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A large searchable knowledge base of detailed technical information about current and past DeLorme products. www.delorme.com/support News and Real-Life Examples Catch up with news about what we are working on, real-life examples using PN-Series devices, and more at the DeLorme Weblog. blog.delorme.com SPOT Satellite Communicator Account & Subscription Information Visit the SPOT website to sign up and manage your account and learn more about the SPOT Satellite Communicator.
Introduction Getting Started This.manual.is.for.use.with.DeLorme.Earthmate ® PN-60/PN-60w.GPS.and.SPOT.Satellite.Communicator. See.the.Quick Start Guide.for.detailed.information. devices..Note..References.to."PN-60".include.both. on.setting.up.your.PN-60.and,.if.included,.your.SPOT. devices.unless.otherwise.indicated. Communicator.. Welcome How to Use the Manual The.Earthmate.PN-60/60w.is.a.complete.out-of-the-box. When.the.manual.instructs.you.to.do.something,.use. handheld.GPS.solution.for.all.your.outdoor.activities. these.actions.on.the.PN-60: Navigate.worry-free.with.included.topo.maps.of.. To.select.an.item.on.the.screen,.such.as.a.field,.check. the.U.S..and.Canada. box,.button,.drop-down.list,.menu.item,.or.search. Add.high-resolution.aerial.imagery.for.a.unique.. result—use.the.arrow.keypad.to.move/scroll.to.. GPS.experience. the.item.to.highlight.it.and.press.ENTER. Enjoy.next-generation.GPS.features.and.performance. . » To.edit.alphanumeric.fields,.use.the.on-screen. If.you.purchased.a.PN-60w,.the.addition.of.a.SPOT..
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To.exit.a.page.or.screen,.press.QUIT. To.complete.a.series.of.steps—an.arrow.(.>.).indicates. the.sequence..Note.that.the.sequences.do.not.include. ENTER.and.QUIT.button.presses.described.above. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. Introduction...
To view the battery indicator of.battery.life.remaining.. Remove.the.batteries.when.storing.the.PN-60.for.. The.battery.indicator.is.on.the.Home.Page;.for.more.infor- a.month.or.longer.. mation,.see.The Home Page.section.on.page.16. A.slot.for.an.SD.card.(not.included).is.underneath.. To charge a DeLorme Li-ion battery the.batteries.inside.the.battery.compartment... in the PN-60 SD/SDHC/MMC.cards.up.to.32GB.are.supported. 1..Install.the.battery.in.the.device. To install batteries and the SD card 2..To.leave.the.device.powered.on.while.charging,.power. 1..Unscrew.the.D-rings.on.the.back.of.the.device.. it.on.and.connect.the.USB.cable.to.the.computer..On. until.you.can.remove.the.battery.cover..
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bottom.left.corner.of.the.screen.flashes.red..When. the.device.is.fully.charged,.the.light.is.green. To view or hide Demo Mode To improve battery life The.first.time.you.turn.on.the.PN-60,.it.opens.in.Demo. Automatically.turn.off.the.backlight.after.15.seconds;. Mode. go.to.Settings > Display > Backlight Timer > To.view.the.demo,.follow.the.on-screen.instructions. 15 sec. To.exit.the.demo,.press.QUIT. Use.the.power.saving.option;.go.to.Settings > To.turn.off.Demo.Mode—from.the.first.screen,.press. System > GPS Setting > Power Saving..For.more. ENTER.to.clear.the.Show at Startup.check.box..
Using the Buttons . » To.unlock.the.buttons,.press.Power..Then,.select. Yes.when.you.see.the.Unlock the Buttons?. message.. Tips » Reduce the backlight intensity and decrease the timer to significantly improve battery life. » The TFT screen is readable in direct sunlight or slanting light conditions. » For more information about backlight intensity and the back light timer, see the Settings >...
Special Keys MENU–Move.cursor.focus.from.the.keyboard.to.the. text.box.for.faster.editing... Move.the.cursor.one.space.to.the.left.without. deleting.a.letter.or.number. Info Fields Move.the.cursor.one.space.to.the.right.without. The.Map,.Compass,.Trip.Info,.and.Profile.Pages.include. deleting.a.letter.or.number. fields.of.information.that.you.can.customize.to.suit.your. Change.the.case.of.the.next.letter.(the.active.case. needs..You.can.even.change.which.info.fields.display. is.shown.in.the.keyboard)..To.use.all.caps,.highlight.. depending.on.your.activity..For.each.activity,.the.info.field. and.then.press.ENTER.twice..Also.changes. types.change.for.navigating.or.tracking.(regular.GPS.use).. numbers.to.additional.symbols. Move.the.cursor.one.space.to.the.left,.deleting.the. Tip To change the info fields for an activity navigation/tracking mode, put the device in that mode before you start making character.that.was.there.
