Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual

Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 1
Using the Magellan eXplorist
The Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver is designed to be easy enough for the casual ‘explorer’ as well as having
all of the advance features the ‘enthusiast’ requires. This chapter provides information on the basics of using
the Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver.
Use of the Joystick to select or ENTER. Throughout this manual you will be asked to ‘select’ a button or icon.
This is done by using the joystck (left, right, up, down) to highlight the item on the display. Pressing down on the
joystick provides the ENTER command to the receiver.
Installing the Batteries
The Magellan eXplorist GPS receiver uses two
AA batteries that provides 16 hours of normal use.
(See the section on Power Settings for details as to
how to extend the battery life.) Lithium, alkaline or
rechargeable batteries can be used but both batteries
need to be of the same type and should be dened
in the Tools > Power function in the receiver (see
Setting Battery Type).
Replacing the Batteries
1. Remove the battery door by raising the arm
on the battery door lock and turning it counter
clockwise for one-quarter of a turn.
2. Remove the battery door. The battery door
pivots from the bottom. The pivot points will
release when the top of the battery door is
being raised.
3. Install two AA batteries as shown.
4. Replace the battery door by rst aligning the
pivot tabs at the bottom of the door with the
receiver.
5. Lower the battery door until it seats rmly
against the receiver. (Note: you may need to
turn the battery door lock counter clockwise to
allow the door to seat against the back of the
receiver.)
6. Turn the battery door lock clockwise, locking
the door in place.
Setting the Battery Type
1. Press and hold the Power button (top left of
the receiver) for 2 seconds.
2. With the receiver on and the Map screen
displayed, press the BACK button.
3. The Menu screen is displayed. Use the joystick
to highlight the Tools icon. Press the joystick to
Enter.
4. Select Settings (use the joystick to highlight
Settings and press the joystick for Enter).
5. Select Power.
6. Select Battery Type. A drop-down menu is
displayed.
7. Select the type of battery installed: Alkaline,
Rechargeables or Lithium.

Magellan eXplorist 310 Specifications

General

Golf	-
Sport (fitness, running)	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Tracks quantity	1
Number of waypoints	500
GPS accuracy - position	5 m
Map coverage	World
Display diagonal	2.2 \
Display resolution	240 x 320 pixels
Storage media type	Flash
Internal storage capacity	0.5 GB
Processor model	SiRFStar III
Processor frequency	400 MHz
Form factor	Handheld
Product color	Grey, Orange
International Protection (IP) code	IPX7
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Battery type	AA
Power source type	Battery
Battery life (max)	18 h
Battery technology	Alkaline
Number of batteries supported	2
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	36 mm
Width	56 mm
Height	111 mm
Weight	147 g