Magellan eXplorist 500 Manuel d'utilisateur

Magellan eXplorist 500ReferenceManualTopics:• eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver• Using the eXplorist 500• Starting Up• Navigation Screens• File Structure• Po

eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver3Battery DoorFastener(Unscrew toopen batterydoor to installbatteries.)eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (back)Battery Door Wrist La

Preferences93Setting the Map UnitsIn the Map Units option of Preferences you can select which units of measure for navigationdata, the north reference

Preferences94Selecting the North ReferenceYou can set the north reference used by the eXplorist to be either magnetic north or TrueNorth.1. Press MENU

Preferences95Selecting the Coordinate SystemPosition data will be displayed in the coordinate system chosen in Map Units. The defaultsystem is latitu

Selecting the Map DatumWhen using the eXplorist in conjunction with a map or chart, you should make sure that themap datum in the eXplorist matches th

Preferences97Using the Power Management ToolWhen you are out in the field or on the water, extending the life of the batteries in youreXplorist should

Setting the Light TimerAs has been mentioned before, the display backlight makes the display easier to read in low-light situations, but it also is th

Preferences99Personalizing the eXploristThis function provides a way to input information about yourself that could be used to returnyour eXplorist sh

Selecting LanguagesThe eXplorist can be set to display information from any one of ten different languages. Youcan select from English, Français (Fre

Clearing MemoryThe Clear Memory function of Preferences gives you a tool that you can use to globally clear:• active track history [Track History]• al

Clearing User-Entered POIs and RoutesThis will clear all of the POIs and routes you have entered that are saved in the default filesused internally to

eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver4Installing and Charging the BatteryInstalling the Battery: Remove the battery door byunscrewing the battery door fastener a

Clearing Active Track, User-Entered POIs, and RoutesThis will clear all of the POIs and routes you have entered that are saved in the default filesuse

Preferences104Setting Alarms & BeeperIn Alarms & Beeper you can set how the beeper is used as well as turning various alarms onand off.Alarms

Setting the Beeper1. Press MENU.2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences.3. Press ENTER.4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Alarms &

Preferences106Setting the ClockUnder normal usage, you should never need to change the clock setting unless you cross overinto a new time zone. The e

Setting Daylight Savings Time1. Press MENU.2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences.3. Press ENTER.4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Cl

108PerformanceReceiver 14 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 14 satellites to computeand update information.Antenna PatchAcquisition Times (opt

Specifications109Coordinate SystemsAvailable 11 plus 1 user grid. Lat/Lon, UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German,French, USNG and MGRSRou

110Expand the use of your Magellan eXplorist with accessories from the Magellan Online Storefor all of your adventures.Carrying Case Specially designe

111The following information is provided so that if you need support for your MagellaneXplorist in North America, you can direct your questions/commen

Contacting Magellan Support112Customers in Europe, Middle East, or Africa regionsContacting Magellan in EuropeTechnical support and warranty serviceFo

eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver5Installing an Optional SD CardOpen the battery door and remove the LI-ION battery,exposing the SD Card Cradle.Lightly press

6The eXplorist 500 uses information from the GPS satellites orbiting the earth to provide youwith detailed information about your exact location. This

Step Two: Where Do You Want To Go?Now that the eXplorist knows where you are, you need to tell it where you want to go.There are many different ways

A simpler example, and one you can do at just about any time, is finding your car in thatocean of other cars in the shopping mall parking lot. Just p

Additional FeaturesYour Magellan eXplorist contains all of the features that you wouldexpect from a high-quality Magellan-brand handheld navigationdev

10Turning the eXplorist OnTo turn the eXplorist on, press the POWER button on the top rightside. To prevent the eXplorist from being turned on accide

Starting Up11Using the eXplorist for the First TimeTurn the eXplorist on. Press the Power button. When the Startup screen is displayed, pressENTER.Se

The Satellite Status screen will continuously update, and you will beable to graphically see how well your eXplorist is performing. When the eXploris

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVINGA VEHICLE.Please do not try to change any settings on the Magellan®eXplorist

Enter Current Time. Use the arrow joystick to enter the currenttime. Arrow Joystick Up: Increases the highlighted numberArrow Joystick Down: Decrease

Cold vs. Warm Start. When the eXplorist is turned on, one of the first things it does isto find out which satellites are overhead, along with their r

15Accessing the Navigation ScreensThe eXplorist has three navigation screens, as well as a Satellite Status screen that can beaccessed by pressing the

Map Screen OverviewChanging Map ScalePress the Zoom In or the Zoom Out buttons to change how much of the map isdisplayed on the screen. The map scale

In the Cursor mode, you have a cursor icon displayed that you can useto pan around the map. The information displayed at the bottom ofthe screen prov

Customizing the Map InformationThe information displayed at the bottom of the screen can be customized to change what isshown in the two map informati

Displaying Street InformationYou can choose to display information about the street you are on instead of displaying thetwo data fields at the bottom

