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  • Page 1 LORME Earthmate ® PN-40/30 GPS User Manual GPS for Serious Outdoor Adventures...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    A large searchable knowledge base of detailed technical information about current and past DeLorme products. support.delorme.com News and Real-Life Examples Catch up with news about what we are working on, real-life examples using PN-Series devices, and more at the DeLorme Weblog. blog.delorme.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ...2 Getting Started ...7 The Satellites Page ...10 The Map Page ... 14 The Compass Page ...23 The Trip Info Page ...26 The Find Page ...28 The Waypoints Page ...32 The Geocaches Page...37 The Routes Page ...45 The Tracks Page ...50 The Sun/Moon Page ...54 The Tide Page ...56...

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    Note: Do not lift the SD card latch as this could cause damage. 3. Insert two AA batteries or a DeLorme Li-ion rechargeable battery according to the polarity symbols inside the battery compartment. Be sure to insert batteries correctly.
  • Page 5 The battery indicator is on the Satellites Page; for more information, see Battery Indicator on page 12. To charge a DeLorme Li-ion battery To charge a DeLorme Li-ion battery in the device: 1. Install the battery in the device. 2. Connect the device to your computer with the USB cable.

  • Page 6: Data Management

    Instructions for sending map packages, data, draw layers, and more to your PN-Series vary by application. For more information, see the mapping application’s Help.  Map Library–Use the NetLink tab in your DeLorme mapping software or the DeLorme Online Map Center (data.delorme.com) to download many types...

  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information Using the Buttons Power Use the Power button to turn the PN-Series GPS on and off, lock the buttons, or to change the backlight settings.  To turn on the device, press and hold the Power button until you see the Welcome screen.  To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button until the "Shutting down the device"...
  • Page 8  Press IN or OUT to move forward or backward a page at a time. Page Press the PAGE button to move forward through the pages in the page order sequence. To add, remove, or reorder pages, go to MENU > Device Setup > Page Order (see Page Order on page 64).

  • Page 9: Special Keys

     Get information about a point on the map to see detailed information, if available. Quit The function of the QUIT button varies depending on the status of the PN-Series GPS; some of the things you can do are:  Exit a page or screen.  Cancel actions (for example, panning).

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Insert a line break and move the cursor to the next line. Keyboard Shortcuts These button presses on the PN-Series GPS are keyboard shortcuts.  IN–Delete the last character  OUT–Add a space  Find–Shift (for upper case)  Mark–Highlight OK  QUIT–Exit the keyboard Rotating the Display You can choose to allow the screen to rotate when you...
  • Page 11 GPS fix. You can turn off track recording, but the device is still in tracking mode. When you follow a route on the device, you are navigating. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.
  • Page 12 The Satellites Page The Satellites Page displays GPS and satellite information, time, elevation, and the battery indicator. It is the first page in the default PAGE button order. If you have removed the Satellites Page from the PAGE button order, go to MENU > Satellites to view it. Constellation and Signal Graph Both the satellite constellation and the satellite signal graph display visible satellites and their identifying...

  • Page 13: The Satellites Page

    System (WAAS) is system of satellites and ground stations that correct GPS signals to improve accuracy. For more information about GPS and WAAS, visit the DeLorme Wiki (wiki.delorme.com). The GPS status is based on the satellite acquisition status:  GPS Off–The GPS receiver is turned off.

  • Page 14: Gps Accuracy

    “External” displays until you disconnect the USB cable. If you are not using the DeLorme Li-ion battery, "External" displays whenever you plug your device into your computer. Elevation PN-40 Only The elevation is based on the current barometric altimeter reading.
  • Page 15 For more information, see Compass and Altimeter starting on page 67. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The Satellites Page...

  • Page 16: The Map Page

    The Map Page The Map Page centers the map on your current location when the PN-Series GPS has a 2-D or 3-D fix. When it does not have a GPS fix, the map displays your last GPS position. For more information, see GPS and WAAS Status on page 10.

  • Page 17: Panning The Map

    Panning the Map There are two ways to pan the map. When you pan the map, the map cursor—a white arrow—shows your location.  Automatic panning– When GPS tracking or navigating, the map automatically pans in the direction of travel. The map does not automatically pan when the map cursor is visible.

