Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description.. 27 Route Vertical Profile Description... 28 Path Check Description... 28 Compass Screen... 29 Customizing the Data Fields... 29 Large Data Screen... 30 Customizing the Data Fields... 30 Position Screen.... 31 Selecting the Position Screen... 31 Resetting the Trip Odometer... 31 Customizing the Data Fields... 31 GPS Status Messages... 33 Selecting Coordinate System, Map Datum and Elevation Mode. 33 Projecting a Waypoint... 34 Road Screen... 35 Customizing the Data Fields... 35 Data Screen.... 36 Customizing the Data Fields... 36 Speed Screen... 37 Customizing the Data Fields... 37 Satellite Status Screen.. 38 Waypoints / Database... 39 Accessing Waypoints in the Database.. 39 Selecting Waypoints from the Nearest List.. 39 Selecting Waypoints from the Alphabetical List.. 39 Selecting Waypoints Nearest to the Cursor.. 40 Saving Present Position as a Waypoint.. 40 Creating New Waypoint Manually.. 40 Creating New Waypoint with Map Cursor.. 41 Deleting a User Waypoint... 41 Editing a User Waypoint.. 41 Viewing a Map Object on the Map... 42 Viewing a User Waypoint on the Map.. 42 Saving a Map Object as a User Waypoint.. 42 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver iii
Searching for a Street Address.. 43 Routes.... 44 Creating a GOTO Route.. 44 Creating a Backtrack Route... 44 Creating a Multileg Route... 44 Activating/Deactivating a Route... 46 Viewing a Route... 46 Editing a Route... 46 Inserting a Leg... 47 Deleting a Leg... 47 Replacing a Leg... 47 Appending a Leg... 47 Appending a Newly Created Waypoint to a Route.. 48 Reversing a Route... 48 Deleting a Route... 48 Viewing a Route on the Map Screen.. 48 Creating a Route using Track History.. 48 Setup.... 49 Initializing the SporTrak... 49 Turning the NAV Screens On/Off... 49 Selecting the Coordinate System... 50 Selecting a Map Datum... 50 Selecting the Elevation Mode.. 50 Selecting the Time Format... 51 Selecting NAV Units... 51 Selecting the North Reference... 51 Setting the Backlight Timer... 51 Turning the Beeper On/Off... 52 Selecting NMEA Message... 52 Selecting the Baud Rate... 52 Seletcting Daylight Savings Time.. 53 Power Off Timer... 53 Changing Languages... 54 Changing the Power Key Settings.. 54 iv SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver

About This User Manual

This User Manual is divided into six chapters; Introduction, Setting Up the SporTrak, Basic Operation, Reference, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. Each of these chapters will be explained briefly so you can tell which ones are right for you. A glossary and index are provided after the Appendix as well. Setting Up the SporTrak: This chapter will show you how to prepare the SporTrak Color for use. Instructions will include how to install the batteries, how to select the languages and how to initialize the SporTrak Color. Basic Operation: This chapter provides you with step-by-step instructions for using the basic functions of the SporTrak Color. This chapter will explain getting a position fix, viewing the Map screen, saving a waypoint and using a GOTO. Knowing these four basic steps will enable you to use the SporTrak Color for most things you will want to do. Reference: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of the features found in the SporTrak Color. This chapter is set up in a way that you can quickly and easily find the feature you are looking for. Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is aimed at answering some of the more basic questions that you may have about your SporTrak Color, the global positioning system (GPS) and using the SporTrak Color to its fullest. Experienced GPS users will probably not find any new information in this chapter but new GPS users may find many of their questions answered here. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 1
Appendix: Sections containing information about connecting your SporTrak Color to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can be found in the Appendix. Glossary: A glossary is provided explaining some of the terms and abbreviations found in the SporTrak Color and this manual that may not be familiar to all users. Its time to begin using your SporTrak Color. Dont be overwhelmed with the size of the manual as we have tried to give enough information for the beginning user as well as provide the experienced users with the specifications and features that they are looking for. The most important thing to us is to be sure that you are completely satisfied with your SporTrak Color and the accompanying documentation. If you have any ideas, suggestions or even a complaint, please pass them along to us through our web site (www.magellangps.com) or by mail.

Setting up the SporTrak

Setting up the SporTrak Color is a simple three-step process: installing the batteries, selecting the language to be used and initializing the SporTrak.

ENTER - Confirms data entries or menu selections.

Turning Power on/Off

You have 10 seconds to accept the warning by pressing ENTER or the SporTrak will shut off.
The last navigation screen you were viewing will be displayed. If the last navigation screen view was the Map screen, the last zoom scale setting will be used. Turning the SporTrak Off
Pressing the POWER button again will turn off the SporTrak immediately. Pressing ESC will cancel the power down sequence.
Turning the Backlight On/Off
The display backlight can be set to one of three levels (low, high or off ).
Press and hold for 2 seconds
Display backlight illuminates (high)
Display backlight illuminates (low)
Display backlight turns off
The backlight causes severe drain on the batteries in the SporTrak. To prevent accidently turning the backlight on and leaving it on, the SporTrak will turn the backlight off when there has been no button presses for 4 minutes. Pressing any button will turn the backlight back on in this instance. You can change the time delay for the backlight in Setup.

