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  • Page 1 LORME Earthmate ® PN-40 User Manual Updated for 2.5 Firmware Release GPS for Serious Outdoor Adventures...
  • Page 2 USGS 7.5-min. topographic quads, and NOAA nautical charts. Also Available from DeLorme DeLorme is a leading provider of mapping software for both consumer and professional markets. Our Street Atlas USA software titles deliver intelligent mapping, routing, and GPS navigation ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ..................................2 Basic Functions ..................................10 The Satellites Page................................12 The Map Page ..................................16 The Compass Page ................................31 The Trip Info Page ................................34 The Find Page ..................................37 The Waypoints Page ................................45 The Geocaches Page ................................50 The Routes Page ..................................56 The Tracks Page ...................................62 The Sun/Moon Page ................................66 The Tide Page ..................................68...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40. This versatile and compact GPS receiver Tips: lets you create tracks of your travels, create routes so you never get lost, find points of interest, go • Setting the correct battery geocaching, and more! type optimizes the battery’s...
  • Page 5 on the screen. The map centers on your current location when the device gets a 2-D or 3-D fix. Getting Started The default view when a GPS fix cannot be obtained is your last GPS position. If it takes a long time for the device to obtain a 2-D or 3-D fix, verify it has a clear view of the sky. Be sure that trees, buildings, and other obstacles are not blocking the Earthmate PN-40.
  • Page 6 Menu The MENU button gives you access to many functions. Some menus are divided into top and bottom sections that are separated by a line. The items in the top section are specific to the active page. The items in the bottom section are standard menu options that are available from any page. Find The Find button is labeled with a magnifying glass.
  • Page 7 the Map Page to see detailed information, if available. Getting Started Quit The function of the QUIT button varies depending on the current status of the Earthmate PN-40. You can use the QUIT button to cancel actions (for example, panning), for keyboard entry, to delete individual points when measuring distance, and so on.
  • Page 8 Earthmate PN-40. You can also use the NetLink tab in your DeLorme mapping software or the DeLorme Earthmate Online Map Center (http://data.delorme.com) to download many types of data, such as satellite imagery, aerial imagery, USGS Topo Quad maps, NOAA nautical charts, and more.

  • Page 9: About Gps

    Map packages are transferred to the “maps” folder on the SD card. You can also use this method to transfer a map from the Earthmate PN-40 to your DeLorme mapping software. You cannot use this method to transfer waypoints, tracks, and routes.

  • Page 10: Frequently Asked Questions

    Any buildings, natural structures, or heavy foliage that obstruct the GPS antenna’s view of the sky prevent satellite signals from reaching the receiver and decrease the accuracy of your position. Frequently Asked Questions Can I install non-DeLorme maps on the Earthmate PN-40? DeLorme’s professional GIS software, XMap , allows you to register non-DeLorme maps and ®...
  • Page 11 You can find more information about using the Earthmate PN-40 on our website: operation with the RCR-V3 Li-Ion battery sold through • DeLorme Forum—http://forum.delorme.com/ DeLorme. Other RCR-V3 Li-Ion batteries may work and charge • Blog—http://blog.delorme.com/ in the device, but DeLorme • Scenarios and Tutorials—http://www.delorme.com/support. Type “pn” in the Search by can make no guarantees of compatible operation. Keyword box. • Send to GPS Plugin for Geocaching—http://www.delorme.com/geocaching/plugin/...

  • Page 12: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Panning the Map There are two ways to pan the map: • Manually pan the map by placing the cursor along the map edge and holding the arrow keypad in the direction that you want to view the map. Press QUIT to center the map on your current location. • Automatically pan the map when GPS tracking/navigating. The map automatically pans in the direction of travel when the GPS cursor travels outside of the map area. Getting Information About a Map Object There are two ways to get information about a map object.
  • Page 13 Charging the Earthmate PN-40 If you are using a DeLorme-supplied RCR-V3 Li-Ion battery, you can charge the Earthmate PN-40 battery by connecting the USB end of the cable to your computer and the other end of the cable to Keyboard screen the Earthmate PN-40.

