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Magellan CrossoverGPS Reference Manual

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

  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    The Magellan CrossoverGPS is a vehicle-navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destinations. When using the Magellan CrossoverGPS, these safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: •...

  • Page 3: About The Ac Adapter

    Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged. • Do not attempt to service the Magellan CrossoverGPS. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the Magellan CrossoverGPS if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. About the Battery •...

  • Page 4: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    The Magellan CrossoverGPS must be installed and operated at a distance of at least 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.
  • Page 5 This transmitter must not be placed next to or operated in conjunction with any other aerial or transmitter. © 2007 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 Thales. 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 Navigation, Inc.

  • 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 Accessing the Enhanced POI Menu ..............5 Satellite Status ....................5...
  • Page 7 Loading an Enhanced POI file ................20 Displaying/Selecting Categories ...............20 Setting Alarms ....................21 Setting Alert Parameters ..................21 Creating a Route Using Enhanced POIs ..............21 Saving a POI to your Address Book from Enchanced POIs ........21 Using the Trip Planner ................23 Overview ......................23 Creating a multiple destination trip ..............23 Activating a multiple destination trip ..............23 Editing a multiple destination trip ..............24...
  • Page 8 Goto ....................35 Trip ....................35 Map Screen Overview ..................36 Creating a Waypoint from the Map Screen ............37 Creating a Waypoint from the Compass Screen ..........37 Creating a Waypoint from the Outdoor Navigation Menu ........37 Setting your Base Camp ...................38 Going to your Base Camp ..................38 Creating a Goto trip from the Map Screen ............38 Creating a Goto trip from the Outdoor Navigation Menu ........39...
  • Page 9 Battery Life ......................47 Contact Us .......................47 Magellan CrossoverGPS PC Tools Installation ..........48 Installing the Software ..................48 Magellan CrossoverGPS POI Manager ............49 Latitude ......................49 Longitude ......................49 Altitude ......................50 Opening a POI File ...................50 Creating a New POI FIle ..................51 Adding Individual POIs ..................51 Importing a Data File ..................53...
  • Page 10 Thumbnail ..................62 Rename ..................... 62 Properties ..................62 Tools .......................62 Preferences ..................62 Delete Files ..................62 About ....................62...

  • Page 11: Magellan Crossovergps

    You can even route to an intersection when you are unsure of the exact address but you are familiar with the junctions. • Hikers can use the Magellan CrossoverGPS to plan their hike or return to camp. • Boaters will be able to set fishing hotspots that they can return to on their next trip.

  • Page 12: Magellan Crossovergps Reference Manual

    [Note: The reset button must be on (in the up ‘I’ 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. When you need to access the connectors, simply lift the protective cover from the bottom.

  • Page 13: Magellan Crossovergps Right Side View

    Hold Button - (under protective cover) Used to turn off the touchscreen portion of the display and switches the receiver into power saving mode. Primarily used for outdoor use where the Magellan CrossoverGPS might be in a pocket or backpack. Magellan Crossover GPS...

  • Page 14: Magellan Crossovergps Application Menu Screen

    Magellan CrossoverGPS Application Menu Screen The Application Menu is the first screen displayed after you go through the initial setup and is the starting point for all of the Magellan CrossoverGPS built-in applications. You can access this menu by selecting the Exit icon found on the individual application’s main menu.

  • Page 15: Accessing The Enhanced Poi Menu

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

  • Page 16: 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 17: Main Menu Screens

    The Main Menu has two modes: active route and normal. When a route is active the Main 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 CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens...
  • Page 18 Functional only when travelling on a multi-destination trip. Provides access to tools to modify the trip you are on. Trip Computer Accesses the trip computer feature providing information about the trip that can be saved. Magellan CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens...

  • Page 19: Main Menu - No Active Route

    Destination country Used to access country detailed maps When several countries are loaded button loaded in the Magellan CrossoverGPS. on your SD Card, always make This button can be selected only if sure the appropriate country is several countries are loaded on your first selected when you search for SD Card.

  • Page 20: Locate Screen

    The bottom of the screen displays the heading, distance to next manoeuvre, time to next manoeuvre and distance for the entire route. Select "X" in the top right-hand corner to return to the Map screen. Magellan CrossoverGPS Vehicle Navigation Screens...

  • Page 21: Creating Routes

    Creating a route involves selecting a destination and choosing how you would like the route calculated. Once this is done, the Magellan CrossoverGPS will calculate the route using the guidelines you provide and displays the Map screen with information guiding you to your destination.