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On.the.Map,.Compass,.Profile,.and.Trip.Info.pages,.. GPS.fix..You.can.turn.off.track.recording,.but.the.device. you.can.customize.which.info.fields.display.. is.still.in.tracking.mode..When.you.follow.a.route.on.the. 1..From.the.page,.go.to.MENU > Info Fields > Change device,.you.are.navigating. Info Fields. 2..Select.the.info.field.you.want.to.change.and.press. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more ENTER..A.list.of.available.info.fields.opens. information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. 3..Select.the.new.info.field.and.press.ENTER. 4..When.you.finish.editing.fields,.press.QUIT..The. changes.are.saved.until.you.change.them.again.. or.restore.them.to.the.default.settings..
Using the SPOT Communicator Buttons The.SPOT.Satellite.Communicator.has.two.buttons.and. five.light.indicators.that.provide.access.to.power,.the.SOS. Power message,.and.device.status.information..It.can.operate. alone.to.send.emergency.messages.when.the.PN-60w.. The.Power.button.is.on.the.side.of.the.SPOT. is.not.available. Communicator.above.the.SOS.button. For.information.about.setting.up.the.SPOT.Communicator. Press.and.hold.the.Power.button.for.three.seconds. for.first.time.use.and.how.to.set.up.your.account.at.. to.turn.the.device.on.and.off. findmespot.com,.see.the.Quick Start Guide... With.the.SPOT.Communicator.turned.off,.press.. and.hold.the.Power.button.for.five.seconds.to.enter. What You Need to Know Pairing.Mode..Pairing.Mode.cannot.start.unless.. The SPOT Communicator needs a clear view of the.device.is.turned.off. the sky.to.obtain.a.GPS.signal.and.provide.the.most.
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Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always Green–The.SPOT.Communicator.is.in.SOS.mode. available for download. Red–Cancelling.SOS.mode. Batteries and Connector Batteries The.SPOT.Communicator.is.powered.by.two.Lithium.. batteries.(Energizer .Ultimate.Lithium.8x)..See.page.92.for. ® more.information.. Connector The.SPOT.Communicator.has.a.mini-USB.connector.. located.in.the.battery.compartment..The.mini-USB.. connector.is.used.to.transfer.firmware.upgrades.to.. the.SPOT.Communicator. Device Pairing To.control.the.SPOT.Communicator.with.the.PN-60w,.you.
Satellites SPOT.(PN-60w.only) Use.the.arrow.keypad.to.select.an.icon.and.then.press. Tides ENTER.to.open.that.page..The.Home.Page.also.displays. Hunt/Fish the.GPS.status.and.accuracy,.the.battery.indicator,.time,. Sun/Moon and.date. Routes To.quickly.get.to.the.Home.Page,.from.any.page.. Profile on.the.PN-60,.press.MENU.twice.. To.switch.pages,.press.the.right.or.left.arrow.until.. Activities the.page.view.changes.. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.Home.Page...
Restore Default Settings. one.of.your.activities..To.change.info.fields.for.navigating. For.more.information.about.the.default.options.for.each. or.tracking.(normal.GPS.use),.just.make.sure.you.are.in. activity,.visit.the.DeLorme.Wiki.(wiki.delorme.com). the.mode.you.want.to.change. To create a custom activity Highlight.one.of.the.Custom.activities.and.then.go.to. MENU > Rename Button..Use.the.on-screen.keyboard. to.edit.the.button.name.. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.Activities.Page...
Calibrate.the.compass.and.altimeter.from.the.Compass. plus.or.minus.the.distance.indicated.of.the.location.. Page.menu.or.the.Satellites.Page.menu..The.Compass.. represented.by.the.GPS.. &.Altimeter.option.on.the.Settings.Page.has.additional. On.the.Map.Page,.GPS.accuracy.is.represented.by.. sensor.settings..For.more.information,.see.Compass a.circle.with.a.radius.equal.to.the.GPS.accuracy;.your.. and Altimeter.on.page.86. actual.location.on.the.map.is.within.the.circle. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more Any.buildings,.natural.structures,.or.heavy.foliage.that. information. The latest version of the User Manual is always obstruct.the.GPS.antenna’s.view.of.the.sky.may.prevent. available for download. satellite.signals.from.reaching.the.receiver.and.decrease. the.accuracy.of.your.position..Placing.the.PN-60.GPS.. in.a.jacket.or.backpack.pocket.should.not.affect.. positional.accuracy. Elevation The.elevation.is.based.on.the.current.barometric.altimeter.
North Up above... scale.check.box. Tip A map package is a dataset you create for an area of interest that you can layer with DeLorme map data and other map datasets available from the NetLink Map Library. Map Setup Options Orientation You.can.set.the.map.to.rotate.as.you.move.
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Map Point Management You.can.customize.how.points.of.interest.(POIs),.. waypoints,.and.geocaches.display.on.the.map. From.the.Map.Page,.go.to MENU > Map Setup > Map Point Management..Select.each.option.and.then.select. how.you.want.that.type.of.map.point.to.appear.on.the. To set the scale map..Select.the.Hide Logged Caches.check.box.if.you. do.not.want.logged.geocaches.to.appear.on.the.map. From.the.Map.Page,.go.to.MENU > Map Setup > Scale;. from.the.drop-down.list,.select.an.option. Bar–Represents.a.given.length.on.the.map.compared. to.an.actual.length. Zoom–The.DeLorme.term.for.map.detail.level..Each. time.the.zoom.level.increases,.the.scale.doubles. Ratio–Shows.a.ratio.of.a.unit.on.the.device.compared. to.the.actual.unit. The.Map.Page...
