The Magellan Explorist 200 is a handheld GPS unit released in 2004. The Explorist 200 uses satellite connections to pinpoint your location and provide directions for any destination. Once a destination is placed in the unit, the Explorist 200 maps the quickest route which is updated regularly depending on the route you take.
Connecting to Satellites
Before the Explorist 200 can provide directions to your destination, it needs to connect to GPS satellites to find your position. The unit needs at least three satellites to accurately compute your position, or you may receive errors. To connect to the GPS satellites, stand in an open area and power on the Explorist 200. Make sure the antenna is pointed toward the sky and that you are not near any trees or buildings. It may take several minutes to connect to three satellites. You can see the status of your connections by pressing the "NAV" button three times to bring up the "Satellite Status" screen. You will see a positioning map of the satellites you are attempting to connect to and a status bar for each satellite. Once you are connected to three satellites, you can enter your destination.
Entering the Destination
Once you are connected to three satellites, the Explorist 200 knows your position. To navigate the route to your destination, press the "GoTo" button to bring up the "Points of Interest" list. The "Points of Interest" list contains destination points that were preloaded in the Explorist 200 as well as user-generated destination point. Using the navigation joystick, scroll through the list and highlight your destination. Press the "GoTo" button again to select the destination. The Explorist 200 will create a list of directions for your trip.
You can create a "Point of Interest" by pressing the "Menu" button and selecting "POI." Press the "Mark" button and use the joystick to highlight the "Location" box. Press the "Enter" button and adjust the coordinates using the joystick. Press the "Enter" button once finished, highlight "Save" and press "Enter" again. The new location will be saved in the "Points of Interest" list.
Following the Directions
The Explorist 200 will give you the starting directions for your trip once the destination is chosen. The original directions are a straight line from your position to the destination. It is rare, however, that you will be able to follow a straight line direction to your destination. The Explorist 200 will continue to update your directions in relation to your changing position. Be sure to pay close attention to the route as you travel so that you stay on course for your destination.
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