Magellan Triton 300 User Manual
Magellan triton 300: user guide
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Page 1: User Manual
® Magellan Triton ™ User Manual Magellan Triton 300 Magellan Triton 400 Magellan Triton 500 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773... -
Page 2: Important Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan Triton is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. When using the Magellan Triton, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A VEHICLE. -
Page 3: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
The Magellan Triton must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. This Class B digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. - Page 4 Check the Magellan website (www.magellanGPS.com) for product updates and additional information. Maximum normal use temperature is 66°C. © 2009 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan and Magellan Triton are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation. 604-0264-001 A...
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Page 5: 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) ... - Page 6 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 ...
- Page 7 Restoring Factory Settings ... 39 Setting Connectivity ... 39 Getting Software Version Information ... 40 Viewing Copyright Information ... 40 Personalizing Magellan Triton ... 40 Performing Diagnostic Checks ... 40 Geocache Waypoints ... 42 Creating a Geocache Waypoint ... 42 Editing a Saved Geocache Waypoint ...
- Page 8 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 and Set Times for a Place Waypoint ... 56 Media ... 57 Browsing Photographs ... 57 Table of Contents Magellan Triton...
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Page 9: Overview
Thank you for your purchase of the Magellan Triton GPS receiver. The Magellan Triton was designed for the outdoor enthusiast with all the features needed to make your outdoor adventures safe and enjoyable. Be sure to register your Magellan Triton at software updates and new features as they become available. - Page 10 Zoom - (Zoom out) Button Zoom + (Zoom in) Button ENTER Button / Cursor Control PAGE / GO TO Button Esc (Escape) Button Menu Button SD Card Slot (under protective rubber cover) [Magellan Triton 400 & 500 only] Overview Magellan Triton...
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Page 11: Specifications
SiRF Star III™ 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes Once per second 3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) - GPS only English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Spanish, Italian,... -
Page 12: Fundamentals
Setting the Time Zone The time and date information will be computed from information from the GPS satellites so there is no requirement for you to input any time or date information. However, to make the time accurate for your location you must select the correct time zone. -
Page 13: Changing Languages
From the drop-down menu, select your current time zone. (Time zones are not changed automatically when travelling. If you travel to an area with a different time zone, you will need to change it here for accurate time information.) Repeat the process for the Daylight Savings field. Press ESC when done. -
Page 14: Automatic Power Off
The Place option is used to select a destination waypoint that has been either preloaded into the Magellan Triton as part of the internal base map or a destination waypoint found on a detailed map that has been loaded on an optional SD card (400 & 500) or into the Magellan Triton. -
Page 15: Navigation Screens
Magellan Triton. The View Menu has options for many of the support functions and tools found in the Magellan Triton. The Local Info option provides access to information about the best hunting and fishing times as well as solar and lunar rise and set times for your current location. -
Page 16: Data Fields
Detailed maps, including National Geographic maps, can be purchased and downloaded from the Magellan Store and installed using the optional National Geographic software. 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. -
Page 17: Battery Life
Battery Life The following are things you can do to conserve the battery life in your Magellan Triton. Turn off backlight during daytime use. Press the Backlight button (top left side of the receiver) to cycle through the backlight intensities. - Page 18 Select Barometer and set it to OFF. Connect to PC using USB cable (if possible). Connect the Magellan Triton to a computer using the USB cable supplied with the Magellan Triton. Select POWER ONLY from the options menu that is displayed.
