Full User Guide

Software v1.4

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(i) Contents........................................................3 (ii) Basic Layout .................................................4 1.00 Overview .......................................................5 1.01 Getting Started ..............................................5 2.00 Introduction ...................................................6 2.01 The Global Positioning System (GPS) ..........6 2.02 How GPS Works ...........................................6 2.03 SatSYNC.......................................................6 2.04 Base Mapping ...............................................6 2.05 Battery Insertion ............................................7 2.06 Switching On and Off ....................................7 2.07 Map Card Insertion .......................................7 2.08 Keypad Lock .................................................7 2.09 Battery Indicator & Stop/Record Icon............7 2.10 Six Primary Pages ........................................8 3.00 GPS Map Screen ..........................................9 3.01 Map Packs Page .........................................10 4.00 Primary Pages ............................................10 4.01 MAIN MENU Page ......................................11 4.02 COMPASS Page .........................................11 4.02a POINTER Page...........................................12 4.03 TRIP LOG Page ..........................................13 4.04 GPS STATUS Page ....................................14 5.00 SETTINGS MENU Page .............................15 5.01 Power Control .............................................16 5.02 Advanced Power Control ............................17 5.03 Backlight .....................................................18 5.03a Screen Data Capture ..................................18 5.04 2 Data Box Layout ......................................19 5.04a Data options for data box overlays.........19-20 5.05 4 Data Box Layout (upper) ..........................21 5.06 4 Data Box Layout (lower) ..........................21 5.07 GPS Settings ..............................................22
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5.08 Memory Status ............................................23 5.09 Units and Set Speed ...................................23 5.10 Compass Settings .......................................24 5.11 Calibrate Compass .....................................25 5.12 Set Trip Data ...............................................26 5.13 Volume Control ...........................................27 5.14 Buttons Control ...........................................27 5.15 Screen Data Options...................................28 5.16 Time Offset..................................................28 5.17 Languages ..................................................29 5.18 About...........................................................29 6.00 PLANNING Screen .....................................30 7.00 ROUTES MENU Page ................................31 7.01 Create New Route ......................................32 7.02 ROUTE EDIT Page .....................................33 7.02a Edit Title ......................................................33 7.02b Edit Comments ...........................................34 7.02c Reverse Route ............................................34 7.02d Edit Route Map ...........................................34 7.02e Edit Waypoints ............................................34 7.02f Delete Route ...............................................34 7.02g Copy............................................................34 7.02h Move Route to SD Card ..............................34 7.02i Copy Route to SD Card ..............................34 7.03 ROUTE MAP Page .....................................35 7.03a ROUTE PLAN Page....................................35 7.03b ROUTE CARD Page ...................................36 7.05 Create Routes Folders Using SatSYNC .....37 8.00 POSITION INFO Page ................................38 9.00 POI Menu ....................................................39 9.01 Add New POI Page .....................................39 9.02 ADD POIs Page ..........................................40

9.03 Keypad ........................................................41 9.04 POI CATEGORY Page................................41 9.04a Rename POI Category................................41 9.04b Copy POI Category .....................................41 9.04c Delete POI Category ...................................41 9.04d Add New POI by Grid Ref ...........................42 9.04e Add New POI by Map .................................42 9.04f Add New POI by Postcode .........................42 9.04g Move to SD Card ........................................42 9.04h Copy to SD Card .........................................42 9.05 My POIs Page .............................................43 9.05a POI 1 Page .................................................43 9.06 EDIT POI Page ...........................................44 9.06a Rename ......................................................44 9.06b Edit Description ...........................................44 9.06c Edit Location by Grid...................................45 9.06d Edit Location by Map ..................................45 9.06e Edit Warning Radius ...................................45 9.06f Edit Visibility ................................................45 9.06g Delete..........................................................45 9.07 Create POI Folders Using SatSYNC ..........46 9.08 POI Indicator Icon .......................................47 10.00 GoTo and Marker Page ...............................48 10.01 Set By Coords .............................................48 10.02 Set By Postcode .........................................48 11.00 Accessories............................................49-50 12.00 World Base Map .........................................51 13.00 General FAQs.........................................51-52 13.01 Mountain Biking FAQs ................................52 14.00 Trouble Shooting .........................................53 14.01 Tips.........................................................53-54 15.00 Glossary..................................................55-57

(ii) Basic Layout

GPS antenna

Lanyard point (x2)

Insert SD card

Backlight Boost

Interchangeable screen cover

On/Off

Soft keys (functions vary)

Soft keys (functions vary)

8 way joystick (with centre press selection)

USB (power & data)

Audio jack (AV POIs)

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1.00 Overview
1.00 Overview
Welcome to the world of OS mapping with GPS! The Active 10 is an intuitive unit, easy to use. Switch it on, wait for a couple of minutes and your position is shown as being the centre of the screen. As you move, so does the map. The unit is waterproof and the screen is backlit which means it can be used day or night in any weather. OS maps are sold separately on SD cards. The unit is supplied with a UK road map. The Active 10 is a standalone unit and you can plan routes on it whilst in the great outdoors. Satmaps online Route Planner allows the download of pre-planned routes, the upload of routes for editing and the printing of a paper version of the route to take as back-up when outdoors. The rock-steady bike bracket accessory makes the unit ideal for mountain biking and the unit is tailor-made for geocaching. (section 3.00). Use the zoom buttons, shown in section (ii), for detail/perspective. Moving the joystick changes the screen to the PLANNING screen (section 6.00); the blue position indicator circle will move away from the middle of the screen as you control the joystick to move the map. A visual cue that you are in planning mode is the orange locator circle which has longer crosshairs. In planning mode you can plan routes and also study the map using the joystick to pan (keep it pressed in the desired direction and the map moves faster). Although you will not get more detail than that available with 1:25k scale mapping, zooming in to closer scales allows magnification of detail which is sometimes hard to make out on paper maps. Whilst stationary, the unit will appear to be recording travelled distance and ascended height. This is due to the way GPS works. On car devices, filtering and locking masks the effect, but the Active 10 is designed for a different purpose and its sensitivity means that incremental differences in fixes accrue, resulting in an incorrect log. The unit gives accurate data once moving. The TRIP LOG page has a Start/Stop button for data logging. To clear previous data, press the Menu button, then choose a reset option. To begin data logging, press Start. If you pause, say, for lunch, press Stop but remember to press Start when you resume. Press Stop when you finish the route. A Stop/ Record icon next to the battery indicator shows whether the data log is paused or recording. Until Reset is pressed, the unit will operate as if you are following a single route. This means that if you press Stop, then relocate by car for example, on pressing Start again the car journey is represented by a straight line crumb trail and the data log will incorporate the car journey. An advantage of buying the rechargeable battery is that you should always be able to set off with a fully charged battery which means no break in contacts whilst changing batteries, hence no loss of logged data. A second advantage is that the rechargeable battery lasts significantly longer than AAs. To conserve battery power: press the front right button until you see Settings, select Settings, then Power Control and then adjust Automatic Screen Turn Off (to, say, Off after 3 minutes) by pushing the joystick sideways. Press Done, then Map. The Trail Up facility is disabled when in powersave mode. As with most software products, there will always be ongoing updates and developments. We strive continually to improve our product and value any feedback you may like to share with us. Please remember to register your Active 10 online so that we can notify you of updates which are available for download from our website.

1.01 Getting Started

Outdoors, the unit should get a lock within three minutes. If it takes much longer, please contact Satmap. Hibernate mode allows rapid satellite lock as the unit remembers the satellites' position. In this manual, displays of mapping are referred to as screens and displays of other information are referred to as pages. The main mapping screen is titled GPS Map
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2.00 Introduction
2.00 Introduction
Welcome to the Satmap Active 10. This product has been designed for use in outdoor sports such as walking, mountain biking, geocaching, orienteering, cross-country horse riding, family cycle rides and many other outdoor activities. Although robust and rugged it has not been designed to be your sole navigational aid. Since, like all electrical devices, the batteries can run out, we strongly advise users to carry paper mapping as a back up. A paper map of your location can be printed from our website's Route Planner. It is also advised that users are familiar with mapping cartography and can read and understand map symbols. (The symbols for both the OS Explorer 1:25,000 (1:25k) and Landranger 1:50,000 (1:50k) series mapping are given on our website.) The Satmap Active 10 is an enriching and valuable aid to the outdoor experience, allowing you to focus on your sport without worrying about your location. This product is sold in conjunction with Satmaps terms and conditions of sale. Please be aware that Satmap Systems Ltd. will upgrade this product on an ongoing basis and therefore this manual will be amended from time to time.

2.01 The Global Positioning System (GPS)

The GPS system is a U.S. space-based global radio navigation system. GPS is made up of three parts; between 24 and 32 satellites orbiting the earth, four ground stations and the GPS receivers owned by users. It took 20 years to get the required 24 satellites in orbit and the system became operational in 1994. It is maintained by the U.S. government (currently costing $400 million a year), and is a free service offered for the public good.

e-mail, forums (eg. the Satmap Route Share Forum) or viewed on PC based mapping systems compatible with the Satmap format (eg. the Satmap Online Route Planner). To view your trail on a PC: Connect the Active 10 to a PC Open SatSYNC Select the trail data (a .gpx file) and copy this to your desktop Drag the file into your PC mapping system eg. the Satmap Online Route Planner or Google Earth. (See sections 7.04 & 9.07)

2.02 How GPS Works

GPS works by measuring your location relative to four or more satellites simultaneously. Knowing the exact location of the satellites, the receiver (Active 10) can determine its latitude, longitude and height whilst at the same time synchronizing its clock with the satellites atomic clocks. In addition to being an accurate location device, the Active 10 is a precise timepiece and can therefore perform forward speed calculations.

2.04 Base Mapping

The Active 10 is supplied with a 1:1,000,000 scale road map of the UK and a world map at 1:30,000,000. 1:25k and 1:50k Ordnance Survey mapping is available on SD cards and a large selection of maps is on sale from the Satmap website. Our popular custom mapping is centred on a location of your choosing, thereby eliminating the problems traditionally encountered when you reach the edge of a map. Once a map card is inserted, zoom through the base mapping to see more detail. On premium map cards, you can zoom seamlessly between 1:50k and 1:25k scale mapping.

