DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 User manual

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Table of Contents
Getting Started 2
Basic Functions 10
Scenarios
12
The Satellites Page 21
The Map Page 25
The Compass Page
38
The Trip Info Page 41
The Find Page 43
The Waypoints Page 50
The Routes Page 55
The Tracks Page ,
60
The Sun/Moon Page 64
The Tide Page 66
The Hunt/Fish Page 67
The Device Setup Page
68
Appendix A: Page Function Table 75
Appendix B: Specifications 79
Appendix C: Waypoint Symbols , 84
Glossary 87
Index
90

Tips:
•Setting the correct battery
type will optimize the bat-
tery's performance. For more
information on selecting bat-
tery type, see
To Modify the
System Settings on page 68.
•Because the Earthmate
PN-40 has areal-time
clock that requires
power
even when the device is
powered off, your batteries
are
constantly in use. If you
use your Earthmate
PN-40
sporadically (for example,
more than a month between
uses), remove the batteries
for long-term storage
and
then reinsert them when you
want to use the device.
Tip: If the Earthmate PN-40
does
not turn on, ensure that
the batteries are
inserted
into the device properly and
that they are mostly or fully
charged.
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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Delorme Earthmate PN-40. This versatile and compact GPS receiver lets
you create tracks
of your travels, create routes so you never get lost, find points of interest, and more!
This manual provides instructions for using
all of the functionality available on the Earthmate PN-40.
Most of the chapters are based on pages, which are the main screens on the Earthmate PN-40.
Each chapter describes the features
of that particular page and the menu options that are available
from that page. In addition, this manual also discusses basic functions (such as map panning,
battery information, map data information, and more), as well as frequently asked questions,
warranty information, and so on.
Step 1 - Installing the Batteries
The Earthmate PN-40 is a battery-powered device. It can be powered by one rechargeable lithium-
ion (li-ion) battery or two AA batteries (NiM H, alkaline, or lithium).
To install the batteries, unscrew the O-rings on the back of the Earthmate PN-40 until you can
remove the
battery cover. Then, insert the batteries according to the polarity symbols found inside
the battery
compartment. Position the battery cover on the Earthmate PN-40 and screw the
O-rings into
the Earthmate PN-40.
Step 2 - Turning On the Earthmate PN-40
The Power button is located at the bottom right corner of the button area. To turn on the Earthmate
PN-40, press and hold
the Power button until you see the Welcome screen. The first page that
appears on the screen after you turn on the Earthmate PN-40
is the Satellites Page. Your GPS
status displays in the top left corner of the Satellites Page. If you press the PAGE button, the Map
Page displays on the screen. The map will not center on your current location until you have achieved
a2-D or 3-D fix. The default
view when a G PS fix cannot be obtained is your last G PS position.
If it is taking along
time for the device to obtain a2-D or 3-D fix, verify it has aclear view of the
sky. Be sure
that trees, buildings, and other obstacles are not blocking the Earthmate PN-40. If the
device still cannot obtain a2-D or 3-D fix, press the QU IT button to return to the Satellites Page,
press the
MENU button, highlight the Set Current Location option, and then press ENTER. The
Map Page automatically displays. Pan the map to your current location and press ENTER.

To turn off the Earthmate PN-40, press the Power button and then press the ENTER button to
confirm you
want to turn off the Earthmate PN-40.
Step 3 - Using the Buttons on the Earthmate PN-40
The buttons on the Earthmate PN-40 give you access to all of the functions on the device.
In/Out
Use the IN and OUT button to zoom the map in or out or scroll through alist.
•Press the
IN (left) side of the button once to zoom the map in one level and show more detail.
•Press and hold the IN side of the button to zoom the map in to its maximum level.
•Press the OUT (right) side
of the button once to zoom the map out one level and show less
detail.
•Press and hold
the OUT side of the button to zoom the map out to its maximum level.
•Press
IN or OUT to scroll backward or forward through alist.
Page
Use the PAGE button to scroll through the enabled pages on the Earthmate PN-40. The default
page button sequence is:
•Satellites
•
Map
•Compass
•Trip Info
•Route Directions (available
when navigating)
For an overview of what you can view and do on each page, as well as each page's menu functions,
see Appendix Aon page 75.
