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Magellan eXplorist 500 Reference Manual Topics: • eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver • Using the eXplorist 500 • Starting Up • Navigation Screens • File Structure • Points of Interest • Routes • Track Logs • Advanced Features • Magellan Geocache Manager • Using MapSend • Preferences • Specifications • Accessories • Contacting Magellan Support
Magellan eXplorist 500 Reference Manual Topics: • eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver • Using the eXplorist 500 • Starting Up • Navigation Screens • File Structure • Points of Interest • Routes • Track Logs • Advanced Features • Magellan Geocache Manager • Using MapSend • Preferences • Specifications • Accessories • Contacting Magellan Support
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... on the Personal Computer 77 Magellan Geocache Manager 78 What is Geocaching 78 What is the Magellan Geocache Manager 78 How Do I Install the Magellan Geocache Manager 78 Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 79 Magellan Geocache Manager Tools 80 Working with Geocache Files 81 Adding Downloaded Files to the List 81 Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist 82 Using the eXplorist with MapSend 83 What is...
... on the Personal Computer 77 Magellan Geocache Manager 78 What is Geocaching 78 What is the Magellan Geocache Manager 78 How Do I Install the Magellan Geocache Manager 78 Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 79 Magellan Geocache Manager Tools 80 Working with Geocache Files 81 Adding Downloaded Files to the List 81 Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist 82 Using the eXplorist with MapSend 83 What is...
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eXplorist 500 File Structure 28 Basic File Structure The eXplorist has a file structure system that you are probably familiar with from the Magellan Geocaching software. This will make finding the POI or route much easier when you insert a new SD card, a similar file structure... to your personal computer, you upload a detailed map from mapping software, such as Magellan MapSend or geocache files from using any other filing system used before on a GPS receiver. When you need to the eXplorist. When your personal computer. While it is highly recommended that is possible to save ...
eXplorist 500 File Structure 28 Basic File Structure The eXplorist has a file structure system that you are probably familiar with from the Magellan Geocaching software. This will make finding the POI or route much easier when you insert a new SD card, a similar file structure... to your personal computer, you upload a detailed map from mapping software, such as Magellan MapSend or geocache files from using any other filing system used before on a GPS receiver. When you need to the eXplorist. When your personal computer. While it is highly recommended that is possible to save ...
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...elevation was not computed, that was computed by the eXplorist. Points of Interest 31 Whether driving in a car, hiking on the trail, or out for an afternoon sail...geocaching software, and POIs that have been uploaded from the same MENU option and can go back to save the POI in your position. Saving these places is the fundamental starting point for your eXplorist 500...: POIs that you have marked (saved), POIs that have been stored in and press ENTER. The first that will be described will be quickmarking your eXplorist as part of POIs available for any GPS...
...elevation was not computed, that was computed by the eXplorist. Points of Interest 31 Whether driving in a car, hiking on the trail, or out for an afternoon sail...geocaching software, and POIs that have been uploaded from the same MENU option and can go back to save the POI in your position. Saving these places is the fundamental starting point for your eXplorist 500...: POIs that you have marked (saved), POIs that have been stored in and press ENTER. The first that will be described will be quickmarking your eXplorist as part of POIs available for any GPS...
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... can take your eXplorist receiver. How Do I Install the Magellan Geocache Manager? You can enter the points manually by typing in a waterproof container (the military ammo box is a fun, recreational game that . The popularity of geocache points, visit GEOCACHING at www.geocaching.com. There are constantly being added. Magellan Geocache Manager 78 What is the Magellan Geocache Manager? The Magellan Geocache Manager has...
... can take your eXplorist receiver. How Do I Install the Magellan Geocache Manager? You can enter the points manually by typing in a waterproof container (the military ammo box is a fun, recreational game that . The popularity of geocache points, visit GEOCACHING at www.geocaching.com. There are constantly being added. Magellan Geocache Manager 78 What is the Magellan Geocache Manager? The Magellan Geocache Manager has...
