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... built-in map which provides more information and detail when compared to all the features of the Magellan® MapSend® software products. Meridian Gold, Meridian Marine, Meridian Platinum and Meridian Color. The Meridian Platinum includes all of GPS Receivers The Meridian GPS Receiver comes in five configurations: Meridian GPS,. All five receivers accept map data from any Magellan Meridian GPS receiver...
... built-in map which provides more information and detail when compared to all the features of the Magellan® MapSend® software products. Meridian Gold, Meridian Marine, Meridian Platinum and Meridian Color. The Meridian Platinum includes all of GPS Receivers The Meridian GPS Receiver comes in five configurations: Meridian GPS,. All five receivers accept map data from any Magellan Meridian GPS receiver...
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...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 a GOTO Route 19 Magellan Meridian...
...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 a GOTO Route 19 Magellan Meridian...
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... 29 Street Information Description 29 Horizontal Profile Description 29 Terrain Projection Description 31 Changing the Map Orientation 32 Selecting Primary Usage 32 Selecting Track Mode 32 Auto vs. Auto Detailed 33 Compass Screen 34 Customizing the Data Fields 35 Large Data Screen 35 Customizing the Data Fields 36 ii Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
... 29 Street Information Description 29 Horizontal Profile Description 29 Terrain Projection Description 31 Changing the Map Orientation 32 Selecting Primary Usage 32 Selecting Track Mode 32 Auto vs. Auto Detailed 33 Compass Screen 34 Customizing the Data Fields 35 Large Data Screen 35 Customizing the Data Fields 36 ii Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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...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 ...Creating New Waypoint Manually 47 Creating New Waypoint with Map Cursor 48 Deleting a User Waypoint 48 Editing a User Waypoint 48 Viewing 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
...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 ...Creating New Waypoint Manually 47 Creating New Waypoint with Map Cursor 48 Deleting a User Waypoint 48 Editing a User Waypoint 48 Viewing 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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... 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 Format 61 Selecting... NAV Units 61 Selecting the North Reference 62 Selecting Daylight Savings 62 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...
... 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 Format 61 Selecting... NAV Units 61 Selecting the North Reference 62 Selecting Daylight Savings 62 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...
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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...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 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...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 72 Changing the Detailed Map 73 Formating the Memory Card 73 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver v
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... of the Magellan Meridian GPS receiver. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 1 Introduction, Setting Up the Meridian, Basic Operation, Reference Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. Instructions will include how to install the batteries and how to prepare the Meridian for use . Welcome and congratulations on your package includes all of the items listed on detailed city maps providing...
... of the Magellan Meridian GPS receiver. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 1 Introduction, Setting Up the Meridian, Basic Operation, Reference Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. Instructions will include how to install the batteries and how to prepare the Meridian for use . Welcome and congratulations on your package includes all of the items listed on detailed city maps providing...
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... Accesses menus for displayed screens. Other features and functions can be discussed here in detail. Turns the Meridian on /off . For many of you need to know to use the Meridian. With all of the User Manual. There are only a few things you this will be found ... a bit intimidating at first. Accesses the various navigation screens. Also provides access to MARK a position. 8 OUT - PWR- Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Cancels the operation of the Map screen. (Press once to zoom out one level, press and hold to quickly move through the zoom levels.) ENTER Confirms data ...
... Accesses menus for displayed screens. Other features and functions can be discussed here in detail. Turns the Meridian on /off . For many of you need to know to use the Meridian. With all of the User Manual. There are only a few things you this will be found ... a bit intimidating at first. Accesses the various navigation screens. Also provides access to MARK a position. 8 OUT - PWR- Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Cancels the operation of the Map screen. (Press once to zoom out one level, press and hold to quickly move through the zoom levels.) ENTER Confirms data ...
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...for the backlight in this instance. Pressing any button will turn off The backlight causes severe drain on the batteries in the Meridian. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Pressing ESC will shut off ). The display backlight can change the time delay for 2 seconds PWR Display backlight turns off ...the Meridian immediately. If the last navigation screen view was the Map screen, the last zoom scale setting will turn the backlight off when there have 10 seconds to one of...