Menu
The MENU button gives you access to many functions. Some menus are divided into top and
bottom sections that are separated by aline. The items in the top section are specific to the active
page. The
items in the bottom section are standard menu options that are available from any page.
Getting Started
Note: If the Earthmate PN-40
is connected to your computer,
the first screen you see is
the Connect to Computer
screen. For more Information,
see Connecting to Your
Computer on page 6.
Tip: Use the Device Setup/
Page Order settings to add,
remove, or reorder the pages
that display when you press
the PAGE button. For more in-
formation, see the To Modify
the Page Order Settings
section on page 72.
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Find
The Find button is labeled with amagnifying glass. Use it to search for apoint of interest. waypoint,
address, coordinate, and more.
You can search for alocation based on its name or its proximity to
the current map center.
Mark Waypoint
The Mark button is labeled with apush pin. Use it to mark a waypoint at your current GPS location
or, when panning, at the cursor location. Once you mark alocation, you can edit the waypoint
name, coordinates, and elevation; provide
comments about the waypoint; view the waypoint on the
map; navigate to the waypoint; average the waypoint for greater accuracy; save the waypoint; or
delete the waypoint.
Arrow Keypad
Use the arrow keypad to:
•Move the map cursor left, right,
up, or down.
•
Pan the map by moving the cursor to the edge of the map.
•Highlight options
in menus or lists. Press down to move to the next entry, press up from the
first entry to go to the last entry, or
down from the last entry to go to the first entry. Press and
hold to quickly scroll through amenu or list.
•Highlight characters on
the keyboard screen.
•Highlight fields on ascreen.
Enter
Use the ENTER button to:
•Select amenu entry or on-screen button/field.
•Get information about apoint
on the map. Press the ENTER button at any time when viewing
the Map Page to see detailed information, if available.
Quit
The function of the au IT button varies depending on the current status of the Earthmate PN-40.
You can use the au IT button to cancel actions (for example, panning), for keyboard entry, to delete
individual points
when measuring distance, and so on. If you are performing steps in aprocedure,

pressing the QUIT button moves you backward through the page sequence.
Power
Use the Power button to turn the Earthmate PN-40 on and off, to change the backlight settings, or
to reset the Earthmate PN-40:
•
To turn the Earthmate PN-40 on, press and hold the Power button until the Welcome screen
displays.
•
To turn the Earthmate PN-40 of( press the Power button. When you see the" Press ENTER to
power down." message, press the ENTER button to confirm that you want to turn off the
Earthmate PN-40. If you do not
want to turn the Earthmate PN-40 off, wait five seconds or
press the QUIT button.
•
To change the backlight intensity percentage, press and hold the Power button for
approximately
two seconds until you see the backlight indicator. Press the arrow keypad to the
left to move the slider and decrease the backlight intensity. Press the arrow keypad to the right
to move the slider and increase the backlight intensity. Each level of intensity represents a10%
interval (100%
is the maximum backlight intensity, 10% is the minimum backlight intensity).
•
To turn the backlight off, press and hold the Power button for three seconds until the backlight
shuts off.
Note: The backlight turns on any time you press abutton unless you turned it off using the
Device Setup menu. For more information, see the
To Modify the Display Settings section on
page 68.
•When you charge the Earthmate PN-40, the backlight intensity setting
is set to adefault
charging intensity.
•
To reset the Earthmate PN-40 when it is on, press and hold the Power button for seven
seconds.
Step 4 - Transferring Map Data to the Earthmate PN-40
Your Earthmate PN-40 comes equipped with abase map showing overview-level world coverage,
as well as U.S. interstates and routes, state routes, and major roads. While this provides agreat
view of alarge area, chances are that you will want adetailed view of asmaller area for hiking,
Getting Started
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Press ENTER to confirm that
you
want to turn the device off
Tip: Decrease the backlight
timer to help conserve battery
life.
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Note: Large maps may take
longer to transfer to the device.
