User manual MAGELLAN GPS TRACKER FAQ

[. . . ] A backtrack creates a route that starts from the last point recorded in track history, using the "bread crumbs" saved, to the first point recorded for track history. By following this route, you "retrace your steps" back to the starting point. 8 Question: How many navigation screens does GPS Tracker/ColorTrak have?GPS Tracker/Color Tracker has nine navigation screens STATUS, POSITION, NAV 1, COMPASS, NAV 2, PLOT, ROAD, SPEED, and TIME. [. . . ] There is also an option to delete everything in the receiver's memory. Highlight clear memory and press enter. Answer: 27 Question: Answer: 30 Question: What can be done if your receiver does not turn on?What can be done if my GPS Tracker/ColorTrak cannot get a position fix?If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location. Make sure that the antenna is pointing up, has a clear view of the sky, and is a reasonable distance away from your body. Check sat status to see where the satellites are and if the receiver is acquiring data. If the receiver still does not Answer: 31 Question: Answer: get a position fix within 10 minutes, you may repeat the initialization procedure. If re-initializing does not help you can reset or clear memory on the GPS. NOTE: This will erase all landmarks/waypoints but should get the GPS. 32 Question: Why does the elevation jump up and down?The position and elevation may drift when the receiver is in one position for an extended period of time. Elevation drift usually is 100 to 200-feet maximum on ColorTrak and Tracker GPS receivers Why is the battery life shorter than it should be?Shorter life span of the batteries can be due to excessive use of the backlight. Why don't the position coordinates on my receiver match the location on your map?Make sure that your receiver is set up to use the same datum as your map. Make sure that the format selected in coordinate system (deg/min/sec or deg/min. MM) is in the same format as the map you are using. You need to reset the time for changes in your area. Answer: 33 Question: Answer: 34 Question: Answer: 35 Question: Answer: 36 Question: Why won't the receiver accept the coordinates I am inputting? [. . . ] Highlight the Answer: 52 Question: Answer: 53 Question: Answer: route that you wish to view, press menu, highlight plot view, and press enter. 55 Question: How can I change the coordinate system in my GPS Tracker/ColorTrak?If a format is required for the coordinate system you have chosen, a pop-up menu will be displayed. [. . . ]