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Magellan Triton 1500
Magellan Triton 2000
960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ® Magellan Triton ™ User Manual Magellan Triton 1500 Magellan Triton 2000 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan Triton is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. When using the Magellan Triton, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY, DO NOT USE THIS NAVIGATION DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A VEHICLE.

  • Page 3: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    The Magellan Triton must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. This Class B digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 4 Check the Magellan website (www.magellanGPS.com) for product updates and additional information. Maximum normal use temperature is 66°C. © 2009 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan and Magellan Triton are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation. 604-0245-001 A...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ..........................1 Features of the Magellan Triton ................1 Specifications ......................3 Fundamentals ..........................4 Turning the Triton on ..................4 Turning the Triton off ..................4 Setting the display backlight intensity ..............4 Setting the Time Zone ..................4 Changing Languages ..................
  • Page 6 The Strip Compass Screen ..................16 The Road Compass Screen ..................16 Turning on the Strip and Road Compass Screens ..........16 The Altimeter / Barometer Screen (Magellan Triton 2000) ........17 The Satellite Status Screen ................... 17 Explanation of Data Field Types ................18 Map Screen ..........................
  • Page 7 Restoring Factory Settings ................40 Setting Connectivity ..................40 Getting Software Version Information ..............41 Viewing Copyright Information ................41 Personalizing Magellan Triton ................41 Performing Diagnostic Checks ................41 Geocache Waypoints ......................43 Creating a Geocache Waypoint ................43 Editing a Saved Geocache Waypoint ..............
  • Page 8 Turning On/Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for a Place Waypoint ...... 56 Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times for a Place Waypoint ........56 Viewing Sun and Moon Rise and Set Times for a Place Waypoint ......57 Media ........................... 58 Browsing Photographs ..................58 Table of Contents Magellan Triton...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview Thank you for your purchase of the Magellan Triton GPS receiver. The Magellan Triton was designed for the outdoor enthusiast with all the features needed to make your outdoor adventures safe and enjoyable. Be sure to register your Magellan Triton at www.magellangps.com...
  • Page 10 Backlight and Flashlight Button Hold Switch (under protective rubber cover) External Antenna Connector (under protective rubber cover) Data Connector and Camera (Back) Stylus Zoom - (Zoom out) Button Page / Go To Button Esc (Escape) Button Zoom + (Zoom in) Button Menu Button Enter Button / Cursor Control Microphone...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications PHYSICAL Case Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7 Base Map Built-in base map of the continental United States and Canada. Size 5.75" x 2.5" x 1.13" (14.6 x 6.35 x 2.87 cm) Weight 8.0 oz (227 g) - w/ battery 2.7"...

  • Page 12: Fundamentals

    Fundamentals Turning the Triton on Press and hold the power button until the Triton splash screen is displayed. Turning the Triton off When turning off the Triton you can select to have it shutdown or go into suspend mode. Press the Power button and the Triton will begin the shutdown sequence.

  • Page 13: Changing Languages

    From the drop-down menu, select your current time zone. (Time zones are not changed automatically when travelling. If you travel to an area with a different time zone, you will need to change it here for accurate time information.) Repeat the process for the Daylight Savings field. Press ESC when done.

  • Page 14: Automatic Power Off

    Automatic Power Off The Triton can be set to automatically go into suspend mode when no keys have been pressed. This saves battery life if you forget to turn off the Triton. Setting the Power Off Timer interval. From the Map screen, press MENU. Select View.

  • Page 15: Flashlight

    Menus Accessing the features of the Magellan Triton is done through the Main Menu. The Main Menu has three options; Go To, Create and View. Selecting one of these menu options brings up the menu for the corresponding function.

  • Page 16: Navigation Screens

    Magellan Triton. The View Menu has options for many of the support functions and tools found in the Magellan Triton. The Local Info option provides access to information about the best hunting and fishing times as well as solar and lunar rise and set times for your current location.

  • Page 17: Data Fields

    Detailed maps, including National Geographic maps, can be purchased and downloaded from the Magellan Store and installed using the optional National Geographic software. Once loaded, you will need to select the detailed map you want to use to activate it.

  • Page 18: Battery Life

    Battery Life The following are things you can do to conserve the battery life in your Magellan Triton. Turn off backlight during daytime use. Press the Backlight button (top left side of the receiver) to cycle through the backlight intensities.
  • Page 19 Select Barometer and set it to OFF. Connect to PC using USB cable (if possible). Connect the Magellan Triton to a computer using the USB cable supplied with the Magellan Triton. Select POWER ONLY from the options menu that is displayed.

