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Magellan SporTrak SporTrak Color Reference Manual

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Accessing Waypoints in the Database — All stored waypoints, whether
user-input or preloaded, can be found in the Waypoint Database. You
will need to access waypoints in the database whenever you are editing
waypoints, activating a GOTO route or creating a multileg route.
From
Any
Screen
Selecting Waypoints from the Nearest List.
If Near Position, N ear C ity or Near C ursor is
selected as the "Find By" option for the database
or if User was selected as the category, you will
be presented with a list of waypoints that you
can choose from. The information at the bottom
of the screen indicates the bearing and distance
to the highlighted waypoint from your present
position.
Use up/down
arrows to highlight
waypoint
Selecting Waypoints from the Alphabetical
List.
By" option for the database a slightly different
screen from the Nearest list is displayed. A
keyboard is graphically displayed allowing you
to enter the name of the waypoint or map
object you are looking for. You need not enter
the entire name, just enough letters to narrow
the search down. (A minimum of four charac-
ters is recommended.) Selecting "OK" and
pressing enter brings up a listing of the waypoints, starting with the one
you entered at the top.
Note: When selecting the User category, the SporTrak does not use the
keyboard display.
SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver
Waypoints / Database
Highlight
Database
Use left/right
arrows to select
"Find By"
If Alphabetical is selected as the "Find
Use up/down
arrows to select
category
Reference
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  • Page 1 Note: When selecting the User category, the SporTrak does not use the keyboard display. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Highlight Use up/down arrows to select...
  • Page 2 [ENTER] to view information on it. When Modify (see Note) Highlight Edit Line 1 of Location the Location Field Field Edit Highlight Elevation “Save” Field Button SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver As discussed in the Map [ENTER]. You [ENTER]. You...
  • Page 3 Repeat selecting and editing fields until all changes are complete An alternative method to entering the edit mode is after highlighting the waypoint you wish to modify press WPT and press SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Modify (see Note) Highlight Highlight Database...
  • Page 4 [MARK]. Edit any field of the waypoint that you want and when you are done, highlight “Save” and press Highlight Select Database Database Category Highlight Highlight Database User Use U/D arrows to highlight “View” button SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver [ENTER].
  • Page 5 MapSend Streets software. While you are entering the address you will notice that the available range is displayed on the screen. Addresses entered must fall within that range. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Use arrows to Highlight...
  • Page 6 Multileg routes are easily the most complicated function in the Routes If a GOTO route Select already exists, you will Waypoint be asked to clear it. Category Highlight Select “Backtrack” Routes from Route List Highlight SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Use left/right arrows to select “Find By”...
  • Page 7 (Note: these routes have been termed “multileg” in an effort to make the understanding of them a little clearer, however you could create a 1-leg route and save it in the SporTrak’s memory.) SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Highlight Select an “Empty”...
  • Page 8 When you are done with editing the route, use the Up/Down arrows to highlight the “Save Route” button and press Highlight Select Route Routes Highlight Select Route Routes SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Sample Route Create Highlight Activate Deactivate Highlight Map View Route [ENTER].

  • Page 9: New Destination

    Appending a Leg — Adds a leg to the end of a route. Select route to be edited. See Instructions for Viewing a Route Select Database SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Highlight destination waypoint for leg that will have a leg inserted. Select Select...
  • Page 10 T01Pxx” where Pxx indicates the number of points in the route. From Screen Highlight Save Trk to Rte Highlight Select “Route” Route Button Highlight Select Route Routes Highlight Select Route Routes Highlight Select Route Routes Highlight Routes SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver...
  • Page 11 As an example, if you turn the Sat Status screen off and press selection will not be saved and the Sat Status screen will still be on.) Default: All On SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Setup Highlight Highlight...
  • Page 12 From Screen Select 3D or 2D Default: 3D Highlight Highlight Setup Coord System Select Coordinate System information. DEG.MIN.MMM Highlight Highlight Setup Map Datum Select Datum Secondary - WGS84 Highlight Highlight Setup Elev Mode SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver...
  • Page 13 30 seconds, 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 4 Minutes, 10 Minutes or Timer Off. From Screen Select Timer Duration Default: 4 Minutes SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Highlight Highlight Setup Time Format If Local time is selected (24 hr. or AM/PM) you will be prompted to enter your local time.
  • Page 14 1200 baud, 4800 baud, 9600 baud, 19200 baud, 57600 baud or 115200 baud. From Screen Select Baud Rate Default: 4800 Baud Highlight Highlight Setup Beeper Highlight Highlight Setup NMEA Highlight Highlight Setup Baud Rate SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver...
  • Page 15 European Union only) will automatically be set by the SporTrak during startup when you use the SporTrak for the first time. Power Off Timer — Conserving battery life is important to any GPS user and the power off timer provides another tool in saving battery life.
  • Page 16 Turn SporTrak Off. Press the and then press [ENTER] before the power off timer is done. ENTER Highlight Highlight Setup Power key ENTER Select “No protection” or “On/Off Protected” SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver [ENTER]. You [POWER] button. [POWER] button. [POWER] [POWER] button ENTER...

