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  • Page 1 Magellan CrossoverGPS ® ™ Reference Manual Instructions for Operating the Magellan CrossoverGPS...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    Laws in some states prohibit wearing stereo headphones while operating a motor vehicle. Please contact your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles for information. • The battery in the Magellan CrossoverGPS is rechargeable and should not be removed. In the event it should need to be replaced, please contact Magellan Technical Support. About Charging the Magellan CrossoverGPS •...

  • 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 no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 5 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. © 2006 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 Magellan Navigation, Inc. 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...

  • 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 The Application Menu ...4...
  • Page 7 Deleting a multiple destination trip ...21 Renaming a multiple destination trip ...21 Magellan CrossoverGPS Enhanced POIs ... 22 Overview ...22 Accessing the Enhanced POI Menu ...22 Loading an Enhanced POI file ...22 Displaying/Selecting Categories ...22 Setting Alarms ...22 Setting Alert Parameters ...22 Creating a Route Using Enhanced POIs ...23...
  • Page 8 Simulator Mode (Vehicle Navigation only) ...42 Menu Colors ...42 Tone Options ...43 Navigation Instruction (Vehicle Navigation only) ...43 GPS Options ...43 Backup and Restore (Vehicle Navigation only) ...43 Export Data / Import Data (Marine and Outdoor Navigation only) ...43 System Settings ... 44 Overview ...44...
  • Page 9 Magellan CrossoverGPS PC Tools Installation ... 46 Installing the Software ...46 Magellan CrossoverGPS POI Manager ... 47 Latitude ...47 Longitude ...47 Altitude ...48 Opening a POI File ...48 Creating a New POI FIle ...49 Adding Individual POI’s ...49 Importing a Data FIle ...51 Magellan CrossoverGPS Music Manager ...

  • Page 10: Magellan Crossovergps

    Magellan CrossoverGPS NOTICE: If this is the first time you are using the Magellan CrossoverGPS you must follow the instructions provided in the Getting Started document to set the reset switch in the up position. Thank you for your purchase of the Magellan CrossoverGPS. The Magellan CrossoverGPS will be your perfect driving, hiking and boating companion for all your trips, from a trip to the grocery store or a hike to the country store.

  • Page 11: Magellan Crossovergps Reference Manual

    To prevent accidental turn on, you need to press and hold the power button for a few seconds to turn the Magellan CrossoverGPS on. [Note: The reset switch must be on (in the up position) before the Magellan CrossoverGPS can be turned on.] All connections to the Magellan CrossoverGPS are located on the left and right sides of the unit, protected by a rubber covering to keep out moisture.

  • Page 12: Magellan Crossovergps Right Side View

    Magellan CrossoverGPS Right Side View Magellan CrossoverGPS Left Side View Magellan CrossoverGPS Power - Press and hold to turn the Magellan CrossoverGPS on or off. (Note: The reset switch MUST be in the up (1) position.) USB Connection - (under protective cover) Used for connecting to a personal computer to upgrade the firmware.

  • Page 13: Magellan Crossovergps Application Menu Screen

    Magellan CrossoverGPS built-in applications. The Application Menu NAV - The NAV button takes you to the Vehicle Navigation application in the Magellan CrossoverGPS, This application is used to provide you with turn-by-turn driving instructions using the built-in street maps.

  • Page 14: Accessing The Application Menu

    GPS signals and is computing a position fix, defining your location. When the bars are yellow, the Magellan CrossoverGPS is getting a satellite signal but has not been able to compute your location yet. A red X through the icon indicates that the Magellan CrossoverGPS is unable to get GPS satellite signals.

  • Page 15: Magellan Crossovergps Vehicle Navigation Screens

    Magellan CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens Map Screen 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.

  • Page 16: Main Menu Screens

    Menu provides functions that pertain to the route. With no active route, the Main Menu provides access to functions that are used to create a route. Main Menu - Active Route Magellan Crossover Vehicle Navigation Screens Displays the computed time Tapping this button toggles the field to your next maneuver.
  • Page 17 Options Button Menu Page 1 Application Menu Active Trip Button Trip Computer Magellan Crossover 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. Cancels the route you are travelling on.

  • Page 18: Main Menu - No Active Route

    Intersection Button Menu Page 2 Region Options Button Menu Page 1 Magellan Crossover 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 19: Locate Screen

    Tap the “X” in the upper right corner to return to the Map screen. Magellan Crossover Vehicle Navigation Screens Accesses the Application Menu for additional applications and system settings.

  • Page 20: Creating Routes

    Creating a route to a street address Most street addresses should be very easy to enter without any problems. If you are having problems entering an specific address, or just need additional information, go to the Magellan web site at http://www.magellangps.com/support/faqdetail.asp?faqid=355&prodid=1748 for a FAQ that discusses some of the more common issues found.

  • Page 21: Creating A Route Using Pois

    6. Select the POI from the list of POIs that you are looking for. 7. Once the POI has been selected from the available list, select the routing method you want to use and the Magellan CrossoverGPS will begin calculating the route. Creating Routes Scroll down the list of available categories to select the one you are looking for.