  • Page 14: The Satellites Page

    The Satellites Page Viewing the Satellites Page Once you turn on the Earthmate PN-40, the Satellites Page appears. The Satellites Page informs you of your current GPS status, the number of satellites the Earthmate PN-40 is acquiring data from, the signal strength, the GPS accuracy (available only when a 2-D or 3-D fix is obtained), the time, and the elevation.
  • Page 15 • No Fix—The GPS cannot find sufficient satellite data to determine your current GPS position. The Satellites Page • 2-D—The GPS connection is successful, but the connection quality is not quite as sufficient as a 3-D fix. This usually indicates insufficient data for an accurate location because only three satellites are being used or signals from the satellites are poor.
  • Page 16 • One red bar—Three quarters of the battery power has been used. Once the battery has reached 5% of its total battery power, a low battery warning displays. Notes: While the Li-Ion battery is charging, the battery indicator graphic is animated and the word • You can disable the “Battery”...
  • Page 17 of the field you want to change. Press the arrow keypad up or down to change it. When The Satellites Page finished entering the elevation, press ENTER, highlight Calibrate, and then press ENTER. • Known Pressure—The barometric pressure (adjusted for sea level) for your location. With the pressure field highlighted, press ENTER.

  • Page 18: The Map Page

    Arrange the Information • Aerial Imagery (DOQQ) Fields on page 26). • USGS Quads (3DTQ) • NOAA Nautical Charts • Satellite Imagery (SAT10) • DeLorme Topographic Data The list above shows the default layering of the data types from top to bottom. To change the data layering, see To Layer Your Data on page 24.
  • Page 19 To View Comment Details The Map Page When navigating, the View Comment Details option displays the comment for the waypoint or geocache to which you are navigating. Note: If you view the comment details for another waypoint or geocache while navigating, View Comment Details displays the most recent comment details viewed.
  • Page 20 Note: If Show Info Fields displays, the information fields are hidden. Press ENTER to display the information fields and then repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Use the arrow keypad to select the information field style you want to view and press ENTER. To Change the Information Fields You can customize the information fields to display the information that is most important to you.
  • Page 21 The Map Page Information Field Option Description Coordinates: Primary The coordinates for the current GPS location, cursor position,or map center in the primary format. The default is Lat/Lon. You can change the format in Device Setup> Units>Coordinates: Primary. Coordinates: Secondary The coordinates for the current GPS location, cursor position,or map center in the secondary format.
  • Page 22 Information Field Option Description ETA at Finish The Estimated Time of Arrival at the route finish. Expressed as hours:minutes AM/PM. ETA is based on the current device time, not on the local time at the destination. ETA at Next Turn The Estimated Time of Arrival at the next turn in the route.
  • Page 23 The Map Page Information Field Option Description Pressure: Ambient The surrounding barometric pressure setting. Set the Pressure unit type in the Units menu on the Device Setup Page. Speed The current rate of travel for the device. Expressed in distance per unit of time. Speed: Average The average speed of the device including stop time.
  • Page 24 Information Field Option Description Time to Next Stop The calculated time to the next stop in the route based on road classifications and default speed settings. Time to Next Turn The calculated time to the next turn in the route based on road classifications and default speed settings.
  • Page 25 The Map Page Option Default Setting Show Info Fields Selected Arrange Info Fields 2 narrow fields (when tracking) 4 narrow fields (when navigating) Change Info Fields Speed, Heading (when tracking) Next Turn, Dist to Finish, Time to Turn, Dist to Turn (when navigating) Use the steps below to reset the information fields to their default settings.

