Magellan GPS Receiver 604 0245 001 A User Manual

Magellan® Triton™  
User Manual  
Magellan Triton 1500  
Magellan Triton 2000  
960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS  
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the  
user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
IMPORTANT NOTE:  
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must  
follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other aerial or transmitter.  
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with  
non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is  
cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s  
authority to operate this equipment.  
The Magellan Triton must be installed and operated at a distance no closer then 8 inches (20 cm) from the user.  
This Class B digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS  
IC statement  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1. This device may not cause interference.  
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the  
device.  
IMPORTANT NOTE:  
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow  
the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  
The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Improvements and enhancements to the  
updates and additional information.  
Maximum normal use temperature is 66°C.  
© 2009 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan and Magellan Triton are registered trademarks of  
MiTAC International Corporation.  
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Overview  
Thank you for your purchase of the Magellan Triton GPS receiver. The Magellan Triton was designed  
for the outdoor enthusiast with all the features needed to make your outdoor adventures safe and  
enjoyable.  
Be sure to register your Magellan Triton at www.magellangps.com to be kept informed of possible  
software updates and new features as they become available. Also visit the Magellan Triton support  
page at www.magellangps.com/support/ and select your Magellan Triton model for additional  
information and tips on the use of your Triton.  
Features of the Magellan Triton  
2.7” color touch screen – The brilliant colors and touchscreen controls provide an easy-to-read  
display that makes selecting functions as easy as touching the screen.  
Ease-of-use – Simple menus and an intuitive interface makes using the Magellan Triton easy for  
first 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 use  
the backtrack function to follow your footsteps back to your point of origin.  
3-meter accuracy – The SiRFstarIII™ GPS chipset and an integrated multidirectional antenna  
offer superior GPS accuracy. The Magellan Triton is also WAAS and EGNOS-capable, taking  
advantage of the Wide Area Augmentation System for improved accuracy.  
3-axis electronic compass (Triton 2000 only) – Get accurate compass readings while standing  
still, even without a GPS fix, and no matter how you hold the receiver. (GPS receivers without an  
electronic compass require that you are moving before the compass shows your correct heading.)  
Barometer (Triton 2000 only) – Sensitive barometric pressure readings offer advanced notice of  
changing weather conditions.  
Built-in map – A built-in base map of the continental United States and Canada display major  
highways, city centers, bodies of water and much more. Magellan Triton’s purchased in Europe  
may have local area base maps preloaded.  
Ability to add detailed maps – Access optional detail maps for marine cartography, topographic  
maps, as well as feature-packed National Geographic maps from an SD card that can be installed  
in the Magellan Triton or, for the Magellan Triton 300, loaded onto the internal memory.  
SD-card expansion Use an optional SD memory card to upload detailed maps and store media.  
2 mega-pixel camera - (Triton 2000 only) Take clear beautiful pictures or videos of your adventure  
as you navigate and attach them to waypoints so you can easily find your way back to the same  
spot or to share with family and friends.  
Flashlight - Light your way with a powerful LED flashlight. Low power consumption helps  
maximize battery life.  
Voice recorder - Microphone and speaker enable you to record audio notes and attach them to  
waypoints, share with friends and family or easily find your way back next time.  
Digital music player - Upload your digital music to an optional SD card and enjoy a customized  
soundtrack as you explore. Plug in any standard headphones (optional accessory) for clear private  
listening.  
External antenna connector - Simply plug in an external antenna (optional accessory) in your boat  
or off-road vehicle for enhanced GPS signal reception.  
Audio jack - Plug in any standard 1/8" headphones (optional accessory) to enjoy clear private  
listening of your digital music, voice notes and other recordings.  
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Backlight and Flashlight Button  
Hold Switch (under protective rubber cover)  
External Antenna Connector (under protective rubber cover)  
Data Connector and Camera (Back)  
Stylus  
Zoom - (Zoom out) Button  
Page / Go To Button  
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Esc (Escape) Button  
Zoom + (Zoom in) Button  
Menu Button  
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Microphone  
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Power Button  
SD Card Slot (under protective rubber cover)  
Headphone Jack (under protective rubber cover)  
Reset  
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Specifications  
PHYSICAL  
Case  
Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7  
Built-in base map of the continental United States and Canada.  
5.75" x 2.5" x 1.13" (14.6 x 6.35 x 2.87 cm)  
Base Map  
Size  
Weight  
Display  
8.0 oz (227 g) - w/ battery  
2.7" (6.86 cm) diagonal, QVGA (240X320) resolution and touch screen  
(LED backlit)  
Data Storage  
Antenna  
Secure Digital (SD) Card (optional accessory)  
Built-in multidirectional patch (or optional external antenna)  
Nine direct-access keys  
Keypad  
Operating Range  
14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C)  
PERFORMANCE  
Receiver  
SiRF Star III™ 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS  
Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes  
Once per second  
Acquisition Time  
Update Rate  
Accuracy  
3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) - GPS  
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English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Spanish, Italian,  
Portuguese, Finnish, Norwegian  
Languages  
Latitude/Longitude, UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swish, Swedish, Finnish, German,  
French, USNG, MGRS, Indian, Nederlands  
Coordinate Systems  
POWER  
Source  
Two AA Batteries (included)  
Up to 10 hours  
Battery Life  
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Fundamentals  
Turning the Triton on  
1. Press and hold the power button until the Triton  
splash screen is displayed.  
Turning the Triton off  
When turning off the Triton you can select to have it  
shutdown or go into suspend mode.  
1. Press the Power button and the Triton will begin the  
shutdown sequence.  
2. To place the Triton in suspend mode, press Enter  
before the shutdown sequence is complete.  
3. To cancel the shutdown sequence and return to the last viewed screen, press any key.  
4. If after 5 seconds no key has been pressed, the Triton will shutdown.  
Setting the display backlight intensity  
Depending upon the lighting conditions you are in you may need to change the backlight settings for  
the display. Press the backlight button momentarily to step through each level of backlight  
intensity.  
1. Press the backlight button momentarily. The  
backlight intensity will increase 20% until it reaches  
the maximum intensity. Pressing the backlight  
button again will turn off the display backlight.  
Please note that reducing the backlight setting will increase  
the battery life for the Triton. Sometimes reducing the  
backlight intensity is so slight so as not to be noticeable yet  
will still conserve power. Refer to the section in this chapter  
on Battery Life for other tips on extending the Triton’s battery  
life. Note: maximum backlight intensity is reduced as  
battery capacity gets lower.  
Setting the Time Zone  
The time and date information will be computed from information from the GPS satellites so there is  
no requirement for you to input any time or date information. However, to make the time accurate  
for your location you must select the correct time zone.  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Scroll down and select Date & Time.  
5. Select the Time Zone field.  
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6. From the drop-down menu, select your current time zone. (Time zones are not changed  
automatically when travelling. If you travel to an area with a different time zone, you will  
need to change it here for accurate time information.)  
7. Repeat the process for the Daylight Savings field.  
8. Press ESC when done.  
Changing Languages  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Scroll down and select Language.  
5. Select the desired language and press ENTER.  
Sleep Mode (Backlight Timer)  
To conserve battery life the Triton will go into Sleep Mode at a preset interval when no keys have been  
pressed.  
Waking up the Triton from Sleep Mode  
1. Press any key and the Triton will wake up, turning the backlight on to the previous setting.  
Setting the Backlight Timer  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Volume & Brightness.  
5. Using the cursor control, highlight the Backlight Timer slider. Use the left/right cursor  
control to move the slider to the desired interval.  
6. You can also select Off if you want the backlight to remain on as long as the Triton is turned  
on.  
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Automatic Power Off  
The Triton can be set to automatically go into suspend mode when no keys have been pressed. This  
saves battery life if you forget to turn off the Triton.  
Setting the Power Off Timer interval.  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Scroll down and select Power Options.  
5. Select Power Off Timer.  
6. Choose the interval that the Triton will turn off with no keys pressed. You can also select Off  
if you want the Triton to not turn off automatically.  
7. Press ESC when done.  
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Flashlight  
The Triton has a three LED flashlight located at the top of the receiver. This can be used in  
emergency situations when you need quick access to a flashlight. To conserve battery life it is  
recommended that you use the flashlight only when needed.  
Turning the flashlight on or off.  
1. Press and hold the Flashlight button for at least 4  
seconds to turn the flashlight on.  
2. Press and hold the Flashlight button for 4 seconds  
again to turn the flashlight off.  
Press and hold  
for 4 seconds.  
Note that the backlight and the flashlight use the same button on  
the Magellan Triton. Press the button momentarily to control the  
backlight setting, press and hold the button to turn the flashlight  
on and off.  
Menus  
Accessing the features of the Magellan Triton is done through the Main Menu. The Main Menu has  
three options; Go To, Create and View. Selecting one of these menu options brings up the menu for  
the corresponding function.  
Accessing the Main Menu  
1. From the Map Screen, press MENU.  
The Go To Menu has six options; Waypoint, Place, Trail, Geocache, Route, and Trips.  