  • Page 22: Creating A Route Using Pois

    If this is the case, try typing the prefix or article of the street name first. Creating a route using POIs POIs (points of interest) have been preloaded into the Magellan CrossoverGPS for commonly used categories such as hotels, restaurants, petrol stations, etc. Following the steps provided you will be able to create a route to any of these destinations.

  • Page 23: Creating A Route To A Nearest Poi

    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 a route to a nearest POI 1. From the Main Menu, select POI-Points of Interest.

  • Page 24: Creating A Route To Go Home

    This function is available whether a route is active or whether you are travelling without a selected destination. Please note that if you are travelling with an active destination, selecting a POI this way will cancel the route and create a new one. You will then need to redo the route, using Previous Destinations in the address book, to complete the original route.

  • Page 25: Changing The Home Address

    Create a route to the home address 1. From the Main Menu, press on Home. 2. Select 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 26: Adding A Previous Destination To Your Address Book

    4. Select Route. 5. Select the desired Route Method. Adding a previous destination to your address book 1. From the Main Menu, press on Address Book. 2. Select Previous Destinations. 3. Select the desired destination from the list of previous destinations. 4.

  • Page 27: Editing An Address In The Address Book

    Editing an address in the address book 1. From the Main Menu, press on Address Book. 2. Select List Addresses. 3. Select List All or Search Address Book. If you perform a search, you will be asked to enter the first few characters in the address name.

  • Page 28: Creating A New Address

    Creating a new address 1. From the Main Menu, press on Address Book. 2. Select Create New Entry. 3. Select Select on Map, Select Address, Points of Interest or Town Centre. Select Map: The Map screen is displayed. Use your finger or stylus to pan the crosshair cursor around the map.
  • Page 29 4. Once the town has been selected, enter the name of the first street. When given the list of streets, select the desired one from the list of available streets. 5. Enter the name of the second street. When given the list of streets, select the desired one from the list of available streets.

  • Page 30: Magellan Crossovergps Enhanced Pois

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

  • Page 31: Setting Alarms

    Saving a POI to your Address Book from Enchanced POIs 1. When an enhanced POI file has been loaded, access the Enhanced POI menu. 2. Select Select category. 3. Select the POI category. 4. Select Nearest (closest to your present position) or Spell POI Name. Magellan CrossoverGPS Enhanced POIs...
  • Page 32 8. Add the POI to your favourites list if desired by checking the Favourite checkbox. 9. Select Save. 10. You can now route to this POI by selecting Route or return to the main menu by selecting Cancel. Magellan CrossoverGPS Enhanced POIs...

  • Page 33: 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 routes to multiple destinations. The Trip Planner allows you to create and save multiple destination trips. Creating a multiple destination trip 1.

  • Page 34: Editing A Multiple Destination Trip

    5. A list of the individual destinations is displayed. Select the first destination on the list to activate the trip. 6. Select the routing method to calculate the trip. You can also pick which destination to begin the trip on, skipping over destinations prior to it, by selecting the first destination you want to go to.

  • Page 35: Deleting A Multiple Destination Trip

    Deleting a multiple destination trip 1. From the Main Menu, select to go to page 2 of the Menu. 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.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Special Terminology

    This would be a trip with two destinations (or two legs). You would use the Magellan CrossoverGPS to create a trip that goes from your port waypoint, to the bait boat waypoint, and finally to the hotspot waypoint.

  • Page 38: Map Screen Overview

    Map Screen Overview Information Bar Displays information for the cursor position while panning around the map. Zoom out When selected, zooms out the map display. Position Icon Provides a visual indication Icon points in the direction you are of your current position. travelling North indicator Arrow points towards North.

  • Page 39: 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 Favourite to include this waypoint in your Favourites list. 4. Select Save. 5. A waypoint is created and indicated by an ‘x’ on the map. Creating a Waypoint from the Compass Screen 1.

  • Page 40: 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 its latitude and longitude. 3.

  • Page 41: Creating A Goto Trip From The Marine Navigation Menu

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

  • Page 42: Activating A Multiple Destination Trip

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

  • Page 43: Bow View

    Bow View With an active trip you can use the Bow View to help navigate to your destination. When your destination is behind you or to your left or right, a red arrow indicates the correct direction you need to head in, in order to reach your The three data fields at destination.

  • Page 44: Outdoor Navigation

    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). The Magellan CrossoverGPS has a built in basemap for all your outdoor activities.