2.03 SatSYNC
SatSYNC is free software available for download from our website. It allows you to connect your Active 10 to a PC via a standard USB connection. With this software you can upload/download routes and Points of Interest. These files can then be shared via

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Getting Started
2.05 Battery Insertion
The Active 10 is powered by either three AA batteries or a rechargeable battery (section 12.00 (b) ). AA batteries vary significantly in power and life from one type to another. The most powerful on the market are the Lithium Energisers, a set of which are supplied with the Active 10. It is not advisable to use cheap batteries in the unit as they will have a short life.

2.07 Map Card Insertion

The map card door is hinged at the bottom and opens from the top downwards. When inserting the card please ensure that the label is facing you with the arrow pointing inwards.

Stop/Record icon

Battery indicator On/Off button Keyboard Lock

2.08 Keyboard Lock

The Power Off? page has a padlock (keypad lock) icon by the On/Off button. Press the On/ Off button to lock the keypad. A padlock icon is displayed by the battery indicator. To unlock the keypad press any button and an Unlock? page is displayed. Select Yes to unlock the keypad. If no selection is made after 3 seconds the unit will revert to the previous page.

2.06 Switching On and Off

When first installed, the software allows users to select the operating language. Whatever language is selected, the unit is then set for the appropriate GPS position: ie. selecting English sets up the GPS default to Great Britain. After switching on the unit the GPS STATUS page (section 4.04) will load up, the bars at the bottom of the page indicate how many satellites are in range of the Active 10. When the bars turn from yellow to orange this shows that the unit has locked on to that specific satellite. In general the unit needs a minimum of four satellites to get a lock. To switch the unit off, press the On/Off button and a Power Off? page is displayed in order to prevent accidental switch-off; select Yes. Your data will be saved before power off. If no selection is made after 10 seconds the unit will revert to the previous page.

2.09 Battery Indicator & Stop/Record Icon

The battery indicator is solid for new or fully charged cells. As the charge decreases it is broken into four bars which then reduce. When a single bar remains, it is coded red. After some further time (depending on the power source and the activity ie. load), there is an on-screen warning that the unit will power off in 30 seconds and a countdown is shown. Next to the battery indicator is the Stop/ Record icon, indicating that data logging, shown on the TRIP LOG page (section 4.03), is either paused or recording. When the unit has lock, the record icon is a solid green arrowhead. Without lock the record icon is empty.

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2.10 Six Primary Pages

2.10 Six Primary Pages
Use the front right button (Page button) to scroll through these pages. GPS Map Screen (section 3.00) When locked to your GPS position the GPS Map screen will be shown. Your position is always displayed in the centre of the map and is indicated by the blue dot in the middle of the target. PLANNING Screen (section 6.00) The PLANNING screen is shown when you are panning and zooming across the map. To take the screen back to your current location press the Lock to GPS button on the left of the joystick. Long crosshairs feature as an additional cue that you are now in planning mode.

GPS Map (section 3.00)

PLANNING (section 6.00)

MAIN MENU (section 4.01)

COMPASS (section 4.02)

TRIP LOG (section 4.03)

GPS STATUS (section 4.04)

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3.00 GPS Map Screen

3.00 GPS Map Screen
For best results in achieving satellite lock; The Active 10 should be pointed at clear sky. The unit is able to acquire lock through glass, ie. windows, car windscreen. Set the screen page to GPS STATUS (section 4.04) using the Page button (see diagram on right). Buttons: Toggle maps Toggle between maps at the same zoom level Data boxes Toggle between none, 2 or 4 data boxes onscreen (sections 5.04, 5.05 and 5.06) North Up/Trail Up Map display cycles through North Up / Trail Up (Centre) / Trail Up (Low) Zoom In/Out Map scale is continuously displayed during zooming Page Scroll through the primary pages (section 2.10) Note: Putting the Active 10 into a tight fitting space (eg. the carrying case or a jeans pocket) will nudge the joystick, switching the screen to PLANNING. If this happens, press the front left button Lock to GPS to go back to the GPS Map screen. To avoid this, lock the keypad (section 2.08).
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Successful satellite lock (a fix) is indicated at the top left of the screen, by the red cross turning to a green signal icon. The number of green crescents represents received signal strength. A weak lock is indicated by a single crescent plus a 2D caption (section 4.04). The unit is WAAS/Egnos enabled. This means users in the south of England and mainland Europe are able to benefit from differential GPS when one of the EGNOS satellites is in view (section 13.00). When this service is available, the green signal crescents turn blue and accuracy is enhanced. The unit does not lock on to the EGNOS satellites in the same way as with the GPS satellites, because they transmit a different type of data. On the GPS STATUS page, when visible, the EGNOS satellite icons (numbered 120, 122, 124 and 126) remain yellow and do not turn orange. Your position is shown as a blue dot in the centre of the screen. Once moving, a pointer appears on the blue circle, indicating the current direction of travel. As you move, a snail trail of red dots is laid down, indicating the path you have taken. (To change the dot size, see section 8.00). The Active 10 logs your position once every second. The rate at which red dots are displayed depends on the map scale and the speed of travel. Dots are laid down such that an appropriate distance is rendered between them to create a clear track. There is a powersave setting (see Advanced Power

Control, section 5.02), in which the screen data is updated once every 4 seconds. Trail Up mode orientates the map so that it matches your surroundings, similar to turning a paper map as you find your bearings. The North Up / Trail Up button cycles through North Up / Trail Up / Trail Up (Low). Trail Up (Low) mode positions the locator circle low on the screen so that you can see more mapping ahead of your position. If you switch to PLANNING the map will stay Trail Up. If you wish to switch the map to North Up, return to the GPS Map page and press the North Up/Trail Up button. The 4 data box option is not available in the Trail Up (low) mode as it would obscure the locator circle. Note: Trail Up is not available in advanced power saving mode. (A prompt page will remind you). This is because the screen refreshes more frequently in Trail Up, drawing more power. The toggle maps button can be used to toggle between different enabled maps without needing to zoom in or out. It will toggle between maps at the zoom level you are on. Note: Older maps are not enabled. If an enabled map card is loaded a mini toggle icon appears next to the Stop/Record icon.

3.01 Map Packs & Primary Pages

3.01 Map Packs Page
(GPS Map POSITION INFO via centre press Map Packs) (Available once a map card is inserted). Alternative access: PLANNING POSITION INFO via centre press Map Packs At any time a map card may be inserted or taken out. When a map card is inserted, an on-screen message shows, SD Card Inserted. After about five seconds the map title page appears. After a further five seconds the screen will revert the previous map screen. If you have more than one map on a card (a service offered by Satmap) move the joystick left/right to access different maps. Buttons: Back Return to POSITION INFO page (section 8.00) View Map Go to PLANNING screen (section 6.00) Note: The screen shows a default location for the loaded map.

Toggle icon

4.00 Primary Pages

(GPS Map MAIN MENU COMPASS TRIP LOG GPS STATUS PLANNING/ GPS Map MAIN MENU etc.) Alternatively, scroll through the primary pages by pressing the joystick left/right. After navigating away from the Map Packs page, pressing any one of the 4 side buttons or the 2 front buttons displays the soft button symbols on-screen. (Soft refers to software/ programmable buttons whose function varies depending on which screen is displayed.) The side buttons are designed to be pressed in a sideways direction, enabling one-handed operation. With the buttons you have a choice: 2-click operation first click to reveal button images (with icons), second click for action. 1-click operation button is activated without the reveal (section 5.12). Toggle maps Data box Zoom In Zoom Out

North Up/ Trail Up

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4.01 MAIN MENU & COMPASS Page

4.01 MAIN MENU Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU) The MAIN MENU page gives access to some of the Active 10s main functions. The upper half of the MAIN MENU page shows the title of the Active Map, ie. the loaded map card. The lower half of the MAIN MENU page shows the name of the Active Route (section 7.00). Buttons: POI Menu Go to POI Categories page (section 9.00) GoTo and Marker Set GoTo point/marker either by co-ordinates or postcode (section 10.02) Lock to GPS Return to last map screen ROUTES MENU Go to ROUTES MENU page (section 7.00) Settings Go to SETTINGS MENU page (section 6.00) Page Go to COMPASS page (section 4.02)

4.02 COMPASS Page

(GPS Map MAIN MENU COMPASS) The Active 10 has an electronic compass and a GPS compass and switches between the two at a preset speed (section 5.07). This is because the GPS compass is accurate with forward speed but not when static, whereas the electronic compass works better when static. It is important that the unit is held level (just like using a normal magnetic compass) and is calibrated correctly (section 5.11). Buttons: Calibrate Compass Go to Calibrate Compass page (section 5.11) Lock to GPS Return to last map screen Pointer Go to POINTER page (section 4.02a) Page Go to TRIP LOG page (section 4.03) Note: An electronic compass does not give as accurate a bearing as a standard magnetic compass. Lock to GPS

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Bearing indication given here Orange tipped north indicator

Calibrate Compass Lock to GPS

Pointer

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4.02a POINTER Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU COMPASS POINTER) If you wish, instead of using a compass there is an option of following a pointer, which you can set to point in the direction of your desired destination ie. a waypoint, POI or GoTo point. To access the POINTER page, press the Pointer button on the COMPASS page (section 4.03). Buttons: Target type Scroll through overlays giving data on either nearest Waypoint, Point Of Interest or Go To Point Lock to GPS Return to last map screen Compass Return to COMPASS page (section 4.02) Page Go to TRIP LOG page (section 4.03) GoTo Point Only available once a GoTo Point has been set (see ROUTES MENU, section 7.00). A green flag will appear at the top of the pointer image. Next WayPoint Only available once a route has been plotted (see ROUTES MENU, section 7.01). A blue dot will appear at the top of the pointer image. In each case the two data field overlay contains information on bearing and distance to the target.
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There are 3 types of target to select from using the Target type button. Nearest Point Of Interest (POI) Only available if a POI has been entered (see POIs, section 9.00). A POI icon will appear at the top of the pointer image.

