Magellan GPS 315 User manual

User Manual

WARNINGS
FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN A
VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE.
Please do not try and change any settings on the SporTrak while driving. Come
to a complete stop or have your passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes
off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others
could be injured.
USE GOOD JUDGEMENT
This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for
careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for
navigating.
USE CARE
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which
is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS.
The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS
satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance
with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal
Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry.
USE PROPER ACCESSORIES
Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and
antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will
void the warranty.
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supplied in and with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the
normal operation of the equipment. You may make copies only for your own
personal use and for use within your organization.
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You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE
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© 2002 by Thales Navigation. All rights reserved.
Magellan™ and SporTrak™ are trademarks of Thales Navigation.

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................1
SporTrak User Manual .............................1
SporTrak GPS Receiver ............................2
Getting Started ..........................3
Installing the Batteries ..............................3
Proper Handling - Signal Reception ...........4
Power On ..............................................4
Initialize.................................................5
Initialize for First Time Use .................5
Select Language...............................5
Key Layout Screen ............................6
Initialize Alert...................................6
Select Approximate Position...............6
Getting a Fixed Position ...........................9
Saving Your Waypoint .............................9
Basic Operation .......................11
Entering Information ..............................11
Navigation Screens...............................11
Using the Status Screen..........................12
Using the Position Screen .......................13
Using the NAV 1 Screen ........................14
Customizing the NAV 1 Screen...............14
Using the Compass Screen .....................15

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Customizing the Compass Screen............15
Using the NAV 2 Screen ........................16
Customizing the NAV 2 Screen...............16
Using the Plot Screen .............................17
Selecting PAN-N-SCAN .........................18
Setting Track History..............................18
Clearing Track History ...........................18
Setting Up the Plotter .............................19
Setting Hide Data/Show Data ................20
Using the Road Screen...........................21
Customizing the Road Screen .................21
Using the Speed Screen .........................22
Resetting the Odometer..........................22
Resetting the Trip Odometer....................23
Setting the Speed Average .....................23
Using the Time Screen ...........................24
Selecting Time Format............................24
Resetting Elapsed Time...........................25
Reference ................................26
Working with Waypoints........................27
Creating a User Waypoint .....................28
Editing a User Waypoint........................28
Creating, Editing, Deleting a Message.....29
Deleting a User Waypoint ......................29
Finding a Non-UserWaypoint .................30
Sorting a Waypoint...............................30
Projecting a Waypoint ...........................30
DataSend™ CD (optional)......................31
Using DataSend™ ..........................31

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Working with Routes..............................32
Creating/Clearing a GOTO...................32
Creating a GOTO on the Plotter Screen ...32
Creating a Man Over Board Route..........33
Creating a Backtrack Route ....................33
Creating a Multi-Leg Route .....................34
Viewing/Editing a Route .................35
Inserting a Leg ...............................35
Changing a Waypoint in a Route .....35
Adding a Waypoint at the End of
a Route .........................................36
Deleting a Waypoint in a Route........36
Saving a Route...............................36
Activating/Deactivating a Route .......36
Reversing a Route...........................37
Using Plot View in a Route...............37
Deleting a Route.............................37
Working with TrackRoute........................38
Auxiliary Functions ..................39
Working with Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt ..39
Selecting the Simulate Mode...................40
Selecting Contrast .................................40
Selecting Alarm/Message ......................41
Accessing the Alarm/Message Menu ......41
Selecting Anchor Alarm .........................41
Selecting Arrival Alarm ..........................42
Selecting XTE Alarm ..............................42
Selecting Proximity Alarm.......................42
Selecting GPS Fix Alarm ........................43

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Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu ..............44
Selecting Alarm Defaults ........................44
Clearing Alarm Defaults.........................44
Selecting Language ...............................44
Customizing.............................45
Selecting Setup .....................................45
Selecting Initialize .................................45
Disabling NAV Screens..........................45
Selecting a Coordinate System ...............46
Selecting Map Datum ............................47
Selecting Elevation Mode.......................47
Selecting Time Format............................48
Selecting NAV Units ..............................48
Selecting North Reference ......................48
Selecting Light Timer..............................49
Selecting the Beeper..............................49
Selecting Personalize.............................49
Selecting Clear Memory ........................50
Selecting NMEA ...................................50
Selecting Baud Rate...............................51
Troubleshooting .......................52
Frequently Asked Questions....................53
Contacting Magellan.............................56
Connecting to the SporTrak ......57
WAAS ......................................59
Available Datums ....................60

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Specifications...........................61
Accessories ..............................62
Glossary..................................63

