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... of the Meridian Gold along with its built-in map. Additionally Meridian Marine and Meridian Color include marine data with a 3-axis electronic compass and barometer. The instructions included in this manual apply to all the features of the Magellan® MapSend® software products. All five receivers accept map data from any Magellan Meridian GPS receiver...
... of the Meridian Gold along with its built-in map. Additionally Meridian Marine and Meridian Color include marine data with a 3-axis electronic compass and barometer. The instructions included in this manual apply to all the features of the Magellan® MapSend® software products. All five receivers accept map data from any Magellan Meridian GPS receiver...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... 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
... 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 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 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 most things you to use . The Meridian has all the way from a Magellan GPS receiver. Each of these features, the Meridian offers the ability to display your purchase of the Magellan Meridian GPS receiver. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 1 Magellan has been a leader in the hand-held GPS market since introducing the world's first commercial...
... (866) 737-8604 for most things you to use . The Meridian has all the way from a Magellan GPS receiver. Each of these features, the Meridian offers the ability to display your purchase of the Magellan Meridian GPS receiver. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 1 Magellan has been a leader in the hand-held GPS market since introducing the world's first commercial...
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... looking for . Appendix: Sections containing information about your Meridian. This chapter is aimed at answering some of the more basic questions that may not be sure that you may find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is set... up in the Meridian and this chapter but new GPS users may have about connecting your Meridian to begin using your Meridian, the global positioning system (GPS) and using the Meridian to give enough...
... looking for . Appendix: Sections containing information about your Meridian. This chapter is aimed at answering some of the more basic questions that may not be sure that you may find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is set... up in the Meridian and this chapter but new GPS users may have about connecting your Meridian to begin using your Meridian, the global positioning system (GPS) and using the Meridian to give enough...
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The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the batteries are installed with the backlight turned off external power. To remove ...significantly. Failure to replace the batteries? Using the backlight will be held in permanent memory. Always turn the Meridian off before removing the batteries or turning off . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 How much time do so can cause loss or corruption of data. With the backlight ...the battery cover. Verify that the cover is a simple two-step process: installing the batteries and initializing the Meridian. You can expect to get up the...
The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the batteries are installed with the backlight turned off external power. To remove ...significantly. Failure to replace the batteries? Using the backlight will be held in permanent memory. Always turn the Meridian off before removing the batteries or turning off . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 How much time do so can cause loss or corruption of data. With the backlight ...the battery cover. Verify that the cover is a simple two-step process: installing the batteries and initializing the Meridian. You can expect to get up the...
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...Warning Page. Note: You can skip the initialization process by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver This could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that orbit the earth and if the Meridian has an approximate idea as to its location, it will refer to the almanac it ...a little confusing at ? Thus, it can either start -up the receiver for computing its approximate location. The purpose of this information, the Meridian can then select the satellites that will give it is able to collect satellite data (i.e., have a clear view of its location. If the...
...Warning Page. Note: You can skip the initialization process by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver This could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that orbit the earth and if the Meridian has an approximate idea as to its location, it will refer to the almanac it ...a little confusing at ? Thus, it can either start -up the receiver for computing its approximate location. The purpose of this information, the Meridian can then select the satellites that will give it is able to collect satellite data (i.e., have a clear view of its location. If the...
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Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your general region. This screen will be initialized. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5 With the desire language highlighted, press [ENTER]. Press [ENTER] Step 4: Select Your Region and Area Use the Up/Down ...highlight your area. Step 3: Accept Warnings and Begin Initialization The Warning Screen is displayed. If you want the screens to be displayed in. The Meridian displays a message box indicating that you understand and agree to the warning presented, press [ENTER]. Step 2: Select Language Use the Up/Down ...
Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your general region. This screen will be initialized. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5 With the desire language highlighted, press [ENTER]. Press [ENTER] Step 4: Select Your Region and Area Use the Up/Down ...highlight your area. Step 3: Accept Warnings and Begin Initialization The Warning Screen is displayed. If you want the screens to be displayed in. The Meridian displays a message box indicating that you understand and agree to the warning presented, press [ENTER]. Step 2: Select Language Use the Up/Down ...
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...how the arrow keys are used. Pressing up or down. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Set your local time. Be sure that the Meridian needs to speed up the process of information needed is the date. Enter Date. All the information that you ...time is highlighted. Editing moves the cursor block left or right Pressing right arrow results in: increments the value up arrow results in the Meridian, you set the AM/PM indicator. The last piece of computing its first fix has been entered and the Done button is correct,...
...how the arrow keys are used. Pressing up or down. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Set your local time. Be sure that the Meridian needs to speed up the process of information needed is the date. Enter Date. All the information that you ...time is highlighted. Editing moves the cursor block left or right Pressing right arrow results in: increments the value up arrow results in the Meridian, you set the AM/PM indicator. The last piece of computing its first fix has been entered and the Done button is correct,...
