This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other aerial or transmitter. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the users authority to operate this equipment. The Magellan eXplorist GC receiver must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user. This Class B digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

IC statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.This device may not cause interference. 2.This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Improvements and enhancements to the product may occur without any formal notification. Check the Magellan website (www.magellanGPS.com) for product updates and additional information.

Make sure that the seal around the battery door is clean and free of debris before replacing the door. Replace the battery door by first aligning the hinge points at the bottom and then swinging the battery door down until it is in place. Turn the battery door retaining screw 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place and the Magellan eXplorist GC receiver is ready to go.

Maintenance

The only maintenance required is to clean the screen with a soft cloth occasionally. Also using a screen protector is a great way to avoid scratches while out trekking. Clear screen protectors are available at most electronic stores or anywhere cell phone accessories are sold. The ideal size screen protector for the Magellan eXplorist GC receiver would be 1 x 2 but larger sizes can be cut down.
Magellan eXplorist GC Screens

Status Bar

The Status bar appears on every screen in the receiver and provides information on the inner workings of the Magellan eXplorist GC receiver.
Battery Life Backlight Status
All green indicates full battery life.
Backlight is on when light bulb icon is displayed. (Having the backlight off will increase the battery life significantly.) Displayed in 12-hour AM/PM or 24hour Military time. Hiking man icon is displayed whenever you are on a route. Four blue bars indicates strong satellite signal strength. W indicates WAAS signals are being received.
Time of Day Route Status Satellite Status

The Main Menu Screen

The Main Menu screen is the hub for all of the activities in the Magellan eXplorist GC receiver. From the Main Menu you can access the Map screen, Geocaching functions, Waypoint functions, the Dashboard and Tools for setting up your receiver to meet your requirements. To access the different functions, use the joystick and move it left or right to change the highlighted icon. With the icon highlighted, press ENTER.

Geocaches

Map Screen

Waypoints

Dashboard

The Map Screen

Current Location. Normally the Map screen will display your current location against a map background. Your current location is displayed as an arrow pointing in the direction of your current heading or last heading if you are standing still. Pan Mode. Using the joystick you can move a cursor around the map to get pop-up information about a displayed geocache or waypoint, visually select a point on the map to create a waypoint, select a geocache or waypoint to route to, and view areas of the map that may not normally be displayed due to map scale. Press the BACK button to return the map to your current location. Smart Arrow. By default, the Smart Arrow feature is activated, which means the color of the arrow will change based on the direction you are heading in comparison to the bearing of your destination. The Smart Arrow features can be turned off by accessing the Map Options in the Options Menu.

Blue Green Yellow Red Not routing or stationary. On course (heading and bearing are the same) Off course. Left or right of course line. Moving in the opposite direction from your destination.
Options Menu. The Map Screen has an Options Menu that can be displayed by pressing the MENU button. The Options Menu's contexts will vary based on your current action, such as routing to a destination or panning the map. Most of the common functions needed while geocaching can be accessed easily from the Options Menu. Navigation Data Fields. Up to four "Nav" Fields can be displayed on the Map Screen at any given time. The number of Nav Fields and the data to display can be customized by the user by accessing the Options Menu. North Up or Heading Up. The orientation of the map screen can be customized to North Up or Heading Up by accessing the Options Menu. With North Up selected, the top of the map will always be pointing north, with Heading Up the top of the map is in the direction you are heading. Compass Overlay. A transparent compass overlay can be displayed on the map if you select Map+Compass in the Options Menu. A stand alone Compass Screen can be activated within the Dashboard and you can customize the Compass Design in the Settings under Tools. Zoom in / Zoom out. You can change the map scale by using the ZOOM + or ZOOM - buttons. By default, the Map Screen has the Auto Zoom feature activated. This means the map scale will always show your current location and destination on the Map Screen at the same time while routing. The Auto Zoom feature can be turned off by accessing Map Options in the Options Menu. Special Feature of the ZOOM +/ZOOM - Buttons: While viewing menu screens or the keyboard, the ZOOM keys give you quick access to the top or bottom of the list.