Changing the Primary UsageThe Map screen can be changed to be primarily used on land (default) or marine.When in land usage, land areas are displayed

Navigation Screens21Changing the Map DetailThe Map screen can be modified to show varying levels of map detail. This can be usefulwhile viewing very

Navigation Screens22Customizing the DisplayYou can select what items are displayed on the Map screen. This can reduce clutter and/oremphasis those it

Table of ContentsieXplorist 500 GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS

Compass ScreenThe Compass screen provides an easy-to-use graphical compass that should be familiar tomost GPS users. Highlights of the Compass screen:

Customizing the Information FieldsThe information displayed at the top of the screen can be customized to information that isimportant to you. You ca

Position ScreenThe Position screen provides detailed position information in a text format that is familiar toseasoned navigators. Highlights of the

Resetting the Trip OdometerWhenever you begin a trip and you want to record how far you have travelled, you will want toreset the trip odometer to zer

Status of position fixNumber ofsatellites beingtrackedCurrent locationindicatorSatellite iconSignal levelbar graphSatelliteidentifierSatellite Status

28Basic File StructureThe eXplorist has a file structure system that is unlike any other filing system used before ona GPS receiver. It is based on t

Using the Filing System with POIs• When retrieving or saving a POI, the eXplorist automaticallygoes to the default POI file where the POI will be foun

• Creating new Folders: You can also create new folders for your route files to besaved in. Exit the file you have open by using the Up One Level opt

31Whether driving in a car, hiking on the trail, or outfor an afternoon sail, you are going to want to saveplaces you’ve been in your eXplorist so tha

Points of Interest32Marking Your Position (Personalized)Normally, marking your position is simply a two-button process: MARK and ENTER.However, someti

Compass Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Compass Screen Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Making POIs for Locations Other Than Your Present PositionSometimes, you may want to save a position that is not your present position. The eXplorist

Marking a Position using the Map CursorThis gives you a way of marking a position, other than your present position, by moving thecursor around the ma

The POI DatabaseAll of the POIs that you have saved and map POIs, can be accessed using the POIdatabase. Once the database has been accessed and the

Searching for a Preloaded POI using NearestSearching for a preloaded POI using the Nearest option is similar to searching for user-entered POIs with a

Searching for a Preloaded POI using AlphabeticalThis is very similar to searching for a POI using nearest; but, due to the large numbers ofPOIs in the

Editing a User-Created POIPOIs that you have saved can be edited to change the icon, visibility, name, elevation, andmessage. You can also change the

Deleting a User-Created POIPOIs that you have saved can be deleted using this operation. If you have created a lot ofPOIs, you may wish to delete any

Points of Interest40Viewing a User-Created POI on the Map ScreenPOIs that you have saved can be viewed on the Map screen to assist you in locating the

Points of Interest41Copying a Preloaded POIPOIs that have been preloaded as part of the background map can be saved as a user-enteredPOIs. Preloaded

Viewing a Preloaded POI on the Map ScreenPOIs that have been preloaded as part of the background map can be viewed on the Mapscreen to assist you in l

Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44GOTO Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Showing or Hiding a User-Entered POI on the Map ScreenYou can select whether a user-entered POI is displayed or hidden while viewing the Mapscreen. I

44Routes are the least understood and one ofthe most important functions of a GPSreceiver. The better you understand routesand how to use them, the m

Routes45Creating a GOTO RouteThe instructions here describe the most common and easiest way to create a GOTOroute.1. Press GOTO.2. Use the POI databas

Creating a GOTO Route from the Map CursorThis will create a GOTO route to a point on the map that you have indicated by moving thecrosshair cursor on

Creating a GOTO Route to a Map ObjectThis will create a GOTO route to a map object (city, highway, user POI, etc.) that you haveindicated by moving th

Routes48Multi-Leg RoutesMulti-leg routes can be used to navigate to a final destination using multiple legs. Anexample would be leaving the dock, mot

Creating a Multi-leg RouteThe eXplorist will provide you with an empty list for your route, and you can use the POIssaved in the POI database to creat

Activating/Deactivating a RouteAn active route is the route you are presently navigating on. Anytime you activate a route, itwill remain the active r

Changing the Destination Leg of an Active RouteWhen a route is created it can have many different legs to it, each leg with its owndestination. If du

Editing a Saved RouteSaved routes can be edited to add a new leg at the end of the route (Add POI), remove a leg(Delete POI), insert a new leg (Insert

Computing Best Fish/Hunt Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Accessing Fishing and Hunting Times . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reversing a RouteReversing a route takes a saved route and recreates it in reverse order. The sample route thatwas discussed earlier, Camp > Bridg

Deleting a RouteThe eXplorist can hold up to 20 different routes. When you have 20 routes saved, you willneed to delete one before you can create a n

Moving a RouteThis provides you with a means of moving a route from one file to another. 1. Press MENU.2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Routes.

