Thales Navigation iCGRS User Manual

User Manual

SporTrak Color

GPS Mapping

Receiver

WARNINGS

FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN A

VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE.

Please do not try and change any settings on the SporTrak while driving. Come to a

complete stop or have your passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes off the road

is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others could be injured.

USE GOOD JUDGEMENT

This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful

orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for navigating.

USE CARE

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

The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS

satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance with the

Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan.

Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas
may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty.

Thales Navigation grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in
and with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of
the equipment. You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within
your organization.

The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers and is
protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore,
you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material.

You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as
expressly provided in this license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Thales
Navigation and/or its suppliers.

solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS.

Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry.

USE PROPER ACCESSORIES

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than the purchaser's personal use without the prior written permission of Thales
Navigation.

© 2003 by Thales Navigation. All rights reserved.
Magellan® is a registered Trademark of Thales Navigation.
SporTrak™ is a trademark of Thales Navigation.

Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................................... 1

About This User Manual......................................................................... 1

Setting Up the SporTrak ..................................................... 2

Installing the Batteries............................................................................. 3

Selecting Language.................................................................................. 4

Initialization for First Time Use .............................................................. 4

Turning the SporTrak On.................................................................... 4

Enter Your Approximate Position (Initialize) ....................................... 5

Basic Operation .................................................................. 7

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Turning Power On/Off........................................................................ 8

Turning the Backlight On/Off............................................................. 8

Adjusting the Contrast ........................................................................ 9

Getting a Position Fix.......................................................................... 9

Navigational Screens ............................................................................... 9

Map Screen ....................................................................................... 10

Compass Screen ................................................................................ 10

Large Data Screen.............................................................................. 10

Position Screens................................................................................. 10

Road Screen ...................................................................................... 11

Data Screen ....................................................................................... 11

Speed Screen ..................................................................................... 11

Satellite Status Screen ........................................................................ 11

Accessing the Navigation Screens .......................................................... 11

Saving a Waypoint ................................................................................ 12

Using GOTO Routes............................................................................ 14

Creating a GOTO Route................................................................... 14

Navigating on a GOTO Route .......................................................... 16

Summary .............................................................................................. 17

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Reference .......................................................................... 17

Power/Backlight/Contrast ..................................................................... 17

Turn the SporTrak On....................................................................... 17

Turn the SporTrak Off....................................................................... 17

Using the Display Backlight .............................................................. 17

Adjusting the Display Contrast.......................................................... 18

Navigational Screens ............................................................................. 18

Selecting NAV Screens ...................................................................... 18

Returning to Last Viewed NAV Screen.............................................. 18

Map Screen ....................................................................................... 18

Setting the Map Detail................................................................... 21

Customizing the Map Display ....................................................... 21

Selecting Map Items....................................................................... 21

Turning On/Off Display Waypoints........................................... 21

Turning On/Off Track Lines ...................................................... 21

Turning On/Off Topographic Lines ........................................... 21

Turning On/Off Displayed POI’s............................................... 22

Globally Turning Map Items On/Off ......................................... 22

Setting Up Map Data Fields........................................................... 22

Turning Data Fields On/Off ...................................................... 23

Selecting the Data Fields ............................................................ 23

Two Data Fields Description ...................................................... 23

Changing the Data Fields........................................................... 23

Street Information Description................................................... 24

Horizontal Profile Description ................................................... 24

Terrain Projection Description ................................................... 24

Changing the Map Orientation ..................................................... 25

Selecting Primary Usage................................................................. 26

Selecting Track Mode..................................................................... 26

Auto vs. Auto Detailed............................................................... 26

Using Vertical Profile ..................................................................... 27

Selecting Vertical Profile................................................................. 27

Track History Description .......................................................... 27

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Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description............................ 27

Route Vertical Profile Description .............................................. 28

Path Check Description ............................................................. 28

Compass Screen ................................................................................ 29

Customizing the Data Fields.......................................................... 29

Large Data Screen.............................................................................. 30

Customizing the Data Fields.......................................................... 30

Position Screen.................................................................................. 31

Selecting the Position Screen.......................................................... 31

Resetting the Trip Odometer.......................................................... 31

Customizing the Data Fields.......................................................... 31

GPS Status Messages...................................................................... 33

Selecting Coordinate System, Map Datum and Elevation Mode .... 33

Projecting a Waypoint.................................................................... 34

Road Screen ...................................................................................... 35

Customizing the Data Fields.......................................................... 35

Data Screen ....................................................................................... 36

Customizing the Data Fields.......................................................... 36

Speed Screen ..................................................................................... 37

Customizing the Data Fields.......................................................... 37

Satellite Status Screen ........................................................................ 38

