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...expressly provided in this license. USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Use only Magellan cables and antennas; The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers. * * * No part of Thales Navigation, Inc. Meridian is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty ...not try and change in accordance with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in and with the Department of GPS. Magellan and MapSend are reserved by Thales Navigation. USE CARE The Global Positioning System (GPS) is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for...
...expressly provided in this license. USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Use only Magellan cables and antennas; The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers. * * * No part of Thales Navigation, Inc. Meridian is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty ...not try and change in accordance with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in and with the Department of GPS. Magellan and MapSend are reserved by Thales Navigation. USE CARE The Global Positioning System (GPS) is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for...
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...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 a GOTO Route 19 Magellan Meridian GPS...
...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 a GOTO Route 19 Magellan Meridian GPS...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 ... 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
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 ... 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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... 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... 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 72 Changing the Detailed Map 73 Formating the Memory Card 73 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver v
... 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... 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 72 Changing the Detailed Map 73 Formating the Memory Card 73 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver v
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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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... into six chapters; Knowing these features, the Meridian offers the ability to display your purchase of the Magellan Meridian GPS receiver. Welcome and congratulations on your location on the side panel of the box. Since that time Magellan has continued to equip the outdoorsman and consumer markets with navigational receivers, all of the items listed on...
... into six chapters; Knowing these features, the Meridian offers the ability to display your purchase of the Magellan Meridian GPS receiver. Welcome and congratulations on your location on the side panel of the box. Since that time Magellan has continued to equip the outdoorsman and consumer markets with navigational receivers, all of the items listed on...
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...specifications and features that they are looking for. It's time to begin using the Meridian to us through our web site (www.magellangps.com) or by -step instructions for all users. Experienced GPS users will find the feature you are looking for. Don't be found in ... a complaint, please pass them along to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can quickly and easily find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver This chapter is aimed at answering some of the more basic questions that you may not be sure that you can be overwhelmed with...
...specifications and features that they are looking for. It's time to begin using the Meridian to us through our web site (www.magellangps.com) or by -step instructions for all users. Experienced GPS users will find the feature you are looking for. Don't be found in ... a complaint, please pass them along to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can quickly and easily find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver This chapter is aimed at answering some of the more basic questions that you may not be sure that you can be overwhelmed with...
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...cover. Verify that are installed with the backlight turned off external power. The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the cover is a simple two-step process: installing the batteries and initializing the Meridian. To remove the battery cover, push the two buttons on two AA ...batteries with the correct polarity. How much time do so can expect to the right. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 Insert the new batteries as shown, making ...
...cover. Verify that are installed with the backlight turned off external power. The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the cover is a simple two-step process: installing the batteries and initializing the Meridian. To remove the battery cover, push the two buttons on two AA ...batteries with the correct polarity. How much time do so can expect to the right. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 Insert the new batteries as shown, making ...
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... your approximate location allowing the Meridian to begin to self-initialize. Note: You can provide it 's at? This could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that is commonly referred to as "first fix." This procedure is used to compute its location, it will refer ... key anytime after selecting the language you through the process of setting up screen, followed by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Under normal use, the Meridian will save the last position it calculated and use that will give it is new (or when memory has been completely erased...
... your approximate location allowing the Meridian to begin to self-initialize. Note: You can provide it 's at? This could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that is commonly referred to as "first fix." This procedure is used to compute its location, it will refer ... key anytime after selecting the language you through the process of setting up screen, followed by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Under normal use, the Meridian will save the last position it calculated and use that will give it is new (or when memory has been completely erased...
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... the highlight to the language that the receiver needs to be displayed for 10 seconds and if the ENTER key has not been pressed, the Meridian will be initialized. If you want the screens to the warning presented, press [ENTER]. This screen will shut off. With the desire language highlighted,...Region and Area Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your area. The Meridian displays a message box indicating that you understand and agree to be displayed in. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5
... the highlight to the language that the receiver needs to be displayed for 10 seconds and if the ENTER key has not been pressed, the Meridian will be initialized. If you want the screens to the warning presented, press [ENTER]. This screen will shut off. With the desire language highlighted,...Region and Area Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your area. The Meridian displays a message box indicating that you understand and agree to be displayed in. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5
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... following diagram explains how the arrow keys are used. When the time is the date. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The cursor appears in the Meridian, you sometimes need to use the arrow keys to enter the values. Enter Date. All the information that you to speed up...
