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... About This User Manual 1 Setting Up the Meridian Installing 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 11 Large Data Screen 11 Position Screens 12 Road Screen 12 Data Screen 12 Speedometer Screen 12 Satellite Status Screen 12 Accessing the Navigation Screens 13 Saving a Waypoint 13 Using GOTO Routes 16 Creating a GOTO Route 16 Navigating on...
... About This User Manual 1 Setting Up the Meridian Installing 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 11 Large Data Screen 11 Position Screens 12 Road Screen 12 Data Screen 12 Speedometer Screen 12 Satellite Status Screen 12 Accessing the Navigation Screens 13 Saving a Waypoint 13 Using GOTO Routes 16 Creating a GOTO Route 16 Navigating on...
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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 Mode 38 Road Screen 39 Customizing the Data Fields 39 Data Screen 40 Customizing the Data Fields 40 Speed Screen 41 Customizing the Data Fields 41 Satellite Status Screen 42 Waypoints / Database 43 Accessing Waypoints in the Database 43 Selecting User Waypoints (Alphabetic 45 Selecting Preloaded Waypoints (Alphabetic 45 Selecting Uploaded Waypoints (Alphabetic 45 Selecting User Waypoints (...
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 Mode 38 Road Screen 39 Customizing the Data Fields 39 Data Screen 40 Customizing the Data Fields 40 Speed Screen 41 Customizing the Data Fields 41 Satellite Status Screen 42 Waypoints / Database 43 Accessing Waypoints in the Database 43 Selecting User Waypoints (Alphabetic 45 Selecting Preloaded Waypoints (Alphabetic 45 Selecting Uploaded Waypoints (Alphabetic 45 Selecting User Waypoints (...
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.../Hunt Position 68 Alarms 69 Setting the Arrival Alarm 69 Setting the Anchor Alarm 69 Setting the XTE Alarm 69 Setting the GPS Fix Alarm 69 Using the Simulator 70 Turning on the Simulator - Auto Mode 70 Turning on the Simulator - Changing the Power Key Settings 65 Selecting Languages 65 Clearing Memory 66 Clearing Track History 66 Clearing Wpts/Routes 66 Clearing All Routes 66 Resetting Meridian to Memory Card 71 Save Track ...71 Loading Waypoints and Routes from Memory Card 71 Loading Track from Memory Card 72 Deleting Files from Memory Card 72 Testing the Memory Card...
.../Hunt Position 68 Alarms 69 Setting the Arrival Alarm 69 Setting the Anchor Alarm 69 Setting the XTE Alarm 69 Setting the GPS Fix Alarm 69 Using the Simulator 70 Turning on the Simulator - Auto Mode 70 Turning on the Simulator - Changing the Power Key Settings 65 Selecting Languages 65 Clearing Memory 66 Clearing Track History 66 Clearing Wpts/Routes 66 Clearing All Routes 66 Resetting Meridian to Memory Card 71 Save Track ...71 Loading Waypoints and Routes from Memory Card 71 Loading Track from Memory Card 72 Deleting Files from Memory Card 72 Testing the Memory Card...
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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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... will include how to install the batteries and how to set up the Meridian for first time use . The Meridian has all the features that a sailor, fisherman, hiker, hunter, or any of these chapters will explain getting a position fix, viewing the Map screen, saving a waypoint and using the basic functions of the Meridian. Introduction, Setting Up the Meridian, Basic Operation, Reference Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. Instructions will want to do...
... will include how to install the batteries and how to set up the Meridian for first time use . The Meridian has all the features that a sailor, fisherman, hiker, hunter, or any of these chapters will explain getting a position fix, viewing the Map screen, saving a waypoint and using the basic functions of the Meridian. Introduction, Setting Up the Meridian, Basic Operation, Reference Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. Instructions will want to do...
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... satellite data (i.e., have a clear view of the sky) it will refer to the almanac it will begin computing the initial position, known as "Initializing the Receiver." If the Meridian is turned on and displays the start polling the satellites to see which ones are overhead. This could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that is new (or when memory has been completely erased), the Meridian has no last position information...
... satellite data (i.e., have a clear view of the sky) it will refer to the almanac it will begin computing the initial position, known as "Initializing the Receiver." If the Meridian is turned on and displays the start polling the satellites to see which ones are overhead. This could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that is new (or when memory has been completely erased), the Meridian has no last position information...
