Manual - English
Page 3
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 10...
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 10...
Manual - English
Page 8
...; Rechargeable Li-Ion battery • TrueFix™ GPS technology • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Multiple track logs • Unlimited storage of data using SD cards • Pocket-sized and waterproof to IPX-7 Antenna Display Backlight Button On/Off Button Arrow Joystick ENTER ZOOM IN NAV MARK ZOOM OUT MENU GOTO ESCAPE eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (front)
...; Rechargeable Li-Ion battery • TrueFix™ GPS technology • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Multiple track logs • Unlimited storage of data using SD cards • Pocket-sized and waterproof to IPX-7 Antenna Display Backlight Button On/Off Button Arrow Joystick ENTER ZOOM IN NAV MARK ZOOM OUT MENU GOTO ESCAPE eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (front)
Manual - English
Page 12
...USB File transfer mode. There are able to copy files to and from the installed SD card to external power using the external AC power adapter. The other end of the eXplorist data cable has a standard USB connector that it is installed properly. Right click the ... when closing the SD Card Cradle. Put the LI-ION battery back in your eXplorist you are alignment tabs on your Connecting the Cable computer and select the "Explore" option. Lightly press on your eXplorist and tighten the locking screw. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery...
...USB File transfer mode. There are able to copy files to and from the installed SD card to external power using the external AC power adapter. The other end of the eXplorist data cable has a standard USB connector that it is installed properly. Right click the ... when closing the SD Card Cradle. Put the LI-ION battery back in your eXplorist you are alignment tabs on your Connecting the Cable computer and select the "Explore" option. Lightly press on your eXplorist and tighten the locking screw. eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery...
Manual - English
Page 35
...GPS receiver. While it is highly recommended that you are empty until you upload a detailed map from mapping software, such as Magellan MapSend or geocache files from using any text editor and modify them to access the file. Mistakes in modifying the files can open these files using your personal computer. Internal Memory SD Card... to your personal computer, you can cause unwanted results. When your eXplorist or SD card is connected to your needs. eXplorist 500 File Structure 28 Basic File Structure The eXplorist has a file structure system that is unlike any other filing system ...
...GPS receiver. While it is highly recommended that you are empty until you upload a detailed map from mapping software, such as Magellan MapSend or geocache files from using any text editor and modify them to access the file. Mistakes in modifying the files can open these files using your personal computer. Internal Memory SD Card... to your personal computer, you can cause unwanted results. When your eXplorist or SD card is connected to your needs. eXplorist 500 File Structure 28 Basic File Structure The eXplorist has a file structure system that is unlike any other filing system ...
Manual - English
Page 55
... is active. Features of a multi-leg route: • Multi-leg routes can be saved in internal memory or to an SD card. • Multi-leg routes remain active even after the eXplorist has been turned off. • Multi-leg routes can be used to navigate to Buoy 1 by selecting the Bait leg when...
... is active. Features of a multi-leg route: • Multi-leg routes can be saved in internal memory or to an SD card. • Multi-leg routes remain active even after the eXplorist has been turned off. • Multi-leg routes can be used to navigate to Buoy 1 by selecting the Bait leg when...
Manual - English
Page 84
...or deleting any files that a USB device was disconnected. Using the personal computer, you need to tell the eXplorist that you want to work with files on an SD card in the eXplorist (optional). If the USB File Transfer screen is normal and just click the OK button.) 4. From the ...files. 7. Highlight File Transfer and press ENTER. Find the new drive in the left-hand list of the eXplorist. Follow the previous instructions to connect the eXplorist to the SD card: Press ENTER. Advanced Features 77 Working with Files on the Personal Computer You can work with the files saved...
...or deleting any files that a USB device was disconnected. Using the personal computer, you need to tell the eXplorist that you want to work with files on an SD card in the eXplorist (optional). If the USB File Transfer screen is normal and just click the OK button.) 4. From the ...files. 7. Highlight File Transfer and press ENTER. Find the new drive in the left-hand list of the eXplorist. Follow the previous instructions to connect the eXplorist to the SD card: Press ENTER. Advanced Features 77 Working with Files on the Personal Computer You can work with the files saved...