Adjusting the Contrast

From any screen Use up/down arrows to highlight Contrast Use left/right arrows to adjust the contrast.
(The menu display may differ slightly depending upon which screen it was accessed from.)

Getting a Position Fix

Because the SporTrak attains information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed view of the sky. This allows the SporTrak to choose from all satellites currently available. If the view of the sky is poor due to large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions, the satellite signals can be blocked and the receiver may take longer to compute a position fix. You can observe the signal strength and the satellites being used on the Satellite Status screen (described in the next section). Holding the SporTrak The receiver is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. Hold the SporTrak in the palm of your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky.

Reference to the map scale indicator. (This function requires that map data has been uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States and that your present position as well as the projected horizon falls within the area uploaded.) Like Horizontal Profile, you must be zoomed in to a scale of 0.80 miles or closer for the projected terrain to be displayed. Zoom scales higher then 0.80 miles will cause the data displayed to change to the Two Data Fields and will change back to Terrain Projection as you zoom in to 0.80 miles and below. You should note that when you select Terrain Projection your Map Orientation will change to Track Up so you may need to change that when you are done viewing the projected terrain. If you change Orientation to something other then Track Up while viewing the Terrain Projection, the default Two Data Fields is displayed. Changing the Orientation back to Track Up will revert back to the projected terrain. Changing the Map Orientation You can change how the map is orientated on the screen to either North Up, Course Up or Track Up. Default is North Up.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup Use arrows to highlight the Orientation field
Use arrows to select the desired Map Orientation

North Up Course Up

Track Up
North is at the top of the screen. The heading of the active leg of the active route is at the top of the screen. If no route is active, North Up orientation is used until a route is activated. Your heading (i.e., the direction you are travelling) is at the top of the screen.
Reference Selecting Primary Usage The SporTrak can be set to either Land or Marine Usage. When in Land (default), the map displays land areas in white and water areas as dark gray. For marine applications it may be desirable to reverse the display, showing water as white and land as dark gray. This will make reading some of the data information on the water easier.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup Use arrows to highlight the Primary Usage field
Use arrows to select Land or Marine
Selecting Track Mode Allows you to set how often the SporTrak stores track points. Setting the mode to OFF stops the SporTrak from saving any new track points. In Auto or Auto Detailed mode, the SporTrak uses a method for track point storage that maximizes memory. Using Auto, you will see more points on and near turns and less points on straight stretches of the map. You also have the option of selecting fixed intervals for track point storage.terrain.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup Use arrows to highlight the Track Mode field

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.
From the Road Screen Highlight Customize Use arrows to highlight the title for the data field to be changed

Data Screen

Destination Name Customizable Data Fields

you had three GOTOs, one from A to B, another from B to C and a third from C to D you could then put them together to make one multileg route. In this example you would have a 3-leg route that went from A to B to C to D.
From Any Screen Step 1: Select starting waypoint

Highlight Routes

Select an Empty Route
Select Waypoint Category Select Waypoint from List
Use L/R arrows to select Find By
Step 2: Use up/down arrows to move Select leg highlight to next available leg in destination the route. Indicated by dashes. waypoint Select Waypoint Category Use left/right arrows to select Find By
Repeat Step 2 for all additional legs in the route. Step 3: Save the route Use up/down arrows to highlight Save Route button
These routes have an advantage over GOTOs in that A) the starting point does not have to be your present position, B) they are always in memory and if activated they remain activated, even when you turn the SporTrak off and then back on, and C) they can be saved and used over and over again. (Note: these routes have been termed multileg in an effort to make the understanding of them a little clearer, however you could create a 1-leg route and save it in the SporTraks memory.) SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 45

Sample Route List

(Bold route indicates Active route)

Sample Route Create

Activating/Deactivating a Route Enables the activating or deactivating of a stored route. When a route is being used to navigate, it is termed to be active. When you want to use a route to navigate with, follow these steps to activate it.
From Any Screen Highlight Routes Select Route Highlight Activate or Deactivate
(Note: If the route is active, the SporTrak will automatically display Deactivate Route in the menu and inversely if the route is not active, Activate Route will be displayed.) Viewing a Route Allows you to view the legs of a route using the same screen that was used to create the route. Viewing a route can be used if you just wanted to see the components of the route or as a precursor to editing the route.