Waypoints / Database ........................................................................... 39

Accessing Waypoints in the Database................................................. 39

Selecting Waypoints from the Nearest List ..................................... 39

Selecting Waypoints from the Alphabetical List ............................. 39

Selecting Waypoints Nearest to the Cursor ........................................ 40

Saving Present Position as a Waypoint ............................................... 40

Creating New Waypoint Manually .................................................... 40

Creating New Waypoint with Map Cursor ........................................ 41

Deleting a User Waypoint ................................................................. 41

Editing a User Waypoint ................................................................... 41

Viewing a Map Object on the Map ................................................... 42

Viewing a User Waypoint on the Map............................................... 42

Saving a Map Object as a User Waypoint .......................................... 42

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Searching for a Street Address ............................................................ 43

Routes................................................................................................... 44

Creating a GOTO Route................................................................... 44

Creating a Backtrack Route ............................................................... 44

Creating a Multileg Route ................................................................. 44

Activating/Deactivating a Route........................................................ 46

Viewing a Route................................................................................ 46

Editing a Route ................................................................................. 46

Inserting a Leg ............................................................................... 47

Deleting a Leg................................................................................ 47

Replacing a Leg.............................................................................. 47

Appending a Leg............................................................................ 47

Appending a Newly Created Waypoint to a Route............................. 48

Reversing a Route.............................................................................. 48

Deleting a Route ............................................................................... 48

Viewing a Route on the Map Screen.................................................. 48

Creating a Route using Track History................................................ 48

Setup .................................................................................................... 49

Initializing the SporTrak .................................................................... 49

Turning the NAV Screens On/Off..................................................... 49

Selecting the Coordinate System........................................................ 50

Selecting a Map Datum..................................................................... 50

Selecting the Elevation Mode ............................................................ 50

Selecting the Time Format................................................................. 51

Selecting NAV Units ......................................................................... 51

Selecting the North Reference ........................................................... 51

Setting the Backlight Timer ............................................................... 51

Turning the Beeper On/Off............................................................... 52

Selecting NMEA Message.................................................................. 52

Selecting the Baud Rate..................................................................... 52

Seletcting Daylight Savings Time....................................................... 53

Power Off Timer ............................................................................... 53

Changing Languages ......................................................................... 54

Changing the Power Key Settings ...................................................... 54

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Clearing Memory.................................................................................. 55

Clearing Track History ...................................................................... 55

Clearing Wpts/Routes ....................................................................... 55

Clearing All Routes ........................................................................... 55

Resetting SporTrak to Factory Defaults.............................................. 55

Clearing All Memory in the SporTrak ............................................... 55

Sun/Moon Display................................................................................ 56

Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen........................................................ 56

Changing the Sun/Moon Date .......................................................... 56

Changing the Sun/Moon Position ..................................................... 56

Fish/Hunt T imes Display...................................................................... 57

Accessing the Fish/Hunt Screen......................................................... 57

Changing the Fish/Hunt Date........................................................... 57

Changing the Fish/Hunt Position ...................................................... 57

SporTrak Alarms ................................................................................... 58

Setting the Arrival Alarm................................................................... 58

Setting the Anchor Alarm.................................................................. 58

Setting the XTE Alarm...................................................................... 58

Setting the GPS Fix Alarm ................................................................ 58

Using the Simulator .............................................................................. 59

Turning on the Simulator - Auto Mode ............................................. 59

Turning on the Simulator - User Mode.............................................. 59

Turning the Simulator Off................................................................. 59

About Screen......................................................................................... 60

Help Screen .......................................................................................... 60

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................. 61

Appendix .......................................................................... 64

Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 64

Waypoint Icons..................................................................................... 65

Contacting Magellan............................................................................. 66

Specifications ........................................................................................ 67

Compass ............................................................................................... 68

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Heading vs. Bearing vs. Course Over Ground ................................... 68

Navigating with the Compass Screen................................................. 70

Calibrating the Compass ................................................................... 70

Using the Barometer and Temperature Screens .................................. 74

Accessories ............................................................................................ 76

MapSend Streets ................................................................................... 77

Using Mapsend..................................................................................... 78

Connecting to External Devices ............................................................ 81

Connecting to External Power Source................................................ 82

WAAS................................................................................................... 83

Glossary ................................................................................................ 84

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Introduction

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan SporTrak Color
GPS mapping receiver. The SporTrak Color has all the features that a sailor,
fisherman, hiker, hunter, or any person involved with outdoor recreational activities
has come to expect from a Magellan GPS receiver. In addition to these features, the
SporTrak Color offers the ability to display your location on detailed city maps
providing you with a complete navigation tool that will last you for years to come.

