satmap active 20 User manual

Software v3.0.11065
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Full User Guide A20 v 1.0
Software v3.0.11065 (June 2017)

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i. Contents
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2.1 Safety & Care Tips: ......................................7
2.2 Battery Charging ......................................... 7
2.3 Spare Batteries .......................................... 7
2.4 Acquiring a Lock / GPS Accuracy ................. 7
2.5 Spare Mapping ........................................... 7
2.6 Understanding Your Map ..............................7
2.7 Extreme Weather Care Tips ......................... 8
2.8 In extreme weather conditions: ..................... 8
2.9 In the case of water ingress:.........................8
2.10 Missing / worn parts: .................................... 8
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3.1 Battery Power ............................................. 9
3.2 Switching On, Off & Hibernate ...................... 9
3.3 Keyboard Lock ............................................ 9
3.4 MapCard Insertion ..................................... 10
3.5 Base Mapping ........................................... 10
3.6 Battery Icon LHS of Status Bar ................... 10
3.7 Start & Stop Icons ..................................... 10
3.8 PLANNING Mode ......................................10
3.9 SatSYNC ................................................. 10
 
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4.1.1 Screen Data Capture ................................. 12
4.1.2 GPS MAP Screen ...................................... 12
4.1.3 Toggleable Maps .......................................13
4.1.4 Data Boxes ...............................................14
4.1.5 Dynamic Elevation ..................................... 15
4.1.6 Map orientation ........................................16
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 
 
4.4.1 To access TRIP LOG Screen ......................19
4.4.2 Convert Trail to Track ................................. 20
4.4.3 Convert Trail to LOI/AOI .................................... 20
4.4.4 Geotag Photos with Trip Log Data ..................... 20
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4.6.1 To access COMPASS screen ............................ 22
4.6.2 POINTER Screen ............................................. 23
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6.0 Access SETTINGS MENU screen ..................... 29
6.1 Touch Screen Settings ...................................... 30
6.2 Setting Profiles ................................................. 31
6.3 Power Control ................................................ 32
6.4 Advanced Power Control .................................. 32
6.5 Hibernate Settings ............................................ 33
6.6 Wi-Fi Settings................................................... 34
6.7 Bluetooth Settings ............................................ 35
6.8 Elevation Settings ............................................. 38
6.9 Backlight Settings ............................................. 40
6.10 Data Box Settings ............................................. 41
6.11 Data - 4 Box Layout (upper) .............................. 42
6.12 Data - 4 Box Layout (lower) ............................. 42
6.13 GPS Settings ................................................... 45
6.14 Static Position Hold .......................................... 46
6.15 Logging Options ............................................... 46
6.16 Memory Status ................................................ 47
6.17 Units and Set Speed ....................................... 48
6.18 Compass Settings ......................................... 49
6.19 Calibrate Compass ......................................... 50
6.20 Set Trip Data .................................................... 51
6.21 Alert Settings .................................................. 52
6.22 Button Control ................................................ 52
6.23 Pan and Zoom Speed ..................................... 53
6.24 Cycling ........................................................... 53
6.25 Data Save Options ......................................... 54
6.26 List Mode ........................................................ 55
6.27 Software Updates ...........................................56
6.28 Screen Data Options .....................................57
6.29 Time Offset ...................................................57
6.30 Enter User Name.............................................57
6.31 Languages ....................................................58
6.32 About ............................................................58
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7.1 ROUTES MENU Screen ................................59
7.2 Active and Inactive Routes ..............................59
7.3 Following a Route ............................................60
7.4 Create New Route ..........................................60
7.5 ROUTE EDIT Screen .....................................62
7.6 Edit Title ........................................................63
7.7 Edit Comments ...............................................63
7.8 Reverse Route ...............................................63
7.9 Edit Route Map ..............................................64
7.10 Edit Waypoints ...............................................64
7.11 Edit Active Route Colour .................................65
7.12 Delete Route ...................................................65
7.13 Copy...............................................................65
7.14 Move Route to SD Card ...................................65
7.15 Copy Route to SD Card ...................................65
7.16 ROUTE MAP Screen .......................................66
7.17 ROUTE PLAN Screen .....................................67
7.18 ROUTE CARD Screen .....................................68
7.19 Routes Folders ................................................69
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10.1 OOI Menu ......................................................72
10.2 OOI Folders ....................................................73
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11.1 POIs Overview ................................................74
11.2 Add POI by Map ..............................................74
11.3 Add POI by Grid Reference ..............................75
11.4 Add POI by Postcode (UK only) .......................75
11.5 Add POI in a Specific Folder ............................75
11.6 POI Details Screen ..........................................75

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11.7 Edit POI Menu .............................................. 76
11.8 Rename POI ................................................ 77
11.9 Edit Description ............................................ 77
11.10 Edit Location by Map ................................... 77
11.11 Edit Location by Grid ................................... 77
11.12 Edit Warning Radius ..................................... 78
11.13 Edit Visibility ................................................. 78
11.14 Edit POI Icon ................................................ 78
11.15 Delete .......................................................... 78
11.16 Move to SD Card .......................................... 78
11.17 Copy to SD Card ..........................................78
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12.1 AOIs (Areas of Interest) Overview ................. 79
12.2 Add AOI Screen ........................................... 79