  • Page 18: To Measure Distance

    Info Fields You can hide/show, change, and arrange the info fields at the bottom of the Map Page. The info fields change when you are navigating. To access the Info Fields options, go to MENU > Info Fields. For more information, see Info Fields on page 8.
  • Page 19  NOAA Nautical Charts (NOAA Charts)  Satellite Imagery (SAT10)  XMap Topographic Data (XMap only)  DeLorme Topographic Data (Topo North America 9.0)  DeLorme World Base Map 7 (XMap only) To layer data Use the Data Layering option to select the types of data you want to view on your PN-Series GPS and the order in which you want data to display.
  • Page 20 After you add a map—also called a map package or a map file—from a compatible DeLorme mapping program or the DeLorme Online Map Center to the PN-Series GPS, you can show or hide it on the device; view details about it, including where it is stored;...

  • Page 21: Map Style

    Orientation You can set the map to rotate as you move. To change the map orientation From the Map Page, go to MENU > Map Setup > Orientation and select the map orientation from the drop-down list.  North Up–North is always at the top of the map screen.
  • Page 22 From the Map Page, go to MENU > Map Setup > Scale and select an option.  Bar–Represents a given length on the map compared to an actual length.  Zoom–The DeLorme method of describing map detail level. Each time the zoom level increases, The Map Page the scale doubles.

  • Page 23: Route Options

    notes, and pick your next cache. For more information about all of these features, see The Geocaches Page section starting on page 38. Route Options When navigating, use Route Options to stop navigating, get back on track, or switch the route type. For more information about route options, see Edit Route Settings on page 46.
  • Page 24 Navionics SD card in your device.  You cannot save maps or data to a Navionics SD card—the memory on the card is unavailable.  The Navionics data overlays the DeLorme maps on device—the DeLorme maps are used for routing and Find.
  • Page 25 You must zoom in to 640 ft/200 m to view the symbol. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is...

  • Page 26: The Compass Page

    The Compass Page Use the Compass Page’s graphic compass to help you find your destination. Both the PN-40 and the PN-30 use the GPS to determine compass readings when the device is moving. The PN-40 also has an electronic compass for use when the device is stationary or moving below 1.5 mph.

  • Page 27: Electronic Compass

    Compass Navigation Arrow. To change the hiking route arrow from the Compass Page, go to MENU > Compass Navigation Arrow > Direct to Next Waypoint or Back on Course. Info Fields You can hide/show, change, and arrange the info fields at the bottom of the Compass Page.
  • Page 28 Go to MENU > Route Options and select Stop Navigating, Back on Track, or Switch to Hiking/ Driving (the option you can switch to displays). Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.

  • Page 29: The Trip Info Page

    The Trip Info Page The Trip Info Page displays info fields that occupy the entire screen. You can customize each field with one of the many available info field options. It is the fourth page in the default PAGE button order. If you have removed the Trip Info Page from the PAGE button order, go to MENU >...
  • Page 30 Navigating, Back on Track, or Switch to Hiking/ Driving (the option you can switch to displays). The Trip Info Page Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.

  • Page 31: The Find Page

    The Find Page Use the Find Page to search for addresses, roads, cities, points of interest (POIs), waypoints, geocaches, coordinates, and more on your PN-Series GPS. To open the Find Page, press the Find button Search Methods There are two Find search options. The most recent search method you use is saved between searches.

  • Page 32: Searching For A Location

    Name (Find by Name only)  Geocaches (from the current file) Symbol Name (Find by Name only)  Points of Interest Category State/Country/City/Name (Find by Name only)  Natural Features Category State/Country/City/Name (Find by Name only)  DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer Points Category...
  • Page 33  From the cursor location if you are manually panning or viewing another location.  From the map center if the GPS receiver is turned off. To view the results list To view the results, use the arrow keypad to scroll through the list.
  • Page 34 3. Select Hike or Drive. The route calculates and the Map Page opens in navigation mode. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The Find Page...

  • Page 35: The Waypoints Page

    The Geocaches Page section starting on page 38. XMap 7 users See the supplemental online help on the DeLorme Wiki (pn40.wiki.delorme.com/xmap) for information about using XMap with the Waypoints Page. To open the Waypoints Page, from any page go to MENU >...

