Magellan CrossoverGPS 980890-05 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Magellan CrossoverGPS ® ™ Reference Manual Instructions for Operating the Magellan CrossoverGPS...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    The Magellan CrossoverGPS is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destinations. When using the Magellan CrossoverGPS, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: •...
  • Page 3: About The Ac Adapter

    CrossoverGPS if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. About the Battery • Do not attempt to replace the battery. Please contact Magellan Technical Support for issues related to the battery. • Use the charger approved for your Magellan CrossoverGPS.
  • Page 4: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    The Magellan CrossoverGPS must be installed and operated at a distance of at least 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.
  • Page 5 This transmitter must not be placed next to or operated in conjunction with any other aerial or transmitter. © 2007 Magellan Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan Logo, Magellan, Magellan CrossoverGPS, Turn it on and go, TrueView, QuickSpell, SmartDetour, and SmartVolume are trademarks of Thales. No part of this user manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the prior written permission of Magellan Navigation, Inc.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Magellan CrossoverGPS ...1 What the Magellan CrossoverGPS can do for you..1 Magellan CrossoverGPS Reference Manual ...2 Magellan CrossoverGPS ...2 Magellan CrossoverGPS Right Side View ...3 Magellan CrossoverGPS Left Side View ...3 Magellan CrossoverGPS Application Menu Screen ...4 Accessing the Enhanced POI Menu ...5 Satellite Status ...5...
  • Page 7 Loading an Enhanced POI file ...20 Displaying/Selecting Categories ...20 Setting Alarms ...21 Setting Alert Parameters ...21 Creating a Route Using Enhanced POIs ...21 Saving a POI to your Address Book from Enchanced POIs ...21 Using the Trip Planner ...23 Overview ...23 Creating a multiple destination trip ...23 Activating a multiple destination trip ...23 Editing a multiple destination trip ...24...
  • Page 8 Goto ... 35 Trip ... 35 Map Screen Overview ...36 Creating a Waypoint from the Map Screen ...37 Creating a Waypoint from the Compass Screen ...37 Creating a Waypoint from the Outdoor Navigation Menu ...37 Setting your Base Camp ...38 Going to your Base Camp ...38 Creating a Goto trip from the Map Screen ...38 Creating a Goto trip from the Outdoor Navigation Menu ...39...
  • Page 9 Battery Life ...47 Contact Us ...47 Magellan CrossoverGPS PC Tools Installation ...48 Installing the Software ...48 Magellan CrossoverGPS POI Manager ...49 Latitude ...49 Longitude ...49 Altitude ...50 Opening a POI File ...50 Creating a New POI FIle ...51 Adding Individual POIs ...51 Importing a Data File ...53...
  • Page 10 Thumbnail ... 62 Rename ... 62 Properties ... 62 Tools ...62 Preferences ... 62 Delete Files ... 62 About ... 62...
  • Page 11: Magellan Crossovergps

    A trip computer that provides a record of your trip that can be saved. • Hikers can use the Magellan CrossoverGPS to plan their hike or return to camp. • Boaters will be able to set fishing hotspots that they can return to on their next trip.
  • Page 12: Magellan Crossovergps Reference Manual

    Magellan CrossoverGPS on. This function prevents the unit from accidentally switching To turn the Magellan CrossoverGPS off, you will need to press the power button down again for 1 second if you want to put it into sleep mode or for 3 seconds to completely switch it off.
  • Page 13: Magellan Crossovergps Right Side View

    Reset - (under protective cover) You may be required to reset the unit should the Magellan CrossoverGPS cease functioning or during firmware updates. Hold Button - (under protective cover) Used to turn off the touchscreen portion of the display and switches the receiver into power saving mode.
  • Page 14: Magellan Crossovergps Application Menu Screen

    Magellan CrossoverGPS Application Menu Screen The Application Menu is the first screen displayed after you go through the initial setup and is the starting point for all of the Magellan CrossoverGPS built-in applications. You can access this menu by selecting the Exit icon found on the main menu of each application.
  • Page 15: Satellite Status

    GPS signals and is calculating a position fix, defining your location. When the bars are yellow, the Magellan CrossoverGPS is receiving GPS signals but has not been able to calculate your location yet. A red X through the icon indicates that the Magellan CrossoverGPS is unable to receive GPS satellite signals.
  • Page 16: Magellan Crossovergps Vehicle Navigation Screens