12.3 Add AOI in a Specific Folder.......................... 79
12.4 AOI Details Screen ....................................... 80
12.5 Edit AOI Menu .............................................. 81
12.6 Rename AOI ................................................ 82
12.7 Edit Description ............................................ 82
12.8 Edit Location by Map ................................... 82
12.9 Edit Visibility ................................................. 82
12.10 Edit Colour ................................................... 83
12.11 Edit Pattern ................................................. 83
12.12 Delete .......................................................... 83
12.13 Move to SD Card .......................................... 83
12.14 Copy to SD Card ..........................................83
  
13.1 LOIs (Lines of Interest) Overview .................. 84
13.02 Add LOI Screen ............................................ 84
13.03 Add LOI in a Specific Folder .......................... 84
13.4 LOI Details Screen ....................................... 85
13.5 Edit LOI Menu .............................................. 86
13.6 Rename LOI ................................................ 87
13.7 Edit Description ............................................ 87
13.8 Edit Location by Map ................................... 87
13.9 Edit Visibility ................................................. 88
13.10 Edit Colour ................................................... 88
13.11 Delete .......................................................... 88
13.12 Move to SD Card .............................................88
13.13 Copy to SD Card .............................................88
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14.1 Grids Overview................................................89
14.2 Add Grid Screen ..............................................89
14.3 Add Grid in a Specific Folder ............................90
14.4 Grid Details Screen .........................................90
14.5 Edit Grid Menu ................................................91
14.6 Rename Grid ..................................................92
14.7 Copy...............................................................92
14.8 Delete .............................................................92
14.9 Move to SD Card .............................................92
14.10 Copy to SD Card .............................................92
14.11 Edit AOIs Within a Grid ....................................93
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15.1 IOIs (Items of Interest) Overview ......................94
15.2 Add an IOI ......................................................94
15.3 Add IOI in a Specific Folder ..............................94
15.4 IOI Details Screen ...........................................94
15.5 Edit IOI Screen ................................................95
15.6 Rename IOI ....................................................96
15.7 Edit Description ...............................................96
15.8 Delete .............................................................96
15.9 Move to SD Card .............................................96
15.10 Copy to SD Card .............................................96
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16.1 GoTo and Marker Overview ..............................97
16.2 GoTo & Marker – Set By Coords ......................97
16.3 GoTo – Route ..................................................97
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17.1 Quad Lock A20 Custom Backplate ...................98
17.2 Quad Lock Out Front Bike Mount. .....................98
17.3 Quad Lock Pro Bike Mount. .............................98
17.4 Quad Lock Vehicle Mount. ..............................98
17.5 Active 20 Carry Case ......................................98
17.6 Lanyard. .........................................................98
17.7 Spare LiPol Power Pack ..................................98
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18.1 General Service ..............................................99
18.2 World Base Map .............................................99
18.3 Specialized Custom Map Service ....................99
18.4 Toggleable Map Service ..................................99
18.5 Custom Mapping (GB only) .............................99
18.6 Site-Centred Mapping ....................................99
18.7 Map Consolidation ..........................................99
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ii. BasicLayout
InsertSDCard
LanyardPoint
uBloxMaxGPS
GPSLockIcon
TrailTaken
LocationIcon
microUSB
9Function
Rockerpad
LargeSide/Front
MultifunctionKeys
Side/front press keys
enable one-handed
operation. Buttons are
variable (depending
on the screen shown)
and can be set to
activate with 1-click or
2-click operation .
BacklightBoostButton
ToggleMapIcon
BatteryIndicator
On/Off
3.5in/8.7cm
Bright,Hi-Res
HVGA(320x480)
Screen
Weatherproof,
Toughened
ImpactCasing
Screen : 8.7cm
Width : 7.1cm
Height : 14.7cm
Depth : 3.5cm
Weight : 310g
StatsRecording
BluetoothIcon
PlanningIcon
BacklightLevelIcon

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MapToggle
This is only
functional when
a toggle-enabled
map card is
loaded
ZoomIn
Batteryicon
When unit is fully
charged icon is a solid
block
Maporientation
PrimaryScreens
Use to scroll through the
primary screens
ZoomOut
ToggleIcon
Shows when a toggle-
enabled map card is
loaded
Stop/RecordIcon
Trip log status
StatusBar
All status icons
shown in the
top bar
Screenname
MemoryStatusWarning
GPSSignalLock
Normal lock
EGNOS/WAAS
lock
No lock
Trip Log Active
Trip Log Inactive
No GPS Lock
iii. MapScreenLayout
LocationIcon
Move the rocker pad left/
right to go into PLANNING
mode and see the
Planning icon, (square)
If theTrailUp icon
is showing, it means
NorthUp was the last
option selected.
If theNorthUp icon is
showing, it means Trail
Up was the last option
selected.
The icon on the
lower left shows the
orientation that will
next appear if the
front left button is
selected.
Trail Up
North Up
BluetoothIcon
DataToggle
Show 2 & 4
data boes and
elevation profile
ScreenBrightnessIcon

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1. Introduction
WelcometotheworldofGPSmapping!
Register your Active 20 online so that we can notify
you of updates which are available for download
from our website. As with most software products,
we have ongoing updates and developments. We
continually strive to improve our product and value
any feedback you may like to share with us.
Introduction
Satmap Systems is the creator of the Active 10,
12, and now the Active 20 — an award-winning
range of rugged sports GPS, purpose-built for the
Great Outdoors, offering a long battery life in a
weatherproof and shockproof casing.
 Easy-to-use with ‘plug-and-play’ mapping
 Rugged, shockproof and weather-resistant
 Latest dual-band Bluetooth connectivity for Peer-
to-Peer data sharing, in addition to support for
Heart Rate Monitors and bike speed/cadence
sensors.
 Barometric altimeter for accurate elevation and
pressure readings.
 Map orientation options for enhanced visibility
barometric altimeter for accurate elevation and
pressure readings.
 Hi-Res (HVGA) bright 3.5"colour screen
 Long battery life with numerous power
management options.
 Ability to plan routes on GPS and online
 Extensive range of international maps
The Active20 is latest model from Satmap Systems
ultimate sports GPS range. It is easy-to-use and
intuitive, showing a blue location dot on a real map
so you know exactly where you are at all times.
Switch it on, wait for a couple of minutes and your
position is shown as being the centre of the screen.