Log Your Geocache Find General Information When.navigating.to.a.geocache,.use.the.Log Your Navionics.information.appears.on.the.device.only. Geocache Find.option.to.quickly.log.geocaches,.write. when.you.have.a.Navionics.SD.card.in.your.device. field.notes,.and.pick.your.next.cache..For.more.information. You.cannot.save.maps.or.data.to.a.Navionics.SD. about.all.of.these.features,.see.The Geocaches Page. card—the.memory.on.the.card.is.unavailable. section.starting.on.page.53. The.Navionics.data.overlays.the.DeLorme.maps.on. device—the.DeLorme.maps.are.used.for.routing.. Route Options and.Find. When.navigating,.use.Route Options.to.stop.navigating, Tracks,.routes,.waypoints,.and.geocaches.display.. get.back.on.track,.or.switch.the.route.type..For.more. over.the.Navionics.charts. information.about.route.options,.see.Route Settings. When.you.pan.the.map.and.select.an.object.. on.page.61. (other.than.those.listed.above).with.the.map.cursor,.
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Turn Charts On/Off on.the.map—view.charts.alone,.boundaries.alone,.. or.both.together. You.can.quickly.turn.Navionics.charts.on.or.off..The. To.show.charts,.select.the.Show Charts.check.box. Navionics.chart.closest.to.the.map.center.automatically. To.show.boundaries,.select.the.Show Boundaries. displays;.if.it.doesn't,.select.it.from.the.Chart.list.on.the. check.box. Navionics.Setup.page. To hide charts by map scale From.the.Map.Page,.go.to.MENU > Turn Charts On. or.Turn Charts Off. You.can.customize.at.which.map.scale.you.can.view. charts.on.the.device..From.the.Hide Charts.check.box,. Note This.menu.option.controls.the.Show Charts. select.the.scale.above.which.you.want.to.hide.the.charts. and.Show Boundaries.check.boxes.on.the.Navionics. Setup.page. To set chart details To.change.the.detail.level.of.your.charts,.select.High.
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To show the depth in fathoms If.you.want.to.show.chart.depths.in.fathoms.instead.. of.feet.or.meters,.select.the.Show Depth in Fathoms. check.box. To restore the default settings To.restore.the.default.Navionics.Setup.settings,.select. Restore Default Settings. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.Map.Page...
want.to.calibrate.the.compass.unless.you.know.the.. To.access.the.Info.Fields.options,.go.to.MENU > Info inaccuracy.is.caused.by.a.temporary.event,.such.as.being. Fields..For.more.information,.see.Info Fields.on.page.11. near.power.lines.or.near.a.magnetic.field.caused.by.a.car.. and.The Activities Page.section.on.page.17. You.may.want.to.turn.off.the.electronic.compass.when. Other Menu Options you.are.in.an.area.with.magnetic.interference..For.more. information,.see.Compass and Altimeter.on.page.86. When.navigating,.additional.options.are.available.on.. the.Compass.Page.menu. Tip Calibrate the compass when you change the batteries in the PN-60. View Comment Details When.navigating.to.a.waypoint.or.geocache,.the.View. Calibrating Sensors Comment.Details.option.allows.you.to.view.the.comment. You.can.calibrate.the.PN-60's.electronic.compass.and.
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Settings. on.page.61. Go.to.MENU > Route Options.and.select. Stop Navigating,.Back on Track,.or.Switch to Hiking/Driving.(the.option.you.can.switch.to.displays). Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.Compass.Page...
The Trip Info Page The.Trip.Info.Page.displays.info.fields.that.you.can.. see.the.Info Fields Table.on.page.95. customize.to.manage.your.trips.. For.more.information.about.activities,.see.The Activities Page.on.page.17. To reset the trip information Use.the.Reset Trip Info.option.to.reset.the.trip.values,. speed.information,.elevation,.and.the.device.odometer.. Track.recording.is.not.reset..If.you.want.to.keep.track.. of.all.your.travels.on.your.device,.clear.the.Device Odometer.check.box.before.you.reset.your.information. From.the.Trip.Info.Page,.go.to.MENU > Reset Info..To. reset.an.option,.select.the.check.box.next.to.it..To.exclude. an.option.from.being.reset,.clear.the.check.box.next.to.it.. Info Fields Then,.select.Reset Now. You.can.change.which.info.fields.display.depending.on. Other Menu Options your.activity..For.each.activity,.the.info.field.types.change. for.navigating.or.tracking.(regular.GPS.use).. Additional.options.are.available.on.the.Trip.Info.Page.
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Log Your Geocache Find When.navigating.to.a.geocache,.use.the.Log.Your.. Geocache.Find.option.to.quickly.log.geocaches,.write. field.notes,.and.pick.your.next.cache..For.more.. information.about.all.of.these.features,.see.The Geocaches Page.section.starting.on.page.53. Route Options When.navigating,.use.Route.Options.to.stop.navigating,. get.back.on.track,.or.switch.the.route.type..For.more. information.about.route.options,.see.Route Settings. on.page.61. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.Trip.Info.Page...