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Map

    Earthmate PN-40 and the order in which you want them to display. Only the data types you have on your device show in the Data Layering list. To manage data for individual map packages, see To Show/Hide Maps from a DeLorme Mapping Program on page 25. The default order for layering data is:...
  • Page 27 To Show/Hide Maps from a DeLorme Mapping Program After you import a map package from a compatible DeLorme mapping program, you can view or hide it on the Earthmate PN-40 using the Data Management option. You may want to hide a map to see what is underneath it;...
  • Page 28 4. Highlight the map you want to hide or show. Information about the map, including the types Note: If you receive an Add of data and location (internal or SD card), displays in the bottom section of the screen. If you Map Error message because a map is not updated for use with want to view more information about the map, press MENU, highlight Data Detail, and press...
  • Page 29 1. From the Map Page, press MENU. The Map Page 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Map Setup and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Map Style drop-down list and press ENTER. 4. Highlight Street View or Topo View and press ENTER. To Show Hybrid Maps You can show points, lines, and labels on top of imagery.
  • Page 30 5. Highlight the option you want to use and press ENTER. To Use Small Waypoint Symbols The Small Waypoint Symbols option lets you reduce the waypoint symbol size above a specific scale to reduce map clutter. 1. From the Map Page, press MENU. 2.
  • Page 31 Scale menu options ImageReg (XMap only) High-Resolution Cities Color Aerial Imagery Aerial Imagery (DOQQ) USGS Quads (3DTQ) NOAA Nautical Charts Satellite Imagery Custom Vector (XMap only) DeLorme Topographic Data Orientation Heading Up North Up above…scale Map Style Topo View Show Hybrid map...
  • Page 32 Option Default Setting Map Point Management POI Detail Show Major POIs Hide Waypoint Symbols Never Small Waypoint Symbols Never Hide Geocache Symbols Never Small Geocache Symbols Never Scale...

  • Page 33: The Compass Page

    The Compass Page The Compass Page Viewing the Compass Page The Compass Page is a graphic representation of a traditional floating needle compass. Its appearance differs if you are navigating a route or tracking. When the electronic compass is enabled, the Earthmate PN-40 uses it when you are stationary or almost motionless. When you are not moving, it provides the greatest accuracy. When your speed is 1.5 mph or higher, the compass reading is based on your GPS location.
  • Page 34 3. Highlight Calibrate Compass and press ENTER. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. If calibration is successful, press ENTER. If calibration fails, you can retry or press QUIT to exit the page. To Change the Route Arrow Follow these steps to change the direct route arrow direction. Direct to Next Waypoint points to the next stop for direct routes.
  • Page 35 1. From the Compass Page, press MENU. The Compass Page 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight Info Fields and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Arrange Info Fields and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the information field style you want to view and press ENTER. To Change the Information Fields You can customize the information fields to display the information that is most important to you.

  • Page 36: The Trip Info Page

    The Trip Info Page Viewing the Trip Info Page The Trip Info Page includes eight information fields that occupy the entire screen (three information fields display if the Earthmate PN-40 is in large text mode). You can customize each field with one of the many available information field options.
  • Page 37 4. Highlight the information field you want to use and press ENTER. The Trip Info Page 5. Press QUIT to exit Change Info mode. To Show Large Text Use the Switch to Show Large Text option to view large information fields. The information fields vary depending on if you are tracking or navigating.
  • Page 38 To Restore the Information Fields to their Default Settings Tip: Interested in seeing how far you’ve traveled for a month, Use the steps below to reset the information fields to their default settings. season, or year? If so, restore 1. From the Trip Info Page, press MENU. all of the options except the Device Odometer to keep track 2.