It has never been easier to find yourself in the great
outdoors!
Wehaveover450mapstochoosefrom. The unit
is supplied with a world base map, and individual
maps are sold separately on SD cards that plug
straight into the Active 20. Simple to use, there is no
computer or other equipment needed.
As a standalone unit, you are able to plot routes or
Objects of Interest at home or whilst exploring the
outdoors. The unit is weatherproof with a backlit
screen which means it can be used day or night in
any weather, with enhanced features such as the
Red Filter for night vision and the Sun Filter for use
in bright sunlight.
This guide will go through everything you need to
know about how to use the Active 20 on:
Version3.0.11065software.
Please see Satmap.com for software version
history.
EXPLORE
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2. CareforyourActive20
2.1 Safety&CareTips:
The Active 20 is purpose-built for the great outdoors,
offering a long battery life in a weatherproof and
shockproof casing. Although the unit has been built
to be rugged and reliable, you should remember that
this is a complex electronic device requiring specific
care and maintenance.
These tips are intended to provide you with sugges-
tions on getting the most from your Active 20, ensur-
ing you have many years of accurate and reliable
GPS and digital map use.
2.2 BatteryCharging
When using the Lithium Polymer battery option
supplied by Satmap, it is extremely important that
you only use Satmap products to charge the battery
(i.e. Satmap Wall Charger, Car Charger, etc.) Failure
to do so is potentially dangerous, may damage the
Active 20, or result in partial or complete loss of
warranty.
2.3 SpareBatteries
We recommend that you always carry a set of new
/ spare batteries, and keep them in a watertight
wrapping. Although the Active 20 will give you many
hours of use, it can be difficult to keep track of the
length of time you have been using the batteries, so
it is always good to have a back up.
2.4 AcquiringaLock/GPSAccuracy
To acquire a satellite lock, the Active 20 should be
under open skies, immobile and held upright. When
a lock has been acquired, the top left signal icon will
change from a red ‘x’ to green or blue crescents,
depending on the signal. (Satellite lock times vary).
It is important to remember that the accuracy of any
GPS is variable. The GPS system uses triangulation
on a constellation of satellites circling the earth to
determine a position on the ground. There are a
number of factors which can reduce the accuracy
of this position information, including poor weather,
a limited view of the sky (e.g. in a building, urban/
natural canyons, under a thick tree canopy, etc),
metallized glass (such as a car windshield), etc.
You may also notice a variable performance from
one day to the next. This is due to the fact that the
position of the satellites relative to the ground can
change, resulting is a different triangulation value.
Understanding this variability in the accuracy is
important when enjoying outdoor sports in the
proximity of dangerous features (e.g. cliffs, marsh,
rivers, lakes, etc.) as users must still apply safe
practice, be aware of the weather conditions and
their own abilities in order to avoid unnecessary
risks and dangers.
2.5 SpareMapping
Although the Active 20 has been designed for use in
the great outdoors, carrying a paper map of the area
and a compass is always considered good practice.
2.6 UnderstandingYourMap
Although the Active 20 gives your exact position on a
map, it is important that you understand the symbols
and notations on the map. If you are unsure about
these, you can download them from our website:
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2.7 ExtremeWeatherCareTips
The Active 20 unit is waterproof to IP68 standard.
Which means that it has been tested to 1.5m of still
water submersion for 1.5 hours. But some case is
still needed when handling the unit in wet conditions.
To be fully waterproof the battery pack has to
be properly inserted and the USB door correctly
closed.
Your GPS unit is fitted with toughened Gorilla Glass,
which has a very high resistance to scratching. After
use for cleaning use a soft, damp cloth and avoid
using cleaning agents.
MapCards: Please do not expose the microSD
MapCards to water. They should be kept dry and
clean at all times. NEVER insert a damp, wet or dirty
map card into the Active 20.
2. CareforyourActive20(...cont)
2.8 Inextremeweatherconditions:
If you wish to provide your Active 20 with an extra
degree of impact protection you may wish to
purchase the optional Active 20 Carry Case, which
is specific for this device, having slightly different
dimensions to the earlier Active 10/12. The carry
case has a vertical 10cm loop, allowing for belt
attachment.
You can also carry the unit around your neck on the
lanyard.
The interior of the unit should not be exposed to
water or dust. Avoid changing the batteries or map
card whilst exposed to bad weather conditions.
With the USB door, or battery back open, the Active
20 will not remain weatherproof. Should water or
significant dust enter the Active 20, do not switch it
back on until it has been completely dried out or the
dust has been removed.
2.9 Inthecaseofwateringress:
Once indoors, remove the battery pack and any SD
MapCard that may be fitted.
Wipe down the unit with a soft dry cloth.
Place the Active 20 and components in a warm, dry
place (e.g. on a window sill near a heater or airing
cupboard), with the front end tilted up slightly and let
them dry completely, preferrably overnight.
If you are unsure about any damage to your Active
20, please call our technical team who will be
able to give you advice on how to proceed, and if
necessary, repair your unit accordingly. Please refer
to Satmap.com for your local number.
2.10 Missing/wornparts:
You will need to send your Active 20 back to Satmap
for repair if parts have been lost or worn down.
Failure to do so may result in partial or complete
loss of warranty, as it will no longer be weatherproof.
Rubberseals: The watertight seal on the USB port
and the main Battery Pack of the Active 20 should
always remain properly intact to prevent water
leaking into the unit. If either of these seals is lost
or damaged, they should be replaced straight away;
spare parts are available from Satmap.
Rockerpad&Keypad: If your rocker pad or keypad
buttons are badly worn or ripped, this can cause
water to leak into the unit. Please send your Active
20 back to Satmap for repair.
