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- Page 2 Revisions Initial Release 10/15/2010 Initial release with basic functions...
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Page 3: Safety Warnings
VEHICLE. Please do not try to change any settings on the Magellan eXplorist while driving. Come to a complete stop or ask 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. -
Page 4: Important Note
The Magellan eXplorist must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. This Class B digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. - Page 5 Maximum normal use temperature is 66°C. © 2010 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan, eXplorist and OneTouch are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation. 112-0012-001 A...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Using the Magellan eXplorist ............1 Installing the Batteries ..................1 Replacing the Batteries ........................1 Setting the Battery Type ........................1 Powering the Magellan eXplorist ..............2 Turning the Receiver On ........................2 Turning Receiver Off ........................2 Conserving Power ..................... 2 Setting Active Suspend Timer ...................... - Page 7 Scrolling Menu Lists .......................... 5 Scrolling Options Menus ......................... 5 Scrolling Lists ........................... 5 Entering Text and Numeric Data ............... 5 Map Screen .................7 Map Screen Overview ..................7 Changing Zoom Levels ........................7 Setting the Number of Data Fields ....................7 Customizing the Data Fields ......................
- Page 8 Dashboard Screens ..............11 Displaying the Dashboard Screen ....................11 Changing the Dashboard Screen ....................11 Compass Screen .............................. 11 Customizing the Compass Graphic ....................11 Road Screen ..............................11 Strip Compass Screen ............................ 12 Satellite Status Screen ........................... 12 Barometer Screen ............................
- Page 9 Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (Detail Page) .............. 22 The Magellan Communicator ................23 Direct installation of the Magellan Communicator from www.magellangps.com ....23 Installing Geocaches (Drag n Drop) ..................... 23 Installing Geocaches with Drag ‘n Drop ..................23...
- Page 10 Geocache List ....................24 Accessing the Geocache List ....................... 24 Sorting the Geocache List ......................24 Searching for a Saved Geocache ....................24 Go to a Geocache on the Geocache List ..................24 Editing a Stored Geocache ......................24 Adding/Editing/Deleting a Field Note ................... 24 Go to a Geocache from the Geocache Description ..............
- Page 11 Viewing Saved Photographs ......................30 Deleting a Saved Photograph ...................... 30 Viewing a Slide Show of All Photographs ................... 30 Accessing Saved Voice Memos ....................30 Deleting a Saved Voice Memo ...................... 30 Viewing Saved Videos ........................30 Deleting a Saved Video ......................... 30 Camera Settings .....................
- Page 12 Geofencing ............................34 Setting Up Geofencing ........................34 Alarm Clocks .............................34 Setting the Alarm Clock ......................... 34 Help ..............................35 Accessing Help Files ........................35 Play Product Demo ........................... 35 Accessing the Product Demo ....................... 35 Stopping the Product Demo ......................35 Screen Capture ..........................35 Activating Screen Capture ......................
- Page 13 Selecting the Date Format ......................38 Selecting the Time Format......................38 Selecting the Calendar Format ..................... 38 Selecting the Time Zone (Auto or Manual) ................... 38 Map Options ............................38 Setting Map View (2D or 3D) ......................38 Setting Map Orientation ......................... 38 Setting the Number of Map Fields ....................
- Page 14 Calibrate Barometer/Altimeter (eXplorist 610/710) ................ 40 Calibrating the Barometer/Altimeter ..................... 40 Alarms ..............................40 Setting the Off Course Alarm ......................40 Toggling Arrival Alarm ........................40 Defining the Arrival Alarm ......................41 Setting the Waypoint Proximity Alarm ..................41 Night Mode ............................41 Setting Night Mode Use .........................
- Page 15 Clear Memory from SD Card ......................42 Restoring Factory Defaults ......................42 Formatting the SD Card ......................... 43 Connectivity ............................43 Setting Receiver Connectivity ....................... 43 Diagnostics ............................43 Running the Audio Test ......................... 43 Running the Video Test ........................43 Language ............................43 Selecting Language ........................