  • Page 17: Clearing Memory

    SporTrak. After completing these instructions, the SporTrak will shut off. The next time it is turned on, it will prompt you that it needs to be initialized. From Screen SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Highlight Setup Clear Memory Highlight Confirm?

  • Page 18: Sun / Moon Display

    “Position” which is your present position. From Screen From Highlight Sun/Moon Screen Highlight Sun/Moon Use left/right Highlight arrows to select Waypoint “Find By” Highlight Sun/Moon Use arrows to change date SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Highlight At Field Highlight Date Field...
  • Page 19 Changing the Fish/Hunt Position — Allows you to change the position that you want to view the fishing/hunting times for. The default is “Position” which is your present position. From Screen SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver From Highlight Fish/Hunt Screen...
  • Page 20 Setting the GPS Fix Alarm — This turns on or off the alarm that can sound whenever the SporTrak has lost its ability to compute position fixes due to loss of signal from the satellites.

  • Page 21: Using The Simulator

    From Screen Turning the Simulator Off — Turns the simulator off and returns the SporTrak to normal operation. From Screen SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Highlight Setup Highlight Confirm Auto Clearing of...

  • Page 22: Help Screen

    Waypoints and Misc Topics. Each topic has a number of tips available that can be viewed. From Screen Use the “Next” and “Prev” buttons to scroll the About... Screen Highlight From About Screen Help Screen Highlight Help SporTrak Help Files. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver Select Topic...

  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    How long can I expect my SporTrak to run on a fresh set of batteries? Under normal operating conditions you should get up to 14 hours of use while the display backlight is turned off. This duration will drop significantly if you use the display backlight. SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver...
  • Page 24 How do I know which route is active? Access the route menu by pressing the option Routes. The route menu lists all of the routes in memory with the active route displayed in bold characters. [MENU] button and select the SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver...

  • Page 25: Output Data

    Setup - Changing the Baud Rate.) Can I interface my SporTrak with a Macintosh computer? Magellan does not supply cabling or software for the Macintosh line of computers. For information on a cable or software that may meet your requirements, visit GPSy at www.gpsy.com on the internet.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Use map data for reference and do not rely completely on it. Data was not saved or was corrupted. This can be caused because you removed the batteries or removed external power with the SporTrak turned on. Appendix Troubleshooting SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver...

  • Page 27: Waypoint Icons

    House Aerial Airpor t Amusement Auto Repair Boating Camping Exit Ramp First Aid Fixed Nav Aid Floating B uoy SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver Waypoint Icons Fuel Garden Golf Hotel Hunt/Fish Large City Lighthouse Major C ity Marina...

  • Page 28: Contacting Magellan

    Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, PST. Faxes can be sent to Customer Service at (909) 394-7070. If necessary, you can also return your receiver to Magellan for repair. Before returning the receiver you must get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) from Magellan.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Housing Temp. Range Operating Storage Power: Source Battery Life SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver Specifications 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to compute and update information with quadrifilar antenna Warm approximately 15 seconds Cold approximately 1 minute...
  • Page 30 Appendix The SporTrak Color includes all t of GPS r eceiv er s along wit h a 3-axis electr onic com pass, a bar ome ter and t em per atur e sensor . The follo wing t e xt pr ovides y ou wit h some inf ormation about some of t terms t hat ar e used wit h the electr onic com pass.
  • Page 31 Bear ing is t he dir ection t o t he des tination of a GO T O or leg of a r out e. Bear ing is displa yed onl y when a GO T O or r out e is activ e. SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver yed will dif fer fr om t he displa yed...

