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Full User Guide
Software v1.45

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satmap active10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Water ResistanceIPX7
Battery LifeUp to 16 hours
Barometric altimeterYes
Electronic compassYes
Display3.5 inch transflective TFT
GPS ReceiverHigh sensitivity
Weight220 grams
GPS Accuracy5m
MapsTopographic maps available

Summary

(ii) Basic Layout

1.00 Overview

1.01 Getting Started

Instructions for initial setup, power on, and basic operation of the Active 10.

2.00 Introduction

2.01 The Global Positioning System (GPS)

Explanation of GPS technology, its components, and how it functions.

2.02 How GPS Works

Technical details on how the GPS receiver determines location using satellite signals.

2.03 SatSYNC

Software for connecting the Active 10 to a PC for data transfer.

2.04 Base Mapping

Information on the pre-loaded world map and UK road map, plus OS map availability.

Getting Started

2.05 Battery Insertion

Guidance on inserting and managing AA or rechargeable batteries.

2.06 Switching On and Off

Procedures for powering the unit on and off safely.

2.07 Map Card Insertion

Instructions for properly inserting map data cards into the device.

2.08 Keyboard Lock

How to lock and unlock the device's keypad to prevent accidental use.

2.09 Battery Indicator & Stop/Record Icon

Understanding status indicators for battery level and recording functions.

2.10 Six Primary Pages

GPS Map Screen (section 3.00)

Detailed view of the primary map display showing location and tracking.

PLANNING Screen (section 6.00)

Screen used for panning, zooming, and planning routes on the map.

MAIN MENU (section 4.01)

Central hub for accessing various device functions and settings.

COMPASS (section 4.02)

Display showing directional bearing, orientation, and calibration options.

TRIP LOG (section 4.03)

Screen for tracking journey statistics like distance, time, and elevation.

GPS STATUS (section 4.04)

Information on satellite lock, signal strength, and location accuracy.

3.00 GPS Map Screen

Toggle maps

Switching between different map layers or scales on the map screen.

Data boxes

Customizing the display of information overlays on the map screen.

North Up/Trail Up

Adjusting map orientation for easier navigation.

Zoom In/Out

Adjusting map scale for viewing different levels of detail.

Page

Navigating between the primary screens of the device.

3.01 Toggleable Maps

3.02 Map Packs Page

Managing and viewing different map sets loaded onto the device.

4.00 Primary Pages

Overview of how to navigate between the device's main pages.

4.01 MAIN MENU Page

POI Menu

Menu for managing Points of Interest.

GoTo and Marker

Setting navigation targets and markers.

Lock to GPS

Button to return to the GPS map view.

ROUTES MENU

Menu for creating, viewing, and editing routes.

Settings

Accessing device configuration options.

Page

Navigating to the compass display.

4.02 COMPASS Page

Calibrate Compass

Procedure for calibrating the electronic compass for accuracy.

Lock to GPS

Button to return to the last map screen.

Pointer

Navigation aid pointing towards a selected destination.

Page

Navigating to the trip log screen.

4.02a POINTER Page

Target type

Selecting the type of destination for the pointer (POI, GoTo, Waypoint).

Lock to GPS

Returning to the last map screen.

Compass

Returning to the compass display.

Page

Navigating to the trip log screen.

4.03 TRIP LOG Page

Start/Stop

Controls for initiating, pausing, and ending trip data logging.

Lock to GPS

Button to return to the last map screen.

Page

Navigating to the GPS status screen.

Menu

Accessing options like resetting logs and converting trails.

4.04 Convert Trail to Track

Next

Navigating to the next step in a process.

Map

Returning to the map display.

Select

Choosing an option from a list.

Back

Returning to the previous screen.

4.05 GPS STATUS Page

Lock to GPS

Button to return to the last map screen.

Page

Returning to the last map screen.

5.00 SETTINGS MENU Page

Next

Navigating to the next setting option.

Default

Restoring default settings for various options.

Map

Returning to the GPS Map screen.

Select

Choosing a highlighted setting or option.

Cancel

Exiting without saving changes.

Back

Returning to the main menu.

5.01 Power Control

Automatic Power Saving

Options to reduce power usage by adjusting screen refresh rates.

Automatic Screen Turn Off

Setting the screen to turn off automatically after inactivity.

Alert when screen off

Enabling alerts when the screen is off to remind the user.

5.02 Advanced Power Control

Power Saving Mode

Selecting advanced power saving for faster screen updates.

Hibernate Timeout

Configuring the duration before the unit enters hibernate mode.

5.03 Backlight

5.03a Screen Data Capture

Function for capturing screenshots of the device's screen.

5.04 2 Data Box Layout

5.04a Data Options for 2-box and 4-box data fields for overlays

Comprehensive list of data fields that can be displayed on screen overlays.

5.05 4 Data Box Layout (upper)

Choose Data for Upper Left

Selecting the information for the upper left data box.

Choose Data for Upper Right

Selecting the information for the upper right data box.