Appendix

Troubleshooting
Receiver will not turn on: 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly. Replace with two new AA alkaline batteries. If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location. Make sure that the antenna is pointing up, has a clear view of the sky and is a reasonable distance away from your body. Check Satellite Status screen to see where the satellites are and if the receiver is acquiring data. If the receiver still does not get a position fix within 10 minutes, you may wish to repeat the initialization procedure. This is commonly is caused by excessive static electricity. Turn the receiver back on and it should operate normally. Move the receiver to a new location to avoid a similar occurrence. Battery life seems shorter than it should be: 1. 2. Make sure that you are using two AA alkaline batteries. Shorter life span of the batteries can be due to excessive use of the backlight. Turn the backlight off when not needed.
Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix:
Receiver turns off unexpectedly
Position coordinates on your receiver do not match the location on your map. 1. Make sure that your receiver is set up to use the same datum as your map. The map datum is generally shown in the map legend. See Setup Changing the Map Datum under Reference for instructions on selecting the map datum in your receiver. Check your LAT/LON format. Make sure that the format selected in COORDINATE SYSTEM (DEG/MIN/SEC or DEG/MIN.MM) is in the same format as the map you are using. It could be caused by distance shifts to the map. Use map data for reference and do not rely completely on it. Data was not saved or was corrupted. This can be caused because you removed the batteries or removed external power with the SporTrak turned on. 64 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver
Position on map is not exactly on the road.

Waypoint Icons

These is a list of the icons and their designator that can be assigned to a waypoint while marking a position or editing a waypoint.
Default Box House Aerial Airport Amusement ATM Auto Repair Boating Camping Exit Ramp First Aid Fixed Nav Aid Floating Buoy
Fuel Garden Golf Hotel Hunt/Fish Large City Lighthouse Major City Marina Medium City Museum Obstruction Park Resort

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).
Manually Calibrate If you chose to manually calibrate your SporTrak Color, you must follow the instructions provided very carefully. You will be prompted on-screen with the instructions but they are provided here as a supplement to those instructions. 1. Lay the receiver on a flat, nonmetallic surface. Insure that there are no large metallic objects near, especially underneath the surface you are setting the receiver on. ENTER and wait for the beep. Press

As discussed in the previous section, there may come a time that you wish to turn the compass off and use the GPS Course to determine your heading. (Remember, GPS Course will only calculate heading when you are moving at a speed greater then 0.5 miles per hour.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From any screen press MENU. ENTER. ENTER.
Use the arrow pad to highlight Setup and press
Use the arrow pad to highlight Compass Orient. and press Use the arrow pad to select GPS Course and press Magnetic North turns the compass back on.

ENTER. (Selecting

Press ESC to exit the Setup Menu and return to the last screen you were viewing.
Using the Barometer and Temperature Screens
In addition to the electronic compass, your SporTrak Color provides you with a miniweather station with temperature and barometer information.
Accessing the Weather Screen
1. 2. From any screen press MENU. ENTER.
Use the arrow pad to highlight Weather and press
The Weather Screen is displayed with current temperature and barometer information. Temperature and barometric information are displayed in a familiar and easy to read format. The bottom of the display is a graphic of the barometric readings taken over the last 24 hours. (The SporTrak Color will take barometric readings anytime the compass is active.) A brief explanation of the barometer graph is in order at this time. A new bar indicating your barometric pressure is added to the graph once every 15 minutes. If during the course of an hour it has taken two readings, it fills in the gap between the readings. If, however, you have turned the receiver off or do not have enough satellites to compute altitude (four satellites are needed for altitude computations), and only one reading or less has been taken in the course of the last hour, there will be gaps in the chart. (See Accessing Barometer History for more information.)
Calibrating the Temperature and Barometer
This is not a requirement for using the temperature and barometer readings. It simply makes the readings you have a little more accurate.

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2. 3. 4.
From the Weather Screen press MENU.
Using the arrow pad, highlight Calibrate and press ENTER.
Using the Up/Down arrows to change the value and using the Left/Right arrows to ENTER. move the cursor, enter your corrected temperature value. Press Using the Up/Down arrows to change the value and using the Left/Right arrows to move the cursor, enter your corrected barometric pressure value. Press ENTER. The Save button is highlighted. If you are happy with your changes, press ENTER. If you are not happy with the changes you have two options. One is to use the ENTER or use the Left/Right arrows to highlight the Reset button and press ENTER. Up/Down arrows to highlight the field you want to redo and press You will then be placed back into the Edit Mode. Pressing ESC will also return you to the Weather Screen without saving any changes you may have entered.

Appendix Upload Region: Make sure that the SporTrak is turned on and click on the button. You will be given the option of Upload Upload Regions to GPS Unit, Upload to SD Card Programmer or Store on Hard Drive. Select Upload to GPS Unit and press Next. MapSend will then poll the COM ports looking for the SporTrak receiver. When the COM port has been found, it will be indicated on the PC screen. Press Next. The map region will be uploaded to your SporTrak receiver. Now using the SporTrak, go to the Map screen and zoom out over the area on the map where you have uploaded the region. Once you have zoomed out far enough, you will see the outline of a box. This box represents the region that you just uploaded. This portion of the map now has detailed street and points of interest information.
Connecting to External Devices
Available as accessories for your GPS receiver are the following cables: External Power Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Power/Data Cable, Data Cable and PC Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter. The instructions given below apply to all cables, unless otherwise stated. The cable can be connected to the receiver two different ways:
Connecting directly to the SporTrak. Using the captive screw that is attached to the plug, tighten into the back of the receiver. If you are connecting to the SporTrak while it is mounted in the Mounting Cradle, attach the cable through the back of the cradle. It is not necessary to tighten the captive screw to the SporTrak, although you may do so for added security.
Appendix Connecting to an External Power Source If using the cable that comes with the cigarette lighter adapter, simply connect it to the cigarette lighter outlet. If you wish to make a permanent mount to a power supply, cut the cable between the power supply box and the cigarette lighter adapter. Attach the red (+) and black (-) wires to your external power source. The input voltage range for external power is 9-16 VDC. Caution: Do not bypass the power supply box or you will damage your unit and void the warranty.

