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agellan eXplorist
GPS R
Basic User Manual
eceiver
This manual provides
basic operation
instructions for all
models of the
Magellan eXplorist
GPS Receiver.
WARNINGS
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE
WHILE DRIVING A VEHICLE.
Please do not try and change any settings on the Magellan eXplorist while driving.
Come to a complete stop or have a passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes
off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others could
be injured.
USE GOOD JUDGEMENT
This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful
orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for navigating.
USE CARE
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is
solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS network.The
accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS
satellites made by the U.S. government and is subject to change in accordance with
the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation
Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry and obstructions, like
buildings and large trees.
USE PROPER ACCESSORIES
Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and
antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void
the warranty.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Thales Navigation grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in
and with Thales Navigation GPS products (the “SOFTWARE”) in the normal
operation of the equipment.
The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers and is
protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions;
therefore, you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material.
You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except
as expressly provided in this license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by
Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers.
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No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose
other than the purchaser’s personal use without the prior written permission of
Thales Navigation.
© 2004 by Thales Navigation. All rights reserved. Magellan and eXplorist are
trademarks of Thales Navigation.
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eXplorist GPS Receiver
This guide will provide you with the basics of using the Magellan®
eXplorist™ GPS receiver. If you require more detailed
descriptions of functions not described in this guide, please visit
the Magellan eXplorist Support page at the Magellan web site
(www.magellangps.com).
1
Light
Enter
Zoom In
Nav
Mark
EscapeEscape
Zoom Out
Zoom In
Nav Used to select the navigational screen desired.
Menu Brings up a menu, allowing you to access other functions
GOTO Used to create a route to a destination that is selected
Mark Adds your present position to the list of POIs.
Enter Accepts inputs and selections.
Escape Returns you to the last viewed screen. If inputting data,
Power Turns the eXplorist receiver on or off.
Allows you to zoom in or out on the Map screen.
and display customizing.
from the list of points of interest (POIs).
cancels changes as well.
Power
Joystick
Zoom Out
Menu
GOTO
Light Used to set the intensity of the display backlight.
Joystick Moves the cursor on the Map screen and used to highlight
selections from menus.
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Basic Operation
The eXplorist GPS receiver is a handheld personal navigation
device that uses information from a constellation of GPS satellites
to compute your present position. It uses changes in your present
position to compute various navigation data, such as speed,
heading, etc. In its simplest form, you select a destination from
the list of POI’s (Points of Interest) and the eXplorist receiver will
provide you with the information to arrive at your destination.
1. Compute your position...
Turn the eXplorist on by pressing the
Power button.
With a clear view of the sky, your eXplorist
receiver will begin tracking satellites and
computing your present position.
Press
Your eXplorist begins
acquiring satellite
information and
computes your present
position.
When “Position Fix” is
displayed in the upper
left corner, you are
ready to select your
destination.
You can see the progress
of satellite data
collection by viewing
the Satellite Status
screen shown here.
Press Nav until this
screen is displayed.
Pressing Nav
button will allow you
to select the navigation
screen, (Map, Position
or Compass) that best
suits your needs.
Basic Operation
2. Select a destination...
Press the GOTO button.
If your eXplorist has a built-in background map,
you will be asked to choose the destination from
your saved points of interest or from points of
interests preloaded with your background map.
3
Press
From the POI list, select
your destination
3. Go to your destination.
Use the joystick
to highlight your
desired
destination and
press Enter.
As you travel you
will notice that your
eXplorist will
continually update
your position as
well as providing
you with the
necessary details to
arrive at your
destination.
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Turning the eXplorist Receiver On
Basic Functions
Press Power. (Press
and hold for 2 - 3
Press
Enter.
seconds.)
After the eXplorist receiver successfully computes your present
position, the last viewed navigation screen is displayed.
Turning the eXplorist Receiver Off
Press Power.
A shutdown
sequence begins. To
cancel power off,
press Escape.
Setting the Display Backlight
Press Light.
The display backlight is a large drain on the receiver’s
batteries.
Each time you press the Light button, the
display backlight changes from low to
high and back to off.
Adjusting the Contrast
From any screen, press
Menu. Use the joystick to
highlight Contrast and
press
Enter.
Use the
joystick to
adjust the
contrast to the
desired level.
Press Escape when
done.
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