5.06 4 Data Box Layout (lower)

Choose Data for Lower Left

Selecting the information for the lower left data box.

Choose Data for Lower Right

Selecting the information for the lower right data box.

5.07 GPS Settings

Position Display Format (ie. grid reference format)

Setting the preferred format for displaying grid references.

GPS Used as Heading at

Configuring when GPS data overrides the compass heading.

Altitude Data Source

Selecting whether altitude is derived from GPS or map data.

5.08 Memory Status

SD Card Information

Details on the SD card's total size and remaining free space.

Storage Memory (Flash)

Information on the unit's internal storage capacity.

Operating Memory (RAM)

Status of the device's active memory.

5.09 Units and Set Speed

Units

Setting preferred units for distance, speed, and altitude.

Target Speed

Setting a speed for calculating estimated arrival times.

5.10 COMPASS Settings

Compass Display

Setting how compass bearings are shown (degrees, cardinal points).

Bearing Display

Choosing between grid or magnetic bearing displays.

Grid Magnetic Angle

Setting or automatically adjusting magnetic declination.

5.11 Calibrate Compass

5.12 Set Trip Data

Showing Inactive Routes

Option to display or hide routes not currently in use.

Auto Clear Trail Data

Automatic clearing of trail data when starting a new route.

Auto Reset Log

Setting behavior for resetting the trip log when starting new routes.

5.13 Volume Control

Audio Playback Volume

Setting the volume level for audio output.

Beep Alert Count

Configuring the number of beeps for various alerts.

5.14 Buttons Control

Key Click Sound

Enabling or disabling audible feedback for button presses.

Hidden Map Buttons

Choosing between single or double-click activation for map interface buttons.

Button Handling

Setting the device for left or right-handed button operation.

5.15 Screen Data Options

Auto Show POI Information

Automatically displaying POI details when nearby.

Show Titles on Maps

Controlling the visibility of labels for POIs and routes on the map.

5.16 Time Offset

5.17 Languages

Languages

Choosing from available language options for the user interface.

5.18 About

6.00 PLANNING Screen

Toggle Maps

Switching between different map scales or layers on the planning screen.

ROUTES MENU

Accessing the menu for managing routes.

Lock to GPS

Returning the map view to the current GPS position.

Zoom

Adjusting map magnification level for detailed viewing.

Page

Navigating to the main menu.

7.00 ROUTES MENU Page

Edit

Accessing options to modify a selected route.

View

Displaying a selected route on the map.

Map

Returning to the last map screen.

Folder Navigation and Route Activation

Navigating through route folders and activating/deactivating routes.

Create New Route

Initiating the process to plot a new route.

Back

Returning to the main menu.

7.01 Create New Route

Add Waypoint

Function to place points on the map to define a route path.

Remove Waypoint

Function to delete a previously placed waypoint.

ROUTES MENU

Returning to the main route management menu.

Zoom

Adjusting map magnification for precise waypoint placement.

Done

Finalizing the route creation process.

7.02 ROUTE EDIT Page

Next

Navigating to the next option or screen.

Map

Returning to the map display.

Edit

Accessing the keypad for editing route names and comments.

Back

Returning to the ROUTES MENU.

7.02a Edit Title

Renaming a route using the on-screen keypad.

7.02b Edit Comments

7.02c Reverse Route

Reversing the direction of travel for a route.

7.02d Edit Route Map

Modifying a route's path by adding or adjusting waypoints on the map.

7.02e Edit Waypoints

Editing details of individual waypoints within a route.

7.02f Delete Route

Removing a route from storage.

7.02g Copy

Creating a duplicate of a route.

7.02h Move Route to SD Card

Transferring a route from internal storage to an SD card.

7.02i Copy Route to SD Card

Duplicating a route onto an SD card.

7.03 ROUTE MAP Page

Profile

Accessing the route's elevation profile and data fields.

Start

Initiating navigation for a selected route.

Edit

Accessing the route editing options.

Back

Returning to the PLANNING screen.

7.03a ROUTE PLAN Page

Card

Accessing the ROUTE CARD page for detailed waypoint information.

Go To

Navigating to a specific waypoint on the PLANNING screen.

Reverse

Reversing the sequence of waypoints in a route.

7.03b ROUTE CARD Page

Map

Returning to the ROUTE MAP page.

Go To

Navigating to a route leg on the PLANNING screen.

Reverse

Reversing the sequence of waypoints.

Back

Returning to the ROUTES MENU.

7.04 Create Routes Folders Using SatSYNC

8.00 POSITION INFO Page

Set Marker/Clear Marker/Create New Route

Functions for setting markers, clearing them, or starting route creation.

Map Packs

Accessing the page for managing map sets.

Map

Returning to the last map screen.

Set GoTo

Setting a navigation target point.

Add POI

Creating a new Point Of Interest at the current location.

Trail On/Small/Off

Adjusting the display size and visibility of the trail.

9.00 POI Menu

9.01 Add New POI Page

Interface for adding new POIs by map, grid reference, or postcode.