The Waypoint option provides a way to create a Go To route to a waypoint that has been saved  
to the Magellan Triton.  
The Place option is used to select a destination waypoint that has been either preloaded into  
the Magellan Triton as part of the internal base map or a destination waypoint found on a  
detailed map that has been loaded on an optional SD card or into the Magellan Triton.  
The Trail option displays trails that you have saved previously. You can select the trail that you  
would like to follow from the list. (A Trail is a saved track.)  
The Geocache option allows you to select a saved geocache waypoint and use it as the  
destination waypoint for a Go To route.  
The Route option displays routes that you have created previously that you can select from to  
activate.  
The Trips option will be available in a future update. Check the Magellan website at  
The Create Menu has the same options as the Go To Menu but these are used to create waypoints  
and multileg routes that can be saved by the Magellan Triton.  
Use the Waypoint option to create a waypoint from your present location, by selecting a point  
on the map or by entering the coordinates for a known waypoint.  
The Place option is not available.  
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The Trail option provides a way for you to save your current track (a record of your travels since  
the last time track was cleared) as a route that you can use again to follow your current  
journey.  
The Geocache option allows you to add new geocache locations from your present position, by  
selecting a point on the map or by entering the coordinates of a known geocache.  
The Route option is used to create a route with multiple legs. These routes generally begin at  
your current location and go to a series of waypoints that could have been created and saved  
in the Magellan Triton from earlier trips, or waypoints that are available from the base map or  
an optional detailed map.  
The Trips option will be available in a future update. Check the Magellan website at  
The View Menu has options for many of the support functions and tools found in the Magellan Triton.  
The Local Info option provides access to information about the best hunting and fishing times  
as well as solar and lunar rise and set times for your current location.  
The Profiles option is used to customize the settings of the Magellan Triton for a particular  
activity; hiking, marine use or geocaching.  
The Maps option displays a list of the base maps and detail maps (if any optional detail maps  
are installed), that can be used.  
The Media option contains the functions for taking and viewing photographs and movie clips.  
Other functions of the Media option are creating audio clips and playing MP3 music files.  
Use Settings to access navigation settings, adjust volume and brightness, select connectivity,  
view memory details, as well as perform diagnostics.  
Navigation Screens  
The Triton has eight navigation screens and a Satellite Status screen that can be accessed by pressing  
the PAGE / GO TO or ESC button. (There are two additional screens, Strip Compass and Road  
Compass, that can be added from the Profiles settings making a total of eight possible navigation  
screens.) The Navigation Screens will be discussed in detail in the Navigation Screen chapter of this  
manual.  
Navigation Screen options menus  
The Map and Speedometer screens have options menus that are associated with them providing  
access to additional functions.  
Accessing the Map Screen Contextual Menu  
1. While viewing the Map screen, press ENTER.  
2. Press ESC to close the menu.  
Accessing the Speedometer Contextual Menu  
1. While viewing the Speedometer screen, press MENU.  
For Speedometer you can: Reset Odometer, Reset Trip Odometer, Reset Speed.  
2. Press ESC to close the contextual menu.  
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Data Fields  
The Map screen, Large Data screen, the Compass screen, and the Satellite Status screen have data  
fields that can be customized to display navigation information. You can change what information is  
being displayed from 20 different data type options.  
Customizing the Data Field for the Map Screen  
1. While viewing the Map screen, select ENTER.  
2. Select Customize Fields.  
3. Use the cursor control to select the desired field.  
4. Select ENTER.  
5. Select the data type desired from the list shown and press ENTER.  
6. Press ESC when done.  
Customizing the Data Field for the Large Data, Compass or Satellite Status Screen  
1. While viewing a screen that has customizable data fields, press ENTER. The first data field  
will be displayed in pale orange.  
2. Select the field you want to change and with it highlighted, press ENTER.  
3. Select the data type desired from the list shown and press ENTER.  
4. The Triton will return to the original screen with the data field customized to display the  
information selected.  
Selecting Maps  
Detailed maps, including National Geographic maps, can be purchased and downloaded from the  
Magellan Store and installed using the optional National Geographic software. Once loaded, you will  
need to select the detailed map you want to use to activate it.  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Maps.  
4. Highlight the detailed map from the list that you want to activate and press ENTER.  
5. A checkmark will appear before the name of the map when it has been activated.  
6. Select OK.  
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Battery Life  
The following are things you can do to conserve the battery life in your Magellan Triton.  
Turn off backlight during daytime use.  
1. Press the Backlight button (top left side of the receiver) to cycle through the backlight  
intensities.  
(Alternate method)  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Volume & Brightness.  
5. Using the cursor control, highlight the Backlight Level slider. Use the left/right cursor  
control to move the slider to OFF.  
Select a low backlight level during nighttime use.  
1. Press the Backlight button (top left side of the receiver) to cycle through the backlight  
intensities.  
(Alternate method)  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Volume & Brightness.  
5. Using the cursor control, highlight the Backlight Level slider. Use the left/right cursor  
control to move the slider to a lower level.  
Select a short backlight timer setting during nighttime use.  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Volume & Brightness.  
5. Using the cursor control, highlight the Backlight Timer slider. Use the left/right cursor  
control to move the slider to 15s.  
Disable the electronic compass if GPS fix is available. (Magellan Triton 2000)  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
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3. Select Profiles.  
4. Select a profile.  
5. Press PAGE / GO TO to select the Sensors page.  
6. Select Electronic Compass and set it to OFF.  
Disable the barometer if barometric pressure data is not required. (Magellan Triton 2000)  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Profiles.  
4. Select a profile.  
5. Press PAGE / GO TO to select the Sensors page.  
6. Select Barometer and set it to OFF.  
Connect to PC using USB cable (if possible).  
1. Connect the Magellan Triton to a computer using the USB cable supplied with the Magellan  
Triton.  
2. Select POWER ONLY from the options menu that is displayed.  
Connect to Vehicle Power Adapter (optional accessory).  
1. Connect the Magellan Triton to the optional vehicle power adapter.  
2. Select POWER ONLY from the options menu that is displayed.  
For optimal performance, use only brand name AA alkaline or lithium batteries.  
Rechargeable AA batteries are not recommended.  
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Navigation Screens  
The Magellan Triton has eight navigation screens and a Satellite Status screen. The Navigation  
screens provide you with information to assist you in your journeys.  
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Selecting Navigation Screens  
1. While viewing one of the Navigation screens, press PAGE / GO TO (next screen) or ESC  
(previous screen) to select the navigation screen you are looking for.  
Turning Navigation Screens On or Off  
1. While viewing the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Profiles.  
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4. Select the Profile to edit.  
5. On the Info Page use the cursor control to select the Navigation screen you want to turn on  
or off.  
6. Press ENTER.  
7. Highlight On or Off from the drop down menu and press ENTER.  
8. Press ESC until you return to the Navigation screen.  
Customizing Fields  
Six of the Navigation screens can have the data fields customized to display data that is the most  
useful to you. You can select from latitude, longitude, heading, bearing, distance to next waypoint,  
distance to the end of the route, time to next waypoint, time to the end of the route, current time,  
date, destination, XTE, elevation, current speed, average speed, maximum speed, distance made  
good (DMG), estimated time of arrival (ETA), accuracy, velocity made good (VMG), odometer, and  
current trip odometer.  
Customizing the Data Fields for the Map Screen  
1. While viewing the Map screen, select ENTER.  
2. Select Customize Fields.  
3. Use the cursor control to select the desired field.  
4. Select ENTER.  
5. Select the data type desired from the list shown and press ENTER.  
6. Press ESC when done.  
(Note: you can set the number of data fields displayed on the map screen to none, 2 or 4 by  
pressing ENTER, selecting Map Options and choose the desired number of data fields under  
MAP DATA FIELDS.)  
Customizing the Data Field for the Large Data, Compass or Satellite Status Screen  
1. While viewing a screen that has customizable data fields, press ENTER. The first data field  
will be displayed in pale orange.  
2. Select the field you want to change and with it highlighted, press ENTER.  
3. Select the data type desired from the list shown and press ENTER.  
4. The Triton will return to the original screen with the data field customized to display the  
information selected.  
Contextual Menus  
The Map screen, the Compass screen and the Speedometer screen, have contextual menus associated  
with them. The Map screen contextual menu provides most of the operations that would be needed  
during normal use (save a waypoint, go to a waypoint, local information, backtrack and more). The  
Compass and Speedometer contextual menus provide access to operations associated with the  
screen.  
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Accessing the Map Screen Contextual Menu  
The functions of the various menu options will be discussed in the Map Screen chapter.  
1. From the Map screen, press ENTER.  
Accessing the Compass or Speedometer Screen Contextual Menu  
The functions of the various menu options will be discussed in the Map Screen chapter.  
1. From the Compass or Speedometer screen, press MENU.  
Map Screen  
The Map screen displays your present position at the arrow cursor along with map detail information  
provided from the base map. (If you have an optional Detail Map loaded and are in an area covered  
by the detailed map, the map information from the detailed map will be displayed.)  
