Magellan GPS ColorTRAK User Manual

GPS ColorTRAK
Satellite Navigator
User Manual
MAGELLAN

Magellan GPS ColorTRAK Specifications

General

Battery Type	2 AA batteries
Waypoints	500
Routes	20
SBAS/WAAS	Yes
Channels	12
Track Log	2000 points
Display	Color
Waterproof	Yes

Summary

WARNINGS

Introduction

Getting Started/Initialize

Receiver Accuracy

Explains the accuracy of GPS positioning and factors affecting it, like Selective Availability.

Installing the Batteries

Instructions on how to properly install AA batteries in the receiver.

First Time Use - Initializing the Receiver

Guides the user through the initial setup and calibration process for the receiver.

Creating a GOTO

Explains how to set a destination for navigation back to a saved waypoint.

Basic Operation

Using the Status Screen

Explains how to interpret the Status screen for satellite status, battery, and temperature.

Using the Position Screen

Using the NAV 1 Screen

Using the Compass Screen

Using the Plot Screen

Using the Speed Screen

Using the Time Screen

Working with Waypoints

Editing Waypoint Fields

Projecting a Waypoint

Deleting a Waypoint

Working with Routes

Creating a Multi-Leg Route

Steps to create a route connecting multiple waypoints sequentially.

Activating/Deactivating a Route

Deleting a Route

Auxiliary Functions

Selecting Anchor Alarm

Selecting Arrival Alarm

Customizing (Setup)

Initializing

Steps to reinitialize the receiver for accurate positioning.

Troubleshooting

Receiver will not turn on

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the receiver fails to power on.

Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix

Troubleshooting steps for slow satellite acquisition and position fixing.

Position coordinates on your receiver do not match the location on your map

Guidance on matching receiver datum and coordinate format to map data.

Contacting Magellan

Specifications

Coordinate Systems

What is GPS?

How Does GPS Work?

Accuracy

DGPS