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Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of one of the Magellan SporTrakGPS mapping receivers. The SporTrak has all the features that a sailor,fi

2 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReference Guide: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of thefeatures found in the SporTrak. This cha

3Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverSetting up the SporTrak is a simple three-step process: installing thebatteries, selecting the language to be used and

4 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverThe final step in setting up the SporTrak is to initialize the receiver forfirst-time use. This will help your SporTr

5Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverPress [ENTER]. (You have 10 seconds to press [ENTER]or the SporTrak will shut off.)The SporTrak displays amessage box

6 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverWhen the time is correct, press [ENTER].The last piece of information needed isthe date. Using the arrow keys, enter

7Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverFor many of you this will be your first introduction into using a GPSreceiver as a navigational tool. With all of the

8 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverThe display backlight can be set to one of three levels (low, high oroff).Press andhold for 2secondsDisplaybacklightil

9Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverThe SporTrak has seven navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen,Large Data screen, two Position screens, Road scr

WARNINGSFOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN AVEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE.Please do not try and c

10 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverMap Screen The Map screen has two modes,position or cursor. In the position mode, your presentposition is indica

11Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverPosition Screens. The Position screens 1 and 2 displayyour present position using the coordinate systems that youh

12 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverA waypoint is a point on a map that you can name and save in the SporTrak.They are primarily used for creating routes

13Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverAs a reference tool, all of the icons and their names arelisted in the Reference Chapter of the User Manual.When you h

14 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverSHORTCUT: There is a shortcut to accessing the Mark screen thatyou may find easier to use than accessing Mark from t

15Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverThe example shown here is a sample of a City Waypoint List.This is a sample of a Nearest City Waypoint list forMagella

16 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverThe list of all the waypoints for the category you selected, in this case cities,is displayed with the waypoint that

17Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverThis concludes the basic operation of the Magellan SporTrak, but there isso much more. More detailed information can

18 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceTurn the SporTrak On — Applies power to the SporTrak and displays lastNAV screen viewed. During power-up th

19Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceAdjusting the Display Contrast — Sets the contrast of the display for easyviewing in most lighting conditions

All Magellan GPS receivers are navigation aids,and are not intended to replace other methodsof navigation. Purchaser is advised to performcareful pos

20 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceMap ScaleIndicatorPresentPosition IconPresent Position IconPresent Position IconPresent Position IconPresent

21Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceIn the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on themap. At the bottom of the display

22 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSetting the Map Detail — The detail of the map can be set to highest,high, medium, low or lowest. This chang

23Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Map Display — The Map screen can be customizedfor your individual needs and requirements. Yo

24 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceGlobally Turn Map Items On/Off — If you have uploaded map datafrom a MapSend product, you will notice that t

25Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting the Data Fields — This function allows you to select whichdata fields are to be displayed. You can

26 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferencefunction requires that map data has beenuploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo forthe United States and that yo

27Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceTerrain Projection, the default Two Data Fields is displayed. Changingthe Orientation back to “Track Up” wil

28 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceFromthe MAPScreenHighlightMap SetupUse arrows tohighlight the“Track Mode” fieldUse arrows toselect ModeSetti

29Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting Vertical Profile — Note, not all options for Vertical Profile areavailable at all times. For examp

• MODIFICATIONS TO THE RECEIVERWHICH MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TOANY CHANGE IN THE GLOBALPOSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS). (Note:All Magellan GPS receivers use GPS

30 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceWhen you are done viewing the Vertical Profile of the path you created,press ESC to return to the map screen

31Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that isbeing displayed to 1 of 13 data options (b

32 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that isbeing displayed to 1 of 13 data options (

33Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceGPS StatusPresentPositionCoordinatesand ElevationPresent Position CoordinatesPresent Position CoordinatesPres

34 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceFrom thePositionScreenHighlightCustomizeUse arrows tohighlight the titlefor the data field tobe changedUse a

35Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceProjecting a Waypoint — This function, found on the menu associatedwith the Position Screen, allows you to c

36 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizableData FieldsDestinationNameScale IndicatorCompassRoadDestination NameDestination NameDestination

37Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSatellitePositionSatellitePosition GraphBattery LifeIndicatorSatellite SignalStrength ChartPowerSourceSatelli

38 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceAccessing Waypoints in the Database — All stored waypoints, whetheruser-input or preloaded, can be found in

39Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting Waypoints Nearest to the Cursor. As discussed in the MapScreen section, the Map Screen has two