  • Page 39: The Find Page

    The Find Page The Find Page Notes: Using the Find Page • Press a button during a search You can use the Find button (the one with a magnifying glass) to search for addresses, roads, to halt the search process. cities, points of interest, waypoints, geocaches, coordinates, and more. There are two Find search Select Continue Search to resume the search process.
  • Page 40 6. To delete the waypoint, highlight Delete and press ENTER. A confirmation message displays. Highlight OK and press ENTER. To center the map on the location, highlight View and press ENTER. To create a route from your current location to the search result, highlight Route and press ENTER.
  • Page 41 To Find a Point of Interest The Find Page 1. Press the Find button. 2. For a Find Near Map Center search, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Show field, press ENTER, highlight Points of Interest, and press ENTER. For a Find By Name search, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Name field and press ENTER.
  • Page 42 ENTER. Use the arrow keypad to enter the name on the keyboard. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER. Narrow this search by completing one or more of the remaining fields. Highlight the field and press ENTER to use the keyboard to enter the search information. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER.
  • Page 43 4. To save the location as a waypoint, highlight Mark and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad or The Find Page keyboard to update the label, coordinates, elevation, and comments. Press ENTER after you edit each group of information. To center the map on the location, highlight View and press ENTER. To create a route from your current location to the search result, highlight Route and press ENTER.
  • Page 44 For a Find By Name search, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Name field and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad to enter the name on the keyboard. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER. Narrow this search by completing one or more of the remaining fields. Highlight the field and press ENTER to use the keyboard to enter the search information.
  • Page 45 The Find Page 4. To save the location as a waypoint, highlight Mark and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad or keyboard to update the label, coordinates, elevation, and comments. Press ENTER after you edit each group of information. To center the map on the location, use the arrow keypad to highlight the View button and press ENTER.
  • Page 46 To Find Recent Search Results You can view a history of the past ten search results for which you have viewed details. 1. Press the Find button. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Show field, press ENTER, select Recent Finds, and press ENTER.

  • Page 47: The Waypoints Page

    The Waypoints Page The Waypoints Page Using the Waypoints Page To open the Waypoints Page and display your list of waypoints, press MENU, highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. If you have added the Waypoints Page to the PAGE button sequence, it is no longer available on menus.
  • Page 48 • To change the waypoint label, use the arrow keypad to highlight the default label and press ENTER. Use the keyboard to enter the new label text. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER. • To change the coordinate location of the waypoint, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Coordinates field and press ENTER. Then, highlight the number in the coordinate information you want to change. Use the arrow keypad to increase/decrease the number. Press ENTER when finished.
  • Page 49 coordinates, elevation, number of readings at the location, and estimated accuracy display. The The Waypoints Page more readings you record, the greater the positional accuracy of the waypoint. A small estimated accuracy number indicates that the waypoint is very close to its actual coordinates. 3.
  • Page 50 move the number up or down. Press ENTER when finished. • To change the date and time when you added the waypoint, to highlight the Time/Date field and press ENTER. Then, highlight the number in the time/date information you want to change. Use the arrow keypad to move the number up or down. Press ENTER when finished. • To add or change comments for the waypoint, highlight the Comments field and press ENTER.
  • Page 51 3. Highlight Stop Navigating, Back on Track, or Switch to Direct Route/Switch to Road The Waypoints Page Route and press ENTER. To Move a Waypoint to the Current GPS Location 1. View the Waypoint Detail page for the waypoint you want to move to your current GPS location.

  • Page 52: The Geocaches Page

    GPS Plugin to your computer from the the DeLorme website (http://www.delorme.com/geocaching/plugin/). If you use DeLorme mapping software (XMap 6.1 or earlier or Topo USA 7.0 or earlier) to trans- fer .loc or .gpx files to your Earthmate PN-40, some features will not be available to you—future software releases will include this functionality.
  • Page 53 ENTER. Note that geocaches transferred to the Earthmate PN-40 using the DeLorme Send to GPS plugin use symbols from Geocaching.com, while, at the current time, geocaches transferred from a DeLo- rme mapping program use the PN-Series closed treasure chest geocache symbol.
  • Page 54 1. From the Geocaches Page, highlight the geocache you want to view. 2. Press ENTER to view the geocache details. 3. Highlight View and press ENTER. To View/Edit Geocache Details Find the geocache you want to view/edit using the Geocache Page or Find search (see To Find a Geocache on page 38).
  • Page 55 Field Notes page opens. Log your geocache, highlight Done and press ENTER. For more infor- mation about field notes, see the next section, To Create Field Notes. If you sent the geocache to your device using your DeLorme mapping software, you will see a message that field notes are unavailable. Press ENTER.
  • Page 56 you can upload your field notes to Geocaching.com. 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the previous section, To Log a Geocache. Note: SL-Signed Log TFTC – Thanks for the Cache 2. On the Field Notes page, you can enter the following information: TFTH-Thanks for the Hide • Quick Notes–This drop-down list includes a list of acronyms used by geocachers for TNLN-Took Nothing Left...
  • Page 57 To Move a Geocache to the Current GPS Location The Geocaches Page 1. View the Geocache Detail page for the geocache you want to move to your current GPS location. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the geocache and press ENTER. 3.