Target icon

Target type Lock to GPS

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4.03 TRIP LOG

4.03 TRIP LOG Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU COMPASS TRIP LOG) The upper half of the TRIP LOG page is split into 12 data fields: Total distance travelled Total time Trip reset (time of last reset) Straight Line Distance Time Moving Average Moving Speed Speed Now Average Speed Maximum Speed Sunrise Time Sunset Time Elevation (altitude above sea level) All units can be given in metric or imperial. (section 5.09). The lower half of the TRIP LOG page graphs an elevation profile of your journey. Above the graph, a red pointer indicates maximum height and a blue pointer indicates minimum height. Below the graph, the figures for these heights are given. Also shown is the abbreviation Asc: for ascended height. Buttons: Start/Stop Press to start/stop logging data. (Note: remember that if say, Stop is showing, it means Start was the button pressed previously).
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Lock to GPS Return to last map screen Menu Access a range of reset options Page Go to GPS STATUS page (section 4.04) Pressing Menu brings up the TRIP LOG menu, giving: Reset All Reset All & Convert Reset Log (keeps snail trail and elevation profile) Reset Trail (resets elevation data) Reset Trail & Convert Convert Trail to Track Set Trip Data (section 5.12) There are on-screen descriptors for each option. Note: If you transit between trips and press Start without resetting the log, the transit is shown as a straight line snail trail to your present location and will be incorporated into subsequent data logging. Select source of elevation data (section 5.07): Elevation data provided by the Ordnance Survey. This is from a gridded height data set, with 200 ft between grid lines. Spot heights above sea level are given at intersections and any given location is given a weighted average of the 4 surrounding spot heights.

GPS elevation data. GPS is less accurate when giving elevation data and errors of 50m may be encountered. The units data logging functions are intended to register a single trip. The log should be reset before starting the next trip. Using the Start/Stop button allows you to pause data logging during a journey eg. pausing for a lunch break. When Stop has been pressed, the unit stops all data logging. If you switch to the GPS Map screen and continue moving, no snail trail is left.

Lock to GPS

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4.04 GPS STATUS

4.04 GPS STATUS Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU COMPASS TRIP LOG GPS STATUS) After first use (when the language is selected), this is the screen that is first displayed when switching on the unit (unless there is already a map card inserted in which case the unit will briefly show the Map Packs page, see section 3.01). The elliptical diagram represents the sky above you where North is up. Satellites visible to the unit are allocated numbers and also shown on the bar chart. Yellow bars indicate the unit can see a satellite. The bars change to orange when the unit has acquired a lock. There are also indications of Signal to Noise Ratio (Av SNR and Max SNR). On acquiring lock, the GPS STATUS will go to the GPS Map screen. For best results in achieving satellite lock the unit should be showing the GPS STATUS page. To access the GPS STATUS page from the GPS Map screen, keep pressing the Page button (front right button) until you reach the GPS STATUS page. The upper section of the GPS STATUS page shows details of your last known location, including time, date and grid reference. (Grid reference format options are given in GPS Settings, section 5.07, Position Display Format). As a guide, a minimum of four satellites are needed to acquire lock and the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) figure should be 30+. The signal indicator (either red cross or green signal icon) indicates the strength of signal received by the unit. The GPS indicator caption at the bottom of the screen either says Acquiring GPS or gives accuracy to within a certain distance. If the unit is receiving a poor signal eg. under wet tree canopy, it may only be able to give two dimensional data (losing elevation data). Under these circumstances the elevation caption at the top right of the screen will show 2D instead of an elevation figure. The signal received icon at the top left will also show a single green crescent plus 2D. Buttons: Lock to GPS Return to last map screen Page Return to last map screen

Signal indicator

Average Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)

Satellites atomic clock time Maximum Signal to Noise Ratio

Lock to GPS

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5.00 SETTINGS MENU

5.00 SETTINGS MENU Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU SETTINGS) The SETTINGS MENU page gives you access to a wide range of settings options. Of these the most significant are Power Control and Backlight. It is recommended that all users acquaint themselves with these two option pages in order to maximise battery life. At any point, should you wish to exit a settings page, either press Map (front left button) to go to the GPS Map screen, or press Back (front right button). The full list of settings options are: Power Control Advanced Power Control 2 Data Box Layout 4 Data Box Layout (upper) 4 Data Box Layout (lower) GPS Settings SD Card Settings Units and Set Speed Compass Settings Calibrate Compass Set Trip Data Volume Control Buttons Control Screen Data Options Time Offset Languages About Buttons: Next Either press Next or scroll through options using joystick to highlight settings options Default Go to Default Settings page Choose Yes to go to the Default Options page; Choose Clear All to reset all the user defined settings, trail and GPS data to the factory set defaults. The unit will then turn itself off. Choose Reset Settings to reset only the settings data to the factory set defaults. Choose No to retain all current settings and return to the SETTINGS MENU. Map Return to last map screen Select Either press Select or centre press the joystick to select the highlighted option Cancel Return to MAIN MENU Back Return to MAIN MENU

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5.01 Power Control

5.01 Power Control
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Power Control) Automatic Power Saving Use the joystick, moving left/right to select desired time the unit will stay powered on for. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Note: allowing the unit to power off will cause it to lose GPS lock. Automatic Screen Turn Off This is a powersave option. Use the joystick, moving left/right to select desired time before the screen will power off leaving the unit still operating. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. GPS lock will be maintained and the unit will continue to log your position. To instantly re-activate the screen, press any button. Alert when screen off Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between Off and Screen Alerts Every Minute. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. With the alerts mode selected the screen will flash on at 1 minute intervals to remind you the unit is switched on, most useful when dark. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Automatic Power Setting Always On Automatic Screen Turn Off Always On Alert When Screen Off Screen Alerts Every Minute

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5.02 Advanced Power Control

5.02 Advanced Power Control
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Advanced Power Control) Power Saving Mode This powersave mode sets screen updates to every 4 seconds instead of every second. Note: in this mode Trail Up is disabled and the backlight is set to 80%. In Advanced power save mode, the backlight setting can be increased from the 80% default setting, although this will then negate some powersave benefits. Use the joystick, moving left/right to select Normal or Advanced. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Hibernate Timeout This feature may be thought of as an ultra powersave setting. In this mode the unit can be switched off and will retain satellite position data using a trickle charge. On switching the unit back on the last screen is shown and satellite lock takes only a few seconds. If you re-locate whilst in hibernate mode the unit will briefly show your position as where you last had lock until the new satellite positions are acquired. Note: Trip log data is not stored in this mode.
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Use the joystick, moving left/right to select from Off to 8 hours. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Pressing Default restores the following: Power Saving Mode Normal Hibernate Timeout 2 hours

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5.03 Backlight & Screen Data Capture

5.03 Backlight
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Backlight) The backlight setting has a significant impact on battery life. It is recommended that you choose a setting which you find comfortable, not necessarily the brightest. To preserve night vision, use a low level setting. Below 10%, the scale goes down in steps of 2%. Press the Red Filter button for night use as another option to preserve night vision. The red filter and backlight level can be used in combination to suit your individual needs. Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the desired level. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Pressing the Default button restores the following setting: 90% Backlight Boost Press and hold the Backlight Boost button for five seconds; a camera icon briefly replaces the Stop/Record icon and beeps sound to indicate a successful screenshot capture. In SatSYNC, a Screenshot jpeg is listed under SD Card Files. To view screenshots, export the file from SatSYNC to a computer (press Export and choose a file destination). Then double-click on the computer file. Screenshots may be copied and pasted by right clicking on the computer file. To email screenshots, save the file onto your desktop, then either attach it to the email or drag the file from the desktop into the email where it will format itself as an attachment.

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5.03a Screen Data Capture

Screenshots may be captured as jpeg files and accessed in SatSYNC (section 2.03), listed with time/date details. This might be useful in a variety of circumstances. For example, sending a screenshot of a particular location to another person or using a series of screenshots in conjunction with timed digital photos for use in a presentation.
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5.04 2 Data Box & Data Box Options

5.04 2 Data Box Layout
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings 2 Data Box Layout) 2 or 4 data box overlays (sections 5.05 & 5.06) are available on the GPS Map screen (section 3.00). Toggle selections by pressing the lower left side button. For both the Left Box and the Right Box: Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the desired option. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Choose Data for Left Box Heading Choose Data for Right Box Elevation Heading Direction of travel, given in either Degrees (M Magnetic North, G Grid North, T True North), Cardinal points (eg. N, NNE), or mil-radians (section 13.00). See Compass Settings (section 5.10). Location GPS position given by either OSGB (Ordnance Survey GB); German Grid; UTM; MGRS; CH1903/LV03 Swiss Grid; Degrees decimal; Degrees, minutes decimal; Degrees, minutes, seconds decimal; British Grid. See GPS Settings, section 5.07. GoTo Bearing Bearing to your Go To point. See POSITION INFO, section 8.00 (Set as GoTo option). GoTo Distance Distance to GoTo point, either imperial or metric. See Units and Set Speed, section 5.09. GoTo ETA Estimated Time of Arrival at GoTo point. GoTo Time How long to reach GoTo point. GoTo VMG Following variation to the pre-planned route; this new, corrected speed (Velocity Made Good) is required to reach the GoTo point in the original time planned. This is fixed by the target speed. See Units and Set Speed, section 5.09 (Target Speed). Bearing Next WP Bearing to the next WayPoint. Distance Next WP Distance to the next WayPoint. ETA to Next Estimated Time of Arrival at next WayPoint. Time Next How long to reach next WayPoint. VMG Next Velocity Made Good to next WayPoint. See GoTo VMG summary above. WP Name Name of next WayPoint. Nearest POI Name of nearest Points Of Interest. See Points of Interest, section 9.00. Bearing to POI Bearing to nearest Waypoint. Nearest POI Distance Distance to nearest Point Of Interest. POI ETA Time until nearest Point Of Interest. POI Time Time of arrival at nearest Point Of Interest. POI VMG Velocity Made Good to nearest Point Of Interest. See GoTo VMG summary above.