The SPOT Communicator Page Connect PN-60w only The.SPOT.Satellite.Communicator.uses.GPS.signals.and.. To.connect.a.SPOT.Communicator.that.is.paired.with.the. communication.satellites.to.relay.your.message—no.cell. PN-60w.or.to.initiate.the.pairing.process,.go.to.MENU > phone.coverage.necessary—giving.you.peace.of.mind.. Connect SPOT Communicator. The.SPOT.Communicator.Page.on.the.PN-60w.gives.you. To.disconnect.a.paired.device,.go.to.MENU > Disconnect an.easy.way.to.use.and.manage.your.SPOT.Communicator.. SPOT Communicator.. See.the.Quick Start Guide.for.information.about: At.the.top.of.the.SPOT.Communicator.Page,.a.message. . » Activating.your.SPOT.account.at.findmespot.com displays.the.current.status.of.the.SPOT.Communicator. . » Setting.up.your.SPOT.Communicator.for.first-time.use. Tip If you need to turn the wireless antenna off, go to .
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Sharing Reference Point Information progress..When.the.SPOT.Communicator.status.indicates. that.a.message.mode.is.in.progress,.you.can.select.that. Use.the.SPOT.Communicator.to.send.information.about. message.type.to.view.the.Send.Progress.page. a.reference.point.(defined.as.any.point.on.the.map.other. than.where.you.are),.geocache,.Find.search.result,.or.map. point.from.the.PN-60w.to.your.contacts..While.viewing. details.for.a.point.or.search.result,.go.to.MENU > Send Point with SPOT..The.SPOT.Communicator.page.will. open.for.you.to.complete.your.message.. Logging Geocaches and Uploading Field Notes With.the.SPOT.Communicator.and.PN-60w,.you.can.. log.a.geocache.find.and.write.a.field.note.in.the.field.and. The.Send.Progress.page.displays.the.following.. immediately.send.the.information.to.Geocaching.com.. information.about.the.message: Link.your.premium.Geocaching.com.account.to.your.. Message–The.message.recipient.and.the.content. account.at.findmespot.com.before.you.go.into.the.field.. of.the.message.. This.will.allow.you.to.log.a.geocache.or.upload.field.notes. Times Sent–The.number.of.times.the.message.has. in.near.real-time.from.virtually.anywhere.with.the.SPOT.. been.sent..While.a.single.message.transmission.has.. Communicator.
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Message History Time Remaining–Displays.the.amount.of.time. remaining.until.the.message.is.complete.. You.can.view.a.list.of.messages.that.have.been.sent.from. To cancel sending the.PN-60w.with.the.SPOT.Communicator..See.all.the. You.can.cancel.a.message.that.is.in.progress..Select.. messages.you've.sent,.when.you.sent.them,.and.who. you.sent.them.to. Cancel Sending.and.press.ENTER..If.the.Message. Progress.page.is.still.active.after.all.of.the.messages.. To view message history for.a.message.type.have.been.sent,.the.Cancel.button.. 1..From.the.SPOT.Communicator.Page,.go.to.MENU > changes.to.Done..Returning.to.the.SPOT.Communicator. View SPOT Message History. Page.after.all.of.the.messages.have.been.sent.shows.. The.Message.History.Page.displays.a.list.of.messages;. the.Message.Composition.page. the.message.type.is.indicated.by.an.icon. Casual messages–Canceling.Check-in/OK,. 2..From.the.list,.select.the.message.you.want.to.view. Reference.Point,.Geocache,.and.Track.Progress. and.then.select.one.of.the.following: messages.cancels.the.message.and.begins.a.three. »...
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To clear message history From.the.Message.History.page,.go.to.MENU > Clear Message History..All.the.messages.in.the.history.are. cleared.and.the.message.waypoint.icons.are.removed. from.the.map. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.SPOT.Communicator.Page...
Points of Interest At.any.time,.press.the.arrow.keypad.to.stop.the. Category. search.process. State/Country/City/Name.(Find.by.Name.only) If.you.stop.the.search,.select.Continue Search.to. Natural Features keep.searching. Category. Show State/Country/City/Name.(Find.by.Name.only) DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer Points The.Show.field.is.the.primary.search.category..You.can. Category. select.the.following.Show.options;.below.each.option.. State/Country/City/Name.(Find.by.Name.only) is.a.list.of.information.you.can.change.to.improve.your. Addresses search.results. State/Country/City/Building.Number/Street.Name. All (Find.by.Name.only) State/Country/City/Name.(Find.by.Name.only) The.Find.Page...
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Coordinates display.measurements.as.follows: Coordinates.can.be.edited. From.the.GPS.position.when.the.device.has.a.GPS.fix. Streets/Trails From.the.cursor.location.if.you.are.manually.panning. State/Country/City/Name.(Find.by.Name.only) or.viewing.another.location. Cities From.the.map.center.if.GPS.is.turned.off. State/Country/Name.(Find.by.Name.only) To view the results list ..To.view.the.results,.use.the.arrow.keypad.to.scroll. through.the.list,.or.press.the.IN/OUT.button.to.go. forward.or.backwards.a.page.at.time..The.maximum. number.of.results.for.each.search.is.100. To view search result details To.view.the.details.for.an.item.on.the.list,.select.it... The.search.result.details.page.displays. To edit/change search fields When.a.field.is.highlighted,.you.can.edit.or.change.it.. To.edit.a.field,.press.ENTER.and.use.the.available.option. (drop-down.list,.arrow.keypad,.or.keyboard).to.make.