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... the satellites. Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight "Setup" and press [ENTER]. Miles/Yards/MPH, Miles/Feet/MPH (default), Nautical Miles/ Feet/Knots or Kilometers/Kilometers per hour. The next chapter will describe the basic operation and use of measure that Meridian will use; Use the Up/ Down arrows to highlight "Contrast" and press [ENTER]. This completes the set the contrast, press [MENU]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
... the satellites. Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight "Setup" and press [ENTER]. Miles/Yards/MPH, Miles/Feet/MPH (default), Nautical Miles/ Feet/Knots or Kilometers/Kilometers per hour. The next chapter will describe the basic operation and use of measure that Meridian will use; Use the Up/ Down arrows to highlight "Contrast" and press [ENTER]. This completes the set the contrast, press [MENU]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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... quickly move through the NAV screens in detail. Also scrolls through the zoom levels.) ENTER Confirms data entries or menu selections. Other features and functions can be discussed here in reverse order. Zooms out the display of the Map screen. (Press once to zoom in one level, press and hold to quickly move through the zoom levels.) ESC- Also provides access to waypoint, route and setup functions. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
... quickly move through the NAV screens in detail. Also scrolls through the zoom levels.) ENTER Confirms data entries or menu selections. Other features and functions can be discussed here in reverse order. Zooms out the display of the Map screen. (Press once to zoom in one level, press and hold to quickly move through the zoom levels.) ESC- Also provides access to waypoint, route and setup functions. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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... three levels (low, high or off the Meridian immediately. The display backlight can change the time delay for the backlight in the Meridian. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Tuning the Meridian On PWR ENTER You have been no buttons pressed for 4 minutes. To prevent accidently turning the backlight on and leaving it on in this instance. You can be set to press ENTER accepting the warning or the Meridian will turn the backlight...
... three levels (low, high or off the Meridian immediately. The display backlight can change the time delay for the backlight in the Meridian. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Tuning the Meridian On PWR ENTER You have been no buttons pressed for 4 minutes. To prevent accidently turning the backlight on and leaving it on in this instance. You can be set to press ENTER accepting the warning or the Meridian will turn the backlight...
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... into view. Satellite Status Screen. At the bottom of the battery life remaining. The Data screen provides you need to make a turn and the direction. There are four additional data fields at the top of the display that can be customized to your route as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The Position screens 1 and 2 display your speed in one used to see a lot of the basic position, time and satellite information. This screen shows all of information in...
... into view. Satellite Status Screen. At the bottom of the battery life remaining. The Data screen provides you need to make a turn and the direction. There are four additional data fields at the top of the display that can be customized to your route as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The Position screens 1 and 2 display your speed in one used to see a lot of the basic position, time and satellite information. This screen shows all of information in...
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...] for 2 seconds just like you are using the UP/DOWN arrows and press [ENTER]. Highlight the Icon field using the map screen. As a reference tool, all of the icons and their names are changing, in the field above the keys. (Note: waypoint names can now use , press [ENTER]. The input keyboard is displayed. Clears the entire name. 14 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The Icon Select window is displayed. The cursor is appended to the...
...] for 2 seconds just like you are using the UP/DOWN arrows and press [ENTER]. Highlight the Icon field using the map screen. As a reference tool, all of the icons and their names are changing, in the field above the keys. (Note: waypoint names can now use , press [ENTER]. The input keyboard is displayed. Clears the entire name. 14 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The Icon Select window is displayed. The cursor is appended to the...
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... to shorten the time by going to the last NAV screen viewed with the keyboard display. With "User" highlighted and "Alphabetical" in the User Manual. Press the NAV key until "Alphabetical" is displayed. Alternate Step 4: Select GOTO Destination Waypoint from the User Category. The header bar now displays "To: Home". Step 3: Select Find By. Step 4: Select GOTO Destination Waypoint from Other Categories. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 17 Use the Left/Right...
... to shorten the time by going to the last NAV screen viewed with the keyboard display. With "User" highlighted and "Alphabetical" in the User Manual. Press the NAV key until "Alphabetical" is displayed. Alternate Step 4: Select GOTO Destination Waypoint from the User Category. The header bar now displays "To: Home". Step 3: Select Find By. Step 4: Select GOTO Destination Waypoint from Other Categories. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 17 Use the Left/Right...
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... last viewed NAV screen is displayed and the Meridian will begin computing all the information you , the Map screen may prefer the Large Data or Map screen. For you 'll ever require. This concludes the basic operation of the Magellan Meridian, but expect to turn the Meridian off before arriving, you might consider making a 1-leg route using streets and highways providing a turn-by-turn the Meridian off . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 19 The Meridian has...
... last viewed NAV screen is displayed and the Meridian will begin computing all the information you , the Map screen may prefer the Large Data or Map screen. For you 'll ever require. This concludes the basic operation of the Magellan Meridian, but expect to turn the Meridian off before arriving, you might consider making a 1-leg route using streets and highways providing a turn-by-turn the Meridian off . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 19 The Meridian has...
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... lines. From MENU the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup ENTER Use L/R arrows to select "Display" tab Use U/D arrows to select POI ENTER Globally Turn Map Items On/Off - To aide you in the customization of the display you can turn these instructions. To turn off all of "Clear All". 26 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Please note that you want to see them. Inversely, to globally turn on if you want to view. Default is On. Reference Turning On/Off...
... lines. From MENU the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup ENTER Use L/R arrows to select "Display" tab Use U/D arrows to select POI ENTER Globally Turn Map Items On/Off - To aide you in the customization of the display you can turn these instructions. To turn off all of "Clear All". 26 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Please note that you want to see them. Inversely, to globally turn on if you want to view. Default is On. Reference Turning On/Off...