  • Page 58: The Routes Page

    The Routes Page Using the Route Page To open the Routes Page, press MENU, highlight Routes, and press ENTER. There are many ways to create routes on the Earthmate PN-40. You can create a route: • From your current GPS location to a waypoint or geocache. • From your current GPS location to a Find search result. • Between two waypoints. • Between two Find search results.
  • Page 59 The Routes Page return to the route creation page. Repeat this step for each point you want to include in your route. 4. Optional: If you do not want to include your current GPS position as a route point, highlight Current Position and press ENTER.
  • Page 60 To View Comment Details When navigating, the View Comment Details option displays the comment for the waypoint or geocache to which you are navigating. Note: If you view the comment details for another waypoint or geocache while navigating, View Comment Details displays the most recent comment details viewed. 1.
  • Page 61 • To change the calculation method, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Calculation Method The Routes Page drop-down list and press ENTER. Then, highlight Road or Direct and press ENTER. • To immediately navigate against the edited route, highlight the Navigate button and press ENTER. If you do not want to navigate against the edited route, press QUIT. To View Route Directions Route Directions are available only when navigating a route.
  • Page 62 To Delete All Routes 1. From the Routes Page, press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Delete All Routes option and press ENTER. 3. On the Manage Memory screen, the Delete All Waypoints check box is selected and Delete Now is highlighted.
  • Page 63 location and then to the destination. The Routes Page • To change your back-on-track threshold, use the arrow keypad to highlight the Back on Tip: Setting the back-on-track Track Threshold drop-down list and then press ENTER. Then, use the arrow keypad to threshold to a large value select the threshold distance and press ENTER. prevents excessive prompts. Setting the back-on-track • To change the compass navigation arrow setting for direct routes, use the arrow keypad to threshold to a small value...

  • Page 64: The Tracks Page

    The Tracks Page Using the Tracks Page To open the Tracks Page, press MENU, highlight Tracks, and press ENTER. Note: If you have added the Tracks Page to the PAGE button sequence, it is no longer available on menus. Press the PAGE button until the page appears. Your Earthmate PN-40 is set by default to record GPS tracks.
  • Page 65 • To add a comment to your track, highlight the Comments field and press ENTER. Use the The Tracks Page keyboard to enter the comment text. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER. • To view the track, highlight View button and press ENTER. Note: The View button toggles with the Hide button. • To follow and create a direct route along the track, highlight Follow and press ENTER. • To delete the track, highlight Delete and press ENTER.
  • Page 66 1. From the Tracks Page, press MENU. Tip: Use a small interval to 2. Highlight Edit Track Settings and press ENTER. record a detailed track of a new trail. Use a large distance 3. Highlight the Record Points by drop-down list and press ENTER. interval to record your location during a long trip.
  • Page 67 To Reset Info The Tracks Page When the Reset Info menu is enabled, you can reset trip values, speeds, elevations, and the device odometer. 1. On the Reset Info menu, use the arrow keypad to highlight the item you want to reset. Press ENTER to select the check box.

