User Manual
SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver

WARNINGS

FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN A VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE. Please do not try and change any settings on the SporTrak while driving. Come to a complete stop or have your passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others could be injured. USE GOOD JUDGEMENT This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for navigating. USE CARE The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS. The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry. USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty.

LICENSE AGREEMENT

Thales Navigation grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of the equipment. You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within your organization. The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore, you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material. You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as expressly provided in this license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers. * * *
No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use without the prior written permission of Thales Navigation. 2003 by Thales Navigation. All rights reserved. Magellan is a registered Trademark of Thales Navigation. SporTrak is a trademark of Thales Navigation.

Table of Contents

Introduction... 1
About This User Manual... 1
Setting Up the SporTrak... 2
Installing the Batteries.... 3 Selecting Language.... 4 Initialization for First Time Use.. 4 Turning the SporTrak On... 4 Enter Your Approximate Position (Initialize).. 5

Basic Operation... 7

SporTrak Color GPS Receiver... 7 Turning Power On/Off.. 8 Turning the Backlight On/Off... 8 Adjusting the Contrast.. 9 Getting a Position Fix... 9 Navigational Screens... 9 Map Screen.... 10 Compass Screen... 10 Large Data Screen... 10 Position Screens... 10 Road Screen... 11 Data Screen.... 11 Speed Screen... 11 Satellite Status Screen.. 11 Accessing the Navigation Screens... 11 Saving a Waypoint... 12 Using GOTO Routes... 14 Creating a GOTO Route.. 14 Navigating on a GOTO Route... 16 Summary.... 17

Reference... 17

Power/Backlight/Contrast... 17 Turn the SporTrak On... 17 Turn the SporTrak Off... 17 Using the Display Backlight.. 17 Adjusting the Display Contrast... 18 Navigational Screens.... 18 Selecting NAV Screens... 18 Returning to Last Viewed NAV Screen... 18 Map Screen.... 18 Setting the Map Detail.. 21 Customizing the Map Display.. 21 Selecting Map Items... 21 Turning On/Off Display Waypoints.. 21 Turning On/Off Track Lines.. 21 Turning On/Off Topographic Lines.. 21 Turning On/Off Displayed POIs.. 22 Globally Turning Map Items On/Off... 22 Setting Up Map Data Fields... 22 Turning Data Fields On/Off.. 23 Selecting the Data Fields.. 23 Two Data Fields Description.. 23 Changing the Data Fields... 23 Street Information Description... 24 Horizontal Profile Description... 24 Terrain Projection Description... 24 Changing the Map Orientation... 25 Selecting Primary Usage... 26 Selecting Track Mode... 26 Auto vs. Auto Detailed... 26 Using Vertical Profile... 27 Selecting Vertical Profile... 27 Track History Description... 27

Large Data Screen The Large Data screen is similar to the Compass screen but here the compass has been removed to allow for large display of the navigation data. Ideal for when you have your SporTrak mounted on the dashboard of a boat using the optional swivel mounting bracket. Even from a distance the information can be read with ease.
Position Screens The Position screens 1 and 2 display your present position using the coordinate systems that you have selected in Setup. This screen shows all of the basic position, time and satellite information. In addition, current navigation information is shown in the bottom half of the screen.
Road Screen The Road screen presents your route as if you were travelling on a road. When you need to make a turn, the road will graphically display the turn and the direction. Waypoint and destination icons will be displayed relative to your position as they come into view. Above the road is a compass that displays your heading and above that are four customizable data fields.
Data Screen When you need to see a lot of information in one place then youll appreciate the Data screen. The Data screen provides you with six data fields and an active compass that is the same as the one used on the road screen. You have the option of customizing this screen by selecting what data is displayed in the upper six fields.
Speedometer Screen The Speedometer screen displays your speed in a familiar graphical format. There are four additional data fields at the top of the display that can be customized to display the data that you need. The bottom of the screen contains a trip odometer that will record the distance travelled since the last time the odometer was reset.
Satellite Status Screen The Sat Status screen provides you with a graphical display of the satellites in view and which ones are being used to compute the navigation data. The bar graph shows you the relative signal strength being received for each satellite. At the bottom of the display is an indication of the battery life remaining. When you are using external power, it will be indicated here as well.
Accessing the NAV Screens
From any screen other than a navigation screen, pressing [NAV] returns you to the last navigation screen viewed. Note that if you are inputting data, pressing [NAV] will return you to the last navigation screen but your inputs will not be saved.

Saving a Waypoint

A waypoint is a point on a map that you can name and save in the SporTrak. They are primarily used for creating routes. Whether the route is a simple GOTO or a more complex multileg route, it needs stored waypoints to use as its starting and destination point. Saving a Waypoint with a Receiver-Generated Name From any screen, press [MARK].
The Save button is highlighted and you can press [ENTER] to save the waypoint using the default name and icon. You can later go back and edit any of the waypoint information through the Database Menu or you can change the information now following the guidelines below. (See Waypoints in the Reference chapter of the User Manual.) Saving a Waypoint with a User-Input Icon and Name From any screen, press [MARK]. Use the UP/DOWN arrows and notice that the highlight moves from field to field and then back to Save. Highlight the Icon field using the UP/DOWN arrows. Press [ENTER]. The Icon Select window is displayed. Use the arrow keypad to move from one icon to another with the name of the icon displayed at the top. As a reference tool, all of the icons and their names are listed in the Reference Chapter of the User Manual. When you have highlighted the icon you want to use, press [ENTER]. The cursor is now highlighting the Waypoint Name field. With the Name field highlighted, press [ENTER]. The input keyboard is displayed. The very top of the keyboard window shows you what field you are changing, in this case the Name field.

letter L and that the cursor has moved to the next letter in the city name. (You can move the cursor back if you made a mistake by highlighting the <- button on the keyboard and press [ENTER].) Since we are looking for Los Angeles, we need to highlight the O next and press [ENTER]. Then the S and press [ENTER]. To add a space, highlight the space bar and press [ENTER]. (Also, you can use the -> button to move the cursor to the right if you want to skip the letter the cursor is indicating.) You dont need to spell out the entire word. The attempt here is to get close to the name so you wont need to scroll very far during the next step. As a guide, entering the first five letters should be sufficient. When you are satisfied with what you have entered, highlight OK and press [ENTER]. The list of all the waypoints for the category you selected, in this case cities, is displayed with the waypoint that was previously selected at the top of the list. Now just use the Up/Down arrows to highlight the waypoint you are looking for and press [ENTER]. For this example, you would highlight Los Angeles and press [ENTER]. The Map screen is displayed and the SporTrak will begin computing all of the necessary information needed to get you to your destination.
Navigating on a GOTO Route
The SporTrak has the ability to provide you with the tools youll need to navigate to your destination. You have the choice of three customizable screens that display the information that you need in the layout that you desire. Hikers may find the compass screen perfect for them while boaters may prefer the Large Data or Map screen. For you, the Map screen may have all the information youll ever require. Press [NAV] until the navigation screen you want is displayed.
If you selected the Map screen, you will see your position icon in the center of the screen with a line drawn for you on the map, graphically displaying the GOTO route. Note that this route is line of sight (LOS) or as the crow flies. The SporTrak does not compute the route using streets and highways providing a turn-byturn routing. Youll find very quickly that you can easily use the roads and highways displayed on the Map screen and compare them to the displayed route and get to your destination simply.
GOTO routes are NOT saved in memory when the SporTrak is turned off. If you are navigating on a GOTO route and you need to turn the SporTrak off, you will need to restart the GOTO. Routes, however, are stored in memory. If you need to make a GOTO but expect to turn the SporTrak off before arriving, you might consider making a 1-leg route using the route menu.