Copying a RouteCopying a route makes an exact duplicate of a route that can then be edited, saving you timein creating a new route that is similar to

Routes57Viewing a Route on the MapViewing the route on the map gives you a way of graphically seeing the legs of the route asthey appear on the map.

58As you are moving, the eXplorist continuously records yourtrack. Much like leaving breadcrumbs on the trail that youcan use later to find your way

Stopping and Resuming Active Track LoggingThis provides the ability to turn off the recording of the active track and then to starting it upagain.1. P

Track Logs60Starting a New Active Track LogBefore you can start a new active track log, you need to stop the one that is presentlyrecording. 1. Press

Track Logs61Saving an Active Track LogThis will save your active track log with a name you enter that you can use at some time inthe future. This doe

Track Logs62Creating a BackTrack RouteBackTrack routes use your active track to create a route back to where you started, turningaround and following

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Restarting the GPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Track Logs63Clearing the Active TrackThe active track can get to be very large, especially if you haven’t cleared it in a while. It isrecommended tha

Converting the Track Log to a RouteThis function takes the track log and turns it into a multi-leg route that is saved in your routelist. From here,

Track Logs65Viewing the Track Log on the MapSelecting View on Map displays the track log chosen and plots it on the Map screen. Thisgives you the opp

Working with Saved Track LogsIt has been mentioned before that you can convert saved track logs to a route and view savedtrack logs on the map. There

Deleting a Saved Track LogUse this function to remove track logs that have been previously saved and are no longerneeded.1. Press MENU.2. Use the Arro

Moving a Saved Track LogUse this function to move a track log that has been saved to a new location.1. Press MENU.2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlig

Copying a Saved Track LogUse this function to copy a track log that has been saved.1. Press MENU.2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Track Log.3. P

70The eXplorist has a set of advanced features that providesyou with additional features to enhance the use of youreXplorist. The advanced features a

6. Highlight <Add Point>.7. Press ENTER.Note: Any previous area calculations you did are saved in memory and will bedisplayed. To create a new

Advanced Features72Computing Best Fish/Hunt TimesThis provides you with the means to view the good and excellent fishing and hunting timesfor any POI

Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver:eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver1On/Off ButtonENTER ZOOM OUTMENUGOTOESCAPEMARKNAVZOOM INArrow JoystickDispla

Advanced Features73Displaying Sun and Moon InformationUsing the Sun/Moon feature you are able to view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonsetting ti

Advanced Features74Viewing the Vertical ProfileVertical Profile will graphically display the elevation for a track log that you select. This canbe yo

Advanced Features75Using the SimulatorWhen the eXplorist is placed in the simulator mode, it simulates movement along apredefined or saved route. 1.

Communicating with a Personal ComputerFor this feature to operate properly, you must have your eXplorist connected to a personalcomputer through the c

Advanced Features77Working with Files on the Personal ComputerYou can work with the files saved in your eXplorist or files located on an SD card in th

78What is Geocaching?Very simply, geocaching is a fun, recreational game that you can play using your eXploristreceiver. It’s been referred to as “el

Using the Magellan Geocache Manager1. Access the Magellan Geocache Manager by using the Start button on the Windowstoolbar.2. Under “Programs” select

Magellan Geocache Manager80Magellan Geocache Manager ToolsUsing the icons at the top of the window is the easiest way of accessing the most commonfunc

Magellan Geocache Manager81Working with Geocache FilesThis is a picture of a sample geocachefile with a list of geocache points. Youcan modify this l

Magellan Geocache Manager82Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist1. Turn the eXplorist off and connect it to the USB port on your computer.2. Turn the eX

Button Descriptions:On/Off Turns the eXplorist on or off.Backlight Turns the display backlight on. Sequences from off to low to highintensity.ENTER U

83What is MapSend?MapSend®is the Magellan line of detailed digital maps for Magellan hand-held GPSreceivers. The core MapSend product line includes s

Notice that in the lower right corner the size of the region is displayed. You may choose toput large regions on an SD card to save internal memory.S

Using the eXplorist with MapSend85Transfer the Files using the Magellan Conversion Manager: Launch the Magellan ConversionManager (installed from the

Transferring POIs, Routes, and Track Between MapSend and eXploristYou can transfer POIs, routes and track logs to and from MapSend and the eXplorist u

Transferring Waypoints, Routes, and Track from MapSendThe process for transferring from from MapSend to the eXplorist is similar to the onedescribed a

88The Preferences portion of the eXplorist provides the tools topersonalize the eXplorist to your usage and needs. There aretools that are designed t

Restarting the GPSRestarting the GPS provides a means of giving the eXplorist information about itsapproximate position. Long time GPS receiver users

Preferences906. Region. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the region of theworld for your present location.You can also enter the coordinates for yo

Preferences91Using Active SetupWhenever you need to access POIs, routes, and other saved data, the eXplorist automaticallygoes to the default file for

Preferences92Selecting the Background or Detail MapThe eXplorist comes with a basemap already installed but you may use MapSend Worldwidesoftware (pur