Magellan 210 Manual De Referência

The eXplorist 600 has a built-in electronic compass that provides you with heading
information even when standing still.  Heading information that is computed solely by GPS
signals requires that you be moving before it can be computed.

Notes about the electronic compass that you should be aware of:

• Recalibrate the compass every time you change batteries.

• Do not use the compass near large metallic objects.  An example would be inside a

vehicle where the engine will interfere with the compass readings.

• The compass must be held relatively level to operate correctly.

• Compass Screen.  With the electronic compass turned on, the needle displayed within

the compass will point to the North indicator on the compass when there is no active
route.  The needle points to your destination when there is an active route.

The electronic compass requires that it is recalibrated every time you change the batteries.
Failure to calibrate the compass could result in errors of 20° or more to the displayed head-
ing. Calibration is very simple and won’t take more than a few minutes. 

1.

Remove the eXplorist 600 from any cradle it may be in. 

2.

Press MENU.

3.

Use the Arrow joystick to highlight 

Preferences.

4.

Press ENTER.

5.

Use the Arrow joystick to highlight 

Compass Calibrate.

6.

Press ENTER.

7.

Read the 

Attention message and press ENTER.

8.

Lay the eXplorist on its back on a flat, horizontal surface and press ENTER.

Be sure to keep the eXplorist away from any metallic objects while performing this
step.  Avoid placing it on a desk over a drawer that might be or contain metallic
objects.

9.

Follow the displayed instructions and rotate the eXplorist in a clockwise manner,
keeping the displayed arrow pointing towards you.

10. If the calibration is successful, 

CALIBRATION COMPLETE is displayed.

11. Press ESC.