Magellan Triton 500 - Hiking GPS Receiver User manual

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Feature-Packed and Amazingly Easy to Use
The Magellan Triton 500 reinvents handheld GPS navigation
by combining advanced features, precise navigation, and
exceptional ease of use. Completely re-engineered both inside
and out, the Triton 500 is the eighth generation of handheld
devices from Magellan and also features the rugged, waterproof
design that outdoor enthusiasts need and expect.
Key Features and Benets:
• Barometric altimeter—for weather tracking based on
atmospheric pressure changes
• 3-axis electronic compass—provides precise heading, without
having to be horizontal to the ground
• Expandable SD card slot—allows users to store additional
maps, terrain, and geocache data
• Detailed uploadable maps—maximize the Triton 500’s
navigation capabilities
• 2.2" (5.9 cm) QVGA full-color display—for crisp, crystal
clear graphics
User Manual Optional
The Triton 500 is so easy to use that its user manual may
never make it out of the box. The “Go To” menu includes
friendly icons and helpful categories like Go To, Create, and
View. From there a few ‘Go’ button clicks are all that’s needed
to navigate its many advanced features. No Ph.D. required!
Additional Product Features
Detailed Maps
Pre-loaded base maps identify major rivers, lakes, cities, and
other geographical boundaries. The Triton 500 also allows
users to upload third-party topo and street maps.
Battery Powered
Easily replaceable in the field, AA batteries provide users with a
readily-available power source.
Extremely Rugged and Waterproof
The Triton 500’s rugged design defeats harsh environments.
Built to withstand a drop to concrete, it’s also waterproof to
IPX-7 standards—which means it can be immersed in up to
one meter of water for as long as 30 minutes.
Clear Reception
An integrated, low-power, high-sensitivity antenna offers clear
reception, even in heavy cloud cover and deep canyons.
Rapid Positioning
SiRFstarIII™gives Triton users the fastest GPS position acquistion
in the industry.
Highly Intuitive User Interface
The Triton 500’s graphical user interface is highly intuitive for
advanced ease of use.
Magellan® Triton™
Handheld GPS
find inspiration
in exploration
Product Dimensions: 4.65" x 2.16" x 1.22" (11.8 cm x 5.5 cm x 3.1 cm)
uOutdoor GPS
Uploadable maps
SD card slot
Barometer
Electronic compass
Reinventing Handheld GPS™

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Magellan Triton
Optional Accessories
• Bike mount
• Swivel mount
• Windshield mount
• Cigarette lighter power adapter (12-24 watts)
• AC/DC power adapter
• Canvas carrying case
• Serial cable
• USB data cable
Part Number
980-0003-001
UPC Code
7 63357 11777 6
Harmonized Code
8526.91.0030
Unit Package Dimensions
6.0" W x 3.1" D x 8.4" H
(15.2 cm W x 7.9 cm D x 21.1 cm H)
Unit Package Weight
1.4 lbs.
(.64 kg)
Case Pack Quantity
8
Case Pack Dimensions
12.4" L x 9.0" W x 13.5" H
(31.5 cm L x 22.9 cm W x 34.3 cm H)
Case Pack Weight
12.7 lbs.
(5.8 kg)
Multi-Pack Quantity
32
Multi-Pack Dimensions
25.5" L x 18.7" W x 14.5" H
(64.8 cm L x 47.5 cm W x 36.8 cm H)
Multi-Pack Weight
53.8 lbs.
(24.4 kg)
Pallet Quantity
512 (16 multi-packs / pallet)
Pallet Dimensions
51.0" L x 40.0" W x 63.8" H
(1.3 m L x 1 m W x 1.6 m H)
Pallet Weight
910.8 lbs.
(413.1 kg)
Warranty
1 Year
Country of Origin
China
Set-Up Information
Battery Type
AA
USB
1.1
Package Contents
Triton 500 GPS receiver
VantagePoint™software
Quick reference guide, reference manual
on CD-ROM
GPS Chipset
SiRFstarIII
User Interface
Keypad
Product Specications
The Triton 500’s 3-axis
electronic compass provides
precise heading and bearing
information.
Magellan
471 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050-4300 USA
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.magellanGPS.com
Product information shown herein is subject to change without notice.
Compatible with an extensive
range of detailed maps
which identify major rivers,
lakes, cities, and other
geographical boundaries.
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VantagePoint, and Reinventing Handheld GPS are trademarks of Magellan Navigation, Inc.
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.