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To mark a waypoint for a search result Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always On.the.search.result.details.page,.select.Mark..The.result. available for download. is.saved.as.a.waypoint.and.the.waypoint.details.page.. displays;.you.can.edit.the.information..For.more.. information.see.To edit waypoint details.on.page.50. To view/center a search result on the map On.the.search.result,.waypoint,.or.geocache.details..
Tip Use Find to quickly locate a waypoint in the open waypoint file. For more information, see The Find Page section starting XMap users See the supplemental online help on the on page 44. DeLorme Wiki (pn-series.wiki.delorme.com/xmap) for information about using XMap with the Waypoints Page. Waypoint List The.Waypoints.Page.displays.a.list.of.waypoints.from.the.
When.you.press.Mark,.the.waypoint.is.saved.and.a. Edit.the.waypoint.details. waypoint.details.page.opens.where.you.can.edit.the.. Delete.the.waypoint. waypoint.details..For.more.information,.see.To edit View.the.waypoint.on.the.map..To.return.to.the. waypoint details. waypoint.details.page,.press.QUIT. Create.a.route.to.the.waypoint. You.can.also.mark.waypoints.using.the.on-screen.. For.more.information,.see.the.Managing Waypoints.section.. Mark.option.on.Find.search.result.details.and.route. point.details.pages.. To mark a waypoint from a search result When.you.mark.a.waypoint,.the.default.waypoint.symbol. or route point is.a.red.map.pin.and.the.label.is."Wpt.001.".When.you. On.a.Find.search.result.details.page.or.a.route.point.. change.the.symbol.or.label,.each.new.waypoint.uses.that. details.page,.select.Mark.on.the.screen..The.result.is. format.until.you.change.either.the.symbol.or.the.name.. saved.as.a.waypoint.and.the.waypoint.details.page.. When.you.add.multiple.waypoints.with.the.same.name,.. displays;.you.can.edit.the.information.. a.sequential.number.is.added.to.the.name..For.example,..
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To move the waypoint to the current To.edit.a.field,.use.the.arrow.keypad.to.highlight.it.and. press.ENTER..Use.the.available.option.(drop-down.list,. GPS location arrow.keypad,.or.keyboard).to.make.changes..When.you. From.the.waypoint.details.page,.go.to.MENU > Move to are.finished.editing,.press.ENTER.. GPS Location..When.you.see.the.confirmation.message,. select.Yes.. To create a route to a waypoint You.can.navigate.to.a.waypoint.from.your.current.location.. All.driving.routes.and.hiking.routes.with.multiple.points. are.automatically.saved..For.more.information.about.. creating.and.modifying.routes,.see.The Routes Page. starting.on.page.61. 1..On.the.waypoint.details.page,.select.Route. 2..On.the.route.details.page,.select.Navigate. 3..Select.Hike.or.Drive. To view comment details The.Map.Page.opens.in.navigation.mode.
Bearing.and.Distance.fields. series.of.GPS.readings.for.the.waypoint’s.location.and. 3..Select.Move.to.move.the.existing.waypoint.or. averages.them.to.increase.the.positional.accuracy.of.the. Create New.to.mark.a.new.waypoint.at.the.projected. waypoint..As.you.average.the.waypoint,.the.GPS.status,. location..Then,.press.ENTER. coordinates,.elevation,.number.of.readings.at.the.location,. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more and.estimated.accuracy.display..Multiple.readings.improve. information. The latest version of the User Manual is always the.positional.accuracy.of.the.waypoint..The.estimated. available for download. accuracy.number.decreases.as.the.accuracy.improves. To average a waypoint From.the.waypoint.details.page,.go.to.MENU > Average Waypoint..When.the.device.has.recorded.the.number.
The Geocaches Page Managing Geocache Files Geocaching.is.a.treasure.hunting.game.where.you.use. a.GPS.device.to.search.for.geocaches—containers.that. Geocaches.are.managed.using.waypoint.GPX.files;.. include.a.log.for.you.to.record.your.visit..Some.geocaches. each.file.can.contain.up.to.1,500.geocaches.and.child. have.trinkets.you.can.take—just.follow.the.“take.one,. waypoints..For.more.information.about.GPX.files,.see.. leave.one”.rule..To.find.out.more.about.geocaching,.. File Management.on.page.85. visit.Geocaching.com. Tip Use Find to quickly locate a geocache in the open waypoint On.the.PN-60,.a.geocache.is.a.special.type.of.waypoint. file. For more information, see The Find Page section starting used.for.geocaching..The.Geocaches.Page.lets.you.view.