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The common tools are displayed as icons at the top of geocache points is displayed. 4. Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Geocache Manager'. 3. The Magellan Geocache Manager will open and an empty list of the display. You can access the function by using one of the hotkey shortcuts. Access the Magellan Geocache Manager by clicking on the icon, selecting from the menu, or using the Start button on the Windows toolbar. 2. Magellan Geocache Manager 79 Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 1.
The common tools are displayed as icons at the top of geocache points is displayed. 4. Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Geocache Manager'. 3. The Magellan Geocache Manager will open and an empty list of the display. You can access the function by using one of the hotkey shortcuts. Access the Magellan Geocache Manager by clicking on the icon, selecting from the menu, or using the Start button on the Windows toolbar. 2. Magellan Geocache Manager 79 Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 1.
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... existing file. Upload Shift+5 About Alt+A Help F1 Uploads the selected or the entire list of geocache points to assist you want to save the opened database with information to the eXplorist. This requires that have made . (Use 'Save As' under the File menu if you in... Ctrl+S Saves the opened database under a new name.) Add Insert Adds a new geocaching point to the list using the Add icon require that point. Opens a help file with any changes. Magellan Geocache Manager 80 Magellan Geocache Manager Tools Using the icons at the top of the window is in using . ...
... existing file. Upload Shift+5 About Alt+A Help F1 Uploads the selected or the entire list of geocache points to assist you want to save the opened database with information to the eXplorist. This requires that have made . (Use 'Save As' under the File menu if you in... Ctrl+S Saves the opened database under a new name.) Add Insert Adds a new geocaching point to the list using the Add icon require that point. Opens a help file with any changes. Magellan Geocache Manager 80 Magellan Geocache Manager Tools Using the icons at the top of the window is in using . ...
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...follow these instructions: 1. Cancel - Adding Other Downloaded Files to the List It is possible to add downloaded files to your eXplorist. At the bottom of geocache points. Make sure that is open without requiring you will be shown as to how to select files and upload them ...the list. 5. Yes - Cancels the action and no points are appended to it. Click the Open Icon. 2. Magellan Geocache Manager 81 Working with Geocache Files This is a picture of a sample geocache file with a list of the window is a radio button 'Append to existing list'. You can also add other downloaded...
...follow these instructions: 1. Cancel - Adding Other Downloaded Files to the List It is possible to add downloaded files to your eXplorist. At the bottom of geocache points. Make sure that is open without requiring you will be shown as to how to select files and upload them ...the list. 5. Yes - Cancels the action and no points are appended to it. Click the Open Icon. 2. Magellan Geocache Manager 81 Working with Geocache Files This is a picture of a sample geocache file with a list of the window is a radio button 'Append to existing list'. You can also add other downloaded...
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...USB File Transfer mode for geocache points to the Magellan eXplorist 1. Click on the Magellan Geocache Manager. 5. If the transfer is successful, an alert will be displayed. 9. If you need to the USB port on the name. Select the location for creating a GOTO. (Geocache points can also be ...from the USB File Transfer screen you want to any of these screens is the 'Geocaches' folder in a GOTO.) Turn the eXplorist on the geocache point names. To select multiple, non-consecutive geocache points, hold the Shift key down while clicking on the SD card.) 8. Highlight SD...
...USB File Transfer mode for geocache points to the Magellan eXplorist 1. Click on the Magellan Geocache Manager. 5. If the transfer is successful, an alert will be displayed. 9. If you need to the USB port on the name. Select the location for creating a GOTO. (Geocache points can also be ...from the USB File Transfer screen you want to any of these screens is the 'Geocaches' folder in a GOTO.) Turn the eXplorist on the geocache point names. To select multiple, non-consecutive geocache points, hold the Shift key down while clicking on the SD card.) 8. Highlight SD...
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... portion of Preferences to change . 7. Preferences 91 Using Active Setup Whenever you need to access POIs, routes, and other saved data, the eXplorist automatically goes to the default file for the particular piece of data you want to set the default for the particular kind of data you...select Select File or (POI, Route, Detail Map, etc.) File Off. Background maps cannot be taken to the top level folder for POI's, routes, and geocache files. 1. If you selected Select File, using the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press MENU. 2. Press ENTER. 8. You can also choose which ...
