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eXplorist 400 Europe
Manuals
- Manual - English (for the UK)
- Manual - Spanish (Castilian)
- Manual - Finnish
- Manual - French
- Manual - French (for Canada)
- Manual - Italian
- Manual - Dutch (Flemish)
- Manual - Norwegian
- Manual - Portuguese
- Manual - Swedish
- Manual - English
- Manual - German
Manuals are now brought to you by MiTAC International Corporation. All rights reserved.
Updates
Upgrades and Maps
- BlueNav Local Charts
- BlueNav XL3 Charts - Europe
- BlueNav XL3 Charts - North America
- Lakes USA
- Mountain Dynamics SnowRanger 2008
- Mountain Dynamics SnowRanger 2008 - EU
- StoneMaps - Amusement Park Maps - U.S.
- Topo Canada - Full
- Topo Canada - Regions
- Topo Germany
- Topo Mexico
- Topo USA (powered by AccuTerra™ ) - Full
- Topo USA (powered by AccuTerra™ ) - Regions
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many track points can be set per track in my eXplorist?
- How long does it take to completely re-charge the eXplorist 400, 500 or 600 battery using the AC adapter?
- How long should I expect the rechargeable battery of my eXplorist 400, 500 or 600 to last with the backlight on and off?
- Why can't I use my older MapSend Streets and Destinations with my eXplorist 400, 500 and 600?
- Can I use a preprogrammed SD card for a Magellan RoadMate 300 in my eXplorist 400, 500 and 600?
- Can I get preprogrammed SD card with MapSend DirectRoute?
- What happens when I exceed 2000 track points?
- Is my eXplorist compatible with SporTrak or Meridian basemaps?
- What is the largest SD card I can use with my eXplorist 400, 500 and 600?
- How do I properly connect my eXplorist 400/500/600 to USB and power?
- I do not have my proof of purchase, how do I obtain warranty repairs?
- How do I load Mapsend Maps into my eXplorist using Windows Vista?
- Are there eXplorist drivers updates for Windows Vista?
- Is My MapSend® Program Compatible with Windows Vista?
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Specifications
PHYSICAL
| Case | Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal |
| Pre-Loaded Maps | 16 MB Built-in basemap of North America or Europe |
| Size | 2.2" W x 4.7" H x 1.3" D (W 5.6 cm x H 11.9 cm x D 3.3 cm) |
| Weight | 5.4 oz (153 g) - w/ battery |
| Screen Size | 2.25" diagonal, 4-level grayscale, high resolution (122 x 160), backlit |
| SD RAM | 16 MB user data |
| Memory available for map storage | Unlimited / Secure Digital (SD) Card compatible |
| Antenna Type | Built-in multidirectional patch |
| Keypad | Nine direct-access keys |
| Joystick | Eight-way easy scrolling w/ push-in instant enter |
| Operating Range | 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C) |
PERFORMANCE
| GPS | TrueFixTM 14 channels, WAAS/EGNOS |
| Acquisition Time | Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes |
| Update Rate | Once per second |
| GPS Accuracy | 3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) - GPS only |
| Velocity | 0.1 knots (RMS) |
| Dynamics | 6 g |
| Grids | 75 including Lat/Lon, UTM, OSGB,MGRS, Finnish, German, Swedish, French, Irish, Swiss, USNG, User Grid (90 Max) |
| Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian |
POWER
| Source | Li-Ion rechargeable battery 1300 MAH |
| Battery Life | Up to 17 hours continuous use |
Features
- Large screen - Large, easy-to-read screen dominates this pocket-sized powerhouse
- Easy-to-use - Navigate in seconds with simple menus, one-button shortcut to key features and joystick control
- Built-in maps - North American or European basemap shows major roads, parks, waterways and many points of interest
- SD-card expandability - Add unlimited MapSend topographic maps or turn-by-turn street routing
- Simple file system - Save, organize and access all your stored data with ease
- USB data port - Manage maps and waypoints and download coordinates from your PC
- TrueFix® technology - Reliable accuracy to within 3 meters
- Area calculation - Instantly see the distance and area between any geographic points
- Vertical profile - View graphical elevation changes for where you've been or where you're going
- Geocache Manager - PC application to download and organize coordinates from the Internet
- Track logging - Store 5 track files with 2000 points each and an unlimited number on your own SD cards
- Four navigation screens - Map, Compass, Locator and Satellite Status deliver easy-to-use information
- Rugged construction - Encased in rubber armored, impact resistant plastic
- Water resistant - Don't worry about getting it wet
- Languages - Choose English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.
- No service fees - Ready to use with no activation required
- Full Warranty - One-year in North America, Two-year in Europe