Power Plug Cut Here

Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Power Supply Box 9-pin Connector
Connecting to a Data Source Data Connection Pinout (PC and Data cables only) This is the pinout looking into the 9-pin female connector Pin 2: Data Out Pin 3: Data In Pin 5: Ground

Cable Wiring Color Code Power Red: Power + Black: GND
Data (Power/Data, PC cable & Data cable only) Yellow: Data In Orange: Data Out Black: GND 82 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver
Your Magellan GPS receiver has been upgraded to include the latest WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology. With WAAS your GPS receiver can compute position locations with an accuracy never before possible in a commercial receiver. What is WAAS? WAAS is a means of improving the accuracy of GPS beyond the standard civilian signal. WAAS was developed by the FAA to provide the accuracy needed for aircraft to perform approaches for landings. WAAS improves the accuracy of GPS by calculating the errors in the GPS signal at several monitoring stations around the country and then transmitting the error corrections to special WAAS satellites. In turn, these satellites broadcast the error corrections to WAAS-capable GPS receivers around the world. WAAS is a free service and, with the small exception of two additional satellites displayed on the Satellite Status screen, it will be transparent to you. There is nothing you need do, its all ready to go. How accurate will my GPS receiver be with WAAS? The FAA reports that expected accuracy can be improved to around 7 meters vertically and horizontally. Our own testing suggests that Magellan GPS receivers will typically experience accuracy improvements to around 3 meters. You can expect to see this level of accuracy for 95% of the time that you are receiving WAAS signals. What are some of the problems with WAAS? The signal coverage with WAAS is not global like GPS satellites. In some locations, receiving WAAS signals can be difficult and intermittent. There are two satellites transmitting WAAS for corrections in the Americas and two more over Africa and India providing similar coverage for Europe. These satellites are geostationary, i.e., they stay in the same spot over the Earth equator. The two satellites for the Americas are over the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Chances are then, they will probably be near the horizon from where you are using your GPS receiver. This increases the chance that buildings, foliage, terrain and other obstacles could block the WAAS signal. Also WAAS is a relatively new system and is still in its developmental stage. So on occasion you may experience service outages. Even during these outages, your GPS receiver will still be working, computing position fixes and helping you get to where you want to go using the GPS signals. The only difference is you will not be getting the precision that WAAS was providing. You can expect to see these outages diminish as the system matures and stabilizes. For more information on WAAS, you can visit the FAA websites section on their WAAS system: http://gps.faa.gov/programs/WAAS/waas.htm

4) A Detail Info screen appears with the coordinates for your position at the time you pressed the Enter key. Any notes or messages about this map item will also be displayed below the coordinate information. 5) You also have the option of saving this map item as a waypoint in your User Waypoints database.
Viewing Detailed Map Information for the Cursor Position 1) Use the arrow keys to move your cursor around the map. When the cursor is over a displayed map item, press the Enter key. 2) A list of all the map items found at your cursor position is displayed. Use the up or down arrows to select the item you want to view and press the Enter key. (If no list is displayed after pressing the Enter key, your cursor is not over any map items.) 3) A Detail Info screen appears with the coordinates for the cursor position. Any notes or messages about this map item will also be displayed below the coordinate information. 4) You can also save this map item as a waypoint in your User Waypoints database or create a GOTO route to this map item (described below). Saving or Going to a Map Item from the Detailed Map Information Screen 1) To Save the Map Item in to your User Waypoint database, use the left or right arrows to highlight the Save button at the bottom of the screen and press the Enter key. The Mark screen is displayed allowing you to edit the details for this position. When you are done, highlight the Save button and press the Enter key. (This method does not apply to waypoints that are already in your User Waypoint database. User waypoints can be edited or deleted.) 2) To create a GOTO route to the map item chosen, use the left or right arrows to highlight the GOTO button and press the Enter key. Editing or Deleting a User Waypoint from the Detailed Map Information Screen 1) If the map item you selected to view is from your User Waypoint database, you are presented with three buttons, Edit, Goto or Del. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired option and press the Enter key. Edit: Selecting Edit brings up the Edit WPT screen allowing you to change the details for this waypoint. When you are satisfied with your changes, use the arrow keys to highlight Save and press the Enter key. Goto: Selecting Goto creates a GOTO route from your present position to the waypoint displayed. You are returned to the Map screen and are ready to begin navigating towards the waypoint. Delete: Selecting the Del button allows you the option of removing this waypoint permanently from your User Waypoint database. A confirmation screen is displayed requiring that you confirm this deletion.

