses. From the
Power Off? screen - just press the long Power
Button one more time, this will send you back to
previous working screen, and will place a small
yellow padlock icon on the status bar. Thereafter,
pressing any button will display the
Unlock?
screen.
POWER Screen, with
Hibernate options
LOCK Sceen option.
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6.1 Access SETTINGS MENU screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings)
The SETTINGS MENU screen gives you access to a
wide range of settings options.
In addition, use Memory Status to find out how
much RAM/operating memory you are using. If
the consumption is too high, you can reduce it by
adjusting Set Trip Data to 'Hide Inactive Routes' or
only show the start point of an inactive route ('Show
Inactive Routes SP').
The full list of settings options are:
• Setting Profiles
• Power Control
• Advanced Power Control
• Bluetooth
• Elevation
• Backlight
• 2 Data Box Layout
• 4 Data Box Layout (upper)
• 4 Data Box Layout (lower)
• GPS Settings
• Memory Status
• Units and Set Speed
• Compass Settings
• Calibrate Compass
• Set Trip Data
• Volume Control
• Buttons Control
• Panning Speed
• Cycling
• Screen Data Options
• Time Offset
• Enter User Name
• Languages
• About
At any point, should you wish to exit a settings
screen, either press Map (front left button) to go to
the GPS MAP/PLANNING screen, or press Back
(front right button).
Buttons:
Next
Scroll through menu options. Alternatively use the
joystick to highlight an option.
Default
Takes you to the Default Settings screen with the
option to choose Yes or No. Pressing Yes takes you
to the Default Options screen:
• Choose Clear All to reset all the user defined
settings, trail and GPS data, (including OOIs and
routes) to the factory set defaults. The unit will then
turn itself off.
• Choose Reset Settings to reset only the settings
data to the factory set defaults.
(If you choose Yes you will not be able to go back
without choosing one of these options).
Choose No to retain all current settings and return to
the SETTINGS MENU
.
Map
Return to last map screen
Select
Either press Select or centre press the joystick to
select the highlighted option
Cancel / Back
Return to MAIN MENU
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu
Figure 7.00
SETTINGS Menu -1
SETTINGS Menu -2
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6.2 Setting Proles
(MAIN MENU → Settings → Setting Proles)
User created Proles are an easy and flexible
way to save groups of settings. Extra Profles can
be created by using the Copy button, and they will
appear with the word "copy" after the original title.
Profiles can easily be renamed with the Rename
button.
Custom user Profiles have a variety of uses. For
Example: A "Night Time" profile could be set with a
very low backlight. A "Power Save" profile could be
set with very specific settings, e.g.
No backlight boost
Backlight off after 30 seconds
Backlight at 50%
Map in North Up.
Please Note:
The current "Active" Prole cannot be
deleted. To do this, activate an alternate Prole, then
focus back on the original Prole and press
Delete.
Important: Any changes to Settings generally will be
reected in the Active Prole.
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Profiles-2
Profiles-1
Profiles stored only in
Internal Storage
Default Profile cannot
be deleted
User created Custom
Profiles
Active Profile
Copied Profile
Active Profile canot be
deleted
Only Active Profile can
be Edited
Rename any Profile
except "Default"
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6.3 Power Control
(MAIN MENU → Settings → Power Control)
Automatic Power Saving
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select desired
time the unit will stay powered on for.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
Note: Allowing the unit to power off will cause it to lose
GPS lock. However, if the unit is in hibernate mode,
then it will be able to acquire a lock very quickly after
powering on.
Automatic Screen Turn Off
This is a power saving option.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select desired
time before the screen will turn off leaving the unit
still operating.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
GPS lock will be maintained and the unit will
continue to log your position.
• To instantly re-activate the screen, press any
button, except when the screen is locked. In this
case, use the power button.
Alert When Screen Off
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between
Off and Screen Alerts Every Minute.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
With the alerts mode selected the screen will flash
on at 1 minute intervals to remind you the unit is
switched on—particularly useful when dark.
Pressing the Default button restores the following
settings:
Automatic Power Setting
Off after 120 minutes
Automatic Screen Turn Off
Always On
Alert When Screen Off
Screen Alerts Every Minute
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont)
Power Control
Settings
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Advanced Power Control
- For Power Saving
6.4 Advanced Power Control
(MAIN MENU → Settings → Advanced Power
Control)
Power Saving Mode
To save power, select Advanced power saving
mode and the screen will update every four seconds
instead of every second.
In this mode Trail Up is disabled and the Backlight
setting has a maximum value of 80%, but can
be temporarily be set to 100% by pressing the
backlight button.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select Normal
or Advanced.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
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6.5 Bluetooth
(MAIN MENU → Settings → Bluetooth)
This Active 12 carries a Bluetooth 4.0 module (also
known as Bluetooth Smart), which has two bands:
Classic (which handles route data transfer between
Active 12's) and Low Energy (LE, which handles
fitness sensor data, e.g. Heart Rate and Cadence
Monitors).
The SETTING/Bluetooth buttons have the following
functions:
Joystick Left/Right will turn Bluetooth On & Off.
When turned On, the BT Icon on the status bar
should flash as the unit search for other devices.
Data transfer and fitness sensor data will not function
whilst Bluetooth is turned off.
Bluetooth Devices will display all Bluetooth enable
devices that are nearby (Classic & Low Energy).
Done returns you to the SETTINGS screen.
Shared Data hops to the SHARED DATA screen
which allows you to see and fetch other Active 12
users' route data.
Cancel will cancel the operation and return you to
the SETTINGS menu.
Map returns to the GPS MAP/PLANNING screens.
Back will go back to the previous that you were on.
BLUETOOTH SCREEN This screen allows you
to see local devices - and connect to Low Energy
sensors.
Shared Data, as above, hops to the SHARED DATA
screen.
Refresh, kicks off a Bluetooth refresh scan to
look for new devices nearby. In this version of the
software, previously identified Active 12's and LE
devices will be displayed. The blue bars on the right
hand side of the screen indicate signal strength.
Typically 5 bars indicate a range of 1m and 1 bar
approx. 10m.
Turn Bluetooth Off, does exactly that, and
returns to the main SETTINGS screen. At this point
any connected LE devices will disconnect, and
Bluetooth data sharing and data logging will cease.
Select/Deselect, this controls the connections to
BT LE fitness sensors. This version of the software
allows Bluetooth Smart connection to two types of
fitness sensors: Heart Rate Monitors (HRM), and
bike Speed & Cadence sensors (Sp/Cad).
Sensors. Bluetooth Smart sensors are optional
extras for the Active 12 GPS units. They can be
purchased from the Satmap website, or from other
outlets.
Please Note; Currently Satmap has partnered
with the "Wahoo" brand for these fitness sensors.
When selecting other brands, please ensure that
they support the Bluetooth 4.0 "Smart" and "Smart
Ready" profiles. The Active 12 does not support the
ANT+ profile.
SETTINGS Menu
SETTINGS / Bluetooth
BLUETOOTH screen
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Connecting Step 1. Ensure that
your sensors is activated. For HRM,
this is typically done by putting the
strap around your chest. For bike Sp/
Cad sensors, typically by spinning
the wheel or pedals.
Connecting Step 2. Providing the
sensor is in range and activated,
the Active should "see" it on the
Bluetooth devices screen. If not,
please press Refresh and the name
of sensor should appear, in the
example right: "Wahoo HRM v2.1".
Use the joy stick to cursor up and
down to your desired sensor device.
Either press the Select button, or
centre press the joystick and a black
tick will indicate that the sensor has
been "Selected".
Please Note; Bluetooth allows only
one of each type of sensor to be
selected at any one time. You can
have a HRM and a Sp/Cad sensor
selected, but not two HRM's.
Connecting Step 3. Wait for
a short period and the black tick
should turn blue. This indicates that
your selected LE device has now
"connected" and sensor data can
be collected. During the connection
process, the BT icon on the status
bar should flash blue/grey and then
turn solid blue when the connection
is made.
Troubleshooting.
Very occasionally Bluetooth can be
temperamental! If a connection is not
made on the first attempt - deselect
the BT LE device, check that your
sensor is activated and in range,
and then reselect the device. Failing
that, turn the Bluetooth fully off, then
back on again, and reattempt the
connection process. If that continues
to fail, please connect Satmap
support.
Connecting Step 4. Once a blue
"connected" tick has been observed,
you sensor will then pass data to the
Active 12. This data may then be
displayed in the 2 & 4 data boxes
that appear on the GPS MAP screen.
To set this up, you will need to select
SETTINGS / 2/4 BoxLayout and the
HRM data item (20.HRM).
Data Types : HRM. Heart rate data
is displayed as "beats per second".
Future editions of software will
display Heart Rate Zones, and the
such like.
Data Types : Cadence. This is a
measure of the pedal revolutions per
second on a bike.
Data Types : Wheel Speed. In
addition to using speed calculated
by GPS position movement, cyclist
often use "wheel speed" as a reliable
backup. This is especially useful if a
GPS lock is difficult for any reasons
(e.g. very thick woodland or the
urban jungle).
Two Sensors "Selected"
One Sensor "Connected"
Two Sensors "Connected"
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Set up for Wheel Speed. This
relies on a default value for the
wheel circumference, which is then
multiplied by the wheel revolutions
output from the sensor. The default
setting is 2,096mm, and this can be
changed in the SETTINGS / Cycling
screen. Use the joystick to navigate
the numbers and set the values.
Data Output. HRM and cadence
data will be stored on the Active 12.
After your activity, save your data
for later upload. This is done via the
TRIPLOG / Menu / Convert options.
Your data containing the HRM and
cadence values will be stored in a
TCX file (e.g. MyRoute1.tcx). You will
be able to see these files when you
use the SatSYNC PC application to
upload your data.
About TCX les. This is an
industry standard format that is
accepted by a wide variety of 3rd
party activity storing and sharing web
sites. These TCX files can contain
location and speed data, along with
a wide variety of fitness related data
items.
Sensor data displayed
SETTINGS / Cycling
Set your Wheel Circumference in mm.
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6.6 Elevation
(MAIN MENU / Settings /Elevation)
Overview. The Active 12 gives you 3
options for calculating elevation values.
All are useful, but they do have some
pros and cons.
Elevation from Maps. Each map
is supplied with a "height data set" that
provides spot heights at regular horizontal
intervals (post spacing). Typically these
are between 50m-100m. This method
works well when the ground is less steep,
with fewer cliffs around.
Elevation from GPS. This method
uses height data supplied by the GPS
itself, and works best when there is a
good, unobstructed view of a large portion
of the sky. The data can be quite variable
in forests and amongst tall buildings.
Elevation from Pressure. The highly
accurate barometric altimeter can be
used to assist with elevation calculations,
and uses the principle that pressure
falls as elevation rises. It is especially
useful over short periods of time where
the weather is relatively stable, since
pressure also generally falls when bad
weather is approaching.
Setting "Elevation" source. Data
that is stored for later upload has a single
set of elevation data. You can control this
by setting its source. Select Elevation
from the SETTINGS screen. The top box
indicates the Elevation data source and
can be changed by moving the joystick
left and right (when it is highlighted by
the orange background). A selection
can be made between "Elevation from
Maps, GPS or Pressure". The first
two settings require no further action -
just press Done, Back or Map to continue
with the GPS use.
Setting Elevation from Pressure.
To work effectively, elevation from
the barometric altimeter needs to be
calibrated at intervals. This is because
changing weather would otherwise affect
the elevation reading.
Altimeter Calibration: Auto. On
this setting the Altimeter is recalibrated
against the Map elevation every 2 hours
(by default). This is a good setting for
normal use and requires no further user
input.
Info Box:
"Last Successful Calibration."
If
a long time has elapsed since the last
calibration, the accuracy may have drifted
due to weather change: it would be wise
to recalibrate the device as described
below.
Auto Recalibrate Frequency. The
left / right joystick function can be used
to toggle the recalibrate time interval
between 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 hours.
"Calibrate Now" button will calibrate
the local pressure against your current
Map Elevation, and record the date and
time for future reference.
Manual Calibration. Should you wish
to have more control over the recalibration
of the altimeter, select "Manual" using the
joystick, and then Select
.
Method 1: Map/GPS Elevation. This
will simply use the Map elevation for
calibration (or GPS height data for no
map data is available).
Select "Elevation" from SETTINGS
Select Elevation data source
Select Recalibration frequency
Auto calibration setting
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Method 2: Known Elevation. This
allows you to enter you own known
elevation for a precise calibration.
Typically you might be at a Trig Point or
a map location where you are sure of the
exact height. Use the joystick to scroll
through and set the values.
Viewing Elevation Data. On the GPS
MAP screen the Data Boxes can be used
to view your elevation data. It is even
possible to select all 3 types of elevation
data for comparison, however, only one
set of elevation data can be saved in the
TRIP LOG for display and upload.
2/4/6/8 Hour Intervals Manual: Using Map/GPS
Set Your Known Height
Precise Calibration: Known Elevation
Trip Elevation data
View your Elevation data
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6.7 Backlight
(MAIN MENU → Settings → Backlight)
The Backlight setting is used to control the
brightness of the GPS screen. It has significant
impact on the battery life and is therefore
recommended that you choose a setting which you
find comfortable, not necessarily the brightest.
Filter Options:
Within the Backlight settings you will find options for
filtering your screen. These include options for use
at night and in strong sunlight:
• Red Filter: for night vision
Press the Red Filter
button for night use to
preserve your night vision. This adds a red tint
to your screen so your eyes are protected from
viewing a bright screen in the dark.
To preserve night vision, use a low level setting.
Below 10%, the scale goes down in steps of 2%.
(Some text may become illegible using the red lter
with a backlight setting below 10%).
Select Sun Filter, then Normal to return to the
daylight screen.
• Sun Filter: for strong sunlight
Press the Red Filter button to access the Sun
Filter option. This gives your screen a higher
contrast and increases the levels of red, green
and blue, so it is easier to view your map in very
bright sunlight.
Note: With the Sun Filter your screen loses some
intricate map details in order to enhance the visibility of
the map in sunlight.
Select Normal to return to the daylight screen.
The Red Filter, Sun Filter and
Backlight level
can be used in combination to suit your individual
needs.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the
desired level.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return
to SETTINGS MENU
.