Note: To activate your Earth-
mate PN-40 for exchanging
maps and data with your DeLo-
rme desktop software, connect
the device to your
computer
and select the Data Exchange
option. Then, in your mapping
software, click the Exchange
button on the toolbar. This
enables the full capabilities that
are available for exchanging
maps anddata.
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geocaching, and other activities. You can transfer more detailed maps to the Earthmate PN-40
uSing:
• PN-40 Detailed Map DVDs- Included with your Earthmate PN-40 are three DVDs of detailed
pre-cut Topo
USA® data of the entire U.S. Install the maps you need on your SD/SDHC card to
easily and quickly
get them on your device. When you use the pre-cut maps, you do not have
to include
the topographic data from your mapping software in your map package - which
means smaller file size and faster transfer to the Earthmate PN-40.
• Compatible Delorme Mapping Software-Instructions for sending maps to your Earthmate
PN-40 vary by application. For more information, see
the mapping application's Help system for
instructions on sending maps to your Earthmate PN-40.
•Online Map Cutter-Visit http://data.delorme.com. You must have an Internet connection
to use this
website. For instructions on sending maps to your Earthmate PN-40 with this online
application, see the Online
Map Cutter Help system.
You can also use the Netlink tab in your mapping software to download many types of data, such
as satellite imagery, aerial imagery, USGS Topo Quad maps,
NOAA nautical charts, and more.
Step 5 - Use the Pages to Track, View Your Position While You Travel, and More
For more information about aspecific page on the Earthmate PN-40, see its section in the manual.
Connecting to Your Computer
VVhen you connect your Earthmate PN-40 to your computer, the Connect to Computer screen
displays. This allows you
to select the correct option for transferring information between your
mapping application and your device.
If you do not want to see this screen when you connect your
Earthmate PN-40 to your computer, you can hide it using the Device Setup/Connect to
Computer
menu. For more information, see To ModifV the Computer Connection Settings on page 69.
Data Exchange
Use this option for G PS use and to transfer waypoints, tracks, and routes to or from the device This
is the default transfer method. You can transfer map packages, but transfer will be slower than the
map transfer
method. Highlight Data Exchange and press ENTER.
Map Transfer
Use this option to quickly transfer map packages. Highlight Map Transfer and press ENTER. On

the Transfer Method screen, highlight one of the following options and press ENTER:
•Transfer to SO Card-Use this option to transfer map packages to an SD card in the device.
Map packages are transferred to the "maps" folder on the SO card. You cannot use this method
to transfer waypoints, tracks, and routes. You can also use this method to transfer amap from
the Earthmate PN-40 to your
Delorme mapping software.
•Transfer to Internal-Select this option to transfer map packages to the device's internal
memory. The device
is used as aUSB hard drive. You cannot use this method to transfer
waypoints, tracks, or routes.
Once you select
an option, the Transfer Maps screen displays. Use your mapping software to
transfer your maps, and then press ENTER
on the device to return to Data Exchange mode.
Firmware Transfer
Transfer firmware updates to an SD card in your Earthmate PN-40 to update your device. Updates
are available through
the Netlink tab and in the Technical Support section of the Delorme website.
Follow the
firmware update installation instructions and download the update to your computer.
Connect your device
to your computer, and on the device, select the Data Exchange option. Then,
in the USB Settings drop-down list in Device Setup/Connect to Computer, select the Firmware
Transfer option and follow the on screen instructions.
About GPS
What is GPS?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) applies modern technology to the ancient art of navigation.
The U.S.
Department of Defense has developed and launched aseries of positioning satellites in an
orbiting "constellation." These satellites are used as reference points in much the same way stars
have been used
in conventional navigation.
Using these satellites, aGPS receiver
can determine your position anywhere on the globe. GPS
provides accurate information about coordinate position, elevation, speed, and direction
of travel.
Many people have discovered the benefits of GPS for recording tracks and much more.
How Does GPS Work?
The G PS constellation consists of at least 24 satellites, each carrying several atomic clocks to
ensure the
most accurate time possible. The satellites broadcast low-power radio waves containing
Getting Started
Note: Mac and Linux
users should always select
Transfer SO Card
or Transfer
to Internal.
Ccmnectta
What type of connectiondo you
want?
