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Magellan Triton Triton 400 User Manual

Magellan Triton Triton 400
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Magellan Navigation, Inc. 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773
Magellan
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Triton
User Manual
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Table of Contents

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Magellan Triton Triton 400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size2.2 inches
Display Resolution176 x 220 pixels
GPS Accuracy3-5 meters
GPS ReceiverSiRFstarIII
Water ResistanceIPX7
Battery Life10 hours
Display TypeColor
Weight5.3 ounces (150 grams)
Dimensions3.3 cm

Summary

Important Safety Warnings

Safe Operation Guidelines

Do not use while driving, use good judgement, use proper accessories, and license terms.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC and IC statements regarding interference and radiation exposure.

Overview and Device Features

Magellan Triton 400/500 Key Features

Lists key features like ease-of-use, accuracy, compass, barometer, maps, and SD expansion.

Device Controls and Interface

Identifies buttons, SD slot, and general user interface elements.

Product Specifications

Physical and Performance Details

Covers physical characteristics, performance metrics like accuracy, and power source.

Getting Started with Fundamentals

Initial Device Setup

Steps for powering on/off, setting backlight, and configuring time zone.

Language and Sleep Mode

Changing display language and configuring sleep mode/backlight timer.

Menus and Navigation Basics

Understanding Device Menus

Overview of the Main Menu (Go To, Create, View) and accessing it.

Introduction to Navigation Screens

Overview of the six navigation screens and Satellite Status screen.

Data Fields and Battery Management

Customizing Navigation Data

Guides on changing displayed navigation information on specific screens.

Battery Life Optimization

Tips to conserve battery, like adjusting backlight and power-off timers.

Navigation Screens Deep Dive

Map Screen Functionality

Details map display, cursors, scale adjustment, and menu access.

Accessing Screen Options

How to open and use option menus for Map, Compass, and Speedometer screens.

Data Display Screens

Current Location and Speedometer

Displays current position, speed, odometer, and trip odometer.

Customizing Large Data Screen

Steps to change the data fields displayed on the Large Data screen.

Compass and Calibration

Compass Screen Features

Displays heading, bearing, sun, moon, and customizable data.

Compass Calibration Procedures

Steps to calibrate the electronic compass and set true north.

Satellite Status and Diagnostics

Satellite Status Screen

Graphical display of satellites and signal strength for GPS tracking.

Device Diagnostics

Running tests for audio, video, keypad, or touch screen functionality.

Understanding Data Fields

Geographic and Travel Data Fields

Explains fields like latitude, longitude, heading, bearing, distance, and time.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

Keyboard Input and Operations

Covers character entry, cursor movement, shift, accept, and cancel functions.

Date and Text Entry

Entering Dates and Text

Using the calendar display for dates and noting text input limitations.

Device Settings and Customization

Navigation and Display Settings

Adjusting navigation units, north reference, map datum, volume, and brightness.

Memory, Connectivity, and Resets

Memory Management and Resets

Checking memory usage, clearing memory, and restoring factory settings.

Connectivity Options

Configuring PC or power source connections.

Software Information and Personalization

Accessing Device Information

Viewing software version and copyright details.

Personalizing Device Settings

Entering owner information for personalization.

User Profiles for Activities

Managing and Customizing Profiles

Steps to activate and customize profiles for Hiking, Marine, Geocaching.

Profile Settings Overview

Settings for display, map, navigation, and alerts within profiles.

Waypoints: Core Concepts

Waypoint Detail Screen

Explanation of the Waypoint Detail screen and its pages (Info, Media, Options).

Creating Waypoints

Overview of waypoint creation process and naming conventions.

Creating Waypoints

Saving Current Location as Waypoint

Steps to save the current position as a waypoint via Map screen or menu.

Creating Waypoints Using Map Cursor

How to create a waypoint by selecting a location on the map with the pan cursor.

Custom Waypoint Creation

Creating Waypoints from Map or Menu

Steps to create waypoints by selecting map points or entering custom coordinates.

Entering Custom Waypoint Details

Entering custom latitude, longitude, elevation, and other information.

Viewing and Managing Waypoints

Viewing Saved Waypoints

How to search, sort, and view details of saved waypoints.

Editing and Deleting Waypoints

Editing Existing Waypoints

How to modify the data of an existing saved waypoint.

Deleting Saved Waypoints

Steps to remove saved waypoints from memory.

Waypoint Manipulation

Duplicating Waypoints

How to create an exact copy of a saved waypoint.

Geocaching Waypoints

Creating Geocache Waypoints

Steps to create new geocache waypoints or input existing ones.

Managing Geocache Waypoints

Editing and Deleting Geocache Waypoints

How to modify or remove saved geocache waypoints.

Geocache Waypoint Manipulation

Duplicating Geocache Waypoints

How to create a copy of a saved geocache waypoint.

Routes and Navigation

Understanding Go To Routes

Explains the simplest route type, a single destination, and its creation.

Creating Go To Routes

Steps to create Go To routes using the pan cursor or saved waypoints.

Creating Routes to Places

Go To Route to Place Waypoints

How to create a Go To route to a preloaded place waypoint.

Advanced Route Creation

Routes to Geocaches and Multileg Routes

Steps to create routes to geocache waypoints and multi-destination routes.

Activating and Managing Routes

Activating Multileg Routes

Steps to start navigating a saved multileg route.

Route Management

Deleting, Duplicating, and Viewing Route Profiles

How to delete, copy, and view vertical profiles of routes.

Cancelling Routes

Stopping an Active Route

Steps to stop and cancel an active route.

Trails and Track Recording

Creating and Activating Trails

How to save recorded track data as a trail for later use and activate it.

Managing Trails

Deleting Trails

Steps to remove saved trails from memory.

Trail Manipulation

Duplicating and Reversing Trails

How to create copies of trails and reverse their direction.

Advanced Trail Features

Hiding, Backtracking, and Clearing Tracks

How to hide/show trails, activate backtrack routes, and erase track data.

Places Waypoints

Searching for Place Waypoints

How to find preloaded place waypoints using the base or detailed maps.

Place Waypoint Alarms

Setting Proximity Alarms for Places

How to enable or disable proximity alerts for place waypoints.

Place Waypoint Information

Viewing Fish, Hunt, Sun, and Moon Times for Places

Accessing prediction and astronomical data for selected place waypoints.

Media Functions

Browsing Photographs

Steps to view images stored on the SD card.

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