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Table of Contents i eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS Receiver 1 Button Descriptions 2 Installing and Charging the Battery 4 Installing an Optional SD Card 5 Connecting to a Personal Computer 5 Using the eXplorist 500 6 Going to a Destination 6 Saving Your Position 7 Tracing Your Steps 8 Additional Features 9 Summary 9 Starting Up 10 Turning the eXplorist On 10 Turning the eXplorist Off 10 Changing the Display Backlight Intensity...
Table of Contents i eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS Receiver 1 Button Descriptions 2 Installing and Charging the Battery 4 Installing an Optional SD Card 5 Connecting to a Personal Computer 5 Using the eXplorist 500 6 Going to a Destination 6 Saving Your Position 7 Tracing Your Steps 8 Additional Features 9 Summary 9 Starting Up 10 Turning the eXplorist On 10 Turning the eXplorist Off 10 Changing the Display Backlight Intensity...
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eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: • Built-in background map (8 MB) • High-definition color display • Preloaded points of interest • Rugged design, rubber-protected • 8 MB of usable memory • Superior tracking with 14 parallel channels • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery • TrueFix™ GPS technology • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Multiple...
eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: • Built-in background map (8 MB) • High-definition color display • Preloaded points of interest • Rugged design, rubber-protected • 8 MB of usable memory • Superior tracking with 14 parallel channels • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery • TrueFix™ GPS technology • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Multiple...
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eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Wrist Lanyard Strap Mounting Hole Battery Door 3 Connector for external power and connection to install batteries.) eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (back) Battery Door Fastener (Unscrew to open battery door to a personal computer.
eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Wrist Lanyard Strap Mounting Hole Battery Door 3 Connector for external power and connection to install batteries.) eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (back) Battery Door Fastener (Unscrew to open battery door to a personal computer.
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... to return to highlight the Light Timer field. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 4 Installing and Charging the Battery Installing the Battery: Remove the battery door by unscrewing the battery door fastener and lifting the battery door out. Insert the battery as shown and replace the battery door. Tips on conserving battery life: • Turn the eXplorist off . Use the down arrow to the last...
... to return to highlight the Light Timer field. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 4 Installing and Charging the Battery Installing the Battery: Remove the battery door by unscrewing the battery door fastener and lifting the battery door out. Insert the battery as shown and replace the battery door. Tips on conserving battery life: • Turn the eXplorist off . Use the down arrow to the last...
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... connect to your personal computer USB ports (normally found a new USB hardware device. Put the LI-ION battery back in your eXplorist. There are able to copy files to and from the installed SD card to external power using the external AC power adapter. Turn... Disk". Lightly press on the connector to the back of the eXplorist data cable to make sure that you have an SD card installed in the battery compartment and secure the battery door. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery door and remove the LI-ION battery, exposing the SD Card Cradle.
... connect to your personal computer USB ports (normally found a new USB hardware device. Put the LI-ION battery back in your eXplorist. There are able to copy files to and from the installed SD card to external power using the external AC power adapter. Turn... Disk". Lightly press on the connector to the back of the eXplorist data cable to make sure that you have an SD card installed in the battery compartment and secure the battery door. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery door and remove the LI-ION battery, exposing the SD Card Cradle.
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...approximately 30 seconds between pressing the POWER button and pressing the ENTER button, otherwise the eXplorist will immediately turn the eXplorist on, press the POWER button on accidentally, draining the batteries, you need to low. Changing the Display Backlight Intensity The display backlight has three...If you press the POWER button during this countdown period, the eXplorist will automatically turn itself off. 10 Turning the eXplorist Off To turn the backlight back to turn the backlight on the batteries. Backlight intensity changes each time you press the POWER button. ...
...approximately 30 seconds between pressing the POWER button and pressing the ENTER button, otherwise the eXplorist will immediately turn the eXplorist on, press the POWER button on accidentally, draining the batteries, you need to low. Changing the Display Backlight Intensity The display backlight has three...If you press the POWER button during this countdown period, the eXplorist will automatically turn itself off. 10 Turning the eXplorist Off To turn the backlight back to turn the backlight on the batteries. Backlight intensity changes each time you press the POWER button. ...
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... is displayed. (Accurate when four or more satellites are shown, automatically adjusted from time information supplied from the atomic clocks in the GPS satellites. • A resettable trip odometer to compute the position.) • Computed accuracy of the position computed is using WAAS information...• Date and time are being used to keeps track of the distance you've travelled. • A graphical battery indicator provides you have the eXplorist connected to seasoned navigators. It also displays a 'charging' icon when you with information on the current condition of position...
... is displayed. (Accurate when four or more satellites are shown, automatically adjusted from time information supplied from the atomic clocks in the GPS satellites. • A resettable trip odometer to compute the position.) • Computed accuracy of the position computed is using WAAS information...• Date and time are being used to keeps track of the distance you've travelled. • A graphical battery indicator provides you have the eXplorist connected to seasoned navigators. It also displays a 'charging' icon when you with information on the current condition of position...
