Magellan eXplorist 500 User Manual

Magellan eXplorist 500
Reference
Manual
Topics:
• eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver
• Using the eXplorist 500
• Starting Up
• Navigation Screens
• File Structure
• Points of Interest
• Routes
• Track Logs
• Advanced Features
• Magellan Geocache Manager
• Using MapSend
• Preferences
• Specifications
• Accessories
• Contacting Magellan Support

Magellan eXplorist 500 Specifications

General

Display Size	2.2 inches
Display Type	Color TFT
Battery Life	18 hours
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Waypoints	500
Routes	20
Internal Memory	24 MB
PC Interface	USB
Expandable Memory	SD card slot
Receiver	High-sensitivity
Map Data	Built-in base map
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)

Summary

eXplorist 500 GPS Receiver

Features and Overview

Battery Installation and Charging

Covers essential steps for powering the device.

Using the eXplorist 500

Going to a Destination

Core navigation function for reaching a location.

Saving Your Position

Feature to mark and return to locations.

Tracing Your Steps (BackTrack)

Enables following a recorded path.

Starting Up the eXplorist

First-Time Setup: Position, Time, Date

Configuring essential device data.

Navigation Screens

Map Screen Basics and Modes

Points of Interest (POIs)

Marking Your Position

Saving current and other locations.

The POI Database

Searching and finding POIs.

Routes

Understanding Route Types

Creating GOTO Routes

Step-by-step for different methods.

Creating and Managing Multi-Leg Routes

Building complex routes.

Managing Active and Saved Routes

Track Logs

Managing Active Tracks

Saving and Converting Track Logs

Storing logs and turning them into routes.

Using the eXplorist with MapSend

Uploading Maps to the eXplorist

Installing and transferring map data.

Transferring Data with MapSend

Moving data between MapSend and eXplorist.

Magellan Geocache Manager

Geocache Manager Tools and Usage

Working with Geocache Files

Adding files and uploading to the eXplorist.

Preferences

Restarting GPS and Initial Setup

Power Management Settings

Memory Clearing and Defaults

Resetting device settings.

Alarms and Beeper Settings

Specifications

Performance and Physical Details

Technical specs of the device.

Contacting Magellan Support

Technical and Warranty Support (North America)

Contact info for support.

Support for Europe, Middle East, Africa