Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 310 MiTAC
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Revisions Initial Release B /1 /201 Initial release with basic functions.
The Magellan eXplorist is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. When using the Magellan eXplorist, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY , DO NOT USE THIS NA VIGA TION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A VEHICLE.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’ s authority to operate this equipment. IMPORT ANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Maximum normal use temperature is 66°C. © 201 1 MiT AC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan, eXplorist and OneT ouch are registered trademarks of MiT AC International Corporation.
T abl e of Contents Using the Magellan eXpl orist ...................................................... 1 Installing the Batteries ..................................................................................... 1 Replacing the Batteries .......
Navigation Lines ............................................................................................... 6 Hiding/Showing Active T rack .......................................................................................................... 6 Clearing Active Track .
Sorting the Waypoint List ............................................................................................................. 13 Searching for a Saved Waypoint..................................................................................
Go to a Geocache While V iewing on the Map .............................................................................. 19 Marking a Geocache as a Favorite .............................................................................................
Help .................................................................................................................................................... 24 Accessing Help Files .........................................................................
Setting Map V iew (2D or 3D) .......................................................................................................... 26 Setting Map Orientation ........................................................................................
Assigning Compass Graphic ........................................................................................................ 28 Background ..........................................................................................................
Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 1 Using the Magellan eXpl orist 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 .
Using the Magellan eXploris t Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 2 Setting Active Suspend Timer This option sets the time duration that if the display is not touched that the receiver will automatically go into Suspend Mode. Press the Power button to exit Suspend Mode.
Using the Magellan eXploris t Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 3 Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to the Map screen, waypoint tools, track tools, geocaches, route tools, address book, POI and media tools. The Main Menu is also provides access to the eXplorist tools and settings.
Using the Magellan eXploris t Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 4 The BACK Button The BACK button is used to access the previously viewed screen unless you are viewing the Map screen and then it is used to access the Main Menu. Entering T ext and Numeric Data Entering text and numbers is done by the use of a displayed keyboard.
Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 5 Battery Life Backlight Time Mode Satellite Status Map Scale Current Location Icon North Indicator Data Fields Map Scr een 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.
Magellan eXploris t Map Scr een Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 6 V iewing Track Summary 1. Press the MENU button while viewing the Map screen. 2. Select T rack Summary . 3. A summary of the current track is displayed. V iewing an Overview of the Active Track 1.
Magellan eXploris t Map Scr een Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 7 Maps Additional maps for the eXplorist may be available from the Magellan Store at www .magellangps.com. Once the map has been purchased and installed you will need activate it in your receiver .
Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 9 Dashboar d Scr eens The Dashboard provides a secondary screen that can be used to assist you in your travels. There are nine screens, most of them customizable, that you can select from. Ac ces sing the Dashboar d Displaying the Dashboard Screen 1.
Magellan eXploris t Dashboar d Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 10 Dashboard Screen The Dashboard Screen displays a small compass and up to eight customizable data elds. The data elds displayed are customizable (see Customizing the Data Fields ).
Magellan eXploris t Dashboar d Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 1 1 Customizing Data Fields Setting the Number of Fields Displayed 1. Access the Dashboard screen you want to change the number of displayed elds. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Edit # of Fields .
Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 13 W aypoints W aypoints are xed locations with a specied longitude and latitude that can be saved to your receiver . W aypoints can mark a destination, a point along the way to a destination, or a point of reference.
Magellan eXploris t W aypoints Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 14 Go to a Waypoint from the W aypoint Description 1. Access the W aypoint list. 2. Select the name of the waypoint to be routed to. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select GO . V iewing the Waypoint on the Map 1.
Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 15 Geocaches Geocaching is an outdoor activity that uses your receiver to nd hidden treasures (geocaches) that can be placed anywhere in the world. A typical cache is a small, waterproof container containing a logbook and “treasure”.
Magellan eXploris t Geocache W aypoints Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 16 Installing Geocaches with ‘Send to GPS’ (Detail Page) 1. Go to www .geocaching.com on your browser . 2. Use the search tools on geocaching.com to view a list of geocaches.
Magellan eXploris t Geocache W aypoints Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 17 ID can be found in the upper right corner of the web page describing the geocache. 5. A “Save File” dialog window will open on your computer . Save the le to your computer .
Magellan eXploris t Geocache W aypoints Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 18 Go to a Geocache on the Geocache List 1. Access the Geocache list. 2. Select the Geocache you want to go to 3. Press MENU. 4. Select Go . 5. The route is created and the Map screen displayed.
Magellan eXploris t Geocache W aypoints Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 19 Adding a Geocache Saving Y our Current Location as a Geocache Waypoint 1. Access the Geocache list. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Add Geocache. 4. The receiver will calculate the average position for the geocache providing increased accuracy .
Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 21 Points of Inter est (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.
Magellan eXploris t Points of Inter est W aypoints Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 22 Finding a POI Using Search by Name 1. Press BACK from the Map screen.
Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 23 eXpl orist T ools The Magellan eXplorist has a T ools Menu that gives you access to tools that you may nd useful while using the receiver .
Magellan eXploris t T ools Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 24 4. Conrm that the receiver is no longer in the Demo mode. Screen Capture Activating Screen Capture Once the Screen Capture is turned on you can use the Power Button to capture the screen and save it to the receiver ’ s internal memory .
Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 25 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.
Magellan eXploris t Settings Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 26 3. Select the Battery T ype drop-down menu and select the type of battery that are being used. Date and Time Selecting the Date Format 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Date & Time button.
Magellan eXploris t Settings Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 27 T oggling POI Waypoints (On/Of f) 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Map Options button. 3. Select the POI drop-down menu and select if POI waypoints will be displayed on the map.
Magellan eXploris t Settings Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 28 Dening the Arrival Alarm 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Alarms button. 3. Select the Arrival Distance drop-down menu and select the distance from your destination that the arrival alarm will sound.
Magellan eXploris t Settings Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 29 3. Select the Primary Coordinate Accuracy drop- down menu and select the desired accuracy . Setting Primary Coordinate Datum 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select the Navigation button.
Magellan eXploris t Settings Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 30 Running the Keypad T est 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select Diagnostics . 3. Select the Keypad T est button. Language Selecting Language 1. Access the Settings Menu. 2. Select Language .
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