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... the Meridian GPS. Additionally Meridian Marine and Meridian Color include marine data with a 3-axis electronic compass and barometer. Uploaded map data is included for the Meridian Platinum.) The Meridian GPS has a 2MB built-in map, while the Meridian Gold, Marine, Platinum and Color have a 16MB built-in map. User Manual Meridian® Series of GPS Receivers The Meridian GPS Receiver comes in any of the Magellan®...
... the Meridian GPS. Additionally Meridian Marine and Meridian Color include marine data with a 3-axis electronic compass and barometer. Uploaded map data is included for the Meridian Platinum.) The Meridian GPS has a 2MB built-in map, while the Meridian Gold, Marine, Platinum and Color have a 16MB built-in map. User Manual Meridian® Series of GPS Receivers The Meridian GPS Receiver comes in any of the Magellan®...
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... be free from defects in transit or will substantially conform to shipping by sending an e- virus-free. TION SERVICE CENTER. THALES NAVIGATION MAGELLAN PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY All Thales Navigation global positioning system 3.PURCHASER'SDUTIES (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are excluded from the warranty OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART OF THE coverage...
... be free from defects in transit or will substantially conform to shipping by sending an e- virus-free. TION SERVICE CENTER. THALES NAVIGATION MAGELLAN PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY All Thales Navigation global positioning system 3.PURCHASER'SDUTIES (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are excluded from the warranty OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART OF THE coverage...
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... the Batteries 3 Initialization for First Time Use 4 Optional Setup Functions 7 Basic Operation Meridian GPS Receiver 8 Turning Power On/Off 9 Turning the Backlight On/Off 9 Adjusting the Contrast 10 Getting a Position Fix 10 Navigational Screens 10 Map Screen 11 Compass Screen ... Satellite Status Screen 12 Accessing the Navigation Screens 13 Saving a Waypoint 13 Using GOTO Routes 16 Creating a GOTO Route 16 Navigating on a GOTO Route 19 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver i
... the Batteries 3 Initialization for First Time Use 4 Optional Setup Functions 7 Basic Operation Meridian GPS Receiver 8 Turning Power On/Off 9 Turning the Backlight On/Off 9 Adjusting the Contrast 10 Getting a Position Fix 10 Navigational Screens 10 Map Screen 11 Compass Screen ... Satellite Status Screen 12 Accessing the Navigation Screens 13 Saving a Waypoint 13 Using GOTO Routes 16 Creating a GOTO Route 16 Navigating on a GOTO Route 19 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver i
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Reference Power/Backlight/Contrast 20 Turn the Meridian On 20 Turn the Meridian Off 20 Alternate Turn On/Off 20 Using the Display Backlight 21 Adjusting the Display Contrast 21 Selecting NAV Screens 22 Returning to Last Viewed ... Mode 32 Auto vs. Auto Detailed 33 Compass Screen 34 Customizing the Data Fields 35 Large Data Screen 35 Customizing the Data Fields 36 ii Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
Reference Power/Backlight/Contrast 20 Turn the Meridian On 20 Turn the Meridian Off 20 Alternate Turn On/Off 20 Using the Display Backlight 21 Adjusting the Display Contrast 21 Selecting NAV Screens 22 Returning to Last Viewed ... Mode 32 Auto vs. Auto Detailed 33 Compass Screen 34 Customizing the Data Fields 35 Large Data Screen 35 Customizing the Data Fields 36 ii Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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Position Screen 36 GPS Status Messages 37 Selecting the Position Screen 37 Resetting the Trip Odometer 38 Customizing the Data Fields 38 Selecting Coordinate System, Map Datum and Elevation ... a Map Object on the Map 49 Viewing a User Waypoint on the Map 49 Saving a Map Object as a User Waypoint 49 Searching for a Street Address 50 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver iii
Position Screen 36 GPS Status Messages 37 Selecting the Position Screen 37 Resetting the Trip Odometer 38 Customizing the Data Fields 38 Selecting Coordinate System, Map Datum and Elevation ... a Map Object on the Map 49 Viewing a User Waypoint on the Map 49 Saving a Map Object as a User Waypoint 49 Searching for a Street Address 50 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver iii
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... Profile 57 Track History Description 58 Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description 58 Route Vertical Profile Description 58 Path Check Description 58 Setup ...59 Initializing the Meridian 59 Turning the NAV Screens On/Off 59 Selecting the Coordinate System 60 Selecting a Map Datum 60 Selecting the Elevation Mode 61 Selecting the Time... Power Off Timer 63 Setting the Backlight Timer 63 Turning the Beeper On/Off 64 Selecting NMEA Message 64 Selecting the Baud Rate 64 iv Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
... Profile 57 Track History Description 58 Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description 58 Route Vertical Profile Description 58 Path Check Description 58 Setup ...59 Initializing the Meridian 59 Turning the NAV Screens On/Off 59 Selecting the Coordinate System 60 Selecting a Map Datum 60 Selecting the Elevation Mode 61 Selecting the Time... Power Off Timer 63 Setting the Backlight Timer 63 Turning the Beeper On/Off 64 Selecting NMEA Message 64 Selecting the Baud Rate 64 iv Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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... from Memory Card 72 Deleting Files from Memory Card 72 Testing the Memory Card 72 Changing the Detailed Map 73 Formating the Memory Card 73 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver v Auto Mode 70 Turning on the Simulator - User Mode 70 Turning the Simulator Off 70 Using the Card Utilities 71 Save Waypoints and ...Routes to Factory Defaults 66 Clearing All Memory in the Meridian 66 Sun/Moon Display 67 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen 67 Changing the Sun/Moon Date 67 Changing the Sun/Moon Position 67 Fish/...