Summary

Turn the SporTrak Off Shuts down the SporTrak.
[CANCEL] to abort before 5 Press seconds has elapsed.
During the 5 second countdown, pressing the will shut the SporTrak off immediately.

[POWER] key again

Using the Display Backlight Illuminates the display for easier viewing in dark surroundings. Use only as needed as the backlight causes a large drain on the batteries. An automatic timer will turn the backlight off when a button has not been pressed for a selected duration. (See Setup to change the settings for the automatic timer).
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
Reference Adjusting the Display Contrast Sets the contrast of the display for easy viewing in most lighting conditions.
Selecting NAV Screens The [NAV] button provides a means of accessing the navigation screens. (Note: the sequence displayed is when all eight (counting both Position Screens as one screen) navigation screens are turned on. Screens turned off in Setup will not be displayed.)
Navigation Screen Sequence Map Screen Compass Screen Large Data Screen Position Screen Road Screen Data Screen Speed Screen Satellite Status Screen
Returning to Last Viewed NAV Screen Pressing the [NAV] button returns the SporTrak to the last NAV Screen viewed. (Note: if the [NAV] button is pressed from a screen where data is being input, the data will not be saved.)

Map Screen

The Map screen is the very heart of the SporTrak. The Map screen has two modes: Position and Cursor. In the Position Mode, the map is centered around your present position with an arrow cursor indicating your position and points in the direction you are heading. Two customizable data fields are presented at the bottom of the display. 18 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver
Present Position Icon Track History
Map Scale Indicator Data Fields Present Position Icon The Present Position Icon graphically displays your position on the map. While you are moving it will point in the direction you are heading. If the SporTrak is not computing positions, this icon is replaced with an hourglass icon. Map Scale Indicator Provides the scale for the map. The number displayed represents approximately 1/4 of the screens width. Scale can be changed with the IN and OUT buttons. Track History Dotted line on the map displays the history of where you have travelled since the last time you cleared the Track History (see Clear Memory in the Reference Chapter.) Data Fields These fields display navigational information for viewing on the Map screen. They are both customizable with 13 data types possible. Both of the data fields can be turned on or off allowing more viewable map area. Both features (customize and turning the data on/off) can be accessed from the button. [MENU]

Use arrows to select Mode
Setting the Track Mode to OFF will cause severe limitations to the ability of your SporTrak to create a backtrack route. The same temporary waypoints used to create the displayed track are used to compute a backtrack route. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you use the Auto Track Mode whenever possible. Auto vs. Auto Detailed. You will notice two of the options for the Track Mode are Auto (default) and Auto Detailed. Basically, both options behave the same. While your are travelling in a straight line, only a few track points are taken, but as you turn the SporTrak increases the rate of track points. This allows for a good representation of your track with minimal track points stored. Auto Detailed performs exactly the same as Auto, but has the base rate of track points saved increased. This allows a more detailed track then Auto to be taken, while at the same time saving memory over a fixed rate. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver
Reference Using Vertical Profile Vertical Profile displays the elevation as a graphical display for the option you select. Only Track History is available for this function if MapSend Topo for the United States map data is not uploaded. (Path Check is shown as an available function but will not display the vertical profile, however it can be used to graphically create a route. See the information on Path Check for more details.) If a topographic map has been uploaded, you have the additional options of selecting Path Check, Route or Highlighted Road. While viewing the vertical profile screen, you can use the left and right arrows to move the profile accordingly. The vertical dashed line in the middle of the profile plot provides the elevation for that point on the profile. Selecting Vertical Profile Note, not all options for Vertical Profile are available at all times. For example, if you have a topographical map loaded but the cursor or present position is not on a road, the option Highlighted road will not be displayed.
From Any Screen Highlight Vert. Profile

Select option

Track History Description This option displays the vertical profile of the track that is stored in the SporTrak. If you have cleared your track, either with the Clear Track option or clearing memory, Track History cannot be accessed. Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description (Available only with map data uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States.) If the cursor or your present position is on a road and you have topographic maps loaded, you can view the vertical profile for the road you have selected.
Reference Route Vertical Profile Description (Available only with map data uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States.) If you have at least one route stored in memory, you can view the vertical profile for the route. After selecting Vertical Profile, you will be asked to select the route you want to plot. Path Check Description Path check performs two functions. First, it allows you to create a path on the Map screen graphically and then view this paths vertical profile (assuming that you have uploaded a topo map). You can also save this path as a route, allowing an additional method of creating a route. After selecting Path Check from the Vert. Profile menu, you will be returned to the Map screen where you can begin to lay out your path. Using the arrow keypad, move the cursor to the desired location of the paths beginning and press [GOTO]. Now use the arrow keypad to move to a new location and press [GOTO]. Notice a thick line has been drawn between the two points. Continue moving the cursor and pressing [GOTO] until your path is complete. When it is done, press [ENTER] and the vertical profile for the path is displayed. When you are done viewing the Vertical Profile of the path you created, press ESC to return to the map screen. Now you can continue adding legs to the path. Tip: You can convert this path into a stored route by simply pressing the [MENU] key and selecting the Save To Route option.

Compass Screen

Destination Name Data Fields Destination Icon Sun/Moon Position Markers Heading Marker

Compass

Destination Name When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. For multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on. Data Fields Customizable data fields. The data displayed can be selected from 13 different options. Customizing is accessed through the [MENU] button. Some of the data displayed requires you to be moving to be computed, invalid data is indicated by dashes.
Compass/Heading Marker Using the compass and the heading marker, you can view your heading information in a familiar manner. Note that you need to be moving for this data to be valid. Destination Icon When you are travelling on a route, an icon representing the destination of the leg or GOTO is displayed outside the compass. This provides you with the direction you need to head to arrive at the destination. When you are on course and heading straight for the destination, the destination icon will be lined up with the heading marker.
Customizing the Data Fields Allows you to change the data that is being displayed to 1 of 17 data options (bearing, distance, speed, heading, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, turn, elevation, time, date, COG, EPE, Avg. Speed, or Max Speed) for any of the two fields.