Pressing the Default button restores the following
setting: 90%
Note: If you are in Advanced Power Saving mode, the
Backlight setting cannot go beyond 80%.
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Adjust backlight
brightness
Red Filter Sun FilterNormal
Adjust brightness
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Backlight Boost and
Screen Data Capture
Camera icon
Briefly replaces
icons next to the
battery
6.8 Screen Data Capture
Screenshots may be captured as jpeg files and
accessed in SatSYNC, listed with time/date details.
This might be useful in a variety of circumstances. For
example, sending a screenshot of a particular location
to another person or using a series of screenshots
in conjunction with timed digital photos for use in a
presentation.
Press and hold the Backlight Boost button for
three seconds; a camera icon briefly replaces the
icons next to the battery (i.e. Stop/Record icon,
toggle icon). A beep sounds to indicate a successful
screenshot capture, depending on your Beep Alert
Count setting.
To access your screenshot:
• Connect your Active 12 to the computer via a USB
cable.
• Open SatSYNC.
• Screenshots are found in the root folder of the
Internal Storage or SD Card. (By default it is
saved to the SD Card folder, if the SD card is in
the unit and is not write-protected. Otherwise it is
saved to the Internal Storage of your unit).
• Select the screenshot and press Export to
download it to your computer.
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6.9 Data Boxes
This is a white overlay that appears in the lower half
of the map screen. It allows you to show customized
information (data) about your trip, environment and
map objects. Available as a 2 or 4 box layout.
6.9.1 2 Data Box Layout
(MAIN MENU → Settings →
2 Data Box Layout)
For both the Left Box and the Right Box:
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the
desired option.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
The data options are listed below and are the same
for both 2 data box and 4 data box layouts.
Pressing the Default button restores the following
settings:
Choose Data for Left Box
Heading
Choose Data for Right Box
Elevation
2 Data Box Layout
4 Data Box Layout
Select items for the
Data Boxes
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6.9.2 4 Data Box Layout (upper)
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings →
4 Data Box Layout: upper)
For both the Upper Left Box and the Upper Right
Box:
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the
desired option.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
The data options are listed below and are the same
for both 2 data box and 4 data box layouts.
Pressing the Default button restores the following
settings:
Choose Data for Upper Left
Trip Distance
Choose Data for Upper Right
Speed Now
Data boxes are shown on the GPS MAP screen.
To reach the GPS MAP screen from the SETTINGS
MENU, press Map (front left button).
• On the GPS MAP screen, use the lower left side
button to toggle between having 2 data boxes, 4
data boxes or none.
6.9.3 4 Data Box Layout (lower)
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings →
4 Data Box Layout: lower)
For both the Lower Left Box and the Lower Right
Box:
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the
desired option.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU
.
The data options are listed below and are the same
for both 2 data box and 4 data box layouts.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following settings:
Choose Data for Lower Left
GoTo Distance
Choose Data for Lower Right
Location
Upper Data
box selections
Lower Data
box selections
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6.9.4 Options for 2 & 4 Data Boxes
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings →
2/4 Data Box Layout)
The following data options are available for each
box in both the 2-box and 4-box layouts.Move
the joystick left/right to select the desired option,
and then press Done or centre press the joystick
to complete. For each data option, a summary
descriptor is given on-screen.
Heading
Direction of travel, given in either Degrees (M –
Magnetic North, G – Grid North, T – True North),
Cardinal points (e.g. N, NNE), or mil-radians. See
Compass Settings
.
Location
GPS position given by either OSGB
(Ordnance Survey GB); UTM; Degrees
decimal; Degrees, minutes decimal; Degrees,
minutes, seconds decimal; British Grid.
See GPS Settings for other formats.
GoTo Bearing
Bearing to your “Go To” point. See POSITION
INFO, (Set as GoTo option).
GoTo Distance
Distance to GoTo point, either imperial or metric.
See Units and Set Speed.
GoTo ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival at GoTo point.
GoTo Time
How long to reach GoTo point.
GoTo VMG
VMG (Velocity Made Good) is the actual speed
you are making toward your chosen location (POI,
Next WP or GoTo point (AOI, LOI, POI, WP or any
unidentified point on the map), rather than your
simple forward speed.
Bearing Next WP
Bearing to the next waypoint.
Distance Next WP
Distance to the next waypoint.
ETA to Next
Estimated Time of Arrival at next waypoint.
Time Next
How long to reach next waypoint.
VMG Next
Velocity Made Good to next waypoint. See GoTo
VMG summary above.
WP Name
Name of next waypoint.
Nearest POI*
Name of nearest POI/LOI/AOI.
Bearing to POI*
Bearing to nearest POI/LOI/AOI.
Nearest POI* Distance Distance to nearest POI/
LOI/AOI.
POI* ETA
Time of arrival at nearest POI/LOI/AOI.
POI* Time
Time until nearest POI/LOI/AOI.
POI* VMG
Velocity Made Good to nearest POI/LOI/AOI. See
GoTo VMG summary.
Bearing to End
Bearing to the route end.
Distance to End
Distance to route end (along the route).
ETA to End
Estimated Time of Arrival at route end.
Time to End
How long to get to route end.
VMG End
Velocity Made Good to route end. See GoTo VMG
summary.
Route Cross Track Error
This is the distance between the planned blue/
yellow route and the snail trail. It is most relevant for
aircraft (cross wind effects) and nautical applications
(effects of currents).
Route Distance
Total distance of the active route.
Route Done
Percentage of route travelled so far.
Route Name
Name of route.
Average Moving
Average moving speed.
Average Speed
Average speed overall; total distance divided by
total time.
Max Speed
Maximum speed.
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Speed Now
Current speed.
Sunrise
Time of sunrise.
Sunset
Time of sunset.
Moon Phase
An icon is displayed along with the percentage of
a full moon.
Time Moving
Time spent moving, as recorded by the Trip Log
(section 6.03). This will be a cumulative total until the
Trip Log is reset.
Stopped Time
Time spent not moving. See Time Moving summary
above.
Trip Distance
Total trip distance. See Time Moving summary
above.
Trip Time
Total trip time. See Time Moving summary above.
GPS Accuracy
Accuracy of GPS within a certain distance.
Position as Lat. Long.
Position is given in degrees latitude and longitude.
Elevation
Current height above sea level. See GPS Settings
(section 7.09).
Time Now
Time of day.
Date
Date today.
Total Ascents
Cumulative total of height (altitude) gained.
Total Descents
Cumulative total of height (altitude) lost.
Max Altitude
Maximum height (altitude) attained.
Min Altitude
Minimum height (altitude) attained.
In the data boxes, data options mentioning POIs also
refer to any reference point of an LOI and AOI (usually
the point at the start of the name).
*
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6.10 GPS Settings
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → GPS
settings) `
Position Display Format (ie. grid reference
format)
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select from
OSGB (Ordnance Survey GB); German Grid;
UTM; MGRS; GARS; CH1903/LV03 Swiss Grid;
Swedish Grid RT90; French Grid Lambert 2E;
French Grid Lambert93; Irish Grid ITM; Irish Grid
IG; Pakistan MG; New Zealand TM; Degrees
decimal; Degrees, minutes decimal; Degrees
minutes, seconds decimal; British Grid.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
OSGB grid references are given to 10 figures. If you
are working to 6-figure grid references, set the last 2
digits of each number set to 0.
GPS Used as Heading at
The Active 12 has an electronic compass (good
when stationary) and a GPS compass (good when
in motion), and switches between the two at a
preset speed. In this setting you are able to select
the speed at which the GPS compass overrides
the electronic compass. The GPS compass is more
accurate the faster you go.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select from
Never, then from 1 kph/0.5 mph to 16 kph/10 mph.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
Figure 7.09
Select Correct Position
Format for Country
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6.11 Memory Status
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Memory
Status)
This screen provides information on the memory
usage and status of the different types of memory on
your unit. These include:
•
SD Card Information
Shows the percentage of memory used on your SD
card. Also indicates the total size and amount of free
space remaining on your SD card.
• Internal Storage (Flash)
Shows the percentage of memory used on your
unit.
• Operating Memory (RAM)
Shows the percentage of memory being used to
operate the unit.
A warning icon (showing a yellow bubble with a
black exclamation mark) appears on the status bar
of every screen if:
• amount of memory used on the SD card is 95% or
higher.
• amount of memory used on the internal storage is
95% or higher.
• amount of memory used in the operating memory is
95% or higher.
• SD card is read-only (write-protected).
In this case a message will also appear on the memory
status screen below the progress bars telling you
that the 'SD Card is Read-Only'. (Make the SD Card
writable by sliding the small switch on side of the card
upwards. This will also remove the warning icon that
appears on the screen).
A memory warning icon appears in 3 places in these
cases:
• on the status bar of every screen
• next to the Settings button in the MAIN MENU
• next to the 'Memory Status' option in the SETTINGS
MENU.
When a memory warning icon appears on the status
bar of your screen you will need to go to MAIN
MENU → Settings to check the warning. On pressing
the Settings button, you will be immediately taken to
the Memory Status screen on the SETTING screen.
(Usually by selecting the Settings button you are
directed to the SETTINGS MENU where you can
select an option. If you would like to access the menu
from the Memory Status screen, press Back).
Move the joystick up/down, or press the Next button
to select a memory option. Move the joystick left/
right to opt in/out of the memory warning.
Opt in by selecting the yellow icon which keeps the
warning icon message showing in the status bar.
Opt out by either fixing the problem or selecting the
yellow icon with a red line through it. This removes
the warning icon message.
Pressing the Default button sets the opt in option
for all warnings.
Back
to get to the
SETTINGS
MENU
Opt in
Progress bars:
orange: safe usage
green: low usage
purple: high usage
Opt out
To fix the memory status warning:
• Hide inactive routes (reduces RAM)
• Show inactive routes SP (reduces RAM)
• Back up and delete non-essential OOIs & routes
(reduces Internal Storage, SD Card space & RAM)
• Reset trip log (reduces Internal Storage & RAM)
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6.12 Units and Set Speed
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Units and
Set Speed)
This is where you can set your preference for units
of measurement (i.e. for elevation, speeds and
distances), and set your target speed.
Units: Distance & Speed. Use the joystick,
moving left/right to switch between Miles and feet,
Kilometres and meters, Nautical Miles and Knots.
Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
Target Speed. This is the speed on which
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)
calculations are
based if the average moving speed in the trip
log (Av. Moving) is zero, i.e. you are stationary.
Once you are moving, your ETA is taken from your
average moving speed if you have a lock or recently
had a lock.
Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the Target
Speed from 1 kph (0.6 mph) to 100 kph (62.5 mph).
Press Done or centre press the joystick to return
to SETTINGS MENU. Pressing the Default button
restores the following settings:
Units: Kilometres and meters
Target Speed: 10 kph (6.2 mph / 5.4 kn)
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Set desired Units
Pressure Units. Use the joystick (L/R) function to
select your desired units for the Pressure display:
Options are :
a. mBar (millibars)
b. inHg (inches mercury)
c. mmHg (mm of mercury)
d. hPa (Hectopascal)
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Settings for Grid Magnetic
Angle
Manual or Automatic Enter values for Manual
selection
6.13 Compass Settings
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Compass
Settings)
This controls the data boxes that appear on the
COMPASS screen and POINTER screen, and how
the bearing options are displayed in the data box on
the GPS MAP screen.
There are three norths commonly used in Great
Britain:
• Grid North: the direction of a grid line which is
parallel to the central meridian on the National
Grid.
• True North: the direction of a meridian of
longitude which converges on the North Pole.
• Magnetic North: the direction indicated by a
magnetic compass. Magnetic North moves slowly
with a variable rate and currently is West of Grid
North in Great Britain.
Compass Display
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select from
Degrees, Cardinal points (e.g. N, NNE), or mil-
radians.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
Grid Magnetic Angle
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to switch
between Manual and Automatic.
Press Done to select Automatic
.
If you want to set your Grid Magnetic Angle
manually, select Manual and then press Set. This
will take you onto a new SETTING screen on which
the Grid Magnetic Angle may be adjusted by
moving the joystick up/down.
Pressing the Default button restores the following
setting:
Grid Magnetic Angle Value: W 03
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return
to Compass Settings screen. Press Done again
to return to SETTINGS MENU.
Bearing Display
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to switch
between Show Grid Bearings and Show
Magnetic Bearings.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing the Default button restores the following
settings:
Compass Display
Degrees
Grid Magnetic Angle
Manual
Bearing Display
Show Grid Bearings
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6.14 Calibrate Compass
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Calibrate
Compass)
Ideally you should calibrate your compass before
every trip to get the most accurate bearings.
When the ‘Calibration Required’ prompt is
displayed at the bottom of the COMPASS screen,
go to the Settings menu and select Calibrate
Compass. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press
Cancel to return to the SETTINGS MENU.
Note: This screen may also be accessed from the
COMPASS screen.
1) Hold GPS level
2) Press Start
3) Turn device around in TWO full circles (720
degrees)
4) Press Stop when completed turning or Cancel
to quit.
An on-screen message ‘Keep turning’ is replaced
with ‘Completed. Press Stop’.
Note: When in motion it is better to use the GPS
compass over the electronic compass. The GPS
compass requires forward motion to provide a heading;
it will not work when static. See GPS Settings (section
7.09) to control when the GPS compass overrides the
electronic compass at a preset speed: 'GPS Used as
Heading at'.
Calibrating on a bike
The electronic compass is affected when brought
into proximity with metal objects. This means that
once the GPS unit has been mounted onto the
handlebars of a bike, it should be re-calibrated.
To do this follow the instructions exactly as you
would if the unit were in your hands. When asked
to turn the compass in two full circles (720°), you
should pick up the bike with the unit and rotate it
as indicated.
When subsequently removed and used for walking,
a further recalibration is required.
It should also be re-calibrated when a different
battery type is inserted, due to the varying metal
content from one battery type to the next.
Calibrate Compass
- Option 1
Calibrate Compass
- Option 2
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Control Data on
Map Screens
6.15 Set Trip Data
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Set Trip
Data)
This is where you can control how inactive routes
are displayed, as well as the deletion/preservation
of trail and trip log data when a new route is
activated.
Showing Inactive Routes
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between;
Show Inactive Routes: Inactive routes are shown
on maps.
Hide Inactive Routes: Inactive routes are hidden
on maps.
