Triton User Manual Addendum - English, French, Spanish
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... the process to go to a previous destination, in this case (C). When setting a custom position, the GPS portion of the entire route. To turn the feature off and resume computing GPS position information, go there instead of the receiver is disabled and the screen is activated it to go to the first leg destination (B). You...
... the process to go to a previous destination, in this case (C). When setting a custom position, the GPS portion of the entire route. To turn the feature off and resume computing GPS position information, go there instead of the receiver is disabled and the screen is activated it to go to the first leg destination (B). You...
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.... • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The Magellan Triton must be installed and operated at a distance no guarantee... against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the user. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in interference ...
.... • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The Magellan Triton must be installed and operated at a distance no guarantee... against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the user. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in interference ...
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Table of Contents Overview ...1 Features of the Magellan Triton 1 Specifications ...3 Fundamentals ...4 Turning the Triton on 4 Turning the Triton off 4 Setting the display backlight intensity 4 Setting the Time Zone 4 Changing Languages 5 Sleep Mode (Backlight Timer 5 Waking up the... for the Large Data, Compass or Satellite Status Screen .. 8 Selecting Maps ...8 Battery Life ...9 Navigation Screens ...11 Selecting Navigation Screens 11 Turning Navigation Screens On or Off 11 Customizing the Data Fields for the Map Screen 12 Customizing the Data Field for the Large Data, Compass or...
Table of Contents Overview ...1 Features of the Magellan Triton 1 Specifications ...3 Fundamentals ...4 Turning the Triton on 4 Turning the Triton off 4 Setting the display backlight intensity 4 Setting the Time Zone 4 Changing Languages 5 Sleep Mode (Backlight Timer 5 Waking up the... for the Large Data, Compass or Satellite Status Screen .. 8 Selecting Maps ...8 Battery Life ...9 Navigation Screens ...11 Selecting Navigation Screens 11 Turning Navigation Screens On or Off 11 Customizing the Data Fields for the Map Screen 12 Customizing the Data Field for the Large Data, Compass or...
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... Speed 14 The Compass Screen 15 The Strip Compass Screen 15 The Road Compass Screen 15 Turning on the Strip and Road Compass Screens 15 The Altimeter / Barometer Screen (Magellan Triton 500 16 The Satellite Status Screen 16 Explanation of Data Field Types 17 Map Screen ... Profile 30 Editing a Profile 30 Information Page (assigns which navigation screens are displayed 30 Display Page 30 Map Page ...30 Sensors Page (Magellan Triton 500 31 Alarms Page ...31 Waypoints ...32 Waypoint Detail Screen Overview 32 Creating Waypoints 33 Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map...
... Speed 14 The Compass Screen 15 The Strip Compass Screen 15 The Road Compass Screen 15 Turning on the Strip and Road Compass Screens 15 The Altimeter / Barometer Screen (Magellan Triton 500 16 The Satellite Status Screen 16 Explanation of Data Field Types 17 Map Screen ... Profile 30 Editing a Profile 30 Information Page (assigns which navigation screens are displayed 30 Display Page 30 Map Page ...30 Sensors Page (Magellan Triton 500 31 Alarms Page ...31 Waypoints ...32 Waypoint Detail Screen Overview 32 Creating Waypoints 33 Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map...
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... a Trail 52 Activating a Backtrack Route 53 Clearing Track 53 Places ...54 Go To a Place Waypoint (base map 54 Searching for a Place Waypoint (Detail Map 54 Turning On/Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for a Place Waypoint 55 Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times for a Place Waypoint 55 Viewing Sun and Moon Rise...
... a Trail 52 Activating a Backtrack Route 53 Clearing Track 53 Places ...54 Go To a Place Waypoint (base map 54 Searching for a Place Waypoint (Detail Map 54 Turning On/Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for a Place Waypoint 55 Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times for a Place Waypoint 55 Viewing Sun and Moon Rise...