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Page 16: Using The Magellan Explorist
Using the Magellan eXplorist The Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver is designed to be easy enough for the casual ‘explorer’ as well as having all of the advance features the ‘enthusiast’ requires. This chapter provides information on the basics of using the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver. -
Page 17: Powering The Magellan Explorist
Be sure to turn the receiver off using Tap on the duration that the receiver will Power OFF whenever not in use. automatically power off when the display is not touched. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 18: Setting Backlight Brightness
Four Corner Menu access additional maps that have been downloaded from www.magellangps.com. Remove the battery door and batteries. Slide the silver micro SD card retaining plate towards the top of the receiver Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 19: Accessing The Four Corner Menu
Tap on the Main Menu icon in the lower left products that gives you quick and easy access to corner of the display. common destinations, searches or tools that you define. Edit Menu Items OneTouch Menu Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 20: Options Menu
Scrolling Options Menus To scroll through the menu items, touch and hold one of the items and swipe your finger up or down to reveal other items. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 21: Map Screen Overview
The Map screen will be the screen you most commonly use and a good understanding of its workings will enhance your experience with the Magellan eXplorist. The Map screen can be displayed in two modes, Navigate and Pan. In Navigate Mode your current location is displayed along with a graphical indication of where you’ve travelled (track) and information about where you are going (route). -
Page 22: Navigation Lines
Starting a New Track Tap the Map screen to bring up the Four Corner Menu screen. Tap on the Options Menu icon in the lower right corner. Select Start New Track. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 23: Accessing Pan Mode
Creating a Route in Pan Mode Tap on the map at the point you want to create a waypoint. When the popup appears, tap on the right side of the popup (the orange Go icon). Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 24: Dashboard Screens
(black arrow). The data fields at the top of the display are customizable (see Customizing the Data Fields). The graphic displayed that is used for the compass is customizable as well. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 25: Strip Compass Screen
The numbers indicate the assigned satellite designation. The data fields at the bottom of the display are customizable (see Customizing the Data Fields). Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 26: Dashboard Screen
The Dashboard screen is displayed with the data selected displayed. Profiles can be used to store settings you choose that are “assigned” to a particular type of navigation. For example, you might want distance displayed when Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 27: Onetouch ® Menu
Assign a new name for the destination that will be displayed in the OneTouch Menu or accept the name as it presently is assigned. The shortcut is saved and the OneTouch Menu is displayed with the new destination added. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 28: Preloaded Onetouch Buttons
The search results, sorted in the order chosen when the search was saved, is displayed. Select a destination from the list. Tap on the orange Go icon at the bottom of the display to begin the route. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 29: Waypoints
Tap on the Options Menu icon. Description: Tap on the Description button. Tap on the screen below the Description Select Sort & Search. button. Use the keyboard to enter a Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 30: Go To A Waypoint From The Waypoint Description
Confirm the save. Tap on the name of the waypoint to be added to your Favorites list. The Waypoint Description page is displayed again. Tap on the Options Menu icon. Select Favorite. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 31: Saving Your Current Location As A Waypoint
Tap on OK. Tap on Next>. The Waypoint Description page is displayed. Make the necessary edits and tap the Disk icon at the bottom to save. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 32: Geocaches
A typical cache is a small, waterproof container containing a logbook and “treasure”. The Magellan eXplorist receiver is designed to connect with millions of passionate adventure seekers at www. geocaching.com. Geocaching.com is the premier website for organizing the world’s geocaches. Whether you want to learn about geocaching, hide or seek a cache, log your experiences, or find out about a local geocaching event, Geocaching.com is your one-stop shop for all things geocaching! No need to worry about... -
Page 33: Installing Geocaches With 'Send To Gps' (Detail Page)
Click on the “Download” button. The geocache selected is uploaded to your receiver and can be accessed from the Geocaches function of the Main Menu on your receiver. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 34: The Magellan Communicator