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... all or part of the internal memory. • Ability to set alarms to alert you when you have lost GPS signal, when you are designed to give the eXplorist its approximate location if it has been moved a large distance while turned off. • A way of setting ... memory should the need arise. Features found in Preferences: • Restarting the GPS (Initializing) to give you full flexibility over the built-in power-management tools to assist in prolonging battery life. • Personalize your eXplorist. • Choose from ten different languages that can be used to display information...
... all or part of the internal memory. • Ability to set alarms to alert you when you have lost GPS signal, when you are designed to give the eXplorist its approximate location if it has been moved a large distance while turned off. • A way of setting ... memory should the need arise. Features found in Preferences: • Restarting the GPS (Initializing) to give you full flexibility over the built-in power-management tools to assist in prolonging battery life. • Personalize your eXplorist. • Choose from ten different languages that can be used to display information...
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... buttons have a GOTO route activated and you think that will be something that you are mindful of the batteries in your eXplorist should note that you can control to extend the battery life are turning the eXplorist off when not in use and setting how long the display backlight will turn the... eXplorist off , the GOTO route is erased. This will prevent the batteries from running out if you accidentally leave the eXplorist on the water, extending the life of . Press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER. 8. If you have been ...
... buttons have a GOTO route activated and you think that will be something that you are mindful of the batteries in your eXplorist should note that you can control to extend the battery life are turning the eXplorist off when not in use and setting how long the display backlight will turn the... eXplorist off , the GOTO route is erased. This will prevent the batteries from running out if you accidentally leave the eXplorist on the water, extending the life of . Press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER. 8. If you have been ...
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... function provides you with the selection of how long you want the backlight to highlight Pwr Management. 5. Use the Arrow joystick to remain on the batteries. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the data field for Light Timer. 7. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 6. Press MENU. 2. Use the...
... function provides you with the selection of how long you want the backlight to highlight Pwr Management. 5. Use the Arrow joystick to remain on the batteries. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the data field for Light Timer. 7. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press ENTER. 6. Press MENU. 2. Use the...
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Antenna Patch Acquisition Times (optimal conditions) Warm less than 1 minute Cold less than 2 minutes Update Rate 1 second continuous Accuracy Position Specifications 108 Performance Receiver 14 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 14 satellites to compute and update information.
Antenna Patch Acquisition Times (optimal conditions) Warm less than 1 minute Cold less than 2 minutes Update Rate 1 second continuous Accuracy Position Specifications 108 Performance Receiver 14 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 14 satellites to compute and update information.
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... Position Includes background map and 2 data fields (customizable) Includes graphical compass and 2 data fields (customizable) Includes position, elevation, accuracy, date and time, trip odometer, and battery life Alarms Anchor Alarm Off Course Alarm Arrival Alarm Proximity Alarm Alerts when moved a user-defined distance Alerts when more than a user-defined distance, left...
... Position Includes background map and 2 data fields (customizable) Includes graphical compass and 2 data fields (customizable) Includes position, elevation, accuracy, date and time, trip odometer, and battery life Alarms Anchor Alarm Off Course Alarm Arrival Alarm Proximity Alarm Alerts when moved a user-defined distance Alerts when more than a user-defined distance, left...
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...for your adventure takes you . Full-tilt and swivel positioning enables optimal viewing of your receiver wherever your Magellan eXplorist. Part number: 702209 Bike Mounting Bracket Mount your Magellan eXplorist on the water, wherever your adventure takes you can go to your car, truck, or... car, truck, boat, or virtually any additional accessories that are available for carrying extra batteries. Part number: 980773 Swivel Mount Conveniently mount your Magellan eXplorist in your Magellan eXplorist while traveling or being stored. Part number: 702210 To order accessories, you .
...for your adventure takes you . Full-tilt and swivel positioning enables optimal viewing of your receiver wherever your Magellan eXplorist. Part number: 702209 Bike Mounting Bracket Mount your Magellan eXplorist on the water, wherever your adventure takes you can go to your car, truck, or... car, truck, boat, or virtually any additional accessories that are available for carrying extra batteries. Part number: 980773 Swivel Mount Conveniently mount your Magellan eXplorist in your Magellan eXplorist while traveling or being stored. Part number: 702210 To order accessories, you .
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Table of Contents i eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS Receiver 1 Button Descriptions 2 Installing and Charging the Battery 4 Installing an Optional SD Card 5 Connecting to a Personal Computer 5 Using the eXplorist 500 6 Going to a Destination 6 Saving Your Position 7 Tracing Your Steps 8 Additional Features 9 Summary 9 Starting Up 10 Turning the eXplorist On 10 Turning the eXplorist Off 10 Changing the Display Backlight Intensity...
