Magellan® eXploristTM XL Reference Manual ***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 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 in accordance with the terms of the End User License Agreement that is with the product. The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyright material. You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as expressly provided in the license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Thales and/or its suppliers. *** 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. *** Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. © 2005 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, eXplorist and TrueFix are trademarks of Thales Navigation Inc. 631288-01 B Table of Contents eXplorist XL GPS Receiver Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: Button Descriptions: Installing the Batteries Installing an Optional SD Card Connecting to a Personal Computer 1 1 2 3 4 4 Starting Up Turning the eXplorist On Turning the eXplorist Off Turning the Display Backlight On/Off Using the eXplorist for the First Time Conclusion 5 5 5 5 6 10 Using the eXplorist XL Going to a Destination Saving Your Position Tracing Your Steps Additional Features 11 11 12 13 13 Navigation Screens Accessing the Navigation Screens Map Screen Map Screen Overview Changing Map Scale Map Screen Modes Showing or Hiding Map Information Customizing the Map Information Displaying Street Information Changing the Map Orientation Changing the Primary Usage Changing the Map Detail Changing the Track Recording Intervals Customizing the Display Compass Screen Compass Screen Overview Customizing the Information Fields Position Screen Position Screen Overview Resetting the Trip Odometer Satellite Status Screen Satellite Status Screen Overview 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 24 24 eXplorist XL GPS File Structure Basic File Structure File Structure Overview Using the Filing System with POIs Using the Filing System with Routes Using the Filing System with Track Logs 25 25 25 26 26 27 Points of Interest Marking Your Position Marking Your Position (Personalized) Making POIs for Locations other then your Present Position 28 28 29 30 Table of Contents Marking a Position by Entering Coordinates Marking a Position using the Map Cursor Marking a Position from a Map Object The POI Database Searching for a User-Entered POI Searching for a Preloaded POI using Nearest Searching for a Preloaded POI using Alphabetical Editing a User-Created POI Deleting a User-Created POI Viewing a User-Created POI on the Map Screen Copying a Preloaded POI Viewing a Preloaded POI on the Map Screen Showing or Hiding a User-Entered POI on the Map Screen 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 38 Routes GOTO Routes Creating a GOTO Route Creating a GOTO Route from the Map Cursor Creating a GOTO Route to a Map Object Multi-Leg Routes Creating a Multi-leg Route Activating/Deactivating a Route Changing the Destination Leg of an Active Route Editing a Saved Route Reversing a Route Deleting a Route Moving a Route Copying a Route Viewing a Route on the Map 39 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 43 44 45 45 46 46 47 Track Logs Track Logs Stopping and Resuming Active Track Logging Starting a New Active Track Log Saving an Active Track Log Creating a BackTrack Route Clearing the Active Track Converting the Track Log to a Route Viewing the Track Log on the Map Working with Saved Track Logs Following Saved Track Logs Reversing a Saved Track Log Deleting a Saved Track Log Moving a Saved Track Log Copying a Saved Track Log 48 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 53 Advanced Features Using Area Calculation Deleting All POIs from the Area Calculation List Editing the POI List in Area Calculation Computing Best Fish/Hunt Times Accessing Hunting and Fishing Times Changing the Position Changing the Date 54 54 55 55 55 55 56 56 Table of Contents Displaying Sun and Moon Information Accessing the Sun/Moon Function Changing the Position Changing the Date Viewing the Vertical Profile Using the Simulator Simulating on a Saved Route Communicating with a Personal Computer Connecting to a Personal Computer Changing Modes Working with Files on the Personal Computer 56 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 59 60 Magellan Geocache Manager Magellan Geocache Manager What is Geocaching? What is the Magellan Geocache Manager? How Do I Install the Magellan Geocache Manager? Using the Magellan Geocache Manager Magellan Geocache Manager Tools Working with Geocache Files Adding Other Downloaded Files to the List Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist 61 61 61 61 61 62 63 64 64 65 Using the eXplorist with MapSend Using the eXplorist with MapSend What is MapSend? Overview of Uploading Detail Maps from MapSend to the eXplorist Transferring POIs, Routes, and Track Between MapSend and eXplorist Transferring POIs, Routes, and Tracks to MapSend Transferring Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from MapSend 66 66 66 66 69 69 70 Preferences Restarting the GPS Using Active Setup Changing the Default Folders Selecting the Background or Detail Map Setting the Map Units Selecting Navigational Units of Measure Selecting the North Reference Selecting the Coordinate System Selecting the Map Datum Using the Power Management Tool Setting the Power Off Timer Setting the Light Timer Personalizing the eXplorist Selecting Languages Clearing Memory Clearing Track History Clearing User-Entered POIs and Routes Clearing Routes Clearing Active Track , User-Entered POIs and Routes Resetting the eXplorist