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Magellan SporTrak 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan SporTrak GPS
receiver. Since introducing the world’s first commercial, hand-held GPS
receiver in 1989, Magellan has led the way with innovative GPS
products to meet a wide range of positioning and navigation needs.
The receiver is designed to get you out into the “Great Outdoors”
rather than spending hours reading the user’s manual. In order to get
you outdoors quickly, the manual is designed with key sequences rather
than wordy sentences.
Before you begin, make sure that your package includes all of the items
listed on the packing list. Magellan is a trademark name forThales
Navigation.
SporTrak User Manual
The manual is divided into chapters: Introduction,Getting Started,Basic
Operation,Reference,Customizing,Troubleshooting and Glossary.There
are also subchapters that describe NMEA, Datums and Accessories.
It is very important that you read through the Getting Started chapter
first as it prepares your receiver for use and provides basic instruction.
The Basic Operation chapter describes the features found in your
receiver including step-by-step instructions on their use.
The Reference section contains information to help you navigate using
waypoints, routes and auxiliary functions. Following is the Customizing
chapter, that allows you to establish options you want set in the receiver.
The Troubleshooting chapter gives you a problem and answer series to
guide you. The final chapter, Glossary, defines terms that may be
unfamiliar to you.
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SporTrak GPS Receiver
ENTER
key
confirms data
entries or menu
selections.
NAV key
accesses
the navigation
screens.
QUIT key
cancels the
operation of the last
key press and can be
used to back through
the NAV screens.
MARK key
creates
waypoints
and stores the
current position.
LIGHT key turns
the display
backlight on and off.
GOTO
key
creates a
direct route
to any waypoint
stored in memory.
MENU
accesses
waypoint, route
and setup functions.
POWER key
turns the
receiver on and
off.

Magellan SporTrak 3
Getting Started
This section shows you how to use your receiver for the first time and
explains:
•Battery Installation
•Primary Usage
•Getting a Fixed Position
Installing the Batteries
The Magellan SporTrak uses two AA batteries that are installed from the
bottom through the battery cover. You can expect to
get up to 15 hours of usage on two AA batteries with
the backlight turned off.
To remove the battery compartment, loosen the
retaining screw at the bottom of the battery
compartment. The battery compartment will come
free from the SporTrak and you can slide it out.
Install two AA batteries observing the correct
polarity. Slide the battery compartment back into
the SporTrak and tighten the retaining screw. Do
not overtighten the retaining screw.
How much time do I have to replace the batteries? Any
waypoints or routes you have created are stored in permanent
memory with the batteries removed. Present position and time
data is not stored in permanent memory but will be held in
memory for at least 12 hours without batteries installed.
Always turn the SporTrak off before removing the batteries
or turning off external power. Failure to do so can cause
loss or corruption of data.

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Proper Handling - Signal Reception
Clear View of the Sky. Because the receiver attains
information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth,
the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed
view of the sky. This allows the receiver to choose
from all satellites currently available.
If the view of the sky is poor, (large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or
other obstructions) the satellite signals can be blocked and the receiver
may take longer to compute a position fix.
Holding the Receiver. The receiver is
designed to fit comfortably in your hand.
Hold the receiver in the palm of your hand
with the antenna pointing towards the sky.
You do not need to initialize your receiver
each time you use it unless the memory has
been cleared or if it has been transported more
than 300 miles while turned off.
Power On
If after powering the receiver on, you do not press
ENTER within 10 seconds, the receiver will shut off automati-
cally.

Magellan SporTrak 5
Initialize for First Time Use
The final step in setting up the SporTrak for the first time is to initialize
the receiver . This will help your SporTrak begin computing your
position in the fastest manner possible.
The reason for initialization is to speed up the process for computing
the first position fix when the SporTrak has no last position computed
in memory (i.e., when the SporTrak is brand new or memory has been
cleared). This gives the SporTrak an approximate indication of where it
is located so it can use its satellite almanac (stored in permanent
memory) to estimate what satellites are overhead and which ones it
should be looking for.
Follow these instructions to initialize the SporTrak.
Select Language
The first time you use your SporTrak (or if memory has been
completely erased) you will be asked to select the language that you
want to use. Use the UP/DOWN arrows on the keypad to highlight
the language you desire. With the language highlighted, press the
ENTER button. You can select English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish, Norwegian or Swedish.
You can change the language at any time by accessing the Languages
option of the Setup Menu. (See Changing Languages in the Reference
Section of the User Manual.)
Initialize

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Key Layout Screen
A screen is displayed showing the icons and text name for each key.
When the SporTrak prompts you to press a key, it displays the text
equivalent for the key icon. This screen should help you understand
which key the SporTrak is prompting you to press. When you are done
viewing this screen, press ENTER.
Initialize Alert
A screen is displayed informing you that the SporTrak is not initialized.
Press ENTER to continue.
Select Approximate Position
Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad
to highlight your general region.
Press [ENTER].
REGION
ENTER COORD
USA
AMERICAS
EUROPE
ASIA EAST
ASIA WEST
AUSTRALIA
AFRICA
Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad
to highlight your area.
Press [ENTER].
AREA
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE

Magellan SporTrak 7
You are prompted to enter the elevation of your present
position. Use the arrow keys to enter the elevation, if you
know it. If you don’t know your elevation, press
ENTER.
The cursor appears in the time field, waiting for you to input
your local time. Set your local time using the arrow keys. Be
sure that you set the AM/PM indicator.
Note: After the SporTrak starts to pick up signals from any
satellite, it will automatically update the time using the
satellite’s atomic clock.
After you have entered the correct time, press [ENTER].
Using the arrow keys, enter the present date.
Press [ENTER].
A screen will be displayed asking your primary use for your
receiver, MARINE or LAND. The default is LAND. Use the
arrow keys to select usage and press [ENTER].
Pressing right arrow
results in:
Pressing up arrow
results in:
Editing
moves the cursor block left or right.
To use the arrow keys to edit a field, follow the simple diagram below.
increments the value up or down.

