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eXplorist XL Europe
Manuals
- Manual - German
- Manual - English
- 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
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?
- 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?
- Do I need an SD card to use MapSend mapping software in my eXplorist 400, 500, 600 or XL?
- How many Geocache points can I save on my eXplorist 400, 500 or 600?
- What happens when I exceed 2000 track points?
- Is my eXplorist compatible with SporTrak or Meridian basemaps?
- Can I use my MapSend BlueNav XL card in my eXplorist 500?
- How do I properly connect my eXplorist 400/500/600 to USB and power?
- 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 | 18.3 MB built-in North America or Europe |
| Size | 2.9" W x 6.4" H x 1.33" D (W 7.37 cm x H 16.26 cm x D 3.38 cm) |
| Weight | 12.25 oz (347.28 g) |
| Screen Size | 3.5" diagonal, 16-color, high resolution, transflective TFT (176 x 220), backlit |
| SD RAM | 30 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 | 76 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 | Four AA batteries or 12 V USB adapter |
| Battery Life | Up to 19 hours continuous use |
Features
- eXtra-Large color screen - 3.5" backlit display in vibrant color
- 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
- Advanced power management - Four AA batteries provide up to 19 hours of use. Save power with “auto-off".
- 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