Waypoints (user-created or preloaded in the map) will be displayed by their icons on the screen.  
A visual indication of your movements (track) is displayed on the  
map as an orange line with white dots. If the track has been saved,  
it appears as a blue dashed line (color is user customizable). Also,  
if you have a route activated, it is shown on the map as solid green  
lines. A pink line is also displayed that indicates the Position  
Destination Line. The Position Destination Line is a straight line  
displaying LOS (line of sight) from your current location to the next  
destination waypoint. A north indicator that rotates to indicate  
north from your present heading and the map scale (circled) is  
displayed in the bottom left corner. The header bar shows battery  
level, time of day and satellite signal strength.  
Data Fields. The Map screen can display up to four customizable  
data fields.  
Displaying the Map Screen Data Fields  
1. Tap on the tab in the lower right corner of the screen and the  
first two data fields are displayed.  
2. Tap again on the tab and two more data fields will be  
displayed.  
3. Tap once more to hide all the data fields.  
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Current Location Screen  
The Current Location screen contains information about your present  
position as well as the distance and bearing to your next waypoint  
destination if there is an active route being used.  
To reset the odometer, go to the Speedometer screen and follow the  
instructions provided for resetting the odometer. (Additionally, the  
odometer can be reset from the Map screen by accessing the contextual  
menu and selecting Reset... .  
Large Data Screen  
The Large Data screen displays four customizable data fields in a large,  
easy-to-read format. This screen is a handy option for those times that  
you need to position the Magellan Triton at a distance but still need to  
view navigation information.  
To select the data displayed, press ENTER, select the field to change,  
press ENTER again and select the desired data type.  
Speedometer Screen  
The Speedometer screen displays the current speed and the maximum  
speed in a large, easy-to-read format. It also displays an odometer and a  
trip odometer so you can see the distances traveled. The maximum  
speed, the odometer and the trip odometer can be reset following these  
instructions.  
Resetting the Odometer  
1. While viewing the Speedometer screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Reset Odometer.  
3. The Speedometer screen is displayed with the odometer reset to  
zero.  
Resetting the Trip Odometer  
1. While viewing the Speedometer screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Reset Trip Odometer.  
3. The Speedometer screen is displayed with the trip odometer reset to zero.  
Resetting Maximum Speed  
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1. While viewing the Speedometer screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Reset Speed.  
3. The Speedometer screen is displayed with the maximum and average speeds reset to zero.  
The Compass Screen  
The Compass screen displays information about your heading (the  
direction you are travelling) and bearing (direction to your next waypoint  
destination if a route is active) in a familiar graphical format.  
Outside the compass are icons indicating the position of the sun and the  
moon relative to your position and heading.  
Inside the compass there are two arrows that can be displayed. The large  
green arrow is your heading and is displayed only while moving. The  
smaller, black arrow is the bearing to your next destination waypoint if  
you have a route activated. When the two arrows are lined up together,  
you are moving directly towards your destination. (Note that the compass  
will rotate relative to North.)  
The two data fields at the bottom of the display are customizable.  
The Strip Compass Screen  
The Strip Compass screen presents the compass information using a  
graphical strip compass that you may find easier to use. The data fields  
are customizable and can be set to display the information you require.  
The bearing icon is also displayed, just as on the standard compass  
screen.  
The Strip Compass screen is turned off by default but can be turned on  
using the instructions below.  
The Road Compass Screen  
The Road Compass screen displays the compass information in another  
familiar format. Like the Strip Compass, the Road Compass is turned off  
by default but can be turned on following these instructions.  
Turning on the Strip and Road Compass Screens  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Profiles.  
4. Select the desired profile.  
5. On the Info page, scroll down to the Strip Compass or Road Compass options.  
6. Press ENTER.  
7. Highlight Yes and press ENTER.  
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The Altimeter / Barometer Screen (Magellan Triton 2000)  
The Altimeter / Barometer screen displays your current elevation and  
barometer readings.  
The Satellite Status Screen  
The Satellite Status Screen graphically displays the satellites and their  
signal strength that is being used to compute your location. This screen  
shows when you are getting strong, weak, or poor signal reception. Green  
satellite icons represent satellites that are being used to compute your  
position while yellow (good), white (medium), and red (poor) icons show  
signal strengths of other available satellites. Signal levels are also  
represented at the bottom of the screen as colored bars.  
The numbers indicate the GPS satellite ID while “W” indicates WAAS  
(Wide Area Augmentation System) satellites.  
There are also two customizable navigational screens displayed at the  
bottom of the display.  
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Explanation of Data Field Types  
Latitude (LAT)  
Latitude is the coordinate measurement of North and South. The latitude lines run parallel to the  
equator. They range from 0° (the Equator) to 90° N/S (the Poles)  
Longitude (LON)  
Longitude is the coordinate measurement of East and West. The longitude lines run to and from  
the poles. They range from 0° (Prime Meridian) to 180° W/E (the International Date Line).  
Heading  
Heading is the direction a user is moving or facing, measured in  
degrees relative to north. This tells you what direction you are  
going.  
Bearing  
Bearing is the direction of a destination from the user, measured  
in degrees relative to north. This tells you what direction to go. If  
no Go To or Route is set, this will appear blank or dashes.  
Distance to Next  
Distance to Next is the measurement of distance from the user to the next destination point in a  
route. In a route with multiple points, when the user arrives at one destination point, the unit  
should switch its guidance to the next destination point in the route. If no Go To or Route is set,  
this will appear blank or dashes.  
Distance to End  
Distance to End is the measurement of distance from the user to the final destination point in a  
route. If no Go To or Route is set, this will appear blank or dashes.  
Time to Next  
Time to Next measures how much time it will take the user to arrive at the next destination point  
in a route based on how fast the user is currently moving. If the user stops moving or moves away  
from the next destination point, this number will become zero. If no Go To or Route is set, this  
will appear blank or dashes.  
Time to End  
Time to End measures how much time it will take the user to arrive at the final destination point  
in a route based on how fast the user is currently moving. If the user stops moving or moves in a  
counterproductive direction, this number will zero out. If no Go To or Route is set, this will appear  
blank or dashes.  
Time  
Time displays the current time based on the settings of the active profile.  
Date  
Date displays the current date based on the settings of the active profile.  
Destination  
Destination measures the number of degrees a user must turn to match their heading to their  
bearing. It is displayed in the number of degrees L/R (Left or Right) and is in relation to the user,  
not north.  
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Cross Track Error (XTE)  
Cross Track Error measures how far the user is off the trail or route. If no Go To or Route is set,  
this will appear blank or dashes.  
Elevation  
Elevation measures the height above or below Sea Level which is 0.  
Current Speed  
Current Speed measures how fast the user is travelling.  
Average Speed  
Average Speed calculates the average speed of the user.  
Maximum Speed  
Maximum Speed records the highest speed achieved by the user.  
Distance Made Good (DMG)  
Distance Made Good measures (in distance) the progress the user has made to a final destination  
point. This may be a negative distance if the user moves away from the target point. If no Go To  
or Route is set, this will appear blank or dashes.  
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)  
Estimated Time of Arrival displays the time of day the user should arrive at a destination. If no Go  
To or Route is set, this will appear blank or dashes.  
Accuracy  
Accuracy calculates the margin of error the user can expect based on their satellite reception.  
The smaller the number is, the better the accuracy. Normally the accuracy is around 10-30 ft (3-  
10 m). Things that interfere with satellite reception may decrease the accuracy (increase the  
number) such as heavy canopies from trees, tunnels, tall buildings, canyons, broadcast satellites,  
and other GPS receivers too close in proximity.  
Velocity Made Good (VMG)  
Velocity Made Good calculates how fast the user is closing their distance to a destination point,  
not how fast the user is moving. If the user is traveling directly towards the destination point the  
number should match the Current Speed. If the user is travelling off the direct course to a final  
destination point, the number should reflect slower than the Current Speed because less actual  
progress is being made. If the user is moving away from the destination point, the numbers should  
be negative. If the user is standing still or moving around a consistent radius of the destination  
point, the number should be zero.  
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Map Screen  
The Map screen is the most commonly used screen in the Magellan Triton and it has a special  
contextual menu that can access the commonly used functions. This makes understanding the Map  
screen and all of the functions that can be performed directly from this screen an important part of  
getting the most out of your receiver.  
Map Screen Overview  
Time of Day  
GPS Signal Strength  
Battery Level  
North Indicator  
Map Scale  
Pan Mode  
Data Fields  
Map Legend  
Present Position Cursor (Points in the direction of travel.)  
Pan Cursor (Cursor indicating point on the map while panning around the screen.  
Red dot points towards your current position.)  
Computed Route Indicator (Line of sight pointer to next destination from where  
the route originated.)  
Current Route Indicator (Line displaying line of sight to the destination from  
current location.)  
Track (Displays previous travel.)  
Trail (Track that has been saved in the receiver.)  