The Dashboard

The Dashboard can be used for navigating or accessing more information about your current trip. The Screen is split into two regions, the top displays information about your current route and the bottom provides customizable Nav Fields. The following items describe the elements of the Dashboard and ways to customize the screen. Mini Compass. The Mini Compass works just like the regular Compass displaying the cardinal points as well as the direction of your destination while routing. The behavior of the arrow and cardinal labels differ whether you are navigating in North Up or Heading Up mode. Destination Information. The information displayed in the upper right portion depends on whether or not you are routing to a destination. When there is no active route, it displays Signal the Frog and number of geocaches found. While routing to a geocache, the area displays the name, key characteristics, and distance to your destination. Navigation Data Fields. Up to eight "Nav" Fields can be displayed on the Dashboard at any given time. The number of Nav Fields and the data to display can be customized by the user by accessing the Options Menu. Options Menu. The Dashboard has an Options Menu that can be displayed by pressing the MENU button. The Options Menu will allow you to access a stand-alone Compass Screen, Edit Nav Fields, and Reset Odometer.

Zooming In and Zooming Out Pressing ZOOM- (zoom out) or ZOOM+ (zoom in) changes the map scale, which allows you to see greater detail at your cursor or displays more of the map. The Magellan eXplorist GC receiver also has a feature that is called Auto Zoom. When Auto Zoom is turned on and you are travelling to a geocache or a waypoint, the map scale is automatically set to the scale that will display your current position as well as your destination. (This feature can be turned on or off in Map Options.) If you use the zoom buttons while Auto Zoom is setting the map scale, the display will zoom in or out for a set period of time and then reset to display your current position and the destination. Panning Around the Map While the map is displayed, you can use the joystick to pan around the map. This enables you to visually create a waypoint or go to a point on the map. As you pan over detailed features, a Quick Info pop-up is displayed with some information about the point on the map or geocache that the cursor is over. The Quick Info pop-up can be turned off or on under Map Options. The top of the display shows the distance from your current position to the pan cursor. Exiting Map Pan Mode 1. Press the BACK button to exit panning and return the map to your current location. Creating a Waypoint at the Pan Cursor Position 1. Press MENU to bring up the Options menu. 2. Select New Waypoint. 3. Optional: Use the joystick to select an icon, change the waypoint name, or add a description. Changing Icon -- Highlight the icon and press ENTER. Select the desired icon and press ENTER. Changing Name -- Highlight the Name field and press ENTER. Use the joystick to select the letters for the name. When the name is complete, highlight the green checkmark and press ENTER. Adding Description -- Highlight the Description field and press ENTER. Use the joystick to enter the text for the description. When the description is complete, highlight the green checkmark and press ENTER. 4. When done, press the MENU button to bring up the Options menu. Select the desired option. Save -- Saves the waypoint and returns to the Map screen. Preview on Map -- Displays the waypoint on the map screen. Press BACK to return to the Waypoint details screen. 5. Alternatively, to save or cancel the waypoint creation, press the BACK button and a window is displayed with the option of saving or not saving the waypoint. 6. After the waypoint is saved, either by the Options menu or by pressing BACK, the Map screen is displayed. Creating a Waypoint at the Pan Cursor Position - Quick Method 1. Press and hold the joystick down for a few seconds. A new waypoint is created with a default name applied.