    Magellan CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens Map Screen in Car/Motorcycle mode The Map Screen is the most commonly used screen on the Magellan CrossoverGPS. Whether you are getting directions or just driving around town, the Map screen will give you the peace of mind of knowing where you are and where you are going.
  • Page 17 You can easily walk to your destination using the straight line displayed on the street map as a guide. Magellan CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens Displays the calculated time Selecting this button toggles the to your next manoeuvre.
  • Page 18: Main Menu Screens

    Detour Button Cancel Route Button Satellite Status Re-route Button. POI Near Exit Button Magellan CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens Used to access the Map Screen Detour gives you the option of re- routing the trip around traffic problems ahead of you.
  • Page 19 Menu Page 2 Options Button Menu Page 1 Application Menu Active Trip Button Trip Computer Magellan CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens Accesses the second page of the route main menu. Accesses the options menu. Accesses the first page of the route main menu.
  • Page 20: Main Menu - No Active Route

    Menu Page 2 Destination country button Options Button Menu Page 1 Magellan CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens Used to access the Map Screen Create a trip using a street address as the destination. Create a trip using a point of interest from the POI database as the destination.
  • Page 21: Locate Screen

    Magellan CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens Accesses the Application Menu for additional applications and system settings. Used to access personal POIs created with the Magellan PC Tools and Premium POIs. Accesses the trip computer feature providing information about the trip that can be saved.
  • Page 22: Creating Routes

    Creating a route involves selecting a destination and choosing how you would like the route calculated. Once this is done, the Magellan CrossoverGPS will calculate the route using the guidelines you provide and displays the Map screen with information guiding you to your destination.
  • Page 23 Choosing your destination Detailed map routing: The Magellan CrossoverGPS can only provide routing information for detailed maps that are loaded on the SD Card. The detailed maps loaded on your SD Card can cover one or several countries.
  • Page 24: Creating A Route To A Street Address

    Creating a route to a street address 1. From the Main Menu, select Street Address. 2. Select Search By Town, Search by Postcode or Previous Towns. 3. Input the information as requested depending upon your selection in step 2. If using Search By Town: Spell the name of the town and select from the town list, spell the name of the street and select from the available street list, then enter...
  • Page 25: Creating A Route Using Pois

    Creating a route using POIs POIs (points of interest) have been preloaded into the Magellan CrossoverGPS for commonly used categories such as hotels, restaurants, petrol stations, etc. Following the steps provided you will be able to create a route to any of these destinations.
  • Page 26: Creating A Route To A Poi Near An Upcoming Motorway Exit

    5. A list of POIs for the selected category and nearest to the criteria you chose in step 4 wil be presented. Select the POI you wish to route to. 6. Once the POI has been selected from the available list, select the navigation method and route preference to be used to calculate the route.
  • Page 27: Creating A Route To Go Home

    Creating a route to go home Setting the home address 1. From the Main Menu, press on Home. 2. If you have not entered a home address previously, select Yes to enter your home address. 3. Select Search By Town, Search by Postcode or Previous Towns. 4.
  • Page 28: Create A Route To The Home Address

    5. Input the information as requested depending upon your selection in step 4. If using Search By Town: Spell the name of the town and select from the town list, spell the name of the street and select from the available street list, then enter the address number for the street (it must fall within the street number range displayed at the top of the screen).
  • Page 29: Adding A Previous Destination To Your Address Book

    Adding a previous destination to your address book 1. From the Main Menu, press on Address Book. 2. Select Previous Destinations. 3. Select the desired destination from the list of previous destinations. 4. Select Edit. 5. (Optional) Edit the name of the address by selecting the top line of the address. 6.
  • Page 30: Editing An Address In The Address Book

    Editing an address in the address book 1. From the Main Menu, press on Address Book. 2. Select List Addresses. 3. Select List All or Search Address Book. If you perform a search, you will be asked to enter the first few characters in the address name.
  • Page 31: Creating A New Address

    Creating a new address 1. From the Main Menu, press on Address Book. 2. Select Create New Entry. 3. Select Select on Map, Select Address, Points of Interest or Town Centre. Select Map: The Map screen is displayed. Use your finger or stylus to pan the crosshair cursor around the map.
  • Page 32: Magellan Crossovergps Enhanced Pois

    Overview The Enhanced POI option provides access to personal POI files (My POI) that you can create and upload onto the Magellan CrossoverGPS SD Card and to Premium POIs such as the preloaded Marco Polo database of points of interest.
  • Page 33: Displaying/Selecting Categories