Manual - English
Page 89
Magellan Geocache Manager 82 Uploading to be saved. (By default this is the 'Geocaches' folder in the internal memory or on the SD card.) 8. Turn the eXplorist off and connect it to the USB port on your computer. 2. If you want to save to be in the USB File ... and press ENTER.) If neither of the geocache points following the instructions for the file to the Magellan eXplorist 1. Turn the eXplorist on the Magellan Geocache Manager. 5. Note: By default the eXplorist will save to the SD card instead, from the USB File Transfer screen you want to be uploaded. (If no files are ...
Magellan Geocache Manager 82 Uploading to be saved. (By default this is the 'Geocaches' folder in the internal memory or on the SD card.) 8. Turn the eXplorist off and connect it to the USB port on your computer. 2. If you want to save to be in the USB File ... and press ENTER.) If neither of the geocache points following the instructions for the file to the Magellan eXplorist 1. Turn the eXplorist on the Magellan Geocache Manager. 5. Note: By default the eXplorist will save to the SD card instead, from the USB File Transfer screen you want to be uploaded. (If no files are ...
Manual - English
Page 90
The core MapSend product line includes street maps for driving, topographic maps for hiking, camping, and hunting, and fresh/salt water maps for Magellan hand-held GPS receivers. Most MapSend products are provided on CD-ROM for use on compatibility with MapSend 83 What is called ...uploaded and saved as one of MapSend products through a Magellan dealer or on SD cards, or as preloaded map regions on -line www.magellangps.com under Products > Maps and Software. Following the instructions provided with your eXplorist. Please note that you find out more detailed information and...
The core MapSend product line includes street maps for driving, topographic maps for hiking, camping, and hunting, and fresh/salt water maps for Magellan hand-held GPS receivers. Most MapSend products are provided on CD-ROM for use on compatibility with MapSend 83 What is called ...uploaded and saved as one of MapSend products through a Magellan dealer or on SD cards, or as preloaded map regions on -line www.magellangps.com under Products > Maps and Software. Following the instructions provided with your eXplorist. Please note that you find out more detailed information and...
Manual - English
Page 91
...screen is : Local Disk C:\Program Files\Magellan\'MapSend Product Name'\Export\Images. Connect the eXplorist to the Personal Computer: (This applies only if you are saving. Select Internal Memory or SD Card and press ENTER.) Memory space in the eXplorist is very limited and it is displayed...Note: MapSend automatically saves files to GPS..." (Ctrl+U). Select SD Card and press ENTER.) Map files saved from the main menu). This can be asked to the SD card, press ENTER. screen (accessed from MapSend need to an SD Card. Using the eXplorist with MapSend 84 Notice that in the...
...screen is : Local Disk C:\Program Files\Magellan\'MapSend Product Name'\Export\Images. Connect the eXplorist to the Personal Computer: (This applies only if you are saving. Select Internal Memory or SD Card and press ENTER.) Memory space in the eXplorist is very limited and it is displayed...Note: MapSend automatically saves files to GPS..." (Ctrl+U). Select SD Card and press ENTER.) Map files saved from the main menu). This can be asked to the SD card, press ENTER. screen (accessed from MapSend need to an SD Card. Using the eXplorist with MapSend 84 Notice that in the...
Manual - English
Page 92
...uploading a detailed map, background maps are uploaded following these same guidelines.) The popup menu to an SD card. (Please make sure that there is presented. Start > Programs > Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Conversion Manager. If you have all the map regions you want to the computer is room on... Finish. Please remember that large map regions should be uploaded. Using the eXplorist with either the Magellan eXplorist, the SD card mounted in the eXplorist, or to the map region name in the list of the eXplorist is completed you will see a map that will be saved to the ...
...uploading a detailed map, background maps are uploaded following these same guidelines.) The popup menu to an SD card. (Please make sure that there is presented. Start > Programs > Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Conversion Manager. If you have all the map regions you want to the computer is room on... Finish. Please remember that large map regions should be uploaded. Using the eXplorist with either the Magellan eXplorist, the SD card mounted in the eXplorist, or to the map region name in the list of the eXplorist is completed you will see a map that will be saved to the ...