From the Compass Screen

Highlight Customize
Use arrows to highlight the title for the data field to be changed
Use arrows to select new data type

Large Data Screen

Destination Name

Data Fields

Destination Name When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. For multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on.
Data Fields Customizable data fields. The data displayed can be selected from 17 different options. Customizing is accessed through the [MENU] button. Some of the data displayed requires you to be moving to be computed, invalid data is indicated by dashes.
Customizing the Data Fields Allows you to change the data that is being displayed to 1 of 17 data options (bearing, distance, speed, heading, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, turn, elevation, time, date, COG, EPE, Avg. Speed, or Max Speed) for any of the four fields.
From the Large Data Screen Highlight Customize Use arrows to highlight the title for the data field to be changed

Position Screen

The Position screens 1 and 2 simply display your present position using the coordinate systems that you have selected in Setup. The Position 1 screen shows all of the basic position, time and satellite information, all on one screen. In addition, current navigation information is shown on the bottom half of the screen. Selecting the Position Screen Allows you to toggle between the two Position screens. This allows the same position to be displayed in different coordinate systems. This is useful when comparing navigation data between devices and charts that use different coordinate systems. The screen viewed can be changed by pressing the Left or Right arrows while viewing the Position screen. You can change the coordinate system displayed by following the instructions in Setup - Selecting the Coordinate System. Resetting the Trip Odometer Resets the trip odometer to 0000.00.

Reference Projecting a Waypoint This function, found on the menu associated with the Position Screen, allows you to create a new waypoint that is a fixed distance and bearing from your present position or from any waypoint/POI stored in the SporTrak. An example of waypoint projection would be if you wanted to go to a location that is 2.0 miles and due north of your current position. You would access the waypoint projection function and enter 2.0 as the distance and a bearing of 0. The Waypoint Projection Screen would compute the coordinates of the projected location and then allows you to save this waypoint into the SporTraks memory. From there you could simply do a GOTO to the waypoint you just created. You can also project waypoints from any stored waypoint or POI by highlighting the From field and pressing [ENTER]. This will take you to the SporTraks database, giving you complete access to choose from any of the waypoints/POIs that you have stored.
From the Position Screen Highlight Projection
To select a From location other then your present position, use arrows to highlight From field
Search the database to locate the waypoint or POI you want to project a new waypoint from.
Use arrows to highlight Distance field
Enter desired distance to project
Use arrows to highlight Bearing field
Enter desired bearing to project
Use arrows to highlight Save button
Follow the directions for editing a waypoint (icon, name, etc.). Highlight Save and press ENTE when done

Road Screen

The Road Screen provides you with navigation information in a graphical format. At the top of the display are four customizable data fields. Immediately below them is a compass that will provide you with your heading. Following the compass is a graphical representation of your route as if it was a road. This familiar indication of where you are in regards to your planned route will provide you with the knowledge required for you to keep on track.

Customizable Data Fields

Road Destination Name When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. For multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on. Data Fields Customizable data fields. The data displayed can be selected from 13 different options. Customizing is accessed through the MENU button. Some of the data displayed requires you to be moving to be computed, invalid data is indicated by dashes.
Scale Indicator Compass Displays your heading in a familiar compass format. Road This graphically displays the route (GOTO or other routes) that is active. As you move left or right of your intended track, the road will move on the display indicating which way you need to steer to get back on track. Ideally, the road would be centered on the display. Also, you will see upcoming turns in advance allowing you to make necessary preparations. Scale Indicator Use Zoom In/Out to change the scale.

Waypoints / Database

Accessing Waypoints in the Database All stored waypoints, whether user-input or preloaded, can be found in the Waypoint Database. You will need to access waypoints in the database whenever you are editing waypoints, activating a GOTO route or creating a multileg route.
From Any Screen Highlight Database Use up/down arrows to select category
Use left/right arrows to select Find By
Selecting Waypoints from the Nearest List. If Near Position, Near City or Near Cursor is selected as the Find By option for the database or if User was selected as the category, you will be presented with a list of waypoints that you can choose from. The information at the bottom of the screen indicates the bearing and distance to the highlighted waypoint from your present position.
Use up/down arrows to highlight waypoint
Selecting Waypoints from the Alphabetical List. If Alphabetical is selected as the Find By option for the database a slightly different screen from the Nearest list is displayed. A keyboard is graphically displayed allowing you to enter the name of the waypoint or map object you are looking for. You need not enter the entire name, just enough letters to narrow the search down. (A minimum of four characters is recommended.) Selecting OK and pressing enter brings up a listing of the waypoints, starting with the one you entered at the top. Note: When selecting the User category, the SporTrak does not use the keyboard display. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 39
Reference Selecting Waypoints Nearest to the Cursor. As discussed in the Map Screen section, the Map Screen has two modes of operation, position and cursor. If you are in the cursor mode you may want to know what waypoints are near your cursor rather than the ones nearest to your present position. You can do this by selecting the Find By option of Near Cursor. You are then presented with a list of waypoints that are close to the cursor for the category you selected. After the list is presented, you can use the Up/Down arrows to highlight a waypoint, and press [ENTER] to view information on it. When highlighting a waypoint, the bearing and distance from the cursor to the waypoint is displayed at the bottom of the list. Note: The Find By option Near Cursor is only available when the Map screen is in the Cursor Mode. Saving Present Position as a Waypoint Creates and stores your present position into the memory of the SporTrak. Stored waypoints can be used in GOTO and route creation. While saving the waypoint, you can edit the icon, name and add a message or you can just save the waypoint using the default name supplied by the SporTrak.

From Any Screen Modify (see Note)
(Note: To modify the icon, name or message use the Up/Down arrows to highlight the field you wish to change and press [ENTER]. You are then placed into the Edit Mode. Using the method described in Getting Started you can personalize the waypoint, making it easy to remember what it is.) Creating New Waypoint Manually Allows the creation of a new waypoint with coordinates other than your present position. The coordinates for the new position need to be entered manually.
From Any Screen Highlight Location Field Edit Line 1 of the Location Field
Edit Line 2 of the Location Field

Edit Elevation Field

Highlight Save Button
(Note: To modify the icon, name or message use the Up/Down arrows to highlight the field you wish to change and press [ENTER]. You are then placed into the Edit Mode.) 40 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver
Reference Creating New Waypoint with Map Cursor Provides a method of creating a new waypoint with coordinates other than your present position. The new coordinates are computed automatically based on the location of the map cursor.
From Map Screen Use arrow keys to move cursor to desired Modify (see Note)
(Note: To modify the icon, name or message use the Up/Down arrows to highlight the field you wish to change and press [ENTER]. You are then placed into the Edit Mode.) Deleting a User Waypoint Deletes a waypoint that you have created.
From Any Screen Highlight Database Highlight User left/right arrows select Find By
Select Waypoint to be Deleted Confirm? Yes or No

Highlight Delete

Editing a User Waypoint Allows you to edit a waypoint that you have already stored in the SporTraks memory.
Select Waypoint to be Edited
Select Field to be Edited

Edit the Field

Repeat selecting and editing fields until all changes are complete

Highlight Save button

An alternative method to entering the edit mode is after highlighting the waypoint you wish to modify press WPT and press [ENTER]. [MENU]. Highlight Edit
Reference Viewing a Map Object on the Map Displays on the Map the Map Object you have selected. Note: This function is for viewing map objects (cities, airports, etc.) only. See Viewing User Waypoints on the Map for instructions on how to perform this feature using User waypoints.