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Page 19: Navigation Screens
The Magellan Triton has eight navigation screens and a Satellite Status screen. The Navigation screens provide you with information to assist you in your journeys. Magellan Triton 500 only These screens are turned off by default. Selecting Navigation Screens While viewing one of the Navigation screens, press PAGE / GO TO (next screen) or ESC (previous screen) to select the navigation screen you are looking for. -
Page 20: Customizing The Data Fields For The Map Screen
Select the Profile to edit. On the Info Page use the cursor control to select the Navigation screen you want to turn on or off. Press ENTER. Highlight On or Off from the drop down menu and press ENTER. Press ESC until you return to the Navigation screen. Customizing Fields Six of the Navigation screens can have the data fields customized to display data that is the most useful to you. -
Page 21: Accessing The Map Screen Contextual Menu
Note that the contextual menu for the Compass screen is available only on the Magellan Triton 500. Accessing the Map Screen Contextual Menu The functions of the various menu options will be discussed in the Map Screen chapter. From the Map screen, press ENTER. -
Page 22: Large Data Screen
The Large Data screen displays four customizable data fields in a large, easy-to-read format. This screen is a handy option for those times that you need to position the Magellan Triton at a distance but still need to view navigation information. -
Page 23: The Compass Screen
The Compass Screen The Compass screen displays information about your heading (the direction you are travelling) and bearing (direction to your next waypoint destination if a route is active) in a familiar graphical format. Outside the compass are icons indicating the position of the sun and the moon relative to your position and heading. -
Page 24: The Altimeter / Barometer Screen (Magellan Triton 500)
The Altimeter / Barometer Screen (Magellan Triton 500) The Altimeter / Barometer screen displays your current elevation and barometer readings. The Satellite Status Screen The Satellite Status Screen graphically displays the satellites and their signal strength that is being used to compute your location. This screen shows when you are getting strong, weak, or poor signal reception. -
Page 25: Explanation Of Data Field Types
Explanation of Data Field Types Latitude (LAT) Latitude is the coordinate measurement of North and South. The latitude lines run parallel to the equator. They range from 0° (the Equator) to 90° N/S (the Poles) Longitude (LON) Longitude is the coordinate measurement of East and West. The longitude lines run to and from the poles. - Page 26 10 m). Things that interfere with satellite reception may decrease the accuracy (increase the number) such as heavy canopies from trees, tunnels, tall buildings, canyons, broadcast satellites, and other GPS receivers too close in proximity. Velocity Made Good (VMG) Velocity Made Good calculates how fast the user is closing their distance to a destination point, not how fast the user is moving.
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Page 27: Map Screen
The Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan Triton and it has a special contextual menu that can access the commonly used functions. This makes understanding the Map screen and all of the functions that can be performed directly from this screen an important part of getting the most out of your receiver. -
Page 28: Customizing The Map Screen Data Fields
Customizing the Map Screen Data Fields Press ENTER. Scroll down the contextual menu and select Customize Fields. The data field on the left is highlighted. Press ENTER to customize that field. To select the data field on the left, use the cursor control to highlight the field on the right and press ENTER. -
Page 29: Displaying Best Fishing And Hunting Times
Use the cursor control LEFT or RIGHT to select the page you want to edit. (Available pages are Information, Media, and Alerts.) When the edits, if any, are done, use the cursor control UP or DOWN to highlight the save to disk button (highlighted in the screen above). -
Page 30: Creating A Go To Route From The Map Screen
To select the date from a calendar, highlight the date (between the left and right arrows) and press ENTER. Use the cursor control to select the date and press ENTER. When done, use the cursor control to highlight OK and press ENTER. Special Pan Functions Creating a Go To Route from the Map Screen Select the position you want to Go To by panning around the map... -
Page 31: Creating A Backtrack Route
Confirm cancellation by highlighting Yes and press ENTER. Backtrack Route As you travel, the Magellan Triton drops electronic breadcrumbs (track) to display your travels. If you want to return to your starting point following the exact same path you took, you would create a backtrack route. -
Page 32: Changing Map Units Of Measure
POI icons can be turned on or off. Track lines can be turned on or off. (Even if the track line is turned off, the Magellan Triton will continue to record your track even while it is not being displayed.) The amount of map detail can be set to Low, Medium, or High. -
Page 33: Changing Map Units Of Measure
Changing Map Units of Measure Press ENTER. Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Reset..Press ENTER. Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the item (or all) that you want to reset. Press ENTER. Map Screen... -
Page 34: Using The Keyboard
Entering alphanumeric characters into the Magellan Triton is done by the use of the keyboard. Key Types Alphanumeric Cursor Position Symbol Select Symbol Set Select Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Color Sample Light Blue Medium Blue Blue Medium Blue... - Page 35 Extended Character Select Numeric Select Alpha Select Delete Using the Keyboard Medium Blue Blue Blue Medium Blue Changes the available characters to extended characters. Changes the available characters to numeric characters. Changes the available characters to alphabetic characters. Deletes the character to the left of the character cursor.