Go To a Waypoint while Panning 1. Pan the cursor until it is over a displayed waypoint. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select GO from the Options menu. Map Screen Options Menu The Map Options Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button while viewing the map. There are two formats for this menu; routing and not routing. They are slightly different as when you are routing there are functions you need at your fingertips that are not needed during non-routing situations. While viewing a Options menu you can quickly go to the bottom of the menu by pressing the ZOOMbutton or to the top by pressing ZOOM+. Non-Routing Options Menu
New Waypoint Go Start Trip Creates a new waypoint at your current position or pan cursor. If there is a geocache or waypoint at the point of the pan cursor, select GO to create a route to that location. Removes any track information from the map and resets the trip data, trip odometer and trip timer. Begins recording track.
Stop and Save Trip End the recording of the track and saves the trip. Pause Trip Resume Trip Map Map+Compass Edit Nav Fields Edit # of Nav Fields Heading Up/North Up Reset Trip Odometer Reset Trip Time Map Options Suspend Lock Keypad Power Off Pauses the recording. Resumes the recording. Sets the Map screen to display the map only. Sets the Map screen to display the map with a compass overlay. Allows you to select the type of data to be displayed in the Nav Field. Allows you to display 0,1, 2, 3, or 4 Nav Fields on the Map screen. Toggles the display orientation so that the top of the screen is either your heading or North. Resets the trip odometer to zero. Resets the duration time of the trip to zero. Provides access to customize the Map screen and select what will be displayed. Turns off the display and other software features, but the GPS receiver remains tracking. Press the Power button to resume. Disables the keypad preventing accidently button presses. Hold the MENU button down until the pop-up window disappears to unlock. Turns the eXplorist GC receiver off.
Additional Options Menu Items while Routing
Description Recent Logs Hints Cancel Route View Dashboard Main Menu Found Not Found View the Description field for the waypoint or geocache. View geocache recent logs. View hints for the geocache. Cancel the route and return to the Map screen. Display the Dashboard. Access the Main Menu. Flag the geocache as being found. Flag the geocache as being not found.

Need Maintenance Flag the geocache as being in need of maintenance and add comments. Add a Field Note Favorite Add field notes to the geocache. Flags waypoint or geocache as user favorite.
Red: Displayed only when going to a geocache waypoint. Creating a Waypoint for your Current Position (Please read the section on Geocaches for information on creating a geocache for your current position.) 1. Press MENU to bring up the Options menu. 2. Highlight New Waypoint and press ENTER. 3. Optional: Modify the waypoint. Change Icon: Highlight the current icon and press ENTER. Use the joystick to highlight the icon desired and press ENTER. Change Name: Highlight the name field and press ENTER. Use the joystick to enter the new name. When completed, highlight the green checkmark box and press ENTER. Add Description: Highlight the description field and press ENTER. Use the joystick to enter the description. When completed, highlight the green checkmark box and press ENTER. 4. Save the waypoint by pressing MENU and selecting Save from the menu. Managing Trip A trip is defined as a recording of your movement or track. This trip can then be viewed in the Magellan VantagePoint software and provides a permanent record of your travel. Starting Trip: Press MENU and highlight Start Trip. Press ENTER. The Trip Odometer and Trip Timer are reset to zero and, if turned off, track recording is turned on.
Pausing Trip: If you want to pause the trip to temporarily stop recording, press MENU and highlight Pause Trip. Press ENTER. Resume Trip: After pausing the trip, you can turn trip recording back on by pressing MENU and selecting Resume Trip. Ending Trip: When you have come to the end point of your trip, press MENU and select Stop and Save Trip. (If you have track turned off in Tools, stopping the trip also stops recording your track.) Resetting the Trip Odometer and Trip Timer When you start a trip the trip odometer and trip timer are automatically reset to zero. If at any time during your trip you want to reset them to zero, follow these instructions. 1. Press MENU and highlight Reset Trip Odometer or Reset Trip Timer. 2. Press ENTER. Viewing the Map or Map and Compass 1. Press MENU. Highlight Map or Map+Compass (depending upon which is currently active) and press ENTER. This toggles between viewing just the map or viewing the map with a compass overlay. Editing the Navigation Fields 1. Press MENU. Highlight Edit Nav Fields and press ENTER. 2. Use the joystick to highlight the navigation field you want to change. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the joystick to highlight one of the available data types. Press ENTER. 5. You can continue selecting other navigation fields as described here until you are satisfied with your choices. 6. When done, press BACK to return to the Map screen. Changing the Number of Navigation Fields 1. Press MENU. Highlight Edit # of Nav Fields and press ENTER. 2. The Map screen is displayed with the current number of navigation fields displayed in the center. Use the joystick up or down to change the number of fields (0 - 4). 3. When done, press BACK. Selecting Heading Up or North Up This sets the orientation of the Map screen so that the top of the display is either your heading or north. 1. Press MENU. Heading Up/North Up is a toggle selection. Highlight the current choice, Heading Up or North Up, and press ENTER. 2. When done, press BACK. Viewing the Details of Your Destination Waypoint This is available only while travelling on a route to a waypoint. 1. Press MENU. 2. Highlight View Details and press ENTER.