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: ~~~~. ~~:~~~~~~ :
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Connect to Computer screen
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Note: Placing the Earthmate
PN-40 in abackpack pocket
or jacket should not result in
problems with GPS position
accuracy.
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the satellite's identity code and the exact time (to the nanosecond) that the message was sent.
When aGPS receiver picks up asatellite signal, it identifies the satellite and compares the signal
time with its own clock. The time difference represents the time it has taken for that radio wave
to travel
from the satellite to the receiver. Since radio waves travel at the speed of light the time
difference can be used to calculate the distance from the satellite to the G PS receiver.
The satellite's
identity code provides the location of the satellite, and the distance to the receiver
creates asphere
of possible locations for the G PS receiver. Without more information, the receiver
knows only that it is located somewhere on that sphere.
Two additional satellites are necessary to narrow
down the receiver's position. Each of these
satellites sends asimilar radio message containing
time and identity information. The GPS receiver
checks the orbital location
of each satellite and uses the elapsed time to create two additional
spheres
of possible locations. These three spheres intersect at two points; however, one of these
points
is eliminated because it is far away from the Earth's surface. Therefore, the second point
is assumed to be correct. The data
from these three satellites provides the receiver with a two-
dimensional location.
Data acquired
from a fourth satellite pinpoints the receiver's exact location. This additional
positioning information allows the
GPS receiver to calculate its elevation, which is particularly
important for GPS users in mountainous locations.
GPS Position Accuracy
Any buildings, natural structures, or heavy foliage that obstruct the GPS antenna's view of the sky
prevent satellite signals
from reaching the receiver and decrease the accuracy of your position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Iinstall non-Delorme maps on the Earthmate PN-40?
Delorme's professional GIS software, XMap®, allows you to register non-Delorme maps and
transfer
them to the Earthmate PN-40.
How can Iimprove the life of my batteries?
When the backlight is on, it consumes alarge part of the battery. Changing the backlight timer to
turn
off after 15 seconds will greatly improve the life of your batteries. For information on changing
the backlight timer, see To Modify the Backlight Timer on page 69.

Other ways to increase the life of the batteries include:
•Removing your batteries for long-term storage
•Setting the
GPS Settings to Power Saving mode
•Disabling GPS while indoors
•Using batteries
with higher milliamp ratings (such as Duracell Ultras, Energizer E2s, etc.)
Why are the new batteries that Iput in the device the last time Iused it (a month ago)
already dead?
Because the Earthmate PN-40 has areal-time clock that requires power even when the device is
powered off, your batteries are constantly in use. To improve battery life if you use your Earthmate
PN-40 sporadically (more than a
month between uses), remove the batteries for long-term storage
and then reinsert
them when you want to use the device.
Why does it take so long to find satellites?
Acquiring satellite data takes longer if the batteries are low or if the Earthmate PN-40 does not
have aclear
view of the sky. Be sure that trees, buildings, and other obstacles are not blocking the
Earthmate PN-40
when you begin tracking.
Other factors, such
as if you haven't used the device for along time or if you've moved the device a
great distance from its last location, can
affect the amount of time it takes to find satellites.
How do Ireset the Earthmate PN-40 when it will not turn off?
To reset the Earthmate PN-40, hold the Power button for seven seconds. If that does not work,
remove and replace the batteries to reset the Earthmate PN-40.
Why won't my Lithium-ion battery hold acharge?
The li-ion battery is designed to last for 300-500 uses, depending on environmental conditions.
Where can Ifind tips and tricks for using my Earthmate PN-40?
The Delorme website has an active forum where you can learn much more about using your
device.
Go to http://forum.delorme.com/.
Getting Started
Note: The charging circuit
in the Earthmate PN-40
was designed for optimum
operation with the RCR-V3
Li-Ion battery sold through
DeLorme. Other RCR-V3 Li-Ion
batteries may work andcharge
in the device, but DeLorme
can make no guarantees of
compatible operation.
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5 mph
Move your cursor to the edge
of the screen to pan the map in
that direction
Note: Manually panning the
map when simulating naviga-
tion
or playing back atrack will
change the focus of the map
from your GPS location to the
manually
panned location.