USBandBatteryfullyclosed
USBdooropen USBdoorandMainSeal

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3. Overview
3.1 BatteryPower
The Active 20 can be powered by a Lithium Polymer
rechargeable battery, or three AA batteries. The
rechargeable battery is optimized to last longer over
a wide range of temperatures/conditions and lasts
significantly longer than AA's. Since AA batteries
vary significantly in power and life from one type to
another, we recommend using Lithium Energizers
which are the most powerful on the market. It is not
advisable to use cheap batteries in the unit as they
will have a short life.
Thereare4waystoconservepower:
1.Select a ‘ScreenTurnOff’ option
Settings > Power Control > Automatic Screen Turn Off
> Select ‘Off after 3 minutes’
2.Change the PowerSavingMode to Advancedor
Ultra, so the GPSMAP screen updates every 4 / 8
seconds instead of every second.
Settings > Advanced Power Control > Power Saving
Mode > Advanced / Ultra
Note: The "Trail Up" facility is disabled when in
Advanced Powersaving Mode, and backlight is
limited to 80%.
3.Decrease the Backlight setting
Settings > Backlight (adjust slider accordingly)
4. Use Hibernate Mode to set an ultra low power
state and rapid satellite acquisition.
Power Button > Hibernate for X hours
Note: Trip log data is not stored in this mode.
3.2 SwitchingOn,Off&Hibernate
When first installed, the software allows users to
select the operating language. Whatever language
is selected, the unit is then set for the appropriate
GPS position: i.e. selecting English sets up the GPS
default to Great Britain.
On/Off/
Lock
Button
Keyboard
Lock
Power Off screen for
Hibernate options
After switching on the unit, the GPSSTATUSscreen
will load up. The bars at the bottom of the screen
indicate how many satellites are in range of the
Active 20.
When the bars turn from blue to green this shows
that the unit has locked to that specific satellite. In
general, the unit needs a minimum of four satellites
to get a lock. Outdoors, the unit should get a lock
within three minutes or less. If it takes much longer,
please contact Satmap. Hibernate mode allows
rapid satellite lock as the unit remembers the
satellites’ position. Generally, it is easier for GPS
devices to get a first lock whilst the unit is stationary.
To switch the unit off, press the On/Off button and a
PowerOff? screen is displayed in order to prevent
accidental switch-off; select Power Off. Your data
will be saved before power off. If no selection is
made after 10 seconds the unit will revert to the
previous screen.
Hibernate mode puts the unit into a very low
power state, but keeps the real-time clock alive. This
permits a very quick boot-up time & fast satellite lock
when the power button is re-pressed. However, in
theis mode, no Trip Stats are saved.
3.3 KeyboardLock
The Power Off? screen has a padlock (Keypad
Lock) icon by the On/Off button. Press the On/
Off button to lock the keypad. A padlock icon is
displayed by the battery indicator.
To unlock the keypad press any button and the
Unlock screen will be displayed. Select Yes to
unlock the keypad. If no selection is made after 3
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3.4 MapCardInsertion
The microSD MapCards have to be inserted with
the battery Pack removed. The microSD slot can
be seen on the Left hand Side of the microUSB
socket.
When inserting the card please ensure that the
text is facing upwards, and the bright terminals are
facing downwards.
3.5 BaseMapping
The Active 20 is supplied with a world base map
at 1:5m up to 1:200m (and in addition for UK
customers, a 1:1 m & 1:250k scale UK road map).
Once a map card has been inserted, you can zoom
through the base mapping to see more detail. If you
have a toggleable map, you can switch between
different map layers at a particular point on the
same zoom level, e.g. you can flip between the two
scales (1:50k and 1:25k) and the base map.
3.6 BatteryIconLHSofStatusBar
The yellow battery indicator is solid for new or fully
charged batteries. Upon purchase, please give the
unit a good charge for best results prior to use. As
the charge decreases the icon is broken into four
bars which then reduce. When a single bar remains,
it is coded green then red. After some further time
(depending on the power source and activity), an
on-screen warning alerts that the unit will power off
in 30 seconds and a countdown is shown.
If you are using the rechargeable LiPol battery
the battery indicator shows a lightning flash whilst
charging, and an approximate %age level of chage
will be shown.
3.7 Start&StopIcons
On the Right Hand Side of the Status Bar the Stop/
Record icon indicates that data logging is either
paused or recording. This can be accessed on the
TRIP LOG screen. When the unit has a lock, the
record icon has a solid green arrowhead. The record
icon is shown as ‘empty’ when there is no lock. A
red pause symbol indicates data logging is paused.
3.8 PLANNINGMode
Moving the rocker-pad or swiping the touchscreen
changes the screen from the GPS MAP screen to
the PLANNING screen. The blue circle (Location
Icon) will move away from the middle of the screen
as you control the rocker pad to move the map.
A visual cue that you are in planning mode is the
black Locator Square which has long crosshairs.
In PLANNING mode you can plan routes via the
Routes Menu, study the map using the rocker pad to
pan across the map, and set a GoTo point/Marker/
POI.PleaseNote - it is very easy to move the screen
into PLANNING mode, and lose your current location.
To re-centre your location on the map - simply press
the U-R-Here button, left-hand side of the rocker-pad
3.9 SatSYNC
(Refer to SatSYNC User Guide)
SatSYNC is a free software available for download
from satmap.com. It allows you to connect your
Active 20 to a computer via a standard microUSB-
USA-A connection. With this software you can
upload/download routes, Objects of Interest, and
geotag photos. These files can then be shared via
e-mail or forums (e.g. Satmap Route Share Network)
or viewed on a computer-based mapping system
(e.g. Satmap-Xpedition Online Route Planner
and Google Earth), compatible with a number of
supported formats. The Satmap-Xpediton allows
the download of pre-planned routes, the upload of
routes for editing, and the printing of a paper version
of the route to take as back-up when outdoors.
