Magellan Blazer12 User manual

GPS lazer12
User Manual
User Manual

WARNINGS
A measure of knowledge by the user is required for proper and
safe use of the Magellan GPS Blazer12™. READ THE USER GUIDE
& WARRANTY COMPLETELY.
Use Good Judgment
This product is an excellent navigation aid, but it does not replace
the need for careful orientation and good judgment. Never rely
solely on one device for navigating.
Use Care to Avoid Inaccuracies
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S.
Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracy and the
maintenance of GPS. Certain conditions can make the system less
accurate.
No part of this User Guide may be reproduced or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the
purchaser’s personal use, without the written permission of
Magellan Systems Corporation.
© Copyright 1999 by Magellan Systems Corporation. All rights
reserved.
Magellan™ and GPS Blazer12™ are the trademarks of Magellan
Systems Corporation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction....................................................1
Welcome to the Magellan GPS Blazer12.............................. 1
GPS Blazer12 Description .................................................. 1
Magellan GPS Blazer12 ....................................................... 2
Getting Started ................................................3
Installing the Batteries ......................................................... 3
Getting Signals from Satellites ............................................. 3
Initializing the Receiver - EZStart ........................................ 4
Computing a Position.......................................................... 5
Basic Operation...............................................7
Saving a Position Fix ............................................................ 7
Creating a Landmark ........................................................... 8
Viewing the POSITION Screen ........................................... 9
Viewing the NAVIGATION Screens .................................. 10
Creating a GOTO Route ................................................... 13
Summary ........................................................................... 14
Working with Landmarks..............................15
Viewing a Landmark.......................................................... 15
Editing a Landmark ........................................................... 16
Deleting a Landmark ......................................................... 16

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Working with Routes.....................................17
Creating a Route................................................................ 17
Viewing a Route ................................................................ 19
Activating/Deactivating a Route ........................................ 20
Deleting a Route................................................................ 21
Adding Legs to a Route...................................................... 21
Activating a Leg in a Route ................................................ 22
Editing a Leg in a Route .................................................... 23
Deleting a Leg From a Route ............................................. 24
Reversing a Route .............................................................. 24
Additional Features .......................................25
Viewing theTime and Date ............................................... 25
Viewing Elevation.............................................................. 25
Viewing Battery Life .......................................................... 25
Changing Coordinate Systems ........................................... 26
Changing Map Datums ..................................................... 27
Changing Distance Units................................................... 28
ChangingTime Display andTime ..................................... 28
Changing North Reference ................................................ 29
Initializing the Receiver (EZSTART) ................................. 29
Activating the Demo Mode................................................ 30
Setting Display Contrast.................................................... 31
Using theTrip Odometer................................................... 31
Troubleshooting ............................................32
Accessories.....................................................37
Glossary.........................................................40
Index .............................................................43

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Introduction
Welcome to the Magellan GPS Blazer12
Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan GPS
Blazer12 satellite navigator. The GPS Blazer12 is an easy-to-
use GPS receiver designed to get you out in the “Great
Outdoors” rather than spending hours reading a User’s
Manual. There are, however, a few items that you need to be
familiar with so it is suggested that you follow along at least
through the chapter on Basic Operation.
Before you begin, make sure that your package includes the
items listed on the GPS Blazer12 box. If any items are
missing or damaged, contact your Magellan dealer or retailer.
GPS Blazer12 Description
The GPS Blazer12 is a self-contained hand-held GPS receiver
designed for general purpose position locating and navigation.
It has a built-in antenna located at the top of the receiver, a
backlit display, and keypad. Using two AA batteries, inserted
from the battery door found at the back of the receiver, the
GPS Blazer12 will operate for up to 20 hours.

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The ENTER key
confirms data
entries or menu
selections.
The NAV key
accesses the
Position and
Navigation
screens.
The MARK key is
used to create
landmarks and store
the current position.
The LIGHT key turns
the light on and off.
The ARROW pad is used to
enter landmark names, and
scroll through the series of
screens and menu selections.
The MENU key is
used to access the
route, landmark and
setup functions.
The PWR key
turns the receiver
on and off.
The GOTO key is
used to create a
direct route to any
landmark stored in
memory.
GPS Antenna
Magellan GPS Blazer12
PWR
MENU
GOTO
ENTER
NAV
MARK

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Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
The GPS Blazer12 uses two AA alkaline batteries that are
installed at the back of the receiver. To remove the battery
cover, turn the ring of the battery door screw counterclockwise
until the battery cover can be removed.
Insert the new batteries as
shown, being sure to respect the
polarities, and replace the
battery cover.
Replace the screw and turn the
ring clockwise until the battery
door is held in place securely.
You should avoid overtightening
the battery door screw.
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Getting Signals from Satellites
Since the GPS Blazer12 receives information from satellites
orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively
unobstructed view of the sky. Large obstructions such as
buildings, cliffs, and overhangs may interfere with signal
reception causing your GPS Blazer12 to take additional time
to compute your location.

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The GPS Blazer12 is designed to
fit comfortably in your hand.
Hold the receiver with the
antenna towards the sky.
Initializing the Receiver - EZStart
Before using your GPS Blazer12 for the first time, the receiver
needs to know its approximate location. Using Magellan’s
EZStart procedure, the GPS Blazer12 will prompt you for the
information it requires when you turn it on for the first time.
You do not need to initialize your receiver each time you use
it. Follow these steps to initialize the GPS Blazer12 if this is
the first time you are using it.
1Press
PWR
to turn the GPS Blazer12 on.
2SELECT REGION. Use the ARROW pad to change the
flashing text to select the appropriate region for your
present location. Press
ENTER
.
3SELECT COUNTRY or STATE. Use the ARROW pad
to change the flashing text to select the country or state for
your present location.
Press
ENTER
.

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4ENTER ELEVATION. Use the ARROW pad to enter
the approximate elevation for your position. If unknown,
leave the elevation at 0. Press
ENTER
.
5ENTER TIME. Use the ARROW pad to enter your
present time. Press
ENTER
.
6ENTER DATE. Use the ARROW pad to enter the date.
Press
ENTER
.
The GPS Blazer12 then displays the POSITION screen and
automatically begins searching for satellites that it knows are
in this area for the date and time you entered.
The display shown here may differ
from yours depending upon the
information you selected in steps 2
and 3. As the GPS Blazer12 scans the
sky, the arrow in the circle will swing
around pointing to a satellite and
displays, in the center of the circle,
that satellite’s elevation above the
horizon.
Computing a Position
The GPS Blazer12 will begin to acquire information from the
satellites and use this information to compute your current
position (called a position fix). Whether you have just

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completed the initialization process or have just turned your
GPS Blazer12 on, the GPS Blazer12 will display the following
screens in the order shown.
As the GPS Blazer12 searches for
satellites, some of the small circles
around the large circle will become black
indicating that the GPS Blazer12 is
tracking that satellite and receiving
information. The number at the
bottom right of the screen displays how
many satellites are being tracked.
After the GPS receiver has received
positioning data from at least three
satellites (approximately 2-3 minutes), it
will begin computing a position fix
based upon the information it is
receiving. As soon as a position fix is
computed, the receiver switches to the
navigation screen displaying the moving
compass. The word “TRACKING” is
displayed in the lower right corner indicating that the receiver
is computing position fixes.
Note: If the receiver has not acquired a position fix in
approximately 10 minutes, refer to the troubleshooting
section of this manual.
More information on these screens and the information they
display can be found in the next chapter.