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The Current Screens. The Current screen displays the time of the maximum current, its speed, its angle (direction) and the time of the slack water for the date and station indicated on the screen. There may be more current information than can be displayed on one screen. You can use the up and down arrows to scroll through the available data. You can also view a graph of the current for the 24 hour period of the day you have selected. The upper portion of the graph represents the current of the rising tide, the lower represents the current of the falling tide. The horizontal line through the center at 00.00 represents the slack water. Each peak represents the maximum current. Accessing the Current Screen 1) From any screen, press the Menu key. Use the up or down arrows to highlight Tide/Current and press the Enter key. As a reminder, the Current screen is available only when a MapSend BlueNav chart has been uploaded and is active. If current information is not available, only Tide will be displayed as a menu option. 2) Use the right arrow to select the Current tab.
Changing the Date 1) With the On field highlighted press the Enter key. The On field will go into the edit mode. 2) Use the up and down arrows to change the data at the cursor position and use the left and right arrows to move the cursor. 3) When you have the date desired, press the Enter key. A pop-up window will be displayed indicating that the SporTrak Color is calculating the current information. Changing the Station 1) With the At field highlighted press the Enter key. 2) Use the up or down to select the station you are looking for from the list of available stations and press the Enter key. A pop-up window will be displayed indicating that the SporTrak Color is calculating the current.
Viewing the Graph 1) Use the up or down arrows to highlight Graph and press the Enter key. 2) The information above the graph displays time, speed and angle of the current. Use the left or right arrows to bring up a vertical line that can be moved along the graph to change the time for this information. (Note: current information along the graph is available in 15 minute intervals.) To exit the graph display and return to the main Current screen, press the Escape key.
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Searching for a Street Address.. 43 Routes.... 44 Creating a GOTO Route.. 44 Creating a Backtrack Route... 44 Creating a Multileg Route... 44 Activating/Deactivating a Route... 46 Viewing a Route... 46 Editing a Route... 46 Inserting a Leg... 47 Deleting a Leg... 47 Replacing a Leg... 47 Appending a Leg... 47 Appending a Newly Created Waypoint to a Route.. 48 Reversing a Route... 48 Deleting a Route... 48 Viewing a Route on the Map Screen.. 48 Creating a Route using Track History.. 48 Setup.... 49 Initializing the SporTrak... 49 Turning the NAV Screens On/Off... 49 Selecting the Coordinate System... 50 Selecting a Map Datum... 50 Selecting the Elevation Mode.. 50 Selecting the Time Format... 51 Selecting NAV Units... 51 Selecting the North Reference... 51 Setting the Backlight Timer... 51 Turning the Beeper On/Off... 52 Selecting NMEA Message... 52 Selecting the Baud Rate... 52 Seletcting Daylight Savings Time.. 53 Power Off Timer... 53 Changing Languages... 54 Changing the Power Key Settings.. 54 iv SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver
Clearing Memory.... 55 Clearing Track History... 55 Clearing Wpts/Routes... 55 Clearing All Routes... 55 Resetting SporTrak to Factory Defaults... 55 Clearing All Memory in the SporTrak.. 55 Sun/Moon Display... 56 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen... 56 Changing the Sun/Moon Date... 56 Changing the Sun/Moon Position... 56 Fish/Hunt Times Display... 57 Accessing the Fish/Hunt Screen.. 57 Changing the Fish/Hunt Date... 57 Changing the Fish/Hunt Position.. 57 SporTrak Alarms... 58 Setting the Arrival Alarm.. 58 Setting the Anchor Alarm... 58 Setting the XTE Alarm... 58 Setting the GPS Fix Alarm... 58 Using the Simulator... 59 Turning on the Simulator - Auto Mode.. 59 Turning on the Simulator - User Mode... 59 Turning the Simulator Off... 59 About Screen.... 60 Help Screen... 60
Frequently Asked Questions.. 61 Appendix... 64
Troubleshooting... 64 Waypoint Icons... 65 Contacting Magellan.... 66 Specifications... 67 Compass.... 68
Heading vs. Bearing vs. Course Over Ground.. 68 Navigating with the Compass Screen.. 70 Calibrating the Compass.. 70 Using the Barometer and Temperature Screens.. 74 Accessories.... 76 MapSend Streets... 77 Using Mapsend... 78 Connecting to External Devices.. 81 Connecting to External Power Source.. 82 WAAS.... 83 Glossary... 84

Introduction

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan SporTrak Color GPS mapping receiver. The SporTrak Color has all the features that a sailor, fisherman, hiker, hunter, or any person involved with outdoor recreational activities has come to expect from a Magellan GPS receiver. In addition to these features, the SporTrak Color offers the ability to display your location on detailed city maps providing you with a complete navigation tool that will last you for years to come. Magellan has been a leader in the hand-held GPS market since introducing the worlds first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989. Since that time Magellan has continued to equip the outdoorsman and consumer markets with navigational receivers, all the way from the first GPS receiver for under $100 to automotive receivers with turn-by-turn routing capabilities. Before you begin, make sure that your package includes all of the items listed on the packing list. Magellan is a registered trademark name for Thales Navigation.