Track Options Turning Tracking On/Off You can turn tracking off but if you set the receiver to begin recording a trip, the track will be turned on until you stop the trip. 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Track and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Tracking ON field. 4. Press ENTER to select on (checked) or off (unchecked). 5. Press BACK. Displaying the Track on the Map 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Track and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Display on Map field. 4. Press ENTER to select on (checked) or off (unchecked). 5. Press BACK. Setting the Track Logging Intervals 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Track and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Interval Between Points field and press ENTER. 4. Use the joystick to select time interval and press ENTER. 5. Press BACK. Clearing Tracks Displayed on Map 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Track and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Clear All Tracks field. 4. Select Yes or No from the pop-up window. 5. Press BACK. Proximity Alarm Options You can choose to have an audible alarm to play when you are near your destination or when you lose the GPS fix. Setting the Proximity Distance for Alarm 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Proximity Alarm and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the On Arrival field and press ENTER. 4. Select the distance to sound the alarm or OFF. 5. Press BACK.
Selecting the Alarm Sound 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Proximity Alarm and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Sound field and press ENTER. 4. Select the alarm sound desired. 5. Press BACK. Turning the GPS Alarm On/Off 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Proximity Alarm and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the GPS Fix field and press ENTER. 4. Select ON or OFF. 5. Press BACK. Compass Options You can select the type of compass graphic to be used when viewing the compass from the Map screen or from the Dashboard. Selecting the Compass Graphic 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Compass and press ENTER. 3. Use the joystick (L/R) to step through the various compass styles. 4. Press BACK. Background Options You can select the type of background to be displayed on the menus. Selecting the Background Display 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Background and press ENTER. 3. Use the joystick (L/R) to step through the various background displays. 4. Press ENTER while viewing the desired background. 5. Press BACK. Navigation Options Selecting the Coordinate System 1. Access the Tools menu and select Settings. 2. Highlight Navigation and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Coordinate System field and press ENTER. 4. Use the joystick (L/R) to step through the various coordinate systems. 5. Highlight the desired coordinate system and press ENTER. 6. Press BACK.

3. The product information is displayed. To view the EULA, highlight the EULA field and press ENTER. To view the copyright information, highlight the Copyright filed and press ENTER.

Trip Summary

Viewing the Last Trip Summary Page 1. Access the Tools menu and select Trip Summary. 2. Details of your last saved or current trip are displayed. 3. Press BACK.

Stat Summary

Viewing the Statistics Summary Page 1. Access the Tools menu and select Stats. 2. Your geocaching statistics are shown. 3. Press MENU to display the Options menu.
View Awards Reset Geocache History Displays geocache awards, merits, and types of geocaches found. Removes the Favorites flag from waypoints and geocaches.
Clear All Favorites Removes the Favorites flag from waypoints and geocaches.

4. Press BACK.

Awards
Viewing the Awards Page 1. Access the Tools menu and select Awards. 2. See your geocaching awards, merits, and types of geocaches found. 3. Press BACK.