Magellan has been a leader in the hand-held GPS market since introducing the
world’s first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989. Since that time
Magellan has continued to equip the outdoorsman and consumer markets with
navigational receivers, all the way from the first GPS receiver for under $100 to
automotive receivers with turn-by-turn routing capabilities.

Before you begin, make sure that your package includes all of the items listed on the
packing list. Magellan is a registered trademark name for Thales Navigation.

About This User Manual

This User Manual is divided into six chapters; Introduction, Setting Up the
SporTrak, Basic Operation, Reference, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix.
Each of these chapters will be explained briefly so you can tell which ones are right
for you. A glossary and index are provided after the Appendix as well.

Setting Up the SporTrak: This chapter will show you how to prepare the

SporTrak Color for use. Instructions will include how to install the

batteries, how to select the languages and how to initialize the SporTrak

Color.

Basic Operation: This chapter provides you with step-by-step instructions for

using the basic functions of the SporTrak Color. This chapter will explain

getting a position fix, viewing the Map screen, saving a waypoint and

using a GOTO. Knowing these four basic steps will enable you to use the

SporTrak Color for most things you will want to do.

Reference: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of the features

found in the SporTrak Color. This chapter is set up in a way that you can

quickly and easily find the feature you are looking for.

Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is aimed at answering some of the

more basic questions that you may have about your SporTrak Color, the

global positioning system (GPS) and using the SporTrak Color to its

fullest. Experienced GPS users will probably not find any new informa-

tion in this chapter but new GPS users may find many of their questions

answered here.

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Appendix: Sections containing information about connecting your SporTrak

Color to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications

can be found in the Appendix.

Glossary: A glossary is provided explaining some of the terms and abbrevia-

tions found in the SporTrak Color and this manual that may not be

familiar to all users.

It’s time to begin using your SporTrak Color. Don’t be overwhelmed with the size
of the manual as we have tried to give enough information for the beginning user as
well as provide the experienced users with the specifications and features that they
are looking for.

The most important thing to us is to be sure that you are completely satisfied with
your SporTrak Color and the accompanying documentation. If you have any ideas,
suggestions or even a complaint, please pass them along to us through our web site
(www.magellangps.com) or by mail.

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Setting up the SporTrak

Setting up the SporTrak Color is a simple three-step process: installing the batteries,
selecting the language to be used and initializing the SporTrak.

Installing the Batteries

To change the batteries, remove the battery door on the back of the SporTrak
Color. The door can be easily removed by pressing on the lever at the top of the
battery door. This releases the door and allows it to swing away from the receiver.
There is a small lip at the bottom of the battery door, so be sure to open the door as
if it were hinged on the bottom.

Remove the old batteries and install two new AA batteries, observing the correct
polarity. Replace the door by aligning the lip at the bottom of the door to the
groove at the bottom of your receiver. Swing the door back into place
until the lever snaps into the body of the receiver.

Anytime you replace the batteries, you should re-calibrate the
compass. This will insure that your SporTrak Compass is
providing you with the most accurate compass
information.

When battery life is low you will receive a
warning, letting you know that it is just about
time to change the batteries. You can continue to
use your SporTrak Color with the low battery indication but the compass may react
erratically. If you need to use the compass during low battery periods, you should
perform the compass calibration routine when the warning first appears.

See the Appendix of this manual for details on calibrating the compass.

How much time do I have to replace the batteries? Any waypoints or

routes you have created are stored in permanent memory with the

batteries removed. Present position and time data is not stored in perma-

nent memory but will be held in memory for at least 12 hours without

batteries installed.

Always turn the SporTrak off before removing the batteries or turning off

external power. Failure to do so can cause loss or corruption of data.

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Selecting Language

The first time you use your SporTrak (or if memory has been completely erased)
you will be asked to select the language that you want to use. Use the UP/DOWN
arrows on the keypad to highlight the language you desire. With the language

highlighted, press the ENTER button. You can select English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish, Dutch or Swedish.

You can change the language at any time by accessing the Languages option of the
Setup Menu. (See Changing Languages in the Reference Section of the User
Manual.)

Initialization for First Time Use

The final step in setting up the SporTrak is to initialize the receiver for first-time
use. This will help your SporTrak begin computing your position in the fastest
manner possible.

The reason for initialization is to speed up the process for computing the first
position fix when the SporTrak has no last position computed in memory (i.e.,
when the SporTrak is brand new or memory has been cleared). This gives the
SporTrak an approximate indication of where it is located so it can use its satellite
almanac (stored in permanent memory) to estimate what satellites are overhead and
which ones it should be looking for.

Follow these instructions to initialize the SporTrak.

Turning the SporTrak On

Press [POWER]

The SporTrak turns on and displays the start-up screen

and a warning screen.

