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Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan Meridian GPSreceiver. The Meridian has all the features that a sailor, fisherman, hiker,

2 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReference Guide: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of thefeatures found in the Meridian. This cha

3Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverSetting up the Meridian is a simple three-step process: installing thebatteries, selecting the language to be used and

4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The final step in setting up the Meridian is to initialize the receiver forfirst-time use. This will help your Merid

5Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverPress [ENTER] (You have 10 seconds to press ENTER or theMeridian will shut off.)The Meridian displays amessage box ind

6 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverWhen the time is correct, press [ENTER].The last piece of information needed isthe date. Using the arrow keys, enter

7Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverFor many of you this will be your first introduction into using a GPSreceiver as a navigational tool. With all of the

8 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverThe display backlight can be set to one of three levels (low, high oroff).PWRPress andhold for 2secondsDisplaybackligh

9Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverThe Meridian has eight navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen,Large Data screen, Position screen, Road screen,

WARNINGSFOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN AVEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE.Please do not try and c

10 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverMap Screen The Map screen has two modes,position or cursor. In the position mode, your presentposition is indica

11Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverPosition Screens. The Position screens 1 and 2 displayyour present position using the coordinate systems that youh

12 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverFrom any screen other than a navigation screen, pressing [NAV] returns youto the last navigation screen viewed. Note

13Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverThe Icon Select window is displayed. Use thearrow keypad to move from one icon to anotherwith the name of the icon di

14 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverIs there a limit to the number of waypoints I can store in theMeridian? Yes, the Meridian will store up to 500 user

15Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverSelecting a Destination Waypoint from the Database using “Alphabetical”Highlight any category other than User, and pre

16 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverThe Meridian has the ability to provide you with the tools you’ll need tonavigate to your destination. You have the

17Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverThis concludes the basic operation of the Magellan Meridian, but there isso much more. More detail on the mentioned f

18 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceTu rn the Meridian On — Applies power to the Meridian and displays lastNAV screen viewed. During power-up t

19Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceAdjusting the Display Contrast — Sets the contrast of the display for easyviewing in most lighting conditions

All Magellan GPS receivers are navigationaids, and are not intended to replace othermethods of navigation. Purchaser is advisedto perform careful pos

20 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceMap ScaleIndicatorPresentPosition IconPresent Position IconPresent Position IconPresent Position IconPresent

21Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceIn the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on themap. At the bottom of the display

22 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceSetting the Map Detail — The detail of the map can be set to highest,high, medium, low or lowest. This chang

23Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCUSTOMIZING THE MAP DISPLAY — The Map screen can be customizedfor your individual needs and requirements. Yo

24 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceTu rning On/Off Displayed POI’s — [Available only if a map has beenuploaded from a Magellan MapSend Streets

25Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceTu rning Data Fields On/Off — This option allows you to turn on oroff the two information fields that are dis

26 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReference Available Data OptionsBearing This is the direction to your destination from your present position, ind

27Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceStreet Information Description — This mode just displays the name ofthe street close to your present positio

28 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferencebeen uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States andthat your present position as well as the

29Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferencereverse the display, showing water as white and land as dark gray. This willmake reading some of the data in

ATTEMPTED BY ANYONE OTHERTHAN AN AUTHORIZED MAGELLANSERVICE CENTER.• MODIFICATIONS TO THE RECEIVERWHICH MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TOANY CHANGE IN THE GLOBAL

30 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceUSING VERTICAL PROFILE — Only Track History is available for thisfunction if MapSend Topo for the United Sta

31Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceHighlighted Road Vertical Profile Description — (Available only withmap data uploaded from Magellan MapSend T

32 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCompassData FieldsDestinationNameDestination NameDestination NameDestination NameDestination NameDestination

33Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceDestination NameDestination NameDestination NameDestination NameDestination NameWhen you are navigating on aG

34 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that isbeing displayed to 1 of 13 data options (

35Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceGPS StatusPresentPositionCoordinatesand ElevationPresent Position CoordinatesPresent Position CoordinatesPres

36 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceFrom thePositionScreenMENUHighlightCustomizeUse arrows tohighlight the titlefor the data field tobe changedU

37Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizableData FieldsDestinationNameScale IndicatorCompassRoadDestination NameDestination NameDestination N

38 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that isbeing displayed to 1 of 13 data options (

39Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that isbeing displayed to 1 of 13 data options (b

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver iIntroductionAbout This User Manual ... 1Setting