  • Page 45: Special Terminology

    Track Track is a record of your travels. As you move across the land the Magellan CrossoverGPSdrops 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 46: Map Screen Overview

    Map Screen Overview Information Bar Displays information for the cursor position while panning around the map. Zoom out When selected, zooms out the map display. Position Icon Provides visual indication of Icon points in the direction you are your current position. travelling North indicator Arrow points towards North.

  • Page 47: 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 Favourite to include this waypoint in your Favourites list. 4. Select Save. 5. A waypoint is created and indicated by an ‘x’ on the map. Creating a Waypoint from the Compass Screen 1.

  • Page 48: 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 Base Camp from the map or enter its latitude and longitude.

  • Page 49: Creating A Goto Trip From The Outdoor Navigation Menu

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

  • Page 50: Activating A Multiple Destination Trip

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

  • Page 51: Nav Road View

    Nav Road View With an active trip you can use the Nav Road View to help navigate to your destination. Follow the road to route to your destination. The three data fields at the bottom of the display are customisable. Tap and hold down the data field for 3 seconds.

  • Page 52: Setting User Options

    (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 Setting User Options...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Detour Options (Vehicle Navigation Only)

    Detour Options (Vehicle Navigation only) The Magellan CrossoverGPS detects when you are on a route and moving slowly or not moving at all on a motorway. 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 not to alert you so you can select detour from the main menu yourself.

  • Page 55: Tone Options

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

  • Page 56: 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 noticable activity. (Noticable activity would include button presses and the location of the Magellan CrossoverGPS not changing.)

  • Page 57: Unit Of Measurement

    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 58: Magellan Crossovergps Pc Tools Installation

    Magellan CrossoverGPS PC Tools Installation The Magellan CrossoverGPS Tools application enables you to create custom POIs and load them onto your Magellan CrossoverGPS. It also provides tools for uploading music files and photos onto your SD Card. Installing the Software 1.

  • Page 59: Magellan Crossovergps Poi Manager

    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 adding any custom POIs to the Magellan CrossoverGPS, you should understand how the POI Manager plots POIs.

  • Page 60: Altitude

    2-3 seconds, or 10 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 61: 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 62 Select your preferred unit of measurement (Metres 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 CrossoverGPS POI Manager...

  • Page 63: Importing A Data File

    Assign a name to your file and click on Save POI file Save Close the POI File Editor. Select the POI file you have just created and click on the transfer button (right arrow) to upload the file to your Magellan CrossoverGPS. Magellan CrossoverGPS POI Manager...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Magellan Crossovergps Photo Manager

    SD memory card installed in your Magellan CrossoverGPS. The number of images you can load depends on the size of the memory available on your installed SD card. You can also choose to transfer your music files to a new, optional SD card but the detailed map and speed trap POIs will be unavailable.

  • Page 66: 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 Toolkit to load music files onto the SD Card.

  • Page 67: Multiple Song Play

    Modify enables you to add or remove songs from the selected playlist. Select Edit To remove a song from the playlist, use the arrow keys on the right side of the screen to highlight the desired song and then select (left arrow). Remove From Playlist Magellan Crossover GPS Music Player...

  • Page 68: Delete

    Preview - Plays the first five seconds of each song in the current playlist. Normal - Plays all songs in the current playlist in order. Random - Plays the songs in the current playlist in random order. List Songs Select to view the current playlist. List Songs Magellan Crossover GPS Music Player...

  • Page 69: Equaliser

    Select the equaliser preset by pressing the button at the top of the screen When you are satisfied with your selection, select . To exit without setting the equaliser, select Help Select for descriptions of the Music Player buttons. Help Magellan Crossover GPS Music Player...

  • Page 70: Photo Viewer

    Photo Viewer The Magellan CrossoverGPS Photo Viewer enables you to view image files in JPG and BMP format, stored on an SD 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 71: Zoom

    Next Image (right arrow) Press the right arrow button to view the next image in the folder. This button is greyed out (not functional) when viewing the last image in the folder. Press to return to the folder list. Magellan CrossoverGPS Photo Manager...

  • Page 72: Manage Photos

    Use the arrow keys to select the file or folder you wish to delete. Press the button Delete (trash can). A dialogue box will appear asking you 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 Manager...

  • Page 73: Technical Support

    Information Registration www.magellanGPS.com Please ensure that you register your Magellan CrossoverGPS at . By registering you will be informed of the latest product updates. Technical Support www.magellanGPS.com Visit the support section of our website at for technical information about your Magellan...

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