  • Page 68: The Sun/Moon Page

    The Sun/Moon Page Using the Sun/Moon Page To open the Sun/Moon Page, press MENU, highlight Sun/Moon, and then press ENTER. Note: If you have added the Sun/Moon Page to the PAGE button sequence, it is no longer available on menus. Press the PAGE button until the page appears. Use the Sun/Moon Page to view the sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset information and the moon phase information for your current GPS location.
  • Page 69 information displays the time that both the sun and moon will rise and set based on the current time The Sun/Moon Page and date settings. The Sun information is on the left and the moon information is on the right. The rise information displays on the top and the set information displays on the bottom.

  • Page 70: The Tide Page

    The Tide Page Using the Tide Page To open the Tide Page, press MENU, highlight Tide and press ENTER. Note: If you have added the Tide Page to the PAGE button sequence, it is no longer available on menus. Press the PAGE button until the page appears. Use the Tide Page to view high and low tide information based on a specific time, date, and tide station.

  • Page 71: The Hunt/Fish Page

    The Hunt/Fish Page The Hunt/Fish Page Using the Hunt/Fish Page To open the Hunt/Fish Page, press MENU, highlight Hunt/Fish, and press ENTER. Note: If you have added the Hunt/Fish Page to the PAGE button sequence, it is no longer available on menus.

  • Page 72: The Device Setup Page

    The Device Setup Page To open the Device Setup Page, press MENU, highlight Device Setup, and press ENTER. Note: If you have added the Device Setup Page to the PAGE button sequence, it is no longer available on menus. Press the PAGE button until the page appears. Use the Device Setup Page options to modify the default settings on the Earthmate PN-40, such as the battery type, backlight settings, and more.
  • Page 73 • To restore the default page settings, highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER. The Device Setup Page To Modify the Display Settings To update the device’s color scheme, backlight intensity, and/or backlight timer, from the Device Setup Page, highlight the Display option and press ENTER. Press QUIT at any time to return to the Device Setup Page.
  • Page 74 ENTER to select the check box. For more information about the Connect to Computer menu, see Connecting to Your Computer on page 6. • To connect the computer to your own device using a USB cable, highlight the USB Setting drop-down list and press ENTER. Select one of the following options: • Data Exchange—Select this option for GPS use and to transfer waypoints, geocaches, tracks, and routes to or from the device.
  • Page 75 The Device Setup Page press ENTER to clear the check box. To enable it (check box is cleared), press ENTER to select the check box. For more information about calibration, see Calibrating Sensors on page 14. Note: Manual calibration is more accurate than auto calibration. • To calibrate the compass or altimeter, highlight Calibrate and press ENTER.
  • Page 76 Device Setup Page, highlight the Time option and press ENTER. Press QUIT at any time to return to the Device Setup Page. • To modify the time format, highlight the Time Format drop-down list and press ENTER. Then, highlight Local 12 Hour or Local 24 Hour and press ENTER. • To modify the time zone, highlight the Zone drop-down list and press ENTER.
  • Page 77 To Modify the Page Order Settings The Device Setup Page To change the page order, add a page to the page button sequence, or hide a page, from the Device Setup Page, highlight the Page Order option and press ENTER. Press QUIT at any time to return to the Device Setup Page.
  • Page 78 About this Device The About This Device page displays the serial, build, and version numbers for your Earthmate PN- 40. This page contains the serial number you need when downloading maps for the device. You can also view license information. 1.