About This User Manual

This User Manual is divided into six chapters; Introduction, Setting Up the SporTrak, Basic Operation, Reference, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. Each of these chapters will be explained briefly so you can tell which ones are right for you. A glossary and index are provided after the Appendix as well. Setting Up the SporTrak: This chapter will show you how to prepare the SporTrak Color for use. Instructions will include how to install the batteries, how to select the languages and how to initialize the SporTrak Color. Basic Operation: This chapter provides you with step-by-step instructions for using the basic functions of the SporTrak Color. This chapter will explain getting a position fix, viewing the Map screen, saving a waypoint and using a GOTO. Knowing these four basic steps will enable you to use the SporTrak Color for most things you will want to do. Reference: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of the features found in the SporTrak Color. This chapter is set up in a way that you can quickly and easily find the feature you are looking for. Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is aimed at answering some of the more basic questions that you may have about your SporTrak Color, the global positioning system (GPS) and using the SporTrak Color to its fullest. Experienced GPS users will probably not find any new information in this chapter but new GPS users may find many of their questions answered here. SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver 1
Appendix: Sections containing information about connecting your SporTrak Color to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can be found in the Appendix. Glossary: A glossary is provided explaining some of the terms and abbreviations found in the SporTrak Color and this manual that may not be familiar to all users. Its time to begin using your SporTrak Color. Dont be overwhelmed with the size of the manual as we have tried to give enough information for the beginning user as well as provide the experienced users with the specifications and features that they are looking for. The most important thing to us is to be sure that you are completely satisfied with your SporTrak Color and the accompanying documentation. If you have any ideas, suggestions or even a complaint, please pass them along to us through our web site (www.magellangps.com) or by mail.

Initialization for First Time Use
The final step in setting up the SporTrak is to initialize the receiver for first-time use. This will help your SporTrak begin computing your position in the fastest manner possible. 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 (i.e., when the SporTrak is brand new or memory has been cleared). This gives the SporTrak an approximate indication of where it is located so it can use its satellite almanac (stored in permanent memory) to estimate what satellites are overhead and which ones it should be looking for. Follow these instructions to initialize the SporTrak.

Turning the SporTrak On

Press [POWER]
The SporTrak turns on and displays the start-up screen and a warning screen.
Press [ENTER]. (You have 10 seconds to press [ENTER] or the SporTrak will shut off.) The SporTrak displays a message box indicating that the receiver needs to be initialized. Press [ENTER].
Enter Your Approximate Position (Initialize)
Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER].
Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your area. Press [ENTER].
The cursor appears in the time field, waiting for you to input your local time. Set your local time using the arrow keys. Be sure that you set the AM/PM indicator. Note: After the SporTrak starts to pick up signals from any satellite, it will automatically update the time using the satellites atomic clock.
To use the arrow keys to edit a field, follow the simple diagram below.

Editing

moves the cursor block left or right.
Pressing right arrow results in:
increments the value up or down.
Pressing up arrow results in:
When the time is correct, press

[ENTER].

The last piece of information needed is the date. Using the arrow keys, enter the present date. Press [ENTER].
All the information that the SporTrak needs to speed up the process of computing its first fix has been entered and the Done button is highlighted. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER].
The Satellite Status screen is displayed and the SporTrak begins acquiring the data from the satellites. You can begin using the SporTrak beginning with the Basic Operation described in the next chapter or you can turn the SporTrak off. If you turn the SporTrak off, all of the information you just entered will be saved. To turn the SporTrak off, press [POWER].

Adjusting the Contrast

From any screen Use up/down arrows to highlight Contrast Use left/right arrows to adjust the contrast.
(The menu display may differ slightly depending upon which screen it was accessed from.)

Getting a Position Fix

Because the SporTrak attains information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed view of the sky. This allows the SporTrak to choose from all satellites currently available. If the view of the sky is poor due to large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions, the satellite signals can be blocked and the receiver may take longer to compute a position fix. You can observe the signal strength and the satellites being used on the Satellite Status screen (described in the next section). Holding the SporTrak The receiver is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. Hold the SporTrak in the palm of your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky.

Navigational Screens

The SporTrak Color has nine navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen, Large Data screen, two Position screens, Road screen, Data Screen, Speed Screen and Sat Status screen. They will be described briefly here. More detailed information on the different screens can be found in the Reference chapter of the User Manual.
Map Screen The Map screen has two modes, position or cursor. In the position mode, your present position is indicated by the large arrow icon in the center of the display. If you are moving, the arrow will point in the direction that you are heading. At the bottom of the screen is the scale for the map displayed and two data fields that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your needs. In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on the map. At the bottom of the display is the information for the position of the cursor relative to your present position. Also any points of interest that the cursor is over will be shown. To access the Cursor Mode, press any arrow on the keypad. A crosshair appears that can be moved with the arrow keys. To return to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will appear centered on the map. Compass Screen This is a handy screen to have at your fingertips while you are navigating. It is totally customizable to display the information that is useful to you. The lower portion of the Compass screen not only displays your heading in a graphical manner, but also displays the relationship of the sun, moon and your destination (if navigating on a route) to your heading.