  • Page 36: File Menu

    Symbols The waypoint symbols available on the PN-Series GPS match the PN-Series symbol set in your DeLorme mapping application. The symbol set includes geocaching symbols (these are at the end of the symbol list). To ensure a waypoint displays on the Waypoints Page, use a waypoint symbol.
  • Page 37 elevation is not available. When you press Mark, the waypoint is saved and a waypoint details page opens where you can edit the waypoint details. For more information, see To edit waypoint details on page 36. You can also mark waypoints using the on-screen Mark option on Find search result details and route point details pages.

  • Page 38: Managing Waypoints

    Managing Waypoints To view waypoint details Use the waypoint details page to view detailed information a waypoint. From the Waypoints Page, select a waypoint and press ENTER. The waypoint details page opens. To edit waypoint details On a waypoint details page, you can customize the waypoint symbol, label (name), coordinates, elevation, time/date, and comments.

  • Page 39: Projecting A Waypoint

    3. Select Move to move the existing waypoint to Create New to mark a new waypoint at the projected location. Then, press ENTER. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.

  • Page 40: The Geocaches Page

    The Geocaches Page Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where you use a GPS device to search for geocaches—containers that include a log for you to record your visit. Some geocaches have trinkets you can take—just follow the “take one, leave one”...
  • Page 41 Sorting Geocaches process and see a partial list. Symbols Geocache symbols come from Geocaching.com and are also available in the PN-Series symbol set in your DeLorme mapping application. For a printable list of symbols on the device, see the DeLorme Wiki (wiki.delorme.com).
  • Page 42 Note Cache Register is compatible with Apple computers. To use the Send to GPS plugin With the DeLorme Send to GPS plugin, you can send one geocache at a time to a PN-Series GPS. You must be logged in to Geocaching.com to use this feature. Please note that geocache descriptions and hints are available only for premium members of Geocaching.com.
  • Page 43 Managing Geocaches To view geocache details Use the geocache details page to view information about a geocache, when available. From the Geocaches Page, select a geocache and press ENTER. The geocache details page opens. Tip The Last Logged field on the geocache details page displays the first two lines of the most recent log entry.
  • Page 44 Tip Press the Out button to move through the comment one page at a time. Press the Up arrow on the arrow keypad to move to the end of the comment. To view the geocache hint To quickly view the geocache hint, from the geocache details page go to MENU >...
  • Page 45 To project a geocache 1. From the geocache details page, go to MENU > Project Geocache. 2. Enter the information for projected geocache in the Bearing and Distance fields. 3. Select Move to move the existing geocache or Create New to mark a new geocache at the projected location.
  • Page 46 To write a field note When you log a geocache with a cache id, you can write a field note that you can later upload to Geocaching.com. 1. Log a geocache. 2. On the Field Notes page, you can use one or all of the fields to create a field note: »...
  • Page 47 Topo North America, Cache Register, or the DeLorme Field Notes page on Geocaching.com. See the Help for each application for complete instructions. Apple® computer users When your device is connected to your computer, manually eject the EM_USERMAPS drive after use;...

  • Page 48: The Routes Page

    The Routes Page The Routes Page displays a list of routes on the PN-Series GPS—routes you have created on the device and routes you have sent to the device using a DeLorme mapping application. Using DeLorme Topo North America XMap to create pre-planned routes in advance on the ®...

  • Page 49: Create A Route

    » Hiking–Select Automatic to continuously recalculate from the current GPS location to the next stop in the route. Select Prompt to alert you when you are off track; you can then choose to recalculate or ignore. Note For trail routes sent to your device from Topo North America or XMap, select Off so that the trail route does not recalculate—if it recalculates, the shape of the route is lost.
  • Page 50 To add a name for your route, highlight the Route Name field, press ENTER and use the keyboard to make changes. When you are finished editing, press ENTER. The route name will not change when you add points. 3. Ensure Add Point is highlighted and press ENTER. 4.

  • Page 51: Manage Routes

    Manage Routes To view route details On the Routes Page, select a route to open its details page. If the route name is in bold text, it is displaying on the map. To navigate with or view a saved route on the map 1.
  • Page 52 From the Map Page, go to MENU > Route Options and select Stop Navigating, Back on Track, or Switch to Hiking/Driving (the option you can switch to displays). Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.