40 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that isbeing displayed to 1 of 13 data options (

41Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceAccessing Waypoints in the Database — All stored waypoints, whetheruser-input or preloaded, can be found in t

42 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting Waypoints Nearest to the Cursor. As discussed in the MapScreen section, the Map Screen has two

43Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCreating New Waypoint Manually — Allows the creation of a newwaypoint with coordinates other than your presen

44 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceEditing a User Waypoint — Allows you to edit a waypoint that you havealready stored in the Meridian’s memory

45Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceNote: If the waypoint is used in a route you will get a warning that it isin a route after selecting it from

46 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCreating a GOTO Route — Creates and sets as the active route a 1-legroute with your present position as the

47Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceABCDLeg 1Leg 2Leg 3These routes have an advantage over GOTO’s in that A) the startingpoint does not have to b

48 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceFromAnyScreenMENUHighlightRoutesSelect an“Empty”RouteStep 1:SelectstartingwaypointSelectWaypointCategoryUse

49Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceActivating/Deactivating a Route — Enables the activating or deactivatingof a stored route. When a route is b

ii Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferencePower/Backlight/Contrast ... 18Turn the Me

50 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceInserting a Leg — Inserts a waypoint in the middle of an existing legthereby making two legs where there use

51Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceAppending a Leg — Adds a leg to the end of a route.Select route to be edited.See Instructions forViewing a R

52 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceViewing a Route on the Map Screen — Provides you with a graphicalrepresentation of the route selected on the

53Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceTu rning NAV Screens On/Off — Allows you to turn off or on any of thenavigation screens you choose.FromAnySc

54 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting a Map Datum — Allows you to set the datum used to computethe coordinates to match the datum used

55Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting NAV Units — Allows you to select the units of measure that willbe used when displaying navigationa

56 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceTu rning the Beeper On/Off — Allows you to select which actions willcause the beeper to sound. You can cho

57Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceAll of the Clear functions operate in the same way. The instructions shownapply to all of the Clear options

58 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceFromAnyScreenMENUHighlightSetupHighlightLanguagesSelectdesiredlanguageENTERENTERENTERYou can select from one

59Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceChanging the Sun/Moon Position — Allows you to change the positionthat you want to view the sun/moon inform

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver iiiCompass Screen ... 32Customizing th

60 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceAll of the Alarm options are set in the same way. The instructions belowapply to all of the Alarm settings.

61Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceTu rning on the Simulator - Auto Mode — This turns the simulator onand uses a predefined heading and speed

62 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceAbout... ScreenThe About... screen displays the current status of your Meridian. Using theAbout... screen y

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 63Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneralWhat is the difference between degrees/minutes/seconds (DEG/MIN/SEC)and degrees/minu

64 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverFrequently Asked QuestionsTime Format and re-select the time format you are using unlessyou are using UTC. After sel

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 65Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I delete preloaded waypoints that I don’t use?No. Waypoints that are preloaded into th

66 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverFrequently Asked QuestionsAlarmsWhy does my Meridian not make an audible beep when I have an alarmactive?Check your s

Receiver will not turn on:1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly.2. Replace with two new AA alkaline batteries.Takes more than 10 minute

68 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixThese is a list of the icons and their designator that can be assigned to a waypointwhile marking a position

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 69AppendixIf after using the troubleshooting section, you are still unable to solve youroperation problems, please call

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70 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixCHARACTERISTICSPerformanceReceiver 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellitesto compute and u

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 71AppendixAccessories for your receiver are available from your Magellan dealer or you canorder directly from Magellan

72 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixThe MapSend Streets CD allows you to load detailed street maps into yourMeridian. The maps supplied on the M

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 73AppendixThe Magellan Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards can be added to any of theMeridian line of GPS receivers throug

74 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixAvailable as accessories for your GPS receiver are the following cables: ExternalPower Cable with Cigarette

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 75AppendixConnecting to an External Power SourceIf using the cable that comes with the cigarette lighter adapter, simpl

76 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixYour Magellan GPS receiver has been upgraded to include the latest WAAS(Wide Area Augmentation System) techno

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 77AppendixActive Leg The segment of a route currently being traveled.Altitude The current elevation above sea level.BRG

78 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixETE Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated timeremaining to reach the next waypoint in a route.HDG Heading.

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 79AppendixTrue North The direction to North Pole from an observer’sposition. The north direction on any geographicalme

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver vSun/Moon Display .................... 58Accessing the Sun/