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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Welcome to the Magellan GPS 300 1 GPS 300 Description 1 Magellan GPS 300 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 the Landmark Name 16 Deleting a Landmark 16 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Welcome to the Magellan GPS 300 1 GPS 300 Description 1 Magellan GPS 300 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 the Landmark Name 16 Deleting a Landmark 16 i
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... retailer. Introduction Welcome to the Magellan GPS 300 Congratulations on the GPS 300 box. Using two AA batteries, inserted from the battery door found at the back of the receiver, a backlit display, and keypad. GPS 300 Description The GPS 300 is an easy-to-use GPS receiver designed to 24 hours. 1 The GPS 300 is a self-contained hand-held GPS receiver designed for up to get...
... retailer. Introduction Welcome to the Magellan GPS 300 Congratulations on the GPS 300 box. Using two AA batteries, inserted from the battery door found at the back of the receiver, a backlit display, and keypad. GPS 300 Description The GPS 300 is an easy-to-use GPS receiver designed to 24 hours. 1 The GPS 300 is a self-contained hand-held GPS receiver designed for up to get...
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The GOTO key is used to create a direct route to enter landmark names, and scroll through the series of screens and menu selections. 2 The ARROW pad is used to any landmark stored in memory. Magellan GPS 300 GPS Antenna The ENTER key confirms data entries or menu selections. The MENU key is used to create landmarks and store the current position. The NAV key accesses the Position and Navigation screens. The LIGHT key turns the light on and off . The PWR key turns the receiver on and off . The MARK key is used to access the route, landmark and setup functions.
The GOTO key is used to create a direct route to enter landmark names, and scroll through the series of screens and menu selections. 2 The ARROW pad is used to any landmark stored in memory. Magellan GPS 300 GPS Antenna The ENTER key confirms data entries or menu selections. The MENU key is used to create landmarks and store the current position. The NAV key accesses the Position and Navigation screens. The LIGHT key turns the light on and off . The PWR key turns the receiver on and off . The MARK key is used to access the route, landmark and setup functions.
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...new batteries as buildings, cliffs, and overhangs may interfere with signal reception causing your GPS 300 to take additional time to compute your location. 3 Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS 300 uses two AA alkaline batteries that are installed at the back of the sky. ... of the battery door screw counterclockwise until the battery door is held in place securely. Getting Signals from Satellites Since the GPS 300 receives information from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to respect the polarities, and replace the battery cover. Large obstructions such...
...new batteries as buildings, cliffs, and overhangs may interfere with signal reception causing your GPS 300 to take additional time to compute your location. 3 Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS 300 uses two AA alkaline batteries that are installed at the back of the sky. ... of the battery door screw counterclockwise until the battery door is held in place securely. Getting Signals from Satellites Since the GPS 300 receives information from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to respect the polarities, and replace the battery cover. Large obstructions such...
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... hand. Press ENTER . 4 Using Magellan's EZStart procedure, the GPS 300 will prompt you for the information it requires when you are using your GPS 300 for the first time, the receiver needs to fit comfortably in your present location. EZStart Before using it . The GPS 300 is the first time you turn the GPS 300 on for the first time...
... hand. Press ENTER . 4 Using Magellan's EZStart procedure, the GPS 300 will prompt you for the information it requires when you are using your GPS 300 for the first time, the receiver needs to fit comfortably in your present location. EZStart Before using it . The GPS 300 is the first time you turn the GPS 300 on for the first time...
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...circles around the large circle will become black indicating that the GPS 300 is tracking that the receiver is displayed in the lower right corner indicating that satellite and receiving information. More information on , the GPS 300 will begin computing a position fix based upon the information it...refer to the navigation screen displaying the moving compass. After the GPS receiver has received positioning data from at the bottom right of this manual. completed the initialization process or have just turned your GPS 300 on these screens and the information they display can be found ...
...circles around the large circle will become black indicating that the GPS 300 is tracking that the receiver is displayed in the lower right corner indicating that satellite and receiving information. More information on , the GPS 300 will begin computing a position fix based upon the information it...refer to the navigation screen displaying the moving compass. After the GPS receiver has received positioning data from at the bottom right of this manual. completed the initialization process or have just turned your GPS 300 on these screens and the information they display can be found ...
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... accept the current longitude. LM99), press ENTER . Shortcut: Press MARK at anytime while viewing this landmark. Receiver-Generated Name: The GPS 300 prompts you to enter a name or accept the receiver-generated name for use the UP/DOWN arrows to change the character and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move ...to accept the current latitude and press ENTER again to as landmarks or LMK. After you want to return to that position. To accept the receiver-generated name (LM01 - User-Created Name: To create a name (up to four characters), use later when you have input the desired landmark...
... accept the current longitude. LM99), press ENTER . Shortcut: Press MARK at anytime while viewing this landmark. Receiver-Generated Name: The GPS 300 prompts you to enter a name or accept the receiver-generated name for use the UP/DOWN arrows to change the character and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move ...to accept the current latitude and press ENTER again to as landmarks or LMK. After you want to return to that position. To accept the receiver-generated name (LM01 - User-Created Name: To create a name (up to four characters), use later when you have input the desired landmark...