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To use the Send to GPS plugin Close–Close.the.open.GPX.file. With.the.DeLorme.Send.to.GPS.plugin,.you.can.send.one. How to Add Geocaches to the PN-60 geocache.at.a.time.to.a.PN-60..You.must.be.logged.in. to.Geocaching.com.to.use.this.feature..Please.note.that. Use.one.of.the.following.methods.to.send.geocaches.. geocache.descriptions.and.hints.are.available.only.for. to.your.device. premium.members.of.Geocaching.com. DeLorme Topo North America™ 9.0–Use. 1..Connect.your.PN-60.to.your.computer..The.device. Earthmate .GPS.Sync.to.sync.GPX.files,.including. ® should.be.set.to.the.default.Connect.to.Computer.. Pocket.Queries.from.Geocaching.com,.and.then.send. setting—Use.GPS. them.to.your.device..See.the.program's.Help.for.more. 2..On.Geocaching.com,.use.the.Seek a Cache.feature.
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From.the.Geocaches.Page,.select.a.geocache.and.press. To view comment details ENTER..The.geocache.details.page.opens.. Comment.details.give.you.detailed.information.about.the. geocache,.such.as.the.cache.ID,.the.size,.the.difficulty. Tip The Last Logged field on the geocache details page and.terrain,.as.well.as.the.full.description,.the.hint,.and. displays the first two lines of the most recent log entry. the.full.log..Note..loc.files.do.not.include.comments. To edit geocache details From.the.geocache.details.page,.go.to.MENU > You.can.edit.the.symbol,.label,.and.coordinates..You.. View Comment Details. can.edit.comment.details.for.geocaches.you.have..
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message,.select.Yes..The.geocache’s.location.information. the.positional.accuracy.of.the.geocache..The.estimated. will.update.to.the.current.GPS.location.. accuracy.number.decreases.as.the.accuracy.improves. To delete a geocache To average a geocache From.the.geocache.details.page,.go.to.MENU > Delete From.the.geocache.details.page,.go.to.MENU > Average Geocache..When.you.see.the.confirmation.message,. Geocache..When.the.device.has.recorded.the.number. select.Yes. of.readings.you.want,.press.ENTER. To delete geocaches by symbol Tip Average your location during multiple visits, at different times of the day to get the best results. Always place the From.the.Geocaches.Page,.go.to.MENU >...
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Geocaching Tip With a SPOT Communicator paired with your PN-60w, you can wirelessly log geocaches and upload field notes to Out.in.the.field,.pick.a.geocache.to.start.with.and.then. Geocaching.com. Select the option to log the find with your SPOT device and follow the on-screen instructions. use.the.PN-60.to.navigate.to,.log,.and.write.field.notes.. for.one.geocache.or.a.series.of.geocaches. To log a geocache When.navigating,.you.can.log.a.geocache.from.the.Map,.
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Select.the.note.from.the.drop-down.list.and.then. select.Add..You.can.add.multiple.quick.notes. To view field notes » Your Notes–To.add.your.own.notes,.highlight.the. comment.area.and.press.ENTER. From.the.Geocaches.Page,.go.to.MENU > View Field » Signature–At.the.bottom.of.the.screen,.you.can. Notes.to.see.a.list.of.the.caches.for.which.you.added. enter.a.2-line.signature..Highlight.Enter signature a.field.note. text.and.press.ENTER.to.open.the.keyboard.. To upload field notes Ensure.the.Include Signature.check.box.is. You.can.upload.field.notes.from.your.device.to.. selected.to.automatically.add.your.signature.to.all. Geocaching.com.with.the.Earthmate.GPS.Sync.dialog. field.notes.that.you.create. in.Topo.North.America,.a.SPOT.Communicator.paired. 3..Select.Done. with.your.PN-60w,.Cache.Register,.or.the.DeLorme.Field. Notes.page.on.Geocaching.com..See.the.Help.for.each. application.for.complete.instructions..For.the.SPOT.. Communicator,.select.the.option.to.log.your.find.with. SPOT.and.follow.the.instructions.on.the.PN-60w. The.Geocaches.Page...
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USB drives connected to the computer. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download.
Route.field,.press.ENTER,.and.use.the.keyboard.to. QUIT.to.return.to.the.route.details.page.and.select. make.changes.. Navigate. 3..Ensure.Add Point.is.highlighted.and.press.ENTER. Tip When you create a direct route from your current GPS 4..Select.the.method.for.adding.the.point. location to a single point and navigate to it, the route is » Use Find–Opens.the.Find.Page..Search.for.the. automatically deleted once you stop navigating. point.you.want.to.add;.from.the.search.result.details. To move, remove, or view details page,.select.Add.
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If.the.route.name.is.in.bold.text,.it.is.displaying.on.the.map. the.route..You.can.access.the.following.settings.from.any. default.page.except.the.Satellites.Page. To navigate with or view a saved route To.change.the.simulation.speed,.go.to.MENU > on the map Simulation Speed.and.then.select.a.speed. 1..From.the.route.details.page,.select.Navigate.or.View. To.stop.simulation,.go.to.MENU > Stop Simulation. 2..If.the.route.has.never.been.calculated,.select.Hike.or. To delete a route Drive..The.route.displays.on.the.map..If.you.selected. Navigate,.the.device.is.in.navigation.mode..If.you. From.the.route.details.page,.go.to.MENU > Delete selected.View: Route..When.you.see.the.confirmation.message,. . » To.hide.the.route,.go.to.MENU > Hide Route.or. select.Yes.