... from Memory Card 72 Deleting Files from Memory Card 72 Testing the Memory Card 72 Changing the Detailed Map 73 Formating the Memory Card 73 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver v Auto Mode 70 Turning on the Simulator - User Mode 70 Turning the Simulator Off 70 Using the Card Utilities 71 Save Waypoints and ...Routes to Factory Defaults 66 Clearing All Memory in the Meridian 66 Sun/Moon Display 67 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen 67 Changing the Sun/Moon Date 67 Changing the Sun/Moon Position 67 Fish/...
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About Screen 73 Help Screen 73 Frequently Asked Questions General 74 Waypoints/Database 75 Navigation Screens 76 Routes 76 Alarms 77 Output Data 77 Appendix Troubleshooting 78 Waypoint Icons 79 Contacting Magellan 80 Updating Your Meridian 81 Specifications 82 Accessories 83 MapSend® Streets 84 Using MapSend 85 Installing Memory Card 88 Connecting to External Devices 89 WAAS 91 Glossary 92 vi Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
About Screen 73 Help Screen 73 Frequently Asked Questions General 74 Waypoints/Database 75 Navigation Screens 76 Routes 76 Alarms 77 Output Data 77 Appendix Troubleshooting 78 Waypoint Icons 79 Contacting Magellan 80 Updating Your Meridian 81 Specifications 82 Accessories 83 MapSend® Streets 84 Using MapSend 85 Installing Memory Card 88 Connecting to External Devices 89 WAAS 91 Glossary 92 vi Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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... (866) 737-8604 for you with step-by -turn -by -step instructions for years to do. This User Manual is a registered trademark name of the Magellan Meridian GPS receiver. Knowing these chapters will last you will explain getting a position fix, viewing the Map screen, saving a waypoint and using the basic functions of these four...
... (866) 737-8604 for you with step-by -turn -by -step instructions for years to do. This User Manual is a registered trademark name of the Magellan Meridian GPS receiver. Knowing these chapters will last you will explain getting a position fix, viewing the Map screen, saving a waypoint and using the basic functions of these four...
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...manual as we have about connecting your Meridian. Appendix: Sections containing information about your Meridian and the accompanying documentation. If you have any new information in this manual that may find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is ...aimed at answering some of the terms and abbreviations found in the Meridian. Don't be familiar to all of the features found in the ...
...manual as we have about connecting your Meridian. Appendix: Sections containing information about your Meridian and the accompanying documentation. If you have any new information in this manual that may find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is ...aimed at answering some of the terms and abbreviations found in the Meridian. Don't be familiar to all of the features found in the ...
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... can expect to get approximately 6 hours of usage from the back through the battery cover. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the cover is a simple two-step process: installing the batteries and initializing the Meridian. To remove the battery cover, push the two buttons on two AA batteries with the correct...
... can expect to get approximately 6 hours of usage from the back through the battery cover. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the cover is a simple two-step process: installing the batteries and initializing the Meridian. To remove the battery cover, push the two buttons on two AA batteries with the correct...
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...] key anytime after selecting the language you can skip the initialization process by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The Meridian uses information from 3 to 8 minutes to select what satellites are overhead or you want the Meridian to use and agreeing to know where it the best information for computing its initial position. However...
...] key anytime after selecting the language you can skip the initialization process by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The Meridian uses information from 3 to 8 minutes to select what satellites are overhead or you want the Meridian to use and agreeing to know where it the best information for computing its initial position. However...
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If you want the screens to be displayed in. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5 Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your general region. Step 3: Accept Warnings and Begin Initialization The Warning Screen is displayed. Step 2: Select ... and Area Use the Up/Down arrows to be displayed for 10 seconds and if the ENTER key has not been pressed, the Meridian will be initialized. The Meridian displays a message box indicating that you understand and agree to the warning presented, press [ENTER]. With the desire language highlighted, press [ENTER]. ...