  • Page 22: Creating A Route To A Nearest Poi

    5. Once the POI has been selected, select the routing method you want to use and the Magellan CrossoverGPS will begin calculating the route. This function is available whether you are operating on a route or just travelling without a selected destination as long as you are on a freeway.

  • Page 23: Creating A Route To Go Home

    to redo the route, using Previous Destinations in the address book, to finish the original route. Creating a route to go home Setting the home address 1. From the Main Menu, tap Home. 2. If you have not entered a home address previously, tap Yes to enter your home address.

  • Page 24: Create A Route To The Home Address

    Create a route to the home address 1. From the Main Menu, tap Home. 2. Tap Route. 3. Select the routing method you want to use and the Magellan CrossoverGPS will begin calculating the route home. Using the address book Creating a route to a previous destination 1.

  • Page 25: Creating A Route To A Favorite Destination

    5. (Optional) Edit the name of the address by tapping on top line of the address. 6. (Optional) Tap the Favorite check box to add this address to your list of favorite addresses. 7. Tap Save. 8. Tap Route to begin routing to the destination or tap the ‘X’ multiple times to exit out and return to the Main Menu.

  • Page 26: Deleting An Address From The Address Book

    5. Tap Edit. 6. Tap on the top line to change the name or the bottom line to change the address information. Use the keyboard to enter the new text. 7. Tap on the Favorite check box if you want to add this address to your favorites list.

  • Page 27: Creating A Route To An Intersection

    Select Address: Follow the instructions for selecting an address, either by city, zip code or previous cities. Dining, ATM, Gas...: Follow the instructions previously mentioned in selecting a POI. Intersection: Follow the instructions provided later in this chapter for intersections. (Setting a destination as an intersection will provide you with instructions to travel to two cross streets you have selected.) 4.

  • Page 28: 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 goes to multiple destinations. The Trip Planner gives you the means to create and save multiple destination trips. Creating a multiple destination trip 1.

  • Page 29: Editing A Multiple Destination Trip

    5. A list of the individual destinations is displayed. Tap on the first destination on the list to activate the trip. 6. Select the routing method to compute the trip. Editing a multiple destination trip 1. From the Main Menu, tap 2.

  • Page 30: Deleting A Multiple Destination Trip

    Deleting a multiple destination trip 1. From the Main Menu, tap 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 tapping Yes. Renaming a multiple destination trip 1.

  • Page 31: Magellan Crossovergps Enhanced Pois

    Magellan CrossoverGPS Enhanced POIs Overview Personal POIs can be created using the Magellan PC Tools and loaded into your Magellan CrossoverGPS or an optional SD card. The Enhanced POI option provides a way of loading POIs into the receiver and can then be used to create a route.

  • Page 32: Creating A Route Using Enhanced Pois

    8. Add the POI to your favorites list if desired by checking the Favorite checkbox. 9. Tap Save. 10. You can now route to this POI by tapping Route or return to the main menu by tapping Cancel. Magellan CrossoverGPS Enhanced POIs...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Special Terminology

    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 35: 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 Marine Navigation Displays information for the cursor position while panning around the map. When tapped, zooms out the map display.

  • Page 36: 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 Favorite to include this waypoint in your Favorites list. 4. Tap Save. 5. A waypoint is created and indicated by an ‘x’ on the map. Creating a Waypoint from the Compass Screen 1.

  • Page 37: 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 it’s latitude and longitude. 3.

  • Page 38: Creating A Goto Route From The Marine Navigation Menu

    Creating a Goto Route from the Marine Navigation Menu 1. Tap 2. Select List Waypoints or Favorites. 3. If List Waypoints is selected, select List Waypoints again or use the search feature to find the desired waypoint. 4. Tap on the waypoint name from the list of waypoints. 5.

  • Page 39: Activating A Trip

    Activating a Trip 1. From the Marine Navigation menu, tap 2. Select Guide Me. 3. Tap on the name of the saved trip you want to use. 4. A list of the waypoints in the trip is displayed. Tap on the first waypoint in the list to navigate on the entire trip.

  • Page 40: Bow View

    Bow View With an active trip or goto you can use the Bow View to help navigate to your destination. The three data fields at the bottom of the display are customizable. Tap and hold on the data field for 3 seconds.

  • Page 41: Outdoor Navigation

    The Outdoor application provides a basic form of navigation for hiking and camping. 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).

  • Page 42: Special Terminology

    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 43: 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 tapped, zooms out the map display.

  • Page 44: 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 Favorite to include this waypoint in your Favorites list. 4. Tap Save. 5. A waypoint is created and indicated by an ‘x’ on the map. Creating a Waypoint from the Compass Screen 1.

  • Page 45: 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 port from the map or enter it’s latitude and longitude. 3.