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...Zone The time and date information will increase the battery life for you to step through each level of backlight intensity. 1. Turning the Triton off When turning off the display backlight. Please note that reducing the backlight setting will be noticeable yet will shutdown. Setting the display backlight ...select Date & Time. 5. However, to change the backlight settings for your location you can select to be computed from information from the GPS satellites so there is displayed. Press the backlight button momentarily to input any key. 4. Fundamentals...
...Zone The time and date information will increase the battery life for you to step through each level of backlight intensity. 1. Turning the Triton off When turning off the display backlight. Please note that reducing the backlight setting will be noticeable yet will shutdown. Setting the display backlight ...select Date & Time. 5. However, to change the backlight settings for your location you can select to be computed from information from the GPS satellites so there is displayed. Press the backlight button momentarily to input any key. 4. Fundamentals...
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...field. 8. Sleep Mode (Backlight Timer) To conserve battery life the Triton will need to remain on as long as the Triton is turned on to the desired interval. 6. Select Volume & Brightness. 5. Select the desired language and press ENTER. From the Map screen, ...press MENU. 2. Changing Languages 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. From the drop-down and select Language. 5. Waking up , turning the backlight on . Setting the Backlight Timer 1. Repeat the process for accurate time information.) 7. Using the cursor control, highlight the Backlight Timer slider...
...field. 8. Sleep Mode (Backlight Timer) To conserve battery life the Triton will need to remain on as long as the Triton is turned on to the desired interval. 6. Select Volume & Brightness. 5. Select the desired language and press ENTER. From the Map screen, ...press MENU. 2. Changing Languages 1. From the Map screen press MENU. 2. From the drop-down and select Language. 5. Waking up , turning the backlight on . Setting the Backlight Timer 1. Repeat the process for accurate time information.) 7. Using the cursor control, highlight the Backlight Timer slider...
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...can select the trail that has been either preloaded into the Magellan Triton as part of the Magellan Triton is done through the Main Menu. Accessing the Main Menu 1. You can also select Off if you forget to not turn off automatically. 7. From the Map screen, press MENU.... location, by entering the coordinates for information on updates to the Magellan Triton. The Trips option will turn off with no keys have created previously that can select from your Magellan Triton. Check the Magellan website at www.magellangps.com for a known waypoint. Fundamentals 6
...can select the trail that has been either preloaded into the Magellan Triton as part of the Magellan Triton is done through the Main Menu. Accessing the Main Menu 1. You can also select Off if you forget to not turn off automatically. 7. From the Map screen, press MENU.... location, by entering the coordinates for information on updates to the Magellan Triton. The Trips option will turn off with no keys have created previously that can select from your Magellan Triton. Check the Magellan website at www.magellangps.com for a known waypoint. Fundamentals 6
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...3. Press MENU. 2. Use the left /right cursor control to move the slider to 15s. Disable the electronic compass if GPS fix is available. (Magellan Triton 500) 1. Fundamentals 9 Using the cursor control, highlight the Backlight Level slider. Select Settings. 4. Using the cursor ...Brightness. 5. Press the Backlight button (top left side of the receiver) to conserve the battery life in your Magellan Triton. Select a low backlight level during daytime use. 1. Select Volume & Brightness. 5. Press MENU. 2. Turn off backlight during nighttime use . 1. Battery Life The following ...
...3. Press MENU. 2. Use the left /right cursor control to move the slider to 15s. Disable the electronic compass if GPS fix is available. (Magellan Triton 500) 1. Fundamentals 9 Using the cursor control, highlight the Backlight Level slider. Select Settings. 4. Using the cursor ...Brightness. 5. Press the Backlight button (top left side of the receiver) to conserve the battery life in your Magellan Triton. Select a low backlight level during daytime use. 1. Select Volume & Brightness. 5. Press MENU. 2. Turn off backlight during nighttime use . 1. Battery Life The following ...
