Magellan eXplorist 310 User Manual

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Using the Magellan eXploristMagellan eXplorist 310 User Manual 3Note: The icon displayed changes toreflect the type of dashboard being used.Main MenuThe Main Menu provides access to the Map screen,waypoint tools, track tools, geocaches, route tools,dashboard and POI. The Main Menu also providesaccess to the eXplorist tools and settings.Accessing the Main Menu1. With the receiver on and the Map screendisplayed, press the BACK button.Options MenuThe Options Menu can be accessedx from manyscreens by pressing the menu button. This menuprovides quick access to the most commonly usedfunctions associated with the screen being displayed.Setting the Backlight BrightnessThe receiver backlight is one of the primary drainson the battery life. Setting the brightness to about40% and the backlight timer to 1 minute leavesthe screen readable in most light conditions andextends the battery life.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 Brightness & Volume.5. Select the Brightness slider to set the desiredbacklight brightness.Setting the Backlight TimerThis option sets the time duration that the backlightwill turn off if the buttons are not touched. Touchany button to restore the backlight.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 Brightness & Volume.5. Select Backlight Timer. A drop-down menu isdisplayed.6. Select the duration that the backlight will turnoff when the buttons are not touched.DashboardThe Dashboard is an optional navigation screen thatcan be used in conjunction with the Map screen.There are seven different dashboard styles that canbe selected. (See the chapter on the Dashboardscreen for additional information.)Accessing the Dashboard1. With the receiver on and the Map screendisplayed, press the BACK button.2. Select the Dashboard icon.3. To change the dashboard display, press theMenu button and select Switch Dashboard.