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Settings. on.page.61. Show Distance to Finish–The.distance.from.the. step.to.the.end.of.the.route. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more Show Distance to Next Turn–The.distance.from. information. The latest version of the User Manual is always one.step.to.the.next.step. available for download. Other Menu Options Additional.options.are.available.on.the.Routes.Page.menu.
The Tracks Page Viewing a Track on the Map A.track.is.a.recording.of.points.along.the.path.you.travel— use.it.to.keep.a.log.of.your.travels..From.the.Tracks.Page,. On.the.Map.Page,.you.can.view.the.active.track.and.one. you.can.turn.track.recording.on.and.off,.set.the.method. open.track.file.at.the.same.time.. for.recording.track.points,.manage.track.files,.and.view. An.open.track.file.is.the.color.set.in.the.track’s.details.(see.. a.track.on.the.Profile.Page..You.can.open.a.saved.track. To view details for the open track.on.page.69)..The.appearance. file.while.a.new.track.is.recording—both.the.active.and. of.the.active.track.is.based.on.your.GPS.status. open.track.can.display.on.the.Map.Page.at.the.same.time.. 3-D fix–Green.line The.Opened.Track.File.area.on.the.Tracks.Page.displays. 2-D fix–Yellow.line information.about.a.saved.track.file.that.you.have.opened. No fix or GPS receiver is off–No.points.are.placed. to.view..
Track Settings To.restore.the.default.track.settings,.select.Restore Default Settings. To.customize.how.tracks.are.recorded,.from.the.Tracks. Page,.go.to.MENU > Edit Track Settings. Record points by–The.method.for.logging.points;. select.Time.or.Distance.from.the.drop-down.list..A. short.time.interval.gives.you.the.most.detailed.results. but.quickly.adds.many.points;.logging.by.distance. gives.you.a.longer.recording.time. Recording interval–The.amount.of.time.or.distance. between.each.point.recording..To.edit.the.number,. highlight.it.and.press.ENTER..Use.the.left/right.arrows. on.the.arrow.keypad.to.select.a.number.and.use.the. up/down.arrows.to.change.it.. Managing Active Tracks When track is full–Determines.what.the.device.does. To turn track recording on or off when.the.maximum.number.of.points.(20,000.per.
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To view statistics for the active track ment.on.page.85. To.view.statistics.for.the.active.track,.from.the.Tracks. Page,.go.to.MENU > View Active Track Statistics.. XMap users See the supplemental online help on the DeLorme Wiki (pn-series.wiki.delorme.com/xmap) for You.can.view.statistics.for.the.entire.track.or.for.a.section. information about using XMap with the Tracks Page. of.the.track;.use.the.arrow.keypad.to.scroll.through.the. File Menu statistics.pages..For.descriptions.of.the.statistics.fields,.
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To view or hide the open track on the map Move to Internal/Move to SD Card–Move.the.open. file.from.the.current.stored.location.to.the.alternate. The.View/Hide.button.shows.the.available.action..To. location..For.example,.you.can.open.a.file.from.an.SD. view.the.track.on.the.map,.on.the.track.details.page,. card.and.move.it.to.the.device’s.internal.memory.. select.View..The.track.displays.on.the.map.using.the. color.in.the.Color.field..To.hide.a.track.on.the.map.if.it.is. To view details for the open track showing,.on.the.track.details.page,.select.Hide. Open.a.saved.track.file.using.the.File.menu..Then,.on.the. Tracks.Page,.select.Details..The.track.details.page.opens. To follow the open track To.follow.a.saved.track,.open.the.track.file.and.on.the. To edit details for the open track tracks.details.page,.select.Follow..The.device.creates.a.
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To view statistics for the open track To.view.distance,.elevation,.speed,.and.trip.statistics.for. the.open.track,.from.the.track.details.page,.go.to.MENU > View Opened Track File Stats.. You.can.view.statistics.for.the.entire.track.or.for.a.section. of.the.track;.use.the.arrow.keypad.to.scroll.through.the. statistics.pages..For.descriptions.of.the.statistics.fields,. see.the.Info Fields Table starting.on.page.95. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.Tracks.Page...
When.you.zoom.in.or.pan.to.an.area.on.the.overview. profile,.the.detailed.profile.matches.the.highlighted. section.in.the.overview.. Info Fields The.info.fields.that.display.at.the.bottom.of.the.Profile. Page.depend.on.your.activity.and.whether.you.are.. navigating.or.tracking.(normal.GPS.use)..To.access.the. Info.Fields.options,.go.to.MENU > Info Fields.. For.more.information,.see.Info Fields.on.page.11.and. The Activities Page.section.on.page.17.. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.Profile.Page...