From Any Screen Highlight About

Help Screen

You can view help tips for Nav Screens, Map, Routes, Setup, Database, User Waypoints and Misc Topics. Each topic has a number of tips available that can be viewed.
From Any Screen Highlight Help Select Topic
Use the Next and Prev buttons to scroll the SporTrak Help Files.
Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is the difference between degrees/minutes/seconds (DEG/MIN/SEC) and degrees/ minutes/minutes (DEG/MIN/MMM or DEG/MIN/MM)? There are different ways in expressing the coordinates computed using Lat/Lon coordinate system. With DEG/MIN/SEC the final set of numbers (SEC) is expressed as 0-59 while DEG/MIN/MM expresses the same value as 0-99 and DEG/MIN/MMM is from 0-999. It would be the same as if you had one clock that expressed time as hour/minutes/seconds and another clock that expressed the same time as hours/minutes/decimals. The accuracy for any of the three is the same. Which you choose is dependent upon your preference or any chart you are using at the same time. (You should always make sure that your SporTrak is setup to be the same as any map or chart you may be using.) What is 2D vs. 3D? The difference is primarily how many satellites are used to compute the position fix and how elevation is computed. In 2D (two-dimensional) only three satellites are needed for a position fix and elevation is not computed. Any elevation displayed by the SporTrak during 2D operation is the elevation you entered. In 3D (three-dimensional), a minimum of four satellites are needed to compute the position and at the same time, elevation is computed by the SporTrak. When the time changes for daylight savings time will the time, in the SporTrak change automatically? Yes. It is automatically selected when the receiver is used for the first time or all of the memory has been cleared. If you need to change the settings for daylight savings, you can use the Setup menu item and access Daylight savings. There you can select United States, European Union or you can use the customize option to set the rules for daylight savings in your area. How long can I expect my SporTrak to run on a fresh set of batteries? Under normal operating conditions you should get up to 14 hours of use while the display backlight is turned off. This duration will drop significantly if you use the display backlight.
Frequently Asked Questions How often do I need to initialize the SporTrak? Initializing the SporTrak decreases the time it takes to get a position fix during cold start. What is meant by a cold start is that the SporTrak has no reference to use as a guide to tell it what satellites should be overhead. Without a reference to start with, the SporTrak will have to search the sky trying to find any satellite that may be in view. This takes time and can increase the time it takes to get its first position fix. (Can take 10 minutes in severe conditions.) So where does this reference come from? Under normal operating conditions, the last position fix computed before the SporTrak was turned off is stored into memory and will be used as the reference the next time the SporTrak is turned on. However, if you cleared the memory (see Clearing Memory - All in the Reference Chapter) this stored reference point is removed from memory and you probably will want to initialize the receiver again. Also, if you travel with your SporTrak for more than 500 miles with it turned off, it will still have the reference point but it may be too inaccurate to be useful and again, you may want to initialize the SporTrak.

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Specifications

CHARACTERISTICS Performance
Receiver 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to compute and update information with quadrifilar antenna
Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions): Warm Cold Update Rate Accuracy Position Velocity Limits: Speed Altitude 951 mph 17,500 meters 7 meters, 95% 2D RMS w/WAAS <3 meters, 95% 2D RMS 0.1 knot RMS steady state approximately 15 seconds approximately 1 minute 1 second continuous

Physical:

Size 5.6 x 2.2 x 1.2 [h] x [w] x [d] 14.2 cm x 5.6 cm x 3.0 cm 6.8 ounces (204 grams) with 2 AA batteries installed 2.2 x 1.2 [h] x [w] 5.8 cm x 3.0 cm 1/8VGA (240 x 160 pixels) Weatherproof construction, wraparound rubber armor

Weight Display

Housing Temp. Range Operating Storage
14F to 140F to (-10C to 60C) -4F to 158F (-20C to 70C)

Power:

Source Battery Life 2 AA alkaline batteries or 9-18 VDC with power cable Up to 14 hours
The SporTrak Color includes all the features found in all of the SporTrak mapping series of GPS receivers along with a 3-axis electronic compass, a barometer and temperature sensor. The following text provides you with some information about some of the navigational terms that are used with the electronic compass.
Heading vs. Bearing vs. Course Over Ground
The SporTrak Color adds Course Over Ground (COG) to the list of data parameters that you can select for the customizable fields that are displayed on the navigation screens. The SporTrak Color also uses COG on the compass screen to provide you with additional information that will assist you in navigating to your desired destination. Heading, in the SporTrak Color, is not computed from the GPS information as it is in the other SporTrak Color products, but rather it uses the electronic compass to determine which way you are facing. The following is a brief description of how the SporTrak Color interprets heading, bearing, and COG. If you already understand these terms you can skip over the following section.

Heading

Heading in the SporTrak Color is the direction that the antenna (located at the top of the SporTrak Color) is pointing. To get the best representation of your heading, you need to hold the SporTrak Color with the antenna pointing in the direction you are travelling. Holding it at an angle, left or right, will accurately display the heading of the receiver, but it wont be a true representation of your direction of travel. (As you will see next, COG provides a true indication of your direction of travel, regardless of which way the SporTrak Color is pointing.) Heading is displayed all the time.

Note: For most people, the simplest, and most effective method of rotating the SporTrak Color, is to use one finger and push the receiver around in a clockwise manner. 5. Continue rotating the SporTrak Color until it beeps. (This will be slightly more than one complete rotation.) If the calibration is good, the SporTrak Color will display a message that the calibration is complete and acceptable. However, if the SporTrak Color determines that the calibration may be flawed it will prompt you to perform the calibration again. This is most likely caused by the SporTrak Color being too close to metallic objects while you were performing the calibration. You need to move the SporTrak Color to a new location before performing the calibration again.
EXTENDED CALIBRATION Sometimes additional calibration is required to the SporTrak Color. A second type of calibration may be required when something has caused the sensors to be so far off calibration that the basic calibration routine is not sufficient. This can occur if the SporTrak Color has been vibrated or dropped. The most common indication that extended calibration needs to be performed is during the basic calibration routine you are unable to level the bubble. To enter extended calibration: (These are the same as the first three steps in performing the basic calibration.) 1. Remove the SporTrak Color from any cradle it may be in and lay it down face up on any flat, nonmetal surface. Also you should not be moving (i.e., in a car or boat in motion) while calibrating the compass. This will affect the calibration causing errors in the compass output. Turn the SporTrak Color on normally and after any of the navigation screens are displayed, press the MENU button. Using the Up/Down arrows, highlight Setup and press ENTER. 3. Using the Up/Down arrows, highlight Compass Calibrate and press The screen with the bubble level is displayed. Press extended calibration. 4. ENTER.

