Magellan 300GPS User Manual

GPS 300GPS 300User Manual

6completed the initialization process or have just turned yourGPS 300 on, the GPS 300 will display the following screensin the order shown.As the GPS

7Basic OperationSaving a Position FixPosition fixes can be saved in memory for use later when youwant to return to that position. Saved position fixe

8Creating a LandmarkTo create a landmark at a location which is not your currentposition, use the same procedure as saving a position with theaddition

9Viewing the POSITION ScreenThe POSITION screen displays the coordinates for your lastcomputed position and information about any satellites thatare v

10Viewing the Navigation ScreensWithout an Active Route. Without an active route thenavigation screen displays your heading and the speed atwhich you

11With an Active Route. When you have an active route thenavigation screen still displays your heading and speed butalso includes the bearing and dis

12A second navigational screen is also provided while you havean active route. This screen is very similar to the first screenexcept that the distanc

13Creating a GOTO RouteThe simplest form of a route is a one-leg route called aGOTO route (you are GOing TO a destination). This isrouting you from

14If the receiver is not tracking sufficient satellites tocompute a position fix, the start of the newly createdGOTO route will be the last position c

15Working with LandmarksViewing a LandmarkTo view a stored landmark press MENUuntil LMKS appears at the top of thescreen.Press ENTER. The BEARING/DIS

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16Editing the Landmark NameFollowing the instructions under Viewing a Landmark, use theLEFT/RIGHT arrows to select the landmark whose name youwish to

17Working with RoutesThe route function allows you to link a series of landmarksand travel, point by point, to a final destination.ABCDLeg 1Leg 2Leg 3

18The receiver prompts you for a startinglandmark for the route. The first landmark,*POS, is your present position. Use theARROW pad to scroll throu

19continue this route by using the ARROW pad to select alandmark as the destination for this leg or press ENTER tosignal the GPS 300 that this was the

20The first screen displayed is the ROUTESUMMARY screen. This screen displaysthe start and end landmark for the entireroute as well as the total dist

21Deleting a RouteWith a route in memory, press MENU until ROUTE appearsat the top of the display. Press ENTER. While still viewingthe Route Summar

22Activating a Leg in a RouteAs you are navigating you may decide that you no longer wishto continue on the leg that you are now using. Instead youwis

23Editing a Leg in a RoutePress MENU until ROUTE appears at the top of the display.Press ENTER. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs until the legyou wish to ed

24Deleting a Leg From a RoutePress MENU until ROUTE appears at the top of the display.Press ENTER. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to find theleg of the r

25Additional FeaturesViewing the Time and DateYou can view the current time and date (obtained from thesatellites) by repeatedly pressing the MENU key

iTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction...1Welcome to the Magellan GPS 300 ...

26Changing Coordinate SystemsYou may change the coordinate system that your GPS 300uses to display the position and landmarks coordinates.You have the

27Changing Map DatumsIf you are using a map (or chart) in conjunction with yourGPS 300 you need to insure that the datum used by the GPS300 matches th

28Changing Time Display and TimeTo change the way that time is displayed (12 HOUR -default, 24 HOUR, or UT), repeatedly press MENU untilSETUP is displ

29Initializing the Receiver (EZSTART)If you desire to re-initialize the receiver, (for example, youhave moved more than 300 miles since the last time

30Activating the Demo ModeTo turn on the Demo Mode, press MENU until SETUP isdisplayed at the top of the screen and press ENTER. Use theRIGHT ARROW u

31TroubleshootingDoes not turn on:1. Check to insure that the batteries are installed correctlyand that the battery terminals are clean.2. Replace the

32Destination Pointer does not point to the destination:1. Note that much of the navigation information isbased upon your movement. If you are standi

33Why won’t the receiver accept the coordinates higher than 59seconds when I am inputting coordinates?The most common cause of this is you are trying

34Icons Provides a visual indication of whether the receiveris “locked” or “unlocked” on satellite signals. While the trackingicon is displayed, th

35Contacting MagellanIf after using the troubleshooting section, you are still unable tosolve your operation problem, please call Magellan’s Technical

iiWorking with Routes...17Creating a Route... 17Viewing

36AccessoriesAccessories for your Magellan GPS 300 are available fromyour Magellan dealer or you can order directly from Magellanusing the order card

37Attaching the Wrist LanyardThe lanyard for your GPS 300 can be easily attached byinserting the small loop of the lanyard through the ringprovided on

38GlossaryActive Leg The segment of a route currently being usedto compute navigational information.Bearing The compass direction from your positionto

39Landmark A location saved in the unit’s memory whichis obtained by entering data, editing data,calculating data or saving a current position.Used to

40TTG Time To Go (TTG) is the measurementof how long it will take you to arrive atyour destination. TTG is based on howfast you are moving towards th

41IndexAAntenna 2; reception 3;troubleshooting 31BBatteries installing 3; life 25;NiCad 33; warning 34Bearing/Distance 11; for alandmark 15CCoordin

42NNavigation screen Movingcompass (without activeroute) 10; Steering (withactive route) 11, 12North Reference changing 28OOn/Off 4; deactivation 1

SpecificationsPerformance:Receiver: AllView 12™ technology, tracks up to 12satellites to compute and update positioninformation.Acquisition Times: War

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1IntroductionWelcome to the Magellan GPS 300Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan GPS 300satellite navigator. The GPS 300 is an easy-to-us

2The ENTER keyconfirms dataentries or menuselections.The NAV keyaccesses thePosition andNavigationscreens.The MARK key isused to createlandmarks and s

3Getting StartedInstalling the BatteriesThe GPS 300 uses two AA alkaline batteries that are installedat the back of the receiver. To remove the batte

4The GPS 300 is designed to fitcomfortably in your hand. Holdthe receiver with the antennatowards the sky.Initializing the Receiver - EZStartBefore us

54 ENTER ELEVATION. Use the ARROW pad to enterthe approximate elevation for your position. If unknown,leave the elevation at 0. Press ENTER.5 ENT