Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual

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Using the Magellan eXploristMagellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 2Conserving PowerThe Magellan eXplorist can be customised to extendthe battery life of the AA batteries installed. There arefour functions, (Backlight Timer, Brightness, ActiveSuspend Mode, and Power OFF Timer) that can beset to help extend battery life.Setting the Active Suspend TimerThis option sets the time duration that if the buttonsare not touched that the receiver will automaticallygo into Suspend Mode. Press the Power button toexit Suspend Mode.1. With the receiver on and the Map screendisplayed, press the BACK button.2. Select the Tools icon at the bottom of thedisplay.3. Select Settings.4. Select Power.5. Select Active Suspend Timer. A drop-downmenu is displayed.6. Select the duration that the receiver willautomatically go into suspend mode when thebuttons are not touched.Setting the Power OFF TimerThis option sets the time duration that the receiverwill power off if the buttons are not touched. (Usefulfor times when you forget that you set the receiver insuspend or sleep mode.)1. With the receiver on and the Map screendisplayed, press the BACK button.2. Select the Tools icon at the bottom of thedisplay.3. Select Settings.4. Select Power.5. Select Power OFF Timer. A drop-down menuis displayed.6. Select the duration that the receiver willautomatically power off when the buttons arenot touched.8. Use BACK button to return to the Menuscreen.9. Select the Map icon to return to the Mapscreen.Powering the Magellan eXploristTurning the Receiver OnThe Poewr button is recessed and requiresthat you hold it down for 2 seconds to preventaccidental power on.1. Press and hold the Power button (top left ofthe receiver) for 2 seconds.Turning the Receiver OffWhen turning the receiver off you have threeoptions, Suspend, Sleep or Power OFF.Suspend: Turns off the receiver display but theGPS information will continue updating. Also ifyou have an alarm set, it will continue to alert youat the appropriate times. Use the Power buttonto activate the display while suspended.Sleep: (Option is displayed only when an alarm isset.) Turns off the display and the GPS receiverbut alarms will continue to function, providingalerts for the current alarm settings. Use thePower button to activate the display and GPSwhile asleep.Power OFF. Shuts the receiver off completely.1. Press the Power button.2. Select Suspend, Sleep (when available), orPower OFF.Warning: Use caution when setting thereceiver in Suspend or Sleep mode. Thereceiver will appear off but is still usingbattery power. Be sure to turn the receiver off usingPower OFF whenever not in use.