... portion of Preferences to change . 7. Preferences 91 Using Active Setup Whenever you need to access POIs, routes, and other saved data, the eXplorist automatically goes to the default file for the particular piece of data you want to set the default for the particular kind of data you...select Select File or (POI, Route, Detail Map, etc.) File Off. Background maps cannot be taken to the top level folder for POI's, routes, and geocache files. 1. If you selected Select File, using the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Press MENU. 2. Press ENTER. 8. You can also choose which ...
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Magellan eXplorist 500 Reference Manual Topics: • eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver • Using the eXplorist 500 • Starting Up • Navigation Screens • File Structure • Points of Interest • Routes • Track Logs • Advanced Features • Magellan Geocache Manager • Using MapSend • Preferences • Specifications • Accessories • Contacting Magellan Support
Magellan eXplorist 500 Reference Manual Topics: • eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver • Using the eXplorist 500 • Starting Up • Navigation Screens • File Structure • Points of Interest • Routes • Track Logs • Advanced Features • Magellan Geocache Manager • Using MapSend • Preferences • Specifications • Accessories • Contacting Magellan Support
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... on the Personal Computer 77 Magellan Geocache Manager 78 What is Geocaching 78 What is the Magellan Geocache Manager 78 How Do I Install the Magellan Geocache Manager 78 Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 79 Magellan Geocache Manager Tools 80 Working with Geocache Files 81 Adding Downloaded Files to the List 81 Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist 82 Using the eXplorist with MapSend 83 What is...
... on the Personal Computer 77 Magellan Geocache Manager 78 What is Geocaching 78 What is the Magellan Geocache Manager 78 How Do I Install the Magellan Geocache Manager 78 Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 79 Magellan Geocache Manager Tools 80 Working with Geocache Files 81 Adding Downloaded Files to the List 81 Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist 82 Using the eXplorist with MapSend 83 What is...
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... needs. eXplorist 500 File Structure 28 Basic File Structure The eXplorist has a file structure system that is internal to the eXplorist. When you are going to modify any text editor and modify them to your personal computer, you can cause unwanted results. It is based on a GPS receiver. This... will make finding the POI or route much easier when you upload a detailed map from mapping software, such as Magellan MapSend or geocache files from using any of the file. The Detail Maps and Geocaches folders are ASCII text files. When your eXplorist or SD ...
... needs. eXplorist 500 File Structure 28 Basic File Structure The eXplorist has a file structure system that is internal to the eXplorist. When you are going to modify any text editor and modify them to your personal computer, you can cause unwanted results. It is based on a GPS receiver. This... will make finding the POI or route much easier when you upload a detailed map from mapping software, such as Magellan MapSend or geocache files from using any of the file. The Detail Maps and Geocaches folders are ASCII text files. When your eXplorist or SD ...
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...of marking your present position in the database using the geocaching software, and POIs that have been stored in your eXplorist as part of the POI. Sample Mark Screen When ...Waypoints and points of interest are identical.) There are four types of POIs available for your eXplorist 500: POIs that you have marked (saved), POIs that have quick-marked. Press MARK. ...you've been in your eXplorist so that even though elevation was computed by the eXplorist. Points of Interest 31 Whether driving in a car, hiking on the trail, or out... the fundamental starting point for any GPS navigator.
...of marking your present position in the database using the geocaching software, and POIs that have been stored in your eXplorist as part of the POI. Sample Mark Screen When ...Waypoints and points of interest are identical.) There are four types of POIs available for your eXplorist 500: POIs that you have marked (saved), POIs that have quick-marked. Press MARK. ...you've been in your eXplorist so that even though elevation was computed by the eXplorist. Points of Interest 31 Whether driving in a car, hiking on the trail, or out... the fundamental starting point for any GPS navigator.
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... a great source for you to sign, indicating that came with the coordinates of geocache points, visit GEOCACHING at www.geocaching.com. Insert the Magellan Wizard CD-ROM that you can take your eXplorist receiver. It's been referred to your personal computer. What is Geocaching? It is very popular), and record the latitude/longitude coordinates for locating the...
