Magellan Triton 300 User Manual

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Overview 1OverviewThank you for your purchase of the Magellan Triton GPS receiver. The Magellan Triton was designedfor the outdoor enthusiast with all the features needed to make your outdoor adventures safe andenjoyable.Be sure to register your Magellan Triton at www.magellangps.com to be kept informed of possiblesoftware updates and new features as they become available. Also visit the Magellan Triton supportpage at www.magellangps.com/support/ and select your Magellan Triton model for additionalinformation and tips on the use of your Triton.Features of the Magellan TritonEase-of-use – Simple menus and an intuitive interface makes using the Magellan Triton easy forfirst time GPS receiver users while still keeping all the functions experienced users expect to see.Routes and tracks – Create a single leg Go To route, a route with multiple destinations or just usethe backtrack function to follow your footsteps back to your point of origin.3-meter accuracy – The SiRFstarIII™ GPS chipset and an integrated multidirectional antennaoffer superior GPS accuracy. The Magellan Triton is also WAAS and EGNOS-capable, takingadvantage of the Wide Area Augmentation System for improved accuracy.3-axis electronic compass (Triton 500 only) – Get accurate compass readings while standing still,even without a GPS fix, and no matter how you hold the receiver. (GPS receivers without anelectronic compass require that you are moving before the compass shows your correct heading.)Barometer (Triton 500 only) – Sensitive barometric pressure readings offer advanced notice ofchanging weather conditions.Built-in map – A built-in base map of the continental United States and Canada display majorhighways, city centers, bodies of water and much more. Magellan Triton’s purchased in Europemay have local area base maps preloaded.Ability to add detailed maps – Access optional detail maps for marine cartography, topographicmaps, as well as feature-packed National Geographic maps from an SD card that can be installedin the Magellan Triton or, for the Magellan Triton 300, loaded onto the internal memory.SD-card expansion – (Triton 400 & 500 only) Use an optional SD memory card to upload detailedmaps and store media.