  • Page 20: Navigation Screens

    Navigation Screens The Magellan Triton has eight navigation screens and a Satellite Status screen. The Navigation screens provide you with information to assist you in your journeys. PAGE Magellan Triton 2000 only Customizable screen Optional screen* Contextual menu All screens (except the Map screen) can be turned on or off in the Profile settings.

  • Page 21: Customizing The Data Fields For The Map Screen

    Select the Profile to edit. On the Info Page use the cursor control to select the Navigation screen you want to turn on or off. Press ENTER. Highlight On or Off from the drop down menu and press ENTER. Press ESC until you return to the Navigation screen. Customizing Fields Six of the Navigation screens can have the data fields customized to display data that is the most useful to you.

  • Page 22: Accessing The Map Screen Contextual Menu

    Accessing the Map Screen Contextual Menu The functions of the various menu options will be discussed in the Map Screen chapter. From the Map screen, press ENTER. Accessing the Compass or Speedometer Screen Contextual Menu The functions of the various menu options will be discussed in the Map Screen chapter. From the Compass or Speedometer screen, press MENU.

  • Page 23: Current Location Screen

    The Large Data screen displays four customizable data fields in a large, easy-to-read format. This screen is a handy option for those times that you need to position the Magellan Triton at a distance but still need to view navigation information.

  • Page 24: The Compass Screen

    While viewing the Speedometer screen, press MENU. Select Reset Speed. The Speedometer screen is displayed with the maximum and average speeds reset to zero. The Compass Screen The Compass screen displays information about your heading (the direction you are travelling) and bearing (direction to your next waypoint destination if a route is active) in a familiar graphical format.

  • Page 25: The Altimeter / Barometer Screen (Magellan Triton 2000)

    The Altimeter / Barometer Screen (Magellan Triton 2000) The Altimeter / Barometer screen displays your current elevation and barometer readings. The Satellite Status Screen The Satellite Status Screen graphically displays the satellites and their signal strength that is being used to compute your location. This screen shows when you are getting strong, weak, or poor signal reception.

  • Page 26: Explanation Of Data Field Types

    Explanation of Data Field Types Latitude (LAT) Latitude is the coordinate measurement of North and South. The latitude lines run parallel to the equator. They range from 0° (the Equator) to 90° N/S (the Poles) Longitude (LON) Longitude is the coordinate measurement of East and West. The longitude lines run to and from the poles.
  • Page 27 Cross Track Error (XTE) Cross Track Error measures how far the user is off the trail or route. If no Go To or Route is set, this will appear blank or dashes. Elevation Elevation measures the height above or below Sea Level which is 0. Current Speed Current Speed measures how fast the user is travelling.

  • Page 28: Map Screen

    Map Screen The Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan Triton and it has a special contextual menu that can access the commonly used functions. This makes understanding the Map screen and all of the functions that can be performed directly from this screen an important part of getting the most out of your receiver.

  • Page 29: Customizing The Map Screen Data Fields

    Customizing the Map Screen Data Fields Press ENTER. Scroll down the contextual menu and select Customize Fields. The data field on the left is highlighted. Press ENTER to customize that field. To select the data field on the left, use the cursor control to highlight the field on the right and press ENTER.

  • Page 30: Displaying Best Fishing And Hunting Times

    Use the cursor control LEFT or RIGHT to select the page you want to edit. (Available pages are Information, Media, and Alerts.) When the edits, if any, are done, use the cursor control UP or DOWN to highlight the save to disk button (highlighted in the screen above).

  • Page 31: Creating A Go To Route From The Map Screen

    To select the date from a calendar, highlight the date (between the left and right arrows) and press ENTER. Use the cursor control to select the date and press ENTER. When done, use the cursor control to highlight OK and press ENTER. Special Pan Functions Creating a Go To Route from the Map Screen Select the position you want to Go To by panning around the map...

  • Page 32: Creating A Backtrack Route

    Confirm cancellation by highlighting Yes and press ENTER. Backtrack Route As you travel, the Magellan Triton drops electronic breadcrumbs (track) to display your travels. If you want to return to your starting point following the exact same path you took, you would create a backtrack route.