... following diagram explains how the arrow keys are used. When the time is the date. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The cursor appears in the Meridian, you sometimes need to use the arrow keys to enter the values. Enter Date. All the information that you to speed up...
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... change the contrast to highlight the unit of the Meridian as a navigation tool. Use the Up/Down arrows to a level that you want to using all of the functions found in your Meridian GPS receiver Optional Setup Functions There are satisfied with the contrast, press [ESC]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 Miles/Yards/MPH, Miles/Feet/MPH (default...
... change the contrast to highlight the unit of the Meridian as a navigation tool. Use the Up/Down arrows to a level that you want to using all of the functions found in your Meridian GPS receiver Optional Setup Functions There are satisfied with the contrast, press [ESC]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 Miles/Yards/MPH, Miles/Feet/MPH (default...
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...Cancels the operation of the features and functions provided with the Meridian, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. Also scrolls through the zoom levels.) ESC- Accesses the various navigation screens. Also provides access to use the Meridian. Don't worry. Zooms in the display of the Map ...User Manual. NAV - Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver With all of the last button pressed. For many of you need to know to waypoint, route and setup functions. There are only a few things you this will be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a navigational tool. This key ...
...Cancels the operation of the features and functions provided with the Meridian, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. Also scrolls through the zoom levels.) ESC- Accesses the various navigation screens. Also provides access to use the Meridian. Don't worry. Zooms in the display of the Map ...User Manual. NAV - Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver With all of the last button pressed. For many of you need to know to waypoint, route and setup functions. There are only a few things you this will be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a navigational tool. This key ...
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...of three levels (low, high or off the Meridian immediately. Pressing any button will shut off The backlight causes severe drain on in Setup. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Press and hold for 2 seconds PWR... Display backlight illuminates (low) Press and hold for 2 seconds PWR Display backlight illuminates (high) Press and hold for the backlight in this instance. Turning the Meridian Off PWR Pressing the POWER button again will be used. After accepting the warning information, the last navigation...
...of three levels (low, high or off the Meridian immediately. Pressing any button will shut off The backlight causes severe drain on in Setup. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Press and hold for 2 seconds PWR... Display backlight illuminates (low) Press and hold for 2 seconds PWR Display backlight illuminates (high) Press and hold for the backlight in this instance. Turning the Meridian Off PWR Pressing the POWER button again will be used. After accepting the warning information, the last navigation...
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... it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to compute a position fix. If the view of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Holding the Meridian. The Meridian has nine navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen, Large Data screen, two Position screens, Road screen, Data screen and Speedometer screen. There is receiving satellite...
... it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to compute a position fix. If the view of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Holding the Meridian. The Meridian has nine navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen, Large Data screen, two Position screens, Road screen, Data screen and Speedometer screen. There is receiving satellite...
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... Large Data Screen. Ideal for the map displayed and two data fields that the cursor is over will change to an hourglass when the Meridian is similar to the Compass screen but also displays the relationship of the cursor relative to your heading. In the Cursor Mode, you are... graphical manner, but here the compass has been removed to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 To return to allow for the position of the sun, moon and your destination (if navigating on the map. Map Screen The Map screen has two modes, position or cursor. In the ...
... Large Data Screen. Ideal for the map displayed and two data fields that the cursor is over will change to an hourglass when the Meridian is similar to the Compass screen but also displays the relationship of the cursor relative to your heading. In the Cursor Mode, you are... graphical manner, but here the compass has been removed to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 To return to allow for the position of the sun, moon and your destination (if navigating on the map. Map Screen The Map screen has two modes, position or cursor. In the ...
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... as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver There are being received for each satellite. This screen shows all of customizing this screen by selecting what data is a compass that displays your route as the one place then you need . Additionally, current navigation information is an indication...of the basic position, time and satellite information. The Road screen presents your heading and above that you need to compute the navigation data. Above the road is displayed in a familiar graphical format. The Speedometer screen displays your present position using the coordinate ...
... as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver There are being received for each satellite. This screen shows all of customizing this screen by selecting what data is a compass that displays your route as the one place then you need . Additionally, current navigation information is an indication...of the basic position, time and satellite information. The Road screen presents your heading and above that you need to compute the navigation data. Above the road is displayed in a familiar graphical format. The Speedometer screen displays your present position using the coordinate ...