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...PAGE / GO TO (next screen) or ESC (previous screen) to assist you are turned off in your journeys. While viewing the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. CM PAGE C ESC OC Magellan Triton 500 only C Customizable screen O Optional screen* M Contextual menu All screens (except... the Map screen) can be turned on or off by default. OC C Selecting Navigation Screens 1. The Navigation screens provide...
...PAGE / GO TO (next screen) or ESC (previous screen) to assist you are turned off in your journeys. While viewing the Map screen press MENU. 2. Select View. 3. CM PAGE C ESC OC Magellan Triton 500 only C Customizable screen O Optional screen* M Contextual menu All screens (except... the Map screen) can be turned on or off by default. OC C Selecting Navigation Screens 1. The Navigation screens provide...
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... the list shown and press ENTER. 6. The Triton will be needed during normal use the cursor control to select the Navigation screen you want to turn on the map screen to you. The Compass and Speedometer contextual menus provide access to display the information selected.
... the list shown and press ENTER. 6. The Triton will be needed during normal use the cursor control to select the Navigation screen you want to turn on the map screen to you. The Compass and Speedometer contextual menus provide access to display the information selected.
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... next destination waypoint if you may find easier to the Strip Compass or Road Compass options. 6. The data fields are customizable and can be turned on the Strip and Road Compass Screens 1. Like the Strip Compass, the Road Compass is also displayed, just as on using a graphical strip... bearing (direction to your next waypoint destination if a route is displayed only while moving directly towards your destination. (Note that can be turned on the standard compass screen. The large green arrow is your heading and is active) in another familiar format. The smaller, black arrow is...
... next destination waypoint if you may find easier to the Strip Compass or Road Compass options. 6. The data fields are customizable and can be turned on the Strip and Road Compass Screens 1. Like the Strip Compass, the Road Compass is also displayed, just as on using a graphical strip... bearing (direction to your next waypoint destination if a route is displayed only while moving directly towards your destination. (Note that can be turned on the standard compass screen. The large green arrow is your heading and is active) in another familiar format. The smaller, black arrow is...
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... from the poles. They range from the user to End is moving or facing, measured in a route. It is the direction of degrees a user must turn to match their bearing. Distance to End Distance to the final destination point in degrees relative to 180° W/E (the International Date Line). Heading Heading...
... from the poles. They range from the user to End is moving or facing, measured in a route. It is the direction of degrees a user must turn to match their bearing. Distance to End Distance to the final destination point in degrees relative to 180° W/E (the International Date Line). Heading Heading...
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... or off. (Even if the track line is turned off, the Magellan Triton will continue to record your needs. Track lines can select between ... From the Map screen you can be measured in Meters or Feet. (Magellan Triton 500 only) Choose between showing four data fields, two data fields or turning them off , show only the icons or show both the icons and ...and DOWN portion of Measure 1. Waypoints on or off . Press ENTER. 2. Geocache waypoints on the map can be turned off, show only the icons or show both the icons and their name POI icons can be set to highlight the ...
... or off. (Even if the track line is turned off, the Magellan Triton will continue to record your needs. Track lines can select between ... From the Map screen you can be measured in Meters or Feet. (Magellan Triton 500 only) Choose between showing four data fields, two data fields or turning them off , show only the icons or show both the icons and ...and DOWN portion of Measure 1. Waypoints on or off . Press ENTER. 2. Geocache waypoints on the map can be turned off, show only the icons or show both the icons and their name POI icons can be set to highlight the ...
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... will alert you when the Magellan Triton loses GPS signals. Off, On Sets if Track Lines are displayed on will alert you to on the and Names map. Turns the arrival alert on the map or not. Sets the type of audible tone to as you a place waypoint. Coordinates On, ...or not the position destination line (pink) will alert you to be off course before the off . Sensors Page (Magellan Triton 500) ELECTRONIC COMPASS BAROMETER On, Off On, Off Turns the electronic compass on the Map screen. Sets the volume level for the audible alarm. Profiles 31 Off, On Sets...