9.02 ADD POIs Page

Add POI (+)

Function to place a POI icon on the map.

Remove POI (x)

Function to delete POIs from the map.

Lock to GPS

Returning to the last map screen.

Zoom

Adjusting map magnification for POI placement.

Done

Confirming POI details and returning to the previous screen.

9.03 Keypad

9.04 POI CATEGORY Page

Managing categories for Points of Interest.

9.04a Rename POI Category

Renaming existing POI categories using the keypad.

9.04b Copy POI Category

Duplicating a POI category.

9.04c Delete POI Category

Removing a POI category.

9.04d Add New POI by Grid Ref

9.04e Add New POI by Map

Adding a POI by selecting its location on the map.

9.04f Add New POI by Postcode

Adding a POI using its postcode.

9.04g Move to SD Card

Transferring POI data to an SD card.

9.04h Copy to SD Card

9.05 My POIs Page

Edit

Accessing options to modify a selected POI.

Centre on Map

Centering the map display on a selected POI.

Locate Nearest

Finding the POI closest to the current location.

Show Details

Displaying detailed information about a POI.

Create New POI

Initiating the process to add a new POI.

Back

Returning to the POI Menu.

9.05a POI 1 Page

Viewing specific details of a POI, including its name and location.

9.06 EDIT POI Page

Back

Returning to the POI category list.

9.06a Rename

Renaming a POI using the keypad.

9.06b Edit Description

Adding or editing a descriptive text for a POI.

9.06c Edit Location by Grid

9.06d Edit Location by Map

Modifying a POI's position by moving it on the map.

9.06e Edit Warning Radius

Setting an alert radius for POIs.

9.06f Edit Visibility

Controlling the visibility of POI icons on the map.

9.06g Delete

Removing a POI from the device.

9.06h Edit POI Icon*

Changing the icon used to represent a POI.

9.07 Create POI Folders Using SatSYNC

9.08 POI Indicator Icon

10.00 GoTo and Marker Page

10.01 GoTo - Set By Coords

Interface for entering coordinates for GoTo points or markers.

10.02 GoTo - Set By Postcode

Using the keypad to enter a postcode for navigation.

11.00 Accessories

11.01 Bike Mount

Accessory for attaching the device to bicycle handlebars.

11.02 Vehicle Mount

Accessory for mounting the device in a car or other vehicle.

11.03 Standard Power Bundle

Includes a rechargeable battery and charging kit.

11.04 Slimline Power Bundle

A lighter battery pack for increased portability.

11.05 Carry Cases (Standard & Deluxe)

11.06 Lanyard

Accessory for securing the device around the neck or wrist.

11.07 Screen Cover

Protective cover to prevent scratches on the device's screen.

11.08 ZAGG's InvisibleSHIELD™

Screen protector film for enhanced scratch resistance.

12.00 Services

12.01 General Service

Details of Satmap's service for unit repair and upgrades.

12.02 World Base Map

Overview of the global map data available for international use.

12.03 Specialised Custom Map Service

Service for converting user-provided digital map data.

12.04 Toggleable Map Service

Feature allowing seamless switching between map scales.

12.05 Custom Mapping (GB only)

Creating personalized maps from OS Explorer data.

12.06 Site-Centred Mapping (GB only)

Creating maps centered on specific locations.

12.07 Map Consolidation

Service to combine multiple maps onto a single SD card.

12.08 Online Route Planner & Route Share Network

Online Route Planner

Web application for planning and managing routes.

Route Share Network

Platform for users to share and download routes.

13.00 General FAQs

Which mapscale is best for me?

Guidance on selecting the appropriate map scale for different activities.

Switching between map scales

Instructions on how to toggle between map scales.

Powersave mode behavior

How the unit functions after waking from powersave mode.

Beeping noises

Reasons why the unit might emit beeping sounds.

Map orientation (Trail Up/North Up)

How to switch between Trail Up and North Up map views.

Setting a GoTo point

Reasons and methods for setting a navigation target.

Stationary trip log behavior

Explanation of how stationary movement affects trip log data.

13.01 Mountain Biking FAQs

Unit robustness for off-road shocks

Information on the device's durability under harsh conditions.

Real-time position display at speed

How the unit displays position accurately while moving quickly.

Removing the screen cover

Step-by-step guide for safely removing the screen cover.

14.00 Troubleshooting

Map card recognition issues

Steps to resolve problems with the unit not reading map cards.

Screen flickering

Information and solutions for screen flickering issues.

14.01 Tips

Screen cleaning precautions

Essential guidelines for cleaning the screen without causing damage.

Optimizing satellite lock

Tips for achieving the best GPS satellite signal.

Maximizing battery life

Key strategies for extending battery performance.

Planning routes by grid coordinates

Step-by-step guide for creating routes using specific grid references.

Backing up map card data

Recommendations for data backup to prevent corruption.

Rangefinder functions

Explaining how to use rangefinder features for distance measurement.

Long range:

Remote rangefinder: 'Marker'

15.00 Glossary

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