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- Page 1 GPS 300 GPS 300 User Manual...
- Page 2 WARNINGS A measure of knowledge by the user is required for proper and safe use of the Magellan GPS 300™. READ THE USER GUIDE & WARRANTY COMPLETELY. Use Good Judgment This product is an excellent navigation aid, but it does not replace the need for careful orientation and good judgment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ... 1 Welcome to the Magellan GPS 300 ... 1 GPS 300 Description ... 1 Magellan GPS 300 ... 2 Getting Started ... 3 Installing the Batteries ... 3 Getting Signals from Satellites ... 3 Initializing the Receiver - EZStart ... 4 Computing a Position ... - Page 4 Working with Routes... 17 Creating a Route ... 17 Viewing a Route ... 19 Activating/Deactivating a Route ... 20 Deleting a Route ... 21 Appending a Leg to a Route ... 21 Activating a Leg in a Route ... 22 Editing a Leg in a Route ...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to the Magellan GPS 300 Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan GPS 300 satellite navigator. The GPS 300 is an easy-to-use GPS receiver designed to get you out in the “Great Outdoors” rather than spending hours reading a User’s Manual. There... -
Page 6: Magellan Gps 300
Magellan GPS 300 The ENTER key confirms data entries or menu selections. The NAV key accesses the Position and Navigation screens. The MARK key is used to create landmarks and store the current position. The LIGHT key turns the light on and off. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS 300 uses two AA alkaline batteries that are installed at the back of the receiver. To remove the battery cover, turn the ring of the battery door screw counterclockwise until the battery cover can be removed. Insert the new batteries as shown, being sure to respect the polarities, and replace the... -
Page 8: Initializing The Receiver - Ezstart
The GPS 300 is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. Hold the receiver with the antenna towards the sky. Initializing the Receiver - EZStart Before using your GPS 300 for the first time, the receiver needs to know its appragellan’sr Start ppr7(ocedur)20(me, the GPS 300will ppr10(omptg yo0 for thd)]T it.t .t3t... -
Page 9: Computing A Position
ENTER ELEVATION. Use the ARROW pad to enter the approximate elevation for your position. If unknown, leave the elevation at 0. Press ENTER TIME. Use the ARROW pad to enter your present time. Press ENTER DATE. Use the ARROW pad to enter the date. Press ENTER The GPS 300 then displays the POSITION screen and... - Page 10 GPS 300 on, the GPS 300 will display the following screens in the order shown. After the GPS receiver has received positioning data from at least three satellites (approximately 2-3 minutes), it...
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Page 11: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Saving a Position Fix Position fixes can be saved in memory for use later when you want to return to that position. Saved position fixes are referred to as landmarks or LMK. To save (mark) your current position press Receiver-Generated Name: The GPS 300 prompts you to enter a name or accept the receiver-generated name for this landmark. -
Page 12: Creating A Landmark
Creating a Landmark To create a landmark at a location which is not your current position, use the same procedure as saving a position with the additional step of inputting different latitude/longitude coordinates. To create a landmark press The GPS 300 prompts you to enter a name or accept the receiver- generated name for this landmark. -
Page 13: Viewing The Position Screen
Viewing the POSITION Screen The POSITION screen displays the coordinates for your last computed position and information about any satellites that are visible. It can be accessed by pressing the Latitude and Longitude Satellite Elevation Degrees above the horizon of the satellite indicated by the satellite pointer. -
Page 14: Viewing The Navigation Screens
Viewing the Navigation Screens Without an Active Route. Without an active route the navigation screen displays your heading and the speed at which you are traveling. The lower portion of the screen displays a moving compass. The triangle at the top of the compass points in the direction you are traveling and the arrow points to north. - Page 15 With an Active Route. When you have an active route the navigation screen still displays your heading and speed but also includes the bearing and distance to your destination. The moving compass is then replaced with steering informa- tion. You can use the graphical representation or the steering indicator to assist in directing you towards your final destina- tion.
- Page 16 A second navigational screen is also provided while you have an active route. This screen is very similar to the first screen except that the distance to the destination has been replaced with XTE (cross track error, the distance left or right that you are off course) and heading has been replaced with TTG (time to go).