Show Inactive Routes SP: The start point (SP)
of each inactive route is shown on the maps. (A
gray marker with a black triangle appears at the
start point).
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU
.
Note: Showing inactive routes uses a lot of operating
memory on the unit, so it is important to keep this
selection to a minimum, as it will slow down your unit.
Showing too many inactive routes could also 'freeze'
your unit. Only show a few short inactive routes, or to
reduce RAM consumption, choose the Show Inactive
Routes SP option.
Auto Clear Trail Data
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between;
On: Trail data is cleared when a new route is
selected.
Off: Trail data is not cleared on new route
selection.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Auto Reset Log
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between;
Keep Log on New Route: Log will not be cleared
when starting a new route.
Clear Log on New Route: Log will be cleared on
starting a new route.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return
to SETTINGS MENU
Pressing the Default button restores the following
settings:
Showing Inactive Routes
Show Inactive Routes SP
Auto Clear Trail Data
Off
Auto Reset Log
Keep Log on New Route
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6.16 Volume Control
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Volume
Control)
Audio Playback Volume - This is intended for
volume control when using the audio jack.
Beep Alert Count - The unit will beep when it
encounters WayPoints, Points Of Interest, GoTo
Points or Routes. It will also beep when a map card
is inserted or a screenshot is captured. You are
able to customize how many beeps sound in these
instances:
• Use the joystick to select the number of beeps,
ranging from 1 to 10, or mute.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing the Default button restores the following
settings:
Audio Playback Volume: 70%
Beep Alert Count: Three Beeps
Note: You cannot control the volume of the beeps.
6.17 Button Control
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Button
Control)
The 4 side-press or 2 front-press buttons on
the unit enable one-handed operation and are
multifunctional, with variable keys depending on
the screen displayed. You are able to customize the
operating of your unit and tailor it to fit your needs,
i.e. how many clicks you want the buttons to operate
with, and whether you are right/left handed.
Key Click Sound - This function only operates in
conjunction with headphones.
Map Buttons Activation - This function applies
to the GPS MAP or PLANNING screens. Use the
joystick to toggle between;
One Click (Always show): one click activates button
instantly. The screen button icons will stay displayed
always. Useful for new new users.
One Click (Hide): Pressing a button will immediately
activate the selcted funtion. For Pan and Zoom,
the screen button icons will NOT show after the
function has been completed. This setting is useful
for experienced users, who are already familiar with
the button layout and require the screens to react as
quickly as possible.
Two Clicks: This setting is useful for new users
who wish to see the "soft" keys before activating
a particular function. After press a key once - the
"soft key" on-screen icon will show - and then a
second press is required to initial the function. After
the function is completed, the icons will disappear,
allowing the maximum map visability.
Press Done to return to SETTINGS MENU
.
Please Note: The 'Two Click' operation is particularly
useful for beginners, as they will be able to see the gray
icon that appears on the screen before the button takes
the intended action.
Button Handling -
Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between
Right Handed and Left Handed operation.
Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU
.
Pressing the Default button restores the following
settings:
Key Click Sound: Off
Hidden Map Buttons: One Click
Button Handling: Right Handed
Audio jack playback
volume
Audio jack - key click
sounds
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6.18 Pan and Zoom Speed
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Panning
Speed)
Set Pan and Zoom Speed This control allows
the Pan and Zoom rates to be adusted between:
Very Slow
Slow
Medium
Fast
Very fast
Use the joystick to cursor leaft and right to your
desired setting. The default settings is Medium.
6.19 Cycling
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Cycling)
Introduction - The Bluetooth wireless connectivity
allows for the connection of Bluetooth Smart bike
speed and cadence sensor units (sold separately).
Bike speed is calculated directly from the wheels,
while "cadence" is calculated from the pedal
revolutions. Generally, the speed data given by the
GPS will adequate for most purposes, however, in
certain conditions (thickly wooded areas and near
tall buildings) the wheel speed data (for bike riders)
will give a nore stable and accurate reading.
Sensor Unit - Sends back "wheel revolutions per
second" data. To turn this into speed data it needs to
be multiplied by the circumference of the bike wheel
being used.
Set Wheel Circumference in mm - The default
setting is 2096mm, which is generally good for
most road bike (700C) wheels, but will need to be
adjusted for other types of bikes with different size
wheels and tyres.
Wheel size? - If you are unsure of your wheel size,
you can either measure this directly, or refer to the
bike manufacturer's documentation.
Set in mm - In this edition of the software the
wheel size needs to be entered in mm, although
speed can be displayed in metric or imperial.
Panning Speed
Options
Set Wheel Circumference
for Wheel speed data
Display wheel speed on
GPS MAP screen data
Boxes
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6.20 Screen Data Options
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Screen Data Options)
This controls the automatic display of the POI
details screen and the display of POI names,
waypoint names, and route names (i.e. 'titles')
on maps. Pressing the Default button restores
the following settings:
Auto Show POI Information: Off
Show Titles on Maps: On
Auto Show POI Information
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to switch
between;
On: POI overlay data is automatically shown
when nearby.
Off: POI overlay data is not automatically
shown.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Show Titles on Maps
These are the names of POIs, waypoints and
routes, and appear as white text within a black
rectangle.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to switch
between;
On: POIs, waypoints and route names
shown on maps.
Off: Names not shown on maps.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
6.21 Time Offset
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Time
Offset)
This function allows you to vary the time
setting in relation to GMT (e.g. for British
Summer Time add one hour).
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
the time offset.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU
.
GPS/UTC time (appears in the on-screen
descriptor) is the same as Greenwich Mean
Time, GMT. An explanation of UTC is given in
the glossary.
6.22 Enter User Name
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Enter
User Name)
This function allows you to set a User Name
for your device. This name is primarily used in
the SHARED DATA screens to identify other
nearby Active 12s.
After a full default factory reset - the device will
normally ask you to set a User Name.
POI Info on
Map screens
Set Time
offset
Press Done
to complete
Enter User Name
in Text Box
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6.23 Languages
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → Languages)
Languages
Select your preferred language:
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the
operating language from English to English (US),
Nederlands (Dutch), Norsk (Norwegian), Svenska
(Swedish), Français (French), Deutsch (German),
Italiano (Italian), Español (Spanish), Català
(Catalan).
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
6.24 About
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → About)
This screen gives details of the software version
installed on your unit and Satmap contact details.
Press Done to return to the SETTINGS MENU
.
To check for the latest software updates, please:
1. Download the
SatSYNC application from the
Satmap website.
2. Connect your Active 12 to your PC, and SatSYNC
will automatically check if software updates are
available. You will be asked if you wish to update
your device.
Alternatively, if you do not use a PC, please contact
Satmap support and an Upgrader SD card will be
mailed to you.
Please Note: The 1st relase sofware for the Active 12
is Version 2.0.xxxx
All Active 12 GPS have "Platform 29
", or higher.
Select desired
Language
System info on
About screen
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7. MAIN MENU: Routes Menu
7.1 ROUTES MENU Screen
(MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU)
The
ROUTES MENU contains the listing of
routes, stored in a series of folders.
By default, the first route created is entitled ‘My
Route 1’. The routes following are titled in numerical
order, i.e. 'My Route 2', (unless you have imported
a prenamed route to your unit from an external
mapping system). You can rename the title of your
route via the Edit button.
When a trail is converted to a track it is also saved
in the ROUTES MENU and is allocated a default title
including the year, month, day, time and distance
(e.g. 2010-08-14_16:35 15.6km). A track is a route
derived from a trail that has already been made.
Buttons:
Edit. Go to ROUTE EDIT screen
View. Go to ROUTE MAP screen
Map. Return to GPS MAP screen
Up folder / Select / Activate / No route active.
Move up to a higher level folder, or when a route
is highlighted, toggle between activating it and
selecting no route active.
Create New Route. Go to CREATE ROUTE
(section 8.01)
Back. Return to MAIN MENU
Route listing
Accelerated scrolling: If you have several routes in
one folder you are able to scroll quickly by holding the
joystick up/down. Keep the joystick pressed up/down
until you reach the le you are looking for.
7.2 Active and Inactive Routes
There are three ways to 'activate' a route:
• Highlight the route in the ROUTES MENU and
press Activate. An active route is indicated by a
tick next to the route name. To deactivate, highlight
the ticked route name and press No route active.
• Alternatively you can go to the ROUTES MENU
,
press View and then Start, which activates the
route automatically.
• If you can see the route on the GPS MAP or
PLANNING screen, centre press the joystick
anywhere on the route. This will bring up the
Choose Information Type window (section 11.00).
Select the route, and then move the joystick left/
right to highlight the green tick.
An activate route has relevant data choices
available for display on the GPS MAP screen
in either 2 or 4 data box overlays. Refer to MAIN
MENU → Settings → Set Trip Data to control whether
changing an activated route during a trip will reset
the log data. When active, the route is shown as a
yellow or blue highlighted line with red arrowheads
indicating the direction of travel. Inactive routes are
shown as gray highlighted lines when displayed.
Inactive routes may be hidden or have just their
start points displayed.
Note: Showing your inactive routes will take up
operating memory.
Two storage areas
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Active route
Inactive route
Figure 8.00b
"Choose Info
Type" box
Alternative ways to create a route:
GPS MAP → POSITION INFO via centre press →
Create New Route
or
GPS MAP → PLANNING → ROUTES MENU via
lower left button → Create New Route
Buttons:
Add Waypoint*
Press the button or centre press the joystick
Remove Waypoint
Press the button or centre press the joystick
ROUTES MENU
Return to ROUTES MENU
7.3 Following a Route
A route is made up of individual waypoints, shown
as small green circles which turn blue as you
approach the next waypoint. The route colour can
be either blue or yellow, with varying transparency,
depending on the active route colour chosen. The
default route colour is blue.
To follow a route, you need to first '
activate' it.
As you begin to follow the yellow/blue route, the
next waypoint along turns blue. The current leg
between waypoints is shown to have blue edging
and blue arrowheads. As you approach this point,
the waypoint name is displayed and the unit will
beep. As you pass this waypoint it will turn from
blue to green, and the next waypoint marker will
turn blue, and so on.
7.4 Create New Route
(MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → Create New
Route)
From the MAIN MENU, select the Routes Menu
and press Create New Route. This takes you to the
CREATE ROUTE screen where you will be able to
plot routes by laying down a series of waypoints.
Zoom in for greater accuracy in placing waypoints.
Route seleted =
"Activated"
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Add
Waypoint
Remove
Waypoint
ROUTES
MENU
CREATE
ROUTE screen
Zoom In
Finish
Start
Done
Zoom
Out
Route Start
Route End
Zoom
Zoom in and out
Done
Press when route is finished, unless you have
‘closed’ the route.
If there is an SD card in the unit and it is not writeprotected, by default the route will go into the SD
Card folder. If there is no SD card in the unit, by
default the route will go into the Internal Storage
folder.
You can create route folders using SatSYNC. To
create a new route in an existing folder, you will
need to select the folder in the Routes Menu and
press Create New Route from there.
Note: Folders are only visible if they contain a minimum
of one route or OOI.
The Add Waypoint button has 3 functions:
1. To add a waypoint.
2. To click on an existing waypoint and drag it to
another location.
3. To close the route (i.e. connect the last waypoint
to the start point) if the last waypoint is very close
to the start waypoint.
The centre cross turns green inside the orange
location icon when you are on the CREATE ROUTE
screen to indicate you are ready to add waypoints.
Place waypoints wherever your planned route
changes direction. Waypoints are shown as green
dots. As waypoints are laid down, a yellow/blue
highlighted route is created. To remove waypoints,
position the green cross over a waypoint and press
the Remove Waypoint button.
The start point of a route has an icon with a forward
arrowhead in a yellow bubble. The end of a route
has an icon with a chequered flag in a yellow bubble.
Press Done or press the lower left button to return
to the ROUTES MENU
.
To view the route, highlight it and press
View; a
route map plus route length is shown.
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7.5 ROUTE EDIT Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU →
(folder/route) → Edit)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on route → Choose
Information Type → select route via centre press →
ROUTE MAP → Edit)
To access the ROUTE EDIT screen, highlight the
route to be edited in the ROUTES MENU (section
8.00), and press Edit
.
In selecting either Edit Title or Edit Comments you
will bring up an on-screen keypad. When using the
keypad for labelling, either press Select or centre
press the joystick to select entries. Use the Shift
button for upper case letters, the More button offers
more characters.
Buttons:
Next
Press Next or use joystick to scroll down options
Map
Return to last map screen
Edit
Either press Edit button or centre press joystick to
access alpha-numeric keypad for labelling.
Note: This button changes depending on the option
selected. Other options include Copy, Move, Delete,
Reverse.
Back
Return to ROUTES MENU
When the title and any comments have been
entered, the ROUTE MAP screen will be annotated
with the new title and comments. (To get to the
ROUTE MAP screen, select View on the ROUTES
MENU
screen).
The menu options on the ROUTE EDIT screen are
as follows;
• Edit Title
• Edit Comments
• Reverse Route
• Edit Route Map
• Edit Waypoints
• Edit Active Route Colour
• Delete Route
• Copy
• Move Route to/from SD Card*
• Copy Route to/from SD Card*
*The last two options on the list become available only
when a mapcard has been inserted and is not write-
protected.
ROUTE EDIT
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7.6 Edit Title
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU →
(folder/route) → Edit → Edit Title)
When a route is created it is called 'My Route 1'
by default (or similar, depending on the number of
existing routes). To rename it, use Edit Title.
Highlight Edit Title, then either press the Edit button
or centre press the joystick to access the keypad
(section 9.00).
7.7 Edit Comments
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU →
(folder/route) → Edit → Edit Comments)
Highlight Edit Comments, then either press the
Edit
button or centre press the joystick to access
the keypad.
Operate the keypad to input comments describing
the route and press Done when finished. The screen
will return to the ROUTE EDIT screen.
TEXT EDIT
screen
Reverse
Route option
7.8 Reverse Route
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU →
(folder/route) → Edit → Reverse Route)
Press Reverse to reverse the route. Press again to
go back to the original direction of travel. There is
an on-screen statement which says either Currently
Forward or Currently Reverse
.
Alternative ways to reverse the route are via the
ROUTE PLAN screen or the ROUTE CARD screen.