To view your trail recorded by the Active 20 on a
computer:
1. You will need to Export your converted track.
Once you have finished your walk, Stop the Trip
Log.
2. On the TRIPLOG screen press
Menu > Convert Trail to Track
3. Connect the Active 20 to a computer via a USB
and open SatSYNC.
4.Select the converted track (.map file, e.g. 2017-
06-24_1502 167km.map) and press Export to
copy to your desktop as a .gpx or .kmz file.
5. Import the file to your computer mapping system
(e.g. Online Route Planner and Google Earth).
3.Overview(...cont)
Insert
microSD
Card

Panandzoomacrossthemap.
(NudgetherockerpadontheGPS
MAPscreentogettoPLANNING
mode).
2.PLANNING
ROUTES
MENU Logdata
Dataandtrail
logging
4.TRIPLOG
Elevation
data
Elevation
prole
Satelliteacquisition
screen
9.GPSSTATUS
Maximum
Signalto
NoiseRatio
Satellites’
atomic
clocktime
Signal
indicator
Average
Signal
toNoise
Ratio
(SNR)
Built-inelectroniccompass
withdirectionindicator
Calibrate
Compass
Orange
tippednorth
indicator Bearing
indication
givenhere
Pointer
6.COMPASS
Yourpositiononthemap
1.GPSMAP
Togglemaps ZoomIn
Databoxes ZoomOut
NorthUp/
TrailUp
4. NinePrimaryScreens
NinePrimaryScreens
(GPS MAP/PLANNING → POSITION INFO → TRIP LOG → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → Wi-Fi NETWORKS → DATA SHARE → GPS STATUS)
Use the lower right button (PrimaryScreens ) to scroll through the primary screens which give you access to the main GPS features.
You can also move the rocker pad left/right to scroll through these options.
3.POSITIONINFO
8.SHAREDDATA
NearbyActive20unitsthat
mayhaveshareabledata,
showingname&uniqueID.
Extrafunctions
Menufor
trail
conversion
options
Accesstomain
functions
5.MAINMENU
Add/View
OOIs Add/View
Routes
GPSMap
(your position
on the map:
U-R-Here
button)
Settings
Page
Forward
7.Wi-FiNETWORKS
Wi-Ficonnectivityfor
SoftwareUpdate
(RouteSync-pending)

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Theprimarypurposeofthe"GPSMap"screenis
to display your own location in the centre of the
screen(bluecircle)andthemappingaroundyou.
ButtonsFunctions(fromLtoR):
Togglemaps(The Icon represents three layers of
stacked mapping) Toggle between available maps at
the same zoom level by pressing this button.
Databoxes. Toggle between none, 2 or 4 data
boxes on-screen. Keep on toggling and the GPS
MAP/ELEV dynamic elevation screens will appear.
North Up/Trail Up. Map display cycles through
North Up, Trail Up (Centred), and Trail Up (Low)
Primary Screens. Scroll through the 8 Primary
Screens
ZoomIn/Out.Map scale is displayed monentarily
after zooming Note: Moving the rocker pad in the GPS
MAP screen will take you into PLANNING mode. To
avoid this, lock your keypad.
A successful satellite lock (a ‘fix’) is indicated at the
top left of the screen by the red cross changing to a
green or blue signal icon. The number of green or
blue crescents denotes the signal strength. A weak
lock is indicated by a single crescent plus a ‘2D’
caption.
The unit is EGNOS/WAAS enabled. This means
users in Europe and North America are able to
benefit from ‘differential’ GPS when one of the
EGNOS/WAAS satellites is in view. When this
service is available, the green signal crescents turn
blue and accuracy is enhanced.
Your position is shown as a blue dot in the centre of
the screen. Once moving, a small pointer appears
4.1.1 ScreenDataCapture
Screenshots may be captured as jpeg files and
accessed in SatSYNC, listed with time/date details.
This might be useful in a variety of circumstances. For
example, sending a screenshot of a particular location
to another person or using a series of screenshots
in conjunction with timed digital photos for use in a
presentation.
Press and hold either the StatusBar or the Backlight
Toggle button for 2-3 seconds; a camera icon briefly
replaces the icons next to the battery (i.e. Stop/
Record icon, toggle icon). A beep sounds to indicate
a successful screenshot capture, depending on your
BeepAlertCount setting.
Toaccessyourscreenshot:
Connect your Active 20 to the computer via a USB
cable. Open either a Windows Explorer / Finder
or SatSYNC. Screenshots are found in Internal
Storage/Screenshots. Select the screenshot and
either Drag & Drop (or Press Export SatSYNC)
transfer it to your computer.
4.1.2 GPSMAPScreen
For best results in achieving a satellite lock;The
Active 20 should be pointed at clear sky. The unit
can also acquire a lock through glass, i.e. windows/
car windshield.
Getting a GPS whilst moving may take longer. From
a cold start, very large MapCard may also slow the
GPS lock time slightly.
From start-up, the progress of the GPS lock can
be seen on the GPS STATUS screen, using the
PrimaryScreens (page foward) button.
4.1 Screen1:GPSMAP
GPS MAP screen with function
buttons
Togglemaps
Blue"You
AreHere"
pointer
Zoom
In
Snail Trail
NorthUp/
TrailUp
Databoxes/
Elevation
Graph
Primary
Screens
Zoom
Out
Toggle
icon
on the blue circle, indicating the current
direction of travel. As you move, a snail
trail of red dots is laid down, indicating the
path you have taken, aslongasyouhave
started the trip log. To change the red
trail dot size may changed in the Settings
Menu.