5.04a Data Options for 2-box and 4-box data fields for overlays

(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings 2/4 Data Box Layout) The following choices of data are available by moving left/right using the joystick and either selecting Done or centre pressing the joystick. The same data options are available for each box in both the 2-box and 4-box layouts. For each data option a summary descriptor is given on-screen.

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Bearing to End Bearing to the route end. Distance to End Distance to route end (along the route) ETA to End Estimated Time Of Arrival at route end. Time to End How long to get to route end. VMG End Velocity Made Good to route end. See GoTo VMG summary above. Route Cross Track Error This is the distance between the planned yellow route and the snail trail. It is most relevant for aircraft (cross wind effects) and nautical applications (effects of currents). Route Distance Total route distance. Route Done Percentage of route travelled so far. Route Name Name of route. Average Moving Average moving speed. Average Speed Average speed overall, taking account of breaks. Max Speed Maximum speed. Speed Now Current speed. Sunrise Time of sunrise. Sunset Time of sunset. Moon Phase An icon is displayed along with the percentage of a full moon. Time Moving Time spent moving, as recorded by the Trip Log (section 4.03). This will be a cumulative total until the Trip Log is reset. Stopped Time Time spent not moving. See Time Moving summary above. Trip Distance Total trip distance. See Time Moving summary above. Trip Time Total trip time. See Time Moving summary above. GPS Accuracy Accuracy of GPS within a certain distance. Position as Lat. Long. Position is given in degrees latitude and longitude. Elevation Current height above sea level. Time Now Time of day. Date Date today. Total Ascents Cumulative total of height (altitude) gained. Total Descents Cumulative total of height (altitude) lost. Max Altitude Maximum height (altitude) attained. Min Altitude Minimum height (altitude) attained.

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5.05 4 Data Box Layout

5.05 4 Data Box Layout (upper)
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings 4 Data Box Layout: upper) For both the Upper Left Box and the Upper Right Box: Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the desired option. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. The data options are the same as those listed in section 5.04a for the 2 data box options. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Choose Data for Upper Left Trip Distance Choose Data for Upper Right Speed Now Data boxes are shown on the GPS Map screen. To reach the GPS Map screen from the SETTINGS MENU, press Map (front left button). On the GPS Map screen, use the lower left side button to toggle between having 2 data boxes, 4 data boxes or none.

5.06 4 Data Box Layout (lower)

(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings 4 Data Box Layout: lower) For both the Lower Left Box and the Lower Right Box: Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the desired option. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. The data options are the same as those listed in section 5.04a for the 2 data box options. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Choose Data for Lower Left Time Now Choose Data for Lower Right Location

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5.07 GPS Settings

5.07 GPS Settings
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings GPS settings) Position Display Format (ie. grid reference format) Use the joystick, moving left/right to select from OSGB (Ordnance Survey GB); German Grid; UTM; MGRS; CH1903/LV03 Swiss Grid; Degrees decimal; Degrees, minutes decimal; Degrees minutes, seconds decimal; British Grid. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. OSGB grid references are given to 10 figures. If you are working to 6-figure grid refs, ignore the last 2 digits of each number set. GPS Used as Heading at This is the speed at which the GPS heading overrides the on-board digital compass heading. (See Compass Calibration, section 5.11). Use the joystick, moving left/right to select from Never, then from 1 kph/0.5 mph to 16 kph/10 mph. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Altitude Data Source Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between Altitude from GPS and Altitude from Maps. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Position Display Format OSGB GPS Used as Heading at 2 kph / 1.2 mph / 1.08kn Elevation Data Altitude from maps Note: The British Grid system is an alternative to the more commonly used Ordnance Survey Great Britain, OSGB. A relationship between British Grid and OSGB may be seen by comparing the following two sets of coordinates which represent the same location; British Grid OSGB X:515982 E TQ 1598 Y:157181 N 5718

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5.08 Memory Status
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Memory Status) This page provides information on the capacity of three elements: SD Card Information The size of the SD card is given with an indication of how much space remains. Storage Memory (Flash) This is where maps and saved routes are stored. Operating Memory (RAM) This is the memory needed to operate the unit. Full RAM may result in the unit freezing.

5.09 Units and Set Speed

(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Units and Set Speed) Units Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between Miles and feet, Kilometres and metres, Nautical Miles and Knots. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU.

Target Speed This is the speed on which Estimated Time of Arrival calculations are based. Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the Target Speed from 1 kph (0.6 mph) to 80 kph (50 mph). Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Units Kilometres and metres Target Speed 10 kph (6.2 mph / 5.4 kn)

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5.10 COMPASS Settings

5.10 COMPASS Settings
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Compass Settings) There are three norths commonly in use in Great Britain: Grid North: the direction of a grid line which is parallel to the central meridian on the National Grid. True North: the direction of a meridian of longitude which converges on the North Pole. Magnetic North: the direction indicated by a magnetic compass. Magnetic North moves slowly with a variable rate and currently is West of Grid North in Great Britain. Compass Display Use the joystick, moving left/right to select from Degrees, Cardinal points (eg. N, NNE), or mil-radians (section 13.00). Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Bearing Display Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between Show Grid Bearings and Show Magnetic Bearings. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Compass Display Degrees Grid Magnetic Angle Manual Bearing Display Show Grid Bearings Grid Magnetic Angle Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between Manual and Automatic. Press Done to select Automatic. Press Set to select Manual. A new SETTING page is shown on which the Grid Magnetic Angle may be adjusted by moving the joystick up/down. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to Compass Settings page. Press Done again to return to SETTINGS MENU. Pressing the Default button restores the following setting: Grid Magnetic Angle Value W 03

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5.11 Calibrate Compass

5.11 Calibrate Compass
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Calibrate Compass) When the Calibration Required prompt is displayed at the bottom of the COMPASS page, follow the on-screen instructions. Press Cancel to return to the SETTINGS MENU. 1) Hold GPS level 2) Press Start 3) Turn device around in TWO full circles (720 degrees) 4) Press Stop when completed turning or cancel to quit. An on-screen message Keep turning is replaced with Completed. Press Stop. Due to the earths changing magnetic field, the units on-board electronic compass should be re-calibrated every six months. In practice other considerations should also be taken into account. When moving, it is better to use the GPS heading as opposed to the electronic compass. (Achieved by setting the override speed fairly low eg the default setting of 2 kph, see GPS Settings, section 5.07). The GPS requires forward motion to provide a heading; it will not work when static. The electronic compass is affected when brought into proximity with metal objects which means for example, that once mounted on a bikes handlebars it should be re-calibrated. To do this follow the instructions exactly as you would if the unit were in your hands, when asked to turn the compass in two full circles (720 degrees) you must pick up the bike with the unit and rotate as requested. When subsequently removed and used for walking, a further recalibration is required. It should also be re-calibrated when a different battery type is inserted, due to the varying metal content from one battery type to the next. Note: This page may also be accessed from the COMPASS page (section 4.02).

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5.12 Set Trip Data

5.12 Set Trip Data
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Set Trip Data) Showing Inactive Routes Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between; Show Inactive Routes: Inactive routes are shown on maps. Hide Inactive Routes: Inactive routes are hidden on maps. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Auto Clear Trail Data Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between; On: Trail data is cleared when a new route is selected. Off: Trail data is not cleared on new route selection. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Auto Reset Log Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between; Keep Log on New Route: Log will not be cleared when starting a new route. Clear Log on New Route: Log will be cleared on starting a new route. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Showing Inactive Routes Show Inactive Routes Auto Clear Trail Data On Auto Reset Log Keep Log on New Route

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5.13 Volume Control
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Volume Control) Audio Playback Volume This is a volume control when using the audio jack. This function relates to audiovisual Points Of Interest which will be available in a future software update. Beep Alert Count The unit will beep when it encounters WayPoints, Points Of Interest, GoTo Points or Routes. It will also beep when a map card is inserted and when satellite lock is acquired. Use the joystick, to select the number of beeps, ranging from 1 to 10, or mute. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Audio Playback Volume: 70% Beep Alert Count: Three Beeps

5.14 Buttons Control

(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Buttons Control) Key Click Sound This function only operates in conjunction with audio-visual Points Of Interest. Hidden Map Buttons This function applies to the GPS Map or PLANNING screens. Use the joystick to toggle between; Two Click operation: click to reveal button function then click again for action. One Click operation: one click activates button instantly. Press Done to return to SETTINGS MENU. Button Handling Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between Right Handed and Left Handed operation. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Key Click Sound: Off Hidden Map Buttons: Two Click Button Handling: Right Handed

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5.15 Screen Data Options & Time Offset

5.15 Screen Data Options
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Screen Data Options) In screen data options you have the ability to toggle on and off road names and set the unit to autoclear track data. The unit can also be set to automatically show you POI information when nearby. Pressing the Default button restores the following settings: Auto Show POI Information: Off Show Titles on Maps: On Auto Show POI Information Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between; On: POI overlay data is automatically shown when nearby. Off: POI overlay data is not automatically shown. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. Show Titles on Maps Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between; On: POIs, waypoints and route names shown on maps Off: Names not shown on maps Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU.
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5.16 Time Offset

(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Time Offset) This function allows you to vary the time setting in relation to GMT (eg. for British Summer Time add one hour). Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the time offset. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU. GPS/UTC time (appears in the on-screen descriptor) is the same as Greenwich Mean Time, GMT. An explanation of UTC is given in section 13.00. Note: The Default button is not enabled on this screen.

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5.17 Languages
(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings Languages) Languages Use the joystick, moving left/right to select the operating language from English, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Catalan. Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to SETTINGS MENU.

5.18 About

(GPS Map MAIN MENU Settings About) This screen gives details of the software version installed on your unit and Satmap contact details. Press Done to return to the SETTINGS MENU.

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6.00 PLANNING Screen
(GPS Map PLANNING) The PLANNING screen is accessed from the GPS Map screen by moving the joystick. The centre of the location icon is a small black cross in the middle of the page instead of a blue dot as with the GPS Map screen. From the edges of the orange location icon radiate cross hairs as an additional visual cue that you are in planning mode rather than GPS mode. The map is moved using the joystick. The POSITION INFO page (section 8.00) may be accessed from the PLANNING page by centre pressing the joystick. When a map is loaded, the PLANNING page shows a central default location for that particular map. There is a data box overlay which shows; Grid reference format options are given in GPS Settings section 5.07 (Position Display Format option). Altitude (elevation above sea level) for this location. Distance from your last known location, ie where you last had a GPS fix. This is useful as a rangefinder (section 12.01). Bearing from your last known location format options given in Compass Settings, section 5.10 (Compass Display). Note: This data overlay is not configurable by the user, unlike the 2 Data Box and 4 Data Box layouts available on the GPS Map screen (section 3.00). When the crosshairs are moved over a POI or a Route, a POI/Route indicator icon appears at the bottom of the screen. Centre pressing the joystick brings up further information (section 9.06). Buttons: POI Categories Go to POI Categories page (section 9.00) ROUTES MENU Go to ROUTES MENU page (section 7.00) Lock to GPS Go to GPS Map screen (section 3.00) Zoom Zoom in/out Page Go to MAIN MENU page (section 4.01)

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7.00 ROUTES MENU Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU) Alternative access: GPS Map PLANNING ROUTES MENU via lower left button The ROUTES MENU contains the listing of routes, stored in a series of folders. The first route created is entitled My Route 1. Rename it via the Edit button (section 7.02). My Track 1 is the name given to a converted trail. An activated route is indicated with a tick. This means that on map screens the route is shown as a yellow highlighted line with red arrowheads indicating the direction of travel. Inactive routes are shown as grey highlighted lines. Inactive routes may be hidden (section 5.12) and routes may be reversed (section 7.02c). To use a route, follow the yellow line. The next waypoint along the route is targeted by being shown as a blue dot and the current leg has blue edging and blue arrowheads. As you pass this point, the waypoint name is displayed (section 7.02e) and the unit will sound beeps. Also, the blue dot will change to green, whilst In turn the next waypoint marker will change to blue. An activated route has relevant data choices available for display on the GPS Map screen
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in either 2 or 4 data box overlays (sections 5.04, 5.05 & 5.06). Changing an activated route during a trip will reset the log data. Buttons: Edit Go to ROUTE EDIT page (section 7.02) Enabled when a route is highlighted. View Go to ROUTE MAP page (section 7.03) Enabled when a route is highlighted. Map Return to last map screen Up folder / Select / Activate / No route active Move up to a higher level folder, or when a route is highlighted, toggle between activating it and selecting no route active. Create New Route Go to CREATE ROUTE (section 7.01) Back Return to MAIN MENU (section 4.01)

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7.01 Create New Route
(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Create New Route) Alternative access: GPS Map POSITION INFO via centre press Create New Route Buttons: Add Waypoint Press the button or centre press the joystick Remove Waypoint Press the button or centre press the joystick ROUTES MENU Return to ROUTES MENU page (section 7.00) Zoom Zoom in and out Done Press when route is finished, unless you have closed the route (see opposite) In ROUTES MENU highlight Create New Route, then either press the Create New Route button or centre press the joystick. The centre cross inside the orange location icon with long cross hairs is now green. Place waypoints wherever your planned route changes direction; as waypoints are laid down, a yellow highlighted route is created. Zoom in for greater accuracy in placing waypoints. The start point icon has a forward arrowhead, the finish icon is a chequered flag and waypoint icons are green dots. If the final waypoint is very close to the start, a prompt will appear asking if you wish to close the route. Closing the route connects the last waypoint to the start point. Press Done to return to the ROUTES MENU. To view the route, highlight it and then press View; a route map plus route length is shown (section 7.03). The route will be shown as My Route 1 with an Active 10 icon which indicates it is stored on the unit as opposed to the SD card (sections 7.02e & 7.02f). Finish Start Add Waypoint Remove Waypoint ROUTES MENU Zoom In Zoom Out

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7.02 ROUTE EDIT

7.02 ROUTE EDIT Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Edit) To access the ROUTE EDIT page, highlight the route to be edited on the ROUTES MENU page (section 7.00), and press Edit. In selecting either Edit Title or Edit Comments you will bring up an on-screen keypad (section 9.03). When using the keypad for labelling, either press Select or centre press the joystick to select entries. Use the Shift button for upper case letters, the More button offers more characters. Buttons: Next Press Next or use joystick to scroll down options Map Return to last map screen Edit Either press Edit button or centre press joystick to access alpha-numeric keypad for labelling Back Return to ROUTES MENU page (section 7.00) When the title and any comments have been entered (sections 7.02a & 7.02b), the ROUTE MAP screen (section 7.08) will be annotated with the new title and comments. (To get to the ROUTE MAP screen, select View on the ROUTES MENU page).
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The menu options on the ROUTE EDIT page are as follows; Edit Title Edit Comments Reverse Route Edit Route Map Edit Waypoints Delete Route Copy Move Route to SD Card* Copy Route to SD Card* *The last two options on the list become available only when a mapcard is inserted.

7.02a Edit Title

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(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Edit Edit Title) Highlight Edit Title, then either press the Edit button or centre press the joystick to access the keypad (section 9.04). First move the cursor up and use the Delete button to clear the default name, My Route 1. Operate the keypad to input a route title (section 7.02) and press Done when finished. The screen will return to the ROUTE EDIT page. If you press Done again, the screen will return to the ROUTES MENU where you will see your new route name listed in place of My Route 1.

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7.02b Edit Comments
(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Edit Edit Comments) Highlight Edit Comments, then either press the Edit button or centre press the joystick to access the keypad. Operate the keypad to input comments describing the route (section 9.04) and press Done when finished. The screen will return to the ROUTE EDIT page. Drag the new waypoint to the desired location. Either press Done or centre press the joystick to fix the new waypoint. Move the location icon away from the route. Press Done to return to ROUTE EDIT page.

7.02g Copy

(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Copy) Highlight Copy, then press Copy and a copy of the route will appear in the routes list.

7.02h Move Route to SD Card

7.02e Edit Waypoints

(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Edit Edit Waypoints) Highlight Edit Waypoints, press Edit to access WAYPOINTS page. A list is shown, SP is for start point, WP is for waypoint. Highlight the waypoint to be edited and either press Edit or centre press the joystick to access EDIT WAYPOINT page. Edit name/comments using the keypad (section 9.04). There is an option to edit the grid reference and also to edit the map (EDIT ROUTE page, section 7.02b.) The waypoint may also be deleted. Press Back to go to the WAYPOINTS page. Press Back again to go to the ROUTE EDIT page.

(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Edit Move Route to SD Card) (This option is only available if a map card is inserted). Highlight Move Route to SD Card and either press Move or centre press the joystick. (Subsequently this option becomes Move Route from SD Card). The screen will go to the ROUTES MENU page and an SD card icon will appear by the route name.

7.02c Reverse Route

(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Edit Reverse Route) Press Reverse to reverse the route. Press again to go back to the original direction of travel. There is an on-screen statement which says either Currently Forward or Currently Reverse. Alternative ways to reverse the route are via the ROUTE PLAN page (section 7.09a) or the ROUTE CARD page (section 7.09b).

7.02i Copy Route to SD Card

(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Edit Copy Route to SD Card) (This option is only available if a map card is inserted). Highlight Copy Route to SD Card and either press Copy or centre press the joystick. (Subsequently this option becomes Copy Route from SD Card). The screen will go to the ROUTES MENU page and an SD card icon will appear by the route name.

7.02d Edit Route Map

(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Edit Edit Route Map) Highlight Edit Route Map, then press Edit to access EDIT ROUTE page. (As distinct from the ROUTE EDIT page, section 7.02). Using the joystick, move the location icon to the edit point on the route. Either press the Add Waypoint button (section 7.01) or centre press the joystick to add a waypoint with a green-headed pin.
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7.02f Delete Route

(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU Edit Delete Route) Highlight Delete Route, then press Delete to access an option page to delete the route. When either Delete or Cancel is selected, the screen will go to the ROUTES MENU (section 7.00).

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7.03 ROUTE MAP Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU My Route 1 View) A map showing the planned route is shown to an appropriate scale. The route length is given in a window. From this page you can either examine details of the route via the Profile button (section 7.03a), or edit the route via the Edit button (section 7.02). The ROUTE MAP page may be accessed in the following ways: Put the crosshairs over the route either on the GPS Map screen (section 3.00) or the PLANNING screen (section 6.00), and centre press the joystick. On the ROUTES MENU page (section 7.00), highlight a route then press View. To return to the PLANNING screen from the ROUTE MAP page, centre press the joystick. Buttons: Profile Go to ROUTE PLAN page (section 7.03a) Start Go to the start of the route on the PLANNING screen (section 6.00) Edit Go to the ROUTE EDIT page (section 7.02) Back Go to previous screen
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7.03a ROUTE PLAN Page

(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU My Route 1 View Profile) This page shows an elevation profile of the route together with six data fields: Distance Total Ascents Total Descents Maximum Altitude Minimum Altitude Approximate Time The ROUTE PLAN page is accessed from the ROUTE MAP page by pressing the Profile button. Move the joystick left/right to move a vertical line indicating waypoints, details given under the elevation profile. Below a total of fifty waypoints, individual waypoints are shown along the profile. If a route is a 'track', ie. a converted trail, an additional field is shown below the elevation profile giving date, time, speed etc. Buttons: Card Go to ROUTE CARD page (section 7.03b) Go To Go to PLANNING screen (section 6.00), centred on the indicated waypoint Reverse Press to reverse the route

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7.03b ROUTE CARD Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU My Route 1 View Profile Card) The ROUTE CARD page gives a list of waypoints with distance between them. This page is accessed from the ROUTE PLAN page (section 7.03a). Buttons: Map Go to ROUTE MAP page (section 7.03) Go To Go to start of route on the PLANNING screen (section 6.00) Reverse Reverse the sequence of waypoints Back Go to ROUTES MENU (section 7.00)

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7.04 Routes Folders via SatSYNC

7.04 Create Routes Folders Using SatSYNC
To delete a folder on the unit, delete all routes in the folder and press Up folder. The unwanted folder disappears. To delete a folder in SatSYNC, press the Delete an existing folder button above the pane. Routes can also be stored on the unit. This can be done either via SatSYNC, following the same process as above (using the left pane, Active 10 Internal Files) or on the unit itself. To do this, highlight a route, press Edit, then Move/Copy from SD card. Once a route is stored on the unit, a folder appears under Active 10 entitled Internal Storage. Routes stored in the unit are managed in the same way as routes stored on an SD card.