Currently
Reverse
or Currently
Forward
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7.9 Edit Route Map
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU →
(folder/route) → Edit → Edit Route Map)
Highlight Edit Route Map, then press Edit to access
EDIT ROUTE screen. Using the joystick, move the
location icon to the edit point on the route. Either
press the Add Waypoint button or centre press the
joystick to add a waypoint with a green-headed ‘pin’.
Drag the new waypoint to the desired location.
Either press Done or centre press the joystick to
fix the new waypoint. Move the location icon away
from the route. Press Done to return to ROUTE EDIT
screen.
7.10 Edit Waypoints
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU →
(folder/route) → Edit → Edit Waypoints)
Highlight Edit Waypoints, press Edit to access the
WAYPOINTS screen. A list is shown, SP is for start
point, WP is for waypoint. Highlight the waypoint to
be edited and either press Edit or centre press the
joystick to access the EDIT WAYPOINT screen. Here
you have the option to edit individual waypoints:
• Edit Name
• Edit Comments
• Edit Location by Grid
• Edit Location by Map
• Delete
green-
headed
pin
Edit Route on
Map options
Waypoint edit
options
Edit Name
Highlight Edit Name and press Edit or centre press
the joystick to access the keypad and rename the
waypoint.
Edit Comments
Highlight Edit Comments and press Edit or centre
press the joystick to access the keypad and add a
description to the waypoint. This will show up next to
the waypoint name in the WAYPOINTS menu.
Edit Location by Grid
Highlight Edit Location by Grid and press Edit or
centre press the joystick to edit the waypoint by
changing the grid reference values. This will take
you to the SETTING screen where you can use
the joystick to move left/right to toggle between
boxes. Move the joystick up/down to change the
box entries. Pressing Next will move between rows
(except with OSGB). Select Done when complete to
go back to the EDIT WAYPOINT menu.
Edit Location by Map
Highlight Edit Location by Map and press Edit or
centre press the joystick to edit the waypoint on the
map. Click the waypoint to set a green-headed 'pin'
and drag it to a new location. Press Done or centre
press the joystick to confirm the placement.
Delete
Highlight Delete and press Delete or centre press
the joystick to instantly delete the waypoint. Press
Back to go back to the ROUTE EDIT menu.
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7.11 Edit Active Route Colour
(MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) →
Edit → Edit Active Route Colour)
Highlight Edit Active Route Colour, press Edit or
centre press the joystick to access the ROUTE
MAP
screen. Here you will be able to customize
the colour of your route. You are able to choose
from 6 options that range between the two
colours blue and yellow with varying degrees
of transparency. You can make the appropriate
selection to avoid obscuring map details.
Use the joystick to move across the colours.
Once you are happy with the selection, press
Set or Back to go back to the Route Edit menu.
7.12 Delete Route
(MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) →
Edit → Delete Route)
Highlight Delete Route, then press Delete to
access a screen showing the option to delete
the route. When either Delete or Cancel is
selected, the screen will return to the ROUTES
MENU
.
7.13 Copy
(MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) →
Copy)
Press Copy to create a copy of the current
route which will appear in the same folder.
7.14 Move Route to SD Card
(MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) →
Edit → Move Route to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted).
Highlight Move Route to SD Card and either
press Move or centre press the joystick.
(Subsequently this option becomes Move Route
from SD Card). The screen will go to the ROUTES
MENU and your route will appear in the SD Card
folder. It will no longer exist in its previous location.
7.15 Copy Route to SD Card
(MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU → (folder/route) →
Edit → Copy Route to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted).
Highlight Copy Route to SD Card and either press
Copy or centre press the joystick. (Subsequently
this option becomes Copy Route from SD Card).
The screen will go to the ROUTES MENU and you
can find a copy of the route in the SD Card folder.
Route colour options
The default colour for a route is
the medium blue option.
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7.16 ROUTE MAP Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU →
(folder/route) → View)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on activated route →
Choose Information Type → select route via centre
press → ROUTE MAP)
A map showing the entire planned route is shown.
An appropriate scale is used to ensure the whole
route can be displayed on the screen.
Note: If you see your route on a blue background,
this means there is no suitable map at that scale to
incorporate the entire route.
The route length is given in a window. From this
screen you can either examine details of the route
via the Prole button, or edit the route via the Edit
button. You can also view the start of a route by
pressing Start
.
To return to the PLANNING screen, either press
Back or centre press the joystick.
ROUTE MAP
screen
Buttons:
Prole
Go to ROUTE PLAN screen
Start
Go to the start of the route on the
PLANNING
screen (section 6.00)
Note: This is useful to locate a route on your screen
when it is not visible.
Edit
Go to the ROUTE EDIT screen
Back
Go to
PLANNING
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7.17 ROUTE PLAN Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU →
(folder/route) → View → Prole)
This screen shows an elevation profile of the route,
together with six data fields:
• Distance
• Total Ascents
• Total Descents
• Maximum Altitude
• Minimum Altitude
• Approximate Time
The ROUTE PLAN screen is accessed from the
ROUTE MAP screen by pressing the Prole button.
The vertical line can be used to access information
about each waypoint by moving the joystick left/
right. Pressing the joystick once left/right, moves
the vertical line along each individual waypoint.
Pushing and holding the joystick left/right moves the
vertical line across numerous waypoints, giving you
accelerated scrolling.
Accelerated scrolling: This is useful if you have
a route with many waypoints and want to access
information about a particular waypoint. Press and
hold the joystick left/right until you reach the specic
waypoint.
If you have more than 50 waypoints, then you will
only be able to see the start and end points, but you
will still be able to access details of each point using
the vertical line.
The waypoint label on the map, its coordinates
and comments appear under the elevation profile.
Below a total of fifty waypoints, individual waypoints
are shown along the profile as green dots. If a route
is a ‘track’, i.e. a converted trail, the comment field
contains date, time, speed etc. as recorded by the
Active 12.
Buttons:
Card
Go to ROUTE CARD screen
Go To
Go to PLANNING screen, centred on the indicated
waypoint
Reverse
Press to Reverse the route
Back
Go to previous screen
ROUTE PLAN
screen
Waypoint
End point
Vertical
line
Start point
Less than 50 waypoints
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ROUTE CARD
screen
Accelerated scrolling: This is useful if you have a
long list of 'legs' and want to access a particular one.
Scroll through the list quickly by holding the joystick
up/down. Keep the joystick pressed up/down until you
reach the leg you are looking for.
7. MAIN MENU: Routes Menu (... cont)
7.18 ROUTE CARD Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU →
(folder/route) → View → Prole → Card)
The ROUTE CARD screen gives a list of 'legs'
(distance and bearing between 2 waypoints). At the
bottom of the screen you will see the start point and
end point of the highlighted leg. Below that is the
name and description of the route.
This screen is accessed from the ROUTE PLAN
screen.
Buttons:
Map
Go to ROUTE MAP screen
Go To
Go to the start of the highlighted leg on the
PLANNING screen
Reverse
Reverse the sequence of waypoints
Back
Go to ROUTES MENU
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7.19 Routes Folders
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU)
Routes folders or sub-folders can only be created
via SatSYNC (please refer to the SatSYNC User
Guide)
and only appear on the unit if they contain
at least one route or one OOI
. These folders consist
of groups of routes and help you manage your files,
by organizing for example, your routes into different
categories, e.g. 'geocaches', 'pubs', 'walks' etc.
If you are in a sub-folder and want to go back to
another folder, you can use the Up Folder button to
move up to the next folder.
Another way to access other folders is to centre
press the joystick on the folder name. This will
reveal a Choose Folder drop-down box with options
to select a specific folder. (This applies to any folder
menu).
ROUTE CARD
screen
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There are several instances when the
keypad is used. One example is:
GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu →
(OOI folders) → POI 1 → Edit → Rename
Other instances include:
• Naming an OOI
• Adding comments to an OOI
• Naming a waypoint
• Adding comments to a waypoint
• Naming a route
• Adding comments to a route
Use the joystick to navigate around the keypad
(including going off the ‘edge’ left/right and up/
down). Press Select or centre press the joystick
for character selections. Use Shift to access upper
case and More for more characters. Press Done
when finished and then Back to return to the OOI
Folders.
Buttons:
Delete
Delete characters in the display
Shift
Access upper case letters
Cancel
Option depends on the context
More
Access more characters
Select
Character selection
Done
Option depends on the context
8. Keypad
Text Edit
keypad
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9. Choose Information Window
(GPS MAP → Choose Information Type via centre
press)
Alternative access:
(PLANNING → Choose Information Type via centre
press)
This window will be accessed via the GPS MAP
or
PLANNING screen, by centre pressing the joystick
on a route or OOI. When the locator circle is over an
OOI or a route, an indicator icon is displayed at the
bottom of the screen. It comprises of 3 elements:
• 'i' for information
• joystick image (in the centre)
• POI icon/route symbol
Active route
Visible OOI
Invisible OOI
Inactive route
OOI indicator icon Route indicator icon
Nearby routes &
OOIs
OOI details
Once you are in the Choose Information Type
window, you will be able to:
• Make OOIs visible and invisible (move the joystick
left/right to highlight relevant icon).
• Activate and deactivate routes (change time varies
depending on the size of the route).
• Centre press the joystick to view details of an OOI.
• Go to the ROUTE MAP screen of any route,
shows your route on a map, with details such as
trip length, and gives you access to the Prole
screen).
• Access the Nearby option, which includes nearby
routes and OOIs.
To bring up the Choose Information Type window:
On the GPS MAP screen: your current location
has to coincide with a route or OOI.
On the PLANNING screen: planning icon has to
be placed over any point on a route or OOI.
(Otherwise, centre pressing the joystick will bring up the
POSITION INFO screen).
By centre pressing the joystick on a route or OOI, the
screen turns gray and an overlay shows the Choose
Information Type window.
To cancel the gray screen, press either of the front
buttons.
'Nearby'
is dened by an OOI reference point at a
radius of:
245m (804ft) at 1:50 000
122.5m (402ft) at 1:25 000
49m (160ft) at 1:10 000
A route is classified as being 'nearby' if any of the
three conditions are true:
• The cursor is within it's bounding area (a square or
rectangle which covers ALL the points in a route).
• The centre of the bounding area is nearby as
defined above for OOI reference points.
• The start point of the route is nearby as defined
above for OOI reference points.
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10. Objects of Interest (OOI's)
10.1 OOI Menu
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu)
OOIs are Objects Of Interest and collectively refer
to all 'points' of interest. They consist of the following
'objects':
• POIs (Points of Interest)
• AOIs (Areas of Interest)
• LOIs (Lines of Interest)
• Grids
• IOIs (Items of Interest)
OOIs can contain a description with rich text and
pictures, both of which can only be added via
SatSYNC 1.5 or higher. These can be retrieved
from third party applications such as geocaching.
com, Google Maps, Google Earth etc.
Note: OOIs created on the unit can only have a
description with simple plain text. The only OOIs
that will work on software versions 1.4 and lower
are POIs with plain or rich text.
The OOI Menu shows options for managing and
creating all OOIs:
• List All OOIs
• Visibility - All On
• Visibility - All Off
• Visibility - Default
• Add POI by Map
• Add POI by Grid Ref
• Add AOI by Map
• Add LOI by Map
• Add Grid by Map
• Add IOI
OOI Menu
Create new POIs, AOIs, LOIs, Grids and IOIs from
the OOI Menu using the 'Add' options.
Users can easily hide or show all OOIs on the
Internal Storage and SD card, and visibility can
be set individually at folder level or globally. Icons
are only available for POIs and can also be set
individually or at folder level.
From the OOI Menu you are also able to access the
OOI Folders where all OOIs are stored, as well as
the Routes Menu for creating and managing your
routes.
Buttons:
Next
Move down to next option
OOI Folders
Access all folders containing OOIs
Map
Return to GPS Map screen
Select
Press Select or centre press the joystick to
select an option from the menu
Routes Menu
Access the Routes Menu
Back
Go back to
MAIN MENU
• List All OOIs
Takes you to the last visited OOI Folder.
• Visibility - All On
All OOIs will be displayed on the map, regardless
of the folder and individual settings.
• Visibility - All Off
All OOIs will not be displayed on the map,
regardless of the folder and individual settings.
• Visibility - Default
(Recommended option)
Respects individual settings of each OOI.
Use 'Default' visibility to allow visibility to be
editable for individual OOIs.
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OOI Folders &
Items
10.2 OOI Folders
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders)
All OOIs are stored in the OOI Folders.
Detailed information for each OOI can be viewed by
highlighting a specific OOI and selecting the Show
Details button from this screen.
It is also possible to view each OOI on the map by
selecting Centre on Map (with exception to IOIs).
Create a new POI directly from this menu by
selecting the Create New POI option. This will lead
you to the Add POI
screen where you will be able to
create and remove POIs using the '+' and 'x' buttons.
Once you are done, the keypad will appear for you
to name the POI and then choose a POI icon.
Access the edit menu by selecting the Edit button
once an OOI has been highlighted. To edit visibility
and set a new default icon for all OOIs within a
specic folder (instead of an individual OOI), select
the folder and use the Edit All button.
To access other folders, use the Up Folder option or
centre press the joystick to
reveal a Choose Folder
drop-down box and select a specic folder.
(This applies to any folder menu).
Note: Sub folders can only be created via SatSYNC.
(Please refer to the SatSYNC User Guide for
detailed information).
Buttons:
Edit
Go to EDIT screen
Centre on Map
Go to PLANNING screen with the OOI in the centre
Map
Return to GPS Map screen
Show Details
Go to OOI details screen
Create New POI
Go to the Add POI screen
Back
Return to the OOI Menu
Accelerated scrolling: If you have several OOIs listed
in one folder you are able to scroll quickly by holding
the joystick up/down. Keep the joystick pressed up/
down until you reach the OOI you are looking for.
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11. POIs (Points of Interest)
11.1 POIs Overview
POIs are Points of Interest: points on a map
linked to geo-referenced data (latitude/longitude),
displaying text or images with information about that
point (e.g. hotel, restaurant, viewpoint, historical
site, etc).
POIs can be added to the unit in two ways —
either by map or by grid reference. (POIs can also
be added by postcode for some units in the UK).
Individual icons can be allocated to each POI.
These allow for better management of POIs and
faster recognition.
Note: Use SatSYNC to add graphics or more detailed
information to a POI. (See the SatSYNC 1.5 User
Guide).