Table of Contents i eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS Receiver 1 Button Descriptions 2 Installing and Charging the Battery 4 Installing an Optional SD Card 5 Connecting to a Personal Computer 5 Using the eXplorist 500 6 Going to a Destination 6 Saving Your Position 7 Tracing Your Steps 8 Additional Features 9 Summary 9 Starting Up 10 Turning the eXplorist On 10 Turning the eXplorist Off 10 Changing the Display Backlight Intensity...
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eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: • Built-in background map (8 MB) • High-definition color display • Preloaded points of interest • Rugged design, rubber-protected • 8 MB of usable memory • Superior tracking with 14 parallel channels • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery • TrueFix™ GPS technology • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Multiple...
eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 1 Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver: • Built-in background map (8 MB) • High-definition color display • Preloaded points of interest • Rugged design, rubber-protected • 8 MB of usable memory • Superior tracking with 14 parallel channels • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery • TrueFix™ GPS technology • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Multiple...
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Battery Door Fastener (Unscrew to open battery door to a personal computer. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Wrist Lanyard Strap Mounting Hole Battery Door 3 Connector for external power and connection to install batteries.) eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (back)
Battery Door Fastener (Unscrew to open battery door to a personal computer. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Wrist Lanyard Strap Mounting Hole Battery Door 3 Connector for external power and connection to install batteries.) eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (back)
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...Highlight Pwr Management and press ENTER. Press NAV to return to the back of time, turn the eXplorist off . Insert the battery as shown and replace the battery door. Connect the PC cable to the last viewed navigation screen. Connect the AC adapter jack to...turn the eXplorist off. • Use the Power Timer to an AC wall outlet. You can select from 5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes. • Use the display backlight sparingly. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 4 Installing and Charging the Battery Installing the Battery: Remove the battery door by unscrewing the battery door ...
...Highlight Pwr Management and press ENTER. Press NAV to return to the back of time, turn the eXplorist off . Insert the battery as shown and replace the battery door. Connect the PC cable to the last viewed navigation screen. Connect the AC adapter jack to...turn the eXplorist off. • Use the Power Timer to an AC wall outlet. You can select from 5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes. • Use the display backlight sparingly. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver 4 Installing and Charging the Battery Installing the Battery: Remove the battery door by unscrewing the battery door ...
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eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery door and remove the LI-ION battery, exposing the SD Card Cradle. Lightly press on the desktop of your eXplorist. Connecting to a Personal Computer Turn your eXplorist off and connect the round connector of the eXplorist data cable to the back of your eXplorist... your computer indicating that it locks into place. The other end of the eXplorist data cable has a standard USB connector that it is in the battery compartment and secure the battery door. Right click the "My Computer" icon on the SD Card Cradle ...
eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery door and remove the LI-ION battery, exposing the SD Card Cradle. Lightly press on the desktop of your eXplorist. Connecting to a Personal Computer Turn your eXplorist off and connect the round connector of the eXplorist data cable to the back of your eXplorist... your computer indicating that it locks into place. The other end of the eXplorist data cable has a standard USB connector that it is in the battery compartment and secure the battery door. Right click the "My Computer" icon on the SD Card Cradle ...
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... button on , just press the ESC button. Changing the Display Backlight Intensity The display backlight has three levels of the eXplorist to turn the backlight on the batteries. When the eXplorist is first turned on the top right side. If you press the POWER button. Starting Up Turning the... eXplorist On To turn the eXplorist on, press the POWER button on , the display backlight is set to low. To prevent the eXplorist from being turned on accidentally, draining the batteries, you press the LIGHT button. There is a 5-second ...
... button on , just press the ESC button. Changing the Display Backlight Intensity The display backlight has three levels of the eXplorist to turn the backlight on the batteries. When the eXplorist is first turned on the top right side. If you press the POWER button. Starting Up Turning the... eXplorist On To turn the eXplorist on, press the POWER button on , the display backlight is set to low. To prevent the eXplorist from being turned on accidentally, draining the batteries, you press the LIGHT button. There is a 5-second ...
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... Position Screen The Position screen provides detailed position information in the GPS satellites. • A resettable trip odometer to keeps track of the distance you've travelled. • A graphical battery indicator provides you have the eXplorist connected to external power. Highlights of the Position screen: •...position fix. • Date and time are being used to seasoned navigators. WAAS is also displayed in the Accuracy field when the eXplorist is displayed. It also displays a 'charging' icon when you with information on how to select the coordinate system.) • ...
... Position Screen The Position screen provides detailed position information in the GPS satellites. • A resettable trip odometer to keeps track of the distance you've travelled. • A graphical battery indicator provides you have the eXplorist connected to external power. Highlights of the Position screen: •...position fix. • Date and time are being used to seasoned navigators. WAAS is also displayed in the Accuracy field when the eXplorist is displayed. It also displays a 'charging' icon when you with information on how to select the coordinate system.) • ...