If you want the screens to be displayed in. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5 Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your general region. Step 3: Accept Warnings and Begin Initialization The Warning Screen is displayed. Step 2: Select ... and Area Use the Up/Down arrows to be displayed for 10 seconds and if the ENTER key has not been pressed, the Meridian will be initialized. The Meridian displays a message box indicating that you understand and agree to the warning presented, press [ENTER]. With the desire language highlighted, press [ENTER]. ...
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...following diagram explains how the arrow keys are used. Pressing up or down. Be sure that the Meridian needs to input your local time using the arrow keys. When the time is the date. Using ...Pressing right arrow results in: increments the value up arrow results in: Enter Local Time. The cursor appears in the Meridian, you set the AM/PM indicator. The last piece of computing its first fix has been entered and the Done ...of information needed is correct, press [ENTER]. Enter Date. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
...following diagram explains how the arrow keys are used. Pressing up or down. Be sure that the Meridian needs to input your local time using the arrow keys. When the time is the date. Using ...Pressing right arrow results in: increments the value up arrow results in: Enter Local Time. The cursor appears in the Meridian, you set the AM/PM indicator. The last piece of computing its first fix has been entered and the Done ...of information needed is correct, press [ENTER]. Enter Date. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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... last screen viewed. To change the contrast to a level that provides the best display of the functions found in your Meridian GPS receiver Optional Setup Functions There are satisfied with the contrast, press [ESC]. To set up prior to change the Nav Units of the.../Kilometers per hour. Press [ESC] to return to highlight "Setup" and press [ENTER]. Contrast. When you may want and press [ENTER]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 This completes the set the contrast, press [MENU]. Once the first position fix has been computed you can select the units of measure that...
... last screen viewed. To change the contrast to a level that provides the best display of the functions found in your Meridian GPS receiver Optional Setup Functions There are satisfied with the contrast, press [ESC]. To set up prior to change the Nav Units of the.../Kilometers per hour. Press [ESC] to return to highlight "Setup" and press [ENTER]. Contrast. When you may want and press [ENTER]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 This completes the set the contrast, press [MENU]. Once the first position fix has been computed you can select the units of measure that...
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...of the last button pressed. GOTO (dual function key) GOTO is also used to waypoint, route and setup functions. Turns the Meridian on /off . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Zooms in the display of the Map screen. (Press once to zoom in memory. Don't worry. Accesses the various navigation screens..... For many of you need to know to use the Meridian. There are only a few things you this will be discussed here in detail. Other features and functions can be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a navigational tool. Also scrolls through the zoom levels.)...
...of the last button pressed. GOTO (dual function key) GOTO is also used to waypoint, route and setup functions. Turns the Meridian on /off . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Zooms in the display of the Map screen. (Press once to zoom in memory. Don't worry. Accesses the various navigation screens..... For many of you need to know to use the Meridian. There are only a few things you this will be discussed here in detail. Other features and functions can be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a navigational tool. Also scrolls through the zoom levels.)...
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... seconds to one of three levels (low, high or off . To prevent accidently turning the backlight on and leaving it on, the Meridian will cancel the power down sequence. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 After accepting the warning information, the last navigation screen you were viewing will be used. If the last navigation screen view was...
... seconds to one of three levels (low, high or off . To prevent accidently turning the backlight on and leaving it on, the Meridian will cancel the power down sequence. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 After accepting the warning information, the last navigation screen you were viewing will be used. If the last navigation screen view was...
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...the signal strength and the satellites being used on the different screens can be blocked and the receiver may differ slightly depending upon which enables you to view how well the Meridian is poor due to large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions, the satellite ...screen it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed view of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver More detailed information on the Satellite Status screen (described in your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky. This allows the...
...the signal strength and the satellites being used on the different screens can be blocked and the receiver may differ slightly depending upon which enables you to view how well the Meridian is poor due to large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions, the satellite ...screen it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed view of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver More detailed information on the Satellite Status screen (described in your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky. This allows the...
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... the Cursor Mode, press any points of the navigation data. A crosshair appears that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your Meridian mounted on the keypad. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will change to an hourglass when the...heading. The lower portion of the Compass screen not only displays your heading in the center of the cursor relative to your fingertips while you . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 At the bottom of the sun, moon and your present position. Even from a distance the customizable information can be moved on a route...
... the Cursor Mode, press any points of the navigation data. A crosshair appears that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your Meridian mounted on the keypad. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will change to an hourglass when the...heading. The lower portion of the Compass screen not only displays your heading in the center of the cursor relative to your fingertips while you . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 At the bottom of the sun, moon and your present position. Even from a distance the customizable information can be moved on a route...
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... each satellite. The bottom of the screen contains a trip odometer that can be indicated here as if you need to your route as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The Sat Status screen provides you are four customizable data fields. You have selected in view and which ones are four additional data fields at...
... each satellite. The bottom of the screen contains a trip odometer that can be indicated here as if you need to your route as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The Sat Status screen provides you are four customizable data fields. You have selected in view and which ones are four additional data fields at...