- Page 36 Shift Key Return Accept Cancel Using the Keyboard Medium Blue Medium Blue Green With alphabetic characters shown, shifts between upper and lower case characters. With extended characters shown, shifts between two character sets. Not functional when numeric or symbol characters are displayed.
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Page 37: Date Entry
Date Entry The Magellan Triton uses a standard calendar display to enter dates for local information and waypoint data. Use the left and right arrows to change months. With the desired month displayed, select the date to be entered. (If the day portion of the calendar is highlighted you will need to press the up arrow until one of the month selector arrows is highlighted.) -
Page 38: Profiles
The Magellan Triton gives you the means to set up three profiles; Hiking, Marine and Geocaching. Each profile contains custom settings that you can select. You can customize the profiles to fit your particular needs. You will notice that the background colors for the screens change depending upon the profile selected. -
Page 39: Sensors Page (Magellan Triton 500)
Sets distance to be off course before the off course alarm will sound. Turns the arrival alert on or off. Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will alert you to as you approach a waypoint. Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will alert you to as you a geocache waypoint. -
Page 40: Waypoints
Magellan Triton. In its simplest form, a waypoint is a point on the map. The Magellan Triton uses waypoints much the same as you use addresses to get from your home to your destination. With information on where you are and a waypoint of where you want to go, the Triton can provide the necessary information to get you there. -
Page 41: Creating Waypoints
Creating Waypoints Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map Screen While viewing the Map screen, press ENTER. Select Create Waypoint. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for your current location. Edit the waypoint information as needed. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off. -
Page 42: Creating A Waypoint From A Point On The Map Using The Triton Menu
Select the Creating a Waypoint from a Point on the Map Using the Triton Menu While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. Select Create. Select Waypoint. Select Point on Map. The Map screen is displayed. Use the arrow keypad to move the pan cursor to the point on the map desired. -
Page 43: Creating A Custom Waypoint Using The Triton Menu
Creating a Custom Waypoint Using the Triton Menu While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. Select Create. Select Waypoint. Select Coordinates. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for your current location or the pan cursor position. Select the latitude field (LAT). -
Page 44: Editing Waypoints
Editing Waypoints Editing a Saved Waypoint From the Map screen, press MENU. Select Go To. Select Waypoint. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. -
Page 45: Deleting All Saved Waypoints
waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) Select the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints. Use the cursor control to select the Information icon to the right of the waypoint name. -
Page 46: Settings
The Magellan Triton gives you the means to customize the receiver and view details about the Magellan Triton receiver. Customizing Navigation Settings From the Map screen press MENU. Select View. Select Settings. Select Navigation. Select the option you want to change and press ENTER to display the drop down menu. -
Page 47: Clearing Memory
Select Memory. Select View Usage. Press ESC when done. Clearing Memory Use caution when clearing memory. This will delete waypoints and routes stored in the receiver and cannot be undone. From the Map screen press MENU. Select View. Select Settings. Select Memory. -
Page 48: Getting Software Version Information
From the Map screen press MENU. Select View. Select Settings. Select About. Select Copyright Info. Press ESC to return to the About Menu. Personalizing Magellan Triton From the Map screen press MENU. Select View. Select Settings. Select About. Select Owner. - Page 49 Follow the displayed instructions for each test. Press ESC to return to the Diagnostics Menu. Settings...