Summary

This concludes the basic operation of the Magellan SporTrak, but there is so much more. More detailed information can be found in the Reference Section of the User Manual. If this is your first time using a GPS receiver, you should take some time now to get comfortable with the NAV screens and begin saving some waypoints at different locations. An ideal way to get used to using the Magellan SporTrak is to go outside your house and obtain a position fix. (An easy way to see that you are computing a position fix is to view the Sat Status screen. When you see 3D in the upper right corner, you are computing fixes.) Now view the Map screen. Chances are you will see some familiar streets being displayed. Now that the SporTrak has told you where you are, save this location into memory by pressing MARK. Now would be a good time to practice using the keypad to enter a new name for this waypoint. Home would be a good choice. When you have finished inputting a name and youve highlighted DONE and pressed ENTER, you will be back at the Map screen. Notice there is now an icon displayed for the waypoint you just created. Next, go to the store, a friends house or any location away from where you are now. Repeat the process of Marking this position. (Be sure you are computing fixes before saving the position.) Now you should have two distinct waypoints saved in your SporTrak. Using the simple instructions provided here, press GOTO, highlight User and press ENTER. Now use the up/down arrows to highlight the Home waypoint (if you called it that) and press ENTER. The Magellan SporTrak will now begin computing all of the information you need to return to your home. As you are travelling, notice the different NAV screens and witness the data changing as you are moving. (Dont view the SporTrak screen if you are driving, let the passenger do that.) Everything else the SporTrak can do for you is based on the simple exercise you just performed and when you are comfortable doing this, everything else will be a simple building block on what you already know. 16 SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver

Reference

Power / Backlight / Contrast
Turn the SporTrak On Applies power to the SporTrak and displays last NAV screen viewed. During power-up the first screen shows the software and map database versions currently loaded in the SporTrak. The second screen gives a warning that must be read. After reading the warning press [ENTER] to proceed. (If you do not press [ENTER], the SporTrak will shut off after 10 seconds.)
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.
Refer ence 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

R efer ence

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]

Position Mode

If you require to see more of the map you can also turn off these data fields. Information as to how to customize this screen follows this brief description of the Map screen.
Refer ence In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on the map. At the bottom of the display is the information for the position of the cursor relative to your present position. Also any points of interest that the cursor is over will be shown. To access the Cursor Mode, press any arrow on the keypad. A crosshair appears that can be moved with the arrow keys. To return to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will appear centered on the map.

Turning On/Off Topographic Lines [Available only if a map has been uploaded from a Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States CD-ROM] This function will hide all topo lines and topographic information. Default is On.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup Use L/R arrows to select Display tab Use U/D arrows to select Topo Lines
Refer ence Turning On/Off Displayed POIs [Available only if a map has been uploaded from a Magellan MapSend Streets and Destinations or MapSend Topo for the United States CD-ROM] Allows you to select which, if any, POIs that have been uploaded from a MapSend product to be displayed. Default is On.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup Use L/R arrows to select Display tab Use U/D arrows to select POI
Globally Turn Map Items On/Off If you have uploaded map data from a MapSend product, you will notice that the list of POIs can be extremely lengthy. To aide you in the customization of the display you can turn everything on or off globally. To turn off all map items, follow these instructions.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup Use L/R arrows to select Display tab Use U/D arrows to select Clear All
After you have turned off all of the map items, you can go back and just select the POIs that you want to view. Please note that this function will also turn off waypoints, track lines and, if applicable, topo lines. Be sure to turn these back on if you want to see them. Inversely, to globally turn on all of the map items, follow the above steps but select Mark All instead of Clear All. Setting Up Map Data Fields The following options are available ONLY if you are in the Position Mode of the Map screen. If you are in the cursor mode, press the [ESC] key and the display will snap back to the Position Mode with the arrow icon displaying your present postion. (If you are not clear on which mode you are in, the simpliest way to determine it is to see what cursor is displayed; an arrow indicates Position and a crosshair indicates Cursor. If you press the [ESC] key and the display changes to another Nav Screen you were in the Position Mode and you can press [NAV] to return to the map.
R efer ence Turning Data Fields On/Off This option allows you to turn on or off the two information fields that are displayed on the Map screen. Turning these off allows for more of the map to be displayed. Default is SHOW.