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver iIntroductionAbout This User Manual ... 1Setting

40 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReference(Note: To modify the icon, name or message use the Up/Down arrowsto highlight the field you wish to change

41Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceAn alternative method to entering the edit mode is after highlightingthe waypoint you wish to modify press ME

42 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSearching for a Street Address — This option allows you to search anuploaded map database for a specific st

43Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceCreating a GOTO Route — Creates and sets as the active route a 1-legroute with your present position as the s

44 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceABCDLeg 1Leg 2Leg 3then imagine a bunch of GOTO’s strung together where the destinationof one GOTO is the st

45Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReference(Note: these routes have been termed “multileg” in an effort to makethe understanding of them a little cleare

46 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceEditing a Route — Enables you to modify an existing route by inserting aleg, deleting a leg or replacing a l

47Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceReplacing a Leg — Replaces the destination of an existing leg with anew destination.Select route to be edited

48 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceDeleting a Route — Enables the deletion of any route in memory. Usefulwhen you want to add a new route but

49Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceInitializing the SporTrak — Enables you to initialize the SporTrak shouldit be needed to speed up satellite a

ii Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferencePower/Backlight/Contrast ... 18Turn the Sp

50 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting the Coordinate System — Allows you to set the coordinatesystem that will be used to display the p

51Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting the Elevation Mode — Allows you to select the elevation modeused by the SporTrak. You may choose b

52 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting the North Reference — Allows the selection of whether theSporTrak uses True North, Magnetic North,

53Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting NMEA Message — Allows the selection of the NMEA messagethat will be output from the SporTrak. Ch

54 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting Daylight Savings — Allows you to select what region you are inwhich will allow the SporTrak to aut

55Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceAll of the Clear functions operate in the same way. The instructions shownapply to all of the Clear options

56 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceFromAnyScreenHighlightSetupHighlightLanguagesSelectdesiredlanguageYou can select from one of nine languages

ReferenceChanging the Sun/Moon Position — Allows you to change the positionthat you want to view the sun/moon information for. The default is“Posit

58 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceAll of the Alarm options are set in the same way. The instructions belowapply to all of the Alarm settings.

59Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceTurning on the Simulator - Auto Mode — This turns the simulator onand uses a predefined heading and speed r

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver iiiCompass Screen ... 30Customizing th

60 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverReferenceAbout... ScreenThe About... screen displays the current status of your SporTrak. Using theAbout... screen y

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver 61Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneralWhat is the difference between degrees/minutes/seconds (DEG/MIN/SEC)and degrees/minu

62 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverFrequently Asked QuestionsHow long can I expect my SporTrak to run on a fresh set of batteries?Under normal operating

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver 63Frequently Asked QuestionsNavigation ScreensWhy does my compass not point in the right direction?The SporTrak compute

64 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the NMEA message strings?The SporTrak supports version 1.5 and 2.1 of the NMEA 018

Receiver will not turn on:1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly.2. Replace with two new AA alkaline batteries.Takes more than 10 minute

66 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverAppendixThese is a list of the icons and their designator that can be assigned to a waypointwhile marking a position

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver 67AppendixIf after using the troubleshooting section, you are still unable to solve youroperation problems, please call

68 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverAppendixCHARACTERISTICSPerformanceReceiver 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites tocompute and u

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver 69AppendixAccessories for your receiver are available from your Magellan dealer or you canorder directly from Magellan

iv Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverInserting a Leg ... 46Deleting

70 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverAppendixThe MapSend Streets CD allows you to load detailed street maps into yourSporTrak. The maps supplied on the M

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver 71AppendixAvailable as accessories for your GPS receiver are the following cables: ExternalPower Cable with Cigarette

72 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverAppendixConnecting to an External Power SourceIf using the cable that comes with the cigarette lighter adapter, simpl

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver 73AppendixYour Magellan GPS receiver has been upgraded to include the latest WAAS(Wide Area Augmentation System) techno

74 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverAppendixActive Leg The segment of a route currently being traveled.Altitude The current elevation above sea level.BRG

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver 75AppendixETE Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated timeremaining to reach the next waypoint in a route.HDG Heading.

76 Magellan SporTrak GPS ReceiverAppendixTrue North The direction to North Pole from an observer’sposition. The north direction on any geographicalme

Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver vAccessing the Fish/Hunt Screen .................. 57Changing the Fish