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Page 17: Creating A Goto Route
Creating a GOTO Route The simplest form of a route is a one-leg route called a GOTO route (you are GOing TO a destination). This is routing you from your current position to a landmark stored in memory All that is required to create a GOTO route is that you have saved a landmark indicating the location of your destination. -
Page 18: Summary
If the receiver is not tracking sufficient satellites to compute a position fix, the start of the newly created GOTO route will be the last position computed, which may not be the current position. This GOTO route will remain the active route until a new GOTO route is created, a multileg route is activated, or the receiver is turned off. -
Page 19: Working With Landmarks
Working with Landmarks Viewing a Landmark To view a stored landmark press until LMKS appears at the top of the screen. Press . The BEARING/DIS- ENTER TANCE screen for the first landmark in the receiver’s memory is displayed with the bearing and distance from the last computed position fix to that landmark. -
Page 20: Editing The Landmark Name
Editing the Landmark Name Following the instructions under Viewing a Landmark, use the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to select the landmark whose name you wish to edit. Press the UP ARROW until the screen displays ENT TO EDIT NAME, then press . The GPS 300 then allows you to ENTER change the name of the landmark using the ARROW pad. -
Page 21: Working With Routes
Working with Routes The route function allows you to link a series of landmarks and travel, point by point, to a final destination. The route depicted here is a three-leg route. Leg 1 extends from landmark A to landmark B, leg 2 from landmark B to landmark C, and leg 3 from C to D. - Page 22 The receiver prompts you for a starting landmark for the route. The first landmark, *POS, is your present position. Use the ARROW pad to scroll through the list of landmarks. When the desired landmark is displayed (and flashing) press The display changes to allow the selection of the landmark to be used as the end of the first leg in the route.
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Page 23: Viewing A Route
continue this route by using the ARROW pad to select a landmark as the destination for this leg or press signal the GPS 300 that this was the last leg in the route and you are finished creating a route. Continue this process for each leg in the route remembering to press with END ROUTE displayed in the TO field... -
Page 24: Activating/Deactivating A Route
The first screen displayed is the ROUTE SUMMARY screen. This screen displays the start and end landmark for the entire route as well as the total distance of the route. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to view the legs in the route. The leg screen displays the FROM and TO landmark for the leg as well as the distance and bearing for the leg. -
Page 25: Deleting A Route
Deleting a Route With a route in memory, press at the top of the display. Press the Route Summary screen, press the UP ARROW three times until the display indicates PRESS ENT TO DELETE. Press . You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. Use ENTER the ARROWs to select YES or NO and press Appending a Leg to a Route... -
Page 26: Activating A Leg In A Route
Activating a Leg in a Route As you are navigating you may decide that you no longer wish to continue on the leg that you are now using. Instead you wish to use another leg of the route. You will need to activate the leg of the route with the desired destination (TO land- mark). -
Page 27: Editing A Leg In A Route
Editing a Leg in a Route Press until ROUTE appears at the top of the display. MENU Press . Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs until the leg ENTER you wish to edit is displayed. Press the UP ARROW until PRESS ENT TO EDIT is displayed and press ENTER The Edit Leg screen is displayed with the FROM landmark flashing. -
Page 28: Deleting A Leg From A Route
Deleting a Leg From a Route Press until ROUTE appears at the top of the display. MENU Press . Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to find the ENTER leg of the route that you want to delete. Press the UP ARROW until PRESS ENT TO DELETE is displayed and press ENTER The GPS 300 prompts you to confirm the deletion of the leg. -
Page 29: Additional Features
Additional Features Viewing the Time and Date You can view the current time and date (obtained from the satellites) by repeatedly pressing the is displayed at the top of the screen. Viewing Elevation You can view the last computed elevation for your GPS 300 by repeatedly pressing the displayed at the top of the screen. -
Page 30: Changing Coordinate Systems
Changing Coordinate Systems You may change the coordinate system that your GPS 300 uses to display the position and landmarks coordinates. You have the following options: LAT/LON using degree/ minutes (DEGMIN), LAT/LON using degree/minutes/ seconds (DEGMINSEC) or Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, French, or German. -
Page 31: Changing Map Datums
Changing Map Datums If you are using a map (or chart) in conjunction with your GPS 300 you need to insure that the datum used by the GPS 300 matches the one used in creating the map. The map datum can usually be found in the legend box of the map or chart. -