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Press [ENTER]. (You have 10 seconds to press
[ENTER] or the SporTrak will shut off.)

The SporTrak displays a message box indicating that

the receiver needs to be initialized.

Press [ENTER].

Enter Your Approximate Position (Initialize)

Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight
your general region.

Press [ENTER].

Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight
your area.

Press [ENTER].

The cursor appears in the time field, waiting for you

to input your local time. Set your local time using

the arrow keys. Be sure that you set the AM/PM

indicator.

Note: After the SporTrak starts to pick up signals

from any satellite, it will automatically update the

time using the satellite’s atomic clock.

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To use the arrow keys to edit a field, follow the simple diagram below.

Editing

moves the cursor block left or right.

Pressing right arrow

results in:

increments the value up or down.

Pressing up arrow

results in:

When the time is correct, press [ENTER].

The last piece of information needed is the date.
Using the arrow keys, enter the present date.

Press [ENTER].

All the information that the SporTrak needs to

speed up the process of computing its first fix has

been entered and the Done button is highlighted.

To complete the initialization process, press

[ENTER].

The Satellite Status screen is displayed and the SporTrak
begins acquiring the data from the satellites. You can
begin using the SporTrak beginning with the Basic
Operation described in the next chapter or you can turn
the SporTrak off. If you turn the SporTrak off, all of the
information you just entered will be saved.

To turn the SporTrak off, press [POWER].

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Basic Operation

For many of you this will be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a
navigational tool. With all of the features and functions provided with the
SporTrak, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. Don’t worry. There are only a few
things you need to know to use the SporTrak. They will be discussed here in detail.
Other features and functions can be found in the Reference Section of the User
Manual.

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MARK - This key

is used to MARK
(save) your current or
defined position.

OUT - Zooms out

the display of the
Map screen. (Press
once to zoom one
level, press and hold
to quickly move
through the zoom
levels.)

NAV - Accesses

the various
navigation screens.

MENU -

Accesses menus
for displayed screens.
Also provides access
to waypoint, route
and setup functions.

ENTER - Confirms
data entries or
menu selections.

GOTO - GOTO is

used to create a
direct route to any
waypoint stored in
memory.

IN - Zooms in the

display of the
Map screen. (Press
once to zoom one
level, press and hold
to quickly move
through the zoom
levels.)

ESC - Cancels
the operation of the
last button pressed.
Also scrolls through
the NAV screens in
reverse order.

PWR - Turns the

SporTrak on/off.
Also used to turn
the display backlight
on/off.

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Turning Power on/Off

Turning the SporTrak On

You have 10
seconds to accept
the warning by
pressing ENTER
or the SporTrak
will shut off.

The last navigation screen you were viewing will be displayed. If the last
navigation screen view was the Map screen, the last zoom scale setting will be
used.

Turning the SporTrak Off

Pressing the POWER
button again will turn off
the SporTrak immediately.

Pressing ESC will cancel
the power down
sequence.

Turning the Backlight On/Off

The display backlight can be set to one of three levels (low, high or off).

Press and

hold for 2

seconds

Display

backlight

illuminates

(high)

The backlight causes severe drain on the batteries in the SporTrak. To
prevent accidently turning the backlight on and leaving it on, the
SporTrak will turn the backlight off when there has been no button presses
for 4 minutes. Pressing any button will turn the backlight back on in this
instance. You can change the time delay for the backlight in Setup.

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Press and
hold for 2

seconds

Display

backlight

illuminates

(low)

Press and

hold for 2

seconds

Display

backlight

turns off

Adjusting the Contrast

From any

screen

Use up/down

arrows to
highlight
Contrast

(The menu display may differ slightly
depending upon which screen it was

accessed from.)

Use left/right

arrows to
adjust the

contrast.

Getting a Position Fix

Because the SporTrak attains information it needs from satellites
orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unob­structed view of the sky. This allows the SporTrak to choose from
all satellites currently available.

If the view of the sky is poor due to large cliffs or buildings, heavy
foliage or other obstructions, the satellite signals can be blocked and the receiver
may take longer to compute a position fix.

You can observe the signal strength and the satellites being used on the Satellite
Status screen (described in the next section).

Holding the SporTrak — The receiver is designed to fit
comfortably in your hand. Hold the SporTrak in the palm of
your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky.

Navigational Screens

The SporTrak Color has nine navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen,
Large Data screen, two Position screens, Road screen, Data Screen, Speed Screen
and Sat Status screen. They will be described briefly here. More detailed informa­tion on the different screens can be found in the Reference chapter of the User
Manual.