Note: Once you have marked a
map object as awaypoint, you
can
edit the waypoint details
(by highlighting the waypoint
information, pressing
ENTER
and then modifying the infor-
mation),
view it by highlighting
View and pressing ENTER, or
create aroute
by highlighting
Route and pressing ENTER.
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Basic Functions
This section of the manual provides information about some of the basic functions of the Earthmate
PN-40.
Panning the Map
There are two ways to pan the map:
•Manually pan
the map by placing the cursor along the map edge and holding the arrow keypad
in the direction that you want to move the map.
•
Automatically pan the map when GPS tracking/navigating. The map automatically pans in the
direction of travel when the GPS cursor travels outside of the map area.
Getting Information About a Map Object
There are two ways to get information about amap object.
•Press the
arrow keypad to position your cursor over the map objects you want to learn more
about. The status bar at the bottom of the Map Page provides name information for the object.
Press ENTER
to display the Info Page.
•Press ENTER at any
time to get information about objects that are at your current GPS location.
Note: If multiple objects are found at the cursor location, the Multiple Objects screen displays a
list
of the available objects at that location; objects you have created appear at the top of the
list. Use the
arrow keypad to select an object and then press ENTER to view the Info Page for
that object. To save amap object as a waypoint, highlight it and press Mark.
Navigating vs. Tracking
What is the difference between navigating and tracking with the Earthmate PN-40?
•
You are navigating with the Earthmate PN-40 when you use it to follow aroute.
•You are tracking
with the Earthmate PN-40 when the G PS is on, but you are not following a
route.
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard is accessible when you need to enter text, such as when editing a waypoint label.
Once the keyboard appears, use the arrow keypad to highlight the letter (A-Z), number (0-9),

symbol (+, -, I, &), or punctuation (period, comma, apostrophe, exclamation point) you want to use.
In addition, the following special functions are provided:
rn Moves the cursor one space to the left without deleting characters.
~ Moves the cursor one space to the right without deleting characters.
[!] Changes the letters from lowercase to uppercase letters (the active case is shown in the
keyboard). This function toggles to
all caps mode by pressing ENTER twice.
~ Moves the cursor one space to the left, deleting the character that was there.
I Clr IClears the content of the text field being edited.
10K IAccepts the changes made to the text field and closes the keyboard.
~ Moves the cursor one space to the right, leaving ablank space.
~ Moves the cursor to the next line. This option can be used to type more than one line in a
comment field.
Charging the Earthmate PN-40
If you are using a Delorme-supplied RCR-V3 Li-Ion battery, you can charge the Earthmate PN-40
battery
by connecting the USB end of the cable to your computer and the other end of the cable to
the Earthmate PN-40.
To charge the device with the USB cable, the device must be powered on
while connected. You cannot use the Earthmate PN-40 to charge rechargeable AA batteries.
Storing Data on the Earthmate PN-40
The Earthmate PN-40 stores waypoints, tracks, routes, and the base map data in its internal
memory.
You can save maps that are transferred to the Earthmate PN-40 in internal memory or on
aremovable
memory (SD/SDHC) card located under the battery compartment. Use multiple cards
to create amap library
of the areas you travel to.
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•Press QUIT to cancel your
keyboard entries.
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ter to replace the highlighted
content. To keep the existing
text but move the cursor
to the beginning/end of the
text, select the [!] option
to move the cursor to the
beginning or [E] to move the
cursor to the end of the text.
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Note: You can also download
GPS Exchange (GPX) files.
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Scenarios
You can use your Earthmate PN-40 for avariety of activities, including:
•Geocaching
•Bird
watching
•Biking
•Managing GIS data
•And
much more!
Seeking aGeocache
Geocaching is apopular hide-and-seek sport for GPS users. Hiders place acache (prizes and/or log
book) at
an approved location and seekers use the hiders' clues (coordinate information and clues
that are shared
via the Internet) -for some geocache locations, visit www.geocaching.com -to
find the cache.
The cache usually contains avariety of prizes for the successful seeker; seekers are
encouraged
to observe the "take one, leave one" policy on prizes in the cache.
Mike and his family are looking for afun weekend activity that they can enjoy in the great outdoors.
