Delorme pn-20 Quick Setup Guide
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Quick Start Guide
Map Library Subscription
Using Topo USA with your PN-Series GPS
Install Topo USA on your computer
Use Topo USA to quickly create projects containing waypoints, tracks, routes, and maps that
you can send to your PN-Series GPS. After you gather info in the field, send it to Topo USA and
manage everything in one location. For detailed information, see your device’s User Manual and
the Help in Topo USA.
you can send to your PN-Series GPS. After you gather info in the field, send it to Topo USA and
manage everything in one location. For detailed information, see your device’s User Manual and
the Help in Topo USA.
Add a map from the Map Library
Layer additional maps and data from the Map Library over your Topo USA maps. See the
Map Library Subscription box below for more information. For detailed help, click the blue
NetLink Help button on the Map Library subtab.
Map Library Subscription box below for more information. For detailed help, click the blue
NetLink Help button on the Map Library subtab.
1. Use the Find tab to locate the area.
2. On the NetLink tab, click Map Library and enter your download certificate or Map Library
validation
2. On the NetLink tab, click Map Library and enter your download certificate or Map Library
validation
key.
3. Select the map data type from the drop-down list.
4. Click the Select button and click each grid on the map, or click and hold the left mouse
button and drag the cursor on the map to select multiple grids.
4. Click the Select button and click each grid on the map, or click and hold the left mouse
button and drag the cursor on the map to select multiple grids.
5. Click the Add to List button and then name your selection.
6. Make sure the PN-Series map package check box is selected and click Checkout.
• An email notifies you when your order is ready
•
6. Make sure the PN-Series map package check box is selected and click Checkout.
• An email notifies you when your order is ready
•
Click
Downloads on the NetLink tab to check order status
7. Once you download your map file, the Exchange dialog opens and your PN map package
is highlighted in the Saved Map Packages list on the left.
8. In the Exchange dialog, select the destination from the drop-down list.
• Fastest transfer—send to an SD card in an SD card reader.
is highlighted in the Saved Map Packages list on the left.
8. In the Exchange dialog, select the destination from the drop-down list.
• Fastest transfer—send to an SD card in an SD card reader.
Subscribe and SAVE!
Now you can purchase an annual $29.95 NetLink subscription to access the complete collection
of supplementary datasets offered by DeLorme.
of supplementary datasets offered by DeLorme.
These additional map and imagery types can be layered for PN-Series GPS use along with Topo
USA street and topographic maps. Sample these datasets for free using the included certificate
found in your Topo USA software case.
USA street and topographic maps. Sample these datasets for free using the included certificate
found in your Topo USA software case.
After you’ve used your sample data, if you want more you can download USGS 7.5-minute
QUADS, high-resolution color imagery, NOAA nautical charts, plus other datasets ideal for use
with your PN-Series GPS. No more paying as you go — instead, enjoy remarkable savings over
buying a la carte and experience the ease of mind provided by a subscription plan.
QUADS, high-resolution color imagery, NOAA nautical charts, plus other datasets ideal for use
with your PN-Series GPS. No more paying as you go — instead, enjoy remarkable savings over
buying a la carte and experience the ease of mind provided by a subscription plan.
To purchase your subscription, click the NetLink tab in the Topo USA software and follow the
instructions.
instructions.
• Best use of memory—send to the device’s internal memory. Connect the device to the
computer with the USB cable and power it on. From the Connect to Computer page,
select Map Transfer > Transfer to Internal. You can also press MENU and go to
Device Setup > Connect to Computer.
computer with the USB cable and power it on. From the Connect to Computer page,
select Map Transfer > Transfer to Internal. You can also press MENU and go to
Device Setup > Connect to Computer.
Exchange maps, waypoints, tracks, and routes
The Exchange dialog sends and receives maps waypoints, tracks, and routes between Topo
USA and your PN-Series GPS. You can also send maps to an SD card in an SD card reader.
USA and your PN-Series GPS. You can also send maps to an SD card in an SD card reader.
Draw tab—waypoints and tracks
Use the Draw tab to add waypoints and tracks to your map.
Route tab
Use the Route tab to create a driving, biking, or hiking route.