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Map Screen — The Map screen has two modes, position or cursor.
In the position mode, your present position is indicated by the large
arrow icon in the center of the display. If you are moving, the
arrow will point in the direction that you are heading. At the
bottom of the screen is the scale for the map displayed and two data
fields that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your
needs.

In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be
moved on the map. At the bottom of the display is the information
for the position of the cursor relative to your present position. Also
any points of interest that the cursor is over will be shown.

To access the Cursor Mode, press any arrow on the keypad. A
crosshair appears that can be moved with the arrow keys.

To return to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The cursor will disappear and the
present position icon will appear centered on the map.

Compass Screen — This is a handy screen to have at your finger­tips while you are navigating. It is totally customizable to display
the information that is useful to you. The lower portion of the
Compass screen not only displays your heading in a graphical
manner, but also displays the relationship of the sun, moon and
your destination (if navigating on a route) to your heading.

Large Data Screen — The Large Data screen is similar to the
Compass screen but here the compass has been removed to allow
for large display of the navigation data. Ideal for when you have
your SporTrak mounted on the dashboard of a boat using the
optional swivel mounting bracket. Even from a distance the
information can be read with ease.

Position Screens — The Position screens 1 and 2 display your
present position using the coordinate systems that you have selected
in Setup. This screen shows all of the basic position, time and
satellite information. In addition, current navigation information is
shown in the bottom half of the screen.

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Road Screen — The Road screen presents your route as if you were
travelling on a road. When you need to make a turn, the road will
graphically display the turn and the direction. Waypoint and
destination icons will be displayed relative to your position as they
come into view. Above the road is a compass that displays your
heading and above that are four customizable data fields.

Data Screen — When you need to see a lot of information in one
place then you’ll appreciate the Data screen. The Data screen
provides you with six data fields and an active compass that is the
same as the one used on the road screen. You have the option of
customizing this screen by selecting what data is displayed in the
upper six fields.

Speedometer Screen — The Speedometer screen displays your
speed in a familiar graphical format. There are four additional data
fields at the top of the display that can be customized to display the
data that you need. The bottom of the screen contains a trip
odometer that will record the distance travelled since the last time
the odometer was reset.

Satellite Status Screen — The Sat Status screen provides you with
a graphical display of the satellites in view and which ones are being
used to compute the navigation data. The bar graph shows you the
relative signal strength being received for each satellite. At the
bottom of the display is an indication of the battery life remaining.
When you are using external power, it will be indicated here as well.

Accessing the NAV Screens

From any screen other than a navigation screen, pressing [NAV] returns you to
the last navigation screen viewed. Note that if you are inputting data, pressing

[NAV] will return you to the last navigation screen but your inputs will not be

saved.

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Saving a Waypoint

A waypoint is a point on a map that you can name and save in the SporTrak. They
are primarily used for creating routes. Whether the route is a simple GOTO or a
more complex multileg route, it needs stored waypoints to use as its starting and
destination point.

Saving a Waypoint with a Receiver-Generated Name

From any screen, press [MARK].
The “Save” button is highlighted and you can press

[ENTER] to save the waypoint using the default name

and icon.
You can later go back and edit any of the waypoint

information through the Database Menu or you can change
the information now following the guidelines below. (See Waypoints in
the Reference chapter of the User Manual.)

Saving a Waypoint with a User-Input Icon and Name

From any screen, press [MARK]. Use the UP/DOWN
arrows and notice that the highlight moves from field to
field and then back to “Save.”

Highlight the Icon field using the UP/DOWN arrows.
Press [ENTER].

The Icon Select window is displayed. Use the arrow
keypad to move from one icon to another with the name
of the icon displayed at the top. As a reference tool, all of
the icons and their names are listed in the Reference
Chapter of the User Manual. When you have highlighted
the icon you want to use, press

[ENTER].

The cursor is now highlighting the Waypoint Name field.
With the Name field highlighted, press [ENTER]. The

input keyboard is displayed. The very top of the keyboard
window shows you what field you are changing, in this
case the Name field.

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You can now use the arrow keypad to select the character you wish to
enter. With the character highlighted, press [ENTER] and the charac-

ter is appended to the name you are entering and displayed in the field
above the keys. (Note: waypoint names can be up to 8 characters in
length.)

Highlighting “Back” and pressing [ENTER] erases the last character
you entered.

Highlighting “Clear” and pressing [ENTER] clears the entire name.
Highlighting the space bar and pressing [ENTER] adds a space.
Highlighting “Shift” and pressing [ENTER] displays the lower case

letters and some additional punctuation marks.
When you have the name the way you want it, highlight “OK” and press

[ENTER]. You are returned to the Mark screen with the new name

displayed.