11.2 Add POI by Map
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → Add POI
by Map)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Create New POI)
To create a POI using the map, select Add POI by
Map from the OOI Menu and press Select or centre
press the joystick. This will take you to the Add POI
screen where you will be able to set a POI icon.
The orange locator circle has a red cross in the
centre to indicate you are in edit mode on the
Add POI screen. Create a POI by either pressing
the top left '+' button or centre press the joystick in
the desired location. Use the lower left 'x' button to
remove POIs.
Once you set a POI you are prompted to name the
POI on the keypad screen. When a POI is created
it is called 'POI 1' by default (or similar, depending
on the number of existing POIs). Use the joystick to
rename your POI.
Pressing Done will take you to the POI Icon
Selection screen that consists of a library of POI
icons. Here you will be able to allocate an individual
icon to the POI.
Use the joystick to scroll through
choices and press Done to select the icon. Move
the joystick up/down to access more screens with
POI icons.
The Add POI screen appears with your recent POI
creation in the centre of the map. Press Back to
return to the OOI Menu.
Alternatively you can access the Add POI screen
by selecting Create New POI from the OOI Folders
menu.
Buttons:
Add POI (+)
Lay down POI icons on the map
Remove POI (x)
Remove POIs from the map
GPS Map
Return to GPS MAP screen
Zoom
Zoom in/out
Back
Go back to OOI Menu
POI icon
Remove
POI
GPS Map
Add
POI
Zoom
In
Zoom
Out
Back
Add POI
Locator
circle with
red cross to
indicate edit
mode
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11.6 POI Details Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Show Details)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on POI → Choose
Information Type → select POI via centre press →
POI details)
This screen summarises details of the POI and is
titled by the current POI name. POIs are date and
time ‘stamped’, and the following information is
given:
• Name of the POI
• Grid reference
• Distance and bearing from current location
• Elevation
• POI icon
• POI description (if added)
The highlighted green 'eye' icon indicates the POI is
visible on the map. When invisible, the 'eye' icon is
highlighted in red with a red line through it.
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11.3 Add POI by Grid Reference
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → Add POI
by Grid Ref)
To create a POI by grid reference, select Add POI
by Grid Ref from the OOI Menu and press Select or
centre press the joystick. This will take you to the
SETTING screen where you will be able to create a
POI using a grid reference.
To add a location entry, move the joystick left/right to
toggle between boxes. Move the joystick up/down to
change the box entries.
Under the grid reference boxes are the 'conversions'
showing the initial grid references. Once you begin
changing the grid reference (i.e. moving the joystick
up/down to change the entries), these conversion
figures are grayed out and the Convert button
becomes bold. Pressing Convert will update the
conversions.
11.4 Add POI by Postcode (UK only)
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → Add POI
by Postcode)
POIs can be added by postcode for some units in
the UK. Select Add POI by Postcode from the OOI
Menu and press Select or centre press the joystick.
This will take you to the keypad. Enter the desired
postcode and press Done to go to the Add POI
screen.
Follow the steps as described in section 14.01 ('Add
POI by Map') to create your POI on the map.
11.5 Add POI in a Specic Folder
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → specic
folder → nal subfolder → Back → Add POI by Map or
Add POI by Grid Reference or Add POI by Postcode)
This will add the POI to the last visited folder.
Note: Folders are created using SatSYNC and must
contain at least one OOI or route to be visible on the
unit. (See SatSYNC User Guide for more information).
Set location by
Grid Reference
Basic POI
detail
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11.7 Edit POI Menu
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on POI → Choose
Information Type → select POI via centre press →
POI details → Edit)
To access the EDIT POI menu, highlight the POI to
be edited in the OOI Folders (section 13.00), and
press Edit or centre press the joystick. Scroll up/
down using the Next button or the joystick. The
current setting for the highlighted option is shown
under the window.
In selecting either Rename or Edit Description you
will bring up an on-screen keypad (section 9.00).
When using the keypad for labelling, either press
Select or centre press the joystick to select entries.
The menu options on the Edit POI screen are as
follows;
• Rename
• Edit Description*
• Edit Location by Map
• Edit Location by Grid
• Edit Warning Radius
• Edit Visibility
• Edit POI Icon
• Delete
• Move to SD Card**
• Copy to SD Card**
Buttons:
Next
Move down to next option
Map
Return to GPS MAP screen
Edit
Either press Edit button or centre press joystick to
access alpha-numeric keypad for labelling.
Note: This button changes depending on the option
selected. Other options include Rename, Delete,
Move, Copy.
Back
Return to OOI Folders
The 'Edit Description' option is only available if the
existing description has 128 characters or less (e.g.
externally imported descriptions from geocaches etc.
with more than 128 characters cannot be edited).
The last two options on the list become available only
when an SD card has been inserted and is not writeprotected.
*
**
EDIT POI
options
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11.8 Rename POI
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Rename)
When a POI is created it is called 'POI 1' by default
(or similar, depending on the number of existing
OOIs).To rename it, highlight the POI in the OOI
Folders, press Edit, then Rename
. The keypad
appears. Use the joystick to rename the POI
(section 9.00).
11.9 Edit Description
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Edit Description)
Highlight Edit Description, then either press the
Edit button or centre press the joystick to access the
keypad
(section 9.00).
Operate the keypad to input comments describing
the POI and press Done when finished. The screen
will return to the EDIT POI menu.
The description can be viewed on the POI details
screen.
Note: The 'Edit Description' option is only available if
the existing description has 128 characters or less (e.g.
externally imported descriptions from geocaches etc.
with more than 128 characters cannot be edited).
11.10 Edit Location by Map
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Edit Location by Map)
You are in edit mode when a red cross appears
inside the orange locator circle. A copy of the POI
icon appears just inside the locator circle. Drag the
POI to a new location and centre press the joystick
to confirm the placement.
Note: This mode only allows you to edit the specific
POI selected. Nothing else on the map is editable,
(i.e. the remove POI button 'x' does not have a
function on this screen).
Press the GPS Map button to return to the last map
screen.
11.11 Edit Location by Grid
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Edit Location by Map)
Highlight Edit Location by Grid in the EDIT POI
menu if you want to edit the POI by changing the
grid reference values. This will take you to the
SETTING screen where you can use the joystick
to move left/right to toggle between boxes. Move
the joystick up/down to change the box entries.
Pressing Next will move between rows (except with
OSGB). Select Done when complete to go back to
the EDIT POI menu.
Name POIs
Edit POI
location by map
POI
Locator circle
displays a
copy of the
POI icon
being edited
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11.12 Edit Warning Radius
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Edit Warning Radius)
Select Edit Warning Radius to take you to the
Warning Radius screen. Use the joystick or the Next
button to scroll through the options. Press Select to
choose a radius at which the unit will sound warning
beeps indicating the vicinity of the selected POI.
11.13 Edit Visibility
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Edit Visibility)
On selecting Edit Visibility you are taken to a
menu where you can hide or show your POIs by
setting them as 'visible' or 'not visible' on your map.
Pressing Select takes you back to the edit menu.
Note: This is only respected if the global visibility is set
to 'Default' (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu
→ 'Visibility - Default').
11.14 Edit POI Icon
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Edit POI Icon)
Highlight Edit POI Icon and use the joystick to select
a POI icon from the POI Icon Selection screen.
Press Done to return to the EDIT POI menu.
Set POI
warning radius
Set visibility
for POIs
11.15 Delete
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Delete)
Press Delete or centre press the joystick to access a
screen showing the option to delete the POI. When
Delete is selected the screen will go back to the OOI
Folders. Pressing Cancel will take you back to the
EDIT POI menu.
11.16 Move to SD Card
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Move to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted)
. Move
the POI from the SD card to the Internal Storage.
Highlight Move to SD Card
and either press Move or
centre press the joystick. (Subsequently this option
becomes Move from SD Card). The screen will go
to the OOI Folders and the POI will appear in the
SD Card folder. (To move the POI from the SD card,
select Move from SD Card from the edit menu. The
POI will then appear in the Internal Storage folder).
11.17 Copy to SD Card
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select POI → Edit → Copy to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted)
. Make
a copy of the POI onto the SD card. Highlight Copy
to SD Card and either press Copy or centre press
the joystick. (Subsequently this option becomes
Copy from SD Card). The screen will go to the OOI
Folders and a copy of the POI will appear in the
SD
Card folder, as well as in the Internal Storage folder.
Note: Visibility should
be set to 'Default' to be
editable for individual
OOIs.
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12. AOIs (Areas of Interest)
12.1 AOIs (Areas of Interest) Overview
AOIs are Areas of Interest and consist of a series
of points making up an area of any size or shape.
These can be used:
• To mark various areas of interest on a map, (e.g.
forests, wetlands).
• To measure an area on a map.
• As an alternative to the circular POI Warning
Radius as any shape can be drawn.
The area can be filled with different colours and
patterns.
Note: Use SatSYNC to add graphics or more detailed
information to an AOI. (See the SatSYNC 1.5 User
Guide).
12.2 Add AOI Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → Add AOI
by Map)
To create an AOI, select Add AOI by Map from the
OOI Menu and press Select or centre press the
joystick. This will take you to the Add AOI screen
where you will be able to lay down points (green
dots) to form an 'area'.
The orange locator circle has a red cross in the
centre to indicate you are in edit mode on the Add
AOI screen. You can plot points by either pressing
the top left '+' button or by centre pressing the
joystick. Use the lower left 'x' button to remove
points.
The area is shown as you create the AOI. You will be
able to change the colour and pattern options of the
AOI. The name of the AOI appears in the designated
area.
Buttons:
Add AOI point (+)
Lay down AOI points on the map
Remove AOI point (x)
Remove AOI points from the map
GPS Map
Return to GPS MAP screen
Zoom
Zoom in/out
Done/(Back)
Go to keypad to name AOI and then to OOI Folders.
(Back cancels the operation and takes you back to
the OOI Menu).
12.3 Add AOI in a Specic Folder
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → specic
folder → nal subfolder → Back → Add AOI by Map)
This will add the AOI to the last visited folder.
Note: Folders are created using SatSYNC and must
contain at least one OOI or route to be visible on the
unit. (See SatSYNC User Guide for more information).
AOI point
Remove
AOI point
GPS Map
Add
AOI point
Zoom
In
Zoom
Out
Done/
Back
Draw Areas of
Interest
Locator
circle with
red cross to
indicate edit
mode
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12.4 AOI Details Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → select AOI → Show Details)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on AOI → Choose
Information Type → select AOI via centre press → AOI
details)
This screen summarises details of the AOI and is
titled by the current AOI name. AOIs are date and
time ‘stamped’, and the following information is
given:
• Name of the AOI
• Grid reference*
• Distance and bearing from current location*
• Elevation*
• Area of AOI
• Description of AOI
Refers to the arbitrary reference point in an AOI
(usually close to the centre).
The highlighted green 'eye' icon indicates the AOI is
visible on the map. When invisible, the 'eye' icon is
highlighted in red with a red line through it.
Basic AOI
detail
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*
AOI
reference point
(default icon and AOI
name)
AOI reference point
(Used for grid reference, elevation, and distance
and bearing from current location on AOI details
screen).
This is the arbitrary reference point in an AOI
indicated by a default icon (visible when editing the
AOI on the map) and AOI name. (Icon cannot be
changed, but the name is editable). It is also used as
a reference point in the following instances:
• As a GoTo point
• As a ‘POI’ in data boxes
• When using the Pointer
• When using the Centre on Map button
This reference point can be moved to any new
location by using the Edit Location by Map option.
AOI reference
point
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12.5 Edit AOI Menu
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on AOI → Choose
Information Type → select AOI via centre press → AOI
details → Edit)
To access the EDIT AOI menu, highlight the AOI
to be edited in the OOI Folders, and press Edit or
centre press the joystick. Scroll up/down using the
Next button or the joystick. The current setting for
the highlighted option is shown under the window.
In selecting either Rename or Edit Description you
will bring up an on-screen keypad. When using the
keypad for labelling, either press Select or centre
press the joystick to select entries.
The menu options on the Edit AOI screen are as
follows;
• Rename
• Edit Description*
• Edit Location by Map
• Edit Visibility
• Edit Colour
• Edit Pattern
• Delete
• Move to SD Card**
• Copy to SD Card**
Buttons:
Next
Move down to next option
Map
Return to GPS MAP screen
Edit
Either press Edit button or centre press joystick to
access alpha-numeric keypad for labelling.
Note: This button changes depending on the option
selected. Other options include Rename, Delete,
Move, Copy.
Back
Return to OOI Folders
The 'Edit Description' option is only available if the
existing description has 128 characters or less (e.g.
Externally imported descriptions from geocaches etc.
with more than 128 characters cannot be edited).
The last two options on the list become available only
when an SD card has been inserted and is not writeprotected.
*
**
EDIT AOI
options
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12.6 Rename AOI
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Rename)
When an AOI is created it is called 'AOI 1' by default
(or similar, depending on the number of existing
OOIs).To rename it, highlight the AOI in the OOI
Folders, press Edit, then Rename
. The keypad
appears. Use the joystick to rename the AOI.
12.7 Edit Description
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Edit Description)
Highlight Edit Description, then either press the
Edit button or centre press the joystick to access
the keypad.
Operate the keypad to input comments describing
the AOI and press Done when finished. The screen
will return to the EDIT AOI menu.
Note: The 'Edit Description' option is only available if
the existing description has 128 characters or less (e.g.
externally imported descriptions from geocaches etc.
with more than 128 characters cannot be edited).
12.8 Edit Location by Map
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Edit Location by Map)
You are in edit mode when a red cross appears
inside the orange locator circle. Use the joystick to
move the locator circle over individual AOI points
and centre press the joystick to select them. A blue
POI icon appears just inside the locator circle which
means you can then drag the AOI point to a new
location. Centre press the joystick to confirm the
placement.
If you wish to add another AOI point, press the
'+'
button. To remove an existing AOI point, press the
'x' button.
Press the GPS Map button to return to the last map
screen.
12.9 Edit Visibility
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Edit Visibility)
On selecting Edit Visibility you are taken to a
menu where you can hide or show your AOIs by
setting them as 'visible' or 'not visible' on your map.
Pressing Select takes you back to the edit menu.
Note: This is only respected if the global visibility is set
to 'Default' (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu
→ 'Visibility - Default').