  • Page 79: Appendix A: Page Function Table

    Appendix A: Page Function Table Appendix A This table provides an overview of what you can view/do on each page, as well as each page’s menu functions: With this Page... You Can... And Use the Page’s MENU to... Satellite View the: • GPS Status • Disable/enable GPS • WAAS Status...
  • Page 80 With this Page... You Can... And Use the Page’s MENU to... Compass View heading/bearing information • Calibrate the compass and altimeter • Change the Direct Route Arrow • Arrange/change/restore information fields • If navigating: view comment details, stop navigating, get back on track, or switch route type Trip Info View user-selected information • Change/restore information fields • Show large text in the information fields (displays three large fields) • Reset trip values • If navigating: view comment details, stop navigating, get back on track, or switch route type Find Button • Find a waypoint...
  • Page 81 Appendix A With this Page... You Can... And Use the Page’s MENU to... Waypoints, cont. • Center a waypoint on the map • Average a waypoint • Delete a waypoint • View comment details Geocaches or • View a list of geocaches • Set sort options to By Name (alpha) or Geocache Details • View a geocache on the map By Distance • Edit a geocache • Switch to show logged/not logged • Route to a geocache geocaches • Delete a geocache • Log geocache find • Upload field notes • Delete geocaches • Move geocache to GPS location • Average geocache • View comment details Routes or • Create a route • Reverse a route Route Details • Rename a route • Delete a route • Edit a route • Delete all routes on the device...
  • Page 82 With this Page... You Can... And Use the Page’s MENU to... Tracks, cont. • Clear the current track • Delete an existing track • View an existing track • Navigate to a track start Sun/Moon • See the device time Reset the Sun/Moon time/date • See the device date • View sun/moon rise/set information • View moon phase information Tide View tide info bar for particular Reset the Tide time/date time/date Hunt/Fish View optimum predicted times Reset the date for hunting and fishing Device Setup...
  • Page 83 Appendix A With this Page... You Can... And Use the Page’s MENU to... Device Setup, • Calibrate the compass and altimeter cont. • Select sounds • Change volume/mute • Modify time format/time zone • Enable/disable Daylight Saving Time • Modify Units – Primary Coordinates – Secondary Coordinates – Datum – Measures – Pressure – Bearing • Modify page order • Enter owner information • View serial number/firmware version • View license information • Restore setup and factory defaults...

  • Page 84: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B: Specifications Physical Specifications Case: IPX-7 waterproof, impact resistant Size: 5.25” x 2.43” x 1.5” Weight: 5.35 oz. Technical Specifications Hardware • Super high-sensitivity 32-channel Cartesio chipset by STMicroelectronics • Dual-core processor • WAAS-enabled; position accuracy < 3 meters • 3-axis electronic compass with accelerometer • Barometric altimeter • Cold start: < 1 minute; warm start: < 45 seconds; hot start: 5-6 seconds • Maximum Velocity: 1000 knots • Advanced high-sensitivity tracking algorithms • Weak signal tracking down to -159dBm • Proprietary Kalman filter for enhanced position accuracy • Superior noise rejection for high EMI environments • Operating temperature range -20 ºC to +75 ºC...

  • Page 85: Fcc Certification

    Power and Memory Appendix B • Power (without SD card): Full power: 600mW typical (690mW with full backlight); Power save: < 350mW • Fast USB 2.0 data transfer • 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 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 86: Limited Warranty

    1 year from the date of purchase. If your Earthmate PN-40 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 87 REMINDER: Be sure to retain the sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase. This will be needed if warranty service is ever required. DeLorme reserves the right to refuse warranty if a receipt is not provided or if the receipt is incomplete/illegible.

  • Page 88: Copyright Information

    DeLorme Contact Information Technical Support Visit www.delorme.com/support to access the DeLorme Technical Support Knowledge Base, get answers to frequently asked questions, or for additional support information. If you cannot find an answer to your problem on the site, please call 207-846-8900 to speak to a Technical Support representative.