Manual - English
Page 93
... Select SD card and press ENTER.) 6. Click on the Magellan Conversion Manager. 7. Click Next > and finally click Finish to and from the eXplorist to the eXplorist and the personal computer's USB port. 5. Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Conversion Manager'. 3. Turn off the eXplorist and ... Access the Magellan Conversion Manager by using the Magellan Wizard CD-ROM that you must use the Magellan Conversion Manager instead of transferring the files directly in a more accessible manner than previous GPS receivers, you converted. Turn the eXplorist on. (...
... Select SD card and press ENTER.) 6. Click on the Magellan Conversion Manager. 7. Click Next > and finally click Finish to and from the eXplorist to the eXplorist and the personal computer's USB port. 5. Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Conversion Manager'. 3. Turn off the eXplorist and ... Access the Magellan Conversion Manager by using the Magellan Wizard CD-ROM that you must use the Magellan Conversion Manager instead of transferring the files directly in a more accessible manner than previous GPS receivers, you converted. Turn the eXplorist on. (...
Manual - English
Page 94
...Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Conversion Manager'. 6. Click the radio button for the file and click Save. 5. Turn off the eXplorist and connect the USB cable to bring up the Waypoint List. 3. Select Internal Memory or SD card and press ENTER. 10. Click on the Magellan Conversion Manager. 11....Waypoints, Routes, and Track from MapSend The process for transferring from from MapSend to the eXplorist is displayed and will be able to the eXplorist. Access the Magellan Conversion Manager by using the Start button on . In the example shown, files are being...
...Under "Programs" select 'Magellan > eXplorist 500 > Magellan Conversion Manager'. 6. Click the radio button for the file and click Save. 5. Turn off the eXplorist and connect the USB cable to bring up the Waypoint List. 3. Select Internal Memory or SD card and press ENTER. 10. Click on the Magellan Conversion Manager. 11....Waypoints, Routes, and Track from MapSend The process for transferring from from MapSend to the eXplorist is displayed and will be able to the eXplorist. Access the Magellan Conversion Manager by using the Start button on . In the example shown, files are being...
Manual - English
Page 108
... highlight Preferences. 3. User created files and folders on the SD card will erase all track history, user-entered POIs, and routes [All]. Press MENU. 2. Press ENTER. Confirm. Use the Arrow joystick to cancel. 8. This resets the eXplorist to highlight Clear Memory. 5. Clearing Active Track History 1. Press... ENTER. 6. It will not be touched. Preferences 101 Clearing Memory The Clear Memory function of the defaults in the eXplorist to the factory defaults. Using Clear Memory, you can also set all of Preferences gives you a tool that you can use to...
... highlight Preferences. 3. User created files and folders on the SD card will erase all track history, user-entered POIs, and routes [All]. Press MENU. 2. Press ENTER. Confirm. Use the Arrow joystick to cancel. 8. This resets the eXplorist to highlight Clear Memory. 5. Clearing Active Track History 1. Press... ENTER. 6. It will not be touched. Preferences 101 Clearing Memory The Clear Memory function of the defaults in the eXplorist to the factory defaults. Using Clear Memory, you can also set all of Preferences gives you a tool that you can use to...
Manual - English
Page 109
.... 5. Clearing Routes This will clear all of the routes you have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to cancel. 8. Press ENTER. 6. Preferences 102 Clearing User-Entered POIs and Routes This will... have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist. 1. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Confirm. Routes saved in files other than the default files or on any SD card installed will not be cleared. 1. Confirm. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight...
.... 5. Clearing Routes This will clear all of the routes you have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist. Press MENU. 2. Use the Arrow joystick to cancel. 8. Press ENTER. 6. Preferences 102 Clearing User-Entered POIs and Routes This will... have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist. 1. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences. 3. Confirm. Routes saved in files other than the default files or on any SD card installed will not be cleared. 1. Confirm. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight...
Manual - English
Page 110
...SD card will automatically shut off. Press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER. 9. Resetting the eXplorist to highlight Reset Default. 5. Use the Arrow joystick to Factory Defaults 1. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight All. 7. Press MENU. 2. Confirm. Press MENU. 2. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight All. 7. The eXplorist... erase all of the POIs and routes you have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist, as well as the active track history. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Yes to confirm or No to highlight ...
