User manual MAGELLAN SPORTRAK COLOR 1

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 solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS. 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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 SporTrak Color GPS Receiver ................................................................. 7 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 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver i 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 ii SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 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 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver iii 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 iv SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Clearing Memory .................................................................................. 55 Clearing Track History ...................................................................... 55 Clearing Wpts/Routes ....................................................................... 55 Clearing All Routes ........................................................................... 55 Resetting SporTrak to Factory Defaults .............................................. 55 Clearing All Memory in the SporTrak ............................................... 55 Sun/Moon Display ................................................................................ 56 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen ........................................................ 56 Changing the Sun/Moon Date .......................................................... 56 Changing the Sun/Moon Position ..................................................... 56 Fish/Hunt Times Display ...................................................................... 57 Accessing the Fish/Hunt Screen ......................................................... 57 Changing the Fish/Hunt Date ........................................................... 57 Changing the Fish/Hunt Position ...................................................... 57 SporTrak Alarms ................................................................................... 58 Setting the Arrival Alarm ................................................................... 58 Setting the Anchor Alarm .................................................................. 58 Setting the XTE Alarm ...................................................................... 58 Setting the GPS Fix Alarm ................................................................ 58 Using the Simulator .............................................................................. 59 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 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver v 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 vi SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Introduction Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan SporTrak Color GPS mapping receiver. The SporTrak Color has all the features that a sailor, fisherman, hiker, hunter, or any person involved with outdoor recreational activities has come to expect from a Magellan GPS receiver. In addition to these features, the SporTrak Color offers the ability to display your location on detailed city maps providing you with a complete navigation tool that will last you for years to come. Magellan has been a leader in the hand-held GPS market since introducing the world's first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989. Since that time Magellan has continued to equip the outdoorsman and consumer markets with navigational receivers, all the way from the first GPS receiver for under $100 to automotive receivers with turn-by-turn routing capabilities. Before you begin, make sure that your package includes all of the items listed on the packing list. Magellan is a registered trademark name for Thales Navigation. About This User Manual This User Manual is divided into six chapters; Introduction, Setting Up the SporTrak, Basic Operation, Reference, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. Each of these chapters will be explained briefly so you can tell which ones are right for you. A glossary and index are provided after the Appendix as well. Setting Up the SporTrak: This chapter will show you how to prepare the SporTrak Color for use. Instructions will include how to install the batteries, how to select the languages and how to initialize the SporTrak Color. Basic Operation: This chapter provides you with step-by-step instructions for using the basic functions of the SporTrak Color. This chapter will explain getting a position fix, viewing the Map screen, saving a waypoint and using a GOTO. Knowing these four basic steps will enable you to use the SporTrak Color for most things you will want to do. Reference: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of the features found in the SporTrak Color. This chapter is set up in a way that you can quickly and easily find the feature you are looking for. Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is aimed at answering some of the more basic questions that you may have about your SporTrak Color, the global positioning system (GPS) and using the SporTrak Color to its fullest. Experienced GPS users will probably not find any new information in this chapter but new GPS users may find many of their questions answered here. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 1 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 abbreviations 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. 2 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Setting up the SporTrak Setting up the SporTrak Color is a simple three-step process: installing the batteries, selecting the language to be used and initializing the SporTrak. Installing the Batteries To change the batteries, remove the battery door on the back of the SporTrak Color. The door can be easily removed by pressing on the lever at the top of the battery door. This releases the door and allows it to swing away from the receiver. There is a small lip at the bottom of the battery door, so be sure to open the door as if it were hinged on the bottom. Remove the old batteries and install two new AA batteries, observing the correct polarity. Replace the door by aligning the lip at the bottom of the door to the groove at the bottom of your receiver. Swing the door back into place until the lever snaps into the body of the receiver. Anytime you replace the batteries, you should re-calibrate the compass. This will insure that your SporTrak Compass is providing you with the most accurate compass information. When battery life is low you will receive a warning, letting you know that it is just about time to change the batteries. You can continue to use your SporTrak Color with the low battery indication but the compass may react erratically. If you need to use the compass during low battery periods, you should perform the compass calibration routine when the warning first appears. See the Appendix of this manual for details on calibrating the compass. How much time do I have to replace the batteries? Any waypoints or routes you have created are stored in permanent memory with the batteries removed. Present position and time data is not stored in permanent memory but will be held in memory for at least 12 hours without batteries installed. Always turn the SporTrak off before removing the batteries or turning off external power. Failure to do so can cause loss or corruption of data. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 3 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. 4 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 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. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 5 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]. 6 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 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. SporTrak Color GPS Receiver MARK - This key is used to MARK (save) your current or defined position. 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. 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. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 7 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) Press and hold for 2 seconds Display backlight illuminates (low) Press and hold for 2 seconds Display backlight turns off 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. 8 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Adjusting the Contrast From any screen Use up/down arrows to highlight Contrast Use left/right arrows to adjust the contrast. (The menu display may differ slightly depending upon which screen it was accessed from.) 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. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 9 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 Scr een -- 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. 10 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver