Bushnell ONIX 400 User manual

ONIX 400
GPS/XM RADIO RECEIVER
Quick Start Guide
Model # 364000 Lit # 98-0973/05-07
English

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Warnings and Notices
GPS System & Map Data Accuracy Notice:
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible
for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance
of all GPS equipment.
All map data sources contain some level of inaccuracies or incomplete data. Bushnell strives to provide the most
recent map information at a reasonable cost. Basemap data is supplied by NAVTEQ® , a major supplier of digital
map data for handheld and vehicle navigation products worldwide. NAVTEQ® continually renes and improves
their digital map databases to maintain their leadership position in the industry.
Warning:
This device is intended as a supplemental handheld navigation aide only. The user assumes all responsibility
associated with the use of this product. It must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of
location, direction, distance, velocity or topography. This device should not be used for any aircraft navigation
applications.
Warning:
This device uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Follow the directions for charging the battery before use.
Do not attempt to open the battery pack, modify or charge it other than as directed. Check the battery compartment
after the unit has had any prolonged exposure to signicant amounts of water (rain, snow, etc), and remove any
moisture before continuing to use the unit. If it becomes necessary to dispose of the battery pack, please take it to
your local waste collection service or recycling center for environmentally responsible processing.
Vehicular Use Notice:
Bushnell is committed to the safe and responsible enjoyment of the outdoors.
Do not use this product while driving. An accident can result in property damage, injury or death if the operator fails
to practice prudent driving practices. It is the sole responsibility of the driver of any vehicle to operate the motor
vehicle in a safe manner. Information from the GPS unit can distract the operator of a motor vehicle. It is unsafe
to operate the controls of the GPS unit while operating a motor vehicle. If used in a motor vehicle, it must not be
used by the operator of the motor vehicle. If it is used in a motor vehicle it must be mounted in a manner such that
it does not distract the operator, does not interfere with the operator’s eld of view, and does not block or interfere
with the air bags or other safety mechanisms of the motor vehicle.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE ONIX, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Bushnell grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable
form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the
Software remain with Bushnell.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Bushnell and is protected under the United States of America
copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization and code
of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Bushnell and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable
trade secret of Bushnell. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or
reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software.
You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United
States of America.

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Thank you for purchasing the Bushnell ONIX Series! The ONIX has been designed to be much simpler to
operate than other handheld GPS receivers, while offering powerful features like TruView navigation, which
allows you to layer satellite photos or topographic maps right over your trail map screen, providing a useful “real
world” frame of reference
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. And for the rst time in a handheld GPS device, the ONIX400 lets you view XM
WX NEXRAD weather data for your location right on the map-you can even layer weather radar over a satellite
photo of the area! And, you can listen to XM radio music or news and keep an eye on the latest sports scores or
weather developments without leaving the GPS map screen
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! As much or as little information as you choose can
all be displayed together in various combinations on the extra large 3.5” full color LCD screen.
Easily create and store user proles that let you store your most frequently used personal setups, including
satellite photos of your favorite camping or hunting area. Bushnell’s exclusive SafeTrack™ battery conservation
feature extends your battery life while maintaining GPS contact, so you can check your current location anytime
without the restart delay typical of other GPS receivers. You will nd your ONIX to be an invaluable companion
for all your outdoor adventures. Just hit the “Hot” button to quickly see your current position, or view updated
nearby weather conditions.
Before using your new ONIX, please read the instructions contained in this manual and take time to familiarize
yourself with the unit’s operation and many great features. You may want to start near your home, by turning
on the ONIX, then pressing the MENU button to run through the six basic screens (MAP, NAV, XM Weather,
XM Radio, SAT, SET) while reading the manual section for each. After that, practice using the “Hot” button
and 5-way button to see and select from a menu of options, perhaps on the SET screen by setting a few personal
preferences for information displays. Once you begin feeling more comfortable with the controls and screens,
the best way to really learn to use your ONIX is to take it outside (right in your own neighborhood or a local
park), and let it lock onto the GPS satellite signals as you watch the SAT page (be patient, this can take 3 or
4 minutes the rst time you use it-make sure you have a clear view of the sky and are not right next to a large
building for best results), then take a short walk and nish by using the ONIX to guide you back to your starting
point (you can either mark a waypoint at the start by clicking the center of the 5-way button twice, or just begin
walking, later following the dotted “breadcrumb” trail back). After that, you might try downloading a satellite
photo of this local area, layer it on top of the map screen, and try walking the same trail again, setting a few
waypoints as you go. Continue referring to this manual and practicing as often as necessary until you master the
basics, before heading out on a hike of any signicant length or attempting to navigate an unfamiliar area.
• Extra Large 3.5” Full Color LCD • Download Topographic Maps 1
• WAAS Enabled • Download Georeferenced Satellite Photographs 1
• Heads-Up Digital Compass • Built-In SiRF Technology 20 Channel Receiver
• Built-In Base Maps (North America) • Waterproof (IPX7 Standard)
• Save/Load Waypoints, Trails and Routes • Durable Rubber Armoring
• Stores Up to 1000 Waypoints & 20 Routes • SafeTrack™ Battery Conservation Mode
• Micro SD Card Storage (128MB card inc.) • Display XM WX Weather Data 2
• Exclusive Screen Layering inc. XM Weather • Listen to XM Radio Entertainment and Sports 2
with Bushnell ONIX Channel Monitor
ONIX 400 Model #36-4000 FEATURES
2Subscription to XM weather and/or entertainment services required
1Download satellite photos and topo maps at www.bushnellgps.com

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• The internal Lithium Ion battery pack must be charged before the ONIX can be used for the rst time. Make sure
the MicroSD card is inserted in the card slot rst, then attach the battery pack by lining it up with the opening on the
bottom of the unit, pushing it straight onto the unit until ush with the surface, then sliding the battery down towards
the end with the USB and accessory ports, until it locks securely into place (to remove the battery, press the soft
release area (see yellow arrow below) at the curved end of the battery, then slide it up and lift directly away from the
ONIX body). Connect the supplied AC charging cord to the accessory connector port at the bottom of the unit, then
into a wall outlet. When the Status LED changes from red to green, the battery is fully charged.
• The ONIX is designed to be waterproof to a depth of 1 meter (IPX7 rating), however it is recommended that the
user opens and checks the battery compartment following any submersion or prolonged exposure to rain, snow, etc.
Any moisture observed inside the battery compartment or on the exterior of the battery pack or MicroSD card should
be dried off immediately and completely. Prolonged submersion (over 30 minutes) and/or to water depths greater
than 1 meter can cause damage to the unit.
• If the ONIX exterior becomes dirty, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, then
wipe dry. To avoid possible scratches, a (dry) micro ber cloth is ideal for cleaning the display screen. Do not use
chemical solvents or cleaners of any type on the ONIX unit’s exterior, battery compartment, or display, as these may
damage plastic components.
INCLUDED PARTS LIST
• ONIX 400 GPS/XM Receiver
• Lithium Ion Battery Pack
• 128MB MicroSD Card
• AC Charging Cord
• USB Cable
• Earbuds
• Info Pack with Quick Start Guide,
Registration Card, and CD-ROM
BATTERY CHARGING, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
MicroSD Card
Battery pack attachment lugs
Push here to release
battery pack
To attach battery
pack
Battery Pack & Compartment Details
Push In to Insert or Remove

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MENU Button: Press to
view Main Menu with choice
of 6 Pages. (Hold down to see
Display Options for layers/
info boxes.)
5-Way Button Pad: Used to
navigate on screen, select from menu
options, and create waypoints. Press
Up/Down arrows to select items in a
menu, Right arrow to view submenus
(if available), Left arrow to exit the
menu. Press the “OK” center button
to conrm a menu selection or turn
an option on or off. Press the center
“OK” button to set a waypoint on the
MAP.
EXIT Button: Press to exit
any menu and return to current
screen with selected layers
and info boxes. “Hot” Button:
controls all actions:
• Navigation
• SafeTrack
• XM Weather-Location
Selection
• XM Radio Preferences
Power Button: located on
right side of ONIX.
Push to turn on. Once the
unit is on, press briey to
see the Power Menu.
Hold button for 2 sec to
turn power off.
USB Port: connect to PC
with supplied cable
Accessory Port: used for AC
charging cord and optional XM
accessories
Battery Pack Module: houses
Lith-Ion battery pack. Also
covers MicroSD card slot.
Audio Out Jack: connect
supplied earbuds to hear XM
Satellite Radio entertainment
Status LED:
Red=charging,
Green=battery charging
complete.
Blinking Red (during use)=
SafeTrack mode
CONTROLS AND PORTS IDENTIFICATION
Zoom Buttons: Zoom the view
closer in or further out on maps
and photos by pressing the “+” or
“-” buttons. Also used as volume
controls for XM Radio.
Helical Satellite Antennas
and Lanyard Attachment
Current Page Indicator
3.5” Color LCD
Display Screen
Battery Level Indicator

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1. MAP-you will likely spend the most time on the MAP page, since it shows your current location
relative to other objects and places. You can layer aerial photos, weather information, a compass and
other navigation related items alone or in combinations over the top of the base map, making it even more
useful and informative.
2. NAV (Navigation)- a basic display of the digital compass. View your current heading and true or
magnetic north at any time by switching to this page.
3. XM Weather-use this page to choose the day/time and location for weather forecast data (see included
“How to Activate XM Service”). Note: XM reception must be set to “ON” in the SET Page.
4. XM Radio-select from over 170 channels of music, news, sports and entertainment (XM reception
must be activated) . Listen to your favorites while you navigate, or just listen at the end of the day when
you reach your campsite,boat, or home. Note: XM reception must be set to “ON” in the SET Page.
5. SAT (Satellite)-this page allows you to monitor the signal strength of multiple GPS satellites, conrming
when you have a “lock”-adequate number and quality of satellites to ensure good reception.
6. SET (Setup)-go here to set your personal user preferences, enable XM satellite reception, setup a
custom user prole, and other user adjustable operating utilities.
THE SIX PAGES OF THE ONIX400
Press the MENU button briey, use the 5-way buttons to select (highlight) a page
on the menu display, then press OK (center button) to view and use that page.
1. MAP Page 2. NAV Page 3. XM Weather Page
6. SET Page
5. SAT Page
4. XM Radio Page
Main MENU

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1. You must charge the battery pack before using the ONIX400. Attach the battery pack (rst, verify
that the MicroSD card is installed in its slot), referring to the instructions and photos on pg. 4. Plug the
AC charger cord into the accessory port (pg. 5), then into an AC outlet (110-120 volt/60 cycle).
2. The intial charge may take up to 4 hours. A full charge is indicated when the status LED below the
orange Hot button changes from red to green. You may then disconnect the charger cord from the outlet
and accessory port. Store it safely for future use.
3. To ensure adequate satellite signal strength, make sure you are in a location with an unobstructed
view of the sky (GPS units typically do not work well indoors unless you are very near to a window)
4. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the display starts up.
5. Press the MENU button briey. You will see the Main Menu screen, with six “pages” to choose
from. Use the 5-way switch to select (highlight) SAT, then press the “OK” (center) button.
6. You are now viewing the Satellite (SAT) page. You will begin to see multiple icons on the circular
“radar” screen, representing the closest satellites to you in the global GPS system. These icons will
turn green as the ONIX “locks on” to each satellite, and the satellite ID# will be shown. The bar graph
below the “radar” screen indicates the relative signal strength of each satellite. Once you have a lock
on at least 3 or 4 satellites, you are ready to navigate. Note that the satellite “lock” process will take
longer (up to 3 or 4 minutes), the rst time you use your GPS in a new geographical area, but will be
much faster on future useage in the same area (see “Reset Data” in the SET Page>GPS options, if you
later relocate more than 300 miles away from your initial area) . You can check reception with the SAT
page at any time, but will likely nd that you use it less than any other page-in fact, you may simply go
directly to the MAP (or any other) page the next time you use your ONIX.
7. You’re ready to go! Let’s take a look in more detail at the other pages, then see how easy it is to enjoy
the many features and capabilties of the ONIX400 for yourself to mark and name your own waypoints
(locations or objects you want to return to later), navigate towards a nearby point of interest, layer a
compass or weather radar over the map, and even listen to a ball game or your favorite music while
you walk!
GETTING STARTED
To use the XM Satellite Weather and/or Entertainment features of the ONIX400, you will
rst need to set up your subscription to these XM services and activate XM reception
for your unit. It’s fast and easy... just follow the directions on the “XM Satellite Service
Activation” page included in your ONIX information pack, or call 1-800-985-9200.
In order to activate the XM Radio services, you will need your XM Radio ID number.
This ID# can be found on the product label inside the battery pack compartment, or on
the SET page in the “Unit Info” (Go to the SET page, press UP or DOWN buttons to
highlight “Unit Info”, then press the OK button to display all unit info, including your
XM ID number).

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EXPLORING THE PAGES : Options And Settings
Fig 1. MAP Page
Base Map
Fig 2. MAP Page
Cursors
Press MENU, then use the 5-way button to select (highlight) a page, then
press “OK” (center button) to view that page. The current page you are
on is always indicated in the box at the top of the display, just below the
“Bushnell” logo. The MAP page is the most commonly used, and has
the greatest number of display options that can be layered over the basic
map elements.
1. The MAP Page
You will primarily refer to the MAP page while navigating with the
ONIX400. Using Bushnell’s exclusive screen layering, this page can
display multiple location and navigation related information in a single
view. The following items are always displayed on this page:
• Base Map (Fig. 1)-primary streets and location, similar to a basic road
map.
• Cursor-shows your location and direction. The cursor can assume one
of three shapes (Fig. 2):
•Zoom Display Level-on lower left next to the Info Boxes. Shows scale
or actual distance represented by height of current display (e.g. “10.2km”
span from top to bottom of screen). Use the “+” and “-” buttons to change
the zoom level.
MAP Page Layering Options
You may choose to add other items to your view of the MAP page. To
select these items, hold down the MENU button for 2 seconds, then
press the UP button-you will see a map page layer options screen (Fig.
3). Use the 5-way button to move up and down the options, press the
center button to select (check) or deselect (uncheck) the items you wish
to include in your view.
The MAP page layer options list:
•Weather-display a variety of weather info, including weather radar.
Press the Right button to see a list of these weather info options, use the
Up/Down buttons to select, then “checkmark” any items you wish to
view layered on the map screen by pressing the OK button.
-a crosshairs cursor that allows you to pan the map, check the
position of waypoints or POI when moved over them, use as a
distance measuring tool, or create routes.
-a bearing arrow that shows your navigation direction when you are
moving (or heading when you are not actively navigating)
-a circle-“you are here locator” to display your current location
relative to the map
Fig 3. MAP Page
Layer Options

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Note: Your XM Weather subscription must be activated, and XM reception
turned on, before it is possible to display any weather information.
These are the Weather Info options (Fig. 4):
a) Sweep (view animation of past weather events)
b) Precipitation
c) Clouds
d) Detailed Radar (current NEXRAD weather radar data)
e) Rain/Snow Advisory
f) Wind Advisory
g) Road Conditions
h) Visibility
i) County Warnings (within borders of your current county)
j) All Warnings (and advisories. Not limited to current area)
k) Lightning
Note: not all weather data can be displayed simultaneously
•Compass-indicates your current direction.
•Range Rings (Fig. 5)-visual tool that represents distance on your map or
photo within a circle. The distance shown is the radius of the circle. This
radius is half the zoom level. Use Up/Down on the 5-way pad to adjust the
radius of the rings, then press OK to exit.
• Photos (Aerial/Satellite) (Fig. 6)-superimposed over Base Map if desired.
You do not need to manually select the right photo (or topo map) to use,
as these downloaded les are “geo referenced”, enabling your ONIX to
choose the correct photo automatically, based on your current location and
zoom level. Note that while both types of images can be stored at the
same time on your ONIX, only one of them (photo or topo map) can be
displayed over the base map at a time.
•Topo-the topographic map you choose from les you download and store
in the ONIX will be layered over the base map
•North UP-when checked, the top of the screen is oriented due north. If
unchecked, the top of the screen is oriented to your current direction of
travel (i.e.“track up”-like automotive GPS units). Satellite photos and topo
maps are displayed “North Up” by default.
• Map Data-turns on/off display of roads and places on the base map
•Bread Crumbs-a dotted line on the display showing the simple path
you’ve traveled. Breadcrumbs are automatically stored, but only displayed
if this option is selected.
•Points of Interest-major or common facilities from a pre-programmed
list (airports, hospitals, etc)
• (not on the options list) Info Boxes-the wide rectangular Info Boxes at
the bottom of the Page displays (along with two small Nav data boxes at
EXPLORING THE PAGES : Options And Settings
Fig 4. MAP Page
Weather Info Layer Options
Fig 5. MAP Page
Range Rings Layer
Fig 6. MAP Page
Satellite Photo Layer

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EXPLORING THE PAGES : Options And Settings
Fig 7. MAP Page
Nav Info Box Options
(for upper boxes)
Fig 8. MAP Page
Info Box
Options -List #1
(for lower boxes)
the top of the screen) allow you to keep an eye at all times on a wide variety of
information, all user selectable-they let you to “customize” your Page displays.
Take a moment to explore the Info Boxes by following the steps below:
How to Set Up the Info Boxes
Fig. 8a
Nav tab
selected
1. Go to the MAP Page if you are not already there (this example will
use the MAP Page as a starting point, but Info Boxes are available on
other Pages as well).
2. Hold the MENU button for 2 sec. You will see 4 “tabs” pop up above
the lower set of Info Boxes: Nav, Weather, Sports, XM. Select the “Nav”
tab by using LEFT/RIGHT (on 5-way pad) to highlight it (see Fig. 8a
above) if necessary.
3. Press DOWN to select (highlight) the rst Info Box in the lower set.
4. Press OK to see a list of the different types of information available
to display in the Info Box. Press RIGHT to see a second list of info to
choose from (then LEFT to return to the rst list).
5. Use UP/DOWN buttons to highlight one (for example, Local “Time”
from the 2nd list) (Fig. 8), then press OK to checkmark it. The rst Info
Box will change to display the local time-your selection has replaced the
previous type of info.
6. Press DOWN to select the second Info Box and repeat steps 4 & 5
to change what is displayed in this box. Repeat the process again if you
like for the third box. Note that if you choose “Location” (your latitude/
longitude) for one of your info boxes, it will automatically ll 2 Info
Boxes (latitude is the top box).
7. You may have noticed that there is an option at the top of the rst
list of information types labeled “No Information”. You may select this
option for any of the Info Boxes if you prefer not to use one or more of
them-as selecting “No Information” will actually clear and remove that
Info Box “slot” from the lower set of boxes. You can reduce the “stack”
of three boxes you start with to just two, one or even zero. You can also
press DOWN to step below the third box, where you will nd that a
fourth box is “hidden” because “No Information” is selected for display
there. Simply select something else, and you can have up to a maximum
of 4 Info Boxes in the lower part of your Map screen (Fig. 9).
8. Once you have set up the lower Info Boxes with a few different types
of Nav data, press EXIT to leave the Info Box setup process and return to
normal display. The info you chose will still be displayed in the boxes.
Fig 9. MAP Page
4 Info Boxes After
Set Up and Exit
Upper Info Boxes
Lower Info Boxes
(0 ~ 4, set by user)

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2. The NAV Page
The NAV page provides a standard compass display, with arrows to indicate
your last heading and/or current bearing, along with magnetic or true north
indication and other optional navigation related data, depending on the display
preferences the user has set up. (Fig. 11) This page is especially useful if you
do not choose to see a compass image layered on top of the MAP page-you may
switch over to it at any time, then return to MAP page just as you left it. The
ONIX400 uses digital compass technology, so you do not need to be moving to
EXPLORING THE PAGES : Options And Settings
Fig 12. NAV Page
View Options
Fig 11. NAV Page
9. You can also change the info displayed in the upper two Info Boxes, but
these can only be used to show Nav related data. After following steps 1-
3 above to get to the rst lower Info Box, press UP and you will jump to
the upper left Info Box. Press OK to see the list of choices to display here.
Then press RIGHT to jump to the upper right Info Box and repeat. Once
you have one or both upper boxes set up as you like, press EXIT.
10. In the previous example, you picked information types for the Info
Boxes only from the Nav tab. Let’s try another one, like Weather. Hold
MENU again to get back into the Info Box setup, then press RIGHT to
highlight the Weather tab (Fig. 10a).
11. Follow steps 3 through 6 above to set up Info Box displays for different
kinds of weather related info. When nished, press the LEFT button, then
EXIT, and the Info Boxes will now show the various weather information
you selected. (Fig. 10b) Note that you can also select “Weather at
Destination” or “Current Weather” as one or two of your Info Boxes from
the Nav tab, but the full list of weather related info is only available by
selecting the Weather tab.
12. Try the other tabs- selecting the “Sports” tab will let you see streaming
XM information covering a variety of sports. Press DOWN to go to the rst
Info Box, press OK and use LEFT/RIGHT to select a single sport such as
NASCAR or MLB. Press OK again to hold or “Push Pin” that sport, and
then press LEFT and EXIT. You now will see info relevant to that sport
only, instead of news and scores for all the sports. You will also nd options
on the XM Radio Page to set up your sports and team preferences.
13. By selecting the “XM” tab, you can set up the Info Boxes to give you
a choice of three different entertainment channel “presets” to listen to. Use
the same process as you did before to change the channel selected for each
box. Once you have your favorite channels set up on presets, let’s say you
see the name of a song you like pop up on one of them, and you want to
switch over to listen to it. Hold MENU, go DOWN to that Info Box, and
press OK. If you were already listening to an XM Radio channel, it will
“swap places” with the new one.
How to Set Up the Info Boxes-continued
Fig 10b. MAP Page
Example-4 Info Boxes
with Weather Data
Fig. 10a.
Weather tab selected

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EXPLORING THE PAGES : Options And Settings
obtain a bearing, unlike GPS driven compasses.
The view options (hold the MENU button, then press UP to see this list) of the
NAV page include (Fig. 12-previous page):
•Heading Arrow-if user selected. Small arrow “head” only. Indicates the
direction you are actually moving in.
•North Arrow-if user selected-points to true or magnetic north (user options).
Identied by “N” circle at head of arrow.
•True North-direction to the earth’s geographic north pole.
•Magnetic North- direction to the earth’s magnetic north pole Note: you
can select True or Magnetic North, but not both together-they are mutually
exclusive.
•Bearing Arrow (Pg.8, Fig. 2)-only appears during active navigation. This will
be seen as a long black line with an arrow head. It indicates where you should go
to get to your navigation destination, and is only valid while navigating.
NAV data boxes (2, at top of screen) as described previously in the MAP Page
View section.
The user selected options are accessed by holding down the MENU button for
2 seconds, then press the Down button, followed by the Up button. The left data
box at the top of the screen will be highlighted. Press OK, then select from the
list and press OK to check (select) the type of data you wish to be displayed in
this box. Then press the Right button and repeat to change the other data box.
Next, press the Down button if you want to change the items displayed in the
Info Boxes at the bottom of the screen. Follow the same procedure to see and
select from the lists of options, and repeat for the other Info Boxes.
3. The XM Weather Page
After selecting the XM Weather Page you will see a display showing the various
weather conditions and weather related information for a selected location
(Fig. 13). Use the OK or Hot buttons to change the “When” or “Where” for the
weather info.
Press the OK button on the 5-way pad to select and see the forecast for the
current day, or any of up to 6 days later (Fig. 14).
Press the Hot button to make the conditions and forecast relevant to these options
(Fig. 15):
• “Where I Am”-your current location
• Cursor-use the 5 way button rst to place the MAP page crosshair on a different
location on the map, then use this option to see the weather there.
• Destination-useful when navigating to a waypoint, photo, POI, etc to view
weather conditions near that location.
• Weather Center-select from a list of major cities (alphabetical order)
• Find/Go To-pick from the standard list (same as this option in the MAP page
menu) of locations and places to see the weather there.
Fig 13. Weather Page
“Current Weather”
Fig 15. Weather Page
Weather at
Destination
(Press HOT button to
choose “Where”)
Fig 14. Weather Page
Next Day Forecast
(Press OK button to
choose “When”)

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EXPLORING THE PAGES : Options And Settings
• Update Data-select this option and press the Right button to choose: Update
Now (updates weather information to the latest available), Auto Update (let
the ONIX update weather info automatically on a regular basis) or Data Status
(monitor the age of the displayed weather data, reception status, XM satellite
signal strength, etc). Note: “Auto Update” is a battery saving XM operating
mode which limits active XM satellite contact time (much like SafeTrack does
with regard to the GPS satellites). With Auto Update selected, you will not
be able to receive “streaming” XM signals, such as entertainment radio. XM
reception is activated briey at regular intervals, and only to receive updated
weather and sports information. To return to continuous operation, press the
Power button briey to go to the Power menu.
4. The XM Radio Page (Fig. 16) (Plug supplied earbuds into audio jack)
This page is used to select from any of the over 170 XM channels of music,
news, sports and talk for your audio entertainment. Press and hold the MENU
button to setup your favorite 3 channels in the lower Info Boxes for quick
access (see pg.10 for more Info Box tips). Use the Up/Down buttons to browse
through the full list of channels, press OK to select and listen to the currently
highlighted channel. Use the Left/Right buttons to browse channels by XM
Radio category, such as Decades, Country, Sports, Comedy, News, etc.
5. The SAT Page (Fig. 17)
As seen earlier in “Getting Started”, The SAT page view is used to identify the
quality or strength of the satellite signals being received by the unit. The Info
Boxes on the bottom of the satellite page are used to identify your location,
shown as Location (latitude, longitude) and Altitude (above sea level). The
items displayed on the satellite page view are xed, and cannot be changed by
the user, so there is are no options or settings menus for this page.
6. The SET Page
The SET page user options (Fig. 18)include all the following:
• User Proles (Fig. 19)-select to customize and set various display options.
You can save different sets of screen congurations that are best suited to
your different activities.
To save a prole, select an activity from the list (hiking/camping, etc), then
press the right arrow to save your current display conguration under that
name. The checkmark indicates the current active prole. One “custom” user
prole may bet setup and selected in addition to the other ve pre-named
proles for common activities (Hiking/Camping, Hunting, Inland Boating,
Ocean Boating, Geocaching, Custom). You may also choose to “Reset to
default” instead of saving your current settings as one of the proles-this
restores the original factory default screen conguration (display options for
all pages).
Fig 19. SET Page
User Proles
Fig 16. XM Radio Page
Fig 18. SET Page
Options List
Fig 17. SAT Page

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• GPS-press the right button and select GPS satellite reception “ON” to for normal
GPS operation, select “OFF” to conserve battery life if you are not going to be
navigating and only want to use the XM weather or entertainment services, or while
you are getting more familiar with your ONIX indoors where GPS reception is not
possible. Two other options are available:
WASS (Wide Area Augmentation System)- turning WASS on will provide
slightly better GPS accuracy in the United States. As this can decrease battery life,
you may want to keep it turned off for most normal navigation activities.
Reset Receiver-press OK to re-activate GPS satellite reception (“cold
start”). This will force the ONIX to clear the satellite “almanac” information, which
is stored automatically during the rst power-on to speed up the process of choosing
the best GPS satellites for your usual starting area. If this almanac data is no longer
valid, it will cause longer startup times. Enabling a cold start is recommended if you
have re-located to a new area that is over 300 miles away from your last power-on
position. Note that this will only take effect the next time the unit is powered on-
there is no advantage or reason to force a cold start if the unit has already locked onto
satellites in a reasonable amount of time, and are still within about a 300-mile radius
of the location where you rst powered up the ONIX.
• Compass-options to select your preferred navigation units (Degrees, Cardinal
Letter, or Mils) and North Reference (True or Magnetic).
• Display-allows adjustment of display Brightness and Contrast.
• Sounds-options to mute all sounds, set volume, and mute or select different tones
for: key beep, destination arrival and warning sound. Note: the volume and main
sound mute settings here do not affect XM radio listening, only beeps/alerts. Use the
+/- buttons to control radio volume.
• XM Radio-Options under this item (press the Right button to view) are (Fig.20a):
EXPLORING THE PAGES : Options And Settings
Fig 18. SET Page
Options List
Fig 20a. SET Page
XM Radio
Options
1) XM Sports/Weather (Fig.20b)- Off, On or Auto Update. Auto Update wakes
the XM receiver only for periodic updates of weather and sports, which conserves
battery life. When selected, streaming entertainment audio will not be possible.
2) Channel Number Entry- when enabled, pressing the Left button lets you type
in a channel # on the onscreen keypad. If disabled, the Left/Right buttons are used
to go to the previous/next channel.
3) Reset Hidden Channels-restores ability to view hidden channels.
4) External Antenna-enable or disable access to the accessory port
5) Reash XM Firmware-allows updating internal XM related software if new
features are added or service is required.
6) XM Radio ID-view the unique ID# for your ONIX unit (see the included XM
Satellite Service Activation page). You will need this ID# for service activation.
Fig 20b. SET Page
XM
Sports/Weather
Options

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•Time-sets time format: 24 hr or AM/PM, North American time zone, UTC
(Universal Time) Offset (for other time zones), daylight savings.
•Units-selecting distance/speed units, elevation units, GPS position format, and
datum (default for North America is WGS84-see the glossary for more info.)
•Language- selects language used for all display menus and option screens.
•Owner Info- allows you to input personal information for identication (this can
be shown during startup if desired). Please refer to the “Using the Text Tool”
section on page 19 for details on how to enter letters and numerals.
•Reset Data-allows you to reset (clear) all existing data, or just speed, distance
or time related data. Press OK or Right to check an item, then OK to reset it.
Most commonly used to clear old “breadcrumb” trail marks from a past trip to the
area.
• Unit Info-provides hardware/software version numbers, serial number, and XM
Radio ID.
When the unit is rst powered on, it may take up to 3 or 4 minutes for the unit
to scan and lock on to the GPS satellites during the rst power up in a new area-
but will be faster when it is powered on again later in the same area. (See “Reset
Data” in the SET Page>GPS options, if you later relocate more than 300 miles
away from this initial area). Once it has locked into the satellites (ideally, 4 or
more), the satellite position icons will stop blinking and turn green, you are ready
to begin using the ONIX. The next step is your choice-you may go to the NAV or
SET page to select options or make personal settings rst, or begin navigating by
going directly to the MAP page.
The simplest GPS function is to mark your present location. Any location that
you choose to mark is called a “waypoint”. To set a waypoint at your current
position, just press “OK” (center of the 5-way button). You will see the Waypoint
Menu (Fig. 21a), with the default name assigned to the new waypoint (WPT000,
WPT001, etc) shown at the top, with these options below it: Set Waypoint, Edit
Name, Edit Icon, Edit Alert. Since “Set Waypoint” is already highlighted, simply
press OK again to accept “WPT###” as the name and create a waypoint at your
current position. See below for details on how to edit a waypoint name and icon
before setting it-this might make it easier to nd later. Or, you can rename a
previously set waypoint, change its icon, or delete it entirely at any time in the
future (Fig. 21b). If you choose not to set the waypoint, or you want to delete the
waypoint, simply exit via the left arrow (press LEFT on the 5-way pad).
USING YOUR ONIX400 GPS RECEIVER : Setting Waypoints
EXPLORING THE PAGES : Options And Settings
Fig 21a. Waypoint
Menu-Press OK to set
new waypoint
Fig 21b. Options for
previous waypoints:
Navigate (to)
& Delete

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USING YOUR ONIX400 GPS RECEIVER : The HOT Button
Fig 23. HOT
Button Menu
Fig 24. Find/
GoTo Sub-Menu
To edit the text, arrow up to the waypoint name, then click OK and use the
keypad screen you will see to create a name to replace it (see “Using the Text
Tool” on pg.19 for details on how to do this). You can also move down to select
the icon, and again press OK and choose from the available different icons
(Fig. 22). Move down to the alarm icon in the popup window and press OK
to turn on the alarm for that waypoint. The last item in the popup allows you
to delete the waypoint (you will be asked if you are sure, to prevent accidental
deletions).
THE HOT BUTTON
Once you go to the MAP page, all your navigation actions are easily controlled
by Bushnell’s exclusive “Hot button”. From the MAP page, click the Hot
button to view its menu, then arrow down to select an item (Fig. 23).
The rst highlighted item is always
• “Where Am I?”, press OK to see your current location on the map display.
This function lines up the GPS position icon (small black circle) with the
crosshair pointer icon.
The next Hot button menu item (press Down to select it) is:
•Find/Go To. Click OK or the Right button to nd or go to any of the listed
items (note that you can only select from previously stored items, not create a
new one, when using the Find/GoTo feature). After selecting your destination
and pressing OK, you . The title of the destination will show in a yellow box at
the top of the screen, and the bearing arrow will point in the correct direction to
take you to it. To stop this navigation activity, press the Hot button again-you
will see the option to stop. Press OK to conrm you want to stop navigating,
and you will be returned back to the MAP page screen, but without the bearing
arrow pointing the way to a specic destination. The bearing arrow effectively
becomes a “heading arrow” once you stop navigating.
The available Find/GoTo items you can choose to navigate to are (Fig. 24):
1) Nearest Waypoints-a short list of close by waypoints
2) All Waypoints-pick from list of all (closest to furthest order)
3) POI (Point of Interest)-gas stations, hospitals, etc.
4) Places-built into the base map-city names, etc.
5) My Trails-pick from list of saved Trails (see next section). The ONIX
will start pointing you to the closest point on that trail. A trail is a previously
walked path, for example a trail that you took back to your campsite that
wound around trees and past the edge of a pond.
6) My Routes-pick from your list of saved routes (point to point
navigation)
7) My Photos (or Topos)-after you pick a photo or topo from the list (arrow
down to it) and press OK to conrm you wish to navigate towards that area,
Fig 22. Waypoint
“Edit Icon”

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USING YOUR ONIX400 GPS RECEIVER : The HOT Button
Fig 26. My Trails-
Options after Selecting
a saved Trail
Following Find/GoTo, the next hot button menu item is:
• My Trails. A trail is a path or course that been started (by moving) or
previously completed and saved by the user. Press OK or the right arrow. The
three options here are (Fig. 25):
• My Routes (same 5 options as listed above for “My Trails”)-a Route is the
most direct or shortest path between two points.“Routes” are more often used
for water based navigation (due to the reduced number of natural obstacles),
whereas “trails” are more useful on land.
• My Photos -you have the options here to navigate towards a stored satellite
photo or topo map, and to manage them (photos & maps are downloaded, not
user created).
Start New Trail: select this to begin a new trail, for example, from a
parking lot or other landmark to your camp.
Select Trail-displays the list of previously saved trails by name. Highlight
a trail and press OK to see these 5 options (Fig.26):
End & Save Trail: select this when you reach the end of a new trail,
saving it in memory for later recall. You will have the option of naming
the trail so it is easy to nd in your “My Trails” list. Note: this option will
only be seen if you are already actively navigating a trail you started.
a) Navigate: navigate a saved trail. This starts navigation through
a previously completed trail.
b) Reverse-press OK to navigate the selected trail from its
endpoint to its start (very useful to “go back” to a point of
origin)
c) Edit Name: option to rename a previously saved trail.
Especially useful if you saved a trail with the “default” name.
d) Edit Contents: allows you to view (press OK), delete or edit
the details (name, etc) of a previous saved trail.
e) Delete: deletes a previously saved trail from memory.
the ONIX will begin to point you towards that area. (Note that you must
have selected photos or topos as a screen layer in your MAP options
as described earlier on page 9 if you want to see it while navigating.)
Alternatively, instead of pressing OK, you can right arrow from the name
on the list and go to the “eyeball” icon, then press OK to just view the
photo or topo without starting navigation. To exit this “view only” mode,
press OK again to return to the list.
8) Location-a latitude and longitude coordinate
Fig 25. My Trails
Options