Entering a Message

As many as 200 waypoints can have a message assigned to it. This comes
in handy in further identifying the waypoint. If this was a waypoint for a
friend’s house or business, you could add a phone number or any other
information that you find useful.

Is there a limit to the number of waypoints I can store in the SporTrak?

Yes, the SporTrak will store up to 500 user waypoints in memory. If you
should ever get that many and need to input more, you will have to delete
ones that you no longer need to make room.

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Using Goto Routes

A GOTO route is simply a route with a start point and a single destination point: I
am here and I want to go to there. All that is required to create a GOTO route is
having the destination waypoint saved in memory. This waypoint can be one that
you have saved earlier (which is stored in your User Waypoint List) or any of the
landmarks that come with the SporTrak in its built-in database.

Creating a GOTO Route

Press GOTO. The first thing that has to be done is to select the destination
waypoint. This is done by accessing the waypoint database. The first screen is
used to select the category of the database that the waypoint is in and how it
will be found, alphabetically or nearest to your position, a city or the cursor.

Selecting a Destination Waypoint from Database using “Near Position”

Use the UP/DOWN arrows to highlight the category that your destination
waypoint is in. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to select how the waypoints are
displayed, Alphabetical, Near Position, Near City or Near Cursor. In this case,
you will be using “Near Position”.

The example shown here is a sample of a City Waypoint List.
This is a sample of a Nearest City Waypoint list for Magellan.
Your screen will look different.

Use the UP/DOWN arrows to highlight your choice of
waypoint to be your destination and press [ENTER].

The GOTO route is now active and you are returned to the last
viewed navigation screen.

Selecting a Destination Waypoint from the Database using “Alphabetical”

Highlight any category other than User, and press the LEFT/
RIGHT arrows to select a Find By of “Alphabetical”. Press

[ENTER]. (In this example, Cities was selected and this is how
the screen appears.)

Using the arrow keys to navigate the displayed keyboard, begin
typing in the name of the waypoint (destination) you are
looking for.

For example, suppose your destination was to be Los Angeles. Use the keypad
to highlight the letter “L” and press [ENTER]. Notice how the name is

changed to the first city stored in the SporTrak’s memory that begins with the

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letter “L” and that the cursor has moved to the next letter in the city name.
(You can move the cursor back if you made a mistake by highlighting the “<-”

button on the keyboard and press [ENTER].)
Since we are looking for Los Angeles, we need to highlight the “O” next and

press [ENTER]. Then the “S” and press [ENTER].
To add a space, highlight the “space bar” and press [ENTER]. (Also, you

can use the “->” button to move the cursor to the right if you want to skip the
letter the cursor is indicating.)

You don’t need to spell out the entire word. The attempt here is to get close to
the name so you won’t need to scroll very far during the next step. As a guide,
entering the first five letters should be sufficient. When you are satisfied with

what you have entered, highlight “OK” and press [ENTER].
The list of all the waypoints for the category you selected, in this case cities, is

displayed with the waypoint that was previously selected at the top of the list.
Now just use the Up/Down arrows to highlight the waypoint you are looking

for and press [ENTER].
For this example, you would highlight Los Angeles and press [ENTER].

The Map screen is displayed and the SporTrak will begin computing all of the
necessary information needed to get you to your destination.

Navigating on a GOTO Route

The SporTrak has the ability to provide you with the tools you’ll need to
navigate to your destination. You have the choice of three customizable screens
that display the information that you need in the layout that you desire. Hikers
may find the compass screen perfect for them while boaters may prefer the
Large Data or Map screen. For you, the Map screen may have all the informa­tion you’ll ever require.

Press [NAV] until the navigation screen you want is displayed.
If you selected the Map screen, you will see your position icon in the center of

the screen with a line drawn for you on the map, graphically displaying the
GOTO r oute.

Note that this route is line of sight (LOS) or “as the crow flies.” The SporTrak
does not compute the route using streets and highways providing a turn-by­turn routing. You’ll find very quickly that you can easily use the roads and
highways displayed on the Map screen and compare them to the displayed
route and get to your destination simply.

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GOTO routes are NOT saved in memory when the SporTrak is turned
off. If you are navigating on a GOTO route and you need to turn the
SporTrak off, you will need to restart the GOTO. Routes, however, are
stored in memory. If you need to make a GOTO but expect to turn the
SporTrak off before arriving, you might consider making a 1-leg route
using the route menu.

Summary

This concludes the basic operation of the Magellan SporTrak, but there is so much
more. More detailed information can be found in the Reference Section of the
User Manual.