  • Page 89: Appendix C: Waypoint/Geocache Symbols

    Appendix C Appendix C Waypoint Symbols American Flag Birch Tree Danger Anchor Bird Tracks Deciduous Tree Animal Tracks Bird Deer Tracks Arrow, Down-left Boat Launch Deer Arrow, Down-right Bridge Dining Arrow, Down Building Diver Down Arrow, Left Buoy Dog Sledding Arrow, Right Camera Downhill Skiing...
  • Page 90 Waypoint Symbols Kayaking Public Airport First Aid Lighthouse Question to Answer Fish Lodging Radio Tower Fishing Pole Military Airport Railroad Crossing Flower Garden Military Base Four-wheel ATV Reference Point Mining Restroom Gas Station Money Sailboat Glider Area Moose School Bus Golf Course Motor Home School...
  • Page 91 Waypoint Symbols Waypoint Symbols Push Pin Small Dot Tent (available in red, dark (available in red, dark red, yellow, dark yellow, red, yellow, dark yellow, Toll Booth green, dark green, blue, green, dark green, blue, dark blue, turquoise, dark dark blue, turquoise, dark Tow Truck turquoise, gray, and dark turquoise, gray, and dark...
  • Page 92 Geocache Symbols Letterbox Hybrid Traditional Cache Cache In Trash Out Event Mega-Event Cache Unknown Cache Disabled Multi-Cache Virtual Cache Earth Cache My Cache Waymark Enabled Needs Maintenance* Webcam Cache Event Cache NGS Benchmark Whereigo Cache ® Found* Not Found* Write Note* Geocache Stages of a Geocache Found...

  • Page 93: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Back on Course—The direction of travel needed to return to the course. Base Map—A low-detail map that comes pre-loaded on the Earthmate PN-40. Battery Life—The percentage of battery life that is left on the device. Bearing—The direction of travel from the current location to the destination. Coordinates—The current GPS location, cursor position, or map center.
  • Page 94 Geocaching—Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game that uses a GPS device to hide and seek containers called geocaches. GPS—See What is GPS on page 7. GPS Accuracy—The calculated accuracy of the GPS. GPS Status—The current status of your GPS device (No Fix, 2-D, 3-D, etc.). Heading—The current direction of travel.
  • Page 95 Time to Next Stop—The estimated time to the next stop in the route based on the road Glossary classifications and speed settings. Time to Next Turn—The estimated time to the next turn in the route based on road classifications and speed settings. Time to Sunrise/set—The time remaining until the sun rises and sets.

  • Page 96: Index

    Connect to Computer Device Setup ......71-72 Back on track ........60 When connecting ....... 6-7 Backlight ......... 4, 71 Contacting DeLorme ......86 Barometric Altimeter Contains ..........37 Auto Calibrate ....... 14, 72 Creating a route ........56 Calibrating ........15 Base map ..........
  • Page 97 Enter button ........4-5 Field Notes ......53-54 Exchange data ........6-7 Logging ........53 Moving ........55 Find button ........4, 37 Send to GPS ........ 50 Find By Name ........37 View details ......... 52 Find Near Map Center ......37 View comment details ....
  • Page 98 Keyboard ........10-11 Orientation ......... 26 Map cursor ........4, 10 Page button .......... 3 Map Data ........16, 25 Page order .......... 75 Map error..........26 Panning the map ......4, 10 Map Page ........... 16 POI detail ..........27 Map Setup ........24-30 Power button........
  • Page 99 Reversing ........59 Simulating ........57 Tide Page ........... 68 Time settings ........ 73-74 Viewing ........57 Tracks Clearing ........63 Satellites Page ........12 Deleting ......... 63, 65 SD card ........7, 70, 72 Following ........63 Sensors Recording ........62 Calibrating Altimeter ....
  • Page 100 Warranty ..........84 Waypoints Averaging .......46-47 Centering the map on ....47 Creating a route to ...... 48 Deleting ........49 Editing ........47-48 Marking ........46-47 Moving ........49 View list ........45 Waypoints Page ......... 45 Zooming the map in/out ....... 3...
  • Page 101 The Earthmate PN-40 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-40 Battery Type. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
  • Page 102 ™ Since its incorporation in 1976, DeLorme has developed an unprecedented reputation as a leader in the mapping industry. From early beginnings as a paper atlas publisher, the company quickly emerged as a pioneering technological innovator. DeLorme not only embraced new technologies, it developed them.

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