  • Page 32: Navigating With The Compass Screen

    MENU butt on. Using t he U p/Do wn arr ows, highlight ENTER. vel”, se t the SporT rak Color on a le vel, nonme tallic opped or has been s SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver ENTER. truc k in a manner t hat has mo ved...

  • Page 33: Extended Calibration

    SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver ou w er e per forming t he calibr ation. Y ou need t o mo ve ation is r eq uired t o t he SporT rak Color . A second type of thing has caused t ated or dr opped.
  • Page 34 Hold t he receiv er s teady and w ait f or t he beep. , especiall y under - SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver...
  • Page 35 Howe ver , you could go t o Se tup and wit h the “Com pass Or ient. ” op tion c hang e t he orient ation of t he com pass t o “GPS Cour se” but t hat w ould def eat one of t he r easons y ou choose t he SporT rak Color .

  • Page 36: Using The Barometer And Temperature Screens

    GPS Cour se t o de termine y our heading. (R emember , GPS Course will onl y calculat e heading when y per hour .)
  • Page 37 As with any electronic device, it is not good practice to place it in those types of extreme temperatures. SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver ate” and pr ess k int o t he Edit Mode.
  • Page 38 Appendix Accessories for your receiver are available from your Magellan dealer or you can order directly from Magellan at (800) 669-4477 (press 3 to place an order). MapSend Topo for the U n ited S tates: This CD-ROM allows you to upload detailed street maps, topographic data as well as POI’s to your SporTrak...

  • Page 39: Mapsend Streets

    • 60 MB Hard Drive Space • 8x CD-R OM drive • MS Windo ws 95/98/NT 4.0 (or higher)/2000/XP SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver • Creation, management and upload/download of waypoints and routes. • Allows straight line distance computation on the map.

  • Page 40: Using Mapsend

    The MapSend series of CD-R OMs allo ws you to extend the capabilities of y our SporTrak GPS r eceiver and ther e isn’t room her e to describe all that y ou can do. Please r efer to the help files in the M apSend for assistance on the featur es and functions of the softwar e.
  • Page 41 Notice that the area within the region changes color, giving you a graphical indication of what region(s) are to be uploaded. SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver tool to select the area on the map tool. Appendix...
  • Page 42 Upload Region: Make sure that the SporTrak is turned on and click on the “Upload Regions” to GPS Unit, Upload to SD Card Programmer or Store on Hard Drive. Select Upload to GPS Unit and press “Next”. MapSend will then poll the COM ports looking for the SporTrak receiver.

  • Page 43: Connecting To External Devices

    Connecting to External Devices Available as accessories for y our GPS r eceiver ar e the follo wing cables: E xternal Power Cable with C igar ette Lighter A dapter , Power/Data Cable, D ata Cable and PC Cable with C igar ette Lighter A dapter . The instr uctions giv en belo w apply to all cables, unless other wise stated.
  • Page 44 Data (Power/Data, PC cable & Data cable only) Cut Here Power Supply Box Cable Wiring Color Code Red: Power + Black: GND Yellow: Data I n Orange: Data Out Black: GND SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver Cigarette Lighter Adapter...
  • Page 45 Appendix WAAS Your Magellan GPS receiver has been upgraded to include the latest WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology. With WAAS your GPS receiver can compute position locations with an accuracy never before possible in a commercial receiver. What is WAAS? WAAS is a means of improving the accuracy of GPS beyond the standard civilian signal.
  • Page 46 Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time remaining to reach the next waypoint in a route. Heading. The direction you are facing, defined as an angle from North. Glossary SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver...
  • Page 47 Universal Transverse Mercator metric grid system used on most large and intermediate scale land topographic charts and maps. Velocity Made Good. The component of the velocity that is in the direction of the destination. SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver Appendix...
  • Page 48 Used to create routes. Cross Track Error. The perpendicular distance between the present position and the courseline. Given as a distance, right or left, of course when facing the destination. SporTrak Color GPS M apping R eceiver...

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