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Page 50: Geocache Waypoints
They post these locations on geocaching web sites that can be found on the internet. You then enter these geocache waypoints into your Magellan Triton either by creating a geocache waypoint or by saving the geocache file from the internet, adding it to the VantagePoint software and uploading it into the Magellan Triton. -
Page 51: Deleting A Saved Geocache Waypoint
Select Geocache. Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a geocache waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) Select the waypoint you want to edit from the list of waypoints. -
Page 52: Deleting All Saved Geocache Waypoints
When the waypoint name is highlighted use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the waypoint name. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page. Select Delete Waypoint. Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes. Deleting All Saved Geocache Waypoints From the Map screen, press MENU. -
Page 53: Routes
There are three types of routes that are commonly used in the Magellan Triton, Go To route, Multileg route, and a Backtrack route. Backtrack routes are described in the chapter on the Map screen. A Go To route is the simplest route possible. It begins at your current location and goes to a single destination you select. -
Page 54: Creating A Go To Route To A Place Waypoint
When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER. Creating a Go To Route to a Place Waypoint From the Map screen press MENU. (Alternate Method: Press and hold the GO TO button while the present position cursor is displayed on the Map screen.) Select Go To. -
Page 55: Activating A Multileg Route
Select the method for determining the starting location for the route. Current Location: The Waypoint Details page is shown with the Information page displayed. Select the green checkmark to use this waypoint. Point on Map: Use the arrow keys to scroll around the map until the pan cursor is on the point desired. -
Page 56: Deleting A Multileg Route
Select Route. If needed, change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Go to route header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, by date added or name. Select search to enter the first few characters for a route you want to search for.) Highlight the route and press ENTER. -
Page 57: Cancelling A Route
Use the green and red vertical sliders at the top of the display to change the visible start and end times. In the graphical area you can use the arrow keys to see the elevation for a specific position indicated by the dot icon. From the Map screen press MENU. -
Page 58: Trails
Trails are displayed on the Map screen as dotted lines. Creating a Trail Once you begin traveling with the Magellan Triton, it will begin to store track information. If you want to save this track to be used again, you need to follow the steps provided here. -
Page 59: Deleting A Trail
Trails are displayed sorted by name. You can change the order that the trails are displayed or do a search on a trail. (Select the Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you are looking for.) Highlight the trail you want to go to from the list of trails and press ENTER. -
Page 60: Duplicating A Trail
Duplicating a Trail From the Map screen press MENU. Select Go To. Select Trail. Change the order that the trails are displayed, if needed, or search for a trail. (Select the Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by name or date added. -
Page 61: Activating A Backtrack Route
Select Hide Trail or Show Trail. Activating a Backtrack Route Many might consider a Backtrack route as the most important function in a handheld GPS receiver. Being able to quickly create a route back to your starting point is not only handy for normal outdoor adventures, but also gives the traveller the security in knowing that directions back to camp are only a button press away. -
Page 62: Places
Places are waypoints that are part of the base map that is installed in your Magellan Triton. These waypoints can’t be deleted or duplicated but they can be used as the destination for a Go To route or a multileg route. Places are categorized as roads, world maps, waterways or city centers. When searching for a Place waypoint, you will need to select the category to narrow down the search. -
Page 63: Turning On/Off The Waypoint Proximity Alarm For A Place Waypoint
Turning On/Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for a Place Waypoint From the Map screen, press MENU. Select Go To. Select Place. From the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for the waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be the only option.) Select the category or All Categories. -
Page 64: Viewing Sun And Moon Rise And Set Times For A Place Waypoint
Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to the Options Page. 10. Select Local Info. 11. Select Fish and Hunt. 12. Select the arrows at the top of the display to scroll through the dates. Select the date displayed at the top of the display to use the calendar to select a date. -
Page 65: Media
Before using any of the media options you need install an optional SD card in the SD card slot located on the right side of the Magellan Triton. Browsing Photographs Press MENU. Select View. Select Media. Select the Sort button at the top to choose how the images will be sorted – by date, distance or name.