    5. If you selected Nearest, select the destination from the Select POI list. If you selected Spell POI Name, enter the first few letters for the desired POI and press OK. Select the POI from the list. 6. Select Route. 7. Select the routing method. Magellan CrossoverGPS Enhanced POIs...
  • Page 34 Guides. These Marco Polo POIs provide you with detailed information about restaurants, services, places of interest etc. The Marco Polo database is locked but Magellan is happy to offer free access to the Sightseeing category. To access all other Marco Polo POI categories, you will need to purchase an unlock code at www.magellanGPS.com...
  • Page 35 If you selected Spell POI Name, enter the first few letters for the desired POI and press OK. Tap the camera icon to display detailed information about a POI. 6. Select Route. 7. Select the routing method. Magellan CrossoverGPS Enhanced POIs...
  • Page 36: Using The Trip Planner

    Using the Trip Planner Overview Normal routes are calculated from your present position to a single destination. It is sometimes beneficial to have a trip that routes to multiple destinations. The Trip Planner allows you to create and save multiple destination trips. Creating a multiple destination trip 1.
  • Page 37: Editing A Multiple Destination Trip

    5. A list of the individual destinations is displayed. Select the first destination on the list to activate the trip. 6. Select the routing method to calculate the trip. Editing a multiple destination trip 1. From the Main Menu, select 2.
  • Page 38: Deleting A Multiple Destination Trip

    Deleting a multiple destination trip 1. From the Main Menu, select 2. Select Trip Planner. 3. Select Delete, Rename. 4. Select Delete. 5. Select the Trip to be deleted from the list of saved trips. 6. Confirm the deletion by pressing on Yes. Renaming a multiple destination trip 1.
  • Page 39: Marine Navigation

    (following your track back to your point of origin). If you have loaded any of the Magellan BlueNav charts you will have additional marine navigational information that can enhance your marine trip.
  • Page 40: Changing Regions

    Track Track is a record of your travels. As you move across the water the Magellan CrossoverGPS drops and records electronic breadcrumbs that represent your movement. When you look at the map screen you will notice a dotted line showing you a history of how you travelled.
  • Page 41: Map Screen Overview

    Map Screen Overview Information Bar Zoom out Position Icon North indicator Data field Map Scale MENU Button Create Waypoint Brightness Zoom In Satellite Status Note that in Marine Mode all units of measure are automatically displayed in Nautical Miles and Knots. Marine Navigation Displays information for the cursor position while panning...
  • Page 42: Creating A Waypoint From The Map Screen

    Creating a Waypoint from the Map Screen 1. Tap 2. Tap on any of the fields to edit the name, lat/lon, altitude or information. 3. Tap Favourite to include this waypoint in your Favourites list. 4. Select Save. 5. A waypoint is created and indicated by an ‘x’ on the map. Creating a Waypoint from the Compass Screen 1.
  • Page 43: Setting Your Port

    Setting your Port 1. Tap 2. Select Change Port. Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Port function you will be asked to either select the port from the map or enter its latitude and longitude. 3.
  • Page 44: Creating A Goto Trip From The Marine Navigation Menu

    Creating a Goto trip from the Marine Navigation Menu 1. Tap 2. Select List Waypoints or Favourites. 3. If List Waypoints is selected, select List Waypoints again or use the search feature to find the desired waypoint. 4. Select the waypoint name from the list of waypoints. 5.
  • Page 45: Activating A Multiple Destination Trip

    Activating a multiple destination trip 1. From the Marine Navigation menu, tap 2. Select Guide Me. 3. Select the name of the saved trip you want to use. 4. A list of the waypoints in the trip is displayed. Select the first destination on the list to activate the trip.
  • Page 46: Bow View

    Bow View With an active trip you can use the Bow View to help navigate to your destination. The three data fields at the bottom of the display are customisable. Tap and hold down the data field for 3 seconds. A popup menu will appear with a list of available data types.
  • Page 47 VMG to Last - the velocity made good to the last waypoint in your active trip (i.e. the speed at which you are approaching the waypoint). VMG to Next - the velocity made good to the next waypoint in your active trip (i.e. the speed at which you are approaching the waypoint).
  • Page 48: Outdoor Navigation

    Without loading any external maps (Magellan MapSend Topo) you can create a track, add waypoints, navigate to a saved waypoint and perform a backtrack (following your track back to your point of origin). The Magellan CrossoverGPS has a built in basemap for all your outdoor activities.
  • Page 49: Changing Regions