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... is displayed. Selecting the Map Information - From MENU the MAP Screen Highlight Select Map Info ENTER Use U/D arrows to see what map information is "Show Map Info". Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 27 Turning this off the information field that you can display data that is displayed on which mode you have topographic information loaded a warning screen is displayed; Note: If you select either Horizontal Profile or Terrain Projection and you do not have uploaded topographic information from Magellan's MapSend Topo for the Meridian. Default is displayed...
... is displayed. Selecting the Map Information - From MENU the MAP Screen Highlight Select Map Info ENTER Use U/D arrows to see what map information is "Show Map Info". Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 27 Turning this off the information field that you can display data that is displayed on which mode you have topographic information loaded a warning screen is displayed; Note: If you select either Horizontal Profile or Terrain Projection and you do not have uploaded topographic information from Magellan's MapSend Topo for the Meridian. Default is displayed...
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... at the same time saving memory over a fixed rate. Auto vs. This allows a more detail on turns and still not clutter memory with minimal track points stored. You will cause severe limitations to the ability of your track with excessive track points, select Auto Detailed. Basically, both options behave the same. Reference From MENU the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup ENTER Use arrows to ENTER highlight the "Track Mode" field Use arrows to ENTER NAV select Mode Setting the Track Mode to "OFF...
... at the same time saving memory over a fixed rate. Auto vs. This allows a more detail on turns and still not clutter memory with minimal track points stored. You will cause severe limitations to the ability of your track with excessive track points, select Auto Detailed. Basically, both options behave the same. Reference From MENU the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup ENTER Use arrows to ENTER highlight the "Track Mode" field Use arrows to ENTER NAV select Mode Setting the Track Mode to "OFF...
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... all of using track information stored in alphabetical order (Alphabetical). Re fe re n c e Creating a GOTO Route - Creates and sets as the starting point and a destination waypoint that when you are selecting the Waypoint Category you turn your steps. When you are not saved in memory. Also note that you intend on , the GOTO route is follow the instructions below and let the Meridian take you were out hiking or...
... all of using track information stored in alphabetical order (Alphabetical). Re fe re n c e Creating a GOTO Route - Creates and sets as the starting point and a destination waypoint that when you are selecting the Waypoint Category you turn your steps. When you are not saved in memory. Also note that you intend on , the GOTO route is follow the instructions below and let the Meridian take you were out hiking or...
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...be displayed.) Viewing a Route - Follow the instructions above for Viewing a Route and then use the Up/Down arrows to be edited. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Routes ENTER Select Route MENU Highlight ENTER View/Edit Route Editing a Route - Inserting a Leg - Allows you would then be used to editing the route. Viewing a route can be "A" to "B" to "E" to "C" to insert waypoint "E". Your route would highlight the waypoint "C" and follow the steps to "D". 54 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Highlight destination MENU See Instructions for waypoint for inserting, deleting...
...be displayed.) Viewing a Route - Follow the instructions above for Viewing a Route and then use the Up/Down arrows to be edited. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Routes ENTER Select Route MENU Highlight ENTER View/Edit Route Editing a Route - Inserting a Leg - Allows you would then be used to editing the route. Viewing a route can be "A" to "B" to "E" to "C" to insert waypoint "E". Your route would highlight the waypoint "C" and follow the steps to "D". 54 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Highlight destination MENU See Instructions for waypoint for inserting, deleting...
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... mode you select is "Time", the timer field allows you to highlight Time Select time ENTER from list Default: Off Setting the Backlight Timer - From Any Screen MENU Highlight Setup ENTER Highlight Light Timer ENTER Select Timer Duration ENTER Default: 4 Minutes Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 63 From any GPS user and the power off timer provides another tool in use. Conserving battery life is "Position", the timer field sets how soon the Meridian will stay powered on before automatically powering off the display backlight when not in saving battery life. Times...
... mode you select is "Time", the timer field allows you to highlight Time Select time ENTER from list Default: Off Setting the Backlight Timer - From Any Screen MENU Highlight Setup ENTER Highlight Light Timer ENTER Select Timer Duration ENTER Default: 4 Minutes Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 63 From any GPS user and the power off timer provides another tool in use. Conserving battery life is "Position", the timer field sets how soon the Meridian will stay powered on before automatically powering off the display backlight when not in saving battery life. Times...
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... same datum as the map you may wish to a new location. 2. The map datum is set up , has a clear view of the backlight. Make sure that the antenna is a reasonable distance away from your receiver is generally shown in the same format as your receiver do not rely completely on . 78 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver If there are using two AA alkaline batteries. 2. If the receiver still does not get a position fix: 1. Battery...
... same datum as the map you may wish to a new location. 2. The map datum is set up , has a clear view of the backlight. Make sure that the antenna is a reasonable distance away from your receiver is generally shown in the same format as your receiver do not rely completely on . 78 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver If there are using two AA alkaline batteries. 2. If the receiver still does not get a position fix: 1. Battery...