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Your GPS 300 is turned off the receiver deactivates any GOTO route. As you begin moving, the GPS 300 will begin using your GPS 300 that build upon what you created before and press ENTER. The following chapters provide you 've learned. 14 At this time it a ...original landmark. Then travel a few miles away with your home for example. Turning off . Summary This completes the basic operation of the GPS 300. If the receiver is not tracking sufficient satellites to compute a position fix, the start of the newly created GOTO route will later associate with more information on...
Your GPS 300 is turned off the receiver deactivates any GOTO route. As you begin moving, the GPS 300 will begin using your GPS 300 that build upon what you created before and press ENTER. The following chapters provide you 've learned. 14 At this time it a ...original landmark. Then travel a few miles away with your home for example. Turning off . Summary This completes the basic operation of the GPS 300. If the receiver is not tracking sufficient satellites to compute a position fix, the start of the newly created GOTO route will later associate with more information on...
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The GPS 300 prompts you attempt to delete a leg that causes the route to confirm the deletion of the leg. If you to contain a leg that you want to cancel. Press the UP ARROW until ROUTE appears at the top of the route that is displayed and press ENTER . Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to find the leg of the display. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW to select (flashing) YES to delete or NO to delete. Deleting a Leg From a Route Press MENU until PRESS ENT TO DELETE is under the 0.1 mile leg distance limitation, the receiver will display the message INVALID DELETE. 24 Press ENTER .
The GPS 300 prompts you attempt to delete a leg that causes the route to confirm the deletion of the leg. If you to contain a leg that you want to cancel. Press the UP ARROW until ROUTE appears at the top of the route that is displayed and press ENTER . Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to find the leg of the display. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW to select (flashing) YES to delete or NO to delete. Deleting a Leg From a Route Press MENU until PRESS ENT TO DELETE is under the 0.1 mile leg distance limitation, the receiver will display the message INVALID DELETE. 24 Press ENTER .
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...while viewing speed, heading, and elevation. 33 However, the battery life of your GPS 300 will be retained for up to one month, even with the use NiCad Batteries in degrees/minutes while your dealer or Magellan Corporation. Will I am inputting coordinates? As long as you are trying to install... you remove batteries, you have 20 minutes to enter coordinates that are most common cause of NiCad batteries. No. Can I attach my GPS 300 to degrees/minutes/seconds. Why won't the receiver accept the coordinates higher than 59 while in deg/min/sec results in an error and the...
...while viewing speed, heading, and elevation. 33 However, the battery life of your GPS 300 will be retained for up to one month, even with the use NiCad Batteries in degrees/minutes while your dealer or Magellan Corporation. Will I am inputting coordinates? As long as you are trying to install... you remove batteries, you have 20 minutes to enter coordinates that are most common cause of NiCad batteries. No. Can I attach my GPS 300 to degrees/minutes/seconds. Why won't the receiver accept the coordinates higher than 59 while in deg/min/sec results in an error and the...
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... this icon first appears, the receiver will be retained even with low batteries for 20 minutes with the key. Memory will operate for about an additional hour before automatically turning off when not needed. External Power. Battery Warning. The Magellan GPS 300 will cause the batteries to run... down much quicker and should be used to get a better view of whether the receiver is updating its position and can be turned off . If the tracking...
... this icon first appears, the receiver will be retained even with low batteries for 20 minutes with the key. Memory will operate for about an additional hour before automatically turning off when not needed. External Power. Battery Warning. The Magellan GPS 300 will cause the batteries to run... down much quicker and should be used to get a better view of whether the receiver is updating its position and can be turned off . If the tracking...
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... be based on 15 months from 7 a.m. If necessary, you can be sent to have your receiver with you. Contacting Magellan If after using the troubleshooting section, you are available Monday through Friday, from the date on the GPS 300.) If your return shipping address is different, please include it. With all correspondence, please be...
... be based on 15 months from 7 a.m. If necessary, you can be sent to have your receiver with you. Contacting Magellan If after using the troubleshooting section, you are available Monday through Friday, from the date on the GPS 300.) If your return shipping address is different, please include it. With all correspondence, please be...
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... your receiver. External Power Cable: Connects your GPS 300 to a cigarette lighter allowing uninterrupted use without any drain on your batteries. (Do not connect the GPS 300 to external power without the External Power Cable.) Instructional Video: A 30-minute instruction video in the bracket putting your GPS 300 where you want it . Accessories Accessories for your Magellan GPS 300 are...
... your receiver. External Power Cable: Connects your GPS 300 to a cigarette lighter allowing uninterrupted use without any drain on your batteries. (Do not connect the GPS 300 to external power without the External Power Cable.) Instructional Video: A 30-minute instruction video in the bracket putting your GPS 300 where you want it . Accessories Accessories for your Magellan GPS 300 are...