Page 32: Changing Time Display And Time
Changing Time Display and Time To change the way that time is displayed (12 HOUR - default, 24 HOUR, or UT), repeatedly press SETUP is displayed at the top of the screen and press Use the RIGHT ARROW until SETUP TIME is displayed. Press again and the time display begins to flash. -
Page 33: Initializing The Receiver (Ezstart)
Initializing the Receiver (EZSTART) If you desire to re-initialize the receiver, (for example, you have moved more than 300 miles since the last time the receiver was turned on) you can do so in the SETUP menu. Press until SETUP is displayed at the top of the screen MENU and press ENTER... -
Page 34: Activating The Demo Mode
Activating the Demo Mode To turn on the Demo Mode, press displayed at the top of the screen and press RIGHT ARROW until SETUP DEMO is displayed. To toggle between ON or OFF, press status, on or off, will flash. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to switch between on and off and press While in the Demo Mode, the receiver displays sample information on the POSITION and both NAVIGATION... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Does not turn on: 1. Check to insure that the batteries are installed correctly and that the battery terminals are clean. 2. Replace the batteries. Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix: 1. If there are large obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location with a clear view of the sky and turn the receiver back on. -
Page 36: Commonly Asked Questions
Destination Pointer does not point to the destination: 1. Note that much of the navigation information is based upon your movement. If you are standing still the navigation information (destination pointer, etc.) is not updated until you are moving. (The receiver is unable to detect which way you are facing while you are stationary.) Position coordinates on your receiver do not match the... - Page 37 Why won’t the receiver accept the coordinates higher than 59 seconds when I am inputting coordinates?
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Page 38: Icons
The Magellan GPS 300 will retain its memory (route, land- marks, last fixes, etc.) for 20 minutes with the batteries removed. Memory will be retained even with low batteries for approxi- mately one month if the unit is turned off. -
Page 39: Contacting Magellan
Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. Faxes can be sent to 909-394-7070. If necessary, you can also return your GPS 300 to Magellan for repair. (Please call for assistance first.) Ship the GPS 300 to... -
Page 40: Accessories
Accessories Accessories for your Magellan GPS 300 are available from your Magellan dealer or you can order directly from Magellan using the order card supplied with your receiver. Carrying Case: Protects your GPS 300 from the elements and allows you to carry your GPS 300 on your belt, keeping it handy for when you need it. -
Page 41: Attaching The Wrist Lanyard
Attaching the Wrist Lanyard The lanyard for your GPS 300 can be easily attached by inserting the small loop of the lanyard through the ring provided on the battery door locking screw and then looping the other end of the lanyard strap through the small loop. -
Page 42: Glossary
(If the unit has been moved while turned off and has not yet acquired a new position fix, the start of the GOTO will be the position fix last recorded.) Heading The compass direction in which the Magellan GPS 300 is moving. - Page 43 Landmark A location saved in the unit’s memory which is obtained by entering data, editing data, calculating data or saving a current position. Used to create routes. Latitude The angular distance north or south of the equator measured by lines encircling the earth parallel to the equator in degrees from 0 to 90 .
- Page 44 Time To Go (TTG) is the measurement of how long it will take you to arrive at your destination. TTG is based on how fast you are moving towards the destination and the distance remaining. True North The direction to the geographical North Pole from an observer’s position.
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Page 45: Index
Index Antenna 2; reception 3; troubleshooting 31 Batteries installing 3; life 25; NiCad 33; warning 34 Bearing/Distance 11; for a landmark 15 Coordinate Systems changing 26 Contrast 30 Cross Track Error (XTE) 12, 39 Customer Service 35 Date see Time and Date Datums see Map Datums Demo mode activating 30 Distance units 27... - Page 46 Navigation screen Moving compass (without active route) 10; Steering (with active route) 11, 12 North Reference changing 28 On/Off 4; deactivation 14; troubleshooting 31 Position computing a position 5-6; screen 9; saving 7; troubleshooting 31 Position fixes saving 7; troubleshooting 31; see also Landmark Route create 17-19;...
- Page 47 Velocity - 0.12 mph RMS steady state (without Selective Availability) 7 ounces Waterproof (Battery compartment is splashproof) 10 maximum 2 AA alkaline batteries or 3.3 VDC ( 2%) 100 mA at receiver or 9-16 VDC with Magellan External Power Cable Approximately 24 hours continuous operation...
- Page 48 This product has been certified by Mission HOME™, the official educational campaign of the U.S. space community. 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773 630283 B...
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