  • Page 53: The Tracks Page

    GPS status.  3-D fix–Green line  2-D fix–Yellow line  No fix or GPS receiver is turned off–No points are placed on the map. Points resume once a 2-D or 3-D fix is established. Edit Track Settings To customize how tracks are recorded, from the Tracks Page, go to MENU >...
  • Page 54  Record points by–The method for logging points; select Time or Distance from the drop-down list. A short time interval gives you the most detailed results but quickly adds many points; logging by distance gives you longer recording time.  Recording interval–The amount of time or distance between each point recording.

  • Page 55: The Tracks

    Page opens in navigation mode. The active track continues recording as you follow the track back to the start. To save the active track 1. Select Save to save the active track as a file on the SD card and clear the active track memory. 2.
  • Page 56 MENU > Show Track Area. Note Do not cross your path as you record the track or it will not calculate correctly. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more informa- tion. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.

  • Page 57: The Sun/Moon Page

    The Sun/Moon Page Use the Sun/Moon Page to view the sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset information and the moon phase information for a specific time, date, and location. To open the Sun/Moon Page, from any page go to MENU > Sun/Moon. If you have added the Sun/Moon Page to the PAGE button order, it is no longer available on menus.
  • Page 58 From the Sun/Moon Page, go to MENU > Reset Time/Date. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.

  • Page 59: The Tide Page

    The Tide Page Use the Tide Page to view tide (for oceans) or current (for tidal rivers) information for a specific time, date, tide station, and location. To open the Tide Page, from any page go to MENU > Tide. If you have added the Tide Page to the PAGE button order, it is no longer available on menus.
  • Page 60 To reset the time and date to the device’s time and date, from the Tide Page, go to MENU > Reset Time/Date. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.

  • Page 61: The Hunt/Fish Page

    To reset the date To reset the date to the device's date, from the Hunt/Fish Page, go to MENU > Reset Date. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.

  • Page 62: The Device Setup Page

     WAAS–Select Enabled or Disabled. See GPS and WAAS Status on page 10.  Battery Type–Select Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH, or Li-ion (Rechargeable)—use only DeLorme Li-ion batteries. See Installing the Batteries and SD Card on page 2.  USB Power–Select Enabled or Disabled to determine if the device can receive power from a computer USB port.
  • Page 63  The number of waypoints/geocaches, track, and routes currently open.  The device's total capacity. To restore the default settings To restore the default settings for all the System options, from any page go to MENU > Device Setup > System > Restore Defaults.
  • Page 64  Use XMap 7 Mode–Allows you to use the PN- Series GPS with XMap. For information about file management with XMap, visit the DeLorme Wiki (pn40.wiki.delorme.com/xmap). To restore the default settings To restore the default settings for Connect to Computer options, from any page go to MENU >...
  • Page 65 feature and to calibrate the electronic compass and the barometric altimeter. For more information about the compass and altimeter, see the Compass and Altimeter section starting on page 67. From any page, go to MENU > Device Setup > Compass & Altimeter. Select the check box to enable the option.
  • Page 66 To modify the time settings From any page, go to MENU > Device Setup > Time. Use the drop-down lists to select the time settings.  Time Format–Select Local 12 hr or Local 24 hr.  Zone–Select your actual time zone or select Automatic to allow the device to update the time based on your GPS location.

  • Page 67: Owner Information

    MENU > Device Setup > Reset to Factory Defaults. Maps you have added to the device will not be deleted. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.

  • Page 68: Additional Information

    For more information about Earthmate GPS Sync, see the Help in DeLorme Topo North America 9.0.  DeLorme Cache Register™–Use Cache Register, a web browser plug-in, to sync Geocaching.com Pocket Query GPX files with your device.

  • Page 69: Compass Calibration

    Tip Use the SD card reader method to quickly transfer large maps. Send maps your use frequently to the device’s internal memory so you always have them when you need them. Compass and Altimeter PN-40 only The PN-40 comes equipped with two sensors; an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter.
  • Page 70 To calibrate the compass 1. From the Satellite Page or the Compass Page, go to MENU > Calibrate > Calibrate Compass. From any page, go to MENU > Device Setup > Compass & Altimeter > Calibrate > Calibrate Compass. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass.