Start Flag (Indicates the starting point of the active route.)  
End Flag (Indicates the ending point of the active route.)  
Waypoint (Indicates the position of waypoints saved in the receiver. Default icon  
shown. User can assign a different icon from the Waypoint Information screen.)  
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Customizing the Map Screen Data Fields  
1. Press ENTER.  
2. Scroll down the contextual menu and select Customize Fields.  
3. The data field on the left is highlighted. Press ENTER to customize that field. To select the  
data field on the left, use the cursor control to highlight the field on the right and press  
ENTER.  
4. Use the cursor control to highlight the desired data field.  
5. Press ENTER.  
6. Press ESC to exit the customize mode.  
(Note: you can set the number of data fields displayed on the map screen to none, 2 or 4 by  
pressing ENTER, selecting Map Options and choose the desired number of data fields under  
MAP DATA FIELDS.)  
Creating Waypoints  
Waypoints can be created on the Map screen either by scrolling around the map to the desired  
location or by saving your current position as a waypoint. The waypoints created can be used later  
as a GO TO or part of a multileg route. Waypoints can also be entered from known coordinates by  
pressing MENU from the Map screen, select Create, select Waypoints and choose Coordinates.  
Saving Your Current Position as a Waypoint  
1. Press ENTER.  
2. Select Create Waypoint.  
3. Edit the waypoint as desired.  
Use the cursor control UP or DOWN to highlight the field you  
want to edit and press ENTER.  
Use the cursor control LEFT or RIGHT to select the page you want  
to edit. (Available pages are Information, Media, and Alerts.)  
4. When the edits, if any, are done, use the cursor control UP or  
DOWN to highlight the save to disk button (highlighted in the  
screen to the right). Press ENTER.  
Saving a Position as a Waypoint using Pan  
1. Press the cursor control and the pan icon  
will appear.  
2. Continue using the cursor control to move the pan icon to the location on the map that you  
want to save as a waypoint.  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. Select Create Waypoint.  
5. Edit the waypoint as desired.  
Use the cursor control UP or DOWN to highlight the field you want to edit and press ENTER.  
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Use the cursor control LEFT or RIGHT to select the page you want to edit. (Available pages  
are Information, Media, and Alerts.)  
6. When the edits, if any, are done, use the cursor control UP or DOWN to highlight the save to  
disk button (highlighted in the screen above).  
7. Press ENTER.  
8. Press ESC to exit the Pan mode and return the cursor to your present position.  
Displaying Local Information  
Local information (best fishing and hunting times, solar and lunar rise and set times) can be  
displayed for your current position or for a position you have selected by panning.  
Displaying Best Fishing and Hunting Times  
1. Select the position you want to view. If you want to view a position other than your present  
position, pan around the map with the cursor control to select the desired position.  
2. Press ENTER.  
3. Scroll down the contextual menu to select Local Info.  
4. Press ENTER.  
5. Select Fish and Hunt.  
6. Press ENTER.  
7. The best fishing and hunting times are displayed for the current date.  
8. To change the date, use the cursor control to highlight the left or right arrows and press  
ENTER. This changes the date to the previous or next day.  
To select the date from a calendar, highlight the date (between the left and right arrows) and  
press ENTER. Use the cursor control to select the date and press ENTER.  
9. When done, use the cursor control to highlight OK and press ENTER.  
Displaying Solar and Lunar Rise and Set Times  
1. Select the position you want to view. If you want to view a position other than your present  
position, pan around the map with the cursor control to select the desired position.  
2. Press ENTER.  
3. Scroll down the contextual menu to select Local Info.  
4. Press ENTER.  
5. Select Sun and Moon.  
6. Press ENTER.  
7. The sun rise and set times as well as the lunar rise and set times are displayed for the  
current date.  
8. To change the date, use the cursor control to highlight the left or right arrows and press  
ENTER. This changes the date to the previous or next day.  
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To select the date from a calendar, highlight the date (between the left and right arrows) and  
press ENTER. Use the cursor control to select the date and press ENTER.  
9. When done, use the cursor control to highlight OK and press ENTER.  
Special Pan Functions  
Creating a Go To Route from the Map Screen  
1. Select the position you want to Go To by panning around the map  
with the cursor control.  
(Note as you pan around the map the header of the Map screen  
changes to provide some information about the position of the  
cursor. If the point on the map is a waypoint, the icon in the  
upper left corner changes to the information icon which offers  
additional functions for that point described later.)  
2. Press ENTER.  
3. Scroll down the contextual menu to select Go To.  
4. Press ENTER.  
If the point you have selected is a waypoint, choose from Point on Map or the desired  
waypoint and press ENTER to continue.  
5. Press ESC to exit the Pan mode.  
Viewing Waypoint Details from the Map Screen  
1. Select the waypoint you want to view details of by panning around the map with the cursor  
control.  
(Note as you pan around the map the header of the Map screen changes to provide some  
information about the position of the cursor. If the point on the map is a waypoint, the icon  
in the upper left corner changes to the information icon.)  
2. Press ENTER.  
3. Scroll down the contextual menu to select Details.  
4. Press ENTER.  
If there are multiple items at the point you’ve selected you will need to select the desired  
item from the drop down menu.  
5. The Waypoint Information screen is displayed.  
Use the cursor control Up and Down to highlight fields you want to edit and press ENTER, or  
press Left or Right to change the page for the waypoint details.  
6. To go to the waypoint, highlight the Go To button on the Info page and press ENTER or press  
ESC to exit the Waypoint Information screen and return to the Map screen.  
7. Press ESC to exit the Pan mode.  
8.  
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Cancelling a Route  
1. With an active route press ENTER.  
2. Scroll down the contextual menu to select Cancel Route.  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. Confirm cancellation by highlighting Yes and press ENTER.  
Backtrack Route  
As you travel, the Magellan Triton drops electronic breadcrumbs (track) to display your travels. If you  
want to return to your starting point following the exact same path you took, you would create a  
backtrack route.  
Creating a Backtrack Route  
1. Press ENTER.  
2. Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Backtrack.  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. If you have an active route, you will be asked to confirm if you want to cancel the route.  
Highlight Yes and press ENTER.  
5. Confirm starting the backtrack route by highlighting Yes and press ENTER.  
Note: if there are not sufficient track points (breadcrumbs) to create a backtrack route you  
will be alerted to this and no route will be created.  
Map Options  
The Map Options function provides a way for you to further customize the Map screen by indicating  
what is shown and how it is displayed. Follow the instructions here for accessing the Map Options  
screen and the table describes what can be changed.  
Changing Map Options  
1. Press ENTER.  
2. Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Map Options.  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the map option you want to  
change.  
5. Press ENTER.  
6. Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the choice you want for the  
map option.  
7. Press ENTER.  
8. Press ESC to return to the Map screen.  
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ORIENTATION  
QUICK INFO  
Set the top of the display to North Up, Course Up, or Track Up.  
Quick Info is the header bar shown at the top of the display while panning. You  
can select from Off, Distance/Bearing Direction, Distance/Bearing Degrees, or  
Coordinates.  
MAP DATA FIELDS  
You can select between showing four data fields, two data fields or turning them  
off.  
POSITION  
DESTINATION LINE  
You can turn the Position Destination Line (the pink line from your current  
position to your destination) on or off.  
WAYPOINTS  
SHOWN  
Waypoints on the map can be turned off, show only the icons or show both the  
icons and their name.  
GEOCACHES  
SHOWN  
Geocache waypoints on the map can be turned off, show only the icons or show  
both the icons and their name  
POIs SHOWN  
TRACK LINES  
POI icons can be turned on or off.  
Track lines can be turned on or off. (Even if the track line is turned off, the  
Magellan Triton will continue to record your track even while it is not being  
displayed.)  
MAP DETAILS  
The amount of map detail can be set to Low, Medium, or High. Each detailed  
map may define the map detail a little differently so you may have to try the  
different settings until you find one that suits your needs.  
Setting Map Units of Measure  
The units of measure for information displayed on the Map screen can be selected from the Set Units  
function.  
Changing Map Units of Measure  
1. Press ENTER.  
2. Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Set Units.  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the field you want to  
change.  
5. Press ENTER.  
6. Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the choice desired.  
7. Press ENTER.  
8. Press ESC to return to the Map screen.  
DISTANCE  
SPEED  
Choose from Kilometers/Meters, Miles/Feet, Miles/Yards, or NtMi/Meters (Nautical  
Miles) as the unit of measure for distances.  
Speed can be displayed as Kph (kilometers per hour), Mph (miles per hour) or Kts  
(knots).  
ELEVATION  
Elevation can be measured in Meters or Feet.  
BAROMETER UNITS  
(Magellan Triton 2000 only) Choose between kPa, Millibar, inHg or mmHg.  
Resetting Speed and Odometers  
From the Map screen you can reset the odometer, the trip odometer, the maximum speed, or the  
average speed.  
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Changing Map Units of Measure  
1. Press ENTER.  
2. Scroll down the contextual menu to highlight Reset... .  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. Use the UP and DOWN portion of the cursor control to highlight the item (or all) that you  
want to reset.  