Waypoint Projection

Projecting and Saving a Waypoint from Your Current Location 1. Access the Tools menu and select Waypoint Projection. 2. Use the joystick to select the Bearing field and press ENTER. 3. Using the joystick, enter the bearing in degrees from your current location and press ENTER. 4. Use the joystick to select the Distance field and press ENTER. 5. Using the joystick, enter the distance from your current location and press ENTER. 6. Optional: highlight the units field and select the desired units of measure. 7. Highlight Next > and press ENTER. 8. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed. You can change the icon, the waypoint name, or description as is explained in the Waypoints section.
9. Press MENU. 10. Select Save.

Getting Started

Viewing the Getting Started with Geocaching Page 1. Access the Tools menu and select Getting Started. 2. The Getting Started with Geocaching page is displayed. 3. Press BACK.

Glossary of Terms

Viewing the Glossary of Terms Page 1. Access the Tools menu and select Getting Started. 2. The Glossary of Terms page is displayed. 3. Press BACK.

Geocaching Types

Viewing the Geocaching Types Page 1. Access the Tools menu and select Geocaching Types. 2. The Geocaching Types page is displayed. 3. Press BACK.

Geocaching FAQs

Viewing Geocaching FAQs 1. Access the Tools menu and select Geocaching FAQs. 2. The Geocaching FAQs page is displayed. 3. Press BACK.

Product Demo

Installing Geocaches (Send to GPS)
Installing Geocaches with Send to GPS (List Page) 1. Go to www.geocaching.com on your browser. 2. Use the search tools on geocaching.com to view a list of geocaches.
3. In the row indicated above with the red box, click on the Send to GPS icon Send to GPS window. 4. Select the Magellan tab in the Send to GPS window. 5. The Send to GPS function first detects if you have the Magellan Communicator installed. If not, the message Magellan Communicator not found. appears. Select the click here link to install the Magellan Communicator. The Magellan Communicator only needs to be installed the first time a connection is made between an internet browser and the receiver. 6. Click on the Download button. 7. The geocache selected is uploaded to your GPS receiver and can be accessed from the Geocaches function of the Main Menu on your receiver. * Annual premium membership fee is $30.

which opens the

If these buttons are greyed out, check to see if your browser is requesting you to run Active X.
Installing Geocaches with Send to GPS (Detail Page) 1. Go to www.geocaching.com on your browser. 2. Use the search tools on geocaching.com to view a list of geocaches.
3. In the row indicated above with the red box, click on the geocache name to open the geocache page.
The GPX eXchange File button is greyed out for non-premium users.
4. Select the Send to GPS button. 5. Select the Magellan tab in the Send to GPS window. 6. The Send to GPS function first detects if you have the Magellan Communicator installed. If not, the message Magellan Communicator not found. appears. Select the click here link to install the Magellan Communicator. The Magellan Communicator only needs to be installed the first time a connection is made between an internet browser and the receiver. 7. Click on the Download button. 8. The geocache selected is uploaded to your receiver and can be accessed from the Geocaches function of the Main Menu on your receiver.
The Magellan Communicator
The Magellan Communicator is used to communicate between geocaching.com and your Magellan GPS receiver. You can install the plug-in by using the steps above or by going to the Magellan web site as explained here.
Direct installation of the Magellan Communicator from www.magellangps.com 1. Go to www.magellangps.com and click on the Products tab. 2. Select Maps & Software. 3. In the software section, select Magellan Communicator. 4. On the Magellan Communicator page (www.magellangps.com/products/ map.asp?tab=0&PRODID=2301) select the Download button. 5. When the download is complete, run the Magellan Communicator file to install the drivers. (If you get a Security Warning, press Run to continue.) 6. When the Installation Wizard is done installing the files, select Finish to complete the installation.