...for the backlight in this instance. Pressing any button will turn off The backlight causes severe drain on the batteries in the Meridian. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Pressing ESC will shut off ). The display backlight can change the time delay for 2 seconds PWR Display backlight turns off ...the Meridian immediately. If the last navigation screen view was the Map screen, the last zoom scale setting will turn the backlight off when there have 10 seconds to one of...
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...view of the sky. More detailed information on the Satellite Status screen (described in the Reference chapter of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Use left/right arrows to choose from all satellites currently available. There is poor due to large cliffs or buildings, ... to highlight Contrast The menu display may take longer to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. 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. They will...
...view of the sky. More detailed information on the Satellite Status screen (described in the Reference chapter of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Use left/right arrows to choose from all satellites currently available. There is poor due to large cliffs or buildings, ... to highlight Contrast The menu display may take longer to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. 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. They will...
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... This is the scale for the map displayed and two data fields that you . Large Data Screen. Even from a distance the customizable information can be shown. The lower portion of a boat using the optional swivel mounting bracket. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 The present position ...icon will change to an hourglass when the Meridian is over will be customized, or turned off, depending upon your heading in the direction...
... This is the scale for the map displayed and two data fields that you . Large Data Screen. Even from a distance the customizable information can be shown. The lower portion of a boat using the optional swivel mounting bracket. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 The present position ...icon will change to an hourglass when the Meridian is over will be customized, or turned off, depending upon your heading in the direction...
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... want to just save your position quickly, but your present position using the default name and icon. The act of the cursor while viewing the Map screen. I am here and I want to GOTO there.) Saving Your Present Position as a Waypoint with a Custom Icon and Name The above method is displayed.... to create routes or as a route from your present position, entering the coordinates of a position or saving the position of saving the waypoint is Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 13 If you are not viewing one of the NAV screens, pressing NAV will take you to the next NAV screen in the...
... want to just save your position quickly, but your present position using the default name and icon. The act of the cursor while viewing the Map screen. I am here and I want to GOTO there.) Saving Your Present Position as a Waypoint with a Custom Icon and Name The above method is displayed.... to create routes or as a route from your present position, entering the coordinates of a position or saving the position of saving the waypoint is Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 13 If you are not viewing one of the NAV screens, pressing NAV will take you to the next NAV screen in the...
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... Name field. Backspace - Highlight the Icon field using the map screen. When you have highlighted the icon you did before. Moves the highlight from one space, erasing the last character entered. The Icon Select window is displayed. Clears the entire name. 14 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver You can also select a different icon that...
... Name field. Backspace - Highlight the Icon field using the map screen. When you have highlighted the icon you did before. Moves the highlight from one space, erasing the last character entered. The Icon Select window is displayed. Clears the entire name. 14 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver You can also select a different icon that...
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...a phone number or any other information that many and need to a waypoint you are viewing the Map screen. Press the NAV key until the Mark screen is a memory limit however. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 15 The same keyboard that you no longer need to input more, you will store up... to enter a message. Yes, the Meridian will have a message assigned to the Mark screen with the new name ...
...a phone number or any other information that many and need to a waypoint you are viewing the Map screen. Press the NAV key until the Mark screen is a memory limit however. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 15 The same keyboard that you no longer need to input more, you will store up... to enter a message. Yes, the Meridian will have a message assigned to the Mark screen with the new name ...
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... the purpose of this is there can be to any city you have been loaded into the Meridian. Use the Left/Right arrow until you have created or ones that have entered is a graphical...able to shorten the time by going to the last NAV screen viewed with the keyboard display. If you are viewing the Map screen, you will now notice a thick line which is displayed. Alternate Step 4: Select GOTO Destination Waypoint from the User ...bar now displays "To: Home". There are first presented with some noticeable changes. Step 3: Select Find By. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 17
... the purpose of this is there can be to any city you have been loaded into the Meridian. Use the Left/Right arrow until you have created or ones that have entered is a graphical...able to shorten the time by going to the last NAV screen viewed with the keyboard display. If you are viewing the Map screen, you will now notice a thick line which is displayed. Alternate Step 4: Select GOTO Destination Waypoint from the User ...bar now displays "To: Home". There are first presented with some noticeable changes. Step 3: Select Find By. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 17
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.... Note that this example, you need in the layout that you desire. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 19 You have all of the Magellan Meridian, but expect to turn the Meridian off before arriving, you to turn routing. GOTO routes are navigating on the map, graphically displaying the GOTO route. This concludes the basic operation of the...
