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Magellan NAV 6500 User Manual

Magellan NAV 6500
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NAV 6500/NAV 6510 User Manual
MAGELLAN

Table of Contents

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Magellan NAV 6500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Preloaded MapsYes
BatteryRechargeable Lithium-ion
Voice GuidanceYes
Lane AssistYes
Speed Limit WarningYes
Accepts Data CardsYes
DisplayColor
Traffic UpdatesYes
ProcessorUnknown
MemoryUnknown

Summary

Warnings and Disclaimers

General Usage Advice

Emphasizes using good judgment, care, and caution for safe navigation.

Proper Accessory Use

Advises using only Magellan cables and antennas to ensure performance and warranty.

License Agreement

Outlines the terms for using the included software for personal use.

Introduction to the NAV 6500/NAV 6510

Packing List

Lists the items included in the receiver package.

Manual Conventions and Terms

Explains manual conventions and commonly used terms for clarity.

Getting Started with Your GPS Receiver

NAV 6500/NAV 6510 Description

Provides an overview of the receiver's features and capabilities.

Key Functions Overview

Details the functions of the receiver's buttons and controls.

Power ON/OFF and Display Settings

Instructions for turning the unit on/off and adjusting contrast/backlighting.

Initializing the Receiver

Guides on setting initial position, time, and date for accurate fixes.

Navigating with Your Receiver

Explains basic navigation principles using waypoints and routes.

Reference Guide

General Usage

Covers basic operations like power, cancelling, inputting data, and contrast.

NAV Screens Overview

Details the different navigation screens (SAT, MAP, NAV1, NAV2) and their functions.

Waypoints Management

Covers creating, saving, editing, viewing, finding, and deleting waypoints.

Routes Management

Instructions for creating, activating, editing, and managing routes.

Auxiliary Functions

General Setup Function

Allows setting time, date, contrast, beeper, and language preferences.

Navigation Setup

Configure coordinate system, map datum, north reference, and map orientation.

Map Configuration Functions

Control the display of land, marine, and nav-aid features on the map.

Data Port Setup Functions

Configure NMEA output, input, and baud rates for external devices.

Memory Reset

Options for resetting total memory or GPS data to default settings.

Map Shift

Tool for correcting position bias between electronic and paper charts.

Troubleshooting

Receiver Power Issues

Troubleshooting steps for when the receiver will not turn on.

Position Fix Issues

Guidance for resolving problems with computing a position fix.

Display and Keypad Issues

Solutions for a frozen display or unresponsive keypad.

Warnings and Alarms

Explanation of system warnings and alarm messages.

Tutorial: Creating Routes and Waypoints

NAV 6500/NAV 6510 Appendix

Installation Instructions

Guides for mounting, antenna, and electrical connections.

Nav-Aid Icons

Reference for map symbols representing navigation aids and features.

Data Cartridges

Information on inserting, removing, and using C-MAP data cartridges.

NMEA Messages

Details on NMEA data output formats for external devices.

Specifications

Technical details including size, weight, operating characteristics, and power.

Coordinate Systems

Explanation of LAT/LON, UTM, and other coordinate systems used.

What Is GPS?

Overview of the Global Positioning System and how it works.

Glossary

Alphabetical listing of terms and their definitions used in the manual.

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