5. Press ENTER.  
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Using the Keyboard  
Entering alphanumeric characters into the Magellan Triton is done by the use of the keyboard.  
Key Types  
Color  
Sample  
Description  
Enters the alpha,  
numeric or symbol  
character selected.  
Alphanumeric  
Light Blue  
Moves the character  
cursor to the left or  
right.  
Cursor Position  
Medium Blue  
Changes the  
Symbol Select  
Blue  
available characters  
to symbols.  
Available only when  
symbol characters  
are displayed. Steps  
through three  
Symbol Set Select  
Medium Blue  
different sets of  
symbols and  
navigation terms.  
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Changes the  
available characters  
to extended  
Extended Character  
Select  
Medium Blue  
characters.  
Changes the  
available characters  
to numeric  
Numeric Select  
Alpha Select  
Delete  
Blue  
characters.  
Changes the  
Blue  
available characters  
to alphabetic  
characters.  
Deletes the character  
to the left of the  
Medium Blue  
character cursor.  
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With alphabetic  
characters shown,  
shifts between upper  
and lower case  
characters. With  
extended characters  
shown, shifts  
Shift Key  
Medium Blue  
between two  
character sets. Not  
functional when  
numeric or symbol  
characters are  
displayed.  
Return  
Accept  
Cancel  
Medium Blue  
Adds a carriage  
return at the  
character cursor  
position.  
Green  
Saves the text  
entered and applies it  
to the appropriate  
field.  
Red  
Cancels the text and  
returns to the last  
displayed screen with  
no text changes.  
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Date Entry  
The Magellan Triton uses a standard calendar display to enter dates for local information and  
waypoint data.  
Use the left and right arrows to change months. With the desired  
month displayed, select the date to be entered. (If the day  
portion of the calendar is highlighted you will need to press the  
up arrow until one of the month selector arrows is highlighted.)  
Use the arrow cursor to move through the dates. If one of the  
arrows in the month selector at the top of the display is  
highlighted, press the down arrow to move the highlight to the day  
portion of the calendar.  
There is no option for inputting the current date for the Magellan  
Triton since the date is automatically received from the GPS  
satellite.  
Text Size Limitations  
Single-line fields: 50 characters.  
Multi-line fields (notes, comments, hints): 1024 characters.  
Page Selection  
Some screens like the Waypoint and Geocache Information  
screens, have tabs across the top of the screen. These tabs are  
used to select different pages for the function. The Waypoint  
Information screen shown here has three pages with three tabs to  
select them from; Information page, Media page and Alerts page.  
To change pages use the PAGE / GO TO button to step between  
the pages.  
NEW SHORTCUT: Recently added is another method to step  
between the pages, the LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the cursor  
control. In this document, references to changing pages only  
speaks about the PAGE / GO TO button, but the cursor control will  
work as well.  
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Profiles  
The Magellan Triton gives you the means to set up three profiles; Hiking, Marine and Geocaching.  
Each profile contains custom settings that you can select. You can customize the profiles to fit your  
particular needs. You will notice that the background colors for the screens change depending upon  
the profile selected.  
Activating a Profile  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Profiles.  
4. Select the profile you want to use from the Active Profile drop-  
down menu.  
Editing a Profile  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Profiles.  
4. Select the profile you want to edit from the EDIT PROFILE buttons.  
5. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to select the page to edit.  
6. When all of the options have been set, use the ESC button to exit.  
Information Page (assigns which navigation screens are displayed)  
Use the cursor control to highlight the navigation screens and select between On or Off.  
Display Page  
DISTANCE  
Miles/Feet, Miles/  
Sets the unit of measure for distance  
Yards, NtMi/Meters, measurements.  
NtMi/Feet  
SPEED  
Kph, Mph, Kts  
Sets the unit of measure for speed  
measurements.  
ELEVATION  
Meters, Feet  
Sets the unit of measure for elevation  
measurements.  
BAROMETER  
UNITS  
kPa, Millibar, inHg,  
mmHg  
(Magellan Triton 2000 only) Sets the unit  
of measure for barometric measurements.  
Map Page  
ORIENTATION  
North Up, Course Up, Sets top of the Map screen display to  
Track Up  
indicate North, your heading (course) or  
your track.  
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QUICK INFO  
Off, Distance/Bearing Sets the information displayed in the  
Direction, Distance/ Quick Info box at the top of the screen  
Bearing Degrees,  
Coordinates  
while panning.  
POSITION  
DESTINATION  
LINE  
On, Off  
Sets whether or not the position  
destination line (pink) will be displayed  
on the Map screen.  
WAYPOINTS  
SHOWN  
Off, Icons Only, Icons Sets how waypoints are displayed on the  
and Names map.  
GEOCACHES  
SHOWN  
Off, Icons Only, Icons Sets how geocache waypoints are  
and Names  
displayed on the map.  
POIs SHOWN  
TRACK LINES  
MAP DETAIL  
Off, On  
Sets if POI waypoints are displayed on the  
map or not.  
Off, On  
Sets if Track Lines are displayed on the  
map or not.  
Low, Medium, High  
Sets the amount of detailed information  
that is displayed on the map.  
Sensors Page (Magellan Triton 2000)  
ELECTRONIC  
COMPASS  
On, Off  
Turns the electronic compass on or off.  
Turns the barometer on or off.  
BAROMETER  
On, Off  
Alarms Page  
GPS FIX  
On, Off  
When set to on will alert you when the  
Magellan Triton loses GPS signals.  
ALARM TONE  
Beep, Ring  
Sets the type of audible tone to be used.  
ALARM  
VOLUME  
Off, Low, Medium,  
High  
Sets the volume level for the audible  
alarm.  
BEEPER  
VOLUME  
Off, Low, Medium,  
High  
Sets the volume level for the beeper.  
BEEPER MODE  
OFF COURSE  
ARRIVAL  
Keys Only, Alarms  
Only, Keys & Alarms  
Sets beeper usage.  
Various  
Sets distance to be off course before the  
off course alarm will sound.  
On, Off  
Various  
Turns the arrival alert on or off.  
WAYPOINT  
PROXIMITY  
Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will  
alert you to as you approach a waypoint.  
GEOCACHE  
PROXIMITY  
Various  
Various  
Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will  
alert you to as you a geocache waypoint.  
PLACE  
PROXIMITY  
Sets distance that the Magellan Triton will  
alert you to as you a place waypoint.  
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Waypoints  
Waypoints are the key to navigating and creating routes. An understanding of waypoints and their use  
is important to get the most out of your Magellan Triton.  
In its simplest form, a waypoint is a point on the map. The Magellan Triton uses waypoints much the  
same as you use addresses to get from your home to your destination. With information on where you  
are and a waypoint of where you want to go, the Triton can provide the necessary information to get  
you there.  
The Magellan Triton has three different classifications for waypoints; User-Created, Place and  
Geocache waypoints.  
User-created waypoints are waypoints you define. This can be done by saving your current  
location, picking a point on the map or by entering waypoint coordinates.  
Place waypoints are waypoints that have been preloaded into the base map or one of the optional  
detail maps. You cannot add Place waypoints but you can use them when creating a route.  
Geocache waypoints are special waypoints that are used for geocaching. More information on  
geocache waypoints can be found in the chapter on geocaching, but they are used the same as  
user-created and place waypoints in creating a route.  
Waypoint Detail Screen Overview  
Whenever a waypoint is being created, the Waypoint Detail screen is  
displayed. This screen provides a way to enter data, modify existing  
data, add media or set alarm requirements for the waypoint.  
The Magellan Triton automatically assigns a name for the waypoint using  
the convention of WPxxxx for newly created waypoints. It is a good  
practice, and will avoid confusion later, if you enter a unique name for  
each waypoint.  
The Waypoint Details screen consists of three pages that can be  
accessed by pressing the PAGE / GO TO button.  
Waypoint  
Information  
Used to enter or modify data for the waypoint. This screen also provides  
information on the direction and distance to the waypoint from your  
current location.  
The green checkmark is for accepting the waypoint and saving it to the  
Triton memory.  
Media  
Used to attach a media file to the waypoint.  
Select Add Media to assign an image to the waypoint.  
Options  
Set proximity alarm for the waypoint, duplicate the waypoint or delete the  
waypoint.  
* Note that media assigned to the waypoint is stored on the SD card and not in the Triton's internal  
memory.  
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Creating Waypoints  
Creating a Current Location Waypoint from the Map Screen  
1. While viewing the Map screen, press ENTER.  
2. Select Create Waypoint.  
3. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for your  
current location.  
4. Edit the waypoint information as needed.  
5. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or  
off.  
6. Select the  
icon to save the waypoint.  
Creating a Current Location Waypoint Using the Triton Menu  
1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Create.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Select Current Location.  
5. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for your  
current location.  
6. Edit the waypoint information as needed.  
7. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or  
off.  
8. Select the  
icon to save the waypoint.  