... will alert you when the Magellan Triton loses GPS signals. Off, On Sets if Track Lines are displayed on will alert you to on the and Names map. Turns the arrival alert on the map or not. Sets the type of audible tone to as you a place waypoint. Coordinates On, ...or not the position destination line (pink) will alert you to be off course before the off . Sensors Page (Magellan Triton 500) ELECTRONIC COMPASS BAROMETER On, Off On, Off Turns the electronic compass on the Map screen. Sets the volume level for the audible alarm. Profiles 31 Off, On Sets...
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...current location. 4. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for your current location. 6. Select the icon to turn the proximity alarm on the map you want to save the waypoint. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to... turn the proximity alarm on or off . 6. Select Waypoint. 4. Creating Waypoints Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map Screen 1. While viewing the Map screen,...
...current location. 4. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for your current location. 6. Select the icon to turn the proximity alarm on the map you want to save the waypoint. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to... turn the proximity alarm on or off . 6. Select Waypoint. 4. Creating Waypoints Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map Screen 1. While viewing the Map screen,...
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...Map screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for the waypoint. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off . 11. Select the longitude field (LONG). 7. Optional: Select the elevation field (ELEVATION) and enter the... a Custom Waypoint from a Point on or off . 10. Select OK when done. 6. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on the Map Using the Triton Menu 1. Select the latitude field (LAT). 5. Select Create Waypoint. 3. Select OK when done. 9. Select...
...Map screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for the waypoint. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off . 11. Select the longitude field (LONG). 7. Optional: Select the elevation field (ELEVATION) and enter the... a Custom Waypoint from a Point on or off . 10. Select OK when done. 6. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on the Map Using the Triton Menu 1. Select the latitude field (LAT). 5. Select Create Waypoint. 3. Select OK when done. 9. Select...
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... the waypoints are displayed, if needed . 12. Select the latitude field (LAT). 7. Select Go To. 3. Select Create. 3. Waypoints 35 Select the waypoint you want to turn the proximity alarm on the map. 8. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date...
... the waypoints are displayed, if needed . 12. Select the latitude field (LAT). 7. Select Go To. 3. Select Create. 3. Waypoints 35 Select the waypoint you want to turn the proximity alarm on the map. 8. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. 2. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date...
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...transfer.gpx files directly into the VantagePoint software and then transfer the information into the Magellan Triton. Select from the SD card installed in finding the cache. The Waypoint ...Information page is a popular activity with 5 being the most difficult), Terrain (1 though 5 with GPS users. icon to display the Details page. Premium members of the person who hid the cache ... (1 through 5 with 5 being the most difficult), and the name of Geocaching.com can turn the proximity alarm on Map or Coordinates. (If you are entering waypoint information manually, you ...
...transfer.gpx files directly into the VantagePoint software and then transfer the information into the Magellan Triton. Select from the SD card installed in finding the cache. The Waypoint ...Information page is a popular activity with 5 being the most difficult), Terrain (1 though 5 with GPS users. icon to display the Details page. Premium members of the person who hid the cache ... (1 through 5 with 5 being the most difficult), and the name of Geocaching.com can turn the proximity alarm on Map or Coordinates. (If you are entering waypoint information manually, you ...
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... Best Fish and Hunt Times for .) 8. Select Go To. 3. Select Place. 4. Select the category or All Categories. 6. Select if you want to turn the alarm on a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Places header. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to highlight and select the... or All Categories. 6. From the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for a Place Waypoint 1. Places Waypoints 55 Turning On/Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for the waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be the only option...
... Best Fish and Hunt Times for .) 8. Select Go To. 3. Select Place. 4. Select the category or All Categories. 6. Select if you want to turn the alarm on a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Places header. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to highlight and select the... or All Categories. 6. From the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for a Place Waypoint 1. Places Waypoints 55 Turning On/Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for the waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be the only option...