Magellan® eXplorist™ XL
Reference Manual
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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 responsible 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 subject to change in accordance with the
Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be
affected by poor satellite geometry and obstructions, like buildings and large trees.
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.
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eXplorist XL GPS Receiver
Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver:
Button Descriptions:
Installing the Batteries
Installing an Optional SD Card
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Starting Up
Turning the eXplorist On
Turning the eXplorist Off
Turning the Display Backlight On/Off
Using the eXplorist for the First Time
Conclusion
Using the eXplorist XL
Going to a Destination
Saving Your Position
Tracing Your Steps
Additional Features
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
Displaying Street Information
Changing the Map Orientation
Changing the Primary Usage
Changing the Map Detail
Changing the Track Recording Intervals
Customizing the Display
Compass Screen
Compass Screen Overview
Customizing the Information Fields
Position Screen
Position Screen Overview
Resetting the Trip Odometer
Satellite Status Screen
Satellite Status Screen Overview
eXplorist XL 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
Points of Interest
Marking Your Position
Marking Your Position (Personalized)
Making POIs for Locations other then your Present Position
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Marking a Position by Entering Coordinates
Marking a Position using the Map Cursor
Marking a Position from a Map Object
The POI Database
Searching for a User-Entered POI
Searching for a Preloaded POI using Nearest
Searching for a Preloaded POI using Alphabetical
Editing a User-Created POI
Deleting a User-Created POI
Viewing a User-Created POI on the Map Screen
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
Creating a GOTO Route from the Map Cursor
Creating a GOTO Route to a Map Object
Multi-Leg Routes
Creating a Multi-leg Route
Activating/Deactivating a Route
Changing the Destination Leg of an Active Route
Editing a Saved Route
Reversing a Route
Deleting a Route
Moving a Route
Copying a Route
Viewing a Route on the Map
Track Logs
Track Logs
Stopping and Resuming Active Track Logging
Starting a New Active Track Log
Saving an Active Track Log
Creating a BackTrack Route
Clearing the Active Track
Converting the Track Log to a Route
Viewing the Track Log on the Map
Working with Saved Track Logs
Following Saved Track Logs
Reversing a Saved Track Log
Deleting a Saved Track Log
Moving a Saved Track Log
Copying a Saved Track Log
Advanced Features
Using Area Calculation
Deleting All POIs from the Area Calculation List
Editing the POI List in Area Calculation
Computing Best Fish/Hunt Times
Accessing Hunting and Fishing Times
Changing the Position
Changing the Date
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Displaying Sun and Moon Information
Accessing the Sun/Moon Function
Changing the Position
Changing the Date
Viewing the Vertical Profile
Using the Simulator
Simulating on a Saved Route
Communicating with a Personal Computer
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Changing Modes
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
Working with Geocache Files
Adding Other Downloaded Files to the List
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 Track Between MapSend and eXplorist
Transferring POIs, Routes, and Tracks to MapSend
Transferring Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from MapSend
Preferences
Restarting the GPS
Using Active Setup
Changing the Default Folders
Selecting the Background or Detail Map
Setting the Map Units
Selecting Navigational Units of Measure
Selecting the North Reference
Selecting the Coordinate System
Selecting the Map Datum
Using the Power Management Tool
Setting the Power Off Timer
Setting the Light Timer
Personalizing the eXplorist
Selecting Languages
Clearing Memory
Clearing Track History
Clearing User-Entered POIs and Routes
Clearing Routes
Clearing Active Track , User-Entered POIs and Routes
Resetting the eXplorist to Factory Defaults
Setting Alarms
Setting the Clock
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Setting the Time & Format
Setting Daylight Savings Time
Specifications
Performance
Physical
Power
Memory
Coordinate Systems
Routes
Track Logs
Points of Interest
Navigation Screens
Alarms
Accessories
Contacting Magellan Support
Contacting Magellan Support
Contacting Magellan in North America
Technical Support
Warranty Service
Contacting Magellan in Europe
Technical support and warranty service
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eXplorist XL GPS Receiver
Features of the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver:
Button Descriptions:
Installing the Batteries
Installing an Optional SD Card
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Starting Up
Turning the eXplorist On
Turning the eXplorist Off
Turning the Display Backlight On/Off
Using the eXplorist for the First Time
Conclusion
Using the eXplorist XL
Going to a Destination
Saving Your Position
Tracing Your Steps
Additional Features
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
Displaying Street Information
Changing the Map Orientation
Changing the Primary Usage
Changing the Map Detail
Changing the Track Recording Intervals
Customizing the Display
Compass Screen
Compass Screen Overview
Customizing the Information Fields
Position Screen
Position Screen Overview
Resetting the Trip Odometer
Satellite Status Screen
Satellite Status Screen Overview
eXplorist XL 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
Points of Interest
Marking Your Position
Marking Your Position (Personalized)
Making POIs for Locations other then your Present Position
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Marking a Position by Entering Coordinates
Marking a Position using the Map Cursor
Marking a Position from a Map Object
The POI Database
Searching for a User-Entered POI
Searching for a Preloaded POI using Nearest
Searching for a Preloaded POI using Alphabetical
Editing a User-Created POI
Deleting a User-Created POI
Viewing a User-Created POI on the Map Screen
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
Creating a GOTO Route from the Map Cursor
Creating a GOTO Route to a Map Object
Multi-Leg Routes
Creating a Multi-leg Route
Activating/Deactivating a Route
Changing the Destination Leg of an Active Route
Editing a Saved Route
Reversing a Route
Deleting a Route
Moving a Route
Copying a Route
Viewing a Route on the Map
Track Logs
Track Logs
Stopping and Resuming Active Track Logging
Starting a New Active Track Log
Saving an Active Track Log
Creating a BackTrack Route
Clearing the Active Track
Converting the Track Log to a Route
Viewing the Track Log on the Map
Working with Saved Track Logs
Following Saved Track Logs
Reversing a Saved Track Log
Deleting a Saved Track Log
Moving a Saved Track Log
Copying a Saved Track Log
Advanced Features
Using Area Calculation
Deleting All POIs from the Area Calculation List
Editing the POI List in Area Calculation
Computing Best Fish/Hunt Times
Accessing Hunting and Fishing Times
Changing the Position
Changing the Date
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