...SD card will automatically shut off. Press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER. 9. Resetting the eXplorist to highlight Reset Default. 5. Use the Arrow joystick to Factory Defaults 1. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight All. 7. Press MENU. 2. Confirm. Press MENU. 2. Press ENTER. 6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight All. 7. The eXplorist... erase all of the POIs and routes you have entered that are saved in the default files used internally to the eXplorist, as well as the active track history. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Yes to confirm or No to highlight ...
Manual - English
Page 116
..., UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG and MGRS Routes Total Name Length Unlimited (using SD cards) GOTO route BackTrack route 10 characters (including spaces) Track Logs Total Unlimited saved track logs (using SD cards) Name Length 20 characters (including spaces) Built-in (included with background map) Categories Cities, highways, airports, waterways...-defined distance, left or right of computed track Alerts when within a user-defined distance of destination Alerts when within a user-defined distance of interest (using SD cards) plus 1 user grid.
..., UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG and MGRS Routes Total Name Length Unlimited (using SD cards) GOTO route BackTrack route 10 characters (including spaces) Track Logs Total Unlimited saved track logs (using SD cards) Name Length 20 characters (including spaces) Built-in (included with background map) Categories Cities, highways, airports, waterways...-defined distance, left or right of computed track Alerts when within a user-defined distance of destination Alerts when within a user-defined distance of interest (using SD cards) plus 1 user grid.
Manual - English (for the UK)
Page 3
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 10...
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 10...
Manual - English (for the UK)
Page 8
...; Rechargeable Li-Ion battery • TrueFix™ GPS technology • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Multiple track logs • Unlimited storage of data using SD cards • Pocket-sized and waterproof to IPX-7 Antenna Display Backlight Button On/Off Button Arrow Joystick ENTER ZOOM IN NAV MARK ZOOM OUT MENU GOTO ESCAPE eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (front)
...; Rechargeable Li-Ion battery • TrueFix™ GPS technology • 3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS) • Multiple track logs • Unlimited storage of data using SD cards • Pocket-sized and waterproof to IPX-7 Antenna Display Backlight Button On/Off Button Arrow Joystick ENTER ZOOM IN NAV MARK ZOOM OUT MENU GOTO ESCAPE eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver (front)
Manual - English (for the UK)
Page 12
eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery door and remove the LI-ION battery, exposing the SD Card Cradle. Do NOT lay the SD card flat in the battery compartment as damage will spring open. 5 SD Card Cradle Release With the cradle open, slide the SD card in the cradle (shown in your eXplorist you connect the eXplorist to your eXplorist and tighten...
eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver Installing an Optional SD Card Open the battery door and remove the LI-ION battery, exposing the SD Card Cradle. Do NOT lay the SD card flat in the battery compartment as damage will spring open. 5 SD Card Cradle Release With the cradle open, slide the SD card in the cradle (shown in your eXplorist you connect the eXplorist to your eXplorist and tighten...
Manual - English (for the UK)
Page 35
... Default Route File Track Logs Up One Level New Folder Active Track Geocaches Up One Level New Folder Empty It is based on a GPS receiver. File Structure Overview This graphic displays the basic layout of the folders (i.e., POIs could be saved in the Routes folder), it is...a detailed map from mapping software, such as Magellan MapSend or geocache files from using any text editor and modify them to access the file. When your eXplorist or SD card is connected to your needs. eXplorist 500 File Structure 28 Basic File Structure The eXplorist has a file structure system that is unlike any...
... Default Route File Track Logs Up One Level New Folder Active Track Geocaches Up One Level New Folder Empty It is based on a GPS receiver. File Structure Overview This graphic displays the basic layout of the folders (i.e., POIs could be saved in the Routes folder), it is...a detailed map from mapping software, such as Magellan MapSend or geocache files from using any text editor and modify them to access the file. When your eXplorist or SD card is connected to your needs. eXplorist 500 File Structure 28 Basic File Structure The eXplorist has a file structure system that is unlike any...