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... the Nav Units of Measure press [MENU]. You can begin using your Meridian GPS receiver: Contrast and NAV Units. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 Step 6: Compute First Fix The Satellite Status screen is displayed and the Meridian begins acquiring the data from the satellites. Use the Up/ Down arrows to...The next chapter will use of the four bars displayed below the slider bar. This completes the set up prior to a level that Meridian will describe the basic operation and use ; To change the contrast to using all of measure that you may want and press [ENTER]....
... the Nav Units of Measure press [MENU]. You can begin using your Meridian GPS receiver: Contrast and NAV Units. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 Step 6: Compute First Fix The Satellite Status screen is displayed and the Meridian begins acquiring the data from the satellites. Use the Up/ Down arrows to...The next chapter will use of the four bars displayed below the slider bar. This completes the set up prior to a level that Meridian will describe the basic operation and use ; To change the contrast to using all of measure that you may want and press [ENTER]....
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.... There are only a few things you this will be found in memory. Cancels the operation of the features and functions provided with the Meridian, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. MENU Accesses menus for displayed screens. Don't worry. They will be your first introduction into ... route to waypoint, route and setup functions. Also provides access to any waypoint stored in the Reference Section of the User Manual. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver With all of the last button pressed. Other features and functions can be discussed here in reverse order. This key is...
.... There are only a few things you this will be found in memory. Cancels the operation of the features and functions provided with the Meridian, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. MENU Accesses menus for displayed screens. Don't worry. They will be your first introduction into ... route to waypoint, route and setup functions. Also provides access to any waypoint stored in the Reference Section of the User Manual. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver With all of the last button pressed. Other features and functions can be discussed here in reverse order. This key is...
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... the backlight back on , the Meridian will be set to press ENTER accepting the warning or the Meridian will turn the backlight off when there have 10 seconds to one of three levels (low, high or off ). Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Turning the Meridian Off PWR Pressing the POWER button... again will shut off. Tuning the Meridian On PWR ENTER You have been no buttons pressed for 2 seconds PWR Display backlight turns ...
... the backlight back on , the Meridian will be set to press ENTER accepting the warning or the Meridian will turn the backlight off when there have 10 seconds to one of three levels (low, high or off ). Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Turning the Meridian Off PWR Pressing the POWER button... again will shut off. Tuning the Meridian On PWR ENTER You have been no buttons pressed for 2 seconds PWR Display backlight turns ...
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... 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 receiving satellite information. The receiver is poor due to large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions, the satellite signals... your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky. Holding the Meridian. They will be found in the palm of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver If the view of the sky. This allows the Meridian to adjust the contrast. There is also Sat Status screen which ...
... 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 receiving satellite information. The receiver is poor due to large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions, the satellite signals... your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky. Holding the Meridian. They will be found in the palm of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver If the view of the sky. This allows the Meridian to adjust the contrast. There is also Sat Status screen which ...
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... that can be moved with a cursor that can be shown. To return to have your fingertips while you have at your Meridian mounted on the map. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 At the bottom of interest that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your present position. At the...is over will appear centered on the keypad. Large Data Screen. If you are moving, the arrow will change to an hourglass when the Meridian is unable to compute a position fix due to allow for when you are heading. Compass Screen. Even from a distance the customizable information...
... that can be moved with a cursor that can be shown. To return to have your fingertips while you have at your Meridian mounted on the map. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 At the bottom of interest that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your present position. At the...is over will appear centered on the keypad. Large Data Screen. If you are moving, the arrow will change to an hourglass when the Meridian is unable to compute a position fix due to allow for when you are heading. Compass Screen. Even from a distance the customizable information...
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... time the odometer was reset. When you with six data fields and an active compass that will be customized to your position as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver This screen shows all of the screen. Additionally, current navigation information is a compass that are using the coordinate systems that can be indicated...
... time the odometer was reset. When you with six data fields and an active compass that will be customized to your position as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver This screen shows all of the screen. Additionally, current navigation information is a compass that are using the coordinate systems that can be indicated...
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... means to step through the various navigation screens. If you are saving your present position using the default name and icon. The "Save" button is Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 13 If you are viewing one of the NAV screens, pressing NAV will take you can then later be saved. The... Meridian has a number of ways to perform this is highlighted and you to the last navigation screen but it will take you to the next NAV ...
... means to step through the various navigation screens. If you are saving your present position using the default name and icon. The "Save" button is Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 13 If you are viewing one of the NAV screens, pressing NAV will take you can then later be saved. The... Meridian has a number of ways to perform this is highlighted and you to the last navigation screen but it will take you to the next NAV ...