The Active 20 logs your position once
every second. The rate at which red dots
are displayed depends on the map scale
and the speed of travel. Dots are laid down
so an appropriate distance is rendered
between them to create a clear track. A
power saving option (in Advanced Power
Control), allows screen data to be set to
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4.1.3 ToggleableMaps
Map toggling is a feature available on all Active
20's. Toggle-enabled MapCards allow you to switch
between different map layers at a particular point
on the same zoom level. For example, you can
flip between the two scales (1:50k and 1:25k) and
the Base Map. It is also possible to toggle between
different map types and map providers.
If a toggle-enabled MapCard is loaded, a minitoggle
symbol appears next to the Stop/Record icon on
the GPS screen in the status bar, indicating the map
inserted can be toggled. This enables the toggle
maps button on the left
.
PleaseNote: Not all maps are toggleable. Look for
the toggle icon or logo on all of our toggle-enabled
products. The toggle function can also be added
to existing map cards (see satmap.com for further
details on this service).
GettingStarted:
Insert your SD MapCard. This will load your Map
Packs screen.
Use the rocker pad to flip between maps, and select
ViewMapto access the desiredGPSMAPscreen.
To access the Map Packs screen at any point,
centre press the rocker pad (or page forward on the
Primary Screens to POSITION INFO) and select
MapPacks using the lower left-hand side button.
Toggle between maps by pressing the upper
left-hand side button (Toggle maps) and switch
seamlessly between different maps without having
to zoom in or out.
Pleasenote: Most detailed maps have a "ceiling",
and will disappear from the screen when zoomed
out above this ceiling. This is intentional, as the map
detail would be too small to observe clearly. If no
other maps are available for toggling, the Toggle
icon will disappear.
4.1 Screen1:GPSMAP(...Cont)
Toggleicon
ToggleSymbol
(shown on screen)
Togglelogo
Togglemaps button appears bold when
suitable map card is loaded and map areas
and zoom levels overlap.
Togglemaps button appears gray when
toggle function is not available.
OS1:25000
scalemapping
OS1:50000scale
mapping
Togglemaps
Toggle
icon

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4.1.4 DataBoxes
General. Data boxes on the GPSMAP screen can
show a wide range of useful data items. Using the
middle right button, 2 or 4 data boxes can be toggled
on and off.
Contents. The contents of the data boxes can be
selected from the SETTINGS menu. Please refer
to the MAINMENU/Settings Menu section of the
User Guide for full details of each data item.
DataBoxesandProles. An easy way to change
several databoxes at once is to set up different
selection in Proles. Switching a Profile can thus
be used to change all the data boxes at once.
Alternatively, Press & Hold on the touchscreen will
take you directly to the relevant settings menu.
IndependentBoxes. The contents of the 4Data
Box selection are independent of the 2DayaBox
selection. So it is possible to set up 6 separate data
items, or repeat items between the 2 and 4 box
selection.
Elevation Data and Data Boxes. Repeated
pressing of the Data Box toggle button will then
reveal the GPS MAP/ELEV screen, and then an
addition 2 Data Boxes. One last press will return to
the GPSMAP screen and no data boxes.
4.1 Screen1:GPSMAP(...Cont)
2DataBoxes
Toggle
Maps
4DataBoxes
Toggle
DataBoxes
Zoom
In
Zoom
Out
DataItemsavailable
1. Speed Now
2. Average Speed
3. Average Moving
4. Max Speed
5. Wheel Speed
6. Time Now
7. Time Moving
8. Stopped time
9. Trip Time
10. Trip Distance
11. Elevation (Pressure)
12. Elevation (Maps)
13. Elevaton (GPS)
14. Gradient
15. Max Altitude
16. Min Altitude
17. Total Ascents
18. Total Descents
19. Local Pressure
20. Pressure (Sea Level)
21. HRM
22. HRM (Avg)
23. Cadence
24. Cad (Avg)
25. Heading
26. GoTo Bearing
27. GoTo Distance
28. GoTo ETA
29. GoTo Time
30. GoTo VMG
31. Nearest POI
32. Bearing to POI
33. Nearest POI Dist
34. POI ETA
35. POI Time
36. POI VMG
37. Route Name
38. Route Distance
39. Route X-Track Err
40. Route Done
41. WP Name
42. Bearing Next WP
43. Dist Next WP
44. ETA to Next
45. Time Next
46. VMG Next
47. Bearing to End
48. Distance to End
49. ETA to End
50. Time to End
51. VMG End
52. Date
53. Posn as DD MM.MM
54. Posn as DD.DDDDD
55. Posn as OSGB
56. Sunrise
57. Sunset
58. Moon Phase
59. GPS Accuracy
60. Battery Voltage
61. PDOP
62. HDOP
63. VDOP
64. TDOP
65. Battery Level
2or4
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4.1.5 DynamicElevation
General. This features allows you to view mapping
and a live elevation profile on the same screen,
allowing detailed visability of the profile of the route
head, or the completed route behind. After pressing
the Data Box button following the 4 data box
selection, the GPSMAP/ELEVscreen will apprear.
The elevtion profile works in 3 modes: Active Route
mode, GoTo mode and No Route mode.
Active Route mode. With a pre-planned route
loaded onto your Active 20 and "Activated" the
elevation graph will show you the profile of the route
ahead. A red spot will indicate your location on the
profile. The "ahead" direction will be indicated by the
graph to the right of the spot. In general use the red
spot will lie 1/3 the way along the graph, showing a
portion of the route already travelled.
Please Note: moving the rocker pad will put the
screen into PLANNING mode and the Elevation
profile will disappear, until you return to GPS MAP
screen, using the bottom left hand button.
GoTo mode. The dynamic elevation feature also
works in conjunction with the GoTo point (please
see later chapter for activation of the GoTo feature).
In this instance (and assuming that height data is
available from the map dataset), an elevation profile
between your location and the GoTo point will be
shown. Pleasenote: This is assuming a straightline
route to the GoTo point.
Routemode. Without an Active Route, the elevation
profile will display the route completed thus far, since
the TRIPLOG was started.