Creating a Waypoint Using the Pan Cursor  
1. While viewing the Map screen, use the arrow keys to move the pan cursor to the location on  
the map you want to create a waypoint.  
2. Press ENTER.  
3. Select Create Waypoint.  
4. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for the pan cursor  
position.  
5. Edit the waypoint information as needed.  
6. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or  
off.  
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7. Select the  
icon to save the waypoint.  
Creating a Waypoint from a Point on the Map Using the Triton Menu  
1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Create.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Select Point on Map.  
5. The Map screen is displayed. Use the arrow keypad to move the pan cursor to the point on  
the map desired.  
6. Press ENTER.  
7. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for the cursor  
position.  
8. Edit the waypoint information as needed.  
9. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or  
off.  
10. Select the  
icon to save the waypoint..  
Creating a Custom Waypoint from the Map Screen  
1. While viewing the Map Screen, press ENTER.  
2. Select Create Waypoint.  
3. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude, longitude and elevation for your  
current location or the position of the pan cursor.  
4. Select the latitude field (LAT).  
5. Use the keyboard to enter the latitude for the waypoint. Select OK when done.  
6. Select the longitude field (LONG).  
7. Use the keyboard to enter the longitude for the waypoint. Select OK when done.  
8. Optional: Select the elevation field (ELEVATION) and enter the elevation for the waypoint.  
Select OK when done.  
9. Enter other waypoint information as needed.  
10. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or  
off.  
11. Select the  
12.  
icon to save the waypoint.  
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Creating a Custom Waypoint Using the Triton Menu  
1. While viewing the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Create.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Select Coordinates.  
5. The Waypoint Details screen is displayed with the latitude and longitude for your current  
location or the pan cursor position.  
6. Select the latitude field (LAT).  
7. Use the keyboard to enter the latitude for the waypoint. Select OK when done.  
8. Select the longitude field (LONG).  
9. Use the keyboard to enter the longitude for the waypoint. Select OK when done.  
10. Optional: Select the elevation field (ELEVATION) and enter the elevation for the waypoint.  
Select OK when done.  
11. Enter other waypoint information as needed.  
12. Select the Media page to add media or the Options page to turn the proximity alarm on or  
off.  
13. Select the  
icon to save the waypoint.  
Viewing Waypoints  
Viewing a Saved Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or  
search for a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the  
Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To  
do a search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the  
first few characters of the waypoint.)  
5. Select the waypoint you want to view from the list of waypoints  
and press MENU.  
6. Select View On Map from the contextual menu.  
7. The waypoint is displayed on the map.  
8. Pressing ENTER to create a Go To route to the waypoint or ESC  
to return to the list of waypoints.  
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Editing Waypoints  
Editing a Saved Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a waypoint.  
(Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search  
and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.)  
5. Highlight the waypoint you want to edit from the list of waypoints.  
6. Use the cursor control to select the Information icon to the right of the waypoint name.  
7. The Waypoint Info screen is displayed.  
8. Select the fields you want to change and enter the new information.  
9. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to select the Media page to add or remove media files, or the  
Options page to set the proximity alarm on or off.  
10. Press ESC to save the waypoint. (Pressing ENTER will create a Go To route to that  
waypoint.)  
Deleting a Saved Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a waypoint.  
(Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search  
and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.)  
5. Highlight the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints.  
6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU. Select the Delete Waypoint from the  
contextual menu.  
7. Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes.  
Deleting a Saved Waypoint (Alternate Method)  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a waypoint.  
(Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the  
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waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search  
and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.)  
5. Select the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints.  
6. Use the cursor control to select the Information icon to the right of the waypoint name.  
7. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page.  
8. Select Delete Waypoint.  
9. Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes.  
Deleting All Saved Waypoints  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Highlight any waypoint in the list of waypoints.  
5. When a waypoint name is highlighted press MENU. Select the Delete All Waypoints from  
the contextual menu.  
6. Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes.  
Duplicating a Saved Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a waypoint.  
(Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search  
and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.)  
5. Select the waypoint you want to duplicate from the list of waypoints.  
6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU. Select the Duplicate Waypoint from  
the contextual menu.  
7. Confirm the duplication of the waypoint by selecting Yes.  
8. Use the keyboard to enter the waypoint name.  
9. Select the green checkmark to save the waypoint with the new name.  
10. Accept the Waypoint Duplication notice.  
11. The waypoint is duplicated and you are returned to the Select Waypoints page.  
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Settings  
The Magellan Triton gives you the means to customize the receiver and view details about the  
Magellan Triton receiver.  
Customizing Navigation Settings  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Navigation.  
5. Select the option you want to change and press ENTER to  
display the drop down menu. Select the setting desired.  
6. Press ESC to save the changes and return to Settings Menu  
when you have completed changing the navigation settings.  
Navigation Settings  
COORDINATE  
SYSTEM  
Various  
Various  
Selects the coordinate system to be used  
for displaying position.  
MAP DATUM  
Selects the map datum to be used. The  
Map Datum used by the Magellan Triton  
should match the map datum that is  
being used on paper charts.  
NORTH  
REFERENCE  
Magnetic, True  
Customizes the receiver to use magnetic  
north or true north.  
Setting Volume and Brightness  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Volume & Brightness.  
5. Highlight the volume or brightness slider bars.  
6. Use the left and right arrows on the cursor control to adjust the volume or brightness.  
7. Select OK when done.  
View Memory Usage  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
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4. Select Memory.  
5. Select View Usage.  
6. Press ESC when done.  
Clearing Memory  
Use caution when clearing memory. This will delete waypoints and routes stored in the receiver and  
cannot be undone.  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Memory.  
5. Select Clear Memory.  
6. Select the green checkmark to confirm.  
Restoring Factory Settings  
Use this option with caution. You will need to reset any profiles or settings you have previously set.  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Memory.  
5. Select Restore Factory Settings.  
6. Select the green checkmark to confirm.  
Setting Connectivity  
You can set the connectivity through the settings option but please note that every time the Triton is  
connected to a personal computer or an external power source a menu will appear requesting you to  
indicate the connectivity mode for the receiver. This option is used should you want to change how  
the Triton is connected after it has been connected to a PC or external power source.  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Connectivity.  
5. Select Connect to PC, NMEA - USB, NMEA - Serial, or Power Only.  
6. Press ESC to save changes and return to the Settings Menu.  
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Getting Software Version Information  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select About.  
5. Select Version.  
6. Press ESC to return to the About Menu.  
Viewing Copyright Information  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select About.  
5. Select Copyright Info.  
6. Press ESC to return to the About Menu.  
Personalizing Magellan Triton  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select About.  
5. Select Owner.  
6. Select the field to change (Name, Address, Phone, or EMail).  
7. Use the keyboard to enter the information.  
8. Select the green checkmark to accept.  
9. When done editing the fields, press ESC to return to the About Menu.  
Performing Diagnostic Checks  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select Diagnostics.  
5. Select Audio Test, Video Test, Keypad Test or Touch Test.  
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6. Follow the displayed instructions for each test.  
7. Press ESC to return to the Diagnostics Menu.  
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Geocache Waypoints  
Geocaching is a popular activity with GPS users. People will hide caches (“treasures”) and record the  
latitude and longitude for the cache. They post these locations on geocaching web sites that can be  
found on the internet. You then enter these geocache waypoints into your Magellan Triton either by  
creating a geocache waypoint or by saving the geocache file from the internet, adding it to the  
VantagePoint software and uploading it into the Magellan Triton.  
For additional information on geocaching and geocaching events, go to http://www.geocaching.com or  
do a search on geocaching for other geocaching sites. Premium members of Geocaching.com can  
transfer.gpx files directly into the VantagePoint software and then transfer the information into their  
Magellan Triton.  
Creating a Geocache Waypoint  
You may want to create a new geocache waypoint for others to find or you may want to input a  
geocache waypoint that someone else has established that you can use the Magellan Triton to find.  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Create.  
3. Select Geocache.  
4. Select from Current Location, Point on Map or Coordinates. (If you are marking a new cache  
location you would probably select current location. If you are entering waypoint  
information manually, you would probably select Current Location or Coordinates.)  
5. The Waypoint Information page is displayed. On this page you  
can edit the waypoint the same as a user-created waypoint.  
Scroll down the page to view the Geocache Waypoint  
Information. Geocache information includes Difficulty (1  
through 5 with 5 being the most difficult), Terrain (1 though 5  
with 5 being the most difficult), and the name of the person  
who hid the cache (Hider).  
6. Press the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Details page.  
Some geocaches will have hints and descriptions included to  
help in finding the cache. Select the desired field and use the  
keyboard to enter the hint and descriptions.  
7. Press PAGE / GO TO to add media (image) from the SD card  
installed in the Triton.  
8. Press PAGE / GO TO to access the Options page where you can turn the proximity alarm on  
or off.  
9. Press PAGE / GO TO again to return to the Information page. Select the  
icon to save  
the waypoint.  
Editing a Saved Geocache Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
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3. Select Geocache.  
4. Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a  
geocache waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the  
order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a  
search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the  
waypoint.)  