... a great source for you to sign, indicating that came with the coordinates of geocache points, visit GEOCACHING at www.geocaching.com. Insert the Magellan Wizard CD-ROM that you can take your eXplorist receiver. It's been referred to your personal computer. What is Geocaching? It is very popular), and record the latitude/longitude coordinates for locating the...
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The common tools are displayed as icons at the top of geocache points is displayed. 4. Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Geocache Manager'. 3. Access the Magellan Geocache Manager by clicking on the Windows toolbar. 2. Magellan Geocache Manager 79 Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 1. You can access the function by using the Start button on the icon, selecting from the menu, or using one of the hotkey shortcuts. The Magellan Geocache Manager will open and an empty list of the display.
The common tools are displayed as icons at the top of geocache points is displayed. 4. Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Geocache Manager'. 3. Access the Magellan Geocache Manager by clicking on the Windows toolbar. 2. Magellan Geocache Manager 79 Using the Magellan Geocache Manager 1. You can access the function by using the Start button on the icon, selecting from the menu, or using one of the hotkey shortcuts. The Magellan Geocache Manager will open and an empty list of the display.
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... mode. Opens a help file with information about the version of the Magellan Geocache Manager software that have highlighted. Icon Name Hotkey Description New Ctrl+N Creates a new database for geocache point that the eXplorist is connected to the eXplorist. Delete Delete Deletes the highlighted geocache point from the list. window with information to assist you to append...
... mode. Opens a help file with information about the version of the Magellan Geocache Manager software that have highlighted. Icon Name Hotkey Description New Ctrl+N Creates a new database for geocache point that the eXplorist is connected to the eXplorist. Delete Delete Deletes the highlighted geocache point from the list. window with information to assist you to append...
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...that is open without requiring you need to existing list'. Cancel - Click the appropriate button. Finally, instructions will need to your eXplorist. You may get an alert asking you will be shown as to how to select files and upload them to follow the instructions ... radio button 'Append to follow these instructions: 1. No - Cancels the action and no points are appended to ?' Magellan Geocache Manager 81 Working with a list of geocache points. Appends the geocache list and opens up a window asking you to add. 3. Using the Windows Open File window, select the downloaded ...
...that is open without requiring you need to existing list'. Cancel - Click the appropriate button. Finally, instructions will need to your eXplorist. You may get an alert asking you will be shown as to how to select files and upload them to follow the instructions ... radio button 'Append to follow these instructions: 1. No - Cancels the action and no points are appended to ?' Magellan Geocache Manager 81 Working with a list of geocache points. Appends the geocache list and opens up a window asking you to add. 3. Using the Windows Open File window, select the downloaded ...
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..., hold the Ctrl key down while clicking on the OK button. 7. Make sure that you need to the Magellan eXplorist 1. Turn the eXplorist off and check the connections and try again. Click on the geocache point names. Select the files to be uploaded. (If no files are now able to access and create a GOTO...
..., hold the Ctrl key down while clicking on the OK button. 7. Make sure that you need to the Magellan eXplorist 1. Turn the eXplorist off and check the connections and try again. Click on the geocache point names. Select the files to be uploaded. (If no files are now able to access and create a GOTO...
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... requirements as the default. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the field that you want to set the default for POI's, routes, and geocache files. 1. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Background maps cannot be taken to the top level folder for the particular kind of data you...: Selecting File Off turns the default file off . 9. Preferences 91 Using Active Setup Whenever you need to access POIs, routes, and other saved data, the eXplorist automatically goes to the default file for the particular piece of data you are accessing.
... requirements as the default. Press ENTER. 4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the field that you want to set the default for POI's, routes, and geocache files. 1. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Background maps cannot be taken to the top level folder for the particular kind of data you...: Selecting File Off turns the default file off . 9. Preferences 91 Using Active Setup Whenever you need to access POIs, routes, and other saved data, the eXplorist automatically goes to the default file for the particular piece of data you are accessing.