Installing Geocaches (Drag n Drop)
Users of geocaching.com who are not premium members will have the GPX eXchange File button greyed out. It is recommended that non-premium members use the Send to GPS button but it is also possible to save the geocache as a LOC Waypoint File. However, please note that LOC Waypoint Files need to go into the Waypoints folder, not the Geocaches folder in the receiver. Installing Geocaches with Drag n Drop 1. Go to www.geocaching.com on your browser. 2. Use the search tools on geocaching.com to select a geocache to load.
This geocache, San Dimas Easy, is one of the thousands available and is the one used for this example. This is a good type of geocache for a beginning treasure hunter. Notice that the Difficulty and Terrain ratings indicate that it is easy to find and not very rough terrain.
3. Click on the GPX eXchange File button. 4. Files are saved to your computer with the filename <GeocacheID>.gpx. The Geocache ID can be found in the upper right corner of the web page describing the geocache. 5. A Save File dialog window will open on your computer. Save the file to your computer. (The location of where the file is saved will depend on your browser and how you have it set up to save files.) 6. Turn your receiver on and connect if to your PC with a USB cable. 7. Select Connect to PC on your receiver. (You dont need to do one geocache at a time as explained above. Continue saving geocache files until you have all you want for this session.)
8. Open the MAGELLAN device that has been installed on your computer. 9. Open the Geocaches folder in the MAGELLAN directory. 10. Drag the GPX file (GC1FGDZ.gpx in this example) to the Geocaches folder in your receiver. 11. The geocache (or geocaches) are loaded in your receiver and can be found from the Geocaches menu option in the Main Menu. (You need to disconnect or reboot the receiver to exit the Connect to PC screen.)
Installing Pocket Queries
Pocket Queries are custom geocache queries for premium members that you can have e-mailed to you on a daily or weekly basis from www.geocaching.com. For information on building a pocket query, go to http://support.groundspeak.com//index.php?pg=kb.page&id=118. Installing Pocket Queries from E-mail 1. After getting the e-mail with your pocket query results, save the attached zip file to your computer. 2. Unzip the pocket query file. There will be two extracted files, one with a xxxxxxx.gpx filename and one with a xxxxxxx-wpts.gpx filename. 3. Connect your Magellan eXplorist GC receiver to your PC using a USB cable. 4. When prompted, select Connect to PC. 5. On your PC, open the MAGELLAN directory. 6. Drag the file xxxxxxx.gpx to the Geocaches folder and the file xxxxxxx-wpt.gpx to the Waypoints folder. 7. The data will be transferred to your receiver and the geocaches are ready to use. (You need to disconnect or reboot the receiver to exit the Connect to PC screen.) Installing Pocket Queries from VantagePoint VantagePoint is a software package from Magellan that is the perfect add-on for Magellan eXplorist GC receiver users that want to get the most from their receiver. To get your free copy of VantagePoint, go to http://www.magellangps.com/products/map.asp?tab=0&PRODID=1903 and select the download button. Follow the instructions to install VantagePoint. 1. Launch VantagePoint and select Pocket Queries from the Geocache menu. 2. Enter your User Name and Password for www.geocaching.com and select Login.

5. Select Yes 6. VantagePoint launches geocaching.com in a new window. Click on the Browse button and go to the geocaches folder in the MAGELLAN directory.
7. Select the file named newlogs.txt. (Note: the newlogs.txt file contains all the field notes and logs your have created since the creation of the newlogs.txt file.) 8. Click on the Upload Field Note button. 9. The web page will provide you with the number of records that were successfully loaded 10. Click on Return to Field Notes link. 11. Your uploaded logs and field notes are listed. You now need to compose the log. Click on Compose Log for each log and you will be redirected to the Post a New Log page where you need to make any additions or changes and then select the Submit Log Entry button. Continue doing this for the remainder of the logs uploaded. 12. Close out the geocaching.com window and return to VantagePoint. The following message appears:

13. Select Yes.

Publishing Geocaches
Using the Magellan eXplorist GC receiver you can create a geocache and submit it to geocaching.com using the Magellan VantagePoint software described under Installing Pocket Queries. Installing Geocaches to Geocaching.com with VantagePoint 1. Save a geocache to your GPS receiver. 2. Launch VantagePoint software on your PC. 3. Connect the GPS receiver and select Connect to PC. 4. VantagePoint will check the GPS receiver for new logs and geocaches. 5. If a new geocache is found, VantagePoint will ask you if you want to publish the geocaches on Geocaching.com web site. Select Yes. 6. The New Geocaches window opens. Click on the geocache you want to publish. 7. You are prompted to log in to geocaching.com. 8. The Report a New Cache window is displayed with the fields filled in with information from your GPS receiver. Add any additional notes and attributes for the geocache at this time. 9. Select Report New Listing. Note: When the geocache is published it will be deleted from your GPS receiver. After it is reviewed by Geocaching.com it will be listed on the web site. You can search and upload it to your receiver using any of the methods described here. 10. Close the window and select the next (if any) geocache to be published. 11. When done, Close the VantagePoint New Geocaches window.
Archive Archiving a cache removes the listing from public view on Geocaching.com. This action is usually taken when a cache owner does not intend to replace a cache after it has been removed. As an alternative to archiving, the cache owner can temporarily disable their cache if they plan to provide maintenance on the cache or replace the container within one month. Attribute These are icons on a cache detail intended to provide helpful information to geocachers who wish to find specific types of caches. These icons represent unique cache characteristics, including size, whether the cache is kid friendly, if it is available 24 hours a day, if you need special equipment and more. Attributes are also a tool to help you filter the types of caches you would like to search for when building a Pocket Query. Benchmark Using your GPS receiver and/or written directions provided by NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS), you can seek out NGS survey markers and other items that have been marked in the USA. See benchmark hunting for more details. Bookmark List A Premium Member feature that can be used to group cache listings in whatever way you like. You may want a bookmark list of caches you intend to find this weekend, or perhaps an "all-time favorite" list you can share with friends. BYOP Bring Your Own Pen/Pencil. An acronym often used by cache owners to communicate to other geocachers that you will need to bring your writing utensil in order to sign the cache logbook. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers millions of acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. The BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Learn more at www.blm.gov. Cache A shortened version of the word geocache. Caches along a Route A Premium Member feature that allows you to identify caches along a specific route for quick and easy geocaching. You can choose from routes already created by other geocachers or use Google Earth to build your own unique trip. Charter Member During the very early years of Geocaching.com when Premium Memberships were first offered, they were called Charter Memberships to thank those who supported the web site. Be sure to thank the Charter Members you meet on the trail since the site would not be here today without them. CITO Cache In Trash Out is an ongoing environmental initiative supported by the worldwide geocaching community. Since 2002, geocachers have been dedicated to cleaning up parks and other cachefriendly places around the world.

Muggle A non-geocacher. Based on "Muggle" from the Harry Potter series, which is a non-magical person. Usually this term is used after a non geocacher looks puzzled after befriending a geocacher searching for a cache, or when a non-geocacher accidentally finds a cache. Geomuggles are mostly harmless. Multi-Cache (offset Cache) This is one of several cache types. A multi-cache ("multiple") involves two or more locations, the final location being a physical container. There are many variations, but most multi-caches have a hint to find the second cache, and the second cache has hints to the third, and so on. An offset cache (where you go to a location and get hints to the actual cache) is considered a multi-cache. Mystery or Puzzle Caches This is one of several cache types. The "catch-all" of cache types, this form of cache can involve complicated puzzles you will first need to solve to determine the coordinates. Examples include complicated ciphers, simple substitutions, arithmetical quizzes and clues cleverly hidden within the graphics, Due to the increasing creativity of geocaching this becomes the staging ground for new and unique challenges. NAD27 Stands for North American Datum 1927. The precursor to WGS84. Many maps still use the NAD27 datum, so always check before using a GPS receiver with a map. Pocket Query (PQ) A Premium Member feature, a Pocket Query is custom geocache search that you can have emailed to you on a daily or weekly basis. Pocket Queries give you the ability to filter your searches so you only receive information on the caches you want to search for in either a GPX of LOC format. This feature lets you download up to 500 caches at one time. Project A.P.E. Cache This is one of several cache types. In 2001, twelve geocaches were placed in conjunction with 20th Century Fox to support the movie Planet of the Apes. Each cache represented a fictional story in which scientists revealed an Alternative Primate Evolution. These caches were made using specially marked ammo containers. Each cache had an original prop from the movie. Only two Project A.P.E. caches exist today. Reviewer Volunteers from all over the world who publish the cache listings on geocaching.com. ROT13 Hints for geocaches are encrypted using a simple format where each of the letters are rotated 13 characters up or down in the alphabet. Decryption Key A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M ------------------------N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z (letter above equals below, and vice versa) Signature Item An item unique to a specific geocacher that is left behind in caches to signify that they visited that cache. These often include personal geocoins, tokens, pins, craft items or calling cards.