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To change the time and date You.can.change.the.time.and.date.to.see.different.sun/ moon.information.. 1..Highlight.the.field.you.want.to.edit.(Time.or.Date). 2..Press.ENTER.and.use.the.arrow.keypad.to.make. changes..When.you.are.finished.editing,.press.ENTER. To reset the time and date If.you.change.the.time.and.date.on.the.Sun/Moon.Page,. you.can.reset.it.to.the.device’s.time.and.date. From.the.Sun/Moon.Page,.go.to.MENU > Reset Time/Date. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.Sun/Moon.Page...
The Tides Page Use.the.Tides.Page.to.view.tide.(for.oceans).or.current. To change the location (for.tidal.rivers).information.for.a.specific.time,.date,.tide. To.view.information.for.a.location.other.than.your.current. station,.and.location. GPS.location,.change.the.map.center.(for.example,.by. panning.the.map.or.viewing.a.waypoint)..Then,.open.. the.Tides.Page.from.the.Home.Page.. The.information.for.the.closest.tide.station.displays.and. the.ten.tide.stations.closest.to.the.map.location.are.. available.in.the.Tide/Current.Station.drop-down.list. To change the tide station Select.the.tide.station.from.the.Tide/Current Station. drop-down.list;.the.ten.stations.closest.to.the.current.. map.center.are.listed. The.fields.in.the.middle.of.the.screen.(above.the.graph). To change the time and date display.the.high/low.tide.(ocean).or.maximum.ebb/minimum. You.can.change.the.time.and.date.to.see.different.tide/ flood.current.(tidal.river).based.on.the.current.time,.date,. current.information.. and.location. 1..Highlight.the.field.you.want.to.edit.(Time.or.Date). The.graph.at.the.bottom.of.the.screen.shows.the.. 2..Press.ENTER.and.use.the.arrow.keypad.to.
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To reset the time and date If.you.change.the.time.and.date.on.the.Tides.Page,.. you.can.reset.it.to.the.device’s.time.and.date. From.the.Tides.Page,.go.to.MENU > Reset Time/Date. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. The.Tides.Page...
To reset the date To.reset.the.date.to.the.device’s.date,.from.the.Hunt/Fish. Page,.go.to.MENU > Reset Date. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. To change the location The.coordinates.shown.on.the.Hunt/Fish.Page.are.for.. the.current.map.center..To.view.information.for.a.location. other.than.your.current.GPS.location,.change.the.map.
> Restore Factory screen.to.move.the.page.up.or.down.in.the.list. Settings..Maps.you.have.added.to.the.device.will. Owner Information not.be.deleted. Use.the.Owner.Information.screen.to.enter.text.that.. Visit the DeLorme Wiki at wiki.delorme.com for more identifies.your.device. information. The latest version of the User Manual is always available for download. To.enter.owner.information,.go.to Settings > Owner Information.and.edit.the.text.area. To.display.the.information.when.you.turn.on.your.device,. select.the.Display Info at Startup.check.box..The.Owner.
When.you.return.from.your.trip,.you.can.send.files. Waypoints.(including.geocaches).and.tracks.are.managed. back.to.the.desktop.to.keep.all.your.data.in.sync... using.GPX—or.GPS.Exchange.Format—files..A.GPX.file. For.more.information.about.Earthmate.GPS.Sync,.. stores.location,.elevation,.and.time.information.and.is. see.the.Help.in.DeLorme.Topo.North.America.9.0. used.to.transfer.data.between.your.PN-60.and.your.. DeLorme Cache Register™–Use.Cache.Register. computer..GPX.files.can.be.saved.to.the.PN-60’s.internal. to.sync.Geocaching.com.Pocket.Query.GPX.files. drive.or.on.an.SD.card.that.you.put.in.the.device.. with.your.device..For.more.information,.see.The Geocaches Page.section.starting.on.page.53. Tip On the Waypoints, Geocaches, Tracks, and Profile pages, press MENU and select File to view the available file Manual Transfer—If.you.are.not.using.DeLorme.
Tip Use the SD card reader to quickly transfer large maps. Send maps you use frequently to the device’s internal memory. Compass and Altimeter The.PN-60.comes.equipped.with.two.sensors;.an.. electronic.compass.and.a.barometric.altimeter. The.electronic.compass.works.when.the.PN-60.is. moving.at.less.than.1.5.miles.per.hour..The.compass. readings.calculated.from.GPS.information.are.accurate. only.when.the.device.is.moving. The.barometric.altimeter.uses.the.elevation.adjusted. Compass Calibration to.mean.sea.level.and.barometric.pressure.to.provide. Calibrate.the.electronic.compass.the.first.time.. more.accurate.elevation.readings.than.the.calculated. you.use.the.PN-60. GPS.elevation.provides.
DeLorme warrants that your Earthmate PN-60 GPS will IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR be free from defects in materials and workmanship for OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL 1 year from the date of purchase. If your Earthmate PN-60 LAST FOR 1 YEAR. Additional Information...
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Batteries The Earthmate PN-60 GPS devices 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-Series Battery Type. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
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DeLorme not only embraced new technologies, it developed them. In the GPS field alone, DeLorme has been first to market with GPS for laptops, phones, and PDAs; voice-guided navigation, aerial imagery on a handheld receiver, and now, the integration of a handheld GPS with satellite navigation.
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