If this is your first time using a GPS receiver, you should take some time now to get
comfortable with the NAV screens and begin saving some waypoints at different
locations. An ideal way to get used to using the Magellan SporTrak is to go outside
your house and obtain a position fix. (An easy way to see that you are computing a
position fix is to view the Sat Status screen. When you see “3D” in the upper right
corner, you are computing fixes.) Now view the Map screen. Chances are you will
see some familiar streets being displayed.

Now that the SporTrak has told you where you are, save this location into memory
by pressing MARK. Now would be a good time to practice using the keypad to

enter a new name for this waypoint. “Home” would be a good choice. When you
have finished inputting a name and you’ve highlighted DONE and pressed ENTER,

you will be back at the Map screen. Notice there is now an icon displayed for the
waypoint you just created.

Next, go to the store, a friend’s house or any location away from where you are now.
Repeat the process of “Marking” this position. (Be sure you are computing fixes
before saving the position.) Now you should have two distinct waypoints saved in
your SporTrak.

Using the simple instructions provided here, press GOTO, highlight “User” and
press ENTER. Now use the up/down arrows to highlight the “Home” waypoint
(if you called it that) and press ENTER. The Magellan SporTrak will now begin

computing all of the information you need to return to your home. As you are
travelling, notice the different NAV screens and witness the data changing as you
are moving. (Don’t view the SporTrak screen if you are driving, let the passenger do
that.)

Everything else the SporTrak can do for you is based on the simple exercise you just
performed and when you are comfortable doing this, everything else will be a
simple building block on what you already know.

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Reference

Power / Backlight / Contrast

Turn the SporTrak On — Applies power to the SporTrak and displays last

NAV screen viewed. During power-up the first screen shows the
software and map database versions currently loaded in the SporTrak.
The second screen gives a warning that must be read. After reading the
warning press [ENTER] to proceed. (If you do not press

[ENTER], the SporTrak will shut off after 10 seconds.)

You have 10
seconds to accept
the warning by
pressing ENTER
or the SporTrak
will shut off.

Turn the SporTrak Off — Shuts down the SporTrak.

Press
seconds has elapsed.

[CANCEL] to abort before 5

During the 5 second countdown, pressing the [POWER] key again
will shut the SporTrak off immediately.

Using the Display Backlight — Illuminates the display for easier viewing

in dark surroundings. Use only as needed as the backlight causes a large
drain on the batteries. An automatic timer will turn the backlight off
when a button has not been pressed for a selected duration. (See “Setup”
to change the settings for the automatic timer).

Press and hold
for 2 seconds.

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Reference

Adjusting the Display Contrast — Sets the contrast of the display for easy

Selecting NAV Screens — The [NAV] button provides a means of

viewing in most lighting conditions.

From any

screen

Use up/down

arrows to

highlight
Contrast

(The menu display may differ slightly
depending upon which screen it was

accessed from.)

Use left/right

arrows to
adjust the

contrast.

Navigational Screens

accessing the navigation screens. (Note: the sequence displayed is when all
eight (counting both Position Screens as one screen) navigation screens are
turned on. Screens turned off in Setup will not be displayed.)

Navigation Screen

Sequence

Map Screen

Compass Screen

Large Data Screen

Position Screen

Road Screen
Data Screen

Speed Screen

Satellite Status Screen

Returning to Last Viewed NAV Screen — Pressing the [NAV] button

returns the SporTrak to the last NAV Screen viewed. (Note: if the

[NAV] button is pressed from a screen where data is being input, the

data will not be saved.)

Map Screen

The Map screen is the very heart of the SporTrak. The Map screen has two
modes: Position and Cursor.

In the Position Mode, the map is centered around your present position with an
arrow cursor indicating your position and points in the direction you are
heading. Two customizable data fields are presented at the bottom of the display.

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Present
Position Icon

Map Scale
Indicator

Present Position IconPresent Position Icon

Present Position Icon

Present Position IconPresent Position Icon
The Present Position Icon
graphically displays your position
on the map. While you are
moving it will point in the
direction you are heading.

If the SporTrak is not computing
positions, this icon is replaced
with an hourglass icon.

Map Scale IndicatorMap Scale Indicator

Map Scale Indicator

Map Scale IndicatorMap Scale Indicator
Provides the scale for the map.
The number displayed represents
approximately 1/4 of the screen’s
width. Scale can be changed with
the IN and OUT buttons.

Track HistoryTrack History

Track History

Track HistoryTrack History
Dotted line on the map displays
the history of where you have

Reference

Track History

Data
Fields

travelled since the last time you
cleared the Track History (see
Clear Memory in the Reference
Chapter.)

Data FieldsData Fields

Data Fields

Data FieldsData Fields
These fields display navigational
information for viewing on the
Map screen. They are both
customizable with 13 data types
possible.

Both of the data fields can be
turned on or off allowing more
viewable map area.