  • Page 33: Changing Map Units Of Measure

    POI icons can be turned on or off. TRACK LINES Track lines can be turned on or off. (Even if the track line is turned off, the Magellan Triton will continue to record your track even while it is not being displayed.) MAP DETAILS The amount of map detail can be set to Low, Medium, or High.

  • Page 34: Changing Map Units Of Measure

    Changing Map Units of Measure Press ENTER. Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Reset..Press ENTER. Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the item (or all) that you want to reset. Press ENTER. Map Screen...

  • Page 35: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Entering alphanumeric characters into the Magellan Triton is done by the use of the keyboard. Key Types Color Sample Description Enters the alpha, Alphanumeric Light Blue numeric or symbol character selected. Moves the character Cursor Position Medium Blue cursor to the left or right.
  • Page 36 Changes the Extended Character Medium Blue available characters Select to extended characters. Changes the Numeric Select Blue available characters to numeric characters. Changes the Alpha Select Blue available characters to alphabetic characters. Deletes the character Delete Medium Blue to the left of the character cursor.
  • Page 37 With alphabetic Shift Key Medium Blue characters shown, shifts between upper and lower case characters. With extended characters shown, shifts between two character sets. Not functional when numeric or symbol characters are displayed. Return Medium Blue Adds a carriage return at the character cursor position.

  • Page 38: Date Entry

    Date Entry The Magellan Triton uses a standard calendar display to enter dates for local information and waypoint data. Use the left and right arrows to change months. With the desired month displayed, select the date to be entered. (If the day portion of the calendar is highlighted you will need to press the up arrow until one of the month selector arrows is highlighted.)

  • Page 39: Profiles

    Profiles The Magellan Triton gives you the means to set up three profiles; Hiking, Marine and Geocaching. Each profile contains custom settings that you can select. You can customize the profiles to fit your particular needs. You will notice that the background colors for the screens change depending upon the profile selected.

  • Page 40: Sensors Page (Magellan Triton 2000)

    ARRIVAL On, Off Turns the arrival alert on or off. WAYPOINT Various Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will PROXIMITY alert you to as you approach a waypoint. GEOCACHE Various Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will PROXIMITY alert you to as you a geocache waypoint.

  • Page 41: Waypoints

    Magellan Triton. In its simplest form, a waypoint is a point on the map. The Magellan Triton uses waypoints much the same as you use addresses to get from your home to your destination. With information on where you are and a waypoint of where you want to go, the Triton can provide the necessary information to get you there.

  • Page 42: Creating Waypoints

    Creating Waypoints Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map Screen While viewing the Map screen, press ENTER. Select Create Waypoint. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for your current location. Edit the waypoint information as needed. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or off.

  • Page 43: Creating A Waypoint From A Point On The Map Using The Triton Menu

    Select the icon to save the waypoint. Creating a Waypoint from a Point on the Map Using the Triton Menu While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. Select Create. Select Waypoint. Select Point on Map. The Map screen is displayed. Use the arrow keypad to move the pan cursor to the point on the map desired.

  • Page 44: Creating A Custom Waypoint Using The Triton Menu

    Creating a Custom Waypoint Using the Triton Menu While viewing the Map screen, press MENU. Select Create. Select Waypoint. Select Coordinates. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for your current location or the pan cursor position. Select the latitude field (LAT).

  • Page 45: Editing Waypoints

    Editing Waypoints Editing a Saved Waypoint From the Map screen, press MENU. Select Go To. Select Waypoint. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name.

  • Page 46: Deleting All Saved Waypoints

    waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) Select the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints. Use the cursor control to select the Information icon to the right of the waypoint name.

  • Page 47: Settings

    Settings The Magellan Triton gives you the means to customize the receiver and view details about the Magellan Triton receiver. Customizing Navigation Settings From the Map screen press MENU. Select View. Select Settings. Select Navigation. Select the option you want to change and press ENTER to display the drop down menu.

  • Page 48: Clearing Memory

    Select Memory. Select View Usage. Press ESC when done. Clearing Memory Use caution when clearing memory. This will delete waypoints and routes stored in the receiver and cannot be undone. From the Map screen press MENU. Select View. Select Settings. Select Memory.

  • Page 49: Getting Software Version Information

    From the Map screen press MENU. Select View. Select Settings. Select About. Select Copyright Info. Press ESC to return to the About Menu. Personalizing Magellan Triton From the Map screen press MENU. Select View. Select Settings. Select About. Select Owner.
  • Page 50 Follow the displayed instructions for each test. Press ESC to return to the Diagnostics Menu. Settings...