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You have completed the Initialization. The
STATUS screen will appear on your receiver.
Note: The “3D” in the upper left corner is
displayed when the receiver has begun comput-
ing your position.The “3D” symbol indicated
that the receiver has acquired four or more
satellites and can therefore compute elevation
as well as your position. If “2D” is displayed,
then the SporTrak is computing your position
but not elevation. This could be either due to
only three satellites have been acquired or you
have set the elevation mode to 2D in the Setup Menu.
STATUS
3D
N
12
13
18
7
8
POWER
001112
782385
25
WW
The following chart shows the terminology that your receiver uses while
in land or marine mode. For purposes of this manual, it will be
assumed that the receiver is in the marine mode.
Land Marine
Speed SPD SOG
Bearing BRG BRG
Distance DST DST
Heading HDG COG
Velocity Made Good VMG VMG
Course To Steer CTS CTS
Estimated Time of Arrival ETA ETA
Time To Go TTG ETE
Cross Track Error XTE XTE
Recorded Position Landmark Waypoint
Units of Measure MILES/MPH NM/KNOTS
or KM/KPH

Magellan SporTrak 9
Getting a Fixed Position
Now you should go outside in an area where you can get a clear view of
the sky. The receiver will begin acquiring data from the satellites in
view and will display the progress on the STATUS screen. Once the
receiver has computed a fixed position, the POSITION screen will be
displayed.
Saving Your Waypoint
Once the receiver has computed your current position, you may save
(MARK) this position as a waypoint. You can save up to 500 waypoints
in your SporTrak and refer back to them at any time.
Saving Your Position with a Receiver-Created
Name
This is a fast way to save your position.
Saving Your Position with a User-Created Name
This allows saving a position with a name that is more descriptive,
such as “CAMP” or “HOME”.
Creating a GOTO
A GOTO is a route that guides you from your current position to any
waypoint in the receiver’s memory.
Select
waypoint
Select
category
Press Press Press
Enter
data
Press Press Press Press
Press Press

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This completes the Getting Started section.
The following Basic Operation section will familiarize
you with the NAV screens and more detailed
functions.

Magellan SporTrak 11
Basic Operation
Entering Information
Throughout this user manual there are some key presses that will be
used often, so please keep them in mind while setting up and navigat-
ing. When entering data...
• Use the for making selections and moving up or down.
• Use the to move the cursor to the left or right and page
through menus.
• Press to return to the previous screen and to exit a
screen or end a process.
Navigation Screens
The nine NAV (Navigation) screens (STATUS, POSITION, NAV 1,
COMPASS, NAV 2, PLOT, ROAD, SPEED and TIME) provide you
with necessary information you will need to use the receiver as a
navigational tool.
NAV screens can be viewed by pressing from any screen. While
viewing any NAV screen, you can use the or to step through
the sequence of NAV screens.
All screens, except STATUS and POSITION screens, can be disabled by
turning them off in the NAV SCREENS portion of SETUP.

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Using the Status Screen
The STATUS screen gives you the general well-being of your
receiver by showing you satellite status, signal strengths and
battery life.
Pic
Once the
receiver has
computed a
fixed position,
the STATUS
screen will be
replaced by the
POSITION
screen.
STATUS
3D
N
12
13
18
7
8
POWER
001112
782385
25
WW
Satellite
Signal Chart
Satellite Position
Graph
Battery Life
Indicator
Satellite
Numbers
Satellite
Positions
Satellite Positions
Where the satellite is
located relative to your
position.
Satellite Numbers
Identifies the satellite
shown on the chart and
on the Satellite Position
Graph.
Battery Life Indica-
tor Shows approximate
remaining battery life for
batteries in the receiver.
Satellite Signal
Chart Displays satellite
signal strengths. When
the receiver first tracks a
satellite, the strength bar
will not be solid until
ephemeris is collected.
This takes about 30
seconds if uninterrupted.
Satellite Position
Graph The two circles
indicate satellite elevation,
the outer circle represents
the horizon and the inner
circle represents 45˚ from
the horizon. The center of
the circle is 90˚.
WAAS Satellite WAAS
is described in the back of
the user manual.
The Battery Life
Indicator was
designed to be
used with AA
alkaline batteries.
With AA lithium
batteries, you will
have more battery
life available than
shown on the
Battery Life
Indicator.
WAAS
Satellite