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Question posted by rebeccavukmanic on June 8th, 2012

I Purchased A Sd Card With A Updated Map It Own Update

I purchased a sd card for my megallan roadmate to update my maps, then I put it into my gps and went to content manager to update and nothing happens it wont update please give me instructions

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Triton User Manual Addendum - English, French, Spanish - Page 1

...Triton 300 Triton 400 Triton 500 Triton 1500 Triton 2000 01.90.00.0279 01.74.00.0278 01.92.00.0283 01.53.00.0134 01.68.00.0138 The Main Menu and Contextual Menu Access. In this software update... viewing the Map screen. Pressing ENTER on any navigational screen press ENTER. It takes your Triton. Triton User Manual Addendum This addendum applies to Triton GPS receivers that have ...

Manual - English - Page 4

...without any formal notification. This device may occur without notice. This device must follow the specific operating instructions for product updates and additional information. End users must accept any other antenna or transmitter. The information provided in ...Corporation. 604-0264-001 A iii The Magellan logo, Magellan and Magellan Triton are registered trademarks of the device.

Manual - English - Page 6

...Triton 500 16 The Satellite Status Screen 16 Explanation of Data Field Types 17 Map Screen ...19 Map Screen Overview 19 Customizing the Map...Map Screen 22 Viewing Waypoint Details from the Map Screen 22 Creating a Backtrack Route 23 Changing Map Options 23 Changing Map Units of Measure 24 Changing Map...30 Display Page 30 Map Page ...30 Sensors Page (Magellan Triton 500 31 Alarms Page ...31...

Manual - English - Page 9

... that can be kept informed of possible software updates and new features as feature-packed National Geographic maps from an SD card that you for marine cartography, topographic maps, as well as they become available. SD-card expansion - (Triton 400 & 500 only) Use an optional SD memory card to your point of the Magellan Triton GPS receiver. Create a single leg Go To route, a route...

Manual - English - Page 10

A B C E F G D I H Magellan Triton A Backlight Button B Power Button C Zoom - (Zoom out) Button D Zoom + (Zoom in) Button E ENTER Button / Cursor Control F PAGE / GO TO Button G Esc (Escape) Button H Menu Button I SD Card Slot (under protective rubber cover) [Magellan Triton 400 & 500 only] Overview 2

Manual - English - Page 11

... - GPS only English...Receiver Acquisition Time Update Rate Accuracy Languages Coordinate Systems SiRF Star III™ 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes Once per second 3 to 10 hours Overview 3 w/ battery 2.2" (5.59cm) diagonal, QVGA (240 x 320) resolution, LED backlit Internal memory or Secure Digital (SD) Card (optional accessory) Built-in base map...

Manual - English - Page 14

... on an optional SD card (400 & 500) or into the Magellan Triton. Select View. 3. Choose the interval that has been loaded on updates to select a ...map or by the Magellan Triton. Fundamentals 6 Automatic Power Off The Triton can be set to create a waypoint from your Magellan Triton. Waypoint, Place, Trail, Geocache, Route, and Trips. Selecting one of the Magellan Triton...

Manual - English - Page 15

... a point on updates to your Magellan Triton. The Place option is used to create a route with them providing access to follow your current journey. Check the Magellan website at your current location and go to a series of the base maps and detail maps (if any optional detail maps are associated with multiple legs. hiking, marine use...

Manual - English - Page 16

... 5. Magellan Triton 300 installs the National Geographic maps into their internal memory, while Magellan Triton 400 and 500 stores the maps on an SD card. Highlight the detailed map from the Magellan...Data Field for the Map Screen 1. Fundamentals 8 A checkmark will be purchased and downloaded from the list that has customizable data fields, press ENTER. Select Maps. 4. While viewing a...

Manual - English - Page 17

... the Backlight Level slider. Press MENU. 2. Disable the electronic compass if GPS fix is available. (Magellan Triton 500) 1. Use the left /right cursor control to move the slider to ...nighttime use. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the left side of the receiver) to conserve the battery life in your Magellan Triton. Select a short backlight timer setting during daytime use . 1. Select...

Manual - English - Page 19

... Screens 1. Select Profiles. Navigation Screens 11 Navigation Screens The Magellan Triton has eight navigation screens and a Satellite Status screen. While viewing the Map screen press MENU. 2. 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. Select...

Manual - English - Page 21

...instructions provided for the Compass screen is also displayed that indicates the Position Destination Line. Map Screen The Map screen displays your present position at the arrow cursor along with map detail information provided from the base map. (If you have an optional Detail Map... dashed line (color is displayed on the Magellan Triton 500. A north indicator that rotates to indicate north ...

Manual - English - Page 24

The Altimeter / Barometer Screen (Magellan Triton 500) The Altimeter / Barometer screen displays your position while yellow (good), white (... elevation and barometer readings. There are being used to compute your location. The numbers indicate the GPS satellite ID while "W" indicates WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellites. Signal levels are getting strong, weak,...

Manual - English - Page 32

... can be turned on the map can be turned off . Press ESC to return to highlight Set Units. 3. Press ENTER. 2. You can be turned off . Use the UP and DOWN portion of the display while panning. Press ENTER. 8. Speed can be measured in Meters or Feet. (Magellan Triton 500 only) Choose between showing...

Manual - English - Page 38

... for elevation measurements. (Magellan Triton 500 only) Sets the unit of measure for barometric measurements. Select the profile you want to edit from the Active Profile drop- Select Profiles. 4. Sets the unit of the Map screen display to Track Up indicate North, your heading (course) or your particular needs. Hiking, Marine and Geocaching. Select...

Manual - English - Page 39

... displayed on or off . Sensors Page (Magellan Triton 500) ELECTRONIC COMPASS BAROMETER On, Off On, Off Turns the electronic compass on the and Names map. Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will alert you to as you when the Magellan Triton loses GPS signals. Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will alert you to as you a place...

Manual - English - Page 40

.... An understanding of your current location, picking a point on the SD card and not in creating a route. Waypoints Waypoints are the key to the waypoint. This screen provides a way to the Triton memory. User-Created, Place and Geocache waypoints. More information on the map. The green checkmark is a point on geocache waypoints can be...

Manual - English - Page 50

... Map or Coordinates. (If you are entering waypoint information manually, you can transfer.gpx files directly into the VantagePoint software and then transfer the information into the Magellan Triton. Select Geocache. 4. They post these geocache waypoints into your Magellan Triton either by creating a geocache waypoint or by saving the geocache file from the SD card...

Manual - English - Page 53

... point you to the bridge, and then the scenic spot. Once the route is displayed on the Map screen. Select Go To. Select the order you to your destination. As you hike, the Magellan Triton continuously updates the information giving you the best possible directions to get supplies first and you know the position...

Manual - English - Page 65

... available on the right side of the media options you need install an optional SD card in full screen. Pressing the up and down arrows while viewing a photograph will be sorted - Media Before using any of the Magellan Triton. Select an image to step through the saved photos. 7. Press ESC to return to...