Magellan eXplorist 210
Reference Manual
*** Warnings ***
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A
VEHICLE.
Please do not try and change any settings on the Magellan eXplorist while driving. Come to a
complete stop or have a passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes off the road is dangerous
and can result in an accident in which you or others could be injured.
This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering
and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for navigating.
USE GOOD JUDGEMENT
USE CARE
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely respon-
sible for the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS network.The accuracy of position fixes can be
affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS satellites made by the U.S. government and is sub-
ject to change in accordance with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Fed-
eral Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry and
obstructions, like buildings and large trees.
USE PROPER ACCESSORIES
Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas may
severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Thales grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with Thales Navi-
gation GPS products (the “SOFTWARE”) in the normal operation of the equipment in accordance
with the terms of the End User License Agreement that is with the product.
The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States
copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE like
any other copyright material.
You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as expressly
provided in the license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Thales and/or its suppli-
ers.
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personal use without the prior written permission of Thales.
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*** Warnings ***
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
© 2005 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Magellan Logo, Magellan, eXplorist and TrueFix are trademarks of Thales Navigation Inc.
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Table of Contents
eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver
Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver:
Button Descriptions:
Installing the Battery
Using the eXplorist 210
Going to a Destination
Saving Your Position
Tracing Your Steps
Additional Features
Starting Up
Turning the eXplorist On
Turning the eXplorist Off
Using the eXplorist for the First Time
Turning the Display Backlight On/Off
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Navigation Screens
Accessing the Navigation Screens
Map Screen
Map Screen Overview
Changing Map Scale
Map Screen Modes
Showing or Hiding Map Information
Customizing the Map Information
Changing the Map Orientation
Displaying Street Information
Changing the Map Detail
Changing the Primary Usage
Customizing the Display
Changing the Track Recording Intervals
Compass Screen Overview
Compass Screen
Customizing the Information Fields
Position Screen Overview
Position Screen
Satellite Status Screen
Satellite Status Screen Overview
Resetting the Trip Odometer
eXplorist 210 GPS File Structure
Basic File Structure
File Structure Overview
Using the Filing System with POIs
Using the Filing System with Routes
Using the Filing System with Track Logs
Marking Your Position
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Using the eXplorist with MapSend
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Points of Interest
Making POIs for Locations other then your Present Position
Marking Your Position (Personalized)
Marking a Position by Entering Coordinates
Marking a Position from a Map Object
Marking a Position using the Map Cursor
Searching for a User-Entered POI
The POI Database
Searching for a Preloaded POI using Alphabetical
Searching for a Preloaded POI using Nearest
Editing a User-Created POI
Viewing a User-Created POI on the Map Screen
Deleting a User-Created POI
Copying a Preloaded POI
Viewing a Preloaded POI on the Map Screen
Showing or Hiding a User-Entered POI on the Map Screen
Routes
GOTO Routes
Creating a GOTO Route from the Map Cursor
Creating a GOTO Route
Multi-Leg Routes
Creating a GOTO Route to a Map Object
Creating a Multi-leg Route
Activating/Deactivating a Route
Changing the Destination Leg of an Active Route
Editing a Saved Route
Deleting a Route
Reversing a Route
Copying a Route
Moving a Route
Viewing a Route on the Map
Track Logs
Track Logs
Starting a New Active Track Log
Stopping and Resuming Active Track Logging
Saving an Active Track Log
Clearing the Active Track
Creating a BackTrack Route
Viewing the Track Log on the Map
Converting the Track Log to a Route
Following Saved Track Logs
Reversing a Saved Track Log
Working with Saved Track Logs
Moving a Saved Track Log
Copying a Saved Track Log
Deleting a Saved Track Log
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Advanced Features
Advanced Features
Computing Best Fish/Hunt Times
Accessing Hunting and Fishing Times
Changing the Date
Displaying Sun and Moon Information
Accessing the Sun/Moon Function
Changing the Position
Changing the Position
Viewing the Vertical Profile
Changing the Date
Simulating on a Saved Route
Using the Simulator
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Changing Modes
Communicating with a Personal Computer
Working with Files on the Personal Computer
Magellan Geocache Manager
Magellan Geocache Manager
What is Geocaching?
What is the Magellan Geocache Manager?
How Do I Install the Magellan Geocache Manager?
Using the Magellan Geocache Manager
Magellan Geocache Manager Tools
Adding Other Downloaded Files to the List
Working with Geocache Files
Uploading to the Magellan eXplorist
Using the eXplorist with MapSend
Using the eXplorist with MapSend
What is MapSend?
Overview of Uploading Detail Maps from MapSend to the eXplorist
Transferring POIs, Routes, and Tracks to MapSend
Transferring POIs, Routes, and Track Between MapSend and eXplorist
Transferring Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from MapSend
Preferences
Restarting the GPS
Changing the Default Folders
Using Active Setup
Setting the Map Units
Selecting Navigational Units of Measure
Selecting the Background or Detail Map
Selecting the Coordinate System
Selecting the North Reference
Using the Power Management Tool
Setting the Power Off Timer
Selecting the Map Datum
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Personalizing the eXplorist
Setting the Light Timer
Clearing Memory
Clearing All Track Logs
Selecting Languages
Clearing Routes
Clearing Active Track , User-Entered POIs and Routes
Clearing User-Entered POIs and Routes
Setting Alarms
Resetting the eXplorist to Factory Defaults
Setting the Clock
Setting the Time & Format
Setting Daylight Savings Time
Specifications
Performance
Physical
Memory
Coordinate Systems
Routes
Track Logs
Power
Navigation Screens
Alarms
Points of Interest
Accessories
Contacting Magellan Support
Contacting Magellan Support
Contacting Magellan in North America
Technical Support
Warranty Service
Technical support and warranty service
Contacting Magellan in Europe
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eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver
Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver:
• Built-in background map (8 MB)
• High-definition grayscale display
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Preloaded points of interest
• Rugged design, rubber-protected
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22 MB of usable memory
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Superior tracking with 14 parallel channels
TrueFix™ GPS technology
3 meter accuracy (WAAS/EGNOS)
• Multiple track logs
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Pocket-sized and waterproof to IPX-6
Antenna
Display Backlight
Button
Arrow Joystick
ZOOM IN
NAV
MARK
On/Off Button
ENTER
ZOOM OUT
MENU
GOTO
eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver
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