    Track Track is a record of your travels. As you move across the land the Magellan CrossoverGPS drops and records electronic breadcrumbs that represent your movement. When you look at the map screen you will notice a dotted line showing you a history of how you travelled.
  • Page 50: Map Screen Overview

    Map Screen Overview Information Bar Zoom out Position Icon North indicator Data field Map Scale MENU Button Create Waypoint Brightness Zoom In Satellite Status Outdoor Navigation Displays information for the cursor position while panning around the map. When selected, zooms out the map display.
  • Page 51: Creating A Waypoint From The Map Screen

    Creating a Waypoint from the Map Screen 1. Tap 2. Tap on any of the fields to edit the name, lat/lon, altitude or information. 3. Tap Favourite to include this waypoint in your Favourites list. 4. Select Save. 5. A waypoint is created and indicated by an ‘x’ on the map. Creating a Waypoint from the Compass Screen 1.
  • Page 52: Setting Your Base Camp

    Setting your Base Camp 1. Tap 2. Select Change Basecamp. Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Base Camp function you will be asked to either select the Base Camp from the map or enter its latitude and longitude.
  • Page 53: Creating A Goto Trip From The Outdoor Navigation Menu

    Creating a Goto trip from the Outdoor Navigation Menu 1. Tap 2. Select List Waypoints or Favourites. 3. If List Waypoints is selected, select List Waypoints again or use the search feature to find the desired waypoint. 4. Select the waypoint name from the list of waypoints. 5.
  • Page 54: Activating A Multiple Destination Trip

    Activating a multiple destination trip 1. From the Outdoor Navigation menu, tap 2. Select Guide Me. 3. Select the name of the saved trip you want to use. 4. A list of the waypoints in the trip is displayed. Select the first waypoint in the list to navigate the entire trip.
  • Page 55: Nav Road View

    Nav Road View With an active trip you can use the Nav Road View to help navigate to your destination. The three data fields at the bottom of the display are customisable. Tap and hold down the data field for 3 seconds. A popup menu will appear with a list of available data types.
  • Page 56 VMG to Last - the velocity made good to the last waypoint in your active trip (i.e. the speed at which you are approaching the waypoint). VMG to Next - the velocity made good to the next waypoint in your active trip (i.e. the speed at which you are approaching the waypoint).
  • Page 57: Setting User Options

    Setting User Options Overview The Magellan CrossoverGPS can be customised to your needs. To access the User Options menu, select Options from page 2 of the Main Menu and select the option you want to change. POI Selection In POI Selection you can select which POI icons you wish to display on the Map screen Check the POI category name to select or deselect it.
  • Page 58: Active Track Options (Marine And Outdoor Use Only)

    (Reset), or set it to ask you if you want to continue the track every time you start the outdoor/marine application (Ask). When track is full: When the track memory is full you can set the Magellan CrossoverGPS to keep adding new track points to the end of the track and delete...
  • Page 59: Route Preferences (Vehicle Navigation Only)

    Detour Options (Vehicle Navigation only) The Magellan CrossoverGPS detects when you are on a route and moving slowly or not moving at all on a motorway. It then provides you with the option of detouring around the problem area.
  • Page 60: Simulator Mode (Vehicle Navigation Only)

    Simulator Mode (Vehicle Navigation only) This option provides a way to set the Magellan CrossoverGPS into simulation mode. In simulation mode you can create a route and observe the Magellan CrossoverGPS in action as it simulates travelling along the route.
  • Page 61: Backup And Restore (Vehicle Navigation Only)

    Magellan CrossoverGPS. Traffic Option (Vehicle Navigation only) Your Magellan CrossoverGPS can be used with an optional TrafficKit to receive real time traffic alerts and get rerouted around traffic incidents. Like all accessories the Magellan TrafficKit can be purchased on our website www.magellanGPS.com.
  • Page 62: System Settings

    This will lengthen the usable battery life between battery charging. Power This setting tells the Magellan CrossoverGPS how long it should stay on while there is no noticable activity. (Noticable activity would include button presses and the location of the Magellan CrossoverGPS not changing.)
  • Page 63: Unit Of Measurement

    A battery charge indicator is shown at the bottom of the display. When the Magellan CrossoverGPS is charging, the green bars will sequence from left to right. Remove the power cable and the green lights will display the approximate battery charge.
  • Page 64: Magellan Crossovergps Pc Tools Installation