5. Select the waypoint you want to edit from the list of waypoints.  
6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU. Select Geocache Details from the  
contextual menu.  
7. The Geocache Waypoint Details screen is displayed.  
8. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to select the page to view. Select the desired field to change  
and use the keyboard to make the changes. Select the green checkmark to save the  
changes and return to the Geocache Waypoint Details page.  
9. Press ESC to exit. (Pressing ENTER will create a Go To route to that waypoint.)  
Deleting a Saved Geocache Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Geocache.  
4. Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a  
geocache waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the  
order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a  
search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the  
waypoint.)  
5. Highlight the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints.  
6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU. Select Delete Geocache from the  
contextual menu.  
7. Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes.  
Deleting a Saved Geocache Waypoint (Alternate Method)  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Geocache.  
4. Change the order that the geocache waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a  
geocache waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the  
order you want the waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a  
search, select Search and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the  
waypoint.)  
5. Select the waypoint you want to delete from the list of waypoints.  
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6. When the waypoint name is highlighted use the cursor control to select the info icon to the  
right of the waypoint name.  
7. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page.  
8. Select Delete Waypoint.  
9. Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes.  
Deleting All Saved Geocache Waypoints  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Geocache.  
4. Highlight any waypoint in the list of waypoints.  
5. When a waypoint name is highlighted press MENU. Select the Delete All Geocaches from  
the contextual menu.  
6. Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes.  
Duplicating a Saved Geocache Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. Change the order that the waypoints are displayed, if needed, or search for a waypoint.  
(Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search  
and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.)  
5. Select the waypoint you want to duplicate from the list of waypoints.  
6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press MENU. Select the Duplicate Geocache from  
the contextual menu.  
7. Confirm the duplication of the waypoint by selecting Yes.  
8. Use the keyboard to enter the waypoint name.  
9. Select the green checkmark to save the waypoint with the new name.  
10. Accept the Waypoint Duplication notice.  
11. The waypoint is duplicated and you are returned to the Select Geocache page.  
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Routes  
There are three types of routes that are commonly used in the Magellan Triton, Go To route, Multileg  
route, and a Backtrack route. Backtrack routes are described in the chapter on the Map screen.  
A Go To route is the simplest route possible. It begins at your current location and goes to a single  
destination you select. This is often referred to as a single leg route. An example would be you are at  
your camp and want to go back to a scenic area you saved as a waypoint during your last hike. You  
would create a Go To route by selecting the waypoint for the scenic area as the destination. The  
Magellan Triton would then plot a straight line from your location to the destination waypoint and  
provide you with updated information as you travel to get you to your destination. As you hike, the  
Magellan Triton continuously updates the information giving you the best possible directions to get  
you to your destination.  
A Multileg route is a series of Go To routes strung together. Using the same scenario as above, only  
this time you want to go to get supplies first and you know the position of a bridge you need to cross.  
For this route it would go from your current location, to the store, to the bridge and finally to the  
scenic spot. This multileg route consists of three Go To routes. Once the route is activated, the  
Magellan Triton will begin providing navigation information to get you to the store. After arriving at  
the store it will automatically begin providing information to get you to the bridge, and then the scenic  
spot. Another useful feature of multileg routes is that they can be saved into memory and used over  
and over.  
Tip: If you want to save a single leg route into memory, use the Create Route function and create a  
route with one leg.  
Go To Routes  
Creating a Go To Route Using the Pan Cursor  
This method provides you a way of looking at the map and moving the cursor to the point on the  
map you want to go to without requiring that you have latitude and longitude information for the  
destination.  
1. From the Map screen, use the cursor control to move the cursor to the point you want to go  
to.  
2. Press ENTER to access the contextual menu.  
3. Select Go To.  
Creating a Go To Route to a Saved User-Created Waypoint.  
1. From the Map screen press MENU. (Alternate Method: Press and hold the GO TO button  
while the present position cursor is displayed on the Map screen.)  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Waypoint.  
4. If needed, change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint.  
(Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search  
and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.)  
5. Highlight the waypoint you want to go to from the list of waypoints.  
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6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER.  
Creating a Go To Route to a Place Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen press MENU. (Alternate Method: Press and hold the GO TO button  
while the present position cursor is displayed on the Map screen.)  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Place.  
4. Select the Map. (Only the background map is displayed if no detailed maps are installed.)  
5. Select the Category and Subcategory. (Not all categories will have a subcategory.)  
6. Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by  
the distance from your current location or do a search on a  
waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Places header to  
display the drop-down menu. Select if you want the waypoints  
listed by nearest or if you want to do a search. Select Search to  
display the keyboard and enter the first few characters for a  
waypoint you are looking for.)  
7. Highlight the waypoint you want to go to from the list of  
waypoints and press ENTER.  
Creating a Go To Route to a Geocache Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen press MENU. (Alternate Method: Press and hold the GO TO button  
while the present position cursor is displayed on the Map screen.)  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Geocache.  
4. If needed, change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint.  
((Select the Search field under the Select Waypoint header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, either by nearest, date added, or by name. To do a search, select Search  
and using the keyboard, enter the first few characters of the waypoint.)  
5. Higlight the waypoint you want to go to from the list of waypoints.  
6. When the waypoint name is highlighted press ENTER.  
Creating a Multileg Route  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Create.  
3. Select Route.  
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4. Select the method for determining the starting location for the  
route.  
Current Location: The Waypoint Details page is shown with the  
Information page displayed. Select the green checkmark to use  
this waypoint.  
Point on Map: Use the arrow keys to scroll around the map  
until the pan cursor is on the point desired. Press ENTER.  
When the Waypoint Details page is displayed, make any  
necessary edits and select the green checkmark.  
Waypoint: Select a waypoint from the list of saved user-created  
waypoints and press ENTER.  
Geocache: Select a waypoint from the list of saved geocache  
waypoints and press ENTER.  
Place: Select the map to be used. Select the category (and subcategory if required).  
Select a waypoint from the list of Place waypoints and press ENTER.  
5. The Route Create screen is displayed with the waypoint you selected as the starting waypoint  
as the only item in the list.  
6. Select Add Point.  
7. Select the method for determining the next destination in the route. The same options as  
explained in step 4 apply.  
8. Continue adding waypoints to the route list until the route is complete.  
9. Check the route and make necessary changes.  
Deleting one of the route leg destinations: Select the destination waypoint and choose the  
delete (trash can) icon to the right. Confirm the deletion. (This does not remove the  
waypoint from the Triton’s memory, only from the route.)  
Viewing the route: Select the View icon in the action bar next to Add Point. The Map screen  
is displayed with a graphical representation of the route.  
10. When the route is correct, select Done in the action header bar.  
11. Select Save Route.  
12. The route has been assigned a default name. To change the name, select the button with  
the default name (RouteXXX). Use the keyboard to enter the desired name for the route.  
Select the green checkmark when done.  
13. Select Save.  
14. The newly created route is saved and stored in memory.  
Activating a Multileg Route  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
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3. Select Route.  
4. If needed, change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint.  
(Select the Search field under the Go to route header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, by date added or name. Select search to enter the first few characters for  
a route you want to search for.)  
5. Highlight the route and press ENTER.  
Deleting a Multileg Route  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Route.  
4. If needed, change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint.  
(Select the Search field under the Go To route header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, by date added or name. Select search to enter the first few characters for  
a route you want to search for.)  
5. Highlight the route to delete.  
6. Press the MENU.  
7. Select Delete Route.  
8. Confirm the route deletion.  
Duplicating a Multileg Route  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Route.  
4. If needed, change the order that the waypoints are displayed or search for a waypoint.  
(Select the Search field under the Go to route header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, by date added or name. Select search to enter the first few characters for  
a route you want to search for.)  
5. Highlight the route to duplicate.  
6. Press the MENU.  
7. Select Duplicate Route.  
8. Confirm the route deletion.  
Viewing a Route’s Vertical Profile  
The Vertical Profile screen graphically displays the changes in elevation for your route. (Please note  
that a detailed map be loaded for the area that the route is in for the vertical profile to be computed  
properly.)  
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Use the green and red vertical sliders at the top of the display to change the visible start and end  
times. In the graphical area you can use the arrow keys to see the elevation for a specific position  
indicated by the dot icon.  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Route.  
4. Change the order that the saved routes are displayed if needed or do a search on a route.  
(Select the Search field under the Go to route header. Select the order you want the  
waypoints listed, by date added or name. Select search to enter the first few characters for  
a route you want to search for.)  
5. Highlight the route.  
6. Use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the route name.  
7. Select Vertical Profile.  
8. Select OK when done viewing the vertical profile.  
Cancelling a Route  
1. From the Map screen press ENTER.  
2. Select Cancel Route.  
3. Confirm the cancellation by selecting Yes.  
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Trails  
As you travel with the Magellan Triton on and computing your position, the Magellan Triton  
automatically drops electronic breadcrumbs to record your travels. These breadcrumbs are temporary  
waypoints that are created and stored while you travel. You can set the intervals that they are created  
in the Tracks Option function described in this chapter.  