From the MAP Screen Highlight Hide Map Info or Show Map Info
When Map Info is hidden and the map is in the cursor mode, the bearing (BRG) and distance (DIS) to the cursor is shown in the bottom left corner of the map replacing the scale. (Note: if you have uploaded topographic information from Magellans MapSend Topo for the United States CD-ROM, the elevation at the cursors location is displayed, not the bearing and distance.) If the cursor happens to be on a map object, the name of the object is displayed. Selecting the Data Fields This function allows you to select which data fields are to be displayed. You can choose from Customize Fields, Street Information or, if topographic information is loaded, you can select Horizontal Profile or Terrain Projection. If you select either Horizontal Profile or Terrain Projection and you do not have topographic information loaded a warning screen is displayed.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Select Map Info Use U/D arrows to select desired information
Two Data Fields Description This option displays two boxes at the bottom of the map that can display data that you choose. Displaying these data fields is the default for the SporTrak. Changing the Data Fields Allows you to change the data that is being displayed to 1 of 13 different data options (bearing, distance, speed, heading, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, turn, elevation, time, or date). Note: If you have selected Hide Map Info, this option will not be available in the menu. Also, you must have the Two Data Fields displayed on the Map screen to be able to customize them. Press [ESC] when you are done to leave the customize mode.
Refer ence Street Information Description This mode just displays the name of the street close to your present position. Horizontal Profile Description This mode displays at the bottom of the Map screen a graphical representation of the horizon at a fixed distance from your present position. This fixed distance is equal to the map scale you have selected for the Map screen, so as you zoom in or out, the horizon displayed will change. In the Horizon Profile mode, you will also notice a line projected out from your present position icon to a shorter perpendicular line. The intersection of the two lines indicates the location on the map where the horizon is being computed. (This function requires that map data has been uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States and that your present position as well as the projected horizon falls within the area uploaded.) You should note that when you select Horizontal Profile, your Map Orientation will change to Track Up so you may need to change that when you are done viewing the horizontal profile. If you change Orientation to something other then Track Up while viewing the Horizontal Profile, the default Two Data Fields is displayed. Changing the Orientation back to Track Up will revert back to the Horizontal Profile. Also, you must be zoomed in to a scale of 0.80 miles or closer for the horizontal profile to be displayed. Zoom scales higher then 0.80 miles will cause the data displayed to change to the Two Data Fields and will change back to Horizontal Profile as you zoom in to 0.80 miles and below. Terrain Projection Description This feature allows you to view the terrain directly ahead of you graphically. It is computed from your present position and extends in a straight line to the top of your display. This provides you with instantaneous information on what terrain elevations are directly in front of you. Your present position and elevation are indicated at the left side of the display. The maximum elevation for the terrain ahead of you is displayed above the graph, next

R efer ence to the map scale indicator. (This function requires that map data has been uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States and that your present position as well as the projected horizon falls within the area uploaded.) Like Horizontal Profile, you must be zoomed in to a scale of 0.80 miles or closer for the projected terrain to be displayed. Zoom scales higher then 0.80 miles will cause the data displayed to change to the Two Data Fields and will change back to Terrain Projection as you zoom in to 0.80 miles and below. You should note that when you select Terrain Projection your Map Orientation will change to Track Up so you may need to change that when you are done viewing the projected terrain. If you change Orientation to something other then Track Up while viewing the Terrain Projection, the default Two Data Fields is displayed. Changing the Orientation back to Track Up will revert back to the projected terrain. Changing the Map Orientation You can change how the map is orientated on the screen to either North Up, Course Up or Track Up. Default is North Up.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup Use arrows to highlight the Orientation field
Use arrows to select the desired Map Orientation

North Up Course Up

Track Up
North is at the top of the screen. The heading of the active leg of the active route is at the top of the screen. If no route is active, North Up orientation is used until a route is activated. Your heading (i.e., the direction you are travelling) is at the top of the screen.
Refer ence Selecting Primary Usage The SporTrak can be set to either Land or Marine Usage. When in Land (default), the map displays land areas in white and water areas as dark gray. For marine applications it may be desirable to reverse the display, showing water as white and land as dark gray. This will make reading some of the data information on the water easier.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup Use arrows to highlight the Primary Usage field
Use arrows to select Land or Marine
Selecting Track Mode Allows you to set how often the SporTrak stores track points. Setting the mode to OFF stops the SporTrak from saving any new track points. In Auto or Auto Detailed mode, the SporTrak uses a method for track point storage that maximizes memory. Using Auto, you will see more points on and near turns and less points on straight stretches of the map. You also have the option of selecting fixed intervals for track point storage.terrain.
From the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup Use arrows to highlight the Track Mode field
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

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

Refer ence

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.

Refer ence 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.
Destination Name Customizable Data Fields Compass
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.

From the Speed Screen

Satellite Status Screen
The Satellite Status screen visually displays the satellites being used and the strength of the received signal. Additionally, this screen displays the power source you are connected to and, if internal batteries, how much battery life is remaining. This is a very handy screen when you wish to view how well your SporTrak is tracking satellites.

Satellite Position Graph

Position Mode Satellite Position WAAS Satellites
Satellite Signal Strength Chart
Power Source Satellite Position Graph The two circles indicate satellite elevation as seen from your current position; the outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle represents 45 from the horizon. The center of the circle is 90 from the horizon, or directly overhead.
Battery Life Indicator Power Source Indicates the source of power being used POWER (Internal Battery) or POWER EXTERNAL.
Position Mode 3D - position computed is 3-dimensional (elevation is being computed). 2D - position computed is Satellite Signal Strength Chart Clear bar indicates that the SporTrak 2-dimensional (elevation is not being computed). is starting to get information from the satellite. Satellites that are being Blank - SporTrak is not computing a position fix. used to compute your position are shown with solid bars. The height of Satellite Position the bar indicates the relative signal Where the satellite is located strength. relative to your position.