  • Page 46: Creating A Goto Route From The Outdoor Navigation Menu

    Creating a Goto Route from the Outdoor Navigation Menu 1. Tap 2. Select List Waypoints or Favorites. 3. If List Waypoints is selected, select List Waypoints again or use the search feature to find the desired waypoint. 4. Tap on the waypoint name from the list of waypoints. 5.

  • Page 47: Activating A Trip

    Activating a Trip 1. From the Outdoor Navigation menu, tap 2. Select Guide Me. 3. Tap on the name of the saved trip you want to use. 4. A list of the waypoints in the trip is displayed. Tap on the first waypoint in the list to navigate on the entire trip.

  • Page 48: Nav Road View

    Nav Road View With an active trip or goto you can use the Nav Road View to help navigate to your destination. The three data fields at the bottom of the display are customizable. Tap and hold on the data field for 3 seconds.

  • Page 49: Setting User Options

    (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 50: Map Options

    track points from the start of the track (Cycle), clear out the track log and start a new one (Reset), or pop up an alert asking you what you want to do at the time the track log is full (Ask). Track filtering preset: [Advanced users] Sets the interval that track points are collected during the trip.

  • Page 51: Detour Options (Vehicle Navigation Only)

    Detour Options (Vehicle Navigation only) The Magellan CrossoverGPS detects when you are on a route and you are moving slowly or not moving at all on a freeway. It then provides you with the option of detouring around the problem area. It can alert you visually on the map by displaying the detour icon or you can set it to not alert you and you’ll select detour from the main menu.

  • Page 52: Tone Options

    Tone Options The Magellan CrossoverGPS uses an alert tone to indicate that a maneuver is upcoming or been completed. You can select the type of alert tone to be used. Tone Options: Tap on Bell, Chime or Beep. Navigation Instruction (Vehicle Navigation only) You can select what will be announced while routing.

  • Page 53: 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 noticeable activity. (Noticeable activity would include button presses and the location of the Magellan CrossoverGPS not changing.)

  • Page 54: Page

    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 55: Magellan Crossovergps Pc Tools Installation

    SD card in your Magellan CrossoverGPS. Installing the Software 1. Insert the Magellan CrossoverGPS Tools PC Application CD into your PC’s CD drive. 2. The setup application will begin automatically. If it does not, browse your computer’s CD drive and double-click on the setup.exe file.

  • Page 56: 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 we add any custom POI’s to the Magellan CrossoverGPS, you should understand how the POI Manager plots POIs.

  • Page 57: Altitude

    Turn on your Magellan CrossoverGPS by pressing and holding the Power button for approximately 2-3 seconds. 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 58: Creating A New Poi File

    Locate the POI files you wish to load. When you have selected a file, the Copy To Unit arrow will turn green. Click on the arrow to copy the file to your Magellan CrossoverGPS. When you have finished copying files, remove the USB cable from the Magellan CrossoverGPS.
  • Page 59 Select your preferred unit or measure (Meters or Feet). The Detection angle sets the range of alert in degrees from the POI. Select Activate alert for this category to enable the alert settings. When you have finished, select Magellan POI Manager...

  • Page 60: Importing A Data File

    Importing a Data FIle The POI Manager software supports ASCII file format (.ASC,.CSV,.TXT); GPS Exchange file format (.GPS,.XML); Magellan Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE); and Garmin PCX5 Waypoint file format (.WPT,.RTE). Open Click on the button Select the file you wish to import and click Open Start by choosing which line in the data file to start importing data.

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 Tools to load music files onto the SD Card. MENU Press the key on the Magellan CrossoverGPS and select the Music Player.

  • Page 64: Multiple Song Play

    Delete Delete To remove a playlist, select Select the playlist you wish to delete and select A dialog box will appear asking to confirm your selection. Select Magellan CrossoverGPS Music Player Play (left arrow). List Files Add to Playlist (right Modify to delete the playlist.

  • Page 65: Rename

    Select the equalizer preset by pressing the button at the top of the screen When you are satisfied with your selection, select Help Help Select for descriptions of the Music Player buttons. Magellan CrossoverGPS Music Player Rename for song play options. . To exit without setting the equalizer, select...

  • Page 66: Photo Viewer

    Photo Viewer The Magellan CrossoverGPS Photo Viewer enables you to view image files in JPG and BMP format, stored on an optional 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 67: Slideshow

    OK. Properties To view information on the selected file or folder, press . A thumbnail of the Properties image will be displayed along with the width and height in pixels, the size, and the format Magellan CrossoverGPS Photo Viewer...

  • Page 68: Tools

    Use the arrow keys to select the file or folder you wish to delete. Press the button Delete (trash can). A dialog box will appear asking to confirm your selection. Select to delete the file. About This option will display the current version of the Photo Viewer software. Magellan CrossoverGPS Photo Viewer...

  • Page 69: Contact Information

    If you need support for your Magellan CrossoverGPS and you wish to contact Magellan, please use the following information to direct your questions/comments to the proper person. Technical Support If you need technical assistance or “how-to” help, or if you have a technical question about the functionality of your Magellan product, please contact us on the Internet at Our Technical Support phone representatives are available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.

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