(GPS Map MAIN MENU ROUTES MENU) You will need to be able to import a route from another folder eg. Routes on your desktop. First connect your Active 10 to a computer and open SatSYNC. Using the right pane (SD Card Files) press the Create a new folder button. Enter a name eg. Pub walks. The new folder will not show on the Active 10 until a route is added. Note: In SatSYNC, the name of a folder is followed by a forward slash. The name of a route has a .map extension. To add a route, highlight the new folder and open it by pressing the Open an existing folder button above the pane. Then press Import and select a route. Follow the on-screen instructions. Only files with the extension .map will load into the unit. The File Converter button can be used to convert .gpx files prior to importing a route. Each time a route is added/deleted the unit will sound beeps and default to the Map Packs page while the folder information is updated. Once a route is stored on a card, a folder appears under Active 10 entitled SD Card. Further sub folders are created in the same way.

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8.00 POSITION INFO

8.00 POSITION INFO Page
(GPS Map POSITION INFO via centre press) Alternative access: PLANNING POSITION INFO via centre press If accessed from GPS Map, the upper left button is Create New Route (section 7.01). If accessed from PLANNING, the upper left button is Set Marker/Clear Marker. This page gives location co-ordinates by grid reference and also lat/long. Options are given to set a marker, view map packs, set a GoTo point, add a POI and to adjust the size of snail trail dots. Set Marker marks the position with a red flag. As you move the map using the joystick, a red line is drawn from the marker to the point selected. The overlay shows the grid ref and altitude of the point selected, plus the distance and bearing to the point. To clear the marker, centre press the joystick and select Clear Marker. Set GoTo marks the position with a green flag denoting a GoTo point. A yellow route to the GoTo point is shown plotted from your location. Setting a new GoTo point will replace the previous one. To clear the GoTo point, centre press the joystick and select Clear GoTo. (See also section 10.00). The Turn Trail On/Small/Off button allows you to vary the size of snail trail dots.
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Buttons: Set Marker/Clear Marker/Create New Route Function varies depending on whether the page was accessed from GPS Map or PLANNING. Map Packs Go to Map Packs page (section 3.01) Map Return to last map screen Set GoTo Set orange locator circle crosshairs as a GoTo point, joined with a straight line route from your current location Add POI Lay down a Point Of Interest, POI (section 9.00) Trail On/Small/Off Toggle between settings: Trail On: large red dots Trail Small: tiny red dots Trail Off: no tracking dots

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9.00 POI Menu
(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu) A Point Of Interest (POI) is a specific point on the map with some level of detail or information attached. If there are POIs stored on the unit and also on a mapcard, two folders will be shown, called Internal Storage and SD Card. The folders contain POI categories, each of which in turn contains one or more POIs. There are three ways of setting a POI and these are given in section 9.01. When the first POI is laid down, a POI category is automatically created for it. By default it is called My POIs until it is renamed (section 9.03a). Also, the Internal Storage folder is automatically created. POIs may be moved to an SD card (sections 9.03f & 9.03g). When this happens the SD Card folder is automatically created.

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9.01 Add New POI Page

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu Create New POI) There are three ways of laying down POIs: by map (sections 8.00 & 9.02) by grid reference (section 9.04d) by postcode (section 9.04f)

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9.02 ADD POIs Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu Create New POI Add New POI by Map) To add a POI either press the + button (upper left) or centre press the joystick. The keypad page (section 9.03a) is shown so that POIs can be labelled. To remove a POI, move the crosshair over the POI and press the x button (lower left). Press Done to return to the Add New POI page, then Back to go to the POI Menu. To add a category: Highlight a POI category, press Edit. Select Copy POI Category, press Copy. The POI Menu now shows the copied category which you can rename (press Edit). In this way you can have categories such as Favourite Pubs or B&Bs. Note: In creating a new category it is worth copying one which contains only one POI since this saves you having to delete POIs. Also note that when the last POI is deleted from a category, the category is also deleted, so remember to lay down a new POI before deleting the unwanted POI. Buttons: Add POI (+) Lay down POI icons on the map Remove POI (x) Remove POIs from the map Lock to GPS Return to last map screen Zoom Zoom in/out Done Return to Add New POI page

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Add POI Remove POI Lock to GPS

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9.03 Keypad
There are several instances when the keypad is used. One example is: GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit Rename POI Category Other instances include: naming a POI adding comments to a POI naming a POI category naming a route adding comments to a route entering postcode Use the joystick to navigate around the keypad (including going off the edge left/ right and up/down). Press Select or centre press the joystick for character selections. Use Shift to access upper case and More for more characters. Press Done when finished to return to the POI Menu. Buttons: Delete Delete characters in the display Shift Access upper case letters Cancel Options depends on the context More Access more characters Select Character selection
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Done Options depends on the context

9.04b Copy POI Category

9.04 POI CATEGORY Page

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit Copy) Highlight Copy POI Category and press Copy. You will go to the POI Menu where there is a new entry, Copy of My POIs.

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit) This page can only be accessed once a POI has been added. The first time a POI is created, it is automatically stored in a POI category (section 9.00). The menu options are as follows: Rename POI Category Copy POI Category Delete POI Category Set POI Visibility Add New POI by Grid Ref Add New POI by Map Add New POI by Postcode Move to SD Card* Copy to SD Card* (Scroll up/down using the joystick). *Available when a mapcard is inserted.

9.04c Delete POI Category

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit Delete) Highlight Delete POI Category and press the Delete button.

9.04a Rename POI Category

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit Rename) On the POI Menu highlight the category to be renamed. Press Edit, then Rename. The keypad page appears. Use the joystick to rename the POI category (section 9.04).

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9.04d Add New POI by Grid Ref
(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit Add New POI by Grid Ref) Press the Add POI button to go to the SETTING page. Use the joystick moving left/ right to go to boxes, then up/down to change box entries. Under the grid reference boxes are the Conversions for the reference shown initially. Once the joystick has been moved vertically (changing the grid reference), these conversions figures are greyed out. Pressing the Convert button will update the conversions.

9.04f Add New POI by Postcode

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit Add New POI by Postcode) Press the Add POI button to access the keypad (section 9.03). Enter the postcode. Press Done to re-access the keypad to name the POI, then press Done to return to the POI CATEGORY page.

9.04g Move to SD Card

9.04e Add New POI by Map

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit Move) (This option is only available if a mapcard is inserted). Highlight Move to SD Card and either press Move or centre press the joystick. (Subsequently this option becomes Move from SD Card). The screen will go to the POI Menu and an SD card icon will appear by the route name.

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(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit Add New POI by Map) Press the Add POI button to access the ADD POIs map screen. Use the joystick to move the crosshairs. Fix the POI by either pressing the + button (upper left) or by centre pressing the joystick. The keypad page (section 9.03) appears so you can label the POI. When finished press Done to return to the POI CATEGORY page.

9.04h Copy to SD Card

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Edit Copy) (This option is only available if a mapcard is inserted). Highlight Copy to SD Card and either press Copy or centre press the joystick. (Subsequently this option becomes Copy from SD Card). The screen will go to the POI Menu and an SD card icon will appear by the category name.

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9.05 My POIs Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select) (This page is only available once a POI has been added). The My POIs page lists the POIs in a category. Buttons: Edit Go to EDIT POI page (section 9.06) Centre on Map Go to PLANNING screen with the POI in the centre Locate Nearest Go to the PLANNING screen with the POI nearest your last known location in the centre Show Details Go to POI 1 page (section 9.05a) Create New POI Go to the Add New POI page (section 9.01) Back Return to the POI Menu (section 9.00)

9.05a POI 1 Page

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs POI 1 Show Details) This page summarises details of the POI. A POI is labelled POI 1 by default until renamed (section 9.06a). POIs are date and time stamped, and the following information is given: Name of the POI (eg. The Welcome Inn) Grid reference (section 5.07) Distance and bearing from current location Elevation Also shown are the POI icon and an eye icon. If the eye icon has a red diagonal line through it, the POI icon is not shown on the map screen (section 9.06f).

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9.06 EDIT POI Page
(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select Edit) Alternative access: (GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select POI 1 Show Details Edit) The menu options on the EDIT POI page are: Rename Edit Description Edit Location by Grid Edit Location by Map Edit Warning Radius Edit Visibility Delete Scroll up/down using the Next button or the joystick. Select by using the appropriate button or centre pressing the joystick. The current setting for the highlighted option is shown under the window. Buttons: Next Scroll down Map Return to last map screen Rename/Edit/Delete Button changes according to option highlighted Back Return to POI category
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9.06a Rename

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select Edit Rename) With the Rename option highlighted, the current name of the POI is given under the options list (eg. POI 1). Press the Rename button to access the keypad to change the name. When using the keypad for labelling, either press Select or centre press joystick to select entries (section 9.04). On the keypad use Shift to access upper case letters. Press Done when finished to return to the EDIT POI menu. Once you have renamed the POI (section 9.04a), POI 1 will be replaced with your new name, eg. The Welcome Inn.

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9.06b Edit Description

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select Edit Edit Description) Use the keypad to type in a POI description (section 9.04). To view the description: Press Done return to EDIT POI page. Press Back go to My POIs (or name of category) page (section 9.04). Press Show Details go to POI 1 (or POI name) page (section 9.04a).