ProleResolution. The level of detail shown on the
profile graph can be adjusted with horizontal sliders
driven either by the rocker pad or by the ZoomIn /
Zoom Out buttons - on the slider that is "in focus"
indicated by the orange fill. This settings feature is
accessed by pressing the TRAIL UP button twice
when in GPSMAP mode.
4.1 Screen1:GPSMAP(...Cont)
Adjust
Distance
Elevation:"ActiveRoute"mode
Elevation:"GoTo"mode
Elevation:"NoRoute"mode
Settingtheproleresolution
Adjust
Height
You
Are
Here
You
Are
Here
You
Are
Here
You
Are
Here
Orange
Fill=
Setting
Focus
Grid
Scale

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NorthUp TrailUp(Centre)
TrailUp(Centre) is currently on the screen. TrailUp
(Low) can be selected by pressing the Trail Up icon
(front left button).
The blue location icon is shown in the centre of the
screen. The map orientates to match the direction
of travel (similar to turning a paper map to find your
bearings).
If you switch to PLANNING mode, the map will stay
in TrailUp mode.
Note: Trail Up is not available in advanced power
saving mode. (The screen refreshes more frequently in
Trail Up, drawing more power).
NorthUp is currently on the screen. TrailUp can be
selected by pressing the Trail Up icon (front left button).
The blue location icon is shown in the centre of the
screen with North facing up on the map. Use this
mode to conserve battery power.
From the PLANNING screen if you wish to switch
the map to North Up, return to the GPSMap screen
and press theNorthUp/TrailUpbutton.
TrailUp(Low) is currently on the screen. NorthUp
can be selected by pressing the North Up icon (front
left button).
The map orientates to match the direction of travel.
However the blue location icon is positioned low on
the screen so you can see more mapping ahead
of you. Useful for when you are traveling at higher
speeds, such as on a bike.
Note: The 4 data box option is not available in the Trail
Up (Low) mode as it would obscure the locator circle.
TrailUp(Low)
4.1.6 Maporientation
There are 3 map orientation options for enhanced visibility: NorthUp / TrailUp(Centre) / TrailUp (Low)
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4.2 Screen2:PLANNING
ToaccessPLANNINGscreen
(GPS MAP → PLANNING, via rocker pad nudge)
The PLANNINGscreen is accessed from theGPS
MAPscreen by moving the rocker pad away from
your current location (blue location icon).
The PLANNING screen displays a planningicon
(black square with a black cross) as soon as you
move the rocker pad away from your current loca-
tion. Instead of a blue dot, a small black cross is
shown in the centre. From the edges of the black
square planning icon radiate crosshairs as an ad-
ditional visual cue that you are in PLANNING mode
rather than GPSMAP mode. The black planning
icon stays in place as you use the rocker pad to
move the map.
The POSITION INFO screen may be accessed
from the PLANNING screen by centre pressing the
rocker pad, or by pressing the bottom right Primary
Screens button.
When a map is loaded, the PLANNING screen
shows a central default location for that particular
map.
There is a data box overlay which shows;
• Grid reference – format options are given in GPS
Settings/PositionDisplayFormat option).
• Altitude for this location – elevation above sea
level, obtained from base maps (UK) or from map
cards (non-UK).
• Distance from your last known location, i.e. where
you last acquired a GPS lock. This is useful as a
‘rangefinder’.
• Bearing from your last known location – format
options given in CompassSettings.
Note: This data overlay is not congurable by the user,
unlike the 2-Data Box and 4-Data Box layouts available
on the GPS MAP screen.
When the crosshairs are moved over an OOI
or a route, an OOI/route indicator icon
appears at the bottom of the screen. Centre
pressing the rocker pad brings up further
information via the 'ChooseInformationType'
window.
Buttons:
ToggleMaps
Toggle between maps at the same zoom level
ROUTESMENU
Go to ROUTESMENU
GPSMap
Go to GPSMAP
Zoom
Zoom in/out
PrimaryScreens
Page forward to POSITIONINFO screen and scroll
through primary screens
PLANNING
Screen
Togglemaps
ROUTES
MENU
GPSMap
ZoomIn
ZoomOut
Primary
Screens
Planning
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4.3 Screen3:POSITIONINFO
GPSMap Primary
Screens
AddPOI
SetGoTo
Lat/Long
SetMarker
LocalGrid
MapPacks
ToaccessPOSITIONINFOScreen:
(GPS MAP / PLANNING → POSITION INFO, via
Primary Screen page forward)
The POSITIONINFO screen is accessed from either
the GPSMAP or PLANNING screens screen either
by a centre press of the rocker pad, or by pressing
the PrimaryScreen button once.
The purpose of the POSITION INFO screen is to
display useful information about that particualr
location, be it your own location (GPS MAP) or
somewhere else on the map (PLANNING).
Buttons:
SetMarker-This function allows you to measure
the distance and bearing between any two points on
the map, the first point being the centre of the circle
in the middle of the screen, and the second point
being any that you cursor to with the rocker pad,
connected by a red line. Cleared by using the Clear
Markerbutton.
MapPacks-Allows you to see the maps that are
present on your SD MapCard. A separate BookCover
will be displayed for each of the MapPacks present
on the SD card.
Maps - Flicks you back into your previous map
screen (GPSMAPorPLANNING).
PrimaryScreens-Pages forward to the TRIP LOG
screen.
AddPOI-Will place a POI menu at the centre of the
circle. A defult name will be given (e.g. POI 1) that
can be over written, and a POI Icon can be selected.
SetGoTo-This function places a GoTo waypoint
at the centre of the circle. A solid blue line will then
connect your location to the GoTopoint at all times,
until the ClearGoTobutton is pressed.
This is a particularly useful and quick way of setting a
simple, single-leg route. Especially when zoomed in
to view map detail, and when in Track Up mode, the
GoTo line still shows the required direction.