  • Page 71: Delorme Contact Information

    Support does not provide product training. Customer Service For general questions about returns, order status, or problems with shipments, phone 800-511-2459 (Monday through Friday) or send an email to sales@delorme.com. Direct Sales To place additional orders, phone 800-561-5105. Additional Information...

  • Page 72: Specifications

     500 MB available internal flash memory (SE model: 7 GB available internal flash memory)  Supports SD and SDHC memory cards; up to 32 GB  Uses 2 AA batteries or a DeLorme Li-Ion rechargeable battery FCC Certification This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 73: Limited Warranty

    1 year from the date of purchase. If your Earthmate PN-Series GPS fails in normal use, DeLorme will, at its sole option, either repair or replace the unit. DeLorme reserves the right to either repair or replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit at its sole discretion.
  • Page 74  The RMA tracking number that you received when you called DeLorme  Your return shipping address  Your daytime telephone number If you have contacted DeLorme and have been instructed to send the device in for warranty service, send it to: DeLorme Earthmate PN-Series Service Department...

  • Page 75: Copyright Information

    Bitstream Vera, Copyright © 2003 by Bitstream, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Geocaching icons (Copyright © Groundspeak Inc.) used with permission. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. Additional Information...

  • Page 76: Info Fields Table

    Info Fields Table Info fields are used to provide information you need when using the PN-Series GPS. On the Map, Compass, and Trip Info Pages, you can customize the info fields. For more information, see Info Fields on page 8. Notes  Info fields may be abbreviated on the screen;...
  • Page 77 Info Field Coordinates: Secondary Course Device Odometer Distance to Finish Distance to Next Stop Distance to Next Turn Elevation: Barometer Elevation: GPS Elevation: Maximum Elevation: Minimum ETA at Finish ETA at Next Turn ETA at Next Stop Finish GPS Accuracy Description The coordinates for the current GPS location, cursor position, or map center in the secondary format.

  • Page 78: Info Fields Table

    Info Field GPS Status Heading Moonrise/Moonset Next Stop Next Turn Next Turn Arrow Off Course Pressure: Ambient Pressure: MSL Speed Speed: Average Speed: Maximum Info Fields Table Description The current status of your GPS device. No Fix, 2-D, or 3-D. A W below the status indicates a WAAS fix.
  • Page 79 Info Field Speed: Moving Average Sunrise/Sunset Time/Date Time to Finish Time to Moonrise/set Time to Next Stop Time to Next Turn Time to Sunrise/set Trip: Odometer Trip: Time Moving Trip: Time Stopped Trip: Time Total Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed Description The average speed of the device excluding stop time.

  • Page 80: Index

    Index About this Device ... 65 Altimeter Calibrate ... 68-69 Elevation ... 12 Pressure ... 64, 67-68 Settings ... 62-63 Average a waypoint ... 37 Back on track ... 46-47 Base map ... 4, 17 Batteries Charge ... 3 Indicator ... 3, 12 Install ...
  • Page 81 Geocaches Add to device ... 40 Comments/hints ... 41-42 Delete ... 42 Edit ... 41 Field notes ... 44-45 Files ... 38-40 Log find ... 43 Move ... 42 Navigate to ... 43 Project ... 42-43 Sort list ... 39 Symbols ...
  • Page 82 Panning the map ... 15 POIs Find ... 29 Map ... 19-20 Project a waypoint... 37 Reset factory defaults ... 65 Routes Create ... 47-48 Delete ... 49 Edit settings ... 46-47 Options ... 50 Reverse ... 49 Simulate ... 49 View ...
  • Page 83 Save ... 53 Settings ... 51-52 View on map ... 51 Tracks Page ... 51-54 Transfer maps... 66-67 Trip Info Page ... 27-28 Units settings ... 64 USB setting ... 60 View comment details ... 36, 41 WAAS ... 10-11, 60 Warranty ...
  • Page 84 Batteries The Earthmate PN-40 and PN-30 can be powered by two AA ® batteries (NiMH, alkaline, or lithium), or a DeLorme-supplied Li-Ion rechargeable battery. You’ll find Earthmate PN-Series accessories at www.delorme.com. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Caution Use only an Earthmate PN-Series Battery Type. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

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