    Magellan CrossoverGPS PC Tools Installation The Magellan CrossoverGPS Tools application enables you to create custom POIs and load them onto your Magellan CrossoverGPS. It also provides tools for uploading music files and photos onto your SD Card. Installing the Software 1.
  • Page 65: Magellan Crossovergps Poi Manager

    Magellan CrossoverGPS POI Manager The Magellan CrossoverGPS POI Manager enables you to transfer custom points of interest files from your computer to your Magellan CrossoverGPS. Before adding any custom POIs to the Magellan CrossoverGPS, you should understand how the POI Manager plots POIs.
  • Page 66: Altitude

    Sea Level. Using Magellan PC Tools Turn on your Magellan CrossoverGPS by pressing and holding the Power button. When the Warning screen appears, insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on your Magellan CrossoverGPS and the large end into an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 67 Locate the POI files you wish to load onto your CrossoverGPS. NOTE: only files in Magellan’s .MGLN format will be displayed in this window, all POI files in other formats must be converted to Magellan’s format before they can be loaded onto your Magellan CrossoverGPS.
  • Page 68: Creating A New Poi File

    NOTE: If you are copying a speedtrap file to your Magellan CrossoverGPS make sure that it is copied to the speedtraps folder on your CrossoverGPS (this is a subfolder of the POI folder). This is the folder where the preloaded speedtrap file is stored and this is where all new speedtrap files you may want to upload should also be stored.
  • Page 69 Select your preferred unit of measurement (Metres or Feet). The Detection angle sets the alert range in degrees from the POI. Select Activate alert for this category to enable the alert settings. When you have finished, select Magellan CrossoverGPS POI Manager...
  • Page 70: Importing A Data File

    (.ASC,.CSV,.TXT); GPS Exchange file format (.GPS,.XML); Magellan Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE); and Garmin PCX5 Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE) but before transferring a POI file to your Magellan CrossoverGPS you must convert it to the .MGLN format (Magellan format). Click on the...
  • Page 71: Magellan Crossovergps Music Manager

    (Ten seconds if not in sleep mode.) When the Warning screen appears, insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on your Magellan CrossoverGPS and the large end into an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 72: Magellan Crossovergps Photo Manager

    Magellan CrossoverGPS is not in sleep mode.) When the Warning screen appears, insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on your Magellan CrossoverGPS and the large end into an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 73: Music Player

    Magellan CrossoverGPS Tools application and transfer files onto the card using the Magellan CrossoverGPS Music Manager. Note: You must use the Magellan CrossoverGPS PC Toolkit to load music files onto the SD Card.
  • Page 74: Multiple Song Play

    Modify enables you to add or remove songs from the selected playlist. Select To remove a song from the playlist, use the arrow keys on the right side of the screen to highlight the desired song and then select Magellan Crossover GPS Music Player Play Create...
  • Page 75: Delete

    Preview - Plays the first five seconds of each song in the current playlist. Normal - Plays all songs in the current playlist in order. Random - Plays the songs in the current playlist in random order. List Songs Select to view the current playlist. List Songs Magellan Crossover GPS Music Player...
  • Page 76: Equaliser

    Select the equaliser preset by pressing the button at the top of the screen When you are satisfied with your selection, select . To exit without setting the equaliser, select Help Select for descriptions of the Music Player buttons. Help Magellan Crossover GPS Music Player...
  • Page 77: Photo Viewer

    Photo Viewer The Magellan CrossoverGPS Photo Viewer enables you to view image files in JPG and BMP format, stored on an SD memory card installed in your Magellan CrossoverGPS. If you have not already done so, you must install the Magellan CrossoverGPS Tools application and transfer files onto the card using the Magellan CrossoverGPS Photo Manager.
  • Page 78: Zoom

    Next Image (right arrow) Press the right arrow button to view the next image in the folder. This button is greyed out (not functional) when viewing the last image in the folder. Press to return to the folder list. Magellan CrossoverGPS Photo Manager...
  • Page 79: Manage Photos

    A dialogue box will appear asking you to confirm your selection. Select file. About This option will display the current version of the Photo Viewer software. Magellan CrossoverGPS Photo Manager . A thumbnail of the Properties Delete to delete the...
  • Page 80: Technical Support

    Information Registration www.magellanGPS.com Please ensure that you register your Magellan CrossoverGPS at . By registering you will be informed of the latest product updates. Technical Support www.magellanGPS.com Visit the support section of our website at for technical information about your Magellan...

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