A
coworker tells Mike about geocaching and they decide to try the activity with their new
Earthmate PN-40.
Before
they leave for their adventure, they visit www.geocaching.com to find acache in their area.
Once
they find acache, they use their compatible Delorme mapping software to see the geocache
on the map and transfer a waypoint to their Earthmate PN-40. They have already transferred a
detailed
pre-cut map for their state to an SO card that they use in their device.
1. Visit www.geocaching.com and select the geocache you want to try to find.
2. Save the geocache's .Ioc file to your computer.
3. Open your
Delorme program and click the Draw tab.
4. Click File to open the
draw file editing area.
5. Click Import. The Import Draw File dialog box opens.
6. From
the Files of type drop-down list, select lOC file (*.Ioc).

7. Browse to the location where you saved the .Ioc file, select the file, and then click Open. The
draw objects in the imported file display. A new waypoint layer is automatically created for the
imported file.
8. Click Done to return
to the Draw dialog area.
9. Connect your Earthmate PN-40 to your computer and power it on.
10. Click the Exchange
button on the toolbar.
11. Send the geocache waypoint layer to the device and then click Done.
Note: If you do
not have the detailed pre-cut maps for the area on an SO card in your device, you
must use the Handheld Export tab to create amap package for the area and transfer it to your
Earthmate PN-40 or
an SO card.
Once
the waypoint is loaded on the Earthmate PN-40, they use the Waypoints Page to locate the
coordinate that was provided in the cache's clue. Once the waypoint is found, they create aroute
from their current position (home) to the waypoint location.
12. Press MENU and then select Waypoints.
13. Highlight the geocache waypoint in the list and then press ENTER.
14. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Route button and then press ENTER.
15. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Navigate button and then press ENTER.
16. Press
PAGE until the Compass Page displays.
17. Use the Compass Page to find the direction of travel. The bearing arrow (large green arrow)
points
in the direction of the next stop in the route. Use the bearing arrow to determine the
correct direction of travel towards the waypoint.
Once they arrive at the cache, they take atrinket from the cache and leave apencil they bought
while on arecent trip to Niagara Falls. Then they update the waypoint symbol on the Earthmate
PN-40 to the
geocache found symbol. When they return from their adventure, they visit the cache's
page on
www.geocaching.com and enter alog about their experience.
Scenarios
Note: To ensure your electronic
compass is accurate, calibrate
it before you start walking to
the geocache. Make sure you
are outside andaway from your
vehicle or any power lines.
For more information, see To
Calibrate the Compass on
page 24.
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Coordinates: Lat/Lon
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W070011.4180'
Elevation ITime/Date
+00070 ft
07:32 PM
IIO-Sep-07
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Coordinates:Lat/Lon
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W068°50.110'
Elevation Time/Date
+00089 ft 09:55 PM
13-Nov-06
Comment
Hid cache under pile of
sticks
Marking the "Our First Geo-
cache" waYP0lnt
Tip:
To increase the accuracy
of your geocache waypoint,
average
it overa few days.
The differing atmospheric
conditions on different days
provide greateraccuracy.
To
average asaved waypoint,
select it from the waypoint
list, press
MENU highlight
Average Waypoint, and then
press
ENTER.
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Hiding aGeocache
Mike and his family had so much fun on their first geocache outing, that they decide to create a
geocache
of their own!
The family decides to hide the cache along apublic trail near their home. Before they can add the
cache to geocaching.com, they must get avery accurate coordinate for the location where they're
hiding the cache. To do so, they must mark a waypoint at the geocache location and then use
the Averaging function on the Earthmate PN-40. When a waypoint is averaged, aseries of GPS
readings for
the waypoint's location is recorded and averaged to increase the positional accuracy of
the waypoint.
1. Ensure you have a 3-D signal at the location of the geocache.
2. Press the Mark button. A waypoint is placed at the current GPS location.
3. Highlight
the default waypoint symbol and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad to select the
geocache hidden
symbol and press ENTER.
4. Highlight
the default label and press ENTER. Enter the new label "Our First Geocache" using
the keyboard, highlight OK, and press ENTER.