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9.06c Edit Location by Grid
(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select Edit Edit Location by Grid) Press the Add POI button to go to the SETTING page. Use the joystick moving left/ right to go to boxes, then up/down to change box entries. Under the grid reference boxes are the Conversions for the grid reference shown initially. Once the joystick has been moved vertically (changing the grid reference), these conversions figures are greyed out. Pressing the Convert button will update the conversions.

9.06e Edit Warning Radius

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select Edit Edit Warning Radius) Press Edit to access the Warning Radius page. Use the Select button to choose a radius at which the unit will sound warning beeps indicating the vicinity of a POI, Go To point or a route. Before selecting the Edit Warning Radius button, note the current setting displayed on the EDIT POI menu page.

9.06f Edit Visibility

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9.06d Edit Location by Map

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select Edit Edit Visibility) Press the Edit button to access the Set POI Visibility page. Choosing Set POI as not Visible removes the icon from the map screens but keeps the location as a POI.

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select Edit Edit Location by Map) On selecting Edit Location by Map, an additional POI icon is shown just inside the locator circle. Use the joystick to move the icon to the new position and confirm either by pressing the Add POI button or by centre pressing the joystick. If you wish to remove the POI icon, press the Remove POI button. Press the Lock to GPS button to return to the last map screen.

9.06g Delete

(GPS Map MAIN MENU POI Menu My POIs Select Edit Delete) To delete a POI from My POIs, press Edit, then Delete. A prompt page asks whether you are sure you wish to delete. Select Delete and go to My POIs, or use Cancel and return to the EDIT POI page.

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9.07 Create POI Folders Using SatSYNC
A new POI folder can be created in the same way as with routes (section 7.04). Connect your Active 10 to a computer and open SatSYNC. To be able to create a new folder, you must first create a new POI (section 9.01). This creates a POI category which can be seen in the left pane, My POIs.map. Using the right pane (SD Card Files) press the Create a new folder button. Enter a name eg. Pubs. The new folder will not show on the Active 10 until a POI category is added. Note: In SatSYNC, the name of a folder is followed by a forward slash. The name of a POI category has a .map extension. You can see the POI folders and categories in SatSYNC but not individual POIs. To add a POI category, highlight the new folder and open it by pressing the Open an existing folder button above the pane. From the left pane (Internal Files) drag across an existing POI category. Select Copy/Move. Each time a POI category is added/deleted the unit will default to the Map Packs page while the folder information is updated. Note: If you try to open a POI category you will see an error message saying You can only open one folder at a time. (Only one folder can be opened). Once a POI category is stored on a card, a folder appears under Active 10 entitled SD Card. Further sub folders are created in the same way. To delete a folder on the unit, delete all POI categories in the folder and press Up folder. The unwanted folder disappears. To delete a folder in SatSYNC, press the Delete an existing folder button above the pane. POI categories can also be stored on the unit. This can be done either via SatSYNC, following the same process as above (using the left pane Active 10 Internal Files) or on the unit itself. To do this, highlight a POI Category, press Edit, then Move/Copy from SD card. Once a POI category is stored on the unit, a folder appears under Active 10 entitled Internal Storage.

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9.08 POI Indicator Icon
When the locator crosshair is over a POI or a route, an indicator icon is displayed at the bottom of the screen. It comprises three elements: i for information joystick image POI/route symbol Centre press the joystick for further information. The screen turns grey and an overlay gives options to select; If the crosshairs are on a POI, centre press the joystick to access: POI details POSITION INFO page (section 8.00) If the crosshairs are on a route, centre press the joystick to access: Route details (ROUTE MAP section 7.03) POSITION INFO page To cancel the grey screen press either of the front buttons.

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10.00 GoTo & Marker

10.00 GoTo and Marker Page
Menu options are as follows: GoTo Set Coords GoTo Set By Postcode GoTo Route* Marker Set By Coords Marker Set By Postcode *Available once a GoTo point has been set. Clear Marker and GoTo Clear buttons are active once a point/marker has been set. (See also section 8.00). (GPS Map MAIN MENU GoTo and Marker) Cancel Return to GoTo and Marker page Back Return to PLANNING screen

10.02 GoTo Set By Postcode Marker Set By Postcode

Selecting this option brings up the keypad section 9.03). Use the joystick to move the cursor around the page. Quicker navigation may be possible by moving the cursor off the page above, below, left and right. Buttons: Delete Delete characters in the window Shift Access upper case and additional symbols Cancel Return to GoTo and Marker page More Access additional symbols Select Press Select or centre press the joystick to select a character Done Return to PLANNING screen

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10.01 GoTo Set Coords Marker Set By Coords

Selecting this option brings up a page on which grid references may be entered (section 9.04d). Use the joystick to change coordinates. Buttons: Next Inoperative Convert Update coordinates conversions on screen Map Return to last map screen Done Press to set coordinates of GoTo point/marker

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11.00 Accessories
11.00 Accessories
Among others, the following accessories are available from the Satmap website: www.satmap.com

(c) Standard Power Bundle

The Standard Power Bundle includes a rechargeable Lithium Polymer (LiPol) 2700mAh battery which, between charges, gives a longer life than AA batteries, either conventional or rechargeable. The LiPol battery may be charged without removal from the Active 10 via a USB connector, either from a mains socket, a laptop/pc or a car cigarette lighter. The LiPol battery is supplied 50% charged. It will take about 3 hours for the initial full charge. A normal full charge will take 7 hours. It is recommended to charge overnight if the battery is very low. If you are using the optional Lithium Polymer battery, please refer to the instructions leaflet which accompanies the product. When charging, the unit should be switched on. To prevent unnecessary power draw, select Power Control (section 5.01), then Automatic Screen Turn Off to go off after a short period.

(a) Bike Mount

This is a very robust, flexible fitting which can be attached to any part of the bike tubing. The back of the Active 10 is replaced with an adapted back that has a moulded section which clips onto the ABUS bike mount. (See Satmap website for user guide).

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(available 9th December 2009) The Vehicle Mount has been designed for using the Active 10 GPS unit in motor vehicles. This product will primarily appeal to drivers of off-road vehicles where navigation on accurate topographical mapping is a must. The Mount is a tough unit with a strong vacuum-type suction cup for glass fitting.

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(d) Carry Cases (Standard & Deluxe)
The Standard Carry Case has a padded compartment for the Active 10, closed with a Velcro top for fast access, and an elasticated front mesh for additional storage. The Deluxe Carry Case has a main padded compartment for the Active 10 itself and a secondary compartment, ideal for storing spare batteries, map cards, car keys, mobile phone, etc. There are also two mesh pockets on either side. The zips are covered to provide weatherproofing, and an additional elasticated front mesh provides further storage. Both cases can be carried by a 4" belt loop or by the D-Ring fittings on each side designed for use with the Lanyard.

(e) Lanyard
The Lanyard is 1.3m long, branded with the Satmap logo, and is adjustable to fit most requirements. It has two fittings on each end: a metal clip for attaching to the D-Rings on the side of the Carry Cases, or a nylon hoop fitting for attaching directly onto the shoulders of the Active 10 itself.

(f) Screen Cover

The removable Screen Cover is made of tough polycarbonate and easily replaced, ensuring the view of the map is always at its best and never obscured by scratches.

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12.00 World Base Map
The world map is derived from data supplied by Collins Bartholomew. At 1:30m you get an overview of the world and once you have zoomed down to 1:5m you will see the major roads, towns and cities in every country. Such details provide a useful backdrop when you are using the Active 10 internationally. by the divergence of the snail trail from your route. Why does my unit sometimes make beeping noises? The unit will beep when it encounters Points Of Interest, Waypoints, GoTo Points or Routes. It will also beep when a map card is inserted (section 5.12), when the unit acquires lock, when a screenshot is taken (section 5.03a) and when POIs/routes are transferred. Can the display be shown as Trail Up and North Up? Yes. On the GPS screen, press the front left button to toggle between TrailUp and North Up. Can I choose not to have the snail trail? Yes. On the Planning screen, either press the left side upper button or centre press the joystick to go to the Position Info page. On the Position Info screen, the front left button toggles between Turn Trail On, Turn Trail Small and Turn Trail Off. How easy is it to follow my footsteps back down exactly, if weather closes in on a craggy route or summit? No problem. Since your current position is shown by a blue locator circle and dot, it is easy to see it superimposed over the red dots when retracing your steps.

13.00 General FAQs

Which mapscale is best for me? It depends on where you intend to use the device. If you are using footpaths or bridleways (eg. walking/running/mountain biking) you will need the more detailed 1:25k, if you are using lanes/roads (eg. road cycling) then 1:50k is fine. When I buy a mapcard with both 1:25k and 1:50k mapping, how do I switch between the scales? Zoom in on the 1:50k map and the unit will seamlessly switch to the 1:25k map and vice versa. When resuming normal function from the powersave screen off mode, will I have to wait for the unit to re-acquire lock or update the trip log stats? No. Pressing any button instantly brings up the GPS screen with all functions updated. Does the unit make any audible sound when you leave a planned route, ie. miss a turn? No, but you will quickly spot any mistakes
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Why would I want to set a Go To point? If you are on a route and the weather closes in, you may want to plot an emergency escape route. Set a GoTo point (sections 7.05 & 8.00), which creates a yellow straight line route between your current location and your GoTo point. You can then make your own route follow this route as closely as possible. It is a visual cue as to your emergency exit. A GoTo point is indicated on the map by a green flag; there can be only one! Can the unit be used in a car? Or an aeroplane? Although at the time of printing there is no windscreen mount available, the unit may be used in a car to show your location. Of course, no directions are given! The maximum operating forward speed of the unit is 780 mph, so it can be used in an aircraft (subject to operators regulations). When Im stationary, why does my Active 10 trip log show increasing distance? In the basic method of triangulation, small system errors give rise to something called the Circular Error Probability (CEP) value which determines the radius of a circle containing 50% of the GPS readings; this is one of the elements used by the unit in calculating its position. The more visible satellites there are, the smaller the CEP value and the more accurate the position given. Within a certain radius, the location pinpointed may vary slightly from one second to the
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next despite no forward movement. This incremental movement is cumulative. With forward motion of more than 2kph, the GPS location given is very accurate. (Car GPS navigation systems disguise these effects; they use a road navigation database to draw road images, as opposed to accurate cartographic images, and use filtering to lock the position to a road.) How do I remove the screen cover? This needs to be done with care! The screen cover is held in place by three lugs. Using fingernails or a small screwdriver, first prise loose the top lug (central position, under the GPS logo). Then prise loose the two side lugs (just above the side buttons), one at a time. When replacing the new cover, reverse the sequence of lugs, pressing each firmly into place. Note: When the cover is off, take care not to scratch or unnecessarily expose to moisture, the screen beneath. Any debris eg. fluff, fibre or dust on the screen should be removed with extreme care.