InfoBoxes:LocalGrid&Lat/Long-
This features allows the location of the circle centre
to be simultaneously displayed in two grid formats.
The format of Local Grid is determined in the
SETTINGS/GPSSettings screen.
The format of the right hand box has be pre-set as
Lat/Long (decimals). This feature is very useful if you
may need to quickly convert one position format into
another: simply use the rocker pad to cursor to the
desired location, and then read off the other format
version of the grid reference.
Alternate
accessif
cursoris
onaRoute
orPOI
Map title
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4.4.1 ToaccessTRIPLOGScreen
(GPS MAP→ POSITION INFO→ TRIP LOG),
(PLANNING→ POSITION INFO→ TRIP LOG)
The upper half of the TRIPLOG screen is split into
12 data fields:
• Total distance travelled (Total Dist)
• Total time (Total Time)
• Time of last reset (Trip Reset)
• Straight line distance: from start position to end
position (Strt Line Dist)
• Time moving (Time Moving)
• Average moving speed (Av Moving)
• Speed now (Speed Now)
• Average speed (Av Speed)
• Maximum speed (Max Speed)
• Sunrise time (Sunrise)
• Sunset time (Sunset)
• Altitude above sea level (Elevation)
All units can be given in metric or imperial.
The lower half of the TRIP LOG screen shows a
graph of the elevation profile of your journey. Above
the graph, a red pointer indicates the maximum
height and a blue pointer indicates the minimum
height. Figures for these heights are given below
the graph. Also shown is the abbreviation ‘Asc:’ for
ascended height.
Buttons:
Start/Stop
Press to start/stop data logging.
(Note: remember that if Stop is showing, it means
Start was the button pressed previously and the GPS
is logging data).
The unit’s data logging functions are intended to
register a single trip. The log should be reset before
starting the next trip. Using the Start/Stop button
allows you to pause data logging during a journey,
e.g. pausing for a lunch break.
WhenStop has been pressed, the unit stops all data
logging. If you switch to the GPS MAP screen and
continue moving, no new snail trail is created.
SpotButton(GPSMap)
Return to GPSMAP
PrimaryScreens(PageForward)
Go to GPSSTATUS screen and scroll through primary
screens.
Menu
Access the following range of options:
• Reset All
• Reset All & Convert
• Reset Log (keeps the snail trail and elevation
profile)
• Reset Trail (also resets elevation data)
• Reset Trail & Convert
• Convert Trail to Track
• Set Trip Data
There are on-screen descriptors for each option. If
you would like to save your data before resetting,
choose one of the ‘Convert’ options in the menu.
As the trip log data uses up memory on your unit,
make sure you reset the trip log regularly to maintain
optimum performance.
Note: If you transit between trips and press Start without
resetting the log, the transit is shown as a straight line
snail trail to your present location and will be incorporated
into subsequent data logging.
Elevationdata data is obtained from maps, GPS, or
derived from Pressure data. See GPS Settings for
more details (section 7.09).
4.4 Screen4:TRIPLOG
TRIP LOG
screen
GPSMap Primary
Screens
Elevation
data
Access Menu
options
Elevation prole
Stop
Trip Log has
started
Trip Log Active
Trip Log Inactive
Trip Log Status:
Note: Trip log data is not stored in hibernate mode.
(Stop/RecordIcon)

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4.4 Screen4:TRIPLOG(...cont)
4.4.2 ConvertTrailtoTrack
(TRIP LOG → Menu → Convert Trail to Track)
When a route has been completed the (snail) trail can
be saved for reference, future use, or for swapping
with others on the Route Share Network. Select the
ConvertTrailtoTrack option to convert the snail trail
of red dots into a track.
Waypoints will automatically be added at key points
on the map. As these are computer generated, the
positions should be checked and where appropriate,
amended to ensure they are practical from a user’s
point of view. When the track has been created, this
can be viewed on the unit in the Routes Menu, or
can be shared using the SatSYNC program (free
download from www.satmap.com).
The terms trail,route andtrack are used to describe
different stages of a recorded route:
Trail: The path that has been taken, shown as a
series of red dots (‘snail trail’).
Route:The planned path users intend to take. It has
waypoints laid down at key turning points, and can be
created on the unit, or on a mapping system such as
the Online Route Planner, Google Earth etc.
Track: The snail trail that has been saved and
converted to a track. It is called a track to differentiate
it from a route. A track is a route derived from a
recorded snail trial, and can still be found in the
Routes Menu like a route. A track is likely to have
many more waypoints than a pre-planned route, and
consequently the files will be larger.
Note: At the bottom of the elevation prole screen there
is a list of all the trip data attached to each waypoint on
the route.
ROUTE PLAN
screen
4.4.3ConvertTrailtoLOI/AOI
This feature is only available on SatSYNC. After using one
of the ConvertTrailtoTrack options, you can export the
track as a .GPX or .KMZ file to your computer. This can be
imported back as an LOI/AOI by selecting the appropriate
import settings in SatSYNC. (Please refer to the SatSYNC
1.5 User Guide for more information).
Note: KMZ/KML les give enhanced features on Google
Earth. GPX les are better for the Online Route Planner/
Route Share Network.
4.4.4 GeotagPhotoswithTripLogData
This feature is only available on SatSYNC. Photos are
labeled or 'tagged' indicating where they were taken.
Date/time information from your camera is synchronized
with the GPS local time. After recording your trip log data,
it can be used to geotag your photos via SatSYNC. This
adds longitude and latitude information to the photos,
which can then be viewed in the correct location on
Google Earth or similar applications. This allows you and
other to see where the pictures were taken.
(Please refer to the SatSYNC 1.5 User Guide to nd out
more on how to use the geotagging application within
SatSYNC to geotag your photos).