The common term for these breadcrumbs is track. You may be familiar with this term from other  
navigation devices you’ve used. A trail is taking the current track and saving it into memory. This  
trail can be used again like any other saved route.  
An important safety feature of a trail is the Backtrack option. Since the Triton is recording your  
movement, it can be used to reverse this track and provide navigation information back to your  
starting point, following the same path you have just taken.  
Tip: Whenever beginning a hike that you might want to use backtrack route with, clear the track  
memory (described in this chapter) before beginning the hike.  
Trails are displayed on the Map screen as dotted lines.  
Creating a Trail  
Once you begin traveling with the Magellan Triton, it will begin to store track information. If you  
want to save this track to be used again, you need to follow the steps provided here.  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Create.  
3. Select Trail.  
4. Use the keyboard to enter a name for the trail or use the default name supplied.  
5. Select the green checkmark to accept and save your track as a trail.  
6. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to clear the track after saving.  
Creating a Trail (Alternate method)  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Tracks.  
4. Select Save Track.  
5. Use the keyboard to enter a name for the trail or use the default name supplied.  
6. Select the green checkmark to accept and save the trail.  
Activating a Trail  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Trail.  
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4. Trails are displayed sorted by name. You can change the order that the trails are displayed  
or do a search on a trail. (Select the Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the  
order you want the trail listed, by name or date added. Select search to enter the first few  
characters for a trail you are looking for.)  
5. Highlight the trail you want to go to from the list of trails and press ENTER.  
Before activating the trail you can view the vertical profile for the trail by selecting the info  
icon to the right of the name. When the info screen is displayed, select Vertical Profile.  
You can change the color that is used to display the trail by selecting the info icon to the  
right of the name. When the info screen is displayed, select the color from the color icon to  
the left of the trail name.  
Deleting a Trail  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Trail.  
4. Change the order that the trails are displayed if needed or do a search on a trail. (Select the  
Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by  
name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to  
search for.)  
5. Highlight the trail you want to delete from the list of trails.  
6. Press MENU and select Delete Trail from the contextual menu. (You can also select Delete  
All Trails if you want to delete all the trails from memory.)  
7. Select Yes to confirm deletion.  
Deleting a Trail (Alternate Method)  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Trail.  
4. Change the order that the trails are displayed if needed or do a search on a trail. (Select the  
Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by  
name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to  
search for.)  
5. Highlight the trail you want to delete from the list of trails.  
6. Use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the trail name.  
7. Press the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page.  
8. Select Delete Trail.  
9. Select Yes to confirm deletion.  
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Duplicating a Trail  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Trail.  
4. Change the order that the trails are displayed, if needed, or search for a trail. (Select the  
Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by  
name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to  
search for.)  
5. Highlight the trail you want to duplicate from the list of trails.  
6. Press MENU and select Duplicate Trail from the contextual menu.  
7. Enter a name for the trail.  
8. Select the green checkmark to save the trail.  
Reversing a Trail  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Trail.  
4. Change the order that the trails are displayed, if needed, or search for a trail. (Select the  
Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by  
name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to  
search for.)  
5. Highlight the trail you want to reverse from the list of trails.  
6. Use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the trail name.  
7. Press the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page.  
8. Select Reverse Trail.  
9. Select Yes.  
Hiding/Showing a Trail  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Trail.  
4. Change the order that the trails are displayed, if needed, or search for a trail. (Select the  
Search field under the Select Trail header. Select the order you want the trail listed, by  
name or date added. Select search to enter the first few characters for a trail you want to  
search for.)  
5. Highlight the trail you want to hide/show from the list of trails.  
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6. Use the cursor control to select the info icon to the right of the trail name.  
7. Press the PAGE / GO TO button to display the Options page.  
8. Select Hide Trail or Show Trail.  
Activating a Backtrack Route  
Many might consider a Backtrack route as the most important function in a handheld GPS receiver.  
Being able to quickly create a route back to your starting point is not only handy for normal outdoor  
adventures, but also gives the traveller the security in knowing that directions back to camp are only  
a button press away.  
1. From the Map screen press ENTER.  
2. Select Backtrack.  
3. Select Yes.  
4. Accept the notification that the backtrack has been started.  
Clearing Track  
As mentioned earlier, you should clear your track before travelling if you plan on saving the track as  
a trail.  
1. From the Map screen press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Tracks.  
4. Select Erase Track.  
5. Select Yes to confirm. The existing track is erased and you can begin your journey.  
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Places  
Places are waypoints that are part of the base map that is installed in your Magellan Triton. These  
waypoints can’t be deleted or duplicated but they can be used as the destination for a Go To route or  
a multileg route. Places are categorized as roads, world maps, waterways or city centers. When  
searching for a Place waypoint, you will need to select the category to narrow down the search.  
Place waypoints are also found in the optional mapping software available from Magellan. (Check the  
Go To a Place Waypoint (base map)  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Place.  
4. From the Select Map display, select the background map. (If you do not have any detailed  
maps loaded, the background map will be the only option.)  
5. Select the category. (Waterways, Roads, Cities, Airports, Parks, Summits)  
6. Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current  
location or do a search on a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Places header.  
Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search. Selecting  
search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you  
want to search for.)  
7. Highlight the place waypoint name from the list of waypoints.  
8. Press ENTER or press MENU and select Go To Place from the contextual menu.  
Searching for a Place Waypoint (Detail Map)  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Place.  
4. From the Select Map display, select the detailed map. (If you do not have any detailed maps  
loaded, Background Maps will be the only option.)  
5. Select the category or All Categories.  
6. Select the subcategory or All Subcategories if available.  
7. Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current  
location (or cursor position if in pan mode) or do a search on a waypoint. (Select the Search  
field under the Places header. Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you  
want to do a search. Selecting search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few  
characters for a waypoint you want to search for.)  
8. Highlight the place waypoint name from the list of waypoints.  
9. Press ENTER or press MENU and select Go To Place from the contextual menu.  
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Turning On/Off the Waypoint Proximity Alarm for a Place Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Place.  
4. From the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for the  
waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be the only  
option.)  
5. Select the category or All Categories.  
6. Select the subcategory or All Subcategories if available.  
7. Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by  
the distance from your current location or do a search on a  
waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Places header.  
Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want  
to do a search. Selecting search brings up the keyboard so you  
can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you want to  
search for.)  
8. Highlight the place waypoint name. Use the cursor control to  
highlight and select the info icon.  
9. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to the Options Page.  
10. Select the Alert button to turn the alarm on or off.  
11. Press ENTER to save your selection.  
Viewing Best Fish and Hunt Times for a Place Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Place.  
4. From the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for the  
waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be the only  
option.)  
5. Select the category or All Categories.  
6. Select the subcategory or All Subcategories if available.  
7. Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current  
location or do a search on a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Places header.  
Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search. Selecting  
search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you  
want to search for.)  
8. Highlight the place waypoint name. Use the cursor control to highlight and select the info  
icon.  
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9. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to the Options Page.  
10. Select Local Info.  
11. Select Fish and Hunt.  
12. Select the arrows at the top of the display to scroll through the dates. Select the date  
displayed at the top of the display to use the calendar to select a date.  
13. Press OK when done.  
Viewing Sun and Moon Rise and Set Times for a Place Waypoint  
1. From the Map screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Go To.  
3. Select Place.  
4. From the Select Map display, select the background map or the detailed map for the  
waypoint. (If you do not have any detailed maps loaded, Background Maps will be the only  
option.)  
5. Select the category or All Categories.  
6. Select the subcategory or All Subcategories if available.  
7. Select Nearest to view the waypoints in the category sorted by the distance from your current  
location or do a search on a waypoint. (Select the Search field under the Places header.  
Select if you want the waypoints listed by nearest or if you want to do a search. Selecting  
search brings up the keyboard so you can enter the first few characters for a waypoint you  
want to search for.)  
8. Highlight the place waypoint name. Use the cursor control to highlight and select the info  
icon.  
9. Use the PAGE / GO TO button to switch to the Options Page.  
10. Select Local Info.  
11. Select Sun and Moon.  
12. Select the arrows at the top of the display to scroll through the dates. Select the date  
displayed at the top of the display to use the calendar to select a date.  
13. Press OK when done.  
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Media  
Before using any of the media options you need install an optional SD card in the SD card slot located  
on the right side of the Magellan Triton.  
Browsing Photographs  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Select View.  
3. Select Media.  
4. Select the Sort button at the top to choose how the images will be sorted – by date, distance  
or name. (Note: The Sort button is not active unless there are images available on the SD  
card.)  
5. Select an image to display the image in full screen.  
Pressing the up and down arrows while viewing a photograph will rotate the image between  
portrait and landscape modes.  
6. Use the Left and Right Arrow keypad to step through the saved photos.  
7. Press ESC to return to the Browse Photos list.  
8. Press + ZOOM to switch between List and Grid View to change how the images are  
displayed.  
9. Press ESC to exit Browse Photographs.  
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