  • Page 51: Geocache Waypoints

    They post these locations on geocaching web sites that can be found on the internet. You then enter these geocache waypoints into your Magellan Triton either by creating a geocache waypoint or by saving the geocache file from the internet, adding it to the VantagePoint software and uploading it into the Magellan Triton.

  • Page 52: Deleting A Saved Geocache Waypoint

    Select Geocache. Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a geocache waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.) Select the waypoint you want to edit from the list of waypoints.

  • Page 53: Deleting All Saved Geocache Waypoints

    When the waypoint name is highlighted use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the waypoint name. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page. Select Delete Waypoint. Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes. Deleting All Saved Geocache Waypoints From the Map screen, press MENU.

  • Page 54: Routes

    Routes There are three types of routes that are commonly used in the Magellan Triton, Go To route, Multileg route, and a Backtrack route. Backtrack routes are described in the chapter on the Map screen. A Go To route is the simplest route possible. It begins at your current location and goes to a single destination you select.

  • Page 55: Creating A Go To Route To A Place Waypoint

    When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER. Creating a Go To Route to a Place Waypoint From the Map screen press MENU. (Alternate Method: Press and hold the GO TO button while the present position cursor is displayed on the Map screen.) Select Go To.

  • Page 56: Activating A Multileg Route

    Select the method for determining the starting location for the route. Current Location: The Waypoint Details page is shown with the Information page displayed. Select the green checkmark to use this waypoint. Point on Map: Use the arrow keys to scroll around the map until the pan cursor is on the point desired.

  • Page 57: Deleting A Multileg Route

    Select Route. If needed, change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Go to route header. Select the order you want the waypoints listed, by date added or name. Select search to enter the first few characters for a route you want to search for.) Highlight the route and press ENTER.

  • Page 58: Cancelling A Route

    Use the green and red vertical sliders at the top of the display to change the visible start and end times. In the graphical area you can use the arrow keys to see the elevation for a specific position indicated by the dot icon. From the Map screen press MENU.

  • Page 59: Trails

    Trails are displayed on the Map screen as dotted lines. Creating a Trail Once you begin traveling with the Magellan Triton, it will begin to store track information. If you want to save this track to be used again, you need to follow the steps provided here.

  • Page 60: Deleting A Trail

    Trails are displayed sorted by name. You can change the order that the trails are displayed or do a search on a trail. (Select the Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you are looking for.) Highlight the trail you want to go to from the list of trails and press ENTER.

  • Page 61: Duplicating A Trail

    Duplicating a Trail From the Map screen press MENU. Select Go To. Select Trail. Change the order that the trails are displayed, if needed, or search for a trail. (Select the Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by name or date added.

  • Page 62: Activating A Backtrack Route

    Use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the trail name. Press the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page. Select Hide Trail or Show Trail. Activating a Backtrack Route Many might consider a Backtrack route as the most important function in a handheld GPS receiver. Being able to quickly create a route back to your starting point is not only handy for normal outdoor adventures, but also gives the traveller the security in knowing that directions back to camp are only a button press away.

  • Page 63: Places

    Places Places are waypoints that are part of the base map that is installed in your Magellan Triton. These waypoints can’t be deleted or duplicated but they can be used as the destination for a Go To route or a multileg route. Places are categorized as roads, world maps, waterways or city centers. When searching for a Place waypoint, you will need to select the category to narrow down the search.

  • Page 64: Turning On/Off The Waypoint Proximity Alarm For A Place Waypoint

    Turning On/Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for a Place Waypoint From the Map screen, press MENU. Select Go To. Select Place. From the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for the waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be the only option.) Select the category or All Categories.

  • Page 65: Viewing Sun And Moon Rise And Set Times For A Place Waypoint

    Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to the Options Page. 10. Select Local Info. 11. Select Fish and Hunt. 12. Select the arrows at the top of the display to scroll through the dates. Select the date displayed at the top of the display to use the calendar to select a date.

  • Page 66: Media

    Media Before using any of the media options you need install an optional SD card in the SD card slot located on the right side of the Magellan Triton. Browsing Photographs Press MENU. Select View. Select Media. Select the Sort button at the top to choose how the images will be sorted – by date, distance or name.

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