Both features (customize and
turning the data on/off) can be

accessed from the
button.

[MENU]

Position Mode

If you require to see more of the map you can also turn off these data fields.
Information as to how to customize this screen follows this brief description of
the Map screen.

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Reference

In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on the
map. At the bottom of the display is the information for the position of the
cursor relative to your present position. Also any points of interest that the
cursor is over will be shown.

To access the Cursor Mode, press any arrow on the keypad. A crosshair appears
that can be moved with the arrow keys.

To return to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The cursor will disappear and
the present position icon will appear centered on the map.

Cursor
Icon

Map Scale
Indicator

Cursor
Information
Block

Cursor IconCursor Icon

Cursor Icon

Cursor IconCursor Icon
The Cursor Icon pinpoints the
location you have selected by
using the arrow keys.

Map Scale IndicatorMap Scale Indicator

Map Scale Indicator

Map Scale IndicatorMap Scale Indicator
Provides the scale for the map.
The number displayed represents
approximately 1/4 of the screen’s
width. Scale can be changed with

the

IN and OUT buttons.

Cursor Mode

Waypoint
Name

Waypoint NameWaypoint Name

Waypoint Name

Waypoint NameWaypoint Name
Whenever the cursor is over a
map object, the name of the map
object is displayed, otherwise the
word “cursor” appears. The data
shown in the information block is
the heading and distance from
your present position to the
cursor.

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Reference

Setting the Map Detail — The detail of the map can be set to highest,

high, medium, low or lowest. This changes the zoom level that different
map objects (cities, highways, labels, etc.) are displayed. If you have set
a zoom level and the display is too cluttered, set the map detail to a
lower level; conversely set it to a higher level to view more detail. The
default is Medium.

Detail level

Highlight

Map Setup

Use arrows to

highlight the
“Detail” field

From

the MAP

Screen

Use arrows to select

the desired Map

Customizing the Map Display — The Map screen can be customized for

your individual needs and requirements. You can select what is being
displayed on the map as well as what additional data will be presented at
the bottom of the screen. Customization is broken into two parts; what
items are displayed on the map and what data fields (if any) are
displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Selecting Map Items

Turning On/Off Display Waypoints — Turns on or off the waypoints

on the Map screen. Default is On.

From

the MAP

Screen

Highlight

Map Setup

Use L/R

arrows to

select

“Display” tab

Use U/D

arrows to

select

“Waypoints”

Turning On/Off Track Lines — As you move, your track history is
normally displayed on the map screen represented by a dashed line. This
function allows you to turn off or on these lines. Default is On.

From

the MAP

Screen

Highlight

Map Setup

Use L/R

arrows to

select

“Display” tab

Use U/D

arrows to

select “Track

Lines”

Turning On/Off Topographic Lines — [Available only if a map has
been uploaded from a Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States
CD-ROM] This function will hide all topo lines and topographic

information. Default is On.

From

the MAP

Screen

Highlight

Map Setup

Use L/R

arrows to

select

“Display” tab

Use U/D

arrows to

select “Topo

Lines”

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Reference

Turning On/Off Displayed POI’s — [Available only if a map has been
uploaded from a Magellan MapSend Streets and Destinations or
MapSend Topo for the United States CD-ROM] Allows you to select

which, if any, POIs that have been uploaded from a MapSend product
to be displayed. Default is On.

From

the MAP

Screen

Highlight

Map Setup

Use L/R

arrows to

select

“Display” tab

Use U/D

arrows to

select POI

Globally Turn Map Items On/Off — If you have uploaded map data from

a MapSend product, you will notice that the list of POIs can be
extremely lengthy. To aide you in the customization of the display you
can turn everything on or off globally.

To turn off all map items, follow these instructions.

From

the MAP

Screen

Highlight

Map Setup

Use L/R

arrows to

select

“Display” tab

Use U/D

arrows to

select

Clear All

After you have turned off all of the map items, you can go back and just
select the POIs that you want to view. Please note that this function
will also turn off waypoints, track lines and, if applicable, topo lines. Be
sure to turn these back on if you want to see them.

Inversely, to globally turn on all of the map items, follow the above steps
but select “Mark All” instead of “Clear All”.

Setting Up Map Data Fields — The following options are available ONLY

if you are in the Position Mode of the Map screen. If you are in the
cursor mode, press the [ESC] key and the display will snap back to
the Position Mode with the arrow icon displaying your present postion.
(If you are not clear on which mode you are in, the simpliest way to
determine it is to see what cursor is displayed; an arrow indicates
Position and a crosshair indicates Cursor. If you press the [ESC] key
and the display changes to another Nav Screen you were in the Position
Mode and you can press [NAV] to return to the map.

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