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Magellan eXplorist TRX7 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Magellan eXplorist TRX7 ® ® Off-Road GPS Navigator User Manual...
  • Page 2 Be Safe. IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement The Magellan eXplorist TRX7 and TRX7+ are off-road vehicle This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in navigation aids designed to assist you in driving on your route conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section Title Table of Contents Get To Know TRX7.............3 Get Started: Setup.............6 Go Riding: Tracking............13 Go Exploring: Searching..........18 Get Details and Updates: Settings........20 Get On myTRXjournal............22 FAQs and Troubleshooting..........27 TRX Glossary..............30 Get Legal................33...

  • Page 4: Get To Know Trx7

    References Get To Know TRX7. Magellan eXplorist TRX7 Designed for 4x4 and Powersports enthusiasts, the Magellan eXplorist TRX7 is a GPS map and navigation system purpose-built for off-road use. Powered by a ruggedly constructed Android tablet, the TRX7 includes the largest database of off-road Trails the U.S.
  • Page 5 13. Speakers 20. Cover latch 7. RESET button (unused) 14. Pogo pins Note: Use caution when opening the Note: The Camera button only works USB power port and headphone jack on the Magellan eXplorist TRX7+. covers to avoid damaging the covers.
  • Page 6 Section Title Get To Know TRX7. TRX7 Dashboard Screen Map button: Tap to open the Map screen. Dirt Miles traveled, Tracks recorded, and Achievements earned displayed here. Journal: Contains Track Log and Wish List of saved Trails. Search: Search for Trails, Tracks, POIs, etc.

  • Page 7: Get Started: Setup

    References Get Started. Get Started at Home 6. Attach the device onto the mount. Power On Press the Power button on the right side of the device to turn the device on. Connect to Wi-Fi 1. Tap > > from the Home screen.
  • Page 8 Get Started. Powering On the TRX7 A display screen appears: Press and release the Power button. The Boot screen (with Magellan logo) appears, then the Home screen appears. Powering Off the TRX7 Press the Power button to lock the TRX7.
  • Page 9 Slide this indicator left and current time and date, local weather, and right to adjust notification volume. other basic functions: Magellan eXplorist TRX7 Dashboard Internet browser Adjusting Brightness Apps, Widgets, and Settings 1. Slide your finger downward from the Contacts List top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 10 Achievements earned. Registering your TRX7 Before creating a TRX account, log in to magellangps.com with your Magellan GPS account and register your TRX7. Note: If you don’t have a Magellan GPS account, click Log In > Create Account...
  • Page 11 Section Title Get Started. Note: We recommend using your 5. Click again Magellan GPS account email and to confirm your TRX account. password for your TRX account. Confirmation is sent to your email. 3. Tap to create your account. Already created your account? Sync your...
  • Page 12 References Get Started. Link to Twitter and Instagram 1. Tap Link your Twitter and Instagram accounts Tip: Tap > to your TRX Account to Tweet your Dirt from the Vehicles page to add a new Miles and share off-roading photos. vehicle at any time.
  • Page 13 References Get Started. 1. Tap to finish linking your Twitter account. Link Your Instagram Account To link your TRX7 to your Instagram account, tap next to the Instagram option and repeat the steps for linking your Twitter account.

  • Page 14: Go Riding: Tracking

    References Go Riding. Tracking Start here if you’re eager to get out in the dirt for your off-roading adventures. To track your progress from any location: 1. Tap from the Dashboard to get to the Active Map screen. Detail Waypoint: Record an Audio Waypoint, select Waypoint type at Current Location, mark Point on Map, or Enter Waypoint using Coordinates.
  • Page 15 References Go Riding. : Select 1. Tap Waypoint for your location. 2. Tap Waypoint type: 3. Choose applicable Waypoint sub-type. 1. Tap Waypoint type. 2. Choose applicable Waypoint sub-type. 4. Tap to save Waypoint to your Track, or tap to return to 3.
  • Page 16 References Go Riding. a Waypoint in a specific location. You can 1. Tap . You’ll see this notification: also view a list of nearby Waypoints when you save a Waypoint on the map. : Enter Latitude/ 2. Tap to begin Backtracking, or Longitude coordinates as a Waypoint.
  • Page 17 References Go Riding. Expert only When you’ve saved a Track to your 5. Tap a Terrain type. account, you can view and edit the Track’s route, Waypoints, and attributes in your Log. You can also share your 6. Tap Terrain information. Track with the TRX Community on myTRXjournal.
  • Page 18 References Go Riding. 3. Tap 2. Tap 4. Tap the check box next to each Track or Trail you want to add to the Trip. To follow a Trail from your Wish List: 1. Tap an item on your Wish List. 5.

  • Page 19: Go Exploring: Searching

    References Go Exploring. Searching to populate the map with The TRX7 Basemap includes 82,000+ results related to your search. preloaded Trails in addition to user Tracks, POIs, and other items related to off-roading and outdoor recreation. from the Dashboard to begin searching.
  • Page 20 References Go Exploring. Viewing and Saving Searched Items You can save items from your search results to your Wish List. 1. Tap on a Marker Label on the Map to see an item’s attributes. 2. Tap to save the item to your Wish List.