13.01 Mountain Biking FAQs

Is the unit robust enough to cope with the more severe shocks through the handlebars that off-road terrain gives? Yes, the unit is able to cope with severe shocks. In development, the unit was test dropped from a height of one metre onto concrete in all planes. There have been more extreme instances reported with no damage resulting this is not recommended! Whilst travelling quickly, is the unit sensitive enough to display my real-time position so I dont ride past turnings? Yes. If theres a lot of detail to sort out, just zoom in to be able to see whats coming up ahead.

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14.00 Troubleshooting
If your unit fails to recognise a map card, switch it off, remove the card, switch on and re-insert the card. If your screen flickers, wait 10 minutes or so and it should stop. Some flickering is normal and happens when using a strong power source such as the supplied AA Lithium Energisers, the most powerful AA batteries on the market. When the unit is in the process of acquiring a satellite lock, a straight line false track is laid down. This spike is around 5 km long and the track arrives at your location. If you wish to have an accurate trip log you will need to clear the track and reset the trip log before you start your journey. It is planned to remove the spike in a future software update.

14.01 Tips
Do not use alcohol wipes to clean the screen as this will cause damage. In order to preserve your screen cover for as long as possible, avoid contact with alcohol, oils and excessive heat. Always use a very soft cloth to clean. Ensure the map card is dry before inserting it into the unit. To prevent the screen inadvertently switching from GPS Map to PLANNING, either lock the screen (section 2.07), or allow it to go into the powersave screen off mode before stowing it away. For best performance in acquiring satellite lock, wait until lock is established before inserting a map card. To maximize battery life; 1. Use the screensave (Automatic Screen Turn Off) mode which switches off the screen but keeps the GPS running. 2. Try to minimize the backlight setting as far as is practical. If you want to carry out route planning on your Active 10, a good way to get more out of your batteries is to connect the unit to your pc or laptop. When not using the Active 10, it is recommended that you take out the batteries. Even with the unit switched off, there is a small power draw which, over time, can flatten the batteries.

Remembering to use the Stop (data logging) button (section 4.03) is useful if you want a break and yet maintain a log of all trip statistics. Dont forget to press Start once you are ready to go again, especially if it was a pub break! If you do not press Stop and you are stationary for a period of time, a snail trail scribble will develop as the unit hunts (section 11.00). To plan a route from a given set of grid coordinates: On the PLANNING screen, go to the approximate area of the walk/activity. Go to ROUTES MENU (side button, lower left) and select Create New Route. The data box overlay gives the coordinates for the location of the crosshairs. Using the joystick, move the crosshairs until you have the desired grid coordinates showing and either press the add waypoint button (side button, upper left) or centre press the joystick. Once all waypoints have been added, press Done. It is recommended that you make a back-up file copy of any maps that you purchase. Back-up may be done either using a card reader or an SD card slot on your computer. If your map card data is corrupted or erased, copy the file back onto the original card. Data transferred to a different card will not be usable.

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14.01 Tips
The Active 10 is capable of acquiring lock on the move, even whilst driving. However this can cause a delay in the time to get a lock so it is advisable to allow the unit to get a fix whilst stationary. Rangefinder functions: Short range: On the PLANNING screen, the blue locator circle which depicts your position in the centre of the GPS Map screen, is still active and shows you advancing across the screen. The data overlay shows the distance from the blue locator circle (your location) to the orange locator circle which is now the centre of the screen, eg. position the orange circle at a target destination and follow progress of the blue circle as you walk towards the target. Long range: On moving the joystick, the GPS Map screen switches to PLANNING. The data overlay includes the distance from where you last had GPS lock. This is also useful in a variety of scenarios, eg. showing distance to the next waypoint, or in the car, distance to the next motorway services. Use a GoTo point as a rangefinder: Set a GoTo point on your destination (section 8.00). Press Lock to GPS (front left button) to return to the GPS Map screen. Select a data box overlay (section 3.00) and select GoTo Dist (section 5.04a). The data overlay will now show a straight line distance from your current location to the GoTo point.
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It can be useful to combine the advantages of screensave mode (automatic screen turn off, section 5.01) with the keypad lock (section 2.07). Whilst the unit is stowed the screen cannot be activated (even if the power button is pressed it will be activated only for the preset time until the screen switches off). To reactivate the unit, press the power button and select unlock. Remote rangefinder: Marker This function allows you to find the distance between two points. From either GoTo and Marker Menu (section 10.00) or POSITION INFO (section 8.00), set a marker (red flag) and then move the joystick; a red line is drawn from the marker to the point selected. The overlay shows the grid ref and altitude of the point selected, plus the distance and bearing to the point.

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15.00 Glossary
Active map The map on a card which is in use (there can be more than one map present). Active route Shown as a highlighted yellow line to follow on the map. Asc Abbreviation for ascended height. Atomic clock A type of clock that uses microwave signals emitted by electrons as its timekeeping element. It is the most accurate time standard and is used to control the frequency of GPS satellite signals. Bearing Direction from one object to another. CEP (Circular Error Probability) Determines the radius of a circle containing 50% of the GPS readings. Cross Track Error The difference in distance between a planned route and your location. EGNOS The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service has been developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for safety of air navigation. It is part of the Galileo project. When a signal is available (which is only in the south of England and mainland Europe), this signal improves the accuracy of signals from the GPS system. Electronic compass This doesnt rely on GPS signals and works whilst stationary. Whilst moving, the GPS compass is more accurate. Galileo A planned global navigation satellite system, being built by the European Union and European Space Agency as an alternative for the US Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Russian GLONASS system. Having already cost 3.4 billion the project was abandoned by the private sector group European Satellite Navigation Industries in 2007 and was taken over by the EU. The project is expected to be completed in 2013. GLONASS A radio-based satellite navigation system, developed by the former Soviet Union and now operated for the Russian government by the Russian Space Forces. After completion, the system fell into disrepair with the collapse of the Russian economy. In 2001 Russia committed to restoring the system with a goal of full restoration by 2009. GoTo point A set point which acts as a target. It is on a straight line from your current location and the yellow highlighted route is a rough guide only, eg. an emergency route off the hill in worsening weather. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich. GPS The Global Positioning System is the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System in the world. Created in the US it utilizes a constellation of 24 Earth Orbit satellites that transmit precise signals. The system enables a GPS receiver to determine its time, location, speed and distance. GPS compass Whilst stationary the unit cannot determine which direction you are facing. If you have a GPS reading from two locations you can determine the direction of travel. Grid Magnetic Angle The horizontal angular difference between Grid North and Magnetic North. It is this angle which needs to be applied when converting between magnetic and grid bearings. Grid North The direction of a grid line which is parallel to the central meridian on the national grid. Heading Direction you are travelling. Hibernate mode An ultra low power state giving significantly extended battery life and a rapid GPS aquisition.

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Inactive route Shown as a grey highlighted line on the map. Knot One nautical mile per hour. Magnetic North The direction indicated by a magnetic compass. Magnetic North moves slowly and is currently West of Grid North in Great Britain. Meridian A line of longitude. MGRS Military Grid Reference System, used by NATO countries. It is derived from the UTM grid system but uses a different labeling convention. It does not describe a point, but rather an area. Mil-radians The military use mil-radians (short for milliradians) because breaking down a circle into 6400 mil-radians rather than 360 degrees allows greater accuracy. Nautical mile Distance corresponding to one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian, 1852m. A mile (statute mile) is 1609m. POI A Point Of Interest. Route A planned route is shown on the unit as a series of transparent yellow lines going from waypoint to waypoint. Satellite A GPS satellite is a satellite used by the NAVSTAR (NAVigation Satellite Timing and Ranging) Global Positioning System (GPS). The first satellite in the system, Navstar 1, was launched February 22, 1978. SD Card Secure Digital card (1MB 4GB). SDHC is Secure Digital High Capacity (4GB 32GB), which has a different internal format. In the manual these are also referred to as mapcards since they are pre-loaded with digital mapping. Soft keys Buttons whose functions vary depending on which screen is displayed. Target speed The speed on which Estimated Time of Arrival calculations are based. Toggle function Allows users to select which map they want to view at a particular point without zooming in or out all at the press of a button. Suitable map card and software v1.4 required. Toggleable maps A Toggle enabled map card containing more than one scale or map type of a particular area. Track A Trail that has been trodden and saved. Trail The path which has been trodden. Trail Up The map is orientated to match the ground ahead of you. Trip Log Records trip data. True North The direction along the earths surface towards the geographic North Pole. UTC (also GMT and Zulu time) The worldwide standard for time is coordinated universal time, abbreviated UTC. This was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time, GMT. UTC is a high precision atomic time standard also referred to by the military and civil aviation as Zulu time (Z). The abbreviation is a compromise between CUT (Coordinated Universal Time) and TUC (Temps Universel Coordonn). UTM The Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system is a grid based method of specifying locations.

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VGM Velocity Made Good is the effective velocity towards a target, after the effects of crosswinds (especially relevant to aircraft), currents (watercraft) and terrain (walkers/ cyclists who have planned on walking at a certain speed) have taken effect. It is the forward component of velocity. WAAS Wide Area Augmentation Sysytem. This is a GPS augmentation system in the U.S. which enhances the accuracy of GPS. Warning Radius Distance at which the unit will sound beeps indicating the vicinity of a POI, GoTo point or a route. Waypoint A location typically associated with a distinctive feature; a series of waypoints are used to help define a route.

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