ZOOM IN to enter

You are presented with two choices: Factory Defaults or Extended Calibration. It is recommended that you select the factory defaults. This is the simplest and safest method in getting your compass calibrated. You should attempt to manually calibrate only after trying the factory defaults and the compass still does not function satisfactorily. Factory Defaults If you selected the factory defaults, calibration information that has been stored in memory will be applied to your receiver. You will then return to the basic calibration function, beginning at the leveling phase (bubble screen).

Glossary

Active Leg Altitude BRG Buoy The segment of a route currently being traveled. The current elevation above sea level. Bearing. The compass direction from your position to a destination, measured to the nearest degree. A navigation aid (usually found in marine charts) that is floating in water. The position can vary due to the magnitude and direction of the current. Course Over Ground. The direction the receiver is moving. COG can be reported in true or magnetic north values. A unique numeric or alphanumeric description of the position. Course to Steer. The direction you should be traveling in order to return to the course while proceeding towards the destination. It is a compromise course bearing that projects from your current position to a point on the courseline midway between a point perpendicular to your position and the current leg destination waypoint. Refers to the theoretical mathematical model of the earths sea level surface. Map makers may use a different model to chart their maps, so position coordinates will differ from one datum to another. The datum for the map you are using can be found in the legend of the map. If you are unsure of which datum to use, use WGS84. The value or setting automatically chosen by the unit unless otherwise directed. Can be changed in Setup. Distance. Distance from position to destination. Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time of day the legs destination waypoint will be reached. Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time remaining to reach the next waypoint in a route. Heading. The direction you are facing, defined as an angle from North.

COG Coordinates CTS

Default DST ETA ETE HDG
Appendix Latitude The angular distance north or south of the equator measured by lines encircling the earth parallel to the equator from 0 to 90. Coordinate system using latitude and longitude coordinates to define a position on the earth. A segment of a route that has a starting (FROM) waypoint and a destination (TO) waypoint. A route may consist of 1 or more legs. A route that is from waypoint A to waypoint B to waypoint C to waypoint D has three legs with the first being from waypoint A to waypoint B. The angular distance east or west of the prime SporTrak (Greenwich SporTrak) as measured by lines perpendicular to the parallels and converging at the poles from 0 to 180. The direction relative to a magnetic compass. National Marine Electronics Association. A professional organization that defines and maintains the standard serial format used by marine electronic navigation equipment and computer interfaces. A coordinate system describing only Great Britain, similar to UTMs. Used with GRB36 datum. Position coordinates as computed by the SporTrak. Speed Over Ground. The speed at which the receiver is moving. Temperature. The direction to North Pole from an observers position. The north direction on any geographical SporTrak. Universal Time Coordinated. Formerly referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Universal Transverse Mercator metric grid system used on most large and intermediate scale land topographic charts and maps. Velocity Made Good. The component of the velocity that is in the direction of the destination.

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On which Websites can I do GPS co-ordinate conversion?
Check out www.geocoder.us or www.maporama.com
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Are Apple Macintoshcomputers compatible with SporTrak?
No. Macs are not compatible with SporTrak.
Is the Magellan SporTrak compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista?
The software applications available for SporTrak are not compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista.
What are the different IPX ratings?
IPX-0 No special protection. IPX-1 Protected against falling water Equivalent to 3-5mm rainfall per minute for 10 minutes. Unit is placed in its normal operating position. IPX-2 Protected against falling water when tilted up to 15 degrees. Same as IPX-1, but unit is tested in four fixed positions,tilted 15 degrees in each direction from normal operating position. IPX-3 Protected against spraying water. Water spraying up to 60 degrees from vertical at 10 liters/min at a pressure of 80100kN/m2 for 5 min. IPX-4 Protected against splashing water. Same as IPX-3, but water is sprayed at all angles. IPX-5 Protected against water jets. Water projected at all angles through a 6.3mm nozzle at a flow rate of 12.5 liters/min at a pressure of 30kN/m2 for three minutes from a distance of three meters. IPX-6
Protected against heavy seas. Water projected at all angles through a 12.5mm nozzle at a flow rate of 100 liters/min at a pressure of 100kN/m2 for three minutes from a distance of three meters. IPX-7 Protected against water immersion. Immersion for 30 minutes at a depth of one meter. IPX-8 Protected against water submersion. The equipment is suitable for continual submersion in water under conditions which are identified by the manufacturer. A PC data cable will be required, but disconnected from the PC, as well as a paper clip or a jumper wire. With PC data cable still connected to the unit power ON the unit and press both the Power and Zoom Out buttons at the same time and hold them down for two seconds. The following message appears: Test Serial Port Press Enter. Do not press the Enter button yet. Next, use the paper clip or jumper wire and insert the ends to Pin #2and #3. Pin #2 is the NMEA Positive (TX+) Transmitter; #Pin 3 is the DBR Positive (RX+) Receiver. While performing the cable test you will see a series of check points in each individual Baud Rate point. 1200, 4800, 9600, and 19200. Each point should display the message OKat the bottom. If the user sees the initials NG (NO GOOD) perform the test again. If the test continues to display the message NG the problem may be due to a bad cable. When the cable test is finished press the Power Key to power off the unit. To initialize the GPS press the menu button, then select setup, then select initialize, and follow the prompts on the GPS screen.
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How do I perform a cable test in SporTrak units?
How do I initialize my SporTrak model?
How can I identify the menu button on SporTrak units?
The menu button looks like an open book symbol. Press and hold the power button for two seconds > Display backlight illuminates (low) > Press and hold the power button for two seconds> Display backlight illuminates (High)>Press and hold the power button for two seconds > Display backlight turns off.
How to turn on /off the display backlight on SporTrak?
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How long will the back light stay lighted on my SporTrak when there have been no buttons presses?

Four minutes.

How do I adjust the contrast in my SporTrak?
From any screen>Press menu>Press up/down arrow to select contrast>Use right/left arrows to adjust the contrast. The current position shows with a large arrow icon in the center of the display indicates the current position.
What symbol indicates my current position on my SporTrak map screen?
Where can I find the battery life The battery meter is at the bottom meter on my SporTrak? of the satellite status screen. From any screen press menu button use the arrows to highlight the Mark and press enter, The save button is highlighted. Press enter to save the waypoint using the default name and icon. From any screen press menu button use the arrows to highlight the Mark. Press enter and use the arrow button to move the cursor to icon > press enter select the icon from the list > press enter move the cursor to the Name > press enter and edit the name according to the user > press enter The save button is highlighted. Press enter to save