  • Page 21: Get Details And Updates: Settings

    Software Update Account Profile Your TRX7 will alert you when a software update is available from Magellan GPS. You can log in, log out, switch account, or create a new account profiles from the Account Profile option. Refer to Get Started for details on these account options.
  • Page 22 Section Title Get Details and Updates. General Change your device Language between English and French and Units of Measurement between Miles and Kilometers. Product Information Check your TRX7’s software information and read the End-User License Agreement (EULA). Map View Set your default Map View (while navigating or tracking) to 2D or 3D.

  • Page 23: Get On Mytrxjournal

    References Get On myTRXjournal. Using myTRXjournal myTRXjournal allows you to instantly see all 82,500 Trails in the TRX Basemap to quickly search for Trails for your Wish List. You can also edit/review Tracks in your Log, edit Waypoints, search for user Tracks, and publicly share your Tracks.
  • Page 24 References Get On myTRXjournal. Access your Wish List and Log by clicking on the tabs on the left side of the screen. Click any Tracks, Trails, POIs, or Waypoints in your Log or Wish List to view their details on the Map. To share Tracks, Waypoints, or Trips from your Log to the TRX Community: 1.
  • Page 25 References Get On myTRXjournal. Tip: Click the blue sphere next to a city name to highlight Trails within a roughly 50-mile radius of that city. 2. Type a search term in the Find text box (e.g. Beaver, Creek). 3. Type a search term in the Near text box (e.g.
  • Page 26 References Get On myTRXjournal. 3. Enter detailed issues in the text box. 4. Click to report a problem, or to stop the action. Save To Your Wish List To save an item from your search results to your Wish List: 1.
  • Page 27 References Get On myTRXjournal. 3. Enter your Twitter or Instagram login myTRXjournal by clicking on information, or create a new account for use with your TRX account. To add items to your Trip: Once you’ve successfully linked a social 1. Search for an item in the Basemap. media account to your TRX account, the icon turns blue: 2.

  • Page 28: Faqs And Troubleshooting

    Dropbox, or Google the same Magellan TRX software and Photos by opening the website in the allow access to the same Magellan TRX TRX7 Internet browser and downloading database of 82,500 Trails, user Tracks, them to the device. Lastly, you can add and OHV attractions.
  • Page 29 (see p. 4 for the three versions of the TRX7 (classic, device overview). Powersports, and 4x4)? Magellan has partnered with RAM A: Each of the currently available TRX7 Mounts, who provide numerous mounting devices come with a different type of configurations for any vehicle.
  • Page 30 Section Title FAQs & Troubleshooting. rammount.com for more information. top right of the screen. Q: Can I download other apps to the 2. Tap Screen Shot. A screen shot is TRX7? taken and stored in the gallery. The TRX7 is not Google-certified and Q: How do I record my screen activity? does not have Google’s Mobile Service 1.

  • Page 31: Trx Glossary

    Section Title TRX Glossary TRX GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS TRX users can toggle between two basemap views: Your TRX7 account syncs seamlessly with myTRXjournal and all TRX mobile apps. Map View: shows road network, This glossary will familiarize you with all topography, selected land use areas such functions associated with your TRX7 and as forest and park boundaries, street...
  • Page 32 Section Title TRX Glossary Elevation Profile: interactive box Quick Waypoint: created by a user by showing elevation gain/loss on a trail, selecting the Quick Waypoint icon during measured by Start and End elevations an Active Track. (myTRXjournal only). Road network: a set(s) of interconnected Filter (Search): used in Search to narrow points and lines that represent possible down Trail, Trip, and POI results in the...
  • Page 33 Section Title TRX Glossary Trail: an off-highway vehicle pathway Track types that a user has turned in the Basemap or other map layer ON are displayed on the Basemap. No that is published by a verified source highlighting, guidance arrows, Child that created or legally maintains Waypoint pop-ups, or audio guidance is responsibility for the trail.

  • Page 34: Get Legal

    ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY (b) In the event of a defect, Magellan OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL will, at its discretion, repair or replace BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR the hardware product with a product of REPLACEMENT, AT MAGELLAN’S...
  • Page 35 (e) any damage caused by (i) shipping, legible or if the serial number has been misuse, abuse, negligence, tampering, altered or removed. Magellan will not be moisture, liquids, proximity or exposure responsible for any losses or damage to to heat, or improper use; (ii) disasters the product incurred while the product is such as fire, flood, wind, and lightning;...
  • Page 36 Section Title Get Legal. any change in the GPS. MAGELLAN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. (Note: Magellan GPS receivers use GPS or GPS+GLONASS to obtain position, (c) Some national, state, or local laws do velocity and time information. GPS is not allow the exclusion or limitation of operated by the U.S.
  • Page 37 Section Title Get Legal. dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. For further information concerning this limited warranty, please visit Magellan’s website at magellangps.com or contact: MiTAC Digital Corp. 279 E Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773, USA USA & Canada: 800-707-9971...
  • Page 38 112-0089-002 © 2016 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo and Magellan are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation, and OneTouch is a trademark of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC Digital Corporation. All rights reserved.

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