5. Highlight the Comment field and press ENTER. Using the keyboard, enter the comment
information ("Hid cache under pile of sticks."), highlight OK, and press ENTER.
6. Highlight the Avg button and press ENTER. The GPS status, coordinates, elevation, number of
readings at the location, and estimated accuracy display. The positional accuracy of the
waypoint is increased by the number of recordings. Asmall estimated accuracy number
indicates that the waypoint is very close to its actual coordinates.
7. Highlight the OK button and press ENTER.
8. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the Save button and then press ENTER.
Once the geocache location point
is averaged, they visit www.geocaching.com and create a new
geocache with the averaged coordinate.

Bird Watching
The Earthmate PN-40 is a perfect companion for bird watching. With aerial imagery loaded on the
Earthmate PN-40, bird watchers can see clearings, tree cover, geological features, and more.
In
addition, they can use the waypoint function to mark waypoints on the map when they see particular
types
of birds. They can also use the track functionality to create abreadcrumb trail while they're
traveling
to their bird watching spot and then follow that track back to their vehicle so they do not
get lost.
In the scenario below, Tom, abird watcher, uses the Earthmate PN-40, aerial imagery, and the
Online
Map Center to prepare for his expedition.
Before Tom leaves for his trip, he uses the Online Map Center to download additional map data so
he can
get satellite and aerial views of the area where he'll be. This is helpful to Tom because he
has heard that the bird population is greater near the swamp land. With the aerial and satellite data
available
from the Online Map Center, Tom can see the geological formations in his bird watching
area before he leaves, giving him agreater idea of where he should spend his day.
1. Visit http://data.delorme.com to download the area where you will be bird watching.
Once the map
of the location is saved on the Earthmate PN-40, Tom leaves for his bird watching
trip.
When he arrives at the location, he parks his truck, turns on the Earthmate PN-40, waits
until he gets a2-D or 3-D fix, places a waypoint to represent the parking lot, modifies his tracking
settings, and then
turns on Track recording.
2. Press and hold the Power button to turn on the Earthmate PN-40.
3. Press the Mark button on the device to place a waypoint at the parking lot location and press
ENTER.
Note: To choose a different symbol, scroll to the top of the Waypoints screen to highlight the
waypoint symbol and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad to find and highlight the symbol you
want and press ENTER.
4. Press MENU, highlight the Tracks option, and press ENTER.
5. Press MENU, highlight the Edit Track Settings option, and press ENTER.
6. Highlight the Record Points By drop-down list and press ENTER.
7. Highlight the Time option and press ENTER.
Scenarios
Safety Tip: Be sure to bring
amap and compass with you
on your expedition in case the
batteries in your Earthmate
PN-40 are low.
Track Settings
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Editing the track settings
Tip: Use the Time option if
you want to record alot of
detail. Use the Distance option
if you are going to make many
stops along the way
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8. Highlight
the Recording Interval text field and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad to
increase/decrease each digit. Press ENTER
after all digits are changed.
9. If the On button is not activated, highlight the button and then press ENTER to activate it.
OR
If the On button is already activated, go to the next step.
Tom continues his
journey to the bird-watching spot. While he's walking, he notices an eagle in a
tree and
wants to use his Earthmate PN-40 to mark a waypoint at the bird location.
10.
While at the spot of the tree, press the Mark button.
11. Scroll to the top of the Waypoints screen to highlight the waypoint symbol and press ENTER.
Use the
arrow keypad to find and highlight the bird icon and press ENTER.
12. Scroll to the label text field (to the right of the bird icon) and press ENTER. Use the arrow
keypad to highlight the letter Eand press ENTER. Repeat this step for each letter in the word
"Eagle." When you're finished, highlight OK and press ENTER.
13. Scroll to highlight the Save button and press ENTER.
When he arrives at the desired bird watching spot, he saves his track log, turns off the G PS device,
and spends
the day bird watching.
14. Press MEN U, select Tracks, and press ENTER.
15. Scroll to highlight
the Save button and press ENTER.
16. Press
the Power button to turn off the Earthmate PN-40. Press ENTER when prompted.