How do I save a waypoint with a receiver-generated name in the basic SporTrak?
How do I save a waypoint with user input icon and name in my SporTrak?
the way point using the default name and icon.
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How many data types can be customizable in the data fields?
13 data types are customizable in the data fields. From the map screen >Press the menu button>Highlight the Map setup>Use the arrows to highlight Detail field>Press enter>Use the arrow to select the desired map detail level > Press enter. From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight the Map setup>Press enter>Use the Left/Right arrow to select the Display tab >Use Up/Down arrows to select the Waypoint>Press enter. From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight the map setup>Press enter>Use the Left/Right arrow to select the display tab >Use Up/Down arrows to select the Track lines>Press enter. From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight the map setup>Press enter>Use the Left/Right arrow to select the Display tab >Use U/D arrows to select the Topo lines>Press enter. From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight the map setup>Press enter>Use the Left/Right arrow to select the Display tab >Use U/D arrows to select the POI>Press enter.
How do I set the map details on SporTrak?
How do I turn on/off the waypoints display?
How do I turn track lines on/off?
How do I turn TOPO lines on/off?
How do I turn Display points of interest (POI) on/off?
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How do I turn the data fields on/off?
From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight the Hide map Info or Show map info>Press enter. From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight Customize>Press enter>Use Up/Down arrows to select the desired information. From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight Customize>Press enter> Use Up/Down arrows to highlight customize fields>Use Left/Right arrows to highlight the title for the data field to be changed>Press enter Use the arrow keys to select the new data type>Press Enter. From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight the map setup>Press enter> Use the arrows to highlight the Orientation field>Press Enter> Use the arrow keys to select the desired Map orientation>Press Enter. From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight the map setup>Press enter> Use the arrows to highlight the Primary Usage Field>Press enter> Use arrows to select Land or Marine> Press enter. From the map screen>Press the menu button>Highlight the map setup>Press enter> Use the arrows to highlight the Track Mode Field>Press enter> Use arrows to select Mode> Press enter From any screen>Press the menu button> Highlight the Vert. Profile> Press enter > Select the option > Press enter

How do I select my data fields?
How do I customize the data fields?
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How do I change the map orientation?
How do I select the primary usage field in Land or Marine?
How do I turn the Track Mode on/off?
How do I select the vertical profile?
How do I project a waypoint on my SporTrak?
How do I access waypoints from the database in my SporTrak?
How can I manually enter in lat/Lon readings in my SporTrak?
How can I save current location as a waypoint in my SporTrak?
How do I delete a user waypoint?
From the position screen> Press menu button> Highlight projection> Press enter> To select a From location other than your present position, use arrows to highlight From field> Press enter>Search the database to locate the waypoint or point of interest you want to project a new way point from> Use arrow to highlight the Distance Field> Press enter> Enter desired distance to project> Press enter> use arrow to highlight Bearing field> Press enter> Enter desired bearing to project> Press enter> Use arrows to highlight save button> Press enter From any screen> Press menu button> Highlight database> Press enter> Use up/down arrows to select category> Use Left/Right arrows to select Find By> Press enter. From any screen> Press menu button> use up/down arrow to highlight mark> Press enter> Highlight location field> Press enter> Edit line one of the location field> Press enter> Edit line two of the location field> Edit elevation field> Highlight SAVE Button From the map screen> Use arrow keys to move cursor to desired> Press the menu button> Use up/down arrows to highlight mark> Press enter> Modify the icon, name or message using the up/down arrows> Press enter> Highlight the save> Press enter. From any screen> Press the menu button> Highlight database> Press enter> Highlight user> Use the arrow to select Find by> Press enter> Select the way point to be delete> Press menu> highlight Delete> Press enter> Confirm Yes Or No.

How do I edit a user waypoint?
How can I view a map object on map screen?
From any screen> Press the menu button> Highlight database> Press enter> Highlight user> Use the arrow to select Find by> Press enter> Select the waypoint to be edited> Press enter> Select field to be edited> Press enter> Edit the field> highlight the Save Button > Press enter. From any screen> Press menu> Highlight database> Press enter> Select database category> Press enter> Select waypoint from the list> press enter. From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight database> Press enter> Highlight User> Press enter> Select the way point from the List> Use Up/Down arrows to highlight View Button> Press enter From any screen> Press the menu button> Highlight database> Press enter> Use arrows to highlight an uploaded map region> Press enter. Highlight Address> Press enter> Enter street name> Use the arrows to highlight the street name> Use the arrows to view the address range> Press enter> Enter the address number> Press enter> Highlight Mark or View From any screen> Press menu button> Highlight Routes> Press enter> Select the Backtrack from the route list> Press Enter> Highlight active backtrack> Press enter
How can I view a user waypoint on the map in a SporTrak?
How do I search a street address in SporTrak if it was uploaded with MapSend streets data?
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How do I create a back track route?
How do I create a multileg route?
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How do I activate/deactivate routes in my SporTrak?
From any screen> Press menu button> Highlight Routes> Press enter> Select an empty route> Press enter> STEP 1: Select starting waypoint> Press enter> Select waypoint category> Use Left/Right arrows to select Find By> Press enter> Select waypoint from the list> Press Enter> STEP 2: Select leg destination waypoint> Use Up/Down arrows to move highlight to next available leg in the route. Indicated by the dash> Press Enter> Select waypoint category> Use left/right arrows to select find by> Press Enter> Select waypoint from the list> Press enter> Step 3: Save the route> Use up/down arrows to highlight Save route button> Press enter. From Any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Routes> Press Enter> select route> Press enter> Highlight Activate or Deactivate> Press enter From any screen> Press menu> Highlight routes> Select route> Press Menu> Highlight Map view> Press enter.

How can I view a route?

How do I insert a route leg in my SporTrak?
How do I delete a route leg in my SporTrak?
From any screen> Press menu> Highlight routes> Select route> Press Menu> Highlight Map view> Press Enter> Highlight destination waypoint for a leg that will have a leg inserted> Press menu> Highlight Insert> Press enter> Select database> select waypoint> Press enter. From any screen> Press menu> Highlight routes> Select route> Press Menu> Highlight Map view> Press Enter> Highlight destination waypoint for a leg that will have a leg deleted> Press menu> Highlight Delete> Press enter> Select database> select waypoint> Press enter.
From any screen> Press menu> Highlight routes> Select route> Press Menu> Highlight Map view> Press Enter> Highlight destination How can I replace a route leg in waypoint for a leg that will have a my SporTrak ? leg that will be replaced> Press menu> Highlight Replace> Press enter> Select database> select waypoint> Press enter. From any screen> Press menu> Highlight routes> Select route> Press Menu> Highlight Map view> How do I append a route leg in Press Enter> Highlight next my SporTrak? available leg (indicated by dashes)> Press enter> Select database> select waypoint> Press enter. How do I reverse a route in my SporTrak? From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Routes> Select Route> Press Menu> Highlight reverse> Press enter From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Routes> Select Route> Press Menu> Highlight Delete> Press enter. From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Routes> Select Route> Press Menu> Highlight Save Trk to Rte View> Press enter. From any Screen> Press Menu> Highlight Setup> Press enter> Highlight Nav Screens> Press enter> Sat status on/off> Press enter> Compass on/off> Large data on/off> Press enter> Position on/off> Press enter> Road on/off> Press enter. From any screen> Press menu> highlight Setup> Press enter> Highlight Co-ord System> Press enter> Select primary or secondary> Press enter> Select coordinate system> Press enter NOTE: The coordinate system you select may require additional information.
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How do I delete a route in my SporTrak?