EDIT AOI
name
EDIT AOI
POI icon
AOI
AOI
reference
point
(section
15.03)
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12.10 Edit Colour
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Edit Colour)
Highlight Edit Colour and use the joystick to make
a selection from the colour palette. As you move
the joystick over a colour, the AOI automatically
changes colour on the map. Once you are happy
with the colour choice, press Set to confirm or centre
press the joystick. This will take you back to the edit
menu.
12.11 Edit Pattern
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Edit Pattern)
Highlight Edit Pattern and use the joystick to make
a selection from six different pattern options. As you
move the joystick over a pattern, the AOI pattern
automatically changes on the map. Once you are
happy with the pattern choice, press Set to confirm
or centre press the joystick. This will take you back
to the edit menu.
12.12 Delete
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Delete)
Highlight Delete, then press Delete or centre press
the joystick to access a screen showing the option to
delete the AOI. When Delete is selected the screen
will go back to the OOI Folders. Pressing Cancel will
take you back to the EDIT AOI menu.
Edit AOI fill
colour
Edit AOI fill
style
12.13 Move to SD Card
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Move to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted).
Move
the AOI from the SD card to the Internal Storage.
Highlight Move to SD Card and either press Move
or
centre press the joystick. (Subsequently this option
becomes Move from SD Card). The screen will go
to the OOI Folders and the AOI will appear in the
SD Card folder. To move the AOI from the SD card
you will need to select Move from SD Card from the
edit menu.
12.14 Copy to SD Card
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select AOI → Edit → Copy to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted)
. Make
a copy of the AOI onto the SD card. Highlight
Copy
to SD Card and either press Copy or centre press
the joystick. (Subsequently this option becomes
Copy from SD Card). The screen will go to the
OOI
Folders and a copy of the AOI will appear in the
SD
Card folder.
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13. LOIs (Lines of Interest)
13.1 LOIs (Lines of Interest) Overview
LOIs are Lines of Interest allowing you to plot a line
consisting of multiple waypoints joined together,
instead of a single POI (Point of Interest).
LOIs are drawn in a similar way to a route, but
cannot be followed or activated like a route, or have
comments for individual points. They are used to
represent boundaries or alternative routes. The
description screen shows the length of the line and
the line colour can be edited.
Note: Use SatSYNC to add graphics or more detailed
information to an LOI. (See the SatSYNC 1.5 User
Guide).
13.02 Add LOI Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → Add LOI
by Map)
To create an LOI, select Add LOI by Map from the
OOI Menu and press Select or centre press the
joystick. This will take you to the Add LOI screen
where you will be able to lay down points (green
dots) to form a 'line'.
The orange locator circle has a red cross in the
centre to indicate you are in edit mode and on
the Add LOI screen. You can plot points by either
pressing the top left '+' button or by centre pressing
the joystick. Use the lower left 'x' button to remove
points.
The line and its length are shown as you create the
LOI. The name of the LOI appears in the designated
area and you will be able to change the colour of
the LOI.
Buttons:
Add LOI point (+)
Lay down LOI points on the map
Remove LOI point (x)
Remove LOI points from the map
GPS Map
Return to GPS MAP screen
Zoom
Zoom in/out
Done/(Back)
Go to keypad to name LOI and then to OOI Folders.
(Back cancels the operation and takes you back to
the OOI Menu).
13.03 Add LOI in a Specic Folder
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → specic
folder → nal subfolder → Back → Add LOI by Map)
This will add the LOI to the last visited folder.
Note: Folders are created using SatSYNC and must
contain at least one OOI or route to be visible on the
unit. (See SatSYNC User Guide for more information).
LOI point
Remove
LOI point
GPS Map
Add
LOI point
Zoom
In
Locator
circle with
red cross to
indicate edit
mode
Zoom
Out
Done/
Back
Create Lines (of
Interest, LOI)
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13.4 LOI Details Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Show Details)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on LOI → Choose
Information Type → select LOI via centre press → LOI
details)
This screen summarises details of the LOI and is
titled by the current LOI name. LOIs are date and
time ‘stamped’, and the following information is
given:
• Name of the LOI
• Grid reference*
• Distance and bearing from current location*
• Length of the line
• Elevation*
• Description of LOI
Refers to the arbitrary reference point in an LOI (usually
close to the centre).
The highlighted green 'eye' icon indicates the LOI is
visible on the map. When invisible, the 'eye' icon is
highlighted in red with a red line through it.
Basic LOI
detail
*
LOI
reference point
(default icon and AOI
name)
LOI reference point
(Used for grid reference, elevation, and distance
and bearing from current location on LOI details
screen).
This is the arbitrary reference point in an LOI
indicated by a default icon (visible when editing the
LOI on the map) and LOI name. (Icon cannot be
changed, but the name is editable). It is also used
as a reference point in the following instances:
• As a GoTo point
• As a ‘POI’ in data boxes
• When using the Pointer
• When using the Centre on Map button
This reference point can be moved to any new
location by using the Edit Location by Map option.
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13.5 Edit LOI Menu
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Edit)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on LOI → Choose
Information Type → select LOI via centre press → LOI
details → Edit)
To access the EDIT LOI menu, highlight the LOI
to be edited in the OOI Folders, and press Edit or
centre press the joystick. Scroll up/down using the
Next button or the joystick. The current setting for
the highlighted option is shown under the window.
In selecting either Rename or Edit Description you
will bring up an on-screen keypad. When using the
keypad for labelling, either press Select or centre
press the joystick to select entries.
The menu options on the Edit LOI screen are as
follows;
• Rename
• Edit Description*
• Edit Location by Map
• Edit Visibility
• Edit Colour
• Delete
• Move to SD Card**
• Copy to SD Card**
Buttons:
Next
Move down to next option
Map
Return to GPS MAP screen
Edit
Either press Edit button or centre press joystick to
access alpha-numeric keypad for labelling.
Note: This button changes depending on the option
selected. Other options include Rename, Delete,
Move, Copy.
Back
Return to OOI Folders
The 'Edit Description' option is only available if the
existing description has 128 characters or less (e.g.
externally imported descriptions from geocaches etc.
with more than 128 characters cannot be edited).
The last two options on the list become available only
when an SD card has been inserted and is not writeprotected.
*
**
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13.6 Rename LOI
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Rename)
When an LOI is created it is called 'LOI 1' by default
(or similar, depending on the number of existing
OOIs).To rename it, highlight the LOI in the OOI
Folders, press Edit, then Rename. The keypad
appears. Use the joystick to rename the LOI.
13.7 Edit Description
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Edit Description)
Highlight Edit Description
, then either press the
Edit button or centre press the joystick to access the
keypad (section 9.00).
Operate the keypad to input comments describing
the LOI and press Done when finished. The screen
will return to the EDIT LOI menu.
The 'Edit Description' option is only available if the
existing description has 128 characters or less (e.g.
externally imported descriptions from geocaches etc.
with more than 128 characters cannot be edited).
13.8 Edit Location by Map
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Edit Location by Map)
You are in edit mode when a red cross appears
inside the orange locator circle. Use the joystick to
move the locator circle over individual LOI points
and centre press the joystick to select them. A blue
POI icon appears just inside the locator circle which
means you can then drag the LOI point to a new
location. Centre press the joystick to confirm the
placement.
If you wish to add another LOI point, press the
'+'
button. To remove an existing LOI point, press the
'x' button.
Press the GPS Map button to return to the last map
screen.
Edit LOI name
Edit LOI
location
POI icon
LOI
LOI
reference
point
(section
16.03)
*
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13.9 Edit Visibility
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Edit Visibility)
On selecting Edit Visibility you are taken to a
menu where you can hide or show your LOIs by
setting them as 'visible' or 'not visible' on your map.
Pressing Select takes you back to the edit menu.
Note: This is only respected if the global visibility is set
to 'Default' (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu
→ 'Visibility - Default').
13.10 Edit Colour
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Edit Colour)
Highlight Edit Colour and use the joystick to make
a selection from the colour palette. As you move
the joystick over a colour, the LOI automatically
changes colour on the map. Once you are happy
with the colour choice, press Set to confirm or centre
press the joystick. This will take you back to the edit
menu.
13.11 Delete
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Delete)
Highlight Delete, then press Delete or centre press
the joystick to access a screen showing the option
to delete the LOI. When either Delete
or Cancel is
selected, the screen will go back to the EDIT LOI
menu.
Set LOI
visibility
Set LOI colour
13.12 Move to SD Card
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Move to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted)
. Move
the LOI from the SD card to the Internal Storage.
Highlight Move to SD Card
and either press Move or
centre press the joystick. (Subsequently this option
becomes Move from SD Card). The screen will go
to the OOI Folders and the LOI will appear in the
SD Card folder. To move the LOI from the SD card
you will need to select Move from SD Card from the
edit menu.
13.13 Copy to SD Card
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select LOI → Edit → Copy to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted)
. Make
a copy of the LOI onto the SD card. Highlight Copy
to SD Card and either press Copy or centre press
the joystick. (Subsequently this option becomes
Copy from SD Card). The screen will go to the
OOI
Folders and a copy of the LOI will appear in the SD
Card folder.
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14. Grids
14.1 Grids Overview
Grids consist of a group of square-shaped AOIs
in a large square/grid formation. They allow you to
overlay a square grid/table onto the map. Grids are
used to split an area into searchable chunks. For
example, search and rescue teams can use grids
for rescue missions. Other examples of uses include
ornithology (bird watching), archaeology, forestry,
crime surveying, etc.
Each grid consists of 100 AOIs (or squares), i.e. 10
across and 10 down. Each AOI is 300m x 300m.
The grid follows a default naming convention and
individual AOIs can be renamed individually (section
17.05). As you zoom into the map, the name of the
AOI appears in each square. Moving the locator
circle over individual squares shows the name of
the AOI in the top right-hand corner.
Rows are labelled AA, AB, AC, etc... and columns
are labelled 1, 2, 3, etc... so a square or individual
AOI can be referred to as “AA3” or “AB2”. (To avoid
confusion with the number 1, the letter 'I' has been
omitted).
You are able to change the colour and pattern of
individual AOIs just like a regular AOI. The grid
appears on the PLANNING screen once created.
More than one grid can be placed on the map.
Visibility can only be set for individual AOIs, not for
the entire grid.
14.2 Add Grid Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → Add Grid
by Map)
To create a grid, select Add Grid by Map from the
OOI Menu and press Select or centre press the
joystick. This will take you to the Add Grid
screen
where you will need to set the centre point of the
grid.
The orange locator circle has a red cross in the
centre to indicate you are in edit mode and on the
Add Grid
screen. Use the top left '+' button or
centre press the joystick to set the centre point. This
will take you to the keypad to name your grid.
Note: The lower left 'x' button is not used on this
screen.
Buttons:
Add Grid (+)
Sets the centre point of the grid
GPS Map
Return to GPS MAP screen
Zoom
Zoom in/out
Back
Go back to the OOI Menu
Grid
(made
up of AOI
squares)
GPS Map
Add
Grid
(centre
point)
Zoom
In
Locator
circle with
red cross to
indicate edit
mode
Zoom
Out
Back
Add GRIDS
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14.3 Add Grid in a Specic Folder
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → specic
folder → nal subfolder → Back → Add Grid by Map)
This will add the grid to the last visited folder.
Note: Folders are created using SatSYNC and must
contain at least one OOI or route to be visible on the
unit. (See SatSYNC User Guide for more information).
14.4 Grid Details Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select Grid → Select AOI → Show Details)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on Grid → Choose
Information Type → select AOI on Grid via centre
press → AOI details)
This screen summarises details of individual AOIs
that make up a grid, depending on the AOI selected.
It is titled by the current AOI name (e.g. AA1). AOIs
in a grid are not date and time ‘stamped’. The
following information is given:
• Name of the AOI
• Grid reference*
• Distance and bearing from current location*
• Area (meters squared)
• Elevation*
• Description of grid
Refers to the arbitrary reference point of the AOI within
the grid (usually top left corner of an AOI within a grid).
The highlighted green 'eye' icon indicates the AOI is
visible on the map. When invisible, the 'eye' icon is
highlighted in red with a red line through it.
AOI reference point within a grid
(Used for grid reference, elevation, and distance and
bearing from current location on AOI details screen).
This is the arbitrary reference point in a particular
AOI within the grid, indicated by the AOI name.
Basic GRID
info
14. Grids (... cont)
(Name is editable). It is also used as a reference
point in the following instances:
• As a GoTo point
• As a ‘POI’ in data boxes
• When using the Pointer
• When using the Centre on Map button
This reference point can be moved to any new
location by using the Edit Location by Map option
in the EDIT AOI menu (once you have selected a
particular AOI within the grid). Here reference points
for all AOIs within the grid will be displayed on the
map, indicated by default icons and individual AOI
names (see below).
*
AOI reference
point in a grid
(AOI name)
AOI
reference
point
(Default icon
and AOI
name)
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14.5 Edit Grid Menu
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select Grid → Edit)
To access the EDIT menu for a grid, highlight the
grid to be edited in the OOI Folders, and press
Edit or centre press the joystick. Scroll up/down
using the Next button or the joystick. The current
setting for the highlighted option is shown under the
window.
In selecting either Rename you will bring up an on-
screen keypad. When using the keypad for labelling,
either press Select or centre press the joystick to
select entries.
The menu options for a grid on the EDIT
screen are
as follows;
• Rename
• Copy
• Delete
• Move to SD Card*
• Copy to SD Card*
The last two options on the list become available only
when an SD card has been inserted and is not writeprotected.
Buttons:
Next
Move down to next option
Map
Return to GPS Map screen
Rename
Either press Edit button or centre press joystick to
access alpha-numeric keypad for labelling.
Note: This button changes depending on the option
selected. Other options include Copy, Delete, Move.
Back
Return to OOI Folders
EDIT GRIDs
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14.6 Rename Grid
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select Grid → Edit → Rename)
When a grid is created it is called 'Grid 1' by default
(or similar, depending on the number of existing
OOIs).To rename it, highlight the grid in the OOI
Folders, press Edit, then Rename. The keypad
appears. Use the joystick to rename the grid.
14.7 Copy
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select Grid → Edit → Copy)
To create a duplicate of the grid, highlight the grid
in the Edit menu, select Copy, and either press the
Copy button or centre press the joystick.