to Factory Defaults Setting Alarms Setting the Clock 71 71 73 73 74 74 74 75 75 76 76 76 77 77 78 78 78 79 79 79 80 80 81 Table of Contents Setting the Time & Format Setting Daylight Savings Time 81 82 Specifications Performance Physical Power Memory Coordinate Systems Routes Track Logs Points of Interest Navigation Screens Alarms 83 83 83 84 84 84 84 84 85 85 85 Accessories Contacting Magellan Support Contacting Magellan Support Contacting Magellan in North America Technical Support Warranty Service Contacting Magellan in Europe Technical support and warranty service 86 87 87 87 87 87 88 88 Table of Contents eXplorist XL GPS Receiver Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: Button Descriptions: Installing the Batteries Installing an Optional SD Card Connecting to a Personal Computer 1 1 2 3 4 4 Starting Up Turning the eXplorist On Turning the eXplorist Off Turning the Display Backlight On/Off Using the eXplorist for the First Time Conclusion 5 5 5 5 6 10 Using the eXplorist XL Going to a Destination Saving Your Position Tracing Your Steps Additional Features 11 11 12 13 13 Navigation Screens Accessing the Navigation Screens Map Screen Map Screen Overview Changing Map Scale Map Screen Modes Showing or Hiding Map Information Customizing the Map Information Displaying Street Information Changing the Map Orientation Changing the Primary Usage Changing the Map Detail Changing the Track Recording Intervals Customizing the Display Compass Screen Compass Screen Overview Customizing the Information Fields Position Screen Position Screen Overview Resetting the Trip Odometer Satellite Status Screen Satellite Status Screen Overview 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 24 24 eXplorist XL GPS File Structure Basic File Structure File Structure Overview Using the Filing System with POIs Using the Filing System with Routes Using the Filing System with Track Logs 25 25 25 26 26 27 Points of Interest Marking Your Position Marking Your Position (Personalized) Making POIs for Locations other then your Present Position 28 28 29 30 Table of Contents Marking a Position by Entering Coordinates Marking a Position using the Map Cursor Marking a Position from a Map Object The POI Database Searching for a User-Entered POI Searching for a Preloaded POI using Nearest Searching for a Preloaded POI using Alphabetical Editing a User-Created POI Deleting a User-Created POI Viewing a User-Created POI on the Map Screen Copying a Preloaded POI Viewing a Preloaded POI on the Map Screen Showing or Hiding a User-Entered POI on the Map Screen 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 38 Routes GOTO Routes Creating a GOTO Route Creating a GOTO Route from the Map Cursor Creating a GOTO Route to a Map Object Multi-Leg Routes Creating a Multi-leg Route Activating/Deactivating a Route Changing the Destination Leg of an Active Route Editing a Saved Route Reversing a Route Deleting a Route Moving a Route Copying a Route Viewing a Route on the Map 39 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 43 44 45 45 46 46 47 Track Logs Track Logs Stopping and Resuming Active Track Logging Starting a New Active Track Log Saving an Active Track Log Creating a BackTrack Route Clearing the Active Track Converting the Track Log to a Route Viewing the Track Log on the Map Working with Saved Track Logs Following Saved Track Logs Reversing a Saved Track Log Deleting a Saved Track Log Moving a Saved Track Log Copying a Saved Track Log 48 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 53 Advanced Features Using Area Calculation Deleting All POIs from the Area Calculation List Editing the POI List in Area Calculation Computing Best Fish/Hunt Times Accessing Hunting and Fishing Times Changing the Position Changing the Date 54 54 55 55 55 55 56 56 Table of Contents Displaying Sun and Moon Information Accessing the Sun/Moon Function Changing the Date Viewing the Vertical Profile Using the Simulator Simulating on a Saved Route Communicating with a Personal Computer Connecting to a Personal Computer Changing Modes Working with Files on the Personal Computer 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 59 60 Magellan Geocache Manager Magellan Geocache Manager What is Geocaching? What is the Magellan Geocache Manager? How Do I Install the Magellan Geocache Manager? Using the Magellan Geocache Manager Magellan Geocache Manager Tools Working with Geocache Files Adding Other Downloaded Files to the List Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist 61 61 61 61 61 62 63 64 64 65 Using the eXplorist with MapSend Using the eXplorist with MapSend What is MapSend? Overview of Uploading Detail Maps from MapSend to the eXplorist Transferring POIs, Routes, and Track Between MapSend and eXplorist Transferring POIs, Routes, and Tracks to MapSend Transferring Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from MapSend 66 66 66 66 69 69 70 Preferences Restarting the GPS Using Active Setup Changing the Default Folders Selecting the Background or Detail Map Setting the Map Units Selecting Navigational Units of Measure Selecting the North Reference Selecting the Coordinate System Selecting the Map Datum Using the Power Management Tool Setting the Power Off Timer Setting the Light Timer Personalizing the eXplorist Selecting Languages Clearing Memory Clearing Track History Clearing Routes Clearing Active Track , User-Entered POIs and Routes Clearing User-Entered POIs and Routes Resetting the eXplorist to Factory Defaults Setting Alarms Setting the Clock Setting the Time & Format 71 71 73 73 74 74 74 75 75 76 76 76 77 77 78 78 78 79 79 79 80 80 81 81 Table of Contents ...