How can I create a route using a track history?
How do I turn the NAV screen in the SporTrak on/off?
How can I select coordinate system in my SporTrak?
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How do I select a map datum on my SporTrak?
From any screen> press menu> Highlight Set up> Press enter> Highlight Mapdatum> Press enter> select primary or secondary> Press enter> select Datum> Press enter. From any screen> press menu> Highlight Set up> Press enter> Highlight Elev Mode> Press enter> Select 2D or 3D> Press Enter From any screen> press menu> Highlight Set up> Press enter> Highlight Time Format> Press enter> select Format> Press enter. From any screen> press menu> Highlight Set up> Press enter> Highlight NAV Units> Press enter> select Nav Units> Press enter From any screen> press menu> Highlight Set up> Press enter> Highlight North Reference> Press enter> select North Reference> Press enter. From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Setup> Press enter> Highlight Light timer> Press enter> Select Timer duration> Press enter. From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Setup> Press enter> Highlight Beeper> Press Enter> Select Beeper Options> Press enter. From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight setup> Press enter> Highlight NMEA> Press enter> Select NMEA Message> Press enter. From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight setup> Press enter> Highlight Baud Rate> Press enter> Select Baud Rate> Press enter.

How do I select elevation mode (2-D to 3-D) on my SporTrak ?
How to change the time format on my SporTrak?
How do I select NAV units on my SporTrak?
How do I select north reference on my SporTrak?
How do I turn the backlight timer on/off in my SporTrak unit?
How do I turn the beeper in my SporTrak on/off?
How do I select NMEA message in my SporTrak?
How do I select Baud Rate in my SporTrak?
How do I select daylight savings in my SporTrak?
From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight setup> Press enter> Highlight Daylight savings> Press enter> Select Region> Press enter. From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight setup> Press enter> Highlight Power Off Timer> Press enter> Select On/Off> If On, Select Mode and timer settings. From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight setup> Press enter> Highlight Clear Memory> Press enter> Highlight All>Press enter> Confirm? Yes/No> Press Enter. SporTrak will turn Off. From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight sun/moon> Press enter> Highlight date field> Press enter> Use arrows to change date> Press enter From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight sun/moon> Press enter> Highlight at field> Press enter> Use Left/Right arrows to select Find By> Press enter> Highlight Waypoint> Press enter
How do select the power off timer in my SporTrak?
How do I clear all memory in my SporTrak?
How do I change the date for sun/moon information in my SporTrak?
How do I change the sun/moon position in my SporTrak?
How can I access fsh /hunt From any screen> Press Menu> times display in my SporTrak? Highlight Fish/Hunt> Press enter
How do I change the fish/hunt date in my SporTrak?
How can I change the fish/hunt position in my SporTrak?
How do I turn on simulatorauto mode in my SporTrak?
From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Fish/Hunt> Press Enter> Highlight Date Field> Press enter> Use arrows to Change date> Press enter From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Fish/Hunt> Press Enter> Highlight At Field> Press enter> Use left/right arrows to select Find By> Press enter> Highlight Waypoint> Press enter From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Setup> Press Enter> Highlight Simulate> Press enter> Highlight Auto> Press Enter> Confirm clearing of track> Press enter
How do I turn on simulatoruser mode in my SporTrak?
From any screen> Press Menu> Highlight Setup> Press Enter> Highlight Simulate> Press enter> Highlight User> Press Enter> Enter heading and speed Data> Press Enter> Confirm clearing of track> Press enter

Barometer and 3-Axis Electronic compass is available only in SporTrak Color SporTrak Pro Marine contains navaids, unique marine functions such as high and low tide time for most of North American ports.

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Which SporTrak Unit has a Barometer and 3-Axis Electronic compass? What marine information will be available on the SporTrak Pro Marine.?

Sportrak Pro Marine

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How many routes can be created in my SporTrak ?
Twenty routes can be created in SporTrak
How many Wwaypoints can be created in my SporTrak ?
500 waypoints can be created in SporTrak.
How many trackpoints can be created in my SporTrak series unit?
2000 trackpoints can be created in SporTrak. SporTrak map features include the following: WAAS enabled 2 Mb North American basemap of Interstate/State highways, parks, major waterways, airports, cities. 6 Mb of built-in memory for downloading detailed maps from MapSend software (sold separately 7 navigation screens Easy-to-read backlit display Front button key pad Only SporTrak Basic and Sportrak Map) are not compatible. SporTrak Color, Pro-Marine, and Topo are compatible.

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What basic features are available in my SporTrak ?

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Is SporTrak compatible with MapSend Blue NAV CD?

Sportrak TOPO

What map information will be available in SporTrak Topo?
SporTrak Topo consist of contour map information and its mainly used for back country adventures

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What is the memory size available for downloading maps in my SporTrak Pro? What map information will be available in SporTrak Map ?
22 MB memory can be use for downloading maps in SporTrak Pro. The SporTrak by default comes with base maps, which includes highways and cities for the US. SporTrakPro Marine features include the following: WAAS enabled 15 Mb North American basemap of Interstate/State highways, major roads, parks, major waterways, airports, cities, buoys/beacons, fog signals, radar/radio, (marine Navaids more detailed) 17 Mb of memory for uploading detail maps from MapSend Software (sold separately). SporTrak has several preprogrammed coordinate systems. It also has the option to specify a User Grid. This allows you to setup the GPS coordinates to match maps built on different coordinate systems. Assistance on state plane coordinate systems can be found here: http://gpsinformation.net/state-planemag.html DataSend contains points of interest only and has more than 500,000 up loadable points of interest in more than 35 categories. Includes cities, nautical Navaids, campgrounds, parks, and so forth. The part number for PC cable (PN 730342), PC Cable w/cigarette lighter adapter (PN - 730345), power cable w/cigarette lighter adapter (PN 730343), power/data cables w/bare wires (PN - 730344) can be used for SporTrak.

What are the basic features available in SporTrak Pro Marine?
How do I set up a user grid on my SporTrak uit?
What map information can I transfer from my DataSend software?
What is the part numbers for PC cable and power cable with CLA for my SporTrak?
How do I create regions to load into my SporTrak using MapSend software?
What are the part numbers for the software used with my SporTrak?
What are the part numbers for DataSend software CDs
What are the basic features available in SporTrak Color?
From the menu bar, select regions. Highlight new and left click on it (This activates the region draw tool). Click and drag the mouse on the map screen and draw a region, which will be highlighted in a dotted box.Now select regions on the menu bar and highlight cut region and enter the region name and click OK. an Press enter, make a check mark on the small box which appears on the right hand with the new region name, select regions on the menu bar,and select upload to SporTrak. MapSend Topo US part number 980611, streets and destinations US, part number: 980613-01, streets and destinations Canada, part number: 980613-02, streets Europe part Number: 980599 DataSend CD US Part Number: 90448, DataSend CD Europe part number: 990450 SporTrak Color features the following features: WAAS enabled 10 Mb North American basemap of Interstate/State highways, major roads, parks, major waterways, airports, cities, buoys/beacons, fog signals Radar/radio, high resolution, threeaxis electronic compass and barometer 22 Mb of memory for uploading detail maps from MapSend software (sold separately). Only SporTrak SporTrak Color, Pro-Marine, Topo, Pro, and Map) are compatible. SporTrak pro features include the following: WAAS enabled 9 Mb North American base map of Interstate/State highways, major roads, parks, major waterways, airports, cities, marine Navaids (buoys, lighthouses, marinas, obstructions) 23 Mb of built-in memory for downloading detailed maps from MapSend software (sold separately 7 navigation screens , Easy to read backlit display , Front button keypad
Is SporTrak compatible with MapSend street and destination software?
What basic features are available in SporTrak Pro?