The screen will return to the OOI Folders and a copy
of the grid will appear above the original grid. It has
the prefix 'Copy of' to indicate it is a copy, e.g. 'Copy
of Grid 1'. The options in the EDIT menu can also be
applied to the grid copy, e.g. if you need to rename
it, etc.
14.8 Delete
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select Grid → Edit → Delete)
Highlight Delete, then press Delete or centre press
the joystick to access a screen showing the option
to delete the grid. When either Delete or Cancel is
selected, the screen will go back to the OOI Folders.
14.9 Move to SD Card
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select Grid → Edit → Move to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted). Move
the grid from the SD card to the Internal Storage.
Highlight Move to SD Card and either press Move
or centre press the joystick. (Subsequently this
option becomes Move from SD Card). The screen
will go to the OOI Folders and the grid will appear
in the SD Card folder. To move the grid from the
SD card you will need to select Move from SD Card
from the edit menu.
14.10 Copy to SD Card
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select grid → Edit → Copy to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted)
. Make
a copy of the grid onto the SD card. Highlight Copy
to SD Card and either press Copy or centre press
the joystick. (Subsequently this option becomes
Copy from SD Card). The screen will go to the OOI
Folders and a copy of the grid will appear in the SD
Card folder.
GRIDs in OOI
folders
Edit GRID
name
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14.11 Edit AOIs Within a Grid
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select Grid → Select AOI → Edit)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → click on AOI → Choose
Information Type → select AOI via centre press → AOI
details → Edit)
Individual AOIs within a grid can be edited in the
same way as regular AOIs. Go to the OOI Folders,
highlight the grid and press Select to list the AOIs
that make up the grid. By pressing Edit
you will be
taken to the EDIT AOI menu. Here you will be able
to change the colour and pattern of individual AOIs
within a grid. (Please refer to the AOI section for more
information on the EDIT AOI menu options).
From the grid screen you will also be able to centre
an AOI on the map or locate the nearest AOI to your
current location. Pressing the Show Details button
will give you a description of the AOI selected. You
can also access the edit options from this screen.
(Please refer to section above for more on the Choose
Information Type window).
Note: Only individual AOIs within a grid can be made
visible or invisible. An entire grid cannot be made
visible or invisible, unless you set the visibility options
of a folder containing the grid.
Editing GRIDs
Grid
Name
Edited
AOI
within a
grid
AOI
Name
AOI
Name
Buttons:
Edit
Go to EDIT AOI screen
Centre on Map
Go to PLANNING screen with the AOI in the centre
Locate Nearest
Go to PLANNING screen and show nearest AOI to
current location
Show Details
Go to AOI details screen
Back
Return to the OOI Menu
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15. IOIs (Items of Interest)
15.1 IOIs (Items of Interest) Overview
IOIs are Items of Interest and are non georeferenced documents. They include digital
information that can be saved on the unit, such as
a graphic showing information about a species of a
bird or flower. They can also be used to reference
instructions, e.g. how to make a camp fire or first
aid tips.
An IOI is not necessarily assigned to a specific
point on the map. (If the item was plotted against
a specific point on the map, it would be a POI).
An IOI contains no latitude or longitude data. It
can be created directly on the unit as a simple text
description, and details of the IOI are shown on the
description screen.
Note: If you want to add graphics or more detailed
information, you are able to create an IOI on your
computer and import it to your unit via SatSYNC.
(Please refer to the SatSYNC 1.5 User Guide provided
on the CD or downloadable from satmap.com). This
employs the use of a tab delimited plain text le
containing OOI data in different columns and is used
for creating routes, POIs, AOIs, LOIs, as well as IOIs.
15.2 Add an IOI
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → Add IOI)
To create an IOI, highlight the Add IOI option from
the OOI Menu and press Select or centre press the
joystick. This will take you straight to the keypad to
prompt you to rename your IOI.
When an IOI is created it is called 'IOI 1' by default
(or similar, depending on the number of existing
OOIs). Use the joystick to rename your IOI and then
press Done when complete.
The Edit Description screen appears and this
is where you can add a brief description using
the keypad. This information is shown in the IOI.
Pressing Done takes you back to the OOI Menu. To
view your IOI, go to the OOI Folders.
15.3 Add IOI in a Specic Folder
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → specic
folder → nal subfolder → Back → Add IOI)
This will add the IOI to the last visited folder.
Note: Folders are created using SatSYNC and must
contain at least one OOI or route to be visible on the
unit. (See SatSYNC User Guide for more information).
15.4 IOI Details Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select IOI → Show Details)
This screen shows the description included in the IOI
and is titled by the current IOI name. Graphics and
more detailed information created on a computer
and imported onto the unit can be viewed on this
screen. (See SatSYNC 1.5 User Guide).
An IOI contains information that is for reference only.
Therefore there are no options to adjust visibility as
an IOI does not appear on the map, and no date or
time 'stamp' is shown.
Non-geographic Items
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15.5 Edit IOI Screen
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select IOI → Edit)
Alternative access:
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI
Folders → Select IOI → Show Details → Edit)
To access the EDIT IOI
screen, highlight the IOI
to be edited in the OOI Folders, and press Edit or
centre press the joystick. Scroll up/down using the
Next button or the joystick. The current setting for
the highlighted option is shown under the window.
In selecting either Rename or Edit Description
you
will bring up an on-screen keypad. When using the
keypad for labelling, either press Select or centre
press the joystick to select entries.
The menu options on the Edit IOI screen are as
follows;
• Rename
• Edit Description
• Delete
• Move to SD Card*
• Copy to SD Card*
The last two options on the list become available only
when an SD card has been inserted and is not writeprotected.
Buttons:
Next
Move down to next option
Map
Return to GPS Map screen
Edit
Either press the Edit button or centre press joystick
to access alpha-numeric keypad for labelling.
Note: This button changes depending on the option
selected. Other options include Rename, Delete,
Move, Copy.
Back
Return to OOI Folders
*
Edit IOIs
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15.6 Rename IOI
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select
IOI → Edit → Rename)
When an IOI is created it is called 'IOI 1' by default
(or similar, depending on the number of existing
IOIs).To rename it, highlight the IOI in the OOI
Folders, press Edit, then Rename. The keypad
appears. Use the joystick to rename the IOI.
15.7 Edit Description
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select
IOI → Edit → Edit Description)
Highlight Edit Description, then either press the
Edit button or centre press the joystick to access
the keypad.
Operate the keypad to input comments describing
the IOI and press Done when finished. The screen
will return to the EDIT IOI menu.
15.8 Delete
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select
IOI → Edit → Delete)
Highlight Delete, then press Delete
or centre press
the joystick to access a screen showing the option
to delete the IOI. Pressing Delete will delete the IOI
and take you back to the OOI Folders. Pressing
Cancel will take you back to the EDIT IOI menu.
Edit IOI name
15.9 Move to SD Card
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select
IOI → Edit → Move to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted).
Move
the IOI from the SD card to the Internal Storage.
Highlight Move to SD Card
and either press Move or
centre press the joystick. (Subsequently this option
becomes Move from SD Card). The screen will go
to the OOI Folders and the IOI will appear in the
SD Card folder. To move the IOI from the SD card
you will need to select Move from SD Card from the
edit menu.
15.10 Copy to SD Card
(MAIN MENU → OOI Menu → OOI Folders → Select
IOI → Edit → Copy to SD Card)
(Only available if an SD card has been inserted).
Make
a copy of the IOI onto the SD card. Highlight Copy
to SD Card and either press Copy or centre press
the joystick. (Subsequently this option becomes
Copy from SD Card). The screen will go to the OOI
Folders and a copy of the IOI will appear in the SD
Card folder.
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16. GoTo and Marker
16.1 GoTo and Marker Overview
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → GoTo and
Marker)
GoTo point: A set point that acts as a target.
Once you have activated a GoTo point, a straight
line from your current location and GoTo point (or
route) will appear. This is useful in situations when
you do not know where you are going, i.e. you have
no determined route. Access various statistics from
the data box options using this feature, e.g. GoTo
Distance, GoTo ETA, GoTo Bearing etc.
Marker: A red flag (reference point) on the map
from which the distance and bearing to any other
point on the map can be measured. You are not able
to follow a Marker and it is only available in Planning
mode. Use the joystick to move the planning circle
in the desired direction to calculate the straight line
distance or bearing.
The menu options are as follows:
• GoTo – Set By Coords
• GoTo – Route*
• Marker – Set By Coords
*Available once a GoTo point has been set.
Note: GoTo and Marker function for setting by postcode
are available for some units sold in the UK.
Clear Marker
and GoTo – Clear buttons are
active once a point/marker has been set.
(Also accessible from the POSITION INFO screen).
16.2 GoTo & Marker – Set By Coords
Selecting one of these options brings up a screen
on which grid references may be entered. Move the
joystick up/down to change the coordinate values,
and left/right to select the next entry box, or use the
Next button to move to the next row.
Buttons:
Next
Move between rows (does not work with OSGB)
Convert
Updates coordinate conversions. (Active once
original coordinates have been changed).
Map
Return to last map screen
Done
Press to set coordinates of GoTo point/Marker
Cancel
Return to GoTo and Marker screen
Back
Return to PLANNING screen
Coordinates can be entered in different position
display formats and the preferred format can
be selected from Main Menu → Settings → GPS
Settings
.
Alternative option for setting a GoTo point/Marker:
(PLANNING → POSITION INFO via centre press →
Set Marker/Set GoTo)
16.3 GoTo – Route
Only available once a GoTo point has been
set. Selecting this option shows the straight
line distance from your current location to a
route and puts the centre of the planning circle at
the GoTo point.
GoTo point
Set GoTo by
Grid reference
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17. Accessories
Accessories
The following accessories are available from
Satmap. For a full range, please visit
www.satmap.com.
17.1 Bike Mount.
The Bike Mount has a robust, flexible fitting and
is designed for using the Active 12 GPS unit on a
bike. It can be attached to the handle bars, stem
or crossbar, allowing you to get the most out of
your cycling and mountain biking experience.The
Standard Battery Back of the Active 12 is replaced
with a Mount Battery Back which has a moulded
section and clips onto the Bike Mount.
17.2 Vehicle Mount.
The Vehicle Mount is a tough unit designed for
using the Active 12 GPS in motor vehicles. It has
a powerful suction cup for attachment to smooth
surfaces such as a windshield. It can also be fitted
to any flat surface, such as the dashboard, using the
adhesive Mounting Plate. This product will primarily
appeal to drivers of off-road vehicles where
navigation on accurate topographical mapping is a
must.
17.3 Carry Cases (Standard & Deluxe)
The Standard Carry Case has a padded
compartment for the Active 12, closed with a Velcro
top for fast access, and an elasticated front mesh
for additional storage.
The Deluxe Carry Case has a main padded
compartment for the Active 12 itself and a
secondary compartment, ideal for storing spare
batteries, map cards, car keys, small mobile phone,
etc. There are also two mesh pockets on either side.
The zips are covered to provide weatherproofing,
and an additional elasticated front mesh provides
further storage.
17.4 Lanyard.
The Lanyard is 1.3m long, branded with the Satmap
logo, and is adjustable to fit most requirements.
It has two fittings on each end: a metal clip for
attaching to the D-Rings on the side of the carry
case, or a nylon hoop fitting for attaching directly
onto the shoulders of the Active 12 itself.
17.5 Screen Cover.
The removable Screen Cover is made of tough
polycarbonate and is easily replaced, ensuring
the view of the map is always at its best and never
obscured by scratches.
17.6 ProSHIELD (Silicon protective case)
The ProSHIELD is a silicon rubber protective case
that fits snugly around the Active 12 GPS unit. It
has been designed to provide increased impact
protection for the Active 12, allowing it to survive
drops of up to 3m onto concrete. It also provides
additional environmental protection against water
and dust (IP67), making it ideal for operating the unit
in extreme conditions. Available in black orange,
sand or green.
17.7 ZAGG invisibleSHIELD
TM
The ZAGG invisibleSHIELDTM is a clear and virtually
indestructible film that will protect your Active 12
from unsightly scratches.
17.9 Standard Power Bundle
The Standard Power Bundle is a selection of power
options available for use with the Active 12 GPS. It
includes a 2700mAh rechargeable Lithium Polymer
(LiPol) battery which is optimized to last longer
over a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
The LiPol battery may be charged without removal
from the Active 12 via a USB connector, either from
a mains socket, laptop, computer or car cigarette
lighter.
Bike Mount Vehicle Mount
Spare screen covers
Standard & Deluxe Carry Case
Lanyard
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The LiPol gives you a battery life of approximately
8-12 hours in Normal Power Mode, 16-24 hours
in Advanced Power Mode and 100-120 hours in
Hibernate Mode.
17. Accessories (... cont)
ProShield - optional colours Zag screen film
LiPol Power Bundle
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18.4 Toggleable Map Service
Toggling is a feature available on version 1.4 or later
of our platform software (free download from our
software page). Toggleable map cards allow you to
switch between different map layers at a particular
point on the same zoom level. For example, you can
flip between the two scales (1:50,000 and 1:25,000)
and the base map. It is also possible to toggle
between different map types and map providers.
Toggleable maps are marked with a toggle icon
and are available from our website. Not all maps are
toggleable. It is also possible to customize existing
maps and make them toggleable. (See website for
further details).
18.5 Custom Mapping (GB only)
Custom Mapping allows you to create your own
unique maps of the highly detailed Ordnance
Survey 1:25,000 scale Explorer series. The result
is that you get a map of exactly the area or areas
you want, making it a very effective way of capturing
your favorite outdoor areas on one map card. This
service is only available for GB maps.
18.6 Site-Centred Mapping
(Select areas only)
For customers who want non-standard map
areas, Satmap offers a bespoke service to create
and supply map cards centreed on a place (grid
reference) of your choice. Now available for Austria
(BEV), France (IGN), Germany (LVA), Great
Britain (OS), and Switzerland (Swisstopo). Price is
determined by the area covered.
There is a key difference between the Site-Centreed
Map service and the Custom Mapping service:
• Custom Mapping allows you to create irregular
shaped maps.
• Site-Centreed Maps are only supplied as a square
or rectangle of a set size.