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SafeTrack™ Battery Conservation Mode
SafeTrack is a Bushnell exclusive feature that extends and conserves battery
power, without the wait to re-establish GPS satellite contact after a full power
down. When you are in SafeTrack mode, the display screen will shut off, and
the status LED will blink green. Intermittent satellite contact is maintained, so
you will quickly be able to check your current location or progress. To enter
SafeTrack mode, press and hold the Hot button. You will see the SafeTrack
screen (Fig. 27), with a count down delay (time can be adjusted in the Set Page
Menu) before the unit enters SafeTrack mode. If you accidently hold the Hot
button down, select “Cancel” and press OK. If you do not cancel, at the end of
the countdown, the unit will be in SafeTrack mode. The display will black out,
and you will no longer be able to receive streaming XM radio, sports updates,
or other continuous signals. The ONIX will automatically make GPS satellite
contact every 5 minutes (default, can be changed in SafeTrack Options menu),
which extends battery life signicantly while still allowing you to instantly get
a x on your location and resume navigation when you exit SafeTrack mode.
Note: XM Satellite “Auto Update” mode can be used at the same time as
SafeTrack, to limit XM reception to intermittent weather info updates,
resulting in even greater battery life extension. The GPS and XM satellite
receivers in the ONIX400 are independent of each other.
As long as you are actively using the GPS and pressing buttons (within time
limit set in SafeTrack options (Fig. 28)), the screen display will stay active-but
the unit is still in SafeTrack mode.
After a period of inactivity (length of time selectable in SafeTrack options
menu), the Start SafeTrack screen (Fig. 27) will appear.
If you do not want to return to SafeTrack, press OK or Left with “Cancel”
selected.
USING YOUR ONIX400 GPS RECEIVER : SafeTrack™
Fig 28. SafeTrack
Options
(select “Options”
from SafeTrack
Screen)
Fig 27.
SafeTrack
Screen

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Using the Text Tool
Procedure for Editing Names of Waypoints, Trails and other Items
Anytime a name eld is highlighted, click OK to bring up the text entry tool
(Fig. 29). This is a multi-function tool that is controlled by the 5-way button.
Your current selection is always highlighted. Move left/right or up/down to
select letters and numbers, then press OK to enter your selection. Press and
hold the Left or Right button to move to a different section. To add a space or
backspace, press and hold the down arrow button-then highlight either “Back”
or “Space”. To move from the letter eld to the number eld press and hold
the right arrow. To access symbols, press and hold the left arrow. Hold the up
arrow to access the Shift (for upper case letters, etc) and Done (when you are
nished and ready to exit the text entry procedure) functions.
Selecting Waypoint Icons
After the waypoint icon is selected (move the cursor over the waypoint and
press “OK”) in the “Edit Waypoint” menu of the MAP page (see pg. 15), the
display will show a menu of icons (Fig. 30), or common symbols, that you
may choose to represent your waypoint on the map. If you have previously set
up a user prole for a particular type of activity (for example, camping), the
group of icons that appears in the icon selection menu will be the ones most
related to that activity.
USING YOUR ONIX400 GPS RECEIVER : Text & Icon Editing
Fig 30. Waypoint
“Edit Icon”
Fig 29. Text Tool-
Editing a
Waypoint Name

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Downloading, Uploading and Storing Satellite (Aerial) Photos or Topo Maps
Now that you are familiar with your Bushnell ONIX series GPS, you are ready to take advantage of
many of the easy to use exclusive Bushnell features. In conjunction with your Bushnell GPS unit, you
have two additional tools that make your ONIX the most functional GPS for your next outdoor excursion
– BushnellGPS.com and the Bushnell ONIX CD with the interactive user’s manual and PC program.
The BushnellGPS.com Website
Go to Bushnell’s exclusive GPS website (you can also access through www.bushnell.com) to view and
download Satellite photos onto your ONIX.
BushnellGPS.com enables you to plan your next adventure by searching and viewing photos and
Topographic maps. Here’s how to get started:
• Log onto www.bushnellgps.com
• Click on Download Photos & Maps
• As a rst time user, set up a Login Account and Password
• Connect your ONIX GPS to your computer via the included USB cable
• Start browsing the website for additional information on how to search, purchase and download your
images
• Once you establish your login ID, bushnellGPS.com saves your images in your folders on our safe and
secure server so that you can access them at any time.
• After you complete an outdoor excursion, BushnellGPS.com also enables you to upload all of your
trip’s navigation information into your account folders to review, and analyze, and save for the next
return trip.
• BushnellGPS.com also provides detailed GPS product features and specications, Software Update
Downloads, Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions, and the Bushnell Shopping Cart to
purchase accessories, Photo/Map downloads, and printable Photos/Maps.
So log on, log in, and start downloading to experience a whole new world of GPS functionality.
The Bushnell GPS ONIX CD-ROM
Your CD contains two software les to help you get the most out of the ONIX GPS:
1. ONIX400 Demo – Click to start this program to get an graphic, interactive simulation that takes you
through the basic features and functions of your Bushnell GPS. This simulation gives you an informative
tour of the ONIX features and allows you to practice real world navigation from the comfort of your own
computer.
2. ONIX GPS PC Companion program – Click the link to download and install the latest version of
“GPS PC Companion” onto your PC. The PC Companion enables you to plan and save your GPS trips
on your PC. Similar to the website, you can upload and save waypoints, trails, routes, photos and maps
between your GPS and PC, so you can trip plan even when you are not connected to the internet and
BushnellGPS.com. Take your PC along on your next adventure and the GPS PC Companion provides
the perfect tool for storing and analyzing all of your GPS information.
Visit www.BushnellGPS.com for a detailed GPS glossary, frequently asked questions
(FAQ), and other useful information related to the ONIX series GPS receivers.
DOWNLOADS / BushnellGPS.com / CD-ROM