What basic features are available in SporTrak ?
How do I install AA batteries in my SporTrak?
How do I select language in my SporTrak?
Why should I initialize SporTrak after clearing the memory?
SporTrak basic features include the following: WAAS enabled Worldwide database of major city locations 1 Mb of additional up-loadable memory 9 navigations screens Stores up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes, (add 500,000 points of interest (with optional DataSend software Easy to read backlight screen Convenient front button keypad SporTrak uses two AA batteries that you install from the bottom through the battery cover. To remove the battery compartment, loosen the retaining screw at the bottom of the battery compartment. The battery compartment will come free from the SporTrak and you can easily slide it out. Install two AA batteries, observing the correct polarity. Slide the battery compartment back into the SporTrak and tighten (but not overtighten) the retaining screw. Press the MENU button on the keypad select SETUP and press enter and select the language option. Press enter and use the UP/DOWN arrows on the keypad to highlight the language you desire and then press the enter button. The reason for initialization is to speed up the process for computing the first position fix when the SporTrak has no last position computed in memory. This gives SporTrak an approximate indication of where it is located so it can use its satellite almanac (Stores in permanent memory) to estimate which satellites are overhead and which one it should be looking for. To convert to decimal degrees take the degrees plus the minutes/60. For example to convert 46deg30.00min in decimal degrees: 46 + 30/60 = 46.5 degrees. Likewise.5 degree =.5*60 = 30 minutes.
How do I convert from deg.min. to deg.dddd?
First clear memory (as this will clear all your previously stored waypoints/landmarks, you may want to save them first). You can do this through the CLEAR MEMORY function within the SETUP menu. My SporTrak cannot locate fnd When memory is cleared, reinitialize satellites. What can I do to resolve your SporTrak as if new and set this problem? outside for about 10 minutes to collect a new satellite almanac. This part of the process could take up to an hour. When you have accomplished this, your SporTrak should be computing fixes and operating normally.
Where do I connect the wrist-strap on my SporTrak?
On the little D which is at the battery case screw.
Is it normal for the backlight to come on with an alarm? The SporTrak map has 2 Mb for basemap and 6Mb for detail maps. So, if a basemap is downloaded from the worldwide basemap, where is it saved on my SporTrak? Is it possible to upload maps to my SporTrak (yellow and black model)?

It is and the backlights will not timeout.
It is saved in the detail map folder (6Mb).
No, this unit is a basic GPS and is not intended for loading maps. You will want to look at the various SporTrak models to find one that is capable of loading basic maps. You cannot load the entire map to your SporTrak because SporTrak does not have enough internal memory to accommodate this download). Go to the map screen. Zoom out to a level of 200 miles or more. You should see a small black box indicating the region you have loaded. Using the arrow keypad, place the cursor inside this box. Now zoom in to a closer range. As you zoom in details of the area loaded should begin to show at zoom levels of 0.40 miles and lower.
Can I download the entire MapSend application map to my SporTrak?
How can I view the region, which I have just loaded to my SporTrak?
The PC shows that the firmware has completed loading, but my receiver is still on and I cannot turn it off.
Try pressing the GOTO, ESCAPE, and ENTER keys simultaneously. If the unit does not power down, you may have to remove the batteries.
When you upload a map to the GPS, the point of interest goes with it, by default, but the point of interest icons are not displayed on the map screen. Its easy to display some or all of them. Press the MENU key on the SporTrak, select Map Setup, and use the cursor key to arrow right to the I have loaded maps with the points display tab. In this screen you can of interest using MapSend. But I choose to display all the points of dont see the points of interest on interest, not display any overlay map screen? features (clear all), or specify any particular points of interest categories you want to display. You can change your selection anytime. Also, even when points of interest are set to not be displayed, you can still search them, view them, and use them as routing destinations. Your SporTrak is based on UTC (Universal Time Clock) and not on the local time.
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Why do my tracks have the wrong time stamp?
Can I get a Bluetooth adaptor for my SporTrak ?
We do not support any such activities and a customer is at his/her own risk.
What is the optimal com port setting for my SporTrak?
Bits per second: 4800 Data Bits: 8 Parity: NONE Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: Hardware EGNOS / WAAS are a technology which enables accuracy to be increased from 15-30m to 3-5m. The EGNOS/WAAS concept is to use a reference station network that enables differential GPS to achieve this level of accuracy. Part number for carrying case, belt clip (Black PN 980630-01, green PN 980630-02, and blue PN 98063003), canvas carrying case (PN 0069032-000) can be used.

What is EGNOS/WAAS?

What is the part number for carrying cases for SporTrak?
Sportrak PRO,Sportrak Marine, Sportrak Color,Sportrak TOPO
What map information can I transfer from MapSend BlueNav CD?
MapSend BlueNav contains local marine charts, with tides, port services etc. You can load one chart at a time. to your SporTrak UTC is Universal Time Clock. It also known as GMT (Greenwich MeanTime). A route is a series of waypoints. When navigating a route, the GPS will automatically change the destination waypoint to the next waypoint on the list as it reaches each waypoint. The GPS receiver normally sounds an alarm, and requires an acknowledgment, before making any course change. UTM is Universal Transverse Mercator, a system of world coordinates such as latitude and longitude, from 80 degrees south latitude to 84 degrees north latitude, except the measurements are in meters and UTM lines are orthogonal (always at right-angles to each other). This projection makes all latitude and longitude lines (except the central meridians) curved. EULA is End User License Agreement andcontains information about the warranty

What is UTC?

What is a route?

What is UTM?

What is EULA
My SporTrack was stolen. Can Magellan help to find it?
Unfortunately Magellan is unable to locate stolen SporTrak units. SporTrak is a receiver and is unable to transmit its location to our facility Vehicle mounting bracket (PN 701259), swivel mounting bracket (PN 701258), bike mounting bracket (PN - 701260) can be used for SporTrak. We do not recommend using DirectRoute on the SporTrak mapbecause the available memory on that unit is not enough for most people to load a reasonably sized DirectRoute map, (DirectRoute involves much more data per square mile than otherMagellan map products.)
What type of mounting brackets are used for my SporTrak?
Will DirectRoute work on my SporTrak map?
Is there any website where I can convert lat-long to UTM and back?
http://www.cellspark.com/UTM.html