When he's finished for the day, he turns the GPS device back on, waits until he gets a2-D or 3-D
fix, and then follows his track to where he started -ensuring he won't get lost. The process of
following his initial track creates a new route that he can use to navigate back to the parking lot.
17. Press and hold the Power button to turn on the Earthmate PN-40.
18. Press
MENU, select Tracks, and press ENTER.
19. Select
the track that was saved earlier that day and press ENTER.
20. Scroll to highlight
the Follow button and press ENTER.
Tom follows the route directions
on the map screen and reaches his start location without getting lost.

Slickrock Bicycle Tr
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Mountain Biking
The Earthmate PN-40 is a/so a perfect companion while mountain biking.
Carla and Jordan are preparing for aride at Slickrock Bike Trail. Before they go/ they download data
of the Moab, Utah, region with their compatible Delorme software program and create a map
package for the area. They create a route that starts and finishes at the trailhead and includes three
stops: Shrimp Rock, Upper Shrimp Rock, and Mt. View Cave. Then they send the map package and
the route they created to their Earthmate PN-40. Once they arrive at the trail, they mount their GPS
devices onto their bikes, power them on, and select the route they plan to use for navigation.
1. Press MENU, highlight the Routes option, and press ENTER.
2. Highlight the route and press ENTER. The map displays.
3. Highlight the Navigate button and press ENTER. The map displays.
4. Press MENU, highlight the Tracks option, and press ENTER.
5. Ensure
the On button is activated. If it is not, highlight the On button and press ENTER to
activate it.
6.
To view the location in real time, press QUIT to display the Map Page.
The G
PS device not only tells them where they are in real time but also keeps a record (track) of
everywhere they've been. Once they've finished the trail, they decide to save the track so that they
can see where they've ridden.
7. Press MENU, highlight the Tracks option, and press ENTER.
8.
Highlight the Save button and press ENTER.
Since
they might want to visit this track again later, they decide to name the track with the trail
name and assign it the same color that they assign all of the trails they/ve ridden. They also use
the comments feature in the Tracks screen to note if they thought the trail was easy, moderate,
or difficult.
9. Highlight the Track text field and press ENTER to name the track "GW Forest" using the
keyboard. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER.
1
O. Highlight the Color block and press ENTER. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the color blue
and press ENTER.
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11. Highlight the Comment text field, press ENTER, and assign a difficulty comment using the
keyboard. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER.
12. Highlight the View button and press ENTER to see asnapshot of where you went on the trail.
When they arrive home, they download the track and waypoint information into their Delorme
software so they can see alarger view of where they were. They finish by saving the track
information
in their mountain biking library project.
Mapping Assets in the Field
Up-to-date maps are often critical to efficiently manage and maintain company assets. You may
need several layers of information to locate and update information about these assets in the field,
such as road, topographic,
and historic maps, as well as high-resolution aerial imagery and GIS
layers.
The Earthmate PN-40 is ideally suited to handle these needs,' you can transfer virtually any
type
of data from DeLorme software onto the device for use in the field, and then use the Earthmate
PN-40 to map new assets and the conditions of existing assets. You can then bring this information
back into the
office to update the central GIS database.
The division managers
of a utility company are responsible for overseeing the bimonthly update of
the spatial database
for each division. They must collect information regarding new line locations,
conditions, and areas requiring repair or replacement to update the database and assist
in planning
for the
next month's maintenance schedule.
The company uses the Earthmate PN-40
with Delorme's professional XMap® GIS software to
perform the updates. Each division is divided into quadrants with crews of two assigned to each
quadrant. Each
crew has an Earthmate PN-40 and is responsible for uploading the maps and data
they need on the device before heading out into the field. This data includes an updated copy of the
quadrant's G
IS utility line layer, road and topographic maps, waypoints of pole mile markers, high-
resolution aerial
imagery downloaded from the state GIS department, and digitally scanned paper
maps of utility line schematics. These maps are geo-registered to
the Delorme map using XMap.
Preparing data for and transferring data onto the Earthmate PN-40
1. Open XMap's Database Manager, set up asubscription to the GIS utility layer in the central
database. In XMap, synchronize
the subscription to get an updated copy of the GIS utility layer
for the division
in your local G IS database.