You can install the plug-in by using the (The location of where the file is saved will steps above or by going to the Magellan web site as depend on your browser and how you have it explained here. -
Page 35: Geocache List
Scroll down and tap on the Search by Name or ID... button. Tap on the Options Menu icon. Use the keyboard to enter the first few characters of the geocache name or the ID. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 36: Go To A Geocache From The Geocache Description
Tap on the Map screen upper left corner indicating that this geocache From the Four Corner Menu screen, tap on the is part of your favorites. Options Menu icon. Select Geocache Summary. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 37: Points Of Interest (Poi)
Points of Interest (POI) The Magellan eXplorist has preloaded points of interest waypoints that provide a wide array of locations that you may seek. These POIs are waypoints for many commonly needed destinations. The POIs are installed along with the maps used in the eXplorist. The basemap contains some basic POIs and turning on a detailed map will provide a robust source of POIs. -
Page 38: Finding A Poi Using Search By Name
Tap on the orange Go button on the right side of the POI button. Viewing POI Details Access the list of POIs by category or searching by name. Tap on the left side of the POI button in the list. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 39: Media
Media The Magellan eXplorist can create, save, store and share photos, video and voice memo. These media items can be attached to a waypoint or geocache and can be shared with a friend. Adding media to a hike as you travel can then be played back to recapture your experience. -
Page 40: Recording A Video
Accessing Saved Voice Memos Access the Media Menu Tap on the Voice Memos icon. Tap on the Voice Memo to listen to. Tap on the Play icon at the bottom of the display. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 41: Camera Settings
Tap on the Tools icon in the lower right corner. Use the Mode drop-down menu and select “Voice Memo”. Use the Record Time, Display, Sort by and Save Voice Memo On drop-down menus to set the desired settings. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 42: Accessing The Tools Menu
Tools The Magellan eXplorist has a Tools Menu that gives you access to tools that you may find useful while using the receiver. Additionally, the Tools Menu provides access to the Settings Menu (see the chapter on Settings for details) which gives you the means to customize the eXplorist for your navigation requirements. -
Page 43: Geofencing
Tap the left side times for your current location. of the alarm button to toggle it on and off. Tap the right side of the alarm button to modify Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 44: Accessing Help Files
Screen Capture Tool and set it to OFF before you can power down the receiver. Access the Tools Menu. Tap on the Screen Capture button. Tap on the Screen Capture button to toggle Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 45: Settings
Settings The Magellan eXplorist has a Settings Menu that allows you to customize how the eXplorist displays information, run diagnostic tests and other useful functions that will enhance your navigating experience. The Settings Menu Tap the Backlight Timer drop-down menu and select the duration that the backlight will remain on without a screen touch. -
Page 46: Setting Power Off Timer
Selecting the Time Zone (Auto or Manual) Toggling Origin Destination Lines (On/Off) Access the Settings Menu. Access the Settings Menu. Tap on the Date & Time button. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 47: Toggling Track Lines (On/Off)
Access the Settings Menu. Tap the Waypoints drop-down menu and select how waypoints will be shown on the map Tap on the Map Options button. (Icons, Name and Icons, or Off). Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 48: Setting Speed Units Of Measure
Access the Settings Menu. if the arrival alarm will sound when you have Tap on the Sensors button. reached your destination. Tap the Electronic compass drop-down menu and select on or off. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 49: Night Mode
Tap the left and right arrows to set through the Tap the Primary Coordinate System drop- available compass graphics. down menu and select the desired coordinate Tap the green checkmark button to select the system. compass graphic displayed. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 50: Setting Primary Coordinate Type
Tap on the Navigation button. Tap the Secondary Coordinate Datum drop- Tap on the Restore Factory Default button. down menu and select the desired datum. Confirm that you want to restore the factory defaults. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual... -
Page 51: Product Information
Product Information Viewing the Receiver Serial Number Access the Settings Menu. Tap on the Product Info button. The serial number for the receiver is displayed at the top of the screen. Magellan eXplorist 510 / 610 / 710 User Manual...
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