Magellan eXplorist GC

Handheld GPS Device Exclusively for Geocaching

100% DEDICATED TO

GEOCACHING ADVENTURES
YOUR KEY TO 21ST CENTURY TREASURE HUNTING
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Discover the world of high-tech treasure hunting and join millions of others in finding your next adventure
eXplorist GC is the first dedicated GPS product for geocaching that includes out-of-the-box paperless geocaching, seamless connection to geocaching.com, a brilliant color screen, rich graphics, and a simple user interface all packed into a rugged and waterproof device. The eXplorist GC is made for geocaching with an uncomplicated interface and the ability to sort and search thousands of geocaches. eXplorist GC has tons of fun and familiar graphics, such as smiley faces for logs and merit-based awards to show off your geocaching expertise. The eXplorist GC is powered by two AA batteries for up to 18 hours of outdoor adventure along with a highlysensitive SiRFstarIII GPS chipset that provides 3-meter accuracy. Mark your find and quickly add field notes. Push all your logs to geocaching.com once you return from your days adventure.* Additionally, the product comes packed with common outdoor GPS features, such as waypoint creation, a worldwide basemap, active tracking, and trip odometer.
Seamless connection to geocaching.com Pre-loaded with the most popular geocaches in the world Complete paperless geocaching Easy to navigate menus and rich graphics Brilliant, sunlight readable color screen
Descriptive list of geocaches with important information easy to see
Map screen with compass overlay for intuitive navigation
*Field notes automatic upload requires VantagePoint software

Product specifications

Manufacturer Product Family Model Magellan eXplorist GC

Hardware

Form Factor Screen Size Display Resolution, WxH Display Type Waterproof Weight Battery Type Battery Life Temperature Range Certifications High-Sensitivity GPS GPS Accuracy Antenna Type WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS CPU On-Board Memory (SD RAM) Internal Flash Memory (NAND) Available Space for User Data Beeper Audible Alarms USB Interface Method Data Transfer Interface Communication Protocol NMEA Output Small, Hard Buttons 2.2" QVGA, 240X320 Color, TFT IPX-7 5.2oz (147g) with batteries Two AA Batteries 18 Hours 14F to 140F (-10C to 60C) RoHS, CE, WEEE, NOM, Canada 310 SiRFstarIII 3 meters Multidirectional Patch Yes 400 MHz 64MB 2GB 500MB Yes Yes Mini USB USB 2.0 USB Mass Storage Yes (USB Only) Yes Yes (PC Only) 500 10,000 5,000 points, 1 active Yes Yes Yes Yes Worldwide Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Software

PC Compatible: VantagePoint Compatible: Waypoints Geocaches Track Log "Paperless" Geocaching Vertical Profile Accepts GPX Files User Data Online Sharing Basemap Multiple Coordinate Systems Multiple Map Datums Suspend Mode Navigational Data Fields Picture Viewer