18.7 Map Consolidation
Many of our customers are finding that the Active
12 is so useful they are taking it everywhere with
them. As a result, they are building up impressive
collections of SD cards. We offer a service to
add several of these maps together onto one
consolidated SD card so you don’t have to worry
about keeping track of all your maps. Depending
on the size of the maps in question, this service
may not always be appropriate, so please call us to
check what is possible.
Satmap offers a variety of services. Please check
www.satmap.com for more information.
18.1 General Service
Whilst our unit is designed to withstand the rigors
of outdoor sports, it is not indestructible. Satmap
offers a General Service for the care of your Active
12 which includes:
• Replacement front casework
• Replacement back casework (if needed)
• Replacement inner screen cover
• Replacement battery caddy (if needed)
• Replacement screen cover
• Software upgrade (if needed)
• Antenna check
• Full performance testing
Please allow 10 working days for Satmap to
complete this service.
18.2 World Base Map
The World Map is derived from data supplied by
Collins Bartholomew. At 1:30 million you get an
overview of the world and once you have zoomed
down to 1:5 million you will be able to see the
major roads, towns and cities in every country.
Such details provide a useful backdrop when you
are using the Active 12 internationally. If you do not
have the World Base Map on your unit (applicable to
earlier units), it is available as an upgrade.
18.3 Specialized Custom Map Service
If Satmap does not have the map data, we can put
your own digital map data onto an SD card. Our GIS
specialists can convert almost any map into a format
that can be viewed on the Active 12 unit.
18. Services
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The Online Route Planner allows users to:
• Create routes
• Name routes and waypoints
• Add comments to a route or individual waypoints
within a route
• Download routes onto the Active 12 via
SatSYNC*
• Upload routes from the Active 12 via
SatSYNC*
• Create a route card
• Print out copies of the map and route
• Store routes on a private space on the server.
• Includes Bing
TM
(Microsoft) road maps and aerial
imagery for the whole world.
Route Share Network
The Route Share Network is exactly as the name
suggests: an area for users to share and access a
library of routes. It features:
• Route upload and download
• Ability to view routes from other users—ideal for
areas you are planning to explore.
• An option to add comments and feedback on
routes
This Network will allow you to view routes worldwide.
Online Planning Software
With the Online Route Planner and Route Share
Network customers can create routes on their
computer, download them onto their Active 12 via
SatSYNC*, and share them with other users. This
software is available online for select countries
only (please see below). As both applications
complement each other, they are sold as a bundle.
Online Route Planner
The Online Route Planner provides users with
access to digital topographical mapping for a range
of countries, at various scales from local map
providers, with new maps being added regularly:
• Great Britain: Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 &
1:25,000
• Germany: LVA 1:50,000
• Switzerland: Swisstopo 1:50,000 & 1:25,000
• Belgium: IGN 1:50,000
• Spain: IGN 1:200,000 (Whole) & 1:25,000 (Islands)
• Spain: Alpina Various Scales (Hot Spots)
• Northern Ireland: OSNI 1:50,000 & 1:25,000
• Republic of Ireland: OSI 1:210,000 & 1:50,000
• Netherlands: Kadaster 1:50,000
• Italy: Kompass/OpenCycleMap 1:50,000
• Austria: BEV 1:50,000 & 1:25,000
Online Route Planner
Organise Routes
Please refer to the 1.5 SatSYNC User Guide provided
on the CD or downloadable from our website.
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20. Tips
• For the best performance in acquiring a satellite
lock: Wait until a lock is established before
inserting a map card. The GPS should be under
open skies, immobile and held upright. When a
lock has been acquired, the top left signal icon will
change from a red ‘x’ to green or blue crescents,
depending on the signal. (Satellite lock times
vary). The Active 12 can acquire a lock on the
move, e.g. whilst driving. However, this can cause
a delay in the time to get a lock.
• Calibrate compass before use: Before you use
the Active 12 compass, make sure you have
calibrated it first by going to Main Menu > Settings
> Calibrate Compass
• To prevent the screen switching from GPS MAP
to PLANNING: Either lock the screen (section
3.02), or allow it to go into the powersave screen
off mode before stowing it away.
• To maximize battery life: Refer to section 3.00
for tips on how to conserve battery power. If you
want to carry out route planning on your Active 12,
connect it to your computer as a good way to get
more out of your batteries.
• Take out the batteries when not using the Active
12: Even when switched off the unit draws some
power, which over time can drain the batteries.
• Recording your trip log:
Remember to use the
Stop (data logging) button if you take a break and
want to maintain a log of all trip statistics. Don’t
forget to press Start once you are ready to go
again. If you remain stationary for a longer period
of time without pausing (Stop), the data logging/
trip statistics will be inaccurate.
• Make a back-up le copy of any maps that you
purchase: A back-up may be done either using an
SD card reader or SD card slot on your computer.
If your map card data is corrupted or erased,
copy the file back onto the original card. Data
transferred to a different card will not be usable.
• Use a GoTo point as a rangender: Set a GoTo
point on your destination to calculate the straight
line distance from your current location to the
GoTo point.
• Use SatSYNC to manage les: Upload/download
routes and OOIs from your computer to your unit
by using our free SatSYNC software (download
available from our website). You can transfer
all sorts of GPS data files from your computer
to your Active 12, e.g. .map, .kml, gpx, .loc,
geocaching files, tab delimited text files etc. (Refer
to section 3.07 or the SatSYNC user guide for more
information).
• To set the time on your unit: Go to
MAIN MENU
> Settings > Time offset
and move the joystick to
select the appropriate hour differential (+/- GMT).
• To quickly setup a route on your unit:
Go to GPS MAP > POSITION INFO via centre press
> Create New Route
. Plot in your waypoints using
the directional joystick and press Done.
• To quickly setup a POI on your unit:
Go to GPS MAP or PLANNING > POSITION INFO
via centre press > Add POI. Name the POI using
the keypad and press Done. Select an icon from
the POI icon selection screen and press Done.
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21. Troubleshooting
• If your unit fails to recognize a map card: Switch
off the unit and remove the card. Switch the unit
on again and re-insert the card. Also be sure to
check you are on the latest version of software
(download available from our website).
• If your screen ickers: Wait 10 minutes or so
and it should stop. Some flickering is normal and
happens when using a strong power source such
as when using the supplied AA Lithium Energizers
(the most powerful AA batteries on the market).
• If water gets under the screen cover: Remove the
cover and gently wipe away the moisture with a
soft cloth. Any direct hand pressure may mark the
inner screen. (Refer to section 2.06 for more tips
on how to care for your unit).
• 'Snail trail' is not displaying: Make sure you have
a GPS lock and the trip log is recording (TRIP LOG
> Start). Check the snail trail is on by going to GPS
MAP > POSITION INFO via centre press > Turn Trail
On. Here you can also adjust the size of the dots.
• Software has been upgraded but is still showing
old version: Ensure that Hibernate Timeout is
turned off (MAIN MENU > Settings > Advanced
Power Control > Hibernate Timeout). Press the
Power Off button and select Yes to switch the
unit off. Switch the unit back on and check the
software has been installed by going to
MAIN
MENU > Settings > About
.
• Unit is slow/freezing: Make sure you have the
latest version of the software (download available
from our website). It is a good idea to reset the
trip log, (TRIP LOG > Menu > Reset All) as it uses
up memory on your unit. Make sure you back
up any data beforehand. You can also reset all
the settings to the factory default (MAIN MENU >
Settings > Default > Yes)
.
• For further assistance or additional queries please
contact our technical department on +44 (0)845
873 0101. Please also check our FAQs on
www.satmap.com.
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22. Glossary
Active map. The map on a card which is in use
(multiple maps can be on one SD card).
Active route. Shown as a highlighted yellow
or blue line to follow on the map with red arrows
between waypoints.
AOI. An Area of Interest. Consists of a series of
points making up an area of any size or shape. Can
be used to measure an area on a map, mark various
areas of interest, or as an alternative to the circular
POI warning radius.
Arbitrary reference point (for AOIs/LOIs/Grids)
Automatically generated (set) point within or on an
AOI/LOI/Grid. It is used as a reference point in the
following instances:
• As a GoTo point
• As a 'POI' in data boxes
• When using the Pointer
• When using the Centre on Map button
This reference point can be moved to any new
location by using the Edit Location by Map option.
Asc. Abbreviation for ascended height.
Ascents. Positive changes in elevation.
Atomic clock. A type of clock that uses microwave
signals emitted by electrons as its timekeeping
element. It is the most accurate time standard and
is used to control the frequency of GPS satellite
signals.
Bearing. Direction from one object to another.
CEP (Circular Error Probability). Determines
the radius of a circle containing 50% of the GPS
readings.
Cross Track Error. The difference in distance
between a planned route and your location.
Data Box. A white overlay box that appears in the
lower half of the map screen. Shows customized
information about your trip, environment and map
objects. Available as a 2 or 4 box layout.
Descents. Negative changes in elevation.
EGNOS. The European Geostationary Navigation
Overlay Service has been developed by the
European Space Agency (ESA) for safety of air
navigation. It is part of the Galileo project. When
a signal is available (which is only in the south of
England and mainland Europe), this signal improves
the accuracy of signals from the GPS system.
Electronic compass. Uses magnetic fields
to calculate accurate compass bearings whilst
stationary.
ETA. Estimated Time of Arrival. The ETA is
calculated from the average moving speed if it is
available (see Trip Log). Otherwise the set speed
is used. For example if you have no lock but the
unit previously recorded an average moving speed
which has not been cleared from the trip log, the
ETA will be based on this average moving speed.
Explorer. 1:25 000 Ordnance Survey map.
Galileo. A planned global navigation satellite
system, being built by the European Union and
European Space Agency as an alternative for
the US Global Positioning System (GPS) and the
Russian GLONASS system. The project is expected
to be completed in 2013.
Geocaching. An outdoor treasure hunt activity
using a GPS to locate hidden containers,
('geocaches'). Often called a "game of high-tech
hide and seek", coordinates, along with other details
of the location, are posted online. Download files
onto your computer from geocaching.com and use
SatSYNC to import them to the Active 12.
Geotagging. Photos are labeled or 'tagged' to show
where they were taken. Date/time information from
the photos is matched with the location information
from the GPS unit. (Use the geotagging application
in SatSYNC).
GLONASS. A space-based navigation system
comparable to the American GPS system.
Developed by the former Soviet Union and now
operated for the Russian government by the
Russian Space Forces.
GoTo point. A set point which acts as a target. It
is on a straight line from your current location and
the route (yellow or blue highlighted route with red
arrows between current location and GoTo point).
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The local time at
the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich.
GPS. The Global Positioning System is the only fully
operational Global Navigation Satellite System in
the world. Created in the US it utilizes a constellation
of 24 Medium Earth Orbit satellites that transmit
precise signals. The system enables a GPS receiver
to determine its time, location, speed and distance.
GPS ‘compass’ Relies on a GPS signal to
determine the direction of travel from two locations
and calculate accurate compass bearings whilst
moving. Need a GPS lock.
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Grid. A group of square-shaped AOIs (Areas of
Interest) in a large square/grid formation. Used to
split an area into searchable pieces by overlaying a
10 x 10 square grid onto a map (each AOI covering
300m x 300m).
Grid Magnetic Angle. The horizontal angular
difference between Grid North and Magnetic North.
It is this angle which needs to be applied when
converting between magnetic and grid bearings.
Grid North. The direction of a grid line which is
parallel to the central meridian on the national grid.
Heading. Direction you are traveling.
Hibernate mode. An ultra low power state giving
significantly extended battery life and a rapid
satellite acquisition.
Inactive route. Shown as a gray highlighted line on
the map (only if you have made it visible).
IOI. An Item of Interest. A non geo-referenced
document including digital information saved on
the unit that contains no latitude or longitude data.
Used to reference instructions, or contain a graphic
showing information. Can be created directly on the
unit as a simple text description with details of the
IOI shown on the description screen.
Knot. One nautical mile per hour.
Landranger. 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map.
LOI. A Line of Interest. Allows you to plot a line
consisting of multiple waypoints joined together,
instead of a single POI (Point of Interest). Cannot
be followed or activated like a route, but used to
represent boundaries or alternative routes and to
customize your map.
Magnetic North. The direction indicated by a
magnetic compass. Magnetic North moves slowly
and is currently West of Grid North in Great Britain.
Marker. A red flag on the map from which you can
measure distance and bearing from any other point
on the map.
Meridian. A line of longitude.
MGRS. Military Grid Reference System, used by
NATO countries. It is derived from the UTM
grid system but uses a different labelling convention.
It does not describe a point, but rather an area.
Mil-radians. The military use mil-radians (short for
milli-radians) because breaking down a circle into
6400 mil-radians rather than 360 degrees allows
greater accuracy.
Nautical mile. Distance corresponding to one
minute of arc of latitude along any meridian, 1852m.
A mile (‘statute mile’) is 1609m.
OOI. An Object of Interest. A collective term for all
'points' of interest – POI, AOI, LOI Grids, IOI. OOIs
can include rich text and pictures.
Ordnance Survey (OS). Mapping provider for
Great Britain.
POI. A Point of Interest. A point on a map linked to
geo-referenced data (latitude/longitude), displaying
text or images with information about that point (e.g.
hotel, restaurant, viewpoint, historical site, etc).
Primary screens. Eight main screens that give
you access to the key GPS features: GPS MAP,
PLANNING, POSITION INFO, TRIP LOG, MAIN
MENU, COMPASS, SHARED DATA, GPS STATUS.
Rangender, The distance from your location to
a given point.
Route. A route is shown on the unit as a series of
transparent yellow or blue lines going from waypoint
to waypoint (with red arrows between waypoints).
A route may be planned either on the unit or on
a computer, and it may also be a converted trail
(known as a ‘track’).
Satellite. A GPS satellite used by the NAVSTAR
(Navigation Signal Timing and Ranging Global
Positioning System (GPS). The first satellite in the
system, Navstar 1, was launched February 22,
1978.
SD Card. Secure Digital card (1MB – 4GB). SDHC
is Secure Digital High Capacity (4GB – 32GB) card,
which has a different internal format. In the manual
these are also referred to as mapcards since they
are pre-loaded with
digital mapping.
Soft keys. Buttons with functions that vary
depending on the screen displayed.
Target speed. The speed on which Estimated Time
of Arrival calculations are based if there is no GPS
lock, or there is a GPS lock and you are stationary.
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