.... Note that this example, you need in the layout that you desire. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 19 You have all of the Magellan Meridian, but expect to turn the Meridian off before arriving, you to turn routing. GOTO routes are navigating on the map, graphically displaying the GOTO route. This concludes the basic operation of the...
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...sequence ends. During power-up screen is displayed, the Meridian operates normally. Turn the Meridian Off - If you may want to the last screen displayed. 20 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver You must be accidently pressed, you carry your Meridan in the Meridian. If you do not press [ENTER] before 5 ...seconds.) PWR ENTER You have 10 seconds to the Meridian and displays last NAV screen viewed. After the screen is displayed. Shuts down until the first start-up the first screen shows the software and map database versions currently loaded in your pocket or other ...
...sequence ends. During power-up screen is displayed, the Meridian operates normally. Turn the Meridian Off - If you may want to the last screen displayed. 20 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver You must be accidently pressed, you carry your Meridan in the Meridian. If you do not press [ENTER] before 5 ...seconds.) PWR ENTER You have 10 seconds to the Meridian and displays last NAV screen viewed. After the screen is displayed. Shuts down until the first start-up the first screen shows the software and map database versions currently loaded in your pocket or other ...
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... and points in Setup will be moved on the map. 22 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver In the Position Mode, the map is the very heart of the Meridian. A crosshair appears that the cursor is over will not be saved.) The Map screen is centered around your present position. To return...the cursor relative to Last Viewed NAV Screen - Reference Selecting NAV Screens - Pressing the [NAV] button returns the Meridian to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The Map screen has two modes: Position and Cursor. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will not be displayed...
... and points in Setup will be moved on the map. 22 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver In the Position Mode, the map is the very heart of the Meridian. A crosshair appears that the cursor is over will not be saved.) The Map screen is centered around your present position. To return...the cursor relative to Last Viewed NAV Screen - Reference Selecting NAV Screens - Pressing the [NAV] button returns the Meridian to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The Map screen has two modes: Position and Cursor. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will not be displayed...
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... Indicator Data Fields Present Position Icon The Present Position Icon graphically displays your position on the map displays the history of the screen's width. If the Meridian is not computing positions, this icon is replaced with 13 data types possible. Both features (customize and turning the data on... (see Clear Memory in the direction you are heading. Scale can be turned on the Map screen. Both of the data fields can be accessed from the MENU button. Position Mode Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 23 While you are moving it will point in the Reference Chapter.) Data Fields...
... Indicator Data Fields Present Position Icon The Present Position Icon graphically displays your position on the map displays the history of the screen's width. If the Meridian is not computing positions, this icon is replaced with 13 data types possible. Both features (customize and turning the data on... (see Clear Memory in the direction you are heading. Scale can be turned on the Map screen. Both of the data fields can be accessed from the MENU button. Position Mode Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 23 While you are moving it will point in the Reference Chapter.) Data Fields...
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... and distance from your present position to the cursor. Cursor Mode 24 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Waypoint Name Whenever the cursor is over a map object, the name of the screen's width. Map Scale Indicator Provides the scale for the map. Reference Cursor Icon Map Scale Indicator Cursor Information Block Waypoint Name Cursor Icon The Cursor Icon...
... and distance from your present position to the cursor. Cursor Mode 24 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Waypoint Name Whenever the cursor is over a map object, the name of the screen's width. Map Scale Indicator Provides the scale for the map. Reference Cursor Icon Map Scale Indicator Cursor Information Block Waypoint Name Cursor Icon The Cursor Icon...